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Exhibition Space at MRO Europe 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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16 Apr 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Exhibition Space at MRO Europe 2026" involves the Welsh Government as the buying organisation, with its headquarters located in Cardiff, Wales. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on exhibition, fair, and congress organisation services. The process is currently in the award phase, having been initiated as a direct method below the competitive threshold. The contract for this exhibition space commenced on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 29th October 2026, with the contract value set at £50,000. The supplier, Aviation Week / Informa Media, based in the United States, has been engaged to provide the required services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in organising exhibitions and events. Large enterprises with a focus on international exhibition services would be particularly adept at competing for similar opportunities, given the scope and scale of the current award. Organisations looking to expand their reach within the UK exhibition market, particularly in Wales, can benefit from engaging with public authorities like the Welsh Government, which abide by devolved regulations, providing unique regional opportunities. The non-competitive nature of the procurement method may also attract businesses with robust capabilities in meeting specific contractual requirements without the need for competition.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Space at MRO Europe 2026

Notice Description

Description: Exhibition Space at MRO Europe 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068496
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034883-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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

AVIATION WEEK / INFORMA MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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