OpenVerified Official SourcePublicRef: 174766

Installation of 24 Core OPGW between the following substations: • Rampheri and Unin Substation • Hlanganani and Mashau Substation • Paradise and Mandala Substation • Silimela MTS and Wolwekral Substation • Uchoba and der Brochen Substation

Issued by: ESKOM🇿🇦South AfricaProfessional and Technical Services
Open · 10 days left (closes 2026-11-13) (SAST (UTC+2))

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Tender Overview

Installation of 24 Core OPGW between the following substations: • Rampheri and Unin Substation • Hlanganani and Mashau Substation • Paradise and Mandala Substation • Silimela MTS and Wolwekral Substation • Uchoba and der Brochen Substation

Eligibility Criteria & Mandatory Certifications

Verify specific supplier qualification criteria in the official tender notice.

Required Returnable Documentation

  • Form A- OPGW-Silimela.pdf
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Rampheri OPGW 1.pdf
  • E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Uchoba Der Brochen.pdf
  • 240-60725641 rev 4 Specification for standard 19 inch equipment cabinets.pdf
  • Form A- OPGW- Paradise.pdf
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Rampheri 132 kV line Services.pdf
  • Distribution Frame Patch Panel standard 240-70733995.pdf
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Silimela and Wolwekraal 132 kV line Services.pdf
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Uchoba and Der Brochen 132 kV line Services.pdf
  • Form A- OPGW- Paradise 2.pdf
  • Invitation to Tender - OPGW installation on various substations E3701DXLIMOU.pdf
  • Labelling of Fibre-Optic Cables Standard.pdf
  • BOQ_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Paradise - Mandala Line 19.10.2026.xlsx
  • Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.pdf
  • Form A- OPGW-Rampheri.pdf
  • Guidelines to complete Local Content Documents.pdf
  • 240-70732888 Fibre Optic Cable system acceptance testing.pdf
  • BOQ_OPGW Installation on Overhead Fibre Silimela Wolwekraal 19.10.2026.xlsx
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Mandala Paradise.pdf
  • 240-126469599_Method Statement template Rev2 .pdf
  • LOCAL CONTENT ANNEX CDE.xls
  • BOQ OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Unin - Ramphere Line 19.10.2026.xlsx
  • NRS 078-2 2022 Published.pdf
  • Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.pdf
  • SANS61386-1_2017_Ed2Am1.pdf
  • BOQ_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Uchoba - Der Brochen Line 19.10.2026.xlsx
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Paradise and Mandala 132 kV line Services.pdf
  • SANS61386-24.pdf
  • Form A- OPGW-Uchoba.pdf
  • NRS 061-2 Published.pdf
  • Eskom_-_Standard_Conditions_of_Tender_Rev 12.pdf
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Silimela Wolwekraal.pdf
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Hlanganani Mashau.pdf
  • Form A- OPGW- Hlanganani.pdf
  • BOQ _OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Hlanganani - Mashau Line 19.10.2026.xlsx
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Hlanganani and Mashau 132 kV line Services.pdf

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Submission Instructions & Documents

Tender method: Request for Bid(Open-Tender). Submit through the official tender portal.

  • Form A- OPGW-Silimela.pdf Restricted
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Rampheri OPGW 1.pdf Restricted
  • E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf Restricted
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Uchoba Der Brochen.pdf Restricted
  • 240-60725641 rev 4 Specification for standard 19 inch equipment cabinets.pdf Restricted
  • Form A- OPGW- Paradise.pdf Restricted
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Rampheri 132 kV line Services.pdf Restricted
  • Distribution Frame Patch Panel standard 240-70733995.pdf Restricted
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Silimela and Wolwekraal 132 kV line Services.pdf Restricted
  • NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Uchoba and Der Brochen 132 kV line Services.pdf Restricted
  • Form A- OPGW- Paradise 2.pdf Restricted
  • Invitation to Tender - OPGW installation on various substations E3701DXLIMOU.pdf Restricted
  • Labelling of Fibre-Optic Cables Standard.pdf Restricted
  • BOQ_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Paradise - Mandala Line 19.10.2026.xlsx Restricted
  • Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.pdf Restricted
  • Form A- OPGW-Rampheri.pdf Restricted
  • Guidelines to complete Local Content Documents.pdf Restricted
  • 240-70732888 Fibre Optic Cable system acceptance testing.pdf Restricted
  • BOQ_OPGW Installation on Overhead Fibre Silimela Wolwekraal 19.10.2026.xlsx Restricted
  • SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Mandala Paradise.pdf Restricted

Key Tender Summary

Reference Number
174766
Issuing Organisation
ESKOM
Sector
Public
Estimated Contract Value
Not disclosed
Publication Date
2026-10-20
Closing Date & Timezone
2026-11-13 (SAST (UTC+2))

Official Source Attribution

Verification Status
Verified Official Source
Source
South Africa National Treasury eTenders Portal
Last Verified
2026-10-20
View Official Source Notice

Required Products & Services

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