ENQ1347 - Ice Rink for Festive Derby
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1347 or DN824753. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
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This quotation is for the 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.
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 12:00 on Thursday 13th August 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 Friday 14th August 2026.
Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org (https://www.eastmidstenders.org) Please search for ENQ1347 or DN824753.
Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system
What the notice asks for
This quotation is for the supply, installation
This quotation is for the supply, installation and de-rig of a 300 sqm real ice rink for 4 weeks.
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