Support Contract for Eskom Telecomms BME Equipment.
Eskom
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Eskom is setting environmental requirements for contractors and suppliers in the Transmission sector. Eligible bidders must have an established Environmental Management System.
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The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites tenders for the establishment of a five-year support contract for its Bandwidth Management Equipment (BME) install base, spares holding, and Network Management System (NMS). The work involves 24/7 technical support, hardware repairs, maintenance, and emergency response for critical telecommunications infrastructure located in Gauteng and East London. Key deliverables include maintaining a fully configured off-site hot-standby NMS server, performing weekly database backups, and conducting annual network audits. The tender is issued by NTCSA, with a closing date of 05 November 2026. Bidders must demonstrate 10 years of experience in BME network support and maintain a stock holding of at least 2% of the NTCSA install base.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Audited financial statements for the previous 18 months
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of compliance with the Employment Equity Act
- Valid ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of 30% subcontracting to designated groups (EME/QSE)
- Joint Venture agreement (if applicable)
Contact & how to apply
Name: MMBUDZENI NETSHIAVHA
Email: Netshim@ntcsa.co.za
Phone: 011-800-5049
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Ensure all documents are uploaded in the correct categories before the closing time of 10:00 am on 05 November 2026.
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