Contractor qualifications
General Qualifications
Only contractors approved by the communications hardware manufacturer as a qualified installer shall install the cabling system. This will enable the hardware manufacturer to provide the performance and application warranty.
Cabling is to be installed by communication cabling specialist organisations employing personnel who:
- Are qualified to undertake cabling installation conforming to AS/NZS 3080 (Telecommunications Installation/Cabling Installation)
- Hold current certification from the product manufacturer at a level that provides a minimum of 20-year warranty on products post installation, fully sponsored and covered by the manufacturer
The installer shall have a manufacturer’s certification to install and maintain the selected cabling system prior to commencing the installation.
The Supplier shall provide documentation detailing its level of certification.
Insurance
The cabling system Contractor shall provide insurance certificates as specified in the terms of the specific Contract.
Contractor Selection
When calling for tenders or requesting quotations the ECE Service should invite proposals only from cabling contractors who are able to provide certified installations and are willing to provide the following information. Lists of contractors who are able to comply with these requirements are available from the cabling system manufacturers listed on the Ministry web site.
Company Details
Qualifications and References
- References for 20-year warranted sites (three suggested)
- Copy of warranty certification statements from the manufacturer
- Customer reference letters with contact details (three suggested)
Personnel Details and Qualifications
- Names of proposed installers and specific product qualifications, e.g. AMP, Krone, Lucent, Molex
- Manufacturer certified SCS solutions available from the company
- Vendor Certificates