Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ccb-ba2a-728b-9e3d-9f9bab65c8d5/kielder-castle-cafa-concession

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Kielder Castle Café Concession

[Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission](https://tendernation.io/buyers/forestry-england-for-and-on-behalf-of-the-forestry-commission)

Estimated value

£2,600,000

Published

27 Apr 2023

Deadline

Closed

31 May 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Forestry England has a future opportunity for the operation of the Kielder Castle Café concession leader. We anticipate the lease will be for a period of up to 10 years. A full copy of the draft lease will be available in the tender documents to be published August/September 2023. The estimated total turnover value of the lease opportunity over the term will be in the region of £2.6M. The lease will start following completion of renovation works to the Kielder Castle building, including expansion of the café area.

## CPV classification

Restaurant and food-serving services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d1063e18-5a20-4cf4-bc5e-113c58177875)

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