Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-b405-7211-ae8b-4869a56ba875/installation-maintenance-and-dismantling-of-the-matlock-bath-illuminations-lig Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Installation, Maintenance and Dismantling of the Matlock Bath Illuminations' Lighting [Derbyshire Dales District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-dales-district-council) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £203,280 Published 21 Sept 2026 Deadline 18 days left 6 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) is seeking a single Supplier to erect, maintain and dismantle the decorative lights for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 Matlock Bath Illuminations event. Matlock Bath Illuminations is a family event which operates within Derwent Gardens, the Water Gardens and Lovers' Walks areas located on the south side of the village in Matlock Bath. The requirements include the utilisation of wiring, switchgear, flood lamps and fluorescent tubes to effectively and safely light the natural features of the area and provide electrical support on event nights. The event takes place over 8 weekends during September and October and occasionally November. Each year will consist of 16 nights; the provisional 2027 event dates are: Saturday 11, 18, 25, September & 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October Sunday 19, 26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October ### Friday 29 October Confirmed event night dates will be notified in March each year. The event sells approximately 50,000 tickets during the season (dependant on cancellation due to weather conditions). The initial contract period is 27 months, to cover the 2027, 2028 and 2029 events. The contract is estimated to commence 16 August 2027 and expire 30 November 2029. There will be an option to extend the contract for two years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. ## CPV classification Lighting equipment and electric lamps Electrical wiring and fitting work Installation of outdoor illumination equipment Commissioning of public lighting installations Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-07766e-2026-09-21T13:20:30+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-07766e-2026-09-21T13:20:30+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Derbyshire Dales District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-dales-district-council) [Sector More Electrical equipment & lighting tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/electrical-equipment-lighting) ## More tenders like this [ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime · Derby City Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f8a-8bd9-71d6-b0c1-f5ac147bcb87/enq1412-staging-trussing-and-lighting-for-derby-arena-pantomime) [Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier Gardens · Hampshire County Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-9636-71c7-9856-61ee1d6c4c04/christmas-light-trail-for-sir-harold-hillier-gardens) [ENQ1412 - Staging, Trussing and Lighting for Derby Arena Pantomime · Derby City Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f71-7251-737e-ae7f-a96487363630/enq1412-staging-trussing-and-lighting-for-derby-arena-pantomime) [Design and Installation of the East Midlands Pavilion at UKREiiF 2027 · East Midlands Combined County Authority · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-7c4a-7301-a46a-a00610774c78/design-and-installation-of-the-east-midlands-pavilion-at-ukreiif-2027) [Design and Installation of the East Midlands Pavilion at UKREiiF 2027 · East Midlands Combined Authority · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b64-94fb-720a-a3b6-5e984c0e6020/design-and-installation-of-the-east-midlands-pavilion-at-ukreiif-2027) [HBBC-1713 Testing, Servicing, Repairs and Maintenance of Renewable installations for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council · Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-7d9f-71fd-a72a-97a3f4596559/hbbc-1713-testing-servicing-repairs-and-maintenance-of-renewable-installations)