Buyer Name: Swindon Borough Council
Buyer Address: Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Swindon, UKK14, SN1 2JH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jodie Wakefield
Contact Email: JWakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Swindon Borough Council
Buyer Address: Swindon Borough Council, Civic Offices, Swindon, UKK14, SN1 2JH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jodie Wakefield
Contact Email: JWakefield@swindon.gov.uk
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Lot 1 Status: complete
Award Title: Fire Alarm Upgrades to 14 Supported & Sheltered Housing Schemes
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