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GB-Leeds: PE2025_26-5345 Provision of Christmas Trees, Lights and Associated Works

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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01 Jul 2026 at 15:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking suppliers for the "GB-Leeds: PE2025_26-5345 Provision of Christmas Trees, Lights and Associated Works" project, classified under the industry category "Christmas tree lights" (CPV code 31522000). This procurement process is currently in the Tender phase, with an open procedure method. The tender was published on 1st July 2026, and the deadline for submissions is 29th July 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract will cover services to be delivered across the University estate in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, UK, between 20th November 2026 and 6th January 2027. The contract's estimated value ranges from £10,000 to £25,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), seeking to expand their services within the festive decoration industry. Companies specializing in the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of Christmas trees and lights would be well-suited to participate, ideally with the capability to coordinate efficiently with the University stakeholders and manage logistics seasonally. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate the ability to uphold health and safety standards and ensure minimal operational disruption at the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: PE2025_26-5345 Provision of Christmas Trees, Lights and Associated Works

Notice Description

The University of Leeds requires a supplier to provide Christmas trees, lights and associated works across the University estate. The requirement includes the supply, delivery, installation, testing, maintenance, call-out support, removal and any associated works necessary to provide safe, high-quality and visually appropriate Christmas displays. Tenderers must be able to deliver within the required seasonal programme, coordinate effectively with University stakeholders, manage health and safety risks, minimise disruption to students, staff, visitors and University operations, and meet all requirements set out in the full tender pack. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4bc90a7-edc6-47d1-ba37-f1961d92bc8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a21cd552-02f5-46de-9594-f1e169aa7f3d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31522000 - Christmas tree lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9BT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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