Colchester Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Creation of Wrought Ironwork Overthrows for High Street Alleyways in Colchester

Awarded 24 Apr 2016

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Awarded24 Apr 2016

Value£38,000.00

SupplierDesigns on Metal

AgencyColchester Borough Council

RegionEast of England

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 10y 4mo ago2mo term

Awarded 24 Apr 2016Expired 29 June 2016

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Colchester Borough Council awarded a contract to Designs on Metal for the creation of high street designs, specifically wrought ironwork overthrow installations at the entrances to three alleyways (Bank Passage, Pelham's Lane, St Nicholas Passage) as part of the BIFA project, enhancing streetscape improvement works by ECC Highways.

The ironwork, valued at £38,000, was manufactured with a two-pack MIO finish, hot zinc dipped or sprayed anti-rust treatment, and fabrication to latest British Standard.

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