Hire and Installation of Christmas Tree Wonderland Lighting for Bournemouth (2017-2021)
Bournemouth Borough Council - Main Number · Awarded contract
AwardedHire and Installation of Christmas Tree Wonderland Lighting for Bournemouth (2017-2021)
Awarded 01 Nov 2017
Awarded01 Nov 2017
Value£2,480,000.00
SupplierBlachere Illumination UK Limited
RegionSouth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 4y 9mo ago4y 3mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2017Expired 31 Jan 2022
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Bournemouth Borough Council awarded a contract to Blachere Illumination UK Limited for the hire and installation of lighting and associated features for the Christmas Tree Wonderland event, transforming Bournemouth's Town Centre, Lower Gardens, and Pier Approach into a winter wonderland.
The contract covers the initial design concepts, creation, and installation of Christmas trees and lights to illuminate the town as the main visual attraction over the festive period.
The contract length is 5 years for the Christmas seasons 2017-2021, with an option to extend annually for an additional 3 years (5+1+1+1), starting on 1 November 2017.
The contract value is AUD 2,480,000.
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