Food & Beverage Concessionaire Sites – Coastal Walkway Zone 2 (Wind Wand Area)
Tender Overview
About this tender
The New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) are looking for two experienced trusted hospitality professionals to operate in the Wind Wand area of the Coastal Walkway (Zone 2) on a Concessionaire lease for the next 3 years. The provision of exceptional service and quality cuisine and beverages is required to complement and enhance the experience of visitors and users to the CBD and Walkway. NPDC has therefore chosen to seek a Request for Proposal (RFP) from suitably qualified and experienced hospitality operators interested in and able to provide a great level of service. Trading is only permitted during day light hours.
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