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ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby

Derby City Council

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17 Sep 2026 at 09:22

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05 Aug 2026 at 15:45

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Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council procured a temporary 300 square metre real ice rink for its Festive Derby event. The requirement covered the complete supply, installation and de-rig of the rink, rather than permanent construction. Delivery was in the East Midlands, with the council as the buying organisation. The procurement was classified as ice rink construction work (CPV 45212211), although the main category was goods. This opportunity would suit businesses that provide temporary ice-rink infrastructure and can manage the full operational installation and removal service. It is relevant to specialist event, leisure, attraction or winter-event suppliers with the equipment, technical resources and site delivery capability needed for a real ice facility.

The procurement has been completed following an open procedure below the threshold. Derby City Council awarded the contract to iSK8 Cool Attractions Ltd on 6 September 2026 for £72,855. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The original estimated procurement value was £74,000, and the tender deadline was 12:00 on 14 August 2026. The requirement itself was for a four-week rink, within the wider contract period for event preparation, operation and removal. The tender was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation and award information is reflected in the completed award, with one active award and one appointed supplier.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Derby City Council for a specialist temporary real-ice attraction delivered as a complete service. A credible future supplier would need to provide or source the refrigeration, rink structure and associated equipment, install a 300 square metre facility safely, support its operation for a four-week public event, and remove it afterwards. Relevant experience in temporary ice rinks, seasonal attractions, public events or leisure installations would strengthen a supplier’s position. The requirement is suitable for an SME, so a focused specialist could compete without being a large construction business. Evidence of reliable mobilisation, site coordination, safety management, event delivery capacity and efficient de-rig would be commercially important when this type of requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby

Notice Description

This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of a 300 sqm real ice rink for 4 weeks. The procurement process adopted by the Council is based on the Procurement Act2023 (the "Act") and the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the "Regulations".) The contract is estimated to commence on 7th September 2026 and expire on 31st January 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 13th August 2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 12:00 on Friday 14th August 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1347 or DN824984. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393d8a2a-60c3-4554-b0af-0eb0a7e73e73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212211 - Ice rink construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derby City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISK8 COOL ATTRACTIONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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