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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

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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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