This tender has been awarded to KSM TECHNOLOGIES for R 18 296 600.
Issuing Organization
South African Weather Service
Location
Gauteng
Award Date
14 January 2025
KSM TECHNOLOGIES
Award Date
14 January 2025
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
40629
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