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    ContractsWaterfront Winterland Seasonal Operations Contract
    Awarded contract

    Waterfront Winterland Seasonal Operations Contract

    Awarded
    £325k
    Published 12 Aug 2026

    Swansea Council invites experienced event operators to deliver the Waterfront Winterland festive attraction across three winter seasons from 2026 to 2029, with optional extension.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 12 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £325k
    Published 12 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £325,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SE
      STUDTS EVENTS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    12 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Swansea Council is seeking experienced operators to manage and deliver Waterfront Winterland, the city's flagship winter festival attraction. The contract spans three seasonal operating periods: November 2026 to January 2027, November 2027 to January 2028, and November 2028 to January 2029. Operators will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the festive event to deliver a high-quality visitor experience. The initial contract period runs from 2026 to 2029, with an optional 24-month extension (November 2030 to January 2031) available based on demonstrated performance, quality standards, and Council approval. Interested operators should have proven experience in delivering large-scale seasonal events and festivals.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In this category, City & County of Swansea has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. AEROAVA DISPLAYS LTD1× · 50%
    2. STUDTS EVENTS LIMITED1× · 50%

    Across this category, the most active winners are TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS LTD, MAGNA VITAE, WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069ac0

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    Sector
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