# The provision of the establishment of a Support Contract for the Eskom Telecomms BME Equipment install base, spares holding and Network Management System. - **Reference:** E3646NTCSAMWP - **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md) - **Region:** Gauteng - **Type:** Open tender - **Published:** 2026-10-09 - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05 12:00 SAST - **Briefing:** 2026-10-20 11:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Telecommunications](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J61.md) ## Summary #### Overview **Procurement of a five-year NEC3 Term Service Contract to establish a Support Contract for the Eskom Telecomms Bandwidth Management Equipment (BME) install base, spares holding and Network Management System (NMC).** Suitable bidders are those with telecommunications maintenance capability, BME hardware and NMC experience, and familiarity with NEC3 contracts; they should also meet Eskom’s quality, environmental, and safety standards (ISO 9001 QMS, EMS/OHS), and hold CIDB registration. This is an Open-Tender via Eskom’s eTendering portal. #### Requirements - Proven delivery/maintenance experience for Bandwidth Management Equipment and Network Management System. - Familiarity with NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC3) and able to operate under its terms (Option A – priced contract with price list; rates-based). - Compliance with Eskom Supplier Quality Management requirements, ISO 9001 and QM 58 (Supplier Quality Management Specification). - Compliance with Eskom Environmental Requirements for Contractors and/or Suppliers and Occupational Health & Safety standards (EMS, SHEQ). - CIDB contractor registration and grading; proof required by tender closing or within 21 working days if permitted. - Completion and submission of specified tender returnables: electronic tender PDF, price lists (PDF and Excel), Authorisation Form (Annexure A), Acknowledgement Form (Annexure B), Tenderer’s particulars (Annexure C), Integrity Declaration; and the required pricing schedule (Pricing Schedule.xlsx). (Refer to 559-235050781 Rev 4 and associated annexures; Form A Rev 10 for ISO 9001 form; Annexures B and C as listed.) #### How to Apply - Submission deadline: 05 November 2026 at 10:00, via Eskom eTendering site. Tenders must be submitted before closing time. (Invitation to Tender ITT document: Invitation_to_Tender_(ITT-BME)_ eTendering-09102026.pdf) - Clarifications/Questions: 20 October 2026, 09:00. Clarifications to be via MS Teams meeting (link in ITT). (ITT document) - Briefing/Clarification session: 20 October 2026 at 09:00 (MS Teams link provided in the ITT). - Submission method and documents: Electronically through Eskom eTendering; electronic tender PDF plus price list PDFs and Excel files; complete Annexures A–C and Integrity Declarations. Pricing Schedule: Pricing Schedule_Telecommunications BME (.xlsx); Main offer only (no alternatives). (Pricing Schedule.xlsx; Annexure files referenced in ITT and attachments) - Returnables and pre-qualification: Complete Basic Compliance, provide Authorisation/Declaration forms, CIDB proof (per tender data), and other returnables by closing or per stated timelines. (559-235050781 Rev 4) - Documents available: ITT and attachments are provided in the tender repository; Pricing Schedule and related QA/ENV/OHS/docs are attached or linked (e.g., 240-105658000, 240-180100134, 240-9722574, NDA 559-1369198539). (Multiple attached documents) Notes: - The contract is governed by NEC3 TSC3 with standard conditions; procurement and evaluation steps include Basic Compliance, Mandatory Requirements, Functionality, Pricing/Preference, and Objective Criteria. (ITT) - Specific environmental and OHS requirements are mandatory (Environmental Requirements Proforma, OHS, EMS references). (Documents: 240-180100134; 240-110600836) ## Description The provision of the establishment of a Support Contract for the Eskom Telecomms BME Equipment install base, spares holding and Network Management System. The provision of the establishment of a Support Contract for the Eskom Telecomms BME Equipment install base, spares holding and Network Management System. Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Refer to invitation to tender document - Link attached ## Documents - Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.docx.doc..doc - SDL&I -Telecomms BME Equipment.docm..docm - 240-77471499 Annexure B BME.docx..docx - 240-110600836\_ Enviromental Requirements Proforma BME.docx..docx - 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2.docx..docx - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors (5).docx..docx - E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx..docx - Invitation\_to\_Tender\_(ITT-BME)\_ eTendering-09102026.pdf..pdf - OHS Specification for BME installation for Equipment pdf.pdf..pdf - 240-180100134\_Transmission Environmental Requirements for Contractors and or Suppliers Standard.pdf..pdf - 240-105658000 SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPEC REV4.pdf..pdf - NEC3 Term Service Contract.Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf..pdf - 240-77471969 Annexure C BME SIGNED.pdf..pdf - 240-12248652 (Rev 7)\_List of Tender Returnables-BME Cart 1xlsx.pdf..pdf - NTCSA Standard Condition of Tender.pdf..pdf - 240-68099512 Form A Rev 10 (001).pdf..pdf - Technical Evaluation Criteria-Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf..pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf..pdf - Scope of work- Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf..pdf - 240-154832228 Tx Environmental Managemement Tender Returnable Doc BME.xls..xls - Pricing Schedule \_Telecommunications BME (Bandwidth Management Equipment).xlsx..xlsx - HIRA for BME recent.xlsx..xlsx - Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.docx.doc - SDL&I -Telecomms BME Equipment.docm - 240-110600836\_ Enviromental Requirements Proforma BME.docx - E-Tenderers E-Tendering Training Acknowledgement Form - 27 January 2025.docx - 240-77471499 Annexure B BME.docx - 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2.docx - Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Vendors (5).docx - NTCSA Standard Condition of Tender.pdf - NEC3 Term Service Contract.Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf - 240-105658000 SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPEC REV4.pdf - OHS Specification for BME installation for Equipment pdf.pdf - 240-180100134\_Transmission Environmental Requirements for Contractors and or Suppliers Standard.pdf - Scope of work- Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf - Invitation\_to\_Tender\_(ITT-BME)\_ eTendering-09102026.pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025.pdf - 240-68099512 Form A Rev 10 (001).pdf - 240-12248652 (Rev 7)\_List of Tender Returnables-BME Cart 1xlsx.pdf - 240-77471969 Annexure C BME SIGNED.pdf - Technical Evaluation Criteria-Bandwidth Management Equipment.pdf - 240-154832228 Tx Environmental Managemement Tender Returnable Doc BME.xls - HIRA for BME recent.xlsx - Pricing Schedule \_Telecommunications BME (Bandwidth Management Equipment).xlsx Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1) - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/the-provision-of-the-establishment-of-a-support-contract-for-the-eskom-telecomms-6467c427