Design, supply, installation, commissioning and support of a Private 5G mobile communications network at Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga, to replace the existing DECT mobile communications system. Detailed requirements are set out in the attached Scope of Work.
Issued by ESKOM · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)
- Published
- 1 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 9 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTC
- Reference
- E3428GXMPMAT
- Location
- Kriel, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Details
Design, supply, installation, commissioning and support of a Private 5G mobile communications network at Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga, to replace the existing DECT mobile communications system. Detailed requirements are set out in the attached Scope of Work.
Buyer: ESKOM.
Category: Information and communication.
Procurement method: Request for Information.
Province: Mpumalanga.
Delivery location: Matla Power Station-Kriel-Kriel-2271.
Published: 01 September 2026.
Closing date: 09 October 2026 10:00 (South African time).
Tender documents:
- Addendum 1.pdf - Matla Private 5G Coverage Areas Final.kml - RFI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdf - SCOPE OF WORK RFI.pdf
Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.
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Documents
- Addendum 1.pdfDownload (pdf)
- Matla Private 5G Coverage Areas Final.kmlDownload (kml)
- RFI - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.pdfDownload (pdf)
- SCOPE OF WORK RFI.pdfDownload (pdf)
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