Provision of Bonfire Night Infrastructure for Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Bonfire Night Infrastructure for Darlington Borough Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2022
Awarded31 Mar 2022
Value£36,089.60
SupplierHi-Lights Theatre Services Ltd.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 3y 12mo ago7mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 6 Nov 2022
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Hi-Lights Theatre Services Ltd.
for bonfire night infrastructure, including fencing, generators, barriers, cables, trackway, lighting, signage, and other behind-the-scenes setup elements.
The contract, valued at AUD 36,089.6, provided a one-stop shop with reliability and peace of mind.
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