Who won: ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby

A services contract from Derby City Council. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Derby City Council

Published

17 September 2026

About this contract

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.

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