Scope
Reference
250086
Description
Queen's University Belfast are undertaking a pre market engagement exercise, seeking expressions of interest from suppliers in relation to the provision of Cafe and Catering Services at AMIC Factory of the Future, Global Point, Newtownabbey.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2029
- Possible extension to 13 September 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55330000 - Cafeteria services
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 February 2026
Engagement process description
Suitable operators are invited to express an interest in this opportunity reference 250086 - via this tendering platform https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home by 4pm 09/02/2026.
In order to express an interest and engage with Queen's regarding this opportunity, you must use our tendering platform detailed above.
Queen's may then undertake discussion with individual suppliers to discuss the proposed approach to market, prior to a formal tender exercise, following a review of the expressions of interest received.
Queen's may undertake site visits and information sessions with interested suppliers in order to further inform decision making, ahead of undertaking any formal competition.
This Pre Market Engagement exercise is not a formal call for competition.
Participitation in this exercise is not a pre requisite for participation in any future competition.
This Pre Market Engagement exercise is a follow up to a previously published PME exercise - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-063451.
Suppliers are welcome to view the previously published survey which provides a background to the requirement at the above tendering platform.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 May 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland