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Trade contractors wanted in East Midlands

Grant Prior 12 years ago
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Main contractors including Wates, Willmott Dixon and Kier are holding a “Meet the Buyer” event next month to find local suppliers in  Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire.

Contractors on the East Midlands Property Alliance framework are looking for new supply chain partners for work procured under the agreement.

The event is free and will be held on July 6 at the National Space Centre in Leicester.

For more details contact Gemma Davis on 01923 66 4547 or events@construction-inet.org.uk

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