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Government of India

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Nuclear Recycle Board

Tender Document

for

“MANUFACTURING, TESTING & SUPPLY OF 1100V GRADE LT POWER CABLE

FOR NRB, BARC, TARAPUR”

.

Nuclear Recycle Board, BARC, Mumbai - 400094

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Index

Sr. No. Description

1 Section A : Tendering and Contract conditions

2

Section B :

Technical Specifications for design, manufacturing, testing and delivery

of 1100V grade LT Power Cable.

3

Section C : Format for submission of tender;

Part- I: (Technical Bid)

Annexure I: Technical format for submission of tender.

Annexure II: Schedule of deviation

Annexure III: Vendor evaluation Form

Annexure IV: Typical QAP for Power cable

Annexure V : Proof of ability of the bidder

Part – II: (Price Bid)

A. Price & Quantities Schedule

B. Manufacturing & Delivery Schedule

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Section - A

TENDERING AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

CONTENTS

Clause No. Details

1 Introduction

2 Location

3 Copies of bids, specifications and drawings

4 Delivery & Execution

5 Information to be included with the proposal

6 Price

7 Deviation from tender specifications

8 Packing shipment & transport

9 Testing, quality surveillance, progress reports and training

10 Guarantee

11 Validity of offers

12 Pre-qualification Criteria

13 Tender Submission requirement

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TENDERING AND CONTRACT CONDITIONS

1. INTRODUCTION

This specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing at manufacturer's works and safe

delivery at site, the following cables as specified herein under:

i) 1.1 kV grade, aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS PVC ST-2 inner sheathed, GI wire

armored and FRLS PVC ST-2 outer sheathed power cable (A2XWY).

ii) 1.1 kV grade copper conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS PVC ST-2 inner sheathed, GI wire

armored and FRLS PVC ST-2 outer sheathed Power Cable (2XWY)

The above cables shall be supplied at INRP Stores, BARC, Tarapur as per technical specifications.

2. LOCATION

The site of NRB, BARC, Tarapur, Boisar, Palghar (Dist.), herein referred to as “site”, is located in

the state of Maharashtra.

3. COPIES OF BIDS, SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING

The bidder shall on-line submit the bid together with all supporting information and technical

details.

4. DELIVERY & EXECUTION

The supplier shall submit his plans giving detailed time schedule of work in the form of PERT/ CPM

network covering the various phases involved in the work e.g. procurement of materials, inspection

and testing etc.

The cables specified in this document shall be delivered within 08 months from the date of P.O

5. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE PROPOSAL

a) The offer without technical literatures, complete technical details (Section-C) of all components

and sub-systems, make, model number, manufacturer, operating instructions, calibration

procedures, circuit diagrams, all drawings and descriptions with troubleshooting, check list,

maintenance tips, technical data sheet with relevant drawings, will be treated as incomplete and

are liable to be rejected.

b) Contractor evaluation Performa

c) Proof of ability (Manufacturing & testing facility, past supplies made and their feedback)

d) Schedule of deviation

e) List of qualified man power and machinery

6. PRICE

Bidders are hereby advised to quote against the offer in compliance with the specification given here

in with deviations separately. Bidders are requested to quote as per the format provided with the

tender.

7. DEVIATION FROM TENDER SPECIFICATIONS

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The bidder shall preferably quote for the item, strictly in accordance with the specifications. Should

he require offering deviations in any way from the specification, the deviations shall be clearly and

distinctly listed in his offer.

8. PACKING SHIPMENT & TRANSPORT

8.1 Delivery of materials at site shall be responsibility of the supplier. The supplied items shall be

packed and protected as not to suffer any deterioration, damage or breakage during shipment and

storage in tropical climate.

8.2 The supplier should, at his responsibility check and ascertain the existing rail/road limitation for

transport of the materials from works to site, unloading of materials at site, transport to store, joint

inspection of material by department and supplier, safe storage and prevention during storage. It is

the responsibility of the supplier to insure all the material during transit.

8.3 The supplier shall note that shipment shall be in accordance with the given instructions. Each

package shall be limited to size and weight that are permissible under the existing rail and road

limitations.

8.4 The supplier shall not ship the material without the prior approval of the purchaser's inspector and

subsequent written instruction to do so.

9. TESTING, QUALITY SURVEILLANCE, PROGRESS REPORTS & TRAINING

9.1 The supplier shall give at least 15 days advance notice prior to the commencement of pre-dispatch

testing so that the purchaser's representative can plan to witness the tests. The cables shall be tested

for Type and Routine tests as per latest IS-7098 (part-I) / IS-1554 in presence of representative of

the purchaser at the manufacturer's works.

9.2 Four copies of test reports (in CDs) and one hard copy shall be submitted after receiving the approval

of a preliminary copy from the purchaser.

9.3 Waiving of quality surveillance or acceptance of material or equipment by the quality surveyor shall

not relieve the supplier from the responsibility of furnishing material and workmanship in

accordance with this tender document.

10. GUARANTEE

10.1 All the equipment supplied under this contract shall be guaranteed for satisfactory performance and

against manufacturing and material defects for a period of 12 months from the date of

commissioning or 18 months from the date of delivery.

10.2 Materials damaged in transit or during guarantee period shall be replaced immediately and such

replacement shall also be governed by similar guarantee.

11. VALIDITY OF OFFERS

The quoted prices shall be valid for 120 days from the date of opening the tender.

12. PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

12.1 Bidder shall have minimum 5 years manufacturing experience for the tendered cables and should

furnish satisfactory feedback reports for the materials supplied by him to reputed clients. In case of

a dealer, an authorization from the OEM shall be submitted.

12.2 Bidder shall have full-fledged extrusion and curing facility for XLPE insulated cables to be offered.

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12.3 Bidder shall have IS0-9001/9002 certification for design, manufacturing, QA&QC for the tendered

items.

12.4 Bidder shall have adequate and standardized in-house manufacturing and testing facilities, duly

calibrated/certified from reputed institutions/laboratories, for undertaking the work under this

tender.

12.5 Bidder shall furnish type test reports duly certified from reputed institutions/laboratories like CPRI/

ERDA, for material similar to that covered under the scope of this tender.

12.6 Following documents (self-attested) shall be submitted along with the quotation : -

a) Duly filled up technical data sheet and annexure-I to III of Section-D

b) List of past supplies made

c) Performance feedback report from users

d) Quality Assurance (QA) plan for the tendered item(s)

f) Latest solvency certificate from any scheduled bank for a minimum value of 40% of the

estimated cost.

g) List of plant & machinery and other infrastructure facilities to complete the work in time.

h) Details of manpower.

i) Performance certificates.

j) Proof of average annual turnover of not less than Rs. 5 crores during last three years.

k) Profit and loss statement of last five years confirming that loss has not been incurred for more

than two years in the period of last five years.

Note: Original documents shall be produced for verifications, if required.

13 No end user certificate shall be provided by the purchaser for the tendered work.

14 TENDER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

14.1 The tender submission shall show compliance to the specifications and shall include a full set of

descriptive and technical literature on the equipment and system proposed. Necessary catalogues

shall be enclosed. In case Xerox copy of catalogue is submitted, the supplier shall be required to

submit original copy whenever asked by BARC.

14.2 A detailed description of acceptance test procedures and checklist.

Note: The cables shall be supplied on non-returnable steel drums of suitable size, packed and

marked.

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SECTION-B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, TESTING AND

DELIVERY OF 1100V GRADE LT POWER CABLES FOR NRB, BARC, TARAPUR.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, TESTING AND

DELIVERY OF 1100V GRADE LT POWER CABLE

1. SCOPE

This specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing at manufacturer's works and safe delivery

of power cables at NRB, BARC Tarapur store. 2. PROJECT DATA:

The cables specified herewith are required at the following sites for DAE Project.

2.1 NRB Facilities, Tarapur

2.2 The site conditions are as follows:-

2.2.1 Max. Ambient temperature: : 50C

2.2.2 Relative humidity : 97 %

2.2.3 Climatic conditions : Tropically highly humid, heavy rainfall, conducive to rust &

fungus growth, besides being close to Arabian Sea Coast, the

environment is laden with salt spray. The cables shall be

capable of continuous operation at their rated current without

exceeding the specified temperature rise limits while

operating in above conditions.

2.3 Power supply : 415V, 3 phase, 4 wire, grounded system.

2.4 System grounding : Solidly grounded

2.5 System fault level : 35 MVA (50 kA) symmetrical

3. STANDARDS

The cables covered by this specification unless otherwise stated be designed in accordance with the

latest editions/ amendments of the following standards:

S. N. Standard Description of Standard

1 IS 7098 -1988 (Part I) Specification for XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables.

2 IS 8130-1984 Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables

and flexible cords.

3 IS 8139 Conductor for Electrical cables

4 IS 2182 – 1965 Specification for copper conductors in insulated cables and

chords.

5 IS 5831-1984 Specification for PVC Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric

cables.

6 IS-6380-1984 Elastomeric insulation and sheath of electric cables (1984)

7 IS 1554 (Part-I)-1988 Specification for PVC insulated heavy duty electric cable

8 IS 694-1990 Specification for PVC insulated cables for voltages up to

and including 1100V.

9 IS 3961-1968 Specification for Recommended current ratings for cables

10 IS 3975-1988 Specification for mild steel wires, strips and tapes for

armouring cables.

11 IEC332 - 1 Specification for Flammability Test

12 IEC754 - 1 Specification for Acid Gas Generation Test.

13 ASTM-D 2863 Specification for Oxygen Index Test. BICC Handbook

Chap. No.6

Specification for Temperature Index Test.

14 ASTM-D 2843 Specification for Smoke Density Test.

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15 ISO-9001/2.

The cable manufacturing company should have been

qualified.

4. SPECIFICATIONS FOR XLPE INSULATED POWER CABLES

Power cable of 1.1 kV grade, multi-stranded Aluminium/ Copper conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS

PVC type ST2 inner sheathed, GI round wire Armoured, and FRLS PVC ST2 outer sheathed, as per

IS 7098 ( part - 1) 1988.

4.1 REQUIREMENT

S.N. Description of cable Qty.

1.

1.1 kV grade Power cable (A2XWY) of size 3.5C x 400 Sq.mm,

Aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS PVC type ST2

inner sheathed, GI round wire Armoured, and FRLS PVC ST2

outer sheathed, as per IS 7098 ( part - 1) 1988.

8000m

2.

1.1kV grade Power cable (2XWY) of size 4C x 10 Sq.mm,

copper conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS PVC type ST2 inner

sheathed, GI round wire Armoured, and FRLS PVC ST2 outer

sheathed, as per IS 7098 ( part - 1) 1988.

5000m

4.2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARS 4.2.1 Construction

LT cable shall conform to 1100 V Grade stranded & round annealed plain Copper conductor /

Aluminium H2/H4 grade conductors, XLPE insulated, core suitably laid up, inner and outer sheath of

extruded FRLS PVC type ST2 in black colour & GI round wire. The cables shall conform to IS 7098

(part -1) 1988. Adequate insulation shall be provided for the cables to operate continuously at the

specified voltage with a high degree of safety and reliability throughout the life of the cable.

4.2.2 Copper Conductor

The copper conductor shall be of 99.9% electrolytic grade copper & shall be stranded, shaped/

circular in section; smooth, uniform in quality and free from scale, inequalities, spills, splits and other

defects. The conductors shall conform to appropriate dimensions and resistance given in IS 8130

(Part I): 1984. The base metal shall be Electrolytic Grade copper having a minimum purity of 99.9%

(silver being counted as copper) as per IS 2182 - 1965.

4.2.3 Aluminum Conductor

The Aluminium conductor shall be of electrical purity, electrolytic grade H2/H4 aluminium and shall

be stranded shaped/circular in section; smooth, uniform in quality and free from scale, inequalities,

spills, splits and other defects. The conductors shall conform to appropriate dimensions and

resistance given in IS 8130 (Part I): 1984.

4.2.4 Insulation

The insulating material for power cables shall be extruded cross linked polyethylene (XLPE)

compound as per IS-7098(Part-I)-1988. The minimum thickness of insulation shall not be less than

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the values specified in Table-2 of IS-7098 (Part-I)-1988. No negative tolerance shall be applicable for

the thickness.

The cores shall be identified by the following colour schedule:

4, 3 &1/2 core : Red, yellow, blue and black, reduced neutral core being black

4.2.5 Inner Sheath

The inner sheath material as applicable shall be extruded FRLS PVC ST-2, compatible with thermal

rating of insulation conforming to IS-6380-1984. The sheath shall have adequate thickness,

mechanical strength and elasticity.

4.2.6 Armoring

The armoring arranged over the inner sheath shall consist of one layer of GI round wire. The armor

wire being put on the cable shall conform to IS 3975-1988 for all requirements. The direction of lay

of armor shall be opposite to that of the cores.

4.2.7 Outer Sheath

Extruded outer sheath shall be provided over the armoring. The material used for sheathing shall be

FRLS PVC sheath, Type ST-2 base compound conforming to IS 1554/ IS 5831 for power cable. The

colour of the outer sheath shall be black. The thickness of outer sheath shall be in accordance with the

IS 1554 (Part-I)-1988.

4.3 Tests of LT power cables.

All the tests specified below shall be carried out in accordance with relevant Indian Standards by the

manufacturer in the presence of purchaser's representative. If the cable fails to pass the test

specified, the purchaser shall have the option to reject it.

4.3.1 Acceptance test

4.3.2 Annealing test – for Cu.

4.3.3 Tensile & wrapping test for Al.

4.3.4 Tensile test for Cu.

4.3.5 Conductor resistance.

4.3.6 Full physical dimension measurements for insulation, sheath & armour.

4.3.7 Tensile/elongation for insulation & sheath.

4.3.8 Volume resistivity at room temperature & at 90 o

C.

4.3.9 Hot set test for XLPE.

4.3.10 HV test.

4.4 Special test (FRLS test)

4.4.1 Oxygen index test

4.4.2 Temperature index test

4.4.3 Smoke density test

4.4.4 HCL gas generation test

4.4.5 Flammability test

4.4.6 Swedish chimney test.

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4.5 Routine test (On each drum)

4.5.1 Conductor resistance test.

4.5.2 HV test.

4.5.3 IR test.

4.6 Type test

4.6.1 Ageing test.

4.6.2 Shrinkage test.

4.6.3 Hot deformation test on insulation/sheath.

4.6.4 Heat shock test.

4.6.5 Loss of mass.

4.6.6 Thermal stability.

4.6.7 Water absorption test for XLPE.

4.6.8 Test on armored wires:-

- Dimension measurement.

- Tensile strength test.

- Elongation test.

- Winding test.

- Mass of zinc coating.

- Uniformity of zinc coating

4.6.9 Anti-rodent test

4.7 Test requirement of FRLS inner & outer sheath

The inner and outer sheath of cables shall meet the following test requirements related to flame

retardance, low smoke emission, low acid and toxic gas emission. The BIDDERs shall have proper

test apparatus to conduct all the relevant tests as per the applicable Standards mentioned herein.

4.7.1 Oxygen Index and Temperature index test

The critical oxygen index value shall be minimum 29 when tested at 27+2ºC as per ASTM-D-2863

and the temperature index value shall be minimum 250ºC at oxygen index of 21 when tested as per

NES 715.

4.7.2 Flammability test

i. Cables shall pass test under fire conditions as per IS-10810- Part-53.

ii. Cables shall also pass tests as per IS-10810 Part- 61 & Part-62.

Flammability shall be as per IEC 332-1 and IS 694: 1990.

4.7.3 Smoke Generation test

The cables shall satisfy the tests conducted to evaluate the percentage obscuration by smoke in an

optical system placed in the path of the smoke. The maximum smoke density rating shall not be

more than 60% when tested as per ASTM-D-2843.

4.7.4 Acid Gas Generation test

The hydrochloric acid generation when tested as per IEC 754-1 shall be less than 20% by weight.

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4.8 Resistance to Ultra Violet Radiation

This test shall be carried out as per DIN 53387. The retention values of tensile strength and ultimate

elongation after the tests shall be minimum 60% of tensile strength and ultimate elongation before

test.

4.9 Water Absorption

Outer sheathes shall be subjected to tests for water absorption as per IS-10810. When additional

characteristics are required, the tests shall be as applicable or as agreed to between Purchaser and

Vendor before the placement of order.

The purchaser at his option may waive all or any of the type tests provided type test certificate

carried out on essentially identical cable are furnished by the manufacturer.

5 Guarantee against defects

The cable shall be guaranteed against any type of defects and for trouble free operation

conforming to this specification for a period of at least 12 months from the date of

commissioning or 18 months from the date of dispatch from the supplier's works whichever is

earlier. The following performance characteristics of cables shall be guaranteed at the maximum

continuous rating when operating under the specified operating conditions:

Voltage drop

Maximum current rating

Operating conductor Resistance at 20 ºC

FRLS properties

6 SEQUENTIAL LENGTH MARKING

Length of the cable shall be sequentially marked on every metre length of the cable to be supplied by

the contractor as follows:

Name of manufacturer:

Name of the project: NRB, Tarapur

Configuration of the cable: viz. Core & Sq. mm, A2XWY/2XWY/YWY / YY as applicable

Year of manufacturing:

7 PACKING AND MARKING

The single length of cable shall be minimum 500 metres.

The cable shall be wound on non-returnable steel drums of suitable size, packed and marked. The

packing shall be such that it can withstand rough handling during transport and shall ensure that no

damage will be caused to the cable during transit. The markings done on the drums shall have the

following information:-

i) Trade mark or trade name, if any.

ii) Name of the manufacturer.

iii) Nominal sectional area of the conductor of the cable.

iv) Number of cores

v) Voltage grade and type of the cable.

vi) Length of the cable on the drum.

vii) Direction of rotation of the drum (an arrow).

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viii) Type of cable.

The cut-ends of the cable shall be sealed by means of non-hygroscopic sealing materials. Each end of

the cable shall be firmly and properly secured to the drum.

8 Quantity Tolerance:

The quantity tolerance of all cables shall be ±5%.

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SECTION - C

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF TENDER FOR PART- I (TECHNICAL BID)

ANNEXURE-I (TECHNICAL DATA FORMAT)

1. TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF LT CABLE:

The bidder shall furnish the technical particulars below for the cables quoted without which the

offer shall be considered as incomplete. Specific details shal l be furnished avoiding general

statement like as per standards etc.

Sr.

No. Description

3.5Cx400 Sq. mm

(A2XWY) 4Cx10Sq. mm (2XWY)

1 Name of manufacturer

1.1 Trade name or type of

cable

1.2 Rated voltage

1.3 Voltage grade

1.4

Suitable for

earthed/unearthed

system

1.5 Number of cores

1.6 Nominal area of the

conductor in sq.mm

1.7 Conductor material,

purity and grade

1.8 Tensile strength of

wires in kg./sq.cm

1.9 Circular conductor or

shaped conductor?

1.10 Circular conductor

a. Diameter of the wires

in mm.

i Number of wires

ii Overall diameter

iii

Resistance of the

conductor/km at 20

deg. C and maximum

allowable resistance at

20 deg. C

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iv Rated current in amps.

at 45 dg. C ambient

v Weight in kg/km

vi Shaped Conductor

b. Diameter of the wires

in mm.

i Number of wires used

ii Tolerance on number

of wires given above

iii

Resistance of the

conductor/KM at 20

ºC and maximum

allowable resistance at

20 dg. C

iv Rated current in amps.

at 45ºC ambient

v

vi Weight in Kg/km

Conductor temp.

corresponding to

maximum continuous

current

1.11

Maximum short circuit

current withstanding

capacity for the cables for

1 second

1.12

Max. temperature of the

cable conductor under

short circuit condition

1.13

Max. let through

energy the cable can

withstand

1.14

Impedance/Ian. (in ohms)

of cable at 85°C

conductor temperature

1.15

Voltage

drop/ampere/mtr.

length of the cables

1.16 Loss tangent at normal

frequency

1.17 Dielectric constant at

normal frequency

1.18

Material of insulation and

type as per latest IS 7098

P-1 for XLPE & IS 5831

for PVC.

1.19 Thickness of insulation

between conductor

1.2

Thickness of insulation

between conductors and

sheath

1.21 Tolerance on thickness of

insulation

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1.22

No negative tolerance

on insulation

thickness-Acceptable/

Not acceptable

1.23 Insulation resistance in

ohm-m.

1.24 Minimum thickness of

inner sheath

1.25

Material of inner sheath

and type as per IS 5831 &

IS 7098 P-1

1.26 Details of armouring

1.27 Type of armour

i Size of wire

ii Thickness of zinc coating

over wire

iii

Short circuit current

capacity of armouring

wire

iv Material of outer sheath

and type

1.28 Minimum thickness of

outer sheath

1.29 Tolerance on thickness of

inner and outer sheath

1.30 Overall diameter of the

finished cable

1.31 Weight of the cable in

kg./km

1.32 FRLS Properties

1.33 Oxygen index

i Temperature index

ii Smoke density

iii Amount of acid gas

generated (%)

iv Fire resistance in terms of

un-burnt cable length (%)

v

Tests (Pl mention tests &

also additional test

provided if any)

1.34 Routine test

i Type test

ii Acceptance Test

iii Test on FRLS Sheath

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1.35

Whether color scheme

used for the identification

of cores

1.36 De-rating factor for

grouping of cables

1.37 When laid in trench

and technical galleries

I

When laid

underground (directly

buried)

Ii When laid in air on

cable trays

Iii

Operating factor for

various ambient (air &

ground) temperature

1.38

De-rating factor under

high temperature

condition, group rating

factors etc.

1.39

Any special too

required for jointing &

end termination of

cable

1.40

Recommended

minimum bending

radius during

installation

1.41

Safe pulling force,

when pulled by pulling

eye

1.42 Length of the cable in a

drum

1.43 Type of Drum offered and

its dimensions

1.44 Total weight of a drum

complete with cable

1.45

Whether the cables are lSI

marked (if yes, please

attach certificate)

1.46

Whether the cables are

type tested for temperature

rise, impulse voltage at

CPRI/ ERDA (If yes,

please attach certificate)

1.47

Whether the cables are

covered under ISO

9001&9002 certification

(If yes, please attach

certificate)

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2. Following documents shall be furnished along with the tender:

2.1 Technical particulars of all the cables as given above.

2.2 Cross section of all cables.

2.3 QAP of cables.

2.4 Test report(s) of past supplies for similar items.

2.5 Past supplies and their feedback reports.

2.6 CPRI/ ERDA type test certificates etc.

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Annexure - II

Schedule of deviation

All deviations from this specification including the general conditions of contract shall be set out by

the tenderer clause by clause in this schedule. Compliance with this specification is taken for granted

in the absence of mention of any departure from any of the clauses of this specification in this

schedule.

Sr. No. Section Clause No. Deviation

1.

2.

3.

Date:

Place:

(Signature of bidder)

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Annexure III

Vendor Evaluation Proforma

(To be filled in and submitted along with the tender.)

Ref: Tender Enquiry No. ________________ Date :

Equipment :

Quotation No. :

1. Vendor details

1.1 Name :

1.2 Address (Office) :

Address (Works) :

1.3 Telephone :

1.4 Telex :

1.5 E-mail :

1.6 Contact person :

2. Registration details with

2.1 S. S. I. :

2.2 Directorate of Industries :

2.3 Others (please specify) :

3. Organizational details

3.1 State/Central undertaking :

3.2 Public/Private Ltd. :

3.3 Partnership :

3.4 Proprietary :

3.5 Top Management (Qualification & position) :

3.6 Date of inception :

4. Performance of past 3 years with profit & loss and as anticipated for the Current year.

4.1 Year :

4.2 Capital :

(Authorized/Working)

4.3 Turnover :

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4.4 Profit/Loss :

(Do not enclose balance sheet, Annual report etc.)

4.5 Give a list of items on the regular production program with annual production rates for each item

5. Proof of ability

Give name and address of the parties to whom 1100V grade LT Power Cable of the type covered by

this tender were supplied in the last 5 years.

List of supplies made in Nuclear Plants if any

6. Details of facilities

6.1 Floor space

6.2 Key departments (Attached Separately)

6.3 List of man power, machines/ equipment, test and calibrating standards etc. available. (Attached

Separately)

6.4 Quality control facilities. (Attached Separately)

6.5 Drawing facilities Men power available (Attached Separately)

6.6 List all inspection and test facilities available to carry out the different tests/inspections specified in

this tender specification:

7. Documentation:

7.1 Reference standards (Specific to this tender) : Available /Not Available

7.2 Drawing detailed availability : Verification (Yes/No)

Retention (Yes/No)

7.3 Test certificate for procured materials : Verification (Yes/No)

Retention (Yes/No)

7.4 Availability of inward inspection records to customer for : Verification (Yes/No)

Retention (Yes/No)

7.5 Availability of process inspection records to customer for : Verification (Yes/No)

Retention (Yes/No)

7.6 Availability of final inspection records to customer for : Verification (Yes/No)

Retention (Yes/No)

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Annexure - IV

Typical Quality Assurance Plan for XLPE cables

Sr.No. Stage &

Activity Characteristics

Quantum of

check

Scope of

Inspection

1 Acceptance

Tests Annealing test for Cu

As per IS 7098

PT-1 P W

Tensile & wrapping test for Al " " "

Tensile test for Cu " " "

Conductor resistance " " "

Full physical dimension

measurements for insulation,

sheath & armor

" " "

Tensile/elongation for

insulation & sheath " " "

Volume resistivity at room

temperature & at 90 o C

" " "

Hot set test for XLPE " " "

HV test. " " "

2 Routine Test Conductor resistance 100% drums " "

HV test 100% drums " "

IR test 100% drums " "

3 Type test Ageing test

1 Sample per

Lot P R

Shrinkage test. As per IS P W

Hot deformation test on

insulation/sheath. " " "

Heat shock test. " " "

Loss of mass. " " "

Thermal stability. " " "

Water absorption test for

XLPE. " " "

Test on armored wires:-

- Dimension

measurement. " " "

- Tensile strength test. " " "

- Elongation test. " " "

- Winding test. " " "

- Mass of zinc coating. " " "

- Uniformity of zinc

coating " " "

Anti-rodent test " " "

4 FRLS tests Flame retardance test 1 Sample per

Lot P W

Oxygen & temperature index

test " " "

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Flammability test " " "

Smoke generation test " " "

Acid gas generation test " " "

5

Resistance to ultra violet

radiation " " "

6 Water absorption test " " R

Legends: P- Performed by manufacturer, R- Review by BARC, W- Witness by BARC

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Annexure - 5

Proof of ability of the bidder

Use one form for each work carried out

1. Name of work :

2. Name of firm for which project was done :

3. Address for reference :

4. Value of total work : Rs.

5. Date of commencement :

6. Date of completion :

7. Has the work been completed and final payment received :

Yes ____________ No__________

8. Was there any arbitration :

Yes ____________ No__________

Date:

Place:

(Signature of bidder)

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PART-II

(PRICE –BID)

The bidder shall quote for design, manufacture, testing, delivery at site for following on a firm lump

sum basis, conforming to the requirements of this specification.

A. PRICE & QUANTITIES SCHEDULE:

Sr.

No. Description

Qty.

(Mtr)

Rate

(Rs. per Mtr) Total Price

(Rs.) Design, manufacturing, Testing & safe

delivery of following cables :

1. 1.1 kV grade Power cable (A2XWY)

of size 3.5C x 400 Sq.mm,

Aluminium conductor, XLPE

insulated, FRLS PVC type ST2 inner

sheathed, GI round wire Armoured,

and FRLS PVC ST2 outer sheathed,

as per IS 7098 ( part - 1) 1988.

8000m

2. 1.1kV grade Power cable (2XWY) of

size 4C x 10 Sq.mm, copper

conductor, XLPE insulated, FRLS

PVC type ST2 inner sheathed, GI

round wire Armoured, and FRLS

PVC ST2 outer sheathed, as per IS

7098 ( part - 1) 1988.

5000m

Sub Total (Rs.) Excise Duty Packing & Forwarding (if any) VAT Freight charges Grand Total (Rs.)

B. MANUFACTURING & DELIVERY SCHEDULE

We agree to carry out the work in accordance with the following schedule:

1. Period required for starting manufacture after placement of purchase order:

2. Period required for inspection & testing at site:

(Signature of the Bidder)

Date:

Place: