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WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - AWARD

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has concluded an award process for procuring an artificial Christmas tree under the title "WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - AWARD" in the services industry category. The procurement, completed as of 3rd July 2026, followed an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The artificial Christmas tree is to be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and European territories. The contract, awarded to Gala Lights Ltd, spans from 8th June 2026 to 1st December 2026, reflecting the purchasing needs arising within the administrative locality of Welwyn Garden City, Herts.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in festive decorations and related services to engage with local councils. While this particular award has been completed, similar opportunities to provide seasonal products may arise, thus businesses with experience in supplying festive decorative items would find such tenders beneficial for growth. Companies like Gala Lights Ltd, with capabilities to manage distribution across diverse geographical regions, are well-suited to compete in these procurements. Such engagements could enhance a firm's portfolio, offering a platform for expanding existing market reach in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - AWARD

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is conducting a below threshold procurement in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023. The requirements is for one artificial Christmas Tree in accordance with the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5529b894-2dd4-4cdf-afe9-30a5fdee0fef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39298910 - Christmas tree

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GALA LIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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