Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Agriculture
Location
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
23 Mar 2026
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
TSOLO AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (TARDI) - TSOLO - TSOLO - 5170
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Mar 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-150362
The tsolo agriculture and rural development institute (tardi) requires comprehensive security services 24 hours a day for three years. Interested bidders should be registered with the CIDB and have a valid BBBEE certificate. The tender is open to all qualified bidders.
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2026
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2026
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SCMU 25 26 0122 Security TARDI.pdf
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R 800 000
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