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title: "WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - AWARD"
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buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE - AWARD

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab6034cf-2499-44aa-a6ba-e62c00c801b0

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5529b894-2dd4-4cdf-afe9-30a5fdee0fef |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTS |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GALA LIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39298910 - Christmas tree

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5529b894-2dd4-4cdf-afe9-30a5fdee0fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5529b894-2dd4-4cdf-afe9-30a5fdee0fef
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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