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Paris Air Show 25-26

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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15 May 2025 at 10:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade, based in London, has completed the procurement process for pavilion space and other supporting requirements at the Paris Air Show for 2025-2026. This procurement, under the direct procurement method and categorised under "services," involved the provision of event services, facilitated by the ADS Group. The contract was awarded without competition, being below the threshold limit, and was officially signed on 8 May 2025. The contract is valued at £29,844 with a contract period starting from 9 May 2025 and ending on 22 June 2025, involving the delivery of services primarily in France.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event services, particularly those with an interest in expanding operations internationally within the aerospace and aviation sectors. Businesses well-suited for such contracts are those with the capability to provide comprehensive event management services, including pavilion space arrangements. Engaging in such tenders can help SMEs enhance their portfolio and gain exposure in significant international platforms, such as the Paris Air Show, thereby supporting business growth and strategic expansion into new markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Paris Air Show 25-26

Notice Description

DBT requirement for pavilion space at Paris Air Show 25-26 and other supporting requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05141f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021641-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,844 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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