Tender

WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is inviting tenders for the procurement of an artificial Christmas tree, with the process classified under services within the public authority sub-central government sector. This contract has been structured as a below-threshold open competition in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and bids are to be submitted electronically. Interested businesses should note the enquiry period ends on 16th March 2026 and the tender submission deadline is on 20th March 2026. The Council Offices in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, form the administrative locus for the procurement activities, with the contract period scheduled from 6th April to 1st December 2026. The tender evaluation will equally weigh quality and price, as detailed in the tender documents available through the specified web link.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses within the event services and seasonal product sector, particularly those specialising in Christmas-themed items, to expand their customer base by securing contracts with public authorities. With a maximum value of £30,000, the procurement process allows for open competition, making it ideal for businesses looking to enhance their profile in the public sector domain. Companies equipped to deliver quality and value within competitive pricing structures would be well-positioned to take advantage of this business growth opportunity. The contract details emphasise quality and price, inviting innovation from businesses capable of delivering high standards in both areas.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06675e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021846-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

39298910 - Christmas tree

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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