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ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 10:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking suppliers for the procurement contract titled "ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby," classified under the industry category of ice rink construction work. This opportunity involves the supply, installation, and de-rig of a 300 sqm real ice rink for 4 weeks, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows the open procedure, falling below the threshold as per the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulations 2024. The tender is currently active and in the amendment stage, with key deadlines set for expressions of interest by 12:00 on 13th August 2026, and bid submissions by 12:00 on 14th August 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is designed to be suitable for such businesses. Companies specialising in event management, construction, and installation of temporary ice rinks would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a project value of £74,000, it offers a lucrative engagement for vendors experienced in large-scale festive installations and could facilitate further business development in the public sector. Interested parties can access documentation and express their interest through the designated e-tendering portal, allowing them to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong presence in the regional market.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43fc6cb-429b-4c61-8d50-06950b864acc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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