GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

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R-APDRP is a Govt. of India initiative to renovate and modernize
the electricity power distribution system of urban India in order to
1. Introduction
reduce the AT&C losses and improve the quality of power supply
to the consumer.
Details of the works involved
Supply, transit storage, erection, testing, commissioning of all
major and minor equipments:

1. 33 kV sub-station
New 33/11 kV Sub Stations.
Augmentation of capacity by replacing the old or by
providing additional power transformer at existing 33/11
kV Sub Stations.
R & M of existing 33/11KV substations.
Installation of Capacitor Banks at 33/11 KV Sub Stations.

2. 33kV Line
New overhead lines and underground cables.
Bifurcation and Reconductoring of existing lines.

3. 11/0.433 kV sub-station
New 11 kV Sub Stations.
Augmentation of existing transformers.
R & M of existing 11 KV sub stations.

2. Scope of work 4. 11kV Line

New overhead lines and underground and overhead
cables.
Bifurcation and Reconductoring of existing lines.

5. LT Line
New lines from distribution transformers.
Extension of existing lines.
Reconductoring and strengthening of existing lines.

6. Aerial Bunched Cable

Installation of Aerial Bunched Cables in populated areas.

7. Capacitor Banks
Installation of capacitor banks.

8. Trolley Mounted transformers.

Assembly and supply.

The scope shall cover complete installation of all equipment

and accessories covered under this contract.

All the works indicated above are to be carried out complete in all
3. Execution
respect on Turnkey basis within the specified time.

4. Bill of Quantity 1. The quantity of material required for these works has been
(BOQ) described separately in the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) annexed
with this tender document.

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2. Quantities indicated in the BOQ are tentative. The actual

quantities shall depend on the actual site conditions.
Therefore the contractor shall procure the material only after
ascertaining the revised bill of quantity, approved by the
CEO. The payment shall be made accordingly.

3. The additional quantity of items which are mentioned in BOQ

shall be arranged by the contractor at unit rates given in
price schedule.

4. However some items which are not mentioned in BOQ, may

be required essentially to complete the works. These items
shall also be arranged by the contractor and no extra amount
shall be made on this account.

1. It will be mandatory of the bidders to conduct pre tender

survey of the sites and for that they should visit every
proposed 33/11 KV Substation and other works site & also
see the tentative line routes to assess the quantum of work.
Pre Tender Survey &
5.
Site Visit 2. To access the quantum of work before quoting the price bid,
tenderer shall contact respective Superintending
Engineer/Executive Engineer of town who is designated as
Chief Executive Officer for R-APDRP.

1. The contractor has to make his own arrangements for

procurement, supply and use of materials as per
requirement.

2. In procurement of these items the contractor shall follows all

regulations of the UPPCL/UP govt. / Government of India in
respect of import license etc., if he chooses to procure these
from imports.
Procurement of
6. Material and
Further, the contractor shall be responsible for the payment
Equipment
of applicable duties and taxes, port clearance, inland
transportation etc.

3. Manufacturers test certificate for these materials shall be

submitted and got approved by Engineer of the contract,
before utilization. The materials so supplied by the contractor
shall be guaranteed as per addenda/corrigenda of Form A.

7. Accessories 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.

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.

3. This also includes insulators, cross arms, hardware,

jumpers, cable racks, GI strips, junction boxes, lugs, clamps,
connectors, earthing rods, hardware fittings, angles and

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channels and all other unforeseen items whose prices are
not indicated in the price schedule.

4. Contractor shall be supplying suitable size jumpers/

droppers/any other item, needed for connecting equipments
with existing equipments.

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.

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.

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
8. Technical Standards manufacturers may also be considered, provided sufficient
information is furnished, so as to enable the owner to
determine that the products are equivalent to those
mentioned.

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

5. Installation work pertaining to equipment, cabling etc should

be in accordance with the applicable standards, safety
codes etc.

9. Quality Assurance, The major equipments/material supplied by the contractor or its

Inspection & Testing sub vendor has to be got inspected and tested by the Engineers
(QA&I) of the Corporation for its quality and quantity before dispatch to
the work site.

The contractor shall have to follow the procedures laid down with
this tender specification or any other procedure intimated later on.

Rest of the equipments/ materials shall be checked at site for

dimensions, weights, finish and quality. For this purpose the
contractor shall have to provide general measuring equipments

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like steel tape, vernier calipers, screw gauge, tong tester, earth
resistance tester, 2.5 KV meggar etc.

The following items shall be inspected/tested at the

manufacturers premises before dispatch:
1) Transformers
2) 33 kV Lightening Arrestors
3) 33 kV VCB
4) 33 kV control panels
5) 11 kV VCB panels
6) 33 kV CT
7) 33 kV PT
8) 33 kV Isolators
9) All types of power cables
10) TPMO
11) D.O. fuse set
12) Distribution Pillar Box
13) TVMs
14) Aerial Bunched conductors
15) ST Poles
16) Conductors
17) Transformer trolley & connecting system
18) Battery & Battery Charger
19) 11 kV Capacitor Banks & panels
20) Metering Cubicles
21) 11 kV outdoor type combined CT- PT metering unit with
meter box.
22) GI & GSS wire
23) Distribution Boxes/Kiosks used for tapping the connection
from Aerial Bunched conductor.
24) LT Distribution Pillar Boxes and fuses
26) RMU
27) Auto Reclosure
28) Sectionaliser
29) FPI
25) All other items required for completion of work

The approaches to site of work, if necessary, shall have to be

made by the contractor at his own cost so as to get easy access
Approaches
for both personnel and equipments.

The Contractor has to make use of the water supply if available at

any of the substation site for construction purpose. However
transport of water from the source to the working area will be
contractors responsibility.
It is essential that the contractor shall prevent misuse of wastage
of water at all time, failing which necessary charges will be
Water And Power
11. collected from the contractor. In case, water is not available at
Supply
site, the contractor has to make his own arrangement and any
extra claim on account of this will not be entertained.
Power required for construction will be made available on
demand at one point where feasible for which payment shall be
made by the contractor.

12. Men, Material & T&P 1. The contractor shall himself arrange all men & material, all
constructional T & P and any other material required for
successful and speedy execution of the job within the
prescribed time

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2. All tools, welding equipment, crane, scaffolding, rigging
materials, ladders, consumables, hardware etc. required for
installation shall be arranged by the contractor.

3. The contractor shall provide experienced, technically

qualified, and supervising Engineers for supervision. The
contractor shall engage only competent skilled workers.

4. The contractor shall observe strict adherence to the existing

labour laws.

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
Site Storage/ accordance with the specific installation instructions as
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Transportation directed by Site Engineer.

2. The stores should be dismantled and site cleared after the

work is completed

1. The contractor shall be responsible for overall co-ordination

with internal/external agencies, project management, training
of owners manpower etc. as required.
14. Co-ordination
2. The supplier/ contractor shall open his office in that town and
shall co- ordinate with concerned authorities of respective
DISCOM for all the matters pertaining to the works.

15. Erection, Testing and 1. All the works covered under the scope of the tender shall be
Commissioning done in accordance with the norms defined in urban
construction manual of UPPCL, 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.

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.

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.

4. Installation work pertaining to equipment, cabling, poles etc

should be in accordance with the applicable standards,
safety codes etc.

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.

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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 owner satisfaction.

He shall be responsible for dismantling of defective

equipments, there proper handling and shifting.

Also he shall hand over the old & dismantled equipments/

material to the purchasers local stores or other sites as per
instructions of the CEO for which no extra payment shall be
made.

7. All charges on account of damages/losses/claims/thefts etc.

involved under the conditions laid down above shall be borne
by the contractor. Its cost shall be recovered from his bills
/security deposits /other assets.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 CEO with the consultation of
contractor, and the contractor shall work as per procedure
proposed by the CEO. Such cases shall in variably be
informed to the engineer of the contract for which no extra
payments shall be made.

14. Space Constraints: While executing the job it is quite

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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 MD of DISCOM], if required, may
divert this work at some other site or cancel the left over
portions of work.

15. 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 contractors account. Packing cases
and packing materials shall be promptly cleared from sites.
The contractor shall also be responsible for constructing all
the plinths & foundations and other switchyard structures &
equipments. In case of any modification required for these at
16. Civil Works existing 33/11 kV substation, the contractor shall carry out
the necessary work. The payment for all these activities shall
be governed by the price schedule under the head
ELECTRICAL WORKS.
1. The complete work mentioned in the specification shall be
completed within completion period mentioned in Special
Condition of Contract from the date of awarding the contract.

The survey of each and every site of the work shall be

completed within fifteen days time by the contractor.

2. The contractor shall estimate the actual quantities of

equipments / material required to complete the work to the
full satisfaction of respective DISCOM and as per Urban
Construction manual of UPPCL and get it approved from the
CEO. (to be checked)

3. The contractor shall submit the PERT chart for complete

execution of work at the time of signing the contract
agreement as per completion schedule of contract.

Schedule of work This PERT chart shall include all the activities such as
17. completion/ PERT design, engineering, submission and approval of drawings
Chart/Bar Chart approval of vendors/suppliers, procurement, manufacturing,
erection, testing and commissioning plan.

4. After placements of the orders with the manufacturer, the

delivery of equipments should be so regulated that it is
received at the site nearly 15 days prior to its erection.

5. The delivery of material/equipments being received at site,

should be strictly regulated with the schedule of its erection.

6. The payment of material shall be justified by the CEO with

the physical progress of the corresponding work. (needs to
be checked)

7. Precaution should be taken, not to increase the inventory of

the owner without actually utilizing it at the site for a long
time.

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18. 33kV Sub-station New 33/11kV Sub-station

Design, engineering, supply, transit storage, supply, erection,

18.1 Scope testing, commissioning of all equipments of a new 33kV sub-
station of specified capacity on turnkey basis.

All the equipment complying to relevant technical specifications

annexed hereafter shall have to be erected as per layout plan &
drawing to be submitted by the contractor and duly approved by
the CEO.

Drawings and Layout The drawing of earth mat, earthing system, the transformer
18.2 Plan plinths, the foundations of all equipments & their support structure
are to be approved by CEO and the construction work shall be
taken up by the contractor accordingly.

The layout and placement plan of equipments in switchyard and

in the control room is to be prepared by the contractor as per
actual space available at site and also get it approved by CEO.

1. Chemical Pipe earthings are generally used for earthing of

equipments at 33/11 kV substations.

2. Similar earthing will be used for station transformer.

3. All accessories associated with transformer and mounted

away from the main tank shall be connected to the station
18.3 Earthing
earthing grid at minimum two points.

4. Electrode earthing shall be connected with the substation

earth mat.

18.4 Earthing 1. Designing the earth mat of the switchyard including diameter
Switchyard of the MS Rod, spacing of the rods etc so that the specified
value of the ground resistance (as per ISS/EEE) in no case
exceeds 1 ohm.

2. Laying of proper earth mat at the switchyard as per UPPCL

standard, providing pipe & electrode type earthing, connecting
of these earthing to the equipment e.g. transformer, LA, CTs,
PTs etc. as per standard practice shall be the responsibility of
the contractor.

3. The earth mat & earthing work shall include laying mesh,
fabrication and driving of 2500 mm. long 32 mm diameter
earth electrodes, connecting the same to the earth mat points
of all the equipments installed in the outdoor as well as indoor
and the fencing. All the jointing shall be done by electric arc
welding.

4. The earth mat mesh made of M.S. Bar shall be laid crisscross
as per standard practice of RESSPO applicable to the
particular site and as per directives of representative of

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respective DISCOM.

5. The earth mat mesh should at least be 0.75 Mtr. below the
make up ground plinth level of switchyard. The earth
electrodes shall have to be fabricated and driven into the
ground upto its full length in the manner that its top, is at least
750 mm below the make up ground / plinth level. These
electrodes shall be properly jointed with earth mat mesh by
way of electric arc welding.

6. All the structures of the equipments bus bar gantry and

body of the transformer shall be connected through M.S.
G.I. strip and connected to the earth mat mesh by electric arc
welding.

7. This M.S./ G.I. strip shall have to be suitably shaped, bent

and jointed as per directive of site Engineer of respective
DISCOM to give uniform shape above the ground level.

8. The minimum length of contact of the earthing strip and

the equipment / structure should be 100 mm. in length.

9. The power transformer neutral shall be earthed through

independent pipe in pipe type earthing and also jointed
independently with the earth mat through M.S./ G.I. strip duly
welded. These electrodes shall then be connected to
independent M.S. / G.I. strip riser over M.S. Angle Iron
support duly grounded and connected to neutral of the
transformer through independent flexible copper bound of
sufficient current capacity. The angle and M.S./G.I. strip
required for transformer neutral earthing shall also be bent /
welded in proper shape as per directive of the site Engineer.

10. Transformer tank shall be earthed at two places to the

station-earthing grid.

The transformer neutral terminal shall be connected to the

horizontal extension of the vertically grouted galvanized M.S.
steel angle through flexible copper bound strip of adequate
cross section and size.

The vertically grouted angle frame in turn shall be solidly

connected & welded to two pipe earth electrodes in the earth
pit providing adequate level of earthing i.e. earthing
resistance below prescribed level.

All accessories associated with transformer and mounted

away from the main tank shall be connected to the station
earthing grid at minimum two points.

11. The fencing shall also be connected with the main earth mat
mesh by means of M.S. / G.I. strips at an interval of 10 Mtrs.
(Approx.). After making joints / welding, each joint shall be
protected by coating the weld with molten bitumen.

18.5 Switchyard Structure 1. All the switchyard structures shall have to be fabricated as
per RESSPO manual of drawing or firms drawing approved
by respective DISCOM.

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If required, modification in the structure to match with the
related equipment and ground level shall have to be carried
out by the contractor.

Any special structure if required, shall also be fabricated as

per directive of the site Engineer of RESPECTIVE DISCOM.

The fabrication includes cutting, bending, drilling and welding

as per requirement and includes all associated incidental
activities.

No extra payment shall be made for all such fabrication

work.

2. The 11 KV cable joint support structure is to be fabricated by

the contractor for connecting the cable to the transformer
terminals in case of 10 MVA transformers this structure shall
be designed to hold two nos. 3 X 300 Sq. mm. Size XLPE
cable with joints

1. 33kV main bus bar shall be of Panther conductor while the

dropout jumper shall be of Dog conductor.

2. The stringing and sagging of 3 Phase bus bar in the

switchyard shall be done by the contractor as per approved
18.6 33kV BUS BAR drawing.

3. ACSR panther conductor, all fittings, Tee, P.G. clamps

insulators; stays are to be arranged by him without any extra
payment.

18.7 Bus-Bars Connectors 1. The suitable size of aluminum connectors/ Bi-metallic

and Clamps connectors shall be used for making connection to the
equipment terminals.

2. The surface of the clamps shall be smooth with all edges

rounded off. The Tee & P.G (wedge connector). connectors
shall be conventional type extra heavy-duty class tested.

3. The connectors shall have maximum contact surface with the

conductor, extremely low and stable contact resistance and
minimum power loss.
4. These shall maintain constant force within the connection for
the life of the connector/ clamp while compensating for
thermal expansion or grip and increased life span.

5. An Oxidation inhibitor shall be applied to the surface thereby

elimination of oxidation of metallic surface.

6. The jumper T-clamp is required for connection of drop down

type single conductor jumpers to bus bars and equipment.

7. The normal current carrying capacity of clamp shall not be

less than that specified in the specification.

8. These connectors shall be used instead of the conventional

PG and Tee clamp and shall be installed by powder actuated
tool using cartridges with valid explosive license issued by
Govt. of India /State Govt.

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9. Clamps shall be corona free and shall carry an overload of at
least 20% over the rated current of 250 A.

All the steel structures shall be painted with Aluminium paint as

18.8 Painting per standard practice. The earthing strips shall be painted with
green enamel paint.

The battery and battery charger along with D.C. and A.C.
distribution board are to be erected in the sub-station control
Battery & Battery room and are to be tested and commissioned.
18.9
Charger
All A.C. and D.C. wiring for the same is to be done by the
contractor.

All the control and switchgear panels are to be properly grouted,

erected at the prescribed locations in the control room as per
approved layout.
Control Panels and
18.10 All the A.C. and D.C. connections are to be made complete in
Switchgears
all respect.

All the functions / system provided in these panels should be

tested and commissioned by the contractor.

The contractor shall be responsible to connect all protection and

indicating devices of the transformer the control / relay panel in
the control room including assessment of requirement of
various size cables, supply and laying of required size standard
make copper control cables properly dressed and ferruled.
18.11 Control Cable
While carrying our settings of various protection schemes,
contractor shall be responsible for protecting cables against
short circuits and earth fault etc. by suitably designing & placing
necessary protections.

The control cable trench and power cable trenches shall be

constructed separately providing proper cable racks.

The control cable trenches shall be 300 mm. deep. It should

be 150 mm. wide. These control cable trenches shall have
18.12 Control Cable Trench
cable-supporting racks made of M.S. strips. These trenches
shall be covered with welded frame type trench covers of 500-
mm. length. The size of control cable to be laid by the
contractor shall be 2 core, 4 core and 6 core of minimum 2.5 sq.
mm. cross section

18.13 Power Cable &

Termination Kits The 33 KV and 11 KV 3 core XLPE power cable shall be
governed by the detail technical specification given in tender
document.

The terminations of XLPE power cable shall be properly jointed

using standard make heat shrink type termination kits which are
to be supplied by the contractor himself.

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Station transformer shall be supplied, erected and

commissioned on the double pole structure of 9.0 mtr. or on the
plinth of 33/11 kV substation in switchyards.

The work includes supply & erection of 11/0.4 KV 63 kVA

transformer, double pole, channels, angles, GI pin with
insulators, ladder frame, clamps with packing pieces, nuts, bolts
off size including all the materials and the grouting, plinthing,
painting etc. of double pole.

The transformer shall be energized through 11 kV 3x35 sq.mm.

18.14 Station Transformer
XLPE cable emanating from 11 kV station transformer panel.
One outgoing cables of 3.5x70 sq.mm. shall be used to connect
to AC distribution board. Other Ckts. As required shall be taken
from there.

The cost of all the above mentioned work shall be covered

under the relevant column of the price schedule.

Installation of 11 kV TPMO & DO fuse set shall be made, as per

the prices quoted for these items in the price schedule.

The construction of main control room building is also included

in the scope of work under this tender. The control room
building shall be constructed as per norm of respective
DISCOM. The land for switchyard shall be made available by
respective DISCOM. The contractor shall be responsible for
Control Room
18.15 carrying out civil work in respect of plinths, foundation & support
Building
structure related to the equipments, and construction of cable
trenches, the cost of which shall be included in the cost of
equipment quoted by the contractor.

Note: What about boundary and approach road etc?

18.16 Lighting
The control room and the switchyard are to be illuminated
adequately to have clear visibility at every point.
1. The switchyard and control room lighting shall be governed
by detailed technical specification given in the tender
document.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for calculating the number

and type of light fittings required for achieving sufficient
visibility after taking control room and switchyard size in
consideration. The number and type of fittings shall be
decided based on the switchyard area to be illuminated in
consultation with Purchaser.

3. Contractor shall be responsible for supplying light fittings and

fixtures, laying and terminating of the suitable power cable
from the distribution board to the respective light fittings.

4. In case a junction box is to be installed in the switchyard, its

supply, erection including terminal blocks shall be to
contractor's account.

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so located that sufficient illumination is available in and
around C&R panels.
6. The concerned CEO has discretion to divert some of the
lighting fixtures to other substation site if so required. The
contractor shall execute the work accordingly.

Supply of the following set of T&P (ISI marked if applicable) at

each of the 33/11 KV substations mentioned in BOQ: One
sample of these T&P shall be submitted before supply to
respective DISCOM for approval. Only after getting the approval
of the sample T&P shall be supplied.
i. Chain pulley blocks 4 Ton capable of lifting upto ten feet.
-1 number
ii. Tirfur capable of pulling 5 Ton load.-1 number
iii. Hand Gloves free size- 2 sets
iv. 1 no. Tool Box carrying: pliers of different types, set of
various screw drivers, wire stripers, wire crimping tool of
various sizes (4 sq. mm. to 400 sq. mm.), slide wrench,
nose plier, ratchet spanners of various sizes, power
operated drill machine, power operated grinders, box
18.17 Substation T& P spanners, various sizes and type of files, hexas. Also one
no. each of the following instruments of standard make
Motwane/ Meco/ Riken etc.

a) Motorized cum manually operated 5 kv megger &

digital multimeter
b) Tong tester capable of measuring both DC and AC
voltages upto 0.5% accuracy. It should measure A.C.
upto 1400 Amps. and its loop size should be large
enough to insert 100 mm. dia cable in it comfortably.

v) Torch of three cells. 2 numbers.

vi) Set of drill bits for metal and concrete 1 set
vii) Slings of 2 meter and 6 meter sizes capable of carrying
5 ton load. 1 set.

All the equipments in the yard and control room, including oil
filled equipments, are to be protected by portable fire
extinguishers. These fire extinguishers are to be put at
appropriate locations in and around control room and
switchyard at specified locations. The quantities of portable
CO2 and DCP type fire extinguisher to be installed at one
substation shall be governed by detailed technical specification
18.18 Fire Fighting System
given in the tender document. The payment for the same shall
be made as per price schedule. The contractor must quote the
refilling charges of the extinguisher in the schedule of spares
annexed in the tender documents.

4 baskets filled with stand and all baskets filled with

sand

R&M OF EXISTING 33/11 KV SUB STATION

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19. 33kV Sub-station R&M Of Existing 33/11 kV Sub Station
1. Design of substation and R&M of associated electrical &
mechanical auxiliary systems includes preparation /
modification of single line diagrams and electrical layouts,
erection key diagrams, electrical and physical clearance
diagrams, design calculations for Earth mat and Direct Stroke
Lighting Protection (DSLP), Bus Bar, control and protection
schematics, wiring and termination schedules, civil designs
and drawings of foundation, repairing and maintenance of
cable trenches and galleries etc., fire fighting, indoor and
outdoor lighting/illumination and other relevant drawings and
documents required for engineering of all facilities.

2. Replacement of missing / damaged items like Circuit

Breakers, Isolators, Instrument Transformers, Lightening
Arresters, associated / required foundations and support
structures, Control Panels, control cables, 11 KV VCB, 11 KV
Cables, 24 volt Battery System, Fire Fighting Equipment,
Earthing, Lighting, Yard Fencing, Bus Bar extension etc.

3. The erection of equipments / accessories in the existing sub-

station / bays, either supplied by the contractor or by
owner/employer, with suitable modification on existing
foundation / structures, if required.
19.1 Scope
For erection of equipment involving new foundation and
structure also, the payment shall be governed as per the
rates indicated in BID PROPOSAL SHEET.

The number of items and places where the equipment need

to be installed are only tentative and are given in BOQ.

4. Matching of alignment and positioning of the new equipments

with the substation layout so that they may not foul with other
structure.

5. Re-orientation of Bus Bar.

6. All the connections to bare conductor bus bar, as per

requirement, including necessary clamps and connectors and
their fixing / erection.
7. Supply of suitable size jumpers/droppers needed for
connecting the equipment with existing equipments in the
bay.
8. Proper earthing of all the equipments and their support
structure and connecting them to the main earth mat so as to
meet overall safety criterion.

CAPACITY AUGMENTATION OF 33/11 KV SUB-STATIONS

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20. 33kV Sub-station Capacity Augmentation of 33/11 kV Sub-stations
1. By replacing existing transformer with higher capacity
transformer.

i. The new transformers are to be preferably accommodated at

the same foundation where previous transformer existed or
new plinth to be constructed by the contractor at the place
having appropriate load bearing capacity.

ii. Checking of the physical dimension available, at each

existing sub-station and design the 33/11 kV transformers
accordingly so that it can fit into the available space (of older
transformer). Contractor must also ensure that all statutory
20.1 Scope
clearances are met in case the design of the transformer tank
is changed.

iii. Removing of existing lower capacity transformer from its

foundation and commissioning the same at another location
in the circle as required.

iv. If transformer is transported without oil then assembly &

erection of the transformer including its accessories, filling of
oil into the transformer which was separately transported to
site in drums after proper filtration & testing of the oil.

1. Before taking up of the Augmentation job of 33/11 kV

substation, contractor shall discuss with the engineer to
finalize the sequencing of the taking up of augmentation of
capacity of 33/11 kV transformers.
20.2 Sequencing of work
2. The preferred sequence shall be to start with the
augmentation exercise at the places where new 10 MVA,
33/11 kV transformers are to be installed.

Supply and proper laying the power cables from control room
to the transformer (if they are non-existent or damaged) either
20.3 Power Cable through existing cable trenches or the trenches to be
constructed by the contractor.

20.4 Control Relay Panel

& Control Cable 1. To develop the design & drawing of foundation and cabinet
for housing all control & relay equipment and to obtain the
approval for the same from owner.

2. To access, requirement of control cables (various sizes) its

supply and laying required for extending it from C&R panel to
various equipments. For that whatever hardware contractor
envisages including terminal blocks and cable glands, shall
be in the scope of contractor.

3. C&R panel should use 24 Volt as control and protection

auxiliary voltage. Contractor shall be responsible for
supplying, laying and commissioning of control cable from 24
Volt distribution panel to C&R panel.

4. To arrange 240 volt auxiliary supply of 240 volt 50 Hz, for

illumination, lighting and heating of C&R panel from the AC

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distribution board including supply of cables & connectors etc.

5. Commissioning of the C&R panel including interlocking with

isolator, remote indication, open and close operation.

1. Supply and laying of suitable sized power cable, its clamps

and connectors in order to connect battery and battery
charger to DC distribution board.

2. Battery bank and battery charger of 24 Volt 200 AH capacity.

24 Volt DC Battery
20.5 3. Supply, laying and commissioning of 1-Phase 240 volt. Power
and Battery Charger
cable from AC distribution board to battery charger for Power
input to the Battery charger.

4. Use of existing trench if available or else to make way of

laying power cable to battery charger.

1. Design and drawing of modules including their foundation

drawings, for fixing the modules (both I/C & O/G) in the
module space, or in the space created by the contractor.

2. Alignment of the existing bus bars and the proposed I/C and
O/G modules of the new Circuit Breakers must match the
existing bus bar and switchgears.

3. Supply and laying adequate sizes of 3 phase 33kV XLPE

cable, required for extending the 11 kV supply from 33/11 kV
transformer output to 11 kV switch gears and from 11 kV
switch gears to the first double pole of the feeder line. The
cabling work includes supply of heat shrink type termination
11kV I/C and O/G kits and their jointing at either end as mentioned in BOQ/
20.6 Circuit Breaker Annexure.
Modules
4. Contractor may use existing trench, if available, else he may
have to make separate trench for laying 11 kV power cables
required for I/C and O/G modules.

5. Supply and laying of 240 Volt 50 Hz 1-Phase auxiliary supply

cable which shall be used for closing circuit of 11 kV circuit
breakers. Arrangement of this supply from AC distribution
board.

6. Laying and connecting 24 Volt supply from DC distribution

board to the respective I/C and O/G modules, which shall be
used for operation of the respective Circuit breakers.

11kV Las are to be erected on double poles of outgoing feeders.

Lighting Arrestor They shall be preferably mounted, where the 11kV cable is
20.7
(11kV Rating) connected to overhead line.

The above LAs shall be properly earthed by pipe type earthing.

20.8 Fire Fighting 1. All the equipments in the yard and control room, including oil
System filled equipments, are to be protected by portable fire
extinguishers. These fire extinguishers are to be put at
appropriate locations in and around control room and
switchyard.

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2. Calculation of the number and type of fire extinguishers
required for covering fire hazard of control room, switch yard,
oil filled equipments and cable trenches shall be approved by
CEO.

3. Supply of fire extinguisher for taking care of different category

of fire hazards

4. Supply of the fire extinguisher shall be paid as per the

provisions of the BID PROPOSAL SHEET. For refilling the
extinguishers the payment shall also be governed as per the
rates indicated in BID PROPOSAL SHEET.

The Portable CO2 and DCP type fire extinguisher shall be

governed by detailed technical specification given in the
tender document.

1. The control room and the switchyard are to be illuminated

adequately to have clear visibility at every point.

2. To calculate the number and type of light fittings required for

achieving sufficient visibility after taking control room and
switchyard size into consideration.

The number and type of fittings shall be decided based on the

switchyard area to be illuminated in consultation with CEO
concerned.

3. In case contractor wishes to use existing mountings (if found

any), in that case if any modification / alteration required shall
20.9 Lighting
be to contractors account.

4. Supply of light fittings and fixtures, laying and terminating of

the suitable power cable from the AC distribution board to the
respective light fittings.

5. In case a junction box is to be installed in the switchyard, its

supply, erection including terminal blocks shall be to
contractors account.
6. In control room, the illumination fittings and fixtures shall be
so located that sufficient illumination is available in and
around C&R panels.

20.10 1. Designing of the earth mat of the switchyard including

diameter of the MS rod, proposed to be used, spacing of the
rods etc so that the specified value of the ground resistance
(as per IS/IEEE) can be achieved. The value of earth mat
Earthing of the sub- resistance in no case should exceed 1 ohm.
station In case the desired results are not achieved, a new earth mat
after removing older earth mat has to be laid.

Cost for the same shall be borne by contractor.

2. Designing of the electrode earthing of the LAs, PTs

Lightening Mast & Pipe electrode for power transformer and
shunt capacitor keeping in view the specified value of the
electrode earth resistance and to connect the electrode earth
pits with the switchyard earth mat.

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3. On checking of the earth pit resistance of the transformer,
LAs and PTs., in case the pipe type earthing resistance
comes out to be more than 4 ohm, a new pipe type earthing
of the above mentioned equipments and its connection to
station ground mat has to be done.

4. The supply and laying of new as well as strengthening of the

existing earth mat shall be paid as per the provisions of the
BID PROPOSAL SHEET.

5. To achieve the target value of the ground mat resistance.

6.. In view of the safety requirements, electrode type earthing for

transformers, LAs, PTs and shunt capacitor bank shall be
done first before taking up the earth mat work.

20.11 Sub Station T&P As given at 18.17 above

1. All civil works like foundation & support structure related to

the equipments being supplied. In case of existing civil works
at 33/11 kV substation, any change / modification felt
necessary by the engineer, shall be got executed and the
cost for the same shall be included in the equipment price
quoted.
20.12 Civil Work
2. The older construction including debris, wherever required
has to be removed.

3. Designing of the all such civil works including construction

drawings which are to be approved by the owner.

4. RESSPO/Urban schedule for civil work will be applicable

Bus-bars,
20.13 Connectors and As given at 18.7 above
clamps

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1. Before taking up the line construction work the contractor
shall verify the proposed line route by jointly surveying with
the representative of the concerned CEO.

2. The exact spotting of the single and multiple structures have

to be finalized by the contractor in consultation with the
concerning CEO. Topographical maps of the survey of India
shall not be provided for this purpose.
Survey and Pole
1. 3. The final schedule indicating location of poles, angle of
Spotting
deviation, road crossing and other details shall be submitted
for the approval to the concerned CEO/ S.E. (D),
EUDC/EDC.

4. After approval the contractor shall submit four more sets of

the approved reports along with one set of reproducible of
final profile drawing to the Engineer of the Contract for
record purpose.

1. The span of the line for 33kV and 11kV shall be 50 to 60 M.

2. Span in case of composite line (11kV and LT), shall not

2. Span
exceed 60 mtr.

3. Span in case of LT line shall also be 50 mtr.

Right of way and necessary way leave clearance shall be

arranged by the contractor on behalf of respective DISCOM in
accordance with the work schedule. The contractor will arrange
3. Right of Way
to secure way leave and Right of way in the restricted area with
the help of RESPECTIVE DISCOM. Any expenditure to be
incurred shall be borne by the contractor.

At all important road crossing the poles shall be fitted with Disc
type insulator but the ground clearance at the roads under
maximum temperature and in still air shall be such that even with
4. Road Crossing conductor broken in adjacent span, ground clearance of the
conductor from the road surface will be as per IE rules1956 as
amended from time to time and proper cradle guarding to be
provided across the road.

5. Railway Crossing
At the time of route survey, the railway crossings shall be
finalized as per the regulation laid down by the Railway
Authorities. The following are the important features of the
prevailing regulations (revised in 1987):

(i) The crossing shall normally be at right angle to the

railway track.

(ii) No crossing shall be located over a booster transformer,

traction switching station, traction sub- station or a track

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cabin location in an electrified area.

The approval for crossing railway track shall be obtained by the

Contractor from the Railway Authority on behalf of respective
DISCOM. The letter to this regard shall be obtained by the
Contractor from officer concerned of respective DISCOM and
expenditure thereof will be paid by the contractor.

Where line is to cross over another line of the same voltage or

lower voltage. Provisions to prevent the possibility of its coming
into contact with other overhead lines shall be made in
accordance with the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 as amended
from time to time.

All the works related to the above proposal shall be deemed to be

included in the scope of the contract except in case, if
modifications are required in the line below or above, the line
being crossed. In such cases, work shall be done on the
conditions agreed upon.

The angle of crossing shall be as near to 90 degree as possible.

However, deviation to the extent of 30 degree may be permitted
under exceptionally difficult situations.
Power Line Crossing
Also, in the crossing span, power line support will be as near the
and Tele
6. telecommunications lines as possible, to obtain increased vertical
communication line
clearance between the wires.
crossing
When the angle of crossing has to the below 60 degree the
matter will referred to the authority in charge of the
telecommunication system. The contractor shall obtain the letter
from of respective DISCOM and permission of telecommunication
authority shall be obtained by the contractor on behalf of
respective DISCOM.

Methods ensuring that normal services may not be interrupted

nor damage caused to property shall be used during stringing
operations, where roads, channels, telecommunication lines,
power lines and railway lines have to be crossed.

However shut down shall be obtained when working at crossings

of overhead power lines.

7. Clearance from 1. While constructing the 33 & 11 kV lines on roadside having

Ground, Building, inadequate electrical clearances between pole & buildings
Trees etc. the feasibility of fixing projected bracket fabricated by
suitable size of M.S. Angle & Channel with its supporting
bracing on the existing poles may be explored. In case it
becomes feasible, the line may be erected on fittings &
insulators to be fitted on such brackets.
The cost of these brackets shall be charged as per the prices
quoted in the relevant column of price schedule.

2. Clearance from ground, building, trees and telephone lines

shall be provided in conformity with the Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956 as amended upto date.

3. Any way leave which may be required by the contractor shall

be arranged by him on behalf of respective DISCOM.

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4. Payment of compensation if any towards the clearance etc.

will be the responsibility of the contractor.

1. The contractor is required to follow local statutory regulations

stipulated in Electricity (Supply) Act 1948, Indian Electricity
Rules 1956, or as amended and other local rules and
regulations referred in this specification.

2. The codes and/ or standard referred to in the specifications

shall govern. Such codes and/ or standard, referred to shall
Statutory Regulations mean the interest revisions, amendments, changes adopted
8.
And Standards and published by the relevant agencies unless otherwise
indicated.

3. Other internationally accepted standards which ensure equal

or better performances than those specified shall also be
accepted, subject to prior approval by the CEO, respective
DISCOM.

1. The pits are excavated in the direction of line as this

facilitates erection of pole in addition to giving natural
stability. The depth of pit should be the 1/6 of the height of
respective pole in all type of soil laterite / hard rock and 75
cm being in the direction of line.

The size of stone pad should be 300x300x75 mm.

5. The pole is to be erected in alignment with utmost care and

the excavated earth should be back filled properly by
ramming and concreting in the ratio of 1:4:8 concreting is to
be measured separately.
9. Erection of poles
6. Concreting of the support is to done as per relevant drawing
enclosed, by a mixture of 1:4:8 (by volume). The size of the
pole plinth is kept as 450x450 mm and height 300 mm above
ground level as per drawing. The top 100 mm is kept tapered
so that no rainwater gets accumulated on the top. The
underground portion of the concreting shall be 450 mm x 450
mm x depth of plantation of support.

7. Every pole of new line is to be properly grouted by the

contractor and plinth be made around it as per as per
UPPCL norms. All the fittings, cross arms, insulators and
stays are to be properly fitted/ erected by the contractor.

Pin Insulators shall be used on all poles and disc Insulator on

angle and dead end poles. Damaged insulators and fittings, if
any, shall not be used. Prior to fixing, all insulators shall be
cleaned in a manner that will not spoil, injure or scratch the
10. Insulator Fixing
surface of the insulator, but in no case shall any oil be used for
that purpose. Torque wrench shall be used for fixing various line
materials and components, such as suspension clamp for
conductor, whenever required.

11. Earthing 1. Each and every pole of the new 33/11 kV line and every third
pole of LT line shall be properly earthed by the contractor by
constructing electrode type earthing using 5 mm GI wire and

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2500mmx20 mm dia MS earthing rod.

2. The cost of the same shall be included in the price quoted for
poles/supports as per standard practice of UPPCL. Detailed
drawing no. DD&SO-27 are enclosed.

1. Stringing and sagging of the conductor and earth wires shall

be done properly by the contractor so that all poles remain
erected vertically and no insulator is tilted. Proper binding of
conductor on the insulators and proper tightening of the nut
bolts of the cross arms, bracings, guarding angle and clamps
must be ensured by the contractor.

2. It Includes spreading of conductors without any damage and

stringing with proper tension without any kinks/damage
including binding of conductor at pin points, jumpering at cut
points etc.
12. Stringing
3. The stringing of the conductor shall be done by the standard
stringing method.

4. The contractor will discuss with the concerned CEO/SE (D),

EUDC-EDC for the stringing methods he proposes to follow
and obtain their consent to startup the work.

5. Conductors or earth wires shall not be allowed to hang in the

stringing blocks for more than 96 hours before being pulled
to the specified sag.

1. Conductor and earth wire accessories shall be installed by

the contractor / earthwire clamping. While installing the
conductor as per the design requirement within 24 hours of
the conductor and earthwire accessories.
Fixing of Conductors
2. After installing the conductor and earthwire, its accessories
13. and Earth Wire
shall be installed within 24 hours.
Accessories
3. 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.

14. Handling Of Conductor

And Earthwire 1. The contractor shall be entirely responsible for any damage to
the pole or conductors during stringing. The conductors shall
be run out of the drums from the top in order to avoid
damage.

2. A suitable braking device shall be provided to avoid

damaging, loose running out and kinking of the conductors.
Care shall be taken that the conductors do not touch and rub
against the ground or objects, which could scratch or damage
the strands.

3. The sequence of running out shall be from the top to down.

i.e. the top conductor shall be run out first, followed in
succession by the side conductors. Unbalanced loads on
poles shall be avoided as far as possible. Wherever
applicable, inner phase of line conductors shall be strung
before the stringing of the outer phases is taken up.

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4. When lines being erected run parallel to existing energized

power lines, the contractor shall take adequate safety
precautions to protect personnel from the potentially
dangerous voltage build up due to electromagnetic and
electrostatic coupling in the pulling wire, conductors and earth
wire during stringing operation.

5. The conductor shall also take adequate safety precautions to

protect personnel from potentially dangerous voltage build up
due to distant electrical storms.

6. The conductor shall be continuously observed for loose or

broken strands or any other damage during the running out
operations.

7. Repair to conductors, if necessary, shall be carried out with

repair sleeves.

8. Repairing of the conductor surface shall be carried out only in

case of minor damage, scuff marks, etc,
9. The final conductor surface shall be clean, smooth and free
from projections, sharp points, cuts, abrasions etc.

If any replacement is to be effected after stringing and

tensioning or during maintenance e.g. replacement of cross
Replacement of
15. arms, the conductor shall be suitability tied to pole at tension
conductor
points or transferred to suitable roller pulleys at suspension
points.

16. Jointing 1. 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 proper joint shall be
made.

2. Conductor joints shall not crack or otherwise be susceptible to

damage in the stringing operation. The Contractor shall use
only such equipment /method s during conductor stringing
which ensure complete compliance in this regard.

3. All the joints on the conductor and earthwire shall be of the

compression type, 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 of dirt, etc, and be properly greased
with anti corrosive compound. If required and as
recommended by the manufacture, before the final
compression is carried out with the compressors.

4. All the joints shall be made at least 30 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 conductor per span shall be allowed. The
compression type fittings shall be of the self-centering type,
care shall be taken to mark the conductor to indicate when
the fitting is centered properly.

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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, burns and
sharp edges removed and smoothened.

5. During stringing of conductor to avoid any damage to the

joints the contractor shall used suitable protector for mid span
compression joints in case they are to the passed over pulley
blocks aerial roller. The pulley groove size shall be such that
the joint along with protection can be passed over it smoothly.

1. The tensioning and sagging shall be done in accordance with

the approved work programme by CEO/SE (D), EUDC-EDC.

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 block to the
suspension clamps.

2. The sag will be checked in the first and the last section span
for section upto eight spans, and in one additional
intermediate span for section with more than eight spans. The
Tensioning And
17. sag also be checked when the conductors have been drawn
Sagging Operations
up and transfered from running block to the insulator clamps.

3. At sharp vertical angle, conductor and earthwire sags and

tensions shall be checked for quality on both sides of the
angle and running blocks. The suspension insulators
assemblies will normally assumed verticality when the
conductor is clamped.

4. Tensioning and sagging operation shall be carried out in calm

weather when rapid changes in temperature or not likely to
occur.

1. Clipping of the conductor into position shall be done in

accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Jumper at section and angle poles shall be formed to

parabola shape to ensure maximum clearance requirements.
18. Clipping In
3. Fasteners in all fittings and accessories shall be secured in
position. The security clip shall be properly opened and
sprung into position.

19. 33kV Guarding 1. Guarding along the line

Two numbers parallel GI wires 6SWG (guarding wires) shall
run below the conductor and shall be supported on M.S.
angle of prescribed size.

Cross lacings of GI wire 8 SWG shall be provided at every 4

M. interval throughout the crossings. The cross wires/
lacings shall be bent in U shape and their ends shall be
clamped with the parallel guard wires by proper binding.

2. Guarding across the road crossing/electric

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lines/telecommunication line (as Cradle guarding)

Five numbers parallel GI wires 6SWG (guarding wires) shall

run below the conductor and shall be supported on M.S.
angle of prescribed size.

Cross lacings of GI wire 8 SWG shall be provided at every

0.6 M. interval throughout the crossings. The cross wires/
lacings shall be bent in U shape and their ends shall be
clamped with the parallel guard wires by proper binding.

1. Guarding along the line

Two parallels GI wires 6SWG (guarding wires) shall run
below the conductor and shall be supported on M.S angle
of prescribed size.

Cross lacings of GI 8SWG wire shall be provided at every 1

m interval throughout the crossing.

Guarding shall be erected with ground & line clearance as

per the I.E. rules.

2. Guarding across the road crossing/electric

11kV Guarding
lines/telecommunication line (as Cradle guarding)

Five parallels G.I. wires 6SWG (guarding wires) shall run

below the conductor and shall be supported on M.S angle
of prescribed size.

Cross lacings of G.I. 8SWG wire shall be provided at every

1 m interval throughout the crossing.

Guarding shall be erected with ground & line clearance as

per the I.E. rules.

21. Final Checking, Testing After completion of the works, final checking of the line shall be
and Commissioning carried out by the contractor to ensure that all foundation works,
pole erection and stringing have been done strictly according to
the specifications and as approved by the concerned
CEO/SE(D), EUDC-EDC.

All the works shall be thoroughly inspected in order to ensure

that.
a. Sufficient backfield earth covers each foundation pit and is
adequately compacted:
b. All poles are used strictly according to final approved drawing
and are free of any defect or damage whatsoever.
c. The stringing of the conductors and earth wire has been done
as per the approved sag and tension and desired clearance
are clearly available.
d. All conductor and earth wire accessories are properly
installed.
e. All other requirement for completion of works such as fixing of
danger plate and anti-climbing device (Barbed wire) have
been fulfilled.
f. Wherever required, the proper revetment (erosion protection)
is provided.
g. The insulation of the line as a whole is tested by the

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contractor through provision of his own equipment, labour etc,
to the satisfaction of the Owner;
h. All poles are properly grouted.
i. The line is tested satisfactorily for commissioning purpose.

All dismantled material e.g. conductor, insulator, poles etc.

requires proper handing and stacking. Dismantled conductor
must be re-rolled on the wooden drums to avoid any damages.
All such dismantled materials may be safely transported to
Safe up keep and respective DISCOM store and handled over to the authorized
transportation of representative of respective DISCOM.
22.
dismantled material to
stores Loses, damages or theft of material during erection,
transformation and landing will be to the account of the
contractor. The cost of such damages /losses/ theft will be
recovered in full from the contractors bill or in other bills.

DETAILS OF OVERHEAD LINE MATERIALS

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33kV:

1. The 33 kV line shall normally be constructed on pin insulators

and 11 m long Steel Tubular Poles (410-SP-55)/ 9m. long PCC
poles using ACSR Dog conductor.

2. In some cases 33kV line shall be constructed on suspension

insulators on 13 m. STP (SP-72) using ACSR Panther conductor
for which cross arms of M.S. channel 125x65 mm shall be used.
1. Poles
3. However every road crossing shall essentially be done on 13 mt.
long STP (SP-72) poles in case the line is constructed on 11 m
ST poles & on 11m STP in case the line is constructed on PCC
pole

11kV:
11kV line shall normally be constructed on 11 mtr. long steel
poles (410- SP-55) or 9/8.5 mtr. long PCC pole

1. Adequate number of stays shall have to be provided on the

angle support, section and terminal supports to balance the
sideward pull.

2. For that stay sets or strut stays as suitable shall have to be

provided by the contractor as per standard norms of respective
DISCOM.

3. The stay sets shall comprise GI stay rod, GI anchor plate, stay
2. Stay Sets wire, turn buckles, break insulators and stay clamps.

4. Stay of size 20x1800 mm with 7/4.0 mm GSS stay wire shall

be used in 33 KV lines supports wherever required.

5. Stay of size 16x1800 mm with 7/3.15 mm GSS stay wire shall

be used in 11 KV lines supports wherever required.

6. G.S.S. wires shall comply for solid wire (as per I.S.)

1. The wire shall be drawn from mild steel rods. The general
requirement relating to G.I. wire shall be laid down in latest
version.

2. The size of G.I. Wire shall be 5 mm and 3.15 mm with tolerance

of 2.5% and tensile strength of 32-55 kgf/mm2. The wires shall
be galvanized with heavy coating as per IS: 4826.
3. G.S.S Wires
3. The wire shall be circular and free from side irregularities,
imperfection, flaws, splits and other detects. The zinc coating
shall conform to heavy coating as laid down in latest version of
IS: 4826 and shall be smooth, even and bright.

4. The stranded wire shall be of grade. A having minimum tensile

strength of 70 Kgf/ mm2. The specific technical particulars of
G.S.S. wire arc:

4. Stay Rod
G.I. stay rod of size 1800 x 20 mm with stay wire 7/4 mm should

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be provided on 33 KV line supports whereas GI stay rod at size
1800 x 16 mm with stay wire 7/3.15 mm should be provided on
11 KV/LT. line supports. All G.I material should conform to IS:
226 with latest amendments.

For installation of a stay, excavation of hole site should be so

selected that the distance of hole from support should be such
that when the stay is set, it should have the correct inclination.
After digging the hole, stay rod should be placed in position and
concreting in the bottom should be carried out. The size of the
concreting is kept as 600 x 600 mm and height 300 mm. The
cement concreting should be done in the ratio of 1:4:8.
The ramming of this earth must be well done thereafter. In
setting stay rod, the whole threaded portion of the plus 12 cm
should produce through the ground.

1. Turn buckle with eye bolts for 33 KV /11KV line conforming to

the following.

2. One no of turn buckle made out of 22 mm dia G.I. rod and 75 x

75 x6 mm M.S angle.

5. Turn Buckle 3. One eye bolt made of 22 mm dia G.I. rod with 40 mm inner
dia. eye to eye threaded upto 300 mm length from the other
side.

4. Two nos. GI nuts suitable for the threaded portion of eye bolt
material specification IS-226/77 (tested quality).

1. Prescribed size of conductor shall be used to construct 3

phase 3 wire 33 kV lines. in case of 33kV line, are generally
ACSR Dog and Panther.

6. Conductor 2. Prescribed size of conductor shall be used to construct 3

phase 3 wire 11 kV lines. In case of 11kV, ACSR Dog/Raccoon
conductor are used for main lines and ACSR Weasel/Rabbit
conductor for the tapping lines meant for feeding the DT
substations.

1. The steel V-type cross arm of MS channel 100x50x6 mm shall

be used for 33 KV line on Dog conductor and 11 KV line on
Raccoon & Dog Conductor.
Cross Arms for
7. 2. In case of 11 KV line on Weasel & Rabbit Conductor MS angle
various conductors
of 65x65x6 mm shall be used to fabricate the cross arms.

3. The center-to-center hole for 33 KV & 11 KV cross arms shall

be 1525 mm and 1070 mm respectively.
Steel channel / Angle capable of bearing worst loadings
Single Pole: Double Pole:

Weasel, Rabbit
65x65x6 mm M.S. 100x50X6mm, MS.
11 KV LINES AND
Angle Iron (5.8Kg/M) channel (7.9Kg/M)
11kV & L.T. COMPOSIT
V- type cross arm, cross arm,
MAINS
Raccoon, Dog 125x65mm, M.S.
11 KV LINES AND 11kV 100x50x6 mm, M.S. channel (10.7 Kg/M)

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channel (7.9 Kg/M)
& L.T. COMPOSIT
V- type cross Cross arm
MAINS
arm

100x50x6 mm M.S. 125x65mm, M.S.

Raccoon, Dog channel (7.9Kg/M) channel (10.7Kg/M)
33KV LINES 33KV V-type cross cross arm
arm, as per

Section:
150x75 mm. M.S. channel (14.4
125x65 mm M.s.
Kg/M) cross arm
Panther channel (10.7xKg/M)
Terminal :
33KV LINES 33 KV V- type cross
150x75 mm, M.S. Channel
arm,
(14.4Kg/M)
cross arm

Every new support shall be provided with pole nameplate, danger

plate and barbed wire wrapped at prescribed height up to 900 mm
8. Accessories
length (Anti climbing device) in accordance with the respective
DISCOM drawings.

1. The D.P structure material should be after complete fabrication

including drilling of holes etc.
2. All the horizontal members of the D.P. structure material should
be mounded with suitable clamps and nut bolts with the
required clearance as IE. Rule 1956.
3. D.P. Structures material also comprises of-
(a)
(i) 3KV line Double Pole: Top channel of size 125x65X6 mm
(10.7kg/ Meter) having length of 3200 mm.
9. D.P. Structure
(ii) 11KV line Double Pole: Top channel of size 100x 50X6
mm (7.9 kg/ Meter) having length 2240 mm.
(b)
(i) 33KV Line Double Pole: Bracing two number of M.S.
Angle 65x65x6mm to be fixed by 16 mm dia bolt with
suitable washer as per enclosed drawing.

(ii) 11KV Line Double Pole: Bracing two number of M.S.

Angle Iron 65x65x6 mm to be fixed by 16 mm bolt with
suitable washer as per enclosed drawing.

1. Both in case of 33kV and 11kV lines;

Pin insulators of appropriate strength shall be used in case of
regular pole.
10. Insulators
2. Combination of Disc and Pin insulator shall be used, in case of
section support.
3. Shackle insulator shall be used in case of LT lines.

11. Pins 33kV and 11kV G.I. Pins

i) For 33KV supports: Made of M.S. Flat of size 60 x 6 mm should
be provided as per drawing.
12. F bracket ii) For 11KV supports: Made of M.S. Flat of size 50x4 mm should
be provided as per drawing.

13. Danger Boards 1. The danger Board shall be provided as per SMC material.

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Drawing of Danger Board of 33 KV line shall be as of 11 KV line
Danger Board except displaying 33,000 volts in place of 11000
volts.
The thickness of plate for danger Boards shall be of 2 mm
(14SWG). The danger boards shall be as per IS: 2551 and duly
enameled and fixed with proper clamping arrangement.

2. The letter figures and the conventional skull and bones of

danger boards shall conform to IS: 2551 and shall be in a signal
red on the front of the board.

3. The corners of the danger board shall be rounded off to remove

sharp edges.

GI Barbed wire (Anti-climbing device) shall be provided and

installed by the Contractor on all poles as per drawing enclosed
as Annexure - 5, 6, 7 & 8. The barbed wire shall conform to IS-
278 (Grade A1). The barbed wires shall be given chromating dip
14. Anti-climbing Devices
as per procedure laid down in IS: 1340. The Barbed Wires
should be wrapped on the poles at the specified height shown in
the drawing upto length of 900 mm.

15. Quantities 1. The provisional quantities of required poles, concrete,

excavation volume for foundation and other items are given in
Technical Specification/Price schedule. However the work shall
be executed as per approved construction drawings.

2. Cement Concreting: Cement Concrete in the ratio 1:4:8 by

volume (1 parts of the cement, 4 part of the sand and 8 parts of
the concrete) is to be used for concreting of poles & muffing -
property curved.

3. The quantities of earth wire accessories indicated in BOQ are

tentative and actual quantity will depend upon final survey
(check survey). Payment for contractor supplied line materials
shall be made for the quantities incorporated in the works.

4. Permitted Extra Consumption of Contractor Supplied

Material: The Contractor shall not be required to return to the
respective DISCOM cable conductor drums and shall dispose
of the same at his hand.

5. All those materials required for construction & erection of the

lines, whose prices have not been asked to be quoted
separately in the price schedule but have been included with
the various work activities in the price schedule, shall be
arranged/supplied by the contractor as per the technical
specifications annexed with the tender. The contractor shall
take care to include their cost in the relevant columns of the
work activities, as no separate payment shall be allowed on this
head.

6. The cost of GI /GSS wires and conductor required in bulk for

stringing, sagging & guarding of lines is not to be included in the
activity of stringing, sagging & guarding. The same shall be paid
as per prices quoted separately in the price schedule.

7. However the cost of GI/GSS wire required in other activities

like earthing and stays are to be included in the corresponding

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activities of the price schedule itself and no separate payment
shall be allowed on this head.

8. All the materials like steel sections, masonry material i.e.

Cement, Sand, Coarse Sand etc. and paints are to be arranged
by the contractor and no separate payment shall be made for
these items.

9. The unit rates quoted shall include minor details which may not
have been included in these documents but are executed for
satisfactory completion of the various works.

10. All measurements for payment shall be in S.L units. Lengths

shall be measured in meters corrected to two decimal places.
Areas shall be computed in square meters & volume in cubic
meters rounded off to two decimals.

11. Any other material required to complete the work/job shall be

paid by respective DISCOM

ERECTION & COMMISSIONING NEW 11/0.433 KV DISTRIBUTION

TRANSFORMER S/S

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In each town, there are number of new distribution transformers
(11/0.4KV) sub-stations required to be constructed
(25/63/100/250/400 KVA). The scope includes design,
engineering, fabrication of the structure and placing of new
Distribution Transformer and its accessories on it. This shall
include supply and erection of the following items: -

1. All the equipments under scope shall be as per their

respective technical specification enclosed.

2. The main items which are to be supplied, erected and

commissioned are listed below: -
- 11 KV/0.4 KV Distribution Transformers of various capacities.
(with oil) having efficiency equivalent/better than that for three
Star ratings of BEE with completely self protective (CSP)
features and guaranteed period of five years.
- 11 KV TPMO- Horizontal type
- 11 KV Drop Out fuses.
1. Scope - 11 KV LA set
- LT Distribution Box, MCCBs, neutral link etc.
- LT CT Metering Cubicle
- Pipe in Pipe earthing
- Cable lugs
- 11 KV jointing kit.
- 11 KV 3 core 70mm sq XLPE cable or construction of 11 KV
overhead lines.
- Plinth/'H' structure for transformers mounting.
- LT cables (3.5 core) 240 & 400 Sq. mm XLPE
- LT XLPE cable single core 50,70,240,400,630,1000 Sq. mm.
- Capacitor bank.
- Heavy duty SFU for capacitor bank.
- FRP fencing
- 11 Meter long STP.
- ACSR Dog conductor.
- GI/ GSS Wire & other items associated with construction of
overhead line.

3. Supply erection, testing and commissioning of double pole

1.1 Double Pole structures at DT substation site for fixing of LA, TPMO-
Horizontal type, DO Fuse set etc.

4. Contractor shall evolve the mounting arrangements of various

1.2 Mounting equipments on DT and shall have to get the approval of the
Engineer in-charge for its detailed engineering.

5. Contractor shall carry out BDV and DGA of the oil and submit
1.3 Oil Test
the results to the owner.

6. TPMO shall be Horizontal type. The height of the operating

1.4 TMPO
handle shall be such that a normal height operator can
operate it by standing at ground level.

1.5 DO Fuse Set 7. Drop out fuse on 11KV side give protection to the DT even
during dead short circuit condition at 11 KV side.
1.6 11kV LA

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8. 11KV LAs shall be pole mounted and its neutral points be
earthed through G.I. strip to the pipe in pipe earthing of DT
body, LT distribution board, fencing etc.

9. Suitable LT CT metering cubicle (as per technical spec. with

proper rating of CTs) shall be mounted on double pole for
metering of all DTs. Contractor shall be responsible for
installation of DLMS type meter and Modem (with SIM) in LT
CT Metering cubicle etc., complete in all respect. The Meters
1.7 LT Metering
shall be compatible with the existing meters and system.
(Supply of meter, AMR Modem, metering cubicle & CTs
etc.shall be in the scope of contractor).

(i) Conventional LT CT upto 250 KVA

(ii) Butterfly type CT for 400 KVA and above.

10. The contractor shall supply and erect pole mounted LT

capacitor bank of proper ratings. The capacitor bank shall be
connected at the incoming side of the LT distribution box
through a heavy-duty switch fuse unit. The SFU shall be
mounted on double pole also or as directed by the Engineer
1.8 LT Capacitor Bank in-charge.

The capacitor on LT side shall be 10% of the capacity of

transformer and 50% KVR capacity of 10% will be installed on
DT pole and 25% at 1/3 length of LT line & remaining 25% at
2/3rd length of LT.

11. All the LT cable shall be properly lugged at both the ends. For
1.9 Termination Kit
HT cable, the contractor shall supply 11KV heat shrink type
termination Kits of standard make.

12. FRP fencing of DT area as per drawing including its

1.10 Fencing
distribution board so that unauthorized accessing can be
curtailed.
1.11 LT Distribution Box
13. A suitable lockable LT distribution box (Kit Kat Rewirable
Type) shall either be placed inside the transformer sub-station
fencing or between the double pole structures on steel
structure fabricated from 75 x 75 x6 mm size M.S. angle firmly
grouted in the ground with the help nut & bolts.

This distribution box shall have TPN bus bar of 500 or 800
amps capacity. The single core cables emanating from
Distribution Transformers LT side shall be connected to bus
bars and outgoing feeders shall be taken out by Single Core
LT XLPE insulated cable through Kit Kat Rewireable type fuse
units. The size of bus bar and nos. of outgoing feeders shall
depend on capacity of transformer.

For 400 & 250 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 800 amps shall
be used and no. of outgoing feeder per distribution box shall
be three with 300 amps fuse unit on each outgoing feeder.

For 160 & 100 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 500 amps shall
be used and no. of outgoing feeders shall be two with 200
amps fuse unit on each outgoing feeder.

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For 63 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 300 amps shall be used
and no. of outgoing feeders shall be two with 100 amps fuse
unit on each outgoing feeder.

For 1000 & 630 KVA Transformers two LT distribution boxes

of 800 amps shall be placed.
14. Chemical Pipe earthing three numbers, one for transformer
neutral and second for neutral of lightening arrester and third
1.12 Earthing
for transformer body, LT distribution board, fencing of
distribution transformer sub-station etc. shall be done.
15. Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out
commissioning of the DT and coordinating the protection right
from 11 KV level to 0.4 KV level.

The contractor will have to construct the DTs sub-station in

1.13 Commissioning complete respect and hand over the same to the owner in
ready to use condition.

If any item or items not mentioned in BOQ but required

essentially for completion of work, the same shall be arranged
by the contractor without any extra payment.
Adequate number of stay shall have to be provided on the
pole, double pole four pole structures to balance the side
1.14 Stay Sets wards pulls at the point of turning of the lines. All stays had to
be grouted as per drawing enclosed. Stay sets shall be as per
specification and drawing.
Poles and steel structures shall be properly painted as per
1.15 Painting
UPPCL norm with the consultation of CEO.
Fabrication And
This work involves fabrication of M.S Angle 50 x 50 x 6 mm.
1.16 Erection Of L.T. Cable
with cable binding / clamping arrangement including its
Stand
grouting and painting.
Laying of L.T. Cable shall be as per table given below: -
Capacity of For I/C of T/F For Distributors
T/F in KVA Single lead (Sq. mm.) L.T. 3x cable
(Sq. mm.)
Phase Neutral
25 35 35/2
63 70 70/2
100 120 70/2
1.17 Laying Of L.T. Cable
160 240 120/2
250, 300 400 400 120/3
400, 500 400/2 400 240/3
630, 700, 750 630/2 630 240/5
800, 1000 1000/2 1000 240/8

All the incoming leads from Transformers to the LT panel are to

be replaced.

The work involves construction of transformer plinth as per

drawings suitable for installation of transformer upto 1000 KVA.
The size of plinth shall be 2 to 4 M long, 2M wide and the height
of the plinth shall be 1.2M with 15 Cm. thick top slabs with 2 no.
Construction of
1.18 25x65x6 mm MS channel 2M long imbedded in it.
transformer plinth
The above work includes excavation of earth, laying of brick
ballast pad for foundation brick work, RCC and plastering and
proper curing. The ration of cement/course sand/fine sand/brick
ballast/stone grit shall be as per PWD schedule.

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The fencing is constructed utilizing vertical post duly grouted /
fitted in ground/on floor. Horizontal rails fitted to the vertical posts,
pickets (if required) fitted to rails and gate to facilitate entry and
exit within the covered area.

The vertical post shall be made out of FRP Pultruded hollow

section. Such posts shall be kept preferably at a distance of 1000
1.19 FRP Fencing
mm c/c and shall be grouted in the ground with c.c. of ratio 1:4:8.
The vertical posts shall be supplied with pre-drilled holes so as to
accept rails and other accessories for fixing of gates etc. The
length of vertical post shall be sufficient to take care of grouting,
depth i.e. underground and height of fencing above the ground.
Posts at corners and gate openings may be of different
size/shape so as to take care of the fencing requirements.
The hollow pipe used in the chemical pipe earthing is fitted with a
G.I. strip 40x6mm and CCM (Crystalline conducive mixture) is
compressed in to the pipe and pipe is sealed at both the end. CCM
is a semi metal and the hollow pipe filled with CCM behave like a
Chemical Pipe salt pipe and therefore the current carrying capacity increases
1.20
earthing substantially.
The CCM has a high melting temperature of 2500c and unlike
coal it will not burn into ashes under high temperatures of 1500c
under high fault currents occurring due to phase to phase or phase
to earth fault
The capacitor on LT side shall be 10 % of the capacity of the
transformer and 50 % KVAR (of 10 %) capacity will be installed
on DT, 25 % KVAR (of 10 %) capacity will be installed on 1/3 rd of
length of LT line and remaining 25 % KVAR (of 10 %) capacity will
be installed on another 1/3rd of length of LT line.
The contractor shall supply and erect pole mounted LT capacitor
bank of proper ratings. The capacitor bank shall be connected at
the incoming side of the LT distribution box through a heavy-duty
switch fuse unit. The SFU shall be mounted on double pole also
or as directed by the Engineer incharge.

The L.T. capacitor bank of required rating shall be placed on one

of the pole of the double pole structure. It is, therefore, essential
that contractor should provide arrangement for hanging the
1.21 L.T. Capacitor Bank capacitor bank firmly on the pole from the back of capacitor bank
housing using two clamps of proper size or with any other better
arrangement. The contractor shall have to supply, erect, test and
commission the capacitor bank to the satisfaction of respective
DISCOM., D.Ts capacity wise requirement of capacitor bank
shall be as follows :-
Sl. No. Capacity of DTs. Capacity of capacitor
in KVA bank in KVAR
1. 25 2+1+1
2. 63 4+2+2
3. 100 5+2+2+1
4. 250 12+4+4+3+2
5. 400 20+5+5+5+5
6. 630 30+10+10+8+5
7. 1000 50+20+10+10+10

RENOVATION & MODERNIZATION WORKS & AUGMENTATION OF 11/0.433

KV DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER S/S

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In the town under the scope of this tender, there are number of
existing distribution transformer Sub Stations (11/0.4 KV) with
ratings varying from 25 KVA to 1000 KVA scattered all over the
town. Lot of its components are either missing or have become
faulty over the years. The scope of the contractor shall be to carry
out reconditioning of existing Distribution Transformers and
renovation and modernization (R & M) work of all DTs Sub
Station of 25 KVA and above ratings including supply of spares,
erection, testing and commissioning. In addition to this metering
system on DT sub stations (where metering system is not
installed) are also required to be installed. (LT TVM, LT CTs &
Cubicles either to be mounted on double pole structure or to be
placed in the LT distribution box without TVM cubicle). All the old
Distribution Transformers shall be made completely self
protective. For self protection the Microprocessor based MCCB
shall be mounted outside the transformer tank in a closed box
and it is essentially required to meet the compatibility with
Overloading conditions of the transformer. The Internal Circuit
Breaker or Microprocessor based MCCB must meet the
overloading condition of transformer as per IS 6600. The
reconditioned transformers shall be guaranteed for three years
from the date of commission.

1. Scope i) All the equipments under scope of supply shall be governed

by their respective technical specification enclosed.

ii) The main equipments which are to be supplied, erected and

commissioned under R & M work are listed below: -

- 11 KV TPMO
- 11 KV Drop Out fuse set
- 11 KV LA set
- LT distribution box, MCCBs, neutral link etc.
- Topping up of transformer oil after arresting oil leakages
including maintenance of DTs.
- Pipe type earthing.
- Cable lugs
- Plinth for transformers.
- LT cables (3.5 core) 240 & 400 Sq. mm XLPE
- LT XLPE cable single core 50, 70, 240, 400, 630, 1000 Sq.
mm.
- Heavy duty SFU for capacitor bank.
- Capacitor bank (LT).
- Fencing of sub stations
- Painting of transformer and structure.
- Replacement of faulty insulator and bushing, if any.
- Supply of new DTs in case of increasing capacity.

vi) Contractor shall be responsible for arresting oil leakages and

1.1 Transformer Oil
topping up the transformer oil (fresh) up to the required level.

1.2 Repair of DT
vii) During the course of work, if any internal fault develops in
the running DT, the contractor shall either repair the same at
site or shall transport them to the workshop and repair it. Its

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handling and supply of spares etc shall be to contractor's
account.
Contractor will ensure continuity of supply with the help of
trolley mounted DT

viii) Contractor shall ensure cleaning of the oil slippages which

1.3 Oil Leakage had taken place during oil leakage arresting.

ix) TPMO shall be gang operated and height of the operating

handle shall be such that a normal height operator can
1.4 TPMO
operate it by standing at ground level.

x) Drop out fuse on 11 KV side shall give protection to the DT

1.5 DO Fuse Set even during dead short circuit conditions at 11 KV side.

xi) 11KV LAs shall be pole mounted and its neutral points be
earthed through G.I. strip to the pipe in pipe earthing of DT
1.6 11kV LA
body, LT distribution board, fencing etc.

xii) A suitable lockable LT distribution box (Kit Kat Rewirable

Type) shall either be placed inside the transformer sub-station
fencing or between the double pole structures on steel
structure fabricated from 75 x 75 x6 mm size M.S. angle firmly
grouted in the ground with the help nut & bolts.

This distribution box shall have TPN bus bar of 500 or 800
amps capacity. The single core cables emanating from
Distribution Transformers LT side shall be connected to bus
bars and outgoing feeders shall be taken out by Single Core
LT XLPE insulated cable through Kit Kat Rewireable type fuse
units. The size of bus bar and nos. of outgoing feeders shall
depend on capacity of transformer.
L.T. Distribution Box
1.7 (Made of SMC or
For 400 & 250 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 800 amps shall
CRCA MS Sheet)
be used and no. of outgoing feeder per distribution box shall
be three with 300 amps fuse unit on each outgoing feeder.

For 160 & 100 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 500 amps shall
be used and no. of outgoing feeders shall be two with 200
amps fuse unit on each outgoing feeder.

For 63 KVA Transformers, bus bar of 300 amps shall be used

and no. of outgoing feeders shall be two with 100 amps fuse
unit on each outgoing feeder.

For 1000 & 630 KVA Transformers two LT distribution boxes

of 800 amps shall be placed.
xiii) If requird suitable LT CT Metering cubicle (as per technical
spec. with proper rating of CTs) shall be mounted on double
1.8 L T Metering
pole for metering of all DTs. Contractor shall be responsible
for installation of LT TVM in LT CT Metering cubicle.
xiv) Single core and 3.5 core LT cables if found damaged shall
be accessed and replaced by the contractor. For carrying out
1.9 LT Cables this activity, all man, material and T& P shall be arranged by
the contractor.

2.0 Plinth xv) Contractor shall carry out modifications, repair (in case
necessary) in the plinth if the DT is plinth mounted or the
bolting arrangement of the transformer body with the support

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structure, in case DT is pole mounted.

xvii) Fencing of DT area with FRP fencing as detailed above

(wherever possible) including its distribution box so that
2.1 Fencing
unauthorized accessing can be curtailed.

xviii)Contractor shall be responsible for assessing the damaged

bushing/insulators in DT area and shall also be responsible
2.2 Bush/Insulators
for their supply and replacement.

xix) Microprocessor based MCCB of suitable rating shall be

supplied and erected by the contractor. The Microprocessor
based MCCB shall be installed at transformer's LT side.
2.3 MCCB
Output of this Microprocessor based MCCB shall terminate
on LT buses of LT distribution box and after buses.

xx) Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the

protection trip settings right from 11KV level to 0.4 KV level
2.4 Protection Trip setting
(at DT output).

xxi) Contractor shall be responsible for painting the DT including

HT and LT structures. The old paint or rust shall be cleaned
first and thereafter two coats of primer shall be applied and
2.5 Painting
finally two coats of synthetic enamel shall be applied.

xxii) Contractor shall be responsible to replace the silica gel and

2.6 Silica Gel filling them with new silica gel.

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Aerial Bunched Cable shall be laid over-head with bare messenger
wire duly suspended with the help of special clamps and hooks as per
drawing enclosed. The clamps shall be supported on LT Poles. The
Aerial Bunched maximum Sag various spans shall be as follows:
Cables on New
Supports Span Sag
60 M 1.409 M
50 M 1.025 M
40 M 0.702 M
30 M 0.423 M
20 M 0.222 M

Typical arrangements of hanging from the support are shown in

drawing for Straight run angled and dead end locations. The
1. clamps assembly shall provide sufficient flexibility to allow free
movements of the clamps at straight run or angled location.
The tapping arrangements shall be as shown in drawing. The tapping
cable shall be connected to the main cable with the help of L.T.
insulation piercing connectors (non-tensile). The other end of the
taped cable shall be properly connected with the bus bars of the LT
Distribution boxes.
New Supports of PCC or Steel Tubular Poles shall be provided as per
BID PROPOSL SHEET and Specification. The scope covers erection,
grouting and plinthing of poles including adequate no. of stays with its
nuzzling and grouting.
The pole earthing shall be done through 20 mm dia 2500 mm long
earthing rod and 6 SWG G.I. wire.

The replacement of the L.T. bare lines by Aerial bunched conductors

are to be done in selected area of the town which are
Aerial Bunched
congested/densely populated and have lesser clearances between
2. Cables on
lines and the houses and are prone to theft of electricity. The work
existing LT Lines may also to be done in other selected area of the town as per the
decision of engineer in-charge.

LT line shall be replaced as per load by proper size of ABC. Load on

LT line shall be measured before replacement by ABC. If required no.
of LT circuit on ABC shall be increased. Initially load on replaced ABC
shall not be kept more than 70% of its continuous current carrying
capacity in air at ambient temp. 400 C. The Continuous Current
Carrying capacity in air at ambient temp. 400 C of various sizes of
ABC to be used are as below:
Current Rating:
Continuous Approx.
Sl. Current Carrying weight of
Size of ABC
No. capacity in air at ABC
ambient temp. 400 (Kg./Km.)
C (Amp.)
1 3x150+1x120+1x16 230 1909
3x120 +1x95 +1x16
2 180 1430
Sq.mm.
3 3x95 +1x70 +1x16 Sq.mm. 155 1180
4 3x70+1x50+1x16 130 890
5 3x50 +1x35 +1x16 Sq.mm. 105 640

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De-energizing of L.T. system or 11 KV of the site as decided by
Engineer in charge before taking up the work. It shall be the sole
De-energizing of
3. responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the line is de-energized
system
and safe in all respect before start of the work.

Dismantling of existing L.T. bare conductors, old or damaged LT

cable/11 KV XLPE cable, consumer service lines, and other fixtures
Dismantling of
e.g. insulators, clamps, nuts & bolts etc. its stacking and safe
4. existing L.T. bare
transportation to the respective DISCOM Stores as per the direction of
conductors
the Engineer in charge.

Erection, stringing and sagging and commissioning of Aerial Bunched

Conductors on existing L.T. poles including fixing of necessary
hardware/fittings like suspension Clamp, Suspension hooks, Poles
Stringing and clamps, Dead end Clamps, Dead end hooks etc. However, it shall be
5.
Sagging of ABC the responsibility of the Contractor to supply and erect L.T. Poles
where required and instructed by Engineer in charge of respective
DISCOM.

Installation of suitable L.T. insulated piercing connectors and

Installation of L.T. distribution boxes and reconnects the service line connections on
6. insulated piercing phase and street light conductors through distribution boxes with the
connectors help of the power cable as per guide lines of site Engineer.

7. Installation of 1. The distribution box (SMC or Deep drawn CRCA MS Sheet)) shall
Distribution Box be suitable for mounting/fixing on round poles & rails. Number of
and Release such distribution boxes to be mounted on one pole shall depend
Service on the number of service connections to be given from the pole
Connection and it may be two to three in numbers. 4 nos. 35 mm 2.
Aluminium multi strand cable shall be used to connect the
incoming bus bars of the distribution box to the main Aerial
Bunched conductor by using suitable L.T. insulation piercing
connectors.
The number of outgoing cable provisions shall be of
approximately 10-15 service cable connections from each
distribution box.

2. There shall be proper clamping & tightening arrangements for the

outgoing service cable.

3. The distribution box shall be of such construction that rain water

does not enter into it and there must be proper sealing
arrangement of the pillar box cover.

Alternatively at some of the sites the service connection will have

to be given directly through connectors from main phase
conductors without installing distribution box/kiosk. This decision
shall be taken by the Site Engineer of respective DISCOM.

4. Installation of L.T. insulation piercing connectors for jumpering

wherever required.

5. The connection to street light shall be through ON/OFF switch

already existing. In case it is not provided the same has to the
provided by the contractor.

6. Dismantling of existing LT bare conductors consumer service

lines, other line fixture e.g. insulators, clamps, nuts & bolts etc. its
stacking and safe transportation to the city stores as per the

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decision of the Engineer in-charge.
The scope covers supply, erection, grouting & plinthing of LT poles at
Supply and
some places wherever required along with its civil work. This includes
8. erection of new
erection of adequate number of stays with its nuzzling and grouting.
poles
The pole earthing shall be done through 20 mm dia 2500 mm long
9 Earthing of poles earthing rod and 6 SWG G.I. wire.

The damaged and rusted poles which are repairable shall be identified
by Engineer In-charge. The contractor shall repair these poles at site
by welding of M.S. Angle 50x50x6 mm 0.70 mm long 4 nos. to
strengthen the bottom of rotten poles. The contractor shall construct
Repair of
10. adequate size plinth for such poles by concreting in the ratio of 1:3:6
damaged poles
of cement, sand & brick ballast and curing the same. The contractor
shall have to arrange welding set and other necessary materials
including M.S. Angle etc. for this work.

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1. The scope shall cover complete installation of all equipment
and accessories covered under this contract.

2. Installation work pertaining to equipment, cabling etc should

be in accordance with the applicable standards, safety
codes etc.
1. General:
3. 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 Engineer. All such changes shall be incorporated in As
built drawings to be furnished by the contractor.

1. It is proposed to lay underground XLPE cable(s) conforming

to IS: 692 or 1S.7098 (Part-2) and any amendment thereof
as per bill of quantity in various lengths on different routs
within the city.

The Engineer shall intimate the actual rout(s) to the

contractor within three weeks.

2. The quantity as given in the bill of quantity are approx. and

may vary on either side as per actual requirement at site.
Work should be done as per actual distances along the route
of the cable and shall be paid accordingly.

3. The scope of this specification covers loading transportation,

unloading of cable drums, digging of trenches, laying in
underground trenches, jointing terminations back filling of
earth and testing & commissioning of sizes mentioned in
schedule of work conforming to relevant ISS/technical
particulars enclosed herewith.
Laying Of 33 KV & 11
4. The following technical particulars for laying of cable shall be
2. KV Cables
followed as per IS: 1255/1983 or latest amendment thereof.

S.
Item For 33 kv For 11 kv
No.
1. Depth of trench 1050 mm 900 mm
500 mm (For
2. Width of trench 750 mm
single cable)

450x600x50mm
450x600 (For 3x185sq mm
3. Size of stone slab
x50 mm or above size
cable)
No. of stone slab
4. 1.67 1.67
per meter
No. fo bricks 9x2 for 3x185
5. 9x2
per meter mm2 or above
Local sand 0.563 cubic 0.375
6.
per meter meter cubic meter

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D.C voltage to which
cable shall withstand
for 5 minutes after
completion of
7. laying/jointing/terminati 60 KV 18 KV
on (in kms) between
any conductor and
metallic
sheath/screen/armour.

As per
specification
8. (HDD method)
given in Vol. II
part A

Clearances- The
desired minimum
Clearance not
Clearances are as Clearance not
necessary,
follows. necessary,
however larger
a) Power cable to however larger the
the clearance
power cable clearance better
9. better would be
b) Power cable to would be current
current carrying
control cable carrying capacity.
capacity.
c) Power cable to 0.2 meter
0.2 meter
communication cable 0.3 meter
0.3 meter
d) Power cable to 0.3 meter
0.3 meter
water line
Note:-
High voltage test to be conducted by contractor.
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
3. Cable Laying
provided along the entire length of each pipe duct .
The Depth of horizontal drilling shall be between 2 to 3
meters or as required. The drilling shall be with a Directional
drilling unit equipped with automated pipe handling system
and all necessary accessories.

Note:-
In case of any damage of material/ equipment of 3rd party, all
charges would be borne by the contractor
4 Cable Trench 1. The trenches for the cable laying shall be done as per
standard practice The trenches shall be dug in such a manner
so that soil etc once excavated does not fall back in the
trench.

The cables (a) entry and exit in pipes etc should be according
to relevant ISS.

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2. When more than one cable shall be laid in the same trench, a
horizontal inter axial spacing for 0.25 to 0.40 meters for 33 KV
and 0.15 to 0.25 meter for 11 KV in order to reduce the effect
of mutual heating effect and also to ensure the fault occurring
on one cable shall not damage to other cable.

3. Where two cables are laid in parallel in one trench, the

separation - wall shall be provided by means of laying bricks
throughout its length upto the height of top slab/bricks.

1. In case of roads, railway tracks and water pipeline crossing,

the cable shall be laid in the cast iron/hume pipe etc as
prescribed in clause 6.3.4 of IS:1255/1983.
Road and
2. In case of Railway crossing entire formality, including cost of
5. Railway crossing
attaining its permission shall have to be carried out by the
contractor at its own cost. Also for the purpose of
underground Railway crossing cast iron pipe of suitable size
(4" minimum) shall be laid instead of cement hume pipe.

The contractor shall made adequate arrangement

(particularly sufficient man power & equipment) for proper
handling of cables and putting the same direct on rollers and
Handling of cable ensure that no twists etc. are made in the cable and cables
6.
are not damaged in any way whatsoever. Contractor shall
also ensure that during entire working at site upto
commissioning stage their responsible engineers/supervisor
with trained crew shall be continuously available

1. Necessary permissions to lay the cable in ground after cutting

the road(s) (Kuchha). Brick-pitched & Pucca. Crossing
bridges railway tracks etc will be obtained by the contractor
over the request from the engineer incharge of the work and
necessary payment/charges of above shall be borne by the
contractor.

2. The contractor should take notice of the fact that in case of

cutting of roads etc. is required for laying cable; the contractor
Road cutting and shall have to take prior permission from local authorities of
7. restoration PWD/ Municipalities /Nagar Nigam/Development authorities
etc. or other owner of the road.

3. The road cutting charges payable to such agencies may be

substantial and shall be borne by the contractor. The
contractor shall take care of such charges while quoting his
rate for laying of cables as no extra payment shall be made to
the contractor on this account. All necessary clearance for
such work from the respective agencies shall be responsibility
of the contractor.

While the execution of work is in progress, the contractor

shall have to provide necessary lighting
arrangement/signboard/ road stoppers and other
8. Warning / notices
precautionary warnings/notices so that accidents/
damages/losses to the public/manpower/ material etc are
avoided.

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