Nepal Electricity Authority

(A Government of Nepal Undertaking)

Distribution and Consumer Services Directorate

BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR
Design, Supply, Installation/Erection, Testing and Commissioning of
11/0.4 kV Distribution System

Single-Stage, Bidding Procedure

Invitation for Bids No. : GSEEP/W/ICB-3

IDA Cr. : Credit No. 5566-NP

Project Name : Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
Issued on :…………….
Employer : Nepal Electricity Authority
Country : Nepal

PART 2 OF 3

September 2016

The Project Manager

Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
Distribution and Consumer Service Directorate
Nepal Electricity Authority
Nepal
Tel.: +977-1-4153145
Fax.: +977-1-4153146
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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 Acronyms

BDS Bid Data Sheet

CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to (named place of destination)
CPM Critical Path Method
DDC District Development Committee
DDP Delivered Duty Paid (named place of destination)
EDI Electronic Data Interchange
ENAA Engineering Advancement Association of Japan
EXW Ex factory, ex works or ex warehouse
FCA Free Carrier
FIDIC Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs Conseils (International Federation
of Consulting Engineers)
FOB Free on Board
GCC General Conditions of Contract
IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICC International Chamber of Commerce
IDA International Development Association
IFB Invitation for Bids
ITB Instructions to Bidders
SBD Standard Bidding Document
SCC Special Conditions of Contract
TS Technical Specifications and Drawings
UNCITRAL United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
VDC Village Development Committee

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 PART 2
Employer's Requirement

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 Single Stage Bidding

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 Section VI. Employer's Requirement for Distribution System

Table of Contents

Section VI A. Scope of Supply of Plant and Installation Services by the Contractor ...... VI A-1

Section VI B. Specification .............................................................................................. VI B-1

Chapter 1: Construction Unit/Technical Preambles ........................................................ VI B1-1
Chapter 2: Technical Specification.................................................................................. VI B2-1
Chapter 3: Inspection, Testing and Commissioning........................................................ VI B3-1
Chapter 4: Technical Data Sheet ..................................................................................... VI B4-1
Chapter 5: Construction Standards ................................................................................... VI B5-1
Chapter 6: Special Requirements for Execution of Works............................................... VI B6-1

Section VI C Forms & Procedure

Form of Completion Certificate………………………………………..…… ................. VI C-1
Form of Operational Acceptance Certificate.................................................................... VI C-2
Change Order Procedure and Forms ................................................................................ VI C-3
Change Order Procedure .................................................................................................. VI C-4
Annex 1. Request for Change Proposal............................................................................ VI C-
Annex 2. Estimate for Change Proposal........................................................................... VI C-
Annex 3. Acceptance of Estimate…................................................................................. VI C-
Annex 4. Change Proposal ............................................................................................... VI C-
Annex 5. Change Order .................................................................................................... VI C-
Annex 6. Pending Agreement Change Order ................................................................... VI C-
Annex 7. Application for Change Proposal...................................................................... VI C-

Section VI D. Drawings................................................................................................... VI D-1

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Section VI A : Employers Requirement and Specification VI A-1

Section VI A.
Scope of Supply of Plant and Installation Services by the
Contractor
1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
1.1. General
These Bidding Documents cover the design, supply, installation/erection,
commissioning, testing and handover of 11 and 0.4 kV distribution lines,
distribution transformers and all the necessary structural, mechanical and electrical
works, facilities as mentioned, specified or referred to in the technical
specifications and Schedules of Rates and Prices (Bill of quantities).
1.2 Equipment and Materials
All equipment and materials shall be delivered by the Contractor to his designated
store area. Such material shall be delivered, unloaded and placed in stores in an
acceptable manner and approved by the Employer or his authorized representative.
1.3 Erection
When the supply and installation of distribution system has been completed and
accepted by the Employer, the Contractor will make an inventory of the assemblies
erected and submit it to the Employer for approval and final payment.

Before the Taking-Over of the work, the Contractor shall clean up all areas in
which he has worked, place all unused materials in the designated stores and settle
any claims, which may have resulted from his work and occupancy of the area. He
shall then remove all equipment, vehicles, manpower and facilities, which he has
brought in, except those which may be specifically exempt by the Employer.

1.4 Scope of Work

Under the project, distribution system will be expanded and reinforced by

constructing new 11/0.4 kV electrical lines, installation of distribution transformers,
upgradation of lines, conductors and transformers in different villages/areas of
Nepal. Those areas come under the following districts of Nepal:
a. Ramechhap
b. Sindhuli
c. Dolakha

All designs, supply of equipments& materials and construction/erection will be

carried out by the contractor in a single responsibility basis. All engineering design
and materials shall be subjected to the Employer/Employer's Representative prior
approval.

1.5 Contract Scope:

The Contractor shall carry out the survey in the VDC's of below mentioned
districts in coordination with the Project and shall produce drawings with layout of
proposed 11 kV & 400/230 volt electrical network and location of distribution
transformers for the purpose of distribution network augmentation and expansion.

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Section VI A : Employers Requirement and Specification VI A-2

VDC's to be electrified
Dolakha District
1. Jiri 2. Kalinchok 3. Jhyaku 4. Mali 5. Bigu
6. Alampu 7. Marbu 8. Chankhu 9. Chilankha 10. Baabare
11. Khopachagu 12. Dandakharka 13. Dudhpokhari 14. Bhushapheda 15. Katakuti
16. Shyama 17. Charikot 18. Namdu 19. Jagu 20. Kabre
21. Gairimudi 22. Jhape 23. Bhirkot 24. Jhule 25. Shailung
26. Pakskun 27. Magapauwa
Ramechhap District
1. Gumdel 2. Bamti 3. Kubhukasthali 4. Pritee 5. Gupteswor
6. Bhujee 7. Duragaun 8. Saipu 9. Gothagaun 10. Nagdaha
11. Himganga 12. Tilpung 13. Kathajor 14. Okhreni 15. Rampur
16. Deurali 17. Salu 18. Sukajor 19. Ramechhap 20. Puranagaun
21. Bhirpani 22. Makadum 23. Majhuwa 24. Dadhuwa 25. Doramba
26. Dimipokhari 27. Hiledevi 28. Tokarpur 29. Khaniyapani 30. Khandadevi
31. Rakathum 32. Chanakhu 33. Bethan
Sindhuli District
1. Ratanchura 2. Jalkanya 3. Tinkanya 4. Bhuwaneshwor 5. Baseshwor
6. Bhimeshwor 7. Bitijor 8. Ranichura 9. Bhimsthan 10. Balajor
11. Jarayotar 12. Lampantar

Other VDCs, towns, places of above mentioned district as directed by the owner's
representative.
The scope of works under this contract shall consist of but not limited to the
following:
1. Survey for line route and staking.
2. Preparation of drawings for laying out of lines and installation of
distribution transformers.
3. Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of lines and
distribution transformers (on turnkey basis) as hereunder:
S.No. Description Quantity

A. Line Construction
i 100 sqmm ACSR Conductor (cct-km ) 64.2
ii 50 sqmm ACSR Conductor (cct-km ) 224.7
iii 100 sqmm AAAC Covered Conductor (cct-km ) 32.1
iv 4x95 sq. mm ABC Cable 152.8
v 4x50 sq. mm ABC Cable 366.6
vi 4x25 sq. mm ABC Cable 91.7
B. Installation of New Distribution Transformers
i 11/0.4 kV, 25 kVA (Nos.) 70
ii 11/0.4 kV, 50 kVA (Nos.) 92
iii 11/0.4 kV, 100 kVA (Nos.) 53
iv 11/0.4 kV, 100 kVA (Nos.) 5

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Due to any circumstances, if the quantities estimated for above mentioned places
found to be in excess/less during pre-construction survey, then the project will
provide name of other places, VDCs for construction of lines, augmentation of
conductors and transformers.

Variation in Quantities of Work

The Quantities listed in the Schedule of Rates and Prices represent the estimated
quantities for tender purpose only. The Contractor shall carryout pre-construction
survey and detail design and shall submit final bill of quantity. The actual required
quantity may vary from the quantity as listed in Schedules of Rates and Prices. The
Contractor agrees to make no claim for anticipated profits or for alleged losses
because of any difference between the quantities actually furnished and installed
and the estimated quantities as indicated in these Bidding Documents.

Payment will be made as per actually furnished and installed quantities/facilities.

4. 11 kV line construction including installation of cross arms and brackets,

bracings, channels, fitting of insulators and hardware, erection of stay sets,
stay wires and stringing of ACSR conductor.

5. 400/230 Volt ABC Cable Installation work with all the necessary hardware
and fittings.

6. 11/0.4 kV Transformer installation including fitting of platform, installation

of lighting arresters, drop out fuse cut outs, equipment earthing, and L.V.
distribution panel board with L.V. cable work with end termination.

7. Testing and commissioning of all installations of above.

8. Preparation of as-built drawing after the completion of construction works

for submission to the Project.

9. Handing over of the installation to the Project after completion.

10. Services during warranty period.

All Construction materials required to carry out these works shall be provided by
the Contractor.

All works described herein and other works necessary to complete the job for
proper coordination and operation, even if not stated, shall be within the scope of
the Contractor’s work and the cost of such works shall be considered to be
included in the bid price.

The Contractor shall have adequate manpower to execute the works at all the 3
sites simultaneously to complete the work within the scheduled time.

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Section VI A : Employers Requirement and Specification VI A-4

1.6 Specific construction materials selected for the Rural Electrification Works:

1.6.1 Folding Steel tubular poles have been selected to use as pole structures.

1.6.2 All Aluminium Alloy Conductor (AAAC) of 100 sq.mm and ACSR Conductor of
100 & 50 sqmm has been selected for extension of electrification network of 11 kV
lines.

1.6.3 ABC cable of 25 sq.mm, 50 sq.mm and 95 sqmm has been selected for low voltage
(400 Volt) distribution lines

1.6.4 Galvanized steel materials have been used for fabrication of cross arms, bracing,
transformer platforms, stay sets, stay wires, nut bolts, insulator spindles and earth
electrodes.

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Specifications
1. General

1.1 These Standard Specifications, together with the Construction Standards, shall
govern the performance of the Works and shall be the basis for inspection and
acceptance of the Work by the Project.

1.2 The Standard Specifications and the Construction Standards shall be considered as
mutually inclusive, and the conditions stated in each shall supplement the other as
appropriate.

1.3 All Standard Specifications shall be followed at all times by the Contractor unless
specifically accepted in writing by the Project, or unless some aspects of the work
covered by these General Specifications are not required by the Scope of Work.

2. Route of Circuits

2.1 To the greatest extent practicable, all overhead circuits should be located along
streets or travelled ways ordained by the Municipality & Village Development
Committee or required authority as public property, except as required for Service
drops and circuits to individual consumers.

2.2 To the greatest extent practicable, all facilities should be located on public
property, and in no case shall private property be occupied unless specifically
authorized by the Project. The Project shall obtain any required permits for
occupancy of public or private Right-of-Way.

3. Survey and Staking

3.1 All structures should be located at the outer limits of public property along streets
or travelled ways. Structures should also be located along streets at property lines
of adjacent private property. Structures and stays running parallel or perpendicular
to the line route shall not block portions of streets, travelled ways, drives, passages,
or gates.

3.2 All structures shall be so located as to reduce, to the greatest extent practicable,
obstacles to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Barriers shall be provided in
accordance with instructions by the employer. As far as practicable, transformer
structures shall be located to reduce visual and noise impact on adjacent residences
or businesses.

3.3 Where underground facilities are indicated by surface conditions, or where such
facilities can be located, structures and stays shall be so located as to avoid conflict
with such facilities during construction.

3.4 All structure and stay lead locations shall be staked. At points of Intersection (P.I.)
of tangent line sections, steel rebar stakes shall be used to locate the P.I. A

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 minimum of two (2) side sightings will be made at each P.I to permit re-location of
P.I. in the event of stake removal. All structure locations in tangent line sections
shall be staked.

3.5 All distances between structures, and other necessary measurements of length,
shall be measured to accuracy, of 0.1 metre and all angles shall be determined by
transit to an accuracy of 0.1 decimal degree. All elevations shall be measured to an
accuracy of 0.1 metre by means acceptable to the Project.

3.6 All measuring and staking activity shall be accomplished by personnel with
experience in survey procedures, and standard survey equipment acceptable to the
employer, shall be used to perform the survey work. Field survey notes covering
all survey work shall be produced and maintained and shall be turned over to the
Project at the time of completion of the Works. The format of proposed survey
notes shall be submitted to the Project for approval.

3.7 Survey work shall include centre line and structure location and staking;
determination of overhead and side clearings of other structures, wires, and
obstacles; area surveys and plotting; and centre-line profiles of terrain; as directed
by the Project.

4. Technical Documentation

4.1 All technical documentation as specified herein shall be prepared by the

Contractor. The Contractor shall employ skilled drafting personnel to produce all
documentation specified. All technical documentation prepared by the Contractor
shall be subject to the approval of the Project prior to acceptance by the Project of
such documentation. All technical documentation shall be prepared in the English
language.

4.2 Documentation shall be prepared using the following mediums:

a) Mylar material, with a minimum thickness of 0.127 millimeters, shall be used

to produce the base Structure Data Sheet, As-Built Drawings and other
drawings specified by the Project.

b) Standard drafting vellum shall be used to produce small area plotting, profiles
of line-sections and centre-line plotting necessary for the development of
Structure Data Sheets and As-built Drawings.

4.3 Structure Data Sheets (SDS) shall be prepared in accordance with the F1 format
contained in Volume 2, Section X. Structure Data Sheets shall be prepared by the
Contractor showing his proposed construction details for erection of facilities in
accordance with the Construction Standards. The SDS shall be prepared after the
centre-line survey and staking is completed, for any line section designated by
Project, and shall be submitted to Project for approval prior to any construction of
the facilities shown in SDS. Submission of SDS for approval shall be in the form
of A3 photocopy in clearly legible copy. Any unclear or illegible form entry or
reproduction shall be rejected. Project may require any revisions to be made, at
their sole discretion, prior to approval of the SDS for construction. An approved

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 and field checked SDS is required for all Construction Units invoiced by the
Contractor. Field checking of the SDS shall be performed jointly by the Contractor
and Project representative. The SDS and As Built Plan are intended as permanent
records for Project. Any construction performed prior to the Contractor’s receipt of
approved SDS from Project shall be completely at the Contractor's risk, and
Project shall have the right to require any correction due to the un-approved
construction activities.

4.4 As-Built Drawings shall be prepared by the Contractor in the general format
provided by the Project. Drawing size shall be approximately 841 x 597 mm
overall and the scale shall be 1:10,000, 1:2,000. The Project shall provide any
available environmental background data for inclusion on the various drawings and
the Contractor shall record (in ink) all facilities as-built.

4.5 The Contractor shall prepare other technical drawings, in the same medium and
format as the As-Built Drawings, for As-Built Drawings index sheets, pole maps,
and One-Line Diagrams as specified and required by the Project.

4.6 The Contractor shall and prepare and furnish Transformer Record documents, in
the format specified by the Project, for each transformer installed.

5. Material Storage

5.1 The Contractor shall procure all materials and equipment for the work. The
Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and vehicles to load and transport
said materials and equipment to the Contractor storage facilities and worksites as
required. All materials and equipment turned in to the Project reclaimed after
demolition of existing facilities if any shall be transported to the Project warehouse
and unloaded in the same manner.

5.2 Worksite

a) Extended storage of materials along the routes of lines will not be permitted.
All small items of material shall be provided to the work crews on a daily
basis and no small items of materials may be stored on the worksite overnight.

b) Transformers, ABC cable and conductor reels may be spotted at the worksites
for a short period prior to installation provided that crating and reel lagging
are intact to protect the items. Poles may be spotted at structure locations for
short periods prior to setting.

c) All poles, transformers, ABC cable and conductor placed at the worksites
shall be located so that the items are not subject to damage and do not impede
pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

d) Any damage caused by imprudent placement of equipment and materials by

the Contractor at the worksites shall be corrected by the Contractor, in a
manner acceptable to the Project, at the Contractor's cost.

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5.3 Contractor Storage Facility

a) The Contractor shall be financially responsible for the secure and proper
storage of materials to prevent loss or damage to any materials.

b) Any items of material and equipment contained in degradable packaging shall

be stored under roof and protected from moisture. Other materials, except as
specified in subparagraph (c) below shall be stored and covered in a well-
drained level area, free from accumulation of surface water.

c) Transformers, disconnecting switches, and reels of ABC cable may be stored

outdoors in a well-drained, level area free from accumulation of surface water.
Reels of ABC cable may be stacked on reel sides not more than three (3) reels
high. ABC cable reels shall be placed on Wood pallets, wood lagging, or well-
graveled level surface.

d) Packaged items of material and equipment shall not be uncrated, or have

packaging removed, prior to installation. The Contractor shall exercise due
caution and care in the transportation, storage, and handling of all materials
which are to be provided by the Project. Equipment consisting of, or
containing, porcelain insulation should be transported and handled to avoid
cracks or chipping. Lagging or other protection shall not be removed from
ABC cable reels until the cable is to be installed.

e) The ends of installed cables shall be sealed immediately after being cut with a
non-absorbent covering fastened around the outer jacket.

6. Excavations

6.1 All excavations made for the installation, or demolition, of facilities shall be
accomplished in a timely manner according to the scheduled installation. Required
excavations shall be opened, material installed, and backfill placed, as specified, in
a continuing operation to the greatest extent practicable.

6.2 Any excavation left open during discontinuous construction which is accessible to
the public or along public thoroughfare, shall be covered or barricaded, and
marked by suitable visual means, to prevent a public hazard.

6.3 Excavations shall be properly located and sized for the intended use. Pole and stay
plate/ anchor excavations shall be correctly sized to retain undisturbed soil to the
greatest extent consistent with the means of excavation. Pole holes shall be made
by power-driven auger or by manual methods; power-driven shovel equipment
shall not be used. Pole holes shall be excavated to the specified depth with no
tolerance shallow and tolerance of ten (10) centimeters deep. The bottom of pole
holes shall be undisturbed soil, gravel or rock. Stay plate holes shall be excavated
by manual methods to specified depth with no disturbed soil in the direction of the
anchor rod.

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6.4 All excavations shall be backfilled with excavated material, or as specified for the
installation. Backfill shall be free of foreign materials and shall be well tamped
with excess backfill graded over the excavated area to prevent depressions
resulting from eventual natural compaction. Large amounts of excess backfill shall
be removed from the site by the Contractor if so directed by employer. If so
directed by Project, The Contractor shall provide suitable backfill materials for
excavations where existing removed materials is insufficient, or inappropriate, to
provide suitable grading of the excavated area.

7. Pole Setting

7.1 Poles shall be set in accordance with the appropriate Sections of the Construction
Standards and subparagraph 6 above.

7.2 Each pole shall be assigned a unique construction number at the time of structure
staking for preliminary identification and preparation of structure Data Sheets
(SDS).
7.3 Subsequent to the preparation and approval of SDS, and prior to provisional
acceptance of a given line section, the Project shall provide the Contractor with
unique permanent pole numbers. The Contractor shall then apply the specified
permanent pole numbers to each pole with black oil-based paint in neat clear
English letters and/or Arabic numerals. Permanent pole numbers shall be applied
in letters/numerals five (5) centimeters in height at a point on the pole 1.6 meters
above ground level. Numbers shall be applied on the side of the pole facing the
adjacent street or travelled way.

8. Safety

8.1 The Contractor shall take all measures required to safeguard the public, public and
private property from any hazard to life, limb, or property which may arise during
the performance of the construction of the works. Such measures shall include, but
not be limited to: barricades, signs, newspaper announcements, traffic control by
police, or other advisory and control methods deemed appropriate.

8.2 The Contractor shall provide his work force with all tools and equipment in
sufficient numbers and quality to perform all aspects of the works in a safe manner.
The Contractor shall provide protective headgear for all members of his workforce,
and shall provide protective clothing as required for specific tasks. The Contractor
shall instruct his work force in proper and safe construction techniques and shall
continuously monitor compliance with safety instructions throughout the period of
the Contract.

8.3 The Contractor shall provide, and require use of, protective grounding equipment
when:
a) Work is being performed on lines adjacent, either in extension of, or parallel
to, energized circuits.

b) Work is being performed on isolated circuits after conductors have been

installed.

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8.4 The Contractor shall maintain all tools and equipment in good working order. All
mechanized equipment shall have adequate safety mechanisms and guards in place
and be fully operational. Operators of such equipment shall be skilled and fully
trained in the operation of such equipment.

8.5 The Contractor shall provide and maintain emergency medical supplies to cover
with accidents and snakebites for his work force on a readily available basis. The
Contractor shall also instruct all supervisory personnel in the action to be taken in
the event of serious injury, and the sources and locations of professional medical
assistance which shall be employed in such cases.

8.6 The Contractor shall apply all accidental insurance policies to his work force for an
accident occurring during the working period of the construction.

9. Tests

9.1 The Contractor shall furnish the electrical test equipment and personnel to perform
electrical tests of equipment and circuits, as specified by, and under the supervision
of the Project.

9.2 The Contractor shall megger all circuits installed with a motor-driven megger or
equivalent instrument to demonstrate the acceptable insulation characteristics of
the line prior to energization and Provisional Acceptance.

9.3 The Contractor shall megger all transformers with a motor-driven megger prior to
installation

9.4 All tests specified shall be conducted during suitable atmospheric conditions under
the supervision and witness of the Project. All test results shall be documented and
signed by both parties.

10. Demolition

10.1 The Contractor shall perform the removal of all existing facilities, if any, in
accordance with the specific directions of the Employer. All materials removed
shall remain the property of Project and the Contractor shall deliver all salvaged
materials to the Project warehouse, or as specifically directed by the Employer.

10.2 All poles shall be removed by pulling the complete pole from the ground; poles
shall not be cut off at the ground line. Holes shall be backfilled and compacted
completely with sufficient added backfill piled above grade to prevent depressions
being created by natural compaction. Backfill material shall be provided by the
Contractor.

10.3 All conductor materials removed shall be returned to the Project. Methods of
conductor removal shall be specified by the Project. If conductor is removed in the
longest length practicable for future re-use, the said conductor shall be wound on
empty conductor reels, with the reels marked with the conductor size and
approximate length. Different conductor sizes shall not be mixed on any reel. If

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 conductor is removed from structures and specified as scrap, conductors may be
cut down in lengths and made up in rolls. Conductor sizes for scrapping may be
mixed; different conductor metals shall be separated.

10.4 Care shall be taken in removing, handling, and transporting cutouts, and surge
arresters to minimize porcelain damage.

10.5 Transformers removed from service shall be delivered to the Project warehouse or
as specifically directed by the Employer. Care shall be taken in removing, lifting,
and transporting transformers.

10.6 Other structures shall be removed, such as concrete transformer pedestals in the
most appropriate manner, as specified by the Project. Existing stay rods may be cut
20 centimeters below finished ground level.

11. Cleanup

11.1 The Contractor shall ensure that all worksites shall be free of all manner of debris
resulting from the construction activity.

11.2 All crating, ABC cable and conductor reels, packaging materials, conductor scraps,
and other miscellaneous items are removed from the workplace. All holes resulting
from removal of facilities shall be filled. If trees or bush have been cut or trimmed,
all cuttings shall be removed. The worksites shall be left in clean natural
conditions.

11.3 Site cleanup shall be an integral part of the Provisional Acceptance process, and no
line section shall be provisionally accepted unless all cleanup work has been
accomplished.

12. Tree Cutting and Trimming

12.1 Any tree cutting or tree trimming authorized and directed shall be accomplished by
the Contractor under the direct supervision of Project.

12.2 All cutting shall be removed by the Contractor with disposition of cutting as
specified by Project.

13. Interruptions to Existing Service

13.1 The Contractor shall arrange for interruptions of service to existing lines with
Project. Every effort shall be made to limit such interruptions to the minimum.

13.2 If it is possible to maintain service to a section of line by constructing temporary

facilities approved by Project, the Contractor shall detail man hours and
classification of personnel required to construct such facilities and submit to
Project for approval prior to any work being performed. Payment for approved
work shall be based on the rates covered in Construction Unit LR of Section VIII,
Volume 2.

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 CHAPTER-1
CONSTRUCTION UNIT/ TECHNICAL
PREAMBLES

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 CHAPTER-1
CONSTRUCTION UNIT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SL.No. Subject Page No.

1. Structure Data Sheet (SDS) 1-1
2. General Information 1-3
3. Definitions of Construction Units 1-4
3.1 Unit 1 Plan Profile Drawings 1-4
3.2 11-1 11 kV Supports, Insulators and Hardware 1-7
3.3 11-2 11 kV Conductor & Accessories 1-8
3.4 Definition of Construction unit 11-3, 0.4-3
Stays and Anchor 1-9
3.5 11/0.4-1 Transformer Installation 1-10
3.6 0.4-1 0.4 kV Supports 1-11
3.7 0.4-2 0.4 kV ABC Cable & Hardware 1-12
3.8 LR- Labor Rates 1-13

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CONSTRUCTION UNIT
1. STRUCTURE DATA SHEET (SDS)

Pursuant to Specification, Clause 4.0, Chapter-5 Structure Data Sheets (SDS) shall be
prepared to provide details of specific construction information necessary for erection of
pole structures with hardware and accessories and conductor installation. The SDS shall be
used in conjunction with the area plan drawing to document the works to be performed. A
sample copy of the SDS format is contained in Chapter 6.
Abbreviations used in the preparation of SDS shall be defined as follows,

SI. No. Nomenclatures Meaning

a. Pole Construction Number assigned by the Contractor to identify pole on Plan
No. drawing.
b. Span Length of conductor span between poles
c. BK Angle of line deflection in degrees
d. Pole Pole quantity
e. Frame The Construction Standard Drawing No. for 11 kV system for
which the pole is to be framed e.g. CS11-02. The Construction
Standard Drawing No. for 400 volt system for which the pole
is to be framed e.g. CSLV-01.
f. Stay The Construction Standard Drawing No. of stay to be installed
in different voltage system, e.g., CSG-08.
g. Transformer The Construction Standard Drawing No. for which the
transformer installation is to be framed e.g. CSLV-07.
h. Conductor The number and size of conductors in sq. mm in 11 kV
system, e.g. 3-100 sq mm.
i. Conductor (km.) Running km. length of conductor.
j. STSA Single arm (SA) No Deviation 0-7 deg
k. STSA1 Single arm (SA) Low Angle 8-15 deg
l. Double Tower Double Arm (DTDA) Medium Angle 16-30
DTDA
deg (2 nos. in 1 set)
m. HS H-structure (HS) (2 nos. in 1 set) High Angle Above 30deg
n. STDDE Single Tower Double Dead End Structure (STDDE)
o. TO Tap-Off structure (TO)
p. DE Dead End Structure (DE)
q. Transformer pole Dead End Type Structure (TR-DE) (2 nos.
TR-DE
in 1 set)
r. Transformer Pole Intermediate Structure (TR-IN) (2 nos. in 1
TR-IN
set)
s. A Single wire type stay
t. B Double wire type Stay
u. C Flying type stay

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v. D Flying type with shorter stay lead or bow type stay

w. SA1 Single arm structure for deviation between >150 ˜30deg is to
be framed
x. A-1 Low voltage frame type A-1
y. A-2 Low voltage frame type A-2
z. B Low voltage frame type B

aa. C Low voltage frame type C

ab. E Low voltage frame type E
ac. F Low voltage frame type F

Note:
a. Information for a single pole location need not be confined to a single row.
b. All works, whether new or on existing systems, shall be documented on the SDS.
c. Each SDS shall include the applicable "As Built" Plan Drawing number(s). Similarly
each "As Built" Plan Drawing shall include the applicable SDS number(s).

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

This describes requirements of those items which have not been included in specific
Construction Unit and which are of general nature.

1. All Construction Units shall include the cost of preparation, revision and
reproduction of supporting Structure Data Sheets (SDS) as per Chapter-6.

2. All Construction Units shall include the cost of cutting and painting bolt ends
extending more than 30 mm beyond nut if necessary. Paint shall be Local Material
supplied by the Contractor.

3. Construction Units 11-1 and 0.4-1 shall include the cost of preparing As Built
drawing as per Chapter-1.

4. All construction Units shall include necessary cost for trimming and cutting of tree
to clear route for new or existing works. Cutting of trees, at the earth line, shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor but GSEEP shall assist to obtain necessary
permit for the same. But it does not mean the cutting trees of dense forest.

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3. DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNITS

3.1 Unit-1:- Plan-Profile Drawings

3.1.1 REFERENCE STANDARD AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1. General Specification :
2. Supplementary Conditions:
3. Standard Survey and Drafting procedure shall be used to carry out all survey and
preparation of drawings.
4. Unit: Per km
5. Activities :

Standard check survey and drafting procedure shall be used to carry out the survey
works and preparation of drawings.

The activities of this Construction Unit shall include the preparation of staking
drawings for sections of line specified by the GSEEP/ NEA and preparation of
final BOQ.

Check survey and staking, as specified in the contract scope, as being part of the
Contractor's work shall be performed in pursuant to the General Specifications.

Following points should be considered while preparing the drawing.

1. As far as possible, the proposed electric line shall follow the bank of existing
road/trail to avoid the right of way problem during construction period.
2. The rural electrification shall be planned in such a way that densely populated area
and houses along the right of way must be electrified.
3. 400/230 volts distribution line shall not exceed 2 km radial distance from the
distribution transformer.
4. The schematic diagram of 11 kV line shall show the tapping point, conductor size
and line length, load centers. One set of Drop Out fuse set shall be included as a
sectionlizer at each branch tapping point of main HT Line.

3.1.2 Staking drawings shall include but shall not be limited to:

a. Distribution System
Collection of field data and preparation of plan drawings for sections of line
specified by the Project.

Centre line survey shall include but not be limited to:

 Location, elevation, description and coverage of NEA existing HV/LV line and
communication line in the area of proposed Electrification works;
 Identification and fixing of HT Tapping point, load centers, beneficiary households
and HT/LT route alignment

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 Existing Transformer of NEA utilized for LT tapping if any.

 Identification and fixing of pole structure during the road crossing, river crossing
and in the crossing of any other facilities like Bridges, Pipelines etc if any existed
in the area of proposed Electrification.
 Details of Feeder line and Households details of every identified load center
 Slide, slopes/cross slopes etc in the proposed route of HT/LT line.
 Wild Reserve area/ Forest if any in the proposed route of HT/LT line.
 Road/trail crossings, Canals and type of surface
 All buildings within 25 meters of centre line.
 Cultivated areas/fence lines
 Notations regarding areas unsuitable for pole line structures e.g. swamp, solid rock
etc;
 All features within 25 meters of the proposed route which are significant in
construction and maintenance of the line;
 Details of Construction units if differs from the Contract agreement Units.

Plan drawing shall be prepared on standard reproducible tracing paper showing the
reduced levels (RLs) and chain age of each pole location/angle point in 1:2000
scale.

b. Transmission Line

Collection of field data and preparation of plan and profile drawing for sections of
line specified by the GSEEP. Plan and Profile drawing shall include all the details
specified above.

Plan and profile drawing shall be prepared on standard plan and profile vellum
with a vertical scale of 1:200 and horizontal scale of 1:2000.

3.1.3 Contractor’s Drawing/mapping and Data

The Contractor shall provide GIS mapping of the proposed line route of HT/LT
line in the forms of Mylar tracings or computer printed drawing showing the chain
edge of each pole location/angle point in 1:5000 scale with electronic copy in
compact disc (CD)/Pen drive/Flash Drive required for construction and record
purposes. The required number of construction plan drawings and associated SDSs
shall be at least Three (3) copies.

Checking and revising the Drawings and Structure Data Sheets if necessary, is a
part of the Scope of Work of the Contractor. The contractor shall produce the
revised or final drawings in accordance with the General Specifications.

Revised Line Staking Drawings shall be provided by the Contractor for the
approval of the NEA/Project for the execution of construction works.

The Contractor shall submit the drawings and data to GSEEP/NEA for approval.

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Reproducible of all final approved drawings shall be made on Mylar films or

computer printed drawings with computer electronic files in CD/Pen Drive/Flash
Drive.

All drawings for approval and final as built drawings shall be produced in A1 and
shall be bound neatly.

3.1.4 Micro Films/ Computer Electronic File (CEF)

The Contractor shall prepare and submit the Microfilms or computer printed
drawing with Computerized Electronic File (CEF) for all final Approved As Built
Drawings within one (1) months after the completion of the Works.

3.1.5 Photographs of the Work

The Contractor shall provide along with the monthly progress the digital
photographs of the work during construction and Installation of each construction
unit as and when required by the Project.

Contractors shall submit two set of photographs for each installed transformer
taken from the front, rear and side before final commissioning and testing. The
photograph shall clearly show the connection of transformer accessories like
Lightening Arrester, Drop Out set, MCCB connection and jumpering to overhead
line and cabling from transformer low voltage side to MCCB. Any progress
payment relating to construction unit which includes transformer shall contain with
above photographs. Bills without photographs shall not be entertained.

These photographs shall not be smaller than Post Card size and such photograph
inscribed with its serial number, Transformer no, Transformer location, date when
taken and a short title shall be furnished in A4 size photo album to the Owner. The
Contractor shall also submit the electronic copy of the photograph to the
GSEEP/NEA.

3.1.6 Structural Data Sheet

Structural Data Sheet shall be checked and prepared in such a manner that it shall
show each and every items installed in each pole and transformer platform and the
actual length of each and every span.

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3.2 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 11-1

11 kV SUPPORTS, INSULATORS AND HARDWARE

3.2.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/SPECIFICATIONS

1. Construction Standards : Chapter-5, Clause 2 & 5

2. Purpose:

Construction unit is for the installation of a 11 meter Steel Tubular pole and Pre-
Stressed Concrete pole for 11 kV overhead line structure with cross-arms,
insulators and hardware fitting complete. Unit does not include installation of stay.

3. Activities :

Transport of all materials to the site from contractor's respective warehouse,

excavate pole hole, set pole, if necessary, back fill and tamp poles, compact the
back filling adequately, realign, if necessary, install framing including insulators
and hardware, provide and install local materials, if necessary, as designated by the
material list.

4. Type of Frames:

Construction Standard
S. Frame
Description (Structure Type) Abbreviation Tubular Pole
No. Type.
Structure 11 meter
1. 11-1.1 Single arm (SA) No Deviation 0-7 deg SA CS11-02

2. 11-1.2 Single arm (SA) Low Angle 8-15 deg SA1 CS 11-03

Double Tower Double Arm (DTDA)

3. 11-1.3 DTDA CS 11-04
Medium Angle 16-30 deg (2 nos. in 1 set)
H-structure (HS) (2 nos. in 1 set) High Angle
4. 11-1.4 HS CS 11-05
Above 30deg
Single Tower Double Dead End Structure
5. 11-1.5 STDDE CS 11-06
(STDDE)
6. 11-1.6 Tap-Off structure (TO) TO CS 11-07

7. 11-1.7 Dead End Structure (DE) DE CS 11-08

Transformer pole Dead End Type Structure
8. 11-1.8 TR-DE CS 11-09
(TR-DE) (2 nos. in 1 set)
Transformer Pole Intermediate Structure
9. 11-1.9 TR-IN CS 11-10
(TR-IN) (2 nos. in 1 set)

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3.3 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 11-2

11 kV CONDUCTOR & ACCESSORIES

3.3.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/ SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Construction Standards : Chapter-5, Clause 3, 4 & 5

2. Purpose:
This Construction unit is for the installation of All Aluminum Alloy covered
conductor (AAAC) and Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced for 11 kV
overhead lines. Unit is per single conductor running km.

3. Activities:
Load, unload and transport of materials from contractor's respective warehouse to
the respective site, set up wire stringing reels, pull lines, string blocks on
poles/cross-arms, install and remove temporary guard structures, install and
remove temporary structures to keep conductor from dragging on earth. Pull
conductors, maintain sag and make dead end, remove conductor from stringing
locks, tie to insulators, make necessary compression joints, connections, jumpers
etc.

4. Size of conductor :

11-2.1 100 sq. mm ACSR Conductor

11-2.2 50 sq. mm ACSR Conductor
11-2.3 100 sq. mm AAAC Covered Conductor

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3.4 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 11-3, 0.4-3

STAYS AND ANCHORS

3.4.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Construction Standards : Chapter-5, Clause 2D

2. Purpose :

Construction Unit is for a complete stay assembly of high strength steel wire, rod and
cross plate anchor or flying stay.

3. Activities :

Transport materials to site from respective contractor’s warehouse, excavate hole,

install anchor rod, backfill with gravel if specified, ramp till well compacted, install
stay wire and stay insulator, attach to pole, adjust tension and further adjust tension, if
necessary, after installation and sagging of conductor.

4. Type of Stays and Anchors:

S-No. Construction Unit No. Type of Stay Construction Standard

1. 33-3.1, 11-3.1, 0.4-3.1 Single Type A(adjustable) CSG-08
2. 33-3.2, 11-3.2, 0.4-3.2 Double Type B CSG-09
3. 33-3.3, 11-3.3, 0.4-3.3 Flying Type C CSG-10

5. Following sizes of Stay Rod and Stay Wire shall be used,

Type of Stay
Sl. NO. Description Single Stay Double Stay Flying Stay
(A type) (B type) (C type)

1. 19mm Dia. Stay Set (HT) 7/8 SWG 7/8 SWG 7/8 SWG

2. 16mm Dia. Stay Set (LT) 7/12 SWG 7/12 SWG 7/12 SWG

Note:
a) Stay set of sl. no. 1 shall be used for 11 kV overhead line and length of stay wire
shall be 12 metre per set.

b) Stay set of sl. no. 2 shall be used for 0.4kV overhead line and length of stay wire
shall be 9.0 metre per set.

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3.5 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 11/0.4-1

TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

3.5.1 REFERENCE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS :

1. Construction Standards Chapter-5, Clause 7

2. Purpose :
Construction unit is for the installation of distribution transformer, platform cross-
arms, insulators, dropout fuse cut-outs, lightning arresters, 11 kV jumpers, 400 V
ABC Cable Hardware and earthing set complete including excavation and
backfilling for earthing. Unit does not include installation of H-poles for support,
LV panel and stays.

3. Activities :
Test the transformer with the right size of megger with respect to the primary and
secondary voltage system, transport the transformer, lightning arresters, drop-out
sets and related materials to site from respective warehouse of Contractor, mount
transformer on elevated platform, install LV cable between transformer LV
terminals and protection panels, install all LV cables between protection panels
and outgoing LV overhead lines, including cable and jumper connections, connect
LV neutral earth terminal with earth lead. Installation of Lightning Arrester with
earthing and Drop Out Sets. Each earthing set shall be protected with suitable GI
pipe of two and a half meters length and supplied by the bidder.

Sl. No. Construction Unit Size of Transformer

1. 11/0.4-1 25 kVA, 11/0.4 kV
2. 11/0.4-2 50 kVA, 11/0.4 kV
3. 11/0.4-3 100 kVA, 11/0.4 kV

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3.6 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 0.4-1

0.4 kV SUPPORTS
3.6.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Construction Standards : Chapter-5, Clause 2 & 8

2. Purpose :
Construction unit is for the installation of a 8 meter Steel Tubular pole and PSC
pole for overhead line structure. Unit does not include installation of stays.

3. Activities :
Transport materials to site from contractor's respective warehouse, excavate hole,
set pole, plant pole, provide and install local materials if necessary, back fill and
tamp pole till adequate compaction is reached, realign the pole if necessary. Unit
includes drilling of required holes of suitable size on pole if necessary.

Frame Construction Standards

SI. No Description Type
Type 8 m Pole
1. 0.4-1.1 Suspension type A CSLV-01
Suspension type with an
2. 0.4-1.3 anchor for dead B CS LV-02

3. 0.4-1.4 Four anchor dead end C CS LV-03

4. 0.4-1.5 Two anchor dead end E CS LV-04

5. 0.4-1.6 Single anchor dead end F CS LV-05

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3.7 DEFINITION OF CONSTRUCTION UNIT 0.4-2

0.4 kV ABC CABLE & HARDWARE

3.7.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Construction Standards: Chapter-5, Clause 9

2. Purpose:
Construction unit is for the installation of ABC Cable for 400 volt overhead lines
with ABC cable hardware fitting complete. Unit is per four core cable running km.

3. Activities:
Transport materials to site from contractor's respective warehouse, set up cable
stringing reels, pulling lines, stringing blocks, install and remove temporary guard
structures, if necessary, install and remove temporary structures to keep cable from
dragging on earth, if necessary. Pull cable, sag and make dead end, remove cable
from stringing blocks, tie to hardware, make necessary joints, mount connectors,
make jumpers etc. Open and reconnect service cables in case of rehabilitation of
the ABC Cables.

Sl.No. C.U.No. Cable Size in sq. mm Purpose No. of Cable

1. 0.4-2.1 25 All Phases and Neutral 4

2. 0.4-2.2 50 All Phases and Neutral 4

3. 0.4-2.3 95 All Phases and Neutral 4

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3.8 DEFINITION OF LABOUR RATES

3.8.1 REFERENCE STANDARD/SPECIFICTION

1. Purpose :
This Construction unit is intended to use for such work which has not been defined by a
Construction Unit. Contractor shall submit to GSEEP/NEA, along with the bid, a written
description of work which may have to be performed under certain situation and which
was not foreseen during the design and study. This shall include location, number and
classification of personnel to perform the work and estimated number of hours/day per
man. This unit is to be charged only upon the approval of GSEEP/NEA. This unit includes
necessary transport of equipment to perform the assigned work.

Sl. No. Designation Rate per hour or Day

1. Engineer
2. Supervisor
3. Foreman
4. Lineman/ Electrician
5. Helper
6. Skilled Labor
7. Labor/Unskilled Jyami

Note: The construction unit outlined in these sections contains general information and
may vary. The actual construction units will be as per BOQ of the financial proposal.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRUBUTION SYSTEM

Table of Contents

Chapter 2- Technical Specification

S.P. 1.0 Steel Tubular Pole ………………….………..…………………………… ...... 2-1
S.P. 2.0 ACSR Conductor......…………………………………………… 2-6
S.P. 3.0 AAAC Conductors ..…………………………………………………………2-11
S.P. 4.0 Self supporting LV Aerial bundled conductors (ABC) Cable …………… 2-15
S.P. 5.0 Silicon Steel Core Type Distribution Transformer …………..…………..…… 2-27
S.P. 6.0 Distribution Cutout & Surge Arrestor …………………..…………………… 2-38
S.P. 7.0 Fuse Link …………………………….…………………..………………… 2-52
S.P. 8.0 Moulded Close Circuit Breakers ……………………………………………….2-53
S.P. 9.0 Distribution Panel Board ……………………………………………………… 2-63
S.P. 10.0 Porcelain Insulator ……..…………………..……..………………………….. 2-67
S.P. 11.0 Insulator Pin ………………………………………………………………….. 2-71
S.P. 12.0 Disc Insulator Fittings (Tension set and Back Strap)………………………… 2-74
S.P. 13.0 Stay Set…………………………..……….…………………......................... 2-77
S.P. 14.0 Stranded Stay wire…………………………………….……………………… 2-81
S.P. 15.0 Galvanized steel bolts, nuts & miscellaneous
fastening components……………………………………………….............2-83
S.P. 16.0 Performed wire products …………………….…..…..….…………………… 2-85
S.P. 17.0 Grand Rods & Clamp …….………………………………………………….. 2-87
S.P. 18.0 Grounding Conductors …………………….…..…..….……………………… 2-89
S.P. 19.0 Banding materials and tools ………………………………………………….. 2-91
S.P. 20.0 Compression Connectors & Compression Tools ……………………… 2-93
S.P. 21.0 Crossarms & Bracing Angle ………………….…..…..….……………… 2-96
S.P. 22.0 Flat Crossarm Brace ………….………………………………………… 2-99
S.P. 23.0 Transformer Platforms ….…………………….…..…..….…………………. 2-101
S.P. 24.0 Pole Clamp …………………….………………………………………… 2-104
S.P. 25.0 Technical Specification fitting for HV overhead, XLPE cover conductor 2-106

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1. Ambient temperature -50 C to 550 C

2. Altitude up to 2000 m above MSL

3. Humidity 99% (max.)

4. System voltage 11 kV, 400/230 V

5. System frequency 50 Hz

Note: The variation of frequency and voltage for design and operation is as per actual
system operation i.e. ± 5 %.

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S.P. 1.0 STEEL TUBULAR POLE

1. Scope
1.1 This Specification covers the design, fabrication, testing and supply of tubular steel
poles commonly used in overhead electric lines.

2. General
The steel pole shall be fabricated in several lengths and strengths as specified in
Table 1 contained herein.

2.1 The steel tubular poles must be manufactured by a company approved to quality
standard ISO 9001:2000. The ISO 9001 certification number, the name of the
authorized approving authority with the contact address and telephone and fax
numbers shall also be stated. The Bidder shall enclose a copy of the ISO 9001
certificate with the bid.

3. Description

3.1 The steel poles shall be of swagged design and shall consist of three (3) separate
lengths of steel tubing swagged at two joints to fabricate the poles. However, there
are some numbers of poles as mentioned in the price and delivery schedule which
shall be of folding type. The quantities of such folding poles shall be intimated at the
time of contract.

3.2 The steel tubing used in pole fabrication shall be of steel of any approved process
possessing a minimum tensile strength of 42 kg/sq. mm and a chemical
composition of not more than 0.06% sulphur and not more than 0.06%
phosphorous.

3.3 The tubing diameter and tubing wall thickness shown in Table 1 for each length of
pole are the minimum size to be used in fabricating each length of pole. It shall be
the responsibility of the Bidder to determine the adequacy of the component tubing
shown for the load to be sustained. However, in no case the tubing diameter and
wall thickness for any component tube be less than the value shown in Table 1.

3.4 Tubular poles shall be made of welded tubes, swagged and joined together. The
upper edge of each joint shall be chamfered at an angle of about 45-degree. The
steel poles shall be composed of three sections of diminishing diameters and
minimum diameter thickness and lengths of pole shall be as shown in Table 1.

3.5 All tubes forming parts of the above supports shall be made from hot insulated
seamless or continuously welded steel in accordance with BS 6323 or equivalent
applicable Standards.

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3.6 The entire section of the poles shall be galvanized with minimum coating of weight
not less than 460-gm/-sq. m internally and externally.

3.7 Each pole shall be provided with a steel top plate 3-mm minimum thickness
welded to the end of the section. The top plate shall not project beyond the
perimeter of the top section. Each pole shall also be provided with a welded base
plate welded to the bottom of the pole.

3.8 The pole shall, be drilled in accordance with the drilling patterns as defined in the
Figure. All the holes shall be of 18 mm dia. However, the manufacturer must get
approval of the drilling pattern before manufacturing the poles. Each pole shall be
marked with the appropriate length as shown in Figure.

3.9 The folding type of poles shall be fabricated in such a way that the section pieces
can be carried to the site and fitted on the site itself. The pole section on top shall
have a flange and the section under it shall overlap to a length of 25 cm as shown
in the diagram. The poles shall be drilled in such a way that the section in top
could be securely fixed the section under it by two bolts of 5/8" x 7" at 90 degree
each other. Two such joints form a complete pole of three sections as shown in Fig
2 and 3.

3.10 The size of the base plate shall be as per governing standard.

4 Tolerance
4.1 The following tolerances shall be maintained:

a) Tolerance of diameter: Not Applicable

b) Tolerance on weight: Not Applicable
c) Tolerance on thickness: Not Applicable
e) Straightness: The finished poles shall not be out of straightness
by more than 1/600 of the height.
5. Tests
5.1. The following test (s) shall be performed for the pole furnished. All testing shall be
fully documented and certified test reports shall be provided to NEA.
a Tensile test and chemical analysis for sulphur and phosphorous
b. Deflection test
c. Permanent set test
d. Drop test

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5.2 Number of poles selected for conducting tensile test and chemical analysis for
sulphur and phosphorous shall be as given below:

Lot Size No. of poles

Up to 500 1
501 to 1000 2
1001 to 2000 3
2001 to 3000 4
3001 and above 5
5.3 Number of poles selected or conducting deflection test, permanent set test and drop
test shall be as given below:

Lot Size No. of poles

Up to 500 5
501 to 1000 8
1001 to 2000 13
2001 to 3000 18
3001 and above 20
The deflection test, permanent set test and drop test shall be conducted in
succession on each of the poles selected.

5.4 Deflection Test

Each pole shall be rigidly supported for a distance from the butt end equal to the
depth which it is to be planted in the ground. It shall then be loaded as cantilever
and the appropriate deflection load of Table applied at right angles of the axis of
pole 30 cm from the top of the poles up to 9 m ( overall ) and 60 cm from the top
for poles over 9 m ( overall). For convenience in testing, the pole may be fixed
horizontally and the load applied vertically. The temporary deflection due to the
applied load at the point of application of load shall not exceed 157.5 mm.

5.5 Permanent Set Test

This test shall be carried out immediately after the deflection test. After application
of proper load specified in Table 1 the permanent set measured from the zero
position after the release of the appropriate applied load at the point of application
of the load shall not exceed 13 mm.

5.6 Drop Test

The test shall be made in the case of swagged poles. The pole shall be dropped
vertically with the butt end (bottom end) downwards, three times in succession
from a height of 2 m on to a hardwood block 150 mm thick laid on concrete
foundation. The pole shall not show any signs of telescoping or loosening of joints.

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5.7 Should of any of the poles selected fail to pass any of the tests specified above two
further poles shall be selected for testing from the same lot in respect of each
failure. Should both these additional poles fail, the test material represented by the
test samples shall be deemed as not complying with these specifications.

6.0 Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.
i. The structure of the organization;
ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001:2000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available with supporting documents;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.
7. Bid Documentations
7.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for selections of steel tubings, and any standard followed in the
fabrication and testing of the poles offered.
7.2 The Bidder shall provide a description and certified dimensional drawings of each
type of pole.
7.3 Two (2) clear certified copies of all type tests performed on similar type of poles
and similar working loads otherwise the bid offer shall be rejected. The type test
must have been carried out in recognized national or international testing
laboratory or independent testing laboratory other than manufacturer.
7.4 A clause-by-clause commentary of specification, specifying compliance and
deviations, if any.
7.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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Table 1
Poles specifications

IS Designation 410SP- 52 410 SP-43 410 SP-31 410 SP-13

Overall Length 11 m 10 m 9 m 9m 8 m 8m
Planting depth. m 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.5
Sections:
Length, m
Top (h1) 2.7 2.4 2 1.75
Middle (h2) 2.7 2.4 2 1.75
Bottom (h3) 5.6 5.2 5 4.50
Outside Diameter, mm
Top (h1) 114.3 114.3 114.3 88.9
Middle (h2) 139.7 139.7 139.7 114.3
Bottom (h3) 165.1 165.1 165.1 139.7
Thickness, mm
Top (h1) 3.65 3.65 3.65 3.25
Middle (h2) 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.65
Bottom (h3) 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Approximate weight, kg 175 160 147 101
Crippling load, kgf 307 348 367 301
Application of load from
top of pole, m 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3

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S.P.2.0 ACSR CONDUCTORS

1.0 Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of aluminium conductors, steel
reinforced (ACSR) commonly used on overhead power line construction.

2. Description

2.1 The manufacturer of the ACSR conductor must have been accredited with ISO
9001:2000 (design included) quality certifications.

2.2 The ACSR conductor shall be a concentrically stranded right-hand lay conductor.

2.3 The ACSR conductor shall be fabricated in accordance with BS: 215 (Part 2) latest
revision or any other national or international standards that ensures a substantially
equal quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be acceptable.

2.4 The following types of conductors shall be supplied:

Nominal Breaking Diameter

Code Stranding Mass Resistivity
Area Strength Aluminum Steel
Name (Al/Steel) (kg/km) at 20°
(Sq. mm) (kN) (mm) (mm)
Dog 100 6/7 32.7 394 0.273 4.72 1.57
Rabbit 50 6/1 18.35 214 0.540 3.35 3.35

3. Packaging

3.1 All conductors shall be furnished on non-returnable treated seasoned wooden reels.
All timber shall be treated to provide protection against rot and insects. Protective
external lagging of sufficient thickness shall be provided and fitted closely on the
reels. Binder consisting of steel straps shall be provided over the external laggings.
The reel shall be new and sufficiently sturdy in construction to withstand ocean
shipping, road transport, several loading and unloading, storage in tropics, hauling
and field erection of conductor without distortion or disintegration.

3.2 Each reel of the conductors furnished shall contain only one (1) length of conductor.

3.3 All reels shall be legibly marked in paint with the following information:

a) Size of conductor
b) Type of conductor
c) Length in meters
d) Net weight of conductor
e) Direction of rolling

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3.4 The standard length of the completed conductor in each reel shall be as per the table
below:

Conductor Size (sq. mm): 50 100

Normal Length of the Conductor (m): 3000 1500

4. Tests

4.1 The manufactured conductor shall be tested in full compliance with the governing
standard including following routine tests:

Aluminum wire

a) Tensile test
b) Wrapping test
c) Resistivity test

Steel wire

a) Determination of stress at 1% elongation

b) Tensile test
c) Torsion test or elongation test as appropriate
d) Wrapping test
e) Galvanization test

5. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

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6. Bid Documentation

6.1 The Bidder shall provided with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of the ACSR conductor and two (2) clear copies
of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

6.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of all types of ACSR conductor as
required by governing standards.

6.3 The Bidder shall also furnish the Certificate of Compliance, as specified in
Paragraph 4.4 of BS 215, Part 2:1970, at the time of the shipment of each lot of
conductor, or as required by the appropriate section of the equivalent national
standard.

6.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

6.5.1 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 3.0 AAAC CONDUCTOR

1. Scope

This Specification covers the general requirements of design, manufacture and

testing of XLPE covered all aluminum alloy conductor for 11kV overhead
distribution system.

2. Description

2.5 The manufacturer of the covered conductor must have been accredited with
ISO 9001 quality certification (including design in the scope of registration).

2.6 The conductor shall be of multi-strand round compacted hard drawn aluminum
alloy conforming to AS 3675 latest revision thereof or any recognized international
standards that ensures at least a substantially equal quality to the standard
mentioned above. The Conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those
made on the base wire.

2.7 The covering insulating material shall be of track resistant UV stabilized (weather
resistant). The average thickness of the covering insulation shall not be less than that
stipulated in the Technical Requirements. The hardness of the covering XLPE shall
be such that it should not get damaged by the kite string and shall be suitable for
fixing insulation piercing Arc Protectors. The covering shall be fully pressure
extruded and dry cured so as to provide a uniform thickness throughout the length of
the conductor.

2.8 Suitable water blocking material shall be incorporated between the conductor and
the covering during the extrusion process to prevent the migration of water along the
conductor. The water blocking material shall be of contrasting colour to that of the
conductor. The water blocking material shall not affect the inter-strand conduction
and also not affect the adhesion between the conductor and the XLPE cover. Water
blocking material shall be stable at maximum operating temperature of 80oC and full
technical particulars with regard to the above shall be furnished with the offer.

2.9 The following types of covered conductors shall be supplied:

2
(I) A) Nominal conductor area mm - 100
i) Number of strands Nos. - 7
ii) Diameter of the wire mm - 4.26
iii) Nominal conductor diameter mm – 12.78
0
iv) Max. linear resistance at 20 C Ohms/km - 0.3390

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B) Covering Insulation
i) Minimum average thickness of XLPE covering mm - 2.0
ii) Minimum thickness of XLPE covering at any point - 1.7
iii) Maximum thickness of XLPE covering at any point - 2.5

C) Covered Conductor

i) Minimum breaking strength of conductor (KN) – 29.26

ii) Short time current rating/1sec. (kA) – 11.0
iii) Conductor Operating Temperatures (Max.)
0
1) Continuous operation C - 80
0
2) Emergency operation C - 100
0
3) Short circuit operation (5 sec) C - 210

iv) Covered conductor overall diameter range mm - 16.0 to 19.3

2
(II) A) Nominal conductor area mm - 55
i) Number of strands Nos. - 7
ii) Diameter of the wire mm – 3.15
iii) Nominal conductor diameter mm – 9.45
0
iv) Max. linear resistance at 20 C Ohms/km - 0.6210

B) Covering Insulation
i) Minimum average thickness of XLPE covering mm - 2.0
ii) Minimum thickness of XLPE covering at any point - 1.7
iii) Maximum thickness of XLPE covering at any point - 2.5

C) Covered Conductor

i) Minimum breaking strength of conductor (KN) – 16.03

ii) Short time current rating/1sec. (kA) – 11.0
iii) Conductor Operating Temperatures (Max.)
0
1) Continuous operation C - 80
0
2) Emergency operation C - 100
0
3) Short circuit operation (5 sec) C - 210

iv) Covered conductor overall diameter range mm – 12.67 to 16.0

3. Packaging

3.1 The finished covered conductors shall be delivered in continuous lengths of 500 ± 5
meters and the ends of the covered conductors shall be effectively sealed with heat
shrinkable cap to prevent ingress of moisture. The conductor shall be wound to the
drum with the lowest number at the inner end of the drum. They shall be supplied in
wooden drums made of well-seasoned wood that is treated to prevent deterioration

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by termites or fungus attack and suitable for outdoor storage of twelve (12) months
or steel drums. The chemical used for treating the wood shall not be harmful to the
conductor and the drum shall be lined with an impervious material to prevent direct
contact of the covered conductor with the drum.

The external flange diameter shall be such that the distance between the outer edge
of the flange and the packed conductor shall not be less than 75mm so that the drum
could be rolled on the flanges without causing damage to the conductor. Direction of
rolling shall be clearly marked.

The drum shall have spindle hole of adequate diameter and reinforced with steel
plates for mounting the drum on horizontal axle for laying out the conductor.

3.2 Each reel of the conductors furnished shall contain only one (1) length of conductor.

3.3 All reels shall be legibly marked in paint with the following information:

f) Size of conductor
g) Type of conductor
h) Length in meters
i) Net weight of conductor
j) Direction of rolling

3.4 The standard length of the completed cover conductor in each reel shall be as per the
table below:

Conductor Size (sq. mm): 100 55

Normal Length of the Conductor (m): 500 1000

4. Tests

4.1 Routine Tests

The manufactured conductor shall be tested in full compliance with the governing
standard including following routine tests:

Test on wire before stranding

i) Wire diameter
ii) Ultimate tensile strength
iii) Wrapping test
iv) Resistivity test
Test on finished covered conductor
i) Inter-strand conductivity test
ii) Thickness of covering
iii) Static water blocking test
iv) Stripping test
v) Spark test

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4.2 Type Tests

The Bidder shall submit the type test reports along with the Bid. The Covered
Conductors shall be type tested conforming to AS 3675 of 1993, or IEC Standard
or the governing standard, and certified copies of the type test certificates shall be
furnished with the offer The report shall be issued by a recognized independent
testing authority. The employer also reserves the right to have tests carried out at his
own cost by and independent agency, whenever there is a dispute regarding the
quality of supply. The cable shall be subjected to the following type tests:

a) Tests on wire before stranding

b) Tests on covering material
c) Tests on finished covered conductor

The Type Test Certificates furnished shall be from a recognized independent

testing authority acceptable to the purchaser.

5. Bid Documentation

5.1 The Bidder shall provided with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of the covered conductor and two (2) clear
copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

5.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of all types of covered conductor
as required by governing standards.

5.3 The Bidder shall also furnish the Certificate of Compliance at the time of the
shipment of each lot of conductor, or as required by the appropriate section of the
equivalent international standard.
5.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and
deviations, if any.
5.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 4.0 SELF SUPPORTING LV AERIAL BUNDLED

CONDUCTORS (ABC) CABLE

1. SCOPE

This Specification covers the design, manufacture, factory test, supply and
delivery of 0.6/1 kV four-core cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated self
supporting aerial bundled conductors (ABC) for use in the construction of
230/400V, 3-phase, 4-wire, unigrounded, distribution network.

2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 The cable shall be suitable for use within Nepal: altitude range 0-2000 meters,
typical temperature range -5 deg C to 45 deg. C, relative humidity 80-90%.

2.2 The conductor shall consist of compact round stranded aluminum wires. They
shall be of H2 or H4 grade (complying with IEC: 60228) and per the following:
a) Upto and including 50 sq. mm. conductors = H2 grade.
b) All sizes above 50 sq. mm. conductors = H4 grade.
2.3 The conductor shall be insulated by extruded black cross-linked polyethylene
(XLPE) material. The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulating shall be black
in colour and to be stabilized against deterioration caused by exposure to direct
sunlight and ultraviolet radiation conforming to requirement specified IEC 60502.
XLPE insulation shall be pressure extruded. The nominal value of the carbon
black content of the sheath (insulation) shall be 2.5 with a tolerance of + 0.5%
(Table 20 of IEC : 60502-1, 2004). The XLPE material shall be of Borealis,
Austria/ BASF, Germany/Du Pont, USA/Sumito Chemicals, Japan or DOW
Chemicals, USA make. In case of other make, the bidder shall submit the
certification from Independent Internationally Recognized Agency/ies to
substantiate the equivalency to the above referred make. Failure to furnish the
equivalency certification will result in the offer being rejected.
2.4 The complete cable shall consist of four equal-size insulated conductors stranded
together, and the direction of lay shall be right-hand. The type of construction
shall cause the tensile load to be shared equally between four conductors. The core
identification and the assembly (laying up) of cores be as per IEC 60502. Ridges
shall be provided over phase core and neutral core also.

2.5 The other technical specifications of the ABC are given in Table 1: Technical
Data.

3. STANDARDS

3.1 The cable shall comply with the latest revision of UK ESI Standard 43-14:"Aerial
Bundled Conductors XLPE Insulated for LV Overhead Distribution", or
comparable internationally recognized standards with will result in the cable of
equal or better quality.

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4. PHASE IDENTIFICATION
4.1 The identification of the conductors shall be provided by means of ribbing on the
external surface of the insulation. The neutral conductor shall preferably be
marked with a minimum of 12 for 25mm2, 16 for 50 mm2 and 20 for 95 mm2 ribs
spaced evenly around the circumference of the core.

5. EMBOSSING ON CORES
5.1 All the cable shall have the following embossing on insulated neutral conductor for
identification in interval not more than 2 meters. Font size of letters to be min. 5
mm.
a) Name or trade mark of manufacturer
b) Voltage grade
c) Type of cable, i.e LV ABC
d) LV Aerial Bunch Cable (4C X 25, 4C X 50, 4C X 95 Sq mm)
e) Size of phase conductor, i.e. 4C X 25, 4C X 50, 4C X 95 Sq mm
f) Year and month of manufacturing.
g) Type of insulation, i.e XLPE
h) Name of purchaser
i) Contract Number

6. SIZE AND QUANTITY

6.1 Sizes of cable shall be:

4x95 mm2
4x50 mm2
4x25 mm2
6.2 The required quantity of the ABC of above sizes shall be as shown in the Price
Schedule(s).

7 TESTING
7.1 Type Test
All the type tests are detailed below in accordance with referenced ESI, IEC
60502, IEC 60540 or equivalent standards, amended upto date, shall be performed
on cable samples drawn by the purchaser:
Construction tests
-Verification of diameters of conductor and insulated conductor, and thickness of
insulation, and so on.

Test on XLPE
-Hot set tests
-Tensile strength at break
-Elongation at break
-Shrinkage
Mechanical tests

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-Breaking load test

-Bending test
Electrical tests
-High voltage test
-Conductor resistance at 20 deg C.
-Insulation resistance
Type tests are required to be carried out on a sample of any one size of cable
manufactured. Sample for the type test will be drawn by the purchaser’s
representative and the type tests will be witnessed by him. The type tests shall be
carried out by the supplier at any of the following independent recognized
laboratory at the cost of supplier:

a. ASTA Certification Services (UK) or National Metorological

Laboratory in UK, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology
Corporation.
b. CESI (Centro Electtrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano S.P.A) or National
Metrological Laboratory in Italy, accredited to Western European Legal
Metrology Corporation.
c. ESEF (Ensemble Des Stations D' Essais a' Grande Puissance Francaises)
or National Metrological Laboratory in France, accredited to Western
European Legal Metrology Corporation.
d. B.V. KEMA (KEMA) or National Metrological Laboratory in
Netherlands, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology
Corporation.
e. National Metrological Laboratory in Japan, accredited to National
Laboratory Accreditation System in Japan.
f. National Metrological Laboratory, accredited to American Association
for Laboratory Accreditation.
g. The type test from other internationally recognised independent test
laboratory, such as PTB, Germany; IHP, Turkey; PTP, Austria; NMI,
Holland; Falcon Test Lab, UK, Ofgem (formerly known as 'Offer"),
Ireland may also be acceptable.

7.2 Acceptance Test

The following tests shall be made on the completed cable at the manufacturer's
plant in accordance with referenced ESI, IEC 60502, IEC 60540 or equivalent
standards during pre-dispatch inspection and testing:
Construction tests
-Verification of diameters of conductor and insulated conductor, and thickness of
insulation, and so on.

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Test on XLPE
-Tensile strength at break
-Elongation at break
Mechanical tests
-Breaking load test
-Bending test
Electrical tests
-High voltage test
-Conductor resistance at 20 deg C.
-Insulation resistance

8.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The manufacture shall posses ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for the
manufacture of LV ABC Cable for the plant where the manufacture of LV
ABC Cable is done. The Bidder shall furnish a copy of the ISO certificate
certified as true copy of the original by the manufacture, along with the offer.

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which
shall include, among others, information to meet the following requirement,
failing which the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001:2000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available with supporting documents;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

9. PACKAGING

9.1 The ABC Cable shall be wound on non-returnable wooden drums conforming to
IS: 10418 with latest amendments thereof. All timber shall be treated to provide
protection against rot and insects; the treatment process not having deleterious
effect on the cable. The drums should have supporting plate with bush at central
hole. The end of the cable shall be sealed by means of non-hygroscopic sealing
material. The drums shall be of such construction as to assure delivery of cable in

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the field free from displacement and damage and should be able to withstand all
stresses due to handling and the stringing operation so that cable surface is not
dented, scratched or damaged in any way during transportation and erection. The
cable shall be properly lagged on the drums.

9.2 Each reel of the conductors furnished shall contain only one (1) length of
conductor.

9.3 Maximum size and weight of drum (excluding lagging) shall be:

Diameter 1600 mm
Width 1000 mm
Weight 1.5 MT (including cable)

9.4 All reels shall be legibly marked in paint with the following information:
a) Size of conductor
b) Type of conductor
c) Length in meters
d) Net weight of conductor
e) Direction of rolling

10. BID DOCUMENTATION

10.1 The BIDDER shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the Standard
governing fabrication of the conductor and two (2) clear copies of all other
specifications referenced therein as relevant to the fabrication and testing LV
ABC.

10.2 Drawings: 2 sets showing general construction, size and weight.

10.3 The BIDDER shall provide the name and the address of the manufacturers of the
cable being offered and the length of the cable in the manufacturer's standard
reels, including net and gross weights.

10.4 Complete type test report for all sizes of ABC Cable.

10.5 All data supplied shall be bound separately from the Bid Document.

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TABLE 1

TECHNICAL DATA

SELF SUPPORTING LV ABC

Nominal cross sectional area, mm2 25 50 95

Number of Core 4 4 4
Form of conductor Stranded compacted circular
Number of wires in conductor 7 7 19
Min. diameter of conductor, mm 5.8 8.0 11.3
Max. dc resistance of conductor at 20 deg. C, Ohm/km 1.200 0.641 0.320
Min. breaking load of conductor, kN 3.5 7.0 13.3
Min. average thickness of insulation excluding ribs, mm 1.3 1.5 1.7
Min. thickness of insulation at any point, mm 1.07 1.25 1.43
Min. breaking load of cable, kN 14.0 28.0 53.2

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SP 4.1 FITTINGS FOR SELF-SUPPORTING LV AERIAL BUNDLED

CONDUCTORS (ABC)

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of fittings and associated
apparatus for with LV aerial bundled conductors (ABC).

2. Service Condition:
o o
Ambient temperature : -5 C to 55 C
Altitude : up to 2000 m above MSL
Humidity : 99% (max.)
Mains voltage : 400/230 V
System frequency : 50 Hz

3. Description

3.1 The fittings, hardware and equipment shall be fabricated in accordance with UK
ESI Standard 43-14: "Conductor Fittings and Associated Apparatus for use with
LV ABC" latest revision, and all referenced standards therein, or latest revision
thereof or any other national or international standards that ensures at least a
substantially equal quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be
acceptable.

3.2 The ABC Cable hardware manufacturing company must have been accredited with
ISO 9001:2000 (including design in scope of registration) quality certification.

3.3 The fittings shall be for use in conjunction with 4-core ABC of 95 sq. mm, 50 sq.
mm and 25 sqmm nominal cross-sectional areas.

3.4 Contractor shall get approval of all drawings and hardware sample from Purchaser
before starting the fabrication of all hardware.

3.5 The fittings and accessories are as follows:

3.5.1 Anchor clamps:

The anchor clamps shall be bolted type. The wedge of clamp shall be made of age
and weather resistant insulating material with high mechanical strength. The
tightening straps shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel. The clamp shall be
loaded with the spring. The clamp shall have at least 2 bolts for tightening. The
hooking end of the clamp shall be provided with hot dip galvanized nut and bots
with safety lock. The Anchor clamps shall be suitable for use in conjunction with
the support hooks stated in Sub Clauses 3.5.3.

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The clamp shall be suitable for following ABC.

ABC size/type Min. Breaking load (kN)

95 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 43

50 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 37
25 sq.mm, 4-core ABC 37

3.5.2 Suspension clamps

The suspension clamps shall be suitable for the installation and suspension of
following ABC cables types and angle of deviations. The clamps shall be suitable
for use in conjunction with the support hooks stated in Sub Clauses 3.5.3 below.

Type ABC size/type Max. angle of deviations (degree)

Type A1 95 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 30
Type A2 50 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 30
Type A3 25 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 30
Type B1 95 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 60
Type B2 50 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 60
Type B3 25 sq. mm, 4-core ABC 60

The ferrous part of the clamps shall be hot dip galvanized.

3.5.3 Support hooks (Pig tail type)

The support hooks shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel of sufficient sizes. The
support hook shall be suitable for mounting in steel tubular (ST) poles.

(i) Support hooks suitable for PSC poles: The support hooks shall be bolted type
and shall be of sufficient length and have sufficient threading to enable
them to be used on following sizes of PSC poles.

a) Type A: Size ranging between 130 mm. to 170 mm.

b) Type B: Size ranging between 190 mm. to 240 mm.

The pig tail end of the hook shall have stopper for maintaining clearance
between pole and the suspension clamp. The hook shall be provided with
either 2 sets of suitable hexagonal nuts or one set of hexagonal nut and one
set of eye nut. The eye of eye nut shall have minimum inner diameter of 30
mm. and shall be suitable for installing in conjunction with anchor clamp
stated in clause 3.5.1 above and stay tightener. The support hook shall have
diameter not less than 16 mm. and shall have enough mechanical strength to
withstand load, which applies during its service period. The support hook
and its accessories shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel. The
conceptual drawing of support hook is given in CSLV 12.

(ii) Support hooks suitable for Steel Tubular Poles: The support hooks shall be
mounted on circular two-way clamp. The hook (pig tail) shall be mounted on
one of the ways of the clamp. The conceptual drawing of the hook (pig tail)

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is given in CSLV 12. The clamp shall be suitable for following sizes of
poles.

a) Type TC6: Two-way clamp suitable for pole diameter ranging between
190 mm. to 230 mm.
b) Type TC8: Two-way clamp suitable for pole diameter ranging between
140 mm. to 180 mm.

The remaining way of clamps shall be suitable for accommodating two

numbers of double eye fitting stated in Sub Clause 2.4.5 herein, to be used
along with anchor clamps stated in clause 2.4.1 above. The width and
thickness of clamp shall be not less than 50 mm. and 6 mm. respectively.
Nuts and bolts of the clamp shall have diameter not less than 16 mm. The
conceptual drawing of semi circular clamp for Telecopic pole is give in
CSLV 10

3.5.4 Weak links

The weak link shall be suitable for installation between support hook and the
suspension or anchor clamp. The link shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel. Two
ends of the link shall be twisted by 90o. The weak link shall be suitable for using in
conjunction with following ABC.

(i) 95 sq. mm., 4-core ABC

(ii) 50 sq. mm., 4-core ABC
(iii) 25 sq. mm., 4-core ABC

The weak links designated above shall have release force near to the highest values
of maximum working tension of respective ABCs.

3.5.5 Double-eye fitting

The double eye fitting shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel. The diameter of
the steel and inner diameter of the eye shall be not less than 16 mm. and 30 mm.
respectively. The one end of the eye fitting shall be mounted on bolt of clamps
stated in sub clause 3.5.3 (ii), stated above and other end shall be used along with
anchor clamp, stated in sub clause 3.5.1. The conceptual drawing of the fitting is
given in CSLV 11.

3.5.6 Insulated wall fittings (cleats)

The insulated wall fittings shall be single hole fixing type. The fixing shall be done
either by the hammering of nail or by using lag screw into hole on wall. The fitting
shall be made of weather, heat and age resistant black polyamide insulating
material with sufficient mechanical strength. It shall have capacity to hold different
sizes of ABC as stated above and other cables having overall outer diameter from 6
mm. to 50 mm. Preferably, the fitting shall be removable notched strap type. The
fitting shall have wet flashover voltage not less than 6 kV.

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3.5.7 Insulate removable strap

The insulated removable strap shall be made of weather, heat and age resistant
insulating material having wet flashover voltage not less than 6 kV. It shall be
suitable to hold ABC having overall outer diameter from 20 mm. to 50 mm.
Preferabley, the fitting shall be removable notched strap type.

3.5.8 Insulated cable end caps

The insulated cable end caps shall be made of weather and age resistant insulating
material and shall have wet flashover voltage not less than 6 kV. The cap shall be
heat shrinkable type and shall be coated internally with a suitable sealant. The caps
shall be suitable for following sizes of ABC.

(i) 95 sq. mm., 4-core ABC

(ii) 50 sq. mm., 4-core ABC
(iii) 25 sq. mm., 4-core ABC

3.5.9 Insulated insulation piercing connectors

The insulated insulation piercing connectors shall be suitable for using with
aluminum ABC and concentric cables. It shall be made of high quality, weather,
heat and age resistant insulating material having wet flashover voltage not less than
6 kV. It shall be watertight and suitable for making connections to the live lines.
The piercing of main line and the tapping shall be done simultaneously. The design
of the connectors shall be such that its removal is possible even after breaking of
the shear head. The connector shall be provided with end cap for tapping end. The
connector shall be suitable for following cables.

Type Main Tapping

Type A 25-95 sq. mm, ABC 25-95 sq. mm, ABC
Type B 25-95 sq. mm, ABC 6-25 sq. mm, Concentric Cable

3.5.10 Pre-insulated junction sleeves for Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC)

Pre-insulated Aluminum junction sleeves shall be used for connecting two separate
piece of Aluminum Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC), through joint by crimping with
hexagonal compression tool. The pre-insulated aluminum junction sleeves for three
phases and neutral shall have grease for contact. The insulation of the sheath of
sleeve shall have resistant to compression with water tightness joints and the wet
flashover voltage of the insulating material shall not be less than 6 kV. The end of
sleeve shall have colored joint to identify the section of the conductor to be used.
The following color code shall be used.

2
ABC Size (mm ) Colour Code
95 sq. mm Grey
50 sq. mm Yellow
25 sq.mm Blue

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The sleeve shall be marked with the following information with an indelible ink:
The length of ABC to be stripped.
Number of compression to be made.
Section of conductor, die to be used.

3.5.11 Insulated tools for with insulated insulation piercing connectors.

The tool set shall be fully insulated, made of high quality insulating materials,
having wet flashover voltage not less than 6 kV. The design of the tool set shall be
suitable for use with connectors described in sub clause 3.5.10 above and shall
allow the safe installation to live line.

3.5.12 Core separators (pairs)

The core separators shall essentially comprise two wedges to facilitate the
installation of connectors on tensioned ABC cable. The two separators shall be
joined together with a nylon cord. The two separators, which shall be made from
wither hardwood or rigid plastic, shall be so shaped as to be capable of being
positively locked in position.

3.5.13 Anchor clamp for concentric type service drop cable

The anchor clamp for concentric type service cable shall be of wedge type. The
wedge of clamp shall be made of age and weather resistant insulating material with
high mechanical strength. The tightening strap shall be made of hot dip galvanized
steel. The clamp shall be suitable for the concentric cable of 6 sq. mm. The clamp
shall be suitable for use in conjunction with support hooks and wall brackets for
service connection stated in sub clauses 3.5.3 and 3.5.14 respectively.

3.5.14 Wall bracket for Service connection

The wall bracket for service connection shall be suitable for use in conjunction
with anchor clamp for concentric type service drop cable stated in sub clause
3.5.13. It shall be made of hot dip galvanized steel. The fixing shall be done either
by the hammering of nail or by using screw into hole on wall. Suitable number of
fixing nail or the screw as appropriate shall be the part of wall bracket for service
connection.

4. Tests
4.1 In respect of the following fittings the tests shall include, but not limited to the
following:

Anchor clamps:
Static test
Dynamic test
High temperature test (thermal)
Low temperature test
Tensile (high tension) test
Voltage test (on ABC) following dynamic, high and low temperature and high

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tension tests.
Suspension clamps:
Slip test
Voltage test (on cable)
Thermal test
Insulation piercing connectors:
Electrical heat cycle test

Tests for other fittings and hardware shall be conducted in accordance with the
relevant national or international standards.

5. Bid Documentation

5.1 The Bidder shall furnish with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the Standard
governing fabrication and testing of the fittings and accessories for LV ABC and
two (2) clear copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

5.2 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) sets of complete description, catalogue,
dimensional drawings showing general construction and size of all fittings and
accessories.

5.3 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) clear certified copies of all type tests performed
on all fittings and accessories offered.
5.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and
deviations, if any.

5.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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SP 5.0 SILICON STEEL CORE TYPE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER

1. Scope
These specifications cover the requirements of oil-immersed, naturally cooled single
and three-phase distribution transformers suitable for outdoors installation on 11kV and
33 kV, 50 Hz distribution systems.

2. Service Condition
The transformers shall be designed and constructed for outdoor installation and
operation under the following conditions:
Ambient temperature: -5oC to 45oC
Relative humidity: up to 95%
Altitude: up to 2000 m above the mean sea level

3. Standards and Quality Certification

3.1 The equipment specified in this Section of the Contract shall conform to the latest
edition of the appropriate IEC specifications and/or other recognised international
standards equivalent to IEC Standards. In particular:

IEC 60076 Power transformers

IEC 60137 Insulating Bushings for alternating voltages above 1 kV
IEC 60156 Insulating liquids-Determination of the breakdown voltage at power
frequency-test method
IEC 60296 Specification for uninhibited mineral insulating oils for transformers
and switchgear
IEC 60551 Determination of transformer and reactor sound levels
IEC 60616 Terminal and tapping materials for power transformer
IEC 60722 Guide to lightning and switching impulse testing of power
transformers and reactors
IEC 60733 Determination of water in insulating oils.
IEC 5493 Protective coating of iron and steel structures against corrosion.

3.2 The manufacturer of the offered transformers must have been accredited with valid ISO
9000 quality certification with design in its scope of registration.

4. Description

4.1 Technical details are given in Table 1 to Table 3. The quantity of the transformers to be
supplied shall be as given in the Schedules of Rates and Prices.

4.2 Tank
The tank shall be of welded construction and fabricated from mild steel of adequate
thickness. All seams shall be properly welded to withstand requisite impact during
short circuit without distortion. All welding shall be stress relieved. The tank cover

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shall be bolted on to the tank with weatherproof, hot-oil resistant, resilient gasket in
between for complete oil tightness. Pressed-steel radiators shall be mounted on
transformer-tanks of 100 kVA and higher rating transformers. The radiator shall be of
pressed-steel of corrugated type design. Heat dissipation calculation in respect of the
number, size and length of the radiators are to be satisfied by design calculation.
Each transformer shall be provided with a case of rigid construction, which shall be
oil-tight and gas-tight. The thickness of all tank sides except the tank-bottom and
cover shall not be less than 3.2 mm. The thickness of tank-bottom and cover shall
not be less than 4.0 mm. The tank shall be capable of withstanding, without leakage
or permanent deformation, a pressure 25% greater than the maximum operating
pressure. The tank cover shall be bolted on to the main-tank. Each transformer shall
be provided with earthing terminal with clamp type connector.

4.3 Painting
All sheet steel works shall be phosphated in accordance with the following procedure
and in accordance with BS 2569 and BS 5493.
The tank body shall be sand/shot blasted to remove the welding scales. Oil, grease, dirt
shall be thoroughly removed by emulsion cleaning. Rust and scale shall be removed by
pickling with dilute acid followed by washing with running water, rinsing with slightly
alkaline hot water and drying. After phosphating, thorough rinsing shall be carried out
with clean water, followed by final rinsing with dilute dichromate solution and even
drying. The phosphate coating shall be sealed by the application of two coats of stoving
type zinc chromate primer. The first coat may be "flash dried" while the second coat
shall be stoved. After application of the primer, two coats of finishing synthetic enamel
paint shall be applied, each coat followed by stoving. Touch up shall be applied after
completion of tests. The color for the finishing paint shall be light gray or as approved
by Employer. The final finished thickness of paint film on steel shall not be less than 60
microns. Finished painted surface shall present aesthetically pleasing appearance free
from runs and drips. A small quantity of finishing paint shall be supplied for minor
touching up required at site.

4.4 Core
The transformer shall be of core type. The cores shall be constructed with prime
core-material of interleaved grade non-aging, low loss, high permeability, grain
oriented and cold rolled silicon steel laminations, properly treated after being sheared
to remove any burrs and shall be re-annealed to remove any residual stresses. The
steel shall be thin in lamination.
The yoke laminations shall be in single piece instead of pieces to reduce chances of
introducing more air gaps in the core construction.
All steel sections used for the support of the core shall be thoroughly sand blasted
after cutting, drilling and welding.

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All laminations shall be properly insulated with the materials that will not deteriorate
due to pressure and hot oil.

The core shall be rigidly clamped with positive locking device to ensure adequate
mechanical strength. Core and coil assembly shall be capable of withstanding the
vibrations and shock during transportation, installation, service and adequate
provision shall be made to prevent movement of core and coil assembly relative to
the tank during these conditions.

The core shall be provided with lifting lugs suitable for lifting complete core and
coil assembly of transformer.
Permissible Flux Density and Over Fluxing
Flux density at rated voltage and frequency shall not exceed 1.6 T. The no-load
current at rated voltage and at 112.5% voltage shall not exceed the values given
below with tolerance as indicated.
At 100% rated voltage 2% of rated full load current + 30% as tolerance.
At 112.5% rated voltage max 4% of rated full load current

The bidder shall submit the design calculation in support of flux density and no-load
current at 100% and 112.5% voltage along with drawings of core-steps, limb-
diameter, window-height, limb-center, etc.

4.5 Winding
The design, construction and treatment of winding shall give proper consideration to
all service factors. The winding shall be so designed that all coil assemblies are of
identical voltage ratio and shall be interchangeable. All delta leads should be
clamped tightly on to the special frame/bracket making pie (π) frame. The leads
leading to the bushing terminals should be clamped to the horizontal support base of
the pie frame so that vibration during short circuit is not passed on to the windings.
The completed assembly of core and coils shall be dried in a vacuum sufficient to
ensure elimination of air and moisture within the insulating structure. After the
drying process, the assembly shall be immediately impregnated with dry oil to
develop full electrical strength in the windings. The windings of the transformer
shall be fabricated from copper materials for 50 KVA and higher rating transformer,
whereas it may be of copper or aluminum for lower rating transformers.
Current Density
Current density for any part of the winding shall not exceed the following values:

Copper winding transformers ≤ 2.8 amp/mm2

Aluminum winding transformers ≤ 1.5 amp/mm2

4.6 Oil Preservation System

The transformers up to 25 kVA of voltage rating 11/0.4 kV and 11/0.23 kV shall be
completely oil filled type. The transformers of higher ratings shall be provided with

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conservator. The conservator vessel shall have a capacity between highest and the
lowest levels of not less than 7.5% of the total cold oil volume of the transformer.
Each conservator vessel shall be fitted with a sufficient-size breather in which silica-
gel shall be used as the drying agent. Windows in the silica-gel breathers shall be
sufficiently large enough to allow crystal color change to be easily observed from a
distance of 6 m. The position of the silica gel breather shall be such that maintenance
can be carried out without the need to de-energize the transformer.

4.7 Tap Changer

An externally - operated tap changer for transformers rated 100 kVA and above shall
be furnished with each transformer, to be operated only when the transformer is de-
energized. The tap changer shall include an operating handle, visible indication of tap
position and means for locking the tap changer in any desired position. The locking
device shall be arranged to prevent locking the tap changer in an off position.
Mechanical means shall be provided for limiting the maximum and minimum travelling
of the extreme tap positions to be at the maximum and minimum position of the tap
changer.

4.8 Insulating Oil

The insulating oil shall be refined mineral oil. Necessary quantity of oil for the
transformer shall be furnished by the contractor.

4.9 Bushings

The bushings shall be made of homogeneous and well vitrified porcelain. The color
of the insulator shall be brown and the surface shall have polished glaze.

The high voltage bushings shall have clamp-type terminal lugs suitable for
terminating 30-120 mm2 stranded conductor.

The low voltage bushings shall have clamp-type terminal lugs suitable for
terminating aluminum conductor compatible to the kVA rating (with 100% factor of
safety) of the transformer.

The low voltage neutral bushings shall include a clamp-type terminal lug for
terminating together an earth-wire and an aluminium conductor of neutral circuit of
the LV system.

4.10 Temperature rise

Maximum oil-temperature rise and maximum winding-temperature rise above
ambient-temperature of 45oC when carrying maximum continuous rated current shall
not exceed the following;
a. In oil by thermometer 50oC

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b. In winding by resistance 55oC

The temperature rise of the insulating oil shall be measured near the top of the main
tank.

4.11 Gaskets
All sealing washers / Gaskets shall be made of oil and heat resistance nitrile /
neoprene/ synthetic rubber bonded with cork gasket. Gasket made with natural
rubber and cork shall not be acceptable. The thickness of the tank cover gasket shall
not be less than 6 mm before compression.

4.12 Clearances
Minimum electrical clearances between the phases and phase to earth shall not be
less than the values given below:
Voltage Medium Phase to phase, mm Phase to earth, mm
33 kV Air 330 320
11 kV Air 255 205
400 V Air 75 55
The clearances shall be maintained by fixing the bimetallic connectors in position.

4.13 Accessories

The following accessories shall be provided with each transformer.

 Lower oil filter and drain valve
 Liquid level gauge
 Lifting Lug
 Name plate
 Tank grounding terminal connector suitable for grounding cable
 Pressure relief device of explosion-vent type for 25 kVA and higher ratings
4.14 Rating and Terminal Marking Plate

Each transformer shall be provided with a non detachable rating and terminal marking
plate of weather proof material, preferably of brass fitted in a visible position
mentioning the following information:
- Guaranteed No Load Loss and Load loss
- Details of rating (rated output, voltage, phases, frequency etc.)
- Cooling
- Connection and vector diagram
- Weights (Total, weight of core, weight of winding and weight of oil)
- Name of manufacturer and year of manufacture
- Standards of manufacture
- Physical dimension of the transformer
- Any other relevant information

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The face of the transformer body shall display the words “Property of Nepal Electricity
Authority" on two sides written in indelible paint.

5. Tests
Tests shall be performed in accordance with these specifications in line with relevant IEC
standards.

5.1 Type Tests

The Bidder shall submit, along with the Bid, type test reports (detail) on the following
tests performed on identical units.
- Temperature rise tests
- Dielectric Type test
i) Impulse voltage tests
ii) Separate source AC withstand voltage test

If the type test report for identical unit of transformer is not available from the testing
laboratory/ies below, the type test report of similar type transformer may be considered
acceptable during bid evaluation, provided, the bidder shall upon award of the Contract
and prior to mass production of transformer, undertake to carry out type test on
identical unit of each capacity of transformer in one of the following testing laboratories
in the presence of representative appointed by Nepal Electricity Authority at no extra
cost to the Client/Employer: a. ASTA Certification Services (UK) or National
Metorological Laboratory in UK, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology
Corporation b. CESI (Centro Electtrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano S.P.A) or National
Metrological Laboratory in Italy, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology
Corporation, c. ESEF (Ensemble Des Stations D' Essais a' Grande Puissance
Francaises) or National Metrological Laboratory in France, accredited to Western
European Legal Metrology Corporation,d. B.V. KEMA (KEMA) or National
Metrological Laboratory in Netherlands, accredited to Western European Legal
Metrology Corporation,e. National Metrological Laboratory in Japan, accredited to
National Laboratory Accreditation System in Japan, f. National Metrological
Laboratory, accredited to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, g. The
type test from other internationally recognised independent meter test laboratory, such
as PTB, Germany; PTP, Austria; NMI, Holland; Falcon Test Lab, UK and Ofgem
(formerly known as 'Offer"), Ireland may also be acceptable. In this case, for purpose
of evaluation, the values of no-load and load losses shall be considered from the values
guaranteed by the bidder.

5.2 Routine Tests

The following tests shall be performed on each unit of transformer by the manufacturer
before dispatch and submit the test-reports to the Employer.
- Applied voltage test
- Induced voltage test
- No load loss and excitation current test

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- Impedance voltage and load loss tests

- Winding resistance measurement
- Ratio tests
- Polarity and phase relation tests
- Tank leakage tests
- Insulation resistance tests
- Separate source power frequency voltage withstand test
- Dielectric breakdown strength of oil

The bidders are required to furnish the details of testing facilities available at the
manufacturer’s premises for conducting the tests listed above in 5.2
5.3 Tests to be witnessed by the Employer

To ensure about the quality of transformers, the inspection shall be carried out in
following three stages:

(i) In the first stage, after award of the contract and prior to mass production, the
manufacturer shall design & manufacture the prototype of Distribution
Transformers and carry out type test on identical unit of each capacity of
transformer in one of the following testing laboratories in the presence of
representative appointed by Nepal Electricity Authority at no extra cost to the
Client/Employer: a. ASTA Certification Services (UK) or National
Metorological Laboratory in UK, accredited to Western European Legal
Metrology Corporation b. CESI (Centro Electtrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano
S.P.A) or National Metrological Laboratory in Italy, accredited to Western
European Legal Metrology Corporation, c. ESEF (Ensemble Des Stations D'
Essais a' Grande Puissance Francaises) or National Metrological Laboratory in
France, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology Corporation,d. B.V.
KEMA (KEMA) or National Metrological Laboratory in Netherlands,
accredited to Western European Legal Metrology Corporation,e. National
Metrological Laboratory in Japan, accredited to National Laboratory
Accreditation System in Japan, f. National Metrological Laboratory, accredited
to American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, g. The type test from
other internationally recognised independent meter test laboratory, such as PTB,
Germany; PTP, Austria; NMI, Holland; Falcon Test Lab and UK, Ofgem
(formerly known as 'Offer"), Ireland. All the type tests shall be concluded
within 120 days after the award of Contract. The suppliers shall be allowed to
mass production only after satisfactory result of Type Test.
(ii) Second stage Inspection will be done when the raw material is received, and the
assembly is in progress in the shop floor. After the main raw-materials i.e. core
and winding materials and tanks are arranged and transformers are taken for
production on shop floor and 20-25% under each lot of assembly has been
completed. The supplier shall intimate the NEA, in this regard, so that an
inspecting officer for carrying out such inspection could be deputed, as far as

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possible within fifteen days from the date of intimation. During the first stage
inspection, a few assembled cores shall be dismantled to ensure that the CRGO
laminations of M4 or Superior Grade used are of good quality. During this stage
of inspection the Manufacturer shall provide the inspectors documentary
evidence such as purchase order, bill of lading, delivery receipt, factory test
certificate and type test report (from the independent laboratory accredited by
International Accreditation Corporation (ILAC) or International Accreditation
Forum (IAF) or other reputed Accreditation Agencies) of the core and winding
materials to be used specifically for the manufacturing of Transformers under
the subjected contract.
(iii) Pre dispatch inspection will be carried out at finished stage i.e. transformers are
fully assembled and are ready for dispatch. As and when the transformers are
ready for dispatch, an offer intimating about the readiness of transformers, for
pre dispatch inspection for carrying out routine tests (specified in Clause 5.2) on
minimum 2% quantity of offered lot shall be sent by the supplier along with
Routine Test Certificates as specified in Clause 5.2. In addition to above the
Purchaser's representative(s) shall also witness the (a) temperature-rise test, (b)
dielectric type-test for each type (and rating) of transformer on at least 2 (two)
% of each type (and rating) of transformer to be procured. The sample shall be
selected by the Employer's representative(s) from the complete-lot ready for
dispatch. The above mentioned tests shall be carried out in the premises of the
Manufacturer.

The Contractor shall carry-out [which the Purchaser's representative(s) shall witness]
the following tests in a laboratory owned or nominated by the Employer after delivery
in Nepal.
a) Temperature rise test on at least one transformer of each rating.
b) No Load Loss and Load Loss test on 100 (hundred) % of transformer
The sample shall be selected by the Employer's representative(s) from the complete-lot
of delivered transformers. Cost for such tests shall be quoted in the Price Schedule
and shall be paid by the Supplier.
6. Evaluation
6.1 The transformer no-load and load losses shall not exceed the following prescribed
values. If the guaranteed no load and load losses exceed the prescribed values below,
the offer shall be rejected.

For 11/0.4 /0.23 kV

S.N. Rating No Load Loss Load Loss
(Watts) (Watts)
1. 25 kVA, 3-ph 75 460
2. 50 kVA, 3-ph 120 750
3 100 kVA, 3-ph 220 1210
4 200 kVA, 3-ph 365 2100

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6.2 Transformers shall be evaluated for the loss values (no-load losses and load losses)
during bid evaluation based on the following loss capitalization formula:
PE = Pb + KL LL + KNLLNL
Where,
PE = Evaluated Price
Pb = Bid Price
KL = Value of Load Loss
LL = Guaranteed load losses at rated current
KNL = Value of no load Loss
LNL = Guaranteed no load losses

The transformer losses shall be capitalized as follows for evaluation purpose:

KNL =Value of no-load loss= USD 4,684/ kW
KL = Value of load loss= USD 618/ kW

6.3 Penalty for Excessive losses: During testing, if it is found that the actual measured
losses are more than the values guaranteed by the bidder (provided that they are within
the limit specified in Clause 6.1 above), a penalty shall be recovered from the bidder at
double the loss capitalization rates arrived at clause 6.2 above. For fraction of a kW,
proportionate penalty will be recovered.

6.4 For the purpose of this Specification type tests are defined as tests performed on similar
transformers of the same general arrangements, same ratings and same mechanical and
electrical characteristics.

6.5 If at any stage it is established that the type test report submitted by the bidder is not
satisfactory, discrepant or ambiguous, then NEA reserves the right to ask the
bidder/supplier to conduct the type test on the rating/s of transformers chosen by the
NEA in the presence of their representative at reputed national/international testing
laboratory prior to its mass production and/or dispatch. The costs involved in
organizing and conducting such tests shall be borne by the bidder/supplier.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 The Bidder shall furnish with the Bid, the following documentation:
a) One (1) clear copy of the IEC standards governing fabrication and testing of
the transformers.
b) Two (2) clear certified copies of type tests carried out for each rating as
required by the governing IEC standard and the specifications.
c) Two (2) copies of certified outline drawings for each kVA rating showing
dimensions, arrangements, and locations of all parts.
d) A clause-by-clause commentary on the specification, specifying compliance
or deviations, if any.

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S.P.5.1 RATINGS AND FEATURE FOR DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER

TABLE 1

Type Three-phase, 11/0.4 kV

Rated power As specified in the Schedules of Rates
and Prices
Rated voltage - Primary 11kV
- Secondary 400/230V
Max system voltage- Primary 12kV
- Secondary 440V
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Connection - Primary Delta
- Secondary Grd. Wye
Cooling System ONAN
Vector group Dyn 11
Rated impedance voltage 3.5 - 4.5%
BIL for windings and
bushings for primary side 75kV

Withstand voltage, 50 Hz, 60 Sec.

- Primary 28kV
- Secondary 3kV
No load tap changer +/- 2.5%, +/- 5% on HV side
(for 100 kVA and above)
Mounting Platform
Insulation levels (IEC) 76 LI 75 AC 28/AC 3
Insulation temperature class A

(IEC 76)
Maximum allowable noise level at
3 metre hemispherical radius <44 dB
Applicable standard These Specifications and IEC

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S.P. 6.0 SURGE ARRESTER AND DISTRIBUTION CUTOUT

S.P.6.1 SURGE ARRESTERS

1. Scope

This specification covers the general requirements of the design, manufacture,

testing, supply and delivery of Surge Arresters of Gapless Metal-Oxide type for
11kV and 33kV Distribution System of the NEA.

2. System Parameters

(a) Nominal voltage 11 kV 33 kV

(b) System highest voltage 12 kV 36 kV
(c) System frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
(d) No. of phases 3 3
(e) Neutral earthing Effective Non effective
(f) System fault current 20kA 20 A

3. Service Condition
(a) Annual average ambient temperature 300C
(b) Maximum ambient temperature 470C
(c) Solar radiation 1.6 kW/m2
(d) Maximum relative humidity 99%
(e) Environmental condition Humid tropical climate

(f) Operational altitude Up to 3000 meters above MSL

90 ays
(g) Isokeraunic (Thunder day) level

4. Applicable Standards
The equipment and components supplied shall be in accordance with the latest
editions of the standards specified below and amendments thereof and the NEA
Specifications specified hereafter.
Surge Arresters - Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for
(a) IEC 60099-4 (1999) Part 4
a.c. systems

(b) IEC 60099-5 (2000) Part 5 Surge Arresters - Selection and application recommendations

Composite insulator for a.c. over headlines with a nominal

(c) IEC 61109 (1992) voltage greater than 1000V - Definitions, test methods and
acceptance criteria.

Artificial pollution tests on high voltage insulators to be used

(d) IEC 60507 (1991)
on a.c. Systems.

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5. Technical Parameters

(a) MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Nominal Nominal
Voltage Voltage
11kV 33kV
i) Rated voltage kV 12 >36
ii) Continuous Operating Voltage kV 10 30
iii) Standard nominal discharge current (8/20 |js) kA 10 10
iv) Line discharge Class 1 1
v) High current impulse (4/10js) - Peak kA 100 100
vi) Steep current (1/20js) maximum kV 40 1 20
impulse residual voltage - peak
Maximum residual voltage at 10kA for
vii) kV 35 110
(8/20js)
Switching impulse (30-100/60-200js)
viii) kV 30 100
maximum residual voltage - peak
ix) One second TOV withstand capability kV >1.15x12 >1.15x 36
x) Type of housing Insulator Polymeric Polymeric
1) Insulation withstand level
a) Lighting impulse (1.2/50js) voltage - peak kV 75 170
b) Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) kV 28 70
2) Total creepage distance mm 276 828
Energy absorption Capability (with 4/10
xi) kJ/kV Not less than 3.2
wave

(b) Power Frequency Voltage vs Time Characteristics

The manufacturer shall provide the power frequency voltage vs time

characteristics, preheated to 60°C with no prior energy and with prior energy
(specified by the manufacturer) in order to verify the TOV capability of the
Arrester.

If a particular manufacturer is unable to meet the TOV condition of 1.15Ur (rated

voltage of the Arrester) for 1 sec. duration, has the option of offering of an Arrester
of a higher rating.

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6.0 BASIC FEATURES

6.1 Design

The Surge Arresters shall be designed for outdoor service conditions stipulated in
Clause No. 3 above. They will be connected between phase and earth to protect
distribution transformers and switchgear. It shall be complete with the following:-

a) Clamps suitable to receive Copper/Aluminium (Line) Conductors from 4 mm-

16mm

b) The mounting clamps suitable for bracket mounting on a structure made out of
100x50x6mm Channel Iron.

6.2 Manufacture

The Surge Arrester shall be of the non-linear metal-oxide resister type without
spark gaps and the non-linear metal-oxide resister shall be housed in a hermetically
sealed insulator casing to prevent ingress of moisture.

6.3 Insulator Details

The housing insulator of the surge arrester shall be of polymeric type and the
insulator sheds shall be designed to minimize trapping of contamination.

The complete arrester shall withstand a 1000h salt fog test at continuous voltage as
described in IEC 61109 / IEC 60507. Additional cycle tests as described in
IEC 61109 shall also be passed satisfactorily.

6.4 Moisture Sealing

The manufacturing procedure shall include an effective leak test and the
manufacturers shall carry out the Special Thermal Stability Test as specified in
IEC 60099-4.

6.5 Partial Discharge

Each surge arrester shall be tested to prove absence of partial discharge contact
noise as specified in IEC 60099 - 4.

6.6 Arrester Disconnector

The Surge Arrester shall have a device for disconnecting it from the system in the
event of arrester failure to prevent a persistent fault in the system and it shall give a
visible indication when the arrester has failed. The arrester disconnector shall be
tested as per IEC 60099-1.

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6.7 Insulating Bracket

A robust insulating bracket together with suitable mounting clamps to mount the
Surge Arrester to 100x50x6mm Channel Iron Cross Arms shall be supplied with
the Surge Arrester. The power frequency withstand voltage of the insulating
bracket shall not be less than 20kV.

7.0 Quality Assurance

1. The manufacture shall posses ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for the
manufacture of Surge Arrester for the plant where the manufacture of MCCB is
done. The Bidder shall furnish a copy of the ISO certificate certified as true
copy of the original by the manufacture, along with the offer.
2. Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which
shall include, among others, information to meet the following requirement,
failing which the Bid shall be liable for rejection.
i. The structure of the organization;
ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001:2000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available with supporting documents;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

8.0 Manufacturing Experience

Manufacturer shall have a minimum of 5 years experience of the manufacture of

12 kV & 36 kV Metal Oxide Gapless Arresters and shall have supplied to few
Electricity Utilities internationally during last 5 years. The manufacturer shall
submit proof documents such as supply records, the name and particular of the
purchasers, quantity sold, and the year of sale.

9.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Rating Plate Markings

The following ratings and data of the arresters shall be provided and it shall be
weather proof and corrosion proof. The plate shall be positioned at the bottom
flange base and visible from the ground level.

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(a) Number and year of the standard adopted

(b) Rated voltage / frequency
(c) Continuous operating voltage
(c) Arrester type and discharge class
(d) Nominal discharge current
(e) Manufacturer's identification (name or trade
(f) Year
mark of manufacture
etc.)
(g) Serial number
(h) Contract No.

9.2 Packing

Each set of Surge Arrester shall be packed in a suitable box. Number of these
boxes shall be held together in a firm position and measures shall be taken to
avoid damage against jerks and collision between adjacent units during
transportation.
Each packing shall contain a copy of installation instruction in English
Language. The voltage rating, manufacturer's name / identification, Country of
Origin, and the quantity shall be clearly marked on each packing.

10.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER

10.1 The following shall be furnished with the offer.

a) Product Catalogues / Technical literature describing the constructional

features, materials used for components, operational feature of the
equipment, indicating the model number etc.
b) Energy withstand capability & a description of the test carried out to
measure the same.
c) Power frequency withstand voltage versus time characteristic curve
covering the time range from 0.1 sec. to 24 minutes.
d) Dimensional drawings of the bracket mounting base, live conductor
clamps, earth lead and automatic earth disconnecting device and overall
dimensional drawing.
e) Drawing of name plate to scale incorporating the particulars called for.
f)Completed Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars - Annex A
g) A copy of the Manufacturer's ISO 9001 Certificate conforming to Clause
7-Quality Assurance
h) Documents to prove manufacturing experience as per Clause 8.0.

10.2 Type Test Certificates

Following Type Test certificates conforming to IEC 60099-4, IEC 60507 and IEC
61109 shall also be submitted with the offer.
a) Insulation withstand test,
b) Residual voltage tests,
c) Long duration current impulse
d) Operation duty test,
withstand test,
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e) Tests of arrester disconnector,

f) Partial discharge test,
g) Seal leakage test,
h) Tracking & erosion test for polymeric insulation

The Type Test Certificates shall clearly identify the equipment concerned showing
the manufacturer's identity. Type Test Report shall include a complete drawings
and the model/type of the offered Arrester.

Type Test Report shall be from a recognized accredited independent testing

authority acceptable to the purchaser.

11.0 SAMPLE

One complete set of the offered model of the surge arrester shall accompany with
the Bid to facilitate analysis and evaluation.

12.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

12.1 Inspection

The successful Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for pre-shipment

inspection and tests by the nominated NEA Inspectors to carry out in his presence
the necessary Sample/Acceptance tests as per Clause 12.2, conforming to IEC
60099-4 on equipment and materials offered. Routine test report as per Clause 12.2
shall be furnished for the observation of the Inspector.

12.2 Acceptance/ Sample Test

The following acceptance test for Class 1 surge arrester, as per IEC 60099-4 shall
be witnessed by the NEA Inspector.

a) Power frequency reference voltage test

b) Partial discharge test.
c) Lightning Impulse Residual voltage test.
d) Thermal Stability test

12.3 Routine Test

The following Routine Tests shall be carried out on all the arresters as per IEC
60099-4 and the test report shall be made available for the observation of the NEA
Inspector at the time of inspection.

(a) Power frequency reference voltage test.

(b) Residual voltage tests.
(c) Partial discharge test.
(d) Leakage test

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13.0 TECHNICAL LITERATURE, DRAWINGS

Technical Literature in English Language on installation, operation and

maintenance shall be supplied with the Surge Arresters, and they shall be
descriptive and self explanatory, complete with necessary circuit diagrams and
drawings.

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S.P.6.2 DISTRIBUTION CUTOUT

1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the general requirements of the design, manufacture,
testing, supply and delivery of 12 kV and 36 kV Dropout Fuse Cutouts) complete
with fuse carriers and mounting brackets.

2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS

S.No. Description
(a) Nominal Voltage 11kV 33kV
(b) System highest Voltage 12kV 36kV

(c) System frequency 50 Hz. 50 Hz

(d) Number of phases 03 03
(e) Method of earthing Effectively earthed Non effectively earthed
(f) System faults level 20 kA rms 20 kA rms

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

S.No. Description
(a) Annual average ambient temperature 25 °C
(b) Maximum ambient temperature 470C
(c) Maximum relative humidity 99%
(d) Environmental conditions Humid tropical climate with heavily polluted
atmosphere.

(e) Operational altitude Up to 3000 meters above MSL

4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The equipment and the components supplied shall be in accordance with the
latest editions of the Standards specified below and amendments thereof.
However the NEA Specification shall supersede these Standards in the event
there is a discrepancy

(a) IEC 60282-2 (1995) H.V. Fuses - Expulsion and similar fuses
(b) IEC 60071-1 (2006) Insulation co-ordination.- Part I Definitions, principles and rules
(c) IEC 60071-2 (1996) Insulation co-ordination - Part 2 - Application guide
(d) IEC 60273 (1990) Characteristic of indoor & outdoor post insulators for systems
with nominal voltages greater than 1000V.
(e) IEC 60694 (2002) Common Specifications for high-voltage switchgear & control
gear standards
(e) IEC 60060-2 (1994) High-voltage test techniques -Part 2 Measuring systems
(f) BSEN1461 (1999) Hot dip galvanized coatings on iron and steel articles.

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5.0 MINIMUM TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) Rated Voltage kV 12 36

(b) Rated Frequency Hz 50 50
(c) Rated continuous current A 100 100
(d) Insulation level:
Dry Impulse withstand (1.2kV/50^s) voltage (positive & negative polarity)
(peak)
(i) Across the isolating distance of the fuse base kV 85 195
(ii) To earth and between poles kV 75 170
Wet 1 min. Power frequency withstand voltage (rms.)
i) Across the isolating distance of the fuse base kV 32 80
ii) To earth and between poles kV 28 70
(e) Total creepage distance(min) mm 240 720
(f) Mounting angle (to vertical plane) deg 15 ~20 15 ~20
(g) Interrupting rating
(i) Symmetrical interrupting rating (minimum) rms. kA 8.0 6.8
(ii) Asymmetrical interrupting rating (minimum) rms. kA 9.6 10.0
(iii) X/R Ratio 4.0 12.0

NOTE : The minimum values of wet power frequency 50 Hz withstand voltages for 01
minute (one) duration should be as stipulated in Table 4 of IEC 60282-2.

6.0 BASIC FEATURES

6.1. General

The Dropout Fuse Cutouts shall be of Class A as per IEC 60282-2. It shall be
suitable for use in outdoor circuits under tropical conditions stipulated in Clause
3.0 above. The Dropout fuse cutout shall be complying with the minimum
technical requirements stipulated in Clause 5.0 above.

6.2. Design

i) The Dropout Fuse cutout shall be designed with a solid core, bird proof, one
piece Porcelain Insulator and, it should robust enough to withstand shocks
due to frequent operations. The fuse carrier shall drop-out immediately
following the blowing of the fuse.
ii) Dropout Fuse cutout within the same voltage class shall be so designed that
fuse carrier together with mounting assembly shall be dimensionally
compatible to facilitate the interchange of fuse carriers of the cutouts of
corresponding rating.
iii) The Dropout fuse cutouts shall be able to mount on a single channel iron
cross arm (100mm x 50mm x 6mm) at an angle of 15 to 20 degrees to the
vertical. The whole unit shall be complete with long mounting bracket,
bolts, nuts & washers.

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iv) Fuse carrier shall be made of high strength fiberglass filament wound tube
or suitable insulating material and it shall be protected from weather and
environment by a ultraviolet resistant coating. Inside liner of the fuse tube
shall be constructed of a synthetic arc quenching material.
v) Copper Arc Shortening rod shall be attached to the cap of the fuse tube to
obtain higher interrupting rating. A removable button head type fuse link
having M6x1 thread shall be able to fix to the arc shortening tube.

vi) The installation and removal of the fuse carrier shall be facilitated by
inserting the operating rod into a lifting eye at the hinge end (lower) of the
fuse carrier when it is in the dropped out position. An operating lever eye
shall be provided at the top of the carrier to facilitate a downward pull by
the operating rod to release the latch incorporated in the stationary upper
contact

vii) All castings such as upper and lower moving and fixed contacts, clamp type
terminals, toggle mechanism shall be of phosphor bronze, silicon bronze,
aluminum bronze or Silver-plated brass.

6.3. Stationary and Movable Contacts

i) The Stationary and Movable Contact surfaces shall be silver plated to minimize
the contact resistance.
ii) The upper stationary contact assembly shall be provided with a safety latch to
prevent the fuse carrier from dropping due to vibration and The upper contacts
shall be protected from any airborne contaminants
iii) A back up spring made out of stainless steel or phosphor bronze shall be
provided to ensure constant pressure between the upper stationary contact and
the upper movable contact of the fuse carrier.
iv) The lower stationary contact support and the fuse carrier shall be machined at
the swiveling or axle point to enable the fuse carrier with the fuse link to be
correctly guided into the latching position by an operating rod. The hinge at the
stationary contact shall be so designed to prevent the dropping off of the fuse
carrier in the drop-out position, due to shock and vibration.

v) A suitable guiding arrangement shall be provided in the upper contact to ensure

easy engagement of the fuse carrier.

vi) The Asymmetrical breaking current ratings shall be permanently marked on the
upper metal part.

6.4. Terminals

i) The upper and lower terminals shall be of Bi-metallic type, suitable to

accommodate Copper/Aluminum Conductors of Sizes from 5mm to 14mm
diameter.

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ii) The upper terminal shall be positioned to receive the conductor from either side or
upward direction while the lower terminal shall be able to receive the conductor
from either side or downward direction.
iii) The maximum temperature rise for contacts (movable and stationary) shall not be
more than 40°.C and, for terminals the temperature rise shall not be more than 30°
C.
6.5. Galvanizing
All iron and steel parts such as mounting and support brackets, bolts and nuts,
washers etc. shall be galvanized after processes such as sawing, shearing, drilling,
punching, filling, bending and machining are completed. Galvanizing shall be the
hot-dip process to comply with the standard BS EN 1461.
7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. The manufacture shall posses ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for the
manufacture of Dropout Fuse Cutout for the plant where the manufacture of
MCCB is done. The Bidder shall furnish a copy of the ISO certificate certified
as true copy of the original by the manufacture, along with the offer.
2. Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which
shall include, among others, information to meet the following requirement,
failing which the Bid shall be liable for rejection.
i. The structure of the organization;
ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001:2000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available with supporting documents;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

8.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1. Rating PlateMarkings

The ratings and data of the Dropout Cutout Fuse shall be provided in the rating
plate, which shall be weather and corrosion proof.
The main rating plate near the supporting bracket of the insulator base shall carry
the following information:
1.0 Number and year of the Standard adopted

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1.1 Rated voltage/Rated maximum current

1.2 Class designation/Manufacturer's name or trademark,
1.3 Asymmetrical current rating / Symmetrical current rating / X/R Ratio.
1.4 Year of manufacture
1.5 Contract No.
The following information shall be marked on the fuse carrier.

2.0 Manufacturer's name or trademark

2.1 Rated Voltage / Rated frequency
2.2 Rated maximum current
2.3 Rated breaking capacity (Asymmetrical/Symmetrical current rating & X/R
Ratio).

8.2. Packing
The pre assembled dropout fuse unit (Dropout Fuse Base, Fuse Carrier and
Mounting Bracket) shall be packed in a suitable hardboard box and the rated
voltage of the unit shall be clearly marked on the box. Spare fuse carrier shall be
supplied in suitable hardboard boxes, the quantity and the voltage rating applicable
shall be clearly marked on the boxes.
9.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER
9.1 The following information in the English Language shall be furnished with
the offer.
1. Catalogues describing the equipment and indicating the model number.
2. Literature describing the operational and constructional features of the equipment
and materials used for components
3. Overall dimensional drawings and separate dimensional drawing of the mounting
arrangement, movable and stationary contacts, clamping terminals, toggle/tongue
mechanism and insulator support.
4. Drawing of nameplate to scale, incorporating the particulars called for.
5. Completed schedule of guaranteed technical particulars (Annex A).
6. A list of names and addresses of the major purchasers of the Dropout Fuse Cutout
during past 5 years of the same Type/Model indicating the quantities supplied,
time of delivery.
9.2 Type Test Certificates
Thefollowing Certificates of Type Tests carried out in accordance with the IEC
60282-2 and IEC 60060 at areference frequency of 50 Hz where applicable shall
be furnished with the offer.
Dielectric tests;
Temperature rise tests;
Artificial pollution tests
Mechanical Tests
Breaking tests; 36 kV 12kV
Symmetrical current 6.8 kA 8.0 kA
rating
Asymmetrical current 10 kA 9.6 kA
rating
X/R ratio 12 4.0
The Test Certificate shall indicate the name of the Manufacturer, Type, Model
and the Serial Number of the equipment tested. The test certificates referred to,

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shall be from an Accredited Independent Testing Authority acceptable to the

Purchaser.
Offers of Bidders who fail to furnish the particulars requested in Clause 9.1, 9.2
and sample as per Clause 10 shall be rejected.

9.3 SAMPLE
One sample of the model offered of the Dropout Fuse Cutout unit complete with
fuse carrier and mounting bracket shall accompany the Bid to facilitate analysis
and evaluation.
One sample of spare fuse carrier shall also be provided for each voltage rating
offered. While analyzing samples, the purchaser reserves the right to check
dimensions, inspect workmanship, and perform tests as prescribed in relevant
Standards.

10 INSPECTION AND TESTING

10.1 Inspection

The successful Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an

Engineer appointed by the Purchaser to carry out in his presence the necessary
Sample / Acceptance tests on equipment and materials offered. Routine test
reports as per IEC 60282-2 shall also be made available for the
observation of the Inspector.

10.2 Sample / Acceptance Tests

The following Sample / Acceptance tests as per IEC 60282-2 shall be witnessed
by the Representative of the Purchaser.
(a) Dimensional Verification
(b) Dielectric tests
(c) Mechanical Tests
(d) Measurement of resistance of fuse-links
11. TECHNICAL LITERATURE AND DRAWINGS

All relevant drawings, technical literature, hand-books etc. required for

installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment, shall be supplied with
the equipment. Routine test report shall also be supplied with the equipment.

12. ANNEX

Annex A - Expulsion Fuse Cut-out (Drawing: No: 1).

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Annex C
Drawing No. 1

15° -20°

Sep

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SP 7.0 FUSE LINK

1. Scope

This Specification covers the supply of button head fuse links commonly used in the
protection of distribution transformers.

2. Description

2.1 The button-head fuse link shall be fabricated in full compliance with American
National Standard specification ANSI C 37.42-1981, or latest revision thereof or
other recognized international standards that ensures at least a substantially equal
quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be acceptable.

2.2 The fuse link shall have fast characteristics and shall be suitable for protection of
distribution transformers.

2.3 The fuse link shall be supplied in accordance with the type and ratings shown in the
Bid package.

3. Tests

The distribution cutout and surge arrester shall be tested in accordance with the
relevant provisions of the governing standard.

4. Bid Documentation

4.1 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) clear copies of governing standards for fabrication
and testing of fuse links.

4.2 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) clear certified copies of catalogue of fuse links.

4.3 The Bidder shall furnish a clause-by-clause commentary on specification,

specifying compliance and deviations, if any.

4.4 The Bidder shall also furnish with the Bid two (2) copies of the following data with
respect to the fuse links furnished:

a) Time-Current (TC) characteristics curves at 30oC, including minimum

melting time and total clearing time.
b) Preloading adjustment factors or curves.
c) Ambient temperature adjustment factors or curves.

4.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 8.0 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (MCCB)

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the manufacture and testing of Moulded Case Circuit
Breakers (MCCB) used in the Low Voltage Overhead Distribution system of the
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to provide overload and short circuit protection
for Distribution lines up to Customer Distribution Panel.

2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS

(a) Nominal voltage 400/230 V, 3 ph & Neutral
(b) System highest voltage 440/250 V, 3ph & Neutral
(c) System frequency 50 Hz
(d) Method of earthing Solidly earthed Neutral at substations
(e) System fault current 25 kA

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

(a) Annual average ambient 300C
temperature
(b) Maximum ambient temperature 550C
(c) Minimum ambient temperature 0 0C
(d) Maximum relative humidity 99%
(e) Environmental condition Humid tropical climate with polluted
atmosphere.
(f) Operational altitude From M.S.L. to 2500 meters above MSL

4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARD

The equipment and components supplied shall be in accordance with the latest
editions of the standards specified below and amendments thereof. However the
NEA specification shall supersede these standards in the event there is a
discrepancy.

a) IEC 60947 - 1 (2004 - 03),Part 1: General rules Low -voltage switchgear and control gear
b) IEC 60947 - 2 (2006 - 05),Part 2: Circuit –Breakers-Low - voltage switchgear and control
gear

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5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) No. of Poles 3 unless otherwise
specified in the Price
Schedule
(b) Rated insulation voltage 750V
(c) Rated frequency 50 Hz
(d) Rated operational voltage 400/230 V
(e) Rated insulation level :-
i) Impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50 us peak) 8 kV
ii) Power frequency Dielectric Test Voltage (rms) 2500V
(f) Rated duty uninterrupted
(g) Rated current adjustment-I1 A (0.8-1)In
(h) Instant opening current adjustment-I2 A 10 x In
(i) Highest nominal short circuit breaking capacity-Icu (400 V) 25KA
(j) (kA rms) 75%
(k) kA peak 52
(l) Breaking duration (in short circuit) ms <10
(m) Mechanical Life Operation >15000
(n) Electrical Life Operation >3000
(o) Time current characteristics To co-rdinate with HV
fuse.
Multiple of normal current
setting Tripping time:
1.05, More than 2.5Hrs.
1.1 Less than 2.5 Hrs
1.15 More than 1Hr.&
Less than 2Hrs.
1.2 More than 0.5Hrs. &
The MCCB shall not cause any nuisance tripping due to switching Less than 2Hrs.
(p) current of motor & capacitor load, and shall have the following Time
1.3 Less than 30 minutes
Current Characteristics:
1.4 Less than 10 minutes.
2.5 Less than 1 minute.
6.0 Less than 5 seconds.
8.0 Less than 40 milli
seconds.
12.0 Instantaneous (less
than 20 milli seconds)
(q) Creepage distance suitable for Pollution Degree 3 and
suitable for isolation
(r) Line load reversibility features Yes
(s) Interrupting Capability (IEC category P2)

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6.0 BASIC FEATURES

6.1 Design
The circuit breakers shall be of three poles unless otherwise specified in the price
schedule, with moulded case design, suitable for operation at a maximum relative
humidity of 99% and at maximum ambient temperature of 55 0C.
The case shall be moulded from insulated material possessing high thermal
stability and good mechanical strength, able to withstand robust use without
fracture or permanent distortion.
The case should be stamped with the letters “NEA” for the purpose of
identification. The Moulded Case Circuit Breaker shall be of surface mounting
type and shall be suitable for mounting in an enclosure for outdoor application. It
shall be possible to reverse feed the breaker without any reduction in performance.
The maximum permissible temperature- rise of various components of the breaker
shall not exceed the values stipulated in IEC 60947 - 1.

6.2 Construction
6.2.1 Operation Mechanism
The circuit breaker shall be provided with trip free features for manual ON-OFF
operation.
The operating mechanism shall be quick make and break type, with the speed of
operation independent of the operator, and mechanically trip free from the
operating handle so as to prevent the contacts from being held closed against short
circuit and overload conditions.
The operating mechanism shall be constructed to operate all poles of the breaker
simultaneously during, opening, closing and tripping conditions.
The breaker shall be operated by a toggle, which shall clearly indicate the 3
positions ON, OFF and TRIPPED.
The breaker shall have current-limiting function which works according to
the opposite magnetic force principle.

6.2.1 Contacts
The MCCB shall be of the uninterrupted duty type and the contacts shall be of
Silver alloy or Silver faced Copper having high current carrying capacity with good
arc resistance property.

6.2.2 Operation
a) Overload Release
Each pole of the MCCB shall be provided with bimetallic Thermal Element or
Hydraulic Magnetic or Solid State (electronic) type of overload protection with the
tripping time decreasing with increasing tripping current characteristic (inverse
time delay).

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b) Short Circuit Release

An electro magnetic element type or solid state (electronic) instantaneous short
circuit protection shall be fitted in each pole assembly affecting immediate tripping
of the circuit breaker if the current exceeds the breaking ratings given in table in
Clause 5.0.

c) Solid state type trip unit

The solid state trip unit shall be suitable for operation in tropical climate stipulated
in Clause 3 above.
It shall be a proven design to provide trouble free operation during the life span of
the MCCB.
The solid state type trip unit could not be energized by internally mounted current
transformers. It shall not require any external power supply to operate the tripping
mechanism.

In case any problem may occur on solid state trip unit, the MCCB shall have
additionally electro-mechanic protection for the short-circuit.
6.2.3 Terminals
The terminals of the breaker shall be suitable for front connection of cables and
insulated phase barriers shall be provided for all poles.

(a) Breakers of capacities 160A and below:

Cables are to be fixed to the breaker using palm type lugs with nut and bolt. Allen
key head bolts are not acceptable.

Cable Size No. Of

Breaker Capacity (A)
(mm2) Cables
upto 30 10 1
Greater than 30 and upto 60 16 1
Greater than 60 and upto100 50 1

Greater than 100 and upto160 70 1

(b) Breakers of capacities 250A and above:

To terminate oversize and multiple cables for circuit breakers of capacities of 250A
and above, suitable tinned copper extenders or spreaders and insulated phase
barriers shall be provided. The standard sizes of the cables and the number of
cables to be used with different capacities of circuit breakers are indicated below.

Cable Size No. Of

Breaker Capacity (A)
(mm2) Cables
Greater than 160 and upto 250 95 2
Greater than 250 and upto 400 240 2

Greater than 400 and upto 500 240 2

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6.2.4 Mounting Bolts

The circuit breakers shall be suitable for mounting in outdoor distribution panels
and each breaker shall be furnished complete with one (1) set of bolt fastenings,
complete with nuts and lock washers of the correct diameter for the mounting hole
and of a length equal to the depth of the MCCB body plus approximately two (2)
centimetres.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE
3. The manufacture shall posses ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for the
manufacture of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers for the plant where the
manufacture of MCCB is done. The Bidder shall furnish a copy of the ISO
certificate certified as true copy of the original by the manufacture, along with
the offer.
4. Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which
shall include, among others, information to meet the following requirement,
failing which the Bid shall be liable for rejection.
i. The structure of the organization;
ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001:2000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available with supporting documents;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

8.0 MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

Manufacturer should have a minimum of five years experience for manufacturing
of MCCB. The manufacturer should submit proof documents such as supply
records, the name of the purchasers, quantity sold, and the year of sale to prove that
they have supplied the MCCB to minimum of five customers internationally during
last five years.

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9.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

9.1 Routine Tests

The following routine tests as per IEC 60947 shall be carried out on all the
MCCB and routine test report shall be made available for the observation of the
inspector at the time of inspection.
a) Mechanical operation tests
b) Dielectric Tests
c) Verification of the calibration of releases
d) Temperature rise test

9.2 Rating Plate Markings

Each Circuit Breaker shall be marked in a durable manner with the following data
as stipulated in IEC 60947-2 and shall be visible and legible when the circuit
breaker is installed.
a) Rated current
b) Suitability for isolation, with symbol
c) Indication of the open and closed positions

Ultimate breaking capacity (lcu) for various values of the rated operational voltage
(Ue) shall be recorded on the device.
The following data should be marked externally on the breaker and they need not
visible when the breaker is installed.
a) Manufactures identification (Name or Trade Mark);
b) Type designation or serial number;
c) Number and Year of the standard adopted;
d) Utilisation category
e) Rated operational Voltage and Frequency;
f) Rated service short-circuit breaking capacity
g) Rated ultimate short-circuit breaking capacity
h) Rated short-time withstand current/duration

9.3 Packing
The MCCB shall be suitably packed in biodegradable material (cardboard boxes) to
prevent damage during transport, handling and storing.

9.4 Storing
The moulded case circuit breakers of different current ratings shall be stored
according to the serial number and rating in batches of 100 separately so as to
select breakers for acceptance inspection and testing as per Clause 11 by random
sampling method.
10.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER
The following shall be furnished with the offer.
a) Catalogues describing the equipment and indicating the model number
and the literature describing the operational features of the equipment.
b) Constructional features, materials used for components and relevant
technical literature and complete dimensional drawings.

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c) Completed Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars. (Annex-A)

d) Quality Assurance Certificate conforming to ISO 9001 as stipulated in the
Clause No. 7.0.
e) A list of names and addresses of ten leading purchasers outside the country of
manufacture to whom the manufacturer has supplied the MCCB of similar
type and design quoted. Give dates and details of such sales made during the
last 05 years.
f) The Characteristics

I) The tripping time-current characteristics curves covering both thermal

and magnetic current settings for each type of circuit breaker offered.
II) If over-current and instantaneous releases are of static type, then the
manufacture shall furnish evidence that the components used are
tropicalised, (suitable for the climatic conditions stipulated in Clause
3.0 above) and the field tests on the equipment have been satisfactory.
III) Discriminating table indicating proper co-ordinating shall be submitted.

g) Type test certificates for each ratings of MCCB for;

I) Verification of constructional requirements
II) Verification of temperature-rise
III) Verification of dielectric-properties
IV) Verification of making and breaking capacities
V) Verification of short-circuit breaking and making capacities
VI) Verification of operating limits
VII) Verification of operational performance
VIII) Verification of degree of protection of enclosed equipment

The Type Test Certificates referred to above shall be issued from following
Testing Authority:

h) ASTA Certification Services (UK) or National Metorological Laboratory in

UK, accredited to Western European Legal Metrology Corporation.
i) CESI (Centro Electtrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano S.P.A) or National
Metrological Laboratory in Italy, accredited to Western European Legal
Metrology Corporation.
j) ESEF (Ensemble Des Stations D' Essais a' Grande Puissance Francaises) or
National Metrological Laboratory in France, accredited to Western European
Legal Metrology Corporation.
k) B.V. KEMA (KEMA) or National Metrological Laboratory in Netherlands,
accredited to Western European Legal Metrology Corporation.
l) National Metrological Laboratory in Japan, accredited to National Laboratory
Accreditation System in Japan.
m) National Metrological Laboratory, accredited to American Association for
Laboratory Accreditation.

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n) The type test from other internationally recognised independent meter

test laboratory, such as PTB, Germany; IHP, Turkey; PTP, Austria;
NMI, Holland; Falcon Test Lab, UK, Ofgem (formerly known as
'Offer"), Ireland, TUV, China, CPRI, India may also be acceptable.

Test Certificates, Performance Curves and Tables etc., of the Type Test performed
shall conform to the standard specified, at a reference frequency of 50 Hz where
applicable.
The Test Certificates should clearly identify the equipment concerned, showing the
manufacturer’s identity, Type No. and basic technical parameters.

If the type test report for each ratings of MCCB is not available, the type test report of
similar rating of MCCB may be considered acceptable during bid evaluation,
provided, the bidder shall upon award of the Contract and prior to mass production of
MCCB, undertake to carry out type test on identical unit of each rating of MCCB in
any of above specified testing laboratory or in an independent laboratory accredited
by International Accreditation Corporation (ILAC) of International Accreditation
Forum (IAF) in the presence of representative appointed by Nepal Electricity
Authority at all the cost of Supplier.
Failure to furnish the information/particulars requested for in Clause 10.0 will
result in the offer being rejected.

11. INSPECTION, SAMPLING AND TESTING

11.1 Inspection
The successful Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for pre-shipment
inspection by Inspecting engineers sent by the NEA or by an authority acceptable
to the NEA to carry out the necessary acceptance tests of the equipment offered.

11.2 Selection of Test Samples

The number of moulded case circuit breakers to be selected by random sampling

method for acceptance inspection and testing shall be as indicated below.

No. of No. of samples to

S. No. No. of units
Batches be selected

a) Less than 100 1 3

b) 100-500 5 4
c) 500-1000 10 6
d) 1000-1500 15 8
e) Above 1500 above 15 10

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11.3 Acceptance/ Sample Tests

The following Tests as per IEC 60947 shall be witnessed by the inspecting
Engineers.

a) Mechanical Operation tests b) Calibration of releases

'c) Temperature rise tests d) Dielectric tests.

12.0 MAKE:

The following makes of MCCB shall be acceptable: Seimens / L & T / ABB /

GE Power, Hager, Schneider, CG, Hyundai, Havells, Mitsubishi, Federal,
Mitsubishi, Legrand, Chint or equivalent. In case of other make, the bidder shall
submit the certification from Independent Internationally Recognized
Agency/ies to substantiate the equivalency to the above referred make. Failure to
furnish the equivalency certification will result in the offer being rejected.

13.0 TECHNICAL LITERATURE AND DRAWINGS

All relevant drawings, technical literature, product catalogue, hand-books etc.

required for installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment shall be
supplied with the equipment. Routine test report shall also be supplied with the
equipment.

14.0 GUARANTEE

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the guarantee certificate of 5

years obtained from the MCCB Manufacturer

15.0 ANNEX

A- Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars.

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S.P. 9.0 DISTRIBUTION PANEL BOARD

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication, testing and supply of distribution panel
boards.

2. Description

2.1 The panel board shall be pole-mounted and used in conjunction with pole-mounted
distribution transformers to house molded case circuit breaker (MCCB)
(SPECIFICATION: SP 8.0 feeding 400/230 Volt circuits.

2.2 The manufacturer of panel boards must have been accredited with ISO 9001
manufacturing quality certification.

2.3 The panel board shall be rectangular in shape with an entrance door in the front of
the panel board. The panel board shall be equipped with interior standoffs suitable
for mounting MCCB and for supporting cables. The panel board will be fixed to
the pole by exterior mounting brackets attached to the back of the panel board.
Details of these components shall be as specified in the following text.

2.4 The panel board shall be fabricated to provide a degree of protection IP 22, as
defined in IEC: 60529. The panel board shall be provided with means for natural
ventilation.

Material

2.5 The panel board case and door shall be fabricated out of steel sheet of minimum 2
mm. in thickness and pole mounting brackets shall be fabricated out of mild steel
flat of 6 mm. in thickness.

2.6 The interior standoffs shall be fabricated of steel sheet of sufficient thickness to
support installed circuit breaker and cables without lateral movements.

Construction

2.7 The panel board case and all interior and exterior attachment shall be spot-welded.
All welding shall be of the highest quality. The panel boards shall be formed and
welded square and all attachments to the interior and exterior surfaces shall be
welded square and perpendicular to the panel attached.

2.8 The panel board shall be so constructed as to be water tight from blowing of free-
falling rain. There shall be no apertures in the panel board case other than those
provided for the entrance door, cable fittings, or ventilation. The top extension and
bottom shall be so formed to provide a drip edge and prevent water form flowing
on the respective under-surfaces.

2.9 All individual pieces of metal shall be edge finished prior to assembly to provide
surfaces and edges which are free from sharp points and edges. After welding in
place, all welds shall be finished to smooth condition.

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3. Panel board Front

3.1 The front panel shall be fabricated as a separate piece containing the panel board
door and doorframe. The front shall be attached to the panel board housing by
suitable bolting arrangements to provide a watertight and dust tight seal at the
perimeter.

3.2 The door shall be equipped with a gasketed removable door, door-handle lock, and
suitable hinges.

3.3 The door and panel frame shall be so fabricated to provide an integrated structure
which is warp-resistant and which will maintain dust-tight and watertight seal.

3.4 Gasketing material shall be heat-resistant and shall retain its resilience over time to
precluded degradation of dust-tight and watertight properties.

3.5 The insertable (and removable) door handle shall provide a door a locking
function. The handle shall be insulated.

3.5 The door hinge may be continuous type or separate hinge units. However, the type
of hinge furnished must accommodate, and not degrade, the dust-tight and
watertight characteristics and must provide adequate door alignment and support
over time.

4. MCCB Standoffs

4.1 The standoffs shall be shaped and dimensioned to accommodate the MCCBs as
required by Bid Packages.

4.2 The standoffs shall be precisely located.

5. Cable Standoffs

5.1 The cable standoffs shall be properly shaped and dimensioned.

5.2 The standoff shall have the metal edges contoured and smoothed to prevent
abrasion of applied cable serving.

5.3 The standoff shall be located within the panel board to make allowance for cable
bending radii and the location of other components.

6. Bus bars

6.1 The neutral and phase bus bars shall consist of copper bus bar insulated from the
panel board by 600 V porcelain insulators. The copper bus bar shall be of proper
size (ampere capacity) and properly dimensioned.

6.2 The bus bars shall be located within the panel board to provide adequate clearance
for the installation and correct functioning of all items.

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6.3 If it is required to drill or penetrate the panel board back to install 600 V insulators,
the outside of the panel board shall be permanently sealed over the attachment to
retain water-tightness.

Cable Entrance Fittings and Knockouts

6.4 Knockouts for cable entrance fittings (bushings) shall be provided in the bottom of
the panel board.

6.5 All necessary cable entrance fittings shall be supplied for proper connection of all
circuits to fulfill the requirement of the Bid Package. The fittings shall be designed
to be suitable for exposed cables entering the panel board from below and shall
secure the cable with inserts to prevent lateral and longitudinal movement of the
cables.

6.6 The fittings shall be threaded multi-piece construction which when installed
securely locks the fittings to the panel board. The fittings may be of metal or
polymer material. Metal fittings shall be galvanized or plated as appropriate. The
fitting inserts may be single or multi pieces and shall be of material sufficiently
elastic and resilient to securely grip the PVC cable sheath without damage. The
fitting components shall enable capturing of the inserts to preclude insert creep and
fallout due to clamping pressure.

7. Ventilation

7.1 The panel board shall be provided with apertures for natural draft ventilation in the
panel board bottom and in the top overhang.

7.2 The ventilation apertures shall be covered with bronze screen materials of a mesh
sufficiently to preclude passage of small insects. The edges of the bronze screening
shall be surely fastened to the panel board by means of soldering or epoxy
adhesive. The mesh shall be protected during panel board fittings to preclude
clogging of mesh openings by finished materials.

Pole Mounting Bracket

7.3 The panel board shall be provided with two (2) pole mounting brackets. The size of
poles will be confirmed by the Project before manufacturing.

8 Grounding Stud

8.1 The panel board shall be provided with a brass grounding stud located in an
approved locations.

8.2 The grounding stud shall be fitted to the panel board to insure low resistivity and
water tightness of the installation.

8.3 The grounding stud shall be complete with pressure washer, lock washer, and nuts.

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9. Finish

9.1 After fabrication, the panel board shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, grease,
mill scale, and weld slag on all interior and exterior surfaces and all surfaces of all
components. After thorough cleaning of panel board one (1) coat of red oxide
metal priming paint and two (2) finish coats of paint color shall be thoroughly
applied. The paint color shall be of light grey. The finish coats shall be of oil based
or epoxy paint. Alternatively, powder coating of panel board may also be
acceptable.

9.2 The bronzed screen ventilation holes, working surfaces of door hinge and door
lock, and outside face of grounding stud shall be free from all finishing materials.

10. Bid Documentation

10.1 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) copies of certified fabrication drawings showing
all views, section, and dimensions of individual components and assembled panel
board.

10.2 The Bidder shall furnish complete description of all materials to be used, including
cable entrance fittings and finishing materials.

10.3 The Bidder shall furnish a clause-by-clause commentary on specification,

specifying compliance and deviations, if any.

10.4 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 10.0 PORCELAIN INSULATOR

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of porcelain insulators, as herein
specified, for use on overhead power line construction.

2. General

2.1 All porcelain insulators shall be fabricated and tested in accordance with the
Standards referenced or other national or international standards, for each type of
insulator.

2.2 Porcelain shall be sound, free from defects, thoroughly vitrified and smoothly
glazed. The glaze shall be brown in color. The glaze shall cover all exposed parts of
the insulators.

2.3 The manufacturer of the insulator must have been accredited with ISO 9001:2000
with design and manufacturing quality certification.

3. Pin Insulator

3.1 The pin insulator shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS: 731-1971
or the latest version thereof or any other national or international standards that
ensures the insulators of at least equal to or better quality than the standard
mentioned above, will also be acceptable. The lead thread shall be compatible with
the insulator pin specified in SPECIFICATION: SP-11.0 herein.

The pin insulator shall have following ratings and features:

- Highest System Voltage 12 kV 36 kV

- Rated Voltage 11 kV 33 kV

- Creepage Distance (min) 230 mm 580 mm

- Wet Power Frequency

Withstand Voltage 35 kV 75 kV
- Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 kV 170 kV

- Puncture Power Frequency

Voltage (min) 105 kV 180 kV
- Visible Discharge Voltage 9 kV 27 kV
(Effective)

- Cantilever Strength 5 kN 10 kN

- G.I. Pin Head Small Large

IS Ref. S165P IS Ref. L300N
IS: 2486 Part-II

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4. Disc Insulator

4.1 The disc insulator shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS: 731-

1971 or latest version thereof or any other national or international standards that

ensures at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above, will also

be acceptable.

4.2 The disc insulator shall be ball and socket fitting type. The disc insulator shall meet
or exceed the following ratings and features:

- Highest system Voltage 12 kV

- Rate Voltage 11 kV

- Porcelain Diameter (min) 255 mm

- Spacing 145 mm

- Creepage Distance (min) 280 mm

- Power Frequency Puncture

Withstand Voltage 1.3 × Actual wet flashover voltage

- Wet Power Frequency

Withstand Voltage 35 kV

- Impulse Withstand Voltage 75 kV

- Puncture Power Frequency

Voltage (min) 105 kV

- Visible Discharge Voltage 9 kV

- Mechanical Strength 45 kN

- Ball and Socket Size 16 mm B

- Applicable Standard for

Special Characteristics IS: 3188-1980

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5. Stay Insulator

5.1 The stay insulator shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS: 5300-
1969 or the latest version thereof or any other national or international standards that
ensures at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be
acceptable. The stay insulator shall meet or exceed following ratings and features:
Type 1 Type 2

- Highest System Voltage 36 kV 12 kV

- Rated Voltage 33 kV 11 kV

- Creepage Distance (min) 57 mm 41 mm

- Minimum Failing Load 88 kN 44 kN

- Power Frequency Withstand Voltage, 1 minute:

Dry 27 kV 18 kV
Wet 13 kV 8 kV

- IS Designation C A

6. Tests

6.1 Type test

The Bidders shall include with their offers type test certificates issued by an
independent testing laboratory of repute comprising, among other:

 Dry lightning impulse withstand voltage test;

 Wet power frequency withstand voltage test.

6.2 Routine test

Following routine test shall be carried out on the sample in accordance with the
governing standard:

 Verification of dimensions
 Temperature cycle test
 Mechanical tests
 Puncture test
 Porosity test

7. Marking

7.1 Each insulator shall be legibly and indelibly marked to show the following:
a) Name or trademark of manufacturer.
b) Year of manufacture.

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c) Name of the Purchaser as follows: "NEA-GSEEP"

d) Minimum failing load in Newton (for pin and disc insulators only)

7.2 Markings on porcelain shall be printed and shall be applied before firing.

8. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

x. The structure of the organization;

xi. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
xii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
xiii. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
xiv. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
xv. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for
the raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are
tested, list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
xvi. List of manufacturing facilities available;
xvii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
xviii. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

9. Bid Documentation

9.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of porcelain insulators and two (2) clear copies
of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

9.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of all types of porcelain insulators
as required by governing standards.

9.3 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) sets of dimensional drawings of all types of
porcelain insulators.

9.4 The Bidder shall provide complete description, catalogue and certified dimensional
drawings of all types of insulators.

9.5 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

9.6 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 11.0 INSULATOR PIN

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of bolt-type, long shank cross-
arm insulator pins.

2. Description

2.1 The insulator pin shall be fabricated and tested in accordance with the nominated
standards or any other national or international standards that ensure at least equal or
better quality to the standard mentioned above will also be acceptable. The insulator
pin shall be furnished with a spring washer, stainless steel split lock and nut
assembled on the insulator pin. The ratings and features of the insulator pins shall be
as follows:
For 11 kV For 33 kV

Head Type Small S165P Large L300N

Total Length 315 mm 450 mm
Stalk Length 165 mm 300 mm
Shank Length 150 mm 150 mm
Minimum Failing Load 5 kN 10 kN
Applicable Standard IS: 2486 (Part II)

The insulator pins shall be compatible with the pin insulators specified in
SPECIFICATION: SP-10.0

2.2 The manufacturer must have been accredited with ISO 9001:2000 with design and
manufacturing quality certification.

3. Material

3.1 The insulator pins shall be fabricated from hot rolled steel. The pin shall be a single
piece, obtained by the process of forging. It shall not be made by jointing, welding,
shrink fitting or any other process from more than one piece of material. It shall be
of good finish free from flaws and other defects. The finish of the collar shall be
such that a sharp angle between the collar and the shank is avoided.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 All ferrous components except or those made of stainless steel shall be hot dip
galvanized. The threads of nuts and tapped holes, when cut after galvanizing shall be
well oiled and greased. The galvanizing shall conform to IS: 2629-1985 or any other
equivalent national of international standards.

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5. Finish

All insulator pins shall be reasonably smooth on all surfaces and free of sharp projections.

6. Test

6.1 Insulator pins shall comply with the following tests as per IS: 2486 (Part I).

6.2 Type Tests:

- Visual examination test

- Checking of threads on head

- Galvanizing test

- Mechanical test

6.2 Acceptance Tests:

- Checking of threads on head

- Galvanizing test

- Mechanical test

6.3 Routine Test:

- Visual examination.

7. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for
the raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are
tested, list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;

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ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

8. Bid Documentation

8.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of insulator pins and two (2) clear copies of all
other relevant standards referenced therein.

8.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of insulator pins as required by
governing standards.

8.3 The Bidder shall provide catalogue and certified dimensional drawings of all types of
insulator pins.

8.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

8.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 12.0 DISC INSULATOR FITTINGS

(TENSION SET and BRACK STRAP)

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and supply of tension type disc insulator
fittings.

2. Description

2.1 The disc insulator fittings shall be supplied with ball and socket couplings (socket
eye, ball eye/ball clevis etc.), twisted straps, and bolted type tension clamps.
Number of U-bolts in tension set shall be 3 (three).

2.2 Tension clamp shall be suitable for ACSR conductor, diameter ranging from 5 mm.
to 16.5 mm.

2.3 The ultimate strength of disc insulator fittings shall be more than 45 kN.

2.4 All components of disc insulator fittings shall be such that they fulfill all
requirements of this specification and compatible with disc insulator specified in
SPECIFICATION :SP-11.0

2.5 All parts of different fittings, which provide for interconnection, shall be made such
that sufficient clearance is provided at the connection point to ensure free
movement of insulator assembly.

2.6 The twisted strap shall be suitable for 50×100×50 mm. cross arm. Size of the holes
for bolt, which anchors twisted strap with cross arm shall be suitable for insulator
pins specified in SPECIFICATION: SP-11.0 and width of the twisted strap shall be
designed accordingly. Diameter of nuts and bolts of strap shall be equal to shank
diameter of insulator pins. Nuts and bolts shall also be provided with spring washer
and split pin.

2.7 Unless otherwise specified in this specifications, disc insulator fittings shall be in
accordance with IS: 2486 (Part I & II) or any other equivalent national or
international standards.

2.8 The manufacturer of the disc insulator fittings must have been accredited with ISO
9001:2000 with design and manufacturing quality certification.

3. Material

3.1 The tension clamp shall be made of the aluminium alloy type. Other accessories
like ball eye/ball clevis, socket eye, nuts, and bolts shall be made of hot rolled steel
and obtained preferably by process of forging. Twisted cross arm strap shall be
made of MS sheet metal. Cotter bolts and U-bolts shall be of galvanized steel.
Cotter pins shall be stainless steel.

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3.2 All forging and castings shall be of good finish and free from flaws and other defects.
The edges on the outside of fittings, such as at the eye, socket and holes, shall be
rounded.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 All ferrous fittings and the parts other than those of aluminium alloy and stainless steel,
shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with IS: 2629-1985 or the latest version
thereof or any other national or international standards that ensures at least equal or
better quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be acceptable.

5. Tests
5.1 The disc insulator fittings shall comply with the following tests as per IS: 2486 (Part I)
or any other equivalent national or international standards.
1. Type Test:

- Verification of Dimensions,

- Visual Examination Test

- Slip Strength Test

- Mechanical Test

- Electrical Resistance Test

- Heating Cycle Test

- Galvanizing Test

2. Acceptance Tests:

- Verification of dimensions

- Galvanising Test

- Mechanical Tests

3. Routine Tests:

- Visual Examination Tests

- Routine Mechanical Test

6. Marking

6.1 The tension clamp shall be marked on it following:

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a) Name or trademark of manufacturer

b) Name of the Purchaser as follows: "NEA-RSDSRP"

7. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

8. Bid Documentation

8.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of disc insulator fittings And two (2) clear
copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

8.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of insulator pins as required by
governing standards.

8.3 The Bidder shall provide catalogue and certified dimensional drawings of all types
of insulator pins.

8.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

8.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 13.0 STAY SET

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of adjustable threaded, galvanized steel
stay sets for use in overhead line construction.

2. Material

2.1 The stay set shall consist of mild steel, galvanized stay rod, stay tightener (turn
buckle) or adjustable head, eyebolt for Steel Tubular pole or two-way clamp and
twisted double-eye for steel tubular pole, thimbles complete with stay plate as
shown in the conceptual drawings Dwg. CSG17.

2.2 The manufacturer of the Stay Set must have been accredited with ISO 9001 or ISO
9002 quality certification.

2.3 The stay rod and stay tightener shall be made of mild steel of minimum ultimate
tensile strength of 4200-kg/sq. cm.

2.4 The stay plate shall be square type mild steel plate.

2.5 The thimbles shall be made of 1.219mm (18 SWG) GI sheet.

3. Description

3.1 Conceptual drawings of stay set and its associate hardware are given in Dwg.
CSG17, and technical features and dimensions in Table 1.

3.2 The stay rod is either thimble-eye type or twin-eye type. The stay rod and suitable
nut shall be fabricated to the shape and dimensions shown in Dwg. CSG17. The
thimble-eye or twin-eye of the stay rod shall be made by drop forged processing.
The thread form at the threaded end of the rod, and that of the accompanying nut,
shall be optional with the supplier. However, it shall be the responsibility of the
Supplier to supply the stay rod with a thread form that shall sustain the rated loads
specified in Table 1 without creep or stripping over the full life of the rod material at
specified diameter.

3.3 The stay tightener shall be fabricated in accordance with the conceptual drawing
shown in Dwg. CSG17.

3.4 The eyebolt shall be oval-eye type. The eyebolt shall be made by drop-forged
processing. The eyebolt shall be supplied with suitable nut and washer.

3.5 The two-way clamp required for mounting stay set (stay tightnener) in steel tubular
pole shall be made of hot-rolled steel flat. The clamp shall be two halve type and
shall be provided with two numbers of nuts and bolts, diameter not less than 19 mm.

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The both ways of the clamp shall be suitable for accommodating two numbers of
twisted double-eye fittings described in Clause 3.5 below. The two-way clamp shall
be following types:

a) Type A: Suitable for pole diameter ranging from 180-230 mm.

b) Type B: Suitable for pole diameter ranging from 140-180 mm.

3.6 The twisted double eye shall be made by drop-forged processing. The twisted
double-eye shall be twisted in 900. The diameter of the steel shall not be less than 16
mm., and eye of the twisted-eye shall be suitable for accommodating sty tightener.

3.7 The Stay plate shall be square and the plate shall have a matching hole at the center
to fit the end of the stay rod.

3.8 The thimble shall be suitable for terminating steel stay wire with a preformed grip.

3.9 After galvanizing, the nut and rod threading shall be such that the nut may be run

the full length of the thread without the use of tools.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 All ferrous parts of the stay set shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance
with IS: 2629-1985 or the latest version thereof or any other national or international
standards that ensures at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned
above, will also be acceptable.

5. Tests

5.1 Apart from the tests indicated in the relevant referenced standards of steel, the stay
set shall undergo following type tests:

- Visual Inspection.
- Verification of Dimensions.
- Tensile test: The stay set assemblies shall withstand a minimum tensile loads
specified in Table 1.
- Bend test: The stay rod shall be bend-tested over a mandrel of 19 mm
through an angle of 90 degrees at any point in the un-threaded section of the
rod without fracture of the steel. Temperature of the test shall be 22.5 deg
Celsius.

5.2 Routine tests shall be performed on each batch of the stay sets as per the relevant
governing standards.

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6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, catalogue and two (2) clear copies
of certified dimensional drawings of all the components of the stay set.

7.2 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.
7.3 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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TABLE 1

RATINGS AND FEATURES

11m 8m
Length of stay rod, m. 2.44 1.8
Diameter of stay rod, mm. 19 16
Ultimate tensile strength of stay rod 4200 4200
and tightner (min.), kg/sq. mm.
Minimum breaking load, kg. 10,454 7,272
Length of threaded portion, mm. 300 300
Thimble shape Suitable for preformed Suitable for preformed
for 7/8 SWG stay wire for 7/12 SWG stay wire
Thimble section Min.), SWG 18 18
Stay plate section, mm. 600×600×6 300×300×6
Eyebolt length, mm./1 300 300
Galvanization IS: 2629-1985

Note:

1. For the steel tubular pole, two-way pole clamp and twisted double-eye shall be
provided instead of eye-bolt.

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S.P. 14.0 STRANDED STAY WIRE

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized stranded steel
wire for use in overhead power line as stay wire ropes for line supports.

2. Description

2.1 The steel strand shall be fabricated in accordance with B.S. 183 1972/(1983) or any
revision thereof or other equivalent national or international standard provided that
the resulting steel stock is of equal quality and strength. The minimum tensile
strength of the steel shall be 4200 kg/cm2. The wires shall be 45-ton quality.

2.2 The steel wire strand shall have a left-hand lay. The steel wires shall have no joint
throughout the whole length. Strands shall be uniform and shall have no defects such
as cracks, dust encapsulation or crevices. Further details are given in Table 1 herein.

2.3 The manufacturer of the Stranded Stay Wire must have been accredited with
ISO 9001 or ISO 9002 quality certification.

3. Galvanizing

3.1 The stranded stay wire shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance with IS:
2629-1985 or any revision thereof or any other national or international standards
that ensure at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above will also
be acceptable.

4. Tests

4.1 The stranded stay wire shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with the
governing standard.

5. Packaging

5.1 The stranded stay wire shall be furnished in reels holding approximately 300m. Each
reel shall have a weather - resistant tag securely attached showing the length,
nominal diameter, number of individual wires, and grade of the strand.

6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

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i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of stranded stay wire and two (2) clear copies of
all other relevant standards referenced therein.

7.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, and catalogue of stranded stay
wire.

7.3 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of insulator pins as required by
governing standards.

7.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.
7.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

TABLE 1

RATING AND FEATURES

11m 8m
Steel Wire Size (No. of wire/SWG) 7/12 7/8
Grade 700 700
Steel quality 45 ton 45 ton
Diameter of Wires, mm. 2.64 4.06
Minimum Weight, kg/km 300 720
Applicable Standard B.S. 183 1972/(1983) B.S. 183 1972/(1983)
Galvanization IS: 2629-1985 IS: 2629-1985

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S.P. 15.0 GALVANISED STEEL BOLTS, NUTS AND

MISCELLANEOUS FASTENING COMPONENTS
1. Scope

1.1 This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized steel bolts and
nuts, as specified herein, for use in overhead electric line construction.

2. Material

2.1 The bolts and nuts shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS: 1363
(Part I)-1984 or the latest version thereof or any other national or international
standards that ensures at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned
above, will also be acceptable.

3. General

3.1 Bolts and nuts shall be furnished in the types, diameters and lengths specified in the
Schedules of Rates and Prices. However, the dimensions and length of threading
of bolt must be confirmed with the Project prior to manufacture.

3.2 Thread forms shall be consistent with all material/items listed herein and shall not
strip or slip under sustained tensile loading equal to the design tensile strength of
the threaded material item.

3.3 The manufacturer must have been accredited with ISO 9001:2000 with design and
manufacturing quality certification.

4. Machine Bolt and Nut

4.1 Each machine bolt shall be furnished with two (2) hexagonal nuts and two (2) plain
washers assembled thereon.

5. Double-Arming Bolt and Nut

5.1 Each double-arming bolt shall be furnished with four (4) hexagonal nuts and two (2)
washers assembled thereon.

6. Galvanizing

6.1 The stranded stay wire shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance with IS:
2629-1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national or international
standard provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the standard
mentioned above will also be acceptable.

7. Tests
7.1 The bolt and nut shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with the relevant
governing standard.

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8. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

9. Bid Documentation

9.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of bolt and nut and two (2) clear copies of all
other relevant standards referenced therein.

9.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of bolt and nut as required by
governing standards.

9.3 The Bidder shall provide catalogue and certified dimensional drawings of all types
of bolt and nut.

9.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

9.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 16.0 PREFORMED WIRE PRODUCTS FOR STAY SETS

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of wire strand grips for stay
set commonly used in overhead power line construction.

2. Description

2.1 The design of the preformed wire products specified herein shall be appropriate for
the optimum combination of conductor strand diameter, inside diameter, rod
diameter, pitch diameter, number of pitch lengths, direction of lay, and raw
materials of the specific application.

2.2 The manufacturer of the Preformed Wire Products must have been accredited with
ISO 9001:2000 with design and manufacturing quality certification.

2.3 The preformed wire product shall be so designed to grip the designated surface
evenly, with evenly-spaced gaps, and shall not bridge the gripped surface due to
excessive number of strands in the grip or tie.

3. Steel Wire Strand Grip for Stay Set

3.1 The steel wire strand grip shall be designed for use with thimble eye or double eye
stay rod and tightner fabricated in accordance SPECIFICATION: S.P.13.0, stay wire
fabricated in accordance with SPECIFICATION: S.P.14.0 (B.S. 183 1972/(1983))
and stay insulator fabricated in accordance with SPECIFICATION: S.P.11.0
(IS:5300-1969).

3.2 The steel wire strand grip shall be furnished for strand size and grade in accordance
with Table 2.

3.3 The steel wire strand grip shall be manufactured of a galvanized steel wire in cabled
loop form with long and short legs. The grip shall have a left-hand lay. Galvanizing
shall be equivalent to Class C zinc coating per ASTM A-475.

3.4 The steel wire strand grip shall be color-coded for strand size and length and shall
have one (1) or two (2) crossover marks for different diameter fittings. An
identification tag shall be attached showing the manufacturer's catalogue number
and applicable strand size.

3. Tests

The performs shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with the relevant
governing standard.

4. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
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include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for
the raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are
tested, list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

5. Bid Documentation

5.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of preformed wire products and two (2) clear
copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

5.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of preformed wire products as
required by governing standards.

5.3 The Bidder shall provide complete description, and catalogue of preformed wire
products.

5.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

5.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

TABLE 1

STEEL WIRE STRANDED GRIPS

Tie Application for Strand Size Identification Tag and Color Code
7/8 SWG GS-1 Red
7/12 SWG GS-2 Blue

Note: All designations shown are used for product identification for the purpose of this
IFB.

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S.P. 17.0 GROUND RODS AND CLAMPS

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized steel ground rods
and clamps for use in overhead power line construction.

2. Description

Ground Rod

2.1 The ground rod shall be made of high carbon, open-hearth steel so as to achieve
maximum strength. It shall be hot dip galvanized.

2.2 The ground rod shall be 19mm in diameter and 4,000mm in overall length.

2.3 The driven end of the ground rod shall have a truncated cone point. The cone point
shall be approximately 13mm long, measured along the axis of the ground rod. The
driving head of the ground rod shall have an approximate 3 mm, 45 degrees chamfer.

2.4 The manufacturing process shall assure that ground rod does not bend when driven
into hard soils.

Ground Rod Clamp

2.5 The ground rod clamp shall be heavy duty forged steel clamp provided with a hex
head cup point set screw of high strength steel with machine-cut threads. It shall be
so manufactured that it gives low resistance connection. The ground rod clamp shall
be galvanized.

2.6 The clamp shall suitably accommodate and clamp a 19 mm. ground rod and a
stranded grounding conductor of 7/12 SWG size (SPECIFICATION: S.P.18.0).

3. Galvanizing

3.1 The galvanization of ground rod and clamp shall be in accordance with IS: 2629-
1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national or international standard
provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above
will also be acceptable.

4. Tests

Grounds rods and clamps shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with
the relevant governing standard.

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5. Quality Assurance Program

5.1 The manufacturer must have been accredited with ISO 9001:2000 with design and
manufacturing quality certification.

5.2 Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

6. Bid Documentation

6.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of grounding rod and clamp and two (2) clear
copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

6.2 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of ground rods and clamps
as required by governing standards.

6.3 The Bidder shall provide catalogue and certified dimensional drawings of all types
of ground rods and clamps.

6.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

6.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 18.0 GROUNDING CONDUCTOR

1. Scope

This specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized stranded steel
grounding conductor for use in the neutral grounding of distribution transformers
and body grounding of electrical equipment.

2. Description

2.1 The conductor shall be 7-wire stranded conductor and shall conform to the
characteristics as specified in Table 1 contained herein. Stranded conductor shall be
galvanized.

2.2 The manufacturer of ground Conductor must have been accredited with ISO
9001:2000 with design and manufacturing quality certification.

3. Galvanizing

3.1 The stranded stay wire shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance with IS:
2629-1985 or any revision thereof or any other national or international standards
that ensure at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above will also
be acceptable.

4. Tests

The grounding conductor shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with
the relevant governing standard.

5. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;

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ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

6. Bid Documentation

6.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of grounding conductor and two (2) clear copies
of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

6.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, and catalogue of grounding
conductor.

6.3 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of grounding conductor as
required by governing standards.

6.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

6.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

TABLE 1

GROUNDING CONDUCTOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

7-No. 12 SWG

Diameter of single strand 2.67 mm

Weight 299 kg/km

Short time fusing current 12 kA

Resistivity 15 Micro-Ohm-cm

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S.P. 19.0 BANDING MATERIALS AND TOOLS

1. Scope

This specification covers the supply of banding strap, buckles and application tools
commonly applied as a fastening and binding system.

2. Description

Banding Strap and Buckle

2.1 The banding strap and buckle shall be made of stainless steel, and shall be:

a) Type 1: 19 mm. in width and 0.7 mm in thickness. Minimum breaking strength of

the strap shall be 1250 kg minimum. The strap shall be come on strap winder
made of weather resistant plastic. The strap winder shall have handle for
carrying, box for buckles and it shall be suitable for field handling. One roll
shall contain 50 m. of banding strap. Buckle shall be suitable for use with
banding strap.

b) Type 2: 13 mm. in width and 0.7 mm. in thickness. Minimum breaking strength of
the strap shall be 850 kg minimum. The strap shall be come on strap winder
made of weather resistant plastic. The strap winder shall have handle for
carrying, box for buckles and it shall be suitable for field handling. One roll
shall contain 50 m. of banding strap. Buckle shall be suitable for use with
banding strap.

Tools for application of banding strap and buckle

2.2 Tools for application of banding strap and buckle shall be suitably designed and
sized for use with stainless steel banding and buckle described in paragraph 2.1
above. The tool shall be durable and suitable for long-term outdoor use.

3. Tests

The binding materials shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance with the
relevant governing standard.

4. Quality Assurance Program

4.1 The manufacturer of the banding materials and tools must have been accredited with
ISO 9001:2000 with design and manufacturing quality certification.

4.1 Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

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ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

5. Bid Documentation

5.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of banding materials and tools.

5.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, and catalogue of banding materials
and tools.

5.3 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of banding materials and tools as
required by governing standards.

5.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

5.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 20.0 COMPRESSION CONNECTORS AND COMPRESSION

TOOLS
1. Scope

This Specification covers the design, testing, and supply of electrical compression
connectors commonly used in overhead electric power line construction,

2. Description

2.1 Compression connectors shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with the
relevant national or international standard.

2.2 The manufacturer of Compression Connectors must have been accredited with ISO
9001:2000 with design and manufacturing quality certification.

2.3 The compression connectors shall be designed and manufactured to achieve full
compatibility between connectors and tools and produce uniform and electrically
efficient connections between conductors for the class of connection intended.
Conductor sizes are nominal and allowance shall be made for the actual conductor
sizes to be supplied.

2.4 The compression connectors shall be tested in accordance with ANSI Standard
C119.4, latest revision, or other equivalent national or international standard
specifying the performance requirements for the electrical and mechanical
characteristics of connectors under operating conditions, and shall conform to all
testing requirements of that Standard for the classes of connectors concerned.

2.5 Compression Connectors

The compression connectors for AAAC conductor to AAAC Conductor and ACSR
Conductor to ACSR conductor shall be made of electrical grade aluminum. The
connectors shall have sufficient mass and contact area to provide the thermal
capacity required for load cycling and fault current. The connector shall be designed
to provide the distributed current density necessary to prevent hot spots, and
conductivity shall exceed the full load current rating of the conductors for which
they are designed.

Full tension sleeve connectors

The sleeve shall be dual tension (2-piece) for use with AAAC and /or ACSR
conductors listed in Table 1.

The steel sleeve for the conductor core shall be heavily plated for resistance to
corrosion and compatibility with aluminum and shall be abrasive lined for maximum
holding strength.

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The aluminum outer sleeve for 100 sq. mm. the conductors shall have a filler hole to
permit entering over the steel sleeve and permit inhibitor application. An aluminum
hole plug shall be furnished.

The full tension sleeve connector shall be furnished in accordance with Table 1.

The conductor shall achieve the same mechanical strength that of undamaged
conductor at connecting point.

Repair Sleeve

The sleeve shall be one-piece aluminum for use with conductors.

The sleeve shall completely enclose all strands and restore full ampere capacity
rating to burned or mechanically-damaged strands.

The repair sleeve shall be furnished in accordance with Table 1.

4. Tests

The compression connectors shall undergo type and routine tests in accordance
with the relevant governing standard.

5. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

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6. Bid Documentation

6.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of compression connectors.

6.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, and catalogue/drawing of

compression connectors.

6.3 The Bidder shall provide certified type test results of compression connectors as
required by governing standards.

6.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

6.5 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

TABLE 1

Connectors to be Furnished
Connector Type AAAC Conductor sizes
(Designation)
A-1T Full Tension Sleeve 100 sq. mm.

A-2T Full Tension Sleeve 55 sq. mm

A- 1R Repair Tension Sleeve 100 sq. mm.

A- 2R Repair Tension Sleeve 55 sq. mm

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S.P. 21.0 CROSSARMS AND BRACING ANGLES

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized steel cross-arms
and bracing members commonly used in overhead power line construction.

2. Material

2.1 The steel cross-arms shall be fabricated from hot rolled channels and angles.

2.2 The steel channels and angles shall be fabricated and tested in accordance with
Indian Standards IS: 226-1975 and IS-808-1964 or any revision thereof or other
equivalent national or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or
better quality to the standard mentioned above will also be acceptable. The
minimum tensile strength of the steel shall be 4200 kg/cm2.

3. Description

3.1 The steel cross-arms and bracing angles shall be of sizes shown in the Table 1:
Cross-arms and bracing angles, contained herein.

3.2 Conceptual hole pattern and size of holes on cross-arm channels are shown in
appropriate drawings herein, however, the Supplier must confirm with the Project
the locations and sizes of holes prior to the manufacture.

3.3 The surface of the steel shall be flat after drilling or (punching) and free of dimpling
or imperfections. The hole edges shall be broken by reaming. The holes shall be full
dimension after galvanizing and no minus tolerance of specified hole size will be
accepted.

3.3 The steel cross-arm and bracing angles shall be furnished reasonably smooth on all
surfaces and free of burrs or sharp projections.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 The steel cross-arms and bracing angles shall be galvanized after fabrication in
accordance with IS: 2629-1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national
or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the
standard mentioned above will also be acceptable..

5. Tests

5.1 Apart from the tests indicated herein in the referenced standards, the channels and
angles shall undergo following tests:
- Visual Inspection;
- Verification of Dimensions;

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6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of channels and angles and two (2) clear copies
of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

7.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, catalogue and certified dimensional
drawings of all channels and angles.

7.3 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

7.4 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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TABLE 1: STEEL CROSSARM CHANNELS AND ANGLE BRACES

Ref.
S.NO. Type Dimension in mm.
Description DWG.

11 kV, Single Pole, Triangular:

1. 1.1 Pole Top Channel 100×50×6.4×5×300 CA1
1.2 Standard Channel 100×50×6.4×5×1200 CA2
2. 11 kV, Double Pole:
4.1 Standard Channel 100×50×6.4×5×2390 CA3
4.2 Bracing Member Angle 40×40×5×2071 CA4, CA5
4.3 Bracing Member Angle 40×40×5×2719 CA4, CA5
Transformer Platform Complete
3. Channel 100×50×6.4×5×2500 CSLV-
set
Channel 100×50×6.4×5×1200 6A,6B,7
Lightening Arrester and Cut-out
4. Support (at Transformer Channel 100×50×6.4×5×2348 CA09
Platform): 5.1 Support

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S.P. 22.0 FLAT CROSSARM BRACE

1. Scope

This Specification covers the fabrication, testing and supply of flat, galvanized steel
cross-arm braces.

2. Material

2.1 The flat cross-arms brace shall be fabricated out of hot rolled steel flat.

2.2 The steel flat for cross-arms brace shall be fabricated and tested in accordance with
Indian Standards IS: 226-1975, and IS-1731-1971 or any revision thereof or other
equivalent national or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or
better quality to the standard mentioned above will also be acceptable. The
minimum tensile strength of the steel shall be 4200 kg/cm2.

3. Description

3.1 The brace shall be furnished reasonably smooth on all surfaces and free of burrs or
sharp projections.

3.2 The surface of the steel shall be flat after drilling or (punching) and free of dimpling
or imperfections. The hole edges shall be broken by reaming. The holes shall be full
dimension after galvanizing and no minus tolerance of specified hole size will be
accepted.

3.3 The brace shall have a minimum tensile strength of 3182 kg at the bolt-hole and bolt
slot.

3.4 The brace shall be capable of being bent 10 degrees at the bolt hole or slot and 140
degrees at any point between hole and slot without cracking of the base metal on the
outside of bent portion.

3.5 The brace shall be drilled and dimensioned in accordance with Dwg. CA10 attached
herein.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 The flat cross arm brace shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication in
accordance with IS: 2629-1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national
or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the
standard mentioned above will also be acceptable.

5. Tests

5.1 Apart from the tests indicated herein in the referenced standards, the flat cross arm
brace shall undergo following tests:
- Visual Inspection;
- Verification of Dimensions;

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6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 The Bidder shall provide with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the governing
standards for fabrication and testing of flat cross arm brace and two (2) clear copies
of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

7.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, catalogue and certified dimensional
drawings of flat cross arm brace.

7.3 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

7.4 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 23.0 TRANSFORMER PLATFORMS

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the fabrication and supply of transformer platforms used in
overhead power line construction.

2. Material

2.1 The transformer platform shall be fabricated from hot rolled channels, angles and
steel members.

2.2 The steel channels and angles for transformer platform shall be fabricated in
accordance with Indian Standards IS: 226-1975 and IS-808-1964 or any revision
thereof or other equivalent national or international standard provided that ensure
at least equal or better quality to the standard mentioned above will also be
acceptable. The minimum tensile strength of the steel shall be 4200 kg/cm 2.

3. Description

3.1 The platform shall be fabricated out of galvanized steel members, field assembled by
bolting.

3.2 The platform will support the transformer above the ground and will be supported by
two-pole structures of steel tubular or Steel Tubular (STEEL TUBULAR) poles.
Transformers will be bolted to the platform at four (4) points. Provision should be
made for the mounting of transformers of different physical dimensions and ratings
up to 200 kVA.

3.3 The platform shall be designed by the supplier and fabricated, in general, in
accordance with the conceptual configuration shown in Dwg. CA12 and CSLV7
contained herein. The design shall provide support for a transformer of a minimum
of 1500 kg in weight with a minimum safety factor of 2.0. The Platform shall be stiff
and shall be capable of withstanding horizontal forces and an overturning moment
due to seismic effects on a transformer with centre of gravity 0.5 meter above its
base and seismic horizontal acceleration of 0.4g. The platform shall be stiff and shall
not visibly deflect under static loading.

3.4 The platform shall be supplied disassembled, complete with all required members
and fastenings. Packing may be made by banding structural members. Fastenings
shall be separately packed. Structural members shall be clearly identified for ease of
assembly in accordance with the assembly drawing furnished by the supplier.

3.5 The platform shall be suitable for fixing to support poles of 150 to 250 mm diameter
in the case of poles, and to STEEL TUBULAR poles of rectangular section with 250
to 350 mm in width and 140 to 180 mm depth.

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4. Galvanizing
4.1 All ferrous parts of transformer platform shall be galvanized after fabrication in
accordance with IS: 2629-1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national
or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the
standard mentioned above will also be acceptable.

5. Tests

5.1 Apart from the tests indicated herein in the referenced standards, the transformer
platform shall undergo following tests:

- Visual Inspection;
- Verification of Dimensions;

6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.1 A preliminary design of the platform shall be submitted with the Bid. Data to be
supplied with the preliminary design shall be:

a) Steel classification proposed to be used and the characteristics thereof;

b) Two copies of Preliminary detail drawings of the proposed platform;
c) Data regarding:
1) Vertical and horizontal loading on poles,
2) Resultant safety factor,
3) Resultant deflection,

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4) Resultant percent of allowable tension, compression, and shear limits for the
steel selected and associated fastening,
5) Moments on pole due to seismic effects on the platform and transformers.

7.2 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

7.3 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P. 24.0 POLE CLAMPS

1. Scope

1.1 This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of galvanized steel pole clamps
with nuts, bolts and washers for use on overhead power line construction.

2. Material

2.1 The pole clamp shall be fabricated out of hot-rolled steel flat.

2.2 The steel flat for pole clamp shall be fabricated and tested in accordance with
Indian Standards IS: 226-1975, and IS-1731-1971 or any revision thereof or other
equivalent national or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or
better quality to the standard mentioned above will also be acceptable. The
minimum tensile strength of the steel shall be 4200 kg/cm2.

3. Description

3.1 Outline details of pole clamps are shown in the drawings Dwg: CA13. Dimensions
may be changed to comply with the final pole sizes selected. Therefore, the
dimensions must be confirmed with the Project prior to manufacture.

3.2 Two (2) numbers of galvanized, 16 mm. (dia.) × 60mm. (length), fully threaded bolts
with two (2) nuts and washers shall be provided with each pole clamp.

3.3 The fittings shall be free of burrs, splinters, splits, sharp points and edges, which may
damage conductors or show evidence of poor workmanship.

3.4 The surface of the steel shall be flat after drilling or (punching) and free of dimpling
or imperfections. The hole edges shall be broken by reaming. The holes shall be full
dimension after galvanizing and no minus tolerance of specified hole size will be
accepted.

3.5 The pole clamps shall have a minimum tensile strength of 3182 kg at the bolt-hole
and bolt slot.

4. Galvanizing

4.1 The pole clamps and nut, bolts and washers shall be galvanized after fabrication in
accordance with IS: 2629-1985 or any revision thereof or other equivalent national
or international standard provided that ensure at least equal or better quality to the
standard mentioned above will also be acceptable.

5. Tests

5.1 Apart from the tests indicated herein in the referenced standards, the pole clamps
shall undergo following tests:
- Visual Inspection;
- Verification of Dimensions;

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6. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9001;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

7. Bid Documentation

7.2 The Bidder shall provide a complete description, catalogue and two (2) copies of
certified dimensional drawings of pole clamps.

7.3 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

7.4 All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound
separately from the Bid documents.

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S.P.25.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FITTINGS FOR HV

OVERHEAD, XLPE COVERED CONDUCTOR
1. Scope
This Specification covers the fabrication and supply of fittings and associated
apparatus for HV AAAC XLPE covered conductors.

2. Description

2.1 The fittings, hardware andequipment shall be fabricated in accordance with

International recognized standards such as IEC,NFC forFittings and Associated
Apparatus for use with HV ABC latest revision, and all referenced standards therein,
or latest revision thereof or other recognized international standards that ensures at
least a substantially equal quality to the standard mentioned above, will also be
acceptable. The fitting and accessories shall be suitable for 11 kV nominal voltage
applications.

2.2 The Covered Conductor hardware manufacturing company shall have been accredited
with ISO 9001 quality certification (including design).

2.3 The fittings shall be for use in conjunction with XLPE covered conductor of 100 sq.
mm nominal cross-sectional areas.

2.4 Contractor shall get approval of all drawings and hardware sample from Purchaser
before starting the fabrication of all hardware.

2.5 The fittings and accessories are as follows:

3. Dead End Clamps/ Anchor Clamps

The covered conductors shall be suitable to be tensioned using the tension insulator
string with bolted/wedge type tension clamp. The bolted type covered conductor
tension clamps are made of aluminum alloy and suitable for fixing to the 16mm type
”A” pin of the ball and socket type disc insulators conforming to IEC 60120/ IEC 383.
The purpose of terminating covered conductors over the covering fitting shall include,
but are not limited to the cone, bolted or wedge type clamp and preformed helical
fittings. The fittings shall be able to withstand the specific minimum failure load
(SMFL) and shall not damage the covering and shall be designed to prevent the
ingress of moisture during service.

4. Preformed Ties/ Composite Ties

Preformed ties/ Composite ties shall be used for attaching 100 sq mm AAAC XLPE
covered conductors to pin insulators either for straight line position or angle position.
The ties for HV covered conductor shall be composite prefabricated type with a white
rigid PVC rod covered by a black resistive conductive layer, no metal parts are
allowed. Ties shall be used without removing the sheath of covered conductors. They
shall combine the necessary mechanical holding function with protection of the
conductor sheath from long term deterioration caused by electrical stress. The
electrical integrity of covered conductor/ insulator system shall be maintained.

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5. Mid Span Full Tension Joints

Mid span full tension joints are intended to ensure mechanical and electrical
connection between two lengths of same cross section of bare conductors.

Each mid-span full tension joint comprises one aluminum alloy sleeve and a
galvanized steel sleeve allowing the hexagonal compression on conductor core and
one water tightened system heat shrinkable cover to prevent the penetration of water
into the covered conductor.

Mid-span full tension joints shall be used for 100 mm2 XLPE AAAC covered
conductor. The Mid-span full tension joints shall be hexagonal compression type.
These joints guarantee mechanical and electrical features at least equivalent to those of
the conductor on which they are installed.

When in use, no conductor failure shall appear next to the mid-span full tension joints
and no conductor slip shall appear at tensile load below the nominal breaking load
value of the conductor.

6. Heat Shrinkable Cable End Cap

The insulated end cable cap shall be suitable for effectively sealing the end terminal of
the covered conductors and shall have wet flashover voltage not less than 11 kV. The
cap shall be heat shrinkable type and the inner diameter of the cap shall be such that it
shall tightly fit to the covered conductors to prevent entry of moisture.

7. Insulation piercing connectors

These insulation-piercing connectors are intended to connect two covered conductors

with the same or different cross section between them. The main conductor should be
stretched or not. The tap connector shall be a bridge constituted by a not stretched
linking covered conductor. The insulation piercing connector shall not have losable
components that are liable to be lost during installation. The housing shall be made
entirely of mechanical and resistant plastic insulation material and no metallic part
outside the housing is acceptable except for the tightening system. The housing shall
be an integral part of the connector.

The number and the length of the teeth shall be adequate enough to penetrate the
relevant covered conductor insulation to establish proper contact without any contract
resistance and without the need to strip the covered conductor insulation. To achieve
the required water tightness a special rubber seal be provided around the teeth of the
present connector. The bolts and washers shall be of corrosion resistant type. The
piercing of insulation shall be simultaneous on main and tap conductor when
tightening the bolts. Two different types of piercing connectors are used in covered
conductor which shall be supplied with two bolts.

Main covered conductor to tap covered conductor with capacity from 50 to 120 sq mm
both side

Main bare aluminum conductor to tap covered conductor with capacity main capacity
50 to 120 sq mm bare aluminum and tap covered conductor 50 to 120 sq mm.

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8. Tests

8.1 Type tests

The bidder shall submit the type test report along with the Bid. The report shall be
issued by a recognized independent testing authority. The tests shall comply with
relevant IEC/NFC Standard or the governing standard. The Employer also reserves the
right to have tests carried out at his own cost by an independent agency, whenever
there is a dispute regarding the quality of supply. In respect of the following fittings,
the test shall include, but not limited to the following:

Dead End clamps:

• Tensile (high tension) test
• Aging test
• High temperature test (thermal)
• Low temperature test

Insulation piercing connectors:

• Dielectric strength
• Current carrying capacity of the connector
• Temperature rise at the connector
• Aging tests
• Low temperature test
• Mechanical test
• Electrical heat cycle test

Insulated cable end caps:

• Verification of water tightness

• Aging test

Mid Span Full Tension Joint:

• Dielectric strength
• Aging tests
• Mechanical test

Tests for other fittings and hardware shall be conducted in accordance with the
relevant national or international standards.

8.2 Routine tests

Each batch of fittings shall be subjected to routine tests while manufacturing to

confirm to the specified standard.

9. Quality Assurance Program

Along with the Bid the Bidder shall furnish quality assurance program of the
manufacturer which includes the Quality System and the Quality Plans, which shall
include, among others, information to meet the following requirement, failing which
the Bid shall be liable for rejection.

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i. The structure of the organization;

ii. The duties and responsibilities assigned to staff ensuring quality of works;
iii. The system for purchasing, taking delivery and verification of materials;
iv. The system for ensuring quality of workmanship;
v. The quality assurance arrangement shall conform to relevant requirements of
ISO9000;
vi. Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of manufacturer for the
raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested,
list of test normally carried out on raw materials;
vii. List of manufacturing facilities available;
viii. List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections;
ix. List of testing equipment available with the manufacturer for final testing of
equipment specified and the test plant limitation, if any, vis-a-vis the type,
special, acceptance and routine tests specified in the relevant standards.

10. Bid Documentation

10.1 The Bidder shall furnish with the Bid two (2) clear copies of the Standard governing
fabrication and testing of the fittings and accessories for LV ABC and two (2) clear
copies of all other relevant standards referenced therein.

10.2 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) sets of complete description, catalogue, dimensional
drawings showing general construction and size of all fittings and accessories.
10.3 The Bidder shall furnish two (2) clear certified copies of type test report for Dead end
clamp/Anchor clamp, Mid span full tension joints, IPC and Cable end caps.

10.4 A clause-by-clause commentary on specification, specifying compliance and

deviations, if any.

All data, drawings, catalogues and other technical documents shall be bound separately from
the Bid documents.

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CHAPTER 3
1. INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The whole of the Works supplied under the Contract shall be subject to
inspections and tests by the Employer or their Representatives and/or third party
inspectors during manufacture, erection and after completion. The inspections and
tests shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of this section of the
Specifications.
The Contractor shall provide all costs, appliances, apparatus, supervision, labor
and services necessary to carry out all tests, unless specifically stated otherwise.
The Contractor shall furnish the detailed schedule of his commissioning plan at
least one month prior to the scheduled date. The schedule shall include the
commissioning procedures, testing sequences and details of special testing
equipment, tests and commissioning record formats, information about relevant
standards etc.
The scope of the commissioning program includes the site testing and putting into
successful operation of all the equipment supplied under the Contract, for 1kV,
AC plants and all secondary voltages systems. Testing of energy meters and
certification of their accuracy shall also be included (if applicable)

1.2 OBJECTIVES
The objectives of commissioning work, prior to the successful energization of
Plant at full voltage and connection to the system, are the following:
- Confirm the integrity (correctness) of installation.
- Confirm the integrity of insulation, connections and phasing.
- Ensure proof of equipment characteristics.
- Review workmanship.
- Confirm the correct implementation of the design.
- Check equipment ratings.
- Check and measure resistivity of earthing system.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING

To assure that the supply and services under the scope of this Contract whether
manufactured or performed within the Contractor’s works or at his subcontractor’s
premises or at the Site or at any other place of work, are in accordance with the
Specifications, the Contractor shall adopt suitable quality assurance program to
control such activities at all points necessary. Such program shall be outlined by
the Contractor and shall be finally accepted by the Employer after discussions
before the award of the Contract. A quality assurance program of the Contractor
shall generally cover, but not be limited to the following:
(a) His organization structure for the management and implementation of the
proposed quality assurance program.

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(b) Documentation control system.

(c) Qualification data for bidder’s key personnel.
(d) The procedure for purchases of materials, parts, components, and selection
of subcontractors’ services including vendor analysis, source inspection,
incoming raw materials inspection, and verification of materials purchases.
(e) System for shop manufacturing including process controls and fabrication
and assembly controls.
(f) Control of non-conforming items and system for corrective actions.
(g) Control of calibration and testing of measuring and testing equipment.
(h) Inspection and test procedure for manufacture.
(i) System for indication and appraisal of inspection status.
(j) System for quality audits.
(k) System for authorizing release of manufactured products to the Employer.
(l) System for maintenance of records.
(m) System for handling storage and delivery.
(n) A quality plan detailing out the specific quality control procedure adopting
for controlling the quality characteristics relevant to each item of supply.

The quality plan shall be mutually discussed and approved by the Employer after
incorporating necessary corrections by the Contractor as may be required.
1.4 Quality Assurance Documents
The Contractor shall be required to submit all the Quality Assurance Documents
as stipulated in the Quality Plan at the time of Employer’s inspection of
material/equipment.
The Employer, through his duly authorized representatives, reserves the right to
carry out Quality Audit and Quality Surveillance of the systems and the
procedures of the Contractor’s and the subcontractor’s Quality Management and
Control Activities.

1.5 Inspection, Testing and Inspection Certificates

The provisions of the clauses on Test and Inspection of the General Conditions of
Contract and Special Conditions of Contract shall be applicable to the supply and
erection portions of the Works. The Employer shall have the right to re-inspect at
his expenses, any material though it would have been previously inspected and
approved by him at the Contractor’s works before, and if, after the same are
inspected at Site following the latter, material is found defective, then the
Contractor shall bear the cost of this inspection and reinstatement according to
specification.

1.4 TESTS AT MANUFACTURERS WORKS

1.4.1 General
Where no specific test is specified, then the various items of materials and
equipment shall be tested in accordance with the relevant British, IEC, or
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carried out in accordance with the maker's standard practice, which shall be
subject to the Employer’s approval.
At least fourteen days’ prior notice, in writing or by tele-fax, shall be given to the
Employer of the readiness of the plant for test or inspection and every facility
shall be provided by the Contractor and sub-Contractor (s) to enable the Employer
or their Representative and/or third party inspectors to carry out the inspections
and witness the tests. This includes progress, test rig and packing inspections also.
Inspection of equipment will not be carried out unless the Employer has approved
copies of the relevant sub-orders, drawings and test procedures. No equipment
shall be packed, prepared for shipment, or dismantled for the purpose of packing
for shipment, unless it has been satisfactorily inspected, or inspection has been
waived by the Employer.
The extent and method of recording the results shall be agreed by the Employer in
sufficient time to enable the tests to be satisfactorily witnessed or to make any
changes to the proposed program of tests. All instruments and apparatus used in
the performance of the tests shall be subject to the approval of the Employer and,
if required by the Employer, shall be calibrated to an agreed standard at a
laboratory of national standing to be nominated by the Contractor and approved
by the Employer. The costs of carrying out such calibration shall be borne by the
Contractor in all cases.
The costs of making/performing any test shall be borne by the Contractor. This
shall apply to tests performed at the site or elsewhere.
After receiving the prior information about the completion of manufacturing at the
factory, the Employer will depute his personnel to the Contractor’s factory to
witness the fabrication, assembly and testing of any or all parts of major
equipment. The number of the Employer's personnel and equipment to be
witnessed will be as listed below. The duration of such visits shall be as per
inspection/testing requirements.
- Steel Tubular Poles and accessories
- ACSR Conductor
- AAAC Conductors
- Distribution transformers
- Disc and Pin Insulators
- LV ABC cable and accessories
- Lightning arresters
- DO Fuse Set, Fuse Element
- MCCB and Panel Board

1.4.2 Test Certificates

Within 30 days of the completion of any test, triplicate sets of all principal test
records, test certificates and performance curves shall be supplied to the
Employer.
These test records, certificates and performance curves shall be supplied for all
tests, whether or not they have been witnessed by the Employer or his

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representative. The information given on such test certificates and curves shall be
sufficient to identify the material or equipment to which the certificate refers and
should also bear the Contract reference title. Specified requirements shall be
shown on each certificate for comparison with actual test results.
When all equipment has been tested, test certificates of all factory and site tests
shall be compiled by the Contractor into volumes and bound in an approved form
complete with index. Three copies of each volume shall be supplied to the
Employer.

1.4.3 Type Tests

Type tests are required to prove the general design of the equipment and the
Contractor may submit certificates of such design tests, which have been carried
out on identical equipment. Notwithstanding any provision in BS, IEC or ANSI
Standards, the Employer shall have the right to accept such certificates in lieu of
the specified type tests or to reject them.
The type tests prescribed shall be carried out at the Contractor's cost in all cases,
where either such certificates are not available or are rejected by the Employer.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that the test jurisdiction and transfer of responsibilities is regulated by
strict safety and handover procedures, the Contractor agrees the interface with the
Employer to establish and implement handover procedures consistent with the
terms of these Specifications.
The Employer shall retain full jurisdiction over all commissioning activities,
which may affect the operation of the existing system. In these circumstances and
when so requested, shall provide technical advices and assistances.
The Contractor shall be responsible for technical guidance and assistance in
establishing the scope and method of tests, witnessing of the testing, assessment of
results, and re-negotiation of the changes in test schedules which may be
necessary as a result of other circumstances, such as delays in the delivery,
possible equipment failures.

1.6 SAFETY PROCEDURES

The Contractor shall share the responsibility for safety procedures with the
Employer. The Contractor shall establish and implement a work permit and
tagging system and associated safety procedures (subject to the review of
Employer) for all equipment, systems and areas not covered by the Employer’s
safety procedures.
The Employer will assume responsibility for the establishment and
implementation of tagging, safety and work permit procedures for the protection
of personnel and equipment, as soon as equipment and systems are connected to
or are energizeable from the existing system.

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1.7 COMMISSIONING STAFF

The Contractor shall provide commissioning personnel including skilled and
unskilled labor as required. Submit a list with names, experience and proposed
duration of the stay of key personnel on site, consistent with the construction
schedule, along with the commissioning program.
Ensure that only staffs assigned to commissioning fulfills that duty for the
duration of the assignment.
Ensure that commissioning staffs have authorization, and the competence, to
undertake minor repairs or to make temporary redesigns and to reconnect systems
to meet the specified system performance to preclude delays in energization and
putting into commercial service of any part of the works.

1.8 TEST EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall ensure that all instruments, tools and other equipment
required for testing and commissioning are available on site, ensure that the test
equipment is of satisfactory quality and condition and, where necessary, is
calibrated by an approved authority or standard.
Make arrangements for the provision of power supplies for testing with necessary
vector configuration, voltage and current rating.

1.9 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM

Prepare a commissioning program for approval by the Employer and for
incorporation into the Project master construction program. Allocate adequate
time in this program to permit full commissioning of all components.
Carry out all testing during normal working hours as far as practicable. Tests,
which involve existing apparatus and system outages, may be carried out outside
normal working hours. Give the Employer sufficient notice to allow for the
necessary outage arrangements to be made in conformity with the testing program.
Note that no tests listed in the agreed program will be waived except upon the
instructions or consent of the Employer in writing.

1.9.1 Test Procedures

The following basic tests, in addition to others, shall be carried out:
- Measurement of insulation resistance.
- AC withstand voltage test

1.9.2 Requirements for Field Tests

The field tests shall be carried out in presence of Employer under the following
conditions:
AC withstand test voltages for conductors and outdoor equipment shall be normal
operation voltage of the transmission line and, withstand voltage test shall be
carried out for ten (10) minutes by the normal voltage mentioned above. The field
tests shall be carried out by the Contractor after adjustment of all the equipment
have been completed.

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Expandable and lead wires and other materials required for the field tests shall be
arranged by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all
measuring instruments, test equipment and tools required for the tests.
Preparation of the test record sheets and test reports shall be the responsibility of
the Contractor and the results of the field tests shall be submitted by the
Contractor for Employer’s approval.
Measurement of insulation resistance of the equipment shall be performed by at
least 1000 V megger.
After completion of the measurement of insulation resistance mentioned above, ac
withstand voltage test shall be performed by the normal operation voltage of the
existing power system.
Submit test procedures, consisting of detailed test methods and samples of the
related test record forms, for all equipment to be tested, to the Employer for
approval along with the commissioning program. Strictly adhere to these
procedures for the commissioning tests.

1.9.3 Records
Maintain an up-to-date record of all commissioning activities on site.
Record the results of the tests clearly on forms and formats approved by the
Employer and with clear references to the equipment and items tested, so that the
record can be used as the basis for maintenance tests, in future. Submit the
required number of site test records to the Employer as soon as possible after
completion of the tests.
Record the details of the test equipment and instruments used in the test sheets, in
those cases where the instrument or equipment characteristics can have a bearing
on the test results.

1.9.4 “As-Built” Drawings

Keep an ongoing record of all changes on a master set of drawings. Produce and
supply a minimum of three complete sets of marked-up “As Constructed/As-
Built” drawings before leaving the Site. Correct and re-issue the original drawings
as soon as possible as per this specification.

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

(Guaranteed Technical Particulars)

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Item No. 1: Steel Tubular Poles

(To be completed by Bidder)
Tubular Steel Poles

S.No. Description Unit 10m. 8m.

a) Manufacturer
b) Governing Standards for tubing
Manufacturing and Testing
c) Governing Standard for Galvanization
d) Copies of Standards Attached? Yes/No
e) Overall Length (m)
f) Sections details:

(i) Length, m
Top ( h1)
Middle (h2)
Bottom (h3)
ii) Outside Diameter, mm
Top ( h1)
Middle (h2)
Bottom (h3)
iii) Thickness, mm
Top ( h1)
Middle (h2)
Bottom (h3)
Approximate weight, Kg
Criplling load, kgf
Application of load from
top of pole, m

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Item No.2: Pre-stressed Concrete Pole

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item No. 2. : ACSR

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Description ACSR Conductor Unit

1. Manufacturer
2. Governing Standards
3. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

4. Copies of type test attached? Yes/No

If standards is not BS:215(Part II)

are conductor specifications same
5.
as the BS:215 requirements in
respect of the following?:

Diameter Yes/No

Strand size Yes/No

Direction of lay Yes/No

Lay ratio Yes/No
Materials Yes/No
6. Technical data:
Dog

Nominal diameter (mm)

Stranding (Al/Steel)

Breaking strength (kN)

Mass (kg/km)

Resistance at 20o C

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Item No. 3. : AAAC

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Description AAAC Conductor Unit

1. Manufacturer
2. Governing Standards
3. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

4. Copies of type test attached? Yes/No

If standards is not BS:215(Part II)

are conductor specifications same
5.
as the BS:215 requirements in
respect of the following?:

Diameter Yes/No

Strand size Yes/No

Direction of lay Yes/No

Lay ratio Yes/No
Materials Yes/No
6. Technical data:
100 sqmm 55 sqmm

Nominal diameter (mm)

Stranding (Al/Steel)

Breaking strength (kN)

Mass (kg/km)

Resistance at 20o C

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Item No. 3. : AAAC Conductor Assessories

(Clause by Clause Compliance be submitted by the bidder)

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Item No. 4 : Distribution Transformer

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Description (11/0.4 kV, 25, 50, 100 & 200 KVA)

1. Manufacturer

2. Copies of IEC standards attached? Yes/No

3. Copies of type test for each rating attached? Yes/No

4. Copies of outline drawings

for each size attached? Yes/No

5. Winding material: ________

6. Primary Winding BIL _________kV

7. Primary Bushing BIL __________kV

8. Accessories listed below furnished?

a) Lower oil filter valve Yes/No

b) Liquid level guage Yes/No

c) Lifting lugs Yes/No

d) Hand hole Yes/No

e) Tank earthing terminal Yes/No

f) Overload protection Yes/No

If yes, details attached? Yes/No

9. Testing facilities available

Description Name of the test equipment/facility

a) Applied voltage test

b) Induced voltage test

c) No load loss and excitation current test

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d) Impedance voltage and load loss tests

e) Resistance measurement

f) Ratio tests

g) Polarity and phase relation tests

h) Leakage tests

i) Insulation resistance tests

10. Design information

Rated kVA (IEC rating), kVA…………………..

Number of phases …..............................………..
Frequency, Hz ......................
Voltage ratio at no-load , kV................................
Winding connections.............................................

Type of core sheet……………………………

Magnetising current at normal ratio:

hv, Amp ………….
lv, Amp …………..

Maximum flux density in core iron at normal

voltage and frequency based on the net section of iron:
Cores, T ……………………
Yokes, T …………………..

Type of winding:
hv .. ………………………..
lv ………………………….

Maximum current density in winding at rated power:

hv, Amp/mm2 …………………….
lv, Amp/mm2 ……………………..

Type of insulation used for:

hv winding ……………………….
lv winding ………………………..

No-load loss at normal voltage ratio and 75oC, Watt ...................

Load loss at rated current and at 75oC, Watt ...................

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Regulation at 75oC and rated power as a percentage of normal voltage:

at 1 p.f, % ………………

qt 0.8 p.f, % …………….

Impedance voltage at 75oC and rated power:

at normal tapping,% ………………..
at -5% tapping % ……………………
at +5% tapping % ……………………

Efficiency at 1 p.f 125% and rated current, % .............

Efficiency at 1 p.f 100% and rated current, % .............
Efficiency at 1 p.f 75% and rated current, % .............
Efficiency at 1 p.f 50% and rated current, % .............
Efficiency at 1 p.f 25% and rated current, % .............
Temperature rise at rated kVA by
Thermometer in oil ........................................
Temperature rise at rated kVA by
resistance of windings ....................................
Permissible overload ........................................
Transformer insulating oil specification …………………...
Total volume of insulating oil at 20oC, litre ……………..…
Effective expansion capacity of conservator, litre ………….

11 Approximate weight and dimensions

Transformer core and windings, kg..................

Tank and fittings, kg.................
Oil , kg..................
Total weight, kg..................
Thickness of tank sides, mm …………
Thickness of tank bottom, mm ………
Thickness of radiator, mm……………
Approximate dimensions including fittings:

Overall length, mm..................

Overall width, mm..................
Overall height, mm..................

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Item No. 5. : Pin Insulator

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Pin Insulator

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Catalogue/ Dimensional drawings Yes/No

3. Governing Standards

4. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

5. Copies of type test

attached ? Yes/No

6. Marking as per specifications Yes/No

7. Ratings:

Highest System Voltage kV

Rated Voltage kV

Creepage Distance (min) mm

Wet Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV

Impulse Withstand Voltage kV

Puncture Power Frequency Voltage (min) kV

Visible Discharge Voltage (Effective) kV

Cantilever Strength kN

G.I. Pin Head

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Item No. 6. : Disc Insulator

(To be completed by bidder)
Item Disc Insulator
Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Catalog/Dimensional drawings Yes/No

3. Governing Standards

4. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

5. Copies of type test

attached? Yes/No

6. Marking as per specifications Yes/No

7. Ratings:

Highest system Voltage kV

Rated Voltage kV

Porcelain Diameter (min) kV

Spacing mm

Creepage Distance (min) mm

Power Frequency Puncture

Withstand Voltage kV

Wet Power Frequency

Withstand Voltage kV

Impulse Withstand Voltage kV

Puncture Power Frequency Voltage (min) kV

Visible Discharge Voltage kV

Mechanical Strength kN

Ball and Socket Size mm

Applicable Standard

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Item No. 7. : Stay Insulator

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Stay Insulator

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Catalog/Dimensional drawings Yes/No

3. Governing Standards

4. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

5. Copies of type test

attached? Yes/No

6. Marking as per specifications Yes/No

7. Ratings:

Highest System Voltage kV

Rated Voltage kV

Creepage Distance (min) mm

Minimum Failing Load kN

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage, 1 minute:

Dry kV
Wet kV

IS Designation

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Item No. 8. : Insulator Pins

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Insulator Pins

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Type of Steel Used

3. Dimensional drawings
attached? Yes/No

4 Governing Standard

5. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

6. Copies of type test

attached? Yes/No

7. Ratings and Features:

For 11 kV For 33 kV

Head Type

Total Length (mm)

Stalk Length (mm)

Shank Length (mm)

Minimum Failing Load (kN)

Applicable Standard

Catalogue Number

IS reference

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Item No. 9. : Disc Insulator Fittings

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Disc Insulator Fittings

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer/Catalogue No.

2. Dimensional drawings
attached? Yes/No

3. Governing Standard

4. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No

5. Copies of type test

attached? Yes/No

6. Steel Classification

7. Aluminum Alloy Tension Clamp Yes/No

8. Ferrous parts are galvanized? Yes/No

9. Cotter Pins are Stainless Steel? Yes/No

10. Ultimate Strength of Clamps Kn

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Item No. 10: Ground (Earth Rods and Clamps)

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Ground (Earth Rods and Clamps)

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

4. Governing Standard for galvanization

5. Standards attached? Yes/No

6. Catalogue/ dimensional drawings

attached for all items? Yes/No

7. Dimensions (Ground Rod):

Length mm.
Diameter mm.

8. Catalogue number

Rod
Clamp

9. Copies of type test results

attached? Yes/No

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Item No. 11 : Grounding Conductor

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Grounding Conductor

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

3. Governing Standard for galvanization

4. Standards attached? Yes/No

5. Diameter mm

6. Cross Section sq. mm

7. Short time fusing

30 cycles Amps

8. Weight (Approx.) kg/km

9. Resistance
20 degree C (Approx.) ohms/km

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Item No. 12 : Compression Connectors

(To be completed by bidder)

Item Compression Connectors

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

4. Standards attached? Yes/No

5. Catalogue/ dimensional drawings

attached? Yes/No

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Item No. 13 : LV ABC Cable

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item LV ABC

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer
2. Catalogue/ drawings Yes/No
3. Governing Standards
4. Copies of Standards Attached: Yes/No
5. Copies of type test
attached? Yes/No
6. Rated Voltage kV
7. No. of Cores
8. Conductor
9. Nominal cross-sectional area mm2 95 50 25
10. Diameter of conductor
-minimum mm
-maximum mm
11. Minimum breaking load of conductor kN
12. Minimum breaking load of cable kN
13. Min. thickness of XLPE insulation at any point mm
(excluding ribs)
14. Max. thickness of XLPE insulation at any point mm
(excluding ribs)
15. Maximum overall diameter of the core mm
(excluding ribs)
16. Approximate net weight per meter kg
17. Max. continuous current carrying capacity A
per phase
18. Maximum conductor dc resistance at 20 deg. C MΩ/km
19. Maximum conductor ac resistance at 80 deg. C MΩ/km
20. Positive sequence reactance of cable at 50 Hz M Ω/km
21. Minimum insulation resistance MΩ-km

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Item No. 14 : Stay Set

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Stay Set

Description Unit Stay Set (19 mm.) Stay Set (16 mm.)

1. Manufacturer

2. Catalog Numbers

3. Steel Classification

4. Governing Standard for galvanization

5. Load rating, kg.

6. Type tests-tensile load Yes/No Yes/No

data attached?

7. Type test-bend test

data attached ? Yes/No Yes/No

8. Dimensional drawing attached? Yes/No Yes/No

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Item No. 15 : Steel Wire Strand

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Steel Wire Strand

Description Unit 7/8 SWG 7/12 SWG

1. Manufacturer

2. Strand diameter (overall) mm

3. No. of Strands

4. Minimum Breaking load kg

5. Nominal diameter of coated mm

wire in strand

6. Left hand lay Yes/No

7. Governing Standard for manufacturing Yes/No

and testing

8. Governing Standard for galvanization

9. Standards attached? Yes/No

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Item No. 16 : Galvanized Steel Nuts and Bolts

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Galvanized Steel Nuts and Bolts

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

4. Governing Standard for galvanization

5. Standards attached? Yes/No

6. Catalog numbers attached

for all items? Yes/No

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Item No. 17 : Performed Wire Products

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Preformed Wire Products

Description Unit

a) Pin Insulator Tie

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Aluminum-clad steel wire Yes/No

4. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

5. Standards attached? Yes/No

6. Catalog numbers attached

for all items? Yes/No

7. Bidder certifies that

all items offered are
suitable for use with
100, 55 & 30 sq. mm. AAAC Yes/No

8. Bidder certifies that

all items offered are
suitable for use with
insulators specified
SPECIFICATION- SP3.1.1 Yes/No

9. Holding strength: Kilograms

sizes 100 sq.mm 55 sq.mm
Top Tie

Double Support Top Tie

Side Tie

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Double Side Tie

b) Steel Wire Strand Grip

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

4. Governing Standard for galvanization

5. Standards attached? Yes/No

6. Catalogue numbers attached

for all items? Yes/No

7. Bidder certifies that

steel strand grip offered is
suitable for use with
insulator, stay set and stay wire
specified in SPECIFICATIONS: Yes/No
SP3.1.1, SP3.2.1 and SP3.2.2
respectively

8. Holding rating of grip kg

a) 7/8 SWG

b) 7/12 SWG

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Item No. 18 : Compression Connectors

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Compression Connectors

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Material Description Yes/No

furnished?

3. Governing Standard for manufacturing

and testing

4. Standards attached? Yes/No

5. Catalog/ dimensional drawings

attached? Yes/No

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Item No. 19 : Cross-arm and angle

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Cross-arm and angle

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Steel Classification

3. Minimum tensile strength of steel

4. Is the cross arm and angles fabricated from

hot-rolled steel sections? Yes/No

5. Governing Standard

6. Standard attached? Yes/No

6. Governing Standard for galvanizing

7. Drawings of cross arm and bracing? Yes/No

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Item No. 20 : Flat cross-arm brace

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Flat cross-arm brace

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Steel Classification

3. Minimum tensile strength of steel

4. Is the flat cross arm brace fabricated from

hot-rolled steel sections? Yes/No

5. Governing Standard for manufacturing and

testing

6. Governing Standard for galvanizing

7. Standards attached? Yes/No

8. Drawings of flat cross arm brace? Yes/No

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Item No. 21: Transformer Platform

(To be completed by the Bidder)

Item Transformer Platform

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Preliminary details dwg.

furnished? Yes/No

3. Steel Classification/
Characteristics furnished? Yes/No

4. Governing Standard for galvanization

5. Vertical Load on pole

6. Resultant Safety Factor

7. Resultant Deflection at design load mm

8. % of allowable tension

9. % of allowable compression

10. % of allowable shear limits

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Item No. 22: Pole Clamps

(To be completed by Bidder)

Item Pole Clamps

Description Unit

1. Manufacturer

2. Steel Classification

3. Governing Standard for galvanization

4. Drawings of Pole Clamp

furnished? Yes/No

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Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars for Lightining

Arrester
(To be filled by the Bidder for the offered Arrester)

1) Name of manufacturer and country of origin

2) Rated voltage (kV)
3) Maximum continuous operating voltage (MCOV) (kV)
4) Whether Type Test Reports as per cl. 10.2 is furnished (Yes/No)
5) Classification of arrester As per IEC 60099-4
6) Arrester housing;
a) Material
b) Insulation withstand level
i) Lighting impulse (1.2/50js) withstand voltage (kV peak)
ii) Power frequency wet withstand voltage (kV)
c) Total creepage distance mm
7) High current impulse (4/10|js) withstand level (kA peak)
8) Standard nominal discharge current (8/20js) kA
9) Energy absorption Capability (with 4/10 wave shape) at Uc kJ/kV
10) Steep current (1/20js) maximum impulse residual voltage (kV peak)
11) Maximum residual voltage at 10kA for (8/20js) (kV peak)
12) Switching impulse (30-100/60-200js) maximum residual voltage (kV peak)

13) Pressure relief class (Minimum prospective symmetrical fault current) kA

Arrester terminals
14) a) Type of material
b) Applicable conductor size. mm2
15) Dimensions/ Approximate weight of LA (mm x mm), kg
Insulating Bracket
16) a) Power frequency withstand voltage (kV)
b) Cantilever strength (Nm)
17) Whether the arrester earth lead for disconnector provided; Yes/No
Whether the power frequency withstand voltage versus time
18) Yes/No
characteristics curve as per class 10.1(c)
19) Whether the ISO 9001 Certificate as per Clause 7.0 is furnished Yes/No
Whether the acceptance tests as per Clause 12.2 will be carried out at the
20) (Yes/No)
time of inspection Place of testing
Whether the rating plate marking as per Clause 9.1 provided. Yes/No

Seal and Signature of the Manufacturer:

Date:

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SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

FOR DROPOUT FUSE CUTOUTS
(To be filled by the Bidder for each type)

12 kV 36 kV
A Name of Manufacturer & Country of Origin
B Class Designation
C Model/Catalogue No
D Rated Voltage kV
E Rated continuous current A
F Rated frequency Hz
G Mounting Angle to the vertical deg
H Type, Size and Material of
i) Upper Terminal Clamps
ii) Lower Terminal Clamps
iii) Moving Contacts
iv) Fixed Contacts
I Temperature rise for Contacts
1) Upper °C
2) Lower °C
Temperature rise for Terminals °C
1) Upper °C
2) Lower °C
J Symmetrical / Asymmetrical (rms) interrupting rating at specified X/R ratio kA
K Insulation level
Dry Impulse withstand voltage 1.2/50 ^s peak (positive & negative polarity)
i) Across the isolating distance of the fuse base +kV
-kV
ii) To earth and between poles +kV
-kV
Dry and wet 1 min. Power frequency (50 Hz) withstand voltage kV rms.
i) Across the isolating distance of the Fuse base - Dry kV
Across the isolating distance of the Fuse base -Wet kV
ii) To earth and between poles -Dry kV
To earth and between poles -Wet kV
L Total creepage distance mm
M Type of Mounting Bracket
N Galvanizing thickness mm
O Type Test Certificates conforming to Clause 9.2 furnished Yes/
P Fuse Carrier Length “ L” as per Drawing 1 No
mm

Seal & Signature of the Manufacturer/Bidder

Date

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CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

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CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Sl.No. Subject Page No.

1. General Instruction 5-1

A. General 5-1
B. Pole Numbering 5-1
2. POLES, ARMS AND STAYS 5-2
A. Poles 5-2
B. Pole Setting 5-2
C. Pole Framing 5-2
D. Stays 5-3
E. Stay Insulators 5-3
F. Field Modifications 5-3
3. CONDUCTOR 5-4
A. Materials 5-4
B. Sagging 5-4
C. Sag Charts 5-4
D. Stringing 5-5
E. Damaged Conductor 5-5
F. Sag Error 5-5
G. Conductor Attachment 5-6
H. Line Splices for Tensioning and Looping 5-6
I. Connectors 5-6
4. CONDUCTOR ACCESSORIES 5-7
A. Pre-formed Ties and Grips 5-7
B. Pin Insulator Ties 5-7
C. Preformed ties for stay wire 5-7
D. Application 5-7
E. Compression Fittings 5-7
F. PG Clamps 5-8
5. LINE CONSTRUCTION 5-9
A. Arrangement of Conductor 5-9
B. Attachment to Poles 5-9
C. Conductor Ties 5-9
D. Conductor Support 5-9
E. Pole Wiring 5-9
6. INSTALLATION OF STAYS 5-10
7. TRANSFORMER STRUCTURES 5-11
8. ABC CABLE FOR 0.4kV OVERHEAD LINE 5-12
9. INSTALLATION CRITERIA 5-17

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Clause 1.0

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. General

The general instructions included in this section shall be applied to all 11 kV and 400/230
volt overhead line construction under this Project. Additional general instructions are
included in each section as they are applied specifically to the subject covered in that
section.

These construction standards provide basic requirements for new facilities.

The clearances of conductors and structures shall be as per the construction standard
drawing no.CSG-01 and CSG-02.

Deviations from these standards may become necessary due to unique or special
conditions. In such cases, the directions of the Employer shall be followed.

The safety rules of the NEA shall be strictly observed at all times by the Contractors' and
NEA's work forces.

B. Pole numbering

Poles and structures shall be numbered in accordance with a numbering system provided
by NEA. Each pole or structure shall be paint stenciled with the assigned number.

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Clause 2.0
POLES. CROSSARMS, AND STAYS
A. Poles

Poles shall be installed by length and class at locations in accordance "with the
construction plan.

B. Pole setting

Pole holes shall be dug large enough in diameter to admit a tamping bar all around the
periphery of the pole and shall have a uniform dimension as per the type of pole used at
the top and bottom. Poles shall be planted in the ground to the depth specified in CSG-
05(b). Before planting a pole, the bottom of the hole made for planting the pole, shall be
cleaned of free soil and firmly tamped, to prevent the hole from settling.

The stability of a pole, particularly a pole without stay, is greatly influenced by the size of
the pole hole, the nature of the soil and the care exercised in back filling and tamping.
Two active hand tampers and one slow shoveler shall result in good compaction.

Poles shall be set to stand perpendicular except at terminals, angles and other points of
excessive strain where they shall be given a rake not to exceed 10 centimetres against the
direction of strain. Poles located at the sides of banks or other locations, where washouts
may occur, shall be protected by suitable cribbing, or shall be referred to the Engineer for
recommended action.

After the pole is in position and the hole is back filled and tamped, soil shall be piled and
packed firmly around the pole. Pole setting shall be inspected prior to acceptance and any
back fills that have sunk shall be refilled.

Poles located in shallow river beds shall be protected by gabions as designated by the
Employer. Gabions should be approximately 2 metres × 1 metre × metre. Four such
gabions are required for each pole.

Set pole and pour 860 mm diameter foundation as per construction standard CSG-05(a).
Level areas around pole and set gabions in pattern shown in CSG-06. It is important to
lace adjacent gabions together along the perimeter of all contact surfaces. Fill gabions
with hard, durable, clean stone, 100 mm to 200 mm in size in three layers. Install two
connecting wires at each layer. Lace gabion lids securely and make certain that all edges
are closed. Fill void between pole and gabion with hard, durable, clean rock 200 mm
minimum size.

C. Pole Framing

Pole and structures shall generally be framed in accordance with these standards and the
construction structure data sheets. Where special framing requirements are necessary, the
Employer shall provide framing instructions for the specific structure.
Each cross-arm shall be attached to the pole by a pole clamp or by machined bolts of
sufficient length to pass completely through the holes provided on the pole and cross-
arms and receive their full complement of nuts.

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Bolts of proper length shall be used. Excess nuts shall not be used to make use of a bolt
which would otherwise be too long. The end of a machined bolt projecting more than 3
centimetres beyond the nut shall be cut off to a length of 2 centimetres beyond the nut.
Each bolt, when installed, shall have its full complement of nuts.

D. Stays

Stay leads specified in construction documents are defined as the horizontal distance from
the centre line of the pole at ground line to the point where the anchor rod should enter
the ground assuming the ground to be level. For the correction in stay leads for uneven
ground see Drawing No. CSG-11.

The Engineer, upon request, may designate the actual location of stay anchor rods on
slope of hills. The stay stake indicates the point where the anchor rod enters the ground.
The anchor hole shall be dug accordingly.

The attachment of one stay shall not overlap that of another stay when two or more stays
are carried to a pole or anchor. Each shall be entirely independent of the other. This does
not prevent the use of multiple eye rods for nuts designed for such use.

All stays to be installed on a pole line shall be placed and drawn reasonably tight before
the conductors are tensioned. After the conductors are tensioned and sagged to their final
position, the stays shall be carefully inspected to see that each is carrying its share of the
load on the pole as intended. If multiple stays are not carrying equal strain, the slack stay
shall be pulled up until it is sharing load as intended.

Stay anchors must be installed full depth and set to pull against undisturbed soil to
develop full tension. An anchor not properly installed will move and allow movement of
the top of the pole, thus slacking the conductors. Stay anchors installed in soft or unstable
earth shall be placed at specified depth and back filled with 5 cm. maximum size crushed
stone placed to a depth of 1 meter from the bottom of the pole.

E. Stay Insulators

Stay insulators shall be installed on all stays in accordance with the construction
drawings.

F. Field Modifications

During the erection work at the field there may be necessity to modify galvanized steel
hardware and may have to be drilled, reamed, filed or cut. Under such a condition the
area of the steel exposed, after these modifications, shall be coated with a zinc-rich paint
to protect the steel from corrosion.

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Clause 3.0
CONDUCTOR

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Materials

XLPE covered conductors refer to an assembly of strands of hard drawn aluminum alloy
for greater strength which are termed as All Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC).
Aluminum conductors refer to an assembly of strands of hard drawn aluminum with steel
reinforcements for greater strength which are termed as Aluminum Conductor Steel
Reinforced (ACSR) Conductor.

B. Sagging

Conductors shall be sagged in accordance with the sag chart specified by these
specifications.

The importance of careful sagging of conductors cannot be over emphasized. Conductors

have definite characteristic that control their behavior resulting from changes of
temperature, wind speed and additional load due to ice or wet snow.

Conductors must not be sagged too tightly (less than specified sag) as unspecified extra
tensions may result in failure of conductor structure.

Conductors sagged too loosely (more than specified sag) may contact adjacent conductors
hardware or any structure. Excess sag can reduce clearance beneath the line with the
ground to the point of danger.

C. Sag Charts

Unless otherwise noted, all sag charts are calculated on the basis of 35 kg/sqm wind
pressure

Sag is always measured vertically, without wind, when conductors are being installed or
re-sagged.

Unless otherwise specified by the Employer for a specific condition, initial or stringing
sag shall be applied to the installation of all new unstressed conductor. The initial sag is
always less than the final sag.

Sags for the various temperatures shall be furnished by the Engineer in a table form for
spans not covered by the sag chart.

In order to ascertain the sag for a given stringing temperature, select the point
corresponding to the proper temperature on the scale on the left-hand side of the sag
chart. Lay a straight edge so that it passes through this point and the point of the centre
scale representing the length of span to be sagged. The straight edge will then indicate the
proper stringing sag on the right-hand scale. Interpolate if the temperature of span is not
exactly the same as designated on the chart. The low voltage neutral conductor shall be
sagged with the same sag as the low voltage phase conductor. If the low voltage
conductor, as a group, has less design sag than the high voltage phase conductor installed

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above it, the low voltage conductor, as a group, shall be installed to the same sag as the
high voltage conductors installed above.

D. Stringing

The dynamometers and similar apparatus shall be used for tensioning of conductor to
obtain appropriate sagging of conductors.
For stringing of XLPE Covered (AAAC) & ACSR Conductors of all sizes, stringing
rollers or roller shall be used to support the conductor as it is pulled out and sagged.
Stringing rollers shall be used regardless of size of aluminum conductors, bare or
covered.
Stringing rollers shall be* suspended at each insulator support position so that the
conductor shall roll smoothly over the roller protecting conductor from any physical
damage.
Stringing sheaves shall have a diameter at least 20 times the conductor diameter and so
finished as to prevent damage of any kind to the conductor as it is pulled through the
sheaves.
Conductor drum shall be located at a sufficient distance from the first structure to avoid
excessive bending of the conductor over the sheaves and excessive downward loading on
the cross-arms.
Attention shall be paid to the fact that all sag charts contained herein for AAAC/ACSR
conductors are calculated on the basis of non pre-stressed conductor. For this reason, at
no time during the stringing or sagging operation, shall conductors of this type be pulled
to sags which are less than those shown by the charts.
Special care shall be taken at all times to prevent the conductor from becoming kinked,
twisted or abraded in any manner. Where it is necessary to drag conductors on the
ground, the conductors shall be protected by covering all stones or other objects which
might damage the conductor with boughs or trees or suitable pieces of lumber. These
requirements are especially important when AAAC/ACSR conductor is being handled on
river crossing spans. Floats with rollers shall be used to prevent the conductor from
dragging along the river bottom.
In stringing conductors across highways, the conductors shall be fully protected from
passing vehicles by use of temporary guard structures.
E. Damaged Conductor

Damaged conductors shall be repaired by using a repair sleeve provided that no more than
2 strands of the outer aluminum layer are damaged and further provided that none of the
sleeve core strands are damaged. For a conductor damaged in excess of the above
conditions, the damaged section of the conductor shall be cut out and a tension splice
installed.

When cutting out damaged section of conductor, no more than 1 tension splice shall be
permitted in a span and no splice be made within 8 meters of an insulator attachment.

F. Sag Error

Sag error shall not exceed + 40 mm from the sag defined by the sag chart.

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G. Conductor Attachment
Conductors shall be secured to pin insulators with pre-formed conductor ties or with tie
wire. Insulator ties, except at jumper supports in structures, shall be made with pre-
formed ties when available.

Conductors shall be connected to dead end assemblies with tension set.

H. Line Splices For Tensioning And Looping

Cleaned and polished contact surfaces are necessary to make conductor splices so that it
shall remain free from trouble. Great care shall be taken to completely clean the strands of
aluminum conductor. The splicing sleeve must be centered over the conductor ends
before compressing to make a splice of required strength.

Sleeve listed in material list shall be used when splicing AAAC/ACSR conductors prior
to installation. The outer strands of aluminum shall be carefully cleaned with a wire brush
to remove all foreign matter till the aluminum shines brightly. The cleaning applies to
both new and old conductors. Splicing sleeves for aluminum conductor are supplied by
the manufacturer pre-filled with inhibitor compound.

Splices in line conductors shall be so located that the end of the splicing sleeve is at least
30 cm from the end of a suspension or dead end clamp. Non-tension loops, such as
between dead ends, shall be spliced with a connector when the conductor are of same
metal and size.

I. Connectors

1. Cleaned and polished contact surfaces are necessary to make electrical

connections that will be free from trouble.

2. Tap connectors are supplied by manufacturers pre-filled with inhibitor compound.

Excess inhibitor compound shall not to be removed but it shall be wiped over the
connector as a moisture seal. Connectors shall not be covered or taped.

3. Compression connectors shall be located in such a manner that there shall be at

least 30 cm of conductor between the end of the connector and the end of a dead
end

4. Connectors shall be installed on non-tensioned portion of the conductor such as

loops in preference to the conductor in the span.

5. Connectors installed on conductor shall be located in a span adjacent to the

crossing rather than the crossing span when practicable.

6. Aluminum compression connectors, pre-filled with inhibitor compound, shall be

compressed on the cleaned area of aluminum conductor. Where necessary,
inhibitor compound shall be applied to the cleaned conductor and connector
before assembly.

7. Aluminum compression connectors shall be used for connecting aluminum to

aluminum conductors.

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Clause 4.0
CONDUCTOR ACCESSORIES

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

A. Pre-Formed Ties And Grips

Taps for jumpers and services shall not be made over the legs of ties or dead end grips.

B. Pin Insulator Ties

Pin insulator ties are of 2 types:

a. With single top grooves: Single top ties may be used to turn line angles to 7
degrees where single insulators are permitted. Please refer material list CSG-26,
27 for specific applications.

b. With side grooves with specific size of ties for specific conductor in each tie
style: Specific usage is dictated by insulator pin loading and use of single
insulators as specified in material list CSG 26, 27.

C. Preformed ties for Stay Wire

c. Preformed ties for stay wire are furnished as per material list CSG 26, 27.

Preformed ties for stay wire are right hand lay. Preformed ties for stay wire may be
removed and replaced up to 3 times, when initially installed, to permit adjustment of stay
tension.

D. Application

When applying ties or grips the manufacturer’s identification tag and colour coding shall
be checked to insure that the tie or grip is the right unit specified for application on the
specific conductor or wire strand.

Preformed ties for stay wire are furnished with two crossover markings. When applying
preformed ties on hardware, the grip shall be installed using the crossover point closest to
the loop of the grip.

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Clause 5.0
LINE CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

A. Arrangement of Conductor

The standard position of 11 kV phase conductors on the cross-arm in the normal

triangular configuration looking from the normal source of power supply shall be seen as:

Red (R) on top of the pole, Yellow (Y) on right hand end of the cross-arm and Blue (B)
on left hand end of the cross arm.

B. Attachments to Poles

Bolt holes are provided on poles for cross-arms, cross-arm braces and stay bolts.

C. Conductor Ties

Pre-formed ties and grips shall be used for attaching conductors to structures when
available.

If pre-formed materials are not available, the wire shall be soft conductor so that when
made up, the tie wire will bind the conductor tightly. No tie wire shall be used for a
second time.

Jumpers on structures shall always be made with tie wire as per Drawing No. CSG-29

Tie wire shall be of the same metal as that of the bare conductor to which the tie is
applied.

D. Conductor Support

The conductor supports on straight lines shall be carried on the top wire groove of the pin
insulator. Conductors shall be attached to the side conductor groove of pin insulator on
the outside of angles so that transverse conductor tension will tend to hold the conductor
in the insulator groove.

Conductor ties shall not hold a conductor on the insulator when uplift exists. If uplift is
found, it is required to consult with the Employer to determine remedial action to be
taken.

E. Pole Wiring

All taps or connections passing from one level to another on the pole shall, as far as
possible, be vertical. Connections shall have sufficient length so that the line conductors
are not moved from normal positions and normal movement is not restricted. Connections
shall have at least 30 centimetres clearance from other conductors. Any connection
carried from one side of the pole to the other side shall be supported on pin insulators.

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Clause 6.0
INSTALLATION OF STAYS
GENERAL NOTES
1. Where stays are installed on a line angle structure, line of stay shall bisect the
outside line angle.

2. The span of stay extending between poles shall not be greater than 50 meter.

3. Anchor and anchor rods shall be set so that the axis of the rod and line of stay
shall be straight. The portion of the anchor rod above the ground shall not be bent
at an angle to connect a stay wire. If this occurs, anchor and anchor rod shall be
reset. The anchor rod shall not be exposed for more than 15 centimetres above the
ground after the anchor is set.

4. If gravel back fill is required to set anchor in soft or unstable soil, as per Drawing
No. CSG-07, gravel back fill shall be designated as "Local Material".

5. If a stay is installed on a pole where low volt conductor is dead ended or double
dead ended and extends past stay, a piece of plastic hose slit along the length shall
be placed over the stay wire extending from the upper stay attachment to 200 mm
below lowest low voltage conductor. After installation, the hose shall be wrapped
with plastic tape and the hose shall be secured to the upper stay bolt with tie wire.
Plastic hose shall be "Local Material".

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Clause 7.0
TRANSFORMER STRUCTURES

General

1. Distribution panel-board material and equipment ratings shall be determined by

the kVA rating of the transformer and number of 400/230 volt outgoing
distribution circuits. Please see Drawing No.CSLV-6, CSLV-7 and associated
material list for associated equipment ratings and quantities.

2. Where outgoing distribution circuits are installed, pole moment loading must be
balanced by another outgoing distribution circuits in the opposite direction or by
installation of stays.

3. Two separate rods shall be used to earth the transformer structure

a. One for surge arresters and equipment
b. Another for the neutral of transformer low voltage winding.

Each earth rod shall be driven at a minimum distance of 2 metres from the
adjacent pole resulting in a minimum distance of 6 meters between the two ground
rods.

4. Ground conductor lead shall be stranded steel wire, which shall run inside 2.5m
long 1/2" diameter GI pipe.

5. 1/2" banding material shall be used to strap grounding conductors and or the
protective GI pipe mentioned in 4 above to pole(s) at one (1) meter intervals.

6. Compression connectors and PG clamp shall be used to make all electrical

connections.

7. Conductor shall be terminated on main breaker and neutral bus with cable
socket/cable lugs of proper size. If a sufficient number of connectors/cable lugs
are not provided with the main breaker, the Contractor shall provide the remaining
number required as local material.

8. Distribution Panel Board installation includes MCCB fitting and necessary

connections with transformers and outgoing feeders

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Clause 8.0
ABC CABLE FOR 0.4 kV OVERHEAD LINE
A. GENERAL

1. The Aerial Self Supporting Bundle Conductor consists of four XLPE insulated
cores (3 phases and one neutral) of hard- drawn stranded aluminium conductors
which are laid up together. The 4 conductors of the bundle will sustain the
mechanical loads.

2. Special care should be taken when handling the cable drums, and the unwinding,
pulling, stringing and clamping the cables.

3. Precautions should be taken to prevent the bundle from dragging over the ground,
ensure adequate protection when crossing fences or any other obstacles to avoid
damage to the cable insulation.

B. POLE PREPARATION

1. Hardware can be fitted to poles before or after the poles are set up.

2. Hardware can be fixed to poles by means of:

3. Pigtail hot dipped galvanized bolts, nuts and washers

or
hook hot dipped galvanized bolts, nuts and washers

I. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING UP THE LINE

1. Before setting up the lines, necessary precautions must be taken such as

the suitable staying of line poles to avoid the overstraining of the supports
and hardware, which are not designed to resist to dead end line stresses.

2. Suspension fittings should be used where the line angle is less than 60°.
When the line angle exceeds this value double strain assemblies must be
used.

3. Hardware should be fitted to either side of the poles to accommodate

angles in the line. In the event of an accident this will allow the cable to
swing free and avoid damage.

4. When ABC lines are installed on a hill a double dead end assembly is
recommended instead of a suspension bracket on the peak of the hill, as
the weight of the ABC will load the bracket excessively. On a gradient the
cable is pulled from the higher to the lower point.

5. Following the line adjustment, the strained bundles sections will be kept
on stringing blocks during a minimum period of 24 hours before clamping
the line and angle suspensions.

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C. RUNNING OUT PREPARATION

I. CABLE LAYING

1. The drum is positioned 8-10 m behind the support, used for final adjustment. It is
slightly set off (lm) from the pole on the side of the first stringing block, to
prevent any friction of the twisted cable against the pole.

2. In the case of strong gradient the drum is positioned at the higher point (extremity)
on a drum carrier equipped with mechanical breaking device to regulate the
running out the cable.

3. The cable drum (drum carrier) should be positioned to allow the cable to roll off
the top of the cable drum and 8-10 metres from the first pole, (such distance is
equal to the length of the pole over the ground)

4. The cable must not drag on the ground during laying operations.

5. The rotation of the cable drum will be controlled by the operator and if necessary
be regulated with a breaking system.

6. Passing the conductors through the stringing blocks and pulling the bundle with a
pulling grip performs the pulling

7. Stringing blocks (wide grooved pulley) shall be hung on poles, by means of a

nylon or rope sling in chocker fashion or a special device developed for such
application consisting or a pulley and a saddle which includes a bracket and a
lashing device.

8. The pulled extremities must be tied with cable ties to avoid untwisting of the
bundle. Pulleys are fitted on supports, just below the pigtail/hook bolts in such a
manner that the bundle is near the level of the suspension clamp. This ensures:
 easy placement of the bundle in the suspension clamps.
 minimum un tensioning during the installation of the strain clamps.

9. Stringing blocks or pulleys must not be suspended from the pigtail/hook bolts.
These are not designed to support the loads exerted during the pulling.

10. The pulling of the bundle should be by mechanical means. However, it can be
done manually in the case of line section not exceeding 100 meters with
maximum spans of 50 meters.

11. Precautions should be taken to avoid damage to the cable insulation.

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II. LINK BETWEEN THE PULLING ROPE AND THE BUNDLE

1. A pulling rope is threaded through all the pulleys on the route. This rope should
be:
 10mm Polyester rope, for a manual pulling
 l2mm Polyamide rope, in case of mechanical pulling
2. Attach the pulling rope to the ABC by means of a ball bearing swivel and pulling
socks set.
This set includes:
 a galvanized steel sock fixed in permanence to the rope
 a galvanized steel sock is slipped over the bundle, selected according to
bundle diameter
 a swivel is fitted between the two galvanized steel socks.
3. Prepare adequate protection where cables cross fences of any other structures on
route
4. The foreman verifies that the rope slide normally and that ABC does not suffer
any damage by sharp objects.
5. The people in charge of the drum carrier regulate the breaking according to the
sag chart instructions given to him.
6. The pulling action should be slow and continuous avoiding unnecessary jerking.

III. REALISATION OF THE FIRST TERMINAL POLE

1. No lineman has to remain on poles.

2. At the last pole of the run, the bundle is clamped with a come-along and tension is
provided by a cable/chain hoist linked to the pole by nylon or rope sling.

3. The recommended tension is obtained by a dynamometer and sagging of

conductors shall be made according to the sag chart.

4. When the required tension/sag has been reached, locate with an adhesive tape
where the strain clamp shall be positioned and then proceed to fit the strain clamp
on the bundle. Exert an extra load on the bundle in order to facilitate the
installation of the strain clamp to the pigtail/ hook bolt.

5. Fit a cable tie in front and behind the clamp to keep all conductors together.

6. Release the apparatus and remove the stringing block.

7. The dead end assembly consists of:

 One pigtail or hook bolt
 One dead end clamp for self supporting bundle
 Two cable ties made of polyamide for clamping bundled conductors

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IV. REALISATION OF THE FIRST LINE SECTION

1. The tensioning of the first line section shall be made at the first double strain
point. For such procedure a chain or cable hoist equipped with a reel is needed.

2. The loads being more or less equilibrated, no staying is required.

3. The line adjustment for the fixing of the dead end clamp on bundle is obtained as
follows:

3.2 Proceed simultaneously on the two tensioning devices (one at the termination pole
and the other at the double strain assembly) in order to obtain the adjustment of
the first line section and the slack bridge needed for the double strain assembly.

3.3 Install the strain clamps by exerting a supplementary traction in order to facilitate
the fixing of the clamps on the bolts.

3.4 Release the loading device at the double strain point.

3.5 Remove the equipment (Cable hoist Pulley)

3.6 The others line section are realised in the same manner

3.7 The last line section is realised as the first terminal pole

V. INTERMEDIATE POLES

1. Lift the cable from the pulley and fit the bundle into the suspension clamp.

2. Close the suspension clamp and fit a cable tie on the ABC either side of the
suspension clamp

3. The suspension assembly consists of:

 One pigtail or hook bolt
 One suspension clamp for self supporting bundle
 Two cable ties

VI. CABLE JOINTS

1. Using pre-insulated ferrules should join the cables.

2. Lay two cables to be joined in juxtaposition in order to stagger the joints and
prepare to joint phase to phase etc.

3. Strip the insulation according to the length (strip length) indicated on the
ferrules. Take particular care not to damage the aluminium stands.

4. Pass the conductor through the seal at the end of the ferrule and onto the center
barrier. The seal should be securely seated on the insulation of the conductor.

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5. Crimp the ferrule with standard compression die indicated on the ferrule,
starting at the center and progressing to the outside. Pre-insulated ferrules are
also used for repairing accidental damage to conductors.

VII. LINESMEN TOOLS

1. Necessary tools required for ABC Cable stringing:

 unwinding machine or similar equipment provided with drum breaking
system

 a ground hoist or winch, strong enough to give an efficient suppleness.

 traction rope having a length and a mechanical resistance sufficient to allow

pulling and stringing operations up to ten spans of ABC

 stringing blocks (one per support) 10 spans -11 supports

 hydraulic compression tool (performance motorized since faster more easy

to use in remote areas)

 Pulling grip for ABC Cables

 Pulling grips for bundle

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Clause 9.0
INSTALLATION CRITERIA

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

1. The line alignment should be as straight as possible to minimize requirements for

stays.

2. The basic span shall be maintained within the following limits:-

a) For 11 kV - 50 m to 85 m
b) For 0.4 and 0.23 kV-40 m to 55 m

3. The entire construction works shall be performed as per the construction units
specified. Whenever the construction unit does not cover any specific activity,
the Contractor and the GSEEP shall mutually settle the cost as per the man-hour
involvement for the same and according to the labor rate quoted by the
Contractor in his Bid.

4. Detailed schedules of material to be used are provided in each structure drawing

of the construction standards. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to
judge the appropriateness of the listed material according to the site conditions. If
there is any need for addition/reduction or deviation from the listed material
size/quantity, the Contractor shall ask the GSEEP for the approval of the same.

5. All types of line clearances shall be maintained as per the construction standards
provided to the Contractor. Deviations from the standards may be allowed only
for unique or special conditions.

6. Safety rules of the NEA shall be strictly observed at all times by the GSEEP and
the Contractor and their personnel. Special care shall be taken to maintain the
optimum conductor sag to provide adequate safety to the construction and the
property or people.

7. All fastenings (e.g. preformed ties, nut bolts, stays etc.) shall be so installed that
the constructed line components shall not fail to remain within the safety margin
while maximum working load is applied.

8. If the Contractor requires clarification of any construction standard or unit or he

feels any doubt in his interpretation of construction activities he should clarify
the points with the GSEEP in writing and the decision thus made shall be valid for
further work.

9. HV Insulators: The Contractor shall use HV pin insulators in the alignment of the
line where the break angle does not exceed the limits provided hereafter.

S.No. Conductor Size in sq. mm. Minimum Break Angle in Degrees

1 100 sqmm AAAC/ACSR 7
2 50 sqmm ACSR 15.5

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In the case where the break angle exceeds the above values the Contractor shall
make dead-end at the angle structure and use disc insulator fittings.

10. Stays:- The Contractor, in general case, shall install at least one stay for the
supports in the following cases:
1. Dead end structure
2. Tee-off (Tap) structure
3. Stay may not be installed in the following conditions

A. HV line (11 and 33 kV) with 10m and 11 m Steel Tubular Pole
a) - Conductor 3x100 sq. mm and 3x55 sq. mm
Span 75 m (max)
Break angle <=4deg.
b) - Conductor 3x50 sq. mm
Span 75 m(max)
Break angle <=5.5deg.

B. Composite (HV-LV) line with 10m and 8 m Steel Tubular Pole

c) - Conductor 3x100 sq. mm HV: 3x100 sq. mm +1x55 sq. mm LV
Span 40 m(max)
Break angle <=2 deg.
d) - Conductor 3x55 sq. mm HV; 3x50 sq.mm+lx30sq. mm LV
Span 50 m (max)
Break angle <=2.5 deg.

For conditions different from the above, the Contractor shall provide calculations
showing the number of stays necessary and get approval from GSEEP prior to
installation.

11. Transformer mounting:- Each transformer (except single phase pole mounted)
shall be so mounted on the plate-form that the centre of the transformer is in the
middle of the plate-form. Deviations are not permitted from this rule.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

EXECUTION OF WORKS

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CHAPTER 6

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTION OF WORKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Site Office Management .............................................................................................. 6-1

2. Contractor's key personnel and workforce ............................................................... 6-1
3. Tools and Equipment................................................................................................... 6-1
4. Approval of Drawings.................................................................................................. 6-2
5. Extra Work................................................................................................................... 6-2
6. Materials ....................................................................................................................... 6-3
7. Local Materials............................................................................................................. 6-4
8. Construction Time Schedule....................................................................................... 6-4
9. Measurement of work and material ........................................................................... 6-5
10. Workmanship and quality of work ............................................................................ 6-5
11. Commissioning of work............................................................................................... 6-6

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1. Site Office Management

1.1 The contractor and / or sub contractors as proposed by the bidder as per GCC
shall establish and maintain throughout the period of the performance of the
contract a site office to serve as a base for all the operations necessary to perform
the works and shall maintain adequate store facilities for storing materials and
equipment issued by the employer. In case the above-mentioned facilities and
establishments are not found satisfactory during the site verification, the employer
shall have right to instruct the contractor for rectification of the same.

1.2 Prior to the beginning of construction works the contractor at his own cost shall
establish a demonstration and training installation of 11/0.4 kV structures as listed
in construction standards of tender document. The installation shall include at
least 3 spans of AAAC/ACSR conductor and ABC cable of each size to illustrate
the type of materials used for tangent, angle and dead end construction for 11/0.4
kV line. Such structures need not be spaced more than 10 meters apart. The intent
of establishing such arrangement shall be to provide visible examples of the
application of the various materials to be used and to provide training and testing
facility for the contractor's line construction personnel.

2. Contractor's key personnel and workforce

2.1 The contractor shall have experienced and qualified administrative, accounting
and store keeping staffs capable to undertake respective jobs. An office manager
with adequate qualification and experience to run such establishment efficiently
must head the site office. The contractor shall employ only experienced,
competent and skilled office staff as required in the tender document.

2.2 The line construction and supervisory staff of the contractor shall be examined by
the employer to ensure their capability to perform proper quality of work as per
Evaluation Criteria (Section 3) clause no. 2.5 before commencement of the work.

2.3 The site and field staff as approved by the employer shall be made available for
the entire construction period of the project. All the staff and workforce of the
contractor shall be issued identity cards jointly certified by the contractor and the
employer. Replacement of any such staff or site personnel must not be made
without prior permission of the employer.

2.4 The contractor is required to pay salary and wages of his staff and workforce at an
interval not exceeding a month. The rate of wages payable to the labors shall not
be less than as prescribed by the labor law of Nepal.

3. Tools and Equipment

3.1 The Contractor shall have owned, leased or hired tools and equipment for
successful execution of the work. Prior to beginning of the work the contractor
shall show these items in his possession. In case of the heavy tools equipment and

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vehicles the contractor is required to submit the source of these items with
credible documents such as contract papers conforming their availability at the
time of the execution of the works.

3.2 The employer shall examine to verify the availability of all such tools and
equipment before commencement of the work. The contractor shall be allowed to
start his work only after verification of such tools and equipment in satisfaction of
the employer. No tools and equipment shall be provided by employer.

The contractor shall have following tools and equipment for the execution of the
contract:

Min.
No. Equipment Type and Characteristics Number
Required
1 Crane Truck (Minimum 3 Ton lifting capacity) 1
2 General Purpose Truck (Minimum 10 Ton capacity) 1
3 Max or Rachet Puller suitable for HV/LV Cable 5
Tensioning
4 Come along Clamp suitable for HV/LV Cable Tensioning 5
5 Meggar (5 kV) 5
6 Multimeters 5

4. Approval of Drawings

4.1 The contractor shall update and revise all plan and profile drawings provided to
him by the employer after performing check survey of each of the segment of the
scheme.

4.2 The contractor must get approval from the employer in writing before he starts
execution of construction of any of the segment of work. If the contractor executes
any work without the employer's prior approval, he may be asked to revise the
same without paying any compensation to him.

5. Extra Work

5.1 Extra work and goods supply shall be performed in accordance with written
directives as issued by the Project to the Contractor.

5.2 Extra work or goods supply for which there are applicable unit prices will be paid
for at such unit prices.

5.3 Where there are no applicable contract unit prices, the price to be paid by the
Project to the Contractor for extra works / goods supply shall be fixed through
negotiation between Employer and the Contractor based on:

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- the GoN norms and respective district rate approved by the District Rate
Fixation Committee in case of extra works to be performed
- the prevailing market rate of the goods, in case of extra goods to be
supplied.

In no case, such price shall exceed Project’s cost estimates for the item.

5.4 Nothing in this Clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the extra
work as directed in writing by the Project.

5.5 Any variation in the quantities of unit price construction units, within the ranges
stated in the Special Conditions of Contract, Clause 1.3, from nominal bid
quantities of such unit price construction units shall not be construed as Extra
Work.

6. Materials

6.1 All the construction materials for installation of the Works shall be provided by
the Contractor.

6.2 All materials and equipment of the Project shall be located at the Project’s or such
other areas where they are being stored. During issue and handling over of these
materials it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to load all of them and provide
all necessary lifting and handling equipment, labour and suitable transport as
required to transport the various items of materials and equipment to the
Contractor’s site of storage and operations.

6.3 The listing of materials shall show the limiting allowance for breakage and scrap
and material unit prices, which may be applied to the contractor’s accountability
to the Project for all materials and equipment issued by the Project. Allowances
for such materials shall be as under:

- AAAC/ACSR Conductor 0.5 %

- ABC Cables 0.5 %

6.4 Accountability for all materials and equipment issued by the project shall be based
on the material lists associated with the various construction drawings contained
in the Construction Standards and the allowances referenced in clause 3 above. At
the time of final material accounting, any deficit in the Contractor’s material
account shall be charged to the Contractor at the unit price rates enlisted by the
project during handing over of the materials to the Contractor.

6.5 If the Contractor fails to account for all materials and equipment issued by the
Project as set forth in clause 4 above, the Contractor shall be charged for the
missing materials or equipment. The Project shall have the right to withhold
money due or to become due to the Contractor, as reimbursement for the deficit in
the Contractor’s material.

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6.6 Prior to the rehabilitation work, representative of the NEA’s local branch office
the Site Engineer and the contractor shall jointly inspect the materials to be
dismantled and list down such materials. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility
to pack those goods appropriately, transport them to the nearest NEA store and get
receipt. Such receipts shall be enclosed with the subsequent invoices claimed by
the contractor.

7. Local Materials

7.1 Certain minor items of materials, including civil materials, required by the
Construction Standards are designated Local Materials in the Standards and shall
be furnished and installed by the Contractor as part of the completed unit of
construction.

7.2 The contractor shall include the cost of such items of materials in his quoted
construction unit prices and no other payments for such materials shall be made to
the contractor.

7.3 The project, may, at it option, require the project’s approval of any or all Local
Materials prior to procurement of such items by the Contractor.

7.4 It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine his requirements for any
items of Local Material in a timely manner and make procurement accordingly.
No delays shall be allowed, and no exceptions made to the required use of Local
Materials due to the unavailability of such materials.

8. Construction Time Schedule

8.1 Before the commencement of construction works the contractor shall be required
to submit a detail construction time schedule showing details of each event of
construction of different components of works so as to complete the whole work
within the time frame as per the requirement of the contract. The contractor's
proposal shall be examined by the employer to ensure his ability to perform the
work in time and approval shall be given with any modification, if necessary, in
satisfaction of the employer.

8.2 If the contractor fails to execute the any component of work within the period
specified in the construction schedule, the employer shall have right to warn the
contractor to make up for such delay in time. In case the contractor fails to
overcome delay in different components of the works instead of repeated
reminders by the employer, he shall be made fully responsible for any delay in
final time schedule and no consideration shall be made for any extension of
construction period for the whole work.

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9. Measurement of work and material

9.1 The contractor after completion of work of any segment of work as per approved
drawing of the project shall submit detail work measurement in structure data
sheet (SDS) as per the format in this section of the tender document.

9.2 Measurement of the work performed by the contractor shall be jointly checked by
the contractor and the staff deputed by the employer. In case of any discrepancy or
dissatisfaction of employer staff the contractor shall be notified for making
corrections for the same and the contractor shall have to submit his revised
measurement schedule.

9.3 The contractor shall be issued materials based upon the requirements to perform
his work conveniently. The contractor is required to submit detail of materials
measurement in material data sheet (MDS) for each of the segment as per the
prescribed format in this section of the tender document. The contractor shall
assess quantity of each and every item of materials from the material data sheet.
Small items such as binding wire, nails, binding tape etc. could be assessed on flat
basis.

9.4 While submitting running bill the contractor must submit details of quantity of
materials issued to him, quantity consumed as assessed from the material
measurement sheet and quantity in his possession. Materials issued, used and in
contractor's possession must be reconciled as per the prescribed format in this
section of the tender document. The materials in possession of the contractor shall
be the opening material balance for the next running bill. The contractor shall also
submit copies of store vouchers showing details of materials issued to him.
Statement of materials submitted shall be checked and certified by the employer
before payment of each of the running bill.

10. Workmanship and quality of work

10.1 The contractor shall be attentive to maintain workmanship and quality of work
while performing the work and shall obey to all the instructions of the field staff
of the project time to time in this regard.

10.2 Special items such as concrete works, cable jointing works and transformer
installation works etc. must be performed in presence of the project field staff. In
case of the concrete works the project staff shall assess quantity of cement and
steel to be used for each of the job and this must be followed for performing the
job. Sand and aggregate must be supplied as per the standard specification of the
tender document. The project field staff shall check quality of such materials and
the contractor shall use the same after his approval. Curing of concrete works
must be carried as per standard practice. The field staff shall have right to ask the
contractor to repeat concrete works in case of his failure to execute the job as
above or in his absence.

10.3 Each and every item of the standard data sheet (SDS) shall also be checked by the
project staff for the satisfaction of quality of workmanship as per the prescribed

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specification of the tender document. In case of failure of the contractor to execute

any item of the work as per proper workmanship or quality, the project shall have
right to ask the contractor to revise or remedy such work at the cost of the
contractor.

11. Commissioning of work

11.1 After completion of entire work of any village or load centre, the project after
necessary tests shall arrange to electrically charge the same. In case of successful
operation in satisfaction to the project the contractor shall be issued a provisional
certificate starting from the date of such commissioning.

11.2 The Project shall be authorized to change such date of commissioning in case of
failure of the line due to any defect in the quality of construction.

11.3 Final acceptance of work shall be issued only after completion and satisfactory
commissioning of whole work of the contract.

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NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

GRID SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT

SAMPLE DATA SHEET (SDS)
(SUBMITTED WITH R. B. No... ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . )

Tender No:- Site Office:-

Tender Details:- Scheme:-
Name of Contractor:- Route:- SDS No:-
Running Bill No:- Running Bill Date:- Current Issue Date:-

C.U. Description Unit Quantity Material Used Qty. as per

Current Bill
1 2 3 4 5

Submitted by:- Checked by:- Approved by:-

Contractor's Signature: - Site Supervisor: - Site In charge /Engineer:-

Contractor's Seal:

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Nepal Electricity Authority

Grid Solar and Energy Efficiency Project
Sample Structure Data Sheet

District : Scheme : Tender No.:

VDC : Page : Tender Detail :
Scheme : Sheet No.: Name of the Contractor :

Pole Frame Conductor (Sq.mm.) Length (km)

Pole Frame Stay
Size Wise COM
Line HT
HT Transformer
Length (100 LT (95 sqmm LT (95sqmABC Switch
(100 (kVA)
(m) 10m 8m HT LT HT LT sqmmAAAC in ABC Cable in Cable in km)
sqmmAAAC in
km) km)
km) Re
SN
mark
S S
HT LT S D T T
COM T T
60 40 T T H T D R- R- D L
HTCOMLT 50 m S D A1 A2 B C D E S D F S D F 100 50 100 50 95 50 25 95 50 25 200 100 50 25
m m S D S O E D I S S
span A D
span span A A E N
1 E

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SectionVI-F
CONTRACT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

The Works shall be completed in 730 days from the date of Effective Date in the following manner.

Description of works (Months)

1.5 .................................................................................................................................. 24

Contract Agreement

Work Team mobilization

Pre-construction survey, data sheet

submission and material pro

Construction works

Preparation of as built drawings & SDS

Testing and commissioning and handover

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CONSTRUCTION STANDARD DRAWINGS AND

MATERIAL LISTS

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND

1 3 NOS
NUTS/WASHER
STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL
2 1 NOS
( 50x100x300 ) mm.
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
3 1 NOS
WASHERS (TC1)
STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL
4 1 NOS
( 50x100x1200 ) mm.
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
5 1 NOS
WASHERS (TC2)
FLAT CROSSARM BRACE
6 2 NOS
(40 X 6 X 660) mm
BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND
7 1 LOT
WASHERS

8 3 NOS PREFORMED WIRE (TOP TIE)

9 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
11 kV SINGLE ARM STRUCTURE (SA)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND

1 6 NOS
NUTS/WASHER
STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL
2 2 NOS
( 50x100x300 ) mm.
STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL
3 2 NOS
( 50x100x1200 ) mm.
FLAT CROSSARM BRACE
4 4 NOS
(40 X 6 X 660) mm
BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND
5 1 LOT
WASHERS
PREFORMED WIRE (DOUBLE SIDE
6 6 NOS
TIES)

7 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE - 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV DOUBLE ARM STRUCTURE (DA)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 5 NOS PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND NUTS/WASHER

2 3 SET DISC INSULATOR WITH HARDWARE

3 3 NOS DEAD END CLAMPS

4 1 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x300 ) mm.

POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
5 1 NOS
WASHERS (TC1)
6 2 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x1200 ) mm.
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
7 1 NOS
WASHERS (TC3)
FLAT CROSSARM BRACE
8 4 NOS
(40 X 6 X 660) mm
9 1 LOT BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND WASHERS

10 5 NOS PREFORMED WIRE (TOP TIE)

11 3 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTORS

12 1 SET HT STAY (TYPE AS REQUIRED)

13 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE - 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV TAP OFF STRUCTURE (TO)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 3 NOS DISC INSULATOR WITH HARDWARE
2 3 NOS DEAD END CLAMPS

3 1 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x300 ) mm.

POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS

4 1 NOS
T)

5 1 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x1200 ) mm.

POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS

6 1 NOS
(TC2)
FLAT CROSSARM BRACE
7 2 NOS
(40 X 6 X 660) mm

8 1 LOT BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND WASHERS

9 1 SET HT STAY (TYPE AS REQUIRED)

10 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE – 11m

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV DEAD END STRUCTURE (DE)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 3 NOS PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND NUTS/WASHER

2 6 SET DISC INSULATOR WITH HARDWARE

3 6 NOS DEAD END CLAMPS

4 2 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x300 ) mm.

5 2 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x1200 ) mm.

FLAT CROSSARM BRACE
6 4 NOS
(40 X 6 X 660) mm
7 1 LOT BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND WASHERS

8 3 NOS PREFORMED WIRE (TOP TIE)

9 3 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTOR

10 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE - 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV DOUBLE DEAD END STRUCTURE
(DDE)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 3 NOS PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND NUTS/WASHER

2 1 NOS STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL ( 50x100x1700 ) mm.

POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS
3 1 NOS
(TC1)
BRACING ANGLE FOR OFFSET STRUCTURE
4 1 NOS
(827 X 40 X 5) mm
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS
5 1 NOS
(TC2)
FLAT BRACE FOR OFFSET STRUCTURE
6 4 NOS
(40 X 6 X 374) mm
7 1 LOT BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND WASHERS

8 3 NOS PREFORMED WIRE (TOP TIE)

9 1 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE - 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV OFF SET STRUCTURE (OS)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

PIN INSULATOR WITH PIN AND
1 3 NOS
NUTS/WASHER
2 6 SET DISC INSULATOR WITH HARDWARE

3 6 NOS DEAD END CLAMPS

STEEL CROSSARM CHANNEL
4 1 NOS
( 50x100x6.4 x2390 ) mm.
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
5 2 NOS
WASHERS (TC1)
6 2 NOS BRACING ANGLE ( 40 x 40 x 5 x 2071 ) mm.
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
7 2 NOS
WASHERS (TC4)
POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
8 2 NOS
WASHERS (TC5)

9 2 NOS BRACING ANGLE ( 40 x 40 x 5 x 2723 ) mm.

BOLTS WITH SUITABLE NUTS AND
10 1 LOT
WASHERS
11 3 NOS PREFORMED TIE (TOP TIE)

12 3 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTORS

13 1 SET HT STAY SET (TYPE AS REQUIRED)

14 2 NOS STEEL TUBULAR POLE - 11 M

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

11 kV H - STRUCTURE (HS)
STEEL TUBULAR POLE

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For PSC Pole

S.NO. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 1 NOS SUSPENSION CLAMP

1 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND

2 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)
1 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS
3 NOS
0 for STP AND WASHERS (16 X 203) MM

4 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE – A1 (Suspension Type)

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S.NO. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 2 NOS ANCHOR CLAMP

2 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS

2 NOS
0 for STP AND WASHERS (16 X 203) MM
2 for PSC
3 NOS EYE NUT
0 for STP
2 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
4 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)

5 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

6 1 SET LT STAY SET

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE – A2 (Suspension Type
with Angle)

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S.NO. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 1 NOS SUSPENSION CLAMP

2 1 NOS ANCHOR CLAMP

2 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS

3 NOS
0 for STP AND WASHERS (16 X 203) MM
1 for PSC
4 NOS EYE NUT
0 for STP
2 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
5 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)
6 5 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTOR

7 5 NOS INSULATED CABLE CAPS

8 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

9 1 SET LT STAY

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE - B (Suspension with an Anchor for
Dead)

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LV Type 'C'

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S.NO. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 4 NOS ANCHOR CLAMP

2 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS AND

2 NOS
0 for STP WASHERS (16 X 203) MM
1 for PSC
3 NOS EYE NUT
0 for STP
2 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
4 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)
5 15 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTOR

6 20 NOS INSULATED CABLE CAPS

7 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE - C (Four Anchor Dead End)

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S.NO. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 1 NOS SUSPENSION CLAMP

2 2 NOS ANCHOR CLAMP

2 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS AND

3 NOS
0 for STP WASHERS (16 X 203) MM
2 for PSC
4 NOS EYE NUT
0 for STP
2 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
5 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)
6 10 NOS INSULATED PIERCING CONNECTOR

7 10 NOS INSULATED CABLE CAPS

8 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE - D (One Suspension with two
anchor dead end)

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LV Type 'E'

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S.No. QTY. UNIT MATERIAL

1 1 NOS ANCHOR CLAMP

1 for PSC PIGTAIL WITH HEXAGONAL NUTS AND

2 NOS
0 for STP WASHERS (16 X 203) MM
1 for PSC
3 NOS EYE NUT
0 for STP
2 for STP POLE CLAMP WITH NUTS, BOLTS AND
4 NOS
0 for PSC WASHERS (TC8)
5 5 NOS INSULATED CABLE CAPS

6 1 NOS POLE 9 METER

7 1 SET LT STAY

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

LV TYPE - E (Single Anchor Dead End)

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Particular A , mm B , mm C , mm

Pig Tail A1 300 150 150

Pig Tail A2 200 120 80

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Direction Of STRAIN

Large places of rock tamped tight

between undisturbed earth and pole.

450 450

X
X

Crib braces
X-X 1000 to 1500

Y Y
30

Y-Y

For use where ground For use where

is soild or compact. ground is soft

NOTE
CRIBBING FOR POLES WITHOUT
CONCRETE FUNDATIONS.

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SN ELECTRIC SYMBOLS EXISTING PROPOSED

1 Transformer
2 Fuse Cutout
3 Disconnecting Switch
4 Load Break Switch
5 Auto Reclosure
6 Substation
7 Lighting Arrester
8 Pole Telescopic with Stay
9 Pole P.S.C. with Stay
10 Tapping Point

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S.No. MATERIAL (HT-STAY) QTY. UNIT MATERIAL (LT-STAY) QTY

HT STAY SET (600 x 600 MM LT STAY SET (300 X 300 MM

1 1 NOS 1
PLATE AND ROD) PLATE AND ROD)

2 HT TURN BUCKLE 1 NOS LT TURN BUCKLE 1

3 HT THIMBLES 1 NOS LT THIMBLES 1

4 POLE CLAMP(TC6) 1 NOS POLE CLAMP(TC8) 0

5 HT STAY INSULATOR 1 NOS STAY INSULATOR 1

PREFORM TIE FOR STAY PREFORM TIE FOR STAY

6 4 NOS 4
WIRE 7/8 SWG WIRE 7/12 SWG

7 7/8" SWG STAY WIRE 12 M 7/12" SWG STAY WIRE 10

8 HT EYE BOLT 0 NOS LT EYE BOLT 0

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

HT AND LT - SINGLE STAY

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S.No. MATERIAL (HT-STAY) QTY. UNIT MATERIAL (LT-STAY) QTY

HT STAY SET (600 x 600 MM LT STAY SET (300 X 300 MM

1 1 NOS 1
PLATE AND ROD) PLATE AND ROD)

2 HT TURN BUCKLE 2 NOS LT TURN BUCKLE 2

3 HT THIMBLES 2 NOS LT THIMBLES 2

4 POLE CLAMP(TC6) 2 NOS POLE CLAMP(TC8) 1

5 HT STAY INSULATOR 2 NOS STAY INSULATOR 2

PREFORM TIE FOR STAY PREFORM TIE FOR STAY

6 8 NOS 8
WIRE 7/8 SWG WIRE 7/12 SWG

7 7/8" SWG STAY WIRE 24 M 7/12" SWG STAY WIRE 20

8 HT EYE BOLT 0 NOS LT EYE BOLT 0

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

HT AND LT – DOUBLE STAY

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S.No. MATERIAL (HT-STAY) QTY. UNIT MATERIAL (LT-STAY) QTY

HT STAY SET (600 x 600 MM LT STAY SET (300 X 300 MM

1 1 NOS 1
PLATE AND ROD) PLATE AND ROD)

2 HT TURN BUCKLE 2 NOS LT TURN BUCKLE 2

3 HT THIMBLES 1 NOS LT THIMBLES 1

4 POLE CLAMP(TC6) 1 NOS POLE CLAMP(TC8) 1

5 POLE CLAMP(TC8) 1 NOS

6 HT STAY INSULATOR 2 NOS STAY INSULATOR 2

PREFORM TIE FOR STAY PREFORM TIE FOR STAY

7 8 NOS 8
WIRE 7/8 SWG WIRE 7/12 SWG

8 7/8" SWG STAY WIRE 25 M 7/12" SWG STAY WIRE 20

9 HT EYE BOLT 0 NOS LT EYE BOLT 0

10 POLE 11M 1 NOS POLE 9M 1

CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

HT AND LT – FLYING STAY

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Sag template for 50m span

(ABC 95mm^2 Conductor)

0.000
-0.050 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
-0.100
-0.150
-0.200
-0.250
-0.300
-0.350
-0.400
-0.450
Min Temp Erection Max Temp

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CSG-28 DISTRIBUTION SYST
ABC-SAG CHART 95 SQ MM REHABILITATION PROJECT

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(Rad. C/2)

<D>

<E> <F>

(G)
<C>
<H>

Dia. 18

(B)

50

<A>

Type Unit A B C D E F G H Remarks

TC1 mm 285 185 173 179 50 25 6 18
TC2 mm 297 197 185 191 50 25 6 18
TC3 mm 307 207 195 201 50 25 6 18
TC7 mm 334 234 222 228 50 25 6 18
TC4 mm 347 247 235 241 50 25 6 18
TC5 mm 397 297 285 291 50 25 6 18

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

NEPAL ELETRICITY AUTHORITY

Drawn by
All Dimension Semicircular Clamp for Tubular pole
Checked by
in
DW G. 1H
mm Approved by

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(G)

F
F

Dia 18
E

C
B 24
A 10
12
20

10

Type Unit A B C D E F G Remarks

PC1 mm 295 195 183 150 50 25 6
PC2 mm 306 206 194 150 50 25 6
PC3 mm 262 162 150 204 50 25 6
PC4 mm 316 216 204 150 50 25 6
PC5 mm 354 254 242 150 50 25 6
PC6 mm 402 302 290 150 50 25 6

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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Drawn by
All Dimension Rectangular Clamp for PSC pole
Checked by
in
DWG. 2H
mm Approved by

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D ia. A

6
(C )

<B >
D ia. 18
<A >

<D >

T ype U nit A B C D R em arks

TC6 mm 200 302 50 268

TC8 mm 155 257 50 223

N ote :- D im ensions are subject to approval prior to m anufacture.

N E PA L E L E C T R IC IT Y A U T H O R IT Y

D raw n by
A ll D im ension Sem icircular Stay C lam p for T ubular Pole
C hecked by
in
D W G . 3H
mm A pproved by

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C lam p for Stay TC6

Placem ent of Clam p at M ax. D iam eter

Placem ent of C lam p at N orm al D iam eter
Placem ent of C lam p at M in. D iam eter

39 48 62

C lam p for Stay TC8

Placem ent of C lam p at M ax. D iam etre

Placem ent of C lam p at N orm al D iam etre

50 66

N ote :- D im ensions are subject to approval prior to m anufacture.

N EPA L ELECTRICITY A U TH O RITY

D raw n by
A ll D im ension Placem ent of Sem icircular Stay Clam p for Tubular pole
Checked by
in
D W G . 4H
mm A pproved by

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Off Set Cross Arm for 11 kV (100 x 50 x 6.4 x 1700 mm )

1700
Dia. 22

150 750 750

Top View

254 Rad. 9 744

202

150
Front View
Bracing Angle For 11kV Off Set
( 877 x 40 x 40 x 5 mm )

826
Dia . 18

30
877
Front View

Flat Brace for 11kV Off Set

( 374 x 40 x 6 mm )

272
Dia. 18

30
182

154 190

Front View

Clamps PC (TC) 1,2 Each ONE for this structure.

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Drawn by
All Dimension Off Set Cross Arm Assembly for 11 kV
Checked by
in
DWG. 5H
mm Approved by

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Strap for 33 kV Pin Insulator String.(404 x 50 x 6 mm)

404

344
N/B 13 X 51 mm
273

160 Rad. 8
51
Dia. 26

13
50

Front View

Top View

Strap for 11 kV Pin Insulator String ( 396 x 50 x 6 mm).

396
348 N/B 13 X 51 mm
273
Rad. 8
160
51
Dia . 22

13
50

Front View

6
Top View

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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All Dimension Strap for Pin Insulator string ( 11 kV )
Checked by
in
DWG. 6H
mm Approved by

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Cross Arm Brace for 33 kV ( 760 x 40 x 6 mm )

760

665

Dia. 18

40
36 28
Front View

6
Top View

Cross Arm Brace for 11 kV ( 660 x 40 x 6 mm )

660

566
Dia. 18

40
36 28
Front View

6
Top View

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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Drawn by
All Dimension Cross Arm Brace for 11 kV.
Checked by
in
DWG. 7H
mm Approved by

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Cross Arm for 33 kV ( 300 x100 x 50 x 7.5 mm )

250
Dia. 26

Top View

Rad. 9 50

100

202
254
300
Front View

Cross Arm for 11 kV ( 300 x 100 x 50 x 6.4 mm )

250

Dia. 22

Top View
Rad. 9 50

100

202
254
300

Front View

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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Drawn by
All Dimension Cross Arms for 11 kV.
Checked by
in
DWG. 8H
mm Approved by

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Cross Arm for 33 kV ( 1900 x 100 x 50 x 7.5 mm )

1800

1680
Dia. 26
Dia. 16

Top View

1900
940
294
238
182
Rad. 9 Dia. 16 50

100
Front View

Cross Arm for 11 kV ( 1200 x 100 x 50 x 6.4 mm )

1200

1100

1020

Dia. 16
Dia. 22 Top View

Dia. 18 50
Rad. 9

100

Dia. 16
182

272

800

Front View
Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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Checked by
in
DWG. 9H
mm Approved by

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Cross Arm for 33 kV H-Pole (3300 x 100 x 50 x 7.5 mm )

3300
2210
2140
1860
1790 Dia. 18

Rad. 9 50
100

2000
Front View Dia. 26 Dia. 16

50
3100
3200
3300

Top View

Cross Arm for 11 kV H-Pole ( 2390 x 100 x 50 x 6.4 mm )

2390
1885
1815
1675
1535
1465 Dia. 18 50
Rad.9

100

Front View

Dia. 22 Dia. 16

Top View

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Bracing Angle for 11 kV H-Pole ( 2071 x 40 x 40 x 5 m m )

2035
1959

1675
1391
1315
1220
1180
Rad. 9

2071
Front View

Bracing Angle for 11 kV H-Pole ( 2719 x 40 x 40 x 5 m m )

Rad. 30
Rad. 30

D ia. 18

2683

Front View

2719

Front View D ia. 18

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11 kV H- Pole Cross Bracing

Front View

27
2683

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Cross Arm For LA and DO ( 100 x 50 x 6.4 x 2348 mm )

2348
2312
2252
2000
1748
1688
800
Rad. 9 Dia. 18

1718
2282

Note :- Dimensions are subject to approval prior to manufacture.

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