Organisation: Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Location: Dundonald, Northern Ireland
Estimated Contract Value: £300,000 (Bar and Catering Lot, Including VAT)
Contract Duration: 3 Years, With Extension Options
Submission Deadline: 26 October 2026, 12:00pm
Opportunity Status: Tender Open Until Deadline
Opportunity Type: Bar Operations, Catering & Hospitality Services
Opportunity Overview
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council is inviting proposals from commercial operators to manage catering and bar services at the new Dundonald International Ice Bowl in Northern Ireland.
The procurement covers the provision of hospitality services at the venue, providing a potential opportunity for established bar operators, hospitality businesses and breweries with their own licensed bar operations.
The initial contract is expected to run from 2 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with options for further extensions.
The procurement is divided into two lots, with businesses able to consider the relevant service requirements.
Potential Business Opportunities
The contract could be relevant to businesses specialising in:
- Permanent bar and hospitality operations
- Catering and food service management
- Licensed drinks service
- Leisure venue hospitality
- Bar staffing and operational management
- Long-term hospitality concessions
Tender Requirements
The council is seeking operators for two separate services:
- Lot 1: Catering and Bar Services, estimated at £300,000 including VAT.
- Lot 2: Coffee Outlet Services, estimated at £120,000 including VAT.
The published procurement uses an open competition, with bids evaluated on price and quality.
The initial contract period is three years, with further extension options available.
How to Get Involved
Interested businesses can review the official tender documents through the Northern Ireland public procurement platform, eTendersNI.
Applicants should search for T26/27-013: DIIB Catering and Bar Operator.
The published evaluation criteria are:
- Price: 80%
- Quality: 20%
Submission Deadline: 26 October 2026 at 12:00pm.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the official procurement portal.
View Official Tender & Submit Proposal
Opportunity Status: Formal tender for permanent catering and bar operations. This is not a standalone brewery product-listing tender.