Award

Gulfood, Dubai 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Award

06 Aug 2025 at 12:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves the award of a contract titled "Gulfood, Dubai 2026," relating to the industry category of fair and exhibition organisation services. The event is scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the contract's performance period spanning from 18th July 2025 until 31st March 2026. As the procurement has reached the award stage, having been completed on 6th August 2025, it followed a direct procurement method, being below the competitive threshold and utilising a light touch regime. The buyer is positioned in Cardiff, UK, underscoring the central government's role, governed by Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in services associated with international trade events, particularly SMEs like Tradefairs Commercial Services Ltd, the successful supplier. Companies excelling in logistics, exhibition setup, and event promotion could find substantial prospects in similar tenders, enabling exposure on an international stage such as Gulfood. The procurement not only underscores the direct opportunities available to businesses experienced in the delivery of specialised service contracts but also highlights the importance of strategic partnerships with governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gulfood, Dubai 2026

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the purchase of stand space at Gulfood, Dubai 2026 International Food & Drink Trade Event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05827e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046535-2025
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

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,653 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRADEFAIRS COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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