Roundlog Log Transport Entabeni Plantation 61-70km
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RFQ/ENT/003/2020
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Tender Closed on: 2020-09-22 12:00
Bid Number: RFQ/ENT/003/2020
Bid Description: Roundlog Log Transport Entabeni Plantation 61-70km
Name of Institution: South African Forestry Company Limited
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Date Published: 14 September 2020
Closing Date / Time: 22 September 2020 / 12:00pm
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Contact Person: Zwelakhe Fakude
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