Catering Services Concession and Provision at the Grandstands of the Zarzuela Racecourse in Madrid

Summary

The procurement concerns a concession for catering services and the provision of catering at the grandstands and terraces of the Zarzuela Racecourse in Madrid. The contractor must provide catering on race days and after races, serve designated terraces when requested, and organise events outside race days in the spaces made available by the contracting authority. The contractor must also provide breakfasts or lunches for racecourse employees. There were 48 race meetings in 2025. The bid must set out the proposed catering services, menus and prices, service arrangements, required equipment, and the staffing plan and personnel experience. Staff experience and qualifications must be described through CVs. Minimum roles include a coordinator, room manager, bar staff, dining-room staff, terrace staff and cleaners. At least two people must be engaged for cleaning on race days, starting two hours before the first race and continuing during the meeting and for two hours after the last race. If the contracting authority opens and orders service at the upper Central Stand terrace, the offer must allow for at least 150 people; for the upper South Stand terrace, the minimum is 25 people. The price offered for the Central Stand terrace must not exceed EUR 45 per person, subject to annual adjustment in line with the consumer price index. To submit a bid, the company must attend one of the scheduled site visits and information sessions and include proof of attendance. The bid submission deadline was extended to 7 October 2026 at 14:00. During contract performance, the contractor is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the premises, providing necessary supplies and equipment, paying utility costs, and complying with food-safety and hygiene requirements.