Scope
Reference
CYLTL004
Description
• NRW are inviting you to tender for a licence for the operation of a mobile refreshment unit at our site at Craig y Llyn layby in line with NRW's requirements and specifications as described in this document.
• NRW is seeking a business to add to the general visitor experience in the Rhigos escarpment landscape.
• NRW are offering an opportunity for rental of a commercial pitch for a single Mobile Refreshment Unit in the Craig y Llyn layby beside the A4061 (GR SN 927 032 between Hirwaun and Treherbert) within Rhondda Cynon Taf.
• This will assist Natural Resources Wales in the delivery of the Welsh Governments' objectives in terms of our strategic goals which include:
• access to woodlands
• the use of forests for tourism
• health and wellbeing
• employment and education
• the environment
• active community participation
• rural and economic development
• increasing customer facilities
• It is expected that the successful bidder will help deliver and develop on these objectives by operating a high quality commercial outlet
• One year licence agreement to commence on 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027.
• Business unit must be mobile and removed from site each day and is limited to one unit.
• The Licensee will be allowed to operate during the following business hours: between 07:00 and 20:00
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Conditions of participation
The Licensee:
• will be required to register their business with the Local Authorities Environmental Health Department as the registered business operator.
• must comply with all relevant catering legislation and regulations which will include that the Business Operator must hold a minimum Level 3 Food Safety in Catering and all food handlers must hold a minimum Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene in Catering.
• is to produce and implement procedures to ensure that the business complies with the Food Safety Act 1990. This will include consideration for food safety and intolerances.
• is to produce and implement a Health and Safety Policy, which is to include compliance with the following procedures:
o First Aid
o RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995)
• is to maintain a suitable accident / incident / complaint record for all staff and visitors to the site and have excellent two-way communication with nominated NRW staff to ensure accident / incident / complaint reporting in a timely and appropriate manner.
• is to report hazards and damage to nominated NRW staff.
• is responsible for the daily cleaning of the site which will be kept litter free.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality - Craig y Llyn temporary licence for mobile refreshment unit | Quality questions are contained within the attached Request to Quote |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price- Craig y Llyn temporary licence for mobile refreshment unit | Please enter your pricing details on the Request for Quote attached |
Price | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348176
Invitation to tender
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348182
Licence Agreement
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=348184
Site Map
Contracting authority
Natural Resources Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBBR-3628-MPRN
Welsh Government Offices Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Kate Whittle
Telephone: 03000 653000
Email: kate.whittle@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Website: http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales