This tender has been awarded to EF DAVIDS CONSTRUCTION for RÂ 953Â 471.
Issuing Organization
National Research Foundation
Location
Western Cape
Award Date
24 October 2025
EF DAVIDS CONSTRUCTION
Award Date
24 October 2025
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
57851
GOVERNMENT
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