✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 16 Oct 2026, 12:57.
Opportunity overview
Lisburn Castlereagh City Council wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendors to operate in the locations listed below. The council sees the provision of mobile vending in parks not only as a service but also to enhance the visitor experience. Many different people use the parks, from children and parents at the play area, regular dog walkers, soccer clubs, park run enthusiasts, as well as other different user profiles from summer to winter. The site/pitch for the mobile outlet to trade will be awarded in 9 lots- Billy Neil Country Park, Moira Demesne, Hillsborough Forest, Wallace Park, Loughmoss Playing Field, Hydebank Playing Field , Queen Elizabeth Playing Field, Laurelhill Playing Field, Moat Park
Classification
CPV55300000 — Restaurant and food-serving services
CPV55330000 — Cafeteria services
CPV55400000 — Beverage-serving services
Lots
Billy Neil Country ParkValue not stated · Including VAT
Moira DemesneValue not stated · Including VAT
Hillsborough Forest Park and Play AreaValue not stated · Including VAT
Wallace ParkValue not stated · Including VAT
Loughmoss Playing FieldsValue not stated · Including VAT
Hydebank Playing FieldsValue not stated · Including VAT
Queen Elizabeth II Playing FieldsValue not stated · Including VAT
Laurelhill Playing FieldsValue not stated · Including VAT
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097823-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is running an open tender to appoint mobile vendors to trade from mobile outlets at nine named park and playing-field sites. The stated purpose is to provide vending as a park service and enhance visitor experience. The submission deadline is 6 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Relevant to experienced mobile vending businesses able to operate a mobile outlet at one or more of the named council sites. Detailed food, beverage, staffing, compliance, pricing and concession requirements are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Supplier experience and qualificationSuitably qualified and experienced mobile vendorsEvidence: "wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendors"
Operating activityOperate a mobile outlet / trade from an awarded site or pitchEvidence: "mobile vendors to operate in the locations listed below"; "The site/pitch for the mobile outlet to trade will be awarded in 9 lots"
Eligibility criteriaUnknown beyond being a suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendorEvidence: The supplied opportunity data provides no further eligibility, financial, insurance, food-safety or legal criteria.
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is running an open tender to appoint mobile vendors to trade from mobile outlets at nine named park and playing-field sites. The stated purpose is to provide vending as a park service and enhance visitor experience. The submission deadline is 6 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Relevant to experienced mobile vending businesses able to operate a mobile outlet at one or more of the named council sites. Detailed food, beverage, staffing, compliance, pricing and concession requirements are not stated in the supplied notice data.
Key deliverables
Operate a mobile outlet at an awarded council site/pitch.
Provide mobile vending in park and playing-field settings.
Support visitor experience at the sites.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Supplier experience and qualification
98% confidence
Suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendors
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"wish to appoint suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendors"
Operating activity
99% confidence
Operate a mobile outlet / trade from an awarded site or pitch
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"mobile vendors to operate in the locations listed below"; "The site/pitch for the mobile outlet to trade will be awarded in 9 lots"
Eligibility criteria
96% confidence
Unknown beyond being a suitably qualified and experienced mobile vendor
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The supplied opportunity data provides no further eligibility, financial, insurance, food-safety or legal criteria.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Currency
99% confidence
GBP
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Opportunity currency: "GBP"
Published value
99% confidence
0 for the opportunity and each lot; commercial meaning is unclear
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Opportunity value_max: "0"; each lot value_amount: "0"
Pricing / concession terms
98% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing, fee, revenue-share, payment or contract-value terms are included in the supplied content.
Delivery
Delivery model
99% confidence
Mobile vending from a mobile outlet
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"mobile vendors to operate"; "mobile outlet to trade"
Sites
99% confidence
Nine 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
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Lot titles and descriptions supplied for lots 1–9.
Operating period / hours
99% confidence
Unknown
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No contract dates, operating hours, seasonal requirements or service schedule are supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender
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display_status: "open"; stage: "tender"; notice_type: "Tender notice on Find a Tender"
Procurement method
99% confidence
Below threshold - open competition
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procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition"
Submission deadline
99% confidence
6 November 2026, 12:00 UTC
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submission_deadline: "2026-11-06T12:00:00+00:00"
Lots
99% confidence
9
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"The site/pitch for the mobile outlet to trade will be awarded in 9 lots"
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Commercial value ambiguity
99% confidence
The published opportunity and lot values are 0 GBP, but the supplied data does not explain whether this represents a concession, an unpriced arrangement, or another reporting convention.
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value_max: "0"; lot value_amount: "0"
Incomplete operational requirements
97% confidence
Food and beverage range, food-safety obligations, permits, insurance, equipment, utilities, trading hours, term and pricing are unknown from the supplied content.
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The supplied notice description and lot descriptions state mobile vending and locations only.
Site-specific scope is limited
98% confidence
Lots identify sites but do not provide pitch details, footfall, exclusivity, site facilities or access arrangements.
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Each lot description is limited to "mobile outlet to trade at" its named site.
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