---
title: "Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832188"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832188.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
---

# Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832188

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by South Ayrshire Council sought the appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight 2026. Located in Ayr, UK, this public procurement falls under the general public services category and was carried out through a limited procurement method due to its exclusion from certain regulatory requirements. The procurement process is now complete, with a contract awarded to Orbit Performance Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 17,000, was signed on 29th April 2026. The tender occurred without a prior call for competition and concluded at the award stage.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in event management services, particularly those adept at handling aviation displays. The process could be advantageous for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in the aviation events industry to gain significant exposure. Given that Orbit Performance Limited, an SME based in Gloucestershire, secured the contract, other similar businesses could find this type of procurement a lucrative avenue for growth and diversification into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

### Procurement Information

The Value of this procurement is outside the scope of the application of the regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556024 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORBIT PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556024

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556024
  Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026 - Appointment of a Flying Display Director for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight 2026

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832188

## Provenance

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