# An Enabling Agreement for a Panel of (5) five Contractors for Fibre Optic Cable Installation on “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of (5) five years.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-24.

- **Reference:** E3011DXKZN
- **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-19
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-24 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-01 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**An Enabling Agreement for a Panel of five Contractors for Fibre Optic Cable Installation on an “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of five years.** This is an open tender seeking firms with fibre installation capabilities to operate across Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State, with a rotational work allocation model and CIDB/B-BBEE and quality systems requirements. Relevant documents outline SDL&I, quality, environmental, and safety prerequisites (see ITT and attached packs).

Document reference hints: Invitation to Tender E3011DXKZNOU (ITT.pdf); SDL&I/Quality/SHEQ packs; Technical Evaluation Criteria.

#### Requirements
- Panel of 5 contractors capable of fibre optic installation across the Central East Cluster; work allocated on a rotational basis; CIDB registration level appropriate to task orders; valid authorisation and accreditation at allocation time. Not to subcontract 100% of the scope. (Part 1A Commercial Submission Pack)
- Compliance with Eskom’s standard tender conditions and SDL&I/Quality/SHEQ requirements, including ISO 9001-based QMS, and environmental and safety plans. (Supplier Quality Management Specification 240-105658000; Technical Evaluation Criteria KZNYPYH202501; Part 4–Quality Submission Pack; Part 5–Environmental Submission Pack)
- Documentation and pre-qualification: SBD forms, Annexures A–K, Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel), Organogram, Tools & Equipment Register, Vehicle Register, Technical Compliance Schedule, Fibre Installation Methodology, HV accreditation, and related approvals. (Annexure listings in ITT)
- Required registrations: CIDB CRS/Class, SARS tax clearance, VAT, COID, B-BBEE (SANAS), and CIDB alignment for task values. (Part 1A Commercial Submission Pack)
- Health, safety, and environmental prerequisites including OHS/Affidavits, ISO 14001 where applicable, and ESG-related plans. (Part 5; Annexure B; Safety/Tender Evaluation templates)

Document references: ITT (E3011DXKZNOU.pdf); 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Spec; 240-43921898 Technical Evaluation Criteria; 240-62044728 Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender; Part 4/Part 5 packs; 240-12248652 Tender Returnables.

#### How to Apply
- Clarification online: 01 July 2026 at 09:00 via MS Teams (ITT details). (ITT.pdf)
- Closing: 24 July 2026 at 10:00. Late submissions not accepted. Submissions electronic via Eskom E-tendering site (PDFs + one Excel version for pricing). (ITT.pdf)
- Submission packages: Commercial, SDL&I, Technical, Safety/Quality, Environmental, and Finance folders; all documents uploaded as PDFs (max 500 MB per document; total 4 GB). Price list must be fully completed and signed; some items greyed out are not to be priced. (1.2–1.4; 2.2–2.11; Part 1A Commercial Submission Pack)
- Documents to submit (examples): SBD 1, 6.1, 4; Annexures A–K; Organogram; Tools/Register; Fibre Installation Methodology; HV accreditation; Pricing Schedule/BOQ (PDF + Excel). (Annexure list in ITT)
- Where to obtain bid documents: Eskom E-tendering portal (download from system; free of charge). (ITT)
- Key qualification reminders: not be an ineligible entity; avoid conflicts of interest; ensure CIDB/BBBEE and tax clearances; comply with Eskom’s procurement rules. (Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender)

Document references: ITT.pdf (submission steps, deadlines, and document structure); Part 6 – Financial Submission; 1.1 Annexures; 240-62044728 Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender.

## Description

An Enabling Agreement for a Panel of (5) five Contractors for Fibre Optic Cable Installation on “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of (5) five years.

An Enabling Agreement for a Panel of (5) five Contractors for Fibre Optic Cable Installation on “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of (5) five years.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: MS TEAMS

## Documents

- 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP)-rev 3 (003).docx..docx
- 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.docx..docx
- SDL & I Check list - Installation and Commissioning of Various types of Fibre Optic Cables.docx..docx
- Bidders Document - Installation and Commissioning of Various Types of Fibre Optic Cables.docx..docx
- Part 1A- Commercial Submission Pack - FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION - E3011DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf
- 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification (3).pdf..pdf
- 240-12248652\_List of Tender Returnables\_Cat 3\_ Fibre Optic Installation and Repair.pdf..pdf
- Technical Evaluation Criteria for Fibre Optic Installation and Repair\_.pdf..pdf
- PART 4 - QUALITY SUBMISSION PACK - E3011DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) - E3011DXKZNOU - FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION PANEL CLUSTER CONTRACT.pdf..pdf
- 20251020 BRA CEC Fibre Optic installation.pdf..pdf
- FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION - SAFETY TENDER REQUIREMENTS.pdf..pdf
- Part 5 - Environmental Submission Pack - E3011DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf
- Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_-\_30\_January\_2025.pdf..pdf
- 240-68099512 Form A\_Cat 3\_ Fibre Optic Installation and Repair.pdf..pdf
- TECHNICAL SUBMISSION PACK - Fibre Optic Cables Installation Contract.pdf..pdf
- PART 6- FINANCIAL SUBMISSION PACK - E3011DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf
- Example on how to complete an EME Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf
- PART 1B - SDL&I SUBMISSION PACK - E3011DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf
- BEE\_Affidavit-EME-Gen.pdf..pdf
- 20251020 SHE Specification CEC Fibre Optic Installation\_Final.pdf..pdf
- NON - COMPULSORY ONLINE TENDER CLARIFICATION MEETING DETAILS - E3011DXKZN.pdf..pdf
- Example on how to complete a QSE Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf
- E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).pdf..pdf
- KEY Elements when completing a Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf
- Environmental Tender Evaluation and Scoring Card Medium risk FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION COMMISSIONING.pdf..pdf
- Requirements for Financial Evaluation.pdf..pdf
- BEE\_Affidavit-QSE-Gen.pdf..pdf
- Part 3 - SAFETY SUBMISSION PACK - FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION.pdf..pdf
- BLANK PRICELIST - FIBRE (OPGW) INSTALLATION - E3011DXKZNOU.xlsx..xlsx

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## Published on

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