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Provision of Fire & Ice Themed Event at Swansea City Centre on 6 th & 7th December 2025

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the City & County of Swansea, involved the provision of a high-impact Fire & Ice themed event scheduled for 6th and 7th December 2025 at Swansea City Centre. This falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to artistic services such as those provided by sculptors and entertainers. The procurement was finalised through a direct method, without competition, as the event was below the financial threshold for requiring competitive tenders. The process reached the contract stage on 31st October 2025, with Glacial Art Ice Sculptors Ltd selected as the supplier, and the total gross value of the contract was £35,520.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the creative and event management sectors to expand their portfolios by providing distinctive themed events. In particular, companies specialising in artistic installations or those with experience in organising public or city centre events would find this kind of project well-suited to their capabilities. It demonstrates a local government's willingness to engage with specialist SMEs for unique cultural and festive activities, highlighting a potential growth area for creative service providers in enhancing public festivities and attractions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fire & Ice Themed Event at Swansea City Centre on 6 th & 7th December 2025

Notice Description

Conception, planning, and delivery of a high-impact Fire and Ice themed event in Swansea City Centre. The event is scheduled to take place on 6th and 7th December and will form a central feature of the city's festive celebrations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070050-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 9 Dec 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLACIAL ART ICE SCULPTORS

Further Information

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