T26/27-013 DIIB Catering and Bar Operator

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking commercial operators to provide catering and bar services at the new Ice Bowl in Dundonald. This concession contract, identified by solicitation number T26/27-013, is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Catering and Bar Services, with an estimated value of £300,000 including VAT, and Lot 2 for Coffee Outlet Services, with an estimated value of £120,000 including VAT. The total estimated value for the procurement is £420,000 including VAT. The initial contract period is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with the potential for extensions that could bring the total duration to nearly ten years, ending in October 2036. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the specified eTendersNI portal. The deadline for enquiries is 2 October 2026 at 12:00pm, followed by the final tender submission deadline on 9 October 2026 at 12:00pm. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted combination of price and quality, with price accounting for 80% of the score and quality accounting for 20%. For further information or administrative inquiries, contact Nicola Crawford at the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council office located at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn.