Installation and repair of optic fibre cables for Eskom.
Eskom
In plain English
Guideline for the installation of duct fibre optic cables. Applicable to Eskom Holdings Limited Divisions.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repair of various optic fibre cables on distribution high voltage lines and underground cables up to 132kV. The work will be performed on an 'as and when' required basis within the Gemma Cluster for a duration of five years. Key deliverables include the installation of OPGW, ADSS, and duct fibre optic cables, supply of hardware, splicing, end-to-end testing, and the submission of as-built documentation, including GPS coordinates and test results. The tender process involves a gated functionality evaluation, including technical and qualitative assessments. The project is managed by Eskom Distribution, and work allocation will be determined by a Panel Control Committee.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN or Certificate)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System
- SACPCMP registration for OHS professionals and Construction Managers
- Proof of compliance with local content thresholds (SATS 1286:2011)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Kebone Mogase
Email: mogasekk@eskom.co.za
Phone: 011-800-3214
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://etendering.eskom.co.za/login. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the specified folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, SHEQ, and SDL&I), with the price list also provided in Excel. The total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes.
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