Maintenance of ADLash Optic Fibre Network for NTCSA.
Eskom
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the maintenance and minor works of the ADLash Optic Fibre Network for Eskom and Broadband Infraco. The work will be performed on an 'as and when required' basis across various power line servitudes for a duration of three years. Key deliverables include scheduled preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and the management of fibre optic infrastructure. The project requires adherence to strict safety, environmental, and quality standards, including High Voltage (ORHVS) authorizations. The tender process is governed by Eskom’s Standard Conditions of Tender, and bidders must attend a non-compulsory clarification meeting on 08 October 2026 via MS Teams. The closing date for submissions is 26 October 2026 at 10:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification
- Valid COIDA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with 100% steel and 90% cable local content thresholds
- Minimum 30% subcontracting to designated groups for contracts over R30 million
- SACPCMP professional registration for high-risk work
- Technical competency: ORHVS Level 4, Fall Arrest, and First Aid
Contact & how to apply
Name: Godfrey Radzelani
Email: RadzelGR@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-871-3165
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format, with price lists in Excel. The total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes. No email submissions are accepted.
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