Submissions closed on 21 January 2026 (59 days ago). The information below is archived for reference.
Issuing Organization
City Council of Johannesburg
Location
National
Closed On
21 January 2026
COJ0059-25-26 RE-ADVERT.pdf
Tender Published
15 January 2026
Tender was published
Closing Date
21 January 2026
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