# REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR TREATMENT, TESTING AND SUPPLY OF WOOD POLES AND CROSS-ARMS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS

> This tender closed on 2026-10-27.

- **Reference:** E3661DXNWOU
- **Issuer:** [Eskom - Distribution](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/eskom-distribution.md)
- **Region:** North-West
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-14
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-27 10:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Wood and wood products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C16.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFQ for treatment, testing and supply of wood poles and cross-arms on an as-and-when-required basis.** Eskom Distribution (North West Operating Unit) invites timber-treatment, testing and supply suppliers to bid; suitable bidders are wood-products manufacturers/distributors with capacity to deliver on short notice, compliant with Eskom’s local-content, B-BBEE, SDL&I and e-tendering requirements, for a contract likely spanning up to 5 years.

#### Requirements
- Meet the Eskom tender eligibility criteria; not restricted by sanctions or National Treasury; not submit multiple bids; JV/consortium liable; no conflict of interest; not on Tender Defaulters list.
- Register with CSD; provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as appropriate; for revenue bands, specific documentation applies (see Annexures). 
- Local Content: SBD 6.2 declarations; aim for high local content with 70% local-content-to-site; comply with 100% local content targets where applicable.
- Subcontracting: mandatory on contracts above R30 million; minimum 30% to designated groups; submit letters of intent and subcontractor documentation at mini-tender stage.
- SDL&I: 2.5% procurement penalty and 2.5% retention for SDL&I obligations; quarterly SDL&I reporting; SDL&I Implementation Schedule due within 28 days of contract award; provide a 30-day SDL&I plan (improvement or retention of BBBEE status).
- Evaluation: price scored out of 80; specific goals out of 20 under 80/20 PPPFA; possible negotiation on non-price elements; reverse e-auction not applicable.
- CIDB: not applicable to this contract.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 27 October 2026 at 10:00 (closing time). (Invitation to Tender documents)
- Submission method: electronic submissions via Eskom E-tendering site; no hard copies; PDFs are required with a separate Excel copy for pricing; max 500 MB per document; total upload limit 4 GB. (Invitation to Tender) 
- Documents to submit: complete tender with commercial/financial information; SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 4; SBD 6.2 if applicable; Annexures A–J; Pricing Schedule/BOQ in PDF and Excel; integrity and bid-disclosure forms; local-content declarations and pricing schedules. (Annexures and SBDs listed in the RFQ) 
- Pre-qualifications: proof of CSD registration; CIDB not required; Local Content Declaration forms and SBD 6.2 where applicable. (SDL&I documents) 
- Briefing/site visit: not applicable. 
- Where to obtain bid documents: Eskom E-tendering portal; RFQ documents and Annexures are included with the invitation. (RFQ ITT documents)

## Description

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR TREATMENT, TESTING AND SUPPLY OF WOOD POLES AND CROSS-ARMS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR TREATMENT, TESTING AND SUPPLY OF WOOD POLES AND CROSS-ARMS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS

Tender Office Location: North West Operating Unit

## Documents

- Tender documents (2 files).zip
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) Wood Pools and Cross Arms\_E3661DXNWOU AD.pdf..pdf
- SDL&I Bidders Documents.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) Wood Pools and Cross Arms\_E3661DXNWOU AD.pdf
- SDL&I Bidders Documents.pdf

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## Published on

- [Eskom Tender Bulletin](https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za/tender/96574)
- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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