Request for Tender for the operation of the Woodlands Bistro Café at Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Kilrush.

Request for Tender for the operation of the Woodlands Bistro Café at Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Kilrush.

Clare County Council

## Summary The Clare County Council is seeking a contractor to operate the Woodlands Bistro Café at Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Kilrush. The contract will be for a period of two years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Operation of the Woodlands Bistro Café at Vandeleur Walled Gardens, Kilrush * Provision of catering services * Management of café staff and operations

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the eTenders system * Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience in operating a café or restaurant * Certifications: Not specified * Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate experience in managing a similar operation

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €60,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Wednesday, 16th September 2026 at 13:00 IST * Contract duration: 2 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders system * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Pricing document (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit a small or medium-sized enterprise with experience in operating a café or restaurant. * Opportunities: The contractor will have the opportunity to operate a popular tourist destination and provide catering services to visitors. * Risks: + Competition from other tenderers + Potential for changes in customer demand or preferences + Need to comply with relevant health and safety regulations

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Clare County Council has 32 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 83 contract(s) worth around €227,686,339.

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