This tender has been awarded to FIRST TECHNOLOGY (CENTRAL for R 966 874 00.
FIRST TECHNOLOGY (CENTRAL
Issuing Organization
Performing Arts Council of the Free State
Location
Free State
Award Date
20 February 2024
Award Date
20 February 2024
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
23292
Awarded To
FIRST TECHNOLOGY (CENTRAL)
Awarding Entity
Performing Arts Council of the Free State
Award Value
R 966 874 00
Awarded: 20 February 2024
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