--- title: "GB-Watford: Christmas Trees 2015" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Watford: Christmas Trees 2015 Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9e7b8e2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Watford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the "Christmas Trees 2015" project, which involves the supply and installation of two 30-foot real Norway Spruce Christmas trees, including lighting, at two locations in Watford Town Centre. This open procurement opportunity falls under the goods category, classified primarily as trees. The tender period ended on 15 September 2015, while the contract is scheduled to run from 10 November 2015 to 6 January 2016. Interested vendors should ensure compliance with requirements and submit their bids through the designated procurement portal, with the total contract value estimated at £100,000. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in horticulture, landscape services, and event decoration to expand their market presence during the festive season. Businesses that can supply high-quality Christmas trees and lighting, as well as those experienced in installation and outdoor decoration, will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in such public contracts can enhance visibility and establish important connections with local government entities, leading to further procurement opportunities in the future. ## Notice To supply and fully install, including lighting, two 30 foot real Norway Spruce Christmas Trees per year for up to three years at two locations in Watford Town Centre. 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, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. Bids for this opportunity must be submitted, including a completed on line questionnaire, via the procurement portal. The portal also includes further information about the project. Suppliers should read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta You must register on this site to respond, registration is free, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: Access Code: 8G43N6M7UV Please allow sufficient time when responding to this invitation prior to the closing date and time shown on the portal as you have been asked to complete an on line questionnaire and to upload documents. Late submissions will not be accepted. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af00b52-849c-4a81-9110-f6645c71c451 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2015 - 6 Jan 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 31522000 - Christmas tree lights - 39298910 - Christmas tree ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af00b52-849c-4a81-9110-f6645c71c451 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3af00b52-849c-4a81-9110-f6645c71c451 1st September 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Christmas-Trees-2015/8G43N6M7UV Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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