---
title: "Wales Air Show - Drone Display"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d649"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d649.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Wales Air Show - Drone Display

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d649

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEROAVA DISPLAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072052-2026
- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071636-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072052-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071636-2026
  29th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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