Tenders/Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**

Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience **Expression of Interest**

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Published: Sep 23, 2026
Updated: Sep 24, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Catering. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Navan Centre and Fort Seeks Catering Provider to Enhance Visitor Experience Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting potential catering providers to operate the café and food offering at Navan Centre and Fort. Located just outside Armagh City, Navan Centre and Fort is a leading heritage attraction built around the ancient ceremonial site of Emain Mhacha, the legendary capital of Ulster. The Centre welcomes thousands of visitors annually through its guided tours, living history experiences, education programmes, events, gift shop and Coffee Shop. With growing visitor numbers, a busy events programme and increasing opportunities for group and corporate bookings, the Council is seeking a catering provider to help enhance the visitor experience and contribute to the future success of the site. The successful operator will have the opportunity to: • Develop and operate a destination food and drink offer within Navan Centre and Fort. • Deliver catering services for events, educational groups and tour operators, where required. • Introduce innovative food and beverage concepts that align with the heritage and brand of the site, while supporting the Borough's reputation as Northern Ireland's Food Heartland. • Work in partnership with the Council to enhance visitor satisfaction, increase dwell time and encourage repeat visits. • Contribute to the long-term growth and success of Navan Centre and Fort. To find out more about the opportunity interested providers are encouraged to make contact via the means listed within the documents. For media queries or more information, contact details within.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 090236-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has issued 55 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. Tenders span 2 countries including Ireland and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 090236-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
090236-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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