# COMPETITIVE BIDDING TENDER CBTD79-26 FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIBRE 48 CORE DUCTED CABLE

> This tender closed on 2026-10-08.

- **Reference:** TELONE-CBTD79-26
- **Issuer:** [TelOne Zimbabwe](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/telone-zimbabwe.md)
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-08 11:00 CAT
- **Sectors:** [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md), [Electrical equipment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C27.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of Fibre 48 Core Ducted Cable (100,000 m) for TelOne Zimbabwe, open to qualified cable suppliers/manufacturers with G.652D, 48-core, ARAMID-reinforced, dry-core, HDPE-outer-sheath cable experience.** Delivery is 30 days from contract signing with USD quotes.

Key specs include IEC 60794-1-2 compliance, 6 tubes, dry core, and ARAMID reinforcement. Tender allows up to three lowest evaluated bids and includes standard contract terms (10% performance security, 12-month warranty, 30-day payment, liquidated damages up to 10%).

#### Requirements
- Completed Bid Submission Sheet and Statement of Requirements; bid validity 60 days.
- Minimum three client reference letters for related goods; samples or technical brochures.
- Bid Securing Declaration (Annex F).
- Tax Clearance Certificate and VAT Certificate (where applicable for bids above US$25,000), CR6/CR14 showing Directors, Certificate of Incorporation.
- No outstanding deliveries; no conflicts of interest; not debarred.
- Evidence of traceable experience in a similar fibre cable project.
- Bids currency: USD; prices include or exclude VAT as stated in the Schedule.
- One bid per bidder; no joint bids except as subcontractor.
- Documents must be submitted in the required formats (Annex A, Part 2, etc.) and clearly marked with the Procurement Reference CBTD79-26.

#### How to Apply
- Clarifications due by 05 October 2026 (in writing to the Procurement Executive; see contacts). Responses published to registered bidders (Tender Document).
- Register with TelOne after downloading the tender document (learnmore.gwite@telone.co.zw; procurement@telone.co.zw).
- Submission: sealed envelope, hand-delivered to The PMU Executive, Tel-One, 8th Floor, Runhare House, 107 Kwame Nkrumah Ave, Harare; one original and two copies; by 08 October 2026 at 11:00 local time (Tender Document). Submissions by fax/email not accepted except for queries.
- Bid opening: via Zoom on submission date; link available on request (procurement@telone.co.zw).
- Required documents to include: Bid Submission Sheet, Statement of Requirements, Price Schedule, samples/brochures, tax/VAT/CR6/CR14/Certificate of Incorporation, and Annex F bid securing declaration.

## Description

COMPETITIVE BIDDING TENDER CBTD79-26 FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIBRE 48 CORE DUCTED CABLE

Bidding document for the supply and delivery of Fibre 48 Core Ducted Cable. Procurement Reference Number: CBTD79-26. Procuring Entity: TelOne Zimbabwe. Tender references include Part 1 (Bidding Procedures) and Part 2 (Statement of Requirements) with a delivery schedule of 30 days from contract signing and a price schedule requiring USD quotes. Delivery quantity: 100,000 m of Fibre 48 Core Ducted Cable. Technical specifications cover G.652D fibre, 48 cores, 6 tubes, ARAMID reinforcement, DRY core, HDPE outer sheath, and compliance with IEC 60794-1-2 standards. The tender includes Annexes A–F detailing Bid Submission, Requirements, Contract, Technical Specifications, Special Conditions, and Bid Securing Declaration. Key contract terms include a 10% performance security, 12-month warranty, 30-day payment terms, and liquidated damages for delays (0.5% per week up to 10%). The tender allows for up to three lowest evaluated bids and reserves rights to reject or cancel bids.

## Documents

- Tender Document

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## Published on

- [TelOne Zimbabwe Tenders](https://www.telone.co.zw/Content/Uploads/tenders/b0393703-cde8-4e41-935a-8a94b1c7351e.pdf)

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