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Section 6.

Project Requirements 276

Annexure O : Specifications of 1-ph and 3-ph Polycarbonate Meter Box and 2:1 &
4:1 Meter Box for 1-ph Consumers
SCOPE
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing at
manufacturer's works, packing, forwarding, supply and unloading at store/site and performance
of single phase meter box intended to contain one number single phase whole current energy
meter complete with all accessories for trouble free and efficient operation.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The equipment covered by this specification shall unless otherwise stated, be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest edition of the following
Indian/international standards and shall conform to the regulations of the local statutory
authorities.

S. No. Standard Name Title


i. IS:14772-2000 General requirements for Meter boxes for accessories for
household and similar fixed electrical installations-
specifications.
ii. IS:11731(Part- Methods of test for determination of Flammability of solid
II)- 1992 electrical insulating material when exposed to an igniting
source.
iii. IS:4249-1967 Specification for classification and method of test for non-
ignitable and self-extinguishing properties of solid electrical
insulating
materials.
iv. IS:5133(Part- Specification for boxes far the Meter box of electrical
II)- 1969 accessories.
v. IS:2500(Part- Sampling procedure for inspection by attributes part-I
I)- 2000 sampling
schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-
by-lot inspection.
vi. UL 746-C Polymeric Materials in Electrical equipment.

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS PROPERTIES OF PLASTIC MATERIAL

The plastic material, which is to be used by the bidder for these molded Meter Box, must have
the following properties:

S. No Property Units Value

1. Physical Water Absorption % Max. 0.35


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2. Thermal HDT Deg. C Min. 125.


3. Flammability
a) Rating FV2
b) Glow wire test @ 650 Deg. C Passes
4. Mechanical
a) Tensile Strength Mpa Min. 50
b) Flexural strength Mpa Min. 90
c) Modulus of Elasticity Min. 2000
d) Izod impact strength notched 23OC. Mpa Min 8
KJ/Sq.m.

Technical Requirements

S. No. Description Requirement


i. Application Outdoor
ii. Degree of protection IP 55
iii. Flammability requirement FV2
iv. Grade of material Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self-
Extinguishing, UV stabilized and anti-oxidation
properties having good
dielectric and mechanical strength.
v. Material Meter box (base and Cover) shall be made of
polycarbonate material which complies
following properties;
Meter box shall be weather proof
Capable to withstanding temperatures of
boiling water for 5 minutes continuously
without distortion or softening.
It shall withstanding Glow-wire test at 650DC
as per IS:14772.
Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self-
a) Base:
Extinguishing, UV stabilized and anti-oxidation
properties having good dielectric and mechanical
strength.
Opaque.
b) Cover:
Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self-
Extinguishing, UV stabilized and anti-oxidation
properties having good dielectric and mechanical
strength.
Transparent.
vi. Material of the gasket Rubber gasket
vii Material withstand 125OC + 2 OC
.

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1.2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONS:


i. The meter box shall be weather proof, tamper proof and shall be made of Injection
moulded polycarbonate material with self-extinguishing, UV stabilized, recyclable
and Anti oxidation properties having good dielectric and mechanical strength. The
box shall be of adequate strength, unbreakable and shall be made in two pieces (base
and cover). The base shall be opaque whereas the cover shall be completely
transparent.
ii. The meter Box shall have roof tapering down to both the sides for easy flow of
rainwater and shall have IP 55 degree of protection for affording protection against
dust and water.
iii. The thickness of the box shall not be less than 3.0 mm on the load bearing side and
other sides, door and roof shall not be less than 2.5 mm.
iv. The box shall be designed in such a way that there should be the following clearances
between the meter and the Meter box:

S. No. Parameter Minimum Clearance


i. Between Sides of the meter body and meter box 30 mm
(Excluding the flanges on the meter body for sealing
screws.)
ii. Between the lower edge of the terminal block and the box 70 mm
iii. Between the back of the meter and the meter box base 10 mm
iv. Between the front of the meter and the meter box front 10 mm
v. Between the top of the meter and the meter box cover 20 mm

v. The meter base supports inside the box should have adequate strong enough moulded
supports within the block to avoid damage during tightening of screws and raised by
about 10 mm in the box for ease of wiring. While fixing, the meter screws should not
protrude outside.
vi. The design of the meter box shall be such that it may facilitate easy wiring and access
to the meter terminals. Suitable circular holes shall be provided at the bottom of the
cupboard for inlet & outlet cables with glands of size 15/16mm suitable for 2 core
armored aluminum cable(s) up to 6 Sq.mm made of engineering plastic for the cable
securely fixed to the bottom of the meter box on both sides by chuck-nuts. A suitable
arrangement like clamping nut may be provided with the gland so that opening
diameter can be reduced to the size of cable.

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vii. The box cover shall be fixed to the base through two number hinges (approx. length 30 - 60
mm). The arrangement for hinges shall be provided on the side of the base and shall be
such that it may avoid unauthorized access to inside of the box. Hinges should be outside
and enclosed by polycarbonate material and once the box is closed and sealed, hinges
should not be approachable. Box cover shall be openable by more than 90 degrees.
viii. For holding and sealing the box, two U-shaped latches shall be provided. The latch shall
be Gl sheet with minimum thickness 2 mm, to secure it with the base of the box. The latch
shall be provided along with suitable clamp assembly in base as well as cover, such that
these are fully covered by the latch after closing. The clamp along with the latch shall have
a sealing hole such as to provide a through sealing arrangement in the assembly.
ix. For fixing the box to flat wall or wooden board 4Nos. holes (2Nos. key holes at top) of
minimum 6 mm dia. shall be provided at the four corners of the meter box. For fixing of Box
on flat wall, 4 Nos. 5mm diameter 40mm long, pan head self- taping screws and washers
shall be provided by the supplier with every Box. 4 Nos. plastic fixing plugs of 50mm length
suitable for self-tapping screws shall also be provided.
x. The meter is to be installed in the Meter Box and the Meter Box in assembled condition shall
have provision to fix it to a pole or on wall.
xi. A provision in form of depression should be provided on the meter box cover to download
the meter data from the meter using the CMRI probe without opening the meter box cover.
This shall be provided in such a way that the optical probe of the CMRI cable can be placed
on top of the meter box cover in a suitable depression in the meter box cover, which is
aligned suitably with the meter optical port. The meter box cover shall have provision of
sealing this depression. The depression so provided should be covered so that there is no
physical access to the meter optical port while using this depression.
xii. Suitable rubber gasket of round shape all around the cover along its periphery shall be
provided for protection.
xiii. After closing and sealing the meter box, it should not be possible to allow entry of any sharp
object even forcefully inside the box without breaking base/cover.
xiv. Suitable overlapping (approx. 10 mm) shall be provided between base and cover to avoid
access to the meter or its accessories inside the meter box by any means after sealing the
box.
xv. The tolerance permissible in overall dimension of Meter Box shall be ± 2 %.

Meter Body Material :

Base body and top cover shall be made of UV stabilized, unbreakable high grade flame retardant
insulating material of good dielectric and mechanical strength with FV2/V2 in-flammability level.

Terminal Block:
a) The terminal block shall be moulded type made of non-hygroscopic, flame-retardant
material having good dielectric and mechanical strength.
b) The moulded terminal block shall be made from best quality phenol formaldehyde/Poly
carbonate conforming to IS:13779-1999 (latest amended) having adequate insulating
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properties and mechanical strength with brass inserts for connecting terminals.
c) The terminal block should satisfy all the conditions specified in IS:13779 and IEC 62052 -
11. The material of the terminal block should fulfil the requirement of following tests:
The flame retardant rating of V0 as per UL 94 testing.
The glow wire test for temperature of 960OC. as per IS:11000 (Part 2/Sec.1) or
IEC 60695-2-1.
Heat deflection temperature (HDT) test of 135OC. as per ISO 75 or ASTM D-648
Ball pressure test at 125OC. as per IEC 60335-1.

2:1 & 4:1 Meter Box arrangement for 1-ph Consumers:

The bidder shall provide the design specification for the arrangement of 2:1 and 4:1 Meter box for 1-
ph Consumers in Polycarbonate meeting the quality requirements as mentioned in the specification
for Polycarbonate boxes.

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Annexure P : Specifications of LTCT Meter Box


Scope:
This specification covers the design, manufacture, testing and supply of anti-corrosive, dust
proof, rust proof, shock proof, vermin and water proof, U.V. stabilized and pilfer resistant
meter boxes made of Glass reinforced, polyester sheet moulding compound (SMC)
confirming to IS:13410:1992 (with latest amendment thereof) for installation on distribution
transformers of various ratings.
Meter boxes shall consist of two separate chambers, one suitable to accommodate LT TVM
and other suitable for installation of 4 nos. single core, single ratio, ring type Current
Transformers (CTs) of current ratios as per requirement in the RfP.
Constructional Features of Meter Box:
LTCT SMC Box: Meter Box shall be made of minimum 2.5 mm. thick Glass reinforced
Polyester sheet moulding compound (SMC) conforming to IS:13410:1992 with latest
amendments thereof.
LT meter box shall contain two separate chambers. The upper chamber shall be suitable to
house 3 phase 4 wire energy meter. The lower chamber of the box is intended for housing 04
nos. ring type LT CTs. Both the chambers of box shall be independent from each other.
The appropriate size of cables from the secondary of distribution transformer shall pass
through ring type LT CTs.
If any portion of box is closed, it shall not be possible to approach it by opening the other
portion and vice-versa. It shall be moulded in a single piece forming the body of the Meter
Box and CT chamber with SMC lid/shed fitted with the base by two nos. concealed brass
hinges.
The concealed brass hinges shall be fitted with the meter Box body base and the cover rigidly
in such a way that the same are neither visible nor accessible from outside, thereby making
the Meter Box pilfer proof.
The door/cover in closed position should house properly within collar of meter box/ body
base, which shall also house the edges of the lid/cover so that no direct entry or access is
possible. The box should have a front door opening with a window provided with toughened
glass of minimum 4.0 mm. thickness for viewing and taking meter reading.
The meter box shall be of moulded type without any fabrication joint made by the process of
hot press compression moulding.
The body of the Meter Box shall have such construction that while installing on the grouted
bolts of base-wall/ mounting bracket, the top surfaces of the box shall have little tapering
shape frame centre towards both sides of the meter box so that easy flow of rainwater etc. is
facilitated.
The meter box should be anti-corrosive, rust-proof, dust-proof, vermin-proof, water-proof,
UN, stabilized and pilfer resistant. The meter box becomes completely closed by providing
locking arrangement in the shape of two nos. clamps.
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Clamp shall have separate holes of 1 mm. dia. each across the meter box body base as well as
covers for both the chambers separately
The meter box shall have four wall mounting bracket with proper screws to fix with the bottom
base and provision for Four nos. holes each of 6 mm. dia.
The meter box should neither melt nor become soft or distort when tested up to temperatures
2500C. ( As per IS 13360 part 6 sec 10 1992 by 'A' capillary tube method The thickness of
these boxes shall not be less than 2.5 mm on all sides including floor. The box shall have 3
mm thickness on the tongue and groove area. The meter box cover shall have a groove to hold
minimum of 2.5 mm Neoprene gasket.
The tongue of the base shall ensure tongue, Groove and sealing arrangement against rainwater
and dust entering inside the box. The box shall have its roof tapering down to both sides for
easy flow of water.
The boxes shall generally comply with the provision of IS: 14772:2000. The boxes shall be
suitable for outdoor / indoor application. The box shall be with good workmanship. There
should be a minimum of 25 mm clearance on all sides and 25 mm clearance on the front and
10 mm clearance on the back of the meter.
Sufficient space should be available inside the meter box for making out-going connections
of the leads with the terminal block of the meter.
Material Of Meter Box:

LTCT SMC Box: Material for construction of meter box shall be glass reinforced polyester
sheet moulding compound (SMC) as per IS: 13410:1992 Grade S-1 with latest amendment
thereof. Thickness of boxes shall be 2.5 mm from all sides. However, thickness of partition
plate shall be 2.0 mm.
LTCT Polycarbonate boxes: The meter box shall be weather proof, tamper proof and shall be
made of Injection moulded reinforce polycarbonate material with FV0 fire retardant, self-
extinguishing, UV stabilization and Anti oxidation properties. The box shall be of adequate
strength , unbreakable and shall be made in two pieces(base and cover). The base shall be dark
grey color whereas the cover shall be completely transparent for polycarbonate material .The
material for base and cover shall be polycarbonate with minimum cover thickens of 2.5mm &
base -3 mm thickness.
The material of meter box should be anti-corrosive, rust proof, waterproof, shock proof and
U.V stabilized.
Material of meter box should not get soften on heating. (Heat distortion temperature should
be above 1702 C.)
The material of Meter box should be self-extinguishing as per IS: 4249 with latest amendment
thereof.
All MS parts of the meter boxes shall be anti-corrosive treated.

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Rating Plate:

Manufacturers should Screen Print the following information on each meter box.
Name of Manufacturer
Year of manufacturing
Type of Meter
PO NO with Date
Meter Box Number
Property of JPDCL/KPDCL
The same shall be finalized during GTP approval stage.

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Annexure Q : Specifications of Service Cables


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FOUR CORE AND TWO CORE XLPE CABLES of
Various SIZES 16mm2, 10mm2 INSULATED & XLPE SHEATHED ARMOURED and UN-
ARMORED LT CABLES

1. SCOPE

This section provides for manufacture, testing before dispatch, supply and delivery F.O.R.
destination of Four Core & Twin Core size 16mm2 , 10mm2 XLPE insulated and XLPE
Sheathed Un-armored circular LT cables with aluminum conductor suitable for working voltage
up to & including 1100 Volts ISI Marked & Conforming to IS 7098 (Pt-I)/1988 with latest
amendments.

2. STANDARDS

Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the following standards with latest amendments
shall be applicable.
a. IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988 XLPE Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric cable for Voltages up
to and including 1100 Volts working
b. IS: 8130/1984 Conductors for insulated cables.
c. IS: 5831/1984 XLPE insulation and sheath of electric cables.

d. IS: 10810/1984 Method of test for cables.


e. IS: 3975/1979 Galvanized Steel Wire/Strips.
f. IS: 10418/1982 Drums for electric cables.

3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

Parameters Conditions
Maximum altitude above sea level 5000m
Maximum ambient air temperature 50° C
Maximum daily average ambient air 40° C
temperature
Minimum ambient air temperature -30° C
Maximum temperature attainable by an object 60 ° C
exposed to the sun
Maximum yearly weighted average ambient 32° C
temperature
Maximum relative humidity 100%
Average number of thunderstorm days per 70
annum (isokeraunic level)
Average number of rainy days per annum 120
Average annual rainfall 1500 mm
Maximum wind pressure 260Kg/m²

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Note: The atmosphere is generally laden with mild acid and dust in suspension during the dry
months and is subjected to fog and snow in cold months. The design of equipment and accessories
shall be suitable to withstand seismic forces corresponding to an acceleration of 0.3 g.

4. GENERAL REQUIRMENT:
4.1 The ISI marked XLPE Insulated Un-un-armored cables shall conform to IS: 7098(PT-I)
/1988 with latest amendment and bear BIS certification mark. The material used for
construction of the cables shall be of best quality complying with the requirement of IS:
7098(Pt-I)/1988 and other relevant standards. The cables shall be suitable for
outdoor/indoor installation free in air and shall be capable of withstanding the normal
stresses associated with transportation, erection, reeling and unreeling operations without
getting deformed.
4.2 The cable shall be suitable for use where combination of ambient temperature and
temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C
under normal operation and 250 degree C under short circuit condition.
4.3 The XLPE Insulated Un-Un-armored LT Cable shall be ISI marked. The tenderer
(MANUFACTURER) must furnish valid ISI certificate along with offer.
4.4 The cable should be colored yellow for ease in distinguishing amongst other cables on
pole.

5. MATERIAL:
5.1. CONDUCTOR:

The conductor shall be composed of aluminum wire complying with IS: 8130/1984 with
latest amendments.

5.2. INSULATION
Insulation shall be cross linked Polyethylene (XLPE) conforming to the requirements Table-I
of IS: 7098/1984 with latest amendments.
5.3. FILLERS
The central hole/void, if any, of the cable shall be invariably filled with suitable filler material so
that there is no gap in the center.
The filler shall be of vulcanized rubber, un-vulcanized rubber or Thermoplastic material and shall
be provided to fill the gaps between cores.
The filler material shall be so chosen so as to be compatible with temperature of the cable and
shall have no deleterious effect on other components of the cable. These shall not be harder than
XLPE and PVC used for insulation and outer sheath respectively.

5.4. OUTER SHEATH


The outer sheath shall consist of type ST-2 XLPE Compound conforming to the requirements
of IS: 5831/1984.

6. CONSTRUCTION:CONDUCTOR
The construction of the conductor shall be stranded for cable size 10 Sq. mm and above, as per Clause
No. 8.1 of IS:7098(Pt-I)/1988 & relevant clause of IS:8130/1984.

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A protective barrier may be applied between the conductor and insulation. Such barriers when used
shall be compatible with insulating material and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable.
6.2 INSULATION:
The conductor (with protective barrier, wherever applied) shall be provided with Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation applied by extrusion. The insulation shall be so applied that it fits
closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove it without damage to the conductor. The
thickness and tolerance on thickness of insulation shall be as per clause No. 9.2 of IS: 7098 (Pt-
I)/1988.
6.3 CORE IDENTIFICATION:
The core shall be identified by different coloring of XLPE insulation as per Clause No. 10.1 of IS:
7098 (Pt-I)/ 1988.
6.4 LAYING UP OF CORES :
The cores shall be laid up together with the suitable right hand lay. The interstices shall be filled with
non-hygroscopic material.
6.5 INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVERING):
i. The laid up cores shall be provided with an inner sheath applied either by extrusion or
by wrapping. It shall be ensured that it is as circular as possible. The thickness of inner
sheath shall be as given in Table-5 of IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988.
ii. The inner sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely on the laid up cores and it shall
be possible to remove it without damage to the insulation.

6.6 OUTER SHEATH


6.6.1. The outer sheath shall be applied over the armouring.
6.6.2. The color of the outer sheath shall be black.
6.6.3. The minimum thickness of XLPE outer sheath shall not fall below the thickness specified
in Table -8 of IS: 7098 (Pt-I) /1988.

7. TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES:The cable should meet the requirement of all tests
including optional tests as specified at Clause No. 15.4 of IS: 7098 (Pt. I) / 1988.
The following shall constitute routine tests:
a) Conductor resistance test.
b) High Voltage test.
The following shall constitute Acceptance Tests:
a) Tensile test (for Aluminum).
b) Wrapping test (for Aluminum).
c) Conductor resistance test.
i. Test for thickness of Insulation & Sheath.
ii. Tensile strength & elongation at break of Insulation & sheath.
iii. Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity) test.
iv. High Voltage test.
v. Hot Set Test for Insulation.
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vi. Cold Bend Test for outer sheath.


vii. Cold Impact Test for outer sheath.
The following shall constitute Type Tests
I. Tests of Conductor
a. Tensile test (for aluminum)
b. Wrapping test (for aluminum)
c. Conductor resistance test.
d. Test for Armoring Wires/ Strips
e. Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
II. Physical tests for insulation:Tensile strength and elongation at
g. Ageing in air oven.
h. Hot Set test.
i. Shrinkage Test.
j. Water Absorption (Gravimetric).
III. Physical tests for Outer Sheath:
k. Tensile strength and elongation at break.
l. Ageing in air oven.
m. Loss of mass in air oven.
n. Shrinkage Test.
o. Hot Deformation Test.
p. Heat shock Test.
q. Thermal Stability.
IV. Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity Test)
V. High voltage test.
VI. Flammability test.
7.2 The tenderer shall furnish latest complete type tests and optional test certificates as
specified in Clause No. 15.4 of IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988 (not older than three years as on the
date of tender opening) for all sizes of offered LT XLPE UN-UN-ARMORED CABLES
from NABL accredited testing laboratory with the tender offer otherwise their offer is
likely to be ignored.
7.3 The tenderer must also clearly indicate various testing facilities available at their works
for testing the material as per relevant standards. In case of otherwise, particulars of the
place where such testing is proposed to be conducted during the course of inspection,
shall be indicated with the offer.

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8. INSPECTION:
8.1 The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of manufacture. The
successful tenderer shall grant free access to
reasonable time when the work is in progress. Inspection and acceptance of any equipment
/ material under this specification by the purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of
his obligation of furnishing equipment in accordance with the specification and shall
not prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment/material is found to be defective.
8.2 The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance about the manufacturing
program so that arrangement can be made for inspection.
8.3 The acceptance tests as per IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988 shall also be conducted by the

of lengths & weight and checking the manufacturing defects, if any of samples coils
.The mass of aluminum, XLPE, PVC & Filler in sample coils shall also be verified by
the Inspecting Officer(s).
Cold bend/ cold impact test (IS: 5831/ 1984) shall constitute the optional tests and shall
be conducted on each offered lot of the cables of each size as per Clause No. 15.4
of IS: 7098(Pt- I)/1988.

8.4 TYPE TESTS:


The first lot offered shall not be less than 10% of ordered quantity of each size of LT
XLPE UN-ARMORED & ARMOURED CABLE.
One sample from the 1st Lot of LT XLPE UN-ARMORED/ARMOURED Cable of

officer nominated
laboratory. The charges incurred towards type test of the material received in our
stores shall be borne by Supplier.

In case sample from first lot fails then:


1.1.1. Supplier shall have to replace the full quantity of the respective inspected lot supplied
to various stores and lying unused at stores.

1.1.2. For the quantity already utilized against the order in field a deduction @ 15%
(Fifteen Percent) of F.O.R. Destination prices of the material supplied shall be made.
1.1.3. Sample from next lot shall be selected again for type test. All test charges incurred
towards type test of the material for second time shall be borne by the Supplier. In case
sample again fails in the type test then further supplies shall not be accepted.
8.5 The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance /routine tests
of the bought out items.
8.6 At least 5% of total numbers of drums subject to minimum of 2 in each lot put up for
inspection shall be selected at random to ascertain the length/workmanship of cable by the
following method:
At the work of the manufacture, the cable shall be transferred from one drum to
another for checking any manufacturing defects in the cable drum selected for
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conducting acceptance tests, at the same time measuring its length with the help of
pulley & cyclometer graduated in presence of inspector. The difference in the measured
length thus obtained from the declared length by the supplier in the packing list shall
be applied to all the drums if the cable is found short during checking the sample lot (s).
8.7 The supplier shall present the latest Calibration Certificate(s) of testing
instruments/equipments to be used for the testing of the material covered in the Purchase
Order to the authorized inspecting officer /inspecting agency of the purchaser. The testing
instruments / meters /apparatus etc. should be got calibrated by the supplier from time to
time from an independent testing laboratory / house having valid accreditation from
National Accreditation Board for testing and calibrating laboratories for the testing
equipment or from original manufacturers having trace ability to NABL /NPL. The
calibration certificate(s) should not in any case be older than one year at the time of
presenting the same to the inspecting officer / inspecting agency of the purchaser. The
testing instruments / equipment should be duly sealed by the Calibrating Agency and
mention thereof shallbe indicated in the calibration certificate(s).
8.8 TEST CHECKING OF MATERIAL AT STORES:
8.8.1 SAMPLING:
One number out of each lot / sub-lot of 25 Nos. drums or pert thereof for cables of size
10 Sq. mm. and above.

8.8.2 TESTS:
The following tests shall be carried out:
8.8.2.1 Measurement of Resistance of conductor.
8.8.2.2 Tensile & Elongation test for insulation.
8.8.2.3 Thickness of Insulation.
8.8.3 CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
8.8.3.1 If the measured conductor resistance of the sample(s) exceeds beyond 2% as per the
resistance specified in the contract, the material shall be rejected and the same shall
have to be replaced by the supplier.

8.8.3.2 If the measured conductor resistance of the sample(s) exceeds the value specified
in the contract but does not exceed by more than 2% of the resistance value
specified in the contract, the material pertaining to the relevant lot/ sub-lot to shall
be accepted with a deduction @ 1.5% of the cost of cable for increase in resistance
for every 1% or part thereof.
8.8.3.3 If the sample(s) fails in any other test, the material contained in the pertinent lot/sub-
lot shall be rejected and shall have to be replaced by the supplier.

8.8.4 TEST CHARGES:


All test charges incurred towards test checking of the material received in our stores shall be borne
by the PURCHASER.
8.9 The manufacturer shall be responsible to pay penalty of Rs 20,000/- for each occasion
at which the fake inspection call has been made or the material is rejected during
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testing/inspection by the authorized agency/representative of the Purchaser. This penalty


would be in addition to the expenses incurred by the Purchaser in deputing the Inspecting
Officer, carrying out such inspection.

9. IDENTIFICATION:
9.1 The manufacture shall be identified through-out the length of cables as per Clause No.
17.1 of IS: 7098(Pt-1)/1988.
9.2 In order to distinguish these electric cables from telephone cables, the word ELECTRIC
shall be indicated, printed or embossed throughout the length of the cable on outer sheath.
9.3 The cable code shall be provided as per Clause No. 17.3 of IS: 7098 (Pt- I)/1988.
9.4 The cable shall also be required to be embossed with the word Name of Manufacture or
trade name, Cable code, Voltage Grade, JKPDD, size of cable, year of manufacture and
ISI certification mark at every meter length for which no extra charges shall be paid.
9.5 The cable shall be colour coded as per requirement of JPDCL and KPDCL.

10. PACKING AND MARKING:


10.1 The cables shall be wound on non-returnable wooden drums conforming to IS:
10418/1982 of suitable size and packed. The ends of the cable shall be sealed by means
of non-hygroscopic sealing material. Only one cable length shall be supplied on a drum.
10.2 The cable shall carry the following information stenciled /painted on the drum:

10.2.1 mark.
10.2.2 Type of cable and voltage grade.
10.2.3 Number of Cores.
10.2.4 Nominal Cross-sectional area of the conductor.
10.2.5 Cable Code.
10.2.6 Length of cable on the drum.
10.2.7 Approximate gross weight.
10.2.8 Year of manufacture.
10.2.9 BIS Certification marks.
10.2.10 Name of the Consignee and full destination.
10.2.11 Tender number/Purchase Order No.
10.2.12 The word SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE & LOW TEMPERATURE
CONDITIONS.

11. STANDARD LENGTH:

11.1 The cables shall be supplied in the standard length of 500 Meter for, 4CX16 Sq. mm2, and
1000 Meter for size 4CX10Sq. mm2, 2CX16Sq. mm2 2CX10 Sq. mm2.
11.2 A tolerance (+/-) 5 % shall be allowed in standard length.
11.3 Only one cable length shall be acceptable by non-standard length measuring not less than
50% of standard length to complete the ordered quantity in each size.
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12. QUANTITY:
The quantities as mentioned in the Schedule of requirement are tentative & these may increase/decrease
as per the requirement of the Purchaser.
13. QUANTITY TOLERANCE:
The quantity tolerance of (+/-)2% shall be allowed in each size for completion of supply.

14. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:


The tenderer shall furnish guaranteed technical particulars in the relevant schedule.(
Annexure I & II)

15. CONSTRUCTIONAL DRAWINGS:


The tenderer is required to furnish the detailed constructional drawing of the cable clearly showing
shape of core, type and size of fillers/ interstices along with center filler etc. In absence of this the
tender is likely to be ignored.
16. Challenge Clause:-
The material offered/received after the inspection by the authorized inspecting officer may again
be subjected to the test for or any parameter from any testing house/in-house technique of the
Purchaser & the results if found deviating un-acceptable or not complying to approved GTPs the
bidder shall arrange to supply the replacement within thirty (30) days of such detection at his cost
including to & fro transportation. In addition , penalty @10% of cost of the inspected lot of material
shall be imposed.
17. Warranty Period:-
The supplier shall be responsible to replace, free of cost, with no transportation or insurance cost to
the purchaser, up to destination, the whole or any part to the material which in normal and proper
use proves the defective in quality or workmanship, subject to the condition that the defect is noticed
within 18 months from the date of receipt of material in stores or 12 months from the date of
commissioning whichever period may expire earlier. The consignee or nay other officer of
Purchaser actually using the material will give prompt notice of each such defect to the supplier.
The replacement shall be effected by the supplier within a reasonable time, but not, in any case,
exceeding 45 days/ The supplier shall, also, arrange to remove the defective within a reasonable
period, but not exceeding 45 days from the date of issue of notice in respect thereof, failing which,
the purchaser reserve the right to dispose of defective material in any manner considered fit by him
(purchaser), at the sole risk and cost of the supplier. Any sale proceeds of the defective material
after meeting the expenses incurred on its custody, disposal handling etc., shall however be credited
chaser against the
supplier. The warranty for 12/18 months shall be one time.

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ANNEXURE-III GUARANTEED TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS FOR


THE SUPPLY OF 4 CORE LT XLPE Un-ARMOURED CABLES.
S. PARTICULARS 4 CORE XLPE UN-ARMOURND
No CABLES IN
4CX16 4CX10
1
2 Standard specification to which the
material shall
3 VOLTAGE GRADE.
4 NO. OF CORES.
5 CONDUCTOR DETAILS:
A Normal cross section area of :
1 Phase Conductor (Sq.mm)
2 Neutral Conductor (Sq.mm)
B No. and size of strands (in mm)of:
1 Phase Conductor (Sq.mm)
2 Neutral Conductor(Sq.mm)
C SHAPE OF CONDUCTOR
D Whether compacted or non-compacted
E Resistance at 27 0c
1 Phase Conductor ohm/km
2 Neutral Conductor ohm/km
6 INSULATION
1 Type
2 Colour
3 Thickness
A Phase Conductor (sq.mm)
1 Nominal (mm)
2 Minimum (mm)
B Neutral Conductor (Sq.mm)
1 Nominal (mm)
2 Minimum (mm)
7 Type of inner sheathing and Colour
8 Whether Binder Tape provided
9 Armoring
A Type
B Dimension (mm)
10 Outer Sheath
A Material
B Thickness
1 Nominal (mm)
2 Minimum (mm)
C Standard to which it Confirm
11 A Type and size of filler used
B MIN. WT. OF FILLER IN KG./KM
12 MAX. OVERALL DIAMETER OF THE
CABLE IN MM.
13 Nature of Packing.
14 DRUM
A TARE WEIGHT OF DRUM
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B WHETHER DRUM IS WHELL

C STANDARD SPECIFICATION TO
WHICH
D DRUM DETAILS & DIMENSIONS
E Whether 2-Full Ply Flange
Construction or 2-Full Ply plus 1
Segmental layer
Flange Construction.
1 Drum size
A Flange Diameter (d1) (mm)
B Barrel Diameter (d2) (mm)
C Centre hole Diameter (d3) (mm)
D Overall with (L1) (mm)
F Travers (L2) (mm)

G Thickness of Flange
H Barrel End (Supporting disc or
1 Diameter (mm)
2 Thickness (mm)
I Stretchers (core carrier Planks )
1 Number (Min)
2 Thickness x width (mm)
J Barrel Battens thickness (core
K Barrel Middle Supports (Middle
L Thickness of External Lagging.
2 DETAILS OF METAL
A Clamping Studs with
1 Numbers
2 Diameter (mm)
B Square or Round Washers
1 Numbers
2 Diameter (mm)
C M.S. Bushes
1 Numbers
2 Thickness of Sleeve (mm)
3 Dimension of Sleeve (mm
4 Number of Bolts
5 Diameters of Bolts
D M.S. /C.I. Centre Plate
1 Numbers
2 Diameter of Bolts (mm)
3 Centre Plate Bolts.
A Numbers
B Diameter of Bolts
(mm)
E Centre Hole Diameter (mm)
F Minimum Weight in kg/km
1 Aluminum
2 XLPE
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3 PVC
G Standard Length of cable in
metre & its Tolerance
H Whether material bears BIS
Certification
I BIS License no. & validity.
J Embossing.
K Any other particulars.

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ANNEXURE-III

GURANTEED TECHNICAL AND OTHER PRTICULARS FOR THE SUPPLY OF 2


CORE LT XLPE UN-ARMOURED CABLES.

S. PARTICULARS 2CORE XLPE UN-ARMOURND


No CABLES
IS/REC 2Cx10 2CX25 mm2 2CX50 mm2
specified mm2
Values
1
2 Standard specification to which the material
shall confirm.
3 VOLTAGE GRADE
4 NO. OF CORES
5 CONDUCTOR DETAILS:
A Nominal cross section area of :
1 Phase Conductor (Sq.mm)
2 Neutral Conductor (Sq.mm)
B No. and size of strands (in mm)of:
1 Phase Conductor (sq.mm)
2 Neutral Conductor (Sq.mm)
C SHAPE OF CONDUCTOR
D Whether compacted or non-compacted
E Resistance at 27 0C
1 Phase Conductor ohm/km
2 Neutral Conductor ohm/km
6 INSULATION
A Type
B Colour
C Thickness
1 Phase Conductor (sq.mm)
1.1 Nominal (mm)
1.2 Minimum (mm)
2 Neutral Conductor (sq.mm)
2.1 Nominal (mm)
2.2 Minimum (mm)
7 Type of inner sheathing and Colour
8 Whether Binder Tape provided
9 Armoring
A Type
B Dimension (mm)
10 Outer Sheath
A Material
B Thickness
1 Nominal (mm)
2 Minimum (mm)
C Standard to which it Confirm
11 A Type and size or filler used
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B MIN. WT. OF FILLER IN KG./KM.


12 MAX. OVERALL DIAMETER OF THE
CABLE IN MM.
13 Nature of Packing
14 DRUM
A TARE WEIGHT OF DRUM

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B WHETHER DRUM IS WHEEL MOUNTED.
C STANDARD SPECIFICATION TO WHICH
DRUM
D DRUM DETAILS 8 DIMENSIONS
E Whether 2-Full Ply Flange Construction or 2-
Full Ply plus 1 Segmental layer Flange
Construction.
1 Drum size
A Flange Diameter (d1) (mm)
B Barrel Diameter (d2) (mm)
C Centre hole Diameter (d3) (mm)
D Overall with (L1) (mm)
E Travers (L2) (mm)
F Thickness of Flange
G Barrel End (Supporting disc or core
segment )
1 Diameter (mm)
2 Thickness (mm)
H Stretchers (core carrier Planks )
1 Number (Min)
2 Thickness X width (mm)
I Barrel Battens thickness (core filler
Planks)
J Barrel Middle Supports (Middle core
discs )
K Thickness of External Lagging. (mm)
2 DETAILS OF METAL
COMPONENTS :
A Clamping Studs with Hexagonal Nuts
1 Numbers
2 Diameter (mm)
B Square or Round Washers
1 Numbers
2 Diameter (mm)
C M.S. Bushes
1 Numbers
2 Thickness of Sleeve (mm)
3 Dimension of Sleeve (mm)
4 Number of Bolts
5 Diameters of Bolts
D M.S. /C.I. Centre Plate
1 Numbers
2 Dimensions of Square /Triangular
equal sides
3 Centre Plate Bolts.
3.1 Numbers
3.2 Diameter of Bolts (mm)
E Centre Hole Diameter (mm)
F Minimum Weight in Kg. /Km
1 Aluminum
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2 XLPE
3 PVC
G Standard Length of cable in meters & its
H Whether material bears BIS
Certification
I BIS License no. & validity
J Embossing
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Annexure R : Specifications of DT Cables

1. SCOPE:
The scope of this specification covers the design, manufacture inspection and testing the finished ISI
marked LT (1100 volts, 35 Sq.mm to 630 Sq.mm stranded, compact aluminum conductor, with
XLPE insulated, PVC inner sheathed, galvanized steel strip unarmoured and overall PVC sheathed
Black colour cable conforming to IS:7098 /88 with latest amendments and as per specification
detailed.

2. RATED VOLTAGE:

The rated voltage of the cable shall be 1100 Volts AC with the highest system voltage of 1100 Volts
between phases of the effectively earthed three-phase transmission system.

The cables shall be capable of operating continuously under the system frequency variation of ± 3
Hz, voltage variation of ± 10% and a combine d frequency voltage variation of ± 10%.

3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

i) Unless otherwise stipulated in the specifications, the latest version of the following
Standards shall be applicable:

o IS 7098 (Part 2)-Cross-linked Polyethylene insulation for Cables.

o IS 8130-Conductors for insulated electrical cables and flexible cords.

o IS 10810(series)-Methods of tests for cables.

o IS 10418-Drums for electric cables.

o IS 3975-Specification for mild steel wires, strips and tapes for armouring of cables.

o IS 5831-Specification for PVC insulation sheath for electric cables.

o IS 10462-Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of


protective coverings of cables Part 1 - Elastomeric and thermoplastic insulated
cables.

ii) The cables manufactured to any other International Standards like BSS, IEC or equivalent
standards not less stringent than Indian Standards are also acceptable. In such cases the
Manufacturer shall enclose a copy of the equivalent international standard, in English
language.
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4. CONSTRUCTION:

Conductor: - The cable conductor shall be made from stranded aluminum to form compact sector
shaped conductor having resistance within the limits specified in IS:8130/1984 and any amendment
thereof. The wires shall be laid up together with a suitable right hand lay. Stranded Class 2 as per
the IS:8 130 / IEC 60228/ BS 6360 standards.

Insulation: - The insulation shall be cross linked polyethylene applied by extrusion and shall be
steam (wet) cured as pre IS:7098(1)1988 and curing in hot water tank/bath is not accepted.:

Sl.No. Properties Requirements


1. Tensile Strength 12.5N/mm², Min.
2. Elongation to break 200 percent, Min
3. Aging in air oven:
a) Treatment: Temperature: 135±3°C
Duration: 7 days
b) Tensile Strength variation: ±25 percent, Max
c) Elongation variation: ±25 percent, Max
4. Hot set:
a) Treatment: Temperature: 200±3°C
Time under load 15 min
Mechanical stress 20N/cm²
b) Elongation under load 175 percent, Max
c) Permanent elongation (set) after cooling 15 percent, Max
5. Shrinkage:
a) Treatment: Temperature 130±3°C
Duration 1 hour
b) Shrinkage 4 percent, Max
6. Water absorption (Gravimetric):
a) Treatment: Temperature: 85±2°C
Duration 14 days
b) Water absorbed 1 mg/cm², Max
7. Volume Resistivity 1x1014 ohm-cm, Min
a) at 27°C
b) at 70°C 1x1013 ohm-cm, Min
8 Thermal Resistivity 350 degrees C cm/W
9 Power factor at maximum conductor 0.008

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temperature
10 Dielectric strength 22 kV/mm

The XLPE insulation should be suitable for specified 1.1 KV system voltage.

The manufacturing process shall ensure that insulations shall be free from voids.

The insulation shall withstand mechanical and thermal stresses under steady state and transient
operating conditions.

The insulation of the cable shall be high stranded quality, specified in IS:7098 (Part-II/1985).
Withstand continuous conductor temperature of 90 deg C, which means higher continuous rated
current carrying capacity.

The cables can operate even at conductor temperature of 130 deg C continuously and 250 deg C
during a Short Circuit condition.

5. SHEATH :

The sheath shall be suitable to withstand the site conditions and the desired temperature. It should
be of adequate thickness, consistent quality and free from all defects. The PVC sheath shall be
extruded as per IS:7098 (Part I/1988). IEC:60502 Part I,BS:6622, LSOH to BS:7835.

The cable shall be without armouring shall also be accepted of type detailed in price schedule.

OUTER SHEATH : Extruded PVC ST2, outer sheath as per IS:5831/1984, IS:7098 Part 1,
IEC:60502 Part 1, BS:6622, LSOH to BS:78 35. shall be applied over armoring with suitable
additives to prevent attack by rodents and termites. Outer sheathing shall be designed to offer high
degree of mechanical protection and shall also be heat, oils, chemicals, abrasion and weather resistant.
Common acids, alkalis, saline solutions etc., shall not have adverse effects on the PVC sheathing
material used.

The cables should be suitable for use in solidly earthed system.

The power cables shall be manufactured to the highest quality, best workmanship with scientific
material management and quality control. The Manufacturer shall furnish the quality plan, giving
in detail the quality control procedure / management system.

The cable shall be suitable for laying in covered trenches and/or buried underground to meet the
outdoor application purposes.

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6. SYSTEM DETAILS:

General Technical particulars


Nominal system voltage (rms) (U) 0.44kV
Highest system voltage (rms) (Um) 1.1 kV
Number of Phase 3
Frequency 50Hz
Variation in Frequency +/- 3%
Type of Earthing Solidly Earthed
Total relay & circuit breaker Operating time 15 20 cycles

7. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

(a) Maximum ambient air temperature (in shade) 450 C


(b) Maximum ambient air temperature (under sun) 500 C
(c) Maximum daily average ambient air temperature 350 C
(d) Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature 300 C
(e) Minimum ambient air temperature -30deg C
(f) Maximum humidity 100%
(g) Altitude above M.S.L. Up to 1000M
(h) Average No. of thunder storm days per annum 50
(i) Average No. of dust storm days per annum Occasional
(j) Average No. of rainy days / annum 90
(k) Average Annual Rain fall 925mm
(l) Normal tropical monsoon period 4 months
(m) Maximum wind pressure 150 kg/Sq.M

8. MATERIALS:

Conductor: -The conductor shall be of stranded construction. The material for conductor shall
consist of the plain aluminum of H2 or H4 grade as per clause 3 of IS 8130/ 1984.

The minimum number of wires shall be 53 for circular compacted 400 sq. mm aluminum conductor
as per table 2 of IS 8130/ 1984.

9. INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL:

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The Manufacturer shall furnish a complete and detailed quality plan for the manufacturing process
of the cable. All raw materials shall conform to relevant applicable standards and tested for
compliance to quality and requirement. During the manufacturing process, at all stages, inspections
shall be made to check the physical and dimensional parameters, for verification to compliance to
the standards. The Manufacturer shall arrange, for inspection by the purchaser, during manufacture
with one month advance notice for verifying the various stage inspections as specified in the quality
assurance plan enclosed to verify the quality control process of the Manufacturer.

10. TYPE TESTS:

Type test certificates from Accredited NABL Testing Laboratories for 1.1 kV XLPE, shall be
submitted along with Purchase order. The Type Tests should have been conducted not later than 5
years as on the date of supply.

1. Stage wise Inspection: The Manufacturer shall offer the stage wise inspection as detailed in
the in the quality assurance plan
2. representative.
3. The supplier shall give 10 days advance notice for inspections, and witnessing of tests by
the Employer representative.
4. The following type tests shall be conducted on the cable.

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11. ACCEPTANCE TEST:

The sampling plan for acceptance test shall be as per IS 7098 part - The following shall
Sl. Test Requirement Test method Ref
No. Part no of IS:
10810
a) Tests on conductor
i) Tensile test IS:8130 2
ii) Wrapping test IS:8130 3
iii Resistance test IS:8130 4
b) Tests for armoured wires and strips Clause 15.2 & IS:3975 36 to 42
c) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath Clause 4.3, 14.2 & 6
Physical tests for insulation: Clause 4.2
d) i) Tensile strength and elongation at break 7
ii) Aging in air oven 11
iii)Hot test 30
iv)Shrinkage test 12
v) Water absorption (gravimetric) 33
e) Physical tests for outer sheath IS: 5831
i) Tensile strength and elongation at break 7
ii) Aging in air oven 11
iii)Shrinkage test 12
iv)Hot deformation 15
f) High voltage test Clause 22.7 45
g) Flammability test Clause 22.8 53
constitute the acceptance test.

a. Tensile test for aluminum.


b. Wrapping test for aluminum.
c. Conductor resistance test.
d. Test for thickness of insulation.
(i) Test for thickness of inner and outer sheath.
(ii) Hot-set test for insulation.
(iii) Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation and
outer sheath.
(iv) High voltage test.
(v) Insulation resistance (volume resistivity) test.

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12. ROUTINE TEST:


The following shall constitute routine tests:

o Conductor resistance test.


o High voltage test.

13. PACKING:

The cables, as per specified delivery lengths, shall be securely wound /packed in non-returnable wooden
drums, capable of withstanding rough handling during transport by Rail, Road, etc. The packing should
withstand storage conditions in open yards. The cable drums shall conform to IS 10418-1982 or
equivalent standard. The dimensional drawings of wooden drums shall be furnished with the Purchase
order. The drum shall be provided with circumferential lagging of strong wooden planks. The end of the
cable shall be sealed with good quality heat shrink sealing caps. The sufficiently required additional
sealing caps shall be supplied for use of testing during laying and jointing at site and to seal spare lengths
of cable. The packing should be able to withstand the rigorous of transport. The following information in
bold letters in English shall be painted on the flanges.

a. Name & Address of the manufacturer, Trade name/Trade mark/Brand


b. ISI Marking
c. Size of cable (Cross section) rated voltage, standard, insulation, cable code, drum No.,
and year of manufacture.
d. Length of cables (Meters)
e. Direction of rolling
i) Net weight (in Kg)
ii) Gross weight (in Kg)
iii) Owners purchase order reference.

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Annexure S:

Area Details of Lot A


The tentative details of area and consumer base of Lot A is as follows:

PKG-1 (Kashmir)
DT in
1-Ph 3-Ph LT CT HT CT proje
Division Consumer Consum Consum Consum ct
S# Circle Name Sub-Division s ers ers ers area
1 Dalgate 1070 7 0 0
2 ED - 1 Haba Kadal 2408 60 6 14
3 (Srinagar Khonmoh 1760 51 42 8 271
4 ) Nishat 3021 75 7 4
5 Sheikhbagh 1746 45 10 0
6 Circle 1st Hawal 9053 150 4 49
Srinagar Khankahi
7 ED-4 Mohalla 1141 15 2 1
(Srinagar 567
8 Khanyar 1702 11 0 8
)
9 Rainwari 8445 45 14 10
10 Zukura 1392 26 1 8
Addl. 47 feeders
11 (components) 22490 806 229 25 670
Ganderb
12 al Ganderbal 3930 72 46 20 181
13 Circle Hajin 1637 35 6
29
14 Ganderbal Sumbal Sumbal 3157 90 10 137
15 Bandipor Kaloosa 3208 42 10
16 a Bandipora 6299 143 0 8 261
17 Awantipora 1773 63 16
18 Awantip Pampore 1020 4 8
Circle-
19 ora Tral 2935 170 45 9 214
Pulwama
20 Pulwama Pulwama 7942 278 15 27 202
21 Shopian Shopian 5213 119 20 15 135
22 Kulgam 9898 79 22
23 Kulgam Rashipora 3719 57 15 40
24 Qazigund 3335 101 5 560
25 Circle- Anantnag 15389 369 231
Anantna
26 Bijbehara Achabal 5322 112 7 31
g
27 Dooru 3960 39 4 1107
28 Bijbhera 3648 145 22
29 Bijbhera Aishmuqam 1344 37 10 11 152

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Govt. Connections
30 (Estimated) 4604 2302 384 384
142561 5548 1191 701 4457
Sub Total - Pkg 1 (Kashmir) 1544
150000 57

PKG-1 (Jammu)
Division
S# Circle Name Sub- Division 1-Ph 3-Ph LT CT HT CT DT
1 SD-Chenani 215 16 4 1
2 SD-Ramnagar 242 9 27 3
ED-
Batote Udhamp SD-Udhampur 602
3 ur I 19564 261 68 19
SD-Udhampur
4 II 13803 213 74 48
5 SD-Parade I 5647 186 71 22 43
6 SD-Parade II 4568 415 117 44 175
ED-I ED-I
7 SD-Parade III 9997 274 80 30 428
8 SD-Parade IV 3450 69 75 17 55
9 SD- Akhnoor 5260 104 136 24 74
10 SD- Canal 50067 1345 216 49 979
ED-III ED-III
11 SD- Janipur 1593 78 126 44
12 SD- Jourian 157 24 45 4 16
13 SD- Baderwah 5587 92 15 2 175
ED-
14 SD - Doda 5732 74 19 3
Doda 118
15 SD - Pul Doda 163 16 12 0
16 Kishtwar SD- Bhalessa 113 3 0 0
ED-
17 SD- Chatroo 123 2 1 0
Kishtwa
18 r SD- Kishtwar 7285 71 9 1
19 SD- Thatri 145 3 2 0 219
20 SD- Rajouri I 6754 73 16 2 306
21 SD- Rajouri II 4295 52 22 5 424
22 ED- SD - Kotranka 50 13 13 0
Rajouri
23 Rajouri SD- Nowshera 155 7 2 2
SD-
24 Sunderbani 101 21 38 5
145066 3421 1188 325 3614
Sub-Total - (Pkg1 Jammu) 1536
150000 14

287627 8969 2379 1026 8071


Grand Total - (Lot A) 3080
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Summary of area:

Area 1-pH 3-Ph LTCT HTCT DTs


Kashmir 142561 5548 1191` 701 4457
Jammu 145066 3421 1188 325 3614
287627 8969 2379 1026 8071
Total of Pkg1
300000 308071

DT Rating wise Qty, CT Rating and Cable Size:

Length Total
Recommended
DT Rating DT Cable Size Per DTR Total DTs DTs
CT Ratio
(Mtr.) (Kashmir) (Jammu)
16 KVA 50/5 4x1Cx35 sqmm 22 7 0
25KVA 50/5 4x1Cx35 sqmm 22 763 1009
50 KVA 100/5 4x1Cx70 sqmm 22 1 -
63 KVA 150/5 4x1Cx70 sqmm 44
754 629
100 KVA 200/5 4x1Cx120 sqmm 44 1349 799
150 KVA 300/5 4x1Cx240 sqmm 44 1 -
200 KVA 400/5 4x1Cx240 sqmm 44 45
250 KVA 400/5 4x1Cx300 sqmm 44 789
1180
300 KVA 500/5 4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 25
400 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 194 246
500 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx300 sqmm 88
24
104
630 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 88
107
700 KVA 600/5 3Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 132 0
600/5 3Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 132
800 KVA 0

1000 KVA 1000/5 2Rx4x1Cx630 sqmm 88 7 38

Total 4457 3614

It is to mention that for DTs above 400kVA, dual circuit and triple circuit originates for DTs and every
circuit is envisaged to have separate LTCT DT Meters for better Energy Accounting and theft
identification purpose as per requirement of Utility. Accordingly, the total no. of LTCT Meters for DTs
is estimated to be 8791 Nos.

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Area Details of Lot B


The tentative details of area and consumer base of Lot B is as follows:

Pkg - 2 (Kashmir)
DT
1-Ph 3-Ph LT CT HT CT in
Consum Consum Consum Consum proje
S.N ers ers ers ers ct
o. Circle Division Name Sub Division area
1 Mahraj Gunj 4072 74 22
2 Nawa Kadal 15118 154 59
3 Pather Masjid 5584 64 0 39
4 Watal Kadal 12668 83 0
5 ED-3 (Srinagar) Zainakote 5171 159 4 844
6 Baghat 3631 331 72
Circle
7 2nd Hazuribagh 4275 53 7
227
8 Srinag Chanapora 491 3 4
9 ar ED - 2 (Srinagar) Karam Nagar 1648 9 64 2023
Addl. 47 feeders
10 (components) 24598 1751 41 37 540
11 Beerwah 6200 90 25
12 Budgam 2427 25 37
17 244
13 Chadoora 1883 81 21
14 Budgam Narbal 965 30 6
15 Tangmang Tangmang 779 51 26 856 75
16 Kupwara 6394 66 105
17 Kupwara Trehgam 8107 24 44 58 476
18 Pattan 1955 42 12
19 Sopore II 3335 94 11
Circle
20 - Sopore Sopore Ist 11325 149 21 30 520
21 Sopor Baramulla 2nd 3297 34 34
22 e Baramulla 1st 10254 152 21
Baramulla
43
23 1st/2nd 53 13 5
24 Mohura 978 2 0
25 Baramulla Watergam 877 18 1 420
26 Handwara Handwara 2850 120 40 Nil 89
Govt. Connections
-
27 (Estimated) 3242 1621 270 270 -
142177 5293 952 1577 5231
Sub Total Pkg. 2 (Kashmir) 1552
150000 31

Pkg-2 (Jammu)

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DT
in
1-Ph 3-Ph LT CT HT CT Proje
S.N Consum Consum Consum Consum ct
o. Circle Division Name Sub-Division ers ers ers ers Area
1 SD-Ramban 272 17 17 3
ED Batote(Govt.
2 connection) SD Banihal 135 16 13 2
3 SD Batote 177 28 15 1
4 SD-Dharmari 116 14 2 0 -
Batote
5 ED Reasi(Govt. SD-Katra 73 15 20 9
6 connections) SD-Pouni 88 18 15 2
SD-Reasi 185 18 25 10
7 ED-Udhampur SD-Udhampur 2309 14 3 0 27
8 SD-Bishnah 156 60 137 9
SD- Miran 502
9 Jamm Sahib 20742 338 221 14
ED-II
10 u SD- Green Belt 38214 3550 448 112 2581
SD- Shastri
662
12 Nagar 30419 1273 651 313
13 SD- Basoli 173 5 19 2
14 SD- Bilawar 207 8 36 1
15 ED- Kathua SD- Hira Nagar 358 84 69 0 585
16 SD- Kathua 20576 382 264 87
17 Kathu SD- Ramkote 119 8 30 1
a SD - Bari
436
19 Brahmana 10964 387 221 90
20 ED- Vijaypur SD- Ramgarh 82 38 19 0
21 SD -Samba 6029 134 120 17 121
22 SD- Vijaypur 113 42 43 2
25 SD- Poonch 8544 82 55 2
26 Rajou SD- Mandi 81 3 3 1
181
27 ri SD- Mendar 61 9 9 1
29 ED- Poonch SD- Surankote 120 7 3 0
140313 6550 2458 679 5095
Sub Total - Pkg 2 (Jammu) 1550
150000 95

1032
282490 11843 3410 2256 6
3103
Grand Total - Lot B 300000 26
Summary of area:

Area 1-pH 3-Ph LTCT HTCT DTs


Kashmir 142177 5293 952 1577 5231
Jammu 140313 6550 2458 679 5095
282490 11843 3410 2256 10326
Total of Pkg1
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DT Rating wise Qty, CT Rating and Cable Size:


Length Total
Recommended
DT Rating DT Cable Size Per DTR Total DTs DTs
CT Ratio
(Mtr.) (Kashmir) (Jammu)
16 KVA 50/5 4x1Cx35 sqmm 22 9 0
25KVA 50/5 4x1Cx35 sqmm 22 710 2162
50 KVA 100/5 4x1Cx70 sqmm 22 0 -
63 KVA 150/5 4x1Cx70 sqmm 44 513 256
100 KVA 200/5 4x1Cx120 sqmm 44 884 1053
150 KVA 300/5 4x1Cx240 sqmm 44 1 -
200 KVA 400/5 4x1Cx240 sqmm 44 46
250 KVA 400/5 4x1Cx300 sqmm 44 1781 1180
300 KVA 500/5 4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 28
315 kVA 500/5 4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 23 -
400 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 788 292
500 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx300 sqmm 88 123
141
630 KVA 600/5 2Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 88
287
700 KVA 600/5 3Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 132 0
600/5 3Rx4x1Cx400 sqmm 132
800 KVA 20

1000 KVA 1000/5 2Rx4x1Cx630 sqmm 88 18 11

Total 5231 5095

It is to mention that for DTs above 400kVA, dual circuit and triple circuit originates for DTs and every
circuit is envisaged to have separate LTCT DT Meters for better Energy Accounting and theft
identification purpose as per requirement of Utility. Accordingly, the total no. of LTCT Meters for DTs
is estimated to be 12006 Nos.

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Annexure T: Specification of Polycarbonate Seals.

Specification of Poly Carbonate Seals required for Sealing of Single / Poly Phase Meters
1 SCOPE The specification covers the design, manufacture, testing at manufacturers
works, supply and delivery at destination stores of tamper evident poly-
carbonate security seals (Anchor type) heat resistant for sealing of Meter body
and terminal covers of energy meters, Meter Box, CT-PT Units etc. with non-
corrosive, non-magnetic stainless steel sealing wire.
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of technical
design and construction of material. However, the material shall conform
in all respects to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship
and shall be capable of performing in continuous commercial operation in
manner acceptable to the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of
drawings and specification and shall have the power to reject any work or
material which, in his judgment is not in accordance therewith. The offered
material shall be complete with all components necessary for their
effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to
be within the scope of Bidder's supply irrespective of whether those are
specifically brought out in this specification and/or the commercial order
or not.
2 APPLICABLE The equipment covered by this specification shall conform to the requirements
STANDARDS stated in latest editions & amendments of relevant Indian/ IEC Standards and
shall conform to the regulations of local statutory authorities.
a IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for electrical
and electronic items.
b IS 15707 : 2006 Testing, evaluation, installation and
Maintenance of ac electricity meters
Code of practice
c ASTM F 997 Standard Specification for Polycarbonate Resin
d ASTM D792-08 Specific Gravity
e ASTM G154 Exposure to UV radiations
f ASTM B 117 -09 Salt Spray Test
g IS 15707 : 2006 Testing Evaluation installation and maintenance of
AC Electricity Meters- Code of practice.
h IEC 60068 Environmental testing.
i CBIP TR Specification for A.C. Static Electrical Energy
No.325 Meters (latest amendment)
j CEA Regulation Installation and operation of meters Dtd:
: 2006 17/03/2006 or latest amendment
k Supply code Delhi Supply Code 2006

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3 CLIMATE
CONDITIONS Sl. No. Parameters Specified Values
OF THE 1 Maximum Ambient temperature
INSTALLATIO 2 Yearly average temperature
N 3 Daily average temperature
4 Minimum temperature -
5 Height above sea level 1500-2200 Mtrs.
6 Max. relative humidity 100%
7 Min. relative humidity 10%
8 Average No. of thunder storm days per year 54 days
9 Average rainfall 118 cm
10 Max. wind pressure 130 kgs/m2
11 Average number of rainy days per year 106 days

The atmosphere is generally laden with mild acid and dust in suspension during
the dry months and is subjected to fog in cold months. The design of equipment
and accessories shall be suitable to withstand seismic forces corresponding to
an acceleration of 0.3 g.
4 GENERAL
TECHNICAL S. No. DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT
4. 1 Material of seal Polycarbonate grade 143R or equivalent
REQUIREMNT
S 4.2 UV resistance properties Should not get affected by UV rays
4.3 Boiling water, acid or Seal shall not be affect by boiling water,
chemicals resistance acid or chemicals
4.4 Seal wire Seal should have 6 inch long 26 gauges,
twisted strand stainless steel wire non
corrosive & non magnetic
4.5 Temperature Withstand 147 deg. Cel.
4.6 THICKNESS OF SEAL Minimum 1mm thick
4.7 Serial number printing & Serial number should be laser printed on
visibility male & female part & should be
separately visible after closing of seal
4.8 Company MONOGRAM JKPDD Monogram to be embossed as
specified.
4.9 Embossing quality Embossing should have superior quality
with good smooth finish.
4.10 Seal design Seal should be constructed/moulded with
one piece twisted sealed wire &
polycarbonate male & female part such
way that no extra seal wire is required.
4.11 Surface finish The surface should be free from any burr
or casting voids etc.
4.12 Colour shade The colour shades of all seals of specific
color should be same. The color code
will be provided by JKPDD.

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5 GENERAL
CONSTRUCTI 5.0.1 The seal shall be capable to withstand temperature upto 147 deg. C without any
ONS damage / deformation.

5.0.2 The seal shall be designed for a single use only and if tampered with the help of plier,
knife or any other sharp instruments, the seal shall be damaged and due to its
transparent property, the sign of internal tampering shall be easily detected. Also once
opened, it cannot be re-used.

5.0.3 The seal shall be made in such a way that, it can be easily locked with the help of
finger and thumb pressing no tools shall be required to close the seal in the laboratory
or at site.

5.0.4 Both the parts shall be designed in such a way that they cannot be separated and the
attachment shall be flexible and shall not break. After inserting the seal wire through
female part, the cap of the male part shall be fitted in the female part in such a way
that it should not leave any space to avoid insertion of any sharp tools for opening of
seal body of the female part in hot or cold condition.

5.0.5 The seal shall have also the following features:-


a. Tamper resistance and reliable.
b. Environmentally safe as it does not contain any lead.
c. Withstand long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
d. Required no tools for installation.
e. Transparent.
f. Heat resistance.
5.1 Design
5.1.1 The seal shall be anchor (Push Fit) type tamper evident with double locking.

5.1.2 There shall not be any change in size, shape or design of the seal than the approved
tender samples. If the seal is found different than the approved design / shape / size, the
same shall be out rightly rejected.

5.1.3 The double anchor should not be so soft that it can be easily pressed before sealing, so
that after pressing the seal cannot be opened.

5.1.4 The double anchor should be very hard such that it should not require plier to press fit.
Should be easily press fit with hand/ thumb pressure.

5.1.5 The wall thickness of seal should be minimum one mm (1mm).

5.1.6 Seal shall be made of unbreakable, high grade, fire retardant reinforced Insulating
material with FV0 Fire Retardant, self -extinguishing, UV stabilize, recyclable and
Anti oxidation properties.

5.1.7 Non repeat seven digits Sr. No. With Code No. shall be laser etched / embossed
during moulding (it shall not be screen printed) in contrast color on one side of
capsule body (female).

5.1.8 The Sr. No. shall also be laser etched / embossed during moulding (it shall not be
screen printed) in contrast color on top of the male part.

5.1.9 The laser etched printing shall be through complete thickness of the
polycarbonate.

5.1.10 Hole for inserting sealing wire of diameter of 1mm only with + 0.1mm tolerance.

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5.2 Color of Seal


5.2.1 The female portion of the Polycarbonate Seal(s) shall be available in Clear color
and should be transparent (see through) type, which shall give complete
visualization of its fixing mechanism and shall show clear indication if tampered.

5.2.2 Male part Anchor type body may be in colors of Red / Yellow/ Green/ Violet/
Orange or as per requirement of JKPDD. The color of seal should not fade with
UV radiations of sunlight.

5.2.3 The color should be such that any two seals should not show any visual color shade
difference.

5.2.4 The required shade of color shall be given/mentioned in the PO.


5.3 Marking/ The seal shall have laser etched printing of monogram of JKPDD on front side
Monogram and month and year embossed of manufacture in figure on the backside. The
laser etched printing should be through complete thickness of polycarbonate.
5.4 Seal material The raw material used for polycarbonate plastic seals shall be M/s GE plastic, (Grade
143R or 943 AA), any other equivalent manufacturer having similar material properties
as under:

Sr. No Item Polycarbonate


1 Melting Temperature 2800 C to 2950 C
2 USE Engineering
3 Softness Hard
4 Durability Weather effect resistant
5 Transparency Fully Transparent ( long time
transparency)
5.5 Seal Wire
The non-corrosive, non-magnetic stainless steel twisted wire (26 guage)
confirming to IS : 280 shall be used . The seal wire shall not have effect of
magnet i.e. it should not attract to magnet. The length of the sealing wire should

seal. The diameter of each individual stand should be of 0.46mm (26 gauge) to
0.5 mm. dia and overall diameter of the seal wire shall be 0.92 to 1.0 mm (+
0.05). The No. of turns shall be minimum 20 per inch. The seal wire should be
inserted at the female and male part during the process of moulding itself and
with a visible projected and continuously length of the wire. The wire shall be
intact such that it cannot be pulled out after sealing.
The seal wire insert hole should be just sufficient for passing the seal wire and
hole of larger dia. is discouraged.
5.6 Tolerance Any dimension Tolerance shall be max. 0.5mm or below.

5.9 Special feature A secret code shall be given in each seal by bidder on whom the RECPDCL
places the order. The name of the bidder embossed/laser printed on the seals
along with JKPDD logo, Sr. No., Month and Year of manufacture or any other
symbol given by the JKPDD shall be embossed/ laser printed. Before
commencing mass manufacturing & supply Six Nos. of sample seals of each color
shall have to be approved from the purchaser.
5.10 Patent Seals should be patented, or design is registered with patent office. Copy of
patent certificate /lease & patent drawing/design should be submitted for
verification along with the offer. This should comply to the latest CEA
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guidelines & its Bidders responsibility to provide genuine documents complying


to statutory guidelines.
6.0 NAME PLATE Seals shall have embossed marking clearly visible and effectively secured
AND against removal. Following marking to be done on seals.
MARKING i.
ii. Serial number unique seven digit no (Seal serial number shall be laser
printed on top of the male part & bottom of the female part).
iii. JKPDD monogram with logo on high-rise moulding in 8mm dia. On side of
female part
iv. Month and Year of manufacture in MM/YY format on other side of the female
part in high-rise moulding in 8mm dia.
7.0 TESTS All routine, acceptance & type tests shall be carried out on the seals separately
in accordance with the relevant IS/IEC. All routine/acceptance tests shall be
witnessed by the purchaser/his authorized representative. All the components
shall also be type tested as per the relevant standards. Following tests shall be
necessarily conducted
7.1 TYPE TEST As per acceptance tests.
7.2 ROUTINE TEST 1. Dimension check Dimensions as per approved GTP & within min. tolerances in specs.
2. Surface finish- Male & female part The surface should be free from any burr or casting
voids etc.
3. Embossing quality- embossing should have superior quality & good finish.
4. Colour shade- the colour shades of all seals of specific color should be same.
5. The steel seal wire shall be properly placed in insulating material.

7.3 ACCEPTANCE The seals shall be inspected / tested as a acceptance test at the
TEST authorized representative of
purchaser for the following tests:
i) Physical Dimensional Check-up : The seals shall be subjected to visual check-up for
verification of workmanship and other features as mentioned above including shape /
design / dimensions as per approved drawing /Samples & dimensions should be within min.
tolerances mentioned in specs./drawings.

ii) Boiling Water Test: The seal when immersed in the boiling water for two hours
there shall not be any effect on the seal and it shall remain intact condition i.e. the
seal should not become soft, but instead should turn out to trail and easily break
thus showing easily the tampering signs if it eventually happens. Even, with the
help of any sharp instrument, pulling with plier i.e. by applying mechanical force,
the male portion shall not come out from the female part (body seal). In case, it
comes out, the same shall damage the seal, so that it cannot be re-used.
iii) Pull Out Test: After locking the seal, if the male part / insert is pulled with
mechanical force with the help of plier or any other instrument, sharp instrument
etc. at normal condition, the seal should not get unlocked without any damage and
when such condition occurs, it should leave traces of tampering.
iv) Seal Wire : In case, if someone tries to pull the seal wire and in any of the tests
as mentioned above at (ii) & (iii) in that case the male / female portion of the seal
should be damaged and the same can be seen visually being a transparent one.
v) Chemical Test: The seal be kept in the concentrated acid for minimum one hour.
The same shall remain in tact condition and if try to unlock the seal, the same shall
be damaged.

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vi) Temperature withstand test: The seal should be capable to withstand temperature
up to 147 deg. C without damage/deformation.
vii) Effect of oil, chemical & sunlight : The seal shall be so designed made that
there shall not be any effect of temperature, chemicals, oil and sunlight etc. on the
performance of the seal.
Other checks -
1. Surface finish- Male & female part The surface should be free from any burr or casting
voids etc.
2. Embossing quality- embossing should have superior quality & good finish.
3. Colour shade- the colour shades of all seals of specific color should be same.
4. Marking & embossing - The LOGO embossing shall be as per JKPDD standard logo &
making as mentioned in specs. The steel seal wire shall be properly placed in insulating
material.

In short, if the seal is tested for any of the above tests, in no condition the male and
female part shall be separated out without affecting / damaging the seal. In case, if
they are separated, the seal shall have sufficient tamper evident. Also, if seal wire
is pulled out from the seal in any of the above tests, it shall not come out from the
seal without damaging seal.
7.4 Sampling Plan
Selected at the rate of 0.2% of the offered quantity with minimum 5 samples
selected at random from the each lot offered as per IS4905. The seals used in
testing shall be destroyed in the presence of JKPDD Inspecting Officer.
8.0 TYPE TEST The bidder shall furnish the type test certificates of the meter for the tests as
CERTIFICATE mentioned above as per the corresponding standards. All the tests shall be
conducted at CPRI or ERDA or UL or accredited laboratory as per the relevant
standards. Testing from any national approved laboratory or international
acclaimed lab or equivalent will also suffice at the discretion of RECPDCL.
Type test should have been conducted in certified Test Laboratories during the
period not exceeding 5 years from the date of opening the bid. In the event of
any discrepancy in the test reports i.e. any test report not acceptable or any/all
type tests (including additional type tests, if any) not carried out, same shall be
carried out without any cost implication to RECPDCL.
9.0 PRE-
DESPATCH The successful bidder shall submit Six samples of each color seal (non-returnable) mentioned in
tender/ PO for further testing and compliance as per specifications and getting approval before
INSPECTION mass manufacturing. Out of Six samples, five samples to be submitted in Meter testing lab and
one in RECPDCL.

Inspection may be made at any stage of manufacture at the discretion of the purchaser and if
found unsatisfactory as to workmanship or material, the same is liable to rejection.
Equipment shall be subject to inspection by a duly authorized representative of
the Purchaser. Bidder shall grant free access to the places of manufacture to

Inspection by the RECPDCL or its authorized representatives shall not relieve


the bidder of his obligation of furnishing equipment in accordance with the
specifications. Material shall be dispatched after specific MDCC (Material
Dispatch Clearance Certificate) is issued by RECPDCL.
Following documents shall be sent along with material
a) Test reports
b) MDCC issued by RECPDCL
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c) Invoice in duplicate
d) Packing list
e) Drawings & catalogue
f) Guarantee / Warrantee card
g) Delivery Challan
h) Other Documents (as applicable)

Stage Inspection: If desired by RECPDCL, RECPDCL will arrange stage inspection


for the material used for manufacturing of seal and also during the process of
manufacturing. If desired, during the surprise checking RECPDCL shall take
sample of raw material and will check for the material properties. In case, the same
is not found as per the specification, the entire lot under process shall be rejected.
10.0 INSPECTION
AFTER shall be liable for rejection, if found different from the reports of the pre-dispatch
RECEIPT AT inspection or approved GTP & drawings and one copy of the report shall be sent
STORE to RECPDCL.
11.0 GUARANTEE Bidder shall stand guarantee towards design, materials, workmanship & quality
of process / manufacturing of items under this contract for due and intended
performance of the same, as an integrated product delivered under this contract.
In the event any defect is found by the purchaser up to a period of at least 24
months from the date of commissioning or 30 months from the date of last
supplies made under the contract whichever is earlier, Bidder shall be liable to
undertake to replace/rectify such defects at its own costs, within mutually agreed
time frame, and to the entire satisfaction of the Company, failing which the

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12.0 PACKING The bidder shall be responsible for suitable packing of seals, colour wise. The
bidder shall have to supply each 100 seals in chronological order i.e. arranging
in serially, tied with the steel wire forming a loop and same shall be packed in
polythene bag with labels furnishing serial no., colour etc. & further packed in
cardboard boxes for safety in transit.
13.0 TENDER Bidders are required to manufacture 05 sample seals of each colour as per the
SAMPLE RECPDCL specification and submit (non-returnable) the sample along with bid
for approval. These samples to be submitted in Meter Testing Lab & intimated
to RECPDCL.
The tender sample seals shall be provided with trademark and logo of firm on
front side & month and year of manufacturing on back side of the female part of
the seal. The offer without samples shall be out rightly rejected and the offer
shall not be considered. The samples seals shall be tested as per the
specifications, either in RECPDCL
laboratory, as per the discretion of RECPDCL. The tender sample seals not
conforming to the specifications shall be straight war rejected and accordingly,
their offer will not be considered for further evaluation.

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14.0 QUALITY The bidder shall submit with the offer Quality assurance plan indicating the
CONTROL various stages of internal factory inspections, tests and checks which will be
carried out on the material of construction, components during manufacture and
bought out items and after finishing final product.
Quality should be ensured at the following stages:
Inwards raw material
At Female part moulding along with seal wire
At male part moulding with seal wire
On finished product
Prior to packing

14.1 IDENTIFICATI Supplier shall ensure that process cannot be duplicated to prevent duplicate
ON OF seals.
DUPLICATES However, in case RECPDCL finds any doubtful seal at site, manufacturer shall
visit the site for certifying whether the seals are genuine or duplicate.
Manufacturer shall
report needs to be provided along with conclusions. A copy of the report should
be sent to Plant Egg. Department.
15.0 MINIMUM Bidder shall have adequate in house testing facilities for carrying out all routine
TESTING tests & acceptance tests as per relevant International / Indian
FACILITIES standards/RECPDCL specification. The bidder shall have
good/digital/calibrated instruments to check minute difference in dimensions &
logo etc.
16.0 MANUFACTUR The successful bidder will have to submit the bar chart for various
ING manufacturing activities clearly elaborating each stage, with quantity. This bar
ACTIVITIES chart shall be in line with the Quality assurance plan submitted with the offer.
This bar chart will have to be submitted within 15 days from the release of the
order.
17.0 SPARES, Not Applicable
ACCESSORIES
AND TOOLS
As per JKSERC Code regulation 2007 regulation 16.12(1)(b), seal tracking and recording
software for all new seals shall be provided by the meter manufacturer . The software shall have
18. SEAL WITH following features
Software should have facility of defining the system controller
TRACKING &
Facility to enter serial number of seals with the help of bar code scanner.
RECORDING
Receiving of seal in the system and with authentication like signature.
SOFTWARE Facility to identify the concern who is responsible for receiving of seals and nominated
by system supervisor.
Provision to define different type of seals for various uses.
Software should have facility of report generation for inventory & issue records.
Facility to track for relevant data for individual seal entered in the system.

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19.0 DRAWINGS Following drawings & Documents shall be prepared based on RECPDCL
AND specifications and statutory requirements and shall be submitted with the bid:
DOCUMENTS a) Completely filled-in Technical Parameters.
b) General arrangement drawing of the meter
c) Terminal Block dimensional drawing
d) Mounting arrangement drawings.
e) General description of the equipment and all components with makes and technical
requirement
f) Type Test Certificates
g) Experience List
h) Manufacturing schedule and test schedule

After the award of the contract, soft copies or hard copies of following
drawings, drawn to scale, describing the equipment in detail shall be
forwarded for approval:
S. No. Description For For Final
Approval Review Submission
Informat
ion
1 Technical Parameters
2 General Arrangement drawings
3 Manual/Catalogues
4 Transport/ Shipping dimension
drawing
5 QA &QC Plan
6 Routine, Acceptance and Type
Test Certificates

All the documents & drawings shall be in English language.

Instruction Manuals (If applicable) : Bidder shall furnish softcopies and one hard
copies of nicely bound manuals (In English language) covering instructions for
use & application and all relevant information and drawings pertaining to the
main equipment as well as auxiliary devices if any.
20.0 GUARANTEED
TECHNICAL Sr. PARTICULARS TO BE FURNISHED
PARTICULARS No. BY BIDDER
1 Name & address of manufacturer
2
3 Raw material of polycarbonate seals
4 UV resistance properties
Seal shall not be affect by boiling water
& acid
5 Seal should have 6 inch long 26 gauges,
twisted strand stainless steel wire non
corrosive & non magnetic
6 Max. Withstand temperature (upto
147deg.c.)
7 Thickness of seal

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8 Serial number should be laser printed on


male & female part & should be
separately visible after closing of seal
9 Embosing of monogram is as Per
specification
10 Colour of the seals
11 Seal should be constructed/moulded
with one piece twisted sealed wire &
polycarbonate male & female part such
way that no extra seal wire is required.
12 Seal design should be such that once
seal is closed, the two parts should not
be separated.
13 Seal should permanently secure steel
wire inside seal after closing of male &
female part.
14 Seal should have positive locking &
locking should be easy & should be
possible with pressure of thumb.
15 1. Surface finish- Male & female part The
surface should be free from any burr or
casting voids etc.
2. Embossing quality- embossing should
have superior quality
3. Colour shade- the colour shades of all
seals of specific color should be same.

16 Guarantee of seal
17 SEAL IS PATENTED (Provide patent
no. & patent drawing/design along with
COPY OF PATENT certificate.
18 Seal wire details
19 Supplier should have supplied minimum
1 lakh such seals to power utility. Give
details.
20 a. Color of female part
b. Color of male part
21 Manufacturer specific secret code -
(Yes/No)

21.0 SCHEDULE OF (TO BE ENCLOSED WITH THE BID)


DEVIATIONS
All deviations from this specification shall be set out by the Bidders,
clause by Clause in this schedule. Unless specifically mentioned in this
Schedule, the tender shall be deemed to confirm the purchaser's
specifications:

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S.No. Clause No. Details of deviation with justifications

We confirm that there are no deviations apart from those detailed above.

Seal of the Company:

Signature

Designation
22 AUTHORISED (TO BE ENCLOSED WITH THE BID)
SUPPLY
UNDERTAKIN On award of contract the bidder should not sell or offer the seals with
G JKPDD logo to any unauthorized person outside RECPDCL in any
circumstances.

We confirm that we or any our company representative shall not offer to sell the
JKPDD logo seals to any unauthorized person outside RECPDCL.

Seal of the Company:

Signature

Designation

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