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ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime

Derby City Council

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21 Oct 2026 at 11:54

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15 Oct 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking staging and event lighting services for the pantomime at Derby Arena in Derby. The work covers supplying, installing and dismantling the staging, plus dry hire of trussing and RoboSpot kits. This is a services requirement for a live-event production, combining stage build and technical equipment hire.

The Council invited offers through an open procedure under its below-threshold procurement process. The estimated contract period runs from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027, with an estimated value of £55,000. Suppliers were asked to express interest and obtain the tender documents by 17:00 on 21 October 2026; bids were due by 12:00 on 22 October 2026.

The requirement is suited to SMEs with the practical capability to supply, install and dismantle staging for a pantomime, and to provide trussing and RoboSpot equipment on a dry-hire basis. Suppliers combining staging operations with event-production equipment hire may be well placed to meet the full requirement. The work is a focused event-production package for Derby Arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime

Notice Description

This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomime at Derby Arena, dry hire of trussing and dry hire of RoboSpot kits. 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 2nd November 2026 and expires on 1st November 2027. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 17:00 on 21st October 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 22nd October 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for ENQ1412 or DN833141. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66269254-22db-4322-a326-a612550ad388
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db62bab-f468-4197-aeb7-5ab47cb557fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

31527270 - Platforms lighting

45237000 - Stage construction works

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7db62bab-f468-4197-aeb7-5ab47cb557fd
    21st October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
  • https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
    Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on 21st October 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 22nd October 2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for ENQ1412 or DN833141. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering.

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