Southampton Christmas Lights and Decorations Scheme 2016 Awarded to Blachere Illumination UK
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedSouthampton Christmas Lights and Decorations Scheme 2016 Awarded to Blachere Illumination UK
Awarded 01 Nov 2016
Awarded01 Nov 2016
Value£46,597.72
SupplierBlachere Illumination UK LTD
AgencySOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
RegionSouth East
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 9y 10mo ago2mo term
Awarded 1 Nov 2016Expired 13 Jan 2017
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Southampton City Council awarded a contract to Blachere Illumination UK LTD for the design, installation, maintenance, and removal of festive lights and decorations in Southampton city centre and Bitterne Precinct for the 2016 festive period.
The contract, valued at £46,597.72, covered the full lifecycle of the seasonal display, with the council open to imaginative ideas for illuminating the areas.
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