--- title: "ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-05" --- # ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43fc6cb-429b-4c61-8d50-06950b864acc | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212211 - Ice rink construction work ## Release History - 5 Aug 2026 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43fc6cb-429b-4c61-8d50-06950b864acc - 4 Aug 2026 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43fc6cb-429b-4c61-8d50-06950b864acc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c43fc6cb-429b-4c61-8d50-06950b864acc 5th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1347 or DN824753. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Notice URLs - http://www.derby.gov.uk - https://www.eastmidstenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2382ea66-3a21-4cf3-9d34-0de26f6ec246.json.