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# Eskom Telecomms BME equipment support, spares and network management

Eskom seeks a support contract for its Telecomms BME equipment installed base, including spare-parts holding and a Network Management System. The official listing gives a closing date of 5 November 2026 at 10:00 as printed; it does not state the time zone. It also lists a compulsory briefing for 20 October at 09:00, with the venue referred to the invitation to tender.

- Status: open
- Country: ZA
- Buyer: ESKOM
- Submission deadline: 2026-11-05 (date)
- Original notice: https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/TenderDetails/173642
- Source checked: 2026-10-12T18:13:01.377132Z

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