Part -2 : Employer’s Requirements

PART 2

EMPLOYER’S REQUIREMENTS

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Section - 6 : Employer’s Requirements

Table of Contents

PART 2................................................................................................................................ 1

Section - 6 : Employer’s Requirements................................................................................. 2

1. Overview of the Scope of Works .........................................................................................3
2. Survey ...............................................................................................................................6
3. Project Management System................................................................................................6
4. Quality Assurance and Evaluation Mechanism ..................................................................--.8
Annexure-A............................................................................................................................23
5. Type and Acceptance test ..................................................................................................33
6. Type Testing, Inspection, Testing & Inspection Certificate .............................................. 33
7. Pre-Commissioning Tests.................................................................................................35
8. Commissioning Tests .......................................................................................................36
9. GIS mapping & asset tagging ............................................................................................36
10. Documentation ..................................................................................................................37
11. Return of replaced old materials to the area stores of Employer ...................................... 40
12. Miscellaneous activities .....................................................................................................41
13. Individual work components..............................................................................................43
14.Erection of new 22Kv & 11KV Lines ................................................................................ 43
15. New LT Line ………............................................................................................................48
16. deleted
17. deleted
18. LT AB Cable Reconductoring Work ………..................................................................... 58
19. Underground Cabling. ...............................................................................................61
20. Construction of new feeders and associated works and replacement of old conductors ...............66
21. Specification for Sub-station related erection works --------------------------------------------------- 74
22. Technical Instructions of RDSS……………..…............................................................. 102

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1. Overview of the Scope of Works

1.1 PED has taken up the Distribution Infrastructure works under Revamped Distribution Sector
Scheme for Loss Reduction. The work is to be executed on turnkey basis, the scope of which
includes survey, network design, supply, manufacturer’s quality assurance, testing (where
specified/ required), transportation, storage, erection, including all civil/ structural works, site
testing, commissioning of all items & materials including all associated activities though not
exclusively specified herein and are required for the completion and satisfactory performance of
the entire works as intended.

1.2 The scope of works also includes General Technical Instructions enclosed at Annexure-B.

LOSS REDUCTION WORKS:

a) Feeder segregation works

i) Erection of new 22KV & 11 KV lines.
ii) Erection of additional 22KV & 11KV bays in existing sub-stations

b) Bifurcation of Feeder
i) Erection of new 11 KV lines/ AB Cable.
ii) Laying of 11KV HT UG Cable.
iii) Erection of additional 11KV Bays in existing Sub-station.

c) Replacement of Old Frayed Conductor in HT Lines.

i) Erection of new 22KV & 11 KV lines by replacing the old conductors.
ii) Dismantling of old Conductors/ Poles/ DPs.

d) Replacement of Old Frayed Conductor in LT Lines.

iii) Erection of new LT 3phase 5 wire lines by replacing the old conductors.
iv) Dismantling of old Conductors/ Poles.

e) Replacement of bare Conductors in HT Lines with HT ABC.

v) Erection of new 22KV & 11 KV ABC lines by replacing the bare conductors.
vi) Dismantling of bare Conductors/ Poles/ DPs.

f) Replacement of bare Conductors in LT Lines with LT ABC.

vii) Erection of new LT ABC lines by replacing the bare conductors.
viii) Dismantling of bare Conductors/ Poles.

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1.3 This specification intends to cover but not limited to the following activities, services and
works:
o Providing engineering data, and drawing for review, approval and records.
o Supply, testing, packing, transportation and insurance from the manufacturer’s work to
the site.
o Receipt, storage, insurance, preservation and conservation of equipments at the site.
o Fabrication, pre-assembly (if any), erection, testing and putting into satisfactory operation
of all the equipments/ materials including successful commissioning.
o In addition to the requirements indicated in this section, all the requirements as stated in
Technical specifications shall also be considered as a part of this specification as if
completely bound herewith.
o Providing all materials, equipments and services specified or otherwise, including survey,
which are required to fulfill the intent of ensuring operability, maintainability and the
reliability of the complete works covered under this specification.
o During warranty period the bidder is required to provide all the services and activities
mentioned in the contract.
o Preparation of project completion report/ closure proposal along with a report clearly
indicating completion of any outstanding/ remedial work that needs to be carried out.
o Handing over the works to the employer for taking into commercial services.
It is not the intent to specify all aspects of design and construction of equipments mentioned
herein. The systems, subsystems and equipments shall conform in all respect to high
standards of engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in
continuous commercial operation. Accordingly, scope of works under this contract is as
under:

1.4 Execution of all other works as per tender document. All Steel structure shall be hot dip
galvanized as per relevant Indian Standard.

1.5 All the raw materials such as steel, zinc for galvanizing, reinforcement steel and cement for
foundation, coke for earthing, bolts, nuts & washers, danger plates, phase plate, number plate etc.
required for substations & its structures shall be included in the scope of supply. Bidders shall
clearly indicate in their offer, the sources from where they propose to procure the key raw
materials and the components.
1.6 All the Distribution Transformers procured under RDSS are procured with Standard ratings,
meeting at least Energy Efficiency Level-1 as specified in IS 1180 (Part-1):2014 and its
Amendment 1, 2, 3 & 4, should be manufactured by an authorized licensee and bear BIS
certification standard mark.

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1.7 A set of drawings are enclosed with this bid document. These are tender drawings and are to be
approved by the Employer. These drawings are indicative in nature and therefore, must be
referred while preparing drawings for approval.

1.8 All the new assets created under RDSS to be properly GIS tagged with the help of mobile App
provided by the Employer.

1.9 The engraving of word “Developed under RDSS” in materials viz., Poles, Transformers (All
types), Cables, Energy Meter etc is mandatory requirement. The Employer shall ensure strict
compliance of this requirement. Also, while processing payments to the Contractor, suitable
documentary evidence / photographs must be asked by the Employer in support of the
compliance.

1.10 Major infrastructures like new Distribution Transformer, new lines etc developed under RDSS
needs to be clearly denoted by a signboard that should represent
i) About the Work
ii) Date of Commissioning
iii) Estimated cost
iv) Scheme
v) Employer’s details
vi) For Transformers, rating in kVA

The signboard shall comply to the technical specifications and shall reflect as a separate billable
item in the price schedule. Color coding of the DTs is essential.

1.11 The Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) shall be finalized by the Employer in consultation with
the contractor/manufacturer in line with the Technical Specifications and as per Employer’s
practices

1.12 Supply of Plant and Services under this tender covers all interventions required for satisfactory
operations of the facilities unless specifically excluded. Scope includes Design, Supply, survey,
installation, erection testing and commissioning, on turnkey basis.

1.13 All items to be supplied and erected shall be strictly as per the specifications given in the Bid and
should comply the relevant standards and any amendments thereof. Any deviation taken by the
bidder and not specifically / clearly brought out in the price schedule will not be considered as a
valid deviation.

1.14 In addition to the works mentioned above the bidder is required to take care of the activities listed
below:-

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2.0 Survey
GIS mapping in Urban areas under Gati Sakthi is being carried out by the Employer and 60% of
survey has been completed. The Contractor is needed to verify the GIS survey correctness and
as per the site condition the survey for mapping of routes of the proposed HT/LT lines/ cables
to be performed, mentioning various milestones for the above mentioned RDSS works. The
Contractor shall carry out, and be responsible for, final design of the works, including any site
surveys, subsoil investigations and all other things necessary for proper planning design and
execution. The initial site surveys will be carried out for tentative freezing of the material
requirement and the work content finalization, within one month of commencement of project, and
this will be a joint survey, along with the PMA and sample check by the employer. The same shall
be reviewed progressively on quarterly basis for freezing of the material requirement and work
content. Design shall be prepared by qualified designers who are engineers and experienced in
design of transmission and distribution systems. Employer shall provide all options proposed
for loss reductions to the contractor. Contractor, while surveying the execution of work, shall
keep this requirement in view and suggest best loss reduction options in descending order. Means,
maximum loss reduction option shall be proposed on priority. Also, while executing the works,
same priority of works must be followed.. The changes in design should be approved by
Engineer-in-charge of Employer.

Based on the finalized network design, the Bidder shall carry out the field survey for
deciding location of poles, distribution transformers etc. Besides, field survey will also cover the
following:
 Proposed route of 22 KV, 11KV and LT Line/ Cables.
 Proposed locations of new distribution transformers.
 Feeder wise Bill of Quantity (BOQ), for each proposed work will be prepared by the Bidder
and submitted to the Employer’s Engineer-in-charge for his approval before commencement of
actual work.
 All architectural and civil designs such as foundation for equipment, transformer shall be
approved by the Employer’s Engineer-in-charge.

3.0 Project Management System

3.1. General
The Contractor shall assign a project manager with the authority to make commitments and
decisions that are binding on the Contractor. Employer will designate an officer incharge to
coordinate all employer project related activities. All communications between employer and the
Contractor shall be coordinated through the project manager and officer incharge of Employer.
The project managers shall also be assisting employer in communicating project related
information to other stake holders.
Bidder shall submit the manpower deployment plan along with the bids, describing the key roles
of each person.

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The role and responsibilities of contractor shall be as follows:

a) To prepare, maintain and update project detailed Work Execution Plan for successful
implementation of project like approval of GTP, approval of sub-contractor, approval of drawings,
supply of materials, mobilization of men, material and equipment etc. at site for successful
completion of works, Compile and up-load physical as well as financial progresses, compile the
progress of works at Employer level and to assist in forwarding it to all stake holders.

b) To actively participate with employer in resolving all issues relating to project implementation
including ROW, Forest Clearances and Railway Crossings.

c) To actively participate in monitoring, reviewing and analysing the physical, financial and quality
assurances works’ progress of RDSS works and also to take suitable measures on compliance of
observations being raised during monitoring/review meetings with employer.

d) To upload and up-date project wise physical progress in RDSS web portal. Physical as well as
financial progresses shall be uploaded in standard Bill of Material format of the contract. Also, to
submit invoices as per released RDSS guidelines to Employer for release of payments/funds.

e) To oversee the progress and compliance of the Quality Assurance Mechanism as per RDSS
guidelines.

3.2. Project Schedule

As per the schedule the bidder shall submit a preliminary implementation plan along with the bid.
The detailed project implementation schedule shall be submitted by the contractor after the award
of contract for employer’s approval, which shall include at least the following activities:

(a) Surveying of site.

(b) Documents submission and approval schedule
(c) Pre-Dispatch Inspection schedule
(d) Dispatch Schedule
(e) Installation & commissioning schedule
(f) Training schedule, if any.

The project schedule shall include the estimated period for completion of project and its linkage
with other activities etc. It is expected that the contractor should share updated project schedule
based on the actual progress done at site, priorities of the employer, availability of material etc
once per quarter along with the Progress report.

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3.3. Progress Report

A progress report shall be prepared by the Contractor each month against the activities listed in
the project schedule. The report shall be made available to employer on a monthly basis, e.g., the
10th of each month. The progress report shall include all the completed, ongoing and scheduled
activities.

3.4. Transmittals
Every document, letter, progress report, change order, and any other written transmissions
exchanged between the Contractor and employer shall be assigned a unique transmittal number.
The Contractor shall maintain a correspondence index and assign transmittal numbers
consecutively for all Contractor documents. Employer will maintain a similar correspondence
numbering scheme identifying documents and correspondence that employer initiates.

4.0 Quality Assurance and Evaluation Mechanism

The Quality Assurance (QA) will be carried out by Employer. The Employer may engage an
Authorized representative of employer responsible & accountable for assuring quality in RDSS
works. Key activities would include:

i) Formulation of a detailed comprehensive Quality Assurance Mechanism (QAM)

plan/Guaranteed Technical Particulars as the case may be in the State for the works to be
carried out under RDSS scheme with an objective to create quality infrastructure works. The
QAM and Inspection Plan shall be integral part of the contract agreement with turnkey
contractor or equipment supplier and erection agency as the case may be in case of turnkey/
or departmental execution of works.

ii) Ensuring that the quality of materials/equipment supplied at site and execution of works
carried out at field under RDSS scheme is in accordance to Manufacturing Quality Plan
(MQP)/Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) and Field Quality Plan (FQP)/Approved
Drawings/Data Sheets respectively.

4.1. Quality checks to be ensured by Turnkey Contractor:

Turnkey Contractor shall strictly ensure QAM checks during the day to day course of project
execution, which are as follows:
a. Pre-dispatch inspections of all materials viz. as per MQP/GTP, Approved Drawings, Technical
Specifications, Datasheet, GTP, applicable national & international standards.
b. 100% verification of feeders created under the scheme.
d. 100% verification of materials utilized under the scheme.
e. 100% verification of works done in Loss Reduction

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4.1.1. All the materials procured for RDSS works shall be purchased from the Reputed
manufacturers. The preferred makes list is given at the end of the Technical specification of
the items in Part-2B (Section-6). This list is indicative. Equipment/ Materials shall be
purchased from the reputed manufacturers, provided that the materials shall confirms to the
relevant IS Standards and specifications of this tender in all respect to the satisfaction of the
Employer.

4.1.2. FQP for Civil works: Employer shall prepare a separate FQP/field execution drawings which
shall be approved by their competent authority which shall be uploaded at web portal. The turnkey
shall adhere to this FQP/drawings while carrying out physical works.

Turnkey Contractor shall be responsible for the Quality control. Turnkey Contractor shall
designate an experienced & qualified engineer as Quality Engineer (QE) who shall be
responsible for ensuring all the quality checks required are carried out along with ensuring
proper records maintained at project site.

Discom shall also depute its TPIA/PMA to undertake 100% quality check for material and field
execution and shall ensure checks as per MQP & FQP along with ensuring proper records
maintained at project site.

4.1.3. FQP for testing & commissioning: Employer shall prepare a comprehensive Pre-
commissioning test Check-list for testing & commissioning of Distribution transformer
Substation etc. The electrical system shall be energized only after performing all tests as
described in the pre-commissioning test checklist. and inspection from the electrical inspector of
the state (or as the practice may be). Proper records in this regard, including tests on earth
resistance, insulation resistance of 11 kV line & Distribution Transformer etc. shall be
maintained jointly signed by Employer and turnkey representatives. All the Quality inspection
shall be done through mobile app and observations made during inspection shall be rectified
by TKC and intimated to Discom for re-inspection.

FQP plan will be submitted by turnkey Contractor and approved by employer.

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4.1.4. Quality Assurance Mechanism (QAM) to be followed by the Contractor is as below:

a. The Contractor shall be responsible and accountable for assuring quality in the scheme
works. Accordingly, the Contractor shall formulate a comprehensive Quality Assurance
mechanism (QAM) and Inspection Plan with an objective to build quality infrastructure
under the project, which should be approved by the Employer. Alternately, the Employer
may also provide its QAM which needs to be complied by the Contractor. The QAM and
Inspection Plan shall be an integral Part of the contract agreement with turnkey Contractor
or equipment supplier/vendor and erection agency as the case may be in case of partial
turnkey and departmental execution of works. Documentation with regard to Quality
Assurance and Inspection Plan shall be maintained by the Contractor and kept in proper
order for scrutiny during the course of project execution and for future reference. The
Contractor has to ensure that the quality of materials/equipment’s supplied at site and
execution of works carried out at field is in accordance to the Manufacturing Quality Plan
(MQP)/Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) and Field Quality Plan (FQP)/Approved
Drawings/Data Sheets respectively.
b. Some key indicative measures for effective implementation of the QAM by the
Contractor are given below. However, these are for reference and need to be followed as
per relevant provisions of the contract.

 Supply:
- Verification of qualifications of the subcontractor / manufacturer for supply of plant /
equipment and materials. Factory inspections may be conducted if required.
- Verification of material data, specifications, drawings and samples submitted by
the subcontractor / manufacturer including GTPs.
- Verification of type test reports including qualifications of the test
laboratory, completeness and acceptance of the type test reports.
- Witnessing acceptance tests carried out by the subcontractor/ manufacturer.
- Carrying out pre-dispatch inspections as per relevant guidelines of this tender/ contract.
- Inspection of storage facilities of the subcontractor/ manufacturer.

 Works:

- Carry out field inspections on sample basis during implementation to verify works
are carried out in compliance to technical specifications and acceptable quality of
workmanship.
- Issue Site Observation Reports (SOR) and follow-up with the subcontractor/
manufacturer for implementation of any remedial actions.
- Upon completion, carry out joint inspections together with the Employer’s staff and
for final measurements and quality inspections.
- Follow-up any on technical issues for corrective action during defects liability
period with the subcontractor/ manufacturer.

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c. It should be noted that no functional Guarantees are applicable for equipment installed
as a part of this contract, hence Guarantee Tests are not applicable..

d. The Employer may identify any third party agency including PMA/ TPQMA etc. who would
be responsible to monitor the QAM measures including verifications and inspections
mentioned above. The project manager may also engage third party inspectors for this
purpose in addition if required.

e. The Employer or its appointed third party shall design systems and procedures to implement
QAM system including formats for submittals by the Contractor in line with the above
requirements and provisions of the Contract.

f. The Contractor shall cooperate with and follow these QAM systems and procedures to ensure
proper implementation of an effective quality assurance and evaluation mechanism.

4.1.5. Pre-commissioning test record: All pre-commissioning test check list shall be documented
properly and signed by the quality engineer of the turnkey Contractor & countersigned by
Employer's representative and shall be kept for future reference. These documents shall be
maintained by Employers in proper order and shall be made available at site for verification by
Quality Monitors during inspection and finally be handed over to O&M department) at the time of
handing over of energized assets.

4.1.6. Roles and responsibility of Contractor in ensuring Quality of Plant and Facilities:

1) Turnkey contractor shall be primarily be responsible for supply of quality materials. Hence,
turnkey contractor shall take all necessary actions including following:
a. To assess the capabilities and capacity of manufacturer to whom they intend to appoint as
sub-vendor,
b. To keep strict control over manufacturing of materials by controlling procurements of right
raw materials, periodical stage inspections, to ensure process control and to get the
materials invariably inspected in manufacturing stage as well as after manufacturing but
before dispatch at the works of manufacturer to ensure quality of materials/equipment.
c. To ensure stage inspection and final dispatch inspection, turnkey contractor should deploy
his/her quality assurance team to inspect the materials with Employer/third party inspector
as well as independently as per requirements.
2) Receipt inspection: On receipt of materials at site, it would be the prime responsibility of turnkey
contractor to verify materials physically in accordance to agreed technical specifications. Physical
parameters like dimensions (length, width, height, area of conductor), weight per unit, Insulation
Value, length of cable/conductor in sample drum(s), clear embossing on cables through sequential
marking depicting name of manufacturer, size of cable and length in meter. Once the Contractor
is satisfied, materials must be offered for joint inspection to Employer.
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3) Earlier, on receipt of materials at site, dispatch documents shall be verified jointly by Employer,
Employer’s appointed Third Party, Turnkey Contractor and materials supplier (if representative is
full time available at site. During inspection, quantities of items, sealing on the materials, serial
numbers of the items, sequential embossing (proper visible/legible without any additional efforts)
and name plates on the materials shall be checked. Dispatch challans shall be verified for details
of consigner and consignee, materials descriptions, quantities transported, pre-dispatch clearance
certificate/waiver of inspection. In case of high value equipment, capacity of equipment in terms
of current carrying capacity, operating voltage and KVA ratings should be recorded.

4) Clearance for installation: Once, materials on receipt are accepted by turnkey contractor as well as
Employer representative, they will be eligible for erection, testing and commissioning.

5) Sampling from field: Any material, including materials listed below, may be picked from site for
testing at test laboratory chosen by inspecting official. 1. Distribution Transformer, 2. Overhead
Conductor, 3. Energy Meter, 4. Pole, 5. Insulators, 6. Cables, 7. Circuit Breaker.

a. Inspecting official will have right to pick any of the supplied equipment whether it is lying
in site stores, is under erection, is under local transportation from site stores to erection
location or is already commissioned. The equipment shall be sealed jointly in presence of
representatives of Employer, Employer’s appointed Third Party, Contractor, and
Supplier/manufacturer (if his representative is available at site). Employer at its discretion
may invite manufacturer’s representative to participate in sealing of materials.
b. Sealed equipment, on cost of turnkey contractor shall be sent to test laboratory for
verification of routine/type test results. At the time of sealing, details of equipment
available at site shall be recorded like cable/conductor drum number, power/distribution
transformer unique number, status of sequential legible embossing on cables, name of
manufacturer etc.
c. For testing of equipment, Employer/Nodal agency shall empanel test laboratories located
in or nearer to the state wherefrom sample is picked up.
d. Such picked up materials at a random shall be tested for all routine, acceptance and type
tests feasible to conduct in the empaneled laboratory. The laboratory expenses including
all other expenditures that shall incurred towards packing, transport, inspection, testing
charges etc. are to be borne by the Employer. At least one sample from a lot may be
subjected to inspection.
e. In cases, where pre-dispatch and factory test results/NABL accredited lab test report are
found mismatched with tests results on the sample picked from field; actions shall be taken
against willful defaulted manufacturer and turnkey contractor or both.
f. Willful defaulter shall be those manufacturers and turnkey contractor whose material is
found to be manufactured using inferior quality raw materials, second hand core materials,
under-size/under-weight of cable/conductor in various parts of cable/conductor drum, not
conforming to transformer load losses as defined in agreed technical specifications/contract
conditions, improper or no sequential legible embossing on cable etc.
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g. This mismatch shall generally be, but not limited to the deviations in results from
guaranteed technical specifications of materials in terms of capacity (KVA capacity,
current carrying capacity, heating capacity, tensile strength, mechanical strength etc.,
operational efficiencies (errors in measurements of power, power/load losses, power
consumption etc., weights of key component materials (aluminum, copper, insulation
materials, steel components etc.), sub-standard specifications of key component (measured
specifications are in deviation from guaranteed specifications as per technical
specifications of the project and inferior/illegible embossing/sequential marking on cables
are found, following two actions shall be taken:

i. Sub-vendors/vendor registration of the manufacturer shall be discontinued in all the

power utilities of the country for a period of 5 years including in power utility
concerned where this act is found,
ii. Entire lot of materials/equipment supplied by the defaulting manufacturer shall be
rejected whether supplied materials/equipment is lying in site-stores, in transit,
under erection, testing & commissioning or has already been commissioned. All
costs related to removal of such rejected materials and reinstating fresh lot of
materials shall be borne by turnkey contractor without any cost implication to
power utility.
iii. Turnkey contractor shall be responsible for repetitive failures of materials in field
testing in a turnkey-contract. In such situations, registration of turnkey contractor
firm shall be discontinued in all the power utilities of the country for a period of 5
years including in power utility concerned where this act is found,
h. In cases, where field testing results are slightly mismatched with factory test results / pre-
dispatch test reports/NABL accredited lab test report but are in permissible limits as per
GTP/Data Sheet/Technical Specifications, no action shall be taken against the turnkey
contractor/manufacturer.
i. In cases where turnkey contract is reluctant/not willing to support the Employer in selecting
sample for testing by way of non-association in sampling, sampling and testing related
activities of equipment, all actions related to sample selection, sealing and testing including
dismantling, loading, unloading, transportation etc, will be taken by Employer on risk &
cost of the turnkey contractor. The non-cooperative act on part of turnkey contractor shall
be circulated amongst all power utilities in the country. In such situations, registration of
turnkey contractor firm shall be discontinued in all the power utilities of the country for a
period of 5 years including in power utility concerned where this act is found.

6) <Optional clause – deleted.

7) The Contractor should develop the quality assurance programme which shall generally cover the
following:
a. Organization structure for the management and implementation of the proposed quality
assurance programme :
b. Documentation control system;
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c. Qualification data for bidder’s key personnel;

d. Procedure for purchases of materials, parts, components and selection of sub-Contractor’s
services including vendor analysis, source inspection, incoming raw material inspection,
verification of material purchases etc.
e. System for shop manufacturing and site erection controls including process controls and
fabrication and assembly control;
f. Control of non-conforming items and system for corrective actions;
g. Inspection and test procedure both for manufacture and field activities.
h. Control of calibration and testing of measuring instruments and field activities;
i. System for indication and appraisal of inspection status;
j. System for quality audits;
k. System for authorizing release of manufactured product to the Employer.
l. System for maintenance of records;
m. System for handling storage and delivery; and
n. A manufacturing quality plan detailing out the specific quality control measures and
procedures adopted for controlling the quality characteristics relevant to each item of
equipment furnished and/or services rendered.
o. A Field quality Plan covering field activities

8) Electrical Inspector inspection: After successful completion of the work, CEA safty
clearances, if any required, shall be arranged by the Bidder, by applying in the name of the
employer.

4.2. Concurrent Quality Monitoring by Nodal agencies: In addition to the in-house quality checks
and processes followed by the Employer, the Nodal Agency of RDSS (PFC) shall also carry out
concurrent inspection of works through Third Party Quality Monitoring Agency (TPQMA). The
Contractor needs to comply with the requirements and cooperate for effective implementation.

4.2.1. Scope of Quality Assurance Mechanism by RDSS Nodal Agency (PFC): The Nodal Agency
(PFC) shall carry out concurrent inspection of works through TPQMA. To enable the same, the
Employers shall share the physical and financial progress of the works through portal of the
scheme or otherwise. In addition to the above, the Nodal Agencies may also carry out concurrent
quality monitoring on random sample basis as per the need through its own manpower. TPQMA
shall also verify quality of works carried out in the Project, which are as follows:
15 to 20 spans of 5% of HT feeders
2% of DTR Substations (22/0.4 kV &11/0.4kV), including few spans of associated LT
Lines

4.2.2. Field Works Quality Inspection:

(i) HT Feeders: 5 % HT Feeder are to be inspected in 2 (two) stages. Stage-I & Stage-II
inspections shall cover 2.5 % of HT Feeder respectively.

- Stage-I Inspection of TPQMA shall commence in a project when 30% of HT Feeder

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works are completed in all respect.

- Stage-II Inspection of TPQMA shall commence in a project when 70 % of HT Feeder
works are completed in all respect.

(iii) DTR Substations: 2% of DTR Substations (22/0.4kV & 11/0.4kV), including few spans
of associated LT Lines are to be inspected in 2 (two) stages. Stage-I & Stage-II
inspections shall cover 1 % of DTR Substations respectively
- Stage-I Inspection of TPQMA shall commence in a project when 30% of DTR
Substation including LT Lines works are completed in all respect.
- Stage-II Inspection of TPQMA shall commence in a project when 70% of DTR
Substation including LT Lines works are completed in all respect.

(iv) Deployment of mobile vans for quality inspection: The Employer/ Nodal Agency reserves
the right to also deploy mobile vans with Testing facility to test the plants and facilities by
selecting random samples from store or from site. The Employer may take sample from
any lot placed in store including the lot on which Pre-Dispatch Inspection was not carried
out or from the installed materials which it feels are not performing as it was intended to. In
such a case if the material/ facility fails, the same shall be replaced with new material, and
one more random sample would be selected from the same batch for testing. If the material
fails the test again, then the whole lot shall be replaced by the Contractor at its own risk and
cost.
4.2.2. Cross verification of field /TPQMA works by Nodal Agency: The Nodal Agency also
reserves the right to monitor the field /materials to the tune of 1% of total inspections carried
out by TPQMA.

4.3. Material Inspection: For the purpose of inspection, materials have been segregated into two
categories as mentioned below:

4.3.1 Category – A (Pre-Dispatch Inspection & Testing at NABL accredited Labs):

a) This category shall include high ticket materials (Distribution Transformers, Circuit Breakers,
AB/XLPE Cables, Overhead Conductor (ACSR/ABC), Insulator which involves more and
important testing procedures and hence the inspection of these materials will be carried out in the
factory before the dispatch of the material.

b) In addition, Employer shall also ensure that for major materials as discussed above, samples from
1st lot and one other lot randomly selected by the Employer shall be directly sent to NABL
accredited test labs for third party testing. It is also to be noted that material clearance of the lots
under testing shall only be given post receipt of successful test results. Contractor shall also
mandatorily depute its authorized official for pre – dispatch inspection at manufacturing facility
along with the Employer officials. The inspection and testing report would be jointly signed by the
Employer and the Contractor. All the expenses related to testing would be bearded by the
Contractor.

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c) Apart from the above-mentioned protocol any one power transformer shall be selected by
Employer from the supply schedule from the vendor, which shall be jointly sealed and tested for
short circuit testing on turnkey-Contractor’s expenses.

4.3.2 Category – B (On-site inspection): This category includes the materials for which a factory
inspection is not warranted and the material can be inspected upon arrival at the site before the
installation. In case the Employer is apprehensive about the quality of the material supplied it
reserves the right to send the selected lot to the NABL accredited testing lab for third party testing.

4.3.3 Employer also reserves the right to send any installed equipment / materials to the NABL
accredited testing lab for testing. The Employer would have to reimburse the expenses related to
transportation of material from site to testing lab and all testing expenses in this regard.

4.3.4 The material which has to be tested at laboratory shall be sealed in the presence of authorized
official of Employer and Contractor.

4.3.5 If the materials tested at Laboratory fails then the entire lot would be rejected. Contractor shall
bear the responsibility of sending back such failed materials from site. Any subsequent delay in
contract performance due to failure of materials in the test laboratory would be on account of
Contractor and no time extension would be provided by the Employer in this regard. Any LD
levies in this regard would be borne by the Contractor.

4.3.6 Pre-dispatch Inspection (PDI) for Category-A

4.3.6.1. Pre-dispatch inspection shall be performed on the identified materials at manufacturer’s work
place for which Contractor shall be required to raise requisition giving at least 10-day time.
Depending on requirement, inspection shall be witnessed by representatives of Employer,
TPQMA, Contractor and/or representative of the Nodal Agency. TPQMA shall carry out pre-
dispatch inspection of major materials randomly in a single lot containing minimum 10%
materials at manufacturer works. The TPQMA shall perform pre – dispatch inspection test of
below materials:
1) Distribution Transformer
2) R M U ,
3 ) Circuit Breaker/Isolators
4) Insulators,
5) X L P E Cables / Conductors/ABC
4.3.6.2. Tests to be conducted during the Pre-dispatch Inspection: All the tests shall be carried out in
accordance with the latest relevant IS published from time to time by BIS. An indicative list of
IS specification and tests for some of the materials are given below:

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Distribution Transformers
Standards Applicable:-
IS 2026: (Part 1 to 10) as General Specification of Transformer
applicable
IS 1180 (Part1) Outdoor type oil immersed Distribution transformer upto including 2500
(Including Amendment 1, kVA & 33 kV
2, 3 & 4)
IS 3347 (Part 1) Specification upto 1.1 kV Voltage Bushing (for Porcelain)
IS 3347 (Part 3) Specification upto 17.5 kV Voltage Bushing (for Porcelain)
Type Test A valid Type test report within 5 years of supply
3 star rated transformer as per BEE
IS -5484 Specification for Aluminum wire rods
IS 12444 Specification for Copper wire Rods
Proposed Tests as per IS
1 Measurement of Winding resistance at all Tap Positions
2 Ratio of Tap Position Polarity & Phase Position
3 % Impedance at 75 degree Celsius at 50Hz
4 Load losses at 50% and at 100% Loading on Energy efficiency Level -5 as per IS 1980 (Part-
1) 2014 and its amendment 1.2. 3 and 4
5 No Load Loss at 50Hz and No load current at rated voltage
6 Insulation Resistance
7 Induced Overvoltage Withstand
8 Separate source voltage Withstand
9 Magnetizing Current at Rated voltage and frequency an 112.5% of rated voltage
10 Temperature rise test
11 Pressure Test
12 Oil Leakage Test

Circuit Breaker
Standards Applicable:-
IS: 13118 Specification for HV AC Circuit Breaker
IS: 14658 HV AC Circuit Breakers - Guide for Short-circuit and Switching Test Procedures for
Metal-enclosed and Dead Tank Circuit Breakers
IS: 2099 Specification for HV porcelain bushings
IS: 5621 Specification for porcelain hollow insulator.
IS: 8603 Specification for Dimension for Porcelain Transformer Bushing for use in heavily
polluted area.
IS: 3347 Specification for Dimension for Porcelain Transformer Bushing for use in normal and
lightly polluted area.
IS: 2633 Specification for method for testing uniformity of coating On Zinc coated articles.
IS: 5561 Specification for Electrical Power Connectors
IS: 2147 Specification for Degree of Protection

Proposed Tests as per IS

1 Single Capacitor bank breaking test
2 Short time withstand and Peak Withstand Current Test
3 Wet power frequency withstand voltage test
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4 Lightening Impulse voltage withstand test

5 Temperature rise test
6 Mechanical Endurance Test(M2 Class)
7 Degree of Protection test of Control Cubicle

XLPE Cables
Standards Applicable:-
IS : 7098 (Part-I) : 1988 Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulated PVC sheathed
Cables for working Voltage upto & including 1100 Volt
IS: 8130 : 1984 Specification for Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible
cords
IS:5831 : 1984 PVC insulation & sheath of electric cables
IS: 3975 : 1970 Specification for Low Carbon Galvanized steel wires, Formed Wires,
and tapes for armoring of Cables
IS:10810 : 1984 Methods of test for Cables.
IS:10418 : 1982 Cable Drums for Electric Cables.
IS : 694 : 2010 PVC unsheathed and Sheathed cables / Chords with rigid and flexible
conductor for rated voltages upto and including 450/ 750 V
Proposed Tests as per IS
1 Resistance Test on conductor
2 Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
3 Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation & outer sheath.
4 Hot set test for insulation.
5 Insulation resistance (Volume resistivity) Test
6 High voltage test

Arial Bunched Conductor

Standards Applicable:-
IS 14255 : 1995 Specification for Aerial Bunched Cables for working Voltage up to &
including 1100 Volts.
IS : 8130 : 1984 Specification for Conductors for Insulated Electric Cables and flexible
Cords.
IS : 398 (Part-IV) : 1994 Specification for Aluminum Conductors for overhead transmission
purposes: Aluminum Alloy Stranded Conductors (Aluminum
Magnesium –Silicon type).
IS:10418:1982 Specification for Drums for Electric Cables
Proposed Tests as per IS
1 Breaking Load Test for messenger Conductor.
2 Elongation test for messenger conductor.
3 Conductor resistance test for both messenger and XLPE conductor
4 Test for thickness of insulation of XLPE conductor
5 Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break Test for both messenger and XLPE conductor
6 Hot Set Test for XLPE insulation.
7 Insulation resistance test for XLPE conductor
8 High Voltage Test for XLPE conductor
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Overhead Conductors - ACSR

Standards Applicable:-
IS: 398 (Part I & II) : 1996 Specification for Aluminum Conductors with Steel Re-inforced.
IS: 4826 : 1968 Coating of the galvanized steel wires shall be applied by the hot process
or electrolysis process
IS: 398 (Part-IV): 1994 Specification for All Aluminum Alloy Conductor (AAAC)
IS: 1778 : 1980 Packaging of Overhead conductor in Wooden Drum
Proposed Tests as per IS
1 Measurement of lay ratio.
2 Measurement of diameters of individual wire
3 Measurement of resistance of individual wire.
4 Breaking load test of individual wire.
5 Elongation test of individual wire.
Porcelain Insulators
Standards Applicable:-
IS 1445 : 1977 Porcelain insulators for overhead power lines with a nominal voltage up
to and including 1000 V
IS 2486 (Part 1) : 1993 Metal fittings of insulators for overhead power lines with nominal
voltage greater than 1000 V: Part 1 General requirements and tests
IS 2486 (Part 2) : 1989 Insulator fittings for overhead power lines with nominal voltage greater
than 1 000 V: Part 2 Dimensional requirements
IS 2486 (Part 4) : 1989 Insulator Fittings for Overhead Power Lines with a Nominal Voltage
Greater than 1 000 V - Part IV : Tests for Locking Devices
Proposed Tests as per IS
1 Resistance Test on conductor
2 Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
3 Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation & outer sheath.
4 Hot set test for insulation.
5 Insulation resistance (Volume resistivity) Test
6 High voltage test

As per part 2A 6.2 The reports for all type tests and additional type tests as per technical specification
shall be furnished by the Contractor along with equipment/material drawings. The type tests
conducted earlier should have either been conducted in accredited laboratory (accredited based
on ISO/IEC Guide 25/17025 or EN 45001 by the national accreditation body of the country where
laboratory is located) or witnessed by the representative(s) of Employer or Utility. The test-reports
submitted shall comply as per CEA Govt. of India latest guideline published vide no. CEA-PS-14-
80/1/2019-PSETD Division/195-271 dtd. 11.05.2020 prior to the date of bid opening. In case the test
reports are of the test conducted beyond the period specified in CEA's latest guideline prior to the
date of bid opening, the Contractor shall repeat these test(s) at no extra cost to the Employer,
however the delay in supply due to type-test will not be acceptable during the project.

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The above list of tests is only indicative in nature and if the Employer feels, it can add some
tests based on latest IS Standards. If the Employer faces any issues with respect to actual
performance of a material, then it can issue a notice to the Contractor for testing of that material
at its sole description.
4.3.6.3. The Contractor shall ensure receipt of material at site within 21 days from date of receipt of
dispatch instructions. In case materials are not received within 21 days from date of issue of
dispatch instruction, the dispatch instruction shall stand cancelled. All expenditure incurred by
Employer in performance of dispatch instruction shall be recovered from turnkey Contractor. A
fresh pre – dispatch inspection would be required to issue a dispatch instruction for supplying
the same lot at the site.
4.3.6.4. The turnkey Contractor shall ensure that pre-dispatch inspection for materials are intimated only
when the material is completely ready for inspection. On due date of inspection, if it is found
that materials are not ready in required quantities or the inspection could not be carried out due
to non- availability of requisite calibrated certificate of instruments with manufacturer, closing
of works on scheduled date of inspection, non-availability of sufficient testing/material handling
staff at manufacturer works etc, all expenditures incurred on deployment of various inspecting
officials along with a fine of Rs. 50,000/- shall be recovered from the bills of the agency and re-
inspection shall be carried out on expense of the Contractor. 2nd such situation at same
manufacturer/supplier shall result in rejection of name of manufacturer from list of approved
vendors/sub-vendors. In case sub-standard materials (old component, re-cycled materials, re-
used core material, re-used transformer coil material etc) offered for inspection and are noticed
during the inspection, materials shall be rejected and approval of sub-vendor shall also be
cancelled for all RDSS projects.
4.4. Implications for not meeting quality requirements by Contractor
4.4.1. In case of failures in testing:
a) The turnkey Contractor shall ensure that pre-dispatch inspection for materials is intimated only
when the material is completely ready for inspection. On due date of inspection, if it is found
that materials are not ready in required quantities or the inspection could not be carried out due
to non- availability of requisite calibrated certificate of instruments with manufacturer, closing
of works on scheduled date of inspection, non-availability of sufficient testing/material
handling staff at manufacturer works etc, all expenditures incurred on deployment of various
inspecting officials along with a fine of Rs 50,000/- inclusive of GST shall be recovered from
the bills of the agency and re-inspection shall be carried out on expense of Contractor.

b) 2nd such situation at same manufacturer/supplier shall result in rejection of name of manufacturer
from list of approved vendors/sub-vendors. In case sub-standard materials (old component, re-
cycled materials, re-used core material, re-used transformer coil material etc) offered for
inspection and are noticed during the inspection, materials shall be rejected and approval of sub-
vendor shall also be cancelled for all RDSS projects.

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c) In case, a material fails the pre-dispatch inspection as per GCC Clause 23, and also fails the
subsequent repeat inspection of the rectified/replaced material, the complete lot of material under
inspection will be required to be replaced by the manufacturer/supplier. If in subsequent inspection
of the new lot, the material again fails the inspection, then materials shall be rejected, and approval
of vendor/sub-vendor shall also be cancelled for all RDSS projects. In such scenario any
subsequent delay in contract performance due to failure of materials in the test laboratory would
be on account of Contractor and no time extension would be provided by the Employer in this
regard. Any LD levies in this regard would be borne by the Contractor.

d) Apart from the above, in case of default by vendors/manufacturers, Contractor shall also be
penalized based on the no. of materials/lots get rejected as per below table:
No. of Material/lot rejected
Sr. % Penalty imposed on contract price
in a project/district
No.
1 > 5.0%
2 5
> 2.5%
3 3> 1.0%
1
4.4.2. In case of defects found during Field inspection: There are three categories of defects found
in field inspection as defined below:

a) CRITICAL DEFECTS: These defects must be rectified before charging. Critical defects are
those which endanger life and property. Dangerous deficiencies on safety, ground clearances,
equipment earthing and protection would come this category. These are defects in presence of
which the Electrical Inspector would not allow charging of the electrical installation. That is, if
equipment are already energized, it should be de-energized and rectified without delay. If critical
equipment like distribution transformer HT and LT line have been installed dangerously, the defect
type would fall under critical category of defect. Example : LA is not connected , DT neutral earth
is missing , Earth electrodes not installed, Ground clearance not as per IE rule, Oil level low in
transformer etc.
b) MAJOR DEFECTS: These defects must be rectified before operational handover (to Operation
and Maintenance wing). These are major deviations from drawing and specification. These are
serious deviation with respect to contract. The electrical installation can be charged temporarily.
However, the defects should preferably be rectified before charging. Example : Pole not pitched
at proper depth, Brick-bats/ foundation inadequate, use of undersized earth wire, precariously
loose electrical connections and mechanical fitting.,

c) MINOR DEFECTS: These defects are very minor in nature. Such defects in electrical
installations keep surfacing during operation and maintenance. The installation may be charged
with these defects. However they must be rectified Example: Danger board not proper, energy
meter not installed before contractual handover (before final payment is released and contract is
closed), missing barbed wire, stay wire loose, loose fasteners, vegetation too close to HT/Lt line.
Note:
1. These defects are broad in nature. Actual field defects need to be defined more accurately by
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inspectors.
2. All pictures depicting defects should be numbered. Their number mentioned in the report shown
in the table
3. An infrastructure schematic (single line diagram) showing DTRs, HT and LT poles duly
numbered by the inspector shall be submitted along with the report. Their number shall be used
to describe location of defects to be rectified subsequently.

The corresponding penalties to be imposed has been captured below:

Sr. No. Defect criteria % Penalty imposed of contract cost

1 Critical Defects 1.0%
2 Major Defects 0.5%
3 Minor Defects 0% if rectified within 30 days

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Annexure-A
Checklist for Quality Assurance
LT Line
Status Picture
S. No Description Observations Location
(Yes/No) No.
Availability of approved survey report with
1
Single line diagram
2 Correct alignment of LT line
3 Type of poles used as per scope of the work
Type of foundation used as per scope of
4
work
If line is passing through water logging area
5 and its foundation is grouted in cement
concrete
6 Proper verticality of poles
7 Any deflecting tension on LT pin insulator
Proper tensioning of overhead
8
conductor/LT cable/ABC Cable
Any knot/wrapping of overhead conductor
9 /LT cable /ABC Cable is there during
erection
Proper binding of insulators cable both /
10
tension work is done
Stay plates are properly grouted in cement
11
concrete mixture
12 Proper tensioning is there on stay set
Proper alignment of Stay wire and stay set
13 with overhead conductor is there to nullify
tension
Proper erection of stay clamp using 12 mm
14 dia nuts and bolts and 50x6 mm (or more)
size clamp
If every 6th pole in a section of line is
15 provided with stay sets to avoid line
deflection
16 Proper galvanization of stay wire/stay set
Thimble is provided on turn buckle of stay
17
set
Proper phase to phase clearances are
18
maintained on the line

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overhead structure
is properly earthed
19
using 8 SWG wire
Each LT pole individually earthed using 8
20 SWG Earth wire and separate Earth
pit/Earthing coil/Earth spike
Quality and size of danger plates is as per
21
scope of work
Danger plate is installed at appropriate
22 height using proper clamp as per scope of
work
Anti-climbing device (barbed wire/spike)
23 are installed at appropriate height on
individual support
24 Individual pole is numbered
Individual pole is imposed/painted with the
25
name of scheme
Surface of the PCC poles is finished and
26
there are no steel wire visible
No physical damages appeared on PCC pole
27
surface
Cradle guard earthing is provided on each
28
road crossing or on each LT line crossing
29 Proper tensioning of the cradle guard wires
Separate earthing on both the sides of
30
road/line for cradle guarding are there
8 SWG G.I. wire is properly dressed with
31 support for V-Cross arm/Channel/Top
clamp earthing
GI wire to GI wire jointing is provided using
32
12 SWG GI nut bolts and washers
GI wire connection to earth pit is using 12
33
mm GI nut bolt and washer
Earth pipe is properly inserted inside earth
34
without pipe hammering
Masonry enclosure is provided over
35
individual pipe earth pits
36 Funnel is provided over pipe earth pit
Jumpering using best binding practices/PG
37
clamp
Proper conductor clearances to ground is
38 there to avoid bird fault on end sectionizer
support where disc insulator are used

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pole to pole span length in the line.
39
It should not be less than 50 m.
If Pole to pole span is less than 50 m, record
40
the reason with pole numbers
Number of poles used per kilometer of the
41
line
Type and size of overhead conductors/ABC
42
cable used in the line
Shuttering is used during casting of cement
43
concrete foundation
Cement-concrete grouting foundation of
44
end supports
Quantum of cement concreting in any one
45
sample support
Cement concreting foundation in any one
46
sample of stay set pit
47 Proper painting is done on steel structure
48 Any broken insulator found in the line
Surface finish of painting on Steel tubular
49 pole/RSJ/H Pole/Rail pole about 2 m from
bottom and above 2 m
50 Possible damage on ABC cable surface
Piercing connections are used to take-off
51
connection from ABC cable
Muffing is used in steel tubular poles, rail
52
pole, RS joint/H beam Supports
Adequate tree cutting on either side of line
53
done
Pole to pole schedule enclosed with
54
proforma
22KV/ 11 KV Line
Status Picture
S. No Description Observations Location
(Yes/No) No.
Availability of approved survey report
1 with single line diagram
2 Correct alignment of 22kV/11 kV line
3 Type of poles used as per scope of the work
4 Type of foundation used as per scope of work
Record whether line is passing through
5 water logging area and its foundation is
grouted in cement concrete
6 Proper verticality of poles
7 Cross-bracing on Double poles are provided

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passing through the top grove o
8
the insulator ( creepage distance compromised)
9 More than one joint in one span
10 Any deflecting tension on 11 KV pin insulator
11 Proper tensioning of overhead conductor
Any knot/wrapping of overhead conductor
12 Is there during erection
13 Proper binding of insulators is done

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Status Picture
S. No Description Observations Location
(Yes/No) No.
Stay plates are properly grouted in
14
cement concrete mixture
15 Proper tensioning is there on stay set
Proper alignment of Stay wire with
16
overhead conductor is there to nullify tension
Guy insulator, anchor plate/ thimble/
17
hardware are provided with stay set
Proper erection of stay clamp using 12 mm dia
18 nuts and bolts and 50x6 mm (or more) size
clamp
If every 6th pole in a section of line is provided with
19
stay sets to avoid line reflection
20 Proper galvanization of stay wire and stay set
21 Thimble is provided on turn buckle of stay set
Proper phase to phase clearances are
22
maintained on the line
Steel overhead structure is properly earthed
23
using 8 SWG wire
Each 11 kV pole individually earthed using 8
24 SWG Earth wire and separate Earth pit/Earthing
coil/Earth spike
Quality and size of danger plates is as per scope
25
of work
Danger plate is installed at appropriate heigh
26
using proper clamp as per scope of work
Anti-climbing device (barbed wire/spike) are
27 installed at appropriate height on individua
support
28 Individual pole is numbered
Individual pole is imposed/painted with the
29
name of scheme
Surface of the PCC poles is finished and there
30
are no steel wire visible

31 No physical damages appeared on PCC pole

Cradle guard earthing is provided on each

32
road crossing or on each LT line crossing
33 Proper tensioning of the cradle guard wires

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Status Picture
S. No Description Observations Location
(Yes/No) No.
Proper Guard wires are provided in case of
34
Road crossing as per drawing specification
8 SWG G.I. wire is properly dressed with
35 support for V-Cross arm/Channel/Top clamp
earthing
GI wire to GI wire jointing is provided using 12
36
SWG GI nut bolts and washers
GI wire connection to earth pit is using 12 mm
37
GI nut bolt and washer
38 Earth pipe is properly inserted inside earth
without pipe hammering
Masonry enclosure is provided over individua
39
pipe earth pits
40 Funnel is provided over pipe earth pit
Proper jumpering using binding practices/PG
41
clamp
42 If under sized conductor used
Proper conductor clearances to ground is there
43 to avoid bird fault on end sectionizer suppor
where disc insulator are used
Proper pole to pole span length in the line. I
44
should not be less than 50 m.
If Pole to pole span is less than 50 m, record the
45
reason with pole numbers
46 Number of poles used per kilometer of the line
Record type and size of overhead conductor
47
used in the line
Shuttering is used during casting of cement
48 concrete foundation
Cement-concrete grouting foundation of end
49
supports
Measure quantum of cement concreting in any
50
one sample support
Measure cement concreting foundation in any
51 one sample stay pit

52 Proper painting is done on steel structure

Disc Insulators are installed precariously ( loose
53
bolts/ missing cotter pins)

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Status Picture
S. No Description Observations Location
(Yes/No) No.
54 D -shaped loop for jumpers are maintained
55 Any broken insulator found in the line
Surface finish and painting on Steel tubula
56
pole/RSJ/H Pole/Rail pole
57 Adequate tree cutting on either side of line done
58 Pole to pole schedule enclosed with proforma
Pole numbering with "RDSS " inscription no
59
done ( properly)
Engraving of poles (Name of Manufacturer, S L
60
Nos etc.) not done
61 Line Spacers not used
62 Guy insulator not used in stay wire
63 Inadequate length of barbed wire

Checklist for inspection of Major materials

Locatio
Status Observatio Picture
S.N. Description n as per
(Yes/No) n No.
SLD
Major Materials (CT/PT/CB/X'mer/Battery/
1 Panels /Structures/Conductor) as per
specifications
Record S. No., make and year of
2
manufacturing of Power transformer
Major Materials dispatched without
3
inspection
4 Construction as per Approved Drawing
Civil works FQP documentation
5
maintained during construction
Equipment (name it) provided in the BOQ/
6
drawing but not installed
Verification of pre-commissioning and
commissioning testes of substation
equipment i.e. Circuit Breaker, CT, PT,
7
transformer, Charger, Battery, Relays,
Control Panels, Switchgear, 11 KV cable
etc
8 Present condition of main equipment

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Functional Status of Transformer: WTI,

OTI etc, Relays, Battery Charger, Battery,
9
CB, CT, PT, Energy Meter, Control &
Relay panel
10 Transformer oil tested
Transformer Relays, CT, PT , CB ,
11 Switchgears, battery sets, etc charged after
test
Equipment charged after commissioning
12
test
13 Gravel size proper
Earthing of main equipment, fence etc done
14
properly
15 Sub Station fencing provided
Cable trench made with cable trays – or
16
cables lying on trench floor
Whether Cable trenches have suitable slope
17
to ensure automatic draining of rainwater
18 Proper storage of equipment
19 Cables tied on cable trays
Glands, lugs used (wherever need - at cable
20
entries)
21 Dead end marking for cables is done
22 Earth mat provided
23 Undersized conductor/ cables used
Correct size of earthing conductor - flats, GI
24
wires etc used
25 Acid proof floor used in battery room
Fasteners (nut, bolts, clamps connectors,
26
hardwares etc) as per specification
Switchgear rubber mats, chequer plates not
27
provided
FQP for material receipt and storage
28
maintained by Employer
29 Name of Feeder on Control Panel.
30 Name of Feeder on Outgoing DP structure
Working platform on 33 KV and 11 KV
31
outdoor VCB
32 Name of Substation board on the entrances

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Painting of control room, water supply

33
position in Substation
General sanitation arrangement in the
34
control room building
Internal Lighting in the substation control
35
room
36 Closed fencing of the substation yard
Approach road to Power Transformer
37
foundation
Water logging/ Earth filling in the yard
38
trench
Partition wall between two Power
39
Transformers
Availability of Earthing Rod in the
40
substation
41 Availability of Permit & Work Book
Tracing of Earth connection of Power/
42
Distribution Transformer up to Earth Pit
43 Connection at Earth Pit
44 Jointing & Clamping of Earth Conductors
All Terminal Blocks at
45
CTs/PTs/Breaker/Panels/Junction Box
46 Earthing& Fencing is as per specification
Cable trench cover inside the control room
47
and in the yard.
48 Exhaust Fan in the Battery Room
49 Inter Battery connections
50 Battery Charger connection
51 Earthing of Control Panel
Termination of power cables at 11 KV
52 sides/LT sides of Power and Station
Transformer.
Inside pic of distribution board of station
53
transformer
54 Take Overall picture of station transformer
55 Connection of Lightning arrestor
Approximate clearance of live part in the
56
substation
57 Oil leakage in Power/Station Transformer

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58 Area lighting in the substation

Material diagram of substation in the
59
control room
List of authorized operational personnel in
60
the substation
61 Connection at the bus-bar jumpers
62 Loop cables LT/HT/Control
63 Tagging on cable terminals
Work clearance on control panels and
64 sufficient lightening on the control panel

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5.0. Type and Acceptance test

The following type, acceptance and routine tests and tests during manufacture shall be carried-out on
the material. For the purpose of this clause:

5.1. Contractor shall supply the materials of type & design which has already been Type Tested.
Contractor shall provide copy of such tests at site in support of type-tested materials supplied under
the contract. No extra payment or time shall be granted for type testing of materials. In exceptional
case to case basis, employer will decide to permit type testing of material at Contractor’s cost.

5.2. Acceptance Tests shall mean those tests which are to be carried out on samples taken from each lot
offered for pre-dispatch inspection, for the purposes of acceptance of that lot.

5.3. Routine Tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out on the material/equipment to check
requirements which are likely to vary during production.

5.4. Tests during Manufacture shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out during the process of
manufacture and end inspection by the Contractor to ensure the desired quality of the end product to
be supplied by him.

5.5. The norms and procedure of sampling for these tests will be as per the Quality Assurance Programme
to be mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the Employer.

5.6. The standards and norms to which these tests will be carried out are listed against them. Where a
particular test is a specific requirement of this Specification, the norms and procedure of the tests
shall be as per IS/IEC Standard this specification or as mutually agreed to between the Contractor and
the Employer in the Quality Assurance Programme.

5.7. For all type test and acceptance tests, the acceptance values shall be the values specified in this
Specification, Approved Quality Plan or guaranteed by the Bidder, as applicable.

6.0. Type Testing, Inspection, Testing & Inspection Certificate

6.1 All equipment being supplied shall conform to type tests including additional type tests, if any as per
technical specification and shall be subject to routine tests in accordance with requirements stipulated
under respective sections. The Contractor shall intimate the Employer the detailed program about the
tests at least three (3) weeks in advance in case of domestic supplies & six (6) weeks in advance in
case of foreign supplies.

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6.2 The reports for all type tests and additional type tests as per technical specification shall be furnished
by the Contractor along with equipment/material drawings. The type tests conducted earlier should
have either been conducted in accredited laboratory (accredited based on ISO/IEC Guide 25/17025
or EN 45001 by the national accreditation body of the country where laboratory is located) or
witnessed by the representative(s) of Employer or Utility. The test-reports submitted shall comply as
per CEA Govt. of India latest guideline published vide no. CEA-PS-14-80/1/2019-PSETD
Division/195-271 dtd. 11.05.2020 prior to the date of bid opening. In case the test reports are of the
test conducted beyond the period specified in CEA's latest guideline prior to the date of bid opening,
the Contractor shall repeat these test(s) at no extra cost to the Employer, however the delay in supply
due to type-test will not be acceptable during the project.

6.3 In the event of any discrepancy in the test reports i.e. any test report not acceptable due to any
design/manufacturing changes (including substitution of components) or due to non-compliance with
the requirement stipulated in the Technical Specification or any/all additional type tests not carried
out, same shall be carried out without any additional cost implication to the Employer.

6.4 The Employer, his duly authorized representative and/or outside inspection agency acting on behalf
of the Employer shall have at all reasonable times free access to the Contractor’s/sub-vendors
premises or Works and shall have the power at all reasonable times to inspect and examine the
materials and workmanship of the Works during its manufacture or erection if part of the Works is
being manufactured or assembled at other premises or works, the Contractor shall obtain for the
Engineer and for his duly authorized representative permission to inspect as if the works were
manufactured or assembled on the Contractor’s own premises or works. Inspection may be made at
any stage of manufacture, dispatch or at site at the option of the Employer and the equipment if found
unsatisfactory due to bad workmanship or quality, material is liable to be rejected.

6.5 The Contractor shall give the Employer/Inspector ten (10) days written notice of any material being
ready for joint testing including Contractor and Employer. Such tests shall be to the Contractor’s
account except for the expenses of the Inspector. The Employer/Inspector, unless witnessing of the
tests is virtually waived, will attend such tests within thirty (30) days of the date of which the
equipment is notified as being ready for test /inspection, failing which the Contractor may proceed
alone with the test which shall be deemed to have been made in the Inspector’s presence and he shall
forthwith forward to the Inspector duly certified copies of tests in triplicate.

6.6 The Employer or Inspector shall, within seven (07) days from the date of inspection as defined herein
give notice in writing to the Contractor, of any objection to any drawings and all or any equipment
and workmanship which in his opinion is not in accordance with the Contract. The Contractor shall
give due consideration to such objections and shall either make the modifications that may be
necessary to meet the said objections or shall confirm in writing to the Employer/Inspector giving
reasons therein, that no modifications are necessary to comply with the Contract. If any modification
is made on the equipment on the basis of test results not in conformity with the contract, the modified
equipment shall be subject to same sequence of test again without any additional cost to Employer.

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6.7 When the factory tests have been completed at the Contractor’s or Sub-Contractor’s works, the
Employer/Inspector shall issue a certificate to this effect within seven (07) days after completion of
tests but if the tests are not witnessed by the Employer/Inspector, the certificate shall be issued within
seven (07) days of receipt of the Contractor’s Test certificate by the Engineer/Inspector. Failure of
the Employer/Inspector to issue such a certificate shall not prevent the Contractor from proceeding
with the Works. The completion of these tests or the issue of the certificate shall not bind the
Employer to accept the equipment should, it, on further tests after erection, be found not to comply
with the Contract. The equipment shall be dispatched to site only after approval of test reports and
issuance of dispatch instruction by the Employer.

6.8 In all cases where the Contract provides for tests whether at the premises or at the works of the
Contractor or of any Sub-Contractor, the Contractor except where otherwise specified shall provide
free of charge such items as labour, materials, electricity, fuel, water, stores, transport, loading &
unloading, packing, apparatus and instruments as may be reasonably demanded by the
Employer/Inspector or his authorized representative to carry out effectively such tests of the
equipment in accordance with the Contract and shall give facilities to the Employer/Inspector or to
his authorized representative to accomplish testing.

6.9 The inspection by Employer and issue of Inspection Certificate thereon shall in no way limit the
liabilities and responsibilities of the Contractor in respect of the agreed quality assurance programme
forming a part of the Contract.

6.10 The Employer will have the right of having at his own expenses any other test(s) of reasonable nature
carried out at Contractor’s premises or at site or in any other place in addition of aforesaid type and
routine tests, to satisfy that the material comply with the specification.

6.11 The Employer reserves the right for getting any field tests not specified in respective sections of the
technical specification conducted on the completely assembled equipment at site. The testing
equipment for these tests shall be provided by the Employer.

7.0. Pre-Commissioning Tests

On completion of erection of the equipment and before charging, each item of the equipment shall be
thoroughly cleaned and then inspected jointly by the Employer and the Contractor for correctness and
completeness of installation and acceptability for charging, leading to initial pre- commissioning
tests at Site. The list of pre-commissioning tests shall be provided by the Employer as per its standard
practices. or as included in the Contractor’s quality assurance programme.

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8. 0. Commissioning Tests
All required instrumentation and control equipment will be used during such tests and the
Contractor will use all such measuring equipment and devices duly calibrated as far as practicable.
However, the Contractor, for the requirement of these tests, shall take immeasurable parameters into
account in a reasonable manner. The tests will be conducted at the specified load points and as
near the specified cycle condition as practicable. The Contractor will apply proper corrections in
calculation, to take into account conditions, which do not correspond to the specified conditions.
8.1 Any special equipment, tools and tackles required for the successful completion of the
Commissioning tests shall be provided by the Contractor, free of cost.

8.2 The specific tests to be conducted on equipment have been brought out in the respective chapters of
the technical specification. However where the pre-commissioning tests have not been specified
specifically they shall be as per relevant IS code of practice or as mutually agreed.

8.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining statutory clearances from the concerned authorities
for commissioning and operation of the equipment including the Electrical Inspector. Necessary fee
to perform these works shall be paid by Employer.

9.0 GIS mapping & asset tagging

9.1 General Information
The State owned power distribution utilities have implemented GIS based asset tagging activities in
the past and migrated asset information into GIS platform. Bidder should update various attributes of
new / upgraded infrastructure created under RDSS over the same platform. Various electrical assets
i.e Distribution Transformer, HT & LT lines with overhead conductor, poles, insulators, stay wire etc
and Underground distribution system consists of Feeder pillar, UG cable etc; automation devises like
RMU’s FPI, Auto-reclosures etc needs to be updated in the existing GIS platform. The GIS platform
and the associated mobile-app will be provided by the Employer. The scope of the bidder is limited
to updating the GIS co-ordinates and the associated mapping information of the new assets
created/upgraded on the platform provided by the Employer using the mobile app. However no
additional payment shall be made to the Contractor for these works.

9.2 Key activities under the scope:

1. After successful award of the contract and finalization of Bill of Quantity (BoQ), the TKC
should collect list of attributes (Data Model) for each of the assets purposed under the scheme
from the project nodal / GIS incharge of the Utility.
2. The purposed methodology for delivery of these attributes as well as GPS coordinates of the
assets up to the defined accuracy level to be decided mutually so that updating the same in
existing GIS platform would not be a challenges at the later stage. A point of contact (PoC) is
recommended at this stage to avoid any future complicacy.

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3. The vendor should create a physical marking procedure with consultation and approval of
Employer and mark each assets and consumer that have been surveyed.
4. Vendor will start collecting intended data from newly commissioned and / or upgraded
infrastructure commissioned in RDSS and submit the same with the Employer nodal / team for
approval.
5. The Employer’s project in charge would get these data verified through their team, once
completed they will get duly verified by Executive Engineer and circle SE and shall submit
same to IT office for further review.
6. It is to be noted that updating of GIS asset information is mandatory requirement for the
issuance of completion certificate by the employer.

10.0 DOCUMENTATION
10.1. GENERAL
10.1.1. To ensure that the proposed systems conform to the specific provisions and general intent of the
Specification, the Contractor shall submit documentation describing the systems to employer for
review and approval. The Contractor shall obtain approval of employer for the relevant document
at each stage before proceeding for manufacturing, system development, factory testing, site testing,
training etc. The schedule for submission/approval of each document shall be finalised during the
discussions before placement of the contract, this schedule shall be in line to overall project
schedule.
10.1.2. Each document shall be identified by a Contractor document number, the employer document
number, and the employer purchase order number. Where a document is revised for any reason,
each revision shall be indicated by a number, date, and description in a revision block along with
an indication of official approval by the Contractor's project manager. Each revision of a document
shall highlight all changes made since the previous revision.
10.1.3. All technical description, specifications, literature, correspondence, prints, drawings, instruction
manuals, test reports( both factory and at site), progress photographs, booklets, schedules and all
supplementary data or documents furnished in compliance with the requirements of the Contract,
shall become the property of the Employer and the costs shall be considered as included in the
Contract price.
10.1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any time delay, misinterpretation, error and conflict during
design, manufacturing, testing and erection of the Works resulting from non-compliance with the
requirements of this Specification.
10.1.5. The Employer shall have the right to make copies of any documents, data, reports, information etc.
supplied by the Contractor in connection with the Works. The Employer shall not impart the
information of these documents to any other manufacturer or competitor but he shall be free to use
these for preparation of technical papers, reports etc.

10.1.6. All documentation shall be in English language.

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10.2. Requirements for submission of documents, information and data by the Contractor

10.2.1. The Contractor shall submit to the Employer all documents in accordance with an approved
schedule of submissions and shall submit any further information (in the form of drawings,
documents, manuals, literature, reports etc.) when asked by the Employer while
commenting/approving any drawings/documents etc.

10.2.2. The documents which are subject to the approval of the Employer shall be identified by the
Contractor with the stamp "FOR APPROVAL". All other documents shall be submitted to the
Employer for information and shall be identified by the Contractor with the stamp "FOR
INFORMATION".

10.2.3. The sequence of submission of the documents shall be subject to the approval of the Employer. The
sequence of submissions of all documents shall be such that the necessary information is available
to enable the Employer to approve or comment the document.

10.2.4. The Contractor shall supply 4 hard copies of all drawings and documents.

10.2.5. In case a "SUBSEQUENT" revision of any document is made due to any reason whatsoever, a
revision of the same, highlighting the changes shall be resubmitted for the Employer's specific
approval/ information.

10.3. Documents for approval

10.3.1. The Employer shall be allowed fifteen (15) calendar days to approve the Contractor's submissions.
The submissions for approval, shall be returned to the Contractor marked in one of the following
ways :
Category I: Approved
Category II: Approved with Comments.
Category III: Returned for correction.
Category IV : For information

10.3.2. The first notations "I" or "II" shall be deemed to permit the Contractor to proceed with the work
shown on the document, except in the case of notation "III" the work shall be done subject to the
corrections indicated thereon and/or described in the letter of transmittal. The Contractor shall bear
the full responsibility for proceeding with the Works prior to receipt of the release in notation "I"
from the Employer.

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10.3.3. In case of notation "II", the Contractor shall include the alterations required & resubmit the
document within fifteen (15) days from date of Employer's letter of transmittal.

10.3.4. In case of notation "III", the Contractor shall include the alterations required and resubmit the
document to the Employer, within fifteen (15) days, from date of letter of transmittal, so that such
document can be returned with the notation "I" or "II".

10.3.5. It may also be noted that the approval/commenting by the Employer does not relieve the Contractor
of any of his contractual obligations and his responsibilities for correctness of dimensions,
materials, weights quantities or any other information contained therein, as well as the conformity
of designs with Indian Statutory Laws and the Technical Specifications as may be applicable. The
approval also does not limit the Employer's rights under the Contract.

10.3.6. The approved documents shall be considered as the working documents. However the Technical
Specification and connected documents shall prevail over these documents in case a decision is
required on interpretation.

10.4. Documents for information

The Contractor shall not delay the Works pending the receipt by the Contractor of the comments
on documents submitted to the Employer for information. However, the Employer shall have the
right to comment on all the documents submitted by the Contractor, when, in the opinion of the
Employer the document does not comply with the Contract or otherwise. The Contractor shall
satisfactorily demonstrate that the information contained in the aforesaid document does meet the
requirements of the Contract or revise the document in order that the information shall comply with
the requirements of the Contract.

10.5. Basic reference drawings

10.5.1. The reference drawings are enclosed with the bid document, which forms a part of the specification.
The Contractor shall develop a new layout in line with the specification and take the approval of
the EMPLOYER. The Contractor shall maintain the overall dimensions of the substation, buildings,
bay length, bay width, phase to earth clearance, phase to phase clearance and sectional clearances,
clearances between buses, bus heights but may alter the locations of equipment to obtain the
statutory electrical clearances as required for the substation.

10.5.2. All drawings submitted by the Contractor including those submitted at the time of bid shall be in
sufficient detail to indicate the type, size, arrangement, material description, Bill of Materials,
weight of each component, break-up for packing and shipment, dimensions, internal & the external
connections, fixing arrangement required and any other information specifically requested in the
specifications.

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10.5.3. Each drawing submitted by the Contractor shall be clearly marked with the name of the Employer
the unit designation, the specifications title, the specification number and the name of the Project.
If standard catalogue pages are submitted, the applicable items shall be indicated therein. All titles,
noting, markings and writings on the drawing shall be in English. All the dimensions should be in
metric units.

10.5.4. Further work by the Contractor shall be in strict accordance with these drawings and no deviation
shall be permitted without the written approval of the Employer, if so required.

10.5.5. The review of these data by the Employer will cover only general conformance of the data to the
specifications and documents interfaces with the equipment provided under the specifications. This
review by the Employer may not indicate a thorough review of all dimensions, quantities and details
of the equipment, materials, any devices or items indicated or the accuracy of the information
submitted. This review and/or approval by the Employer shall not be considered by the Contractor,
as limiting any of his responsibilities and liabilities for mistakes and deviations from the
requirements, specified under these specifications and documents.

10.5.6. All manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the equipment prior to the approval of
the drawings shall be at the Contractor’s risk. The Contractor may make any changes in the design
which are necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions and intent of the Contract
and such changes will again be subject to approval by the Employer. Approval of Contractor’s
drawing or work by the Employer shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his responsibilities and
liabilities under the Contract.

10.5.7. All engineering data submitted by the Contractor after final process including review and approval
by the Employer shall form part of the Contract Document and the entire works performed under
these specifications shall be performed in strict conformity, unless otherwise expressly requested
by the Employer in Writing.

11.0 Return of replaced old materials to the area stores of Employer

 Old wire will be rolled into bundles. The bundles should be tightened firmly and properly with
PVC sticker strip or string. A tag should be attached with each bundle to indicate the weight of
the bundle. As far as possible, bundle should consist of wire of the same size and same metal.
Similar action is required to be taken in case of GI wire.

 Old conductor of same size shall be rolled into bundles. Bundles should be tightened firmly
and PVC sticker strip or string regarding size of conductor shall be mentioned. Size, type &
Weight of each bundle shall also be indicated on the sticker strip.

 Materials released due to bay capacity augmentation and/or due to replacement like
power transformers, distribution transformers, insulator, meter board, cut outs etc are also
required to be returned to Employer’s stores through proper documentation.
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 All other line materials released like, conductors, poles, cross arms; fabricated material, etc.
shall be properly accounted for and returned to Employers store after recording all
necessary details including weight, length etc. wherever necessary. A detailed procedure for
return of the old materials shall be prescribed by Project Management Agency.

 In respect of accountable of devolution of released material, the process as formulated by

Employer time to time shall be followed by the Contractor
12. 0 Miscellaneous activities
 Commencement of Supply & Works:
The Contractor shall ensure that the supply and installation of material and service under the
contract is as per approved PERT / completion schedule of works. The Contractor is to
commence supply with the type tested materials with necessary routine test/ acceptance test
certificates for a particular lot duly approved by EMPLOYER or the EMPLOYER’s
authorized agencies.

 The Contractor shall submit Type test and routine test certificates as applicable, issued by
NABL accredited / third party independent standard laboratories like CPRI, NPL etc.

 Unit rates: The unit rates quoted shall include details which are obviously and fairly
intended, and which may not have been included in these documents but are essential
for the satisfactory completion of work. The unit rate quoted shall be inclusive of
deployment of all plants, equipments, men, materials, skilled & unskilled labour etc. essential
for satisfactory completion of work.

 The prices for fabricated materials shall include all works relating to fabrication,
galvanizing, insurance, storage and delivery ex-Contractors stores, unloading and loading. The
quoted prices shall also include the cost of necessary quantity of steel and zinc, freight charges
up to site store and other indirect charges incurred in connection with supply of finished
materials.

 Quantities/ length of 22 KV, 11 KV line and LT line, AB cables, XLPE UG cables etc.
indicated in the price schedules are provisional. Any quantity variation in individual item and
in contract value shall be governed as per GCC clause 39. The Contractor shall execute the
work based on the actual survey and as approved by the Engineer-in-charge or person
authorized by him.

 The scope of work also covers supply of other items, not specifically mentioned in this
specification and/or bill of materials but are required for the successful installation, testing,
commissioning and satisfactory performance of the 22 KV & 11 KV lines, distribution
transformer sub stations, LT lines, service lines etc.

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The following works & services shall also be provided by the Contractor.
a) Unloading the equipments from the rail or road transport and moving those to storage
area. Demurrage/ wharf age charge, if any incurred, shall be paid by the Contractor
b) Opening of packing cases, inspection and checking of materials for any damage or loss in
transit shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All claims with the concerned
authorities e.g. rail, transport, insurance etc. shall be lodged by the Contractor.
c) Complete erection of equipments, etc covered under the contract, final preparation for
testing, commissioning, final run and acceptance tests and putting the sub-station/ plant/line
etc. into operation.
d) All consumable, stores required for the above erection and commissioning works.
e) All erection tools, lifting tackles, and all equipments, tools & tackles for transportation at
site.
f) Workshop, as required within the work area.
g) Third party insurance [1] at site and insurance of personnel employed at site as required
under Workman's Compensation Act. Security arrangement for watch an d guard as
required shall be mad e b y Bidder at his own cost.
h) All the technical/ skilled staff deployed for the job must possess the required
qualifications and necessary licenses and permits.
i) Contractor shall take all safety precautions during work and the workmen must use safety
belts, hand gloves, masks and other safety devices as may be necessary for safety of the
personnel.
j) The Contractor shall provide operating personnel during trial tests and till the PSS,
DSS, lines and equipments etc. are taken over by EMPLOYER as specified in taking over
Clause, defined later.
k) Any other work not covered above but required for successful completion of the project has
to be carried out by the Contractor at his own cost.
[1]
Note: Before receipt of equipment at site but without limiting his obligations and
responsibilities under this clause hereof, the Contractor shall insure against his liability for any
equipment, material or physical damage, loss or injury which may occur to any property,
including that of EMPLOYER and project management agency, or to any person including
employee of the EMPLOYER, by or arising out of the execution of the contract or in the carrying
out of contract. The third party insurance cover shall be provided for the period from date of Ex-
factory dispatch till taking over of the entire equipment after testing, commissioning and trial
operation, if any.

Third party insurance shall be affected for an adequate amount to cover for all marine,
transportation, field transportation, erection, testing and commissioning till handing over to
Employer,. Terms shall include a provision whereby, in the event of any claim being brought or
made against EMPLOYER in respect of which the Contractor would be entitled to receive
indemnity under the policy, the insurer will indemnify EMPLOYER and project management
agency against such claims and any costs, charges and expenses in respect hereof. Contractor
shall lodge the claim if need so arise, the employer shall be the Employer of the
equipment/materials and the claims shall be settled in the name of Employer.
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13.0. Individual work components

14.0 Erection of New 22 KV & 11KV Lines
1.0 Survey
Mapping of route of proposed new 22/11 kV line by foot survey in rural/urban areas be performed
mentioning various milestones. While surveying, existing electrical infrastructure in the locality
should also be mapped. Line alignment (single line diagram) on political map with fair
correctness, be prepared. SLD and foot survey report shall be approved by Project Manager and
shall be used as basic document for assessment of works under the contract. On completion of
line work, as built Single Line Diagram and pole wise line diagram showing pole wise
materials used and pole-to-pole span should be submitted to Project Manager. This details shall
be used as reference documents by Quality and Quantity Inspecting officials to execute
inspection works.
2.0 Support (pole):

Following type of supports are envisaged for new 22 KV / 11KV overhead lines-
a. 9.14 meter & 7.32 meter long RCC Poles & RSJ poles (RCC Pole as per state practice)
3.0 Fabricated steel items:
The fabricated steel items like V cross arm, Channel type cross arm, top clamp, DC cross arm,
bracket, clamps, cross bracings, bracings, strain plate, guarding channels, back clamp,
transformer mounting structure etc shall be made of MS Channels, MS angle, MS flats as per
approved drawings.

While fabricating, good quality electrical cutting tools and drill machine shall be used to ensure
no sharp edges and perfect holes as per approved drawings. Gas cutting set should not be used
for fabrication of MS steel items. Weld material shall be distributed equally between the two
materials that were joined. The weld shall be free of waste materials such as slag. The weld
surface should not have any irregularities or any porous holes (called porosity). The joint
shall be tight. Most welds need to demonstrate the required strength. One way to ensure proper
strength is to start with a filler metal and electrode rating that is higher than your strength
requirement.

Fabricated steel structure items shall be hot dip galvanized and cleaned till good surface
finish. The minimum coating of the zinc shall comply with IS: 2629 and IS: 2633 (with latest
amendments). Galvanizing shall be checked and tested in accordance with IS: 2633. Items shall
be offered for inspection and approval by Project Manager. All metallic structures & fabricated
items must be galvanized.

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4.0 Hardware:
MS Nuts, bolts and washers (Galvanized) – 16 mm dia nuts, bolts & washers shall be used for
tying of overhead structure items like cross arms, top clamps, brackets, clamps, bracing, strain
plates etc.
While erecting, proper dimensions of nut-bolts and washers must be ensured. 2 to 3 threads only
be visible of the bolt after full tightening of nut on requisite torque. The hardware shall be hot
dip galvanized. The minimum coating of the zinc shall comply with IS: 2629 and IS: 2633.
Galvanizing shall be checked and tested in accordance with IS: 2633. Before shifting them to
site for erection, they shall be offered for inspection and approval by Project Manager.

5.0 Stay Set:

Galvanized Stay Set with 50x8 mm stay clamp, guy insulator (2Nos.), anchor plate
(300x300x8mm) , nut-bolts, 2 Nos turn-buckles, 1.8 m long, 20 mm diameter solid GS stay rod
& 7/4.00 mm dia GI stranded wire complete.

Stay set shall be used at all turning locations, conductor dead end location, double pole
structure, triple pole structure, four pole structure to nullify the tension of conductor. At dead
end locations, stay sets shall be used in pairs in separate foundations. Erection of storm guys at
suitable location in straight line may also be provided.

0.3 cmt cement concreting in mixture 1 part cement, 3 part coarse sand, 6 part 40mm size
aggregate stone chips (1:3:6) shall be provided in each stay set foundation. 2 Nos. guy insulator
shall be provided in stranded GI wire at middle location between two turn buckles. Shuttering
and vibrator shall be used for cement concreting works.

6.0 Earthing:

Following earthing arrangements are envisaged for new 22 kV/11kV lines:

a) GI Earthing spike made of 20mm solid rod
b) 8 SWG GI wire for earthing and guarding
c) 8 SWG GI Earthing Coil

Each 22 kV & 11kV line support shall be provided with one GI earthing spike made of 20 mm
solid rod or 8 SWG GI Earthing Coil and connected with 8 SWG GI wire. Overhead line
structure shall be connected to GI earthing spike or GI Earthing Coil using 8 SWG GI wire. GI
nuts, bolts & washers shall be used to join two GI wires and 20 mm solid spike rod. Project
Manager shall decide use of GI Earthing Coil or GI Solid earth Road for earthing of individual
poles.

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At railway crossing, line crossing and other specific locations 40 mm dia, 3000 mm long GI
pipe earth electrode with test link, RCC pit, RCC cover plate on GI frame, bentonite powder
and other accessories shall be used. Overhead line structure at these locations shall be
connected to GI earth pipe using 8 SWG GI wire. GI nuts, bolts & washers shall be used to join
two GI wires and 40 mm GI earth pipe.

In rocky soil where getting required earth resistance is a challenge, chemical rod earthing shall
be used. Overhead line structure shall be connected to chemical earth electrode using 8SWG GI
wire. GI nuts, bolts & washers shall be used to join two GI wires and 20 mm solid spike rod.

GI flats and GI wires must be properly dressed, bundled and fixed on supporting structure at 1 to
2 feet intervals.

7.0 Insulator and hardware –

22/11 KV porcelain Disc/Pin insulator with suitable hardware fittings shall be used. Insulator
should be tied properly using binding wire and tape/helical form fitting. In road crossing and
line crossing locations bridling cross arms and pin insulator shall be used.

The individual insulator shall be checked for insulation resistance before overhead line
installation. Insulator should properly be cleaned before installation. No damage/crack insulator
should be used.

8.0 ACSR Conductors:

Following ACSR Conductors are envisaged for new 22/11 kV lines:

a. 6/2.59 + 1/2.59 mm (30 mm² Al. Area) - Weasel

b. 6/3.35 + 1/3.35 mm (50 mm² Al. Area) - Rabbit
c. 6/4.09 + 1/4.09 mm (80 mm² Al. Area) - Raccoon
Care should be taken while drawing conductor from the drum. Proper roller should be used
while handling conductors during erection. Jointing sleeves, binding materials, PG clamps, bi-
metallic conductor shall be used for conductor jointing, insulators fixing, jumpering and
termination at equipment respectively.

Proper sag should be maintained using sag chart table. While tensioning, care should be taken to
avoid tension on pin insulator. Therefore, proper alignment of line to be ensured.
At terminal location, care should be taken while connecting two sections to avoid bird faults.
Therefore, pin insulator is to be used to handle the conductor on DC cross arm (as per state
practice).

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9.0 Pole numbering:

Each support pole should be numbered properly labelled using yellow base and black indication
marks (number or digits). 40/50 mm height digits/words should be used for this purpose. Base
shall be made using 2 or more coats of yellow enamel paint till good surface finish. Base
preparation shall be completed before shifting of poles to site for erection. Base painting and
marking of digits should be performed by a skilled and trained painter using branded enamel
paint, Project Manager shall approve type and brand of enamel paint. Warning instruction, if any,
of availability of two sources of 11 or 22 kV supply on same structure, at source structure, at
cut points should exclusively be provided as per state practice.

10.0 Anti-climbing device:

3.5 kgs, 2.5mm dia (12 SWG) galvanized barbed wire shall be used on each 22 kV support
wherever required. Galvanized barbed wire should be properly dressed and crimped at
termination. While wrapping the wire on support, proper tension should be maintained.

11.0 Danger board:

Each support should be provided with a danger board with pole clamps as per approved
drawing. Danger board should be in bi-lingual languages (local language and English). Clamp
for danger board, nut-bolts and washers shall be painted with two or more coats of red-oxide
and aluminum paints respectively till smooth surface before installation.
12.0 22 KV / 11kV AB Switch:
22/ 1 1 kV, 3-ph, 2 00/400A, 3 Pin type, Vertical/Horizontal Mounting type, Gang Operated,
AB Switch shall be installed at cut points and at suitable locations as per instructions of Project
Manager. B Class GI pipe shall be used (without any joints) for operation of switch. AB Switch
structure and handle must be earthed using 8 SWG GI wire.
13.0 Support foundation:
Cement concrete in mixture 1 part cement, 3 part coarse sand, 6 part 40mm size aggregate stone
chips (1:3:6) shall be used in all the types of 22/11 kV line supports.
In rural areas, RCC pole pit shall be refilled with 200 mm average size of bolder mixed with
excavated earth. Proper ramming shall be performed for better compaction. All Double pole
(DP), Triple pole (TP), cut point poles, Distribution Transformer substation poles and poles
erected on water logging area shall be grouted using cement concrete mixture similar to H-
Beam & Tubular poles. Prior approval of Project Manager shall be obtained for concreting of
PCC poles in water logging area. While preparing route survey report, water logging areas shall
be earmarked.

While erecting supports (poles), shuttering must be used for concreting so that proper quantity of
cement concrete mixture be used and assessed during inspection. During concreting proper
compaction by means of mobile vibrator be provided. While starting work of support erection,
gang wise shuttering and mobile vibrator shall be offered for inspection to Project Manager.
While erecting support, mercury level gauge must be used to ensure vertical erection of
support.
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Cement Concrete of 1:2:4 (1 part Cement, 2 parts coarse sand and 4 parts 20mm aggregate
stones chips) shall be used for individual poles. Cement concrete reinforced plate shall be used
as base plate for RCC poles.

14.0 Deleted

15.0 Quality & Quantity inspection and compliance to the observation:

The line works, before or after commissioning/energization, shall be inspected by Quality
Inspectors and State Inspection Inspectorate. Contractor shall provide all requisite details of line
like approved survey report, as built drawings and joint measurement sheet etc. to the inspector.
Contractor shall rectify defects/deficiencies and submit compliance to the observations with
supporting photographs in digital form within one month from receipt of observations.

16.0 Tree-cutting/trimming of tree:

The Contractor shall count, mark and put proper numbers with suitable quality of paint at his
own cost on all the trees that are to be cut/trim to obtain required tree clearance. Contractor
shall pay compensation for any loss or damage for tree cutting due to Contractor’s work.
Wherever forest clearance is envisaged for execution of work, clearance of forest department
for tree cutting, if required, shall be arranged by the Project Manager and compensation shall
also be paid by the Project Manager. Necessary fee if required to pay to Govt. dept. for
arranging such clearances shall paid by Project Manager. However, the Contractor would
require to provide all necessary assistance for execution of this work.

17.0 Statutory clearances:

During execution of 22kV/ 11kV Line work, all statutory clearances shall be ensured for
ground clearance, line-to-line clearance, road crossing clearance, horizontal and vertical
clearances from buildings/objects etc. All road crossings and line crossings shall be guarded as
per specifications. Conductor joint should not be provided in mid span length. Instead, it
should be nearer to the support.

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15. 0 New LT Line

1.0 Survey:
Mapping of route of proposed new LT line by foot survey in rural/urban areas be performed
mentioning various milestones. While surveying, existing electrical infrastructure in the locality
should also be mapped. Line alignment (single line diagram) on political map with fair
correctness, be prepared. SLD and foot survey report shall be approved by Project Manager and
shall be used as basic document for assessment of works under the contract. On completion of
line work, as built Single Line Diagram and pole wise line diagram showing pole wise
materials used and pole-to-pole span should be submitted to Project Manager. This details shall
be used as reference documents by Quality & Quantity Inspecting officials to execute
inspection works.

2.0 Support for LT overhead Line:

a) 24 feet (7.32 mtrs) long RCC poles are envisaged
3.0 Fabricated steel items:
Fabricated steel items like clamps, stay clamp, etc shall be made of MS Channels, MS angle,
MS flats as per approved drawings.

While fabricating, good quality electrical cutting tools and drill machine shall be used to ensure
no sharp edges and perfect holes as per approved drawings. Gas cutting set should not be used
for fabrication of MS steel items. Weld material shall be distributed equally between the two
materials that were joined. The weld shall be free of waste materials such as slag. The weld
surface should not have any irregularities or any porous holes (called porosity). The joint shall
be tight. Most welds need to demonstrate the required strength. One way to ensure proper
strength is to start with a filler metal and electrode rating that is higher than your strength
requirement.

The fabricated steel structures materials shall be hot-dip galvanized thoroughly internally and
externally according to IS: 2629 and IS: 2633 (with latest amendments). Galvanizing shall be
checked and tested in accordance with IS: 2633.

Fabricated steel structure items shall be galvanized both inside and out. The zinc coating shall
be smooth, continuous and uniform. It shall be free from acid spots and shall not scale, blister or
be removable by handling or packing. There shall be no impurities in the zinc or additives to
the smelter bath that could have a detrimental effect on the durability of the zinc coating.
Before pickling, all welding, drilling, cutting and grinding shall be completed and all grease,
paint, varnish, oil and welding slag shall be completely removed.

All protuberances which could affect the life of galvanizing shall also be removed. To avoid the
formation of white rust all galvanized material shall be packaged in such a way to ensure
adequate ventilation between parts during shipping and storage.

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Testing of galvanizing shall be performed for Uniformity of thickness as per IS 2633/1986,
Mass of coating as per IS 6745/1972 and quantity of zinc, water quenching & centrifuging as
per IS 2629/1985.

4.0 Hardware:
MS Nuts, bolts and washers (Galvanized) – 16 mm dia nuts, bolts & washers shall be used for
tying of overhead structure wherever required.

While erecting, proper dimensions of nut-bolts and washers must be ensured. 2 to 3 threads only
be visible of the bolt after full tightening of nut on requisite torque. The hardware shall be hot
dip galvanized. The minimum coating of the zinc shall comply with IS: 2629 and IS:
2633. Galvanizing shall be checked and tested in accordance with IS: 2633. Before shifting
them to site for erection, they shall be offered for inspection and approval by Project Manager.

5.0 Galvanized Stay Set with 50x8 mm stay clamp, guy insulator (1 No.), anchor plate
(200x200x6mm), nut-bolts, 2 Nos turn-buckles, 1.8 m long, 16 mm diameter solid GS stay rod
shall be used with 7/3.15 mm dia GI stranded wire.

Stay set shall be used at all turning locations, cable dead end locations to nullify the tension of
the cable. Erection of storm guys at suitable location in straight line may also be provided.
Erection of storm guys at suitable location in straight line may also be provided.

0.2 cmt cement concreting in mixture 1 part cement, 3 part coarse sand, 6 part 40mm size
aggregate stone chips (1:3:6). 2 Nos. guy insulator shall be provided in stranded GI wire at
middle location between two turn buckles.
6.0 Following earthing arrangements are envisaged for new LT lines:

6.1.2. GI Earthing spike made of 20mm solid rod or 8 SWG, 50 turns earthing coil
6.1.3. GI Strip of 24x3mm minimum.8 SWG GI wire for earthing and guarding

Every sixth LT line support shall be provided with one GI earthing spike made of 20 mm solid
rod or GI Earth Coil and connected with 8 SWG GI wire. Overhead steel items shall be
connected to GI earthing spike or GI Earth Coil using 8 SWG GI wire. GI nuts, bolts & washers
shall be used to join two GI wires and 20 mm solid spike rod. Project Manager shall decide use
of GI Earth Coil or 20mm dia GI Solid Rod for individual pole earthing.
In rocky soil where getting required earth resistance is a challenge, chemical rod earthing shall
be used. Overhead line structure shall be connected to chemical earth electrode using 8SWG
GI wire. GI nuts, bolts & washers shall be used to join two GI wires and 20 mm solid spike
rod. GI wires must be properly dressed and fixed on supporting structure at 1 to 2 feet intervals.

7.0 In addition to new OH bare conductor LT line, the following areal bunched XLPE cables also
form part of the work:
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3X70(Ph)+1X50 (bare messenger cum neutral) +1x16 (insulated Street lighting) SQ. MM.
3X95(Ph)+1X70 (bare messenger cum neutral)+1x16 (insulated Street lighting) SQ. MM.

8.0 Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box:

Single phase or three phase Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box/SMC Distribution
Box/SMC Distribution Box shall be provided for extending power supply to LT consumers.
Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box (DB) shall be mounted on LT pole with galvanized MS
clamp of 40x3 mm size. DB shall be earthed using 8 SWG GI wire.

Single phase DB shall be suited for two core 25 sqmm aluminum conductor cable as incomer
and 8 nos. two core 10 sqmm conductor cables as outgoing cables. Three phase DB shall be
suited for four core 35 sqmm aluminum conductor cable as incomer and 4 nos. four core 16
sqmm conductor cables as outgoing cables.

9.0 Connection from ABC cable:

2Cx25 sqmm stranded cable or 4Cx35 sqmm stranded cable shall be used between LT line
and Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box. T-connector shall be used at LT line for tapping.
While tapping connection from ABC cable, highly skilled lineman/wireman shall be deployed
along with sophisticated cutting plier/tool so that no damage should result in AB cable
conductor. T-connector should be crimped properly for resistance free/maintenance free
electric connection. Alternately, piercing type connector may be used for tapping of LT
connection from ABC cable conductor.

10.0 Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box Pole numbering:

Each support pole should be numbered properly labelled using yellow base and black indication
marks (number or digits). 40/50 mm height digits/words should be used for this purpose. Base
shall be made using 2 or more coats of yellow enamel paint till good surface finish. Base
preparation shall be completed before shifting of poles to site for erection. Base painting and
marking of digits should be performed by a skilled and trained painter using branded enamel
paint, Project Manager shall approve type and brand of enamel paint.

11.0 Anti-climbing device:

3.5 kgs, 2.5mm dia (12 SWG) galvanized barbed wire shall be used wherever required on LT
line support. Galvanized barbed wire should be properly dressed and crimped at
termination. While wrapping the wire on support, proper tension should be maintained.

12.0 Danger board:

Each support should be provided with a danger board with pole clamps as per approved
drawing. Danger board should be in bi-lingual languages (local language and English). Clamp
for danger board, nut-bolts and washers shall be painted with two or more coats of red-oxide
and aluminum paints respectively till smooth surface before installation.
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13.0 Support foundation:

Cement concrete in mixture 1 part cement, 3 part coarse sand, 6 part 40 mm size aggregate
stone chips (1:3:6) shall be used

RCC pole pit shall be refilled with 200 mm average size of bolder mixed with excavated earth.
Proper ramming shall be performed for better compaction. RCC pole at cut point and RCC
poles erected on water logging area shall be grouted using cement concrete mixture similar to
H-Beam & Tubular poles. Prior approval of Project Manager shall be obtained for concreting of
RCC poles in water logging area. While preparing route survey report, water logging areas shall
be earmarked.
While erecting supports (poles), shuttering must be used for concreting so that proper quantity of
cement concrete mixture be used and assessed during inspection. During concreting proper
compaction by means of mobile vibrator be provided. While starting work of support erection,
gang wise shuttering and mobile vibrator shall be offered for inspection to Project Manager.
While erecting support, mercury level gauge must be used to ensure vertical erection of
support. cement concrete reinforced plate shall be used as base plate for RCC poles.

14.0 Quality & Quantity inspection and compliance to the observation:

The line works, before or after commissioning/energization, shall be inspected by Quality

Inspectors and State Inspection Inspectorate. Contractor shall provide all requisite details of line
like approved survey report, as built drawings and joint measurement sheet to the inspector to
conduct. Contractor shall rectify defects/deficiencies and submit compliance to the observations
with supporting photographs in digital form within one month from receipt of observations.

15.0 Tree-cutting/trimming of tree:

The Contractor shall count, mark and put proper numbers with suitable quality of paint at his
own cost on all the trees that are to be cut/trim to obtain required tree clearance. Contractor
shall pay compensation for any loss or damage for tree cutting due to Contractor’s work.
Wherever forest clearance is envisaged for execution of work, clearance of forest department
for tree cutting, if required, shall be arranged by the Project Manager and compensation shall
also be paid by the Project Manager. Necessary fee if required to pay to Govt. dept. for
arranging such clearances shall paid by Project Manager. However, the Contractor would
require to provide all necessary assistance for execution of this work.

16.0 Statutory clearances:

During execution of LT Line works, all statutory clearances shall be ensured for ground
clearance, line-to-line clearance, road crossing clearance etc.

17.0 The earthing point of distribution transformer should be extended to the single phase
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beneficiary premises
having en-route earth connection at every 6th supports. The earth
conductor is to be connected with earth point provided in the premises of single phase
consumers. The bearer wire shall be earthed at every sixth pole.

18.0 Bearer wire of LT AB cable shall be anchored through eyehook or dead end (anchor) clamps.

19.0 Extra length of continuous AB cable along with messenger / bearer wire shall be properly
dressed and clamped.

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18.0 LT AB Cable Work

1.0 Survey

The Contractor shall carry out a GPS based survey of existing bare conductor LT distribution
lines in the habitation. The Survey should cover Pole by pole survey of all the bare conductor
lines to identify the location of poles and phase configuration, pole condition, Existing stays /
struts, Existing street lamp connections, Location and capacity of the connected distribution
transformer (DTR) to each LT line, Connection points of any existing ABC lines connected to
the bare conductor lines should be identified. The length of such ABC lines and total service
connections provided through this line should be indicated on the map at this point, Load readings
for each LT feeder. Upon completion of the survey the Contractor is required to develop the
Single Line Diagram (SLD-A) indicating the survey Information and Schedule of network survey
information (Schedule – A).

1.1 Load Readings

Load readings of each LT feeder shall be taken before and after proposed ABC conversions. This
is required to monitor actual demand reductions achieved following ABC conversions. Load
currents on each phase and the neutral in respective LT feeder shall be taken on four different
occasions per day before and after completion of ABC conversion work. The load current
measurements shall be decided by Engineer in Charge. Load reading before ABC
conversions shall be taken when carrying out the survey and recorded in Schedule-A. Load
readings after ABC conversions shall be provided to the Project Manager/Engineer in charge
within one week from completion of works.

1.2 Network Design for ABC Conversions

Contractor should prepare details of proposed ABC conversions for respective habitation in
accordance with these guidelines and prepare Single line diagram indicating proposed ABC
conversions (SLD-B) and Schedule of proposed ABC conversions (Schedule -B). while preparing
SLD, loading in distribution transformer must be examined. On completion of work, average day-
loading in distribution transformer should limit 80-85% only. Contractor

1.3 Load Balancing

When preparing ABC conversion schedule (Schedule-B), phase connections for single phase
Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes shall be determined so that total number of single
phase consumers are balanced across the three phases of a given feeder.

1.4 Vertical and Horizontal Clearances

All statutory clearances shall be ensured for ground clearance, line-to-line clearance, road
crossing clearance, horizontal and vertical clearances from buildings/objects etc. All road
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crossings and line crossings shall be guarded as per specifications. Conductor joint should not
be provided in mid span length. Instead, it should be nearer to the support. Minimum clearence
of live part to Earth and Phase to phase shall be provided as per relevant standard shall be
adhered to.

2.0 Installation of AB Cables

2.1 Prior to installation of AB cables, all pole works including stay/struts works should be
completed as per scope of works provided in proceeding sections. (i.e., installation of new poles,
pole replacements, pole re-alignment, installation of pole supports). All ABC accessories used
for installation works shall conform to technical specification provided in this document.

2.2 Installation of clamp assemblies

AB cable should be installed on poles using anchoring and suspension clamps according to the
approved drawings by the Project Manager. Samples of complete clamp assemblies shall be
approved by the Project Manger prior to use.

Anchoring clamps shall be used at the beginning and end of each cable run, at a major change in
direction, terminal poles and at T-off points. Suspension clams shall be used at other intermediate
points.

It should be noted that different clamps are specified for cable ranges 25-50 sqmm and 70-95
sqmm. These have different dimensional and maximum load specifications. If ABC manufacturer
recommends any alternate clamps it should be approved by the Project Manger prior to use.

Stainless steel straps and buckles shall be used for fixing pole brackets to the pole as shown in
drawings. Strap binding tool shall be used for tensioning and cutting the straps.

Separation of neutral messenger for tensioning and fixing to the clamp should be done using
plastic phase separators. Weather resistant black nylon ties should be used for typing insulated
conductors to the neutral messenger at either side of suspension clamps, to prevent the phase
conductors from chatting against suspension clamp.

2.3 Stringing of AB cable

Stringing of AB cables shall be done in a proper manner ensuring insulated conductors do not get
damaged during installation. Dragging the ABC on the ground is not permitted. Pulleys installed
on poles shall be used to pull AB cables.
Minimum clearance above ground to line shall be maintained. Sag tension charts for installing
AB cables shall be developed by the Contractor taking into consideration of cable characteristics,
maximum / minimum temperatures and maximum wind pressure as per service conditions
provided by Employer. Based on this clear guidelines shall be provided to linesmen to ensure
bare neutral messenger is pulled at appropriate tension so that;

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(a) Required ground clearances are maintained, and

(b) Messenger conductor tension is maintained well below its breaking load at all temperatures.

Dynamometer method or sag method may be used to ensure appropriate tension of neutral
messenger during installation. Over tensioning of neutral messenger should be avoided to
ensure its tension does not exceed permissible loading limits at low temperatures. Loose spans
of AB cable should be avoided to maintain permissible maximum sag at high temperatures.
Loose spans may only be allowed for short spans in special cases. This applies when there are
practical difficulties to install necessary stays or struts as required at a t-off point. A short
loose span of AB cable may be used in this case to transfer the stay / strut support point upstream
or downstream of the line.

Stringing of AB cable shall be done using proper equipment such as stringing blocks with plastic
coated pulleys, pulling (come along) clamp, cable hoist and pulling tool, dynamometer etc. Proper
equipment recommended by the ABC manufacturer shall be used to avoid any damage to the
cable during installation. Temporary stays or strut poles shall be employed as necessary during
stringing operation to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.

Phasing of insulated conductors shall be identified by one, two and three ridges on the XLPE
insulation. Same phasing shall be maintained accordingly through the line. Interchanging of
phasing at any connection point is not permitted.

In order to ensure durability of AB cables and to prevent possibility of failures due to effects of
water treeing, any exposed parts of phase conductors or open cuts of insulation are strictly not
permitted. Hence all connectors to be used in ABC line shall be pre-insulated type or bare
connectors covered by heat shrinkable tubing or GelWrap sleeves. For installing connectors
proper equipment such as insulation stripping tool, ratchet cable cutter, hydraulic compression
tool with compression dies shall be used.

All cable ends shall be properly sealed by pre-moulded or heat-shrinkable type end caps.
Samples of all ABC accessories including connectors shall be approved by the Project Manager
prior to use.

Mid-span joints shall be generally avoided by properly planning stringing work. In exceptional
cases where mid span joint is required, pre-insulated compression connectors shall be used. The
joints for each phase shall be staggered along the cable. No mid-span joints are allowed for AB
cable sections running across a street.
Insulated piercing connectors or non-tension mechanical connectors with heat shrinkable tubing
shall be used for non-tension inline connections at anchoring points where necessary.
3.3 AB cable connections to Distribution Transformers
AB cables shall be connected to busbars or protection equipment terminals of the LT feeder
Distribution Boards by means of pre-insulated compression lugs and aluminum / bi-metallic

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Where no Distribution Board is available AB cable shall be directly connected to the distribution
transformer bushing terminals using insulated compression lugs. In this case additional length of
AB cable shall be provided by means of a loop to facilitate future connection to the Distribution
Board or fuses.

3.4 Earthing of Poles / ABC neutral messenger conductor

Earthing shall generally be carried out in accordance with the requirements of latest CEA
regulations (as amended from time to time) and the relevant regulations of the Electricity
Supply Authority

The Contractor shall ensure every 6th pole of ABC line including neutral messenger and any
metallic hardware is earthed with spike earth as per existing practice of Employer. (for normal
soil). Poles shall be earthed using 8 SWG (7/4.0 mm) GI wire with 1 No. Coil/Spike/Pipe earth.

3.5 Pole Numbering

Each pole of the existing line shall be uniquely numbered as per pole numbering scheme followed
by the Employer. Pole number and other information as required by the Employer should be
painted on the pole.
3.6 Dismantling existing DP structure, bare conductors and line hardware
Dismantling existing bare conductors and line hardware. Conductors and other line hardware
including insulators, brackets, cross arms and bolts and nuts shall be carefully removed without
causing damage to the existing poles. Bare conductors shall be removed in the longest length
practicable for future re-use with a metal tag of description/ tag # of conductor, the said conductor
shall be wound on empty conductor reels or made up in rolls.
Following dismantling works affected areas shall be cleaned and reinstated. All dismantled items
shall remain the property of Employer and Contractor shall deliver all salvaged materials to the
designated Employer warehouse as directed by the Project Manager.

3.7 Parallel AB Cable lines

Parallel AB cable lines refers to installation of second ABC cable line on the existing poles as per
design requirements approved by Employer. The scope of work for this item shall exclude (a)
existing bare conductor line dismantling and (b) pole numbering requirements applicable for the
scope of works specified above for ‘conversion of bare conductor lines to ABC’.

3.8. Rates for Conversion of bare conductor lines to ABC

It should be noted that scope of work for this item relates to AB cable installation on existing
poles. It excludes any additional works required on the existing poles or installation of new poles,
installation of Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes, stays etc. Separate BOQ items are
provided for work associated with installation of new poles and replacement, re-alignment or
relocation of existing poles, installation of stays and struts and installation of Distribution
Box/SMC Distribution Boxes for AB cables.

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4.0 Installation of LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes for ABC

4.1 Types of LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes

The following types of LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes (according to number of
consumers to be connected) shall be selected:
Type A : Single Phase, 1 Incoming (25 mm2)/ 6 outgoing (upto 10 mm2)
Type B : Three Phase,1 Incoming (35 mm2)/ 4 outgoing (upto 16 mm2)

4.2 Mounting Arrangement

Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box (DB) shall be mounted on LT pole with galvanized
MS clamp of 40x3 mm size.
4.3 Connection to AB Cable
2Cx25 sqmm or 4Cx35 sqmm Stranded cables shall be used to connect AB cable with single
phase and three phase Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box respectively. For connection to
ABC, insulation piercing connectors (IPC) and PG clamps of appropriate size shall be used.
Single phase Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes shall be connected to specified phase as
per Schedule-B in order to ensure load balancing in ABC line.
4.4 Connection of Consumer Service Cables
All existing consumer service cables shall be re-connected to the Distribution Box/SMC
Distribution Box by the Contractor. In case existing consumer service connections are to be
replaced with armored service cables in each habitation as determined by the Project Manager,
new armored cable shall be connected to the Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box.

5.0 Replacement of Existing Consumer Service Connections

5.1 Service Connection Types
The applicable service connection types are as follows;
SC Type Connected Load Service Cable Size (cores /
No of Phases / Contract Dmd sqmm)
SP-1 Single Phase / upto 4 kW 2 x 4 mm2
TP-1 Three Phase / upto 4 kW 4 x 4 mm2
TP-2 Three Phase / above 4 kW 4 x 4 mm2

5.2 Service Cable Types

The service cable shall be 1.1 KV grade PVC insulated, PVC sheathed, armored multicore
stranded aluminum cable as per sizes indicated in above table

5.3 Service Cable Span

Permissible maximum span for service cable shall be 30 m. In isolated cases this limit may be
extended with the approval of Project Manager provided that required ground clearance is
maintained with additional supports where necessary.
Existing service cables shall be replaced with armored service cables only in certain specified
areas which are high theft prone areas. This will be specified by the Project Manger during

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No service
cable replacements shall be carried out without the approval of Project
Manager.
In this case existing service cables shall be replaced with new armored cables. Existing un-
armored service cables shall be removed and returned to Employer warehouse. Any non-standard
supports used as supports for existing service cables shall also be removed.

New armored service cables shall be drawn from the LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box
upto the meter board as shown in drawings. The service wire is to be hanged on supportive GI
wire between pole support and the house. 7/3.15 mm (10 SWG) & 7/4.00 mm (8 SWG) GI wires
shall be used for single phase and three phase services respectively.

Before installing service wires and GI wire, GI pipe / MS Angle on the consumer premises is to
be erected using clamps/ nails/proper binding etc. In case of hut or poor structure at consumer
premises, GI pipe is to clamp on wooden planks/wooden structure existing in the house. The GI
pipe should be supported for neutralizing tension by means of GI tie wire support. In
pukka/brickwork/cement concrete foundations, house, GI support pipe is to be clamped by means
of MS clips.

New service cable shall be connected to existing consumer meter terminals or incoming fuse /
MCB / MCCB terminals. Care should be taken not to damage the existing meters in the process.
20mm dia PVC conduit pipes shall be used to take down service cable from the roof to the meter
box along the walls. The service cable shall be drawn inside PVC pipes from roof upto the meter
board.

Terminal cover of the meter or fuses shall be sealed upon connection of new service cable as
arranged with the Employer.

Earth terminal point shall be provided at meter board via bearer GI wire. This point shall be
connected with the proper earthing system through GI wire. 10mm diameter earth knob in form
of bolt and nut is to be installed on energy meter board.

All work required to install service cable from LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box upto
the meter board shall be carried out as per drawings. This includes GI wire for supporting service
cables from LT Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Box upto the consumer premises, MS angle
fixed at roof, clamp with bolts nuts and flat iron for fixing GI wire on pole, clamps for fixing
cable to GI wire, PVC conduit pipes and accessories to draw the service cable from roof upto the
meter board. Contractor

6.0 Installation of Poles

6.2 Types of poles
For works relating to new poles according to Employer specification shall be used.
For works relating to re-location or realignment of existing poles the available existing pole (any
type) may be re-used provided that it is in re-usable condition.

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of Poles
7.1 Removal of existing poles for re-use or disposal
All unusable poles or non-standard line supports in the existing LT lines shall be removed and
disposed. If the existing pole is removed for re-use adequate measures should be taken not to
damage the pole during removal.

Existing poles shall be removed by pulling the complete pole from the ground; poles shall not be
cut off at the ground line. Pole shall be cleaned and any material attached with the pole (including
concrete) shall be removed. The RCC base plate may be removed and re-used if it is in re-usable
condition.
Pits shall be backfilled and compacted completely with sufficient added backfill piled above grade
to prevent depressions being created by natural compaction.

Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of unusable poles or non-standard line support
structures after taking approval of the Project Manager/ Engineer In- Charge of the Employer.

7.2 Erection of new or existing poles

For 9 . 1 4 m RCC poles, pole pit shall be excavated as per details provided in drawing
#<REC/DDUGJY/GEN/02. Pole shall be placed on the RCC base pad made as per drawing #
REC/DDUGJY/GEN/05A. RCC pole pit shall be refilled with 200 mm average size of boulder
mixed with excavated earth. Proper ramming shall be performed for better compaction. Pole shall
be erected fully vertical and firmly fixed to ground and shall not wobble.

7.3 Erection of poles with concrete foundation

Concrete foundations shall be used to erect all poles. Details of concrete foundation for RCC
poles are provided in drawing # REC/DDUGJY/GEN/01.
7.4 Deleted
7.5 Earthing of poles
Earthing of poles shall be carried out as per CEA regulations and existing practice of Employer.

7.6 Pole Numbering

Requirements specified in section 3.9 with respect pole numbering shall also be applicable for
new poles or pole replacements indicated in this section.

8.0 Installation of Stays and Struts

8.1 Installation of Stays (Guys)
Stays shall be installed to nullify tension on poles due to tension of AB cable at terminal, angle,
cut-point and T-off positions. Stays may also be installed at steep gradient locations as required.
Along the straight run stays shall be installed at minimum two locations in 1 km.

If there are no existing stays installed at such locations in the existing line, such poles shall be
identified and included in Schedule-B for installation of new stays. In addition required stays for
proposed new and relocated poles shall also be included.

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stay wire (7/3.15 mm) with 16 mm stay rod shall be used for 11 kV / LT lines. Stay
shall be installed in the opposite direction of resultant force due to AB cable tension in order to
nullify the same.
If the stay wire proves to be hazardous, it should be protected with suitable asbestos pipe filled
with concrete of about 2 m length above the ground level, painted with white and black strips so
that, it may be visible at night.
8.2 Installation of Struts
The struts may be used only in case where stays cannot be installed due to physical obstacles or
limitations. Strut shall be applied in the same direction of resultant force due to AB cable tension
in order to nullify the same.

8.3 Installation of Stays

Stay assembly comprising of turn buckle assembly, anchor rod and plate, stay insulator, thimble
and GI stay wire shall be supplied and installed as indicated in drawing #
EC/DDUGJY/GEN/09B.

In general, the stay should be applied on the pole as close as possible to the load center. The angle
between stay wire and pole shall be between 45o – 60o. Where there are issues obtaining specified
angle due to physical obstacles, bow (outrigger) stay arrangement may be considered with the
approval of the Project Manager. In case of critical space issues, fly stays may also be considered
subject to approval of the Project Manager. (Reference : REC Drawing # G4).

Concreting of stay pit shall be done as shown in drawings except for firm soil where compacting
with necessary aggregates shall be done.

Stay wire shall be properly tightened after installation and allowing sufficient time for setting
concrete. Contractor shall ensure all stays in the existing line are properly tightened including
new and existing stays.

8.4 Installation of Strut pole

Installation of strut pole shall be carried out using 8 m PCC pole and pole brackets as shown in
drawing # REC/DDUGJY/GEN/10. Strut pole shall be installed with the RCC base plate. Angle
between the line and strut pole shall be 450.
9.0 Re-Connecting Existing Street Lamps to ABC
If there are existing street lamps connected to the bare conductor line, these street lamps shall be
re-connected to ABC line through the street lighting conductor using IPC (for insulated
conductor) and PG clamps (for bare neutral messenger). This work scope is limited to providing
connection to existing street lamps only.

10.0 Shutdown during execution of works :

The Contractor is required to take shutdown to execute reconductoring and all other works
wherever needed. During shut down, safety of system and operating manpower shall be ensured
by Contractor.

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shall be planned with concerned substation incharge well in advance. This may subject
to exigencies leading to cancellation of requisition if situation so desire. Contractor shall be
responsible to take advance action on resource mobilization (men, materials and machine) well
in advance to perform shut down works. Adequate manpower shall be mobilized to take-up the
works in parallel with all supports on given shut-down area. Contractor shall deploy well
educated and experience engineer to take care of shut down, end earthing of lines, check
clearances on completion of works, return shut down and ensure re-energization of section/part
of line. He shall be available at site for taking shut-down, during execution of works, return of
shut down and re- energization of line. Safety of working crew shall be looked after by him.
He must be a trained person having requisite experience of shut-down works. He must be well
aware of LT/HT networks and their supply sources.
On completion of work, Contractor shall provide as built GA drawings GPS making of connected
consumers and their type of connection (single/three phase), domestic/commercial/agriculture
etc. and connected loads.

19.0 Underground Cabling

1.0 Survey

The detailed survey shall be carried out for the approved feeders/spur lines by the Contractor
and submitted for Employer’s approval. The Successful Tenderer shall carry out radar survey
of the route using Ground penetrating Radar and determine route profile of any other utility
cables, pipes etc along the route. The route survey and drilling profile shall be got approved and
finalized by the Engineer-in-Charge prior to commencement of the drilling, HDPE pipe
insertion and cable insertion.

2.0 The scope includes :

Laying of underground 11KV, XLPE HT Cable (3Cx 400 sqmm)

3.0 Horizontal Direction Drilling

3.1. HDD or Horizontal Directional Drilling is a trenchless boring method for installing
underground cables, pipes, and conduits in a shallow curve along a prescribed bore path with
the use of a surface-launched rig / machine, which minimizes the disruption of the surrounding
area, for example, roads and driveways. The laying of U/G cables shall normally be done direct
in ground through trenchless boring by using HDPE pipes. However in exceptional
circumstances the cables may have to be laid in covered trenches or in racks fixed to the walls or
supported from the ceilings. The scope shall cover supply of all the material as per the BOQ,
erection equipments, labor and all the other items required for the laying of the power cables.
The cable route markers, at a maximum distance of 200 mtrs, and danger boards shall be
provided for the information of all concerned and for their safety. Any additional requirement in
terms of safety perspective shall be provided by the Contractor without any extra cost. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the required statutory clearances from other utility
services. Any damage caused to any utility services/ human life / public property etc shall be

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responsibility
of the Contractor. The Contractor will lay the underground power cable
in such a fashion that no straight through joints are required and only end terminations joints
are required, however wherever the joints are required in HT cable then the same shall be
carried out overhead on RCC poles structure. In exceptional circumstances such as where length
of line is more than the standard cable length in drum and overhead jointing is not possible then
straight through joints will be allowed. The Contractor shall have ISO 9001-2008/18001-2007

3.2. The Horizontal drilling shall be for a distance of not less than 90 mts at each stretch and
subsequently thereafter. The reinstatement of road dug up for drilling at every 90 mts shall be
incorporated in the price for Horizontal Directional Drilling.

3.3. Disposal of extra excavated material such as mud, slurry, stones etc shall be also included in the
rate per meter of horizontal drilling and shall not be charged extra.

3.4. The trenchless technology shall be used with HDPE casing for the portion of the cable route
such as road, railway, nullah crossing and without HDPE casing for major portion of the cable
route. The outer diameter of the HDPE pipe shall be suitable for insertion in an 8” diameter
horizontally drilled bore. The HDPE pipe shall be of PE 80 grade with pressure rating PN4
conforming to IS 4984/1995 and shall have wall thickness of 6.20 to 7.10 mm. The HDPE
pipes shall be joined by using Butt welding and a 7/20 G.I wire shall be provided along the
entire length of each pipe duct.

3.5. The directional drilling equipment shall consist of a directional drilling rig of sufficient capacity
to perform the bore and pull back the pipe/cable, a drilling fluid mixing, delivery, and recovery
system of sufficient capacity to successfully complete the installation, a drilling fluid recycling
system to remove solids from the drilling fluid so that the fluid can be reused (if required), a
magnetic guidance system or walk over system to accurately guide boring operations, a vacuum
truck of sufficient capacity to handle the drilling fluid volume, and trained and
competent personnel to operate the system. All equipment shall be in good, safe condition with
sufficient supplies, materials and spare parts on hand to maintain the system in good working
order for the duration of this project.

3.6. The directional drilling machine shall consist of a hydraulically powered system to rotate and
push hollow drilling pipe into the ground at a variable angle while delivering a pressurized fluid
mixture to a guidable drill (bore) head. The machine shall be anchored to the ground to
withstand the bulling, pushing and rotating pressure required to complete the installation. The
hydraulic power system shall be self-contained with sufficient pressure and volume to power
drilling operations. Hydraulic system shall be free of leaks. Rig shall have a system to monitor
and record maximum pullback pressure during pullback operations.

3.7. There shall be a system to detect electrical current from the drill string and an audible alarm
which automatically sounds when an electrical current is detected.

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The drill head shall be steerable by changing its rotation and shall provide necessary
c utting surfaces and drilling fluid jets.

3.9. Mud motors shall be of adequate power to turn the required drilling tools.

3.10. Drill Pipe shall be constructed of high quality 4130 seamless tubing, grade D or better, with
threaded box and pins. Tool joints should be hardened to 32-36 RC.

4.0 Accessories
4.1. This being a Turnkey contract, successful installation, commissioning & integration with
existing system, of those equipment/accessories/material not specifically mentioned in the
specifications, shall be the responsibility of Contractor. No extra payment shall be made for these
inherent works.

4.2. He shall also supply all other associated equipment/ material/accessories not specifically
mentioned in this tender specification but are required for successful and trouble free operation
of the executed work as a whole. For that no extra payment shall be made to the Contractor.
5.0 Technical Standards
5.1 The electrical equipments and materials required during erection should be of high standard.
Technical features of these equipments and materials must conform to the technical
specification given in this bidding document. Wherever the same is not specified, it must conform
to the relevant I.S for that material.

5.2 Materials conforming to other international standards, which ensure equal or higher quality than
the standards mentioned above, shall also be acceptable. In case the bidders who wish to offer
materials conforming to other standards, salient points of difference between standards adopted
and specific standards shall be clearly brought out in the respective schedule. Four copies of
such standards with authentic English version shall be furnished along with the offer.

5.3. Whenever a material or an article is specified or described by the name of a particular brand,
manufacturer or trade mark, the specific item shall be understood as establishing type, function
and quality desired. Products of other manufacturers may also be considered, provided
sufficient information is furnished, so as to enable the Employer to determine that the products
are equivalent to those mentioned.
5.4. Materials supplied/used shall conform in all respects to the relevant Indian Standard
Specification with latest amendments there to.

Title IS No.
1. Cement IS 269
2. Steel IS 6003/1970
3. Fasteners IS 6639/1972
4. Concrete mix IS 1343
5. RCC IS 456

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Cable laying andjointing IS 1255
Installation work pertaining to equipment, cable laying etc should be in accordance with
the applicable standards, safety codes etc.

6.0 Site Storage/ Transportation

6.1. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to store, move/transport from stores/storage yard
etc., relevant items and accessories to the place of installation wherever necessary he will
assemble all parts of equipment. In accordance with the specific installation instructions as
directed by Site Engineer.
6.2. The stores should be dismantled and site cleared after the work is completed

7.0 Erection, Testing and Commissioning

7.1. All the works covered under the scope of the tender shall be done in accordance with the norms
defined by the Employer, unless the same is not specifically defined in the specification or with
the provisions of Indian Electricity Rules/Acts/Other Government Rules/Regulations as
prevalent at the time of execution of the job/work.

7.2. Installation shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved drawings
Modifications, if any, required to suit site conditions, shall be carried out only with the prior
approval of the Site Engineer. All such changes shall be incorporated in “As built” drawings to
be furnished by the Contractor.
7.3. Responsibility for successful installation of other equipment accessories, purchased but
not mentioned specifically above, and their commissioning shall be on Contractor. For all such
items the Contractor shall be supplying all material and equipment required to accomplish the
job complete in all respect.
7.4. Installation work pertaining to equipment, cable laying etc should be in accordance with the
applicable standards, safety codes etc.
7.5. The Contractors shall themselves be responsible for timely arrangement/ procurement of all the
raw materials required for the manufacture of all tendered items by them/ their and / or by their
vendors.
7.6. While Repairing & Replacing the equipment, if any other equipment gets damaged due to
negligent handling of the Contractor the same shall be replaced by the Contractor at his cost to
the Employer satisfaction.
7.7. He shall be responsible for dismantling of defective equipments, there proper handling and
shifting.
7.8. Also he shall hand over the old & dismantled equipments/ material to the purchaser’s local
stores or other sites as per instructions of the purchaser for which no extra payment shall be
made.
7.9. All charges on account of damages/losses/claims/thefts etc. involved under the conditions laid
down above shall be borne by the Contractor. It’s cost shall be recovered from his bills
/security deposits /other assets.
7.10. In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around, the equipment such as Transformer,
Capacitor Banks, Switchgears etc. if required to be kept charged after installation till their
commissioning, shall be cordoned off by suitable barriers to prevent accidental injury to

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moving around.
7.11. Where the equipments/ assemblies are supplied in more than one part, the Contractor shall make
all necessary mechanical and electrical connections between the sections. The Contractor shall
also do necessary adjustment in the alignments required for its proper operation.
7.12. Care shall be taken in handling instruments relays and other delicate devices where instruments
and relays are supplied separately they shall be mounted only after the associated switch
gear/control panels are erected and aligned.
7.13. Precaution: The Contractor shall exercise all possible care to avoid damage to public utilities e.g.
water/ sewage pipes telephone and power lines/cable already existing. In case of any
accidental damage during the work, the Contractor shall be responsible to repair/replace the
same at his own cost, and shall ensure that the purchaser is not put to any loss.
7.14. The Contractor shall have to provide proper lighting, barricading, signboards etc. at the work site
as a necessary precautionary arrangement to avoid accident/ damage/ losses to the
public /utilities/properties.
7.15. Site Solution: It may be possible due to some reasons or others that it would not be possible to
work as per the procedure. In such case/cases, the solution to the problem shall be achieved by
the purchaser with the consultation of Contractor, and the Contractor shall work as per
procedure proposed by the purchaser. Such cases shall in variably be informed to the engineer of
the contract for which no extra payments shall be made.
7.16. Space Constraints: While executing the job it is quite possible that some of the specified work
may not be carried out due to space/land/ other technical constraints etc. In such case the
concerned Employer, if required, may divert this work at some other site or cancel the left over
portions of work.
7.17. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment under erection as well as the work area and the
site are kept clean to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In case, the Engineer is not satisfied about
the cleanliness he will have the right to carry out the cleaning operations and expenditure
incurred in this regard will be to Contractor’s account. Packing cases and packing materials
shall be promptly cleared from sites.

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20.0 Construction of New 22K V & 22KV/11KV Feeders and Associated

Works for Separation of Agricultural Consumers and bifurcation of
overloaded feeders and for replacement of old frayed conductors.
1. Construction of new lines
1.1. Survey
Mapping of routes of proposed 22KV/11KV lines shall be done by GPS survey. While
surveying, existing electrical infrastructure, existing agriculture private tube well (PTW)
locations, capacity and load details shall be mapped during survey.

Upon completion of the survey the Contractor shall provide a survey report with the following
information;
Single line diagram of the route survey and proposed line alignment details mapped and
provided in a standard mapping software. This should also include information such as
existing electrical infrastructure and PTW information.
Road and railway crossing points of the proposed 22KV/11KV line shall be marked on
the single line diagram.
Line sections proposed for 22KV/11KV AB (Ariel Bunched) cables due to vegetation,
safety and forest clearance issues (if applicable) shall be marked on the single line
diagram. Lengths of proposed AB cable line sections shall be indicated.
Schedule of location wise pumps to be fed through new feeder or alternatively general
consumer distribution transformers to be transferred to new feeder for making dedicated
feeder for agricultural consumers. This schedule should include location / capacity of the
existing distribution transformers to be transferred and location /capacity and load of
agriculture PTWs with reference to the locations of the single line diagram.
Estimated peak demand on each feeder/s upon implementation and percentage voltage
regulation at farthest point on various spur sections.
Single line diagram of the 22KV/11KV substation indicating of 22KV/11KV outgoing
feeder to connect the new feeder. If existing spare feeder is unavailable list of works to be
performed at the substation to install additional new feeder.
The survey report shall be submitted in a suitable format for uploading to the web portal
and for printing.
The survey report will be used as the basic document for execution of work upon approval
by the Project Manager. Upon completion of work, as built single line diagram shall be
provided with relevant information of the works carried out.
On the survey drawings Line to line crossing (HT/LT, LT/LT, HT/HT/Railways Crossing
) details to be marked with available clearances.
Efforts shall be taken to avoid long zig-zag lines and too many line-to-line crossing while
surveying and finalizing route maps/SLD.

1.2. Statutory Clearances

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For execution of new 22KV/11KV line construction work, all statutory clearances shall be
obtained by the Contractor coordinating through the Project Manager. These include road
crossing clearances, railway crossing approvals, way leave clearance and any approvals
needed from local authorities, road authorities and other regulatory authorities. All statutory
clearances shall be ensured for ground clearance, line-to-line clearance, road crossing
clearance, horizontal and vertical clearances from buildings/objects etc. All road crossings
and line crossings shall be guarded as per specifications. Conductor joint should not be
provided in mid span length. Instead, it should be nearer to the support.

1.3. Construction of new 22KV/11KV lines

Upon approval from the Project Manger the Contractor shall carry out construction work in
full compliance with the technical instructions, specifications and drawings provided in this
Volume.

1.4. Stringing of conductors / AB cables

Minimum safety clearances shall be maintained in the 22KV/11KV line. Sag tension charts
for installing ACSR conductors or AB cables shall be developed by the Contractor taking
into consideration of conductor / cable characteristics, maximum / minimum temperatures
and design wind pressure as per service conditions.

Based on this, clear guidelines shall be provided to linesmen to ensure ACSR conductors or
bare neutral messenger (for AB cables) are pulled at appropriate tension so that;
(a) Required ground clearances are maintained and
(b) Conductor tension is maintained well below its breaking load at all temperatures.

Dynamometer method or sag method may be used to ensure appropriate tensioning of

conductors / cables during installation. Over tensioning of conductors should be avoided to
ensure its tension does not exceed permissible loading limits at low temperatures. Loose spans
of conductors should be avoided to maintain permissible maximum sag at high temperatures.
Loose spans may only be allowed for short spans in special cases. This applies when there are
practical difficulties to install necessary stays or struts as required at a t-off point. A short loose
span may be used in this case to transfer the stay / strut support point upstream or downstream
of the line.

Stringing of conductors / AB cable shall be done using proper equipment as recommended by

the manufacturer to avoid any damage to the conductor / cable during installation. Temporary
stays or strut poles shall be employed as necessary during stringing operation to ensure safety
of personnel and equipment.

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1.5. 22KV/11KV line for underground railway crossing

Detail survey of location of railway crossing shall be carried out by the Contractor to avoid
multi-crossing at nearby location. Prior approval from railway authorities for execution of this
work shall be obtained by the Contractor through the Project Manager. Contractor should
ensure timely completion of work during block period allocated by the railway authority by
mobilizing adequate resources.

2 Nos. separate cables shall be laid in separate HDPE pipe enclosures per crossing. One cable
to be kept as a spare. Horizontal Direct Drilling (HDD) shall be used for installation of cables
below the railway tracks.

1.6. Tree Cutting and Trimming

The Contractor shall count, mark with suitable quality of paint all the trees that are required to
be cut/trimmed to obtain required wayleave clearance. Contractor shall pay compensation for
any loss or damage for tree cutting due to Contractor’s work. If forest clearance is envisaged
for execution of work, clearance of forest department shall be arranged by the Contractor
through the Project Manager.

1.7. Installation of Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes for LT lines

3 phase and single-phase Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes shall be supplied as per
specifications and installed on poles according to number service connections for LT AB cable
lines. When installing single phase Distribution Box/SMC Distribution Boxes they shall be
connected to alternate phases of the AB cable in order to obtain adequate level of load
balancing.

2. Extension of Substation Control Room Building

Extension of substation control room building shall be carried out as per instructions of the
Project Manger to provide additional space for new outgoing feeder panels if required.
This work shall be carried out as instructed by the Project Manager under the supervision of
civil engineer / technical officer appointed by him. The Contractor shall be responsible to
ensure building is extended in the same manner as existing building. The Contractor shall be
responsible to provide necessary measures to ensure substation control operations are carried
out without disruption during the construction period.

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20. 2. Underground Cabling

1. Survey

The detailed survey shall be carried out for the approved feeders/spur lines by the Contractor and
submitted for Employer’s approval. The Successful Tenderer shall carry out radar survey of the
route using Ground penetrating Radar and determine route profile of any other utility cables, pipes
etc along the route. The route survey and drilling profile shall be got approved and finalized by the
Engineer-in-Charge prior to commencement of the drilling, HDPE pipe insertion and cable
insertion.

2. The scope includes :

Laying of underground 33 KV, XLPE HT Cable (3Cx300 sqmm)
Laying of underground 22KV/11KVKV, XLPE HT Cable (3Cx185 sqmm)
Laying of underground 1.1 KV, XLPE, LT Power Cable (3.5Cx240-204.79KM, 3.5Cx 150-
227.39KM, 3.5Cx25 sqmm-44.74KM, 1Cx630 Sqmm -1.8KM and 1Cx400 sqmm-2.4KM)
Laying of underground 1.1 KV, PVC, LT armored Power Cable for Street Light (4Cx25 sqmm)
Laying of underground 1.1 KV, PVC, LT armored Service Power Cable (4Cx10 sqmm -
56KM, 2Cx10 sqmm - 247KM)

3. Horizontal Direction Drilling

3.1. HDD or Horizontal Directional Drilling is a trenchless boring method for installing underground
cables, pipes, and conduits in a shallow curve along a prescribed bore path with the use of a
surface-launched rig / machine, which minimizes the disruption of the surrounding area, for
example, roads and driveways. The laying of U/G cables shall normally be done direct in ground
through trenchless boring by using HDPE pipes. However in exceptional circumstances the cables
may have to be laid in covered trenches or in racks fixed to the walls or supported from the ceilings.
The scope shall cover supply of all the material as per the BOQ, erection equipments, labor and
all the other items required for the laying of the power cables. The cable route markers, at a
maximum distance of 200 mtrs, and danger boards shall be provided for the information of all
concerned and for their safety. Any additional requirement in terms of safety perspective shall be
provided by the Contractor without any extra cost. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to
maintain the required statutory clearances from other utility services. Any damage caused to any
utility services/ human life / public property etc shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
The Contractor will lay the underground power cable in such a fashion that no straight through
joints are required and only end terminations joints are required, however wherever the joints are
required in HT cable then the same shall be carried out overhead on PCC poles structure. In
exceptional circumstances such as where length of line is more than the standard cable length in
drum and overhead jointing is not possible then straight through joints will be allowed. The
Contractor shall have ISO 9001-2008/18001-2007

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3.2. The Horizontal drilling shall be for a distance of not less than 90 mts at each stretch and
subsequently thereafter. The reinstatement of road dug up for drilling at every 90 mts shall be
incorporated in the price for Horizontal Directional Drilling.
3.3. Disposal of extra excavated material such as mud, slurry, stones etc shall be also included in the
rate per meter of horizontal drilling and shall not be charged extra.
3.4. The trenchless technology shall be used with HDPE casing for the portion of the cable route such
as road, railway, nullah crossing and without HDPE casing for major portion of the cable route.
The outer diameter of the HDPE pipe shall be suitable for insertion in an 8” diameter horizontally
drilled bore. The HDPE pipe shall be of PE 80 grade with pressure rating PN4 conforming to IS
4984/1995 and shall have wall thickness of 6.20 to 7.10 mm. The HDPE pipes shall be joined by
using Butt welding and a 7/20 G.I wire shall be provided along the entire length of each pipe duct.
3.5. The directional drilling equipment shall consist of a directional drilling rig of sufficient capacity
to perform the bore and pull back the pipe/cable, a drilling fluid mixing, delivery, and recovery
system of sufficient capacity to successfully complete the installation, a drilling fluid recycling
system to remove solids from the drilling fluid so that the fluid can be reused (if required), a
magnetic guidance system or walk over system to accurately guide boring operations, a vacuum
truck of sufficient capacity to handle the drilling fluid volume, and trained and competent
personnel to operate the system. All equipment shall be in good, safe condition with sufficient
supplies, materials and spare parts on hand to maintain the system in good working order for the
duration of this project.
3.6. The directional drilling machine shall consist of a hydraulically powered system to rotate and push
hollow drilling pipe into the ground at a variable angle while delivering a pressurized fluid mixture
to a guidable drill (bore) head. The machine shall be anchored to the ground to withstand the
bulling, pushing and rotating pressure required to complete the installation. The hydraulic power
system shall be self-contained with sufficient pressure and volume to power drilling operations.
Hydraulic system shall be free of leaks. Rig shall have a system to monitor and record maximum
pullback pressure during pullback operations.
3.7. There shall be a system to detect electrical current from the drill string and an audible alarm which
automatically sounds when an electrical current is detected.
3.8. The drill head shall be steerable by changing its rotation and shall provide necessary cutting
surfaces and drilling fluid jets.
3.9. Mud motors shall be of adequate power to turn the required drilling tools.
3.10. Drill Pipe shall be constructed of high quality 4130 seamless tubing, grade D or better, with
threaded box and pins. Tool joints should be hardened to 32-36 RC.

4. Accessories
4.1. This being a Turnkey contract, successful installation, commissioning & integration with existing
system, of those equipment/accessories/material not specifically mentioned in the specifications,
shall be the responsibility of Contractor. No extra payment shall be made for these inherent works.

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4.2. He shall also supply all other associated equipment/ material/accessories not specifically
mentioned in this tender specification but are required for successful and trouble free operation of
the executed work as a whole. For that no extra payment shall be made to the Contractor.

5. Technical Standards
5.1. The electrical equipments and materials required during erection should be of high standard.
Technical features of these equipments and materials must conform to the technical specification
given in this bidding document. Wherever the same is not specified, it must conform to the relevant
I.S for that material.
5.2. Materials conforming to other international standards, which ensure equal or higher quality than
the standards mentioned above, shall also be acceptable. In case the bidders who wish to offer
materials conforming to other standards, salient points of difference between standards adopted
and specific standards shall be clearly brought out in the respective schedule. Four copies of such
standards with authentic English version shall be furnished along with the offer.
5.3. Whenever a material or an article is specified or described by the name of a particular brand,
manufacturer or trade mark, the specific item shall be understood as establishing type, function
and quality desired. Products of other manufacturers may also be considered, provided sufficient
information is furnished, so as to enable the Employer to determine that the products are equivalent
to those mentioned.
5.4. Materials supplied/used shall conform in all respects to the relevant Indian Standard Specification
with latest amendments there to.

Title IS No.
1. Cement IS 269
2. Steel IS 6003/1970
3. Fasteners IS 6639/1972
4. Concrete mix IS 1343
5. RCC IS 456
6. Cable laying and jointing IS 1255
Installation work pertaining to equipment, cable laying etc should be in accordance with the
applicable standards, safety codes etc.

6. Site Storage/ Transportation

6.1. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to store, move/transport from stores/storage yard
etc., relevant items and accessories to the place of installation wherever necessary he will assemble
all parts of equipment. In accordance with the specific installation instructions as directed by Site
Engineer.
6.2. The stores should be dismantled and site cleared after the work is completed

7. Erection, Testing and Commissioning

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7.1. All the works covered under the scope of the tender shall be done in accordance with the norms
defined by the Employer, unless the same is not specifically defined in the specification or with
the provisions of Indian Electricity Rules/Acts/Other Government Rules/Regulations as prevalent
at the time of execution of the job/work.
7.2. Installation shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved drawings Modifications,
if any, required to suit site conditions, shall be carried out only with the prior approval of the Site
Engineer. All such changes shall be incorporated in “As built” drawings to be furnished by the
Contractor.
7.3. Responsibility for successful installation of other equipment accessories, purchased but not
mentioned specifically above, and their commissioning shall be on Contractor. For all such items
the Contractor shall be supplying all material and equipment required to accomplish the job
complete in all respect.
7.4. Installation work pertaining to equipment, cable laying etc should be in accordance with the
applicable standards, safety codes etc.
7.5. The Contractors shall themselves be responsible for timely arrangement/ procurement of all the
raw materials required for the manufacture of all tendered items by them/ their and / or by their
vendors.
7.6. While Repairing & Replacing the equipment, if any other equipment gets damaged due to
negligent handling of the Contractor the same shall be replaced by the Contractor at his cost to the
Employer satisfaction.
7.7. He shall be responsible for dismantling of defective equipments, there proper handling and
shifting.
7.8. Also he shall hand over the old & dismantled equipments/ material to the purchaser’s local stores
or other sites as per instructions of the purchaser for which no extra payment shall be made.
7.9. All charges on account of damages/losses/claims/thefts etc. involved under the conditions laid
down above shall be borne by the Contractor. It’s cost shall be recovered from his bills /security
deposits /other assets.
7.10. In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around, the equipment such as Transformer,
Capacitor Banks, Switchgears etc. if required to be kept charged after installation till their
commissioning, shall be cordoned off by suitable barriers to prevent accidental injury to personnel
moving around.
7. 11 Where the equipments/ assemblies are supplied in more than one part, the Contractor shall make
all necessary mechanical and electrical connections between the sections. The Contractor shall
also do necessary adjustment in the alignments required for its proper operation.
7.12. Care shall be taken in handling instruments relays and other delicate devices where instruments
and relays are supplied separately they shall be mounted only after the associated switch
gear/control panels are erected and aligned.
7.13. Precaution: The Contractor shall exercise all possible care to avoid damage to public utilities e.g.
water/ sewage pipes telephone and power lines/cable already existing. In case of any accidental

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damage during the work, the Contractor shall be responsible to repair/replace the same
at his own cost, and shall ensure that the purchaser is not put to any loss.
7.14. The Contractor shall have to provide proper lighting, barricading, signboards etc. at
the work site as a necessary precautionary arrangement to avoid accident/
damage/ losses to the public
/utilities/properties.
7.15. Site Solution: It may be possible due to some reasons or others that it would not be
possible to work as per the procedure. In such case/cases, the solution to the problem
shall be achieved by the purchaser with the consultation of Contractor, and the
Contractor shall work as per procedure proposed by the purchaser. Such cases shall in
variably be informed to the engineer of the contract for which no extra payments shall
be made.
7.16. Space Constraints: While executing the job it is quite possible that some of the
specified work may not be carried out due to space/land/ other technical constraints etc.
In such case the concerned Employer, if required, may divert this work at some other
site or cancel the left over portions of work.
7.17. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment under erection as well as the work
area and the site are kept clean to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In case, the
Engineer is not satisfied about the cleanliness he will have the right to carry out the
cleaning operations and expenditure incurred in this regard will be to Contractor’s
account. Packing cases and packing materials shall be promptly cleared from sites.

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21.0. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUB-STATION RELATED ERECTION WORK

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

SCOPE
This chapter describes board guidelines for installations, testing and commissioning of
electrical equipment in Sub Station. The work shall, however, be carried out strictly as
per the instruction of the MANUFACTURER / EMPLPOYER.

CODES AND STANDARDS

The electrical installation work shall comply with the latest applicable standards,
regulations, electricity rules and safety codes of the locality where the installation is
carried out. Nothing in this specification shall be construed to relieve the
CONTRACTOR OF HIS RESPONSIBILITY
2.0 GENERAL

The CONTRACTOR shall transport the equipments where required in actual

position. Erect, assemble all parts of the equipments and test and commission the
same.
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all tools, welding equipment, rigging
materials, testing equipment, test connections and kits, etc. required for complete
installation, testing and commissioning of the items included in the contract work.
The EMPLOYER may engage PMA to supervise the installation, testing and
commissioning of their equipment. The CONTRACTOR shall extend full co-
operation to these Employers/agencies and carry out the works as per their
instructions. The CONTRACTOR’S work shall include minor rewiring
modifications as may be necessitated during commissioning. Providing such
assistance shall be deemed to be included in the CONTRACTOR’S basic scope.
The CONTRACTOR shall co-operate through the EMPLOYER with other
contractors at site, in all matters of common interest, so as not to abstract operation
of others and to ensure the safety of all personnel and works covered under this
specification.

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It will be the CONTRACTORS responsibility to assist the OWNER to obtain

approval/ clearance from local statutory authorities including electrical
inspector, wherever applicable, for conducting any work or for installation carried out
which comes under the purview of such authorities.

The work shall be carried out strictly as per the instructions and layout drawings of the
EMPLOYER/ manufacturer. In case of any doubt/ misunderstanding as to correct
interpretation of the drawings or instructions, necessary clarifications shall be
obtained from the EMPLOYER. The CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for any
damage to the equipment consequent to not following the MANUFACTURER’S
instructions correctly. All necessary drawings. MANUFACTURER’S
instructions correctly. All necessary drawings. MANUFACTURER’S equipment
manuals will be arranged by the contractor
All thefts of equipment/component parts till the including executed portion handed
over to the EMPLOYER shall be made good by the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR shall have a separate cleaning gang to clean all equipment during
erection and as well as the work area and the project site at regular intervals to the
satisfaction of the EMPLOYER. In case the cleaning is not to the Employer’s
satisfaction, he will have the right to carry out the cleaning operations and any
expenditure incurred by the OWNER in this regard will be the CONTRACTOR’S
account.
In order to avoid hazards to personnel moving around the equipment such as
switchgear etc. which is kept charged after installation before commissioning, such
equipment shall be suitably cordoned off to prevent any one accidentally going near it.
Safety of the Contractor’s personnel engaged in erection and commissioning job will be
Contractor’s responsibility.
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out touch-up painting on any equipment indicated by
the EXMPLOYER if the finish paint on the equipment is soiled for marred during
installation handling.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure workmanship of good quality and shall assign

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qualified supervisors/Employers and competent labour who are skilled, careful and
experienced in their several trades in similar works. The EMPLOYER shall reserve the
right to reject non- competent persons employed by the CONTRACTOR, if the
workmanship is not of good order.
It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to obtain necessary Licence
/Authorization, Permit for work from the Licensing Board of the Locality/ state
where the work is to be carried out. The persons deputed by the CONTRACTOR’S
firm should also hold valid permits issued or recognized by the EDP , where the
work is to be carried out. A list of the personnel engaged in erection and
commissioning work should be submitted to the Employer before commencement
of the work.

3.0 INSTALLATION WORK- SCOPE

Equipment shall be installed in neat, workmanlike manners so that it is level, plump,

square and properly aligned and oriented. Tolerances shall be established in the
Manufacturer’s drawings or as stipulated by the EMPLOYER. No equipment shall be
permanently bolted down to foundation or structure until the alignment has been
checked and found acceptable by the EMPLOYER.
Care shall be exercised in handling to avoid distortion to stationary structures, the
marring of finish, or damaging of delicate instruments or other electrical parts.
Adjustment shall be made as necessary to the stationary structures for plumb and
level, for the sake of appearance or to avoid twisting of frames, binding of hanged
members, etc.
The CONTRACTOR shall move all equipment into the respective building through
the regular doors or floor opening provided specially for lifting the equipment.
All external cabling including end connections and earthling shall also be carried out.

4.0 POWER AND INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

Physical inspection on receipt, storage, installation, testing and commissioning of

transformers shall be in accordance with the specified code of practice and
Manufacturer’s instructions.
Transformer may be delivered without oil filled with inert gas and without bushings
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and external mounted accessories. As applicable, the CONTRACTOR shall.
a) Assemble the transformers with all fittings such as bushings, cooler banks, radiator,
conservators, valves, piping, cables boxes, marshalling boxes OLTC, cooling
fans/pumps, etc.
b) Arrange for oil filtration while filling.
c) Provide wedges/clamps to rigidly station all transformers on rails.
d) Connect up the transformer’s terminals.
e) Lay and terminate cables/ conduits between all the accessories mounted on the
transformer tank/cooler and the transformer-marshalling kiosk.
f) Pre commissioning checks shall be carried out as per relevant standards and
Employer’s instructions.
TRANSFORMER OIL FILTRATION

The CONTRACTOR shall arrange the oil filtration equipment. Care shall be taken
during handling of insulating oil to prevent ingress of moisture or foreign matter. In
the testing, circulating, filtering or otherwise handling of oil, rubber hoses shall not be
used, circulation and filtering of oil, the heating of oil by regulated short-circuit
current during drying runs and sampling and testing of oil shall be in accordance with
the MANUFACTURER’S instructions and specified Code of Practice.

5.0 SWITCHGEAR, CONTROL/ RELAY PANELS

Switchgears and control relay panels/desks shall be installed in accordance with

specified Code of Practice and the Manufacturer’s instructions. The switchgear panels
shall be installed on finished surfaces or concrete or steel sills. The CONTRACTOR
shall be required to install and align and channel /angles etc which form part of the
foundations. In joining shipping sections of the switchgear/panels /control centers
together with adjacent housing or panes sections provided shall be bolted together
after alignment has been completed. Power bus, enclosures, ground and control
splices of conventional nature shall be cleaned and bolted together, being drawn up
with torque wrench of proper size or by other approved means. Tape or compound
shall be applied where called for by the MANUFACTURER’S drawings.
The CONTRACTOR shall take utmost care in handling instruments. Relays and

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other delicate mechanisms. Wherever the instruments and relays are supplied
separately, they shall be mounted only after the associated control panel/desks have
been erected and aligned. The blocking materials/mechanism employed for the safe
transit of the instruments and relays shall be removed after ensuring that the
panels/desks have been completely installed and no further movement of the same
would be necessary. Any damage to relays and instruments shall be immediately
reported to the EMPLOYER.
Pre-commissioning checks on relays have to be carried out on all relays in accordance
with manufacturers instruction and in presence of Employer.
6.0 DELETED
7.0 SWITCHYARD

The CONTRACTOR shall carry out switchyard installation as required as per approved
drawings.
i) The supplier shall install, test and commission the cables. Cables shall be laid on cable
trays and supports, in conduits and duct or bare on walls, ceiling, etc. as required.
The supplier’s scope of work includes laying, fixing, jointing, bending and
terminating cables. The supplier shall also supply necessary materials and equipment
required for jointing and terminating of cables. The supplier shall prepare detailed
layout drawing for cable trenches, cable tray layouts for approval by Employer and
construct cable routes strictly according to these drawings.
ii) Sharp bending, twisting and kinking of cables shall be avoided. The bending radius
for various types of cables shall not be less than those specified by cable
manufacturer.
iii) In each cable run, some extra length shall be kept at a suitable point to enable one or
two straight through joints to be made. Should the cable develop fault at a later date.
iv) Cable joints in the middle of the run for control cables will not be a accepted.
v) All cable terminations shall be made in a neat. Workmanlike manner. Terminations
shall be made for each type of wire or cable in accordance with instructions issued by
cable manufacturers and the Employer.
vi) Metal sheath and Armour of the cable shall be bounded to the earthing system of the
sub- station.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF INSTALLATION FOR EARTHING

AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS

SCOPE OF INSTALLATION
i) The contractor shall install steel conductors and braids, as required for system and
individual equipment earthing. All work such as cutting, bending, supporting, painting
coating drilling, brazing/soldering/welding, clamping, bolting and connection on to
structures, equipment frames, terminals, rails or other devices shall be in the scope of
work. All incidental hardware and consumables such as fixing cleats/clamps. Anchor
fasteners, lugs, bolts, nuts, washers, bituminous compound, anticorrosive paints as
required for the complete work shall be deemed to to be included as part of the
installation work.
ii) The quantities, sizes and material of earthing conductors and electrodes to be installed
and routes of the conductors and location of the electrodes shall be as per approved
drawings.
iii) The scope of installation of earth conductors in outdoor areas, buried in ground shall
include excavation in earth at least upto 600 mm. Deep and 450 mm, wide (unless
otherwise

stated), brazing/welding as required of main grid conductor joints as well as risers of

500 mm. Length above ground at required locations and backfilling. Backfilling
material to be placed over buried conductor shall be free from stones and other
harmful mixtures. Backfill shall be placed in layers of 150 mm, uniformly spread
along the ditch and tempered utilizing pneumatic tempers or other approved means.
vii) The scope of installation of earth connection leads to equipment and risers on steel
structures/walls shall include laying the conductors, welding/ cleating, at specified
intervals, welding/brazing to the main earth grids risers, bolting at equipment
terminals and coating welded/brazed joints by bituminous paint. Galvanized
conductors shall be touched up with zinc rich paint, where holes are drilled at site for
holding to equipment/ structure.
viii) The electrodes shall be installed either directly in earth or in constructed earth pits as
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shown in approved drawings.
ix) The scope of installation of lightning conductors on the roof of buildings shall
include laying, anchoring, fastening and cleating of horizontal conductors, grouting of
vertical rods where necessary, laying, fastening/cleating/welding of the down comers
on the walls/columns of the building and connection to the test links above the ground
level.
x) The scope of installation of the test links shall include mounting of the same at
specified height on wall/column by suitable brackets and connections of the test link
to the earth electrodes.

Earthing connections:

i) All connections in the main earth conductors buried in earth/concrete shall be

welded/brazed type,. Connection between main earthing conductor and earth leads
shall also be of welded/brazed type.
ii) Welding and brazing operations and fluzes/alloys shall be of approved standards.
iii) All connections shall be of low resistance. Contact resistances shall also be minimum.
iv) All bi-metallic connections shall be treated with suitable compound to prevent
moisture ingress.
Earth Electrodes:

i) Electrodes shall as far as practicable, be embedded below permanent moisture level.

ii) Some electrodes shall be housed in test pits with concrete covers for periodic testing
of earthing resistively. Installation of rod/pipe plate electrodes in test pits shall be
convenient for inspection, testing and watering.
iii) Earth pits shall be treated with salt and charcoal or chemical compound as the case may
be.
iv) Soil, salt and charcoal or chemical compound placed around the electrode shall be
finely graded free from stones and other harmful mixtures. Backfill shall be placed
in the layers of 250 mm. Thick uniformly spread and compacted. If excavated soils
are found unsuitable for backfilling, the contractor shall arrange for a suitable soil
from outside.

TESTING OF EARTHING SYSTEM

The Supplier shall ensure the continuity of all conductors and joints. The

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Purchaser may ask for earth continuity tests, earth resistance measurements and other
tests, which in his opinion are necessary to prove that the system is in accordance
with the design, specifications and code of practices. The supplier shall have to bear
the cost of all such tests.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
All checks and tests as per the Manufacturer’s drawings/manuals, relevant code of
installation/erection practices and commissioning checks for various types of
equipment
e.g. transformers, breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, motors, relays, meters, etc. shall be
carried out by the CONTRACTOR as part of the installation work.
The owner may ask for such additional tests on site as in his opinion are necessary to
determine that the works comply with the specification, Manufacturer’s
guarantee/instructions or the applicable code of installation. The CONTRACTOR
shall carry out such additional tests also.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform operating tests on all switchgear and panels to
verify operation of switchgear/panels and correctness of the inter-connections
between various items of the equipment. This shall be done by applying normal AC
or DC voltage to the circuits and operating the equipment for functional checking of
all control circuits e.g. closing, tripping, control interlock supervision and alarm
circuits. All connections in the switchgear shall be tested from point for possible
ground or short circuit.
Insulation resistance tests shall be carried out by following rating megger :
a) Control circuits up to 220 V : By 500 V Megger
b) Power circuits, busbars : By 5000 Motor
connections for 132 KV. Operated
Megger.
The Employer’s authorized representative shall be present during every test as called for by
the EMPLOYER. The CONTRACTOR shall record all test values and furnish the required
copies of the test data to the EMPLOYER. Electrical circuits and equipments shall be
energized or used at nominal operating voltage only after such reports have been accepted as
satisfactory by the EMPLOYER.

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COMPLETION CHECKS
a) Name plate details according to approved drawings/ specifications.
b) Any physical damage or defect and cleanliness.
c) Tightness of all bolts, clamps and connections
d) Oil leakages and oil level.
e) Condition of accessories and their completeness.
f) Clearances.
g) Earthing connections.
h) Correctness of installation with respect to approved drawings/ specifications.
i) Lubrication Moving parts.
j) Alignment.
k) Correctness and condition of connections.
COMMISSIONING TESTS
a) Insulation resistance measurement of equipment, accessories, cabling/ wiring. etc.
b) Dielectric tests on equipment, accessories, cabling/wires. etc.
c) Phase sequence and polarity.
d) Voltage and current ratios.
e) Vector group.
f) Resistance measurement of winding. Contacts, etc.
g) Continuity tests.
h) Calibration of indicators, meters, relays etc.
i) Control and interlock checks.
j) Settings of equipment accessories.
k) Checking of accuracy/error.
l) Checking of operating characteristics, pick/up voltages and currents. Etc.
m) Operational and functional tests on equipment, accessories, control
schemes, alarm/trip/indication circuits, etc.
n) Measurement of guaranteed/approved design values including lighting levels, earth
resistance measurements, etc.
o) Complete system commissioning checks.

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CIVIL WORKS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSTATION – CIVIL STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL

WORKS.

GENERAL
This specification covers the general requirements for soil exploration, site
grading, design, fabrication, galvanizing supply and construction of civil, structural
steel and architectural works for substation., including setting out and survey
work.The contractor shall perform the works to meet the requirements of this
specification, the attached bid drawings and the relevant articles in this contract
document. This specification is intended for general description of quality and
workmanship of materials and finished works. They are not intended to cover
minute details. It shall be specifically understood that the work shall be executed in
accordance with the best modern practices and with best quality of materials and
workmanship to the entire satisfaction of the employer. This specifications shall
generally have precedence in case anything contrary to this is stated anywhere in the
contract document but the decision of the Employer shall be final and binding on the
Contractor in respect of any issue arising out of such discrepancies.
STANDARD AND REFERENCES
All equipment, materials, fabrication, galvanizing, erection and test under
these Specifications shall conform to the latest Indian Standard
Specifications. In absence thereof, the work shall be
executed according to the best prevailing State or Orissa Public Works
Department Practice or as per relevant International Standards. Codes,
Manuals and Specifications or to equivalent applicable international
standards. Manuals and specifications established and approved in
the country of manufacturer and as approved by Employer.
If the Contractor for any reasons proposes equivalents to or deviations from the
above standards, the Contractor shall state the exact nature of the change, the

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reason for making the change and shall submit complete specifications of the
materials, as well as copies of pertinent standards, for the approval of the Employer
and decision of the Employer in the matter of acceptability will be final.
MATERIAL
a) General
All materials as far as possible shall be obtained from local sources and shall be
subjected to approval by the Employer prior to use.

Mineral aggregates shall consist of natural or crushed stone. Sand, shall be of

reasonably uniform quality throughout and shall be clean and free from soft or
decomposed particles. Excess clay, foreign, organic or other deleterious matter.
b) Coarse Aggregate for Water bound Macadam Course
Coarse aggregate shall be crushed or broken stone and shall posses high resistance
against abrasion and impact.
The crushed or broken stone shall be hard durable and free from excess of flat.
Elongate, soft and disintegrated particles, dirt and other objectionable matter.
Crushed or broken stone shall conform to the grading given in Table-1
Table – 1

Size Range Sieve Percentage

Designation by passing Sieve
weight
50 mm – 25 mm. 63 mm 100
50 mm 90 – 100
25 m 35 – 70
25 mm 0 – 15
0–5

c) Screenings
Screenings shall consist of non-plastic materials such as soft decomposed rock
(moorum) or gravel (other than rounded river borne material) with Liquid Limit
and Plasticity Index below 20 and 6 respectively and fraction passing 75 Micron
Sieve not exceeding 10%. Moorum shall be sound and hard of a quality not affected
by weather and shall be screened at the quarry and shall be free all impurities.
Only the pure moorum shall be received on the work. Any large lumps shall be
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broken to pass gradation given in Table-2 Gravel shall be composed of large, coarse,
siliceous grains, sharp and gritty to the touch, thoroughly free from dirt and
impurities.
Screenings shall conform to the grading indicated in Table-2
Table – 2

Size Sieve Percentage by

weight Screenings. Designation. Passing the sieve.
10 mm. 10 mm 100
4.75 mm 4.75 mm. 85 – 100
50 micron 10 – 30
d) Soling
Soling shall be either trap/basalt/granite/locally available approved stone and shall
be hard, tough, sound, durable, dense, clean, of close texture and free from unsound
material, cracks, decay and weathering. Water absorption when tested shall be not
more than 5%.
e) Stone Kerb
The stone shall in the smallest dimension be equal to the thickness of the soling course
specified with a tolerance of 25 mm. Soling stone shall be sufficiently flat bedded. Kerb
stones shall be clean, hard trap/basalt/granite/locally available approved stones free
from decay and weathering. The stones shall be hammer dressed on all sides. The size
of the stones shall be approximately 150 mm wide, e50 mm in depth and not less than
250 mm in length
f) Precast Concrete Pipes
Precast Concrete Pipes of required sizes and are required invert levels as per approved
drawings shall be provided by the contractor under approach road so that flow, in
the natural drain running parallel to existing main road, remains undisturbed. These
pipes shall be of NP3 class and shall conform to IS: 458 and shall have adequate
strength to resist the anticipated traffic loads.
EARTH WORK IN EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL.
EARTH WORK IN EXCAVATION
Excavation shall conform to the dimension and elevation as sown on the approved
drawings. Adequate side slope shall be provided, however, where the slope

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exceeds 1:1.5, temporary supports to the sides of excavation shall be provided by
means of timbering or shoring.
When foundations rest on an excavated surface other than rock, special care shall
be taken not to disturb the bottom of the excavation. When sub-soil for
foundations become mucky on top due to construction operation or any other
reasons, such sub-soil shall be removed and replaced by one or more layers of
compacted sand or compacted crushed rock, as directed by the Employer.
Excavated material suitable for use as backfill shall be deposited by the Contractors in
storage area approved by Employer. However, surplus excavated materials shall
also be hauled and transported to the disposal area designated by Employer.
BACKFILL
The contractor shall place and compact the backfill materials to the lines, grades
and dimensions to be shown on the approved drawings. The materials to be
used for backfill, the quantity thereof and the manner of depositing the materials
shall be approved the Employer.

METAL SPREADING
The work shall consist of a surfacing course 150 mm thick composed of 40 mm
size uniform H.G Metal, spread uniformly on the whole switchyard area.
MATERIALS
The Metal shall be clean and hard approved by Employer. The ration of the length to
the thickness of the particles, for the control of particles shape, shall not exceed 2.
The size of gravel shall be 50 mm. And down graded.
CONSTRUCTION METHOD
a) The preparation of the area for spreading of Metal surfacing shall be done in such a
way as to clear of all grass, weeds, roots and all other objectionable materials. A
suitable chemical treatment on the switchyard ground shall be applied to arrest future
growth of grass, weeds, etc. as per manufacturer’s specification and approval of the
Employer.
b) The first layer of lower size aggregate shall be spread uniformly and compacted to a
thickness of approximately 40 mm.
c) The second layer consists of 50 mm. And 25 mm. Size aggregates mixed in
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proportion of 2:
1 by volume, which shall be spread uniformly and compacted to the thickness of
approximately 60 mm. So as to furnish a total finished thickness of 100 mm. Of
compacted gravel surfacing.

COMPOSITION OF CONCRETE
(i) GENERAL MIX COMPOSITION
The concrete shall be composed of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water
and admixtures as specified. All materials shall be well mixed and brought to the
proper consistency.
(ii) NOMINAL MIX CONCRETE
Nominal mix concrete may be used for concrete of grades M7.5 M10 M15 and
M20. the proportions of materials or nominal mix concrete shall be in accordance with
Table-3. cement shall be used by weight and not by volume.

Table – 3

PROPORTIONS FOR NOMINAL MIX CONCRETE

Grade of Total quantity Proportion Quantity

of
Concret of dry aggregates of fine agg- water per
e By regate to 50 Kg. of
mass
per 50 Kg of Coarse aggregate cement (Max)
Cement to be
taken as the sum
of the individual
Masses of Fine &
Coarse aggregates
(Max.)

(1) (2) Kg. (3) (4) Litres.

M 7.5 625 1:2 but subject 45

to an upper limit
of 1 : 1,5 and a
ower of 1:2:5
M 10 480 34
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M 15 350 32
M 20 250 30

The detailed mix proportion shall be submitted to Employer for approval on the basis
of producing concrete having suitable workability, consistency, density,
impermeability, durability and required strength with concrete compressive strength
test records.
(iii) CONSISTENCY
The detailed mix proportions shall be submitted to Employer for approval to secure
concrete of the proper consistency and to adjust for any variation in the moisture
content or grading of the aggregate as they enter the mixer. Addition of water to
compensate for stiffening of the concrete before placing will not be permitted.
Uniformity in concrete consistency from batch to batch will be required.
(iv) LEAN CONCRETE
Lean concrete shall be used under all foundations with the ratio of cement:
fin
e aggregate: coarse aggregate equal to 1:4:8 (by volume) and of 75 mm. thickness.
(v) CEMENT
Generally cement shall be ordinary Portland cement conforming to IS : 269, or
Portland
slag cement conforming to IS : 455, or Portland possotona cement conforming to IS :
1489. In special cases, rapid hardening Portland cement, low heat cement, etc. may
be permitted by the Employer.
COURSE AGGREGATE
(i) QUALITY
Coarse aggregate shall conform to IS: 383 and shall be hand/crusher broken granite
natural gravel or manufactured coarse aggregate. Coarse aggregate shall consist of well
shaped clean, arid, dense, durable granite rock fragments and shall not include
elongated, flaky or laminated pieces and any other impurities or deleterious material.

FINE AGREGATE
(i) QUALITY

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Fine aggregate shall confirm to IS: 383 and shall be natural sand or manufactured
sand. It shall consist of clean, hard, dense and durable rock particles free from
injurious amount of dust, silt, stone powder, pieces of thin stone, alkali, organic
matters and other impurities.

ADMIXTURE
The contractor shall use admixture, if required, in order to improve the quality of
concrete or mortar such as workability and finish ability and water tightness as per
manufacturer’s instructions only with the approval of Employer. The admixture shall
conform to IS: 9103.

WATER
Water used for both mixing and curing shall be clean and freed from injurious
materials such as oil, acid, alkali, salts, organic materials or other substances that may
be deleterious to concrete and steel. Potable water is generally satisfactory.
STEEL REINFORCEMENT
The contractor shall place all the reinforcement bars in the concrete structures as
shown on the approved drawings and directed by the Employer.
(i) QUALITY
The reinforcement bars used for concrete structure shall be plain and deformed bars
of tested quality and shall conform to IS: 432 and IS: 1786. All bars shall be of
tested quality.
(ii) PLACING
Reinforcement bars shall be accurately placed and special care shall be exercised to
prevent the reinforcement bars from being displaced during the placement of concrete.
Intersecting points and splices of the reinforcement bars shall be fixed by using black
annealed wires, the diameter of which shall be more than 1.626 mm. The
reinforcement bars in structures shall be placed satisfactory devices to ensure required
coverage between the reinforcement bars and the surface of concrete. Bar bending
schedule shall be submitted for approval.
FORM WORK
(i) GENERAL
Forms shall be used, wherever necessary, to confine and shape the concrete to the
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required lines and be directed by Employer. Forms shall have sufficient strength to
withstand the pressure resulting from placing and vibrating of the concrete and
shall be maintained rigidly in positions. Forms shall be sufficiently tight to prevent
loss of cement slurry from the concrete. Each form shall be so prepared that each
section may be removed individually without injuring the concrete.
Faces of from work coming in contact with concrete shall be cleaned and two coats
of mould oil or any other insoluble, non-staining approved material applied before
fixing reinforcement.

Form work, during any stage of construction, showing excessive distortion, shall be
repositioned and strengthened. Placed concrete affected by faulty form work, shall be
removed entirely and form work corrected prior to placement of new concrete.
BATCHING AND MIXING
The contractor shall provide equipment and shall maintain and operate the
equipment to produce the required quality of concrete.
When any mixer produces unsatisfactory results, Employer may direct the
contractor to increase the mixing time or repair the mixing blades and the
contractor shall promptly carryout the directions of Employer.

The order feeding the materials into the mixer shall be subject to approval of
Employer. All concrete shall be machine mixed.

PLACING OF CONCRETE
(i) GENERAL
Prior to placing concrete, the contractor shall submit to Employer for approval the
mix. Proportion, the characteristics of each of the materials of concrete, the concrete
placing schedule, placing equipment and method of execution of work. No concrete
shall be placed until all formwork, treatment of surface, placing of reinforcement and
other parts to be embedded have been inspected and approved by the Employer.
(ii) TRANSPORTATION
The concrete which has remained more than 30 minutes after being discharged from
the mixer and/or in which slump loss exceeds 3.0 cm as it is delivered to the site for
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placing shall be disposed off at the place designated by Employer. All such waste
concrete shall be at the contractor’s account. Concrete shall be placed with a
vertical drop not greater than 1.0 m except where suitable equipment is provided to
prevent segregation or where specifically authorized.
Concrete, which has segregated during transportation, shall be remixed.
(iii) PLACING
After the surface of unformed construction joint has been cleaned and the placing of
concrete has been approved by Employer in accordance with the provisions of the
preceding sub-articles, surface of unformed construction joint shall be covered with a
layer of mortar approximately 1.5 cm thick. The contractor shall place concrete upon
the fresh mortar before it begin to set. The mortar shall be of richer cement content
than concrete without coarse aggregate.
Concrete shall be deposited in all cases, as nearly as practicable, directly in its final
position and shall not be caused to flow such that will permit lateral movement or
cause segregation of the coarse aggregate, mortar or water from the concrete mass.
Immediately after placing, every layer of concrete shall be consolidated to the
maximum density so that it fits snugly against all surfaces of reinforcement bars
and embedded fixtures and against all corners of the forms Consolidation of concrete
shall be by electric or pneumatic power-driven. Immersion type vibrators or other
approved means.
iv) CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE.

Variation in alignment, grade and dimensions of the structures from the

established alignment, grade and dimensions shall be removed and replaced by
the contractor at his own expense.
(v) REPAIR OF CONCRETE
The contractor shall repair at his own expense the imperfections of concrete surfaces
and the irregularities which do not meet the specified dimensions. Repairing work
shall be performed and completed within 24 hours after the removal of forms, in
accordance with the direction of the Employer.
(vi) PROTECTION AND CURING OF CONCRETE
Newly placed concrete shall be protected by approved means from rain, sun and wind.

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Concrete placed below ground level shall be protected against contamination
from falling earth during and after placing.
As soon as concrete has hardened sufficiently. It shall be covered either with
sand, Hessian, canvass or similar materials and kept continuously we for at least
14 (fourteen) days after final setting. Curing by continuous sprinkling of water
will be allowed if the Employer is satisfied with the adequacy of arrangements made
by the contractor.

(vii) CONNECTIONS
a) Bolts
All connections shall be bolted and bolts shall be of property class 5.6 and nuts of
property class 5 conforming to IS: 1367 (Part-3)-1991 and IS: 6639 – 1972. For
structural connections, maximum of two bolt sizes may be used for each structure type
provided the quantity of each size is not less than 20 percent of the total requirement for
the structure and the bolts in any one connection are uniform in size. Dia of bolts for
main Kg members shall be not less than 16 mm and bracing members not less than 12
mm
b) Splices
The number of splices shall be limited to practical minimum. No credit shall be
allowed for bearing on abutting areas. For splicing, dia of bolts shall not be less than
16 mm. The
design drawings shall show the following data and information :
(viii) QUALITY CONTROL
The contractor shall establish and maintain quality control procedures for different
items of work and material to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with
the specifications and best modern practice.
In addition to the contractor’s quality control procedures, materials and workmanship at
all times shall be subjected to inspection by the Employer. As far as possible, all
inspection by the Employer’s representative shall be made at the Contractor’s
fabrication shop whether located at site or elsewhere. The contractor shall co-operate
with the Employer in permitting access for inspection to all places where work is being
done and in providing free of cost of all necessary help in respect of tools and plants,
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instrument, labour and material required to carry out the inspection. Materials or
workmanship not in reasonable conformance with the provisions of these specification
maybe rejected at any time during the progress of the work.

(ix) GENERAL REQUIREMENT

The R.C.C. design of foundation for all the sub-station towers, electromechanical
equipments, control building, staff quarters, etc. and their super structure shall be
designed considering the following worst case load combinations.
a) All possible combinations of dead loads and service loads.
b) Windowed load as per IS:875 (Part-3) – 1987/IS:802(Part-I/Sec-I) – 1995 whichever
is critical.
c) Inertial forces induced due to seismic activities as per IS: 1893-1984.
d) Live loads as per IS: 875 (Part-2)-1987 and as per service requirement.
e) Loading due to thermal effects, wherever applicable shall be as per IS: 875 (Part – 5)
– 1987.
All design of R.C.C. foundation and super structure shall conform to IS: 456-
1978 and limit state method shall be adopted.
Usage of INHOUSE developed software shall not be permitted only standard widely
used and tested software i.e. STAAD-3, COSMOS, SAP-90 etc. shall be used
analysis and design of structures.
The contractor shall furnish design calculation and constructional drawings giving full
erection particulars with Photostat copies for employer’s approval. Factor of safety
for uplift force shall not be less than 2. The safe allowable bearing capacity for
normal dry soil shall be assumed as 10 T/SQM, at a depth of 2.5 meter with ground
water table at a depth
3.0 M below FGL and 7.5 T/SQM at a depth 1.5 meter below FGL for bidding purpose
only and foundation shall be designed based on the actual soil investigation report
conducted by the Employer’s approved soil consultant after finalization of the bid.
The density of the soil shall be assumed to be 1.8 T/cum and the angle of propose
shall be assumed as 15 degree.
Depth of foundation shall be not less than 1.5 meter below FGL
(x) DESIGN OF FUNDATIONS
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a) Steel structure Foundations.
The foundations shall be designed such that the uppers structures shall be securely
supported. Any unequal displacement that may cause harmful effect to the upper
structures shall not be allowed. The safety factor for strength and stability of the
foundations shall be 2.0 for normal condition and 1.5 for abnormal condition.

b) Electro-Mechanical Equipment Foundations

The foundations shall be so designed that the upper equipment shall be securely
supported. The effect of vibration of the equipment, impact load when in operation
and overturning force due to abnormal condition of equipment shall be considered in
foundation design. The safety factor for stability of the foundations shall be as per
relevant code.
(xi) MASONRY & ALLIED WORKS
Bricks for generally masonry work shall be of first class (compressive strength =
75 Kg./cm sq. minimum) well burnt, of uniform size, shape and colour free from
crackles, flows or nodules of free lime and unit clear ringing sound when
struck. Fractured surface shall show uniform texture free from gist, limps, holes,
etc. Water absorption after 24 hours immersion shall not exceed 20% by weight.
The bricks shall show no effluence after soaking in water and
drying in shade and shall in general conform to the requirements of IS: 1077 – 1992.
The mortar shall be prepared by mixing cement and coarse sand in the specified
portion as stated in the drawings or as instructed by the Employer, Water shall be
clear, free from organic matters, acids, or soluble salts and other deleterious
substances in accordance with IS Specifications Generally, mortars in the proportion
1: 4 (1 cement and 4 coarse sand) shall be used in half brick masonry works in
superstructure and mortars in the proportion 1: 6 (cement and 6 coarse sand) shall be
used in masonry works in substructure up to plinth level superstructure, unless
otherwise specified in the drawings or instructed by the Employer.
All joints between bricks shall be kept uniformly 10 mm thick and shall be fully filled
with mortar.
All brick shall be laid in English bond with frog on top except for the layer just below
D.P.C. and in accordance with IS: 2212 – 1991.
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The brick walls shall be truly vertical and all coarse shall be truly horizontal.
Masonry shall be cured by keeping it wet for seven days from the date of laying. In
dry weather at the end of days work top surface of masonry shall be kept by
ponding. All brick wall shall be designed as per IS: 1905 – 1987.

(xii) PLASTERING
Generally, 250-mm. thick brick wall shall be cement plastered with mortar in the
proportion 1: 6 (1 cement and 6 coarse sand). The thickness of cement plaster on the
plumbed and unplumbed surfaces of brick wall shall be 12 mm. and 18 mm.
respectively.
Unless otherwise specified in the drawings or instructed by the Employer.
For sand and cement plaster, sand and cement in the specified proportion shall be
mixed dry on watertight platform and minimum water added to achieve working
consistency.
Plaster when more than 12 mm. thick, shall be applied in two coats – a base
coat followed by the finishing coat. The base coat shall be allowed to dry and
shrink before applying the second coast of plaster.
The finished wall surface shall be true to plumb and the contractor shall without any
extra cost to the owner, make up any irregularity in the brickwork with plaster.
Before plastering all the mortar joints shall be raked out to a depth of at least 12
mm. The exposed brick surface and the joints shall be thoroughly cleaned and
washed with clean water and should be kept wet for at least 12 hours before
commencement of plastering. The plastering shall be started from top and worked
towards the ground and ensure even thickness and true surface. All corners edges and
functioned shall be neatly finished.
All drips, grooves, moldings and cornices as shown on drawing or instructed by the
Employer shall be done with special care to maintain true lines, levels and profiles.
After plastering work is completed, all debris shall be removed and the area left clear.
All plastered surfaces after laying, shall be watered & curing done for minimum
period of seven days and shall be protected from excessive heat and sunlight by
suitable approved means. Moisturing shall commence as soon as the plaster has
hardened sufficiently and not susceptible to damage.
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(xiii) FINISH
Wherever any special treatment to the plastered surface is indicated, the work shall be
done exactly as shown on the drawings, to the entire satisfaction of the Employer
regarding the texture, colour and finish.
Wherever punning is indicated, the interior plaster shall be finished rough. Otherwise,
the interior plaster shall generally be finished to a smooth surface. The interior surface
shall generally be finished with a wooden float.
Plastered surfaces, where an even smooth surface is specified, lime punning with 5
parts of shell lime properly slaved, strained and aged, mixed with 1 part clean, washed,
sieved, strained volume shall be done. The thickness of lime punning shall be not less
than 2 mm. and more than 3 mm.
Materials for plaster of Paris punning shall be from approved manufacturers and
approved by the Employer. The thickness of the punning shall be 2 mm. and shall be
applied by skilled workmen. The finish shall be smooth, even and free from
undulation, cracks, etc.

9. FIELD TEST OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

After the completion of individual adjustments and tests of each equipment
during installation and upon all equipment being ready for operation, the
Contractor shall carry out the field tests, but not limited to those listed
hereinafter, in the presence of EIC.
ITEM OF FIELD TESTS
1. Measurement of insulation resistance
2. AC withstand voltage test
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD TESTS
The field tests shall be carried but in presence of Engineer in charge under the
following conditions:

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Engineer in charge will make available power at 400/230 V, 50 Hz at one

point for carrying out the tests under this chapter. If power is required
at other source and place, the contractor will make his own
arrangement.
AC withstand test voltage for conductors and outdoor equipment shall be
normal operation voltage of the transmission lines and withstand
voltage test shall be carried for ten (10) minutes by the normal
voltage mentioned above.
The field tests shall be carried out, be the Contractor after measurement,
adjustment and individual tests of all the equipment have been
completed.
The Contractor shall provide expendables and lead wires and other
materials required for the field tests. The Contractor shall be
responsible for providing all measuring instruments and tools required
for the tests; however, the Engineer in charge subject to prior
agreement may loan the measuring instruments and tools for the test to
the Contractor.
Preparation of test record sheets and test reports shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor and the Contractor to Engineer in charge shall
submit the results of field tests for approval.
MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE
Measurement of insulation resistance of the equipment shall be performed by 5
KV megger under the following procedures:
Insulation resistance (phase to phase and phase to ground) of the equipment shall
be measured In this case, the 22/11 KV KV circuit breakers and disconnecting
switches shall be closed for the test.
AC WITHSTAND VOLTAGE TEST
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 in accordance with the following procedure:

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22/11KV KV Main Circuit.

The 22/11 KV circuit breakers and 22/11 KV disconnecting switches, shall be
closed, succeeding, normal operation voltage shall

be charged on the equipments and the bus conductors for ten (10) minutes for AC
withstand voltage test. The indication value of meters mounted on the board
during the Ac withstand voltage test shall be recorded on the test record sheets
prepared by the Contractor.
12.0 TEST OF PROTECTIVE RELAYS AND DEVICES

The Contractor shall perform the sequence test of all protective relays circuit and
device after that the fault simulation test of protective relay boards shall be
performed to confirm normal operation of protective relays and fault indication.
The test shall be performed prior to proceeding with the AC withstand voltage
tests. The test shall include:
a) Primary and secondary injection tests.
b) Sequence tests.
c) Characteristic and accuracy test.
d) Calibration and setting test.
e) Insulation tests.
The Contractor shall submit the final relay settings for approval. All settings shall
be coordinated with the existing relay settings.
13.0 OTHER TESTS

In addition to the tests above and those specified under appropriate ISSor BS
Standard and the manufacturer’s recommendations, the Contractor shall perform
following field tests:
a) Station earthing
b) Manual operation
c) Power operation and interlocks
d) System phasing
e) E.C. Station service
f) A.C. station service
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g) Control cables.

Electrical Works to be Executed for S/S.

(i) Foundation and Erection of: Substation structures (Beams,
Columns & equipment structure).
(ii) Current Transformer (CT)
(iii) Lightening Arrestor (LA)
(iv) Circuit Breaker (CB)
(v) Isolators
(vi) Post Insulators
(vii) Control Relay Panels
(viii) Preparation cable schedules
(ix) Laying of control cables / construction of cable trench as required
(x) Substation earthing
(xi) Yard fencing / boundary wall (if necessary)
(xii) Spreading of coarse sand (220 mm thick) and 50 mm size hard granite
stone metals (100 mm thick) in the S/S portion.

(xiii) Jumpering of all equipment.

Erection of Structure and Equipments.
After the column/supporting structures are erected respective equipment are to
be erected carefully by suitable crane. But breaker and isolators are to be erected
as three phase unit basis and other item are to be erected on I phase unit basis
and rigidly mounted on the supporting structures to be supplied by
Simplex/Duplex control relay panels are to be mounted inside the control room
in the same order as in the switchyard.
After the earth mat design is finalized, the earth mats with 75 X 10 mm G.I. flat
are to be laid and connected for each equipment. Then flats are to be inter-
connected with each other bus bars are to be strung after all the columns and
beams are fitted.
On approval of cable schedules various sizes of PVC armoured and unarmoured

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control cable and power cable as required are to be laid and connected with
suitable supporting devices after the various equipments, C.R. panels, PT/CT
console, etc. are mounted. Before this work cable trenches are to be completed
for the purpose. The contractor for approval shall submit drawing showing cable
schedule and connections of both ends of control cables.Control and power
cables should not run on the same tray for safety and easy maintenance. All the
equipments are to be connected by suitable jumpers and clamps.
All the equipment’s / structures will be received by the contractor from the
site Engineer during erection after executing indemnity bond in the approved
proforma for the cost of the equipment and structures. Indemnity bond will be
valid till successful commissioning and handling over to be site Engineer or
his authorized agency after commissioning.
The contractor shall do the transportation from store to site and the cost of
transport for such equipments shall be included in his bid.
As safe custody the equipments will be under the scope of the contractor, he is
advised to take a composite insurance policy for the transit storage cum Erection
for these equipments to cover all the risks at his cost.
15.0 The contractor will employ adequate no. of skilled labor of required category for
Erection to achieve high standard workmanship. Experienced skilled staff such as
Supervisor / Electrician / Lineman possessing valid license from Electrical
Licensing Board of Orissa shall be engaged for carrying out Erection / testing and
commissioning work.
Ground mat design utilizing G.I flats / G.I earthing devices shall be made and
submitted for approval. The contractor shall do the laying of ground mat and
construction of earth pits. The materials like Charcoal, salt, or chemical backfill
compound, etc. required for earth pits shall be supplied by contractor. Equipment
earthing shall be done by contractor.
16.0 Cabling / Cable schedule etc.

Contractor shall furnish a cable schedule for the work involved for approval of the

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purchaser. Each cable / termination shall be numbered to facilitate easy

identification.
Dowell’s make cable sockets viz. Copper ring tongue terminal ends or copper
ring tongue fork terminal ends for soldering less crimping to copper conductors
shall be supplied as required by the contractor for use in control cable
connection.Likewise compression type aluminum tubular terminal ends for
Aluminum conductors for I.T power cables as required shall be supplied by the
contractor at his cost.

Number / letter ferrules required for cable connections shall be supplied by the
contractor.
17.0 All pre-commissioning tests on the equipment shall be carried out by the
contractor. Commissioning of equipments shall be carried out after receipt of
clearance from the site Engineer and Chief Electrical Inspector. Payment of
Statutory Electrical Inspection fees and filing of paper for such inspection shall
be done by contractor. The contractor at his cost shall supply all other materials
required for erection testing and commissioning. Services of commissioning
Engineer where required would be on the contractor’s account.
18.0 Work Schedule.

The work schedule for completion of erection work in substation including bay
extension and commissioning shall be furnished to engineer in charge within 1
months from the date of placement of L.O.I. Completion of erection and
commissioning to be done as per the approved work schedule (Pert Chart).
Whenever required the restoration or shut down works to be carried out in an
emergency basis round the clock.

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Technical Instructions of RDSS

1.1. 22 V Line support .............................................................................................
1.2. 11 KV line Support and DTR Substation support ............................................
1.3. Route And Terrain ............................................................................................
1.4. Detailed Survey.................................................................................................
1.5. Profile Plotting ..................................................................................................
1.6. Road Crossing ...................................................................................................
1.7. Railways Crossings ...........................................................................................
1.8. Telecommunication, LT or HT Line Crossing .................................................
1.9. Details En-route ................................................................................................
1.10. Clearances - General .........................................................................................
1.11. Electrical System Data ......................................................................................
1.12. Pole Location ..................................................................................................
1.13. Construction ......................................................................................................
1.14. Erection of DP Structure for Angle Locations..................................................
1.15. Concreting.........................................................................................................
1.16. Providing Of Guys To Supports .......................................................................
1.17. Guy Strain Insulators ........................................................................................
1.18. Fixing Of Cross-Arms.......................................................................................
1.19. Insulators And Bindings ...................................................................................
1.20. Conductor Erection ...........................................................................................
1.21. Tensioning and Sagging Operations .................................................................
1.22. Clipping In ........................................................................................................
1.23. Fixing of Conductors and Earthwire Accessories.............................................
1.24. Replacement......................................................................................................
1.25. Tying Of Conductor On Pin Insulators .............................................................
1.26. Kind And Size Of Tie Wire To Be Used ..........................................................
1.27. Rules Of Good Tying Practice ..........................................................................
1.28. Conductors At Different Voltages On Same Supports .....................................
1.29. Earthing.............................................................................................................
1.30. Anti-Climbing Devices .....................................................................................
1.31. Testing And Commissioning ............................................................................
1.32. River Crossing ..................................................................................................
1.33. Guarding ...........................................................................................................
1.34. Repair to conductors .........................................................................................
1.35. LT Lines and Service connection .....................................................................

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General Technical Instructions

Following CEA regulations shall be applicable during execution of work:

a. Construction Regulation – Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for construction of

electrical plants and electric lines) Regulation, 2010 (as amended time to time)

b. Safety Regulation for construction and O&M - Central Electricity Authority (Safety requirements
for construction, Operation and Maintenance of electrical plants and electric lines) Regulation, 2011
(as amended time to time)

c. Connectivity Regulation – Technical Standard for connectivity to the grid (Amendment) Regulation
2013; Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed Generation resources, 2013; Central
Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulation, 2010 (as amended time to time)

d. Metering Regulations – Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters)

Regulations, 2006; Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters)
(Amendment) Regulations, 2010 and 2015 (as amended time to time)

e. Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to safety and Electric supply regulations), 2010
and amendment regulation 2015 (as amended time to time)

1.2. 2 2 k v / 11 KV line Support and DTR Substation support

1.2.1. 8.0 meters or equivalent RCC Poles as per prevailing practices of the state shall be used for 11/22
KV line and substation support.

The single RCC pole supports shall be erected with Stone bolder/stone ballast mixed with excavated
earth in normal soil. RCC poles in Double Pole structures, turning point structure, Distribution
Transformer Substation structure shall be grouted in cement concrete mixture of 1:3:6 (1: cement,
3: coarse sand and 6 Stone ballast 40mm sizes). Single pole supports in water logging area shall
also be grouted in cement concrete mixture of 1:3:6 (1: cement, 3: coarse sand and 6 Stone ballast
40mm sizes). PCC pole shall be grouted with concrete (0.6mx0.6mx1.35m) = 0.486 cmt.. In special
location, wherever, Project Manager specifically decides, to enhance additional strength, concreting
may be used as support foundation.

In forest, wherever special care is to be made for elephant corridors, 13m long, 152x152mm RS
Joist (37.1kg/m) / Wide Parallel Beams 160x 30.44 kg/m may be used for 11 KV line support.

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152x152mm H-Beam (37.1kg/m)/ Steel Tubular Poles/ Wide Parallel Beams 160 x 30.44 kg/m shall be
grouted in cement concrete mixture of 1:3:6 (1: cement, 3: coarse sand and 6 Stone ballast 40mm
sizes) in all the formation.
1.2.2. Pole base plates as per specifications shall be used.

1.2.3. Pole earthing shall be performed through earthing coil duly connected with 8 SWG wire. The GI
wires between pole structure and the earthing coil should not be used in cut length. Wherever, cut
is evitable, proper nut bolt, washer and binding should be made as per REC specifications. The GI
wire between support and earth coil should be placed 1 meter below the ground level.

1.2.4. Earth coil should be inserted 1200 mm away from pole.

1.3. Route And Terrain

1.3.1. On award of the contract, Contractor shall perform foot survey to access the route, pole location
and thus Single Line Diagram of the line works. The survey shall be approved by Project
Manager. Accordingly requirements of materials shall be finalized by the turnkey contactor in
association with Project Manager.

1.4. Detailed Survey

1.4.1. The detailed survey shall be carried out for the approved feeders/spur lines by the Contractor and
submitted for Employer approval.

1.5. Profile Plotting

1.5.1. Span: The number of consecutive spans between the section points shall not exceed design length
considering wind pressure, type of poles and size of conductor.

1.5.2. Extension: An individual span shall be as near to the normal design span as possible. In case an
individual span becomes too short with normal supports on account of undulation in ground profile,
one or both the supports of the span may be extended by inserting standard body extension designed
for the purpose according to technical specification.

1.5.3. Loading: There shall not be any upward force on poles under normal working conditions and the
suspension poles shall support at least the minimum weight span as provided in the design. In case
uplift is unavoidable, it shall be examined if the same can be overcome by adding standard body
extensions to the poles failing which tension poles designed for the purpose shall be employed at
such positions.

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1.5.4. Horizontal Tensions on pin insulators are to be avoided by proper alignment of the line. In case
where installation of DP structure is not possible to erect for turning the line, “two pins”
arrangement with suitable jumpering shall be provided at all those locations where pins are
subjected to horizontal tension. Bridling type V Cross arms for such installations shall be used by
the agency accordingly.

1.6. Road Crossing

At all road crossings, the poles shall be fitted with horizontally aligned disc type tension insulator
string(s) or bridling V-cross arm supports using double pin insulator per phase depending on the
type of poles and line but the ground clearance at the roads under maximum temperature and in still
air shall be such that it should not fall below 6.1m in case of 22 KV and 11 KV lines. Also, cradle
guarding is to be used at all the road crossing locations as per drawings / specifications enclosed.

1.7. Railways Crossings

Railway Crossings at pre-planned locality shall be selected in such a way that minimum feeder
length shall be re-routed. The line crossing should be executed as per prevailing practices and
approved drawings of railways. Railways crossing shall preferably be executed through
underground cabling. Horizontal drill machine shall be used for this purpose. Required permission
to block the Railways traffic and approval for railway crossing shall be arranged by the Employer
at his own cost. All liaison works shall be performed by turnkey Contractor.

1.8. Telecommunication, LT or HT Line Crossing

The angle of crossing shall be as near 90 degrees as possible. However, deviation to the extent of
30 degree may be permitted under exceptionally difficult situations. Cradle guarding is to be used
at all such crossing locations as per drawings / specifications enclosed.

1.9. Details En-route

All topographical details, permanent features, such as well, trees, building etc. 75 m on either side
of the alignment shall be detailed on the profile plan.

1.10. Clearances - General

For the purpose of computing the vertical clearance of an over-head line, the maximum sag of any
conductor shall be calculated on the basis of the maximum sag in still air and the maximum design
temperature. Similarly, for the purpose of computing any horizontal clearance of an over-head line,
the maximum deflection of any conductor shall be calculated on the basis of the wind pressure
specified by the State Government under rule 76 (2) (a) [or may be taken as 35º, whichever is
greater]. Following clearances shall be maintained by the Contractor while executing the work:

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1.6.1. CLEARANCE ABOVE GROUND OF THE LOWEST CONDUCTOR: No conductor of an over-

head line, including service lines, erected across a street shall at any part thereof be at a height less
than
(a) For low and medium voltage lines 5.8 meters
(b) For high voltage lines 6.1 meters

1.6.2. No conductor of an over-head line, including service, lines, erected along any street shall at any
part thereof be at a height less than

a. For low, medium, and high voltage lines upto and including
11,000 volts, if bare - 4.6 meters
b. For low, medium, and high voltage lines Upto and including
11,000 volts, if insulated - 4.0 meters
c. For high voltage lines above 11,000 volts - 5.2 meters

For extra-high voltage lines the clearance above ground shall not be less than 5.2 meters plus 0.3 meter
for every 33,000 volts or part thereof by which the voltage of the line exceeds 33,000 volts:

Provided that the minimum clearance along or across any street shall not be less than 6.1 meters.

1.6.3. CLEARANCE FROM BUILDINGS OF LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE LINES AND
SERVICE LINES:

Where line is to cross over another line of the same voltage or lower voltage, pole with suitable
extensions shall be used. Provisions to prevent the possibility of its coming into contact with other
overhead lines shall be made in accordance with the latest CEA regulations (as amended from time
to time). The Contractor will required to under cross higher voltage lines by erecting
gantries/suitable Rail Pole structures.

Where a low or medium voltage over-head line passes above or adjacent to or terminates on any
building, the following minimum clearances from any accessible point, on the basis of maximum
sag, shall be observed:-

a) For any flat roof, open balcony, verandah roof and lean-to-roof

i. When the line passes above the building a vertical clearance of 2.5 meters from the highest point;
and
ii. When he line passes adjacent to the building a horizontal clearance of 1.2 meters from the nearest
point, and

b) For pitched roof

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i. When the line passes above the building a vertical clearance of 2.5 meters immediately under the
lines, and
ii. When the line passes adjacent to the building a horizontal clearance of 1.2 meters.

The horizontal clearance shall be measured when the line is at a maximum deflection from the vertical
due to wind pressure.

1.6.4. CLEARANCE FROM BUILDINGS OF HIGH AND EXTRA-HIGH VOLTAGE LINES:

Where a high or extra-high voltage over-head line passes above or adjacent to any building or part of
building it shall have on the basis of maximum sag a vertical clearance above the highest part of a
building immediately under such line, of not less than

(a)
For High Voltage Lines up 3.7 m
to and including 33,000
volts
(b) For Extra High Voltage 3.7 m plus 0.3 m for every
Lines additional 33 KV or part
thereof.
1.11. Electrical System Data

22 KV 11KV
Nominal voltage 22 kV 11KV
Maximum system voltage 24 kV 12KV
BIL (Impulse) 170 kVp 75KV
Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 75 kV (rms) 28KV
Minimum corona extinction voltage for Not less than 27 kV, 50 Hz ac system under Dry condition (rms)
phase to earth
Radio interference voltage at one MHz for Not exceeding 1000 micro-volts
27 kV (dry condition)

1.12. Pole Location

In locating poles on lines, the following general principles should be kept in mind:-

1. Keep spans uniform in length as far as possible.

2. Locate to give horizontal grade.

3. By locating the poles on high places short poles can be used and will maintain proper ground
clearance at the middle of the span. In extremely hilly or mountainous country, poles are located
on ridges there by greatly increasing the spans without greatly increasing the pull on the conductor.
This is possible because the sag can be made very large and will maintain the required ground
clearance. Special attention should be given to the locations of poles, where the ground washes

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badly. Poles should not be placed along the edges of cuts at or embankment or along the banks of
creeks of streams.

1.13. Construction

The construction of overhead-lines may be divided into the following parts:-

(1) Pit marking, pit digging.

(2) Erection of supports and concreting.
(3) Providing of guys to supports.
(4) Mounting cross-arms, pin and insulators, and pin binding.
(5) Paying and stringing of the conductor.
(6) Sagging and Tensioning of Conductors.
(7) Crossings.
(8) Guarding.
(9) Earthing.
(10) Testing and Commissioning.

1.14. Erection of DP Structure for Angle Locations

For angles of deviations more than 10 degree, DP structure may be erected. The pit digging should
be done along the bisection of angle of deviation.

After the poles are erected, the horizontal/cross bracings should be fitted and the supports held in
a vertical position with the help of temporary guys of Manila rope 20/25 mm dia.

Wherever space is not found sufficient to install double Pole structure, single pole cut point may
be installed. The support so erected must be grouted.

1.15. Concreting

The concreting mixture of one cum 1:3:6 ratios would mean 1 part cement, 3 parts coarse sand and
6 part 40 mm aggregate size stones. It may be noted that while preparing the concrete mixture,
large quantities of water should not be used as this would wash away cement and sand.

1.16. Providing Of Guys To Supports

Guys are installed at locations where terminal poles are erected at sectional cut points. These cut
points may be in same alignment or at turn points. Guys are installed to nullify tension on supports
resulted due to conductors tension. In spite of careful planning and alignment of line route, certain
situations arise where the conductor tries to tilt the pole from its normal position due to abnormal

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wind pressure and deviation of alignment, etc. When these cases of strain arise, the pole is
strengthened and kept in position by guys. One or more guys will have to be provided for all
supports where there is unbalanced strain acting on the support, which may result in
tilting/uprooting or breaking of the support.

Guys are braces fastened to the pole. In this work anchor type guy sets are to be used. These guys
are provided at (i) angle locations (ii) dead end locations (iii) T - off points (iv) Steep gradient
locations and (v) where the wind pressure is more than 50 kg / Sq.m.

The fixing of guys stays will involve (i) pit digging and fixing stay rod (ii) fastening guy wire to
the support (iii) Tightening guy wire and fastening to the anchor. The marking of guy pit, digging
and setting of anchor rod must be carefully carried out. The stay rod should be placed in a position
so that the angle of rod with the vertical face of the pit is 30º/45º as the case may be.

Before start of erection of Stay sets, required concreting materials like Cement, Sand, Stone Chips
and Construction water need to be made available near the pit.

G.I. stay wires of size 7/3.15 mm (10 SWG) & 7/4.00 mm (8 SWG), for 16 mm/20 mm stay rods
respectively, are to be provided. 8.5 Kg. Stay Wire (7/4.00 mm) per Stay with 20 mm Stay rod for
22 KV line and 5.5 Kg. Stay Wire (7/ 3.15 mm) per Stay with 16 mm Stay rod for 11 KV lines are
to be used. For double pole structure (DP), four stays along the line, two in each direction and two
stays along the bisection of the angle of deviation (or more) as required depending on the angle of
deviation are to be provided. Hot dip galvanized stay sets are to be used. One stay to counter the
angular deformation force shall be used.

After concreting, back filling and ramming must be done well and allowed 7 days to set. The free
end of the guy wire/stay wire is passed through the eye of the anchor rod, bent back parallel to the
main portion of the stay/guy and bound after inserting the G.I. thimble, where it bears on the anchor
rod. If the guy wire proves to be hazardous, it should be protected with suitable asbestos pipe filled
with concrete of about 2 m length above the ground level, painted with white and black strips so
that, it may be visible at night. The turn buckle shall be mounted at the pole end of the stay and guy
wire so fixed that the turn buckle is half way in the working position, thus giving the maximum
movement for tightening or loosening.

1.17. Guy Strain Insulators

Guy insulators are placed to prevent the lower part of the Guy from becoming electrically energized
by a contact of the upper part of the guy when the conductor snaps and falls on them or due to
leakage. No guy insulator shall be located less than 2.6 m from the ground. Guy insulators are to
be used in stay wires only. All stay conductors are to be provided with guy insulators as per
following specifications.

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11 KV line stay Type C guy insulator (1 No)

22 KV line stay Type C guy insulators (2Nos)

1.18. Fixing Of Cross-Arms

After the erection of supports and providing guys, the cross-arms are to be mounted on the support
with necessary clamps, bolts and nuts. The practice of fixing the cross arms before the pole erection
is also there. In case, the cross-arm is to be mounted after the pole is erected, the lineman should
climb the pole with necessary tools. The cross-arm is then tied to a hand line and pulled up by the
ground man through a pulley, till the cross-arm reaches the line man. The ground man should
station himself on one side, so that if any material drops from the top of the pole, it may not strike
him. All the materials should be lifted or lowered through the hand line, and should not be dropped.

1.19. Insulators And Bindings

Line conductors are electrically insulated from each other as well as from the pole by ‘Insulators’.
Following two type of insulators shall be used for the line insulation:
(1) Pin type
(2) Strain type

The pin type insulators will be used for straight stretch of line. The insulator and its pin should be
mechanically strong enough to withstand the resultant force due to combined effect of wind
pressure and weight of the conductor in the span.

The strain insulators are intended for use at terminal locations or dead end locations and where the
angle of deviation of line is more than 10º. Strain insulators are also intending to use at major road
crossing locations.

The pins for insulators are fixed in the holes provided in the cross-arms and the pole top brackets.
The insulators are mounted in their places over the pins and tightened. In the case of strain or angle
supports, where strain fittings are provided for this purpose, one strap of the strain fittings is placed
over the cross-arm before placing the bolt in the hole of cross-arms. The nut of the straps is so
tightened that the strap can move freely in horizontal direction.

All HT/LT insulators shall be tested for insulation tests before installation on line. They shall be
dipped into water for 24 hrs. and then tested for insulation resistance tests at the stores. The
insulators found fit in IR testing shall be sent to site for erection. 11KV and 22 KV insulators shall
be tested by at-least 1 KV megger whereas LT insulators shall be tested by 500 Volts megger.

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1.20. Conductor Erection

The main operations are:-

(a) Transportation of Conductor to works site.

(b) Paying and Stringing of Conductor
(c) Jointing of Conductor
(d) Tensioning and Sagging of Conductor

While transporting conductors drums to site, precautions are to be taken so that the conductor does
not get damaged/injured. The drum could be mounted on cable drum support, which generally is
made from crow-bar and wooden slippers for small size conductor drums. The direction of rotation
of the drum has to be according to the mark in the drum so that the conductor could be drawn.
While drawing the conductor, it should not rub causing damage. The conductor could be passed
over poles on wooden or aluminum snatch block (pulley) mounted on the poles for this purpose.

When approaching the end of a drum length at least three coils shall be left in place when the
stringing operations are stopped. These coils are to be removed carefully and if another length is
required to be run out a joint shall be made as per the recommendations of the accessories
manufacturer.

The mid span jointing is done through compressions or if helical fittings are used the jointing could
be done manually. After completing the jointing, tensioning operation could be commenced. The
conductor is pulled through come-along clamps to stringing the conductor between the tension
locations.

Conductor splices shall not crack or otherwise be susceptible to damage in the stringing operation.
The Contractor shall use only such equipment / methods during conductor stringing which ensures
complete compliance in this regard.

All the joints on the conductor and earth-wire shall be of the compression type, in accordance with
the recommendations of the manufacturer, for which all necessary tools and equipment like
compressors, dies, etc., shall be obtained by the Contractor. Each part of the joint shall be cleaned
by wire brush till it is free of rust or dirt, etc., and be properly greased with anti-corrosive
compound. If required and as recommended by the manufacturer, before the final compression is
carried out with the compressors.

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All the joints or splices shall be made at least 15 meters away from the pole. No joints or splices
shall be made in spans crossing over main roads, railways and small river spans. Not more than
one joint per sub-conductor per span shall be allowed. The compression type fittings shall be of the
self-centering type or care shall be taken to mark the conductors to indicate when the fitting is
centered properly. During compression or splicing operation, the conductor shall be handled in
such a manner as to prevent lateral or vertical bearing against the dies. After compressing the joint,
the aluminum sleeve shall have all corners rounded; burrs and sharp edges removed and
smoothened.

During stringing of conductor to avoid any damage to the joint, the Contractor shall use a suitable
protector for mid span compression joints in case they are to be passed over pulley blocks / aerial
rollers. The pulley groove size shall be such that the joint along with protection can be passed over
it smoothly.

1.21. Tensioning and Sagging Operations

The tensioning and sagging shall be done in accordance with the approved stringing charts or sag
tables. The “initial” stringing chart shall be used for the conductor and “final” stringing chart for
the earth-wire. The conductors shall be pulled up to the desired sag and left in running blocks for
at least one hour after which the sag shall be rechecked and adjusted, if necessary, before
transferring the conductors from the running blocks to the suspension clamps. The conductor shall
be clamped within 36 hours of sagging in.

The sag will be checked in the first and the last section span for sections up to eight spans and in
one additional intermediate span for sections with more than eight spans. The sag shall also be
checked when the conductors have been drawn up and transferred from running blocks to the
insulator clamps.

At sharp vertical angles, conductor and earth-wire sags and tensions shall be checked for equality
on both sides of the angle and running block. The suspension insulator assemblies will normally
assume verticality when the conductor is clamped.

Tensioning and sagging operations shall be carried out in calm weather when rapid changes in
temperature are not likely to occur.

1.22. Clipping In
Clipping of the conductors into position shall be done in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Jumpers at section and angle towers shall be formed to parabolic shape to ensure

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maximum clearance requirements. Fasteners in all fittings and accessories shall be secured in
position. The security clip shall be properly opened and sprung into position.

1.23. Fixing of Conductors and Earth wire Accessories

Conductor and earth-wire accessories supplied by the Contractor shall be installed by the
Contractor as per the design requirements and manufacturer’s instruction within 24hours of the
conductor / earth-wire clamping. While installing the conductor and earth-wire accessories, proper
care shall be taken to ensure that the surfaces are clean and smooth and that no damage occurs to
any part of the accessories or of the conductors.

1.24. Replacement
If any replacements are to be effected after stringing and tensioning or during maintenance e.g.
replacement of cross arms, the conductor shall be suitably tied to the pole at tension points or
transferred to suitable roller pulleys at suspension points.

Sagging of conductor has to be in accordance to the Sag Tension chart. In order to achieve it, it is
preferred to pull the conductor to a tension a little above the theoretical value so that while
transferring it from the snatch blocks to the pit insulators and to take care of temperature variation.
Proper sag could achieve. Sagging for 22/11 KV line is mostly done by “Sighting”. A horizontal
strip of wood is fixed below the cross-arm on the pole at the required sag. The lineman sees from
other end and the sag is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the tension. The tension clamps could
then be finally fixed and conductor be fixed on pin-insulators. All fittings, accessories like guys,
cross-arms, etc., could be checked as they should not have de-formalities.

The maximum permissible spans for all the lines of 22/11/0.4 KV are prescribed according to the
design of the supports. Sag-tension charts for these conductors are to be followed.

1.25. Tying Of Conductor On Pin Insulators

Conductors should occupy such a position on the insulator as will produce minimum strain on the
tie wire. The function of the wire is only to hold the conductor, in place on the insulator, leaving
the insulator and pin to take the strain of the conductor.

In straight line, the best practice is to use a top groove insulator. These insulators will carry grooves
on the side as well. When the conductor is placed on the top groove, the tie wire serves only to keep
the conductor from slipping out.

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On corners and angles (below 5 degree deviations) the conductors should be placed on the outside
of the insulators. On the far side of the pole, this pulls the conductor against the insulator instead
of away from the insulator.

1.26. Kind And Size Of Tie Wire To Be Used

Helically formed fittings are to be used for tying the insulators, end terminal connectors etc.. The
tie should always be made of soft annealed wire so that it may not be brittle and injure the line
conductor. A tie wire should never be used for second time. Specifications of helically formed
fittings are given in this section.

1.27. Rules Of Good Tying Practice

a. Use only helically formed fittings.

b. Use of size of tie wire which can be readily handled yet one which will provide adequate strength.
c. Use length of tie wire sufficient for making the complete tie, including an allowance for gripping
with the hands. The extra length should be cut from each end if the tie is completed.
d. A good tie should

(a) Provide a secure binding between line wire insulator and tie wire.
(b) Have positive contacts between the line wire and the tie wire so as to avoid any chattering of the
contacts.
(c) Re-enforce line wire in the vicinity of insulator.

e. Apply without use of pliers.

f. Do not use the wire which has been previously used.
g. Do not use hard drawn wires for typing.

1.28. Conductors At Different Voltages On Same Supports

In urban area, lines are to be erected with provision for forming lines of two different gradients as
under

a) 11 KV Line and LT Lines

b) 22 KV Line and LT Lines

Where conductors forming parts of systems at different voltages are erected on the same supports,
the Contractor shall make adequate provision to guard against danger to linesmen and others from
the lower voltage system being charged above its normal working voltage by leakage from or

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contact with the higher voltage system; and the methods of construction and the clearances between
the conductors of the two systems shall be as described in the specifications.

The agency shall be intimated by the Project Manager in writing about the locations where such
provisions is intended by him. At all such locations, the Contractor shall make adequate provision
to guard against danger to linesmen and others from the lower voltage system being charged above
its normal working voltage by leakage from or contact with the higher voltage system.

1.29. Earthing

Earthing shall generally be carried out in accordance with the requirements of latest CEA regulations (as
amended from time to time) and the relevant regulations of the Electricity Supply Authority
concerned and as indicated below:

a) All metallic supports shall be earthed.

b) For RCC poles the metal cross-arms and insulator pins shall be bonded and earthed at every pole
for HT lines.
c) All special structures on which switches, transformers, fuses, etc., are mounted / likely to mount
should be earthed.

d) The supports on either side of the road, railway or river crossing should be earthed.

e) All supports HT lines passing through inhabited areas, road crossings and along such other
places, where Earthing of all poles is considered desirable from safety considerations should be
earthed.

f) In special locations and special structures, road crossings etc., pipe/rod Earthing should be done on
either side of the construction.

g) At other locations the coil Earthing may be adopted. The coil Earthing consists of 10 m length of
8 SWG. G.I. wire compressed into a coil 450 mm length and 50 mm dia and buried 1500 mm deep
as per REC standard J-1.

Following shall be the earthing requirements:

No Description Type of Earthing

1 Single Pole - RCC 1 No. Coil/Spike Earthing at
each SP
2 Double pole - RCC 2 Nos. Coil/Spike Earthing at
each DP

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3 Substation Poles structure - GI Pipe/ Chemical Earthing 3

RCC/RS Joist/steel tubular Nos
4 Road crossing GI Pipe / Chemical earthing on
either side one each
5 Telephone line crossing GI Pipe / Chemical earthing on
either side one each
6 DP with Isolating switch Coil/Spike earthing 2 Nos and
GI Pipe / Chemical
earthing 1 No

1.30. Anti-Climbing Devices

In order to prevent unauthorized persons from climbing any of the supports of HT lines without the
aid of a ladder or special appliance, certain anti-climbing devices are provided to the supports.
Barbed wire binding is to be adopted for this purpose at a distance of 30 to 40 cm at a height of 3.5
to 4 m from ground level. The barbed wire shall conform to IS – 278 (Grade A1). The barbed wired
shall be given chromatin dip as per procedure laid down in IS: 1340. At-least 3.5 kgs barbed wire
is to be used per pole for the purpose.

1.31. Testing And Commissioning

When the line is ready for energization, it should be thoroughly inspected in respect of the
following: -
a) Poles-Proper alignment, concerting and muffing.
b) Cross-arms – Proper alignment.
c) Finishing of fabricated steel items used.
d) Insulators – Proper finish, cleanliness, insulation resistance.
e) Binding, clamps and jumpers – To check whether these are in reach.
f) Conductor and earth wire – Proper sag to check whether there are any cuts, etc.
g) Guys: To check whether the Guy wire is tight and whether the Guy insulators are intact.
h) Earthing System: To check whether the earthing connections of supports and fittings are
intact. Measure earth resistance with earth tester.

After the visual inspection is over and satisfied, the conductor is tested for continuity/ground, by
means of megger. At the time of testing through megger person should not climb on the pole or
touch the guarding, conductor, guy wire etc.

a. Before charging any new line, it should be ensured that the required inspection fee for the new line
is paid to the Electrical Inspector and approval obtained from him for charging the line.

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b. The line should be energized before the officer who has been authorized by the Project Manager in
this regard.

c. Before energizing any new line, the Contractor of the line shall notify to the workmen that the line
is being energized and that it will no longer be safe to work on line. Acknowledgement of all the
workmen in writing should be taken in token of having intimated them.

d. Wide publicity by Tom-toming should be arranged in all the localities through which the line, that
is to be energized passes, intimating the time and date of energizing and warning public against the
risk in meddling with the line.

e. The Officer-in-charge of the line shall personally satisfy himself that the same is in a fit state to be
energized.

1.32. River Crossing

No special structures are to be erected for this work. River crossing more than normal span of poles
are not considered under the package. For small rivers etc., data for the highest flood-level should
be obtained for previous years. The structures should be located at such places that they should be
approached under flood condition. Normal DP structures are to be used for such crossings on
approval of Project Manager.
In case of river crossing with longer span, special designed structures are to be used for the purpose.

1.33. Guarding
Guarding is to be provided for the lines, so that a live conductor, when accidentally broken, is
prevented to come in contact with other electric lines, telephone or telegraph lines, roads, and
persons or animals and carriages moving along the road, by providing a sort of cradle below the
main electric line.

Guarding is not required for crossings of 66 KV and higher voltage lines where the transmission
line is protected by fast acting relay operated circuit breaker of modern design with a tripping time
of the order of 0.25 sec. from occurrence of fault to its clearance. For all other crossings, guarding
is essential for all telecommunication lines and major road crossing.

The guarding shall consist of GI guard cross arm of length 2.5 mtrs made out of 65x65x6 mm angle
& shall be hot dipped galvanized generally conforming to IS : 2633/72. The clamps shall also be

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hot dipped galvanized generally conforming to IS: 2633/72 & suitable for 13 m 52 kgs/m rail pole
& for 9.0 meters longs RCC poles. Guarding shall be erected with ground & line clearances as per
the I.E. rules. Cradle guard wire should be of 8 SWG GI Wire provided with lashing of 10 SWG
GI wire at a distance of 2 m along the length of the guarding. Tension clamps, threaded eye bolts,
turn buckles, thimble, tying wires and hardware are as per specified in the specifications. A sketch
showing arrangement of guarding at road crossing is enclosed with tender drawing.
The minimum height between any guard wires and live crossing conductor shall not be less than
1.5 m in case of a railway crossing.

1.34. Repair to conductors

The conductor shall be continuously observed for loose or broken strands or any other damage
during the running out operations. Repair to conductors, if necessary, shall be carried out with
repair sleeves. Repairing of the conductor surface shall be carried out only in case of minor damage,
scuff marks, etc. The final conductor surface shall be clean, smooth and free from projections, sharp
points, cuts, abrasions, etc. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for any damage to the poles
during stringing.

1.35. LT Lines and Service connection

1.7.1. The LT line shall be erected of single phase or three phase arrangements through over head
bare conductor or AB Cable depending on site requirements. Every 6th pole of LT line shall be
earthed with GI spike/GI Coil as per specifications.

1.7.2. In all those locations where LT AB cable is to be erected on the same support in which 11KV or
22KV line is also erected, proper isolation is to be maintained.

1.7.3. All single phase service connections released under the RDSS schemes shall be provided with one
earth point near the energy meter. This point is connected with the proper earthing system through
GI wires. 10mm diameter earth knob in form of bolt and nut is to be installed on energy meter
board. This earth point is to be maintained by service providing Distribution Company after
installation and energization. In up-stream network, this earth point is to be connected with earth
point.

1.7.4. Service connection is to be issued on proper surveying of the location so that excessive erection of
LT line or 11 KV line may be avoided. The service wire is to be hanged on supportive GI wire
between pole support and the house. Before installing service wires and GI wire, GI pipe on the
consumer premises is to be erected using clamps/ nails/proper binding etc. In case of hut or poor
structure at consumer premises, GI pipe is to clamp on wooden planks/wooden structure existing
in the house. The GI pipe should be supported for neutralizing tension by means of GI tie wire
support. In pukka/brickwork/cement concrete foundations, house, GI support pipe is to be clamped
by means of MS clips.

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