The Aerial Installation of Fibre Optic Cable on 6m and 9m High Poles, Splicing and Testing of the Fibre Optic at the Namakwa Bws Project in the Northern Cape for Construction South For Respondents with Cidb Grading 2ep or Higher.

WTE-0450 CS

2026-02-12 11:00

Tender Closed on: 2026-02-26 11:00

2 EP

Fibre Optic Supplies, Installation and Maintenance, Information and Communications Technology, Network Cabling Supplies, Installation and Maintenance, Telecommunications, Broadcasting and WiFi

Northern Cape, Springbok

Department of Water and Sanitation

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Tender Number: WTE-0450 CS
Department: Water and Sanitation
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Northern Cape
Closing Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: SPRINGBOK - STEINKOPF - SPRINGBOK -
Special Conditions: A COMPULSORY SITE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT CORNER OF GRANIET AND BRUG STREET, STEINKOPF BUILDING AND JOINERY, STEINKOPF, WATER AND SANITATION SITE OFFICES ON THE 12th of FEBRUARY 2026 FROM 11:00 TILL 12:00 CO-ORDINATES - 29º15’50.92’’S AND 17º44’24.15E
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Quinton Jansen
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 021-872-0591
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? Yes
Briefing Date and Time: Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 11:00
Briefing Venue: see in special conditions bellow

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure services for the aerial installation of fibre optic cable on 6m and 9m high poles, including splicing and testing of the fibre optic at the Namakwa BWS Project in the Northern Cape. The project aims to upgrade water supply infrastructure by establishing a reliable fibre optic network to support water management and monitoring systems.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

  • Installation of fibre optic cables on existing 6m and 9m high creosote poles along approximately 15,000 meters of route.
  • Splicing of fibre optic cables with up to 10 fusion splices enclosed in watertight domes.
  • Testing of the installed fibre optic line bi-directionally, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
  • Reinstatement of damaged existing fibre cables and connection to new sections.
  • Provision of all labour, machinery, and materials necessary for installation, splicing, and testing.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Installation on existing poles spaced approximately 60m apart, with poles buried to depths of 1m (6m poles) and 1.5m (9m poles).
  • Fibre optic cable must be mounted 300mm from the top of poles, hung in a straight line with minimal sag, and securely fastened to withstand normal wind conditions.
  • Use of fusion splice kits capable of achieving splice losses of 0.05 dB or better at 1310nm, 1550nm, and 1625nm wavelengths.
  • Splice enclosures must be watertight, weatherproof, and mounted securely on poles.
  • Fibre cable must conform to standards YD/T 901, IEC 60794, with specific technical parameters such as diameter (9.0mm), operating temperature (-40°C to +70°C), and minimum bend radius.
  • Post-installation testing must include bi-directional OTDR tests, with results submitted in both raw and summarized formats, adhering to relevant SABS standards.

Skills Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • CIDB grading of 2EP or higher, indicating capability to undertake fibre optic installation projects of this scope.
  • Technical expertise in fibre optic cable handling, splicing, and testing, including familiarity with fusion splicing equipment and standards.
  • Experience in working on existing infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption and compliance with safety standards.
  • Ability to provide bi-directional testing and comprehensive reporting in accordance with industry standards.
  • Capacity to coordinate with the Department’s designated personnel for delivery scheduling and site access.
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