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Contract for Special Events PA and Equipment Hire

Awarded to Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

City & County of Swansea(buyer)

Published
Published 13 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 11 May 2026
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Overview

City & County of Swansea has awarded a 3-year contract (1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with option to extend two years) for professional PA and sound equipment hire services to support large-scale special events across multiple venues, with event sizes ranging from 200 to 180,000 attendees. The contract is divided into five lots covering specific events (Wales Airshow, Swansea Bay 10k, Christmas Parade, Swansea Fireworks Display) and ad-hoc provision, awarded to Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions for £90,001.

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Lots (5)

  • 1. Lot 1 — Wales Airshow (Distributed PA)

    1. Lot 1 — Wales Airshow (Distributed PA) Please see Schedule 2 - Specification for Details

    £60,000

  • 2. Lot 2 — Swansea Bay 10k

    2. Lot 2 — Swansea Bay 10k Please see Schedule 2 - Specification for Details

    £26,667Won by Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

  • 3. Lot 3 — Christmas Parade

    3. Lot 3 — Christmas Parade Please see Schedule 2 - Specification for Details

    £26,667Won by Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

  • 4. Lot 4 – Swansea Fireworks Display

    4. Lot 4 – Swansea Fireworks Display Please see Schedule 2 - Specification for Details

    £26,667Won by Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

  • 5. Lot 5 — Additional Equipment / Ad-hoc PA Provision

    5. Lot 5 — Additional Equipment / Ad-hoc PA Provision Please see Schedule 2 - Specification for Details

    £10,000Won by Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£180,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 April 2026
Questions by
4 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public address systemsEvent servicesFestival organisation servicesParty organisation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£90,001
Award date
8 June 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 May 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
21 June 2031
Against estimate
50% below
Bids received
4
Winner
  • Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

This contract ends on 31 May 2029, or 21 June 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

Based in
Swansea
Public contracts won
1
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

4

Open and restricted tenders in Software package and information systems drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 39% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Quality40%
  • Price60%

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Market context

Typical award in Software package and information systems

£102,000

Median of 11,509 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 12% below the median.

City & County of Swansea in the last 12 months

132

contracts awarded, worth £342,687,646 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Amendment

    13 October 2026

  2. Contract

    17 September 2026

  3. Contract

    12 August 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    13 April 2026

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