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WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 13:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 14:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has successfully completed an open procurement process for the provision of an artificial Christmas tree, with Gala Lights Ltd being awarded the contract. This procurement was conducted below the threshold under the Procurement Act 2023, with the main procurement category identified as goods. The contract period began on 8th June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 1st December 2026, with a total contract value of £32,994. The contract was signed on 5th June 2026. The buying organisation, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is located at The Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, within the region of UKH23.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of holiday decorations and related goods, particularly those specialising in large-scale festive displays. Being part of a competitive open competition, companies that focus on quality and have the capability to meet local government specifications would find such contracts beneficial for business growth. Suppliers with a strong portfolio in goods delivery, particularly in the festive decor industry, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders organised by local councils or other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE

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
ocds-h6vhtk-06675e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,994 Under £100K

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
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
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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