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Clarification response for the procurement of pach cord assembling line: rfq# 4281223.

 Clarification Response

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Bidders’ Clarification Request

Ethio telecom Clarification Response

1.

             Simplex and Duplex G657A2 Single Mode Fiber

Optic Patch Cord Cable (listed in kilometers)

 

1

Please confirm whether the quantities expressed in kilometers should instead be interpreted as number of pre-terminated patch cord units.

We require patch cord cable supplied on a drum without connectors. It is not necessary to provide the entire 16 km and 4 km in a single drum; they may be supplied in different kilometer increments.

2

Kindly confirm the standard length required for each patch cord (e.g., 1m, 2m, 3m, etc.).

We require patch cord cables supplied on drums without connectors.

3

Please confirm the connector types required at both ends (e.g., SC/APC, LC/UPC, etc.)

We require only patch cord cables without connectors; therefore, there is no need to specify any connector type.

4

Please confirm whether both simplex (single-core) and duplex (dual-core) patch required separately and their respective proportions.

We require both simplex and duplex separately, as mentioned in the POR (Nos. 6 and 7): 16 km for simplex and 4 km for duplex.

 

5

Please confirm whether standard push-pull (snap-fit) connectors are required.

Yes it is standard

 

Simplex and Duplex OM3 / OM4 Multimode Fiber

Optic Patch Cord Cable (listed in kilometers) ---

 

1

Please confirm whether OM3 and OM4 multimode fibers are required separately or as alternatives.

As specified in the POR (Nos. 11–14), we require them separately.

2

Kindly clarify whether the reference to G657 fiber in multimode items is correct, as (G657 is typically single-mode fiber.

Yes, referring to it as G657 is incorrect.

3.

Please confirm whether the quantities expressed in kilometers should be interpreted as number of patch cord units.

There is no need to interpret the quantities as patch cord units. We require patch cord supplied on drums without connectors. The total quantity may be supplied in different kilometer increments.

4.

Please confirm the required length for each patch cord.

We require patch cord supplied on drums without connectors. It is not necessary to provide the entire quantity in one drum; it may be supplied in different kilometer increments.

5

Please confirm the connector types at both ends (e.g., LC/UPC, SC/UPC).

We require only patch cord cables without connectors; therefore, there is no need to specify any connector type.

 

Single Mode and Multi-mode Pigtail Patch Cord Cable (listed in kilometers)

 

1

Please confirm whether the quantities (1 km each) refer to bulk fiber length or number of pigtail units.

We require bulk fiber length, and we also require the pigtails  in drum without connectors.

 

2

Please confirm the required fiber types:

             Single-mode: G657A2

             Multimode: OM4

Single-mode: G657A2; Multimode: OM4

3

Please confirm the number of cores (SM and MM) for each Pigtail.

Since these are pigtails, there is no need to specify the number of cores.

4

Please confirm the standard length of each pigtail (e.g., 1m,

1.5m, etc.), as 1 km length is not typical for pigtails.

There is no need to interpret this as the number of patch cord units. We require the pigtail patch cord supplied on a drum.

5

Please confirm the outer sheath diameter of the optical cable

0.9mm

We require a 900 µm (0.9 mm) diameter for this pigtail.

6

Please confirm the connector type required at the terminated end (e.g., SC/APC, LC/UPC).

We require only patch cord cables without connectors; therefore, there is no need to specify any connector type.

 

Dust Caps for SC, LC, and FC Connectors

 

1

Kindly confirm that the unit of measurement is in pieces (as indicated) and quantities are correct.

The items may be packaged in bundles of 100 or any suitable quantity, but the total quantity should be as specified in the POR.

2

Please confirm whether FC connectors are part of the supply scope,  as dust caps for FC connectors are listed.

Yes, FC connectors are part of the supply scope.

 

48 Core Indoor G657A2 Fiber optic Cable

 

1

Please confirm that the quantity (3 km) refers to total cable length.

Yes, this refers to the total cable length.

2

Kindly provide the exact outer sheath diameter within the indicated range (10—12.5 mm).

~11 mm (most typical)
 Acceptable range: 10 – 12.5 mm.

3

Please confirm the installation environment and sheath type requirements (e.g., LSZH, PVC).

The cable should have an LSZH jacket.

1

Multi-mode Pigtail patch cord cable

Please confirm if the type of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

It is not G657A2; please use OM4 type.

2

Single mode Pigtail patch cord cable

 Please confirm if the type of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

Yes, the required fiber type is G657A2.

3

48 core Indoor G657A2 Fiber Optic Cable                                       

Please confirm if the type of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

Yes, the required fiber type is G657A2.

4

Simplex OM3 MM G657 Fiber Optic patch cord Cable Please confirm if the type Of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

 

 

Referring to it as G657A2 is incorrect. It should be specified as OM3 or OM4 only.

5

Duplex 0M3 MM Ci657 Fiber optic patch cord Cable Please confirm if the type Of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

6

Simplex OM4 MM G657 Fiber Optic patch cord Cable Please confirm if the type of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

7

Duplex OM4 MMG657 Fiber optic patch cord Cable o Please confirm if the type of fiber required to be used is G657A2?

8

for the automatic fiber patch cord cable jacket stripping machine do you need or FTTH cable?

the spec stets for the need to strip FTTH cable, but the types of cables in the order items lists for indoor cable

 

We require a Fully automatic 3-in-1 machine capable of stripping the outer

Jacket + Kevlar + buffer

(2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, etc.) and

PLC + touchscreen control

 

 

ETHIO TELECOM

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ETHIO TELECOM

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Ethio telecom, previously known as the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation, is an Ethiopian telecommunication company serving as the major internet and telephone service provider. Ethio telecom is owned by the Ethiopian government and maintains a monopoly over all telecommunication services in Ethiopia.

Code: AFRO-325431 Type: Ncb - national competitive bidding Language: English Region: Addis ababa city administration Source: Direct posting Security amount: Document amount: Published: 01-Apr-26 (3 hours ago) Deadline: 08-Apr-26 (7 days left)