This tender has been awarded to DESERT PROJECTS for R 2 755 708.
Issuing Organization
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa
Location
Gauteng
Award Date
6 February 2025
DESERT PROJECTS
Award Date
6 February 2025
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
44340
GOVERNMENT
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