Swansea Waterfront Winterland Operator Tender – Festive Attraction
Tender Swansea Waterfront Winterland City & County of Swansea
Reference:CCS/25/324
Description
Swansea Council invites tenders from experienced operators to deliver Waterfront Winterland, the city’s flagship festive attraction. The contract will cover three seasonal periods: November 2026 to January 2027, November 2027 to January 2028, and November 2028 to January 2029. This forms the contract period from 2026 to 2029, with an option to extend for a further 24 months (2030–2031), subject to performance, quality, and Council approval.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £620,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 4 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
Up to 24 months extension option
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92331000 – Fair and amusement park services
Contract locations
- UKL18 – Swansea
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 June 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 June 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
itt_124717 – Swansea Waterfront Winterland
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/29406157019E2ACFEC61
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
City & County of Swansea
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYD-8699-BJGD
Civic Centre
Swansea
SA1 3SN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Website: http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
Region: UKL18 – Swansea
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales