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Exhibition Space at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Welsh Government has concluded with the awarding of a contract for the exhibition space at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on fair and exhibition organisation services. The location associated with the procurement is in the United Kingdom, with the primary activities taking place in Cardiff for the buyer and Farnborough for the supplier. The process, initiated without competition under a direct procurement method, is now in the award and contract stage, having begun earlier. The contract, signed on 30th March 2026, will cover the exhibition period from 28th July to 1st August 2026, with a gross value of £51,681.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition and event management, particularly those with the capacity to service large-scale international events. Companies like ADS Group Limited, which has secured the contract, are well-suited for such opportunities due to their established presence and capabilities in the domain. The procurement method, being direct and below the competition threshold, favours firms that have specialised expertise and established relationships in the relevant sectors. It presents an excellent opportunity for businesses capable of providing high-quality fair organisation services and equipment to align their offerings with the demands of such prestigious events.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Space at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Notice Description

Exhibition Space at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032719-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,067 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ADS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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