--- title: "Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07766e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07766e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07766e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07766e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Derbyshire Dales District Council" published: "2026-09-21" --- # Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting Buyer: Derbyshire Dales District Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07766e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-07766e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07766e.json) ## Summary Derbyshire Dales District Council is procuring a single supplier to install, operate, maintain and dismantle decorative lighting for the Matlock Bath Illuminations. The work covers wiring, switchgear, flood lamps, fluorescent tubes and related electrical equipment, providing safe illumination of natural features and electrical support during event nights. The event is held in Derwent Gardens, the Water Gardens and Lovers’ Walks on the south side of Matlock Bath. It runs across eight weekends during September and October, with occasional activity in November, and attracts approximately 50,000 ticket sales each season. This is an electrical installation, outdoor event lighting and maintenance services requirement, suited to suppliers able to deliver a complete lighting service at a public visitor event. The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open procedure, with submissions managed electronically through its e-tendering system. Questions had to be submitted by 21 October 2026 at 16:00, and tenders were due by 6 November 2026 at 12:00. The evaluation and award decision was scheduled for completion by 4 December 2026 at 23:59. The contract is estimated to run from 16 August 2027 to 30 November 2029, covering the 2027, 2028 and 2029 events, with options for annual extensions to a maximum end date of 30 November 2031. The estimated value is £203,280 excluding VAT, or £243,936 including VAT. Price and quality each carry 50% of the evaluation weighting. This opportunity suits SMEs and specialist electrical contractors with the capability to design, install, commission, operate, maintain and dismantle outdoor illumination for a recurring public event. Suppliers should be able to manage wiring, switchgear, flood lamps, fluorescent tubes and other lighting equipment safely across natural and visitor-sensitive areas, while providing reliable electrical support on event nights. The requirement calls for evidence of economic and financial standing, appropriate insurance cover and legal capacity. Bidders must also meet conditions concerning the Modern Slavery Act 2015, organisational standards and qualifications, quality management, health and safety, environmental legislation, equality and human rights. Capacity to handle additional event nights, higher attendance and expanded lighting areas would support the optional services and extensions. ## Notice Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is seeking a single Supplier to erect, maintain and dismantle the decorative lights for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 Matlock Bath Illuminations event. Matlock Bath Illuminations is a family event which operates within Derwent Gardens, the Water Gardens and Lovers' Walks areas located on the south side of the village in Matlock Bath. The requirements include the utilisation of wiring, switchgear, flood lamps and fluorescent tubes to effectively and safely light the natural features of the area and provide electrical support on event nights. The event takes place over 8 weekends during September and October and occasionally November. Each year will consist of 16 nights; the provisional 2027 event dates are: Saturday 11, 18, 25, September & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October Sunday 19, 26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October Friday 29 October Confirmed event night dates will be notified in March each year. The event sells approximately 50,000 tickets during the season (dependant on cancellation due to weather conditions). The initial contract period is 27 months, to cover the 2027, 2028 and 2029 events. The contract is estimated to commence 16 August 2027 and expire 30 November 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Additional services may be needed to cover additional event nights and / or increased event capacity. Additional electrical lighting and equipment may be needed for additional lighting areas at the event and replacement of existing equipment Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089143-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2027 - 30 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-09-23 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £203,280 | | Lots value | £203,280 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Derbyshire Dales District Council | | Locality | MATLOCK | | Postcode area | Derby | | Postcode | DE4 3NN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Matlock West | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work - 45316100 - Installation of outdoor illumination equipment - 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations - 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment ## Release History - 21 Sep 2026 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089143-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089143-2026 21st September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46b864b9-b0b5-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, please select the link which will transfer you to our e-tendering system where you can register your interest and access the documents. The council will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-h6vhtk-07766e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-07766e.json.