How to win: ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime

About this contract

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

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — DERBY CITY COUNCIL scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 22 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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