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Contents

1.0 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................2

2.0 SCOPE ..........................................................................................................................3

3.0 SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS ..........................................................................................24

4.0 PHYSICAL AND OTHER PARAMETERS...............................................................24

5.0 SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES ..................................................................................25

6.0 BASIC REFERENCE DRAWINGS ...........................................................................26

7.0 DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................26

8.0 MANDATORY SPARES ............................................................................................27

9.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT .......................................................................................27

ANNEXURE-I LIST OF DRAWINGS

ANNEXURE-II SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (Section-Project) - C/ENGG/SPEC/SEC-

PROJECT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT Rev. No 08

ANNEXURE-III BREAK UP OF MANDATORY SPARES

ANNEXURE-IV GTP of 110/22kV, 25 MVA Transformer

ANNEXURE-V Technical specification of Automatic Relay test kit

ANNEXURE-VI Scope of refurbishment of existing 110/22kV 16MVA Transformer and

associated RTCC panel

ANNEXURE-VII Technical Specification for Underground Fibre Optic Cabling and

associated hardware & fittings.

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Preamble

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Govt. of India Enterprise is

responsible for bulk Power transmission of electrical energy from various Central Govt.
Power Projects to various utilities/beneficiaries and interconnecting regional grids, operating
and maintaining the National electrical grid of India. It is established with mandate of "We
will become a Global Transmission Company with Dominant Leadership in Emerging Power
Markets with World Class Capabilities by:
1. World Class: Setting superior standards in capital project management and operations for
the industry and ourselves.
2. Global: Leveraging capabilities to consistently generate maximum value for all
stakeholders in India and in emerging and growing economies.
3. Inspiring, nurturing and empowering the next generation of professionals.
4. Achieving continuous improvements through innovation and state of the art technology.
5. Committing to highest standards in health, safety, security and environment.” as its
mission.

1.2 POWERGRID is implementing following transmission systems under consultancy services

to Electricity Department, Puducherry as deposit work on cost plus basis:

Consultancy services to Puducherry Electricity department (PED)

- Laying of 110kV Underground Cable from existing Vengatanagar 110/11kV S/S to new
110kV GIS S/S at JIPMER
- 1 No. 110kV Bay extension at Vengata Nagar S/S
- Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 2 (Two) Nos. 110/22 kV, 25 MVA Power
Transformers at PED 110/22 kV Korkodu Substation.
- Dismantling, Transportation, Re-conditioning & Re-erection of existing Old & Replaced
Transformers i.e. 1 (One) Nos. 16MVA 110/22kV Power Transformer from PED
Korkodu Substation to PED Kalapet Substation and 1 (One) No. 16MVA 110/22kV
Power Transformer from PED Korkodu Substation to PED Thetampakkam Substation.
- Dismantling of existing used transformers 2 (Two) Nos. 10 MVA, 110/22 kV Power
Transformers i.e each at PED Kalapaet Substation, and Thetampakkam Substation and
handing over to station incharge.
- Providing of New 110KV Bus coupler Isolator at Thondamanatham and Villianur
110/22KV Sub – Stations

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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2.0 SCOPE

The scope of this specification covers following:

SN Scope
Consultancy services to Electricity department., Puducherry
Laying of 110kV Underground Cable from existing Vengatanagar 110/11kV S/S to
1 new 110kV GIS S/S at JIPMER, Puducherry: Approx. route Length- 5.3 Kms.
1 No. 110kV Bay extension at Vengatanagar S/S
* Equipped bay for termination of 110kV Underground Cable from existing Vengata
Nagar 110/11kV S/S at 110kV GIS S/S JIPMER, Puducherry is already existing.
Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 2 (Two) Nos. 110/22 kV, 25 MVA
2
Power Transformers at PED 110/22kV Korkodu Substation.
Dismantling, Transportation, Re-conditioning & Re-erection of Existing Old &
Replaced Transformers i.e. 1 (One) Nos. 16 MVA 110/22 kV Power Transformer from
3 PED Korkodu Substation to PED Kalapet Substation and 1 (One) No. 16 MVA 110/22
kV Power Transformer from PED Korkodu Substation to PED Thetampakkam
Substation.
Dismantling of existing used transformers 2 (Two) Nos. 10 MVA, 110/22 kV Power
4 Transformers i.e each at PED Kalapaet Substation and Thetampakkam Substation and
handing over to station in-charge.
Providing of New 110KV Bus coupler Isolator at Thondamanatham and Villianur
5
110/22KV Sub – Stations

2.1 The detailed scope of work for substation package SS113 is brought out in subsequent clauses
of this section.

It is the intent of this specification to describe primary features, materials, and design &
performance requirements and to establish minimum standards for the work. The specification
is not intended to specify the complete details of various practices of manufactures/ bidders,
but to specify the requirements with regard to performance, durability and satisfactory
operation under the specified site conditions.

2.2 Laying of underground cable from Existing 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s to 110/22kV
JIPMER S/s

i. The scope of this specification covers detailed route survey, planning, design, Engineering,
manufacturing, supply, transportation, insurance, delivery at site, unloading, handling,

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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storage, laying, installation (including civil works), jointing, termination, testing,

demonstration for acceptance, commissioning and documentation of :
• 110kV Single circuit Underground XLPE Cable from Existing 110/11kV
Vengatanagar S/s to 110/22kV JIPMER S/s.
• Underground Fiber Optics Cable of 24Core for communication purposes
• All associated materials and accessories for above underground XLPE Power cable &
FO cables.
• Surge arresters at each end of cable sections, wherever required
• 110kV outdoor termination kit suitable for AIS connection at Vengatanagar and
110kV outdoor termination kit suitable for connection with existing GIS of M/s
NHVS make at JIPMER S/s.

The XLPE cable & FO cable and its accessories shall be complete with all fittings and
components necessary for satisfactory performance and ease of maintenance.

The cable shall be 110kV, 1CX630sq.mm Copper conductor, XLPE insulated Lead
sheathed cable with Short Circuit current of 40kA for 1 sec. 3 (three) Runs of cable
shall be laid (one per phase). No spare cable run is envisaged.

The EHV cable laying shall be done in Trefoil formation in buried cable trenches as per
following details:

Sl. Area in BPS item Drawings ref:

No. which to
be used
1. General Construction of buried cable Typical buried cable cross-
route trench along with excavation, sectional drawing for 110kV HT
length RCC cover, back filling, cable
restoration etc. and construction (Drg No.C/ENGG/BURRIED
of jointing bays(as per /RCC/TYPICAL)
requirement) as per technical
specification for one circuit (3-
phases) of HT power Cable
2. Normal Construction of buried cable Typical buried cable cross-
crossings trench along with excavation, sectional drawing for 110kV HT
PCC, back filling, restoration cable crossings. (Drg No.
and construction of jointing bays C/ENGG/BURRIED
(as per requirement) etc. as per /PCC/TYPICAL)
technical specification for one
circuit (3-phases) of HT power
Cable

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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3. Trenchless Road crossing through HDPE Typical buried cable cross-

crossings pipes in trenchless digging and sectional drawing for 110kV HT
restoration as per specification cable trenchless crossings.
for HT Cable & FO Cable (Drg
No.C/ENGG/TRENCHLESS/
/TYPICAL)

• The sections drawings mentioned above may be modified based on actual site
conditions in line with provisions specified in standards.
• For laying FO cable, the trench section mentioned in the table above (Sl. No. 1, 2
and 3) shall be used and no separate trench for FO cable is envisaged nor shall
be paid extra.
• It may be noted that HDPE pipe required for EHV cable sections (including for
ECC/ sheath bonding cables) mentioned at Sl. No. 2 and 3 in above table is
deemed to be included in the respective BPS items mentioned against the
respective sections and shall not be paid extra. HDPE pipes for 110kV EHV cable
shall have inner diameter not be less than 1.5 times the cable diameter and class
of HDPE pipes shall be PE 100Grade. However, for FO cable laying, required
HDPE pipe shall be paid under unit rate quoted for item “PLB HDPE pipe O.D.
40 mm including accessories as per technical Specification” of BPS.
• PED intends to establish a 110/22kV New Substation in Lawspet area (in near
future) with LILO arrangement of proposed 110kV single circuit underground
XLPE Cable line from existing 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s to 110/22kV JIPMER S/s.
Keeping this in consideration a joint bay is to be considered in Lawspet area with
sufficient looping arrangement for future connectivity.

ii. The scope shall also include:

a) Detailed route survey for the entire route length under the scope of work.
b) Coordination for Statutory Clearances from relevant authorities for laying of cables
on behalf of Owner.
c) After laying/installation of underground XLPE cables & FO cables, all facilities shall
be made good. Some part of cable laying is on main road. Necessary road cutting &
backfilling & compacting is also in the scope of work, however top layer of
Concrete/bitumen road (wherever required) is excluded from the contractor’s scope.
d) Underground Road & Rail crossings through HDPE pipe for cable and restoration as
per specification through trenchless crossings. The depth of cable to be laid shall be
as per guideline/practice of respective authorities.
e) Crossing of existing underground HT cables, gas pipelines and other facilitates on the
route of cable through HDPE pipes.

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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f) Cable markers as per statutory requirements shall be provided all along the route at a
maximum distance of 500 meters and other important locations. The location of
underground cable shall be clearly indicated on the marker.
g) Supply and installation of straight through joints for complete route.
h) Supply and installation of all critical installation materials like trefoil clamps,
neoprene cushions, support brackets etc as required for complete route to avoid
damages of the cable. Neoprene cushion shall be provided at road and rail crossings
to avoid damage of cable due to vibrations during movement of trains and vehicles.
i) Bonding of screen/sheath to the earth station through disconnecting type link boxes
and SVL (sheath voltage limiter). Bidder shall adopt cross bonding for route under
scope. Earthing stations /Earthing pits, earthing materials and earthing conductors
wherever applicable for complete route including cable termination and earth link box
at ends of cable shall be in contractor’s scope.
j) Mounting of cable termination, Surge Arrester (SA) & its terminations along with
lifting of cables in air in suitably HDPE pipes (as required) with necessary clamping
arrangement is in the scope of the contractor.
k) Supply and installation of surge arrestors at all the Cable – Overhead line connection
point for surge protection of Cable (if applicable)

iii Telecommunication Equipment:

The broad Scope of the procurement of FO based Communication Equipment shall

planning, designing, engineering, supply, transportation, insurance, delivery at site,
unloading handling, storage, installation, termination, testing, training and demonstration
for acceptance, commissioning and documentation for following
(i) SDH Equipment along with suitable interfaces and line cards.
(ii) System integration of all supplied subsystem
(iii)UGFO Cable along with duct and Fibre Optic Distribution Panel (FODP)

2.3 Extension of 110KV Vengatanagar S/s

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including

transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

i. 145kV Circuit Breakers, Isolators, Current Transformers, Capacitor Voltage

Transformers, Bus Post Insulators and 96 kV Surge Arresters.

ii. Complete control, relay and protection system as per Section–Control and Relay panels.

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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For 110KV Line, Line current differential relay shall be provided as per following:
Name of Local end Scope of Remote End
transmission (JIPMER S/s)
Main Backup
line
Protection Protection
Single Line Directional Matching (same make &
Circuit Current Over model) Line Current
Vengtanagar differential Current differential Relay with built-in
– Jipmer with built- and Earth back-up distance protection for
110kV Line in back-up fault Main protection & Directional
distance Protection Over Current and Earth fault
protection Protection as backup
protection.
The Protection panel being These relays shall be mounted
supplied under present in a new panel and placed in
scope shall be placed in the the existing relay panel room
existing control room of GIS building. CB relay
building. panel for equipped bay at
JIPMER is already existing.
Interfacing of present scope
IEDs with existing SAS (M/s
Siemens make) and interfacing
of present scope IEDs with
existing CB relay panel is
included in present scope.

110kV Vengatanagar S/s is control panel based conventional S/s. Under present scope
control panel for the 1 no. line bay shall be provided. Necessary transducers and binary
input & output shall be wired upto existing RTU for remote monitoring and control
under present scope. However, augmentation of existing RTU is not included under
present scope.

iii. 1.1kV grade Power & Control cables along with complete Methodology for supply,
installation & sizing of cables shall be as per Annexure S1 of Specific
requirement rev08.

iv. The erection hardware shall include clamps & connectors including equipment
connectors, spacers, Aluminum tube, conductor, Bus bar materials, earthing materials,
risers, auxiliary earthmat (excluding main earthmat), Earth wire, Bay marshalling box,
cable supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, Junction box, buried cable
trenches, PVC pipes for cabling of equipment & lighting and all accessories etc. as per
requirement.

v. LED based Lighting and illumination for the switchyard area under present scope.

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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vi. Earthmat is already available in the area under present scope. All equipment, structures,
cable trenches, auxiliary earthmat for Isolators etc. shall be earthed by connecting them
to the main earthmat by the contractor. Details of main earthmat shall be provided
during detailed engineering stage.

vii. The lightning protection (DSLP) for the complete switchyard is to be provided by the
contractor. The contractor shall design the lightning protection by utilizing the new
Lightning Mast (under present scope) and existing structures as required to meet the
lightning protection.

viii. Extension of ACDB & DCDB panel is not envisaged. Necessary spare feeders in
existing ACDB & DCDB for present scope is available.

ix. LATTICE STRUCTURES (GALVANIZED):

Scope includes non-standard structures, LM and all Equipment Support Structures

(except support structure for Circuit breaker)
• The support structure for Circuit Breaker shall be as per manufacturer’s design &
shall be deemed to be included in the cost of respective CB.
• Contractor shall provide editable soft copies of design & drawings (if applicable)
during detailed engineering.

The scope shall include:

a) Fabrication, proto-assembly, supply including transportation & insurance,
unloading, storage, erection and commissioning of LM, equipment support
structures and cable termination structure including nuts, bolts, fasteners and
foundation bolts complete in all respect.
b) Proto-corrected drawings and Bill of Materials of all structures like LM, equipment
support structures, cable termination structure etc. shall be in the scope of
Contractor.
c) Design and drawings of non-standard items not covered above shall be prepared
and put up for approval by the Contractor during detailed engineering.

x. Any other item required for completion of scope of works

2.3.1 Civil Works:

A) General Civil Works:

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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a) The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other
parameters as per relevant IS codes & technical specification. The foundations shall
be pile foundation as per the site requirement / soil report.

b) Zinc coating for galvanization of towers, beams, LM structures, equipment support

structures, ladders of equipment, cleats, base plates, foundation bolts etc. shall not be
less than 900 gm/sqm.

c) Concrete:
i. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as
per IS:456. All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade. Further,
for pile foundation works RCC shall be of minimum M-30 grade with minimum
cement content of 400 kg/Cum.
ii. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation
of soil consultant/ soil investigation report.
iii. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground
RCC works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous
or silica-fluoride coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall
deemed to be included in the corresponding item of BPS.
iv. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to
IS456.

d) Reinforcement Steel:
a. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used.
b. The minimum grade of reinforcement steel shall be Fe500D.

B) The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
POWERGRID supplied drawings:

(i) Standard Equipment Support Structures and LM

(ii) Foundations of Equipment Support Structures and LM including

embedment/grouting of foundation bolts.

(iii) Cable Trenches including road culverts for cable trench crossings
Cable trenches including cable trenches in Reactor/Transformer area along with
covers including road/rail crossing, sump pits, culverts etc. shall be constructed
as per POWERGRID standard drawings provided in tender. However, Cable
trench layout including invert levels shall be prepared by contractor based on
the standard sections and to be submitted for approval of POWERGRID.

(iv) Under Reamed Pile foundation:

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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i. 300mm dia under-reamed pile foundations are envisaged under the present
scope of work. Pile length shall be finalized during detailed engineering.
ii. All kind of boring, Concretes, Reinforcement, routine load tests, pile
integrity tests shall be paid under respective items of BPS.

C) The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
CONTRACTOR supplied drawings:

(i) Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.
Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present
scope. In this area, scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing
stone, replenishing additional stone (if required) and re-spreading after doing
anti-weed treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same
shall be provided along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same
shall be developed by the contractor.

(ii) Cable Termination Kit: Non-standard structure for cable termination including
foundations.

(iii) Other miscellaneous requirements and scope:

Foundation for lighting poles, bay marshalling boxes, panels and control
cubicles wherever required. The cost of these foundations shall deemed to be
included in erection/installation of corresponding item/ equipment of BPS.

(iv) Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

D) Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required
for erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are
deemed to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.3.2 Telecommunication Equipment:

The broad Scope of the procurement of FO based Communication Equipment shall

planning, designing, engineering, supply, transportation, insurance, delivery at site,
unloading handling, storage, installation, termination, testing, training and demonstration
for acceptance, commissioning and documentation for following
(i) Suitable interfaces and line card.
(ii) System integration of all supplied subsystem
(iii)UGFO Cable along with duct and Fibre Optic Distribution Panel (FODP)

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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2.4 Extension of 110/22KV Korkodu S/s

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including
transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

i. Power Transformer:
• 2Nos. of 110/22kV, 25MVA, 3-Phase Autotransformers along with all fittings &
accessories.
• RTCC panel with 3 nos. digital RTCC relays with 1 unit as spare for 2 nos. 3ph.
110/22kV Transformers.
• Refer Annexure IV for GTP of 110/22kV, 25 MVA transformer
• Special cable between Transformer and RTCC.
• Nitrogen Injection Type fire prevention & extinguishing system.
• Online insulating oil drying system

Online DGA, Online dissolved hydrogen and moisture measuring equipment, are
not envisaged for present scope of transformer

ii. Existing two nos. Transformer of rating 16MVA, 110kV/22kV at Korkodu S/s shall be
dismantled, transported, refurbished and re-erected at Kalapet S/s and Thetampakkam
S/s.

iii. Complete control, relay and protection system as per Section–Control and Relay panels.
Existing 110kV and 22kV Control and protection system at Korkadu S/s shall be
replaced with new SAS based control and protection panels.
For 110kV Lines, Line protection relay shall be provided as per following:
Sl. No. Voltage Level Line protection relays
1. 110kV Main : Distance
Backup: Directional overcurrent and earthfault
protection

For 22kV feeders, following protection shall be provided:

Sl. No. Feeder Protection
1. 22kV Line Feeder protection: Directional overcurrent and
earthfault protection in built BCU (BCPU). 1
BCPU for each feeder
2. 22kV Capacitor bank Overcurrent, Earthfault, unbalance current,
Undervoltage and Overvoltage inbuilt BCU
(BCPU). 1 BCPU for each feeder

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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Existing 110kV and 22 kV equipment of the complete substation shall be wired to new
IEDs being supplied under present scope for control, monitoring and protection. No
modification is envisaged in primary equipment. Existing panel to be dismantled and
replaced in a phase wise manner and handed over to customer site incharge

iv. Complete Substation Automation System based on IEC-61850 as per Section

Substation Automation (including hardware and software) alongwith associated
equipment.
For 22kV Bays, BCPU relay (having functionality of bay control unit and protection
functions) shall be provided.
Necessary configuration of data at Gateway for remote operation and supervision
monitoring is included in present scope. However, no work at remote end is envisaged
under present scope.
v. 1.1kV grade Power & Control cables along with complete Methodology for supply,
installation & sizing of cables shall be as per Annexure S1 of Specific
requirement rev08.

vi. Existing Panel room in the control room building shall be fitted with new false ceiling
under present scope. Accordingly, new LED based illumination system and
Airconditioning shall be provided. For Illumination, LED fixtures specified in
standard TS for -LIGHTING SYSTEM rev, 07 shall be used with 300 Lux level.

vii. Automatic Relay measurement test kit with all necessary accessories, along with
Industrial Grade Laptop and licensed software as per Annexure-V.

viii. The erection hardware shall include clamps & connectors including equipment
connectors, spacers, Aluminum tube, conductor, Bus bar materials, earthing materials,
risers, auxiliary earthmat (excluding main earthmat), Earth wire, Bay marshalling box,
cable supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, buried cable trenches, PVC
pipes for cabling of equipment & lighting and all accessories etc. as per requirement.

ix. AUTOMATIC RELAY TEST KIT as per Annexure VII

2.4.1 Civil Works:

I. General Civil Work

A. The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other
parameters as per relevant IS codes & technical specification wherever applicable. Soil
Investigation report is to be provided to successful bidder during detailed engineering.
B. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as per
IS:456. All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade.

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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C. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation of
soil consultant/ soil investigation report.
D. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground RCC
works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous or silica-
fluoride coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall deemed to be
included in the corresponding item of BPS.
E. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to IS456.
F. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used. The minimum grade of reinforcement
steel shall be Fe500D.

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
CONTRACTOR supplied drawings:

A. Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.

Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present
scope. In this area, scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing
stone, replenishing additional stone (if required) and re-spreading after doing
anti-weed treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same
shall be provided along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same
shall be developed by the contractor.

B. Modification of existing Transformet foundation including chipping of existing concrete,

cleaning of chipped surface application of adhesive agent for proper bonding of new and
old concrete,welding/lapping of new reinforcement bars with existing bars removal of rails
required etc. The new item required to complete the foundation like
excavation,PCC,RCC,R/F steel,Misc.Structural steel shall be paid separately under
respective items of BPS.

C. Fire wall .

D. False ceiling work

E. Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

III. Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required for
erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are deemed to
be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.5 Extension of 110/22KV Kalapet S/s

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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Dismantling, re-conditioning/ refurbishment of existing old & replaced transformer including

transportation & insurance, unloading, re-erection, testing and commissioning of following
equipment and items complete in all respect:

i. Power Transformer: 1 nos., 110/22kV, 16MVA Transformer originally at Korkadu

S/s shall be dismantled, transported, refurbished and re-erected at Kalapet S/s in place
of existing 110/22kV, 10MVA Transformer. The RTCC panel of the 110/22kV,
16MVA transformer at Korkodu shall also be dismantled, transported and refurbished
and re-erected at Kalapet S/s. The scope of refurbishment of Transformer and RTCC
panel is given at Annexure VI. The existing 110/22kV, 10MVA Transformer shall be
dismantled and handed over to site in charge.

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including

transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

ii. 1.1kV grade Power & Control cables along with complete Methodology for supply,
installation & sizing of cables shall be as per Annexure S1 of Specific
requirement rev08.

iii. 110/22kV Kalapet S/s is control panel based conventional S/s. Under present scope
1(one) no. control panel for control of both HV and LV equipment shall be provided.
Also Transformer Protection panel for both HV and LV side shall be supplied under
present scope. Necessary transducers and binary input & output shall be wired upto
existing RTU for remote monitoring and control under present scope. However,
augmentation of existing RTU is not included under present scope.

iv. Extension of ACDB panel: ACDB extn. comprises of the following:

Two (2) nos. separate panels to be provided, one each for ACDB-I and ACDB-II and
each panel having following feeders:
a. 5 nos. 32A, 4PMCCB
b. 1 no. 100A, 4P MCCB (Incomer)
c. I no. 100A,4P MCCB (loose supply to be fitted in existing panel)

v. Extension of DCDB panel: DCDB (110V) extn. comprises of the following:

Two (2) nos. separate panels to be provided, one each for DCDB-I and DCDB-II and
each panel having following feeders:
a. 10 nos. 32A MCB
b. 1 no. 100A,2P MCCB (Incomer)
c. I no. 100A,2P MCCB (loose supply to be fitted in existing panel)

vi. Erection hardware: The erection hardware shall include clamps & connectors
including equipment connectors, spacers, conductor, Bus bar materials, earthing

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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materials, risers, cable supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, buried
cable trenches, PVC pipes for cabling of equipment & lighting, and all accessories
etc. as per requirement.

2.5.1 Civil Works:

I. General Civil Work

A. The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other parameters
as per relevant IS codes & technical specification wherever applicable. Soil Investigation
report is to be provided to successful bidder during detailed engineering.

B. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as per IS:456.
All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade.
C. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation of soil
consultant/ soil investigation report.
D. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground RCC
works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous or silica-fluoride
coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall deemed to be included in the
corresponding item of BPS.
E. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to IS456.
F. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used. The minimum grade of reinforcement steel
shall be Fe500D.
G. Cable trenches including cable trenches in Reactor/Transformer area along with covers
including road/rail crossing, sump pits, culverts etc. shall be constructed as per POWERGRID
standard drawings provided in tender. However, Cable trench layout including invert levels
shall be prepared by contractor based on the standard sections and to be submitted for
approval of POWERGRID.

Mode of measurement of this item is in RM as per BOQ. All works such as Excavation, PCC, RCC,
Reinforcement, Misc. Structural steel, cable trench crossings (using RCC Hume Pipe (NP-3)),
sumps,RCC covers etc. required as per technical specification and drawings for successful
completion of the works are deemed to be included in quoted rates

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on CONTRACTOR
supplied drawings:
A. Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.
Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present scope. In this area,
scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing stone, replenishing additional stone (if
required) and re-spreading after doing anti-weed treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same shall be provided
along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same shall be developed by the contractor.

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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B. Modification of existing Transformet foundation including chipping of existing concrete,

cleaning of chipped surface application of adhesive agent for proper bonding of new and old
concrete,welding/lapping of new reinforcement bars with existing bars removal of rails required
etc. The new item required to complete the foundation like excavation,PCC,RCC,R/F
steel,Misc.Structural steel shall be paid separately under respective items of BPS.

C. Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

III. Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required for
erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are deemed to be
included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.6 Extension of 110/22KV Thetampakkam S/s

Dismantling, re-conditioning/ refurbishment of existing old & replaced transformer including

transportation & insurance, unloading, re-erection, testing and commissioning complete in all
respect:
i. Power Transformer: 1 nos., 110/22kV, 16MVA Transformer originally at Korkadu
S/s shall be dismantled, transported, refurbished and re-erected at Thetampakkam S/s
in place of existing 110/22kV, 10MVA Transformer. The RTCC panel of the
110/22kV, 16MVA transformer at Korkodu shall also be dismantled, transported and
refurbished and re-erected at Thetampakkam S/s. The scope of refurbishment of
Transformer and RTCC panel is given at Annexure VI. The existing 110/22kV,
10MVA Transformer shall be dismantled and handed over to site in charge.

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including

transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

ii. 1.1kV grade Power & Control cables along with complete Methodology for supply,
installation & sizing of cables shall be as per Annexure S1 of Specific
requirement rev08.

iii. 110/22kV Thetampakkam S/s is control panel based conventional S/s. Under present
scope 1(one) no. control panel for control of both HV and LV equipment shall be
provided. Also, Transformer Protection panel for both HV and LV side shall be
supplied under present scope. Necessary transducers and binary input & output shall
be wired upto existing RTU for remote monitoring and control under present scope.
However, augmentation of existing RTU is not included under present scope.

iv. Extension of ACDB panel: ACDB extn. comprises of the following:

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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2 (two) nos. panels shall be provided, one each for ACDB-I and ACDB-II and each
panel having following feeders:
a. 5 nos. 32A, 4PMCCB
b. 1 no. 100A, 4P MCCB (Incomer)
c. I no. 100A,4P MCCB (loose supply to be fitted in existing panel)

v. Extension of DCDB panel: DCDB (110V) extn. comprises of the following:

2 (two) panels shall be provided, one each for DCDB I and DCDB II and each panel
having following feeders:
a. 10 nos. 32A MCB
b. 1 no. 100A, 2P MCCB (Incomer)
c. 1 no. 100A,2P MCCB (loose supply to be fitted in existing panel)

vi. Erection hardware: The erection hardware shall include clamps & connectors
including equipment connectors, spacers, conductor, Bus bar materials, earthing
materials, risers, cable supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, buried
cable trenches, PVC pipes for cabling of equipment & lighting, and all accessories
etc. as per requirement.

2.6.1 Civil Works:

I. General Civil Work

A. The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other
parameters as per relevant IS codes & technical specification wherever applicable. Soil
Investigation report is to be provided to successful bidder during detailed engineering.

B. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as per
IS:456. All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade.
C. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation of
soil consultant/ soil investigation report.
D. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground RCC
works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous or silica-
fluoride coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall deemed to be included
in the corresponding item of BPS.
E. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to IS456.
F. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used. The minimum grade of reinforcement
steel shall be Fe500D.
G. Cable trenches including cable trenches in Reactor/Transformer area along with covers
including road/rail crossing, sump pits, culverts etc. shall be constructed as per
POWERGRID standard drawings provided in tender. However, Cable trench layout
including invert levels shall be prepared by contractor based on the standard sections
and to be submitted for approval of POWERGRID.

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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Mode of measurement of this item is in RM as per BOQ. All works such as Excavation,
PCC, RCC, Reinforcement, Misc. Structural steel, cable trench crossings (using RCC
Hume Pipe (NP-3)), sumps,RCC covers etc. required as per technical specification and
drawings for successful completion of the works are deemed to be included in quoted
rates

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
CONTRACTOR supplied drawings:

A. Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.

Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present
scope. In this area, scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing stone,
replenishing additional stone (if required) and re-spreading after doing anti-weed
treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same shall
be provided along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same shall be
developed by the contractor.

B. Modification of existing Transformet foundation including chipping of existing

concrete, cleaning of chipped surface application of adhesive agent for proper bonding
of new and old concrete,welding/lapping of new reinforcement bars with existing bars
removal of rails required etc. The new item required to complete the foundation like
excavation, ,PCC, RCC, R/F steel,Misc.Structural steel shall be paid separately under
respective items of BPS.

C. Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

III. Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required
for erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation
are deemed to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically
excluded.

2.7 Extension of 110/22KV Thondamanatham

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including
transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

i. 145kV Isolators. The Isolators shall be used to sectionalize two main buses as per
attached SLD.

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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ii. Erection hardware for 145kV bus section isolator. The erection hardware shall include
clamps & connectors including equipment connectors, spacers, conductor, Bus bar
materials, earthing materials, risers, auxiliary earthmat (excluding main earthmat), cable
supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, buried cable trenches, PVC pipes for
cabling of equipment, and all accessories etc. as per requirement.

iii. 110/22kV Thondamantham S/s is control panel based conventional S/s. Under present
scope 1 no. control panel for controlling and monitoring of 2 nos. bus section isolators
shall be provided. Necessary binary input & output shall be wired upto existing RTU for
remote monitoring and control is covered under present scope. However, augmentation
of existing RTU is not included under present scope.

2.7.1 Civil Works:

LATTICE STRUCTURES (GALVANIZED):

Scope includes non- standard structures, Equipment Support Structures. Contractor

shall provide editable soft copies of design & drawings during detailed engineering.

The scope shall include:

a) Fabrication, proto-assembly, supply including transportation & insurance, unloading,
storage, erection and commissioning of equipment support structures including nuts,
bolts, fasteners and foundation bolts complete in all respect.
b) Proto-corrected drawings and Bill of Materials of equipment support structures, shall
be in the scope of Contractor.
c) Design and drawings of non-standard items not covered above shall be prepared and
put up for approval by the Contractor during detailed engineering.

I. General Civil Work

A. The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other
parameters as per relevant IS codes & technical specification wherever applicable.
B. Zinc coating for galvanization, equipment support structures, ladders of equipment,
cleats, base plates, foundation bolts etc. shall not be less than 900 gm/sqm.

C. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as per
IS:456. All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade.
D. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation of soil
consultant/ soil investigation report.
E. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground RCC
works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous or silica-

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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fluoride coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall deemed to be included
in the corresponding item of BPS.
F. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to IS456.
G. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used. The minimum grade of reinforcement
steel shall be Fe500D.

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
POWERGRID supplied drawings:

A Cable trenches including cable trenches in Reactor/Transformer area along with covers
including road/rail crossing, sump pits, culverts etc. shall be constructed as per
POWERGRID standard drawings provided in tender. However, Cable trench layout
including invert levels shall be prepared by contractor based on the standard sections
and to be submitted for approval of POWERGRID.

Mode of measurement of this item is in RM as per BOQ. All works such as Excavation,
PCC, RCC, Reinforcement, Misc. Structural steel, cable trench crossings (using RCC
Hume Pipe (NP-3)), sumps,RCC covers etc. required as per technical specification and
drawings for successful completion of the works are deemed to be included in quoted
rates.

C. Standard equipment support structure.

D. Foundations of Equipment Support Structures including embedment/grouting of

foundation bolts.

III. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
CONTRACTOR supplied drawings:

A. Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.

Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present scope.
In this area, scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing stone,
replenishing additional stone (if required) and re-spreading after doing anti-weed
treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same shall be
provided along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same shall be developed
by the contractor.

B. Soil investigation:
i. Soil investigation needs to be conducted as per the technical specification for 02 nos of
boreholes. The necessary soil investigation layout and final soil report shall be proposed

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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by vendor for approval of POWERGRID. Mode of measurement of this item is Lumpsum

as per BOQ.
C. Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

III. Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required for
erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are
deemed to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.8 Extension of 110/22KV Villianur

Design, engineering, manufacture, testing at manufacture’s work, supply including
transportation & insurance, unloading, storage, erection, testing and commissioning of
following equipment and items complete in all respect:

i. 145kV Isolator. The Isolator shall be used to sectionalize main bus as per attached SLD.

ii. Erection hardware for 145kV bus section isolator. The erection hardware shall include
clamps & connectors including equipment connectors, spacers, conductor, Bus bar
materials, earthing materials, risers, auxiliary earthmat (excluding main earthmat), cable
supporting angles/channels, Cable trays and covers, buried cable trenches, PVC pipes for
cabling of equipment, and all accessories etc. as per requirement.

iii. Villianur S/s is equipped with IEC 61850 based SAS of M/s GE make. The bus section
Isolator being supplied under present scope shall be wired to existing BCU for
monitoring and control of the same. Required modifications in HMI SLD, configuration
and updation of database in server and gateway, etc. are covered under present scope.
Also, additional digital input/output card for existing BCU as per requirement is also
covered under present scope. However, no work at remote end is envisaged under present
scope.

2.8.1 Civil Works:

I. General Civil Work

A. The design of foundation shall be based on the soil investigation report and other
parameters as per relevant IS codes & technical specification wherever applicable.
B. Zinc coating for galvanization, equipment support structures, ladders of equipment, cleats,
base plates, foundation bolts etc. shall not be less than 900 gm/sqm.

C. The environmental exposure condition of the site falls under severe category as per IS:456.
All RCC shall be of Design mix with minimum M-30 grade.
D. The type of cement to be used for this project shall be as per the recommendation of soil
consultant/ soil investigation report.

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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E. All foundations surfaces including boundary walls, Cable Trenches, underground RCC
works, RCC drains etc. touching with soil shall be painted with bituminous or silica-fluoride
coatings as per IS:456. The cost of painting/coating shall deemed to be included in the
corresponding item of BPS.
F. Water used for mixing of any type of concrete and curing shall be conforming to IS456.
G. The corrosion resistant steel (CRS) shall be used. The minimum grade of reinforcement
steel shall be Fe500D.

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
POWERGRID supplied drawings:

A. Cable trenches including cable trenches in Reactor/Transformer area along with covers
including road/rail crossing, sump pits, culverts etc. shall be constructed as per
POWERGRID standard drawings provided in tender. However, Cable trench layout
including invert levels shall be prepared by contractor based on the standard sections and
to be submitted for approval of POWERGRID.

Mode of measurement of this item is in RM as per BOQ. All works such as Excavation,
PCC, RCC, Reinforcement, Misc. Structural steel, cable trench crossings (using RCC Hume
Pipe (NP-3)), sumps,RCC covers etc. required as per technical specification and drawings
for successful completion of the works are deemed to be included in quoted rates.

B. Standard equipment support structure.

C. Foundations of Equipment Support Structures and LM including embedment/grouting of

foundation bolts.

II. The scope of civil work shall include but not limited to the following based on
CONTRACTOR supplied drawings:

C. Stone spreading and anti-weed treatment including PCC in the switchyard.

Stone has already been laid in some portion of the switchyard area under present scope. In
this area, scope shall be Removal, cleaning and washing of existing stone, replenishing
additional stone (if required) and re-spreading after doing anti-weed treatment & PCC.

In the area under present scope where stone spreading does not exist, the same shall be
provided along with anti-weed treatment & PCC. Layout for the same shall be developed
by the contractor.

D. Soil investigation:

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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i. Soil investigation needs to be conducted as per the technical specification for 02 nos
of boreholes. The necessary soil investigation layout and final soil report shall be
proposed by vendor for approval of POWERGRID. Mode of measurement of this
item is Lumpsum as per BOQ.
E. Any other item/design/drawing for successful completion of the scope of works.

III. Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification but which are required for
erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are deemed
to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.9 Following maintenance equipment shall be supplied in each of the above mentioned
substations as per BPS:
d. Portable Discharge Rod(1-ph)
e. Hand gloves-Electrical Resistance 33kV
f. Insulated rubber mat of size min 2m x 1.5m as per section switchyard erection over
and above requirement for present scope panels.

2.10 The work to be done under this specification shall include all labour, plant, equipment,
material and performance of all work necessary for the complete installation and
commissioning of switchyard. All apparatus, appliances, material and labour etc. not
specifically mentioned or included, but are necessary to complete the entire work or any
portion of the work in compliance with the requirements implied in this specification is
deemed to be included in the scope of contractor.

2.11 Before proceeding with the construction, work the Contractor shall fully familiarize himself
with the site conditions and General arrangements & scheme etc. Though the Employer shall
endeavor to provide the information, it shall not be binding for the Employer to provide the
same. The bidders are advised to visit the existing substation sites and acquaint themselves
with the topography, infrastructure and also the design philosophy. The bidder shall be fully
responsible for providing all equipment, materials, system and services specified or otherwise
which are required to complete the construction and successful commissioning, operation &
maintenance of the substation in all respects. All materials required for the Civil and
construction/installation work including cement and steel shall be supplied by the Contractor.

Complete design (unless specified otherwise in specification elsewhere) and detailed

engineering shall be done by the Contractor.

2.12 Design of substation and its associated electrical & mechanical auxiliaries systems includes
preparation of single line diagram, electrical layout, foundation & cable trench layouts
(including invert levels), erection key diagrams, direct stroke lightning protection, electrical
and physical clearance diagrams, Control and protection schematics, wiring and termination
schedules, design of firefighting system, outdoor lighting/illumination and other relevant
drawings & documents required for engineering of all facilities within the fencing to be
provided under this contract, are covered under the scope of the Contractor.

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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2.13 Any other items not specifically mentioned in the specification, but which are required for
erection, testing and commissioning and satisfactory operation of the substation are deemed
to be included in the scope of the specification unless specifically excluded.

2.14 Employer has standardized the technical specification for various equipment and works for
different voltage levels. Items, which are not applicable for the scope of this package as per
schedule of quantities described in BPS, the technical specification for the items should not
be referred to.

3.0 SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS

The following items of work are specifically excluded from the scope of the specifications
A) At Vengatanagar substation –
a. Distributed Temperature monitoring system (DTS) for 110kV EHV cable
b. Main Earthmat
c. LT Switchgear extension

B) At Korkadu S/s
a. 110kV and 22kV Equipment
b. Main Earthmat
c. LT Switchgear extension
d. Online DGA, Online dissolved hydrogen and moisture measuring equipment for
present scope of transformer

C) At Kalapet S/s
a. 110kV and 22kV Equipment
b. Main Earthmat

D) At Thetampakkam S/s
a. 110kV and 22kV Equipment
b. Main Earthmat

E) At Thondamanatham S/s
a. LT Switchgear Extension
b. Main Earthmat

F) At Villianur S/s
a. LT Switchgear Extension
b. Main Earthmat

4.0 PHYSICAL AND OTHER PARAMETERS

4.1 Location of the Substation – The location of substation is indicated below:

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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Sr. No Name of Substation Name of State Nearest Rail Head

1 Vengatnagar, Korkodu, Kalapet, Puducherry Puducherry
Thetampakkam, Thondamanatham, (UT)
Villianur

4.2 Meteorological data

The meteorological data are as below

Altitude Less than 1000 meter above mean sea level (MSL)
Snow fall NIL
Seismic Zone IS 1893
Wind Zone NBC 2016
Min./Max. Ambient
0 / 50 degree centigrade
Temperature
Coastal Area consideration Yes

4.3 Fault level shall be considered as mentioned below: -

Sl. No. Name of Substation 110kV

1. Vengatnagar, Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam, 40kA for 1 Sec
Thondamanatham, Villianur

5.0 SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES

The requirement of various items/equipment and civil works are indicated in Bid price
Schedules.
All equipment/items and civil works for which quantities has been given in the BPS shall be
payable on unit rate basis. During actual execution, any variation in such quantities shall be
paid based on the unit rate under each item incorporated in Letter of award.
Wherever the quantities of items/works are indicated in Lot/Set/LS, the bidder is required to
estimate the quantity required for entire execution and completion of works and incorporate
their price in respective Bid price schedules. For erection hardware items, Bidders shall
estimate the total requirement of the works and indicate module-wise lump sum price bay
wise and include the same in relevant Bid price schedules. Any material/works for the

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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modules not specifically mentioned in the description in BPS, as may be required shall be
deemed to be included in the module itself.
No cost compensation shall be considered on account of “Set/LOT/LS” items in any case of
number of bays specified in section project remains unchanged
Bidder should include all such items in the bid proposal sheets, which are not specifically
mentioned but are essential for the execution of the contract. Item which explicitly may not
appear in various schedules and required for successful commissioning of substation shall be
included in the bid price and shall be provided at no extra cost to Employer.

6.0 BASIC REFERENCE DRAWINGS

6.1 Following switching schemes are proposed for the substations envisaged under this
specification:

Name of s/s 110 kV 22 kV

Vengatnagar, Korkodu, Kalapet, As per SLD As per SLD
Thetampakkam, Thondamanatham, Villianur

6.3 The reference drawings, which form a part of the specifications, are given at Annexure-I.
The bidder shall maintain the phase to earth clearance, phase to phase clearance and sectional
clearances, clearances between buses, bus heights but may alter the locations of equipment to
obtain the statutory electrical clearances required for the substation.

6.4 It is responsibility of contractor to develop single line drawing, general arrangement drawing,
layout drawings, foundation & cable trench layout, erection key diagram & all other layout
drawings for present scope of work. Layout drawings shall be finalized during detailed
engineering based on best engineering practices and meeting the requirements of bidding
documents.

7.0 DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

For the purpose of present scope of work, technical specification shall consist of following
sections and they should be read in conjunction with each other.
1. Section-Project Rev 00
2. Section-General Technical Requirement (GTR) Rev 15
3. Section-EHV XLPE Power cable Rev 01
4. Section-Switchgear- CB Rev 11
5. Section-Switchgear- ISO Rev 12
6. Section-Switchgear- Instrument Transformer Rev 11
7. Section-Switchgear- Surge Arrester Rev 12
8. Section-Section -Transformer (Upto 400kV Class) Rev 13
9. Section-Power and Control Cables Rev 06
10. Section-Lighting System Rev 07

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Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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11. Section-LT switchgear Rev 05

12. Section-Fire Protection System Rev 06
13. Section-Air Conditioning System Rev 04
14. Section-Switchyard Erection Rev 10
15. Section- Structures Rev 06
16. Section-Civil Works Rev 11A with
correction slips
1, 2,3, 4 and 5
17. Section-Control and Relay Panels Rev 09
18. Section-Substation Automation System Rev 04
19. Section-Telecommunication Systems Rev 04

In case of any discrepancy between Section-PROJECT and Section-GTR and other technical
specifications on scope of works, Section-PROJECT shall prevail over all other sections.

In case of any discrepancy between Section-GTR and individual sections for various
equipments, requirement of individual equipment section shall prevail.

8.0 MANDATORY SPARES

The prices of mandatory spares shall be given by the Bidder in the relevant schedule of BPS
and shall be considered for evaluation of bid. It shall not be binding on the Employer to
procure all of these mandatory spares.
The bidder is clarified that no mandatory spares shall be used during the commissioning of
the equipment. Any spares required for commissioning purpose shall be arranged by the
Contractor. The unutilized spares if any brought for commissioning purpose shall be taken
back by the contractor.
Wherever spares in BPS/Technical Specification has been specified as “each type/each
rating/each type & rating”: If the offered spare/spares are sufficient to replace the respective
main equipment of all types/ratings, then such offered spare/spares shall be acceptable. It
implies that common spare/spare set fulfilling the spare requirement of all types/ratings shall
also be acceptable, provided it is configurable at site itself without special assistance of OEM
Mandatory Spares, wherever mentioned, are envisaged for the equipment/items being
supplied under the main equipment heads under present scope meeting the requirements of
Technical Specifications. The component/sub-component of an equipment/item specified in
BPS under Mandatory Spare, which is not applicable as per the offered design of respective
main equipment, shall not be referred to.

9.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

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Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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9.1 Relevant/applicable clauses of Specific Requirements as mentioned at C/ENGG/SPEC/SEC-

PROJECT/SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT Rev. no. 08 (attached as Annexure-III) shall also be
referred for specified scope of work.

9.2 Following new Clause No. of SECTION: SWITCHGEAR – SURGE ARRESTER (REV.
NO. 12) to be included under specific requirement of Section Project.

a) Clause 5.2 d:
Type Test-Salt Fog test-For salt fog test, the test conducted on reduced size of test
specimen (of LA stack) equivalent to proportionally reduced voltage stress of not less
than 40kV shall also be acceptable subject to submission of calculation confirming
matching or higher voltage stress per mm applied on test specimen vis-à-vis
original(longest) unit.

b) Clause 5.2 e
Type Test-UV light test- UV light test report confirming IEC 62217 shall also be
acceptable.

Technical Specification, Section – Project (Rev.0)

Technical specification for Substation package SS-113 for Extension of 110/11kV Vengatanagar S/s including 110kV UG
Cable from Vengatanagar s/s to 110kV JIPMER GIS s/s, Extension of 110/22kV Korkodu, Kalapet, Thetampakkam,
Thondamanatham, Villianur S/s under consultancy services to PED
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