Award of Specialist Event Support Crew & Equipment Hire to Multiple Suppliers by The City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Specialist Event Support Crew & Equipment Hire to Multiple Suppliers by The City of Edinburgh Council
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AwardedNot specified
Value£600,000.00
RegionScotland
CategoryArts & Culture
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The City of Edinburgh Council awarded a contract to Edinburgh Showtec & Edinburgh Showlite (operating under Edinburgh Showtec), Vision Events (UK) Ltd, War Productions Ltd, and The Warehouse Sound Services for specialist event support crew and equipment hire.
The contract, valued at £600,000, includes an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months up to 31 May 2024.
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Award of Specialist Event Support Crew & Equipment Hire to Multiple Suppliers by The City of Edinburgh Council
Won by Edinburgh Showtec & Edinburgh Showlite (operating under Edinburgh Showtec),Vision Events (UK) Ltd (Quick Quote contact),War Productions Ltd,The Warehouse Sound Services · The City of Edinburgh Council
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