Fiji Optical Cable Project Tender

Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) is currently inviting bids for the supply of fiber optics cable and accessories under the Fiji Optical Cable Project. Overview of the TenderThe Fiji Optical Cable Project Tender is managed by Energy Fiji Limited (EFL), which is responsible for supplying electricity across Fiji, including Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The tender seeks bids from fiber optics manufacturers, authorized distributors, or resellers for the supply of fiber optic cables and related accessories.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Bidders must meet the following requirements: Be a manufacturer, authorized distributor, or reseller of the products offered in the bid. Provide references of previous projects or utilities where similar products were supplied. Submit technical specifications, product standard certificates, and test reports in tabular form or drawings.

Include manufacturer warranties and a Quality Assurance Certificate (QAC) confirming conformity with tender specifications. Detail lead times, including manufacturing and shipping durations.

Submission and Delivery

All equipment and accessories must be delivered to: Telecom Engineer Central, ICT Workshop, Energy Fiji Limited, Kinoya, Fiji. Tender bids must be typed, inclusive of all applicable taxes, and submitted to the tender box at EFL Head Office in Suva. The lowest bid may not necessarily be accepted, as EFL evaluates bids based on quality, compliance, and experience.

Additional Information

For clarifications, bidders can contact the Supply Chain Office at 3224360, 9992400, 9987085, or email [email protected]. Public disclosure of tender details is restricted; any media or publicity inquiries must be handled by EFL.

Accessing Tender Documents

The full tender specifications and documents are available on the EFL website and can also be found on tender aggregator portals such as TendersOnTime and GlobalTenders. Suppliers can register on these portals to receive daily alerts for similar optical fiber tenders and related procurement opportunities. Government tenders for ICT and optical fiber projects are also published via the Fiji Ministry of Finance E-Tendering portal at portal.tenderlink.com/financefiji/.

Key Takeaways

The tender is open to qualified manufacturers and distributors of fiber optic products. Compliance with technical specifications, quality assurance, and delivery requirements is critical. Interested suppliers should register on official portals and submit bids before the specified deadlines to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the fiber optics and telecommunications sector to engage with Fiji's national infrastructure projects.