International Relations & Cooperation
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.
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
International Relations & Cooperation is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender DIRCO 04-2026-2027 for 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..
The opportunity is listed for Gauteng, with delivery or work expected at 460 SOUTPANSBER ROAD, OR TAMBO BUILDING – Rietondale – Rietondale – 0084.
Submissions close on 15 September 2026 at 13:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A briefing session is scheduled for 3 September 2026 at 12:00 SAST at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/324687637690839?p=q2iFofk4jLJ7V6gI2t.
Key tender details
- Department
- International Relations & Cooperation
- Industry
- General Procurement
- Procurement method
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- 460 SOUTPANSBER ROAD, OR TAMBO BUILDING - Rietondale - Rietondale - 0084
- Closing date
- 15 September 2026, 13:00 SAST
- Reference
- DIRCO 04-2026-2027
Briefing session
Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory
3 September 2026, 12:00 SAST
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/324687637690839?p=q2iFofk4jLJ7V6gI2t
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