BE3963F - Catering Services Concession - University of Limerick (UL)
The contract appoints a concessionaire to operate, manage and develop the Plaza Café in the Glucksman Library Building at the University of Limerick, together with providing associated hospitality catering services. The buyer is the Education Procurement Service, which supports public-sector education procurement, on behalf of the University of Limerick, a higher-education institution. The supplier will be responsible for day-to-day café operations, service development and hospitality catering, while assuming the commercial risk of the operation and complying with contractual, legislative and University policy requirements. Service delivery must incorporate inclusive and supported employment, environmental sustainability and community engagement. The estimated contract value is £4,900,000, although the available details do not state the contract duration or end date. Delivery is in Ireland, specifically at the University of Limerick’s Glucksman Library Building. The critical qualification is the ability to operate the concession in compliance with all applicable legal, contractual and University requirements while meeting the specified employment, sustainability and community obligations.
Buyer: Education Procurement Service (EPS). Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €4.9m
- Bids close: 6 Nov 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Restaurant and food-serving services (55300000)
From the official notice
The Concessionaire will be appointed under a single-party framework agreement and will be responsible for the operation, management and development of the Plaza Café, the University’s Café located in the Glucksman Library Building, together with the provision of associated hospitality catering services. The Concessionaire shall operate the service in accordance with inclusive and supported employment, environmental sustainability and community engagement, while assuming the commercial risk of the operation and complying with all contractual, legislative and University policy requirements.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 6 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €4.9m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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