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Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Derbyshire Dales District Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting”. Bids close on 6 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £203,280. Who can bid: Bidders must meet conditions on economic and financial standing and insurance cover; Bidders must meet conditions on organisational standards or qualifications. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Lighting installation, upkeep and removal for Matlock Bath Illuminations, for electrical contractors
A single supplier will erect, maintain and dismantle decorative lights for the Matlock Bath Illuminations event in Derwent Gardens, the Water Gardens and Lovers' Walks, using wiring, switchgear, flood lamps and fluorescent tubes, with electrical support on event nights. The event runs over 8 weekends in September and October, 16 nights each year, selling approximately 50,000 tickets a season. The initial contract covers the 2027, 2028 and 2029 events, estimated to run from 16 August 2027 to 30 November 2029, with an option to extend for two years in annual increments.
Who can win it
- Bidders must meet conditions on economic and financial standing and insurance cover
- Bidders must meet conditions on organisational standards or qualifications
- Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as particularly suitable
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £203,280
- Contract period
- 27 months, estimated 16 August 2027 to 30 November 2029, with an option to extend for two years in annual increments
- How bids are judged
- 50% price and 50% quality
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026
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