✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 15 Oct 2026, 13:26.
Opportunity overview
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 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
(http://www.eastmidstenders.org)
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Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ENQ1412
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
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.
Bidders must complete the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document.
Derby City Council shall consider quotations submitted and shall make a decision as to whether or not to proceed with any given quotation by 29th October 2026.
Derby City Council shall communicate whether or not we intend to proceed with the quotation following this date.
Further information can be found in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document on https://www.eastmidstenders.org
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31527270
Description
Platforms lighting
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45237000
Description
Stage construction works
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79952000
Description
Event services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKF11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
(http://www.eastmidstenders.org)
Please search for ENQ1412 or DN833141.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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097427-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Derby City Council is seeking staging supply, installation and de-rigging, plus dry hire of trussing and RoboSpot kits, for a pantomime at Derby Arena. The notice is open and directs suppliers to EastMidsTenders to express interest, access documents and submit a bid.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to provide event staging and lighting/trussing equipment hire for a live venue production. Detailed technical, eligibility and award requirements are not stated in the supplied notice.
Key points identified
StagingSupply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomimeEvidence: "supply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomime at Derby Arena"
TrussingDry hire of trussingEvidence: "dry hire of trussing"
RoboSpot kitsDry hire of RoboSpot kitsEvidence: "dry hire of RoboSpot kits"
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Derby City Council is seeking staging supply, installation and de-rigging, plus dry hire of trussing and RoboSpot kits, for a pantomime at Derby Arena. The notice is open and directs suppliers to EastMidsTenders to express interest, access documents and submit a bid.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers able to provide event staging and lighting/trussing equipment hire for a live venue production. Detailed technical, eligibility and award requirements are not stated in the supplied notice.
Key deliverables
Supply, installation and de-rig of staging
Dry hire of trussing
Dry hire of RoboSpot kits
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Staging
99% confidence
Supply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomime
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"supply, installation and de-rig of staging for the pantomime at Derby Arena"
Trussing
99% confidence
Dry hire of trussing
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"dry hire of trussing"
RoboSpot kits
99% confidence
Dry hire of RoboSpot kits
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"dry hire of RoboSpot kits"
Tender documentation
96% confidence
Suppliers must express interest through the e-tendering system to obtain documentation
View supporting evidence
"we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering"
Supplier eligibility criteria
97% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, certification or selection criteria are stated in the supplied content.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Stated contract value
91% confidence
£55,000 GBP
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Lot 1 value_amount: 55000 GBP; process value_max: 55000 GBP.
Contract term
94% confidence
2 November 2026 to 1 November 2027
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"The contract is estimated to commence on 2nd November 2026 and expires on 1st November 2027."
Pricing and payment terms
98% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice
View supporting evidence
No pricing schedule or payment terms are stated in the supplied content.
Delivery
Venue
99% confidence
Derby Arena
View supporting evidence
"for the pantomime at Derby Arena"
Delivery region
90% confidence
UKF11
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Delivery location field: region "UKF11", country "United Kingdom".
Delivery activities
99% confidence
Staging installation and de-rigging; dry hire of trussing and RoboSpot kits
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"supply, installation and de-rig of staging"; "dry hire of trussing"; "dry hire of RoboSpot kits".
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procedure
99% confidence
Below threshold - open competition
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procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition".
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender
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display_status: "open"; stage: "tender".
Expression-of-interest deadline
98% confidence
21 October 2026, 12:00
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"suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on 21st October 2026."
Submission deadline
99% confidence
22 October 2026, 12:00 BST
View supporting evidence
submission_deadline: "2026-10-22T12:00:00+01:00"; "The deadline for returns is 12:00 on 22nd October 2026."
Tender portal
98% confidence
EastMidsTenders; search ENQ1412 or DN833141
View supporting evidence
"Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org"; "Please search for ENQ1412 or DN833141."
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Technical and contractual detail
98% confidence
Detailed specifications, equipment quantities, hire period, site requirements, evaluation methodology and contract terms are not contained in the supplied notice.
View supporting evidence
The notice directs suppliers to obtain documentation through EastMidsTenders but does not state these details.
Value interpretation
93% confidence
£55,000 is supplied as the process maximum and Lot 1 value, but the notice text does not state whether this is an estimate, budget or fixed contract value.
View supporting evidence
process value_max: 55000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount: 55000 GBP.
Lot detail
99% confidence
A single active lot is supplied but has no title or description; scope is therefore taken from the overall notice description.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 has null title and description.
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