In Penza, the New Year's tree for the Cathedral Square will cost more than in previous years

The New Year is getting closer, which means that very soon Penza will begin to transform to the most long-awaited holiday. City institutions, institutions and public spaces are already thinking about New Year decoration, decorations and festive illuminations. Traditionally, in November, the purchase of live spruce for the Cathedral Square is announced. This year was no exception either.

According to the documentation published on the website of public procurement, the customer was the Central Park of culture and recreation named after V. G. Belinsky. The initial cost of the purchase was 200 025 rubles.

The supplier was identified on November 10. Only one application was submitted for participation, a contract was concluded with this sole participant of the purchase.

In the technical task detailed requirements for the future New Year beauty. First of all, the height of live spruce should be at least eight meters. The tree should have a thick crown of the correct cone shape, a lot of fluffy branches and a smooth crown without curves.

Separately spelled out and what should be a needle green handsome. On Cathedral Square, they want to see a tree with a bright, homogeneous dark green color, without signs of diseases and sunburn of needles. In addition, the needles should hold firmly on the branches and not crumble when touched, and the branches themselves should remain elastic and not break.

The diameter of the trunk in the lower tier should be from 20 to 30 centimeters.

According to the terms of the contract, the supplier is obliged to deliver spruce to the Cathedral Square no later than November 25, 2026. There is a warranty period of one month for the tree. If during this time the needles begin to crumble prematurely, and the branches become brittle, the terms of purchase provide for the possibility of replacing spruce.

It is interesting that in previous years the beauty of New Year was cheaper. So, in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 130 thousand rubles were provided for the purchase of live spruce for the Cathedral Square.

This year, the initial price has increased to 200 025 rubles. The difference is 70 025 rubles.

Preparation for the New Year holidays in Penza is gradually gaining momentum. The city authorities set the task to fully decorate Penza by December 1. That means less than a month left before Penza shines with festive lights.