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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
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
Winner
  • Hooke Sound & Light Ltd t/a Total Sound Solutions

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  1. Contract

    17 September 2026

  2. Contract

    12 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    13 April 2026

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