Mersey Ferries Catering Concession Contract Lot 1B - Seacombe Ferry Terminal Café
1B This Lot is a concession contract. Management of the busy newly refurbished Seacombe Terminal café serving ferry customers, commuters, the local community and 100,000 annual visitors to the Eureka Science & Discovery Museum. Operators must create a welcoming and efficient café with strong customer service, varied menu range, family-friendly offers and a consistent experience throughout long operating hours using on-site kitchen facilities. The successful Supplier will pay all utilities and business rates.
Buyer
Merseytravel
Value
£2,840,000
Published
9 Mar 2026
Closes
9 Mar 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Liverpool
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
29 Mar 2026
Contract ends
28 Mar 2029
CPV classifications
24322500
Alcohol
55300000
Restaurant and food-serving services
55400000
Beverage-serving services
55500000
Canteen and catering services
79952000
Event services
55522000
Catering services for transport enterprises
55523000
Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
Lots
Lot 1 On Board Café & Bar (Main Ferry Services)
£2,184,000
An onboard café and bar operation on our ferries - serving hot drinks, snacks, light meals, and alcoholic beverages, for daytime cruises and our evening scheduled cruises covering both the Snowdrop (capacity for 350) passengers and the new vessel (with capacity for up to 480 passengers). Mersey Ferries currently operate 14 commuter services on weekday mornin...
Delivery: UKD72 · United Kingdom
Lot 1B Seacombe Terminal Café (Shore-Based Operation)
£2,520,000
A shore side café in the busy and newly refurbished Seacombe, Wirral terminal - with potential to serve both ferry passengers and local residents, commuters, and visitors. The café also serves as the main food and beverage offer for visitors of Eureka Science and Discovery Museum, attracting a footfall of £100k per annum. Seacombe Terminal current operating...
Delivery: UKD72 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 On Board Events Management & Catering
£2,016,000
A flexible, creative catering offer for our special pop-up cruises and events, private charter hires, and themed events - where food, drink and atmosphere help turn journeys into unforgettable experiences. Mersey Ferries are looking for a partner to help design event packages for private boat and VIP area reservations, with options tailored to client needs o...
Delivery: UKD72 · United Kingdom
Documents
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Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
27 Nov 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
27 Nov 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
3 Dec 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
22 Oct 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
9 Mar 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
9 Mar 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
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