Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council · Awarded contract

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Design, Hire and Installation of Lighting for Poole Christmas Maritime Lighting Festival

Awarded 31 Jul 2022

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Awarded31 Jul 2022

Value£1,300,000.00

SupplierBlachere Illumination UK Ltd

AgencyBournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 3y 3mo ago12mo term

Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 30 July 2023

About

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Blachere Illumination UK Ltd for the design, build, hire, storage, installation, derig and maintenance of unique Christmas lighting features for the Poole Christmas Maritime Lighting Festival.

The free-to-attend event runs over a 6-week Christmas period through Poole centre, supporting local businesses and raising the destination's profile.

The contract value is £1,300,000.

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