T26/27-034 Mobile Vendors to trade in various Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council sites
- Buyer
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Where
- Lisburn, Northern Ireland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is looking for mobile food or beverage vendors to operate ice cream vans, coffee carts, or similar mobile outlets at 9 different parks and playing fields across the council area. The council will award separate trading pitches at each location to enhance visitor experience.
What the buyer wants
• Provide and operate a mobile catering outlet (food, drink, or similar) at one or more of the 9 specified park locations • Meet council standards for hygiene, safety, and customer service • Enhance the visitor experience for park users including families, dog walkers, sports club members, and park run participants
Lots
- Billy Neil Country Park
- Moira Demesne
- Hillsborough Forest Park and Play Area
- Wallace Park
- Loughmoss Playing Fields
- Hydebank Playing Fields
- Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields
- Laurelhill Playing Fields
- Moat Park
Likely requirements
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This is open to small traders but you will need current food hygiene certification, public liability insurance, and a reliable mobile unit; sole traders without formal qualifications or insurance will struggle to be appointed.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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