Tenders/*PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT* Proposed Provision of Catering and Vending Services in Banbridge, Orchard, and South Lake Leisure Centres

*PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT* Proposed Provision of Catering and Vending Services in Banbridge, Orchard, and South Lake Leisure Centres

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Published: Nov 4, 2026
Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) exercise is for ACBCBC to gather insights and feedback from the market to inform the development of a multi-lot procurement strategy and specification for provision of catering and vending services at its three major leisure centres - Banbridge, Orchard and South Lake Leisure Centres. Participation in this PME exercise from the relevant supply base is via completion and return of a questionnaire

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 104814-2026. 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 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 104814-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
104814-2026

Source

uk_fts
UK FTS - Find a Tender Service
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom