---
title: "WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06675e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# WHC - ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06675e

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## Summary

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.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062816-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,994 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39298910 - Christmas tree
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062816-2026
- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021846-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062816-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021846-2026
  11th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk/
  All tender documents are available through the web address above.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.welhat.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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