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Amgueddfa Cymru - Events Production Sain Ffagan - Christmas 2026

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is currently in the planning stage for a tender process to procure services for an immersive Christmas event, titled "Amgueddfa Cymru - Events Production Sain Ffagan - Christmas 2026." This event will take place on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of December 2026 at St Fagans National Museum of History, located in Cardiff, Wales. The required services include sound, lighting, and associated equipment necessary for both daytime and evening sessions, creating a compelling visitor experience. The contracting authority seeks experienced production companies capable of delivering high-quality installations that adhere to conservation guidelines in this heritage location. Relevant industry categories include lighting equipment and electric lamps, specialty design services, and recreational services, under various CPV codes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for production companies with expertise in delivering sound and lighting solutions, particularly those accustomed to the operational challenges of protected heritage environments. Businesses specialising in design and technical installations for cultural and large-scale events would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With a potential audience capacity of 1,850 visitors per session, successful bidders can enhance their portfolios by showcasing their ability to manage high-impact visual and audio experiences across diverse settings. This opportunity allows companies to grow their influence within the recreational and cultural services sector, while contributing to the heritage preservation and transformation of St Fagans' iconic landscape.

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Notice Title

Amgueddfa Cymru - Events Production Sain Ffagan - Christmas 2026

Notice Description

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced production companies to deliver sound, lighting, and associated equipment for a large-scale Christmas event at St Fagans National Museum of History on 4, 5 and 6 December 2026. Each event day will include two sessions (10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00) with an expected capacity of up to 1,850 visitors per session.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161624.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161624
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161624
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92330000 - Recreational-area services

92370000 - Sound technician

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES
Contact Name
Emma Olivari
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NP
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

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