This tender has been awarded to Blue Networks and Infrastructure for Undisclosed Amount.
Issuing Organization
State Information Technology Agency
Location
Gauteng
Award Date
2 March 2023
Blue Networks and Infrastructure
Award Date
2 March 2023
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
14025
GOVERNMENT
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