This tender has been awarded to DEEP BLUE AQUATIC SYSTEMS for R 5 659 745 78.
DEEP BLUE AQUATIC SYSTEMS
Issuing Organization
Agricultural Research Council
Location
National
Award Date
21 January 2026
Award Date
21 January 2026
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
60900
Awarded To
DEEP BLUE AQUATIC SYSTEMS
Awarding Entity
Agricultural Research Council
Award Value
R 5 659 745 78
Awarded: 21 January 2026
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