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Southern Africa

2,135
Active Tenders

Public tenders and government contracts in South Africa

South Africa runs one of the most structured public procurement systems on the continent. Government tenders are published nationally through the National Treasury eTenders portal, while construction work is regulated by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Bidanga aggregates 14,378 tracked opportunities from national departments, the nine provinces and state-owned enterprises into a single, searchable feed.

The most active sectors are construction and infrastructure, information technology, health and professional services. Browse every live opportunity below, filter by sector, value or deadline, and set up a free alert to be notified the moment a new South African tender is published.

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Active Tenders

2135 tenders
Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

South African National Parks

Appointment of a service provider for plumbing services

Appointment of a service provider for the provision of plumbing services Contact: Name: Vuyiswa Makhathini Email: GoldenGate_SCM@sanparks.org Tel: 058-255-1019

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Perishable Products Export Control Board

Supply and Delivery of Computer Consumables and Accessories for 3 Years — PPEC B…

Supply and delivery of computer consumables and accessories for a period of three (3) years on as and when required basis. Contact: Name: Kgomotso Mogatusi Email: kmogatusi@ppecb.com Tel: 021-930-1134

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Supplies
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Nama Khoi Local Municipality

Supply and Delivery of Gorman-Rupp Pump Parts — Namakhoi Government

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GORMAN-RUPP PUMP PARTS Contact: Name: Candice Rabie Email: candice.rabie@namakhoi.gov.za Tel: 027-718-8116

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

uMalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training

Maintenance and repair of emergency generators — Umalusi

RFQ 0067-26/27: Service, maintenance and repairs of emergency generators. Contact: Name: Getro Lesufi Email: rfq@umalusi.org.za Tel: 012-349-1510

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Transnet SOC Ltd

Leasing of Cargo Shed and Goods Platform at Quay 4 in Port of Mossel Bay for 5 Y…

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE LEASING OF CARGO SHED AND GOODS PLATFORM SITUATED AT QUAY 4 IN THE PORT OF MOSSEL BAY FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS. Special Conditions: Please refer to tender document Contact: Name: Lesego Maketeta Email...

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Postbank SOC

Supply of ITSM tool and Case Management solution for Postbank with 5-year suppor…

Procurement of an ITSM tool and Case Management solution for Postbank, including a five (5) year support and maintenance period. Contact: Name: Lihle Cindi Email: Lihle.Cindi@Postbank.co.za Tel: 074-032-1111

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

UNDP

Provision of services for the implementation of the Cape Town Mayor's Challenge …

UN procurement notice (UNGM) — UNDP. Country: South Africa. 4.1 Provision of services for the implementation of the Cape Town Mayor s Chal

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:ungm.org

Energy
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Development Bank of Southern Africa

Recruitment of Legal Transaction Advisor for the Gas Independent Power Producers…

Procurement of Legal Transaction Advisor to support the “Independent Power Producers’ Office” (IPP Office) for the Gas Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (GAS IPPPP) Bid Windows 2 Contact: Name: Vusi Kunene Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org Tel...

Closing in 5d·Deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Richmond - KZ Local Municipality

Implementation of Highover Wildlife Sanctuary Phase 2 — Richmond Municipality

IMPLEMENTATION OF HIGHOVER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PHASE 2 Contact: Name: Sandile Sithole Email: sandile.sithole@richmond.gov.za Tel: 033-212-2155

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Health
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

Cancellation of Supply and Delivery of Nitrogen Gas — Health

Cancellation Letter - supply and delivery of Nitrogen Gas and rental of 10 x 11 kg Nitrogen gas Cylinder on an “as and when” required basis, for a period of 60 months Contact: Name: Rumani Tshivhandekano Email: TshivhR@ntcsa.co.za Tel: 013-296-3902

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Energy
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

Refurbishment and repairs of MV induction motors for 5 years at Matimba power st…

Refurbishment and repairs of MV induction motors for the period of 5 years at Matimba power station and perform onsite fault finding as and when required basis. Contact: Name: Buyile Khoza Email: khozaby@eskom.co.za Tel: 014-763-8895

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Eskom National Transmission Company of South Africa

Civil works for Witkop shunt capacitor bank 1 for a period of four months

Civil works for Witkop shunt capacitor bank 1 for a period of four months. Contact: Name: Samuel Sekese Email: sekeses@ntcsa.co.za Tel: 011-800-5700

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Energy
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months. Contact: Name: Kamogelo Nkadimeng Email: nkadimmg@eskom.co.za Tel: 011-800-3720

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

City of Tshwane

Supply, Delivery and Installation of Plastic Street Litter Bins — Service Provid…

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF PLASTIC STREET LITTER BINS, AS AND WHEN REQUIRED OVER A PERIOD OF 12 (TWELVE) MONTHS Special Conditions: Bidders should therefore not deposit their bid responses...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Supplies
Value not disclosed
South Africa

City of Cape Town

Manufacture, Testing, Supply, Delivery and Offloading of Insulated Hard-Drawn Co…

MANUFACTURE, TESTING, SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND OFFLOADING OF INSULATED HARD-DRAWN COPPER OVERHEAD CABLE, HARD-DRAWN COPPER OVERHEAD CONDUCTOR AND ANTI-THEFT EARTHING CONDUCTOR Special Conditions: Tender Fee: R200.00 Briefing session: Via Microsoft Teams meeting...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

Preparation of Bidders List for LV Maintenance and Refurbishment — Eskom Distrib…

Bidders list for the provision of LV Maintenance and Refurbishment for Eskom Distribution Network, on an “as-and-when” required basis for a period of three (3) years in Gauteng Cluster Contact: Name: Lufuno Aubrey Mulaudzi Email: mulaudLu@eskom.co.za Tel...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Richmond - KZ Local Municipality

Hire of Landfill Site Compactor on Call-Out Basis for 12 Months — Richmond, Sout…

HIRE OF LANDFILL SITE COMPACTOR ON A CALL-OUT BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AT DRY RATE Contact: Name: Sandile Sithole Email: sandile.sithole@richmond.gov.za Tel: 033-212-2155

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

UNDP

Regional Critical Minerals, SEZs and Industrial Hubs Cooperation and Value-Chain…

UN procurement notice (UNGM) — UNDP. Country: South Africa.

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:ungm.org

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

UNDP

Design and Set-Up of a Critical Minerals Investment Fund — United Nations Develo…

UN procurement notice (UNGM) — UNDP. Country: South Africa.

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:ungm.org

Audit & Finance
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Gamagara Local Municipality

Manage Short-Term Insurance for Five Years

PROVISION FOR MANAGEMENT OF SHORT-TERM INSURANCE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS Special Conditions: None Contact: Name: Mr Tumelo Maamogwe Email: maamogwet@gamagara.gov.za Tel: 053-723-6000

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

UNDP

Digital Knowledge Management and G20 Legacy Platform Development — UNDP South Af…

UN procurement notice (UNGM) — UNDP. Country: South Africa.

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:ungm.org

Energy
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for 38 months

SSC Drive Replacement Project at Matimba Power Station for a period of 38 months. Contact: Name: Kamogelo Nkadimeng Email: nkadimmg@eskom.co.za Tel: 011-800-3720

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Energy
Value not disclosed
South Africa

ESKOM

Replacement of traditional lights at Kusile Power Station for 9 months

Replacement of traditional lights at Kusile Power Station for a period of 9 Months Contact: Name: Kgopotso Masilela Email: MasileKP@eskom.co.za Tel: 013-680-3210

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Tourism

Provision of physical security at Lilani Hot Springs in KwaZulu-Natal — Departme…

Request for quotation : Physical security at Lilani Hot springs in KZN Special Conditions: Please note : Only suppliers in KwaZulu Natal Province will be considered. Please also send quotations at : Department of Tourism 17 Travenna Street Tourism House...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Polokwane Municipality

Maintenance Support Services for Bosch Digital Conference & Kramer AV Distributi…

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE INTEGRATED BOSCH DIGITAL CONFERENCE SYSTEM & KRAMER AV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY,NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS, OLD CHAMBER AND MAYOR’S PARLOUR FOR PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS (RE-ADVERT) Contact: Name: Mr.Phala...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Supplies
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Polokwane Municipality

Supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of online booking for 3 years

SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ONLINE BOOKING FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS Contact: Name: Mr. Phala Seabi Email: phalas@polokwane.gov.za Tel: 015-290-7031

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Water & Sanitation
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Johannesburg Water

Hiring a Service Provider for Design, Layout, Printing, Editing, Proofreading…

Appointment Of a Service Provider for the Design, Layout, Printing as Well As Editing, Proof Reading and Translation Of Marketing Publications (On An As And When Basis) For A Period Of Thirty-Six (36) Months Contact: Name: Sibongiseni Dyani Email...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Audit & Finance
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Higher Education and Training - Central Johannesburg College

Appointment of accounting consultants for annual financial statements preparatio…

Appointment of a service provider to provide accounting consultants to render annual financial statements preparation and technical accounting services for a period of three (3) years Contact: Name: Siyabonga Gumede Email: gumedes@cjc.edu.za Tel: 011-351-6000

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Health
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Defence

Supply and delivery of pest control pesticides and equipment for military health…

INVITATION BID NUMBER: CPSC/B/432/2025R OUTSOURCING OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY OF PEST CONTROL PESTICIDES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS FOR AREA MILITARY HEALTH UNITS IN ALL NINE (09) PROVINCES. DOD PROC PLAN...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Audit & Finance
Value not disclosed
South Africa

South African Revenue Service

Supply, installation, maintenance and support of electrical systems at the South…

The supply, installation, day-to-day maintenance and support of electrical systems (low, medium and high voltage) at the South African Revenue Service Contact: Name: Tender Office Email: tenderoffice@sars.gov.za Tel: 012-422-4078

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Consulting & Studies
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent

Organizational Functionality Assessment — Appointment of a Service Provider

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT AN ORGANISATIONAL FUNCTIONALITY ASSESSMENT TO EVALUATE THE FUNCTIONALITY, EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MISA AS WELL AS THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE TO ITS MANDATE Special Conditions...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Audit & Finance
Value not disclosed
South Africa

National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa

Appointment of an Audit Firm for SAFTA and Oscars Selection Process for 3 Years

APPOINTMENT OF AN AUDITING FIRM TO ASSIST WITH THE ENTRY AND JUDGING PHASE FOR SAFTA’S AND THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE OSCARS FOR THE PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS Contact: Name: Akhona Email: nfvftenders@nfvf.co.za Tel: 011-483-0880

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Higher Education and Training - Central Johannesburg College

Sage Consulting and Financial System Enhancement Services for 3 Years

The appointment of service provider to render Sage Consulting, system support, training and financial system enhancement services for a period of three (3) years Contact: Name: Siyabonga Gumede Email: gumedes@cjc.edu.za Tel: 011-351-6000

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Audit & Finance
Value not disclosed
South Africa

National Skills Fund (NSF)

Forensic Audit of Irregular Expenditure — Chris Hani Institute Project and MDirw…

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A FORENSIC INVESTIGATION INTO IRREGULAR FRUITLESS AND WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE INCURRED IN THE 2021/2022 FINANCIAL YEAR, ON THE CHRIS HANI INSTITUTE PROJECT AND DETERMINATION TEST ON FRUITLESS AND WASTEFUL EXPENDITURE...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Road Accident Fund

Flushing of Plumbing Lines at Head Office — Road Accident Fund

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a suitable service provider to Flush Plumbing lines at the Head Office in Block F. Contact: Name: JONATHAN TUMISHI MATJILA Email: jonathanm@raf.co.za Tel: 012-621-1962

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Consulting & Studies
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)

Consulting and Studies for KwaCele MR Traditional Authority Centre in Umdoni — S…

The Appointment of a Multi-Disciplinary Team compromising of a lead architectural entity (Principal Agent) to provide a Multi-Disciplinary Team for the design, supervision on construction and close out of KwaCele MR Traditional Authority Centre in the Umdoni...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

Provision of Office Accommodation in Upington for 5 years

Provision of Office Accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years in respect of Upington Local Office. Contact: Name: Annemi Duursema Joubert Email: AnnemiDJ@legal-aid.co.za Tel: 054-337-9200

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

Provision of Office Accommodation in Postmasburg for 5 years

Provision of Office Accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years in respect of Postmasburg Satellite Office Contact: Name: Annemi Duursema Joubert Email: AnnemiDJ@legal-aid.co.za Tel: 054-337-9200

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

National Home Builders Registration Council

Underpinning and Piling Works Nationwide for a Period of Five Years

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF CONTRACTORS FOR UNDERPINNING AND PILING (NATIONAL) FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (05) YEARS Contact: Name: kabelo Modise Email: kabelom@nhbrc.org.za Tel: 011-317-0448

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

Provision of Office Accommodation in George for 5 years

Provision of Office Accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years in respect of George Local Office Contact: Name: Ronelle Arendse Email: RonelleA@legal-aid.co.za Tel: 044-802-8600

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Legal Aid South Africa

Provision of Office Accommodation in Vredendal for up to 5 years

Provision of Office Accommodation for a period of up to five (5) years in respect of Vredendal Local Office Contact: Name: Janus Roothman Email: JanusR@legal-aid.co.za Tel: 027-201-1030

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Department of Rural Development & Land Reform

Appointment of Service Providers for the Review of the Spatial Development Frame…

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER(S) FOR THE REVIEW OF THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK GUIDELINES, 2017, FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Special Conditions: BID RELATED ENQUIRIES BIDS MANGEMENT UNIT TEL : (012) 312 8383/ 8381/ 9627/ 8553 EMAIL...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Education
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Mogale City Local Municipality

Technical and Operational Skills Training for Mogale City Municipality Employees…

TENDERS ARE HEREBY INVITED FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF TRAINING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO CONDUCT TECHNICAL, ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONAL SKILLS (FUNCTIONAL) TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND WORKSHOPS FOR MOGALE CITY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY EMPLOYEES ON AN AS AND WHEN...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

IT & Telecom
Value not disclosed
South Africa

International Relations & Cooperation

Appointment of Catering Service Providers — Department of International Relation…

INVITATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO FORM PART OF A PANEL(DATABASE) OF CATERING SERVICE PROVIDERS AT DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS. Contact: Name: Mmapaseka Mphahlele Email...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Higher Education and Training - Central Johannesburg College

Appointment of a service provider for physical verification and reconciliation o…

Appointment of a service provider to perform physical verification and reconciliation of moveable and immovable for a period of three (3) years Contact: Name: Siyabonga Gumede Email: gumedes@cjc.edu.za Tel: 011-351-6000

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Health
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Health

Independent Survey on Patient Experience in Public Health Establishments — South…

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR CONDUCTING AN INDEPENDENT SURVEY ON PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF CARE IN A SELECTED SAMPLE OF PUBLIC HEALTH ESTABLISHMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (03) MONTHS. Special Conditions: Quotations must be submitted to...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Other
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Public Works

Cleaning Services in Bloemfontein — 36 Months

BLOEMFONTEIN REGIONAL JUSTICE: RENDERING OF CLEANING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS Contact: Name: Lebakile Wolf Email: Lebakile.Wolf@dpw.gov.za Tel: 051-408-7447

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone

Appointment of Panel of Suitably Qualified and CIDB-Registered General Building …

Appointment of Panel of Suitably Qualified and CIDB-Registered General Building Contractors in Grades 1GB to 3GB, on an "As and When Required" basis, for a Period of Three (03) Years by the Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAPSEZ) Special Conditions...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Education
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited

Training of Assessors and Moderators for On-the-Job Instructors — Professional T…

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF ASSESSOR AND MODERATOR TRAINING FOR OPERATIONAL ON-THE-JOB TRAINING INSTRUCTORS Contact: Name: Mandisa Mako Email: MandisaM@atns.co.za Tel: 011-607-1498

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

Construction
Value not disclosed
South Africa

Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone

Appointment of Qualified and CIDB-Registered Electrical Infrastructure Contracto…

Appointment of a Panel of Suitably Qualified and CIDB-Registered Electrical Infrastructure Contractors in Grades 1EP to 3EP, on an "As and When Required" basis, for a Period of Three (03) Years by the Maluti-a-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAPSEZ) Special...

Closing in 6d·Deadline: Sep 15, 2026

Source:etenders.gov.za

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