Hire of Winter Loading Shovels for Sunderland City Council
Sunderland City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedHire of Winter Loading Shovels for Sunderland City Council
Awarded 14 Oct 2020
Awarded14 Oct 2020
Value£180,000.00
SupplierGeorge Vardy Ltd
AgencySunderland City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryMiscellaneous
Ended 2y 1mo ago4y term
Awarded 14 Oct 2020Expired 13 Oct 2024
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Sunderland City Council awarded a contract to George Vardy Ltd for the hire of loading shovels under a framework agreement.
The contract value is £180,000.
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Hire of Winter Loading Shovels for Sunderland City Council
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