Fibre Optic Cable Installation Panel for Central East Cluster.
Eskom
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Eskom is conducting a tender process for unspecified goods, works, or services. Eligible bidders must comply with B-BBEE requirements and not be under restriction to do business with Eskom.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for an Enabling Agreement to establish a panel of five contractors for the installation, commissioning, and repair of fibre optic cables. The work will be performed on an 'as and when' required basis within the Central East Cluster, covering the KwaZulu-Natal and Free State operating units. The contract duration is five years. The scope includes installing OPGW, ADSS, and duct fibre optic cables, aerial hardware, patch panels, and joint boxes, as well as trenching, splicing, and end-to-end testing. Deliverables include as-built drawings, GPS locations, and test results. The tender number is E3011DXKZNOU, and the closing date is 24 July 2026 at 10:00 AM. A non-compulsory online clarification meeting is scheduled for 01 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (3EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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
- Must hold valid CIDB registration of Grade 3 EP or higher
- Must possess valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must be ISO 9001 Quality Management System compliant
- Must hold ISO 14001 certification or equivalent Environmental Management Plan
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel must hold ORHVS, Fibre Optic, and crane operation certifications
- Must provide proof of vehicle ownership or valid hire agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yvonne Hadden
Email: haddeny@eskom.co.za
Phone: 031-710-5290
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Bidders must register on the portal, upload documents in the specified categories (Commercial, Technical, SHEQ, Finance), and finalize the submission before the closing date and time.
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