028 - 1: 1997

CEB
STANDARD

XLPE INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLES

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

SRI LANKA
 Specification

for

XLPE INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLES

CEB Standard 028 –1 : 1997

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

No. 50, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardener Mawatha, Colombo 2.

Sri Lanka

Telephone: 94-1-430471, 421720 Facsimile: 94-1-430473

E-mail : cebdp@mega.lk
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CONTENTS

PAGE

1. Scope 2

2. System Parameters 2

3. Service Conditions 2

4. Applicable Standards 2

5. Basic Features 3

6. Quality Control 6

7. Additional Requirements 6

8. Information to be supplied with the offer 6

9. Sample Study 8

10. Inspection & Tensing 8

11. Technical Literature 8

12. Annexure 8

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SPECIFICATION FOR XLPE INSULATED UNDERGROUND CABLES

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the general requirements of the design, manufacture and testing of Cross-
linked Poly-ethylene (XLPE) Insulated Three Core Circular Stranded Copper / Aluminium Conductor
Underground Cables, for low and medium voltage underground distribution systems.

2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS

(a) Nominal Voltage 33kV 11kV 400-3ph & N

(b) System Highest Voltage 36kV 12kV 440-3ph & N

(Rated Voltage )

(c) System Frequency 50 Hz. 50 Hz. 50Hz.

(d) Method of Earthing Effectively Effectively Effectively

earthed earthed earthed

(e) System fault Level 16 kA 20 kA 25 kA

3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

(a) Annual Average Ambient Temperature 300C

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(b) Maximum Ambient Temperature 40 C

(c) Maximum relative humidity 90%

(d) Environmental conditions Humid tropical climate with polluted

atmosphere

(e) Operational altitude From M.S.L. to 1900 meters above

M.S.L.

(f) Average ground temperature 300C

4.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The XLPE Insulated Underground Cables supplied shall be in accordance with the latest editions of
the standards specified below and amendments thereof.

(a) BS 6622 (1991) - Cables with extruded XLPE for rated voltages from
3800/6600 V. upto 19/33kV

(b) BS 5467 (1989) - Armoured Cabled with thermosetting insulation.

(c) IEC 502 (1994) - Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables 1kV upto
30kV.

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(d) IEC 811 (1985) - Test methods for insulations and sheaths of electric
cables and cords (elastomeric and thermoplastic
compounds)

(e) BS 6360 (1991) - Conductors in insulated cable and cords

(f) BS 6746 (1990) - PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables.

5.0 BASIC FEATURES

5.1 Design

The XLPE Insulated Underground Cables shall have the following characteristics:-

a) Conductor

Stranded Circular Compacted Plain Annealed Copper Conductors / Plain Aluminium

Conductors and of size as stipulated in the Schedule of Prices.

b) Conductor screen

Extruded Semi-conducting Compound type (taped conductor screening not acceptable).

This is not applicable to L.T. Cable.

The extruded layer shall be continuous and shall cover the surface of the conductor
completely.

The Conductor Screen shall be applied in the same operation as the insulation.

The resistivity of the conductor screen shall not be more than 500m at 900C.

c) Insulation

The insulation of each core (Phase and Neutral Conductors) shall be XLPE and shall be
applied by extrusion and cross-linked to form a compact and homogeneous layer in
accordance with the Standards specified.

Colour of the insulation of the three phases shall be Red, Yellow and Blue and that of the
neutral shall be Black in L.T. Cables. For Medium Voltage Cables the cores shall be
identified by coloured tapes under the metallic layer.

The thickness of insulation shall conform to BS 6622 for medium voltage cables and IEC
502 for low voltage cables.

d) Insulation screen

Extruded semi-conducting layer shall be applied directly over the insulation of each core
and a metallic layer (copper tape) shall be applied around each core.

The extruded semi- conducting layer shall be continuous and shall cover the surface of the
insulation completely. This is not applicable to L.T. Cable.

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Note: The conductor screen, the insulation and the non-metallic insulation screen shall be
extruded simultaneously in a cold strippable triple extrusion process.

e) Laying -up

The Cores shall be layed-up with a right hand direction of lay.

f) Inner covering fillers

Extruded or lapped materials suitable for the operating temperature of the cable and
compatible with the insulating materials. Conditions of cable being buried direct in ground
in sustained wet conditions should be considered.

g) Armour

Closed single layer galvanised steel wire armour complying with the BS 6622 for medium
voltage cables and IEC 502 for low voltage cables.

The armour shall be applied helically with a left-hand lay. The minimum mass of zinc
coating on the steel wire shall not be less than the value stipulated in (Table 3 of) BS 6622
for medium voltage cables and IEC 502 for low voltage cables.

h) Oversheath

The oversheath shall be of extruded black P.V.C. type. The oversheath shall confirm to
B.S.6746/1990 “Type 9” for medium voltage cables and IEC 502 “Type ST2” for low voltage
cables.

The oversheath shall withstand Spark Test in accordance with BS 5099.

i) Graphite Coating

A coating of Graphite shall be applied over the oversheath to carry out D.C. Voltage Test in
accordance with the (Clause 21.2) of BS 6622 for medium voltage cables and IEC 502 for
low voltage cables

5.2 Manufacture

Adequate consideration shall have been given in the design of the cable and in the
manufacturing process on the following (Documentary evidence shall be supplied along
with the tender).

i) Maximum design electrical stress shall be such that purity of raw materials,
manufacturing conditions and ageing of cables have been taken into account. Maximum
design stress shall not be more than 5kV/mm.

iii) Close control of extrusion process to achieve smooth extruded surfaces,

homogeneous extrudates and prevention of void formations.

5.3 Sealing and Drumming

The cables shall be supplied in non - returnable drums and the drums shall be made of
timber, pressure impregnated against fungal and insect attack, or made of steel suitably
protected against corrosion.

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A polythene lining shall be provided to prevent any damage to cable from the chemical
used for preservation of timber.

The drum shall be lagged with closely fitted battens to protect cable from damage.

The ends of all cables shall be sealed with heat shrinkable caps to prevent the ingress of
moisture during transportation and storage.

The length of cable per drum for the sizes of cable up to and including 70 mm2 shall be 500
metres and for cables of sizes higher than 70 sq. mm. shall be 250 meters. The cable
length per drum shall not vary more than ±2%.

5.4 Technical Requirements

a) System Voltage 19/33kV 6.35/11kV 600/1000V

Designation
b)System Voltage Category A, Appendix A, Clause A.1
Category
BS.6622
c) Number of Cores 3 3 4 or 2

d) Conductor Size As per Schedule of Prices

Material Copper or Aluminium as per Schedule of Prices

Type Stranded circular compacted as per BS 6360

Screen Extruded semi-conducting layer Not
necessary
e) Insulation Type Triple Extruded chemically cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) in accordance
with Standards specified. XLPE cable shall be dry cured.
Normal Maximum Operating temperature 90ºC
Maximum Short circuit 5 Second Temperature 250 ºC
Screen Strippable Extruded semi-conducting cross linked polyethylene Not
(XLPE) in combination with a metallic layer extruded in the necessary
same operation as the insulation.
f) laying up As per clause 7of BS 6622 for

g) inner covering fillers Extruded or lapped materials suitable for the operating temperature of the
cable and compatible with the insulating materials. Conditions of cable being
buried direct in ground in sustained wet conditions should be considered.
i) Armour Closed single layer galvanized steel wire armour complying with clauses 11.6
& 11.7 of IEC 502
j) Oversheath Extruded P.V.C. – Type 9 (B.S.6746/1990) Type ST2 as
per IEC 502
k) Spark test Required as per BS 5099 Required
Oversheath d.c. Required as per Clause 1 of 6622 Required
voltage
Test Required as per BS 6622 Not
Insulation screen necessary
strippability test
l) Drum Length 500 meters for less than 95 mm2 & 250 meters for 95mm2 and above.
Tolerance in cable length is ±2%
Material Steel or durable impregnated timber suitable for outdoor storage for LV and
11kV cables
Steel Drums for 33kV Cables.

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6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System Shall be followed in the manufacture of XLPE Insulated
Underground Cables.

Bidders shall furnish documentary evidence that he has obtained ISO 9001 Certification and Offers
of Bidders who fail to furnish the proof of ISO 9001 Certification will be rejected.

Quality Assurance Certification document shall be made available for the scrutiny of the Purchaser’s
Inspector at the time of inspection.

7.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Manufacturing Experience

The Manufacturer shall have at least ten years of experience in the manufacture of XLPE Insulated
Cables and he shall furnish sufficient documentary evidence in the Bid to prove his manufacturing
experience.

7.2 Performance Guarantee

Bidders shall furnish a minimum three (3) Performance Certificates obtained from Electricity Supply
Authorities outside the country of Manufacture to whom the Bidder have supplied XLPE Insulated
Cables of similar type in the past ten years.

The certificate shall indicate the Type, Size, Voltage & Current ratings of the XLPE Insulated
Cables, Year of Supply and the Quantity Supplied.

7.3 Identification and Labelling

The word "CEB" voltage rating and size of the cable shall be embossed at intervals as stipulated in
the relevant Standard specified, on the outside of the oversheath. The embossing shall be weather-
proof and corrosion proof.

Each drum shall be labeled (with clear stencil) with the following;

i) PROPERTY OF CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD -

Tender No. ............./.........../............ Serial No..............

ii) Manufacturer's identification.

iii) Cable Type, Voltage Rating, Conductor Size and Number of Cores.

iv) Number and year of standard adopted.

v) Net Weight & Gross Weight in kg.

vi) length of cable in km.

vii) Direction of rolling

viii) Year of Manufacture.

8.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER

The following shall be furnished with the offer.

a) The catalogues indicating the full particulars of the types and sizes of XLPE Insulated
Underground Cables offered including the following.
i. Current rating – laid direct /ducts/air
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ii. Rating factors and group rating factors

iii. Maximum symmetrical short circuit current rating curve for 0.2 to 3.0 sec. duration
iv. Maximum conductor resistance at 200C per km
v. Maximum conductor inductance at 200C per km
vi. Maximum conductor capacitance at 200C per km
vii. Maximum allowable conductor temperature at full load and short circuit conditions.

b) Type Test Certificates

The following Type Test Certificates conforming to the BS 6622 shall be furnished for
medium voltage cables.

i) Conductor Screen Resistivity Test

ii) Insulation Screen Resistivity Test

iii) Armour cores Separation Layer : material Test

iv) Oversheath ;Material Test

v) Sequential type tests

1) Partial Discharge Test
2) Bending Test
3) Power factor (tan δ) test with relation to Voltage.
4) Power factor (tan δ) test with relation to temperature
5) Heating Cycle Test.
6) Impulse voltage test.
7) Special 4H voltage test.

vi) Compatibility Test.

vii) Insulation screen strippability test.

Type Test Certificates confirming to IEC 502 shall be furnished for low voltage cables.

Test Certificate, performance curves, tables ect. Based on type tests shall confirm to the relevant
standards specified.

The Type Test Certificates should clearly identify the equipment concerned, showing the
manufacturers identify, type no and basic technical parameters.

The Type Test Certificates furnished shall be from a recognized independent testing
authority acceptable to the purchaser.

c) Performance Certificates from five utilities, three of which shall be from utilities outside the country
of manufacture.

d) Quality Assurance Certificate in accordance with ISO 9001.

e) A list of Names & Addresses of the purchasers, giving the time of delivery quantities supplied in
the past 10 years.

Failure to furnish the above particulars and the sample as per Clause 9.0 will result in the
offer being rejected.

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9.0 SAMPLE STUDY

Sample length about 300mm of the type of cable quoted shall accompany the tender to facilitate
analysis and evaluation.

10.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

10.1 Inspection

The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an Engineer appointed
by the Purchaser and to carry out in his presence necessary Sample/Acceptance tests of the cables
offered in compliance with the standard specified.

10.2 Testing (Sample/Acceptance)

The following Sample / Acceptance test as per BS 6622 will be witnessed by the Engineer for
medium voltage cables.

a) Spark test on oversheath

b) Conductor resistance
c) Screen resistance
d) Voltage test on complete cable
e) Partial discharge test
f) DC Voltage test on oversheah
g) Regular sample tests as per Clause 17 of BS 6622
h) Special sample test as per Clause 18 of BS 6622

The Routing tests and the Special tests as per clause 14 and 15 (as applicable) of IEC 502 will be
witnessed by the Engineer for low voltage cables.

Extra copies of these test certificates shall also be supplied with the cables.

11.0 TECHNICAL LITERATURE AND DRAWINGS

The selected Bidder shall supply all relevant drawings, technical literature, catalogue indicating the
technical particulars as per Clause 8.0 (a) above etc. routine test reports etc. along with the cables.

11.1 Routing Test Reports

The following routine test report as per BS 6622 shall also be furnished with the medium voltage
cables.

a) Spark test on oversheath b) Conductor resistance

c) Screen resistance d) Voltage test on complete cable

e) Partial discharge test f) D.C.Voltage test on oversheath

The Routine & Special test reports as per clause 14 and 15 (as applicable) of IEC 502 shall be
furnished with the low voltage cables.

12.0 ANNEXURE

Annexure - A Price Variation

Annexure - B Schedule of Guaranteed Particulars To be filled by the bidder

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ANNEXURE A
PRICE VARIATION

The Bidders shall forward their offers on the basis of the Price Variation stipulated below.

1. BASIS OF THE OFFER

(a) Suppliers of XLPE insulated Underground Cables are required to make their offers on the
basis of a Base Price plus a Fixed Price Margin.

(b) The Base Price shall be the Cash Seller's Midday Official Average Price of High Grade
Aluminium 99.7% / Copper Grade A, at London Metal Exchange (LME) in US Dollars on the
day of the closing of Bids or the previous working day if the day of closing of Bid is a non
working day at the LME.

(c) The Fixed Price Margin (FP) shall be quoted in the currency of choice of the Bidder in the
case of foreign Bidders and in Sri Lanka Rupees in the case of Local Bidders.

(d) Accordingly FOB Price for Bidders offering XLPE Cables for the evaluation and the ex-
factory price of XLPE Cables offered by the local Bidder for the evaluation shall be
computed as;

[(B0 x MT x US0) + (FP x CC0)] x TL

Where
B0 - Base Price which is the Cash seller's midday official average price of Aluminium
High Grade 99.7% / High Copper Grade A, in USD per Metric Ton at the LME on
the fixed date (Clause (1b)).

FP - Fixed Price Margin per kilometre of XLPE Insulated Underground Cables in the
Currency allowed under clause 1(c) above.

MT - Quantity of High Grade Aluminium 99.7% / Copper Grade A required in

Metric Ton for the Manufacturer of one kilometer of XLPE Insulated underground
cables

TL - Total Length in kilometers of XLPE Insulated Underground Cable as applicable.

CC0 - Currency Conversion rate from the currency of choice of the bidder to Sri Lanka
Rs. prevailing on the Date of Bid opening (in the case of local local Bidders CC0
becomes 1)

US0 - Currency Conversion rate from the US Dollars to Sri Lanka Rs. prevailing on the
data of Bid opening.

2. AWARD PRICE
a) The FOB Award Price of foreign Bidders offering XLPE Insulated Underground Cables s
shall be computed as;

[(B1 x MT) + FP] x TL in US Dollars if the FP (the currency of choice) is in

US Dollars.

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b) If the FP (the currency of choice) is in any other currency (other than US Dollars) the FOB
Award Price shall be computed as;

[(B1 x MT) x TL] in US Dollars and (FP x TL) in the currency of choice.

c) Ex-factory Award Price of Local Bidders offering XLPE insulated Underground Cables shall be
computed as;

[(B1 x MT x US1) +FP] x TL] in Sri Lanka Rupees

Where B1 - Base Price which is the Cash seller's midday official average price of
Aluminium High Grade 99.7% / High Copper Grade A, in USD per
Metric Ton at the first working day immediately after the day of award

FP - Fixed Price Margin per kilometre of XLPE Insulated Underground Cable

in the currency of choice.

MT - Quantity of High Grade Aluminium 99.7% / Copper Grade A required in

Metric Ton for manufacture of one kilometere of XLPE Insulated
Underground Cables.

TL - Total Length in kilometers of XLPE Insulated Underground Cable as

applicable.

US1 - Conversion rate from the US Dollars to Sri Lanka Rs. prevailing on the first
working day immediately after the date of the award of the offer.

(b) Intimation of the award will be faxed / telexed to the successful Bidder and or his agent in Sri Lanka
on the same day of the award.

3. CONVERSION OF CURRENCY

a) For the purpose of the evaluation the Price Bo in US Dollars and the Fixed Price Margin (FP) in the
currency of choice of the Bidder will be converted to Sri Lanka Rupees at the official Middle
Exchange Rate of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka prevailing on the day of opening of Bids.

b) The payment for the foreign Bidders for supply of XLPE Insulated Underground Cables will be made
at the contract price in the currency quoted for the Fixed Price Margin (FP) and the price of
Aluminium / Copper will be made in USD.

c) The payment for supply of XLPE Insulated Underground Cables from within the Country by Local
Suppliers will be made in Sri Lanka Rupees. The Base Price B1 in US Dollars will be converted to
Sri Lanka Rupees at the official Middle Exchange rate at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka prevailing on
the date of the letter of award.

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4. VARIATION FIGURES

The Bidders shall furnish Fixed Price Margin and the weight of Aluminium / Copper required to
manufacture one kilometre of XLPE Insulated Cables of each type and size as indicated below.
Offers of Bidders who fail to furnish these particulars will be rejected.

a) Description of the XLPE insulated UG Cable offered

i) Voltage Rating --------- KV

ii) Material of Conductor Aluminium / Copper

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iii) Area of the Conductor --------- mm

b) Fixed Price Margin for manufacture

of one kilometre of XLPE Insulated
Cable in the currency allowed in Clause 1 (c) FP ---------

c) Weight in metric tonne of High Grade Aluminium/

Copper Grade A required for the
manufacture of one Kilometre of
XLPE Insulated Cable as applicable. MT -------- Metric tones /km

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SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF THE MANUFACTURER

DATE.........................

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ANNEXURE B

SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED PARTICULARS

(To be filled by the Bidder for each type/rating)
Failure to furnish complete details will result in the offer being rejected

1. Name of manufacturer and country of origin -

2. Rated Voltage. kV -

3. Standard applicable. -

4. Conductor Particulars;

i) Nominal cross sectional area. mm -

ii) Diameter mm -

iii) Number of strands. -

iii) Diameter of strands. mm -

iv) Material. (Copper/Aluminium) -

v) Shape. Round/Shaped -

vi Type
a) Solid/Stranded -
b) Compacted/Uncompacted -

5. Conductor Screen Particulars; (not applicable to 600/1000V cables).

i) Material. (Compound/Tape) -
ii) Thickness. mm -
iii) Method of Application Lapped/Extruded -
iv) Whether applied in the same operation as insulation Yes/No. -

6. Insulation Particulars;

i) Material.
ii) Thickness;
a) Minimum average. mm -
b) Minimum at a point. mm -

7. Insulation Screen Particulars; (not applicable to 600/1000V cables).

i) a) Semi-conducting Taped/Extruded -
b) Strippable Hot/Cold. -
ii) a) Metallic (Tape/ Wire) -
b) Material
iii) Whether the Insulation Screen of the thre
cores are in contact with each other. Yes/No -

8. Extrusion process (Insulation and Screens) Triple/Single -

9. Laying-up (Right/Left) -

10. Whether the Armour separation layer provided Yes/No. -

If so,
i) Material
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ii) Thickness of separation layer

a) Nominal mm -
b) Min. at a point mm -

11. Armour

a) Type. (Wire/Tape) -
b) Material (Steel/Copper/Aluminium) -
c) If Steel, mass of zing coating mm -
d) Wire/Tape (Diameter/Thickness) mm -

12. Oversheath

i) Type/Material -

ii) Thickness

a) Nominal mm -
b) Min. at a point mm -

iii) Whether Graphite layer provided Yes/No. -

iv) Whether Spark test on oversheath carried out. Yes/No. -

13. Overall diameter mm -

14. Approximate weight of cable kg/km -

15. Minimum bending radius mm -

16. Whether the cable ends are sealed Yes/No. -

17. Indicate the details of marking provided on the over sheath.

i) Cable Designation -

ii) Identification of manufacturer -

18. Current Rating;

i) Laid direct -

ii) Laid in ducts -

iii) Laid in air -

iv) Whether the maximum symmetrical short circuit current rating curves
for 0.2 to 3 Sec. duration Furnished Yes/No. -

Conditions of laying where the above rating are valid.

i) Standard depth of laying -

ii) Standard ground temperature -

iii) Ambient air temperature -

iv) Thermal resistivity of soil -

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19. i) Maximum conductor resistance at 200C per km. -

ii) " " inductance " -

iii) " " capacitance " -

iv) Coefficient of Thermal variations of the Electrical parameters. -

20. Maximum allowable conductor temperature at, and duration

0
i) Full Load conditions C / Duration -
0
ii) Short Circuit conditions C / Duration -

21. Drum Particulars

i) Material. (Steel/Wood) -

ii) Type of Treatment used for Wooden Drums -

iii) Dimensions. mmxmm -

iv) Weight kg -

v) Standard cable length. M -

vi) Weight of standard length with drum. kg. -

22. Whether the Manufacturer has obtained

ISO 9001 Certification Yes/No. -

23. Whether the following Type Test Certificates

are furnished Yes/No -

a) Conductor Screen Resistivity Test Yes/No. -

b) Insulation Screen Resistivity Test Yes/No. -

c) Armour Separation Layer; material Test Yes/No. -

d) Oversheath Material Test Yes/No. -

e) Partial Discharge Test Yes/No. -

f) Bending Test Yes/No. -

g) Power factor (tan δ) test with relation to Voltage.

h) Power factor (tan δ) test with relation to Temperature.

i) Heating Cycle Test Yes/No. -

j) Impulse voltage test. Yes/No. -

k) 4H voltage test Yes/No. -

l) Compatibility Test. Yes/No -

m) Insulation screen strippability test Yes/No. -

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24 Whether the Type Test Certificates furnished are from a

recongnized Independent Testing Authority. Yes/No.-
If yes, then the Name and address of the Testing Authority

25 Whether the Performance Certificates from three utilities outside

the country of manufacture as per Clause 7.0 (c) furnished. Yes/No. -

26 Whether the routing Tests as per Clause 11.1 will be carried out Yes/No. -

27 Whether the Acceptance /Sample Tests as per clause 10.2 will

be carried out. Yes/No. -

28 Whether the particulars requested in Annexure A- Clause Yes/No. -

4 Variation figures fuenished

Offers of Bidders who fail to furnish the Variation Figures as per Annexure A- Clause 4 will be
rejected.

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SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF THE MANUFACTURER

DATE.........................

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 Amendment Slip No. 1
Effective from 17th August 1998
To CEB Standard 028-1 : 1997

Specification for XLPE Under ground Cable

REVISED TEST

01. 5.0 BASIC FEATURES

5.1 Design

a) Conductor

To amend the Clause 5.1 (a) to read as;

“Stranded Compacted Plain Annealed Copper Conductors/Plain Aluminium

Conductors and of size as stipulated in the Schedule of Prices.”

d) Insulation screen

To amend the third para of the sub clause 5.1 (d) to read as;

Note : “The conductor screen, the insulation and the non-metallic insulation screen
shall be executed simultaneously in a cold strippable triple extrusion process
for medium voltage cables”.

i) Graphite Coating

To amend the sub clause 5.1 (i) to read as;

“A coating of Graphite shall be over the oversheath to carry out D.C. Voltage
Test in accordance with the (Clause 21.2 of) BS 6622 for medium voltage
cables.”

5.5 Technical Requirements

To amend the following Sub Clauses to read as;

d) Conductor Type “Stranded Compacted as per BS 6360”

k) Spark test for 600/100 V “not required”

Oversheath d.c. for 600/1000V “not required” Voltage test

 Amendment Slip No. 2
Effective from 1st March 2006
To CEB Standard 028-1 : 1997

Specification for XLPE Under ground Cable

REVISED TEST

2nd paragraph of the clause no.5 © of CEB Standard 028-1 : 1997 shall be read as

“Colour of insulation of the three phases shall be Brown, Black, Grey and that of the
neutral shall be Blue in L.T. Cables.”

d) Insulation screen

To amend the third para of the sub clause 5.1 (d) to read as;

Note : “The conductor screen, the insulation and the non-metallic insulation screen
shall be executed simultaneously in a cold strippable triple extrusion process
for medium voltage cables”.

i) Graphite Coating

To amend the sub clause 5.1 (i) to read as;

“A coating of Graphite shall be over the oversheath to carry out D.C. Voltage
Test in accordance with the (Clause 21.2 of) BS 6622 for medium voltage
cables.”

5.5 Technical Requirements

To amend the following Sub Clauses to read as;

d) Conductor Type “Stranded Compacted as per BS 6360”

k) Spark test for 600/100 V “not required”

Oversheath d.c. for 600/1000V “not required” Voltage test

 Amendment Slip No. 3
Effective from 08th January 2008
To CEB Standard 028-1 : 1997

Specification for XLPE Under ground Cable

REVISED TEST

7.2 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE - Clause 7.2

To add the following to Clause 7.2

“In case of 400V cables the requirement of furnishing of Performance Certificates is

not mandatory”.