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11 Jun 2026 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the City & County of Swansea pertains to the provision of hotel rooms for the Wales Air Show 2026. This tender, titled "Air Show 2026 – Hotel Rooms", falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel services. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract having been awarded and currently active from 1st July 2026 through 30th June 2027. The buying organisation operates from Swansea, UK, under Welsh devolved regulations, and applied a limited competition method due to the below-threshold procurement approach. Key participants include the City & County of Swansea as the contracting authority and VUR Village Trading No 1 Limited as the supplier.

The award presented an opportunity for businesses specialising in hotel services, particularly those capable of accommodating large groups such as air show participants, including pilots and crew members. Given the scale and requirements of this contract, larger hospitality businesses with established facilities and the ability to offer flexible, high-volume room arrangements would be well-suited to compete. This procurement highlights the prospects for growth within the sector, offering the awarded business a substantial contract valued at £42,000 with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Air Show 2026 - Hotel Rooms

Notice Description

Special Events are seeking a hotel to accommodate pilots, crew and staff members for this year's Wales Air Show

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055388-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55100000 - Hotel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VUR VILLAGE TRADING NO 1

Further Information

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