ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime

This tender closed on 22 October 2026.

Buyer

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

Value

£55,000

Closed

22 October 2026

Where

Derby, the East Midlands

Type

Open tender

In plain English

Derby City Council is buying staging equipment, trussing, and lighting equipment (RoboSpot kits) for a pantomime at Derby Arena. They need you to supply, install, and remove the staging, and provide dry hire of the trussing and lighting kits. The contract runs from November 2026 to November 2027.

What the buyer wants

• Supply, install, and de-rig (remove) staging for the pantomime production • Provide dry hire of trussing (structural framework) for the duration of the show • Provide dry hire of RoboSpot lighting kits • Work must be completed by the specified dates in autumn 2026

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: You almost certainly need specialist experience in theatrical staging, trussing, and lighting hire. This is not a contract for general builders or tradespeople without entertainment industry experience. The very tight turnaround (bid deadline 22 October 2026 for work starting 2 November 2026) will disqualify businesses that cannot mobilise quickly.

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