Scope
Reference
UKSAC25_0064
Description
This direct award is for stand space, design, build, and dismantling for a UKSA stand at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, in Barcelona, for a contract value up to £170,000 (including VAT).
There is a strategic requirement for UKSA to be part of the UK Pavilion at MWC in line with the government's 'One Government' policy and to most effectively amplify our presence in a very crowded and competitive international event. Due to its size and nature, access to the MWC conference area is limited to organisations able to meet the requirements of the venue. In order to be part of the UK Pavilion and meet our strategic objective, TradeFair is the only supplier that can deliver this requirement for UKSA as TradeFair is the appointed supplier for the UK Pavilion.
Contract 1. Mobile World Congress 2026 UKSA Stand
Supplier
Contract value
- £136,000 excluding VAT
- £170,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- ES - Spain
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
There is a strategic requirement for UKSA to be part of the UK Pavilion at MWC in line with the government's 'One Government' policy and to most effectively amplify our presence in a very crowded and competitive international event. Due to its size and nature, access to the MWC conference area is limited to organisations able to meet the requirements of the venue. In order to be part of the UK Pavilion and meet our strategic objective, TradeFair is the only supplier that can deliver this requirement for UKSA as TradeFair is the appointed supplier for the UK Pavilion.
Supplier
TRADE FAIR SUPPORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 02079924
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMBW-5997-NDCP
Maidstone Studios Vinters Business Park
Maidstone
ME14 5NZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@tradefair.co.uk
Website: http://www.tradefair.co.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Mobile World Congress 2026 UKSA Stand
Contracting authority
UK Space Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Quad Two Building 1st Floor, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government