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Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting

Derbyshire Dales District Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 21 Sept 2026, 14:37.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV31500000 — Lighting equipment and electric lamps
  • CPV45311000 — Electrical wiring and fitting work
  • CPV45316100 — Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
  • CPV50232110 — Commissioning of public lighting installations
  • CPV50532000 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1£203.3k

Documents and notices

  • Tender notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
  • 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.Open source ↗

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DDPT083
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The procurement is being managed electronically, using the councils e-tendering system, The council will only accept submissions through the e-tendering system. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46b864b9-b0b5-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
Has Recurrence
Yes
Published risks
Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
6 Nov 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Oct 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
4 Dec 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
23 Sept 2030, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
243,936
Amount
203,280
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Description
The price assessment for this tender is based on the total tendered price submitted in accordance with the Pricing Schedule.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Conditions of participation have been set for this procurement in relation to Economic and Financial Standing, Insurance Cover and Legal Capacity. These are detailed in the tender documents. Bidders will need to demonstrate they meet the conditions of participation before any award can be made.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Conditions of participation have been set for this procurement in relation to: Modern Slavery Act 2015 Organisational Standards / Qualifications Quality Management Health and Safety Environmental Legislation Equality and Human Rights These are detailed in the tender documents. Bidders will need to demonstrate they meet the conditions of participation before any award can be made.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
16 Aug 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs

Options

Description
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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
31500000
Description
Lighting equipment and electric lamps
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45311000
Description
Electrical wiring and fitting work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45316100
Description
Installation of outdoor illumination equipment
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
50232110
Description
Commissioning of public lighting installations
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
50532000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF13
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
089143-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Sept 2026, 13:20
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Id
GB-PPON-PLCB-7612-RJLM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLCB-7612-RJLM

Address

Street Address
Town Hall, Bank Road
Locality
Matlock
Postal Code
DE4 3NN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKF13

Contact

Name
Sherry Russell

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Matlock · UKF13 · DE4 3NN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF13 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 089143-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·