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15 Jul 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has successfully completed the procurement process titled "BT's presence at Farnborough Air Show (FIA) 2026," classified under the services industry category. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition, to support ministerial activities, UK supply chains, and international customer engagement at the airshow. The event will take place in Farnborough, United Kingdom, from 14th July 2026 to 24th July 2026. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2026, following an active award status, to the supplier ADS Group Ltd.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in event services, emphasising capabilities in large-scale, high-profile events like air shows. With ADS Group Ltd, a prominent player in the sector, securing the contract, companies looking to expand their footprint in the event management domain could benefit significantly by aligning with such governmental initiatives. This procurement highlights potential for businesses dealing with logistical, operational, or technological solutions related to event services to network, collaborate, and enhance their growth by engaging directly with central government projects.

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Notice Title

BT's presence at Farnborough Air Show (FIA) 2026

Notice Description

DBT plans to have a presence at the Farnborough International Airshow to support Ministerial activity, UK supply chains, and international customer engagement through organised delegations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066561-2026
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,299 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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