ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION

CORPORATION LIMITED
OFFICE OF THE SR. GENERAL MANAGER
CENTRAL PROCUREMENT CELL
JANAPATH, BHUBANESWAR-751022
TEL NO. 0674-2541801 FAX NO. 0674-2542964
TENDER SPECIFICATION NO.
SR.G.M.[C.P.C.]- 63/2008-09
FOR
PROCUREMENT TOWER STRUCTURES FOR
TRANSMISSION LINES AND SUB-STATIONS
(RATE CONTRACT TO BE VALID FOR TWO
YEARS)
DATE OF OPENING OF TENDER PAPER-28.11.2008
COST OF TENDER PAPER- Rs. 10000.00+VAT

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 ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED
REGD. OFFICE, JANAPATH, BHUBANESWAR –751022
ORISSA.

TENDER NOTICE NO. 28/2008-09

For and on behalf of ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, Sr. G.M.
(C.P.C.) invites Tenders from reputed Transmission Line and Sub –Station G.I Tower structure
manufacturers (Both MS and HT) to be enlisted by OPTCL for a period of two years for supply of
400 KV, 220 KV, 132KV, 33KV Transmission Lines and Sub-Stations Structures as per
OPTCL’s own design towers. The firms shall develop the proto and shop floor drawings for the
same at their own cost. Details shall be available from tender specification which shall be sold
from 27.10.2008 to 27.11.2008. Interested firms may also visit OPTCL’s official website
http://www.OPTCL.co.in for detail specifications.

Senior General Manager (CPC)

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 NOTICE INVITING TENDER
ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED,
REGD. OFFICE: JANPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751 022,
ORISSA, INDIA
TENDER NOTICE NO. 28/2008-09

For and on behalf of the ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, the
undersigned invites bids under two-part bidding system in double-sealed cover, duly superscribed
with tender specification number and date of opening, from manufacturers for supply of items and
/or rendering the required services as required under the relevant specifications. The tenderer shall
quote price in separate cover for both packages and order placed separately for both packages.The
firm shall quote rates on PV basis as per the IEEMA Formula.

Sl. Tender Pack Description of Qty. Earnest Cost of Last date of

No Specificatio -age materials. In Nos. Money Tender receipt &
n Deposit (In Spec. opening of
No. Rs.) Document tender
1. Sr.G.M. 220 KV and 132 KV Per Unit
CPC- I Sub-station and for .
Tower Transmission Line drawal Rs
Structural- Structures as per of Rate 50,000.00 10,000.00 28.11.2008
01/2006-07 Schedule of Price of Contract +4% VAT
Annexure-I enclosed at for two
the end of the years
Specification

The tender specification documents can be had from the office of the undersigned on payment of
non-refundable cost of tender specification documents in the shape of cash from 10 A .M. to 3 P.M.
during 27.10.2008 to 27.11.2008 (both days inclusive) on any working day either in person or by
remitting demand draft payable to Drawing & Disbursing Officer, ORISSA POWER
TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, Regd. Office: Janpath, Bhubaneswar- 751 022. No
tender documents will be sold on any other day except as indicated.
The specification can also be down loaded from OPTCL’S official web site and the same may be
submitted alongwith the cost of tender document by way of demand draft/pay order payable to
D.D.O. OPTCL Ltd. Janapath, Bhubaneswar at the time of submission of tender document. In case

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any deviation is found in the tender document submitted by the tenderer from the content
mentioned in our web site and/or non-submission of the cost of tender documents, the tender shall
liable to be rejected at any stage of the contract. The tenderer has to indemnify OPTCL for any loss
accruing due to such alteration in the terms and conditions of the tender document & or for such
alternation, resulting, in the cancellation of the contract.

The intending bidders, who want to get a copy of the tender specification document by post, are
required to deposit an additional amount of Rs.300/- over and above the cost of the tender
specification, under heading “Cost of tender specification”. Complete bids for different items will
be received upto 1 P.M. only and the same will be opened at 3 P.M. on respective date. Date and
time of opening of price bids in respect of two-part tenders shall be intimated to the techno-
commercially responsive bidders only. In the event of any specified date for the sale, submission or
opening of bids being declared a holiday for purchaser, the bids will be sold/ received/ opened up to
the appointed times on the next working day. Only one representative of each bidder will be
allowed to participate in the bid opening. OPTCL also reserves the right to accept or reject any or
all tenders without assigning any reasons thereof, if the situation so warrants. OPTCL shall not be
responsible for any postal delay at any stage.

Minimum qualification criteria of bidders:

1. The bidder should be a manufacturer of Transmission Line Structures and sub-

station Structures having a minimum fabrication and galvanization Capacity of
1000 MT per month.
.
2. The firm must deliver the materials within 4 months from the date of approval of
the drawings incase order is placed on them .
3. The firm must agree to supply tower structures as per the tested tower design and
drawings of OPTCL after developing the shop floor drawings by them at their own
coct.
4. The firm must agree for variable price as per IEEMA formula and IEEMA price
Index from time to time and to remain valid for a period of two years and the base
date shall be October-2008.
5. The firm must have previous experience in supply of full shaped towers of 132 KV
and above to reputed organization or SEBs or Transmission Utilities from whom
they have to submit the supply experience certificates along with the bid.
6. OPTCL may visit the firms of Firms to asses the capability of the firm before
considering their bids.
7. Firms who have been debarred for supply of Tower structures by any Govt
organizations shall not be able to participate in the bid.

OPTCL reserves all right to reject/accept any or all bids without assigning any reason
there of.

SR. GENERAL MANAGER

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT CELL

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 SECTION – I
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Clause Title Page

1. Submission of Bids.
2. Division of Specification.
3. Tenders shall be in two parts.
4. Opening of Bids.
5. Purchaser’s Right Regarding Alternation of Quantities
Tendered.
6. Procedure & Opening Time of Tenders.
7. Bidders’ Liberty to Deviate from Specification.
8. Eligibility for submission of Bids.
9. Purchasers Right to Accept/Reject Bids.
10. Mode of Submission of Bids.
11. Earnest Money Deposit.
12. Validity of Bids.
13. P r i c e.
14. Revision of Tender Price By Bidders.
15. Tenderers to be fully Conversant with the Clause of the
Specification.
16. Documents to Accompany Bids.
17. Documents/Papers to Accompany Part-II Bid.
18. Conditional Offer.
19. General.

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 SECTION – II
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (G.T.C.C.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Clause Title Page
1. Scope of the Contract.
2. Definition of term.
3. Manner of execution.
4. Inspection& Testing.
5. Training Facilities.
6. Rejection of Materials.
7. Experience of Bidders.
8. Language & Measures.
9. Deviation from Specification.
10. Right to Reject/Accept Any Tender.
11. Contractor to Inform Himself fully.
12. Patent Rights etc.
13. Delivery.
14. Despatch Instructions.
15. Contractors Default Library.
16. Force Major.
17. Extension of Time.
18. Guarantee Period.
19. Bank Guarantee towards Security Deposit, 100% Payment
& Performance Guarantee.
20. Performance Guarantee.
21. Import License.
22. Terms of Payment.
23. Penalty for Delay in completion of Contract.
24. Insurance.
25. Payment due from the Contractor.
26. Sales Tax & Income Tax Clearance, Balance Sheet & Profit
& Loss Accounts.
27. Certificate for Exemption from Excise Duty/Sales Tax.
28. Contractor’s Responsibility.

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29. Validity.
30. Evaluation & comparison of Bids.
31. Minimum Qualification Criteria of Bidders.
32. Jurisdiction of the High Court of Orissa.
33. Correspondences.
34. Official Address of the Parties to the Contract.
35. Outright Rejection of Tenders.
36. Documents to be Treated as Confidential.
37. Scheme/Project.
38. Annexures.

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 COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATION
PART–I
SECTION - I
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERER

1. Submission of Bids:-

Sealed tenders in triplicate on two part basis, each complete in all respect, in the manner
hereinafter specified are to be submitted in the office of Sr. General Manager (CPC),
OPTCL, Bhubaneswar on or before the date and time specified against the relevant tender
Specification in the notice inviting the tenders. Each copy of the bids (original, duplicate
and triplicate) shall be in separate double sealed envelopes superscribed on each of the
covers the relevant tender Specification number and the due date of opening of the bids on
the right hand top side of the envelopes. On the left top sides original/duplicate/triplicate as
is relevant, shall be written.

2. Division of Specification:
The Specification is mainly divided into two parts viz. Part-I and Part-II.
Part- I Consists of
(i) Section-I : Instructions to Tenderers.
(2) Section-II : General conditions of supply (commercial)
(iii) Section-III : Schedules and forms etc.
(iv) Section-IV : Technical Specification.
Part-II Consists of
(i) Abstract of price components as per Annexure-IV.
(i) Schedule of prices as per Annexure-V.
3. Tenders shall be in Two Parts
The Tenderers are required to submit the tenders in two parts each in separate
double sealed covers. Part-I shall be superscribed as “E.M.D., technical and commercial”
and Part-II shall be superscribed as “price bid”.
4. Opening of Bids.
(a) The Part-I shall be opened in the office of the Sr. General Manager (Procurement) in
presence of such of the Tenderers or their authorized representatives (limited to one

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 person only) on the due date of opening of tender and after scrutiny of the technical
particulars and other commercial terms, clarifications as may be required, shall be
sought for from the bidders. The Tenderers shall be allowed 15 days time for such
activity.
(b) On receipt of technical clarification the bids shall be reviewed/evaluated and those not
in conformity with the technical Specification/qualifying experience, shall be rejected.
If any of the technical proposals requires modification to make them comparable,
discussion will be held with the participating bidders.
All the responsive bidders shall be given opportunity to submit the revised technical
and revised price proposals as a follow up to the clarification on the technical proposals.
The qualified bidders shall be given opportunity to submit revised price proposals
within 15 days from the date of such discussion or within time frame mutually agreed,
whichever is earlier.
(c) When the revised price proposals are received, the original price proposals will be
returned to the bidders unopened along with their original technical proposals. Only the
revised technical and price proposals will be considered for bid evaluation. The price
bids (Part-II) of such of the Tenderers, whose tenders have been found to be technically
responsive, including those supplementary revised price bids, submitted subsequently,
shall be opened, in the presence of the bidders or their representatives on a date and
time which will be intimated to all technically acceptable Tenderers.
(d) The bidders are required to furnish sufficient information to the Purchaser to establish
their qualification/capability to manufacture and/or supply the materials/perform the
work. Such information shall include details of bidder’s experience, its financial,
managerial and technical capabilities.
(e) The bidders are also required to furnish details of availability of appropriate technical
staff and capability to perform after sales service where applicable. The above
information shall be considered during the first stage of scrutiny and evaluation of bids
and any bid which does not satisfactorily meet these requirements, shall not be
considered for price bid evaluation.
(f) The price bids of the technically and otherwise acceptable bids, shall only be evaluated
as per the norms applicable in terms of this Specification.
5. Purchaser’s Right Regarding Alteration of Quantities Tendered.
The Purchaser may alter the quantities of materials/equipment at the time of placing
orders. Initially the Purchaser may place order for lesser quantity with full freedom to place
extension orders for further quantity under similar terms and conditions of the original

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 orders. Order may also be split among more than one Tenderer for any particular item if
considered necessary in the interest of the Purchaser.
6. Procedure & Opening Time of Tenders:
Tenders will be opened in the office of the Sr. General Manager (Procurement) on
the specified date and time in present of such of the Tenderers or their authorized
representatives (limited to one person only) in case of each bidders who may desire to be
present, at the time of opening the bids. The Sr. General Manager (Procurement) or his
authorized representatives will, on opening each bid, read aloud the name of the bidder. He
shall also read aloud the attested and un-attested corrections and shall record the number of
such corrections on each page of the technical bid over his dated initials and also initial all
such corrections.
7. Bidder’s Liberty to Deviate from Specification:
The Tenderer may deviate from the Specification while quoting if in his opinion
such deviation is in the line with the manufacturer’s standard practice and conducive to a
better and more economical offer. All such deviations should however be clearly indicated
giving full justifications for such deviation. (Read with Clause-9, Section-II of the
Specification).
8. Eligibility for Submission of Bids.
Tenderers who have purchased the Specification from the office or downloaded
from the official website of OPTCL & deposited the tender cost while submitting the tender
will only be considered.
9. Purchaser’s Right to Accept/Reject Bids.
The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any
reasons what so ever if it is in the interest of OPTCL under the existing circumstances.
(Read with Clause-10, Section-II of the Specification).

10. Mode of Submission of Bids.

(A) Bids, complete in all respect shall be submitted in person or by registered Post with
A.D. Any other mode shall not be accepted. When delivered in person, the tenders shall
be received by a responsible officer of the office of the Sr. General Manager
(Procurement), OPTCL who shall officially acknowledge the receipt of the same.
Tenders received after due date and time shall be returned un-opened.
(B) Telegraphic, Telephonic or FAX Tenders shall not be accepted under any
circumstances.

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 11.
(i) Earnest Money Deposit.
The tender shall be accompanied by Earnest Money Deposit of value
specified in the notice inviting tenders against each lot/bid subject to maximum of
rupees five lakhs only. Tenders without the required E.M.D. or without documentary
proof for exemption from furnishing E.M.D. as indicated at Annexure-X will be
rejected outright and their Part-II envelope will be returned to them.
The earnest money deposit shall be furnished in one of the following forms
subject to the conditions mentioned below:
(a) Cash: Payable to Drawing & Disbursing Officer, OPTCL (Hrs. Office,
Bhubaneswar-751022.
(b) Bank Draft: To be drawn in favour of the Drawing & Disbursing Officer,
OPTCL (Hqrs. Office), Bhubaneswar-751022.
(c) Bank Guarantee from any nationalized/scheduled Bank strictly as per enclosed
proforma vide Annexure-VI to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of
appropriate value worth Rs.29/- to be accompanied by the confirmation letter of
the issuing Bank.
(d) National saving Certificates duly pledged in favour of Sr. General Manager
(CPC), OPTCL, (Hqrs. Office), Bhubaneswar-751022.
The validity of the E.M.D. Bank Guarantee shall be 240 days from the date of
opening of tender, failing which the tender will be liable for rejection.
(ii) No interest shall be paid on the Earnest Money Deposit. Up to Rs.25,000/- (Rupees
twenty-five thousand) only the the Earnest Money Deposit may be made either in
cash or Bank Draft.Above Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) the
Earnest Money Deposit shall be furnished in shape of NSCs or EMD Bank
Guarantee, as per proforma attached.

(ii) No adjustment towards Earnest Money Deposit shall be permitted

Against any outstanding amount with the ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION
Limited
(iii) The chart showing particulars of E.M.D. to be furnished by Tenderers
of different categories is placed at Annexure-X.
(iv) In the case of un-successful Tenderer the Earnest Money will be refunded
Immediately after the tender is decided. In the case of successful tenderer,

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 EMD will be refunded only after furnishing of security money referred to at Clause-
19 of section –II. Suits if any, arising out of this Clause shall be
filed in a Court of law to which the jurisdiction of high court of Orissa extends.
(v) Earnest Money will be forfeited if the Tenderer fails to accept the letter
Of intent and /or purchase orders issued in his favour.
(vi) Tenders not accompanied by Earnest Money/documentary proof of
Exemption of E.M.D. shall be summarily rejected.
12. Validity of the Bids
The tenders should be kept valid for a period of 180days from the date of opening of the
tender as notified in the tender notice failing which the tenders will be rejected.
13. PRICE Tenderers are requested to quote VARIABLE(PV) price only.

The base date of the price shall be October-2008.PV

shall be allowed as per IEEMA formula and
IEEMA price index. No other formula shall be
allowed by OPTCL
14. Revision of Tender Price By Bidders
(a) After opening of tenders and within the validity period, no reduction or
Enhancement in price will be entertained. If there is any change in price, the tender
shall stand rejected and E.M.D. deposited shall be forfeited. In case of bidders who
are exempted from depositing E.M.D. and who revise their price within the validity
period, the bids for similar items against subsequent tender call notice of OPTCL,
may not be considered.
(b) If required, the Tenderers may be asked to extend the validity period of bids under
the same terms and conditions as per the original tender except for the change in
delivery period, In such an event the Tenderers are free to change any or all
conditions of their bids including price at their own risk.
15. Tenderers to be fully Conversant with the Clauses of the Specification.
Tenderers are expected to be fully conversant with the meaning of all the Clauses of the
Specification before submitting their tenders. In case of doubt regarding the meaning of any
Clause the Tenderer may seek clarification in writing from the Sr. General Manager
(Procurement) OPTCL. This however, does not entitle the Tenderer to ask for time beyond
due date fixed for receipt of tender.

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 16. Documents to Accompany Bids
Tenderers are required to submit tenders in the following manner :-
Part-I of the Tender shall Contain the following Documents
(I) Declaration Form. (As per Annexure –I)
(ii) Earnest Money /Documents in support of exemption from Earnest Money
Deposit if any.(As per Annexure-VI)
(iii) Technical Specification and Guaranteed Technical Particulars conforming to the
Purchaser’s Specification along with drawings and literature.
(iv) Photostat copies of latest type test certificate of materials/equipments offered. (Type
tests should have been conducted within 5 years prior to the dated tender opening
and not earlier).
a. Abstract of Terms & Conditions in prescribed Proforma as per Annexure-II.
b. General Terms & Conditions of supply offer as per Section-II of specification.
c. List of orders executed for similar items during preceding four years indicating
the customer’s name & P.O. copies.
d. Data on past experience as per Clause-7 of Section –II of the Specification.
e. Sales Tax, Income Tax clearance certificates, for the previous year.
f. Audited Balance Sheet & Profit Loss Accounts for the previous two years.
g. Schedule of quantity and delivery in the prescribed proforma vide
Annexure-III.
h. Orders in hand to be executed.

17. Documents/Papers to Accompany Part –II Bid

(a) Part –II of the tender shall consist of the following.
(i) Abstract of Price Components, as per Annexure-IV.
(ii) Schedule of prices in the prescribed proforma as per Annexure – V.
18. Conditional Offer
Conditional offer shall not be accepted.
19. General
i) Over writing shall be avoided
ii) Erasures and other changes shall bear the dated initial of the person signing the
tender.
iii) In the event of discrepancy or arithmetical error in the schedule of price, the decision
of the Purchaser shall be final and binding on the Tenderer.

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iv) For evaluation the price mentioned in words shall be taken if there is any difference
in figure and words in the price bid.
v) Notice inviting tender shall form part of this Specification.
vi) The price bids of the technically and otherwise acceptable bids shall only be
evaluated. The price bids of others (along with E.M.D. if any) shall be returned to
the bidders unopened.

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 PART - I
SECTION - II
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (G.T.C.C)

1. Scope of the Contract

The scope of the contract shall be to manufacture supply of materials as per the
Specification at the consignee’s store, and rendering service in accordance with the enclosed
Technical Specification and bill of quantity/materials.
2.0 Definition of Terms
For the purpose of this Specification and General Terms & Conditions of Contract (G.T.C.C.) the
following words shall have the meanings hereby indicated, except where otherwise
described or defined.
2.1 “The Purchaser” shall mean the Sr. General Manager (Procurement) for & on behalf of
ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD., Bhubaneswar.
2.2 “The Engineer” shall mean the engineer appointed by the Purchaser for the purpose of this
contract.
2.2 “Purchaser’s Representative” shall mean any person or persons or consulting VARIABLE
appointed and remunerated by the Purchaser to supervise, inspect, test and examine
workmanship and materials of the equipment to be supplied.
2.3 “The Contractor” shall mean the Bidder whose bid has been accepted by the Purchaser and
shall include the Bidders’ executives, Administrators, Successors and permitted assignees.
2.4 “Equipment” shall mean and include all machinery, apparatus, Materials, articles to be
provided under the contract by the Contractor.
2.5 “Contract Price” shall mean the sum named in or calculated in accordance with the
provisions of the contract as the “Contract Price” which shall include packing, forwarding,
freight, insurance excise duty, sales tax, Octroi and other taxes and duties as applicable at
the time of opening of bids.
2.6 “General Conditions” shall mean these General Terms and Conditions of Contract.

2.7 “The Specification” shall mean the Specification annexed to or issued with G.T.C.C. and
shall include the schedules & drawings attached thereto as well as all samples and pattern, if
any.

2.8 “Month” shall mean “Calendar month”.

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2.9 “Writing” shall include any manuscript, type written, printed or other statement re-
production in any visible form and whether under seal or under hand.
2.10 “F.O.R. Destination Costs” shall mean the cost of equipment and material at the consignee’s
stores. The cost is exclusive of Excise duty, Sales Tax and other Local Taxes, but is
inclusive of packing, forwarding and insurance and freight charges.
2.11 The term “Contract documents” shall mean and include G.T.C.C., Specifications,
Schedules, Drawings, Form of Tender, Covering Letter, Schedule of Price of the final
successful bidder any special conditions applicable to the particular contract, Specifications
and drawings and the purchase order & the agreement to be entered into.
2.12 Terms and Conditions not herein defined shall have the same meaning as are assigned to
them in the Indian Contract Act, failing that, in the Orissa General Clauses Act.
3. Manner of Execution
All equipments supplied under the contract shall be manufactured in the manner set out in the
Specification or where not set out, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Purchaser’s
representative.
4. Inspection and Testing
i) The Purchaser’s representative shall be entitled at all reasonable times during
manufacture to inspect, examine and test on the Contractor’s premises the materials
and workmanship of all equipment to be supplied under this contract and if part of
the said equipment is being manufactured on other premises, the Contractor shall
obtain for the Purchaser’s representative, permission to inspect, examine and test as
if the equipment were being manufactured on the Contractor’s promises. Such
inspection, examination and testing shall not release the Contractor from his
obligations under the contract.
ii) The Contractor shall give to the Purchaser adequate time/notice(at least 5 days for
inside the State suppliers and 15 days for outside the State suppliers) in writing for
inspection of materials indicating the place at which the equipment is ready for
testing and inspection and shall also furnish the Routine Test Certificates and
Packing List along with offer for inspection to the Purchaser indicating the quantity
which can be delivered in full truck load/Mini truck load to facilitate issue of
dispatch instruction.
iii) Where the contract provides for test on the Premises of the Contractor or of any of
his Sub-Contractors, the Contractor shall provide such assistance, labour, materials,
electricity, fuel and instruments as may be required or as may be reasonably
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 efficiently. The Contractor is required to produce Routine Test Certificate before
offering their materials for inspection.
iv) After completion of the tests, the Purchaser’s representative shall forward the test
results to the Purchaser. If the test results are satisfactory, the purchaser shall
communicate the same to the Contractor in writing. The Contractor shall provide at
least three copies of the test certificates to the Purchaser.
v) The Purchaser has the right to have the tests carried out at his own cost by an
independent agency whenever there is a dispute regarding the quality of supply.
5. Training Facilities
The Contractor shall provide all possible facilities for training of Purchaser’s Technical
personnel, where applicable when deputed by the Purchaser for acquiring first hand
knowledge in assembly of the equipment and for it’s proper operation and maintenance in
service if required.
6. Rejection of Materials
In the event any of the materials/equipment supplied by the Contractor is found defective
due to faulty design, bad workmanship, bad materials used or otherwise not in conformity
with the requirements of the Specification, the Purchaser shall either reject the
materials/equipment or ask the Contractor in writing to rectify the same. The Contractor on
receipt of such notification shall either rectify or replace the defective equipment free of
cost of the Purchaser. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Purchaser may :-
(a) As its option, replace or rectify such defective equipment and recover the extra costs so
involved from the Contractor plus fifteen percent and /or.
(b) Terminate the contract for balance work/supplies, with enforcement of penalty Clause as
per contract for the un-delivered goods and with forfeiture of performance
Guarantee/Composite Bank Guarantee.
(c) Acquire the defective equipment/materials at reduced price, considered equitable under
the circumstances.
7. Experience of Bidders :
The bidders should furnished information regarding experience particularly on the
following points:-
i) Name of the Manufacture.
ii) Standing of the firm and manufacture of equipment quoted:
iii) Description of equipment similar to the quoted, supplied and installed during the last
four years with the name(s) of the party(s) to whom supplies were made:
iv) Details as to where installed etc:
v) Testing facilities at manufacturer’s works:

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vi) If the manufacturer is having collaboration with another firm(s) details regarding the
same.
vii) A list of Purchase orders executed during the last four years along with user’s
certificate.
viii) Equipment capability & upto calibration certificate(s) .
Bids may not be considered if the past manufacturing experience is found to be un-
satisfactory or is of less than 4 years on the date of opening of the bid.
8. Language and Measures
All documents pertaining to the contract including Specifications, Schedule, Notices,
Correspondence, Operating & Maintenance instructions, Drawings or any other writing
shall be written in English language. The metric system of measurement shall be used
exclusively in this contract.
9. Deviation from Specification
It is in the interest of the Tenderers to study the Specification, drawing etc. specified in the
tender schedule thoroughly before tendering so that, if any deviations are made by the
Tenderers the same are prominently brought out on a separate sheet under heading
“Deviations”.
A list of deviation shall be enclosed with the Tender. Unless deviation in scope, technical
and commercial stipulations are specifically mentioned in the list of deviations, it shall be
presumed that the Tenderer has accepted all the conditions stipulated in the tender
Specification, not withstanding any exemptions mentioned therein.
10. Right to Reject/Accept Any Tender
The Purchaser reserves the right either to reject or to accept any or all tenders if the situation
so warrants in the interest of the Purchaser. Orders may also be split up between different
Tenderers on individual merits of the Tenderer. The Purchaser has exclusive right to alter
the quantities of materials at the time of placing final Purchase order. After placing of the
order, the Purchaser may defer the delivery of the materials. It may be clearly understood by
the Tenderer that the Purchaser need not, assign any reason for the above action(s).
11. Contractor to inform himself fully
The Contractor shall examine the instructions to Tenderers, General Conditions of contract,
Specification and the Schedules of Quantity and delivery to satisfy himself as to all terms
and conditions and circumstances affecting the contract price. He shall quote price(s)
according to his own views on these matters and understand that additional allowances
except as otherwise provided therein will be levied. The Purchaser shall not be responsible
for any misunderstanding or incorrect information obtaining by the Contractor other than
the information given to the Contractor in writing by the Purchaser.

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12. Patent Rights Etc.
The Contractor shall indemnify the Purchaser against all claims, actions, suits and
proceedings for the infringement or alleged infringement of any patent design or copy right
protected either in the country of origin or in India by the use of any equipment/ materials
supplied by the Contractor. But such indemnity shall not cover any use of the equipment,
other than for the purpose indicated by or reasonably to be inferred from the Specification.
13. Delivery
(a) Time being essence of the contract, the equipment shall be supplied within the
delivery date specified in the contract. The Purchaser, however, reserves the right to
reschedule the delivery and change the destination if required. The delivery period
shall be reckoned from the date of placing the Letter or Intent/Purchase order as may
be specified in the LOI/Purchase order.
(b) i) The desired delivery period shall not ordinarily exceed more than 3 months.
ii) The quantity offered for inspection should tally with the lots prescribed for
delivery in the purchase order.
ii) Despatch instructions shall be issued to accommodate a full truck load/mini truck
load.
14. Despatch instructions.
i) The materials should be securely packed and dispatched directly to the
consignee at the Contractor’s risk by Lorry Transport only.
ii) Loading & Unloading of Ordered Materials.
It will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor for loading and unloading &
stacking of materials both at the factory site and at the destination store. The
Purchaser shall have no responsibility on this account.
15. Contractor’s Default Liability.
i) The Purchaser may, upon written notice of default to the Contractor,
terminate the contract in circumstanced detailed hereunder.
(a) If in the judgement of the Purchaser, the Contractor fails to make
delivery of equipment within the time specified in the contract or within
the period for which extension has been granted by the Purchaser in
writing in response to written request of the Contractor.
(b) If in the judgement of the Purchaser, the Contractor fails to comply with
any of the provisions of this contract.

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ii) In the event Purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part as provided in
Clause-15(i) of this section, the Purchaser reserves the right to purchase upon such
terms and in such a manner as he may deem appropriate equipment/ material similar
to those terminated and the Contractor will be liable to the Purchaser for any
additional costs for such similar equipment and/or for penalty for delay as defined in
Clause-23 of this section until such reasonable time as may be required for the final
supply of equipment.
iii) In the event the Purchase does not terminate the contract as provided in Clause 15(i)
of this Section, Contractor shall continue executing the contract, in which case he
shall be liable to the Purchaser for penalty for delay as set out in Clause-23 of this
Section until the equipment is accepted. This shall be based only on written request
of the supplier and written willingness of Purchaser.
16. Force Majeure:
The Contractor shall not be liable for any penalty for delay or for failure to perform the
contract for reasons of force Majeure such as acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of
Govt., Fires, Floods, Epidemics, Quarantine restrictions, strikes, Freight Embargo, provided
that the Contractor shall within ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay notify the
Purchaser in writing of the cause of delay, upon which, the Purchaser shall verify the facts
and grant such extension as facts justify.
17. Extension of Time.
If the delivery of equipment/materials is delayed due to reasons beyond the control of the
Contractor, the Contractor shall without delay give notice to the Purchaser in writing of his
claim for an extension of time. The Purchaser on receipt of such notice may agree to extend
the contract delivery date as may be reasonable but without prejudice to other terms and
conditions of the contract.
18. Guarantee Period.
i) The stores covered by this Specification should be Guaranteed for satisfactory
operation and against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of
at least 18 (eighteen) months from the last date of delivery or 12 (twelve) months
from the date of commissioning whichever is earlier. The above Guarantee
Certificate shall be furnished in triplicate to the purchaser for his approval. Any
defect noticed during this period should be rectified by the Contractor free of cost to
the Purchaser provided such defects are due to faulty design, bad workmanship or
bad materials used, upon written notice from the Purchaser.
ii) Equipment/material failed or found defective during Guarantee period shall have to
be guaranteed after repair/replacement for a further period of 12 months from the

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 date of commissioning or 18 months from the date of receipt at the Stores after such
repair/replacement which ever is earlier.
Date of delivery as used in this Clause shall mean the date on which the materials are
received in OPTCL stores in good condition, which are released for despatch by the
Purchaser after due inspection.

19. Bank Guarantee towards Security Deposit, 100% Payment and performance
Guarantee.
i) For Manufacturers situated outside the State of Orissa.

A Composite Bank Guarantee as per the proforma enclosed at Annexure-VII of the

specification for 10%(Ten percent) of the total FOR Destination cost of the purchase
order, shall be furnished from any Nationalised/ Scheduled Bank to the office of Sr.
General Manager (Procurement), OPTCL within 30 days of issue of purchase order.
The Bank Guarantee shall be executed on non-judicial stamp paper worth of Rs.29/-
or as applicable, as per the prevalent rules, valid for a period of 18 month from the
last date of stipulated delivery period for scrutiny and acceptance, failing which the
supply order will be liable for cancellation without any further written notice. The
said Bank Guarantee should be accompanied or followed by a conVARIABLEation
letter from the concerned Bank, before the Bank Guarantee is accepted and all
concerned intimated.
ii) For Manufacturers situated inside the State of Orissa having SSI Status with
Single Contract Not Exceeding Rs.5.00 lakhs.
A composite Bank Guarantee as per the proforma enclosed at Annexure-VII of this
Specification for 8.5% (Eight & half percent) of the total FOR Destination cost of
the purchase order, shall be furnished from any Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, to the
office of Sr. General Manager (Procurement) within 30 days of issue of the purchase
order. The Bank Guarantee shall be executed on non-judicial stamp paper worth
Rs.29/- or as applicable, as per prevalent rules, valid for a period of 18 months from
the last date of stipulated delivery period for scrutiny and acceptance, failing which,
the supply order will be liable for cancellation without any further written notice.
The said Bank Guarantee should be accompanied or followed by confirmation letter
from the concerned Bank, before the Bank Guarantee is accepted and all concerned
intimated.

In the event of any breach or default in all or any of the conditions set-forth and
provided in this supply contract, the Purchaser may forfeit the whole or part amount
of Bank Guarantee which shall not in any way, affect, limit or extinguish any

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 remedy or relief to which the above authority may at any time be lawfully entitled
to.
iii) For Manufacturer Having NSIC Registration/S.S.I. Units inside the State of
Orissa.
The Manufacturers coming under the above category are required to furnish
a permanent Registration Fee of Rs.1.90 lakh (Rupees one lakh) only in cash or
through NSC duly pledged in favour of OPTCL to cover E.M.D., Security Deposit,
and payment Guarantees. Where the transaction of a firm is annually more than one
crore, they shall furnish an amount of Rs.2.00 lakhs (Rupees two lakhs) only in the
above manner towards E.M.D., Security Deposit and Guarantee towards payment.
For the purpose of Performance Guarantee, Clause-20 (A) shall apply.

In case of Orissa SSI Units a discount of 5% (five per cent) will be given on
the above amount. No interest is payable on the cash deposits.

iv) The Orissa State Units those who are not covered under Clause-19 (ii) & (iii) above
are required to furnish a composite Bank Guarantee for 10% of the value of the
order in the manner, as indicated under Clause-19 (i) above.

v) All Govt. undertakings whether Central or State are exempt from payment of
Security Deposit. They are required to furnish Bank Guarantee for 5% of the value
of the order for claiming 100% payment. As regards Performance Guarantee,
Clause-20A shall be applicable and accordingly they have to furnish composite
Bank Guarantee worth 7.5% of the value of the order.

vi) No interest is payable on any kind of Bank Guarantee.

vii) In case of non-fulfillment of contractual obligation as required in the detailed

purchase order/specification, the composite Bank Guarantee/Permanent Registration
Fee shall be forfeited.

viii) The Composite/Performance Bank guarantee amount on the full order value shall be
deducted from the first claim of the supplies made in cases where no Composite
Bank Guarantee/Performance Bank Guarantee is furnished.

20. (A) Performance Guarantee

The suppliers those who are not covered under Clause-19(i), (ii), (iv) of this
Specification including Central/State Govt. undertaking are required to furnish a
performance Guarantee to the tune of 2.5% of the total F.O.R. Destination cost of
the purchase order in shape of Bank Guarantee from any Nationalised or Scheduled
Bank on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.29/- or as applicable as per prevalent

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 rules, as per the proforma at Annexure-VIII of the Specification. Such performance
Bank Guarantee shall be furnished while delivering the first Lot of goods or within
30 days of issue of the purchase order whichever is earlier. The Bank Guarantee
shall be valid to cover the guarantee period for the materials as stipulated under
Clause -18 of the Specification. Such Bank Guarantee shall be supported by the
confirmation letter of the issuing Bank.

(B) Annexure – XI –enclosed to the Specification may be referred to for details

regarding security Deposit, Payment and Performance Guarantee.

21. Import License

In case imported materials are offered no assistance will be given for release of
foreign Exchange. The VARIABLE should arrange to import materials from their own
quota. Equipment of indigenous origin will be preferred.

22. (A) Terms of Payment.

i) When order are placed with manufacturers situated outside the State of
Orissa, 100% value of each consignment with 100% excise duty, Entry Tax
if any and Sales Tax in full at concessional rate along with Freight &
Insurance charges will be paid on receipt of materials in good condition at
stores/desired destination and verification thereof, subject to furnishing of
Composite Bank Guarantee at the rate of 10% (Ten percent) of the cost of
supplied materials/ or Permanent registration Fee as stipulated under Clause
– 19(i) & Clause – 19 (iii) of this Specification & on prior approval of
Guarantee Certificates & Test Certificates by the Purchaser.
ii) When order are placed with manufacturers as covered under Clause – 19 (iii)
of the Specification, 100% payment will be made on deposit of Permanent
Registration Fee as referred under the said Clause (i.e. Earnest Money,
Security Deposit and Payment Guarantee) and simultaneously on receipt of
materials in good conditions in store and verification there of and on
approval of Guarantee Certificates and Test Certificates and Performance
Guarantee by the Purchaser.
iii) When the order for single contracts not exceeding Rs.5.00 lakhs are placed
with manufacturers situated inside the State of Orissa, 100% value of each
consignment with 100% Excise Duty, Sales Tax at concessional rate & Entry
Tax, if any, along with Freight & Insurance charges in full will be paid on
receipt of materials in good condition at store/desired destination and
verification thereof subject to furnishing of composite Bank Guarantee at the
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 rate of 8.5% (Eight & half percent) as per Clause –19 (ii) of this
Specification and approval of Guarantee Certificates and Test Certificates by
the Purchaser.
iv) Payment of Freight & Insurance Charges and Entry Tax.

Freight and Insurance Charges and entry Tax incorporated in the

Purchase contract shall be paid after receipt of materials at stores/desired
destination in good conditions and on production of authenticated
documentary evidence. Otherwise no Freight, Insurance charges and Entry
Taxes shall be payable.
22. (B) The supplier shall furnish Bank Guarantee of appropriate amount to OPTCL
covering 10% Composite Bank Guarantee of F.O.R. Destination cost well in
advance before despatch of materials.
23. Penalty for Delay in Completion of Contract.

If the Contractor fails to deliver the materials/equipments within the delivery schedule
specified in the contract including delivery time extension, if any, granted thereto, the
Purchaser shall recover from the Contractor penalty for a sum of one half of one percent
(0.5 per cent) of the Ex-works price of the undelivered equipment for each calendar week of
delay or any part thereof. For this purpose the date of receipted challans shall be reckoned
as the date of delivery. The total amount of penalty shall not exceed five per cent (5%) of
the Ex-works price of the unit or units so delayed. Equipment will be deemed to have been
delivered only when all its components, parts are also delivered. If certain components are
not delivered in time, the equipment will be considered as delayed until such time as the
missing parts are delivered.
24. Insurance
Insurance of stores covered by this specification shall be done by the Suppliers
unless otherwise stated. The responsibility of delivery of the stores at destination in good
condition rests with the Supplier. Any claim with the Insurance Company or transport
agency arising due to loss or damage in transit has to be settled by the Supplier. The
supplier shall undertake free replacement of materials damaged or lost, which will be
reported by the consignee within 30 days of receipt of materials at destination, without
awaiting for the settlement of their claim with the carriers and underwriters.
25. Payment Due from the Contractor.
All costs and damages, for which the Contractor is liable to the Purchaser, will be deducted
by the Purchaser from any money due to the Contractor under any of the Contract(s).

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26 Sales Tax & Income Tax Clearance, Balance sheet and Profit & Loss Account.

(i) Sales Tax and Income Tax clearance certificates valid upto the date of opening of
Tender, should be enclosed with tender.
(ii) Balance sheet and profit and loss account of the bidder duly certified by the
Chartered Accountant for the previous 2 years should be enclosed to assess the
financial soundness.
27. Certificate for exemption from Excise Duty/Sales Tax.

Offers with exemption from Excise duty including Sales Tax shall be accompanied
with authenticated proof of such exemption. Authenticated proof for this Clause shall mean
attested Photostat copy of exemption certificate.
28. Contractor’s Responsibility.
Not withstanding anything mentioned in the Specification or subsequent approval or
acceptance by the Purchaser, the ultimate responsibility for design, materials used and
satisfactory performance shall rest with the Tenderers.
29. Validity.
Prices and conditions contained in the offer should be kept valid for a period of 120
days from the date of opening of the tender, failing which, the tender shall be rejected.
30. Evaluation & Comparison of Bids.

(i) Weightage shall be given to the following factors in the Evaluation &
Comparison of Bids.

(a) Early Delivery.

(b) Past track record in delivery of similar items to OPTCL.

(c) Track record in manufacture & supply of similar items to other utilities other
than OPTCL.
(d) Deviation in the bid vis-à-vis in the stipulation in the Bid Specification both in
Technical and Commercial.
(e) In comparing bids and in making awards, the Purchaser may consider such
factors as compliance with Specification, relative quality & adaptability of
supplies or services, experience, financial soundness, record of integrity in
dealings, performance of materials/equipments earlier supplied, ability to furnish
repairs and maintenance services, the time of delivery, capability to perform
including available facilities such as adequate shops, plants, equipment and
technical organization.

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 31. Minimum Qualification Criteria of Bidders.

All the prospective bidders are requested to note that their bids can only be considered for
evaluation if they fullfils the minimum qualification criterian stipulated in the tender.
32. Jurisdiction of the High Court of Orissa.

Suits, if any, arising out of this contract shall be filed by either party in a Court of Law to
which the jurisdiction of High Court of Orissa extends.
33. Correspondences.

i) Any notice to the Contractor under the terms of the contract shall be served by
Registered Post or by hand at the Contractor’s Principal Place of Business.
ii) Any notice to the Purchaser shall be served at the Purchaser’s Principal office in the
same manner.

34. Official Address of the Parties to the Contract.

The address of the parties to the contract shall be specified:

(i) Purchaser: Senior General Manager (Procurement) (CPC),
ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD,
Bhubaneswar-751022.
(ii) Supplier:
Address:
Telephone No.
FAX No.
35. Outright Rejection of Tenders.
Tenders shall be outsight rejected if they are not complying with the following
requirements:
i) Tenderer should have purchased/obtained the Bid specification document from the
office of the Purchaser or down loaded from the website of OPTCL but shall deposit
the tender cost while submitting the tender.
ii) Tenders shall be submitted in person or by Registered Post with A.D.
iii) Tenders shall not be submitted telegraphically or by FAX.
iv) Tenders shall be accompanied by the prescribed Earnest Money Deposit unless
otherwise qualified for exemption from furnishing of EMD.

v) Tender shall be kept valid for a period of 180 days from the date of opening of
Tender.
vi) Tender shall be submitted in two parts as specified.
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vii) Tenders shall be accompanied by a list of major supplies affected prior to the date of
opening of tender. Data for 4 (four) years would be preferred.
viii) The schedule of prices should be filled up fully to indicate the break-up of the prices
including taxes and duties. Incomplete submission of this schedule will make the
tender liable for rejection. (Vide Clause – 5 (ii) of Part-II).
ix) Tenderer should quote VARIABLE price as per IEEMA and the offer should be
kept valid for a period of 180 days from the date of opening of the tender. The base
date quoted shall be month of OCTOBER-2008. The base price including PV
shall be remain valid for a period of two years from the date of award of the
purchase order or enlisting the manufacturer as a Rate Contract holder for the
supply of tower Structures.
x) Tenderer must agree to supply the tower structures as per the drawings,
guaranteed weights , bill of quantities and type of steel used by OPTCL for
their existing towers using OPTCL drawings and designs if required.
xi) Tenderer must be a manufacturer of the Tower Structures as per the technical
specification and must have the requisite experience of five years in the manufacture
of tower Structures having all the adequate manufacturing and testing facilities at
their works.
36. Documents to be treated as Confidential.
The Contractor shall treat the details of the Specification and other Tender
documents as private and confidential and they shall not be reproduced without written
authorization from the Purchaser.
37. Scheme/Projects.
The materials/equipments covered in this Specification shall come under Operation
and Maintenance (O&M) and construction projects of OPTCL .

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 SECTION - III
(LIST OF ANNEXURES)
The following Schedules and proforma are annexed to this Specification and
contained in Section - III as referred to in the relevant Clauses.

i) Declaration Form ANNEXURE-I

ii) Abstract of Terms & Conditions to ANNEXURE-
accompany Section – II of Part – I II
iii) Schedule of Quantity & Delivery ANNEXURE-
III
iv) Abstract of Price Component (to ANNEXURE-
accompany IV
Part – II of this Specification).
v) Schedule of prices to accompany Part ANNEXURE-
– II V
vi) Bank Guarantee form for Earnest ANNEXURE-
Money Deposit. VI
vii) Composite Bank Guarantee form for ANNEXURE-
security Deposit, Payment & VII
Performance.
viii) Bank Guarantee Form for ANNEXURE-
Performance Guarantee. VIII
ix) Bank Guarantee form for 100%. ANNEXURE-
IX
x) Chart showing particulars of E.M.D. ANNEXURE-
forms label by Tender of different X
categories.
xi) Chart showing particulars of Bank ANNEXURE-
Guarantee furnishable by Tenderers of XI
different categories for Security
Deposit, Payment and Performance.

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 ANNEXURE – I
DECLARATION FORM

To

Sir,

1. Having examined the above specification together with Tender conditions referred to
therein I/We the undersigned hereby offer to supply the materials covered thereon
complete in all respects as per the Specification and General Conditions, at the rates
entered in the attached contract schedule of prices in the Tender.
2. I/We hereby undertake to have the materials delivered within the time specified in the
Tender.
3. I/We here guarantee the technical particulars given in the Tender supported with
necessary reports from concerned authorities.
4. I/We certify to have purchased/down loaded a copy of the Specification by remitting
Cash/Money order/ D.D./ remitting the cost of tender, herewith and this has been
acknowledged by your letter No.________________ Dated_____________________
5. In the event of Purchase order being decided in my/our favour, I/We agree to furnish the
Security Deposit in the manner acceptable to ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION
CORPORATION LTD. and for the sum as applicable to me/us per Clause-19 of Section
– II of this Specification within 15 days of issue of Letter of intent/Purchase order
failing which I/We clearly understand that the said Letter of intent/Purchase order will
be liable to be withdrawn by the Purchaser.
Signed this ___________________ day of _______________20___________

Yours faithfully,

Signature of Tenderer
With Seal of the Company
(This form should be fully filled up by the Tenderer and submitted along with the
original copy of Tender)

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 ANNEXURE – II

ABSTRACT OF GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF

CONTRACT (COMMERCIAL) TO ACCOMPANY PART –I

1 Earnest Money Furnished (a) Cash

(b) Bank Guarantee
(c) Bank Draft
(d) Proof in support
of EPM
Registration/DGS
&D/NSIC
(e) Permanent
Registration Fee

2 Manufacturers/supply experience Yes/No

including user’s certificate furnished
or not.
(As per Clause No.7 of Section –II)

3 Deviations to the Specification in any Yes/No

(list enclosed or not.
(As per Clause – 9 of the section –II)

4 Delivery:
(a) Date of Commencement
(b) Rate of delivery per month
5 Guarantee: Yes/No
Whether agreeable to OPTCL’s terms
(As per Clause – 18 of Section –II)

6 Whether agreeable to furnish Security Yes/No

Deposit in case his tender be
successful.
(As per Clause –19 of Section –II)

7 Whether agreeable to furnish Yes/No

Performance
Guarantee as per Clause –20 of
Section – II

8 Terms of Payment: Yes/No

Whether agreeable to OPTCL’s
standard terms of payment or not.
(As per clause –22 of Section –II)

9 Nature of Price: VARIABLE as per Yes/No

IEEMA

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 10 Penalty: Yes/No
Whether agreeable to OPTCL’s terms
or not
(As per Clause –23 of Section –II)

11 Whether ITCC/STCC/P&L A/C. for Yes/No

the required period are furnished as
per Clause-26 of Section –II

12 Validity: - Yes/No
Whether agreeable to OPTCL’s terms
or not.
Bid Validity-180Days
PV Validity-2 years.

13 Whether recent type test certificate Yes/No

from any Govt. approved laboratory is
furnished or not.
(As per Clause – 35(vii) of Section –
II)

14 Whether guaranteed technical Yes/No

particulars are furnished or not.

15 Whether dimensional design/drawings Yes/No

furnished or not.

16 Whether materials are I.S.I/I.S.O Yes/No

marked
17 Manufacturer’s name and it’s trade Yes/No
mark.

Place ________________
Date ________________ Signature of the Tenderer
With Seal of the Company

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 SUPPLY

OF

TOWER STRUCTURES

FOR

THE TRANSMISSION LINE OF

OPTCL

(TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION)

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3.0 SCOPE
3.1.1 OPTCL intents to procure both HT and MS transmission line and Sub-
Station Structures for their wide transmission network. A rate contract
for different type of Tower structures on PRICE VARIATION basis shall
be drawn as per IEEMA formula, which will remain valid for a period of
two years from the date of drawn of the rate contract. Firms shall quote
their rates for their own design of towers as well as the OPTCL design
towers as per the enclosed schedule. The tower design shall be for 220
Multi circuit tower , 220 KV and 132 KV towers of three version and 4
version with both MS Steel towers and towers with combination of MS
and HT Steels, Special type Towers of UR and its extentions, for which
OPTCL shall provide bill of materials and out line drawings.
This specification also provides for design, proto fabrication, galvanizing and delivery FOR
(destination) of transmission line towers including super-structure stubs, tower extensions, stub-
templates, tower accessories (Hangers, U-bolts, bird guards, anti-climbing devices), bolts and nuts,
step bolts, flat and spring washers etc. as described hereinafter in this volume as per the firms own
design.
. OPTCL may also procure only Tower structures, Stubs and their extentions as per their
requirement and the firms quoting their rates must agree to supply the same without the other
accessories as above.
a) Wind effects:
Tower shall be designed for reliability Level-I, Terrain category-I & Wind Zone-V Design
wind pressure on towers, conductors, earth wire and insulator string in the range of 30.45
mt. And above 45 mt. Height shall be computed as per IS-802(Part/Sec-I) 1995 Bidder shall
furnish the maximum wind pressure adopted in their design against each component
mentioned above.
b) Design Temperatures:
The following temperature range for the power conductor and ground wires shall be adopted
for the line design:
(i) Minimum temperature: 5 deg. C
(ii) Everyday temperature of conductor: 32 deg. C
(iii) Maximum temperature of :
a) Conductor: 75 deg. C for ACSR/Zebra/Panthor
90 deg. C for AAAC Moose.
b) Ground wire exposed to sun. 53 deg. C
The above values are subject to latest revision if any made in IS-802 (part-I/Sec-I) 1995

Maximum Tension:
Maximum tension shall be based on either:
a) at 5 deg. C with 2/3rd. full wind pressure or Conform to IS 802-1995
b) at 32 deg. C with full wind pressure whichever Part-I/Sec-I-Clause No.10.3
is more stringent.

Factors of Safety & Span details:

Factor of Safety: Should conform to IS-802 Part-I-1995

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Normal span: The normal span of the ine shall be 350 meters of 220KV and 320 meters for
132 KV.
Wind & Weight Span: The wind and weight span to be adopted in the design of the structures shall
be as follows:
(i) Wind span: The wind span is the sum of the two half spans adjacent to the support under
consideration. In case of towers located on a perfectly horizontal terrain, this shall be the normal
span. For design purpose the wind on conductor shall be calculated on a wind span of at least 1.1
times the normal span.
Weight Span: The weight span is the horizontal distance between the lowest point of the
conductors on the two spans adjacent to the tower. All C and D type towers shall be designed for
uplift spans (minimum weight spans in the following table) also. These are applicable both for
pointed and square cross arms.
For details of cross arms and towers , the span limits given below shall prevail.

Tower 220 KV 132 KV

type. Normal condition. Broken wire Normal condition. Broken wire
condition. condition.
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
A/DA 525 100 315 100 500 100 300 100
&
B/DB
C/DC 600 100 360 100 500 100 300 100
&
D/DD

3.1.2 The design of towers and their extensions shall be done conforming to the design
parameters specified herein, the scope of design also includes supply of design calculation
for towers and extensions including detailed structural/shop drawings of towers extensions
and stub setting templates. The bidder, who has already type tested the various tower viz: 0-
2˚, +3, +6; 0-15˚, +3, +6; 0-30˚, +3, +6; 0-60˚, +3, +6 ( 220 KV) in any nationally or
internationally recognized laboratories, and conforming to our specification, may also offer
the same.

3.1.3 STANDARDS
Except as modified in this specification, the material and work covered under this
specification, shall conform to the latest revision with amendments thereof of the following
of Indian Standards and equivalent International Standards whenever indicated below.

Sl. Bureau of Title International &

No. Indian Internationally
standards recognized
(BIS) standard

1. IS:209 Specification for Zinc ISO/R/752

2. IS: 2062 Structural steel (Standard quality) ISO/R/660

3. IS: 432 Mild steel and medium tensile bars and BS-785CSA-G-30
for concrete reinforcement

4. IS: 802 Code of practice for use of structural

steel in overhead transmission line
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 Part-I/Section-I & Section2:
Load and permissible stresses

Part-II: Fabrication Galvanizing

Inspection and Packing

PART-III: TESTING

5. IS: 1367 Technical supply

conditions for threaded
fasteners

6. IS: 1893 Criteria of Earthquake

resistant design structures

7. IS: 2016 Plain washers ISO/R/987

8. IS: 2551 Danger Notice Plates

9. IS: 2629 Recommended practice

for hot dip galvanizing of
iron and steel

10. IS: 2633 Method of testing

uniformity of casting of
zinc coated articles

11. IS: 3063 Single coil rectangular DIN-127

section spring washers for
bolts, bolts, screws

12. IS: 5358 Hot dip galvanized

coatings on fasteners

13. IS:5613 Code of Practices for

Part-1 & 2 design, installation &
Of Section-I maintenance of overhead
power line

14. IS: 6610 Specification for heavy

washers for stell
structures.

15. IS: 6745 Methods of determination

of weight of zinc coating
of zinc coated iron and
steel articles.

16. IS: 12427 Hexagonal bolts for steel

structures

17. INDIAN ELECTRICITY

RULES 1956
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 18. Publication for
Regulation for electrical
crossing or railway tracks

3.1.4 The standards mentioned above are available from

Reference/ Name and Address from which

Abbreviation the Standards are available

IS BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
NEW DELHI(India)

ISO INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION

FOR STANDARDISATION,
Danish Board Standardisation,
Danish Standardisening Street,
Aurehoegbvej-12,
DK-2900, Helleprup, DENMARK

CSA CANADIAN STANDARD

ASSOCIATION
178, Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale,
Ontario, CANADA
M9W IR

BS BRITISH STANDARDS
British Standard Institution,
101, Pentonvile Road,
N-19-ND-UK

DIN DEUTSCHES INSTITUTE FIIR NOR

Gurggrafenstrasse 5-10
Post Fach 1107
D-1000, Berlin – 30

INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES KITAB MAHAL

1956, REGULATION FOR Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
ELECTRICAL CROSSING OF NEW DELHI – 110 001
RAILWAY TRACKS (INDIA)

3.1.5 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS

3.1.6 Electrical System Date:

a) System voltage (kV rms) 220 132

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 b) Max. voltage (kV rms) 245

145
c) Lightning impulse withstand 1050 to 1250 650 to
voltage (dry & wet) (kVp) 750

d) One min.Power frequency 460 275

withstand voltage (wet) (KV rms)

e) Short circuit level 40 31.5

(KA for 1 sec.

3.1.7 Line data

3.1.8 Conductor

a) Name ACSR AAAC

Zebra Moose
b) Strength & wire dia

i) Aluminium 54/3.18 61/3.55

ii) Steel 7/3.18 ---

c) Conductors per Single Single

d) Spacing between the conductors ---- ----- ----

of same phase (sub-conductor
spacing) (mm)

e) Inter-phase spacing (mm) 8,400 8,400

f) Configuration

i) Single circuit Delta Delta

ii) Double circuit Vertical Vertical

g) Nominal Aluminium area (mm²) 420 520

(Alu.
Alloy)

h) Section area of Aluminium 428.90 603.7

(mm²) (Alu.
Alloy)

i) Total sectional area (mm²) 484.50 603.7

j) Calculated resistance at 200 c 0.06915 0.05502

(Max.) ohm/km per conductor

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 k) Approx. calculated breaking load 130.32 159.8
(KN)

l) Modulus of elasticity (GN/M²) 69 54

m) Co-efficient of linear exp. Per 19.3X10 23X10

degree cent.

n) Mass of zinc in gms/sqm ……………… 275………………

o) Overall diameter (mm) 28.62 31.95

p) Weight (kg/km) 1621 1666

q) Minimum ultimate tensile 130.32 159.8

strength (KN)

r) Conductor tension at 32˚ C

without external load

i) Initial unloaded tension ………………..35%………………

ii) Final unloaded tension …………………25%…………….

3.1.9 Galvanized Steel Ground Wire

a) Size (no. of strands/strand dia) ………………..7/3.15……………

b) Overall diameter (mm) …………………9.45…………….

c) Standard weight (Kg/km) ………………….432…………….

d) Location of ground wire One continuous ground wire

Wire to run horizontally on the top
of the towers.

e) Tensile load in each ground wire

(to be furnished by the Bidder)

i) At min. temp. of 5˚ C and in still

air (kgs)

ii) At every day temp. of 32˚ C and

still air (kgs)

iii) At 5˚ C and 2/3rd of full wind

(kgs)

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3.1.9.1 Towers

a) Span lengths in metres 220 KV 220 KV 132 KV 132 KV

ACSR AAAC ACSR AAAC
Zebra/Moose Zebra Panthor panthor
i) Ruling design span 300,335,350, 300,335,350 300,315,325 300,315,325
375 335

b) Wind load (kg/sqm) on 52 52 52 52

conductor

c) Shielding angle with 20˚ 20˚ 20˚ 20˚

vertical

d) Towers to be designed
for heavy wind zone

3.1.9.2 Insulator Strings

Sl. Particulars Single Double Single Double

No. Suspension suspension Suspension suspension
string/ string/ string/ string/
Single Double Single Double
Tension Tension Tension Tension
string/ string string string
1. No. of standard Discs
(nos) (220kV) 1X14/1X15 2X14/2X15 1X10/1X11 2X10/2X11

2. Size of Disc 280 280 305 305

3. Electromechanical 90/120 KN /90120 KN 90/160 KN 90/160 KN

strength (kg)

The towers should be also designed for Double circuit both for ACSR and AAAC Zebra for 220
KV and Double circuit ACSR and AAAC Panther for 132KV System of OPTCL .All the towers
should be suitable for Double circuit. However, the tower should be designed in such a way that in
case of single Circuit stringing , there should not be any unbalance. The towers should also be
designed taking into consideration of other type of earth wires, insulators of highest tensile
strength.

2.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Tower Design – General

The employer is looking for a structurally safe design of transmission line towers to be
installed on EHV lines keeping the loadings and line parameters detailed in this
specification and in compliance with IS: 802 (Part-1/Sec-1)-1995, IS: 802(Part-1/Sec-2)-
1992.

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 The Bidder may offer economical designs with rational sections or offer towers of recent
design, proven in service and accepted by other reputed Central and State Sector Utilities
and by OPTCL (Previously ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION)
confirming to this technical specification.

The Bidder in the latter case shall forward documentation of proto type tests conducted and
acceptance given by the user authorities as also performance report for such towers in
service.
4.1.1 Transmission Towers

4.1.2 General Description

The towers shall be of the following types:

(a) Double Circuit (A, B& C) and their extentions of +3 mtr,6 mtr,+9 mts,+15 mtrs
and +24 mtrs
(b)
Double Circuit (A, B, C & D) and their extentions of +3 mtr,6 mtr,+9 mts,+15 mtrs and
+24 mtrs

©Special Towers (River Crossing, Railway Track Crossing, Power Line Crossing
etc.)
(d) Multicircuit Towers for 220 KV System

4.1.3 The towers shall be of the self-supporting type, built up of lattice steel sections or members
and designed to carry the power conductors with necessary insulators. Ground wires and all
fittings under all loading conditions. Outline diagrams of the towers required are to be
furnished by the Bidder.

4.1.4 The towers shall be fully galvanized structures built up of structural mild steel sections. All
members shall be connected with bolts, nuts and spring washers.

4.1.5 Stubs and Superstructures:

(i) The stub shall mean a set of four stub angles fully galvanized from the and shall
include cleats, gussets, bolts and nuts, etc. the black portion of the stub being cast in
foundation footings. Stub length shall correspond to foundation depth of 3-0 metres
from ground level.

(ii) Superstructure shall mean the galvanized tower assembly above the stubs which
includes structural members like angle sections, cross arms, ground wire peaks,
accessories and fittings such as gusset plates, pack washers, spring, washers, ladders,
step bolts, anti climbing devices and such other items which are required for
completing the towers in all respect. Steel and zinc required for manufacturing these
items will be arranged by the supplier.

(iii)Supply of bolts and nuts and spring washers, hangers/D-shackles for attaching
suspension strings and ‘U’ bolts for attaching ground wire suspension assemblies are
included in the supply of tower.

(iv) The following provisions shall apply in connection with the procurement of steel
and zinc by the supplier.

(a) The steel used for fabrication of tower parts extensions, templates etc. shall be of
mild steel of tested quality as per IS:2062 GRA.
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 (b) The Bidder shall take into account the fabrication wastage while quoting the
rates. The employer will not accept any liability in connection with the wastage
of steel during fabrication or otherwise.

(c) The Bidder shall indicate in his offer the sizes of steel sections which are
proposed to be used by him in the design of towers.

(d) Substitutions, if any, of steel sections of the tower parts by higher sizes, due to
non-availability or otherwise shall be to the supplier’s account. The employer
will not accept any liability on this account.
(e) The steel shall be procured exclusively from the main steel producers. However,
sections not rolled by main producers, can be procured from re-rollers provided.

- Re-rolling of structural steel sections is done from billets/ingots of

tested quality.

- Re-rolled sections are duly tested as per relevant standard.

(f) The zinc used for galvanizing fabricated material shall be of High Grade
Electrolytic zinc.

4.1.6 Extensions:

a) The towers shall be designed so as to be suitable for adding 3 metres, 6 metres, 9

metres extensions for maintaining adequate ground clearances without reducing the
specified factor of safety in any manner.

b) The Buidder shall have to design leg extensions for all types of towers ranging from
minus 3 metres to plus 9 metres at intervals of 1.5 metres and such leg extensions
shall be suitable for being fitted to a normal tower as well as a tower with
extensions. This is to enable tower spotting in hilly terrain.

4.1.7 Stub setting Templates:

Stub templates shall be designed and supplied by the supplier as per requirement for all
types of towers with or without extensions. Stub templates for standard towers and
towers with extension shall be fined type. The stub templates shall be painted with anti-
corrosive paints.

4.1.8 Fasteners: Bolts, Nuts & Washers to be used for the towers

4.1.9 All bolts shall be of property class 5.6 and nuts of property class 5.0 IS: 1367 (Part – 3)
1991 and IS: 6639-1972 shall conform to IS: 12427, they shall be galvanized and shall have
hexagonal heads and nuts, the heads being forged out of solid steel rods and shall be truly
concentric and square with the shank. The shank shall be perfectly straight.

4.1.10 ully threaded bolts shall not be used, the length of bolts should be such that the threaded
portion shall not extend into the place of contact of the members.

4.1.11 ll bolts shall be threaded to take the full depth of the nut and threaded far enough to permit
VARIABLE gripping of the members, but not any further. It shall be ensured that the
threaded portion of each bolt protrudes not less than 3 mm and not more than 8 mm when

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 fully tightened. All nuts shall fit hand tight to the point where the shank of the bolt connects
to the head.

4.1.11.1.1 Flat and tapered washers shall be provided wherever necessary. Spring washers shall be
provided for insertion under all nuts. These washers shall be of electro-galvanized steel
and of the positive lock type. Their thickness shall be 2.5 mm for 12 mm dia bolts, 3.5
mm for 16 mm dia bolts and 4.5 mm for 20 mm dia bolts.

4.1.11.1.2 The Bidder shall furnish bolt schedules giving thickness of members connected, size of
bolts and nuts, the length of the shank, the length of the threaded portion of bolts, sizes
of bolt holes, thickness of washers and any other special details of this nature.

4.1.11.1.3 To obviate bending stress in bolts or to reduce it to a minimum, no bolt shall connect
aggregate thickness of more than three (3) times its dia.

4.1.11.1.4 The bolt positions in assembled towers shall be as per IS: 5613 (Part-I/Section-I) (Part-
II/Section-2)-1985.

4.1.11.1.5 Bolts at the joints shall be so staggered that nuts may be tightened with spanners without
fouling.

5.0 Tower Accessories

5.1 Step Bolt Ladders: These bolts shall be of property class 4.6 conform to IS: 6639-1972.

Each tower shall be provided with step bolts on one of the main legs, of not less than 16
mm diameter and 175 mm long, spaced not more than 400 mm apart and extending from
about 2.5 metres above the ground level to the top of the tower. Each step bolt shall be
provided with two nuts on one end to fasten the bolt security to the tower and button
head at the other end to prevent the feet from slipping away. The step bolts shall be
capable of withstanding a vertical load not less than 1.5 KN and shall be used as a
ladder for climbing.

5.1.2 Anti-climbing devices: This shall conform to IS: 5613 (Part-I/Sec –I), 19085.

Fully galvanized barbed wire type anti-climbing device shall be provided at a height of
approximately 3 metres as an anti-climbing measure. Four layers of barbed wires will be
provided each inside and outside the tower in horizontal plane, spacing between the
layers being 140 to 150 mm. The towers to be designed by the supplier shall have
provision to fixed the barbed wire as indicated above. Thus the angle pieces with
notches for accommodating barbed wire shall be designed and supplied with the towers
along with provision for suitable bolt holes on leg members for fitting bolt holes on leg
member for fitting the angles. The scheme of the anti-climbing device shall be
submitted along with the tower drawing. Barbed wire shall be included in the scope of
bidder.

5.1.3 Insulator strings and ground wire clamp attachments

(a) For the attachment of suspension insulator strings a suitable swinging hanger on
the tower shall be provided so as to obtain requisite clearance under extreme
swinging conditions and free swinging of the string.

The hanger shall be designed to withstand an ultimate tensile strength of 11.500

kg.
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 (b) For ground wires at suspension towers suitable ‘U’ Bolts strong enough to
withstand the full designed loads shall be provided to accommodate the hook of
the ground wire suspension clamps.

(c) At tension towers, horizontal strain plates of suitable dimensions on the

underside of each power cross-arm tip and at the top ground wire peak shall be
provided for taking the ‘D’ Shackles of the tension insulator strings or ground
wire tension clamps, as the case may be. Full details of the attachments shall be
submitted by the supplier for the employer’s approval before commencing with
mass fabrication.

5.1.5 Phase Plate

Phase plate shall be of mild steel of 16 gauge vitreous enameled at back and front,
circular in shape and diameter 75 mm. One set of phase plate shall be consisting of 3
plates red, yellow and blue coloured accordingly to indicate the phase of the conductor.
There shall be one fixing bolt on the plate. This shall conform to IS: 5613 (Part-
II/Section01) of latest edition.

5.1.6 Number Plate

The number plate shall be mild steel vitreous enameled at back and front, 200 mmx 150
mm, rectangular shape and inscribed thereon shall be the number of the tower location
preceded by letter corresponding to the short name of the line and the type of towers.
There shall be two fixing bolts on both end of the plates. The dimension and details of
the number plate shall be as per IS: 5613 (Part-II/Section1 & Section-2), 1985.

5.1.7 Danger Plate

These shall be of mild steel vitreous enameled at back and front 250 x 200 mm
rectangular shape and inscribed thereon shall be in signal red the work ‘DANGER’ with
its Oriya and Hindi translation and also with the inscription of Bone and Scull and
voltage of the line. There shall be two holes on the plates for fixing. This shall conform
to IS: 2551 (latest edition).

5.1.8 Details to Tower Fabrication Workmanship

5.1.9 Except where hereinafter modified details of fabrications shall confirm to IS: 802 (Part-II)-
1978.

5.1.10 But splices shall generally be used such that the inside cleat angle and outside plates are
designed to transmit load. The inside cleat angle shall not be less than half the thickness of
the connected heaviest member plus 2 mm. Lap splices may also be used for connecting
members of unequal size in such a manner that the inside angle of the lap splice shall be
rounded at the heel to fit the fillet of the outside angle. All splices shall develop full stress in
the members connected through bolts. But as well as lap splices shall be made as above and
as close to and above the main panel point as far as possible.

5.1.11 oints shall be so designed so as to avoid eccentricity. The use of gusset plates for joining
tower members shall be avoided as far as possible. However, where connections are such
that the elimination of the gusset plates would result in eccentric joints then gussets plates
and spacer plates may be used in conformity with modern practices. The thickness of the

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 gusset plate, required to transmit stress, shall not be less than that of the thinnest of
connected member but not less than 5 mm in any case.

The use of filler in connection shall be avoided as far as possible. The diagonal web
members in tension may be connected entirely to the gusset plate where necessary so as
to avoid the use of filler and it shall be connected at the point of inter-section by one or
more bolts.

5.1.12 The tower structures shall be accurately fabricated to bolt together easily at site without
any strain on the bolts.

5.1.13 No angle member shall have the two leg flanges brought together by closing the angle.

5.1.14 The diameter of the hole shall be equal to the diameter of bolt plus 1.5 mm.

5.1.15 The structure shall be designed such that all parts are accessible for inspection and
cleaning. Drain holes shall be provided at all points where pockets of depressions are likely
to hold water.

5.1.16 All similar parts shall be made strictly interchangeable. All steel sections before any work
is done on them, shall be carefully leveled, straightened and made true to detailed drawings by
methods which shall not injure the materials so that when assembled, the different matching
surfaces are in close contact throughout. No rough edges shall be permitted any where in the
structure.

5.1.17 Drilling and Punching

(a) Before any cutting work is started, all steel sections shall be carefully straightened
and trued by pressure and not by hammering. They shall again be trued after being
punched and drilled.

(b) Holes for bolts shall be drilled of punched with a jig but drilled holes are preferred.
The following maximum tolerance of accuracy of punched holes is permissible.

(i) Holes must be perfectly circular and no tolerance in this respect is

permissible.
(ii) The maximum allowable difference in diameter of the holes on the two
sides of plates or angle is 0.8 mm i.e. the allowable taper in punched holes
should not exceed 0.8 mm on diameter.

(iii) Holes must be square with the plates or angles and have their walls parallel.

© All burrs left by drills or punches shall be removed completely. When the tower
members be truly opposite to each other. Drilling or reaming to enlarge defective
holes is not permitted.

5.1.18 Erection Mark:

Each individual member shall have an erection mark conforming to the component
number given to it in the fabrication drawings. This mark shall be done with marking
dies of 16 mm size before galvanizing and shall be legible after galvanising.

The erection mark shall be A-BB-CC-DDD where

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 A Employer code assigned to the supplier (Alphabet).

BB Supplier’s Mark (Numerical)

CC Tower type (Alphabet)

DDD Number mark to be assigned by Supplier (numerical).

5.1.19.1 Galvanizing

The super structure of all towers and stubs upto 150 mm below plinth level (Top of
concrete pedestal) shall be galvanized. Galvanizing of tower members and stub shall be
in conformity with IS: 4759-1984 and shall be done after all fabrication work has been
completed except that the nuts may be tapped or return after galvanizing. Threads of
bolts and nuts after galvanizing shall have a neat fit and shall be such that they can be
turned with fingers throughout the length of the threads of bolts and they shall be
capable of developing the full strength of the bolts. Spring washers shall be electro-
galvanized as per Grade – 4 of IS: 1573 – 1986. Galvanizing for fasteners shall conform
to IS: 1367 (Part-XIII) – 1978.

5.1.19.2 Quantities and Weights

5.1.20 The quantities stated in Annexure – I are only provisional. Final quantities will be informed
by the employer to the supplier on completion of detailed survey. However, bids will be
evaluated based on quantities indicated in the Annexure – I.

5.1.21 The employer reserves the right to order for the final quantities at the rates quoted in the
bid, which shall be valid throughout the pendency of the contract.

5.1.21.1.1 The unit weight of each type of tower stubs, super structure and extension be furnished
by the Bidder. The weight of tower shall mean the weight of tower calculated by using
the black section(non galvanized) weight of steel members including stubs, of the sizes
indicated in the approved fabrication drawings and bills of materials, without taking into
consideration the reduction in weights due to holes, notches, cuts, etc. but taking into
consideration the weight of special fittings.

5.1.21.2 Tower designs Superstructure

5.1.21.2.1 Wind Pressure

The wind pressure on towers, power conductors and earth wire shall be as per IS: 802
(Part-I/Sec-I) – 1995.

280

5.1.21.2.2 Design Temperatures

The following temperature range for the power conductor and ground wires shall be
adopted for the line design confirming to IS: 802 (Part –I/Sec – I) – 1995.

i) Minimum temperature 50˚C.

ii) Every day temperature 32˚C

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 iii) Maximum temperature of:

a) Conductor 75˚C for ACSR Zebra/Panther

90˚C for AAAC (Moose equivalent)

b) Ground wire 53˚C

exposed to Sun.

5.1.21.2.3 Factors of Safety & Span details

a) Factory of safety.

The factor of safety based on crippling strength of struts and elastic limit of tension
members shall not be less than 2(two) under normal condition and 1.5 (one and a
half) under broken wire conditions for all the members of the towers and their cross
arms.

b) Normal Span

The normal span of the line shall be 300 metres for 220 kV and 250 metres for 132
kV.
c) Wind and weight spans

The wind and weight spans to be adopt in the design of the structures shall be as
follows:

i) Wind Span

The wind span is the sum of the two half spans adjacent to the support under
consideration. In case of towers located on an perfectly horizontal terrain, this
shall be the normal span. For design purposes the wind on conductor shall be
calculated on at least 1.1 times the normal.

ii) Weight Span

The weight span is the horizontal distance between the lowest point of the
conductors on the two spans adjacent to the tower.

All C and D type towers shall be designed for uplift spans (minimum) weight
spans in the following table also. These are applicable both for pointed and
square cross arms.

For details of cross arms and towers, the span limits given below shall prevail.

WEIGHT SPANS
Tower 220 KV 132 KV
Type Normal Broken Normal Broken wire
Condition wire Condition condition
condition
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
A&B 525 100 300 100 488 100 195 100

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 C&D 600 100 300 100 576 100 195 100

5.1.21.2.4 Conductor and Ground wire Configuration

For single circuit towers the three phases shall be Delta formation. One number of
ACSR/AAAC conductor shall be used for each phase. One galvanized steel wire shall
be used as ground wire. The ground wire shall be continuous and shall be provided
above the conductors at suitable elevation to offer effective shielding and safe
clearances. For double circuit towers the phases shall be in vertical formation with phase
to phase horizontal spacing of not less than 8.4 meters and vertical 4.9 meters for 220
kV.

5.1.21.2.5 Loads on Towers

i) Transverse Loads:

Transverse load due to wind on towers conductors and under broken wire earthwire
shall be calculated in accordance with IS: 802(Part-I/Sec-I)-1995.

ii) Longitudinal Loads due to wind on towers conductors and shield shall be calculated
as per IS: 802 (Part-I/Sec-I)-1995.

iii) Vertical Loads:

The vertical load due to conductors and ground wire shall also include 150 kg. As
weight of a Lineman with tools. These loads are in addition to the vertical loads due
to insulator fittings and the dead weight of the structure. The weight of a Lineman
with tool should not be considered in minimum vertical load calculation. An
additional erection load of 3.5 KN shall also be considered for the design of the
tower. The stringing procedure shall ensure that the above vertical loads are not
exceeded. For calculating vertical loads the following insulator weights may be
considered.

220 KV 132 KV

Each single suspension insulator string 160 kg 120 Kg

Each double suspension insulator string 320 kg 240 Kg
Each double tension insulator string 420 kg 320 Kg
Pilot string for 60˚ tower 160 kg 120 Kg

iv) Broken Wire condition

a) Suspension Tower Type A/DA

Breaking of any one power conductor in one phase only, resulting in instanceous
unbalance tension of 50% of conductor tension at 32˚C without wind or breaking
of one earthwire resulting in an unbalance tension equal to the maximum tension
of the ground wire whichever is more stringent is to be considered for design
along with appropriate impact factor.

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 b) Tower Type B & C

Breakage of two phases on the same side and on the same span or breakage of
any one phase and any one ground wire on the same span whichever
combination is more stringent along with appropriate impact factor for a
particular member.

c) Tower Type D/DD

Breakage of all the three phases on the same side and on the same span or
breakage of two phases and any one ground wire on the same span, whichever
combination is more stringent along with appropriate impact factor for a
particular member. Cross arms for angle tower shall be of equal length for both
sides.

v) Design Load

Employer’s requirement for design longitudinal and transverse loads shall confirm
to IS: 802(Part-I/Sec-I)-1995.

The Bidder shall furnish the details of design loads proposed to be adopted in the
tower design in accordance with this specification.

The design criteria and other special requirements as stipulated for special towers
shall be applicable for river crossing/special towers.

5.1.21.2.6 Tower Steel Sections:

i) Steel sections of tested quality in conformity with IS: 2062 GRA are to be used in
towers, extensions and stub setting templates. No individual members shall be
longer than 6000 mm.

For designing of towers only rationalized steel sections shall be used. During
execution of the project, if any particular section is not available, the same shall be
substituted by higher section at no extra cost. However, design approval for such
substitution shall be obtained from the employer.

ii) Thickness of Members

The minimum thickness of angle sections used ion the design of towers, shall be
kept not less than the following values:

a) Main corner leg members excluding the ground wire peak and main cross arm 6
mm.

b) For all other main members 5 mm.

c) Redundant members 4 mm.

iii) Bolt Arrangement

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 The minimum bolt spacing and rolled edge distance and sheared edge distances of
sections from the centers of the bolt holes shall be provided as furnished in Table-1.

Dia of Hole Min. bolt Min. rolled Min. Sheared

Bolts Dia Spacing Distance Edge distance
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

12 13.5 30 16 19

16 17.5 40 20 23

20 21.5 50 25 27

Bolts sizes mentioned above shall only be used. The minimum width of flanges
without bolt holes shall be 30 mm.

For the purpose of calculating stress and bearing stress for bolts refer clause 14.4
and 14.5 of IS: 802 (Part-I/Sec-2)-1992.

iv) Allowable Stress:

Structural steel angle section manufactured according to the latest ISL: 808(Part-V
& VI) and tested according to the latest edition of IS:2062 and having its yield
strength not less than 255 N/mm. sq. shall be used in the fabrication of tower
members.

v) Axial Stress in tension:

The estimated tensile stress in various members multiplied by the appropriate factors
of safety shall not exceed the value given by the formula specified in Clause 9.2.1 of
IS:802(Part-I/Sec-2)-1992.

vi) Axial Stress in Compression

The estimated compressive stress in various members multiplied by the appropriate

factors of safety shall not exceed the value given by the formula specified in Clause
9.2.1 of IS:802(Part-I/Sec-2)-1992.

vii) Slenderness ratio:

Slenderness ratio for members shall be computed in accordance with IS:802(Part-

I/Sec-2)-1992. Slenderness ratio for compression and tension members shall not
exceed the values specified therein. The following maximum limits of the
slenderness ratio shall be adopted i.e. the ratio of unsupported length of the section
in any place to the appropriate radius of gyration.

a) For main corner leg member includi9ng the corner 150

members of earth wire peak and the lower corner
members of the arms…

b) For other members having calculated stresses…. 200

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 c) For redundant members…. 250

d) For members having tensile stress only…. 375

viii) Erection Stress

Where erection stresses combined with other permissible co-existent stresses could
produce a working stress in any member appreciably above the specified working
stress, then additional materials shall be added to the member or such other
provision made so as to bring the working stress within the specified limit. For the
purpose of this clause the specified working stress shall be the ultimate stress
divided by the factor of safety of 2.0.

ix) Design calculation and Drawings

The following design calculations and drawings are required to be furnished to the
employer.

a) Along with the Bid:

Detailed design calculations and drawing for each type of tower.

b) On award of Contract

The supplier shall submit design of tower extension, stub templates and
loading/rigging arrangement of tower testing to enable the employer to make
preliminary check regarding structural stability of tower tests.

Upon successful testing of tower and subsequent approval of designs, drawings

and bill of materials, the supplier shall furnish photostat copies of the following
in 6(six) copies to the employer for necessary distribution along with one copy
of reproducible print.

a) Detailed design calculations along with drawings of towers and

foundations.

b) Detailed structural drawings indicating section size, length of member.

Sizes of plate along with hole to hole distances, joint details etc.

c) Bill of materials indicating cutting and bending details against each

member.

d) Shop drawings showing all details relevant to fabrication.

e) All drawings for the tower accessories.

The supplier is required to submit four copies of the drawings with

Photostat copies mentioned above for approval by the employer while
submitting the designs, structural drawings. Bill of materials and any other
drawings pertaining to the subject transmission line. The supplier shall
clearly indicate in each drawing the project code number, if any,
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 specification no.;, name of transmission line, letter reference no. and date
on which the submissions are made. The said procedure is to be followed
while submitting the distribution copies.

5.1.21.2.7 Statutory Electrical Clearances:

5.1.21.2.8
5.1.21.2.9 This should be as per the ISS

i) Ground Clearances:

The minimum ground clearance from the bottom conductor shall not be less than
7.00 metres for 220 kV at the maximum sag conditions i.e. at maximum temperature
and in still air. However, to achieve the above clearance the height of the tower shall
be increased in the following manner:

a) An allowance of 4% of the maximum sag shall be provided to account for errors

in stringing.

b) Conductor creep shall be compensated by over tensioning the conductor for a

temperature of 26˚C lower than the stringing temperature.

In case of rail track crossings the minimum height above rail level of the lowest
portion of any conductor under conditions of maximum sag, in accordance with
the regulations for Electrical Crossing of Railway Tracks are given in Table – 5.

TABLE – 5
Type of work Inside stn. Outside stn.
Limits(mm) Limits(mm)

a) For un-electrified track and tracks

electrified on 1500 V.DC

i) For metre/narrow gauge 10,000/17,600

ii) For broad gauge 11,200 8,800

b) Tracks electrified on 25 kV AC for 15,400 13,4

metre, narrow and broad gauge 00

Minimum clearance between the subject power line and any other power line
crossing shall not be less than 7000 mm.

ii) Live Metal Clearance:

The minimum live metal clearance to be provided between the live parts and steel
work of superstructure shall be as given in IS:5613 (Part-2/Sec-I).

The Bidder may adopt separate cross arm design and length for ‘D’ type towers
under dead end conditions provided adequate live metal clearance is available with

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 at least 15˚ angle and also provided that all the other specified conditions of this
specifications are fulfilled. In case pilot insulator strings are proposed to be used, the
angle of swing to be considered shall be minimum of 15˚.

In computing live metal clearances, the dimensions of suspension and tension string
shall be taken as given in drawings attached herewith. The design of the towers shall
be such that it should satisfy all the above conditions when clearances are measured
from any live point of the insulator strings.

iii) Angle Shielding

The angle shielding, defined as the angle formed by the line joining the center lines
of the ground wire and outer conductor in still air, at tower supports, to the vertical
line through the center line of the ground wire shall not be more than 30˚. The drop
of the ground wire clamp which is employer supplied item should be considered
while calculating the minimum angle of protection. For estimating the minimum
angle of protection the drop of ground wire suspension clamp along with U-bolt may
be taken as 150 mm.

iv) Mid Span Clearance

The minimum vertical span clearance between any of the earthwire and the nearest
power conductor under all temperatures and in still air condition in the normal ruling
span shall be 8.10 metres for 220 kV. Further the tensions of the earthwires and
power conductors, shall be so co-ordinated that the sag of earthwires shall be at least
10% less than that of the power conductors under all temperatures and loading
conditions.

4.3.5.10 Packing

Angle sections shall be wire bundled, cleat angles, gusset plates, blackets, filler plates,
hanger and similar other loose items shall be netted and bolted together in multiples or
securely wired together through holes.
Bolts, nuts, washers and other attachments shall be packed in double gunny bags,
accurately tagged, in accordance with the contents.

The packing shall be properly done to avoid losses/damages during transit. Each bundle
or package shall be appropriately marked.

5.1.21.3 Special Towers:

i) Special towers are to be used for major river crossing requiring very long spans.
These towers shall form part of the Bidder’s scope.

Unit rates for design, fabrication, galvanizing, testing and supply for such towers
shall be quoted in the appropriate schedule of Volume IB.

Anchoring of Major River crossing towers, shall be with ‘D’ or DD type towers.

All the requirements as meant for standard towers shall apply for such special towers
except those noted in the following clauses.

ii) Shielding Angle:

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 The shielding angle shall not be greater than 30˚.

iii) Clearances:

The minimum clearance of lowest point of power conductor from the highest flood
level in navigable rivers for crossing towers shall be obtained from the navigation
authority.

The minimum electrical clearances between live parts and tower body and cross arm
member shall be the same as for normal towers.

iv) Stub Location:

The approximate height of foundation on which stub for river cross towers are to be
set, over the highest flood level of the river shall be fixed only after employer’s
approval.

v) Angle of Deviation

The minimum angle of deviation to be considered for special towers is 2˚ and all live
material clearances are to be computed considering double suspension insulator
strings as per drawing enclosed.

vi) Factors of Safety:

Towers:

The minimum factors of safety for towers shall be:

c) Under normal conditions 2.0

d) Under broken wire conditions 1.;5

vii) Conductor and Earth wire:

The minimum factor of safety for conductors and ground wire shall be 2.5 maximum
tension corresponding to 2/3rd full wind pressure at minimum temperature or full
wind pressure at the mean annual temperature such that the initial unloaded tension
at the mean annual temperature do not exceed 30% of the ultimate strength of
conductor and ground wire respectively.

viii) Wind Loads:

a) The procedure for wind load calculation on conductor and ground wire shall be
the same as for normal structures.

b) The wind pressure values on tower shall be based on IS:802(Part-I/Sec-I)-1995.

ix) Longitudinal Loads:

a) The longitudinal loads due to power conductors and earth wires for suspension
towers shall be nil under normal conditions and 100% of the maximum tension
of bundled conductors or earth wire under broken wire conditions.

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 b) Under normal conditions, unbalanced longitudinal pull due to difference in
tension in ruling span for river crossing towers on one side and span of the line
on the other wise shall also be considered for the design of anchor towers.

5.1.22 TESTS

5.1.23 General

a) All standard tests including quality control tests in accordance with IS:802(Part-III)-
1978 shall be carried out.

b) A galvanized tower of each type complete with 6 metres extension shall be subjected
to design and destruction test. The tower shall be tested with nuts and bolts of the
same make and type which are proposed to be used on the line. The supplier shall
submit to the employer for approval, a detailed programme and proposal for testing
the towers showing the method of carrying out the tests and the manner of applying
the loads. The supplier on receipt of such approval shall intimate the employer about
carrying out of the tests at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled date of tests
during which time the employer will arrange to depute his representatives to witness
the tests. Six copies of the test reports thereof shall be submitted to the employer for
approval.
c) In case of premature failure, the tower shall be retested and steel already used in the
earlier test shall not be used again. The supplier shall provide facilities to the employer
for inspection of materials during manufacturing stage and also during testing of the
same.

d) No part of any tower subject to test shall be allowed to be used in the work. The prices
to be quoted for such type tests shall be after allowing rebate for the scrap value of the
tested tower which is to be retained by the supplier

e) The supplier shall ensure that the specification of materials and workmanship of all
towers actually supplied conform strictly to the towers which have successfully
undergone the tests. In case any deviation is detected the supplier shall replace such
defective towers free of cost of the employer. All expenditure incurred in erection, to
and fro transportation, any other expenditure or losses incurred on this account shall
be fully borne by the supplier.; No extension in delivery time shall be allowed on this
account. The employer, however, reserves the right to waive off the testing of the
towers, provided the supplier had earlier successfully tested, erected and
commissioned similar towers and certificates for such tests carried out earlier are
furnished duly certified by the employer and are found acceptable.

f) Each type of tower to be tested shall be a full scale prototype galvanized tower and
shall be erected vertically on rigid foundation with the stub protruding above ground
level as provided in the design/drawing between ground level and concrete level.

g) The suspension tower to be tested shall be with hanger and ‘U’ Bolt as per approved
design/drawings. The tension tower to be tested shall similarly be with the strain plate
as per approved design/drawings.

h) In case of any premature failure even during waiting period, the tower shall be retested
with rectified members. However, if the failures are major in nature and considerable
portion of tower is to be re-erected then in such cases all the tests which have been
carried out earlier are to be reconducted to the entire satisfaction of the employer.

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 i) The sequence of testing shall be at the discretion of the employer.

5.1.23.2 Test for Galvanization

Galvanization of the members of the tower shall withstand tests as per IS:2633.

5.1.24 INSPECTION

5.1.24.2 The supplier shall keep the employer informed well in advance of the commencement of
manufacture, progress of manufacture thereof and fabrication of various tower parts at
various stages. So that arrangements could be made for inspection by the employer.
5.1.24.3 The acceptance of any batch of items shall in no way relieve the supplier of any his
responsibilities for meeting all the requirements and intent of this specification and shall
not prevent subsequent rejection if any item of that batch is later found defective.

5.1.24.4 The employer or his authorized representatives shall have free access at all reasonable
time to all parts of the supplier’s works connected with the fabrication of the material
covered under the contract for satisfying themselves that the fabrication is being done in
accordance with the provisions of this specification.

5.1.24.5 Unless specified otherwise, inspection shall be made at the place of manufacture prior to
dispatch and shall be conducted so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of
the work.

5.1.24.6 Should any member of the structure be found not to comply with the approved design, it
shall be liable for rejection. No member once rejected shall be resubmitted for inspection
except in cases where the employer or his authorized representative considers that the
defects can be rectified.

5.1.24.7 Defects which occur during fabrication shall be made good with the consent of and
according to the procedure to be laid down by the employer.

5.1.24.8 All gauges and templates necessary to satisfy the employer for conducting tests shall be
made available at the test site by the supplier.

5.1.24.9 The correct grade and quality of steel shall be used by the supplier. To ascertain the
quality of steel the employer may at his discretion get the material tested at an approved
laboratory.

5.1.25 SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENTS

5.1.25.2 The present schedule of requirements of different types of towers will be informed to the
supplier at the time of lacing order. The suppler should ready to supply the future tower
requirement of OPTCL for the rate contract period in very short notice.

5.1.25.3 The time frame for executing the work is also indicated in this schedule. The supplier has
to match the supply and delivery of stubs, tower-parts etc. to complete the work within
the time schedule desired by the employer. Generally the supplier should supply
@400MT per month as per the requirement.

5.1.25.4 The supplier shall, as far as possible, despatch the tower material as completed
towers in order to enable erection of complete tower structures at site. Payment for the
compled towers shall only be released in case running bills are allowed.

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5.1.26 SCUEDUALE OF PRICES

5.1.26.2 The prices for supply of materials shall be furnished in the relevant schedule in the
manner specified in annexure-I and Annexure-II

SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSTATION STRUCTURES

Technical specification substations structure.

1. GENERAL
1.1 Design of structures
Substation structures shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of IS 802/1992.
The wind pressures for the substation sites shall be as per data in schedules and wind pressure
map of the State of Orissa. The structure may be MS or mixed of MS and HT Steel. The
contractor shall quote the rate as per the Annexures.
Structures shall be designed to carry the equipment and associated connections, insulator sets,
earth conductors and all fittings under all specified conditions of service of operation and
loading.
The substation gantry structures shall be designed to carry the down lead spans and the
Contractor shall be provided with the details of location of the terminal tower and the type of
conductor used on the overhead line in order to do so. All structures intended to carry
equipment or materials on more than one side of the structure shall be designed to cater for all
possible stages of equipment erection,Installation and maintenance. The substation gantry
structures shall be designed to terminate the overhead line down lead spans, which may enter
±15 degrees vertically.
1.2 Conductor spacing and clearances
Structures shall be dimensioned to maintain the specified minimum phase to earth, phase to
phase and insulation height clearances under conditions of maximum conductor swing an sag.
The spacing between individual phase conductors, and the clearance between clamps, arcing
horns, jumper loops or other live metal and the structure steelwork and other obstacles, under
all specified conditions of temperature and loading shall not be less than the specified values.
1.3 Applied loads
The assumed maximum simultaneous loadings on the substation structures shall be as follows –
1.3.1 Wind loads
The normal wind load shall be given by the wind velocity, as stated in the Schedules, acting on
the whole projected area of the phase and earth conductors and where applicable, the horizontal
resultant of the maximum line and earth conductor tensions, together with the wind pressure, as
stated in the Schedules, on 1.5 times the projected area of the members of one face of the
structure plus the projected area of the plant being supported.
1.3.2 Vertical loads

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The normal vertical load shall be the mass of the line and earth conductors, insulators, the plant
item, insulator fittings, earth conductor fittings, spacers, line traps and ancillary apparatus
where applicable. For the overhead line-terminating span it shall be assumed that the mass of
the conductors and earth wires shall include the actual total mass of the down lead span.
1.4 Electro mechanical loads
Electro dynamic forces due to short circuit conditions snatch forces, and other similar loads
shall be computed and applied for design of structures. The different mechanical effects due to
short circuit current etc. shall be estimated as per IEC 865 and CIGRE guide No.7
1.5 Construction
The structures shall be of an approved design and construction. All stressed members (tension
and compression) of steel structures shall consist of rolled steel sections unless otherwise
approved
To facilitate inspection and maintenance all tall structures (other than equipment structures)
shall be provided with step bolts and ladders complete with hoops. Handrails, screens, guards
and other appropriate facilities shall also be provided for structures with a provision for
platforms.
Where the structure is to terminate overhead transmission lines supplied under another contract,
suitable provisions shall be made to accept the transmission line insulator fittings and earth
conductor clamps.
Means shall be provided for fixing and bounding GI flat strip to the steelwork at a minimum of
two points. Earth connections shall be made to a vertical face, clear of the ground. Foundation
bolts shall not be used for their attachment. GI flats for earth connections, bolts, and nuts
washers etc. shall be included in the structures.
1.6 Material
All rolled steel sections, flats, plates, bolt and nut bars used shall consist of steel manufactured
by an approved process and shall be to the requirements of ISO 630 (minimum yield strength
255 N/mm2). The steel shall be free from blisters, scales, laminations and other defects. Steel
sections shall preferably be Metric Standard sections chosen with a view to avoiding delays in
obtaining material.
All members shall be cut to jig and all holes shall be drilled/punched as per provisions under the
relevant standard. All parts shall be carefully cut and holes accurately located so that when the
members are in position the holes will be truly opposite to each other before being bolted up.
Drifting or reaming of holes will not be allowed.
Built members shall, when finished, be true an free from all kinks, twists and open joints, and
the material shall not be defective or strained in any way.
If the structures are fabricated or galvanized by subcontractors, the Contractor shall, if required
by the Project Manager, provide a resident inspector at the works of each sub contractor during
the time that the steel work is being fabricated and galvanized.
All bolts and screwed rods shall be galvanized, including the threaded portions, all nuts and
bolts shall be Hot Dip galvanized. Nuts may however be tapped after galvanizing and the
threads, shall be oiled.
Except where specified to the contrary, all iron and steel used in the construction of the Contract
works shall be galvanized after all swing, shearing, drilling, punching, filing, bending and
machining are completed.
Galvanising of all material shall be in accordance with the requirements of this specification.
The preparation for galvanizing and the galvanizing itself shall not adversely affect the
mechanical properties of the coated material.
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2. SUPPORT STRUCTURES OF SWITCHYARD
2.1 General
The scope of works covers design; fabrication, proto-assembly, supply and erection of
galvanized steel structure for portals (colomns, girders), lightning masts and equipment support
structures.
Portals (columns, girders), lightning masts, and equipment support structures shall be lattice
type structures fabricated from structural steel conforming to IS 226/2062 (latest). The design
of all support structures for 400/220/132 and 33KV equipment is within the scope of the
Contractor. It is stressed that the Contractor has to provide steel sections as per the standard
drawings. However, if a higher section is required from design point of view the same shall be
acceptable to the owner.
The scope shall include the supply of all types of bolts, nuts, hangers, shackles, clamps, anti-
climbing devices, bird guards, climbing systems, insets in concrete, gusset plates, equipment
mounting bolts, structure earthing bolts, foundation bolts, spring washers, fixing plates, angles
and bolts for structure mounted or ground mounted marshalling boxes (AC/DC marshalling box
and equipment control cabinets), and any other items as required to complete the works.
The connection of all structures to their foundations shall be by base plates and embedded
anchor/foundation bolts. All steel structures and anchor/foundation bolts shall be fully
galvanised. The weight of the zinc coating shall be at least –0.610kg per sq. m. for structural
members and 0.305 kg per square meter for fasteners. One additional nut shall be provided
below the base plate, which may be used for the purpose of leveling. In unavaoidable
circumstances damaged galvanized surface shall be treated with zinc rich paint as per provision
of the relevant standard.
2.2 Design requirements
The design of steel structures shall be done by Working stress method. The contractor will
submit Design philosophy and a sample of calculations/analysis by using the formulate for
approval before taking up detailed engineering and design works. Design and fabrication shall
be as per provisions of IS 802-1977 and IS 800 (latest) for provisions not given in IS 802 and
other relevant IS standards.
In addition, the work shall be in accordance with the IS 802 (latest) and as follows:
• Minimum thickness of galvanized tower member shall be as follows:

• Minimum Thickness (mn)

• Leg members, Ground wire and Main members • 8-6

• Other members • 6

• Redundant membes • 5

• Maximum slenderness ratios for leg members, other stressed members and redundant
members for compression force shall be as per IS 802 (latest)
• Minimum distance from hole center to edge shall be 1.5 x bolt diameter minimum
distance between center to center of holes shall be 2.5 x bolt diameter.
• The minimum bolt diameter shall be 16 mm.
In order to facilitate inspection and maintenance, the structures shall be provided with climbing
devices. Each substation gantry structure shall be provided with step bolts not less than 16mm
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diameter and 175mm long spaced not more than 450mm apart, staggered on faces of one leg
extending from about 2.5 metres above ground level to the top of the tower. The step bolts shall
conform to IS 10238. Ladders on lighting masts and other tall structures shall be provided with
safety guards.
All structures shall be designed for the worst combination of dead loads, live loads, wind loads
as per code IS 802 (latest), seismic forces as per code IS 1893 (latest), loads due to deviation of
conductor, load due to unbalanced tension in conductor, torsional load due to unbalanced
vertical and horizontal forces, erection loads, short circuit forces including ‘snatch’ in the case
of bundled conductors etc. Short circuit forces shall be calculated considering a fault level of
40kA.
Substation gantry structures shall be designed in accordance with IS 802 (latest) for the three
conditions i.e. normal conditions (Three conductors on one side broken), broken wire condition
and short circuit force. The design of all structures shall be based on the condition where
stringing is done only on one side i.e. all the three (phase) conductors broken on the other side.
A factor of safety of 2.0 under normal and (as well as) broken wire conditions and 1.5 under
combined short circuit and broken wire conditions shall be considered for the design of
switchyard structures. For purpose of design 110% of static tension pull and transverse reaction
on the gantries as calculated for each span shall be considered.
Vertical load of half the span of conductors/string and the earth wires on either side of the beam
shall be taken into account for the purpose of design. The weight of a man with tools shall be
considered as 150kg for the design of structures.
Torsional effect on towers and beams due to unbalanced forces may be taken eare of as per
American Code DS-10.
Terminal/line take off gantries shall be designed for a minimum conductor tension of four
metric tones per phase for 400kV and two metric tones per phase for 220kV. The distance
between terminal gantry and dead end tower shall be taken as 200 metres. The design of these
terminal gantries shall also be checked considering ±30-degree deviation of conductor in both
vertical and horizontal planes.
The girders shall be connected with lattice columns by bolted joints.
If luminaries are proposed to be fixed on gantries/towers, then proper loading for these shall be
considered in the design. Also holes for fixing the brackets for lighting fittings should be
provided wherever required.
Foundation bolts shall be designed for the loads for which the foundations are designed.
2.3 Design drawings, bill of materials and documents.
The fabrication drawings to be prepared and furnished by the Contractor shall be based on the
design approved by the Project Manager. These fabrications drawings shall indicate complete
details of fabrication and erection including all erection splicing details and typical fabrication
splicing details, bracing details, weld sizes and lengths, bill of materials in the proforma
approved by the Project Manager, bolt details and all customary details in accordance with
standard structural engineering practice whether or not approved by the Project Manager.
Fabrication work shall start only after the final approval of the design and fabrication drawings
is accorded by the Project Manager.
Such approval shall, however, nor relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety of
the structure and good connections. Any loss or damage occurring due to defective fabrication,
design, or workmanship shall be borne by the Contractor.
2.4 Fabrication of steel

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The Contractor shall bear all the expenditure at all stages on account of loading/unloading,
transportation and other miscellaneous expenses and losses and damages for all materials upto
the fabrication yard/shop and thereafter to the erection site including all other expenses till the
erection of work has been completed and accepted. His unit rates shall be deemed to be
inclusive of all such incidental expenses and no extra shall be payable on any account in this
regard.
The fabrication and erection works shall be carried out generally in accordance with IS 802
(latest0. A reference however may be made to IS 800 (latest), in case of non-stipulation of some
particular provision in IS 802 (latest). All materials shall be completely shop fabricated with
proper erection marks for ready assembly in the field. All steel structure members shall be
connected by means of bolt and nut unless otherwise welding is specifically approved.

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Annexure-I
SCHEDULE OF PRICE PER MT (Supply of structures as per OPTCL Design Towers)

Serial Description of Unit Qua Unit Amount Unit Unit Unit Unit Total Rs
No. the structure ntity Rate Rs Pack+ins Transpor ED VAT %
(EX u tation Rs %
work
s) Rs
1 Supply of Hot Dip MT Per
galvanized MS MT
towers for 220 KV
Multicircuit,220
KV and 132 KV
DC transmission
line Towers with
stubs and cleats
(Cost per MT of
towers for GI MS
to be quoted)
2 Supply of Hot Dip MT Per
galvanized HT MT
Steel towers for
220 KV
Multicircuit,220
KV and 132 KV

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 DC Transmission
line Towers with
stubs and cleats
(Cost per MT of
towers for GI HT
Portion Steel to
be quoted)
3 Supply of Hot Dip MT Per
galvanized MS MT
Sub-Station
Column, Beam and
equipment
Structures for 220
KV and 132 KV
Sub-stations(Cost
per MT of
Structures for GI
MS to be quoted)
4 Supply of Hot Dip MT Per
galvanized HT MT
Steel Sub-station
Column, Beam and
equipment
Structures for 220
KV and 132 KV
Sub-Stations(Cost
per MT of
Structures for GI
HT Steel to be
quoted)
5 Supply of MS MT Per
enamel painted MT
Templates for
Transmission line

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 Structures and Sub
Station column
including
equipment
structures

The Firm shall quote the Ex-Works price, Transportation per MT to OPTCL,s Store any where in the state of Orissa,
Transit Insurance and Tax Structures Separately for all above items.

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