Award of Stockport Christmas Lights Programme to Blachere Illumination and Gala Lights Ltd
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Stockport Christmas Lights Programme to Blachere Illumination and Gala Lights Ltd
Awarded 27 Sep 2018
Awarded27 Sep 2018
Value£388,500.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 5y 10mo ago2y 4mo term
Awarded 27 Sept 2018Expired 15 Jan 2021
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Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Blachere Illumination and Gala Lights Ltd for the Stockport Christmas Lights Programme, which provides a coordinated and cohesive illuminated festive display across multiple sites and locations within the Borough of Stockport during November, December, and the first week of January each year.
The contract value is £388,500.
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