Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1A - Onboard Cafe & Bar
Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £1,500,000
Deadline
12 December 2025
Published
9 March 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This Lot is a concession contract Operation of the café and bar across daytime sightseeing cruises, commuter sailings and seasonal evening and premium cruises on two vessels - the Snowdrop and Royal Daffodil. The successful Supplier will be required to offer bar services during any events that fall under Lot 2 Special Events.
Eligibility & compliance
The successful provider must offer high-quality, well-presented food and drink from small servery areas (no commercial kitchen) deliver smooth service in a mobile variable-demand environment, maintain strong staff standards and compliance and introduce creativity, sustainability and themed experiences.
AI AnalysisMembers
Requirements, key tasks and tips for reading this tender — included with Tendarix membership.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
Award Details
CROSBY FRESH LIMITED
£1,340,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
ZETRON LIMITED
£246,156
total awarded
- 2
JOURNEO PASSENGER SYSTEMS LIMITED
£400,000
total awarded
- 3
DOWHIGH LIMITED
£270,969
total awarded
- 4
Warbreck Integrated Services Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 11 Feb 2026ends 8 Jul 2030£84,104
total awarded
- 5
HUYTON ASPHALT LIMITED
£126,672
total awarded
ZETRON LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Start free trialto open noticeCreate an account and start a 7-day free trial to open the buyer’s own notice and tender documents, plus fit scoring and the Bid Writer. Then £4.99/month — cancel anytime.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Find a Tender
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view the full notice on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Check the procedure type
The "Procedure" section tells you if it's Open (one stage) or Restricted (SQ then ITT). This changes how you apply
Access the eSourcing portal
FTS notices link to the buyer's eSourcing platform — register there to access documents
Complete the Selection Questionnaire
Higher-value contracts often require an SQ first — this pre-qualifies you before the full bid stage
Submit electronically
Upload your completed response through the eSourcing platform before the closing date and time
FTS contracts are above UK procurement thresholds. Late submissions are strictly rejected — submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Key Dates
Published
9 March 2026
Submission deadline
12 December 2025
Notice type
award
Source
find a tender
Related Tenders
Asset management and property management
You are invited to submit a response to this Request to Participate (RtP) for the provision of Asset Management and Property Management Services. This procurement is being conducte
4 John street, maryport - lintel replacement and rendering
Replacement of a rotten timber lintel with a new steel or concrete lintel for a property located within a conservation area. To include renewal of lime stucco render to the front e
Provision of linen and laundry services
Provision of Linen and Laundry Services for NHS Trusts within Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Contracting Authorities are seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide comprehensive
Tfgm single view of the network
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a cloud-hosted, AI-assisted Intelligent Transport Systems decision-support platform. The platform is intended to bring together a