Submissions closed on 7 June 2021 (1747 days ago). The information below is archived for reference.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Cube Satellite Bus Design, Manufacture, and Verification Testing to Integrate an Optical Payload
Letter to extend validity period of tender for supply and delivery of 4M galvanized steel (D2504) servitude gates
Supply, Delivery and Offloading Bulk Chlorine Gas for Durban Heights WW, Midmar WW and Darvill WWW
Letter to extend tender validity period for supply and delivery of production equipment (Lines and servitude)
Appointment of a Service Provider for the Provision of Layout of Scholarly Journal Water SA for 10 Issues/24 Months
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