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Wales Air Show - Drone Display

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Jul 2026 at 10:59

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the City & County of Swansea for the "Wales Air Show - Drone Display" involved the commissioning of a specialist drone display provider for a light performance at the event. The procurement, which falls under the services category of dance and performance entertainment, was conducted through a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded to AEROAVA DISPLAYS LTD. The event took place in Swansea, UK, from 30th to 31st July 2026. Swansea operates under Welsh devolved regulations and functions as a sub-central public authority.

This tender creates notable opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in drone technology, particularly those offering performance and entertainment services. SMEs like AEROAVA DISPLAYS LTD, which was successful in securing this contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, given their ability to deliver specialised technology-driven services. Businesses aiming to enter or expand in the entertainment services market, especially those focused on innovation and technology, are ideally suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wales Air Show - Drone Display

Notice Description

Specialist drone display company, to deliver a programmed drone light display as part of the Wales Airshow event in Swansea

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072052-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
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
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

AEROAVA DISPLAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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