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Terms and Conditions for Electrical Works

1. The works to be governed by this contract shall cover delivery and transportation up to
destination, safe custody at site, insurance, erection, testing and commissioning of the
entire Electrical Works.

2. The works to be undertaken by the contractor will interalia include the following:

(a) Preparation of detailed AS BUILT drawings of electrical wiring, installation, cable
laying, erection, fixing of switchgear etc.

(b) Pre-commissioning tests as per relevant standard specifications, code of practice, acts
& Rules.

(c) Warranty obligation for circuit breaker, CT, Cables, Capacitors etc. are to be supplied
by the contractor.

(d) All other earthwork and masonry works required to be done in connection with the
electrical works.


3. All the materials to be used in execution of the contract shall be of approved quality
and of the class most suited for the purpose specified. The work shall also conform to the
following Acts, Rules and orders.

(a) Indian Electricity Act
(b) National Building Code
(c) National Electrical Code
(d) Bureau of Indian Standard

4. Electrical License

The work shall be carried out by a contractor holding valid licence issued by the State
Government for carrying out installation work of a voltage classes involved, under direct
supervision of the persons holding valid certificates issued or recognized by the state
government.

The tenderer should furnish with the tender, the particulars of the license with validity
period held by him. The successful tenderer shall furnish the names and particulars of
certificates of competency of supervisors and workmen to be engaged for carrying out
this work.

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5. Installation

All works connected with and inclusive of installation and erection under this contract
shall be done in accordance with the standard and established methods of installation and
erection of electrical equipment and shall comply with relevant Indian Electricity Rules,
National Electrical Code, BIS codes of practice and standards.
The work shall also be strictly in accordance with the instructions/ recommendations of
the manufacturer wherever applicable.
The equipment shall be leveled carefully before being fixed finally in position. All fragile
and sensitive equipment shall be protected adequately and handled carefully during
installation and erection.

6. Commissioning tests

As soon as the installations are ready for commissioning, the contractor shall arrange for
all the tests / inspections as required by the relevant ISS and / or IE Rules and advice the
Employer and others concerned. Employer shall depute their inspecting officer for
witnessing the tests and to carry out inspection independently and also jointly with other
concerned agencies wherever necessary and only after the installation passes the required
tests and inspection, it should be commissioned / energized. The contractor shall arrange
all testing equipments / apparatus / instruments as will be required for conducting the
tests without any extra cost.

(a) Visual inspection shall include checks for satisfactory workmanship, all connections,
painting, cleanliness of all fittings etc., and compliance with Indian Electricity Rules.
(b) The ammeters, voltmeters and energy meters shall be checked for their calibration,
scale, accuracy, etc. for compliance with the specified requirement.
(c) (i) Manufacturers test certificates shall be furnished on demand.
(ii) Certificates of compliance to routine test shall also be furnished.
(iii) Routine tests certificates are required to be submitted.
(d) All cables and connections after erection shall be tested as required by the employer
for:
(i) Pressure test
(ii) Insulation Resistance test
(e) Earth resistant shall be measured separately for each earth electrode and when they
are connected together and to the equipment should be recorded.

7. All sundry fittings, assemblies, accessories, hardware items, foundation bolts,
termination lugs for electrical connections as required, and all other sundry items which
are useful and necessary for proper assembly and efficient working of the various
component of the work shall be deemed to have been included in the tender whether such
items are specifically mentioned in the tender documents or not.




Technical Specification for Electrical works

1. Conformity to IE Act, IE rules, and standard

(a) All electrical works shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Indian
Electricity Act, 1910 and Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 amended up to date.

(b) The works shall also conform to relevant Indian Standard code of Practice for the type
of work involved.

(c) In all electrical installation works, relevant safety codes of practice shall be followed.

(d) Unless otherwise specified, the work shall be carried out as per current CPWD
general specifications for electrical works (Internal & External) as applicable as per the
instruction of the Engineer in Charge or his authorized representative.

2. Workmanship

The work shall be carried out under the direct supervision of highly experienced licensed
SUPERVISOR, i.e. a person holding a certificate of competency issued by the State
Govt. for the type of work involved, employed by the contractor, who shall rectify the
defects pointed out by the EIC during the progress of the work.

3. Completion Plan and completion certificate

(a) For all works, completion certificate after completion of work as given in appendex-A
shall be submitted to the Engineer In-Charge.

(b) As Built drawing to be submitted along with test/completion certificate which is an
essential part for consideration of Final Bill.

4. Testing & Installation

On completion of installation, the following tests shall be carried out:

(a) Insulation resistance test by appropriate class of Megger

(b) Earth Continuity test

(c) Earth Resistance test by earth Megger
All necessary test instruments for the test shall be arranged by the contractor if so
required by the EIC. Calibration certificates may be required to produce on demand by
the EIC.

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5. Testing of Earth Continuity Path

The earth continuity conductor, including metal conduits and metallic enclosures of
cables in all cases, shall be tested for electric continuity. The electrical resistance of the
same along with the earthing lead, but excluding any added resistance, or earth leakage
circuit breaker, measured from the connection with the earth electrode to any point in the
earth continuity conductor in the completed installation shall not exceed one ohm.

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