# 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 - **Reference:** E3701DXLIMOU - **Issuer:** [Eskom - Distribution](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-distribution.md) - **Region:** Limpopo - **Type:** Expression of interest - **Published:** 2026-10-20 - **Closing date:** 2026-11-13 10:00 SAST - **Briefing:** 2026-11-05 10:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md) ## Summary #### Overview **Installation of 24-core OPGW fibre optic cable across five substations under NEC3 contract; Eskom invites bids via E-tendering for an Expression of Interest.** The works cover Rampheri-Unin, Hlanganani-Mashau, Paradise-Mandala, Silimela MTS-Wolwekraal, and Uchoba-der Brochen, with site durations of 2–3 months each. Bidders should have NEC3-based OPGW installation capability, fibre stringing/splicing experience, and relevant electrical infrastructure credentials. Bid validity is 180 days; bidders must comply with Eskom's supplier integrity pact, local content declarations, PPPFA and CIDB requirements. (Source: Invitation to Tender E3701DXLIMOU) #### Requirements - NEC3 Engineering & Construction contract experience for OPGW installation - Ability to deliver across all five sites simultaneously - CIDB registration; supplier integrity pact; local content declarations; PPPFA/CIDB compliance - Compliance with Eskom's supplier integrity pact; tax clearance - Annexures/declarations: Annexure A (Authorisation), Annexure B (Acknowledgement), Annexure C (Tenderer’s particulars), Annexure D Integrity Declaration; SBD 1; SBD 6.2 (local content) where applicable; Local Content Declaration G1–G4 (Annexures C/G1–G4) - Participation through Eskom E-tendering; non-mandatory clarification meeting (Source: Invitation to Tender ITT and Annexures) #### How to Apply - Submission deadline: 13 November 2026 at 08:00 (closing time; ITT also references 10:00 in the contract data) (see Invitation to Tender ITT - E3701DXLIMOU) - Submission method: electronic via Eskom E-tendering portal (etendering.eskom.co.za) - Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1; Annexures A–D; SBD 6.2 Local Content (if applicable); Local Content Declarations; CIDB registration; tax clearance; pricing data per Part C; Schedule of Deviations (if any) (see ITT Annexures) - Pre-qualifications/registrations: CIDB; supplier integrity pact; PPPFA compliance - Clarification/briefing: non-mandatory online meeting 5 November 2026 10:00 (Teams) (source: ITT) - Where to obtain bid documents: Eskom Tender Bulletin via Eskom E-tendering; full package in ITT (E3701DXLIMOU) ## Description 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 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 Tender Office Location: Eskom 90 Hans Van Rensburg Street Millenium Building Polokwane 0700 ## Documents - Tender documents (36 files).zip - Distribution Frame Patch Panel standard 240-70733995.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW- Paradise 2.pdf..pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Hlanganani Mashau.pdf..pdf - SANS61386-1\_2017\_Ed2Am1.pdf..pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Rampheri 132 kV line Services.pdf..pdf - SANS61386-24.pdf..pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Paradise and Mandala 132 kV line Services.pdf..pdf - 240-60725641 rev 4 Specification for standard 19 inch equipment cabinets.pdf..pdf - 240-126469599\_Method Statement template Rev2 .pdf..pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Silimela and Wolwekraal 132 kV line Services.pdf..pdf - Invitation to Tender - OPGW installation on various substations E3701DXLIMOU.pdf..pdf - Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.pdf..pdf - Labelling of Fibre-Optic Cables Standard.pdf..pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Mandala Paradise.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW- Hlanganani.pdf..pdf - NRS 078-2 2022 Published.pdf..pdf - 240-77471499 Annexure B Eskom Acknowledgement Form for OHS Legal and Other Requirements - Rev 4.pdf..pdf - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors Template.pdf..pdf - NRS 061-2 Published.pdf..pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Uchoba Der Brochen.pdf..pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW-Silimela.pdf..pdf - Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_Rev 12.pdf..pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Uchoba and Der Brochen 132 kV line Services.pdf..pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Rampheri OPGW 1.pdf..pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Hlanganani and Mashau 132 kV line Services.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW-Uchoba.pdf..pdf - Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW-Rampheri.pdf..pdf - Form A- OPGW- Paradise.pdf..pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Silimela Wolwekraal.pdf..pdf - 240-70732888 Fibre Optic Cable system acceptance testing.pdf..pdf - Guidelines to complete Local Content Documents.pdf..pdf - LOCAL CONTENT ANNEX CDE.xls..xls - BOQ \_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Hlanganani - Mashau Line 19.10.2026.xlsx..xlsx - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Paradise - Mandala Line 19.10.2026.xlsx..xlsx - BOQ OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Unin - Ramphere Line 19.10.2026.xlsx..xlsx - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Uchoba - Der Brochen Line 19.10.2026.xlsx..xlsx - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead Fibre Silimela Wolwekraal 19.10.2026.xlsx..xlsx - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Hlanganani Mashau.pdf - NRS 078-2 2022 Published.pdf - Guidelines to complete Local Content Documents.pdf - Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.pdf - NRS 061-2 Published.pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Uchoba Der Brochen.pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier.pdf - 240-70732888 Fibre Optic Cable system acceptance testing.pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Mandala Paradise.pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Hlanganani and Mashau 132 kV line Services.pdf - Form A- OPGW- Hlanganani.pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Silimela Wolwekraal.pdf - Form A- OPGW-Uchoba.pdf - SANS61386-1\_2017\_Ed2Am1.pdf - Form A- OPGW-Silimela.pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Rampheri 132 kV line Services.pdf - Form A- OPGW-Rampheri.pdf - SANS61386-24.pdf - Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_Rev 12.pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Paradise and Mandala 132 kV line Services.pdf - 240-60725641 rev 4 Specification for standard 19 inch equipment cabinets.pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Uchoba and Der Brochen 132 kV line Services.pdf - Form A- OPGW- Paradise 2.pdf - Distribution Frame Patch Panel standard 240-70733995.pdf - 240-126469599\_Method Statement template Rev2 .pdf - Form A- OPGW- Paradise.pdf - NEC Fibre Optic OPGW Line Installation Silimela and Wolwekraal 132 kV line Services.pdf - Invitation to Tender - OPGW installation on various substations E3701DXLIMOU.pdf - Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) Template.pdf - SDLI Strategy Setting for Bidders - Rampheri OPGW 1.pdf - Labelling of Fibre-Optic Cables Standard.pdf - LOCAL CONTENT ANNEX CDE.xls - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Uchoba - Der Brochen Line 19.10.2026.xlsx - BOQ OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Unin - Ramphere Line 19.10.2026.xlsx - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Paradise - Mandala Line 19.10.2026.xlsx - BOQ \_OPGW Installation on Overhead 132kV Hlanganani - Mashau Line 19.10.2026.xlsx - BOQ\_OPGW Installation on Overhead Fibre Silimela Wolwekraal 19.10.2026.xlsx Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96637) - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) - [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/installation-of-24-core-opgw-between-the-following-substations-rampheri-and-unin-a91208ba