Supply, delivery, installation and testing of outdoor 132kV and 275kV switchgear and associated equipment for a period of 36 for various substations — Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality

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13 Sept

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-There will be no clarification meeting. Bidders are requested to submit emailed queries related to the bid. -Emailed queries are to be submitted by 2026-10-15. Emailed questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on eTenders/Municipal website by 2026-10-22. -9EP -Technical Qaphela Ngubane (t) 031-311 9432 General: Nyaniso Mlilo (t) 031-311 9422