Hire of Festive Lights for Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedHire of Festive Lights for Newcastle City Centre
Awarded 24 Jul 2019
Awarded24 Jul 2019
Value£375,000.00
SupplierBLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED
AgencyNewcastle City Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 4y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 24 July 2019Expired 23 July 2022
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Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to BLACHERE ILLUMINATION UK LIMITED for the design, supply, installation, removal, storage, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of festive lighting in designated areas within Newcastle City Centre.
The contract was on a hire basis for three years effective from 25 July 2019, with a value of AUD 375,000.
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