Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre - Catering Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Tamworth Regional Council is seeking catering operators (contractors) to express interest in the operation of food services at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre (TRECC) for functions only. About Council operates a range of venues throughout Tamworth, including TRECC. Functions at TRECC are typically at arm's length to Council operations. Scope The scope includes: Operation of catering and food services at TRECC, at functions only Catering operators who submit to this tender, if found appropriate for the service, will appear on a list of preferred operators for selection by a third-party client who may hire TRECC for their own purposes. Tender Briefing and Site Inspection Date: 12 October 2026 Time: 11am Location: Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre (TRECC) Instructions to Tenderers Tender Opens: 29 September 2026 Successful Tenderers Advised: 15 November 2026
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