Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbd-20eb-7261-a782-a9a10c56a50f/appointment-of-an-operator-to-run-the-historic-carrickfergus-the-gobbins-city pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Appointment of an operator to run the historic Carrickfergus & The Gobbins City Deal Tourism Projects in MEA [Mid and east Antrim Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mid-and-east-antrim-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 Jun 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender \*\*\*PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE\*\*\* Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has secured Belfast Region City Deal funding approval for the Historic Carrickfergus and The Gobbins Projects, which are two inter-related visitor attraction projects in Mid and East Antrim Borough, Northern Ireland. The Council is interested in exploring the opportunity to appoint a suitably experienced operator to manage and operate its two interrelated heritage visitor attraction Projects as one operator contract. Prior to commencing a procurement of an operator for the two inter-related visitor attraction projects, the Council wishes to discuss with experienced operators the Council's thinking in relation to its approach to the operator procurement, including scope of operator services, risk allocation, commercial terms and procurement process. By undertaking this initial PME, the Council is seeking to attract strong market interest in any subsequent procurement, resulting in the appointment of an operator with the experience and capability to successfully deliver the Council's aim and ambitions for the two inter-related visitor attraction projects. ## CPV classification Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services Tourist guide services Real estate services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Recreational, cultural and sporting services Other community, social and personal services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-054841-2025-06-13T10:41:34+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-054841-2025-06-13T10:41:34+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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