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29 Sep 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is actively seeking applications for the contract concerning the provision of power services for the Swansea Christmas Market. This procurement opportunity involves the installation, testing, maintenance, and removal of power services, lighting, and audio equipment across the market locations, including the stalls, crafters’ marquee, and Caroler’s Cabin. The open tender process categorises this under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting commercial and industrial services and electrical machinery. Key dates include the final submission deadline on 27th October 2025, with the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025 and potentially extending until 2030. The process is governed under Welsh devolved regulations and offers an open competition for qualified economic operators to submit bids via the eTenderWales portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and community-based enterprises that specialize in electrical services and event management. The project’s focus on central Swansea and its high-profile nature during a busy festive period provides significant exposure and the potential for long-term collaboration. Businesses with experience in large-scale event infrastructure, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to demonstrate superior quality, adherence to schedules, and customer service will find themselves well-accommodated to compete for this opportunity. With a total project valuation of £66,000, companies capable of delivering both reliable service and competitive pricing stand to benefit substantially from engaging with this initiative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Contract for Provision of power services to Swansea Christmas Market

Notice Description

Swansea Council is interested in hearing from qualified companies to assist in the delivery of the Swansea City Centre Christmas Market by providing the installation, testing, maintenance and removal of power services, lighting and audio equipment to the Market stalls, crafters' marquee and Caroler's Cabin.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a423
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060546-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

98510000 - Services of commercial and industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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