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TENDER NO.TP.11.032
EPC FOR NEW ASAB ACCOMMODATION COMPLEX – PHASE III
VOLUME 1 OF 3
G ENERAL I NDEX
ANNEXURE DESCRIPTION
VOLUME 1
– FORM OF AGREEMENT – ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT A SCOPE OF WORKS B LIST OF DRAWINGS AND ATTACHMENTS C FREE ISSUE MATERIALS LIST D FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY E SPECIAL CONDITIONS F CO-ORDINATION PROCEDURE G SAFETY REGULATIONS H BANK GUARANTEES I INSURANCE CONFIRMATION LETTER J ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATES AND RELEASE LETTER
VOLUME 2 – INVITATION TO TENDER – TENDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS – TENDER CHECKLIST DECLARATION – FORM OF TENDER – FORM OF TENDER SECURITY – CERTIFICATION K SCHEDULE L WORK METHODS M RESOURCES N TEMPORARY FACILITIES
VOLUME 3 O BILLS OF QUANTITIES
FORM OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT MADE IN ABU DHABI U.A.E. ON ……………..…………………., BUT EFFECTIVE
FROM THE ....…......................... DAY OF ........................ TWO THOUSAND ……………….
BETWEEN
ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO) duly organised under the laws of Abu Dhabi, having its
postal address as P.O. Box 665, Abu Dhabi, UAE (hereinafter referred to as "COMPANY", which
expression shall, where the context so permits, include its successors-in-interests and assignees) of one
part;
AND
......................................................, duly organised under the laws of ...................., having its postal address
as P.O. Box ......., …………………., ……… (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR", which expression
shall, where the context so permits, include its successors-in-interest and assignees) of other part.
WHEREAS
1. COMPANY desires to have certain WORKS performed as hereinafter specified
2. CONTRACTOR represents to have the necessary capability, equipment, vehicles, competent
personnel and experience to carry out such WORKS and is willing to do so on the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS HEREIN CONTAINED, IT IS
HEREBY AGREED AND DECLARED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
INDEX
ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 2 SCOPE OF WORKS
ARTICLE 3 DURATION
ARTICLE 4 CO-ORDINATION PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 5 FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY
ARTICLE 6 CONTRACTOR‟S GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
ARTICLE 7 FINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTS
ARTICLE 8 WARRANTIES
ARTICLE 9 BANK GUARANTEES
ARTICLE 10 LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
ARTICLE 11 TAXES AND DUTIES
ARTICLE 12 VARIATIONS
ARTICLE 13 SUSPENSION
ARTICLE 14 TERMINATION
ARTICLE 15 CLAIMS AND LIENS
ARTICLE 16 ACCEPTANCE, DEFICIENT WORK & REJECTION
ARTICLE 17 CONFIDENTIALITY
ARTICLE 18 ASSIGNMENT
ARTICLE 19 SUB-CONTRACTING
ARTICLE 20 FORCE MAJEURE
ARTICLE 21 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ARTICLE 22 APPLICABLE LAW
ARTICLE 23 AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION
ARTICLE 24 ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 25 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
ARTICLE 26 WAIVER
ARTICLE 27 CUSTOMS LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 28 RIGHT OF AUDIT
ARTICLE 29 NOTICES AND ADDRESSES
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this AGREEMENT, the words and expressions listed hereunder shall have the
meanings hereby assigned to them except where the context otherwise requires:
AFFILIATE
:
Means, with respect to any PARTY, any other person, partnership or body corporate that directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with such PARTY. For purposes of this definition, "control" means direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding capital stock or other equity interest having ordinary voting power or the ability to appoint a majority of the board of directors or otherwise exercise de facto control.
AGREEMENT/CONTRACT :
Means the present document, Articles 1 through 29, together with Annexure „A‟ through „O‟
FEED :
Means front end engineering and design prepared by or for COMPANY for the WORK.
CONTRACT PRICE : Means the total aggregate sum to be paid to CONTRACTOR by COMPANY according to Article 7 and Article 12.
SITE : Means all locations where WORKS are to be performed.
PARTY (IES) : Means COMPANY and/or CONTRACTOR.
WORKS : Means all works and activities to be performed by CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT.
PROJECT : Means the Project to which the WORKS apply as described in Annexure 'A' hereafter.
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATE(PAC)
: Means the certificate signed by COMPANY, when the CONTRACTOR has successfully completed and handed over the WORKS to the COMPANY as defined in Article 16.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATE.(FAC)
: Means the certificate signed by COMPANY at the end of the warranty period as defined in Article 16.
SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) : Means any person or persons, firm, partnership, corporation or combination thereof employed by CONTRACTOR for the performance of the WORKS, other than the employees of the CONTRACTOR.
EFFECTIVE DATE : The date of Commitment (Award)
SPECIFICATIONS : Means the document entitled “Specifications”, as included in the contract, which covers, but not limited to the technical norms and standard to control quality of materials, workmanship and services.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE : Means the stage at which CONTRACTOR has fulfilled all its obligations under this AGREEMENT and the WARRANTY PERIOD has expired.
MECHANICAL COMPLETION :
Means the stage when certain of all parts of the construction and pre-commissioning of WORKS are successfully completed in full compliance with the AGREEMENT and SPECIFICATIONS and in accordance with procedures and checklists.
MECHANICAL COMPLETION
CERTIFICATE
: Means the certificate signed by COMPANY and issued to CONTRACTOR confirming MECHANICAL COMPLETION.
PMC :
Means the consulting firm appointed, if any, by COMPANY to provide project management services to the WORK and/or the PROJECT.
THIRD PARTY :
Means an any and all person, firms, partnerships, companies, bodies, entities or a combination thereof, other than COMPANY or CONTRACTOR.
VARIATION/S.
GROSS NEGLIGENCE/
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
:
:
Means any and all changes in or relative to the WORK in accordance with Article 12 hereof. Means any act or failure to act (whether sole, joint or concurrent )by any person or entity which was intended to cause or which was in reckless disregard of or wanton indifference to, harmful consequences such person or entity knew or should have known such act or failure would have on the safety or property of another person or entity.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
DAY
WEEK
:
: :
Means rights title or interest in patents, trademarks, service marks, trade or business names, design rights (whether the above rights are registered ,unregistered or are the subject of pending applications),copyrights, (including copyrights in software),database rights, know-how (including trade secrets and confidential information) and any rights, title or interest similar or analogous to any of the above. Means a calendar day Seven (7) calendar days.
YEAR : Means 365 days.
2. SCOPE OF WORKS
The WORKS to be performed under this AGREEMENT shall be as specified in the Scope of Works as per Annexure 'A', which Scope shall be increased or decreased at COMPANY's option, and in such case the CONTRACT PRICE and the Schedule shall be adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORKS in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT including all Annexures.
3. DURATION
3.1 COMING INTO FORCE The date of coming into force of this AGREEMENT shall be the EFFECTIVE DATE first above
written and it shall remain in force until the issuance by COMPANY of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE. The WORKS shall be completed as per the time schedule stipulated in Annexure 'K', and maintained thereafter in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 and Article 12.
3.2 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR LATE COMPLETION
3.2.1 If CONTRACTOR shall fail to complete the WORKS within the time prescribed in Annexure 'K' and amended by a Variation, then unless such failure is due to Force Majeure and/or due to COMPANY's default, CONTRACTOR shall pay to COMPANY as liquidated damages and not as a penalty for CONTRACTOR's failure to meet the completion of WORKS as defined in the said time schedule, or as thereafter extended by COMPANY, one (1%) percent per week (or pro rata on a daily basis) up to a maximum of ten (10%) percent of the final CONTRACT PRICE.
3.2.2 COMPANY shall have the right without prejudice to any other method of recovery to deduct the amount of such damages from any monies due or which may become due to CONTRACTOR.
3.2.3 The payment or deduction of such damages shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from its obligations to complete the WORKS or from any of its other obligations and liabilities under this AGREEMENT.
4. CO-ORDINATION PROCEDURE
The Co-ordination Procedure defining the practical interface between COMPANY and CONTRACTOR is set out in Annexure 'F'. For the purpose of the PROJECT/WORK, CONTRACTOR shall at all times observe the provisions of the said Co-ordination Procedure.
5. FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY
5.1 Services and data to be supplied by COMPANY shall be as described in Annexure 'D'.
5.2 COMPANY shall also supply CONTRACTOR with any other pertinent data and information as COMPANY shall deem required for the performance of the WORKS by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable steps consistent with its responsibilities hereunder to check the accuracy and correctness of such data and information.
5.3 Upon coming into force of this AGREEMENT, COMPANY shall designate in writing its Representative who shall be authorised to act on COMPANY's behalf with respect to the AGREEMENT.
6. CONTRACTOR’s GENERAL OBLIGATIONS
6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall obtain all licences necessary to enable it to do business in the country or countries and any political subdivisions thereof wherein any part of the WORKS shall be performed, and shall give all required notices and shall furnish any bonds, securities or deposits required by official authorities to permit performance of the WORKS.
6.1.2 CONTRACTOR further acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and sub-surface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from the visual inspection of SITE as well as from SPECIFICATIONS and the drawings included and / or provided under this AGREEMENT.
6.1.3 Should any works and/or services be required which are not specifically denoted in the Scope of
Works, either directly or indirectly, but which COMPANY considers to be necessary for the proper carrying out of the intent of the AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall furnish all such works and/or services. Such works and/or services shall be furnished at CONTRACTOR's own expense unless the same can be demonstrated by CONTRACTOR to constitute a variation as defined in Article 12 hereafter.
6.1.4 CONTRACTOR shall, in procuring its needs of goods and services, give preference to local
contractors and suppliers and to such goods and services as are available in the local market in a suitable type and quality.
6.1.5 CONTRACTOR shall further, in executing its obligations hereunder, give preference to the use of
local ports and local means of transportation available in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
6.1.6 FEED ENDORSEMENT (WHERE APPLICABLE)
Subject to the provisions of Article 5.2, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that it has received and fully familiarised itself with the FEED and has fully checked and verified all aspects thereof and has drawn COMPANY‟s attention to and resolved any errors, omissions, deficiencies, inaccuracies, contradictions, ambiguities, or discrepancies in the FEED. CONTRACTOR hereby endorses and adopts the FEED and takes full responsibility therefore as being a suitable design for the PROJECT and to satisfy COMPANY requirements as set out in this AGREEMENT. Any error, omission or discrepancy in the FEED documents shall not result in or give rise to a time extension or cost VARIATION without prejudice to additions, deletions or changes to the WORK as a result of errors, omissions, inconsistencies or discrepancies or changes Information as defined in Article 5.2.
6.2 PERSONNEL CONTRACTOR shall provide and employ on the SITE in connection with the execution and
maintenance of the WORKS as provided in this AGREEMENT: 6.2.1 Such technical assistants as are skilled and experienced in their respective callings and such
sub-agents, foremen and leading hands as are competent to give proper supervision to the work they are required to supervise.
6.2.2 Such skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour as shall be necessary for the proper and timely
execution and maintenance of the WORKS. 6.3 MOBILISATION OF PERSONNEL Except as otherwise stated, CONTRACTOR shall arrange for mobilisation/demobilisation of its
personnel including visas, licences, work and residence permits, security passes and applicable licences for immigration and emigration of personnel as appropriate.
6.4 TRANSPORT FACILITIES FOR SITE PERSONNEL/TOOLS/EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing adequate transport to and from and within the
SITE for its own or its SUB-CONTRACTOR‟s personnel/tools/equipment. 6.5 TEMPORARY OFFICES, SANITARY AND ACCOMMODATION 6.5.1 CONTRACTOR shall provide offices and other temporary accommodation for its SITE personnel
including sanitary accommodation and, where necessary, canteen facilities. CONTRACTOR shall arrange for accommodation of its own and its SUB-CONTRACTOR‟s
personnel delegated to the SITE. If CONTRACTOR wishes to provide temporary housing and/or camp accommodation for its personnel, CONTRACTOR shall submit, for prior approval by COMPANY, plans of all accommodation it proposes to erect before any construction
commences. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all costs associated with any temporary housing and/or camp accommodation provided by CONTRACTOR.
6.5.2 The sanitary accommodation shall be kept in a clean and orderly condition to the approval of the
Public Health Authorities and shall be removed on completion of WORKS and all trenches shall be chemically treated and completely backfilled.
6.6 INSPECTION OF THE SITE CONTRACTOR shall be deemed to have inspected and examined the SITE, its surroundings
and information available in connection therewith and to have satisfied itself so far as shall be practicable as to the form and nature thereof, the extent and nature of work and materials necessary for the completion of the WORKS, the means of access required, and in general shall be deemed to have obtained all information necessary for carrying out the WORKS.
6.7 CONVENIENCE OF THE PUBLIC
All operations necessary for the execution of the WORKS shall, so far as compliance with the requirements of the AGREEMENT permits, be carried out so as not to interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the convenience of the public or the access to, use and occupation of public or private roads and footpaths to, or of, properties, whether in the possession of COMPANY or of any other person.
6.8 OTHER CONTRACTORS
CONTRACTOR shall, in accordance with the requirements of COMPANY, afford all reasonable opportunities for carrying out their work to any other contractors employed by COMPANY and their workmen and to the workmen of COMPANY and of any other duly constituted authorities who shall be employed in the execution on or near the SITE of any work not included in the AGREEMENT or of any contract which COMPANY shall enter into in connection with or ancillary to the WORKS.
6.9 AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE
6.9.1 Before starting the WORKS, CONTRACTOR shall designate a competent authorised representative acceptable to COMPANY to represent and act for CONTRACTOR and shall inform COMPANY in writing of the name and address of such representative and the scope of his authority. All notices, determinations, directions, instructions and other communications given to the CONTRACTOR authorised representative by COMPANY shall be deemed to be given to CONTRACTOR.
6.9.2 Upon coming into force of this AGREEMENT, COMPANY shall designate in writing its Representative who shall be authorised to act on COMPANY's behalf with respect to the AGREEMENT.
6.10 FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND CARE
CONTRACTOR shall take full responsibility for the care of the WORKS from the commencement thereof until the date of issue of the PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE. In case any damage, loss or injury shall happen to the WORKS or any part thereof, from any cause whatsoever, CONTRACTOR shall, at its own cost, repair and make good the same, so that at the issue of the PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE the WORKS shall be in good order and condition and in conformity in every respect with the requirements of the AGREEMENT.
6.11 SAFETY AND SECURITY
6.11.1 CONTRACTOR shall in executing the WORKS comply with the relevant requirements of the HSE Policy of COMPANY together with all applicable laws and regulations of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
6.11.2 The responsibility for all safety measures and required for the WORKS rests solely with CONTRACTOR.
6.11.3 CONTRACTOR shall, in undertaking 'Hot Works', conduct the same in a safe manner and in compliance with the laws and regulations of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE and COMPANY's safety regulations, and shall be solely responsible for obtaining all the necessary permits and licences required by the said laws and regulations.
'Hot Works' shall be defined as those types of work which shall involve the use of open flame, all types of welding and gas cutting of metals, use of apparatus or machines that could produce sparks, and work which otherwise endangers inflammable environment .
6.12 PROTECTION OF WORKS
6.12.1 Any cable, pipeline or other service exposed by CONTRACTOR shall be protected and supported by CONTRACTOR to prevent damage to the service. Support shall be maintained throughout the whole period of the exposure of services and it shall be CONTRACTOR's responsibility to ensure that, on and after backfilling or building in, the said services are adequately supported with concrete blocks or other satisfactory means so that no damage shall be caused to them on or after such backfilling or building in. Any foundations of existing buildings or roads in or alongside the excavations shall be supported by suitable braces, props or other means throughout CONTRACTOR's operations and, before backfilling, shall be so permanently braced that they shall not be affected by the settlement of backfill.
6.12.2 CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to avoid causing damage to services, including service lines such as cables, pipelines, etc., buried or otherwise, and shall be liable, subject to the provisions of this AGREEMENT, to the owners of such services for any damage thereto arising out of or in relation with the performance of the WORKS by CONTRACTOR, its personnel or agents or of its SUB-CONTRACTOR(S).
6.13 WATER AND AIR POLLUTION AND NOISE
6.13.1 CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, provide suitable facilities to prevent the introduction into any sub-surface water bearing strata or reservoirs or other body of water, including the sea, substances or materials which shall pollute the water or be deleterious to life or environment.
6.13.2 CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORKS so as not to discharge into the atmosphere, from any source whatsoever, smoke, dust or other air contaminants in violation of the applicable laws.
6.13.3 CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORKS without unreasonable noise and disturbance, so as not to interfere unnecessarily or improperly with the use or occupation of adjacent properties, whether in the possession of COMPANY or of any other party.
6.14 MEDICAL SERVICES
6.14.1 Unless otherwise stated herein, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the provision of medical services, including, without limitation, first aid and hospitalisation, for all its personnel employed in the performance of the WORKS within the SITE. Such services shall conform to the applicable laws and regulations of Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
6.14.2 COMPANY may have medical services at the SITE and may at its option make available such services for the treatment of employees of CONTRACTOR who shall be injured or become ill while engaged in the performance of the WORKS. If such services are made available to CONTRACTOR's employees, then, in consideration for the use thereof, CONTRACTOR hereby agrees that:
i) he shall pay to COMPANY the costs of such services.
ii) he shall release, defend, indemnify and save harmless COMPANY, its authorised representatives, successors-in-interest or assignees, and all of its officers and employees from and against any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising from the receipt of such services by CONTRACTOR's employees.
6.15 RECORDS AND REPORTS
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log book at the SITE for daily recording of the work done and of all events of importance. CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY daily, weekly and monthly reports as per Annexure „F‟ requirements.
6.16 CLEARANCE OF SITE ON COMPLETION
6.16.1 Upon completion of WORKS, CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, provide operational works, including satisfactory disposal of all temporary works, construction plant, rubbish, unused materials and other equipment and materials belonging to CONTRACTOR or used in the performance of the WORKS, including return to COMPANY of any salvageable supplies furnished by COMPANY but not used, and CONTRACTOR shall leave the SITE in a neat, clean and safe condition. In the event of CONTRACTOR's failure to comply with the foregoing, after written notice from COMPANY, the same shall be accomplished by COMPANY at CONTRACTOR's expense.
6.16.2 Not applicable
6.17 TRAINING OF COMPANY STAFF
The CONTRACTOR shall allow for, and it is deemed included in the Contract Price, the provision of the below facility:
CONTRACTOR shall provide training to COMPANY‟s personnel, and may require assigning such personnel to the CONTRACTOR‟s office. For details, refer to Annexure E (Special Conditions).
7. FINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTS
7.1 CONTRACT PRICE
7.1.2 In consideration of performing the WORKS in full conformity with the AGREEMENT, COMPANY shall pay to CONTRACTOR the CONTRACT PRICE as specified in Annexure 'O' (Vol. 3 of 3) – Bills of Quantities in the manner set forth in sub-articles 7.2 and 7.3 below as full and final remuneration.
7.1.2 The CONTRACT PRICE shall only be adjusted when a valid variation for which the
CONTRACTOR is entitled to additional payment if any pursuant to Article 12 is valued and the sum is added to the said PRICE, or the AGREEMENT is based on re-measurement principle / payment per actual occurrence.
7.2 INVOICING On a date to be mutually agreed upon by both PARTIES and according to schedules,
CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY detailed invoices in respect of the works performed for each month. The invoices shall be submitted in one (1) original, clearly stamped 'ORIGINAL' and three (3) copies. The invoices shall:
– bear the date of Performance of Work
– bear reference to this AGREEMENT
– be supported by all necessary documentation to enable COMPANY to review and accept them, including original document from Custom Authority in respect of materials and goods clearance (if any).
– clearly state the reason for which payments are required
– state the bank details where the payments are to be made
– be signed by the authorised person
– contain description of items claimed exactly as stated in the AGREEMENT.
The Invoices shall be addressed as follows:
Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) P.O. Box 665 - Abu Dhabi
Attention : Head, Accounts Payable
Final Invoice shall be clearly marked as final invoice and shall be supported (where applicable)
- A duly signed Release Letter as per Annexure „J‟, to be submitted to Accounts Payable Controller, with a copy to COMPANY Representative and Head, Contracts Department.
- PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE. (PAC).
7.3 PAYMENT
7.3.1 Payment, subject to the retention provisions under this AGREEMENT, shall be payable to CONTRACTOR in monthly instalments on the basis of progress of WORKS. COMPANY shall have the sole authority to judge the progress of WORKS.
7.3.2 Upon receipt of each invoice, COMPANY shall review it and if deemed to be in accordance with the AGREEMENT, COMPANY shall approve said invoice and payment shall be made to CONTRACTOR within forty five (45) days from the receipt of correct invoice by COMPANY. If payment falls due on a non-banking day, it shall be paid on the next banking day.
7.3.3 Should the invoice (the 'original invoice') be objected to wholly or in part by COMPANY, COMPANY shall within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof return the invoice to CONTRACTOR for revision, specifying the item or items to which COMPANY objects and the reasons for such objection. CONTRACTOR shall promptly make out and return to COMPANY two invoices, one invoice (the 'unobjected invoice') being in respect of the unobjected part of the original invoice and the other (the 'revised invoice') being in respect of the objected part of the original invoice. The time for payment in respect of the unobjected invoice shall run from the date of receipt by COMPANY of the 'original invoice' and the time for the 'revised invoice' shall run from the date of receipt by COMPANY of the 'revised invoice'. If the 'revised invoice' shall be objected to wholly or in part, then the above procedure shall be repeated for the last time after which COMPANY shall pay the undisputed part of the last 'revised invoice'.
Any payment made by COMPANY shall not be construed as a waiver of right of COMPANY to
object to any invoice so paid. COMPANY shall have the right to refuse any invoice not delivered by CONTRACTOR within six (6) months from the realisation of relevant works or engagement of relevant reimbursable costs, unless such invoice shall be a 'revised invoice', in which case COMPANY shall have the right to refuse receipt thereof if it shall be submitted more than six (6) months after the original invoice or prior revised invoice shall be objected to.
The payment procedure referred to in this Sub-Article shall apply mutatis mutandis to the payment of such amounts as they become due to CONTRACTOR as a result of variations or of other terms of this AGREEMENT.
Without waiver or limitation of any of its rights under the AGREEMENT or at law, COMPANY shall be entitled to deduct from any monies due to CONTRACTOR under the AGREEMENT any and all amounts of any debt due from CONTRACTOR to COMPANY.
7.3.4 Retention
i) All payments to CONTRACTOR shall be subject to the receipt by COMPANY of a valid Retention Bank Guarantee in accordance with Article 9 and with the wording of Annexure „H‟.
ii) Upon issue of the Provisional Acceptance Certificate the amount of the Retention Bank Guarantee shall reduce by fifty (50) percent.
iii) The Retention Bank Guarantee shall remain valid until such date when CONTRACTOR has fully met its warranty and other obligations as contained in Articles 8 and 16 and provided that COMPANY shall have issued the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, or ninty days after the expiry of the Warranty period, whichever comes first.
7.3.5 No payment shall be made by COMPANY until receipt of the Bank Guarantee required under Article 9 and Insurance Policies as per Article 10.
7.3.6 All invoices shall be presented and shall be payable in UAE Dirhams, unless otherwise stated in this AGREEMENT.
7.3.7 COMPANY shall make payment to CONTRACTOR by direct transfer to the Bank nominated by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall give its Bank's name and account number on or with each Invoice.
8. WARRANTIES
8.1 CONSTRUCTION WARRANTY
8.1.1 CONTRACTOR warrants that the WORKS hereunder shall be free from defects and shall conform to and shall be performed as to comply with specifications and other requirements contained herein or other specifications mutually agreed upon.
8.1.2 For a period of Twelve (12) months after the date of issue of the PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, CONTRACTOR shall, after written notice from COMPANY, repair or replace, at its own cost and expense, such materials, equipment or workmanship supplied or performed by CONTRACTOR or its SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) which are not or shall not be in accordance with the specifications or otherwise defective. If CONTRACTOR fails to replace or repair such defective materials, equipment or workmanship noted above expeditiously, COMPANY shall be entitled to arrange such replacements or repairs and to recover the cost from CONTRACTOR.
8.1.3 All materials, equipment or workmanship repaired or replaced pursuant to this warranty shall in each case be likewise guaranteed by CONTRACTOR for a period of Twelve (12) months, or the remaining period of the AGREEMENT Warranty, whichever comes later, from the date of its being put into satisfactory operation.
8.1.4 Should CONTRACTOR before the issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE fail to carry out any up-keep or maintenance work deemed necessary by COMPANY, COMPANY shall have the right, after giving notice in writing to CONTRACTOR and if CONTRACTOR does not commence the said work within ten (10) days thereafter, to carry out or cause to be carried out such up-keep or maintenance work in such a manner as COMPANY deems appropriate; the costs, charges, expenses and overheads in relation thereto, as certified by COMPANY, shall be on CONTRACTOR‟s account.
8.2 SUPPLY WARRANTY
CONTRACTOR guarantees good title to all materials and equipment supplied by it and the fitness of such materials and equipment for the use intended. CONTRACTOR guarantees that all materials, equipment, tools and supplies designed, specified and arranged for by CONTRACTOR and used or installed in the WORKS shall conform to the specifications contained in the AGREEMENT and that such materials, equipment, tools and supplies used or installed in the WORKS shall be procured only from good, reputable and responsible suppliers and from sources readily available to Abu Dhabi and that if any of such items shall be found defective, CONTRACTOR shall rectify or replace such defective item at its own cost.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain from its vendors and suppliers for the benefit of COMPANY all possible warranties with respect to materials, equipment, tools and supplies delivered or installed by CONTRACTOR, which warranties shall be assigned to COMPANY or to such entity as shall be designated by COMPANY, if COMPANY so directs.
Such warranties shall remain in force until Twelve (12) months after the date of PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, or where such materials, equipment, tools and supplies are supplied or installed to rectify or replace any defect subsequently discovered, until Twelve (12) months after such rectification or replacement work shall be provisionally accepted by COMPANY. CONTRACTOR's failure to obtain such warranties from its vendors and suppliers shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of its obligations with respect to materials, equipment, tools and supplies procured from such vendors and suppliers.
When failure to perform in accordance with specifications results from defects in goods furnished by CONTRACTOR's vendors, CONTRACTOR shall take all actions available to it to enforce such warranties obtained from its vendors. CONTRACTOR shall keep COMPANY informed of all actions which it shall take and CONTRACTOR shall have the right to obtain from COMPANY an assignment to CONTRACTOR of all rights of enforcement of such warranties.
8.3 DECENNIAL STRUCTURES WARRANTY
CONTRACTOR shall remain liable for a period of ten (10) years for the soundness of the structures, as well as for any defect or error arising out of the performance of the WORKS, notwithstanding the issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE and the release of the Bank Guarantee. CONTRACTOR shall also be liable for latent defects, frauds or errors becoming apparent after the issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE.
8.4 DESIGN WARRANTY
8.4.1 CONTRACTOR warrants that the structural design and the detailed engineering design carried out by it shall be in accordance with good engineering practice and skill as is customarily employed. Such design shall conform to the requirements stated in the AGREEMENT.
8.4.2 In the event of any deficiency in COMPANY's design, CONTRACTOR's liability shall extend to giving notification of the defective design to COMPANY in proper time.
8.5 The foregoing warranties shall not be interpreted as a limitation upon but are in addition to all other warranties and guarantees expressed in the AGREEMENT or implied by law, custom or usage of trade, which shall apply in all respects to the WORKS.
9. BANK GUARANTEES
Within fifteen (15) days from the coming into force of this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall provide COMPANY with an unconditional and irrevocable Performance Bank Guarantee and Retention Bank Guarantee issued in accordance with the wording of Annexure 'H' by a bank in Abu Dhabi acceptable to COMPANY and payable to COMPANY on first demand and valid up to the issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE.
The Performance Bank Guarantee shall be in an amount equivalent to ten (10) percent of the initially estimated CONTRACT PRICE, which amount shall be increased proportionally should the said initially estimated CONTRACT PRICE be increased.
The Retention Bank Guarantee shall be in an amount equivalent to five (5) percent of the initially estimated CONTRACT PRICE, which amount shall be increased proportionally should the said initially estimated CONTRACT PRICE or cumulative gross payments to CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT be increased beyond the initially estimated CONTRACT PRICE.
The Bank Guarantees, the cost of which shall be borne by CONTRACTOR, shall be to secure
CONTRACTOR's obligations under this AGREEMENT, notwithstanding any variations, alterations or extensions of time that shall be given or agreed upon.
Should the CONTRACTOR fail to submit the Bank Guarantee as stated hereinabove, COMPANY
shall have the right to deduct the equivalent value of the Guarantee(s) from any money become due to the CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT, and keep the same until the CONTRACTOR comply with the requirements of this Article.
10. LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE.
10.1 LIABILITY
10.1.1 CONTRACTOR shall exercise all reasonable skill, care and diligence in the performance of its
obligations hereunder.
10.1.2 Neither COMPANY nor CONTRACTOR shall be liable to the other for any indirect or
consequential loss or damage, including without limitation loss of product or equipment or facility down-time or loss of profit or loss of opportunity, or revenue or increased costs of finance or like items of damage.
10.2 INDEMNITY
10.2.1 The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company, the Company's Personnel, and
their respective agents, against and from all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in respect of:
(a) Bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, of any person whatsoever arising out of or in the
course of or by reason of the design, execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects, unless attributable to Gross negligence, willful act or breach of the Contract by the Company, the Company's Personnel, or any of their respective agents, and
(b) Damage to or loss of any property, real or personal (other than the Works), to the extent that such damage or loss:
(i) Arises out of or in the course of or by reason of the design, execution and completion of the Works and the remedying of any defects, and
(ii) Is not attributable to gross negligence, willful act or breach of the Contract by the Company, the Company's Personnel, their respective agents, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them.
10.2.2 The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Contractor, the Contractor's Personnel, and
their respective agents, against and from all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses) in respect of bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, which is attributable to Gross negligence, wilful act or breach of the Contract by the Company the Company's Personnel, or any of their respective agents.
10.2.3. The Contractor shall Indemnify Company and hold harmless from any physical damage to
property of third parties or injury to persons, including death to the extent resulting directly from the Gross negligence of Contractor or its personnel or any of their respective agensts, employees or assigns while engaged in activities relating to this Agreement. COMPANY shall likewise indemnify and hold harmless Contractor from any physical damage to property of third parties or injury to persons including death to the extent resulting directly from the Gross negligence of Company its agents, employees or assigns while engaged in activities relating to this Agreement.
10.2.4 AGGREGATE LIABILITY.
The total liability of the Contractor to the Company, under or in connection with the contract other
than under Sub-Clause 10.2.1, shall not exceed 100% of Contract Price or US $ 2,000,000
whichever is higher. This Sub-Clause shall not limit liability in any case of fraud, wilful default or
reckless misconduct, gross negligence or any breach of Contractor of its confidentiality
obligations.
10.3 INSURANCE
10.3.1 Without limitation to CONTRACTOR's obligations and responsibilities during the whole
period of the AGREEMENT, from commencement until the issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain in the joint names of CONTRACTOR, COMPANY and SUB-CONTRACTORS the following Insurance Policies:
1) A Workmen's Compensation Employer's Liability Insurance (with a limit of liability of not less than Dhs. One Million per occurrence), and
2) A Motor Vehicle Third Party and Passenger Liability Insurance which shall provide an unlimited indemnity for death of or injury to persons and the equivalent of not less than Dhs. One Million for loss of or damage to property, and
3) An insurance for CONTRACTOR's plant, equipment and property whether owned, hired, or leased to their full value against all loss of or damage from whatever cause arising,
4) CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain Professional Liability Insurance for protection from claims arising out of performance of professional caused by negligent error, omission or act for which the insured is liable. Such professional liability insurance will provide for coverage in such amounts and for such period of times as set forth below, and certificates
indicting that such insurance is in effect will be delivered to the COMPANY. Such policy shall also contain a provision to the effect that in case of cancellation, a notice shall be sent the COMPANY of the impending cancellation and that such cancellation shall not be effective for a period of 30 days after receipt of such notice. In the event of such cancellation, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately replace said policy with another acceptable to the COMPANY.
– Between US$2,000,000.00 and US$10,000,000.00 each in the aggregate based on the size of Contract (to be specified on case to case basis).
– This insurance shall be maintained in force during the period of AGREEMENT and after the completion of professional services under the AGREEMENT until the expiration of any applicable statutes of limitation. |In the event there is no such statute specifically applicable to design and construction or improvements to real property, this insurance shall be maintained by CONTRACTOR for a period of three (3) years after the date of FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATES.
and shall cause the Insurers or Underwriters thereof to waive rights of subrogation against COMPANY, its subsidiaries and all other Companies in COMPANY's group.
10.3.2 CONTRACTOR shall, prior to the commencement of any SITE activity, submit the Insurance Confirmation Letter (Annexure „I‟) confirming that the required Insurance Policies have been effected by CONTRACTOR. COMPANY reserves the right to examine the wording of the Policies, require evidence that the Policy Premiums have been paid to the Insurers, and that the Policies shall remain in force throughout the duration of the AGREEMENT.
10.3.3 All deductibles or liabilities in excess of the indemnities provided under the insurances arranged
by CONTRACTOR/SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) and/or COMPANY shall be for the account of and paid by CONTRACTOR and its SUB-CONTRACTOR(S).
10.3.4 Insurance shall be arranged as far as possible with one of the following Insurance Companies
registered and licensed to work in Emirate of Abu Dhabi:-
– Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company – Al-Ain Ahlia Insurance Company – Al-Dhafra Insurance Company – Emirates Insurance Company – Al Khazna Insurance Company – Al Wathba National Insurance Company – Abu Dhabi National Takaful Co. – Oman Insurance Company – Qatar Insurance Company – Arab Orient Insurance Company – Al Sagr National Insurance Company
10.3.5 Without limitation to CONTRACTOR's obligations and responsibilities under this AGREEMENT
and during the whole period of the AGREEMENT, COMPANY wherever applicable shall effect at its own expense in the joint names of COMPANY, CONTRACTOR and SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) a Transit Insurance of all marine shipments, airfreight movements and land transportation, a General Third Party Risks Insurance and Insurance of the works, maintenance, materials and COMPANY's equipment, if any, excluding items which CONTRACTOR shall be already required to insure at commencement of the WORKS until completion of the same.
10.3.6 COMPANY shall not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss of or damage to any property or personal effects belonging to CONTRACTOR's employees or to those of SUB-CONTRACTOR(S).
10.3.7 Should the CONTACTOR fail to submit the above stated Documents, then COMPANY shall have the right to suspend the Work, and the CONTRACTOR in such case shall be liable to all consequences of delays and associated costs. The cited suspension shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of his liabilities stated under this AGREEMENT
10.4. CLAIMS PROCEDURE
10.4.1 CONTRACTOR and/or SUBCONTRACTORS shall notify insurers with one copy to
COMPANY of any occurrence, irrespective of the PARTY responsible for such occurrence, likely to give rise to a claim under COMPANY‟s insurances taken as soon as possible and in any event within Five (5) working days of such occurrence coming to the notice of CONTRACTOR.
10.4.2 CONTRACTOR shall also submit in co-ordination with COMPANY the entire claim documents to the Insurers directly and shall handle all claim negotiations directly with the Insurers. After endorsement by CONTRACTOR, if required, and approval and signature of the claim discharge receipt and letter of subrogation by COMPANY, the actual settlement of the claim amounts due to CONTRACTOR shall be effected by the Insurers directly to CONTRACTOR‟s account, with the claim amounts due to COMPANY being effected by the Insurers directly to COMPANY‟s account.
11. TAXES AND DUTIES
11.1 CONTRACTOR shall be liable for all taxes, imposts, duties (other than Customs duties), withholding taxes, charges or other assessments of whatsoever nature, whether levied by the Government of Abu Dhabi or the UAE, or any other Government elsewhere.
11.2 All payments relating to sponsorship which shall enable CONTRACTOR to work in the UAE, as well as all personal income tax or any corporate taxes or registration charges levied by the Government of Abu Dhabi or the UAE at any future date, shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
11.3 All goods, equipment, machinery, etc. shall as far as possible be imported through Abu Dhabi ports, unless approved otherwise by COMPANY. CONTRACTOR shall not be liable for customs duties levied by the Government of Abu Dhabi on materials, equipment, machinery and any other goods, including all project shipments (excluding CONTRACTOR‟s construction plants) imported, for the performance of the WORKS under this AGREEMENT. All imports shall be under GASCO name, as the said duties shall be debited by Custom Authority to COMPANY Account No. 12158, which Account has been allocated by Abu Dhabi Custom Authority for COMPANY.
Although CONTRACTOR shall not pay the applicable Customs duty, CONTRACTOR shall subsequently be required to submit original supporting documentary evidence from the Customs Authority related to materials and goods clearance and the associated debit note.
11.4 All port dues, landing, pilotage, lighterage and other charges relating to the importation of materials and equipment shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
11.5 If as result of any future relevant UAE legislation or interpretation of existing laws, any additional
sums becomes payable by Contractor or its Sub-Contractor to any UAE Government authority after the award of this Tender such legislation not having been announced at the time of submission of Commercial Bid documents, then such sums which have not been included in such Tender in respect of the Work shall be paid by Contractor and reimbursed by Company to Contractor upon submission of pertinent documents.
12. VARIATIONS
12.1 If a variation to the WORKS (hereinafter referred to as a “Variation”) shall be required, during the currency of the AGREEMENT and until issue of the PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE, COMPANY shall initiate such Variation by forwarding to CONTRACTOR a statement describing the omissions in work or additional works to be performed.
CONTRACTOR shall make an estimate of the consequences of such Variation as to:
12.1.1 Time gained or reduced in respect of the time Schedule;
12.1.2 Expenses or savings anticipated;
12.1.3 Cost to be incurred by CONTRACTOR for performance of the additional work.
12.2 If COMPANY decides the Variation shall be carried out, it shall give CONTRACTOR its written acceptance thereof.
12.3 No such Variation shall in any way vitiate or invalidate the AGREEMENT but the value, if any, of all such Variations shall be taken into account in ascertaining the amount of the CONTRACT PRICE. The Schedule shall be adjusted to the extent necessary as a result of such Variations.
12.4 No Variation shall be paid where it shall be within the Scope of Works or shall be due to CONTRACTOR‟s act or omission in complying with this AGREEMENT.
CONTRACTOR CLAIMS
12.5 CONTRACTOR shall submit in writing full details of any claim or confirmation of any other instruction or development affecting the WORKS and for which CONTRACTOR deems a Variation is required within forty eight (48) hours of the start of any additional expense to which CONTRACTOR shall consider itself entitled from COMPANY. After the lapse of forty eight (48) hours no such claim shall be considered by COMPANY. CONTRACTOR shall not postpone or delay the performance of the works for which CONTRACTOR intends to claim, on the grounds that it is subject to acceptance by COMPANY and/or finalisation of payment amount and/or time extension to the Schedule.
13. SUSPENSION
13.1 COMPANY shall have the right to suspend partly or as a whole at any time the performance of the WORKS by giving seven (7) days notice to the CONTRACTOR. In such event, and provided that such suspension shall not be otherwise provided for in the AGREEMENT or necessary by reason of default on CONTRACTOR's part, the extra reasonable cost incurred by CONTRACTOR under this Article shall be borne and paid by COMPANY, provided that CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to recover any such extra cost unless CONTRACTOR gives written notice of its intention to claim to COMPANY within twenty-eight (28) days of COMPANY's order. COMPANY shall settle and determine such extra payment and/or extension of time to be made to CONTRACTOR in respect of such claim as shall, by mutual agreement, be fair and reasonable.
13.2 Notwithstanding any dispute arising between CONTRACTOR and COMPANY during the achievement of the WORKS, CONTRACTOR shall bind itself not to suspend or delay partly or as a whole for any reason the performance of the WORKS.
14. TERMINATION
14.1 COMPANY shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT if CONTRACTOR:
– does not carry out the WORKS or any part thereof in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT.
– suspends the WORKS or any part thereof.
– abandons the WORKS.
– becomes bankrupt or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
In any of the foregoing events, COMPANY shall serve a notice of termination of seven (7) days to the CONTRACTOR, and shall be entitled to complete the WORKS or have them completed at the cost and expense of CONTRACTOR.
14.2 COMPANY shall also have the right at its absolute discretion to terminate this AGREEMENT by
serving seven (7) days termination notice for any other reason. In such event of termination, COMPANY shall pay to CONTRACTOR for the work already performed up to termination plus reasonable costs incurred on account of such termination.
15. CLAIMS AND LIENS
15.1 COMPANY shall have a first and paramount lien on all materials and equipment forming part of
the WORKS. CONTRACTOR undertakes not to create or do any act, deed or thing which shall result in the creation of any other lien or charge on any materials or equipment forming or intended to form part of the WORKS.
15.2 CONTRACTOR shall protect, indemnify and save COMPANY harmless from and against any and all liability for the payment of the amount of any lien or claim against the property of COMPANY and/or the materials or equipment and/or the WORKS or any part thereof created by CONTRACTOR or by any SUB-CONTRACTOR or for materials, labour or services in connection with the WORKS for the payment of which CONTRACTOR shall be responsible under the terms of this AGREEMENT. Excluded therefrom are such liens and claims as are caused by any action or deed on COMPANY's part, which are solely to COMPANY's account.
15.3 If at any time COMPANY shall receive notice or information of the recording of any such lien, or
any evidence of any such lien or claim which, if valid, shall constitute a legal charge on the property of COMPANY and/or the materials or equipment and/or the WORKS or any part thereof or on any of CONTRACTOR's equipment not forming part of the materials or equipment or the WORKS, it shall forthwith communicate the receipt of such notice, information or evidence to CONTRACTOR.
15.4 If CONTRACTOR shall fail to pay or otherwise discharge such lien, or satisfy such claim, within a period of thirty (30) days after written notice from COMPANY pursuant to Sub-Article 15.3 above, COMPANY shall have the right to deduct and retain from monies due or to become due to CONTRACTOR, until such lien or claim shall be paid, discharged or released, a sum necessary to discharge such lien or claim.
16. ACCEPTANCE, DEFICIENT WORK & REJECTION 16.1 ACCEPTANCE 16.1.1 The WORKS shall be deemed to be provisionally accepted on the date stated on the
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE which shall be issued at the request of CONTRACTOR and when WORKS are performed to the satisfaction of COMPANY and in compliance with the terms of this AGREEMENT.
16.1.2 Twelve (12) months after provisional acceptance of the WORKS and provided CONTRACTOR
has entirely fulfilled its obligations under this AGREEMENT, including any work ordered pursuant to Sub-Article 16.2, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to request final acceptance and an examination of the WORKS and the operating conditions of the facilities shall be immediately arranged. The FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE shall then be issued by COMPANY, provided such examination was satisfactory to COMPANY.
16.1.3 Partial completion of work may be required by COMPANY at a milestone agreed and the CONTRACTOR shall complete such part in accordance with the Agreement requirements to the satisfaction of COMPANY from all aspects. In such cases, COMPANY shall issue PARTIAL COMPALETION CERTIFICATE OR MECHANICAL COMPLETION CERTIFICATE.
16.1.4 The Warranty Period shall be intended particularly to ensure the proper performance of the
WORKS during the specified period and the clearance therefrom of any defective material or deficient workmanship incorporated within the WORKS during the AGREEMENT period.
16.2 DEFICIENT WORKS AND REJECTION 16.2.1 If at any time before issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE there becomes apparent
any failure of the WORKS or part thereof to conform to the warranties or any other defect or deficiency in the WORKS for which CONTRACTOR shall be responsible, CONTRACTOR shall upon receipt of written notice from COMPANY and at its own expense promptly remedy the same by, at COMPANY's option, repair supply or replacement.
16.2.2 If CONTRACTOR shall fail to promptly effect the required remedy then COMPANY shall be
entitled to reject the part of the WORKS affected and to replace the same at CONTRACTOR's expense.
16.2.3 If COMPANY does not exercise its rights under the immediately preceding paragraph 16.2.2
within a reasonable time, CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved from liability in respect of the relevant non-conformity or other defect or deficiency but its full and complete responsibility shall be limited to the repayment of all monies paid by COMPANY to CONTRACTOR in respect of the part of the WORKS affected thereby.
16.2.4 CONTRACTOR shall, if required by COMPANY, search for the cause of any malfunction, defect or deficiency in the WORKS and, if the same shall be found to be within the scope of CONTRACTOR's remedial responsibility as aforesaid, the cost of the work carried out by CONTRACTOR in searching shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
16.2.5 CONTRACTOR's failure to perform any of its obligations under this Sub-Article shall (without
prejudice to any other rights which COMPANY shall have in the matter) result in COMPANY making demand under the Bank Guarantee and/or any monies in its possession.
17. CONFIDENTIALITY 17.1 For a period of ten (10) years, CONTRACTOR shall not, without the prior written consent of
COMPANY, disclose, or make available to any person, other than COMPANY, or use, directly or indirectly, except for the performance and implementation of this AGREEMENT, any information acquired from COMPANY, its subsidiaries or affiliates in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT. This provision shall applicable for both Parties, in case the information / data is
provided by both Parties. 17.2 CONTRACTOR shall take all steps which shall be necessary or appropriate in order that its
employees, agents and representatives adhere to the provisions of this Article. 17.3 The obligations contained in this Article shall continue, notwithstanding the issue of the FINAL
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE or the termination of the AGREEMENT. 17.4 All drawings, reports or other documents or information produced, prepared and furnished by
CONTRACTOR pertaining to or in the course or as a result of the performance of the WORKS, including those already submitted and furnished by CONTRACTOR, shall be the exclusive property of COMPANY.
17.5 Appropriate clauses to carry out the purpose and intent hereof shall be included in all Sub-
Contracts.
18. ASSIGNMENT
18.1 CONTRACTOR shall not assign this AGREEMENT or any part thereof without the prior written consent of COMPANY. Notwithstanding any assignment to which COMPANY shall give consent, CONTRACTOR shall remain responsible to COMPANY for the proper performance by the assignee of the WORKS.
18.2 COMPANY shall have the right to assign or transfer the AGREEMENT or any part thereof or any
share or interest therein without the consent of CONTRACTOR. In this event, COMPANY shall inform CONTRACTOR in due time.
19. SUB-CONTRACTING
19.1 CONTRACTOR shall not sub-contract any part of the WORKS under this AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of COMPANY. Such consent shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations hereunder or create any contractual relations between COMPANY and its SUB-CONTRACTOR(S).
19.2 CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for any part of the WORKS performed by its SUB-
CONTRACTOR(S) and for their acts and omissions and those persons either directly or indirectly employed by them to the same extent as CONTRACTOR shall be for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by CONTRACTOR.
20. FORCE MAJEURE
20.1 If either PARTY shall be temporarily rendered unable, wholly or in part, by Force Majeure to comply with its obligations under this AGREEMENT and if well founded notice of such Force Majeure shall be given to other PARTY in writing within five (5) days after the occurrence of the cause relied on, then such obligations of the PARTY affected shall be suspended so long as this inability shall continue by reason of such Force Majeure. The PARTY claiming Force Majeure shall also give written notice to the other PARTY of the settlement thereof within five (5) days after such settlement.
20.2 Neither PARTY shall be liable for delays caused by Force Majeure provided notice thereof shall be given as required above.
20.3 The term “Force Majeure” as employed herein shall mean strikes (excluding strikes occurring
among the employees of CONTRACTOR or its SUB-CONTRACTORS) or other industrial disturbances of general nature, acts of the public enemy, wars, blockades, insurrections, riots, epidemics, landslides, earthquakes, lightning, civil disturbances, explosions and any other cause similar to the kind herein enumerated or equivalent forces, not within the control of either PARTY and which by exercise of due diligence neither PARTY shall be able to overcome. In the event of any dispute, the PARTY claiming to be affected by Force Majeure shall bear the burden of proving that it has been so affected.
21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
21.1 Any dispute, claim or difference arising out of or related to this Contract, or any breach thereof, shall be first referred to the parties for any amicable settlement and in the event such referral fails, shall be finally settled by arbitration in Abu Dhabi under Abu Dhabi law and the laws of the UAE, applying the Rules of Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre at Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The proceedings and all papers sent or presented in connection therewith shall be in the English language. The arbitrator‟s decision shall be final and binding on the both parties. Judgement upon the award may be entered and executed in any court having jurisdiction. All costs, legal or professional fees, incurred in the arbitration shall be paid by the party against whom the verdict is obtained.
21.2 CONTRACTOR shall not at any time suspend performance of the WORK or any of its obligations under the AGREEMENT pending resolution or settlement of a dispute and shall proceed with all due diligence with the WORK and all its other obligations in full compliance with the AGREEMENT.
22. APPLICABLE LAW 22.1 The laws of Abu Dhabi and the UAE shall apply to the construction, validity and performance of
the AGREEMENT by CONTRACTOR. Such laws include without limitation any ordinance, rule, decree, regulation or order of any Governmental Authority or Agency of Abu Dhabi or the UAE (State, National, Municipal, Local or other).
22.2 CONTRACTOR shall hold harmless, defend and indemnify COMPANY from and against any
liability or penalty which may be imposed by Abu Dhabi or the UAE Governmental Authorities on COMPANY by reason of any alleged violation or violation of the laws of Abu Dhabi or the UAE arising out of CONTRACTOR's acts or omissions or of those of its employees while performing the WORKS.
22.3 CONTRACTOR shall strictly follow the laws, rules, and regulations issued in Abu Dhabi Emirate
and UAE.
23. AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION
In the event of conflict between this AGREEMENT and any of its Annexures or any document
incorporated by reference in the AGREEMENT, the AGREEMENT shall prevail and in the event of conflict between the Annexures and documents incorporated, the document bearing the latest date shall prevail.
24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This AGREEMENT embodies the entire agreement between CONTRACTOR and COMPANY
with respect to the WORKS. The PARTIES shall not be bound by or be liable for any statement, representation, promise, inducement or understanding of any kind or nature not set forth herein. No changes, amendments or modifications of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless executed in writing and signed by both PARTIES.
25. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR shall act as an independent contractor in performing the WORKS, maintaining
complete control over its employees and all of its SUB-CONTRACTORS and shall in no case represent COMPANY or act in its name without its prior written approval.
26. WAIVER None of the terms or conditions of the AGREEMENT shall be considered waived by COMPANY
or CONTRACTOR unless such waiver shall be given in writing to the other PARTY. No such waiver shall be a waiver of any past or future default, breach or modifications of any of the terms or conditions of the AGREEMENT unless expressly stipulated in such waiver.
27. CUSTOMS LAWS AND REGULATIONS In connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR acknowledges that
the import and customs laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates shall apply to the furnishing and shipment of any product or components thereof to the United Arab Emirates.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all such customs laws and regulations.
28. RIGHT OF AUDIT
28.1 During the term of this AGREEMENT and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, COMPANY or its authorized representatives shall have the right to inspect and audit, at all reasonable times within business hours, CONTRACTOR‟s books and other records relating to all costs and charges for which payments are to be or have been made by COMPANY under this AGREEMENT, to satisfy itself that:
28.2 Wages/salary, allowances and other statutory benefits are actually paid to the CONTRACTED PERSONNELS working for COMPANY in the amounts and at the conditions stipulated in this AGREEMENT.
28.3 CONTRACTED PERSONNELS receive the benefit of furnished accommodation, electricity and transportation to the actual cost amount stipulated in this AGREEMENT.
COMPANY or its authorized representative shall also have the right at all times during the term of this AGREEMENT to directly check and verify with CONTRACTOR personnel assigned to the SERVICES, their actual wages, over time and other entitlements and payment thereof.
28.4 CONTRACTOR shall maintain such books and records for a period of one (1) year after the date of ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE (or after the termination of AGREEMENT) and shall make such books and records available to COMPANY and its representatives for purpose of inspection and audit.
28.5 In case of discrepancy between the contractually specified wages/salary and other CONTRACTED PERSONNEL‟s benefits and those actually paid or provided by CONTRACTOR, COMPANY shall invite CONTRACTOR in writing to comply with its obligations within thirty (30) days. If CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the requirement of the formal notice within the specified period, COMPANY may without further notice exercise its right to either withhold any and all payments due to CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT, or to terminate the AGREEMENT at CONTRACTOR‟s risk and expense.
29. NOTICES AND ADDRESSES Any notice for the purpose of this AGREEMENT shall be served by either PARTY on the other by
sending the same by registered mail post, telex or facsimile addressed to their respective addresses as hereinafter set out. Any and every such notice shall be effective upon first receipt and shall be addressed to the following addresses:
a) ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO) ................................. DIVISION P.O. BOX 665 ABU DHABI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FAX ............................. b) ................................................................................ P.O. BOX ....... ABU DHABI UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FAX ............................. CC: Manager, Commercial Division (Only in Contractual cases {as per Fax of Award}) Fax No.: or to such other parties or addresses as either of the PARTIES shall substitute by notice given as
herein required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT AS OF THE DAY AND YEAR ABOVE WRITTEN. 1. Signed and delivered for and on behalf of:
ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)
(COMPANY) ____________________________________________________ By : Title :
Date :
duly authorised in that behalf in the presence of: ____________________________________________________ By : Title : Date : 2. Signed and delivered for and on behalf of:
…………………………………………………………………..
(CONTRACTOR) ____________________________________________________ By : Title : Date :
duly authorised in that behalf in the presence of: ____________________________________________________ By : Title : Date :
ANNEXURE ‘A’
SCOPE OF WORKS
ANNEXURE ‘A’
SCOPE OF WORKS
PART 1 – SCOPE OF WORKS PART 2 – SPECIFICATIONS PART 3 – QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
ANNEXURE 'A'
PART 1 – SCOPE OF WORKS
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ANNEXURE ‘A’
SCOPE OF SERVICES
PART 1 – SCOPE OF SERVICES PART 2 – SPECIFICATIONS PART 3 – QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
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ANNEXURE 'A'
PART 1 – SCOPE OF SERVICES
EPC FOR NEW ASAB ACCOMMODATION COMPLEX – PHASE III
SCOPE OF WORK DOC. No. SOW-01
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Index 1.0 General
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Work Quality and Quantity 1.3 Guarantee 1.4 General Requirement 1.5 Facilities for COMPANY PMT 1.6 Facilities Provided by COMPANY to Contractor
2.0 Site Development
2.1 Locations for construction 2.2 Site cleaning and Grading 2.3 Geotechnical Investigation
3.0 Fencing 3.1 Fencing Specification 3.2 Fencing Materials
4.0 Earthworks / Site clearance
4.1 General 4.2 Site Clearance
5.0 Concrete and Structural Steel Work.
5.1 General 5.2 Design 5.3 Material Specification 5.4 Design Specification
6.0 Road works and Paving
6.1 General 6.2 Detailed scope of work - Internal Interlocking CAMP Roads
7.0 Construction and Commissioning of Structures
7.1 General 7.2 Technical Specification for Multi Purpose hall 7.3 Technical Specification for Auditorium 7.4 Technical Specification for Clinic 7.5 Technical Specification for General Store & Workshop Buildings 7.6 Technical Specification for Service block 7.7 Technical Specification for Reception Counter(s) 7.8 Car park 7.9 Miscellaneous Metals 7.10 Road Signs and Barriers
8.0 Electricity Supply and distribution
9.0 Telecommunication System
9.1 General Requirement 9.2 Telephone System 9.3 Laying U/G cable
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9.4 Structured cabling and Data Network 9.5 Wireless Data Network
10.0 Cable TV
11.0 Public Address system
12.0 Fire and Gas Detection system
13.0 Air Conditioning.
14.0 Plumbing
15.0 Foul Water Drainage
16.0 Fire Fighting system
17.0 Landscaping and Irrigation
18.0 Surface Drainage system
19.0 Additional Requirements for cable and pipe line trenches
20.0 Clean Up
21.0 Quality Assurance and control
22.0 Commissioning
23.0 As Built Documents
24.0 Attachments
1. GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 GASCO intends to construct Multi Purpose Hall, Auditorium, General Stores, Maintenance Workshop, Clinic, Chillers yard & substation, In addition to outdoor sports playgrounds, to serve the anticipated new employee intake, as that will be an extension to the existing Camp.
The new facilities shall be constructed to meet the requirements with complete infrastructure and services for the smooth and efficient functioning of these accommodations. The proposed location of these facilities is within the existing ASAB Accommodation camp.
1.1.2 The scope of work together with the attached sketches, technical details and drawings
describe all the works related to the construction and commissioning of the facilities, as detailed in the following activities:
• Detailed Engineering
• Geotechnical Investigation
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• Topographic Survey
• Earthworks and Site Preparation
• Building Construction of Multi Purpose Hall, Auditorium, General Stores, Maintenance Workshop, Clinic, chillers’ yard and outdoor sports area including architectural finishes, plumbing and sanitary works, Drainage network including piping, manholes, chambers, Water supply network including additional storage tanks (if required), piping, pumps, etc.
• Demolition of all existing facilities located within the proposed plot, removal of all asbestos form the site and dump it in a location, as agreed with GASCO. Asbestos handling must be as per GASCO Asbestos Management Procedure (Attachment - 2).
• Services and utilities for the new facilities including tie in, integration, testing and commissioning.
• HVAC systems
• Electrical works
• Fire, smoke and gas detection system
• Fire fighting system / equipment
• Telephone network
• Data and Cable TV net work
• External pavement and walkways
• Landscaping including removal and re-plantation of existing trees
• Modification to the existing roads
• Provision of temporary site offices, toilets and miscellaneous site facilities during the period of constructions for the contractor.
1.1.3 The GASCO’s stipulated duration of the project is twenty four (24) months including
mobilization / demobilization. Contractors are advised to keep strict adherence to the target completion date.
1.1.4 The work is located at ASAB NGL plant approximately 190 Km by road south / west of Abu Dhabi city.
1.2 Work Quality & Quantity
Contractor shall be fully responsible for determining the locations, elevations, details, assess and exact quantities of the work by site surveying with reference to COMPANY supplied marked-up attachments, drawings / Specifications and bill of quantities.
1.3 Guarantee
Refer to the Articles of Agreement.
1.4 General Requirements
1.4.1 The project has to comply with the requirements of GASCO design General Specifications
(DGS), relevant addendum to DGS and SHELL-DEP. In case the requirements of DGS are in conflict with scope of work/ issued tender bulletins or/ and standards/ codes, then the more stringent one shall take precedence.
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1.4.2 All site activities within the GASCO fencing and interfacing with services owned by GASCO shall be performed under GASCO permit to work system with all recommended and ascertained safety precautions and practices. Contractor may obtain exception while the works are outside GASCO existing fencing; however, contractor shall have own permit to work system to ensure required control/ The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining safe and environmental friendly working conditions.
1.4.3 Contractor shall supply well-qualified and experienced manpower specialized in the various type of works covered by this scope. It is the contractor’s responsibility to produce a complete, adequate, safe and professional job by use of available drawings, specifications and sound techniques. All work shall be executed to optimum quality and to the highest standards of good practice. Should there by conflict between this document, drawings, and / or standards then the Contractor shall obtain a written clarification from the COMPANY.
1.4.4 Contractor shall supply all labour, materials, scaffolding, temporary supports, temporary access ladders to roofs, tools, equipment, plant, support services (i.e. transport, equipment, maintenance, etc.), and all other necessary services to carry out the specified work except those specifically scheduled herein to be supplied by the COMPANY. All lifting gears and portable equipments (Compressors. Generators etc.) to have third party safety certification and Inspection procedure.
1.4.5 Contractor’s diesel driven air compressor shall be a mobile type. Contractor shall responsible to provide or arrange the lifting facilities required. Details of such plant shall be submitted for approval, in writing, to the COMPANY’s Safety representative prior to commencement of work on site.
1.4.6 Materials supplied by Contractor (including material point of origin and expiry date) and application procedures shall be submitted to the COMPANY’s representative for written approval prior to commencement of the work. Such written approval shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract. Samples shall be provided when requested by the COMPANY.
1.4.7 Contractor shall clean the site daily and dump all the removed debris, on temporary basis in the area defined by the COMPANY. This debris should be disposed regularly by the Contractor to an approved municipal dumpsite.
1.4.8 All works covered by this scope of work shall be executed under COMPANY’s representative supervision approval, in writing, must be obtained at each stage of work before commencing on to the next.
1.4.9 Materials required for the works shall be selected, approved, quantified, purchased and stored on site (COMPANY’s designated area) prior to starting work, with the exception of consumable materials which would deteriorate in quality if stored on site in large quantities over the Contract period, i.e. sand, aggregate, etc., and those materials with a limited shelf life which is less than that of the Contract period.
1.4.10 Contractor shall be deemed to have ascertained all site conditions, regulations and details of existing facilities and made all satisfactory arrangements in particular regarding hot and cold work permits. COMPANY shall not consider any future claim from the Contractor regarding lack of information related to general site conditions.
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1.4.11 All proposed design, technical details and materials specifications shall be approved, in
writing, by the COMPANY’s representative prior to work commencing.
1.4.12 On completion of the works, all tools, equipment, surplus materials and debris shall be removed from site by the Contractor, and all work areas reinstated to the satisfaction of the COMPANY’s representative.
1.4.13 Contractor’s management and supervision staff that are approved by COMPANY and assigned to the contract shall be present on site from commencement of work till issue of Provisional Acceptance by COMPANY.
In the event of Contractor’s management / staff being absent for long duration within the construction period, the COMPANY reserves the right of suspend all works, until the resumption of satisfactory site supervision.
1.4.14 The Contractor site supervision team shall consist of the following minimum staff:
- Qualified Site Construction Manager - Qualified Site Project Engineers - Qualified Site Engineers - Qualified QA/QC Engineers - Experienced Site Foremen - Qualified HSE Engineer, HSE officer and HSE assistant.
1.4.15 The Contractor shall ensure that all his employees, agents and sub-contractors comply with
COMPANY safety regulations. The Contractor shall appoint a qualified Safety Officer to co-ordinate all safety aspects. The safety officer should not be given any other duties or works on site other than his specific responsibilities regarding safety supervision.
1.4.16 The Bills of Quantities are prepared on lump sum basis. Payment shall be made based on the quantity of actual work carried out on site with appropriate proportional percentage.
1.4.17 The work shall be carried out in accordance with a sequence and order of priorities agreed with, or instructed by, the COMPANY.
1.4.18 The Contractor shall propose the quality control and testing laboratory he intends to use for all on site testing. The Contractor shall provide any equipment, access or personnel necessary to fulfil the contract testing requirements.
1.4.19 Contractor shall produce a complete set of as-built documentation for all works carried out under this scope. The as-built documentation shall include test results and revised drawings for any modifications to the works. This shall be presented in file-manual format with an electronic copy of the same submitted for COMPANY approval. The electronic copy shall be in tools programme.
1.4.20 The contractor shall submit the planning package as advised in the project control
requirements stipulated in Attachment-1 during the technical submittal. The milestone completion dates shall be in accordance with the above document.
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1.5 Facilities For COMPANY PMT
COMPANY may station its personnel in CONTRACTOR's offices during the course of execution of the WORKS. CONTRACTOR shall provide to COMPANY the facilities and services identified herein, and include the cost of providing and maintaining the same for the duration of the WORKS in the AGREEMENT PRICE.
The ownership of the home office facilities and services provided including consumable items shall rest with CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall re-take possession of all items on an "as is where is" basis when discharged by COMPANY. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to any claim because of damage to or loss of any item.
1.5.1. FACILITIES FOR COMPANY AT CONTRACTOR’S HOME OFFICE
1.5.1.1 Office Accommodation
CONTRACTOR shall provide an office for one visiting COMPANY personnel. The office shall be equivalent to those provided to CONTRACTOR’s senior staff.
1.5.1.2 Computing Facilities
Offices provided to visiting COMPANY personnel shall be equipped with one computer as per the specification given below in the relevant clause. Computers shall be provided with standard software, internet and email connectivity.
1.5.1.3 Communication Facilities
Offices provided to visiting COMPANY personnel shall be provided with individual telephones hooked through CONTRACTOR’s switchboard. All calls within U.A.E. made by COMPANY personnel shall be covered by the AGREEMENT PRICE.
1.5.1.4 Other Facilities
The following facilities shall be made available for use by the visiting COMPANY personnel on shared basis: - Printer - Scanner - Photocopier - Facsimile Machine - Paper Shredder - Vending Machines
Facsimile charges for facsimile within U.A.E. shall be covered by the AGREEMENT PRICE.
1.5.1.5 Support Personnel
CONTRACTOR shall make available shared document controller and Secretary Service for visiting COMPANY PMT.
1.5.1.6 Stationery & Supplies
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CONTRACTOR shall provide stationery and other supplies to visiting COMPANY personnel on as required basis.
1.5.2 FACILITIES FOR COMPANY AT CONTRACTOR’S SITE OFFICE
CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain separate fully furnished offices for sole use of the COMPANY and representatives. Office shall be suitable to occupy 1 project manager, 1 senior project engineer, 1 secretary, 2 construction engineers, 6 PMC/inspectors. Office shall have a sample room, and a conference room suitable for 10 people. Offices shall have toilets and a pantry. Pantry shall include refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave oven, utensils, water cooler, and other consumables. Refer to attachment-3 for tentative Company office layout.
CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary office accessories such as white boards, flip chart hangers, pin boards. Three desktops and two laptops of latest technical specs. Data connectivity to COMPANY network shall be done by CONTRACTOR. Office shall include printing, photocopying, and scanning equipment.
The offices shall be provided with Electricity, water, drainage, fire / smoke detection system, data, internet, and telephone connection. All utility charges shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit etc… shall be provided in the office block.
1.5.2.1 All consumable supplies for the duration of the contract such as refreshments including tea, coffee, soft drinks, drinking water, paper kitchen towels, toilet paper, paper napkins, washing accessories, waste bins etc.
1.5.2.2 Contractor shall provide one person for full time for cleaning / maintenance of the offices and to serve the pantry services.
1.5.2.3 Communication Facilities: The Offices of the COMPANY’s personnel shall be provided with individual telephones connection hooked through CONTRACTOR’s switchboard. All calls within U.A.E. made by COMPANY personnel shall be covered by the AGREEMENT PRICE. Contractor shall provide separate fax machine for the COMPANY use. The telephone shall be multi function speaker telephone. Facsimile charges for facsimile within U.A.E. shall be covered by the AGREEMENT PRICE.
1.5.2.4 Other Facilities: The following facilities shall be made available for use by COMPANY personnel on shared basis:
- Paper Shredder
- Vending Machines
- Heavy duty paper cutter
- Heavy duty binding machine
1.5.2.5 Support Personnel: CONTRACTOR shall make available secretarial and document controller services to COMPANY personnel on as required
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basis.
1.5.2.6 Stationery & Supplies: CONTRACTOR shall provide stationery and other supplies to COMPANY personnel at SITE on as and when required basis. Provide all office stationery consumables and computer consumables including but not restricted to copy paper, writing pads, pencils, pens, staples, paper clips, rubber pads, filing accessories, adhesive taps, colored marker pens, suspended files, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs. Ink cartridges, calculators etc.
1.5.2.7 Personal Safety Equipment: CONTRACTOR shall provide for all COMPANY personnel including visitor’s necessary personnel safety equipment during the period of their stay at the construction SITE. This shall include helmet, safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, dust masks, cover all etc.
1.5.3. OTHER FACILITIES AND SERVICES
1.5.3.1 Contractor shall be responsible for the day to day housekeeping and maintenance of the offices and all equipments in the offices till the completion of the project. All required accessories shall be provided by the contractor.
1.5.3.2 Notice Board: Contractor shall provide and maintain in good condition a sign board complying with the following requirements.
The signboard shall be written in Arabic and English
The board shall consist of:
1. Name and Logo of the COMPANY
2. Name and Logo of the contractor
3. Project title
Colour schedule shall be black lettering on a white background with various participants logos indicated.
1.6 Facilities Provided by COMPANY to contractor: GASCO will provide maximum 120kW Power supply free of charge to the contractor. GASCO will advise a location within 200m from the contractors temp. site facilities location. Contractor shall carry out all works related to the connection including the provision of DB, Breakers, cabling etc. All associated cost shall be borne by the contractor.
GASCO will allocate approximately 60m X 75m area for contractor’s offices; lay down area, work shop and for GASCO offices.
GASCO will allow water supply connection for 3CUM per day of water to the GASCO offices and contractor’s offices. Contractor shall provide necessary piping and connection to the existing system. Contractor shall provide the water meter at the tie in point. All cost associated with the connection shall borne by the contractor.
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Contractor shall connect drainage from GASCO offices and contractor’s offices to the existing net work. Otherwise contractor shall provide septic tanks and remove the drainage regularly.
2. SITE DEVELOPMENT
Prior to the construction of the new accommodation and related external works the following works shall be undertaken.
2.1 Locations for the constructions:
The construction of the buildings is located at three different locations. For the purpose of easy understanding and identification each area will be identified as sites 1 or 2. The explanation for each site is as follows.
2.1.1 Site –1:
Site 1 is located at the north of the existing camp. The area is inside the existing fencing. The area is between the existing accommodation blocks, and football field. This is the specified location for the construction of General Stores, General Workshop Buildings and outdoor sports area.
Contractor shall isolate this area from the rest of the camp and provide gatch road to access the site from the main Asab road till the completion of project.
2.1.2 Site -2
Site 2 is located at the north – East of the existing ARC. The area is between the access road of the main entry, and access road of the proposed senior accommodation leading to the existing football ground and ARC accommodation.
This site is the intended location for Auditorium, Multi-Purpose hall and clinic buildings.
2.2 Site Cleaning and Grading
All existing plants, trees shrubs etc., shall be surveyed jointly with the Engineer. Any plants that require removal/ relocation shall be dug up in accordance with approved method of statement. If the relocation of the plants are not possible contractor shall provide one to one replacement. All removed plants; unwanted materials, debris and contaminated soil shall be disposed to an approved tip. Plants, which need re-location, shall be re-located in accordance with COMPANY advice.
Contractor shall carryout trial trenches to locate the position of underground services, electrical cable, telephone cables, fiber optic cables, etc.
Site –1 & 2 are graded land with approximately leveled however the final grading shall be carried out by the contractor. Finished grade levels shall be 100mm above the existing road levels.
The above information is from preliminary site survey. However, Contractor is responsible for conducting further survey and shall removal / relocate any U/G services.
All excavation, grading and backfilling works shall be carried out in accordance with GASCO DGS and relevant technical specification.
2.3 Geotechnical Investigation Contractor shall conduct detailed geotechnical investigation to determine the physical and chemical properties of soil at the project plot. The investigation shall provide all results and recommendations for
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substructure design including bearing capacity, sub-grade reaction, expected settlement, ground water levels, earth pressure parameters, excavation, and backfilling requirements, seismic categorization of soil, and slope stability conditions.
3. FENCING However the proposed location of the project is locating inside the existing GASCO Camp, a new temporary fence has to be constructed around the construction sites. The fencing shall be properly covered to ensure the aesthetic appearance of the area. The chain link fencing similar to plant perimeter fencing covered with green nylon mesh to avoid the dust spreading to the existing buildings.
Contractor is responsible for the disposal of removed fencing to an approved tip. The removal of fencing shall be carried out only after the completion of the project.
A temporary fence shall be erected around the construction sites to avoid the dust spreading to the other areas. The type of temporary fence to be determined based on constructability study of the contractor. If the access to the site is directly from outside of GASCO Permanent fenced area the temporary fence shall be similar to GASCO perimeter fencing with concertina coils. However If the access is from inside then it is required to keep the aesthetics of the area and avoid dust spreading around. The specifications provided below are applicable only for the external fencing. Temporary fence can be made of demountable GI sheet partitions or fence shall be covered with nylon mesh.
It is proposed that the Contractor will access to the construction site from the existing ASAB Main Gate through ASAB ADCO main road which proceeds through the sand track to the site. However, this does not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to obtain security passes for all his personnel and vehicles. The Contractor shall allow for all legal requirements for working in an oil field. Upon construction of the new main road, the contractor may use this road, if agreed by COMPANY, to access the site construction area.
Contractor shall construct the temporary fencing in accordance with approved layout prior to commence other site activities. A gate shall be also provided to control the access to the plot. This will serve as emergency gate after the construction of the building.
The new fence at the proposed plot will meet the requirements of following specification and will be subject to approval by Oil Field security police authorities. The new fencing is to be similar to the existing GASCO fencing.
3.1 Fencing Specification It shall be anti-intruder fencing to BS 1722, part 10 or latest equivalent standard.
Fencing shall measure 2.5m from grade elevation to top of wire mesh fabric. The bottom of the fabric extends 150mm in to the grade.
The fabric shall be topped with a double row each comprising of three strands of barbed wire mounted ‘Y’ tops with dropper bars intermediately along each panel of barbed wire.
Double straining pillars shall be provided at all corners. Single straining pillars shall be provided at all openings. Intermediate strainers shall be provided at every 30m.
Intermediate fence posts shall be equally spaced at intervals not exceeding 3 meters. Straining posts shall be provided at all corners, gates and at intervals not exceeding 30mm. Each post shall be set 750mm into concrete blocks of 900mm depth. The blocks shall be 450mm square for intermediate posts and 600mm x 600mm for straining and gateposts. Gateposts shall be 1300mm deep.
The fencing shall be provided with nylon mesh to prevent the windblown sand.
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New Perimeter Fencing shall be provided with one concertina coil 600mm dia over the ‘Y’ cranks and 2 Nos. of 1000mm and one 600mm dia over the grade level. All concertina barbed tapes shall be medium blade type (MBBT), clipped version, from LINK MIDDLE EAST or equally approved.
The contractor shall ensure that the design and execution of the fence is according to CNIA requirements.
3.2 Fencing Materials
Wire Mesh
• Fencing shall be PVC coated chain link wire mesh. Mesh size shall be 40 x 40mm of wire diameter 3.55 x 4.75mm. Wires shall be strained between posts with galvanized / PVC coated eyebolts, turnbuckles, ‘U’ connectors clips, as necessary.
Posts
• Steel posts shall be of painted with ‘Y’ top extensions, holed to receive two rows of three strands of galvanized barbed wire.
• Steel posts shall be of the following minimum size viz:
• Intermediate posts: 76.1mm Dia CHS, 5mm thick long
• Straining posts: 88.9mm Dia CHS 5mm thick
• Struts: 76.1mm CHS 5mm thick
Dropper Bars
• Dropper bars for barbed wire topping shall be 25mm x 6mm galvanized M.S. flat bars, holed 3 times to receive galvanized barbed wire.
• The fencing system shall be Bekaert, Fortinet, Chain Link Middle East super or equivalent.
• Fencing shall be provided along the two sides of the of the plot. Both sides of the access road shall be also fenced.
4. EARTH WORKS / SITE CLEARANCE
4. 1 General
• All excavation and backfilling shall be carried out in accordance with the GASCO Design General Specifications for Earthworks DGS-1486-001.
• The Contractor shall hand excavate a trial trench all around the proposed excavation to a depth of 250mm more than the planned excavation to confirm the area free of underground cables / services prior to carrying out any mechanical excavation. The area allocated for construction and all the roads shall be backfilled to achieve the final graded levels as shown in the drawing. The finished graded levels shall be minimum 100mm above existing adjacent road levels. The area along the roads shall be, built up with shoulders and backfilled to proposed levels.
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4. 2 Site Clearance
• Clear the site of all existing discarded concrete foundations, cables, pipes, fencing and other materials as per the Engineers instructions.
• All materials should be removed to an approved tip.
• 5. CONCRETE AND STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK
5.1 General The project comprise of construction of several buildings including Multipurpose hall, Auditorium, Workshop, Store, Clinic and service block. The design and construction works of all building structures shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of latest revisions of GASCO Design General Specifications, Relevant British / International Standards and Contract drawings.
The Contractor shall carry out all necessary concrete and steel works, field and laboratory tests pertaining to the construction of foundations, tie beams, ground beams, ground slabs, columns, roof beam/ slabs pedestals for fixing steel columns, steel beams, steps, manholes, foundations for light poles and any other works required for completion of the project; including surface protective coatings and blinding concrete. All works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and Bill of Quantities, to the approval of the COMPANY.
The design and construction works of all buildings structure shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of GASCO DGS-1882-001 “Structural Design Basis” and relevant addendum to DGS 1882-001.
5.2 Design
The Contractor shall propose the specialist subcontractor responsible for carrying out the Soil Investigation and Report: the approved subcontractor shall carryout complete soil investigation, physical and chemical tests of the soil and shall submit a comprehensive report for the COMPANY’s approval.
The design works of all buildings and structures shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of GASCO DGS 1882001, Structural Design Basis.
Contractor may make preliminary estimate for footings based on the bearing capacity of 150 kN/m2. The bearing capacity shall be verified by performing soil investigation. Even if the values of bearing capacities obtained are more, the allowable bearing capacity for isolated footings at a depth of 1.5 m shall be considered 150 kN/m2 maximum.
The Contractor shall propose the engineering subcontractor responsible for carrying out the engineering works. Sub contractor shall be approved by GASCO.
Detailed Engineering shall include but not limited to Architectural, Civil, Structural, Electro mechanical, fire alarm and fire fighting, Telecom, Data, Cable TV, irrigation, water supply, and drainage.
The Contractor shall submit structural calculations and complete detailed working drawings for the COMPANY’s approval prior to commencement of the works.
The provided tender drawings and specification shall be for guidance purpose only, which indicate minimum requirements. Contractor shall carry out detailed site survey and perform
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detailed engineering that meets all the design/ engineering requirements, as well as COMPANY prior to construction works. Any increase in the project area, buildings’ height, doors & windows dimensions or/and number, internal & external wall area, arrangement of plumbing works, sanitary fittings, etc. due to engineering requirements shall be executed by the contractor without any additional cost to COMPANY.
5.3 Material Specifications
5.3.1. Concrete
In general, Concrete Supply and Construction shall be as per GASCO Design General Specifications DGS-1783-001 & 002.
5.3.1.1. All concrete shall be grade 40 N/mm2, unless otherwise stated.
5.3.1.2. All steel reinforcement shall be deformed high yield bars with a yield tensile stress not less than 460 N/mm2 in accordance with BS 4449.
5.3.1.3. Generally, steel rebars shall not be epoxy coated. But, the welded mesh used for the floor slabs shall be fusion bonded epoxy coated to ASTM A775/A775M-92 or approved equivalent.
5.3.1.4. The minimum concrete cover to all reinforcement shall be as per section 9.5.4.2 of GASCO DGS 1882-001.
5.3.1.5. Cement shall comply with Sec. 12.1 of DGS-1783-001, Specification for Concrete Supply.
5.3.1.6. Minimum Water / Cement ratio shall be as per section 13.1.3 of GASCO DGS 1783-001.
5.3.1.7. Minimum cement content shall be as per section 13.1.3 of GASCO DGS 1783-001.
5.3.1.8. Aggregates shall comply with COMPANY concrete specification.
5.3.1.9. All sand, aggregates cement, water & concrete shall be tested in an approved laboratory to BS.812 (1, 2 % 3).
5.3.1.10. All below and aboveground concrete shall be protected with approved surface coatings in accordance with Sec. 15.9, DGS-1783-002.
5.3.1.11. All Other materials, workmanship and testing shall comply with COMPANY concrete specification and to the approval of COMPANY.
5.3.1.12. The slab/beam/foundation on grade shall be protected by the application of a layer of 1000 gauge polythene sheets with minimum laps of 150mm. The sheets shall be chemically resistant and suitable for hot climatic conditions.
5.3.1.13. All freshly poured concrete surfaces should be properly cured and protected from sunlight by covering with an appropriate material for a minimum period of 7 days. The use of Hesain cloth or similar material is not permitted unless it can be maintained completely saturated with water and covered by polythene sheeting. The water used shall be potable water.
5.3.1.14. The Contractor shall produce his proposals for the location of expansion, construction and contraction joints for the floor slabs.
5.3.1.15. The joint between the panels shall be formed using compressible joint filler and bond breaking strip covered with approved polysulphide sealant.
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5.3.1.16. The soil at the base of each foundation shall be compacted to 95% of max dry density, prior to lay the blinding.
5.3.1.17. All below ground concrete shall be laid over 75mm thick blinding concrete.
5.3.2. Structural Steel
The structural steelwork shall be constructed in accordance with Design General Specification DGS_1883-001, Structural Steel Fabrication & DGS_1884-001, Structural Steel Erection.
All structural steel works shall be fabricated using grade S275 or S275JR to BS EN 10025-2004.
All Primary framing members, end wall members, ties, struts, clips, brackets, etc. shall be of hot rolled steel sections. The steelwork shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 10025.
All hot rolled sections shall have minimum flange thickness of 7.6mm. Pre engineered sections shall be fabricated from plates of minimum thickness of 6.0mm.
Purlins and grits and their immediate supports shall be cold-formed steel.
Temporary supports and bracing shall be provided as necessary during erection. All permanent-bracing members in plan shall be of hot rolled steel. In the absence of permanent bracings the wind portals shall be provided.
All connections shall be designed and detailed strictly in accordance with BS 5950. All bolted main structural elements shall be with grade 8.8 bolts. The use of grade 4.6 bolts shall be restricted to minor connections such as purlins, etc. The minimum number of bolts for each connection shall be 2.
The minimum edge distance shall be 2.0D and minimum spacing between bolts shall be 3.0D, where D is the bolt diameter.
All welded connections shall be minimum 6.0mm continuous fillet weld. All butt welds shall be prepared for full strength, full penetration welds.
All structural steel work shall be galvanized in accordance with BS EN ISO 1461 – 1999. The corrosion protection & surface treatment to steel shall be applied as per manufactures recommendation. The surface treatment shall be epoxy coating with suitable primer.
Secondary support steel work to be designed, detailed, fabricated and erected to suit the specific doors, louvers or windows.
5.4 Design Specifications
5.4.1. Design Codes
- BS 6399: Part 1: 1996 Code of practice for dead and imposed loads.
- ASCE 7-05 American standards for civil engineering (Wind loads).
- BS 6399: Part 3: 1988 Code of practice for imposed roof loads.
- BS 8004: 1986 Code of practice for foundations.
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- BS 8007: 1987 Design of concrete structures for retaining aqueous
liquids.
- BS 8110: Part 1:1997 Code of practice for deign and construction.
- BS 8110: Part 2:1985 Code of practice for special circumstances.
- BS 8110: Part 3:1985 Design charts for singly reinforced beams, doubly
reinforced beams and rectangular columns.
- BS 5950: Part 1:2000 Structural use of steel in building.
- IBC 06 International building code (Earthquake design).
-DGS-1882-001 Design General Specifications
Structural Design Basis
5.4.2. Loads
The structure shall be checked for load combination in accordance with Clause 2.4 of BS 8110, Part 1 and IBC, BS 5950, and AISC 7. The considered loads shall be as follows:
5.4.2.1. Material Specific Weight
Material Weight
Plain concrete 22 KN/m3
Reinforced concrete 24 KN/m3
Soil 20 KN/m3
Light weight concrete 15 KN/m3
Solid blocks 22 KN/m3
Hollow blocks 18 KN/m3
Light weight screed 14 KN/m3
Light weight partitions 1.0 KN/m2
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5.4.2.2. Floor Cover
Material Weight
Flooring 2.0 KN/m2
Services and false ceiling 1.0 KN/m2
5.4.2.3. Roof Cover
Material Weight
Flooring 2.0 KN/m2
Services and false ceiling 1.0 KN/m2
Heat insulation 0.1 KN/m2
Light weight screed of average
thickness 100 mm. 1.4 KN/m2
5.4.2.4. Imposed Live Loads
Imposed loads shall be in accordance with BS 6399, Part 1. The following floor imposed loads shall be used:
Occupation Load
Auditorium 5.0 KN/m2
Offices 3.0 KN/m2
Conference & meeting rooms 4.0 KN/m2
Stairs & Corridors 4.0 KN/m2
Stores 6.25 KN/m2 for light storage12.5
KN/m2 for heavy storage
Equipment rooms As per manufacturer with minimum 4.0
KN/m2
Plant room As per manufacturer requirements with
minimum 7.5 KN/m2
Accessible roofs 2.0 KN/m2
Inaccessible horizontal roofs 1.0 KN/m2
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Inaccessible inclined roofs 1.0 KN/m2
5.4.2.5. Seismic Loads
Seismic loads shall be calculated in accordance with DGS 1882-001 and addendum to DGS 1882-001. Site class and seismic category shall be determined through geotechnical investigation.
5.4.2.6. Wind Loads
The building shall be designed for wind loads calculated in accordance with ASCE 7 considering the basic wind speed as 175 KM/Hr.
6. ROAD WORKS AND PAVING
6.1 General The Contractor shall supply all construction materials, labour, equipment, plant, tools, road signs, road markings, kerb painting etc. to complete the work. He will also be responsible for the design and execution of any improvement works required to provide the necessary ground conditions together with any excavation and backfilling to form the required level.
The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the existing facilities and underground utilities. The Contractor shall be completely responsible for any damage or consequences to existing facilities during construction. Any damage to the existing roads and pavements shall be re-instated by the contractor.
The Contractor shall provide underground conduits with concrete protection/ duct bank for all existing and proposed facilities/ services under new trafficked areas. A typical duct bank shall consist of UPVC pipes of required number/ size embedded in reinforced concrete casing (grade C40). The minimum concrete cover to pipe shall be 150mm at the bottom & sides and 250mm at the top, and minimum spacing between pipes shall be 100mm. Minimum/ nominal reinforcement shall be provided along all the surfaces of the duct bank. All surfaces of concrete casing shall be coated in accordance with concrete coating technical specification. The locations of duct banks shall be marked up on the road using suitable quality paint.
Areas of road works and paving are shown in clouds, on drawing A-00-001. The roads shall include the connecting roads between the existing road and the entrance to the Camp /Plant. And internal roads around the new constructed buildings. The drawing indicates the existing roads and new roads.
The contractor shall prepare the final layout of buildings with proper orientation and walkways during detailed engineering and shall be considered as the scope of this project. Contractor shall consider 1.5m wide (minimum) walkway all around each building. The minimum thickness of sub grade shall be 150mm, sub base 150mm, bedding sand with 80mm thick interlocking pavement blocks for roadways. Footpath and walkway areas shall have a 150mm compacted sub base, bedding sand and 60mm interlocking paving blocks. All earthworks shall be compacted to 95% of maximum dry density.
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The Contractor is responsible for the supply and construction of all areas of paving, kerbs, drop kerbs, steps, paved areas adjacent to the buildings, kerbs to landscaped areas and sub grade / sub base preparation as detailed on the above drawings and in accordance with specifications.
The dimensions of the roads and pavement shall be in accordance with the drawings. The Contractor shall also provide steel protection barriers for any utilities or services adjacent to the road. Contractor shall construct pavement for car park.
During the trench excavation for the services if the proposed route passes through paved areas and roads, Contractor is responsible to re-instate the areas to the original condition with the same topping (Bituminous paved, interlocking or concrete paved). Scope shall include the pavements around the buildings and associated walkways.
6.2 Detailed Scope of Work – Internal Interlocking CAMP Roads
6.2.1 Excavate to the required depth of the existing ground to form the sub-grade for the interlocking paving road.
6.2.2 Allow for additional excavation and backfilling, where required to provide adequate levels for
the extension of paved road. Elevation of finished interlocking paving road shall be same as the existing road. The existing kerbs along the modification of the existing roads shall be removed and area shall be excavated to form connection to the new roads and car parks. Any modification to the existing roads and pavements to construct the new roads and pavements shall be included in the scope of the project.
6.2.3 Place 150mm thick layer of gatch material as sub-grade soil and compact to 95% of the maximum dry density prior to placing of the sub-base layer.
6.2.4 Excavate to the required depth, water and compact sub-grade level in preparation for construction of Grade 20N/mm2 concrete strip footings for installation of the edge kerbstones.
6.2.5 Supply and place pre-cast concrete kerbs at edges of road and paving, respectively. After final adjustment to line and level all edge kerbs shall have an in-situ grade C20 concrete haunch placed at the rear face.
6.2.6 Supply, lay and compact approximately 200mm thick sub-base for the new road and paving. The sub-base material shall consist of clean, hard, durable granular material. It shall be free of sulphate and organic contamination and friable or soft particles. It shall be well graded within the following grading limits:
BS sieve size Percentage by weight passing 50mm 100 37.5mm 80-100 20mm 60-85 10mm 40-70 5mm 25-50 2.5mm 20-40 600 microns 10-25
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150 microns 3-12 75 microns 0-8
The sub-base material should conform to the following requirements:
Liquid Limit (AASHTO T89) 25 Max. Plasticity Index (AASHTO T90) 4 Max. Sulphate Content (BS 812 PART 118) 0.5% Max. Chloride Content (BS 812 part 117) 1.0% Max. Maximum Dry Density (AASHTO T180) 2.0 gr/cc Min.
6.2.7 The surface of the sub-base shall be shaped and compacted to 95% of its maximum dry
density.
6.2.8 The sub-base material shall be maintained during transporting, spreading and compacting at moisture content of within 2% of the optimum moisture content, as determined by Test No. 14 of BS 1377 and shall be compacted to 95% of the maximum dry density.
6.2.9 Before any section of the road works is commenced and during its construction, the Contractor shall carryout on COMPANY’s representative instructions, control tests to determine the degree of compaction in the sub-grade and sub-base. No section of the work shall be covered until it has been approved by the COMPANY’s representative.
6.2.10 Supply and lay 80mm thick interlocking paving blocks over well-graded wadi sand from an approved source for roads. The sand bed shall be well levelled. Contractor shall not prepare any larger area of sand bed than the laying team can lay in the same day.
6.2.11 The paving blocks shall be well levelled by a suitable compactor. Narrow joints between the tiles to be filled with fine sand.
6.2.12 Supply and lay 60mm thick interlocking paving block as per the above item for the pedestrian walkways.
6.2.13 The paving blocks shall be obtained from an approved manufacturer. All roads shall have gray colored tile while the walkways and pavements shall have colored tiles. The pattern shall be designed during detailed engineering and approved by the COMPANY. The blocks shall be laid and joined in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6.2.14 Outer face of new edge kerb to be backfilled to finished grade level and well compacted.
6.2.15 Paint all kerb-stones with epoxy based coating system from Jotun or equal approved.
6.2.16 The expansion joint between the kerbs shall be filled with flexible joint and sealed with approved polysulphide sealant.
6.3 Paving Layers
6.3.1 GRANULAR SUB-BASE
• Description
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a) Granular sub-base shall consist of furnishing, spreading, and compacting sub-base in accordance with the details shown on drawings and these Specifications.
b) Granulars sub-base material for Road sub-base shall consist of hard, durable natural/screened gravel or crushed stone, and shall be free from clay balls or other deleterious substances.
c) Granular sub-base shall be well graded and lie within the grading envelope stated below when tested in accordance with BS 1377: Part 2 Test 9.2. The material should have a minimum C.B.R. of 30% at 95% of maximum dry density and should comply with Clause 3/6.4. Organic impurities (BS 1377: Part 3 method 3) shall not exceed 0.2%.
d) Compact plant and free from ridges cracks or loose material. The finished surfaces of the road sub-base shall not vary at any point more than 10 mm above or below the grade established by the Engineer.
e) The road sub-base shall be maintained in a condition satisfactory to receive any subsequent base or surfacing material. Sub-base which does not conform to the above requirements shall be re-shaped or re-worked, watered and thoroughly re-compacted to confirm to the specified requirements.
6.3.2 WET-MIX MACADAM ROADBASE
• Description a) This work shall consist of furnishing and placing one or more courses of high quality
crushed aggregate, bound by means of carefully controlled moisture content on the prepared sub-base in conformity to the line, level and thickness shown on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer.
b) The course aggregate shall consist of crushed rock (each particle shall have a minimum of one crushed face, determined by an approved method) and the fine aggregate shall be crushed rock or naturally occuring material.
c) The particle size shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of BS 1377 Part 2 (Methid 9.2 or 9.3).
d) The gradation shall be adjusted as required or as directed by the Engineer within the above limits to ensure the mix has adequate binding properties.
• BITUMINOUS PAVING COURSES This work shall consist of the construction of the bituminous courses which shall be Dense Bitumen Macadam as shown on the drawings. Bituminous Paving Courses shall consist of course aggregates, fine aggregates, filler material, and bitumen binder.
• Mineral filler for bituminous paving course When the combined grading of the course and fine aggregates is deficient in material passing the ASTM No. 200 sieve, mineral filler shall be added as approved by the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.
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Mineral filler shall consist of finely ground particles of limestone or cement in accordance with ASTM D-242. It shall be thoroughly dry and free organic substances and clay.
• Bituminous levelling course A levelling course, consisting of a layer of bituminous material of variable thickness mat is used to eliminate irregulatories in existing surfaces or bases and to vary existing cross-section elements or roadways.
In areas where levelling courses are required, as shown in the drawings or determined by the Engineer, the Contractor shall make a survey of the existing or base. When the survey is approved, the Engineer will determine and inform the Contractor of the precise locations and thickness of levelling courses to obtain the smoothest possible riding surface. Upon receipt of the locations and thickness from the Engineer, the Contractor shall proceed with the placement of the levelling Course.
6.3.3 BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT Bituminous Prime Coat shall consist of supplying and applying liquid asphalt to a previously prepared and approved sub-grade, sub-base, aggregate base course or wet mix road-base in accordance with this Specification.
LIQUID ASPHALT for prime coat shall be medium curing cut-back asphalt MC-70 to the requirements of ASTM D-2027 as modified by Table 6 or as directed by the Engineer. Sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM D140 and tested to ASTM D2027 (86) 4 test methods.
6.3.4 BITUMINOUS TACK COAT Bituminous tack coat shall consist of supplying and applying emulsified asphalt diluted with an equal quantity of water (1:1) to a previously prepared bituminous base course or binder course or to an existing bituminous surface in accordance with this specification.
The material for bituminous tack coat shall be slow setting emulsified asphalt, grade SS-1h (anionic) conforming to the requirements ASTM D977. Sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM D140.
The tack coat (diluted emulsion) shall be applied in quantities of not less than 0.3 litres per square meter and not more than 0.6 litres per square meter.
Immediately before applying the tack coat, all loose material, dirt, clay or other objectionable material, shall be removed from the surface with a power broom or blower supplemented with hand brooms, as directed by the Engineer. After the cleaning operation and prior to the application of the tack coat, as inspection of the area to be coated will be made by the Engineer.
The application temperature for the tack shall be between 10°C and 60°C, as directed by the Engineer. The material should be applied when the ambient temperature is less than 13°C or during rain, fog, dust storms or other unsuitable weather.
After application of the tack coat, the surface shall be allowed to dry to the proper condition of tackiness to receive the following pavement course. Tack coat shall be applied only so far in advance to the overlaying pavement courses to obtain the proper condition of tackiness and the Contractor shall protect the tack coat from damage during this period.
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If the completed tack coat is damaged by rain or dust, it shall be allowed to dry /cleaned by power broom or blower and, if required by the Engineer, an additional light application of tack coat shall be applied. No additional payment shall be made for this work.
7. CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING OF THE STRUCTURES
7.1 General This scope covers the construction and commissioning of Project Buildings - all in accordance with the technical specifications and approved architectural drawings.
The following are some of the aspects to be considered in the construction of the buildings/ facilities:
a. Roof slab shall be sandwich panels painted corrugated sheets.
b. Toilet paper holders, soap holders shall be made of stainless steel and the type of finish (mat/ polished) will be approved based on the samples.
c. Shower mixer and accessories shall be concealed. The cistern for WC shall also be concealed.
d. All Buildings entrances require double doors, the main doors shall be automatic sliding doors.
e. All the Pantries located in different buildings shall have the underside and overhead cabinets made up of aluminium (instead of MDF, if mentioned elsewhere in the tender documents). All counter top shall be Granite or Corian top to the choice of the COMPANY.
f. The quantities of details of architectural flood lighting shall be estimated by contractor as per the requirement of external landscaping and detailed architectural design.
g. Contractor shall supply 10 nos of master key for each building and 10 nos of Grand master keys.
h. All external doors and air locks shall be hinged doors opening to outside direction. The drawings may not indicate hinged door however contractor shall consider as hinged doors.
i. All staircases shall have wrought iron balustrade with teak wood hand rail.
7.2 Technical Specifications for Multi Purpose Hall 7.2.1. The dimensions / size
The tentative dimensions of the buildings / facilities are shown in the attached floor plans for the buildings.
• Multipurpose hall with total built-up Area of 4,135.34m2
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• The final adjustments to these dimensions shall be carried out by the contractor based on technical / architectural requirements. The height of the building to be determined based on the tentative sections provided with the EPC package; however contractor shall verify all building heights to ensure that false ceiling and service duct installation requirements shall be coordinated with the false ceiling. The heights indicated in the drawings are tentative only.
• There are existing structures in the location of the new buildings. There are layout drawings available for the same. They shall be demolished and the debris removed to the approved location.
7.2.2. Buildings Type: The Multipurpose hall building shall be double storied. The building shall be reinforced concrete framed
building comprising RC columns supported over isolated footings, concrete ground/ floor slabs and steel roof, with concrete block work partition walls for external & internal walls.
7.2.3. Footings & Base Slab
• The proposed foundation system is shallow foundation connected using rigid tie-beams.
• The value of soil bearing capacity used for the design shall be as per clause 5.2, and shall be verified by the contractor by performing soil investigation before construction.
• The ground slab shall be 200 mm thickness with top, and bottom reinforcement mesh.
• All footings, tie beams and ground slabs be cast against 75 mm blinding concrete cast above 1000 gage polyethylene sheets laid over 500 mm of compacted fill.
• All underground elements to be protected as per GASCO DGS.
7.2.4. Superstructure
• The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams, except for the playing court the RC columns shall be supporting a space truss covered with steel sheets.
7.2.5. Walls External walls above Finished Floor level shall be double wall of 200mm thick concrete solid block work,
50mm gape & 100mm thick internal concrete solid block work, however only 200mm thick concrete solid block work is required for the external walls that will receive 50mm rock wool insulation, and external cladding, as specified.
The walls below Finished Floor level, up to the top of plinth/ tie beams shall be solid block. All internal or partitioning walls shall be 200mm thick Autoclaved Aerated (AAC). Walls shall be tied to concrete columns and shall be reinforced every fourth layer. Flexible joint and movement ties shall be provided between the bottom / soffit of the beam / slab and block work. All block works shall be plastered.
7.2.6. Finishes
7.2.6.1 Floor Finish:
• Floor finish for the airlocks and main plaza, shall be 400 x 400 Natural stone tiles (Mar1/Mar2).
• Floor finish for the staircase treads and risers shall be 400 x 400 Natural stone tiles (Mar3).
• Floor finish for Gymnasium hall, shall be 450 x 450 x 10 heavy duty non slip Homogenous tiles (CT6).
• Floor finish for corridors, office and coffee preparation room, shall be 600 x 600 Ceramic tiles (CT2).
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• Floor finish for Saunas, steam, toilets, Janitor room, showers and lockers, shall be 300 x 300 Non-Slip Ceramic tiles (CT1).
• Floor finish for stores and MEP room, shall be Smooth Epoxy paint on concrete screed (SEPS).
• Floor finish for bowling centre, shall be wood flooring and Vinyl tiles (WF/VT).
• Floor finish for the common centre court, shall be 7mm thick Rubber flooring (RUB-1).
• Contractor shall submit floor layout indicating the shade and pattern for COMPANY approval. Tile adhesive shall be Nitotile by Fosroc or equal approved. All tile laying shall be carried out in accordance with approved method of statement. All wet areas shall be water proofed and tested prior to installation of tiles. The water-proofing screed shall be applied and shall be reinforced with 50 x 50 mm 1.6 x 1.6 mm welded wire meshes. Tile shall fit around corners of floor installations such as switches, sockets, toilet installations, etc. Cut edges smooth and even.
Tiles shall be installed true to shape flat and free from flows, cracks and crazing and keyed on the reverse side. Movement joints shall be provided not less than 6mm wide to the spacing recommended by the tile manufacturer. Movement joints shall be provided for all joints between walls and floors. Movement joints shall be carried through to depth of tile and bedding partially filled with filling strip and finished flush with sealant to manufacturer recommendation. All tile works shall be grouted up with pre-packed proprietary epoxy based material from approved manufacturer. The grout shall work well into joints when bed is sufficiently firm to prevent disturbances of the tiles. All skirting shall be 100mm high and 8m thick and to match with floor (as mentioned in Finishing Table) tiles and shall have round nose edge. Contractor shall provide 5% spare tiles from each shades.
7.2.6.2 External wall and Elevation: External wall elevations shall be covered with:
• Epoxy paint with stainless steel grooves as indicated in the elevations. The color and pattern to be approved by the COMPANY during detailed engineering.
• Silver colored Aluminum sheet cladding, 4mm thick, double faces, including all necessary fixing system, as recommended by the approved supplier.
Contractor shall provide 5% spare tile for all colours and sizes.
7.2.6.3 Internal Wall Elevation: Internal wall elevations for spaces, rooms, corridors etc. shall be covered with high quality emulsion paint. All
wet areas shall be covered by 300X300X10mm fully vitrified ceramic tiles up to the false ceiling level (Graniti, Johnson. Emola , RAK or equal approved).
The internal wall elevations of stores, electric room, etc… shall be painted with washable enamel paint system. All skirting shall be 100mm wide PVC, ceramic or marble.
The internal wall elevations for the indoor sports hall shall be provided with sound absorption panels as follows:
a. Description
- High Impact Extreme acoustical wall panel of a medium density core, high impact control component (bonded to the core) and fabric finish
- Non p.v.c. high impact control component
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- Superior impact resistance that allows the fabric finish retaining its original position after impact.
- Capable of withstanding very high impact without crushing or fracturing. b. Surface Burning Characteristics (ASTM E-84)
- Class A rating. - Acoustical Data (ASTM C423, Type A Mounting Per ASTM E795)
c. Design Considerations
- Concealed aluminium edge is required. - Panels are in fabrics including most polyesters, olefins, polyolefin, polypropylenes and
Xorels. - unbacked fabrics should be applied. - Size (1200 mm x 3000 mm). - Finish width must be sufficient to cover panel, panel thickness, and wrap minimum 25
mm on backside. - Edge: Chamfer resin - Concealed extruded aluminium: defined square. - Construction: Panel consists of a 6 to 7 pcf (96 to 112 kg/m3) medium density core,
with a high impact control component. - Fabric corners are fully tailored with no exposed darting.
FINISH PANEL THICKNESS
FREQUENCY (Hz) NCR SSA
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000
Fabric 25mm 0.07 0.38 0.90 1.07 0.99 0.91 0.85 0.84
d. Mounting methods
- Mount panels using mechanical fastening only (includes slide and engage z-clips, wall
clips and/or track). - Determine correct fastener to use for specific substrates, particularly plaster or gypsum
board. - Secure panels or mounting hardware to a substrate support such as a steel stud.
The aquatic panels shall be HIR extreme from DECOUSTICS or equivalent. Contractor shall provide 5% spare tile for all colours and sizes.
7.2.6.4 Ceiling False Ceiling shall be provided in all areas to hide the HVAC ducting that feeds the entire area. False ceiling
shall be combination of gypsum board of 12.5mm thick and 600 x 600 x nominal 0.7mm thick powder coated perforated aluminium ceiling tiles with acoustic pad, on proprietary metal suspension system, (15% of gypsum & 85% of tiles). Framework shall be GI furring channel system concealed type with rod hangers and galvanized channel. The false ceiling shall have the following properties:
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• Flame spread rating of 25 or less
• Smoke developed zero
• Noise reduction co-efficient (NRC) designation of 0.70.
• Ceiling plenum transmission range of 30 STC.
• Square edge.
The ceiling shall be provided with insulation in order to avoid condensation above false ceiling. Insulation shall be 50mm thick glass wool covered in polythene bags and of density 50Kg/m3. Soffit of all slabs and beams above the false ceiling shall be painted with light colored, approved concrete protective coating.
7.2.6.5 Roof Roof for the building is concrete suspended slabs and raised plinths for HVAC and other required equipment. The roof shall be cast in a slope to allow drainage. Roof shall be protected against leaks by appropriate water proofing system, the details of which are given below: The concrete roof slab shall be cleaned of all dust, dirt, grease etc. to receive the following waterproofing system:
• Application of cold bituminous emulsion elastic layer onto the existing roof slab (1.5 kg/m2)
• Install extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation boards (100 mm thick) with minimum density of 48Kg/m3.
• Place layer of plastic separation membrane (1000 gauge thick).
• Cast sloped light-weight concrete screed panels (average 65mm thick), not exceeding 12m2 in area and reinforced with 6mm dia. BRC mesh.
• The concrete shall have an average density of 1200-1500 Kg/m3, and a minimum compressive strength of 15 N/mm2 at 28 days.
• Seal all expansion joints between intermediate panels with an approved and durable polysulphide mastic
• Apply cold liquid waterproofing membrane in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and as directed by COMPANY’s site representative.
• The membrane shall satisfy the following requirements:-
i. The waterproofing membrane shall be applied as a cold liquid to form a seamless layer.
ii. The waterproofing membrane shall be elastic, with crack bridging properties of not less than 2mm width.
iii. The waterproofing membrane shall be U.V. resistant.
iv. The membrane shall have good resistance to temperature variations. (-10 oC to +80 oC)
v. The membrane shall be self-extinguishing.
• Fix new suitable aluminium flashing on top of the concrete upstands and parapets all around the roof, and apply sealant between the joints.
• All materials shall be of high quality and accredited by ISO 9000. Insulating material shall be ISOBOARD or equal approved. Waterproofing membrane shall be DAKFILL by MATHYS or equal approved.
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• Semi-rigid tile in bitumen mortar binder double reinforced with glass fiber shall be provided at the trafficable areas and maintenance areas above the waterproffing system. The tiles shall be “Dalle Parcours” from Siplast or approved equivalent.
• The CONTRACTOR shall select a suitable waterproofing system to satisfy the above requirements and submit manufacturer’s details / samples to the COMPANY for approval.
• The waterproofing system shall be installed in strict accordance with rer’s specification and as directed by the COMPANY’s representative at site.
7.2.6.6 Water proofing for Wet Areas: Waterproofing the wet areas shall be carried out based on the site conditions and the approval of the
COMPANY:
Waterproofing system for wet areas using brush or roller applied bitumen jellified emulsion.
• The materials that comprise this system shall meet the following criteria or be of an equal or better specification. All materials are subject to the Engineer’s approval before they can be included within the work.
• Application of a solvent free SBS electrometric bitumen jellified emulsion with an elongation at break of at least 1000% with 100% recover with good thixotropic performances.
• Membrane shall be minimum of 1.5mm thick. Material shall comply with the manufacturer latest published minimum physical properties.
• Provide all accessories including metal sleeves as recommended by the membrane manufacturer for the application.
• The following requirement of ASTM D 1227 and ASTM D 2939:
Density 1.1 Tensile Strength >16 N/cm2
Elongation >1000% Heat Resistance 2hr,100 Degree C Cold Flexibility <-10 Degree C Dry Content >70% Viscosity 1500-200cp Water Vapour Permeability 0.3g/m2/24h Adhesion on concrete 50N/50mmat 90degree C
• All components that comprise the system must be obtained from the same manufacturer and be installed by the same applicator. Eg. Skirting, flashings, primers, mastics, tapes, sealants, membranes, fillet pieces, cover strips etc.
7.2.6.7 Stairs: All internal stairs shall be covered with 20mm marble tiles. Slip resistant bands shall be provided in grooves.
The wooden hand rails shall be provided for the stairs. Handrails shall be covered with teak wood railing for internal stair. Hand rail vertical supports shall be cast iron architecturally formed bars for internal stairs. External cat ladders with cage shall be provided for each blocks.
7.2.6.8 Doors
a. External doors
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All external doors shall have air lock. The external doors framing shall be aluminum. The glazing shall be framed such that single pane area shall not exceed 0.6m2. The double-glazing shall be inner skin laminated glass consisting of two layers of float glass of minimum 3mm each and PVB interlayer of 1.9mm thick.6mm air space minimum 6mm thick tempered float glass outer skin, all glazing shall be tinted to approve color. The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound. The doors shall be provided with panic handle bar, overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. The overall thickness of the door shall be minimum 45mm. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
The hardware item shall follow the following minimum specifications.
Hardware Item Min. Size (Millimeters)
Thickness (Millimeters)
Hinges/Pivots 38 by 230 4.0
Mortise Locksets 250 by 9.5 2.8 Cylindrical Locksets 38 by 76 2.8
Flush Bolts 190 by 32 2.0 Foot Bolts 100 by 25 2.0
Surface-Applied Closers
355 by 114 2.8
Hold-Open Arms 355 by 100 2.8 Rim-Panic Devices 100 by 255 2.8
A grip handle shall be also provided.
Heavy duty Floor mats shall be provided at all entrances within the mat well.
b. Steel Door: The door for the electric rooms shall be galvanized steel door. Minimum thickness of the door shall be 45mm.
The doors shall be fire rated to one hour. The door face sheets shall be commercial quality cold-rolled stretcher levelled steel free from defects. Doors shall be constructed of 1.6mm steel face sheets reinforced as specified herein and spot welded to reinforcements leaving both faces absolutely flat and level without depressions and distortions. The space between reinforcing members shall be filled with thermal resistance of insulation for steel doors in accordance with GASCO DGS 2020-005. Hardware specification shall be in accordance with clause 7.2.13. The galvanized mild steel frame shall be formed of 2.0mm thick steel. Closer and holder arm reinforcement shall be 6.4mm thick. The top, bottom and sides of doors shall be fabricated as integral part of the door construction by the addition of inverted steel channels. The doors shall have zinc coating with minimum weight of 0.183 Kg/m2.
The doors shall be powder coated to approve color. The doors shall be provided with overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper, panic bar and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. Doors shall be provided with weather and smoke seal. A grip handle shall be also provided.
c. Internal Wooden Doors:
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Internal doors shall be solid core timber flushed with red miranti doorframe, finished with laminated teak veneered finish, including ironmongery. The core shall be particleboard solid core. Provide 150mm minimum reinforcement blocking at door head rails, intermediate and bottom lock blocking at all particle board core doors.
Toilet doors shall be provided with non-vision type door transfer grill louvers for air conditioning. Internal face of the toilet doors shall be provided with 300 mm wide aluminium skirting 1.6mm thick.
All ironmongery shall be union, Yale or equal approved. The door closers shall be Union, Bristol or equal approved. The door locks shall work on master key system and 10 Nos. of master keys apart from individual keys must be provided. The master key system shall include external doors as well. All internal doors shall be fire rated for half an hour. Doors for toilets and showers shall be provided with an indicator bolt only. All internal doors shall be provided with plastic/ Stainless steel inscribed label of approved quality. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
7.2.6.9 Windows:
a. External Windows / Curtain Wall: All external windows shall be double glazed with hinged open panels.
The glazing shall be 6mm thick normal float glass outer pane, 6mm air space, inner pane of laminated glass consists of two layers of glass minimum thickness 3mm each and a PVB interlayer of 1.9mm.
The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound.
All glazing shall be tinted to approved colour. The framing shall be powder coated aluminum 60-120 microns.
The framing shall be such that single panel area shall not exceed 1 m2. Windows are to be designed and fabricated to accommodate anticipated movement without damage and deterioration to glazing, sealant or gasket system with buckling or openings of joints and without glass breakage.
Windows are to be factory finished with a highly durable powder coating. The window shall be designed to resist admission of rain, excessive amounts of air, excessive condensation on interior surfaces of panels or within the panels.
Framing members shall be extruded aluminum 2mm thick, minimum nominal depth of the frame members shall be 150 mm. Nominal width of the frame member shall be 64mm. Windows for the toilets shall have obscure type glass as the outer pane.
7.2.6.10 Sanitary Wares Scope of work includes the supply and installation of sanitary wares such as washbasin, hand dusch, W/C,
Glazed bath cubicle, shower, towel holder, mirrors, wash basin cabinets, toilets roll holder, soap holder. All Sanitary wares shall be ‘Ideal Standard’ or equal approved.
Two sides of the partition wall shall be covered with vitrified tiles. The floor for the shower area shall be tiled with non-slip tiles. The final design to be proposed by the contractor during detailed engineering.
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Washbasin topping shall be Granite counter top. The mirror shall be of same width as counter top and shall be extended up to the false ceiling level. Fluorescent lighting shall be provided for the mirrors.
7.2.6.11 Spectators seats (Retractable)
The Retractable Spectators seats shall be provided as shown on the drawings. Contractor shall provide catalogues from repetitive supplier for COMPANY approval. All wood paneling and cabinets shall be made of veneer MDF 18mm (minimum) thick. Veneer lamination shall be 0.8mm thick. The colour and pattern shall be Beech, Maple. Mahogany etc. to be approved by the COMPANY.
7.2.6.12 Bowling Centre
• Document Precedence
It shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the requirements of the referenced Codes and Standards.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY of any apparent conflict between this specification, the related data sheets, the Codes and Standards and any other Design General Specifications noted herein. Resolution and/or interpretation precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in writing before proceeding with the design/manufacture.
In case of conflict, most stringent criteria shall apply.
Requirements as specified in MANUFACTURER’S instructions shall be followed where applicable.
• Manufacturers
Materials and equipments shall be supplied by approved manufacturer and shall be equivalent to Brunswick products.
• Installation
1. Ball Lanes:
A synthetic lane surface shall provide durable performance, secure and consistent sliding conditions, installed on high grade manufactured laminated strand lumber underlayment standing on engineered wood web and flanges .
• Performance and Technical Features Data sheet
Construction Solid Phenol construction, 7/16” (1.11 cm) thickness
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Approaches 60” 152.40 wide textured approach panels eliminate seams in the bowler’s slide area and provide consistent sliding conditions.
Pin Decks Antiskid design for reduced out of ranges. Markings Standard arrow markings
Gutters/Capping Rigid, durable PVC construction. easily access to ball return track Ball Return Holds up to 12 balls, permanently lubricated lift mechanism,
integrated reset button. Add an optional ball storage rack below the ball return to store 4, 6, or 8 additional bowling balls.
Foul Line Compatible with all major scoring systems. Easily adjustable with built in self diagnostics. Spring mounted to limit vibrations. Operates on 100, 115 and 230 voltages.
2. Bowlers Table Top Seating:
• Accommodates easy flow to the action while providing comfort and social interaction
• Triangular table to allow bowlers to see the action from every seat coming with 4 swing/swivel seats
• Patented table-mounted scoring console with LCD
• Pre-installation Requirements
1. Concrete Floor
Bowling lines are installed on a waterproof concrete slab poured over compact fill in the lane area, the surface must be power trawled and level to within ½ " (1.27 cm). Care must be exercised to maintain a close tolerance ½ " on levels to avoid excessive shimming on lane foundations .Concrete in the bowler's seating area should be thick enough to accept a 4 "(10.16 cm) anchor for seating and other related equipment.
2. Curtain Wall
Installation of curtain wall as per the drawing. The curtain wall must be installed to handle the 100 lb., static weight per lane pair.
3. Support And Over Head Monitors
The overhead monitories to be suspended from beams are supported from roof trusses. The contractor is responsible for supplying; installing , maintaining the proper position of the support beams or pipes method of support must be capable of supporting 415lbs. per lane pair.
Note: structure is suggested to be installed to support the overhead monitors and hide the cable away.
4. Control Counter
It is contractor responsibility to install the control desk counter .The control counter should be proportioned to the capacity of lane conditions and be easily accessible from any part of the lanes.
5. Rear Service Door For Entry Of The Pin Setters And Other Materials
Rear service door from entry of pin setters and other materials as per the following:
• Minimum clear opening
• 6' 00" (183 cm) wide x 6' 8" (204 cm) high
• Minimum clear unobstructed passage to pit area
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• 6' 00" (183 cm) wide x 6'8" (204cm) high.
6. Side Service Aisle
The service aisle serves as a convenient indoor route for personnel to the pin setters and storage area .A side aisle width of 3' (0.91 m) is suggested but with the width is determined by the economical width of the building.
7. Provision Of All The Electrical Points
i. 3 phase, 5 wire flexible drop cord from ceiling, 415V, 15 A per unit, ceiling mounted. (Gs-x pin setters - per each lane pair isolator should be installed by electrician at pin setter GS Machine)
ii. Single phase with isolated ground, 230v, 2a, 8 consoles per branch circuit floor mounted (for Scorer -per each lane)
iii. Single phase with isolated ground, 230v, 2A, 3 sockets per unit (3 x 2A=6A) ceiling mounted (for over head monitors - one per each lane pair)
iv. Single Phase with isolated ground, 230V, 1A with individual switch at the Control Counter (for tele foul units -per each lane pair)
v. Single Phase with isolated ground, 230 V, 13A Socket, wall mounted 2 for each lane pair, mounted on the curtain wall, 10 units on the Control Counter (Computer and Electronic Equipment)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
* The site electrician should perform all the electrical connections
* T GS-X sub- panel used to power GS-x Pin setters or bowling equipment must be powered directly from the primary service panel or transformer and must be three phases
* All circuits of the GS-X sub panel cannot share a conduit with non Brunswick equipment.
* Use correct AWG for sub-panel and associated branch circuits .If sub-panel to main service (feed) exceeds 150 feet, increase the AWG wire accordingly.
* Non - bowling equipment cannot share this sub-panel, including any electronic devices.
* If local code requires conduit, race ways or other devises for wiring to, from or between bowling equipment, the installation and material coast shall be borne by customer.
* All wiring and sub-panels must be furnished and installed by customer.
* Bowling electronic devices for scoring system must be free and clean of other electrical equipment, separate sub panel (Db) should be provided.
8. Provision Of All PVC Pipes For Low Voltage Cables
It is contractor's responsibility to install all pipes and conduits for the low voltage cable
2 PVC Pipes 50 mm from the approach edge to control desk
1 PVC Pipe 50 mm from the curtain wall to overhead monitors (one pipe per each lane pair)
1PVC Pipe 50 mm from the approach edge to the scoria console (one pipe per each console [lane] )
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One Conduit on each side centre for the overhead monitors cabling (if ceiling is higher than 4 Mt. So a structure of supporting the overhead monitors is installed
Note: all the conduit low voltage cables must be electrical type PVC The contractor shall submit the required documents / information, along with supporting documents for
COMPANY approval.
7.2.6.13 Gymnasium And Sports Hall Flooring
Finishes of floor shall be full Polyurethane System for Sports Hall (7mm thick), a resilient polyurethane flooring system, which consist of 5mm thick base sealed with polyurethane layer. The top-coat is installed consisting of 2mm thick self-levelling polyurethane with matt coat finish. Game line is finally applied onto the polyurethane flooring when cured. This system is supplied in a variety of colours as shown on the drawings.
7.3 Technical Specifications for Auditorium 7.3.1. The dimensions / size
The tentative dimensions of the buildings / facilities are shown in the attached floor plans for the buildings.
• Auditorium Building with total built-up Area of 1279.6m2.
• The final adjustments to these dimensions shall be carried out by the contractor based on technical / architectural requirements. The height of the building to be determined based on the tentative sections provided with the EPC tender package; however contractor shall verify all building areas’ heights to ensure that service duct installation and audio/visual requirements shall be coordinated with the false ceiling. The heights indicated in the drawings are tentative only.
• There are existing structures in the location of the new building. As built drawings are available for the same, for the contractor to review in order to prepare for demolishing, and debris removal to location approved by GASCO.
7.3.2. Buildings Type: The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a
reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams. The structural system of the theater area shall consist of RC frames composed of columns, and rafters spanning in the long direction, and connected with secondary beams in the transverse direction.
7.3.3. Footings & Base Slab
• The proposed foundation system is shallow foundation connected using rigid tie-beams.
• The value of soil bearing capacity used for the design shall be as per clause 5.2, and shall be verified by the contractor by performing soil investigation before construction.
• The ground slab shall be 200 mm thickness with top, and bottom reinforcement mesh.
• All footings, tie beams and ground slabs be cast against 75 mm blinding concrete cast above 1000 gage polyethylene sheets laid over 500 mm of compacted fill.
• All underground elements to be protected as per GASCO DGS.
7.3.4. Superstructure
• The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams.
7.3.5. Walls
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External walls above finished floor level shall be double wall of 200mm thick concrete solid block work, 50mm gape & 100mm thick internal concrete solid block work, however only 200mm thick concrete solid block work is required for the external walls that will receive 50mm rock wool insulation, and external cladding, as specified.
The walls below Finished Floor level, up to the top of plinth/ tie beams shall be solid block. All internal or partitioning walls shall be be 200mm thick Autoclaved Aerated (AAC). Walls shall be tied to concrete columns and shall be reinforced every fourth layer. Flexible joint and movement ties shall be provided between the bottom / soffit of the beam / slab and block work. All block works shall be plastered.
Internal partitions walls shall be hollow block work plastered at both sides.
7.3.6. Finishes
7.3.6.1 Floor Finish:
• Floor finish for VIP Entrance, Main lobbies, VIP Lounge and Atrium shall be 400 x 400 Natural stone tiles (Mar1/Mar2).
• Floor finish for toilets and Janitor rooms, shall be 300 x 300 Non-Slip Ceramic tiles (CT1).
• Floor finish for Stores, Offices, preparation room, Refresh counter, some lobbies and some corridors, shall be 600 x 600 Ceramic tiles (CT2).
• Floor finish for Service areas (elec., tele, AUH,…etc) shall be Smooth Epoxy paint on concrete screed (SEPS).
• Floor finish for Auditorium shall be Carpet Roll on concrete screed (CRP).
• Floor finish for Control room shall be 600 x 600 MM Vinyl Access floor tiles (VT/ACS).
• Floor finish for Stage & Back stage shall be Wood Flooring (WF).
• Contractor shall submit floor layout indicating the shade and pattern for COMPANY approval. Tile adhesive shall be Nitotile by Fosroc or equal approved. All tile laying shall be carried out in accordance with approved method of statement. All wet areas shall be water proofed and tested prior to installation of tiles. The water-proofing screed shall be applied and shall be reinforced with 50 x 50 mm 1.6 x 1.6 mm welded wire meshes. Tile shall fit around corners of floor installations such as switches, sockets, toilet installations, etc. Cut edges smooth and even. Tiles shall be installed true to shape flat and free from flows, cracks and crazing and keyed on the reverse side. Movement joints shall be provided not less than 6mm wide to the spacing recommended by the tile manufacturer. Movement joints shall be provided for all joints between walls and floors. Movement joints shall be carried through to depth of tile and bedding partially filled with filling strip and finished flush with sealant to manufacturer recommendation. All tile works shall be grouted up with pre-packed proprietary epoxy based material from approved manufacturer. The grout shall work well into joints when bed is sufficiently firm to prevent disturbances of the tiles. All skirting shall be 100mm high and 8m thick and to match with floor (as mentioned in Finishing Table) tiles and shall have round nose edge. Contractor shall provide 5% spare tiles from each shades.
7.3.6.2 External wall and Elevation: External wall elevations shall be covered with:
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• Epoxy paint with aluminum grooves as indicated in the elevations. The color and pattern to be approved by COMPANY during detailed engineering stage.
• Silver colored Aluminum sheet cladding, 4mm thick, double faces, including all necessary fixing system, as recommended by the approved supplier.
7.3.6.3 Internal Wall Elevation: Internal wall elevations for spaces, rooms, corridors etc. shall be covered with high quality emulsion paint. All
wet areas shall be covered by 300X300X10mm fully vitrified ceramic tiles up to the false ceiling level (Graniti, Johnson. Emola , RAK or equal approved).
The internal wall elevations of stores, electric room, etc… shall be painted with washable enamel paint system. All skirting shall be 100mm wide PVC, ceramic or marble.
Contractor shall provide 5% spare tile for all colours and sizes. The internal wall finish of the auditorium space shall be designed by interior specialist designer approved by COMPANY. Aquatic study shall be also prepared by specialist and all recommendations shall be applied to the materials after COMPANY approval. Contractor shall provide two colour schemes for the interior of the auditorium space for COMAPNY selection. Interior designer shall consider a combination of wood & fabric finish (20% to 80%), for the interior of the auditorium.
7.3.6.4 Ceiling False Ceiling shall be provided in all areas to hide the HVAC ducting that feeds the entire area. False ceiling
shall be combination of gypsum board of 12.5mm thick and 600 x 600 x nominal 0.7mm thick powder coated perforated aluminium ceiling tiles with acoustic pad, on proprietary metal suspension system, (15% of gypsum & 85% of tiles). Ceiling of the Auditorium shall be gypsum board (100%), with pattern & design. Framework shall be GI furring channel system concealed type with rod hangers and galvanized channel. The false ceiling shall have the following properties:
• Flame spread rating of 25 or less
• Smoke developed zero
• Noise reduction co-efficient (NRC) designation of 0.70.
• Ceiling plenum transmission range of 30 STC.
• Square edge.
The ceiling shall be provided with insulation in order to avoid condensation above false ceiling. Insulation shall be 50mm thick glass wool covered in polythene bags and of density 50Kg/m3.
Soffit of all slabs and beams above the false ceiling shall be painted with light colored, approved concrete protective coating.
7.3.6.5 Roof Roof for the building is concrete suspended slabs and raised plinths for HVAC and other required equipment. The roof shall be cast in a slope to allow drainage. Roof shall be
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protected against leaks by appropriate water proofing system, the details of which are given below:
The concrete roof slab shall be cleaned of all dust, dirt, grease etc. to receive the following waterproofing system:
• Application of cold bituminous emulsion elastic layer onto the existing roof slab (1.5 kg/m2)
• Install extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation boards (100 mm thick) with minimum density of 48Kg/m3.
• Place layer of plastic separation membrane (1000 gauge thick).
• Cast sloped light-weight concrete screed panels (average 65mm thick), not exceeding 12m2 in area and reinforced with 6mm dia. BRC mesh.
• The concrete shall have an average density of 1200-1500 Kg/m3, and a minimum compressive strength of 15 N/mm2 at 28 days.
• Seal all expansion joints between intermediate panels with an approved and durable polysulphide mastic
• Apply cold liquid waterproofing membrane in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and as directed by COMPANY’s site representative.
• The membrane shall satisfy the following requirements:-
vi. The waterproofing membrane shall be applied as a cold liquid to form a seamless layer.
vii. The waterproofing membrane shall be elastic, with crack bridging properties of not less than 2mm width.
viii. The waterproofing membrane shall be U.V. resistant.
ix. The membrane shall have good resistance to temperature variations. (-10 oC to +80 oC)
x. The membrane shall be self-extinguishing.
• Fix new suitable aluminium flashing on top of the concrete upstands and parapets all around the roof, and apply sealant between the joints.
• All materials shall be of high quality and accredited by ISO 9000. Insulating material shall be ISOBOARD or equal approved. Waterproofing membrane shall be DAKFILL by MATHYS or equal approved.
• Semi-rigid tile in bitumen mortar binder double reinforced with glass fiber shall be provided at the trafficable areas and maintenance areas above the waterproffing system. The tiles shall be “Dalle Parcours” from Siplast or approved equivalent.
• The CONTRACTOR shall select a suitable waterproofing system to satisfy the above requirements and submit manufacturer’s details / samples to the COMPANY for approval.
• The waterproofing system shall be installed in strict accordance with rer’s specification and as directed by the COMPANY’s representative at site.
7.3.6.6 Water proofing for Wet Areas: Waterproofing the wet areas shall be carried out based on the site conditions and the approval of the
COMPANY:
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Waterproofing system for wet areas using brush or roller applied bitumen jellified emulsion.
• The materials that comprise this system shall meet the following criteria or be of an equal or better specification. All materials are subject to the Engineer’s approval before they can be included within the work.
• Application of a solvent free SBS electrometric bitumen jellified emulsion with an elongation at break of at least 1000% with 100% recover with good thixotropic performances.
• Membrane shall be minimum of 1.5mm thick. Material shall comply with the manufacturer latest published minimum physical properties.
• Provide all accessories including metal sleeves as recommended by the membrane manufacturer for the application.
• The following requirement of ASTM D 1227 and ASTM D 2939:
Density 1.1 Tensile Strength >16 N/cm2
Elongation >1000% Heat Resistance 2hr,100 Degree C Cold Flexibility <-10 Degree C Dry Content >70% Viscosity 1500-200cp Water Vapour Permeability 0.3g/m2/24h Adhesion on concrete 50N/50mmat 90degree C
• All components that comprise the system must be obtained from the same manufacturer and be installed by the same applicator. Eg. Skirting, flashings, primers, mastics, tapes, sealants, membranes, fillet pieces, cover strips etc.
7.3.6.7 Stairs: All internal stairs shall be covered with 20mm marble tiles. Slip resistant bands shall be provided in grooves.
The wooden hand rails shall be provided for the stairs. Handrails shall be covered with teak wood railing for internal stair. Hand rail vertical supports shall be cast iron architecturally formed bars for internal stairs. External cat ladders with cage shall be provided for each blocks.
7.3.6.8 Doors
d. External doors All external doors shall have air lock. The external doors framing shall be aluminum. The glazing shall be
framed such that single pane area shall not exceed 0.6m2. The double-glazing shall be inner skin laminated glass consisting of two layers of float glass of minimum 3mm each and PVB interlayer of 1.9mm thick.6mm air space minimum 6mm thick tempered float glass outer skin, all glazing shall be tinted to approved color. The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound. The doors shall be provided with panic handle bar, overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. The overall thickness of the door shall be minimum 45mm. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
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The hardware item shall follow the following minimum specifications.
Hardware Item Min. Size (Millimeters)
Thickness (Millimeters)
Hinges/Pivots 38 by 230 4.0
Mortise Locksets 250 by 9.5 2.8 Cylindrical Locksets 38 by 76 2.8
Flush Bolts 190 by 32 2.0 Foot Bolts 100 by 25 2.0
Surface-Applied Closers
355 by 114 2.8
Hold-Open Arms 355 by 100 2.8 Rim-Panic Devices 100 by 255 2.8
A grip handle shall be also provided.
Heavy duty Floor mats shall be provided at all entrances within the mat well.
e. Steel Door: The door for the electric rooms shall be galvanized steel door. Minimum thickness of the door shall be 45mm.
The doors shall be fire rated to one hour. The door face sheets shall be commercial quality cold-rolled stretcher levelled steel free from defects. Doors shall be constructed of 1.6mm steel face sheets reinforced as specified herein and spot welded to reinforcements leaving both faces absolutely flat and level without depressions and distortions. The space between reinforcing members shall be filled with thermal resistance of insulation for steel doors in accordance with GASCO DGS 2020-005. Hardware specification shall be in accordance with clause 7.2.13. The galvanized mild steel frame shall be formed of 2.0mm thick steel. Closer and holder arm reinforcement shall be 6.4mm thick. The top, bottom and sides of doors shall be fabricated as integral part of the door construction by the addition of inverted steel channels. The doors shall have zinc coating with minimum weight of 0.183 Kg/m2.
The doors shall be powder coated with approved color. The doors shall be provided with overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper, panic bar and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. Doors shall be provided with weather and smoke seal. A grip handle shall be also provided.
f. Internal Wooden Doors:
Internal doors shall be solid core timber flushed with red miranti doorframe, finished with laminated teak veneered finish, including ironmongery. The core shall be particleboard solid core. Provide 150mm minimum reinforcement blocking at door head rails, intermediate and bottom lock blocking at all particle board core doors.
Toilet doors shall be provided with non-vision type door transfer grill louvers for air conditioning. Internal face of the toilet doors shall be provided with 300 mm wide aluminium skirting 1.6mm thick.
All ironmongery shall be union, Yale or equal approved. The door closers shall be Union, Bristol or equal approved.
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The door locks shall work on master key system and 10 Nos. of master keys apart from individual keys must be provided. The master key system shall include external doors as well. All internal doors shall be fire rated for half an hour. Doors for toilets and showers shall be provided with an indicator bolt only. All internal doors shall be provided with plastic/ Stainless steel inscribed label of approved quality. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
7.3.6.9 Windows:
a. External Windows / Curtain Wall: All external windows shall be double glazed with hinged open panels.
The glazing shall be 6mm thick normal float glass outer pane, 6mm air space, inner pane of laminated glass consists of two layers of glass minimum thickness 3mm each and a PVB interlayer of 1.9mm.
The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound.
All glazing shall be tinted with approved color. The framing shall be powder coated aluminum 60-120 microns.
The framing shall be such that single panel area shall not exceed 1 m2. Windows are to be designed and fabricated to accommodate anticipated movement without damage and deterioration to glazing, sealant or gasket system with buckling or openings of joints and without glass breakage.
Windows are to be factory finished with a highly durable powder coating. The window shall be designed to resist admission of rain, excessive amounts of air, excessive condensation on interior surfaces of panels or within the panels.
Framing members shall be extruded aluminum 2mm thick, minimum nominal depth of the frame members shall be 150 mm. Nominal width of the frame member shall be 64mm. Windows for the toilets shall have obscure type glass as the outer pane.
7.3.6.10 Sanitary Wares Scope of work includes the supply and installation of sanitary wares such as washbasin, hand dusch, W/C,
Glazed bath cubicle, shower, towel holder, mirrors, wash basin cabinets, toilets roll holder, soap holder. All Sanitary wares shall be ‘Ideal Standard’ or equal approved.
Two sides of the partition wall shall be covered with vitrified tiles. The floor for the shower area shall be tiled with non-slip tiles. The final design to be proposed by the contractor during detailed engineering.
Washbasin topping shall be Granite counter top. The mirror shall be of same width as counter top and shall be extended up to the false ceiling level. Fluorescent lighting shall be provided for the mirrors.
7.3.6.11 Auditorium Seats
a) Normal Seats
Internal frame structure made of injected plastic, foam & seamless fabric. The seat and back rest body are made of high density polypropylene.
Seat Centres : 60cm. round armrests – Straight rows
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Overall Height : 95cm.
Back : Upholstery system, textured polypropylene outer back
Seat : Tip up with double spring. Textured polypropylene seat with perforations for acoustics.
Armrest : Injected and textured polyproylene
Numbering : Plastic for row & seat
Dimensions : 54.0cm(W) x 75.0cm (D) x 95.0cm (H)
Seat Density : 65kg/m3, Back Density 54kg/m3
b) VIP Seats
The VIP seats are combination of polypropylene & solid wood. The solid frame of the backrest and armrests are made of beech wood.
Seat Centres : 75cm. round armrests – Straight rows
Overall Height : 95cm.
Back : Wooden back. Solid wooden frame
Seat : Tip up with double spring. Textured polypropylene seat with perforations for acoustics.
Armrest : Solid wood with curved moulding
Numbering : Plastic for row & seat
Dimensions : 54.0cm(W) x 75.0cm (D) x 95.0cm (H)
Seat Density : 65kg/m3, Back Density 54kg/m3
Approved Manufacturers / Suppliers: M/s EUROSEATING or equivalent.
7.4 Technical Specifications for Clinic 7.4.1 The dimensions / size
The tentative dimensions of the building / facilities are shown in the attached floor plans for the buildings.
• Clinic Building with total built-up Area of 90m2.
• The final adjustments to these dimensions shall be carried out by the contractor based on technical / architectural requirements. The height of the building to be determined based on the tentative sections provided with the EPC package; however contractor shall verify all building heights to ensure that false ceiling and service duct installation requirements shall be coordinated with the false ceiling. The heights indicated in the drawings are tentative only.
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• There are existing structures, which are exist in the location of the new building. There are layout drawings available for the same. They shall be demolished and the debris removed to the approved location.
7.4.2 Buildings Type: The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a
reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams.
7.4.3 Footings & Base Slab
• The proposed foundation system is shallow foundation connected using rigid tie-beams.
• The value of soil bearing capacity used for the design shall be as per clause 5.2, and shall be verified by the contractor by performing soil investigation before construction.
• The ground slab shall be 200 mm thickness with top, and bottom reinforcement mesh.
• All footings, tie beams and ground slabs be cast against 75 mm blinding concrete cast above 1000 gage polyethylene sheets laid over 500 mm of compacted fill.
• All underground elements to be protected as per GASCO DGS.
7.4.4 Superstructure The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a
reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams.
7.4.5 Walls External walls above Finished Floor level shall be 350mm thick concrete solid block work comprises 200mm
external skin, 50mm rock wool insulation & 100mm internal skin.
The walls below Finished Floor level, up to the top of plinth/ tie beams shall be solid block. All internal or partitioning walls shall be be 200mm thick Autoclaved Aerated (AAC). Walls shall be tied to concrete columns and shall be reinforced every fourth layer. Flexible joint and movement ties shall be provided between the bottom / soffit of the beam / slab and block work. All block works shall be plastered.
Internal partitions walls shall be hollow block work plastered at the both sides.
7.4.6.1 Finishes
7.4.6.2 Floor Finish:
• Floor finish for toilets and toilets rooms, shall be 300 x 300 Non-Slip Ceramic tiles (CT1).
• Floor finish for Driver, Nurse, waiting area, and exam room shall be 600 x 600 Ceramic tiles (CT2).
7.4.6.3 External wall and Elevation: External wall elevations shall be covered with:
• 20mm powder coated aluminum deep reveal.
• 20mm Cement sand plaster & External epoxy paint.
• Colures shall be selected by the COMPANY from the supplier’s standard color product.
7.4.6.4 Internal Wall Elevation:
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Internal wall elevations for spaces, rooms, corridors etc. shall be covered with high quality emulsion paint. All wet areas shall be covered by 300X300X10mm fully vitrified ceramic tiles up to the false ceiling level (Graniti, Johnson. Emola , RAK or equal approved).
All skirting shall be 100mm wide PVC, ceramic or marble.
Contractor shall provide 5% spare tile for all colours and sizes.
7.4.6.5 Ceiling False Ceiling shall be provided in all areas to hide the HVAC ducting that feeds the entire area. False ceiling
shall be combination of gypsum board of 12.5mm thick and 600 x 600 x nominal 0.7mm thick powder coated perforated aluminium ceiling tiles with acoustic pad, on proprietary metal suspension system, (15% of gypsum & 85% of tiles). Framework shall be GI furring channel system concealed type with rod hangers and galvanized channel. The false ceiling shall have the following properties:
• Flame spread rating of 25 or less
• Smoke developed zero
• Noise reduction co-efficient (NRC) designation of 0.70.
• Ceiling plenum transmission range of 30 STC.
• Square edge.
The ceiling shall be provided with insulation in order to avoid condensation above false ceiling. Insulation shall be 50mm thick glass wool covered in polythene bags and of density 50Kg/m3.
Soffit of all slabs and beams above the false ceiling shall be painted with light colour, approved concrete protective coating.
7.4.6.6 Roof
• Please refer to Item 7.3.6.5, of the above roof layers & finishing
7.4.6.7 Water proofing for Wet Areas:
• Please refer to Item 7.3.6.6, of the above roof layers & finishing
7.4.6.8 Doors
External doors The external door framing shall be aluminum. The glazing shall be framed such that single pane area shall
not exceed 0.6m2. The double-glazing shall be inner skin laminated glass consisting of two layers of float glass of minimum 3mm each and PVB interlayer of 1.9mm thick.6mm air space minimum 6mm thick tempered float glass outer skin, all glazing shall be tinted to approved color. The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound. The doors shall be provided with panic handle bar, overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. The overall thickness of the door shall be minimum 45mm. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
The hardware item shall follow the following minimum specifications.
Hardware Item Min. Size (Millimeters)
Thickness (Millimeters)
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Hinges/Pivots 38 by 230 4.0
Mortise Locksets 250 by 9.5 2.8 Cylindrical Locksets 38 by 76 2.8
Flush Bolts 190 by 32 2.0 Foot Bolts 100 by 25 2.0
Surface-Applied Closers
355 by 114 2.8
Hold-Open Arms 355 by 100 2.8 Rim-Panic Devices 100 by 255 2.8
A grip handle shall be also provided.
Internal Wooden Doors:
Internal doors shall be solid core timber flushed with red miranti doorframe, finished with laminated teak veneered finish, including ironmongery. The core shall be particleboard solid core. Provide 150mm minimum reinforcement blocking at door head rails, intermediate and bottom lock blocking at all particle board core doors.
Toilet doors shall be provided with non-vision type door transfer grill louvers for air conditioning. Internal face of the toilet doors shall be provided with 300 mm wide aluminum skirting 1.6mm thick.
All ironmongery shall be union, Yale or equal approved. The door closers shall be Union, Bristol or equal approved. The door locks shall work on master key system and 10 Nos. of master keys apart from individual keys must be provided. The master key system shall include external doors as well. The doors shall have card access system with automatic power control system. Contractor shall provide complete system with required software.
All internal doors shall be fire rated for half an hour. Doors for toilets and showers shall be provided with an indicator bolt only. All internal doors shall be provided with plastic/ Stainless steel inscribed label of approved quality. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
7.4.6.9 Windows:
External Windows / Curtain Wall: All external windows shall be double glazed with hinged open panels.
The glazing shall be 6mm thick normal float glass outer pane, 6mm air space, inner pane of laminated glass consists of two layers of glass minimum thickness 3mm each and a PVB interlayer of 1.9mm.
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The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound.
All glazing shall be tinted to approved colour. The framing shall be powder coated aluminum 60-120 microns.
The framing shall be such that single panel area shall not exceed 1 m2. Windows are to be designed and fabricated to accommodate anticipated movement without damage and deterioration to glazing, sealant or gasket system with buckling or openings of joints and without glass breakage.
Windows are to be factory finished with a highly durable powder coating. The window shall be designed to resist admission of rain, excessive amounts of air, excessive condensation on interior surfaces of panels or within the panels.
Framing members shall be extruded aluminum 2mm thick, minimum nominal depth of the frame members shall be 150 mm. Nominal width of the frame member shall be 64mm. Windows for the toilets shall have obscure type glass as the outer pane.
7.4.6.10 Sanitary Wares
Please refer to item 7.3.6.9, of the above Sanitary Wares.
7.5 Technical Specifications for General Store & Workshop Buildings:
7.5.1 The dimensions / size
The tentative dimensions of the buildings / facilities are shown in the attached floor plans for the buildings.
• General Store Building with total built-up Area of 1375.8 m2.
• Workshop Building with total built-up Area of 1715 m2.
• The final adjustments to these dimensions shall be carried out by the contractor based on technical / architectural requirements. The height of the building to be determined based on the tentative sections provided with the EPC package; however contractor shall verify all building heights to ensure that false ceiling and service duct installation requirements shall be coordinated with the false ceiling. The heights indicated in the drawings are tentative only.
• There are existing structures, which are exist in the location of the new building. There are layout drawings available for the same. They shall be demolished and the debris removed to the approved location.
7.5.2 Buildings Type:
• The structural system of the General store Building shall be composed of RC columns supporting steel beams in the longitudinal direction. The roof cover shall consist of steel purlins supporting steel sheets, and supported on the steel beams. The RC columns are connected in the transverse direction with RC beams. Horizontal bracing shall be used at the roof for the structural integrity in lateral direction.
• The structural system of the Workshop Building shall be composed of RC columns supporting steel beams in the longitudinal direction. The roof cover shall consist of steel purlins supporting steel sheets, and supported on the steel beams. The RC columns are connected in the transverse direction with RC beams. Horizontal bracing shall be used at the roof for the structural integrity in lateral direction.
7.5.3 Footings & Base Slab
• The proposed foundation system is shallow foundation connected using rigid tie-beams.
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• The value of soil bearing capacity used for the design shall be as per clause 5.2, and shall be verified by the contractor by performing soil investigation before construction.
• The ground slab shall be 200 mm thickness with top, and bottom reinforcement mesh.
• All footings, tie beams and ground slabs be cast against 75 mm blinding concrete cast above 1000 gage polyethylene sheets laid over 500 mm of compacted fill.
• All underground elements to be protected as per GASCO DGS.
7.5.4 Superstructure The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a
reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams.
7.5.5 Walls External walls above Finished Floor level shall be 350mm thick concrete solid block work comprises 200mm
external skin, 50mm rock wool insulation & 100mm internal skin.
The walls below Finished Floor level, up to the top of plinth/ tie beams shall be solid block. All internal or partitioning walls shall be be 200mm thick Autoclaved Aerated (AAC). Walls shall be tied to concrete columns and shall be reinforced every fourth layer. Flexible joint and movement ties shall be provided between the bottom / soffit of the beam / slab and block work. All block works shall be plastered.
Internal partitions walls shall be hollow block work plastered at the both sides.
7.5.6 Finishes
7.5.6.1 Floor Finish:
• General stores
Floor finish for all spaces except the office, shall be Smooth Epoxy paint on concrete screed (SEPS).
Floor finish for the office shall be 600 x 600 Ceramic tiles (CT2).
• General Maintenance Workshop
Floor finish for all spaces except the offices, the open yard, washing bays, toilets and tea room, shall be Smooth Epoxy paint on concrete screed (SEPS).
Floor finish for toilets and washing bays, shall be 300 x 300 Non-Slip Ceramic tiles (CT1).
Floor finish for offices and tea room, shall be 600 x 600 Ceramic tiles (CT2).
7.5.6.2 External wall and Elevation: External wall elevations shall be covered with:
• 20mm powder coated aluminum deep reveal.
• 20mm Cement sand plaster & External epoxy paint.
• Colures shall be selected by the COMPANY from the supplier’s standard color product.
7.5.6.3 Internal Wall Elevation: Internal wall elevations for spaces, rooms, corridors etc. shall be covered with high quality Epoxy paint. All
wet areas shall be covered by 300X300X10mm fully vitrified ceramic tiles up to the false ceiling level (Graniti, Johnson. Emola , RAK or equal approved).
All skirting shall be 100mm wide PVC, ceramic or marble. Contractor shall provide 5% spare tile for all colours and sizes.
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7.5.6.4 Ceiling False Ceiling shall be provided only in the main corridors, and office areas. False ceiling shall be 600 x 600 x
nominal 0.7mm thick powder coated plain aluminum ceiling tiles with acoustic pad, on proprietary metal suspension system. Framework shall be GI furring channel system concealed type with rod hangers and galvanized channel. The false ceiling shall have the following properties:
• Flame spread rating of 25 or less
• Smoke developed zero
• Noise reduction co-efficient (NRC) designation of 0.70.
• Ceiling plenum transmission range of 30 STC.
• Square edge.
The ceiling shall be provided with insulation in order to avoid condensation above false ceiling. Insulation shall be 50mm thick glass wool covered in polythene bags and of density 50Kg/m3.
7.5.6.5 Roof
• Roof shall be minimum 100mm thick, sandwich panel, and corrugated sheet. Contractor shall submit shop drawings, material data sheet, and execution statement, for COMPANY approval prior commencing the work.
7.5.6.6 Doors
The external and internal door framing shall be aluminum. The glazing shall be framed such that single pane area shall not exceed 0.6m2. The double-glazing shall be inner skin laminated glass consisting of two layers of float glass of minimum 3mm each and PVB interlayer of 1.9mm thick.6mm air space minimum 6mm thick tempered float glass outer skin, all glazing shall be tinted to approved color. The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound. The doors shall be provided with panic handle bar, overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. The overall thickness of the door shall be minimum 45mm. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
The hardware item shall follow the following minimum specifications.
Hardware Item Min. Size (Millimeters)
Thickness (Millimeters)
Hinges/Pivots 38 by 230 4.0
Mortise Locksets 250 by 9.5 2.8 Cylindrical Locksets 38 by 76 2.8
Flush Bolts 190 by 32 2.0 Foot Bolts 100 by 25 2.0
Surface-Applied Closers
355 by 114 2.8
Hold-Open Arms 355 by 100 2.8 Rim-Panic Devices 100 by 255 2.8
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A grip handle shall be also provided.
7.5.6.7 Windows:
External Windows: All external windows shall be double glazed with hinged open panels (as applicable).
The glazing shall be 6mm thick normal float glass outer pane, 6mm air space, inner pane of laminated glass consists of two layers of glass minimum thickness 3mm each and a PVB interlayer of 1.9mm.
The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound.
All glazing shall be tinted to approve color. The framing shall be powder coated aluminum 60-120 microns.
The framing shall be such that single panel area shall not exceed 1 m2. Windows are to be designed and fabricated to accommodate anticipated movement without damage and deterioration to glazing, sealant or gasket system with buckling or openings of joints and without glass breakage.
Windows are to be factory finished with a highly durable powder coating. The window shall be designed to resist admission of rain, excessive amounts of air, excessive condensation on interior surfaces of panels or within the panels.
Framing members shall be extruded aluminum 2mm thick, minimum nominal depth of the frame members shall be 150 mm. Nominal width of the frame member shall be 64mm. Windows for the toilets shall have obscure type glass as the outer pane.
7.5.6.8 Sanitary Wares
Please refer to item 7.3.6.9, of the above Sanitary Wares.
7.6 Technical Specifications for Service Block (Substation & Chillers Yard) 7.6.6.1 The dimensions / size
The tentative dimensions of the buildings / facilities are shown in the attached floor plans for the buildings.
• Substation Building with total built-up Area of 150m2, comprises 2 transformers bay, HV room, LV room, and store.
• Chillers Yard with total built-up Area of 240m2, comprises Pump room, electric room, open yard with chain link fence.
• The final adjustments to these dimensions shall be carried out by the contractor based on technical / architectural requirements. The height of the building to be determined based on the tentative sections provided with the EPC tender package; however contractor shall verify all building heights to ensure workability. The heights indicated in the drawings are tentative only.
• Contractor shall follow design general specifications special requirements, while preparing the engineering package for the same.
• There are existing structures, in the location of the new building. There are layout drawings available for the same. They shall be demolished and the debris removed to the approved location.
7.6.6.2 Footings & Base Slab
• The proposed foundation system is shallow foundation connected using rigid tie-beams.
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• The value of soil bearing capacity used for the design shall be as per clause 5.2, and shall be verified by the contractor by performing soil investigation before construction.
• The ground slab shall be 200 mm thickness with top, and bottom reinforcement mesh.
• All footings, tie beams and ground slabs be cast against 75 mm blinding concrete cast above 1000 gage polyethylene sheets laid over 500 mm of compacted fill.
• All underground elements to be protected as per GASCO DGS.
7.6.6.3 Superstructure The structural system shall be composed of cast in situ reinforced concrete solid slabs supported on a
reinforced concrete skeleton composed of columns and beams.
7.6.6.4 Walls External walls above Finished Floor level shall be 350mm thick concrete solid block work comprises 200mm
external skin, 50mm rock wool insulation & 100mm internal skin.
The walls below Finished Floor level, up to the top of plinth/ tie beams shall be solid block. All internal or partitioning walls shall be be 200mm thick Autoclaved Aerated (AAC). Walls shall be tied to concrete columns and shall be reinforced every fourth layer. Flexible joint and movement ties shall be provided between the bottom / soffit of the beam / slab and block work. All block works shall be plastered.
Internal partitions walls shall be solid block work plastered at the both sides.
7.6.6.5 Finishes
7.6.6.6 Floor Finish: Floor finishes for all rooms, shall be 100mm screed, concrete hardener & epoxy paint.
Chillers Open yard shall be 50mm gravel, with 400x400x40mm cement tiles, around the chillers for maintenance purposes.
7.6.6.7 External wall and Elevation: External wall elevations shall be covered with:
• 20mm powder coated aluminum deep reveal.
• 20mm Cement sand plaster & External epoxy paint.
• Colures shall be selected by the COMPANY from the supplier’s standard color product.
7.6.6.8 Internal Wall Elevation: Internal wall elevations for spaces, rooms, corridors etc. shall be covered with high quality enamel paint.
All skirting shall be 100mm wide PVC.
7.6.6.9 Ceiling
All slabs and beams shall be painted with light colour, approved concrete protective coating.
7.6.6.10 Roof
• Please refer to Item 7.3.6.5, of the above roof layers & finishing
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7.6.6.11 Water proofing for Wet Areas:
• Please refer to Item 7.3.6.6, of the above roof layers & finishing.
7.6.6.12 Doors The external door framing shall be painted galvanized steel. The glazing shall be framed such that single
pane area shall not exceed 0.6m2. The double-glazing shall be inner skin laminated glass consisting of two layers of float glass of minimum 3mm each and PVB interlayer of 1.9mm thick.6mm air space minimum 6mm thick tempered float glass outer skin, all glazing shall be tinted with approved color. The outer and inner pane of the unit shall be fixed to the spacers of the air cavity by a polysulphide adhesive compound. The doors shall be provided with panic handle bar, overhead door closer, doorstopper, sand stopper and necessary ironmongery from Yale, Union or equal approved. Door closer and panic bar shall be of heavy duty type. The overall thickness of the door shall be minimum 45mm. All doors shall have fire and smoke seal.
The hardware item shall follow the following minimum specifications.
Hardware Item Min. Size (Millimeters)
Thickness (Millimeters)
Hinges/Pivots 38 by 230 4.0
Mortise Locksets 250 by 9.5 2.8 Cylindrical Locksets 38 by 76 2.8
Flush Bolts 190 by 32 2.0 Foot Bolts 100 by 25 2.0
Surface-Applied Closers
355 by 114 2.8
Hold-Open Arms 355 by 100 2.8 Rim-Panic Devices 100 by 255 2.8
A grip handle shall be also provided.
7.6 Technical Specifications for Reception Counter(s):
Wooden counter shall be designed by the Interior Design Architect/ reputed Manufacturer and the design submitted by the contractor, for COMPANY approval. The ceiling above the counter shall be formed by wooden panelling bulk head. The spot lights shall be installed in the wooden ceiling panel. The counter shall be solid wood framed with MDF panelling, stainless steel /artificial marble cladding (courian top). The top of the counter shall be black granite. Internal partition within the office area shall be glazed partitions. Contractor shall carry out required modification for the false ceiling and electrical works.
All framing and timber studding for the counters shall be 45 x 45mm Miranty wood.
All wood panelling and cabinets shall be made of veneer MDF 18mm (minimum) thick. Veneer lamination shall be minimum 0.5mm thick for curved faces and 0.8mm thick for flat surfaces. The colour and pattern shall be Beech, Maple, Mahogany, etc… to be approved by COMPANY.
The counter top shall be 25 to 30mm thick polished granite, black or any other colour to the approval of COMPANY.
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Behind the reception counter a water curtain shall be provided with decorative light and Bronze / Glass GASCO logo. Contractor shall modify all service connection electricity water etc to provide supply to the system.
The existing HV Electrical panels and fire alarm panels shall be re-located to the new electrical room
7.6 Car Park
The scope of works also includes construction of covered car parks as shown in the layout drawing. The flooring for the car parks shall be pre-cast interlocked paving. The shed structure shall be constructed of steel structure, I -sections or similar covered with PTFE high tensile membrane. The columns shall be located at the one end of the car park and beams shall be cantilevered. Columns shall not form obstruction to the maneuvering of vehicles.
Open car parking area shall be provided in according to the design of hard landscaping, roads and walkways
Car park shall be designed as one way with out reversing. i.e Entry from one side and exit from other side.
7.6 Miscellaneous Metals
Miscellaneous metal include:
• Steel ladders (for accessing all roofs where there is no staircase access)
• Doors & Windows frame supports
• Supports equipment & lights
• Miscellaneous steel framing and structural steel support not indicated on the drawings but required for the support of other works by others.
• Grating and chequer plate covers.
• Road signposts and markers.
• Protection barriers for fire hydrants and services.
7.6 Road Signs and Barriers
Contractor shall provide necessary road signs to ensure traffic and pedestrian safety. Also the road markings to be carried out to indicate traffic directions, car parks, stop restricted areas etc. All kerbs shall be painted, yellow, white and black. Road barriers shall be provided at all required areas protect any services and buildings.
8. ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
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8.1 General Description of Work
The contractor shall be responsible for the install, construction, testing and commissioning:
8.1.1 New substation No 9, located near the auditorium building in phase No III.
8.1.2 supply the new accommodation building in phase III as the following :
Building designation
• Multipurpose hall building.
• Auditorium building.
• General stores.
• Maintenance workshops.
• Chiller Yard.
• Substation.
• Clinic building.
The above building foot print is given for guidance only and shall be subject to modification during the detailed engineering phase of the EPC stage without cost or schedule impact to COMPANY.
8.1.3 The prime supply to the project shall be furnished from one of the two equipped spare feeders at the 11 KV SWG of existing Substation # 8.
8.1.4 Substation No.9 should be supplied from substation No.8 by Via single “11 KV” three core copper cable with cross section of 3C 240mm2 for nearly 400m length.
8.1.5 For minor case such as the supply to the clinic contractor shall to arrange for a redundant supply source from the nearest appropriate LV supply source that shall be agree with COMPANY during the detailed engineering phase of the project. The “11 KV” Supply from the existing substation No. 8 shall be connected to QRM consists of two isolator switches and two outgoing CB.’s to supply two step down transformers. The QRM transformer feeder shall have a protection relay for transformer protection. The transformer feeder shall have the provision for the inter-trip and interlock with the downstream LV panel incomer. The QRM made shall be “Siemens”, “ABB”, “Schneider” or approved equivalent.
8.1.6 Each of the step-down transformers shall have a minimum size of 2.5 MVA; each transformer will feed separate LV panel with single incomer and various O/G feeders to feed the miscellaneous project loads.
8.1.7 As per the FEED engineer recommendation the size of the 2.5 MVA transformers is adequate to supply the project loads plus 30 % spare capacity, however the EPC bidders shall endorse the rating of the transformers by carrying out a detailed sizing calculation considering the design contingency factors as per the COMPANY DGS/SCR, and in case of the load analysis and sizing calculation led to a higher transformer rating, it will be the EPC contractor sole responsibility to upgrade the transformer rating as appropriate without any cost or schedule impact to COMPANY.
8.1.8 The transformers shall subsequently feed a LV main distribution board with one incomer. The new LV Main distribution board shall be located at the new substation No.9 while the project transformers will be outdoor mounted inside dedicated shaded fenced transformer bays.
8.1.9 The 11 KV power supply cables from the QRM to the transformer shall be part of the project scope. The minimum acceptable sizes for the supply copper cables are 3C185 mm2, the EPC contractor shall carry out the final cable sizing during the detailed engineering phase of the project subject to COMPANY review and approval.
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8.1.10 New projects 11/0.433 KV step down distribution transformers shall be used to step down the voltage to the project LV loads/users. The transformer size shall comprise for minimum 30 % spare capacity for future use by others.
8.1.11 The transformer and its relevant connecting cables at HV side, cast resin bus duct at the LV side shall be part of the project scope of work. The distribution transformer manufacturer shall be ABB, AREVA, BRUSH Transformer Ltd., , or equal approved. The Transformers shall be hermitically sealed in compliance with DGS & SCR requirements.
8.1.12 The alarm and trip signal from the transformer shall be wired to the new LV SWG Incomers with inter-trip signal to the HV SWG the detailed signals shall be subject to COMPANY approval during the detailed engineering phase of the project.
8.1.13 The project scope shall also include for a main LV distribution panel having one Incomer. The LV distribution panel shall be with-drawable type form 4b in compliance with IEC 60439 and COMPANY specifications and standards. The new panel shall have sufficient number of feeders to supply the project loads with 20 % equipped spare outgoing with minimum one spare feeder for each type/rating plus 20 % non-equipped space for future use by others The switchgear room shall have a provision for extension at one side at least. The LV panel shall be SCHNIDER, ABB, AREVA, SIEMENS or equal approved.
8.1.14 Inter-trip signal between the 11 KV SWG supply feeder and the Transformer Incomer at the LV distribution panel shall be furnished by the EPC contractor through LV control cable with minimum size of 12 x 2.5 mm sq.
8.1.15 The electrical design shall include:
• 11 KV QRM.
• H.V distribution.
• Transformers.
• LV switchboard.
• L.V Distribution network.
• sub-main distribution board.
• final distribution boards.
• power outlets.
• Lighting.
• fire alarm system.
• telephone and data containment system.
• UPS.
• emergency lighting.
• lightning protection.
• external lighting.
• street lighting.
• earthing system.
8.1.16 Summary fault alarm for the LV SWG and each transformer located within the new S/S-9 shall be connected to a new substation annunciation panel. Summary fault alarm from new substation 9 shall be wired and integrated at the existing annunciation panel of S/S 8, Also the integration of the 11 KV SWG feeder at the existing substation 8 annunciation panel shall be part of the EPC contractor scope of work.
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8.1.17 The required modifications to the existing substation 8 annunciation panel if any shall be part of the contractor scope.
8.1.18 The scope of works also includes all civil works necessary for completion of the related works.
8.1.19 This specification together with layouts, schematics etc. defines the minimum requirements for electrical equipment / materials specification design, selection, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and start-up for new accommodation and associated services at ASAB.
8.1.20 The job design specification requirements shall be considered as part of the contract scope and any deviation from it shall be authorized only by a clear deviation and exception list to be offered by the EPC bidder during the tendering stage subject to COMPANY review and approval.
8.1.21 The job contractor shall be responsible for all the interface and coordination work with other contractors of any running project to clear the engineering and/or installation issues after gaining COMPANY approval(s).
8.2 Environmental Data & Site Conditions The environmental conditions shall be as specified in the project scope of work. The design temperature for
the outdoor electrical equipment shall be as follows:-
• Other electrical equipment 54 0C
• Design ambient temperature for electrical cables shall as follows:
• Underground cable (buried) 40 0C
• In air, in concrete trench 54 0C
• Soil thermal resistively 2.50K.m/W (to be confirmed)
• The air temperature for design of indoor electrical equipment shall be 40 0C if redundant air conditioning system is provided.
• All bus bars shall be tinned copper and sleeved.
• Internal condensation shall be considered in design of electrical equipment.
• Atmosphere shall regard as salt, sulfurs & sail furs.
8.3 Electrical Standards
The equipment used in the design shall be specified to comply with latest edition of British Standards (BS) and European standards (IEC), (IEE), GASCO DGS and to the requirements of Etisalat, Civil Defence Authority (Abu Dhabi) and the fire officer on ASAB and SHEL DEP specification (Version 23) including but not limited to:
BS 196 Electrical Socket – Outlets BS 88 (6) Electrical Fuses – Industrial & Commercial BS 4533 Luminaries BS 7430 British Standard Code of Practice (Earthing) BS 6121 Cable glands BS 6651 British Standard Code of Practice, Protection Against lightning BS 5655 Lifts and Service Lifts S EN 60034-1:1998 General Requirements for Rotating Electrical Machinery BS 4727 Part 2 Electro-technical, power telecommunication, Electronics, Lighting and Colour Item. BS 5725 Emergency Exists
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BS 5266-1:1999 Emergency Lighting BSEN 1838-1999 Lighting Applications – Emergency Lighting BS 5839 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings BS EN 60439-1 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies BS EN 60598-2 Luminaries – Part 2 Particular Requirements BS 7671 Regulations for Electrical Installations, IEE wiring regulations 16th Ed DEP 32.71.00.10 GEN Plant Telecommunication DEP 32.37.20.10 GEN Instrument Signal Lines DEP 33.64.10.10 GEN Electrical Engineering Guidelines DEP 33.64.10.33 GEN Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) DEP 32.30.20.11 GEN Fire / Gas / Smoke Detection System DEP 33.65.40.31 Power Transformers. DEP 33.67.01.31 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assembly. DEP 33.67.51.31 High Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assembly.
IEC: International Electro-technical Commission Recommendations IEC 60364 Electrical Installation Guide IEC 60502 PVC Insulated Cable IEC 60076 Application Guide for Power Transformers IEC 6364 Part 1,3,4, & 5 Electrical Installation of Buildings IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures IEC 60287 Electric cables – Calculations of current rating IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables IEC 60269 Low Voltage fuses IEC 60304 Standard colours for insulation for low frequency cable access IEC 60439 Low voltage switchgears and control gear assemblies IEC 61416 TR Testing under condition of arcing due to internal fault (LVSWG) IEC 60947 Low voltage switchgears and control gears IEC62271 High voltage switchgear and control gears
In no way does this specification supersede the relevant code except when the requirements herein are more stringent.
All electrical cable shall be Ducab or equal approved.
Where applicable materials shall have approval from recognized authority (UL, BASSEFA, PTB or approved equivalent).
Alternative codes and standards based on codes of country of origin can be offered, subject to GASCO approval and provided they are equal to or more stringent than the above mentioned codes.
It will be contractor’s responsibility to verify that the equipment and materials, manufactured according to the code of the country of origin are suitable for the use in the ambient and degree of hazard where they will install.
Selection of materials for the electrical system shall be based on sound engineering practices and shall be economically designed for continuous and reliable service, personnel and equipment safety, case of maintenance and operation, minimum power losses and mechanical protection of equipment.
All cases of conflict shall be immediately brought to GASCO attention for COMPANY review and approval with full right to apply the most stringent requirements without any impact to the project cost or execution schedule.
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All dimensions shall be expressed in metric units.
8.4 Electrical System Design And Characteristics
8.4.1 Utilization A summary of utilization voltage for various services is as follows:
Service Voltage Phase Frequency DC AC
Main power feeders 11000V 3Ph 50Hz LV Distribution 415V 3Ph 50Hz Lighting and small power circuits 240V 1Ph 50Hz Anti condensation heater 240V 1Ph + N 50Hz Contractor Control (LV Control) 240V 1Ph + N 50 Hz Air Conditioning Units (subject to detailed engineering)
240/415 1Ph + N/ 3Ph
50 Hz
The system voltage and frequency will not vary more than Voltage : ±10% Frequency : ±5% Transient limits Voltage : +10% & -20% Frequency : ±5%
The above voltage and frequency variations shall not affect the equipment operation.
“3.3 KV” voltage level might be introduced in case of using DOL motors rated above 132 Kw up to 750 KW.
8.4.2 Allowable Voltage Drop
Allowable voltage drop shall be 4% from source of origin (transformer LV side) to the last points.
8.4.3 Electrical Degree of Protection
The electrical equipments including switchboards lighting materials, sockets, switches etc. shall have degree of protection not less than IP41 for indoor use and IP55 for outdoor use.
8.4.4 Electrical Engineering Works
Engineering works shall include the following;
- EPC contractor is responsible to develop the electrical specifications given here to the detailed engineering stage incorporating all applicable data.
- Any additional information, data, drawings, specification, etc. not included in the bid
document and which are necessary to complete the project such as detailed layout drawings, distribution panel schedules, calculation notes, etc. shall be prepared by EPC
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Contractor as part of this scope. EPC contractor is responsible to review / verify all the site data and bid scope of works documents prior execution of detailed design.
Following are the minimum detailed deliverables:
1. Documents and drawings index 2. Basis of Design 3. Legend and Symbols 4. Earthing and lightning design 5. Single line diagrams (overall 11 KV, 415V & distribution boards for lighting and small
power, UPS if applicable,..etc.) 6. Specifications and data sheets 7. Material and purchase requisitions for equipment and materials 8. Equipment sizing calculations including switchboard sizing, cable sizing, UPS sizing, unit
sizing, earthing, indoor and outdoor lightning etc. 9. Equipment layout arrangement for electrical room 10. Cables, lightning and earthing layouts 11. Schematic, wiring, logic and interconnection diagrams 12. Installation details 13. Schedules for loads, equipment, cables, panels, JBs, etc. 14. Material take-off 15. Vendor drawings and data 16. Vendors quality plans 17. Inspection and test procedures 18. Vendor data books 19. Any other drawings / document required for completion of project.
Procurement of all the required electrical equipment and material to complete the project and delivery to site is in EPC contractor scope.
EPC contractor shall supply samples from all electrical materials (fixtures, earthing materials, cables, conduits, etc.) for GASCO approval. COMPANY reserves the right to reject any installed material / equipment which does not have prior GASCO approval.
8.5 Electrical Power
8.5.1 Power supply arrangement
8.5.1.1 11 KV, Power Supply Arrangement form the existing 11 KV SWG inside Phase-I substation (S/S-8): - Commissioning and functional test (if required) of the spare 11 KV transformer supply
feeder at the existing 11 KV SWG of Phase-I, to be carried out by the job contractor under supervision of the original switchgear manufacturer till the start up and energizing of the new project QRM, transformer and Main LV Panel (s).
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- Supply / Lay / Terminate of HV power supply cables, from the existing feeder to the new project transformer. The HV cable shall be XLPE insulated type (XLPE/PVC/SWA/PVC) with voltage grade as per IEC 60502-2 with Red, coloured outer sheath suitable for underground application as per GASCO DGS& SCR to supply the new project power 11 KV/0.415 transformers with minimum size of 3C x 300 Sq. mm. The Exact length and HV cable route verification shall be part of the EPC contractor scope of work during the detailed engineering phase of the project. The cable route from S/S-8 till the new substation No. 9 shall be verified by the EPC contractor, and in case of any additional cable trays and cable transient/ducts at the existing S/S-8 and adjacent transformer bays it shall be carried out by the job contractor as part of his scope of work.
- All the interface signals/protection cable between the new sub station No.9 installed
equipment and the existing Equipment (SWG.’s, annunciation panels..etc.) at S/S-8 and/or any of the electric rooms at different building shall be part of EPC contractor scope of work.
- New two step down power transformers rated, 11/0.433 KV, Delta/Star DYN11, ONAN
type, oil immersed insulation in full compliance with IEC-600106 , SHELL DEP and DGS/SCR requirements and shall be rated to supply the project loads and minimum 30 % additional spare capacity in order to supply future loads by others. The transformers in new sub station No.9 shall be installed outdoor at fire wall segregated bays. The transformer area shall be controlled with fence and lockable doors for limitation of access and roof shed for protection against sun direct exposure.
- Transformers shall be equipped with the following protective devices:
• Hermetically sealed change-over contacts for high temperature alarm and maximum temperature trip shall be incorporated into the dial type thermometer.
• Hermetically sealed change-over contacts for low oil level alarm/trip shall be incorporated into the oil level indicator.
• Oil level gauge with auxiliary alarm signal. • Winding temperature CT’s. • All the gauges and transformer accessories shall be MR made or approved
equivalent subject to COMPANY review and approval. • The transformer shall be provided with oil over temperature, low level and over
pressure protection device.
- Supplier shall provide protection current transformers in a neutral box at the LV side with mechanical degree of protection IP55 to be wired to the marshalling box. The earth fault (REF and Backup earth fault) detecting current transformer shall have a primary current rating equal to the transformer rated current and a secondary of 1 ampere.
- The distribution transformer, secondary side neutral shall be solidly earthed to the
existing deep earthing wells.
- The Backup earth fault CT shall have class 5P20 while the REF shall be class X.
8.5.1.2 LV Power Distribution
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- A new Main LV distribution board “MDB” to be fed from the new power transformer shall be Designed / supplied / Installed and commissioned by the EPC. The MDB shall be located at the new sub station No.9 to supply the entire project loads. Bus duct shall be used from the transformer secondary side to supply the new LV MDB.
- The main LV distribution borad shall withdrawable type with form 4b execution and shall
comply with COMPANY DGS-1630-23 and SCR, as well as the latest edition of IEC60439 and IEC61641.
- The LV MDB shall have sufficient outgoing feeders to supply different project SMDB for
power and HVAC plus additional 20% equipped spare with minimum one spare feeder from each type / rating for future use by others. More and above 20 % non-equipped space shall be provided at the MDB to be equipped by others as needed. The switchgear shall comprise for a provision and room space for future cables to be added by other to fully utilize the equipped and non-equipped spare feeders.
- The Main LV distribution board Incomers protection relay shall include the following functions as a minimum: • Adjustable time and current protection relay for both thermal and magnetic over
current protection.
• Back up earth fault and REF protection through the transformer neutral CT.
• Check Synch Rely for incomers and tie. • Tow out of three scheme shall be applied using Incomer and bus PT for check synch
• All the feeders with ACB shall have a provision of electrical operation using
motorized operation mechanism.
- The LV power distribution system shall be TN-S.
- All the Indoor distribution board shall have IP 41, minimum degree of mechanical protection.
- The New Accommodation Blocks shall be provided with 415V, 50Hz Electrical Distribution Board (Service panel) wall mounted type with 25% spare capacity located within the Electrical rooms.
- The Power shall be distributed throughout the New Accommodation Blocks utilizing XLPE/GSWA/PVC Copper Cables. Dedicated switchboard shall be provided to supply all the HVAC loads including A/C units, extract fans…etc.
- Power cable within the building shall be LS0H (Low smoke & zero halogen) type.
- All distribution panels shall be Schneider, ABB, Siemens, Areva or equal approved.
- All power requirements (lighting, small power & external lighting etc.) will be provided through the Sub Distribution Board. All outdoor electrical equipments shall be rated
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continuously for ambient temperature of 54 0C and humidity of 95%. while 400C shall be considered for indoor equipment within Air-conditioned rooms.
- All cables to be routed on cable trays with proper identification as per SHELL DEP Specifications.
- Excavation of cable trench marking and backfilling shall be done as per GASCO requirements / drawings as SHELL DEP Specifications.
- Low voltage cable trench shall be 1000mm deep minimum, while high voltage cable trench shall be 1300mm deep. The trenchers shall be provided with concrete cable tiles, warning tape and route marker. Route marker must be labelled.
- The scope of work also includes the construction of required concrete cable trench covered with chequer plates.
- Safety gears, key box and rubber gloves must be provided in the electrical room.
- New earth pits shall be provided for phase III to achieve standalone earthing resistance value of less than 1 Ohm. In addition the new accommodation block earthing network, shall be connected through two parallel earthing cable runs to the nearest existing network. Dedicated transformer neutral earth pit shall be furnished by the EPC contractor. In case of the desired earthing resistance of 1 ohms could not be achieved using earth pits, an additional deep earth well shall be furnished by the job contractor, the deep earth well shall reach 3 meter below the lowest seasonal water table. The new earthing grid of phase III shall be connected to the nearest existing network grid(s) at two different connection point.
8.5.1.3 Final Distribution Final sub-circuits to general service 13A switched socket outlets, FCU, lighting, etc; shall be taken off the
(DB).
Final sub-circuits shall be protected by MCB with RCD of 30mA sensitivity for small power circuits and 100m/a sensitivity for street lighting circuits.
Branch circuit load shall not exceed 100% of the circuit name plate rating.
Final circuits shall wired using LS0H (Low Smoke & Zero Halogen) insulated copper stranded conductors. Weather proof sockets IP 55 and switches IP 55 to be used in outdoor locations.
All the socket outlets shall be with neon indicator, all rooms shall be provided with 4 Nos. of twin sockets.
Electrical fittings inside the bath rooms shall be water proof type.
8.6 Lighting
The scope of work includes the internal and external lighting, emergency lights and illuminated exit signs for the New Accommodation blocks. The lighting design shall be based on the intensities indicated below. Intensities are maintained values. A maintenance factor “0.65” shall be applied.
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The values are average vertical component intensities over the location on a horizontal plan at elevation of 1 meter from floor.
Lighting intensities shall be as follows: General Buildings & Area
Location LUX Elevation
Parking 20 Floor Reception Areas 200-300 0.90m Hallways & Stairs ways 200 Floor Toilets 100 Floor General (Halls) 100 Floor Auditorium 400-500 Floor Multipurpose hall 400-500 Floor General store 200-250 Floor
Lighting load shall be balanced (±10%) across the three (3) phases.
Lighting shall be provided in the rooms, corridors, service rooms and external areas.
Luminaries of IP 41 shall be equipped with long life energy saving fluorescent 4 x 20W or 40W lamps / tubes. Lighting shall be 600 x 600mm recessed mounted type.
New external lighting of the parking, roads, landscaped area and pavement areas shall be incorporated using 6m high columns and low level bollards, and pedestal lights to provide adequate illumination and shall be controlled by Photocell. The number of street lighting and pedestal lighting shall be designed by the contractor during detailed engineering phase. All streets shall be illuminated by street lighting and all walkways shall be illuminated by pedestal lighting. Decorative pedestal shall be considered for landscaping.
Street Light poles shall be double arm type with arm brackets of 1.8m reach. 400 x 400 x 20mm thick base plate. Fuse box internal wiring, light fittings and other related works shall be in accordance with GASCO approval. Power shall be fed from one or more of the DBs provided in the new buildings. Contractor shall lay required cables for the connection.
A vapour proof light provided outside all exits. All external lighting shall be of IP 65 minimum.
Lighting branch circuits shall be switched locally at entrance doors or dimmer system depends of the area. Any circuit that serve both indoors and outdoor (entrance of the building) lighting fixture shall have a separate switch for the outdoors portion of the circuit where applicable. All outdoor lighting shall be photocell controlled.
8.7 Emergency and Exit lighting Emergency lighting shall be of the self-contained type with integral battery and charger and will be provided with 240 Volts main lamps to provide continuous illumination. Emergency fixtures shall be provided at every 8m intervals at corridors and all exits.
Emergency lighting usage shall provide illumination for a minimum of 3 hours.The emergency exit signs to be pictorial type.
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Exit signs shall be of the self-contained type with integral batter, charger and inverter and shall be provided with 240 Volt main lamp for continuous illumination. Exit signs shall be fitted with legends in Arabic and English.
The exit signs shall have minimum 3 hours autonomy.
Emergency lights shall be provided above all DBS and panels. Exit lights shall be provided for electrical rooms.
8.8 Lightning Protection
Lightning protection shall be designed and installed for all new facilities in accordance with BSEN 62305 and Shell DEP 33.64.10.10.Gen.
8.9 Earthing
Earthing ring shall be provided for the new facilities and shall be connected to suitable number of earth pits/ deep earthing wells to achieve earthing resistance not more than one ohm. The new ring to be connected to the nearest existing earthing network and deep earth wells. The earthing network shall include but not limited to the copper rods, wiring, accessories, etc. for link-up with transformer and D/Bs installed in the new facilities. The Transformers LV side Neutral, shall be directly connected to the nearest existing deep earth well.
8.10 UPS Supply
No external AC/DC UPS supply system ,self supply system for any equipment that need for UPS supply, the same equipment shall include for its own Battery charger and sealed batteries within the relevant system control panel to suite the required autonomy time as applicable. Otherwise a centralized UPS shall be provided to supply the critical as applicable with the autonomy time listed at DGS-1630-003 and its SCR.
ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL - GASCO DGS
01 DGS 1630 021 & SCR Power Transformers
02 DGS 1630 022 & SCR High Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
03 DGS 1630 023 & SCR Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
04 DGS 1630 024 & SCR Low Voltage Bus Bar Trunking
05 DGS 1630 0210 & SCR Electric Motors Cage Induction and Synchronous
06 DGS 1630 025 & SCR Static DC UPS System
07 DGS 1630 026 & SCR Static AC UPS System
08 DGS 1630 029 & SCR Power, Control and Earthing Cables
09 DGS 1630 033 & SCR Lighting and Small Power Distribution Boards
10 DGS 1630 035 & SCR Field Commissioning of Electrical Installation and Equipment
11 DGS 1630 03 & SCR Electrical Design Guide Lines
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12 DGS 1630 013 & SCR Specification for Electrical Items on Packaged Equipment
13 DGS 1630 30 & SCR Specification for substation alarm annunciation panel.
B International Standards 01 SHELL DEP’s
02 British Standards Institution (BSI)
03 IEC – International Electro-Technical Commission (Europe)
04 IP – Institute of Petroleum (Great Britain)
Notes for Temporary Construction Facilities:
1 For the power supply to the project contractor temporary construction facilities, GASCO will provide electrical power supply up to One hundred and twenty (120) KW for the Contractor’s laydown area and office free of charge. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply and installation of all required materials such as DB, cables, etc. for the connection to Owner specified source substation. Any modification for DB located at the existing supply substation shall be carried out by the contractor.
2 The contractor shall consider a new street lighting and area lighting around the location of
construction. The existing street lights and pedestal lights shall be disposed as advised by owner
9. TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
9.1 General requirements
The telecommunication systems are including the Telephone network, Structured Cabling network & Data network, and cable TV. There is also a project requirement to implement Public Address (PA) & Entertainment System. The existing Cisco core Switches should be interfaced with the new data systems provided for phase III project. Contractor shall be responsible to expand the existing core switches or add all necessary hardware to cater for the new expansions to form one single data network. The telecom TIE-IN should be from the new PABX existing in telecom room at accommodation building phase I. The new MDF which will be located in the new Auditorium building in phase III to be connected by suitable cables. Manholes should be provided by the contractor nearby the existing PABX location (block A) to maintain easy access to the cables passing to existing and phase III network. The MDF in the main telecom room phase III should be connected to the IDFs for all building phase III by suitable cables.
The scope of work for the above telecommunication systems includes the detailed design and purchase of all equipment and materials and their subsequent installation and commissioning.
Contractor shall thoroughly review suppliers' documents to ensure compliance to project documents/ drawings, and shall submit only the marked-up copy of supplier documents.
Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with other servicing for the elevations of ducts, ducts-bank entrances into 60x60x80 cm manholes for the uPVC ducts ELV contentment emended in concrete underground cable networking.
Contractor should submit coordination layout of ducts, manholes, and boxes with final arrangement of other utilities.
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Contractor shall provide Telecom cabinet 19'' size to accommodate all telecom connections. Cisco data switch type is recommended or any type as per vender list.
The Contractor/vendor shall assume unit responsibility and overall guarantee for all system hardware and software services provided.
Contractor shall evaluate, discuss, and submit for COMPANY’s approval the recommended specialized Telecom and IT sub contractor to carry out all telecom related work which includes Telephone network, the Structured Cabling network & Data network, Public Address system, Cable TV system. Contractor shall obtain approval/ qualification for the sub contractors during the detailed engineering stage.
All subcontracted services and hardware shall be approved in writing by the COMPANY.
The term services include all control system hardware design, fabrication, and assembly, system configuration, programming and testing.
The vendor is responsible for transmitting all relevant contractor purchase order documents including COMPANY contents as attachments to the vendor's subcontractors. It is the vendor’s responsibility to enforce all contractor purchase order and specification requirements on the subcontractors.
The vendor shall submit all relevant subcontractor drawings and engineering data to the contractor.
The vendor shall obtain and transmit all subcontractor warranties to the COMPANY as part of an overall system warranty.
9.2 Telephone System
The telephone system for the new buildings phase III required multicore copper or fibre optic cables connected to the PABX in the main telecom room Auditorium building Phase-III to serve all new Facilities Phase-III. The new PABX in the main telecom room of phase I have enough space for the contractor to add two cards 100 pair for each for phase III. The Contractor shall design, provide, install and commission all required outdoor cables, telephone (digital and analogue) sets, structured cabling, IDFs, MDFs, trays and ducts etc. Contractor shall be responsible to preparation of cable trenches, back filling and Manholes for external inter building cable routing and, Laying, installation and termination of external cables
Contractor shall be fully responsible to supply, install, configure commission, test and integrate all necessary equipment.
The cable multicore cables pairs, each pair individually twisted with 0.6mm diameter copper conductor (if the distance is less than 500m, otherwise 0.9 mm diameter copper conductor), galvanized steel wire armoured, jelly-filled, polyethylene sheeted, confirming to the British Telecommunication Specification No. CW 1128 and CW 1198, size of the cable shall be calculated based on the requirements and 30% spare capacity
The Scope of works includes but not limited to the following:
a. A new underground uPVC duct bank system including uPVC D54 ducts and all related accessories, couplers, long radius bends, draw wire, etc.
b. Manholes of the type and size as indicated in the drawings, as per ETISALAT requirements and to COMPANY approval.
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c. The contractor Scope of works multicore copper or optical cables connected to the PABX in the Accommodation Facilities Phase-I to new MDF which located in the new Auditorium building in phase III. All telecom rooms located at the following buildings in phase III should be connected by multicore cables specified with spare 25% as the following:
1) Multipurpose sport hall building IDT-M 48 pair (required 38)
2) Auditorium building IDT-A 48 pair( required 40)
3) General store IDT-G 24 pair( required 14)
4) Maintenance workshop IDT-W 48 pair( required 27)
5) Service block building IDT-SE 12 PAIR(required 5)
6) CLINIC building IDT-C 12 PAIR (required 8)
All fiber and STP cables (Data& Voice) shall be terminated in the patch panels mounted in the same Data cabinet.
The system shall meet and exceed the performance characteristics of Cat 7A /Class Ea structured cabling system as defined in the relevant standards including ANSI/TIA/EIA-568B-2-AD10, and ISO/IEC 11801 Edition 2.1 regarding to the Structured Cabling system for Voice and Data Services
Cat 7A / Cat.Ea base structured cabling system shall be provided in all the building blocks
Each telephone socket in each location shall have one spare cable.
All the cable pairs from the IDF and the telephone sockets are to be terminated on “KRONE” IDC. One terminal block to be installed in the telecom room must be with over voltage protection magazines. The terminal blocks required 20 magazines. The terminal blocks to be installed in the accommodation block must be without over-voltage protection magazines.
An indoor type junction box with LID of appropriate size, similar to LEGRAND (CAT No 386 28) has to be supplied and installed, with 50% spare positions for future expansion.
The distribution frame vertical, as the one existing inside the telecom building is to be fabricated and installed in the telecom room. The termination inside the telecom building and the respective buildings covered under this scope are included in the scope of work.
Contractor shall supply the following telephone instruments: Digital Telephone I series 16 buttons :134 Nos 169
Analogue Telephone set with Clip :250 Nos Contractor’s responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following works;
9.3 Laying the underground cables (IF applicable)
The depth of the trench is to be 0.8 meter. Soft sand without any stones and sharp objects is to be spread at the bottom, for a depth of 100mm, cables are to be laid side by side and soft sand is to be covered over the cable for a depth of 100mm. Then cable tiles are to be laid with a minimum overlap of 30mm and the trench is to be refilled and rammed. Plastic warning tape, marked continuously, “CAUTION”, “TELEPHONE BELOW”, is to be laid at a depth of 300mm, below the surface.
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Where the telephone cable crosses the electric cable carrying more than 650V, a minimum separation of 1000mm must be maintained and if this not possible, a concrete slab of minimum 5mm thickness must be placed between the cables.
Where the telephone cable crosses the electric cable carrying less than 650V, a minimum separation of 50mm must be maintained.
At the place of the crossing, the depth of the telephone cable must not be less than 1000mm. If the specified separation with the electric cable cannot be maintained, the telephone cable must be taken under the electric cable maintaining specified separation.
The road crossings must be through PVC ducts, embedded in concrete.
The telephone cable laid in parallel with electric cable must be only to a minimum distance as far as possible and a minimum separation of 1000mm must be maintained.
Concrete route markers, marked, “TEL CABLE”, are to be installed on the route, every 50 meters and at turnings.
The specifications of the cable tiles are mentioned below.
Cables tiles are to be of rigid polyethylene, impact resistant, length = 1000mm, width = 240mm and thickness = 12mm with continuous marking “CAUTION”, “TELEPHONE CABLE BELOW”.
9.4 Structured Cabling System & Data network
The structured cabling system expansion shall consist of a network having an optical fiber backbone distributed from the existing telecom room at accommodation building phase I to the main telecom room Auditorium building Phase-III and form the main telecom room Auditorium building Phase-III to the telecom room for all buildings in phase III as follows:
• 24 core single mode fiber from multipurpose hall to telecom room in Phase-III (48 Nos)
• 24 core single mode fiber from auditorium to telecom room in Phase-III (48 Nos)
• 24 Core single mode fibre from General store to telecom room in phase-III (24nos)
• 24 Core single mode fibre from maintenance workshop to telecom room phase III (48 Nos)
• 12 Core single mode fibre from service block and chillers yard to telecom room phaseII (12 Nos)
• 24 Core single mode fibre from maintenance workshop to telecom room phase III (48 Nos)
• 12 Core single mode fibre from clinic to telecom room phase III (12 Nos)
All fiber and STP cables (Data& Voice) shall be terminated in the patch panels mounted in the same Data cabinet.
Contractor shall be fully responsible to supply, install, configure commission, test and integrate all necessary equipment to the existing system and bring the old and new system to a single integrated system.
The design shall include LAN switches (Cisco Make) suitable to provide 1 Gigabytes to all buildings for distribution to the internal work locations. Contractor shall provide the necessary interfaces and reconfigure the existing core switch in the new Asab
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Accommodation Facilities Phase-1. All LAN switches shall form star topology centralized new Facilities Phase-III and be linked via single mode optical fiber and Two 10 gigabit uplink modules. All switches shall be POE and latest available models upon the review of the FDS.
All LAN switches shall be housed in the CONTRACTOR-supplied structured cabling 42 U, 19-Inch 800X800 rack cabinets. CONTRACTOR shall provide adequate space and facilities in the cabinets to accommodate the switches with an allowance for 30 % future spare.
The Structured Cabling System inside all buildings shall conform to EIA/TIA 568B/569 Category 7 or better. The system shall be capable of supporting 1 Gigabits Ethernet to the desktop in all rooms served by Layer 2 switches connected to the optical fiber backbone.
2 Nos of Dual type structured cabling point made of 2 (Two) RJ45 Cat.7 or better sockets (2 voice, 2 data) and a twin power socket shall be provided.
Contractor shall provide all sockets, cables, structured system cabinets with optical patch panel, LAN Switch, Data Patch Panel, Voice Patch Panel and Data Active components.
Structured cabling and Data network system in new Facilities Phase-III shall have Stand alone UPS in each active component cabinet to serve the need for all installed switches and or other devises within the cabinet for half an hour in case of power losses. The size of the UPS shall be determines during engineering based on actual power requirement plus 30% future load.
The design and commission of the data network and wireless shall be performed by a certified CISCO Engineer/Designer.
9.5 Wireless Data Network Each building shall has wireless network connection and to be furnished with access points to provide wireless connection enabling Guests and staff to surf the Internet through mobile laptops, communicators, etc. The design basis, number of access points, and interfaces to the existing Asab LAN shall be prepared by the contractor/Supplier and submitted for ’s approval. Contractor’s scope of work shall include but not limited to the detailed design, procurement, installation, configuration to the new/existing interfaces, and commissioning of the overall system to provide the desired functionality.
The system shall comply with the following technical requirements:
• Network Standards: Dual support of 802.11n, 802.11a and 802.11g Radios; 802.11g being backward compatible with 802.11b.
• Frequency: 2.4GHz-5GHz
• Data Rates Supported:
• 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
• 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
• Uplink: Autosensing 802.3 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
• Powering Options:
• Local power
• 802.3 AF switches
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• Environmental Conditions:
• Non-operating (storage) temperature: -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
• Operating temperature: -4 to 131°F (-20 to 55°C)
• Operating humidity: 10 to 90 percent (non-condensing)
• Security: The following authentication and encryption standards should be supported. Authentication: Security Standards WPA WPA2 (802.11i) Cisco TKIP Cisco message integrity check (MIC) IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits 802.1X EAP types: EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling (EAP-FAST) Protected EAP-Generic Token Card (PEAP-GTC) PEAP-Microsoft Challenge Authentication Protocol Version 2 (PEAP-MSCHAP) EAP-Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS) EAP-Tunneled TLS (EAP-TTLS) EAP-Subscriber Identity Module (EAP-SIM) Cisco LEAP Encryption: AES-CCMP encryption (WPA2) TKIP (WPA) Cisco TKIP WPA TKIP IEEE 802.11 WEP keys of 40 bits and 128 bits
The access point should be able to support rugged environments and installations that require antenna versatility. It is preferable if the access point incorporates antenna connectors for extended range or coverage versatility and more flexible installation options.
The metal housing and industrial-grade components of the access points should provide the ruggedness and extended operating temperature range required in factories, warehouses, "big box" retail environments, and similar facilities. High transmit power, receive sensitivity, and delay spread for both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radios provide the long range and large coverage area consistent with these applications. 5-GHz radios are used as wireless bridges between access points for backhaul to the network.
Access points may be placed above ceilings or suspended ceilings, allowing antennas to be discreetly placed below drop ceilings.
The antenna is optional as the access point could have an integrated antenna, and the need for one depends on the local RF environment. Such antennas are connected to the radio access point in order to amplify the emitted signal when needed, and to amplify the received
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signal when the level is too low. Therefore contractor is required to perform thorough site survey and study the existing environment to provide the most techno-economical solution.
10. CABLE TV
The Scope of works includes but not limited to the following:
a) The contractor shall connect new cables from the tapping point for SMATV system in ARC building in phase II
b) The scope of work shall cover request for the contractor to replace the splitter located in the AGD-II Double story building in phase II with a new one in order to accommodate the new requirements of for the SMATV of phase-III.
c) Contractor shall produce method statements, which detail how the existing facility will be amalgamated with the telecommunication systems of the new facility. These method statements shall include details of how the interfaces between the facilities will be managed and implemented. All related marked up drawings of the existing facilities clearly highlighting the modifications/tie-ins shall be attached with the method statements. Method statements shall be submitted for COMPANY review and approval prior to implementation. However, if there is a safety concern implementing a hot cut-over, then contractor shall study such specific items and make proposals to COMPANY in a report addressing the concerns/safety issues involved together with an alternative plan/strategy to implement the tie-in and replacement with a minimum shut down duration. COMPANY will review any such safety concerns and may agree for additional partial shutdown solely at COMPANY’s discretion
d) All The building in phase III shall have a TV socket connected back to the 75 channels Satellite Master Antenna Television (SMATV). Contractor shall design and obtain ’s approval for the routing and connection of the cable TV network.
e) Conform to a minimum 42 dB signal / noise ratio for all stipulated programs except by agreement, where received signals will not allow these conditions.
f) Adequate signal levels (not less than 70dbuv) to provide the specified signal/noise ratio or an agreed satisfactory subjective result
g) 22dB isolation is required between any two outlets within premises and a minimum of 50dB isolation between adjacent outlets.
h) Clean signal free from reflections and co-channel interference effects.
i) The system shall ensure that short or open circuits at any outlet will not affect signals at other outlets.
j) TV/FM Sockets: The sockets shall be used as a terminal socket. The sockets must have protection against stray high voltage/current to protect the customer TV/FM receiver and separate conduit/wire shall be provided from a splitter/tap off for each socket outlet. Sockets shall have male/female double outlet in rigid metallic structure with plastic cover plate
k) Cable: Low loss 75 Ohm coaxial cable suitable for Sat/TV distribution to be used for sub-distribution circuits, the cable shall be double screened with the following minimum shielding rates: 470 – 1000 MHz > 75 dB and 1000-2050 MHz > 65 dB.
l) Typical loss for the co axial cable shall be as follows, based on 100 meters at 1750 MHz for trunk feeders 18dB/100mt.For internal room wiring 28 dB/ 100 meters.
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m) Splitters and Tap offs Boxes: Splitters and Tap offs boxes used within the system shall ensure approximately even signal levels. Difference between the signal levels at all the subscribers’ outlets should not exceed 12 dBuv under any circumstances.
n) All splitters and tap off boxes used within the system for distributing the signal
o) All splitters and tap off boxes used within the system for distributing the signal to the outlet sockets shall have a minimum frequency range of 10-2150 MHz. The minimum mutual attenuation between the branched outputs shall be 25 dB.
p) Testing and Commissioning: Commissioning of the system shall fully comply with the requirements of these specifications. The system shall be tested and commissioned in accordance to testing and commissioning procedure approved by CONSULTANT. Visual and performance test shall be carried out on the system and all test results shall be recorded on the testing forms. However the final forms shall be arranged to contain any additional information required by the above standards or requested by. A functional test should be carried out to check that the system operates satisfactorily.
q) SMATV System Acceptance Test: Signal Level: Use a field strength meter to measure signal levels at MATV outlets. Readings on each of the channels designated to be received must be within specified limits. No evidence of cross channel inter modulation, ghost images, or beat interference should appear.
r) The general standard of workmanship shall be checked, paying particular attention to the security of fixing, neatness and quality of cable terminations.
Note: The SMATV system to support the Phase-III project is to be designed and installed as an expansion to
the system installed under the Phase-I Project. All signals from Phase I shall be integrated/ transmitted to Phase-III. All related works and materials shall be considered by the contractor.
11. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM New state of the art user friendly Public Address and Entertainment system shall be supplied to Phase-III Project. The scope of work shall include the following:
Detailed design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the microprocessor based Public Address and Entertainment system including but not limited controller, Public broadcasting, Power amplifiers, And PA Audio Source.
• Supply and installation of loudspeakers and associated junction boxes in all new buildings.
• Supply and installation of PA marshalling and junction boxes in buildings.
• Supply and installation of PA access control stations in various buildings
• Supply and installation of all new indoor/outdoor speakers cabling. All necessary trunking, conduit, cable tray, cable rack, pull boxes, access boxes and other cableway facilities will be supplied, installed and prepared by the Buildings Contractor and will be available in advance for the ready installation of the PA cables.
Asab phase III Public Address (PA) system shall be designed to cater for the requirement of the project and considering the followings:
• ASAB Phase III telecom contractor shall be responsible to design, Supply, Install, commission, and test a complete Public Address system.
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• PA system Central equipment unit in main recreation centre shall be modified to provide control and voice coverage to Phase III. Phase III shall have a slave satellite unit allows receiving general broadcasting from the master unit and provide local broadcasting / Music
• Phase III telecom contractor shall carryout all trenching, excavations, back-filling works, cable supply, laying and testing within the Phase III area.
• Contractor shall carryout all trunking and internal cabling inside phase III.
• Phase III telecom contractor shall be responsible design, supply, the PA Slave unit, all required amplifiers, external (outdoor) cables, internal cables speakers, volume control, and channel selector switch.
• Each channel selector switch shall allow for at least four channels.
11.1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Public Address speakers shall be connected via multi-core cable carrying audio, control and alarm signals to new P/A system.
The system loudspeakers shall have remote tapping control and line monitoring facilities.
Alarm tone signals as generated within each distributed node equipment will be controlled from the master node.
The audible alarms shall be automatically muted or attenuated when emergency announcements are being made.
Pre-announcement chimes shall be used and may be selected and changed to indicate different announcements between routine or emergency messages.
To assist with the maintenance of the system, a means of fault diagnosis shall be provided.
All glands and metallic junction boxes and are to be of stainless steel. Marshalling cabinets shall be located indoors.
The PA system coverage shall be segregated into zones in accordance with the End users requirements. It shall be possible to make simultaneous broadcasts to any one zone or any group of zones or to all zones by selection at the access control stations. It shall also be possible to make simultaneous broadcasts to up to sixteen (16) different zones from different access control stations.
All speaker loops shall be wired using 1.5mm2, single pair copper conductor. The cables shall be run in trunking or conduit or along cable rack/tray in accordance with the detailed building design standards. Cables to speakers in work areas shall terminate in a line termination unit (LTU) attached to the speaker. If an LTU is not provided then a local junction box shall be provided and located adjacent to the speaker. The cables shall be secured in the junction box by means of a compression cable gland.
11.2 PA AND ALARM INTELLIGIBILITY
The term intelligible shall mean that the speech messages are distinctly heard and clearly understood. The vendor shall conduct an audio coverage study considering the
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site expected ambient noise in the various areas. Even in areas of high ambient noise (greater than 85dB(A)), the speech messages shall be intelligible during periods where the main noise source exists. The sound coverage study shall be the basis for the detailed system design and calculating the number of the required loudspeakers. Contractor shall submit the coverage study and the detailed system design for COMPANY approval. The validity of the design shall be assessed during commissioning and necessary modifications and additions shall be implemented to achieve the system functional requirements.
11.3 PA ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM & AUDIO SOURCE
The Entertainment system shall include but not limited to the following requirements: CD player with COM Port Ideal for voice announcement and background music Plays CD and MP3 encoded discs Convenient direct track selection Play, pause and stop buttons Friendly operation and local control LCD indicator and program selection Remote control and program cycle Noise reduction system AM/FM tuner with COM port Voice announcement and background music Remote control Automatic search and memory function Stores up to each 100 stations of AM and FM
11.4 LOUDSPEAKERS
The proposed locations and numbers of all loudspeakers shall be finalised and approved the detailed design phase of the project.
In any area, the coverage shall be provided equally by speakers fed from each set of amplifier equipment, so that failure of one amplifier or cable branch will not result in complete loss of coverage.
The loudspeakers shall be capable of individual remote speaker tap setting from an addressing maintenance PC or have the means of self adjusting by means of in-built noise sensing intelligence which shall alter the tapping to suit prevailing acoustic conditions.
Internal in large volume work areas. • Type - Re-entrant horn
• Power rating - 10 watts
• Tapping range - 0.1 – 10 watts in 3dB steps
• Sensitivity - 110 dBA minimum @ 1 watt, 1 metre, 1 kHz
• Frequency Response - 400 Hz – 8kHz @ -3 dB points
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• Line Voltage - 100V line
• Certification - As required
• Ingress Protection - IP 54
Internal-in office areas and rooms with false ceilings. • Type - Ceiling speaker (to fit in ceiling tiles)
• Power rating - 10 watts
• Tapping range - 0.1 – 10 watts in 3dB steps
• Sensitivity - 80 dBA minimum @ 1 watt, 1 metre, 1 kHz
• Frequency Response - 100 Hz – 16kHz @ +/-3 dB points
• Line Voltage - 100V line
• Ingress Protection - IP 41
PA Speakers shall have the means of self adjusting by means of in-built noise sensing intelligence which shall alter the sound output level to suit prevailing acoustic conditions. The auto-sensing and adjustment feature shall be activated on individual loudspeaker basis.
Test facilities shall be incorporated into the system to enable the integrity of the loudspeakers and field cabling to be checked.
Voltage drop along PA loop cables shall not exceed 5% in the worst case. VENDOR shall prepare volt drop calculations for review by CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
12. FIRE AND GAS DETECTION SYSTEM
12.1 Project Requirements And Scope Of Work
12.1.1 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the complete (i) new analogue addressable multi-zone Fire & Gas detection systems (building / block-wise) for the entire Phase-3 building complex including the remote buildings and associated areas (ii) F&G Master repeater panel at the new GASCO Security gate with interconnection of entire Asab Accommodation camp complex including Phase – 1, 2, 3, ARC and other existing buildings. (iii) Networking of F&G system (FACP) in the entire Asab Accommodation camp complex (including phase-1, 2, 3, ARC and other existing buildings) with provision of Master repeater panel / console at the existing ARC (Phase-2) & new GASCO security gate. (iv) Gas detectors (H2S) along the fencing of Phase-3 building areas. (v) Sounders and combined Beacon units (Ex. Proof) in the mast pole along the fencing & fencing corner and at the road intersections and along the roads (vi) New Analogue addressable multi-zone Fire & Gas detection systems at the existing AGD-II caravans (vii) individual Common Fire / Gas and Fault alarms (potential free contact) for each F&G panel to MCR ICS system. (viii) Consolidated new Fire & Gas system drawings for the entire Asab Accommodation camp complex including the As-built drawings of Phase-1, 2, 3, ARC and existing buildings.(ix) supply of maintenance tools, software, commissioning spares and the list of two years operational spares including GSPIR.
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12.1.2 Contractor shall design the number of F&G system / panel requirement the of Phase-3 into
blocks as stated in the Civil construction & section 7 above by provide dedicated F&G system for each building as per the standards and the panel shall be located in the Foyer of the buildings. The Panel shall have the separate loop provision for future expansion.
12.1.3 Contractor has to provide Fire and Gas repeater panels which shall be installed in the
GASCO security Gate house and existing ARC (phase -2) with interconnection and networking with fibre optic networks of the entire Asab Accommodation camp complex including all phase-1, Phase-2 , Phase-3 Fire & gas system, existing ARC FACP and other existing FACP panels in the camp. . .
12.1.4 Contractor shall carryout the F&G design, engineering and system design as per the DGS / DEP / NFPA standards.
12.1.5 The Contractor scope of work shall include the networking of all the Fire & Gas panels
located at the different building / area, of existing Phase -1, Phase -2, Phase 3, existing ARC and existing other buildings of the entire Asab Accommodation camp complex. Fire and Gas panels which shall be interfaced with the Master F&G panel located at the existing ARC building and the new security gate. The design should be in such a way that all the details of the various F&G system at different building / area shall be accessed and to obtain the status of the F&G detectors (including the individual detector level analysis), exact location of Fire or Gas detected, exact location of fault detected and other associated information for the safety personnel to locate the hazard and carryout the emergency mitigation measures at the identified location from the Master F&G panel / Graphics station / Repeaters at the existing ARC and the new Security gate..
12.1.6 The contractor shall provide repeater panel with consoles in new GASCO Asab Security gate house and existing ARC reception area.
12.1.7 The Contractor scope shall include the laying of network cables between the different F&G
panels located in the building / area including phase-1, phase-2, phase 3, existing ARC and other existing buildings in the Asab Accommodation complex and necessary hardware and software requirements. The network cables shall be suitable for the network communication for the entire complex and preferably by Fibre optic cable and the cables shall be suitable for underground application as per the DGS / IEC standards.
12.1.8 All the new Fire & Gas systems (PH-3) shall be integrated with that of the existing camp network system as well as with the network system of Phase-I, 2, ARC and other existing building F&G systems. In addition separate PC shall be provided to view and access all the Fire and Gas detection alarms through Master control panel in the ARC building and the new security gate.
12.1.9 Contractor scope of work shall include the dedicated Instrument (F&G) cable trenches for the F&G cables, network cables, Gas detectors cables, etc., (no interference with elect. trenches) as per the DEP standards and also provision of concrete encased sleeves for the road crossing, with 50 % spare sleeves, wherever required.
12.1.10 The Contractor shall provide the Camp Common Fire, Gas, Common Fault signals alarms to
DCS from the Master Fire and Gas panel which interface with phase-1, Phase-2 and Phase-
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3 project Fire and Gas system. Shall be located in the existing ARC building not from the repeater panel.
12.1.11 The Contractor shall provide the Common Fire / Gas, Common Fault, etc., alarms to the MCR (ICS) for each F&G panels located in various blocks / area individually (including the Phase-3, existing AGD-II caravan, Master F&G panel, etc., ) by laying new alarm cables for each building F&G panel and laid up to the Phase-I F&G MCR alarm cables location (Main F&G JB) refer the layout drawing for the location of the JB.
12.1.12 Contractor scope shall include the H2S detectors along the fencing with a maximum
spacing of 30m. The detectors shall be connected and integrated individually with the new Fire / Gas panels. Contractor shall provide the H2S detectors in continuation with the Phase-1 & 2 fencing detectors and shall cover the fencing area and all the new building areas under Phase-3.
12.1.13 Detectors shall be installed In the potentially hazard location points (with both H2S & HC inside for the fresh air intake) and H2S in the perimeter fencing area, and connected to the Fire / Gas panels and integrated with the F&G network and alarms. Contractor shall estimate the no’s of H2S detectors & HC detectors and other interconnecting cable requirements (Alarm and network cables) based on plot plan drawings. However the exact quantities will be finalised during detailed engineering.
12.1.14 Contractor shall install the Gas detectors in the 2” pipe Instrument stanchion, which shall be anchored with concrete foundation as per the standard and shall be provided with sunshade and sensor’s dust guard for all the Gas detectors.
12.1.15 Contractor scope of work shall include the installation of adequate number of the Fire & Gas detectors, Sounders, bells, beacon, break glass units, etc., inside and outside the new buildings, existing buildings and the associated area. The break glass units shall be provided at exits / entrance of each building / area. The selection of bells or sounders inside the rooms / office shall be as per the DEP / NFPA standard. The beacon units shall be installed along / adjacent to each bells / sounders.
12.1.16 The F&G detectors, break glass units, bells/sounders, beacons, etc., which are to be installed outside the buildings should be designed and selected (Ex. Proof and weather proof IP65 with red colour) and as per the site Environmental conditions and as per DGS colour code philosophy..
12.1.17 All the Gas Detectors (H2S / HC), fire alarm sounders / beacons / bells inside and outside of
the buildings shall be supported by UPS system/battery back up. Local field sounders/combined Beacons units shall be installed in the mast poles for H2S, HC and Fire alert annunciation along the fencing with a maximum spacing of 100m. distance and also corner of the fence. Detection of Fire and H2S toxic gas, HC shall be indicated by Beacons in the field as per DGS standard colour code philosophy (Red / Blue / amber). Gas detection alert beacons/Hooter/sounder shall be installed in each new building entrance and exit door and inside the buildings.
12.1.18 Detectors internal cables shall be fireproof type (FP 200 Gold or similar), internal fire alarm signal cables shall be fire resistant in accordance with DGS / IEC and underground cables shall be armoured cables and suitable for the underground applications, with proper conductor size and as per the DGS / IEC/ DEP standards.
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12.1.19 Contractor shall provide the junction box / enclosure for the F&G associated devices / equipment (eg. Outstation modules, relay modules, Power supply units, etc.,) and junction boxes for the alarm interconnect cables, gas detectors cables and network cables. The junction boxes / enclosures shall be SS, Eexi weatherproof type IP65.
12.1.20 It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to design and carry out the detailed engineering of the complete system requirements including the installation details to meet the functional requirements.
12.1.21 CONTRACTOR scope of work shall include successful testing & commissioning of all the new (Phase-3) and the existing facilities including ARC Fire & Gas panels & systems, and GASCO security gate house repeater panel and connect / confirm interface alarms with the existing (ICS) system in Main control Room (MCR).
12.1.22 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the materials and accessories to be supplied shall be of standard product regularly manufactured, tested and serviced. The material supplier shall be represented by local representative in UAE and ensure a local after sales technical support.
12.1.23 The dedicated Fire & Gas panel for each block building shall be a self-contained panel with all the status indication, monitoring, reset functions and diagnostics facilities. The F&G panels shall be microprocessor based, latest state of the art of Technology.
12.1.24 Fire & Gas panels front facia shall be provided with LCD display, visual indications, keypad, printer, etc., and provision for networking, and to connect Laptop / PC.
12.1.25 Fire & Gas panels proposed by vendor shall be in such that the software can be easily programmable (Cause & Effect, alarm, etc.,) and configurable at site. F&G panels shall have fully wired spare capacity (minimum 30%) to include more addressable detectors/peripherals in future.
12.1.26 F&G panel shall operate on a mains power supply of 240Va.c. Contractor shall provide the incoming 240Vac power supply distribution box, MCBs, fused TBs, etc., inside the F&G panel or in an enclosure / JB.
12.1.27 F&G panels shall be provided with built-in power supply unit (derived from incoming 240Vac), battery charger and battery backup. Contractor shall provide the power supply units (PSU) design load vs. actual load calculation data. The battery back up duration (autonomous time) shall be as per NFPA standard.
12.1.28 The Contractor shall supply the software’s (application and operating software) of the F&G panels with configuration tools and any other items required to carry out modification in the new F&G panels by the Maintenance engineer at site shall be part of the scope of supply.
12.1.29 Contractor shall provide a Maintenance / Engineering facilities (Laptop computer, etc.,) for analysis of individual detector status, software modifications, preventive maintenance analysis, etc., for the Maintenance Engineer, which shall be available in the individual Fire & Gas Panel and the Maintenance / Engineering facilities shall be common for all the buildings F&G system.
12.1.30 Contractor shall provide both Flammable Gas (HC) detectors and H2S Detectors for the fresh air intake ducts of HVAC system (if central Air conditioning system with fresh air intake
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is available in the building). Contractor shall provide Fire and Gas system logic to trip the HVAC unit in case of gas leak is detected by detectors not fire. If window or split A/C used for any of the rooms shall be tripped by HVAC power.
12.1.31 A built-in Printer shall be provided at the F & G Panel for each building. Provision shall be made available in the F&G panel to activate all sounders/ bells / Beacon units in the respective buildings. Once the Siren pushbutton is activated either from the Main control Room or Safety building (by potential free contacts to the F&G panel). The tones of sounders/bells are different according to the type of alarm initiated.
12.1.32 The quantity, type and location of the fire/Gas detectors and alarm devices required shall be determined as per the DGS / DEP 32.30.20.11 – Gen. and NFPA. Contractor shall design and provide the detectors and alarm indicating devices according to the type of buildings (Chemical store / Battery room / tea room, etc.,) and suitable detectors / devices with special provision (IS circuit / ex. Proof) shall be considered .
12.1.33 The Contractor shall supply the following spares and Test equipments as minimum: (i) Commissioning spares, (ii) Recommended list and 2 years operational spares (GSPIR) which required after the commissioning of the system and (iii) Test equipment / calibration device required for routine Maintenance.
12.1.34 The Contractor scope shall include the organisation of vendor commissioning engineer at site with all necessary tools and testing equipments for the execution of the work and shall comply with safety rules and regulations prevalent in GASCO sites and to provide training (2 sessions) to the maintenance personnel.
12.1.35 All Fire and gas related instruments like Gas detectors, manual call points, sounders, beacons, bells shall be clearly indicated on the plot plan of the fire and gas layout drawings by the Contractor..
12.1.36 Heat detectors shall be installed in the HVAC room and Kitchen. Battery room/UPS room shall be provided with special detectors (H2 & Cl2).
12.1.37 Detection Annunciation of Fire, flammable gas and toxic gas shall be indicated with flashing beacon and sounder / bells as per DGS standard colour code philosophy.
12.1.38 The Contractor shall provide the complete Cause and Effect matrix documents of the entire Asab Accommodation complex, As-built documents of the Overall Camp Fire and Gas block diagram including (ARC, existing other buildings, Phase-1, Phase-2 and Phase-3), Overall camp Fire and Gas instrument location layout drawings internal buildings and External location layout, Overall camp safety equipments installation drawings, Network interconnection drawings for ARC, phase-1, phase-2 and phase-3, Overall Fire water system network drawings, loop drawings, Overall camp Instrument index list, Junction box and field wiring diagram, Overall camp Fire equipment layout demolition cables list etc. All the above mentioned drawings shall be provided as the As- built drawings / documents for the entire ARC Accommodation camp complex.
12.1.39 The Contractor shall be responsible to install new Fire and Gas instruments, test and
commissioning all the new loops with GASCO witness and approval.
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12.1.40 ARC, Old caravans Phase-1 and Phase-2 Common Fire, Gas and Fault alarm signals connected to DCS and mimic panel shall be disconnected and removed from the existing Fire and Gas logic. Connect only common camp Fire, Gas and Fault signals in the FGS/DCS and Mimic panel.
12.1.41 Junction boxes shall be supplied suitable for bottom single/multi pair cable entries and cable tag
identification to be marked by SS tag. The system cables to be properly protected with cable tag identification as per SHELL DEP standard. All Cables to be properly dressed in the cable tray where ever necessary as per GASCO standard. Cables used inside trench to be armored cables as per SHELL DEP and GASCO DGS standards. The cable gland and accessories shall be manufactured from brass as per Shell DEP, reference 32.37.20.10-Gen and SHELL DEP standard drawing, reference S 37.603. Cable tray specification followed as per GASCO DGS standard and provide cable tray where ever necessary in the field. Megger test shall be carried out for all new cables and test certificate to be provided before commissioning. A megger test shall be carried out after laying, glanding and termination activities have been completed.
12.1.42 All instruments and electrical panels inside or outside the building shall be provided with tag
nameplate. The material of the nameplates should be laminated plastic. Labels and marking provided they are secure and permanent. Identification and marking of cables, junction box, cable marker inside and outside trench to be followed as per DEP 32.37.20.10.
12.1.43 AGD-II caravans and Management building caravan and non removed caravans during the phase-3
project shall be provided with new Fire & Gas system with new detectors and alarming & peripheral devices and connected with the Master Fire and Gas panel in the existing ARC building & networked.
12.1.44 Contractor shall submit all the design & engineering documents (F&G system components,
F&G layout drawings, schematic diagrams, H2S detectors layout, Cause & Effect diagrams, JB and cable block diagrams / schedule and other drawings / documents) for the COMPANY review and approval.
12.2 F&G Detection System Technical Requirements:
The Fire & Gas Detection system and Network system shall meet the following technical specification, as minimum:
12.2.1 Detectors
The detectors shall meet the following technical specification, as minimum:
12.2.1.1 All the detectors shall be ‘Analogue Addressable’ type.
12.2.1.2 The detectors shall comply with BS5445 and EN54 standards.
12.2.1.3 The detectors shall be suitable for detecting invisible products of combustion as well as visible smoke.
12.2.1.4 The detectors shall be approved and listed by the Loss Prevention council Board (LPCB).
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12.2.1.5 The detectors shall be suitable for connecting to a two-wire 24V DC control panel and operate satisfactorily within the supply voltage range of 17V-28V DC.
12.2.1.6 The detectors shall be capable of operating within the following environmental limits. Temperature operating range: -20 0C to +60 0C; Humidity: 0% to 95% RH.
12.2.1.7 Separate mounting bases shall be required for easy removal of detectors.
12.2.1.8 A red LED shall be provided on the detector, which illuminates when the detector reaches a pre-set alarm level.
12.2.1.9 If the detectors are to be installed below the false floor, then remote LED modules shall be provided.
12.2.1.10 The detectors shall be capable of being remotely tested from the control panel by the transmission of a 3-bit code to the addressed detector.
12.2.1.11 Data transmission to and from the control panel and the detector shall be via communication circuit that is factory fitted to the detector by the manufacturer and shall be integral part of the detector.
12.2.1.12 The detectors shall incorporate all fault-diagnostic features.
12.2.1.13 The detectors shall be supplied complete and fully tested and calibrated.
12.2.2 Smoke Detectors
12.2.2.1 The Smoke detectors shall be capable of detecting the visible and invisible combustion gases emanating from fires.
12.2.2.2 The selection of smoke detectors shall be according to the Building Fire safety standard / DEP / HSE regulation (for consideration where the use of radioactive source is prohibited).
12.2.2.3 The detector shall be designed to have high resistance to contamination and corrosion.
12.2.2.4 The detector shall include RFI screening and feed through components to minimize the effect of radiated and conducted electrical interferences.
12.2.2.5 The detectors shall incorporate screens to minimise the effect of small insects.
12.2.3 Heat Detectors
12.2.3.1 The heat detectors shall be of fixed heat temperature type and it shall monitor the ambient temperature.
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12.2.3.2 It shall be of Thermistor type and electronic based.
12.2.3.3 The other features will be as per Section 12.2.1.
12.2.4 Flammable Gas (HC) Detectors:
12.2.4.1 The Flammable Gas detectors shall be catalytic type (Detronics or General Monitors or equivalent) with local indicator. Remote test gas applicator shall be provided, if required.
12.2.4.2 The housing material shall be SS316 for sensor and glass reinforced polyester for transmitter.
12.2.4.3 Gas Detectors shall be E Exd II C T3 certified and the enclosure for detector shall be weather proof and the degree of protection shall be IP65. Sunshade and sensor guard shall be provided.
12.2.4.4 All Gas detectors shall have a 4-20 mA output.
12.2.4.5 The gas detection system shall be capable of calibration to 0-100%LEL range and set point shall be continuously adjustable through the range.
12.2.4.6 Two different level alarm will be set for the hydrocarbon gas alarm, High level at 20%LEL and High High at 50% (set point shall be configurable during the commissioning).
12.2.5 H2S Detectors / H2 / Cl2 detectors:
12.2.5.1 The H2S Detectors (Fencing area / HVAC air intake duct / outside the buildings) shall be electro-chemical type (Sieger or Detronics or equivalent) with local indicator. Remote test gas applicator shall be provided, if required.
12.2.5.2 The housing material shall be SS316 for sensor and glass reinforced polyester for transmitter.
12.2.5.3 H2S Detectors shall be E Exd II C T3 certified and the enclosure for detector shall be weather proof and the degree of protection shall be IP65. Sunshade and sensor guard shall be provided.
12.2.5.4 All Gas detectors shall have a 4-20 mA output.
12.2.5.5 The detectors shall be designed for continuous detection of toxic gas without damage and the calibrated range suggested is 0-20 ppm / 0-50 ppm of H2S level and corresponding for the H2 and Cl2 detectors..
12.2.6 Isolators
12.2.6.1 Isolators should be provided to protect the loop in the event of a short circuit fault.
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12.2.7 Manual Call Points / Break glass units
12.2.7.1 The Manual call points shall be ‘Analog Addressable’ and shall incorporate communication module within the unit.
12.2.7.2 An LED in red colour shall illuminate when the call point is activated.
12.2.7.3 The housing shall be manufactured from ‘Self Extinguishing’ red poly carbonate plastic.
12.2.7.4 The Manual call points for outside the building shall be Eexd weather proof, IP 65 and Red colour. Outdoor Manual call points shall be push-button type, latching, key reset, marine grade and provided with flip flap.
12.2.8 Sounders / Bells / Flashing Beacons / Flash Strobe:
12.2.8.1 All the Sounders / bells / beacons alarm circuits shall be continuously monitored for open circuit fault condition.
12.2.8.2 The selection of Bells / sounders inside the buildings / rooms / offices shall be as per the standards.
12.2.8.3 The tones/rings of sounders / bells are different according to the type of alarm initiated (Fire / Flammable gas / toxic gas).
12.2.8.4 The combined beacon units for Fire / Flammable Gas /Toxic gas with indication light
colour code as per the DGS standard (Red/ Blue / Amber) along with sounder / bells.
12.2.8.5 The sounders / bells / beacons which are to be installed outside the buildings and road intersection points should be designed and selected (Eexd, weather proof, IP65, red colour) and as per the environmental conditions.
12.2.9 Fire & Gas System Panel, Graphics station, Repeater panel and Networking
12.2.9.1 The system control panel shall be housed in a slim surface or semiflush wall mounting cabinet and should be manufactured to comply with the requirements of BS5839 part 4 and EN54. Panel shall be “SIMPLEX” or “How Discovery” panel or equal approved and must be compatible to existing system.
12.2.9.2 The system panel shall form the central processing unit of the system, receiving and analyzing signals from fire sensors, providing audible and visual information, initiating automatic alarm and Extinguishant release.
12.2.9.3 The Panel shall be Analogue addressable type with LCD display, visual indication, keypad, printer, etc.,
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12.2.9.4 The Panel shall be provided with a ‘built-in’ printer (Panel mounted printer). 12.2.9.5 The panel shall be easily configurable so as to meet the exact detection zone and output
mapping requirements of the building.
12.2.9.6 The panel shall have the facility to accept the potential free contact to initiate alarm / bells in the building with different tone.
12.2.9.7 The panel shall have provision for two stage alarm sounder/bells for modulated sound/ring.
12.2.9.8 The panel shall have RS232 Mod Bus output to connect to third party equipment.
12.2.9.9 The panel shall have potential free alarm output for common Fire, common Fault, Inergen Released, etc.,
12.2.9.10 The panel shall derive its power from an internal power supply. A battery backup shall be provided and the batteries shall be ‘Free-Sealed’ lead acid type.
12.2.9.11 The system shall provide two way communications between the control panel and each device on the loops.
12.2.9.12 The loop shall be a two wire circuit starting and returning to the set of terminal block in the control panel.
12.2.9.13 The loop shall be capable of driving the field addressable devices over a loop distance of 2 to 3 Km.
12.2.9.14 The vendor shall design the system with the optimum no. of loops such that the number of devices in each loop shall not exceed 70% of its capacity.
12.2.9.15 All circuits shall be continuously monitored for both open and close circuits.
12.2.9.16 Volt free contacts (IP) shall be provided for GASCO siren activation.
12.2.9.17 Panel shall have a dedicated zone for each block and provisions for additional two zones.
12.2.9.18 Fire and gas panel shall be designed to cut-off electricity in case of fire and gas panel shall be designed to cut-off fresh air intake off A/C system in case of gas detection.
12.2.9.19 Three fully monitored Alarm outputs shall be provided.
12.2.9.20 Fire condition LED indications fitted to devices shall be reset from the control panel without removing power from loop.
12.2.9.21 The address data for each device shall be stored in the base of the detectors.
12.2.9.22 It should be possible to isolate any detector/device from the control panel by software.
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12.2.9.23 The fire alarm level on the panel shall be selectable.
12.2.9.24 The Panel shall have built-in Gas Detector / H2S Detector module or equivalent.
12.2.9.25 Graphics package with Alarm manager graphics system shall be provided in the ARC building. The graphics package shall be compact in design and to be installed near the Master F&G panel.
12.2.9.26 Repeater panels shall be provided in the new Security gate and the existing ARC building
with compact PC & graphics consoles for the operator / security personnel to view and analyze the F&G detector status, Alarm status, exact Location of the fire / gas alarm in order to carry out the mitigate action.
12.2.9.27 F&G panels shall be built-in with network modules and necessary accessories to network with all the F&G panels in other buildings.
12.2.10 Printer:
12.2.10.1 The Printer shall be ‘built-in’ with the Fire & Gas panel (panel mounted printer).
12.2.10.2 The Printer shall be powered internally (including battery back up ) from the F&G panel, as well as internal communication for Data.
12.2.10.3 The Printer shall provide the hardcopy record of Alarms, Faults, etc., and any other information from the F&G panel.
12.2.10.4 Printer operation shall be fast and quiet. The printer papers shall be easily removable and replaceable.
12.2.10.5 Printer status indication and control switch shall be provided at the front.
12.2.11 Cables:
12.2.11.1 The detector internal cables shall be fireproof type (FP 200 gold or Similar) as per NFPA standard.
12.2.11.2 The internal fire alarm signal cables shall be fire resistant in accordance with IEC and as per NFPA.
12.2.11.3 The interconnect alarm cables shall be suitable for underground applications as per IEC standard. Flammability properties : RFP-low smoke-zero halogen, Voltage grade : 600 V, type: XLPE-AL/HDPE/PA-SWA-LSZH, BS 5308 part 2 type 2, twisted, drain wire, screening, overall screen, ripcord, moisture barrier, armoured, LSZH outer sheath, UV radiation protection, IEC 332-3 cat B, IEC 331-2, IEC 754-1 less than 0.5%, IEC 1034-1 and conductor sizing shall be based on the distance.
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12.2.11.4 The gas detector cables shall be suitable for underground applications and for analogue signals as per IEC standards. Other technical requirements shall be same as the underground alarm cables as above (section 12.2.11. .3). The distance between the Gas detector transmitter and Gas panel (fencing detectors) may be long; hence care should be taken to design the conductor size and type of cable.
12.2.11.5 The network cables shall be fiber optic cables and the necessary hardwares / software
components / modules, patch panels and other required material shall be considered.
12.2.11.6 The network cables shall be as per the manufacturer specification and suitable for the data communication for the entire Asab Accommodation complex and shall be suitable for the underground cables application and as per the DGS / IEC standards (as per section 12.2.113).
12.3 Fat, Sat & Documentation :
12.3.1 The Contractor / vendor shall be responsible for fully testing the complete system prior to shipping. These tests shall ensure full compliance with the specification and shall meet the complete functional requirements. All such tests shall be documented with the test sheets and certificates submitted to GASCO for approval.
12.3.2 The equipment shall be inspected by COMPANY’s representative(s) for checking the specification, quality and workmanship at the manufacturers’ premises. Any discrepancy shall be corrected by the vendor at free of cost.
12.3.3 The Contractor / vendor shall arrange a qualified commissioning Engineer at site to carry out the pre-commissioning and commissioning activities and shall conduct a testing of the installed equipment and site acceptance test procedures.
12.3.4 The Contractor / vendor shall provide one reproducible software copy (preferably AutoCAD) and 3 sets hardcopy of the following documentation and drawings: Operational & Maintenance Manuals, System Wiring Details, System Specification, Functional Specification documents, System configuration, Manufacturers’ Test Certificate for all the items, Cause & Effect Diagram (for each building), Logic Schematics, System Functional Test reports, Installation & Maintenance Instructions, Identified Spare parts List (SPIR).
12.4 Codes & Standards, Reference Documents And Abbreviations:
12.4.1 Codes & Standards:
The latest editions of the following codes and standards shall be applied as a minimum. Any deviations or conflicts shall be reported in writing and shall require prior approval by GASCO.
Vendor shall indicate in their proposal the codes and standards which have been applied in the manufacture of the material required under this specification
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British Standards:
BS5839 : Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings.
BS5345 : Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Cenelec Standards:
EN 50018 : Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
EN54 : Components of automatic fire detection systems.
International Electrotechnical Commission:
IEC 79 : Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres.
IEC 331 : Fire resisting characteristics of electrical cables.
IEC 529 : Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures.
IEC 801 : Electromagnetic compatibility for Industrial process measurement and control equipment.
National Fire Protection Association:
NFPA : Relevant standard if not covered in DEP
Technischer Uberwachungs Verein:
TUV : Fundamental safety aspects, according to DIN V 19250
International Standards Organization:
ISO 9000 : Quality systems
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Note:
If the Vendor proposes equipment manufactured to codes and standards other than those listed above, he shall justify that the adopted standards are better than or equal to those listed in this section.
12.4.2 Engineering Practices:
Design and Engineering shall be carried out based on the GASCO DGS and DEP standards.
Equipment supplied shall be in accordance with the relevant DEP from Shell International Oil Products BV.
DGS 1900 003 : Fire Protection Design Basis
DGS 1511 030 : Fire Alarm System
DEP 32.30.20.11 – Gen. : Fire, Gas and Smoke Detection system
DEP 80.47.10.30 – Gen. : Assessment of the Fire safety of onshore installations.
DEP 80.47.10.31– Gen.: Active fire protection systems and equipment for onshore facilities.
DEP 62.10.09.11 – Gen. : Factory inspection and testing of instruments and instrument systems.
DEP 62.10.08.11 – Gen.: Field inspection and testing of instruments and instrument systems.
DEP 32.80.10.30 - Gen. : Instrumented Protective systems
DEP 32.37.20.10 – Gen. : Instrument Signal lines
12.4.3 Order of Precedence:
In the case of conflict the order of precedence shall be as follows:
1. Project specifications 2. Owner’s specifications (DGS / DEP) 3. International Codes and Standards
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12.4.4 Abbreviations:
DGS : Design General Specification (GASCO)
DEP : Design and Engineering Practice from Shell International Oil Products BV
BS : British Standards
LPCB : Loss Prevention Council Board
NFPA : National Fire Protection Association
F&G : Fire, Gas and Smoke detection system
HSE : Health, safety and Environment
IPF : Instrumented Protective Function
ABICS Project : Asab Bab Integrated Control System
ARC : Asab Residential Complex
HC : Hydrocarbon Flammable Gas Detector
UPS : Uninterrupted Power Supply
SOV : Solenoid Operated Valve
LEL : Lower Explosive Limit
FAT : Factory Acceptance Test
SAT : Site Acceptance Test
H2S : Hydrogen Sulphide
VESDA : Very Early Smoke Detection and Alarm
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SER : Sequence of Events Logger/Recorder
MCR : Main Control Room
12.5 Table Of Compliance
The Contractor is obliged to submit with the bid the completely filled in ‘Table of Compliance’ for each section of this F&G tender Specification. The deviations are to be highlighted and clarifications if any have to be appended by the Contractor / vendor.
The terms used are to be read as follows:
ENHANCEMENT : The capability exceeds the stated functional or design requirements.
CONFORMS : Meets the functional or design requirements.
VARIATION : Meets the requirements but minor variations need to be clarified. Does not meet the stated specification, however an alternative that provides equivalent function is offered.
ALTERNATE : Does not meet the stated specification; however an alternative that provides equivalent function is offered.
EXCEPTION : Vendor is unable to comply with the specification, consequently the feature is not offered.
CLARIFICATION NOTE : A clarification note has to be appended by the vendor.
12.6 General Requirements:
12.6.1 The Contractor / vendor shall provide a performance warranty for the materials and equipment supplied for a period of 12 months from the date of commissioning.
12.6.2 F&G systems offered should be built of vendor standard hardware and be of modular design. Contractor / Vendor shall guarantee the supply of the systems fully inspected and functionally tested.
12.6.3 The Contractor shall furnish the following along with the bid : (a) Details of the quoted system ( Release version No., model, date of release, etc.) (b) The guaranteed period of support for the quoted system.(c) The theoretical Mean Time between Failure (MTBF) for the quoted system.
12.6.4 Contractor / Vendor shall give in their quotation a guarantee of the supply of the spare parts for the quoted system for the next 10-15 years.
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12.6.5 Contractor / Vendor shall be responsible for developing all the detailed engineering and shall develop all the required drawings (for each building) for the new F&G systems. This shall include any required hardware and software materials, etc, and the wiring diagrams, the logic diagrams, etc.
12.6.6 Contractor / Vendor shall advise and quote for any specialized service equipment (special tools) that is required for efficient repair and calibration of the F&G system for maintenance.
12.6.7 The system specification stated herein shall be adhered to. If the specification conflicts with the vendor’s current standard system and basic technology, shall be clearly defined as an exception. Vendor’s standard equipment / standard shall be technically evaluated by COMPANY prior to acceptance.
12.6.8 The quotation shall include supply of commissioning spares and two years operational recommended spare parts list with unit price.
12.6.9 Fire & Gas Panel and the system shall have minimum 20% spare hardware and software in terms of input/output, terminals strips, wiring, network, graphics and such, as would be required for possible future expansion.
12.6.10 It should be noted that the philosophy regarding logic functions and sequences might change during the manufacturing and commissioning stages of the project. Where these logic changes can be achieved in software only, there shall be no additional charges made to COMPANY since these modifications can be expected in this type of project.
12.6.11 Contractor / Vendor shall warrant delivered items against any defect in design, material, or workmanship. Guarantee performance shall be as per the COMPANY standard Terms & Conditions.
12.6.12 Contractor / Vendor shall submit the table of compliance with enhancement / conforms / variation / alternative / exception / clarification for each sections / sub-sections / sub-clauses. Please note that if any particular deviation is not highlighted in the table of compliance and the same is indicated as a deviation elsewhere in the technical offer (including vendors offers), then it would be treated as the Contractor / vendor full compliance to the GASCO tender documents and supply shall include as per the tender scope of work specifications.
13. AIR CONDITIONING Multipurpose Soprts Hall / Recreation Centre: All the areas shall be air conditioned by Air Handling Units. All the air handling units shall be installed at the first floor level within the MEP room. The air handling units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make. General Store Building: All the areas except cold rooms shall be air conditioned by Fan Coil Units. All the cold rooms shall be provided with DX type refrigeration units suitable for cold room application. The fan coil units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make.
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General Workshop Building: All the areas shall be air conditioned by Fan Coil Units. The fan coil units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make. Auditorium/Theatre Building: All the areas shall be air conditioned by Air Handling Units. Air handling units shall be installed at the roof level. The air handling units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make. Service Block: Chilled water pump room shall be air conditioned by chilled water Fan Coil Units. HV Room and LV Room shall be air conditioned by DX Type Split Units. The fan coil units and DX units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make. Clinic Building: All the areas shall be air conditioned by DX Type Split Units. The DX units shall be Carrier, York or SKM make. The contractor shall develop the detailed design of a chilled water system comprising air cooled chillers, chilled water primary & secondary pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, ducted extract air systems from the toilets, showers, steam rooms, food preparation areas, chemical store etc., chilled water distribution piping with valves and accessories, HVAC control panel and associated controls, etc. The detailed design, supply and installation of all materials and equipments shall be in accordance with applicable codes, local and international regulations and standards. The contractor shall also be responsible for installation of all duct works, pipe works, insulation, grilles/diffusers/slot diffusers, volume control dampers, fire dampers, temperature control system etc. for a complete operational system in accordance with GASCO requirements. DX type split units shall also be considered, as mentioned above. The contractor shall also be responsible to provide fresh air for all the buildings. Fresh air requirements shall be as per the ASRAE guidelines. The chilled water system shall be Carrier, York or SKM make.
13.1 Basis of Design
13.1.1 Method of Calculation All calculations shall be based on ASHRAE method using appropriate data.
13.1.2 Software
Carrier HAP (Hourly Analysis Program) Latest Version /HEVACOMP Software shall be used for air conditioning heat load calculations.
13.1.3 Outside Design Conditions
Summer Dry Bulb Temperature = 50 0C Summer Wet Bulb Temperature = 30 0C Winter Dry Bulb Temperature = 5 0C Winter Wet Bulb Temperature = 3 0C
13.1.4 Indoor Design Conditions
Temperature = 23±1 0C except General Store, Maintenance Workshop, Service Block (24±1 0C) Relative Humidity = 50±5% No winter heating shall be provided
13.1.5 Occupancy
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Area Occupancy Minimum Outdoor Air Lighting &
Power
Administration Offices 8 m²/Person 8.5 L/s / Person 40 w/m²
Auditorium Seating Area 150 Person/100m² 2.7 L/s / Person 30 w/m²
Auditorium Stage Area 30 Person/100m² 5.4 L/s / Person 80 w/m²
Auditorium Foyer Area 100 Person/100m² 2.7 L/s / Person 40 w/m²
Gymnasium 30 Person/100m² 5.4 L/s / Person 80 w/m²
Multipurpose Hall 150 Person/100m² 2.7 L/s / Person 50 w/m²
Health Club 40 Person/100m² 10.8 L/s / Person 30 w/m²
Bowling Centre (Seating) 40 Person/100m² 6.5 L/s / Person 40 w/m²
13.1.6 Lighting Load
Heat dissipation from lighting equipment shall be considered as mentioned in the table. 13.1.7 Equipment Heat Gain
Heat dissipation from equipment shall be considered at actual as advised by specialist equipment suppliers
13.1.8 Margin of Safety on room heat gain
A 10% margin on the sensible and latent heat gain shall be allowed. The airflow rates are based on the sensible heat gain after allowing for the safety factor.
13.1.9 Outside air flow rate
The outside airflow rate will be based on ASHRAE/CIBSE standards to achieve the following:
A.Extract air flow rate / bath room = 25 l/s (Minimum 10 AC/Hr.) B.Over pressurization required for each building = 50 Pa
13.1.10 Noise level
Auditorium = NC 30 dBA Public Circulation/Corridors = NC 35 dBA Gymnasium = NC 35 dBA
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Bowling Centre = NC 35 dBA Multipurpose Hall = NC 35 dBA Plant Room = NC 40-45 dBA
13.1.11 Duct Sizing Criteria
A. Supply air, outside air and extract air duct Main risers and horizontal runs : ≤ 5.0 m/s Sub main runs : ≤ 4.0 m/s Final connection : ≤ 2.5 m/s Connection of extract air ducts : ≤ 2.0 m/s.
B. Return air ducts Main runs : ≤ 4.0 m/s Branches : ≤ 3.0 m/s
Note: The above velocities are for guidance figures only; the noise criteria shall take priority and the design shall ensure that specified NC levels are achieved.
13.2 Construction
Air conditioning of all the blocks shall be by a combined variable flow chilled water system with air cooled packaged chillers, located in the service yard. The major equipments are as under:
• 4 Nos. (3 Duty/ 1 Standby) Air Cooled Screw Chillers with tentative cooling capacity of 200 TR each (each having 33% of the total cooling requirement as per cooling load calculation).
• 4 Nos. (3 Duty/ 1 Standby) Chilled Water Primary Pumps (Constant Speed)
• 3 Nos. (2 Duty/ 1 Standby) Chilled water Secondary pumps with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
• Chilled Water Pressurization Unit
• Automatic Chemical Dosing System
• Air Handling Units
• Fan coil units
• Ducted extract air system from the toilets with inline type duty / standby exhaust fans.
• HVAC control panel and controls
• Fan coil units are to be the double skin type with 25mm thick insulation. Units are to be located in the ceiling voids of the respective areas / bath room / corridor as the case may be.
• Fresh air intake shall be through sand trap filter louver.
• Air handling units shall be of the double skin type with 25mm thick polyurethane or equivalent insulation. Air handling unit’s inner and outer skin shall be of minimum 1.0 mm thickness.
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• No return air shall be re-circulated from the toilets / bathrooms.
• Chillers, pumps, pressurization unit and air handling units shall be located on concrete plinths.
• Outside air intake by the fresh air handling unit shall be stopped by closing a motorized outside air intake damper. The operation of the damper shall be controlled by a gas monitoring system installed next to the air handling units. The gas monitoring system shall set a signal, through the fire alarm system, to shut-off the fresh air intake when the toxic gas concentration such as hydrocarbons, H2S etc. exceeds permissible limits.
• All chillers shall use environment friendly refrigerant R 134a or equivalent.
• All necessary foundations to the A/C equipments shall be constructed by the contractor.
• The air conditioning units shall be of the high ambient type suitable for operation at the specified outside design conditions.
• Condenser coils and fins of the chillers shall be coated with ‘heresite’ or equivalent coating and coating shall be guaranteed for minimum 5 years.
• Evaporator coil and fins of the AHU’s shall be coated with ‘heresite’ or equivalent coating.
• All air conditioning ducting, supply and exhaust air ducting shall be insulated with 25mm thick rigid fibre glass, covered with 8 Oz canvas clothing and finished with 2 coats of weather proof anti fungus coating.
• All insulated ducts & chilled water piping exposed to view shall be cladded with minimum 0.9 mm thick aluminium cladding.
• HVAC control panel shall be located in the pump room.
• UVC Emitters shall be used AHUs and FCUs.
• Chilled water piping networks. Pre-insulated pipe with leak detection system shall be direct buried. No trench is required for the out door pipes between the plant room and the building with isolating valves for each building.
• Chillers and HVAC control panels shall be fed from the sub station.
• Chilled Water Pumps shall be fed from HVAC Control panel.
• HVAC control panel shall be fed from two different fully redundant suppliers with change over switch.
13.3 Pump Room and Chillers Yard Louvers
The scope of works also includes the construction of pump room. The size of the pump room shall be determined by the contractor. The HVAC control panel shall be installed in the pump room. Potable water outlets shall be provided in both Pump room and Chillers yard for cleaning purpose.
An aluminium decorative louver shall be provided around the chillers yard. The louver shall have required access doors. Sufficient maintenance space shall be allocated between the
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louver and the equipment. The area shall be covered with interlock pavement. The chillers foundation is included in the scope of the contractor. Food preparation area shall be provided with separate air extraction system, designed to suit the requirements. The toilets shall also have separate air extraction system.
13.4 Spares
Suitable number of spares shall be supplied by contractor for hassle free commissioning and contractor shall also provide recommended spare part list for two (2) years.
13.5 Guarantee
The contractor shall guarantee complete air conditioning and ventilation system for one (1) year including spare parts, manpower, accommodation & transportation for the maintenance staffs etc.
14. PLUMBING
General Scope of work shall include supply and installation of hot and cold water system in accordance with approved design. All internal distribution networks shall be concealed polypropylene pipeline random (PP- R), class PN 20. They shall be hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times the system pressure.
The scope includes the design of all necessary valve pits, trenches, and protection to pipes at road crossings, and all other aspects related to the completion of the works, in accordance with GASCO Design General Specification, DGS-2020-011, Specification for Plumbing. Warning tape shall be provided 200 mm below the grade level. Any modifications to be carried out for valve pit or connections at the tie-in points shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Requirement of Water hammer arrestors shall be assessed and provided by the contractor at all the required locations.
14.1 Potable Water Supply
The potable water shall be supplied from the existing water tank either through existing tie-in or through new booster pump set (optional). The contractor shall be responsible to perform hydraulic calculation and check whether booster pump set is required or not. If the existing booster pump set capacity and head is adequate to cater the load for the phase III, then phase III water supply line shall be connected to the existing tie-in point, instead of connecting to new booster pump set (Refer Water Supply Site Layout). Contractor shall carry out required modification for the tie in, if required. The contractor is responsible for complete uPVC distribution network for supply of portable water to the buildings. The contractor is also responsible for the design, construction, testing and commissioning to GASCO’s approval. The design installation and testing of domestic water services within the building shall be in accordance with BS 6700, 1997. The main entering water supply pipe
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for each building shall be provided with pressure reducing valve pit to control the head & flow for the incoming water.
External pipe work from network shall be uPVC according to BS EN 1452-1 to 5, buried underground. All necessary isolation valves and pressure reducing valves shall be included in the piping. All such valves shall be located in underground valve chambers. Valve pits shall be constructed of reinforced concrete coated with approved coating system. Cover for the pits shall be epoxy coated cast iron readymade covers light duty, medium or heavy duty as applicable.
The internal cold water distribution pipeline shall polypropylene and embedded in builder’s work shall be PEX tubes within polyethylene sleeve. The pipes and fittings shall be thermo fusion welded using polypropylene fittings.
All lines shall be tested for 8.0 bars pressure.
Water meter shall be provided at the each main distribution points.
The pipelines and fittings shall be ‘Hepworth’ or equal approved, manufactured in Europe.
14.2 Hot Water Supply All buildings wet areas shall have hot water supply through individual electric water heaters. Electric water heaters shall be installed within the ceiling void of the respective area. Hot water distribution pipe work shall be polypropylene according to BS 4991.
14.3 Design
Water pipe sizing criteria shall be as follows:
Nominal Pipe Diameter (mm) Frictional Pressure Drop (Pa/m)
Velocity (m/s)
15-50 Up to 320 Less than 1.0 65-80 Up to 280 Less than 1.5 100-150 Up to 200 Less than 1.5 200 and above Up to 200 Less than 2.0
Note: The two criteria above shall be satisfied simultaneously.
Modification in the existing water supply network shall be carried out without interrupting the smooth running of existing services. Contractor is responsible for the provision of necessary valves for the tie in, construction / extension of existing manholes etc.
The domestic water supply system shall comply with the requirements of GASCO Design General Specification, DGS-2020-011, and Specification for Plumbing.
15. FOUL WATER DRAINAGE
15.1 General
The contractor shall be responsible for the design; construction, testing and commissioning to GASCO’s approval, the drainage of the foul water and rain water form the new buildings to the existing manholes/ network.
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All the building sewer drainage shall be connected through a series of gully traps & manholes and shall be connected to the Phase I sewer drainage network, via a sewage lifting station, if required ((Refer Drainage Site Layout).
15.2 Design The scope includes the design for all required gully traps, manholes, trenches, protection of pipes at road crossings, and all other aspects related to the completion of the works, in accordance with GASCO’s approval.
Construction The soil and waste drainage from the new buildings and other facilities shall be connected to the existing sewage network for the Phase I.
The food preparation area shall be provided with stainless steel grease trap. The food preparation area shall have the provision to drain the water from the equipments directly to the floor mounted stainless steel collection pits. The pits shall be covered with stainless steel grating.
The foul drainage from the building shall be gravity flow system. The drainage system design and installation shall be in accordance with BS 5572. A separate soil and waste connection from sanitary fixtures shall be taken to the manholes. The waste lines from individual fixtures shall be connected to floor drains in the respective toilets and connected through gully to the manhole. Vent shall be provided from the first manhole. Contractor shall provide lift station based on the slope requirements of the project.
All below ground gravity sewerage pipes shall be uPVC in accordance with BS 4660. All drainage works shall be in accordance with Shell Design Engineering Practice DEP 34.14.20.31-Gen & GASCO Design General Specification, DGS-1482-001, Drainage Design Basis and to the approval of local authorities having jurisdiction.
16. FIRE WATER/ FIGHTING SYSTEM
16.1 General
This scope of work entails the provision of fire hydrants, fire hose cabinets, landing valves, hose reels, fire extinguishers, sprinkler system (Wherever required as per NFPA guidelines), wet chemical fire suppression system for kitchens and the associated piping to serve the new buildings and other facilities. The underground pipes shall be GRE with standard wall thickness and above ground pipes shall be either to to BS 1387 Class B, galvanized seamless designed for a working pressure of at least 2070 kPa (upto 2 Inch diameter pipe) or carbon steel with internally Fusion Bonded Epoxy (above 2 Inch diameter pipe).
The fire hydrant outlets shall be single bib nose type with a pillar hydrant height of 1.4m. Contractor shall take in to consideration that any damages occurring to the accessories of existing fire hydrants during re-location shall be replaced by the contractor. Contractor shall verify the adequacy of existing system prior to tie in to the existing. The contractor shall verify the loss of pressure drop while discharge occurs from the farthest hydrant. If pressure falls below 12.0 bars additional fire pumps shall be provided. Moreover a minimum of 4.0 bars pressure shall be provided during the normal condition.
Hose reels shall be of recessed, swinging pattern with automatic operation after unwinding a short length of hose. The hose should be of 25 mm internal diameter rubber fire hose
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reinforced with double braiding and 30 m long. The nozzle shall be of high impact nylon, twist operated with jet/ spray/ off settings. The hose reel shall be suitable for working pressure of up to 10 bars.
Landing valves hydrant outlets should comprise a valve 65 mm bore constructed in gun metal, screwed or flanged for attachment to the riser and fitted with a 65 mm instantaneous female coupling conforming to BS 336 and a blank cap secured by a suitable length of chain. The valve gate should lift clear of the waterway and the valve cover should be securely fitted to the valve body so that it does not unscrew when operated.
Hose reel/ landing valve cabinets shall be fabricated from galvanised sheet steel, degreased, primed, undercoated and provided with white plastisol textured finish on the inside. Door shall be of stainless steel and shall have a recessed hand pull. Achitrave shall be stainless steel with brushed satin finish. Door shall be provided with full length paino hinges with magnetic catches at top and bottom.
The contractor shall carryout the design and stress analysis for the new GRE pipeline system and obtains GASCO approval, prior to start of works on site. Reinforced concrete anchor/ thrust blocks shall be provided at locations recommended in the stress analysis report. The size of the fire water lines and adequacy of connecting to the existing system shall be verified by the contractor.
The fire fighting system shall be generally in accordance with NFPA and DEP requirements. The new buildings shall be provided with external fire hydrants, landing valve, hose reels, Sprinkler system (Wherever required as per NFPA guidelines) and portable fire extinguishers within the buildings.
16.2 Material Specification
Fire hydrant shall be Angus 100 mm diameter pillar hydrant with 2 Nos. of 65 mm bib nose outlet valves. Each pillar hydrant shall be fitted with 100 mm diameter isolation valve. Each hydrant shall be supplied with fire hose and equipment cabinets, containing 3 Nos. hoses of 25m long and 1 No. for nozzle.
Bib nose outlet valve shall be as per BS 5041/1, gunmetal bib nose pattern duel seat type inlet 3” diameter ANSI 150LB flange outlet 65 mm instantaneous female. Flat face ANGUS ref M451224 old ref 153.
Angus fire hose, Duraline 650, complete with British instanteous male / female gunmetal coupling size 6.4m x 25m.
Fog nozzle shall be with pistol grip 40mm pyrolyte. AKRON, model assault 4820.
The fire hose and equipment cabinet shall be vertically freestanding type 130cm high 70cm wide, 35cm deep.
Isolation valves for the GRE firewater system shall have suitable lining and shall be tested. The Test certificates shall be provided for GASCO approval. Valves shall be free from asbestos gaskets or similar materials.
16.3 Construction
The fire water for the new buildings shall be tapped off from the existing nearby main line and then supplied to each of the buildings piping network through pressure reducing valve pit at the entry of each building (Refer Fire Fighting Site Layout). Connection to fire hydrants located around the new buildings shall be taken from the firewater main pipe for the Phase I
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project. Fire hydrants shall be located as per the requirement of NFPA standard 1141, 1998 edition. Each hydrant shall be provided with separate isolation valve. The spacing between the hydrants shall be maximum 100m without obstruction.
The external fire pipe shall be GRE (Glass Reinforced Epoxy) buried underground. All necessary isolation valves shall be included in the branch from the ring main. The fire hydrant outlet shall be capable of delivering water at minimum 137.9 kPa and 120 M3/Hr. All isolating valve and pressure reducing shall be installed in external valve chambers.
Modification in the existing firewater ring main shall be carried out without disrupting the readiness of the existing fire fighting system or with minimum shutdown period.
Each building shall be provided with fire hose cabinets, as shown in the drawings. The number of hose reels & landing valves and their length to reach all parts of the building shall be based on detailed design. Hose reel cabinets shall be stainless steel and recess mounted. Cabinets shall be provided with fog nozzle and hose.
The fire water system shall be tested for 1.5 times the working pressure of 12 Bars.
16.4 Portable Fire extinguishers Each fire hose cabinets shall be provided with 1 No. of 2.0 Kg CO2 extinguisher and 1 No. of 6.0 Kg dry powder extinguisher. 1 No. CO2 extinguisher shall be provided in each electric room, telecom room, store etc.
Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10, 1998 edition. The cabinets shall be constructed with steel frame and front glass panel doors.
Out door extinguishers to be protected by cabin with provision of natural ventilation.
16.5 Fire suppression System.
Contractor shall provide required fire suppression system for the kitchen and pantry.
17. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
17.1 General The objective of this scope of work is to provide carpet grass lawns and other plantations outside the building as indicated in the site layout drawing. The contractor is responsible for providing irrigation system for new plants and grass, also to modify the existing system to serve the existing plants, as designed by the architect and approved by the COMPANY. The soft landscaping shall also include the provision of fruit trees with minimum 2.0 m height, including the required irrigation network.
17.2 Irrigation
Contractor shall carryout complete design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an underground irrigation system to serve the areas indicated (Refer Irrigation Site Plan).
Installation of the system shall include irrigation pump set, all piping, valves, drip emitters, automatic controllers, timers, valve boxes and covers, operation and maintenance instructions and all other materials, equipment and labour necessary for the installation of the irrigation system as required for proper maintenance and healthy growth of plantation. Trenching and backfill, furnishings, installing and testing of mains, laterals, risers, fittings, heads, valves, and controllers shall also be included in the work.
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All valves to be pool type 2 Nos. of valves shall be provided with each auto valve.
The irrigation area shall be divided into several zones by automatic solenoid valves.
The irrigation shall be designed to take place in the evening and early morning hours of the day.
17.3 Landscaping The Contractor shall be responsible for the design of final layout of landscaping. The provided layout drawings shall be considered as guideline drawing. The scope of works includes the provision of carpet lawn grass around the all facilities covered under this scope mainly around all new phase-3 facilities including the new asphalt connecting road, 200 nos., of date palm trees (3m high trunks), Fruit trees minimum 250nos, 1.5m high, flowerbeds of minimum 500m2 containing shrubs, small flowering plants, etc.
All planting media shall be consists of well-prepared soil with required earthworks, 200mm agricultural soil with added fertilizers.
Soft landscaping should be done in accordance with BS 3936 part / and BS 4428-products, materials such as top soil, compost, fertilizers, plants, stallions, and workmanship should be in strict accordance with Abu Dhabi Municipality procedures.
17.4 Testing and Commissioning
Contractor shall be responsible of tie-in testing and commissioning of the complete irrigation system.
18. SURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM Contractor shall perform design and construction of surface drainage system to the approval of COMPANY. The water from the surrounding areas of the new building shall be disposed off effectively without possibility of stagnant water.
The system shall consist of all required modes of drains including gullies, trench drains, open drain channels, outfall culvert and soak away etc. as required. The general drainage system shall be by providing adequate slope to the pavement and roads to the unpaved areas to allow seepage to the ground. If the provision of slope is not possible the water shall be collected to a soak away 1.0 mx1.0 m x 1.5 m and shall be drained to the shallow area by buried PVC lines. If the flow of water is obstructed anywhere it shall be drained out by an open drain covered with grating.
19. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE / PIPELINE TRENCHES Trenches shall be excavated to required depth in accordance with approved drawing. Warning tapes and cable tiles & concrete route markers with texts approved by the COMPANY shall be provided for all trenches. Backfilling around the cables / pipes shall be with selected soft sand in accordance with GASCO specification. All cables shall be covered with concrete / PVC cables tiles as specified. When more than one cable is laying in the same trench, the distance between the cable shall be in accordance with relevant BS standards and DEP. Waterlines, signal cables and telephone cables shall be kept away for
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a distance of 1000mm from electrical cables. Concrete encased sleeves shall be provided for cables and pipelines under traffic accessible area. Additional spare sleeves shall be provided for all road crossings.
20. CLEAN UP On completion of the project the Contractor shall clean up the site and remove all surplus materials and debris and reinstate the site to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Construction debris shall be disposed off the site on regular basis to an approved tip.
21. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
The Contractor is to provide and maintain during the course of the work a quality assurance / control system covering all activities to ensure that all work carried-out under the Contract is adequately prepared, performed and documented, thus providing positive evidence that the specifications and standards of good workmanship have been adhere to.
Quality assurance systems and plans are established in accordance with ISO 9000.
The Contractor shall have the primary responsibility for the daily site supervision and quality control of the works. Contractor shall appoint for this purpose a qualified quality Control Engineer.
Non-compliance with the specifications for with the general accepted requirements for good workmanship shall lead to rejection of the work. Work rejected by COMPANY’s representative for this reasons shall be removed and shall be replaced at Contractor’s own cost.
Filing of all documentation / certificate / test record, etc. shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
The Contractor shall keep record of all test results and shall issue two copies of these records to COMPANY’s representative.
The contractor shall record the daily maximum and minimum ambient temperature and relative humidity.
Regular weekly tests shall be carried out on the aggregates for grading and moisture content or as directed by COMPANY’s representative.
The Contractor shall produce a complete set of as-built documentation of the total work approval of the COMPANYs representative.
22. COMMISSIONING
Contractor shall submit pre-commissioning and testing procedure for all services and utilities for COMPANY approval.
Commissioning shall be carried out in accordance with agreed/approved commissioning procedures.
23. AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS
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Contractor shall provide 2 sets of hard copy and one electronic copy in CD after the completion of construction works. As built documentation shall include but not limited to following:
a. Architectural and Structural drawings. b. Structural and services design calculations. c. External cable / piping layout – underground and above ground. d. Landscaping and external layout drawings. e. Drawings and documents related to the modifications of existing facilities. f. Pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures. g. Testing procedures and test results for all utilities and services. h. Relevant data sheets and catalogues. i. Vendor / supplier details and contacts.
24. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment - 1: Project control requirements Attachment - 2: Asbestos Management Procedure Attachment - 3: Tentative Company Site Office Layout
24.1 Drawings
Please refer to Drawings Package
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ANNEXURE 'A'
PART 2 – SPECIFICATIONS
REFER TO CD ATTACHED
ANNEXURE 'A'
PART 3 – QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE
1. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 QUALITY CONTROL
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for producing a Quality Control Procedure for implementation. The procedure shall contain inspection report forms and test report forms to record the quality of the materials and workmanship, in accordance with the requirements of the AGREEMENT. Where applicable such reports shall contain details of weather conditions, humidity, temperature and particulars of application.
The Procedures shall only be implemented with the approval of COMPANY.
CONTRACTOR shall appoint an Inspection Engineer to implement the Quality Control Procedure. CONTRACTOR's Inspection Engineer shall be responsible for preparing the weekly Quality Control Reports, two copies of which together with all corresponding test and inspection report forms, shall be transmitted to COMPANY.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for producing and implementing a Quality Assurance Plan to ensure that inspection and testing of the WORKS is carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR shall appoint suitably qualified and experienced personnel to implement the approved Quality Assurance Plan.
1.3 TESTING
Testing shall be in accordance with the requirements of the AGREEMENT. A full formal record shall be kept by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall inform COMPANY at least Three (3) days in advance of all tests requiring witnessing so that COMPANY can be present for the test.
2. INSPECTION AND TESTING BY COMPANY
2.1 GENERAL
COMPANY shall have the right to inspect at all times any tools, instruments, materials, staging, or equipment used or to be used in the performance of the WORKS. CONTRACTOR shall make all parts of the WORKS accessible for these inspections.
2.2 REJECTED WORK AND EQUIPMENT
COMPANY shall have the right to condemn any and all tools, instruments, materials, staging, equipment, or work which does not conform to Specifications.
Any defective work not conforming to Specifications shall be rectified by CONTRACTOR at no additional cost to COMPANY. Any condemned tools, instruments, materials, or equipment shall be replaced or rectified at no additional costs to COMPANY.
2.3 APPROVAL
CONTRACTOR shall notify COMPANY Forty Eighty (48) hours before work or part of the work commences. Prior to final acceptance of part of or the complete work an inspection shall be made. CONTRACTOR shall make an inspection report which shall be signed by all parties.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED WORK
3.1 Before the labour shall be removed from SITE, a full report on outstanding and/or incomplete and/or remedial work shall be submitted to COMPANY for final approval.
3.2 The inspection check list and test reports shall be used as back up for Provisional Acceptance Certificate (PAC) for the WORKS. The PAC shall be signed and dated by a Representative of CONTRACTOR and COMPANY to accept the WORKS.
ANNEXURE 'B'
LIST OF DRAWINGS AND ATTACHMENTS
REFER TO CD ISSUED SEPARATELY, TO BE COLLECTED BY THE BIDDERS FROM GASCO CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT
ANNEXURE 'C'
FREE ISSUE MATERIALS LIST
NONE
ANNEXURE 'D'
FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY
FACILITIES PROVIDED BY COMPANY 1. Free services by COMPANY as per AGREEMENT documents shall be provided to CONTRACTOR
as per COMPANY's standards and procedures. A minimum period of one week shall be required for the provision of such services after receipt from CONTRACTOR of a written request for the same.
2. COMPANY shall provide letters to assist CONTRACTOR in securing necessary licences, visas,
work permits, security passes, documentation and access and egress of personnel, equipment and operations in Abu Dhabi in connection with this AGREEMENT. The provision of such Letters of Assistance shall not be construed so as to hold COMPANY liable for any delays in obtaining the said licences, visas, work permits, security passes, documentation and access and egress of personnel, equipment and operations in Abu Dhabi, or for not obtaining the same for any reason whatsoever.
ANNEXURE 'E'
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE CONTRACTOR shall not procure any material for use in WORKS unless prior approval shall be
taken by CONTRACTOR from the COMPANY. CONTRACTOR shall present specifications of materials to be used in WORKS for COMPANY's approval before placing the order. COMPANY approval does not relieve CONTRACTOR from his obligation, under the AGREEMENT, to provide material as per the specifications and fit for the Project application.
2. INSPECTION BY COMPANY COMPANY's representative shall inspect CONTRACTOR's work at each stage, and shall either
accept or reject the same. The rejected work shall be rectified by CONTRACTOR, entirely at its own cost and to the entire satisfaction of COMPANY.
3. FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for food and accommodation of the SITE personnel assigned
for the WORKS under this AGREEMENT.
4. ELECTRICITY & WATER COMPANY shall provide free of charge electricity and water at source for the execution of the
WORKS. The point of source shall be at COMPANY's discretion and subject to any requirements of COMPANY due to an emergency. When such an emergency occurs, CONTRACTOR shall supply electricity and water at CONTRACTOR‟s cost.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all arrangements and costs of connection and distribution
of electricity and water from point(s) of source to location(s) required for the execution of the WORKS.
5. TEMPORARY WORKS CONTRACTOR shall carry out all temporary works necessary for the completion of WORKS and
shall remove them and clear the area as soon as the WORKS are complete.
6. RESTRICTED AREA CONTRACTOR shall fully recognise that the SITE shall be a restricted area and that all works and
movement within it shall be subjected to the Operating Centre's Rules and Regulations and Instructions of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior.
7. HAZARDOUS AREA The work area shall be in and around the Operating Units which shall be considered a hazardous
area. CONTRACTOR shall fully familiarise itself with the safety rules/regulations and work permit procedures. If CONTRACTOR shall experience unavoidable interruption of work due to operational or safety reasons, such delays/interruptions shall not entitle CONTRACTOR to reimbursement of additional costs.
8. SUPERINTENDENCE
CONTRACTOR shall give or provide all necessary superintendence as necessary for the proper fulfilling of CONTRACTOR's obligations under this AGREEMENT.
9. PROGRESS OF WORKS
CONTRACTOR shall submit to COMPANY, a daily Progress Report detailing the accomplishments of the previous day along with the updated Master Chart, and the remedial action proposed if the work shall be lagging behind schedule.
Access to CONTRACTOR‟s works shall be granted to COMPANY or its representative at any reasonable time for the purpose of ascertaining progress.
10. SCAFFOLDING
If scaffolding shall be required for safe performance of the WORKS, CONTRACTOR shall erect the same using its own standard steel scaffolding materials. The use of wooden scaffolding shall not be permitted. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the scaffolding shall be erected in such a manner so as not to interfere with other activities in the area, and should comply with GASCO scaffolding permit.
11. TEST AREAS FOR INSPECTION
In order to facilitate the determination of inspection procedures CONTRACTOR shall, if so instructed by COMPANY, prepare to predetermined standards test and sample areas either on Site or outside the Site. This work shall be deemed to be included in CONTRACTOR‟s lump sum prices for the WORKS.
12. CLEANING UP
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a high standard of housekeeping around the working area and shall provide any covers, screens etc. necessary to protect adjoining areas not affected by the WORKS.
CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, keep the working area including adjoining premises, in a neat, clean and safe condition. Upon completion of any portion of the WORKS, CONTRACTOR shall promptly remove all its equipment, construction plant, temporary works and surplus materials not to be used at or near the same location during later stages of WORKS.
13. WORKING HOURS
COMPANY normal office working hours are :
(1) 40 hours per week spread over five days for HQ, Habshan and Ruwais, and
(2) 48 hours per week spread over six days for ASAB, BAB and BUHASA.
During the month of Ramadan COMPANY working hours are reduced by 2 hours per day. All the above are notwithstanding the Company personnel shift working hours. From time to time Company working hours may change. CONTRACTOR shall absorb additional cost incurred by him, if any, resulting from such change.
14. CONTRACTOR DOCUMENTS
CONTRACTOR‟s certificates, procedures, schedules, test results, quality assurance data and reports, etc., are to be submitted to the COMPANY for approval. All such documents shall be handed over to and remain the property of the Company. Such approval by COMPANY shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of its obligations under the CONTRACT. In general CONTRACTOR‟s submission during the tender stage, shall not be construed as approved by COMPANY for implementation during the Contract stage. All such submissions shall be resubmitted By CONTRACTOR for Company approval after the award.
15. COMPANY APPROVALS
Wherever in this Contract it is provided that an item, procedure or any other matter is to be approved by the COMPANY, such approval must be given by the Company authorized representative, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Such approval or failure to approve by COMPANY shall in no way later diminish or in any way affect the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR under this Contract or at law.
16. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that his activities are carried out in accordance with safe working practices, disciplined by the location and climatic conditions under which the work is being performed and in compliance with COMPANY Safety Policies and Procedures.
17. TRANSPORTATION
18. CONTRACTOR shall provide all the vehicles required to perform their services satisfactorily including transportation of their own personnel / courier / materials to and from the SITE. The works and fuel / lubricant charges for their vehicles shall be for CONTRACTOR account.Unless noted otherwise CONTRACTOR shall provide all required equipment, tools, paint, workshops, temporary office at Site and all consumables for the performance of the Services.
19. PUBLIC RELATIONS Any service provided by contractor to the local authorities and Government officials in the spirit of public relations shall be for CONTRACTOR account.
20. MOBILISATION AND DEMOBILISATION
20.1 Mobilisation
Mobilisation and site work establishment shall consist of recruiting, processing and transporting personnel to the work site ready to start work, assembling and transporting all required equipment and tools to the SITE, and installing the necessary temporary facilities required to carry out the WORKS.
20.2 Demobilisation
Demobilisation shall consist of terminating and transporting personnel off the SITE, removing equipment and tools from the SITE and final clean-up. Final clean-up shall be completed to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.
20.3 Mobilisation and demobilisation costs shall be included in the CONTRACT PRICE, and the price of the same shall be shown in the BOQ, otherwise it shall be deemed to be included in the Contract Price.
20.4 CONTRACTOR shall indicate the required time for mobilisation and the proposed schedule
to render and fully complete all the services as detailed in the Scope of Work, which he will adhere to after COMPANY‟s approval.
20.5 Mobilisation/demobilisation of CONTRACTOR personnel and equipment shall not be
carried out without prior approval of COMPANY.
20.6 The CONTRACTOR shall provide all deliverables in electronic format, where applicable, and the hand over of such documents shall be on CD-ROM with text search capabilities and proper indexing as agreed with COMPANY representatives.
21. TRAINING OF COMPANY STAFF
(i) Training of the COMPANY‟s staff in the use and maintenance of software and equipment
incorporated into the WORKS; (ii) Organise workshops as part of the training process; (iii) At COMPANY‟s request, exhibit spare parts for display as part of the knowledge transfer to
COMPANY staff or any other reasons; (iv) During the construction, erection and COMMISSIONING of the INSTALLATION,
CONTRACTOR shall provide training and instruction to COMPANY‟s personnel who are to be engaged in COMMISSIONING and initial operations of the INSTALLATION in the use of all equipment and the operation and maintenance of the INSTALLATION and equipment.
(v) At the request of the COMPANY, CONTRACTOR shall train a number of UAE Nationals in different disciplines relevant to the Works.
(vi) CONTRACTOR will develop young UAE nationals of various disciplines by exposure to
real work roles in their Project Offices.
ANNEXURE 'F'
CO-ORDINATION PROCEDURE
CO-ORDINATION PROCEDURE This procedure outlines the various responsibilities of the Representatives nominated by COMPANY and CONTRACTOR for the AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR shall carry out proper execution of the WORKS under supervision of COMPANY's Representative.
1. COMMUNICATION The English language shall be used for all correspondence reports instruction, drawings,
specifications etc. As far as possible, all written communication shall be at SITE level directly between COMPANY
and CONTRACTOR except contractual matters, which require commitment from COMPANY. In such cases, a copy of the letter shall be immediately delivered to COMPANY's Representative for information, and the original shall be hand delivered to the Manager, Commercial Division. All efforts shall be made to keep the correspondence to the minimum. If, for expediency, telephonic conversation shall be used, this shall be confirmed in writing within two (2) working days, by both PARTIES.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 28 of the 'FORM OF AGREEMENT', hand delivery shall
be an approved means of exchange of letters. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and issue the Minutes of all its meetings with COMPANY and shall
be responsible for obtaining approval of these minutes prior to release within two (2) working days.
2. SITE INSTRUCTIONS Instructions shall be confirmed in writing, using a numbered SITE Instruction signed by COMPANY.
CONTRACTOR's representative shall be required to sign one copy of each instruction as confirmation of its receipt.
3. REPORTS The reports mentioned below shall be required by COMPANY. They shall be handed over to
COMPANY as required. 3.1 WEEKLY REPORT (Construction Progress Report) A detailed report shall be prepared showing percentage completion figures in both tabular and
graphical formats. The completion figures shall show actual completion compared to scheduled, planned manpower versus the actual on SITE and shall be broken down into individual disciplines.
A detailed narrative shall also accompany this report describing highlights and an analysis of the
construction progress. Any deviation from the agreed schedule shall be identified. Two (2) copies of this report shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR on Saturday afternoon. 3.2 DAILY REPORT CONTRACTOR shall prepare a standard form for Daily Reports which shall be approved by
COMPANY. It shall become the Daily Field Log. The information required shall be as follows: i) A breakdown, by craft, of manpower and major equipment used by CONTRACTOR and its
SUB-CONTRACTOR(S) on SITE. ii) Construction highlights. iii) Any other problem which shall affect the progress of the WORKS. This log shall be prepared and maintained daily and a copy shall be delivered to COMPANY next
morning.
MONTHLY REPORT
4. PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING At the commencement of this AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR shall detail its programme with
actual dates shown on the bar charts. Such activity on this bar chart shall indicate construction stages to meet requirement for target
assessments. A meeting with COMPANY shall be held daily when CONTRACTOR shall report Programme status
at that time and planned construction activities for the coming week. The minutes of such meetings shall be written by CONTRACTOR and approved by COMPANY.
All planning documents shall be updated weekly and submitted to COMPANY as part of the
construction progress report.
5. PERMITS/PERMISSIONS 5.1 SECURITY PASSES The Ministry of Interior issues security passes to CONTRACTOR's staff assigned to the PROJECT.
CONTRACTOR shall contact the Ministry as soon as it receives the Tender Invitation to familiarise itself with their procedure. CONTRACTOR shall familiarise itself with all requirements of the Ministry well in advance, so that on AGREEMENT award, time delay on account of passes shall be minimised. COMPANY shall provide CONTRACTOR with Assistance Letters to help CONTRACTOR to obtain the passes.
Any delay or expense incurred, resulting from securing permission/permits from the Authorities
shall not entitle CONTRACTOR to any claim for extension of mobilisation time or completion dates or additional payments.
5.2 SITE WORK PERMITS When undertaking work requiring a permit, CONTRACTOR shall assist and co-ordinate with
COMPANY to comply with requirements for safety and operation until the permit shall be obtained, in strict compliance with COMPANY procedure, each morning, before commencing work in the designated area. Site work permits shall be in accordance with COMPANY Safety/Security Regulations.
5.3 Any delay or expenses for securing necessary permission/permits from the concerned authorities
shall not entitle CONTRACTOR to any claim for extension of completion date or additional payments.
All staff of the CONTRACTOR working at SITE shall be provided with suitable badges highlighting
the Company Name the Employee Name and the Job Title.
ANNEXURE ‘G’
SAFETY REGULATIONS
HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT REGULATIONS COMPANY shall make available to CONTRACTOR at SITE, a copy of its HSE MS Policy in respect of WORKS on site. However, the Contractor is deemed to have visited Gasco Website at tender stage, and therefore understands and have considered the Company‟s HSE Management System Part I. It shall be the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to ensure strict adherence to such Regulations / Systems and it is agreed that his price allows for and includes the cost of compliance with the said requirement.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROVISION OF HSE TRAINING FOR HIS STAFF COMPANY shall make available to CONTRACTOR at SITE, a copy of its HSE Policy in respect of WORKS. It shall be the responsibility of CONTRACTOR to ensure strict adherence to such Regulations.
The CONTRACTOR is responsible for providing his staff with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) training to enable them to perform their duties in a manner that protects the Health and Safety of themselves, other people and the Environment. The CONTRACTOR shall be able to demonstrate that his staff: 1. Have received this Health Safety and Environment training 2. Have understood the training and are competent to carry out their duties. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain records of the training provided to his staff. The CONTRACTOR shall normally supply personnel who have a basic level of understanding of verbal and written English. If the CONTRACTOR supplies any staff who do not have a basic level of understanding of verbal and written English, the CONTRACTOR shall provide supervision that is capable of communicating all HSE-related information and instructions to the CONTRACTORS staff and ensuring that there is a full understanding of the HSE-related information and instructions by the CONTRACTORS staff.
INDUCTION TRAINING TO CONTRACTOR STAFF BY COMPANY
COMPANY shall provide the CONTRACTORS staff with HSE induction training (in English) in order to ensure that they understand:
1. The hazards of the COMPANY plants, equipment and materials
2. COMPANY emergency procedures, evacuation, gas and fire alarms.
3. COMPANY protective clothing requirements.
4. COMPANY Permit to Work procedure.
5. COMPANY access control procedure.
During the HSE induction training, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a supervisor who is able to communicate the COMPANY HSE induction training to the CONTRACTORS staff in other languages, particularly Arabic, Urdu and Hindi, and ensure full understanding of the COMPANY HSE induction training by all of the CONTRACTORS staff to the full satisfaction of COMPANY. The COMPANY shall have the right to reject and / or remove any of the CONTRACTORS staff who fail to meet the COMPANY requirements. COMPANY shall also have the right to audit the competency of CONTRACTORS staff with regard to HSE matters. TRANSPORTATION If the scope of WORKS includes provision of transportation for the COMPANY‟s staff, the CONTRACTOR shall be obliged to install Intelligent Video Motion Detection system (IVMD) in all the vehicles used for such transportation purpose.
PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS MEDICAL CHECKS The CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate at the commencement of the project by way of documentary evidence that all its professional drivers (staff employed as drivers) that would be involved or participate in the execution of the WORKS have undergone medical checks are in good health conditions.
ANNEXURE 'H'
BANK GUARANTEES
ANNEXURE ‘H’
PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO) P.O. Box No. 665 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
SUBJECT: PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE REF. : DATE: GUARANTEE AMOUNT : CONTRACT PRICE : AGREEMENT NO. : AGREEMENT TITLE : DIVISION :
Dear Sirs,
Whereas Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) (hereinafter referred to as “COMPANY”) has entered into the above AGREEMENT with ............................... (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) for ..........................................., and whereas CONTRACTOR shall be required under the AGREEMENT to procure a Performance Bank Guarantee issued by a bank in favour of COMPANY in support of the due and proper performance of the obligations undertaken by CONTRACTOR in respect of the above-mentioned AGREEMENT. Therefore, in consideration of the above, We [Name of the Bank] established in Abu Dhabi and having our address at P.O. Box ....... , Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee and undertake to COMPANY, without any right of defence, set off or counterclaim whether on our behalf or on behalf of CONTRACTOR to pay to COMPANY a sum not exceeding (Figures) (Letters) or any lesser sum specified by COMPANY upon receipt of COMPANY‟s written request addressed to us in the event that CONTRACTOR fails to perform or fulfil any of its obligations set forth in the AGREEMENT, by transfer to an account in COMPANY‟s name at such bank in Abu Dhabi as COMPANY shall stipulate or in such other manner as shall be acceptable to COMPANY. Such written request shall be conclusively binding on us for all purposes under this Performance Bank Guarantee. We agree that any changes, modifications, additions or amendments which may be made to the AGREEMENT, or in the work to be performed thereunder, or in the payments to be made on account thereof, or any extensions of the time for performance or other forbearance on the part of either COMPANY or CONTRACTOR to the other or to any other guarantor of the obligations of either of them, shall not in any way release us from our continuing liability hereunder, and we hereby expressly waive notice to us of any such changes, modifications, additions, amendments, extensions or forbearance. We further agree that any payment made hereunder shall be made free and clear of and without deductions for or on account of any present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions or withholdings of any nature whatsoever and by whomsoever imposed. The amount of this Performance Bank Guarantee shall be increased proportionally should the initial contract price or cumulative gross payments to the CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT be increased beyond the initial CONTRACT PRICE.
This Performance Bank Guarantee shall come into force on the date hereof and shall continue until issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE . This Performance Bank Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E.
Yours faithfully, _________________________________ Authorised Signature and Stamp of Bank
ANNEXURE ‘H’
RETENTION BANK GUARANTEE
Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) P.O. Box No. 665 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates SUBJECT: RETENTION BANK GUARANTEE REF. : DATE: GUARANTEE AMOUNT : CONTRACT PRICE : AGREEMENT NO. : AGREEMENT TITLE : DIVISION :
Dear Sirs, Whereas Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) (hereinafter referred to as “COMPANY”) has entered into the above AGREEMENT with ............................... (hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR”) for ..................., and whereas CONTRACTOR shall be required under the AGREEMENT to procure a Retention Bank Guarantee issued by a bank in favour of COMPANY in support of the due and proper performance of the obligations undertaken by CONTRACTOR in respect of the above-mentioned AGREEMENT.
Therefore, in consideration of the above, We [Name of the Bank] established in Abu Dhabi and having our address at P.O. Box ....... , Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. hereby irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee and undertake to COMPANY, without any right of defence, set off or counterclaim whether on our behalf or on behalf of CONTRACTOR to pay to COMPANY a sum not exceeding (Figures) (Letters) or any lesser sum specified by COMPANY upon receipt of COMPANY‟s written request addressed to us in the event that CONTRACTOR fails to perform or fulfil any of its obligations set forth in the AGREEMENT, by transfer to an account in COMPANY‟s name at such bank in Abu Dhabi as COMPANY shall stipulate or in such other manner as shall be acceptable to COMPANY. Such written request shall be conclusively binding on us for all purposes under this Retention Bank Guarantee.
We agree that any changes, modifications, additions or amendments which may be made to the AGREEMENT, or in the work to be performed thereunder, or in the payments to be made on account thereof, or any extensions of the time for performance or other forbearance on the part of either COMPANY or CONTRACTOR to the other or to any other guarantor of the obligations of either of them, shall not in any way release us from our continuing
liability hereunder, and we hereby expressly waive notice to us of any such changes, modifications, additions, amendments, extensions or forbearance.
We further agree that any payment made hereunder shall be made free and clear of and without deductions for or on account of any present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions or withholdings of any nature whatsoever and by whomsoever imposed.
This Retention Bank Guarantee shall come into force on the date hereof in the guarantee amount written above, which shall be an amount equivalent to five (5) percent of the initial CONTRACT PRICE.
The amount of this Retention Bank Guarantee shall be increased proportionally should the initial contract price or cumulative gross payments to the CONTRACTOR under this AGREEMENT be increased beyond the initial CONTRACT PRICE.
Upon issue of the PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE the amount of this Retention Bank Guarantee shall reduce by fifty (50) percent.
This Retention Bank Guarantee shall remain valid until issue of the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE.
This Retention Bank Guarantee shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E. Yours faithfully, _________________________________ Authorised Signature and Stamp of Bank
ANNEXURE ‘I’
INSURANCE CONFIRMATION LETTER & DEDUCTIBLES
ANNEXURE ‘I’
INSURANCE CONFIRMATION LETTER & DEDUCTIBLES
(TO BE TYPED ON CONTRACTOR‟S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED & STAMPED BY AUTHORIZED PERSON)
To
Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) P.O. Box 665 Abu Dhabi - U.A.E.
Dear Sir, SUBJECT: CONFIRMATION OF INSURANCE POLICIES
AGREEMENT NO. : …………………….
AGREEMENT TITLE : ……………………………………….……………………………………..
We hereby confirm that we have effected the following valid insurance policy(ies), with M/s…………………, which comply(ies) with all the requirements and conditions stipulated in the Liability, Insurance & Indemnity Article of the above AGREEMENT including inter-alia:
Waiver of subrogation against COMPANY, its servants, agents, employees, subsidiaries and all other companies in the ADNOC Group of Companies and
COMPANY being included/named as an additional insured in the capacity of principal which are endorsed to the insurance policy(ies). (SAMPLE ENDORSEMENT COPY ATTACHED).
1. __________________ ______________ ________________ _______________________ Name of Policy No. Expiring on Insuring Co. Name
2. __________________ ______________ ________________ _______________________ Name of Policy No. Expiring on Insuring Co. Name
3. __________________ ______________ ________________ _______________________ Name of Policy No. Expiring on Insuring Co. Name
4. __________________ ______________ ________________ _______________________ Name of Policy No. Expiring on Insuring Co. Name Corporate or Company Seal Authorised Signature
Name of CONTRACTOR
By:
Title:
CURRENT Deductibles
Deductibles (EACH AND EVERY LOSS)
A. Sections I & II:
1. US$ 15,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage to Onshore works and maintenance other than in respect of roads and/or sewerage works.
US$ 30,000 During testing / commissioning (Onshore Projects).
US$ 30,000 For defective parts/ defective design/ faulty Workmanship
(Onshore Projects).
US$ 52,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage pertaining to roads
and/or sewerage works.
2. US$ 120,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage to Offshore works
(including testing/ commissioning and defective part / defective design/ faulty workmanship).
US$ 120,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of Offshore pipeline repair work
including all pipeline, flow lines or umbilical being installed where each Contract Value does not exceed US$ 2,500,000/ -
3. US$ 60,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of Third Party liability, in respect of Offshore Works.
US$ 7,500 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of Third Party
Liability, in respect of Onshore Works.
4. US$ 120,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage to existing property, in respect of Offshore works.
US$ 150,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage to existing property in
respect of any contract including pipelines where contract value does not exceed US$ 2,500,000/- but for all tie-ins and pipeline crossings deductibles to be agreed.
US$ 25,000 Any one accident or occurrence in respect of loss or damage to existing property,
in respect of Onshore Works.
SECTION III
US$ 5,000 Any one accident or occurrence (other than those arising from General Average,
Salvage, Salvage Charges, Actual and/or Constructive and/or Compromised Total Loss of the subject matter insured).
ENDORSEMENT
Workmen’s Compensation
DEPARTMENT : Endorsement Issue Date: ____________ ENDORSEMENT NO. : Policy Issue Date : ____________ POLICY NO. : INSURED :
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD THAT IN RESPECT OF THE INSUREDS CONTRACT FOR …………………………………………………………………VIDE CONTRACT NO………………..THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THIS POLICY: ADDITIONAL INSURED:
GASCO IS DEEMED TO BE AN ADDITIONAL INSURED IN THEIR CAPACITY AS PRINCIPAL FOR ANY CLAIMS BROUGHT AGAINST THEM BY THE EMPLOYEES OF THE INSURED NAMED IN THE SCHEDULE, SUCH CLAIMS BEING OTHERWISE INDEMNIFIABLE UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY. THE PRINCIPAL SHALL OBSERVE AND BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS POLICY AND THE INCLUSION OF THIS EXTENSION SHALL NOT INCREASE THE LIMIT OF INSURERS LIABILITY HEREUNDER.
WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: THE INSURERS AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHTS OF SUBROGATION THEY MAY HAVE AGAINST GASCO, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES AND ALL OTHER COMPANIES IN GASCO GROUP. To attach to the above Policy and form part thereof subject otherwise to the terms, conditions and limitations of the Policy.
(INSURANCE COMPANY)
Date:………………….
SAMPLE
ANNEXURE 'J'
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATES AND RELEASE LETTER
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)
DIVISION
PART – I
TENDER NO. :
TITLE : DESCRIPTION OF WORKS ........................................................................................................................................………………………..
........................................................................................................................................………………………..
PART - II The above WORKS have been completed in accordance with the provisions of the AGREEMENT, except for those items enumerated in Appendix 1, and are now handed over to Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) subject to the Warranty conditions contained in the AGREEMENT. CONTRACTOR: ................................................................................................................ By: ........................................................................... Date: ......................... Title: .................................................................................................................................. For and on behalf of: .........................................................................................................
PART - III The above WORKS have been provisionally accepted with effect from .................…... on behalf of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) in good order with the exceptions as described in Appendix 1, subject to the Warranty conditions contained in the AGREEMENT, effective from .............……………. COMPANY: ....................................................................................................................... By: ........................................................................... Date: ......................... Title: .................................................................................................................................. For and on behalf of: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) cc: Commercial Division
PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)
DIVISION
TENDER NO. :
TITLE : APPENDIX 1 EXCEPTIONS TO COMPLETION
COMPANY to detail above any and all exceptions to the completion of the WORKS described in
this PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE.
FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)
DIVISION
TENDER NO. :
TITLE :
PART - I
DESCRIPTION OF WORKS ........................................................................................................................................………………………. ........................................................................................................................................………………………. FINAL PAYMENT DUE FROM COMPANY TO CONTRACTOR IS UAE DIRHAMS .....................................
PART - II
The above WORKS have been finally completed in accordance with the provisions of the AGREEMENT and final payment is now due. ________________________________ For and on behalf of: (CONTRACTOR)
PART - III
The above WORKS have been finally accepted on behalf of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) in apparent good order, with effect from .....................200…
For and on behalf of: Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO) cc: Head, Contracts Dept., Commercial Division
RELEASE LETTER
(TO BE TYPED IN ORIGINAL ON CONTRACTOR‟S HEADED PAPER)
TENDER NO. :
TITLE :
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT ..................................………............... P.O. Box ........, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR") for and in consideration of the receipt of the sum of Dhs. .........……………......... (............................) by CONTRACTOR from ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LTD. (GASCO)(hereinafter referred to as "COMPANY"), representing the final payment under this AGREEMENT dated the ..................... day of ..................... 200.... and subsequent amendments between CONTRACTOR and COMPANY, hereby releases and forever discharges COMPANY, its successors-in-interest and assignees and their property from all claims and demands whatsoever in any manner arising out of, or related to the said AGREEMENT or labour performed or materials and equipment furnished by CONTRACTOR in connection with, or incidental to, the execution and completion of the WORKS. In consideration of, and for the purpose of inducing COMPANY to issue the FINAL ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE and make the aforesaid final payment, CONTRACTOR hereby represents, warrants and agrees that: 1. all sums due or to become due and all debts, accounts damages, obligations, claims and demands
of every nature and kind whatsoever in any manner arising out of, or related to, labour performed or materials and equipment furnished in connection with, or incidental to, the AGREEMENT have been paid and satisfied.
2. there are no unsettled claims for injuries to, or death of, any persons or damage to, or destruction
of, property in any manner arising out of, or related to, the AGREEMENT. 3. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless COMPANY and its successors and assignees
from and against any claims, demands, liens, judgements, attachments, and costs related hereto in any manner, arising out of, or related to, the aforesaid AGREEMENT.
4. CONTRACTOR acknowledges its continuing liability to COMPANY for executing, without further
payment, all works of repair, amendment, reconstruction, rectification and making good defects, imperfections, shrinkages or other faults as shall have been or be required in writing by COMPANY during the Maintenance Period or within fourteen (14) days after its expiration, in connection with, or incidental to, the WORKS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF CONTRACTOR has caused this instrument to be executed by its duly authorised representative(s) this .............. day of ....................200.... SIGNATURE: .................................................................................................................................
BY: .................................................................................................................................................
TITLE: ............................................................................................................................................
NAME OF CONTRACTOR: ...........................................................................................................
CONTRACTOR‟s SEAL: ...............................................................................................................
