Provision of Tree Maintenance Services

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Buyers

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Value

£0

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Treetops De-Vegetation Services LTD

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Tree-maintenance services

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Published

4 months ago

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The Council will work collaboratively with a Supplier of arboricultural services who will work with us to deliver high quality maintenance of our tree stock and ensure the safety of all residents and visitors to the Council’s land holdings.

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Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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Mr Luke Smith

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