# An Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Twelve (12) Service Providers for the Inspection and Treatment of wooden poles on an “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of three years. > This tender closed on 2026-07-23. - **Reference:** E3024DXZNOU - **Issuer:** [ESKOM](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-2.md) - **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal - **Type:** Open tender - **Published:** 2026-06-17 - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23 12:00 SAST - **Briefing:** 2026-06-25 11:00 SAST - **Sectors:** [Electricity and gas](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/D35.md) ## Summary #### Overview **Procurement of an Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Twelve service providers for the inspection and treatment of wooden poles on an “as and when” required basis in Eskom’s Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of three years.** Open tender is issued by Eskom for pole inspection/treatment across HV/MV/LV networks, with a clarified online briefing and a July 23, 2026 closing. The tender is document-heavy and uses Eskom’s e-tendering process (MS Teams briefing, electronic submissions). #### Requirements - Eligibility and compliance - Tenderers must meet Eskom’s eligibility criteria (no sanctions, not bidding more than one tender except where allowed, no conflicting relationships, not 100% sub-contracting, etc.). See Tender Data Annexures (e.g., Annexures A–L) and Standard Conditions (Eskom Standard Conditions of Tender). - Technical and quality standards - Suppliers must implement a Quality Management System based on ISO 9001 (per Supplier Quality Management Specification). Prepare a Contract Quality Plan and related QA documentation. - Environmental, health and safety - Submit Environmental Submission Pack information (Part Five) and demonstrate SHEQ compliance; OHS/SHEQ tender evaluation and related annexures apply. - Documentation and forms - Complete required forms: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Integrity Declaration, Supplier/Applicant details, and relevant annexures (A–L) including pricing schedules and NEC 3 contract terms. Documentation references appear in the ITT package (Annexures and attached schedules). - Evaluation and preferences - BBBEE criteria apply (Section 1 of SDL&I Bidder docs; BBBEE certificates or sworn affidavits required for preference points). Pricing and specific goals contribute to the final score. See Bidder Document (Woodpole Inspection and Treatment) for scoring rules and preference points. - Scope and technical requirements - Scope covers inspection and supplemental treatment of wooden poles across Central East Cluster networks; adherence to maintenance/intrusive inspection standards and approved treatment protocols. See Scope document and Technical Evaluation criteria. #### How to Apply - Clarification and briefing - Online MS Teams clarification meeting on 25 June 2026 at 09:00 (online meeting details in ITT). - Submission deadlines and method - Submit by 23 July 2026 at 10:00; submissions are electronic via Eskom e-tendering site. Late submissions are not accepted. (ITT documents) - Documentation to prepare and submit - Complete and submit all required annexures (A–L), SBD forms, pricing schedule/BOQ, NEC 3 contract, and environmental/safety documentation as specified in the ITT package. See Annexures in the Invitation to Tender. - Pre-qualification and registrations - Ensure compliance with the tender data (eligibility criteria) and align with the supplier quality and environmental requirements. Include tax/PAYE and BBBEE documentation as applicable. - Where to obtain bid documents - Documents are supplied as part of the Invitation to Tender and via Eskom’s e-tendering system; download and complete the required sections (Commercial, Technical, SHEQ, Quality, Environmental). See ITT and Annexure lists. ## Description An Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Twelve (12) Service Providers for the Inspection and Treatment of wooden poles on an “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of three years. An Enabling Agreement with a Panel of Twelve (12) Service Providers for the Inspection and Treatment of wooden poles on an “as and when” required basis in the Central East Cluster (Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State Operating Units) for a period of three years. Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: MS TEAMS ## Documents - Supplier Evaluation Pack for 01 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.doc..doc - Bidders Document - Woodpole Inspection and Treatment.docx..docx - 240-126469599\_Method Statement template Rev2 final 18 Oct2021.docx..docx - 240-109253302 \_ Quality Control Plan or Inspection Test Plan (QCP or ITP) rev 2.docx..docx - 240-109253698 CQP Template 2021.docx..docx - KEY Elements when completing a Sworn Affidavit.docx..docx - Example on how to complete a QSE Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf - E-tendering Help Manual for supplier - 27 January 2025 (1).pdf..pdf - Environmental Tender Evaluation and Scoring Card Woodpole Inspection and treatment Rev 4.pdf..pdf - NON - COMPULSORY ONLINE TENDER CLARIFICATION MEETING DETAILS - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - Technical Evaluation criteria - Maintenance Inspection and Supplemental Treatment REV 1\_Central East Cluster\_23 February 2026\_.pdf..pdf - Scope Woodpole inspection and treatment contract\_May26.pdf..pdf - Eskom\_-\_Standard\_Conditions\_of\_Tender\_-\_30\_January\_2025.pdf..pdf - Part 5 - Environmental Submission Pack - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - BEE\_Affidavit-QSE-Gen.pdf..pdf - Form A Tender Contract Quality Requirements- Wood Poles insp (1).pdf..pdf - PART 1B - SDL&I SUBMISSION PACK - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - Wood pole inspection SHE Specification CEC.pdf..pdf - Form A Tender Contract Quality Requirements- Wood Poles insp (1).pdf..pdf - BEE\_Affidavit-EME-Gen.pdf..pdf - Part 3 - Safety Submission Pack - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - PART 4 - QUALITY SUBMISSION PACK - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - 240-82737065 - MV and LV Pole Numbering Standard.pdf..pdf - Example on how to complete an EME Sworn Affidavit.pdf..pdf - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - WOODPOLE INSPECTION - E3024DXKZNOU.pdf..pdf - 240-105658000 Supplier Quality Management Specification.pdf..pdf - SAFETY - Woodpole inspection tender returnables.pdf..pdf - 240-133791951\_WP inspection and treatment standard.pdf..pdf - 240-12248652 (Rev 7)\_List of Tender Returnables-Woodpoles inspect.pdf..pdf Documents download with a free BidWunder account. ## Published on - [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za) More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md --- > Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/an-enabling-agreement-with-a-panel-of-twelve-12-service-providers-for-the-inspec-d6cd1173