---
title: "BT's presence at Farnborough Air Show (FIA) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb8b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-07-15"
---

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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb8b

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066561-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,299 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 08:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066561-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066561-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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