ELE8489 LV SPec

ANNEXURE TO TENDER NO.
DPS/MRPU/CWMF/ELE/8489/TPT-2279
Pre-Bid Meeting:
A prebid meeting has been arranged in Madras Regional Purchase Unit, Department of
Atomic Energy, VI Floor, Shastri Bhavan, No.4 Haddows Road, Chennai 600006 on
26.9.2017 at 11:00 a.m. Bidders intended to participate in this tender are requested to
attend the meeting. For attending the prebid meeting prior permission or gate pass is
NOT required. However, bidders attending the meeting are requested to send an email
to apo4mrpu.tndae@nic.in, pomrpu.tndae@nic.in & rdpamrpu.tndae@nic.in for
information.
Technical Specifications for Low Voltage

Switchgear Panel
This specification intends to cover the technical requirements of design, engineering,

manufacture, assembling, inspection and testing (as per latest Edison of IEC 61439-1&2) at
manufacturer’s works, packaging and delivery by road to the site, 690V/1000V (Uo/U) 3-
Phase, metal clad, indoor, draw out type Air-Break switchgears with complete assembly as
specified hereinafter with all accessories and auxiliary equipment for efficient and trouble-
free operation.
Note:
1. The bidder shall have adequate experience of at least 5 years in manufacturing of

LV/MV/HV switchgear and control gear assemblies.
2. Copper samples from the Bus-bar shall be tested at any 3rd party NABL accredited
lab to ensure its purity.
3. The following document shall be attached with technical part of the bid:
i. Duly filled & Signed copy of Annexure-I, II, III & IV
4. To avoid any misinterpretation of indent specification, bidders are advised to
attend the prebid meeting.
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CONTENTS
SECTION-A
General Terms & Conditions .................................................................................................... 3
SECTION-B
Technical Specifications for 690V/1000V (Uo/U), 3-Phase, Metal Clad Switchgear Panel ............... 7
SECTION-C
Switchgear Cubicle (Bill of Materials) ..................................................................................... 33
ANNEXURE-I
Technical data Format ............................................................................................................ 43
ANNEXURE-II
Vendor Particulars ................................................................................................................. 77
ANNEXURE-III
Deviation Sheet ..................................................................................................................... 81
ANNEXURE-IV
Vendor Evaluation Criteria ..................................................................................................... 85
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SECTION-A
General Terms & Conditions
1. PROJECT DATA
Two numbers of LV Switchgear Panels are to be procured for Control and
Distribution of Electrical power at CWMF/NRB/BARC, Government of India,
Kalpakkam. The site is accessible by Road from Chennai via Chengalpattu,
Thirukkazhukundram and also via Mamallapuram. The nearest Broad Gauge railway
station is at Chengalpattu.
a. Purchaser : Centralised Waste Management Facility,
Kalpakkam
b. Climatic Condition : The site is located about 500 meters from the
seacoast and the atmosphere is laden with salt
spray. The climate is tropical with high
humidity, heavy rainfall and prone to rust and
fungus growth.
c. Ambient Air : i. Maximum 450C

Temperature ii. Maximum Daily Average 400C
iii. Max. Weighted Yearly 320C
Average
iv. Max. Relative Humidity 90%
The maximum temperature and relative

humidity likely to occur simultaneously are
42 0C and 80% respectively.
d. Installation Location : The panels shall be installed at CWMF, Sub-

station/DG Room
e. Station Auxiliary : i. 415V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50Hz effectively

Power Supply grounded
ii. 230V, 1-phase, 2-wire, 50Hz effectively

grounded
iii. 110 V DC
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2. SCOPE OF THE TENDER
The scope includes the jobs to be performed for all equipment and materials furnished
under this specification. The scope is however not limited to the items detailed below:
· Design, manufacture, testing at manufacturers works packing and dispatch.
· Transportation to site and insurance.
· Receiving at site, unloading, handling, opening, inspecting, reporting and
submitting claims in case of damages and short supply items.
· Arranging to repair/re-ordering all damaged and short supply items.
3. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR TENDERING

Please refer to the commercial bidding document for complementary information.
Tenders will only be considered from the original panel manufacturers or supplier to
whom manufacturer can authorize. The bidder shall have adequate experience (at least
5 years) in manufacturing of LV/MV/HV switchgear and control gear assemblies.
If the bidder finds that any part of this Technical Specification is difficult, or very
costly to meet, he/she is free to propose an alternative solution, provided that the
deviations from technical Specification, together with the reasons and advantages, are
clearly indicated in the deviation sheet. Such alternative solution shall always be
made in addition to the basic offer, which must comply fully with this Technical
Specification. BARC/CWMF reserves the right to accept or reject the proposed
alternative solutions without any justification.
Test Equipment
The bidder shall have the necessary arrangement of test equipment for type tests,
acceptance tests and routine tests as specified in the tender. In case, test is required to
be done at other lab, the tenderer shall clearly specify in the deviation sheet.
Subcontractors
The bidder shall declare in the tender document any subcontractors whose service is
intended to be used in the event of the contract. If the contract is awarded, the bidder
shall restrict to the subcontractors as mentioned in the tender document.
Deviations from Technical Specification
No deviations to this specification shall be acceptable unless specifically indicated in
the offer in the relevant schedule. All deviations shall be clearly spelt out by the
Bidder and the price implications thereof if any. Bidder must furnish List of Technical
Deviations mentioning the specification clause nos. against which deviations have
been sought for. Compliance with this specification will be taken for granted in
absence of any specific mention of deviations in the said list of deviations. Any
implied deviation or any deviation mentioned elsewhere in the offer shall not be
considered. The engineer-in-charge at their discretion will decide regarding
acceptance of deviation looking to standard and project requirement.
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Technical Questionnaire
The technical questionnaire attached to this technical specification shall be completely
filled and submitted. The bidder shall also submit in written a detail plan for the
manufacturing & testing schedule.
Factory Access
BARC/CWMF and its representative shall have free access during normal working
hours to the manufacturing or testing sites, including any subcontractor’s premises,
during the contract period.
· The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of
manufacture. The successful bidder shall grant free access to the purchaser’s
representative at a reasonable time when the work is in progress. Inspection
and acceptance of any equipment under this specification by the purchaser
shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing equipment in
accordance with the specifications and shall not prevent subsequent rejection
if the equipment is found to be defective.
· The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed well in advance, about the
manufacturing programme so that the arrangement can be made for inspection.
· No equipments shall be dispatched before all tests and inspection have been
carried out unless otherwise instructed by the purchaser.
Vendor Evaluation criteria:

· The panel manufacturer shall have minimum annual turnover of 1.75 Crores in
the last three years. The company shall not have incurred loss for more than
two years in last five years. This shall be substantiated by submitting relevant
documents.
· The bidder shall be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of LV/MV/HV
switchgear and control assemblies for the past 5 years. The offered Circuit
Breaker have to be designed, manufactured and tested as per relevant IS/IEC
with latest amendments.
· Bidder should have executed at least one contract during last three years for
the quantity equivalent to tender value (PO copy to be attached).
· Breaker offered shall be in service for a minimum period of Three (3) years
and satisfactory performance certificate from utilities like State Electricity
Corporations, NTPC, PGCIL etc. shall be submitted.
· The manufacturer shall submit complete Type test report as per IEC 61439 –
Part 1&2, conducted on similar LV switchgear and control gear assemblies at
CPRI/ERDA/other government accredited laboratory, not older than FIVE (5)
years from the date of opening of technical bid. The test certificates shall
consist of all relevant tests done as per standard for the particular ratings of the
breaker.
· Compliance Report for Internal arc test as per IEC 61641 shall be submitted.
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· Compliance to Seismic Qualification as per IEC 60068-3-3/ IS-1893
Compliance report for panels designed for Zone-III of seismic qualification as
per IEC 60068-3-3/ IS-1893 shall be submitted.
· The manufacturer shall have ISO 9001 & 14001 certification for quality
management system and environmental management system.
· Details of all the manufacturing facility at the site shall be submitted.
· Details of all testing facilities available at the site shall be submitted.
· The vendor shall agree to carry out copper 3rd party lab test to confirm its
purity. Samples will be selected randomly from the finished lot of product.
· Detailed calculation of the bus-bar size for both the panel shall be submitted.
· Quality Assurance Plan
The bidder shall invariably furnish along with his offer the quality assurance
plan adopted for sub-supplies in the process of manufacturing all major
equipment/component.
Precaution taken for ensuring usage of quality raw materials and
subcomponents shall be stated in the quality assurance plan.
Tender Evaluation
· Overall L1 (price inclusive of spares) will be considered for placing purchase
order.
· All prices quoted by the tenderer shall be firm.
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SECTION-B
Technical Specifications for 690V/1000V (Uo/U), 3-Phase, Metal Clad Switchgear

Panel
This specification intends to cover the technical requirements of design, engineering,

manufacture, assembling, inspection and testing at manufacturer’s works, packaging and
delivery by road to the site, 690V/1000V(Uo/U) 3-Phase, metal clad, indoor, draw out type
Air-Break switchgears with complete assembly as specified hereinafter with all
accessories/auxiliary equipment as per latest editions of IEC 61439-1&2.
1. PANEL LAYOUT
1.1 Panel-I
Sub-Station Panel
Panel Incomer
: 3 Incomers
2500 Amps each

Outgoing Feeder
: 9 nos.
800 Amps each

Bus-Coupler
: 2 nos.
2500 Amps each
Fig-1: Panel-I, single line diagram
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1.2 Panel-II
DG Room, Class-3 Distribution Panel
Panel Incomer
: 2 Incomers
800 Amps rated, 4-pole

Outgoing Feeder
: 4 nos.
400 Amps, 3-pole.
Fig-2: Panel-II, single line diagram
2. REFERANCE STANDARDS
The design, manufacture and testing of the equipment shall comply with the latest issue
of the following Indian/International Standards, unless otherwise specified. Equipments
complying with equivalent standards shall also be acceptable.
a. IEC 61439-1&2 : Specifications to Low-voltage
switchgear and control-gear
assemblies
b. IS/IEC 60947-2: 2003 : Low Voltage Switchgear & Control-
gear, Circuit Breakers
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c. IS 2705 (Part-I,II,III & IV) : Current Transformers
d. IS 1248 : Electrical Indicating Instruments
e. IS 13010-2002 : AC watt-hour meter for active energy
measurement , Class-0.5
f. IS 513-2008 : Cold Reduced Low Carbon Sheet
Steel
g. IS 613-2000 : Copper Rods & Bars for Electrical
Purpose-Specification
h. IS 2147-1962 : Degree of protection provided by
enclosure for Low Voltage
Switchgear & Control-gear
i. IS 3043 : Earthing codes
j. IS 4237-1982 : General requirements for switchgear
and control gear for voltage not
exceeding 1000V
3. TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
a. System Details
System Voltage : 415V ± 10%
3-phase, 4 wire solidly
grounded
Frequency : 50Hz ± 3%
Control Supply : 230 Volts AC ± 10%
(tapped from phase &
neutral )
110V DC ± 10%
b. Circuit Breaker
Standard Applicable : IS/IEC 60947-2: 2003
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Rated Uninterrupted Capacity at 45 C : 2500 800 400
(In Ampere)
Rated Ultimate Breaking Capacity under short : 50kA 45kA 45kA
circuit @ 440V AC, Icu
Rated Service Breaking capacity under short : 100% of 100% of 100% of
circuit @ 440V AC, Ics Icu i.e. Icu i.e. Icu i.e.
50kA 45kA 45kA
Rated Short time withstand current, Icw : 50 kA for 1 45 kA for 1 45 kA for
sec sec 1 sec
Rated making capacity under short circuit : 105 kA 95 kA 95kA
(Peak Value) @ 440V AC, Icm
Rated Service Voltage, Ue : 690 Volts
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Rated Insulation Voltage, Ui : 1000 Volts
One minute dry withstand test voltage : 2500 Volts
Rated Impulse withstand Voltage, Uimp : 8 KV
No. of Poles : 3
4-pole for the DG breaker Incomer
panel (Panel-II)
Utilization Category (as per CEI EN 60947-2) : B
Operating Time :
Closing Time (max) : 80 mS
Breaking time (max) : 70 mS
Rated Operating Temperature : 50C to 700C
Module Type : With-draw-able
Type of tripping mechanism : Direct/Shunt trip (Electrical)

Manual (Mechanical)
Method of closing : Electrically operated spring charged
(normal)
Mechanical (Emergency).
Nominal voltage of Closing/Tripping coil : 110 V DC +10 % -20%
Voltage for spring charging motor : 230 V AC +10 % -20%
(for stored energy mechanism)
Breaker operations : Electrically operated with
Draw-out type.
Features of circuit breaker : In-built trip free and anti pumping
feature for both Electrical &
mechanical (in case of unavailability
separate anti-pumping relay shall be
provided)
Breaker tripping mechanism : In-built trip unit for breaker tripping,
parameter measurement, event
marking & communication feature
c. Switchgear Cubicles
Design voltage of switchgear bus : 690V/1000V(Uo/U)
Minimum clearances : Between phases 28 mm
(Except for Component terminals) Between live parts and earth 20mm
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Type of enclosure : IP 54
Type of Segregation : Panels to be constructed with Form 4b,
Type-7, segregation as per IEC-61439
(All partitions metallic type only)
Panel seismic qualification : Suitable for zone-III installation as per
IEC 60068-3-3/IS-1893
Power frequency withstand voltage for : 2.5KV
complete cubicle
Method of circuit grounding : Solid/flexible copper
Space heater : Rated Voltage: 230V
Power rating: 100W (Min)/ Adequate
capacity
Number: One per panel
Type of Control: Thermostat with MCB
Type and material of inter phase barriers : FRP/SMC/Poly Carbonate
where ever required.
Feeder compartment : To be provided with hinged Doors and
knobs.
d. Bus bars : Confirming to IS 613-2000
Material : The bus bar shall be made of high
conductivity, electrolytic copper.
The material shall have copper contain
of minimum 99.9%
Minimum Copper conductivity: 100 %
IACS (International Annealed Copper
Standard)
Continuous rating of bus bars : 3000 Amps (For Panel-I)
1200 Amps (For Panel-II)
Temperature rise of the bus-bar over the : As per IS.
specified ambient (45 degree C)
Type of sleeves over bus bar : Horizontal and Vertical bus bars with
PVC heat shrinkable sleeves with
suitable colour coding
One minute power frequency withstand : 2.5 KV
voltage
Protection for bus bar joints : Shrouds shall be provided for Bus-bar
joints.
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e. Ground Bus
Material : Tinned Copper
Cross Section : Min 300 sq.mm (cross-section)
f. Control wire size
CT circuit : 2.5 sq. mm copper, FRLS PVC
insulated
Other than CT circuit : 1.5 sq. mm copper, FRLS PVC
insulated
g. Painting Procedure : With 7 tank sheet treatment and Powder
coating.
h. Cable entry : Bottom
4. CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
4.1. Circuit Breaker Specifications (common for Panel-I & II breakers)
The circuit breaker shall confirm to the latest amendments of IS: 13947 / IEC-60947-1 &2-
2003, and shall comply EC directives “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive” (EMC)
N.89/336 EEC.
i. All Circuit Breaker shall be suitable for operation, at 50 Hz +/- 5%, and 415V +/- 10% AC
voltage with adequate thermal capacity for continuous operation.
ii. The Circuit breaker shall be air break type, 3 Pole (4-Pole type for panel-II, Incomer),
electrically operated, draw out type (EOD)
iii. Main contacts shall have ample area and contacts pressure for carrying the rated current and
the short time rated tripping current of the breakers without excessive temperature rise which
may cause pitting or welding.
iv. Contacts shall have a minimum of moveable parts. It shall be designed such that no
maintenance shall be required under normal condition of use. The contacts shall be replace-
able.
v. The temperature rise and maximum temperature on any part of the circuit breaker, while in
service under continuous full load conditions shall not exceed the permissible limits of
temperature rise as specified in the IEC- 694:1996 publication for alternating current circuit
breakers
vi. All MS parts of breakers and ferrous parts such as hangers, supports, bolts & nuts shall be hot
dip galvanized as per IS:2629 (latest edition) with zinc platting & olive green passivation. The
material for spring shall be rust proof.
vii. All circuit breakers and their drawings shall have phase indications as R-Red, Y-Yellow and
B-Blue or equivalent.
viii. All circuit breakers shall be electrically and mechanically trip free in TEST and SERVICE
positions with built in anti-pumping feature.
ix. The circuit breaker shall be provided with mechanical arc chutes which shall be removable at
site and magnetic blow out arc control device designed to permit rapid dispersion, cooling and
extinction of arc.
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x. The ACB shall be provided with mechanical interlocks which will prevent sliding of breaker
from ‘SERVICE’ to ‘TEST’ position or vice versa unless it is ‘OFF’
xi. It shall be possible to disconnect the breaker without having to open the door.
xii. The door opening shall not be possible unless breaker is in ‘TEST’ or ‘ISOLATE’ position
i.e. the door opening shall not be possible with circuit breaker in the connected position
xiii. Unless the door is closed, the sliding of breaker from ‘TEST’ to ‘SERVICE ’position shall not
be possible
xiv. The breaker housing shall have in-built service and test position limit switch.
xv. All accessories of circuit breaker like U/V release, shunt release, closing coil etc shall be
accessible from the front side of circuit breaker .It shall be possible to connect all auxiliary
wiring from the front of the circuit breaker
xvi. Access to control circuit of circuit breaker shall be from front side
xvii. Shunt trip coil and closing coil suitable for operation on 110 volts D.C. The closing coils and
tripping coils and other auxiliary devices shall operate satisfactorily at all voltage between
80% and 110% of the rated voltage.
xviii. The operating mechanism of the breaker shall be stored energy type, operated using pre-
charged springs. The springs shall have manual charging mechanism by operating the front
lever and electrically using inbuilt geared motor. The spring charging mechanism motor shall
be rated for operation on 240 volts A.C.
xix. Suitable mechanical indication for service, test and isolated positions should be provided.
xx. LED type Red, green, amber and white lamps shall be used to indicate breaker 'close, 'open',
‘trip circuit healthy (for incomers)’ and ‘auto trip’ respectively.
xxi. Mechanical indication for spring charged/discharged condition should be provided.
xxii. Operating mechanism shall be operated by local / remote electrical control.
xxiii. Main contacts must be made up of copper.
xxiv. Potential Free Auxiliary contacts 2 NO + 2 NC or 2 CO shall be provided.
xxv. Following indications on each breaker shall be provided:
· Mechanical - Close/ open, spring charged/ discharged, service position/test position/
isolated position
· Electrical- ON, OFF, auto-trip, trip circuit healthy (for incomers), R-Y-B phase
indication (for incomers).
4.2. Microprocessor based, electronic trip (for all Air circuit breakers)
The following features shall remain common for all the Air Circuit Breaker trip units:
i. The microprocessor based electronic trip unit shall guarantee sound/healthy breaker operation
even in the presence of interference caused by electronic equipment, atmospheric disturbance
or discharges of electrical type. Moreover the apparatus shall not generate any form of
electromagnetic interference, in compliance to IEC 60947-2
ii. Protection against overload with inverse time-delay trip
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iii. Protection against instantaneous short-circuit with adjustable threshold
iv. Instantaneous short circuit protection
v. Protection against earth fault
vi. Neutral Protection Feature
vii. The controller shall have inbuilt feature to measure and record the phase/line current value.
viii. Memory for all tripping actions
ix. Easy/Simple user interface for parameter modification/setting at the panel/CB
xiii. Event marking and maintenance data recording
a. Event marking with the instant it occurred
b. Trip cause indication shall allow easy discrimination of fault by means of led
indications
c. 10 numbers of event history storage feature in chronological event
xiv. Interface with the user
a. Setting parameters by means of keys/soft pushbuttons with supporting LCD
screen
b. Alarm signals for all trip functions
c. Pre-Alarm setting feature for all the trip functions
xv. Communication with PC/Centralised Control System
a. Shall have easy interfacing with PC for remote parameter setting, configuration
etc.
b. Transmission of measurements, states and alarms from circuit-breaker to
PC/system
c. In built communication module via Modbus or Fieldbus plug network
x. Local numerical display to monitor setting values, measured values and recorded fault values
xi. When a fault is detected the Electronic Trip Unit shall operate the alarms and trip the circuit
breaker, according to the configuration of the relay.
The following extra feature (along with above) shall be incorporated in the controllers
for the Incomer breakers of Panel-I & II:
xii. Protection against phase unbalance
xiii. Protection against under-voltage
xxii. Protection against over-voltage
xxiii. Protection against reverse active power
xxiv. Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection
xiv. The controller shall have inbuilt feature to measure and record the following parameters:
a. Current-Phase, neutral
b. Voltage, Ph-Ph, Ph-Neutral
c. Power (Active, reactive & Apparent)
d. Power factor
e. Frequency
f. Fault wave form capture feature
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g. Energy
4.3. Switchgear Cubicles (Common for Panel-I & II)

i. The switchgear shall be totally of enclosed type, dust and vermin proof. It shall compromise
of rigid and welded structure frame enclosed completely be metal sheet of 3mm for load
bearing members and 2mm for non-load bearing members. The switchgear shall confirm to
IP-54 for ingress protection.
ii. The panel partitioning shall be Form 4b, type-7 as per IEC-61439 i.e. all the individual
sections shall be totally separated from each other. All the partitioning shall be by metallic
means only. Non-metallic partition shall not be acceptable.
iii. The LV switchgear shall comply to internal arc fault containment for 65kA for 0.4s in
accordance to IEC 61641 without compromising on the panel IP levels..
iv. The panel construction shall be suitable for Zone-III of seismic qualification as per
IEC 60068-3-3.
v. All the Switchgears (ACBCs) shall be provided with minimum IP20/finger proof protection
i.e. when feeder doors are open, there should not be any live part visible / accessible. These
shall be achieved through standard shrouds/metallic partitions. FRP/Hylem sheets shall not be
acceptable.
vi. The sheet steel used in the fabrication of the switchgear housing shall be cold rolled thick &
levelled and finished smooth in such a manner that the complete structure shall be rigid, self
supporting. All the steel panels enclosing a switchgear unit, hinged doors, partitions and
removable panels shall be provided with stiffeners to minimize flexing and vibration.
vii. Structures, buses and control wiring troughs shall be so designed and arranged as to make
future extensions readily feasible.
v. Access to the circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be through compartment doors
provided with hinges and key type locks. The arrangement shall prevent expose of any live
parts or circuits. All compartment doors shall be so constructed that they will not seize in the
event of fire within the switchgear.
vi. Instruments shall be mounted on hinged type front doors. All doors shall have neoprene
gaskets wherever required.
vii. Panels shall be supported by strong hinges of concealed type and braced in such a manner as
to ensure freedom from sagging, bending and general distortion of panel or hinged parts.
viii. The layout of the component inside the module shall be liberal to facilitate maintenance and
interconnecting wiring between the components shall not be subjected to any undue stresses
at the bends.
ix. All the live parts which are accessible after opening of front cover/cable alley cover/back
cover shall be properly insulated or provided with insulating barrier to prevent accidental
contact. Removal facility shall be provided for all such parts.
x. Please note that self-threading screws shall not be used for panel fabrication.
xi. Suitable clamping arrangements shall be provided for cables and cable termination.
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xii. The Circuit Breaker shall be fully draw out type. Suitable guides shall be provided to facilitate
easy withdrawal of the trolley.
xiii. All identical feeder compartments shall be interchangeable.
xiv. There shall be three positions for the draw out trolley; · "Full in" or "service" position - in this
position both power and control circuits shall be connected. This shall be the normal
operating position of the circuit breaker. · "Test" position - The power contacts shall be
disconnected in this position but the control connections shall not be disturbed, it shall be
possible to close and trip the breakers in this position. · "Full out" position - Both power and
control circuits shall be disconnected in this position. It shall be possible to close the cubicle
door in this position.
xv. The Circuit Breaker shall be lockable in "Service", "Test" and "Full out" positions. The earth
connection must remain connected at all the positions.
xvi. All inter panel/compartments openings for wiring buses or for any other purposes shall be
used with PVC bushes so as to make each section vermin proof. The different materials used
in the making of switchgear units, such as bus insulation, bus supports etc. shall not support
combustion.
xvii. Panel-I comprises of three incomers. All the incomers shall have arrangements for receiving
incoming power supply through sandwiched bus-ducts from top side (Supply of sandwiched
bus-duct is not under the scope of the tender). Special arrangements may be made for
installation of suitable flange ends at the top of the incomer panel to receive the bus bars.
xviii. All the compartments for panel-II and for all the outgoing feeders for panel-I, separate
compartment totally enclosed from all sides shall be provided for cable termination,
preferably on the rear side of circuit breakers. Access to cables shall be from the rear side
after opening the cabling compartment door.
4.4. Interlocks (Common for Panel-I & II)
MECHANICAL INTERLOCKS FOR ALL BREAKERS

The following general mechanical interlocks shall be provided to ensure safety of personnel
as well as to prevent damage.
i. Withdrawal or engagement of the circuit breaker shall not be made possible unless it is in
open position. Any attempt of the withdrawal of the closed circuit-breaker shall not trip the
breaker.
ii. Provision shall be made for automatic closing of shutters to prevent accidental contact with
main stationary contact or other live parts, when the breaker is drawn out. When the breaker
is inserted back into its cubicle it shall automatically raise the shutters allowing the breaker to
continue its travel until it finally engages the main stationary contacts.
iii. Suitable guides, slides and stops for proper positioning of the truck or trolley with the breaker
shall be provided to ensure easy removal, replacement and positioning of the breaker.
Locking devices shall be provided on each circuit breaker for securely locking it in the
'Isolated' and 'Test' positions.
iv. It shall not be possible to operate the breaker unless it is fully in the latch-in position, draw-
out position or test position.
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v. Mechanical stopper shall be provided along the breaker sliding guides to prevent the toppling
of the breaker by any means.
ELECTRICAL INTERLOCKS
The following general electrical interlocks shall be provided to ensure safety of personnel as
well as to prevent damage:
Panel-I
i. The circuit comprises of three incomers and two bus-couplers. The electrical interlocks
should prevent the closing of two incomer breakers and the connecting bus-coupler breaker.
ii. The interlock shall prevent the closing of an incomer if its adjoining outgoing feeder is being
fed from another incomer through the bus-coupler.
Panel-II
i. The circuit comprises of two incomer, one from class-IV and another from Diesel Generator
i.e. Class-III. Under no circumstance both the incomer shall be ON. The electrical interlocks
should prevent the closing of one incomer incase the other incomer is ON.
ii. Both the incomer breaker for Panel-II shall be 4-pole type only.
4.5. Main Bus-Bar (Common for Panel-I & II)

i. The bus-bars shall be for three phase and neutral. The main bus-bars and connections shall be
made of high conducting electrolytic copper with minimum purity of 99.9%, confirming
to grade IS 613-2000. The copper bus bar conductivity shall be minimum 100% of
IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard).
ii. The horizontal bus-bars shall be insulated with heat shrinkable PVC sleeves of reputed make
to protect against approach to live parts. The vertical bus-bars shall be sleeved or shrouded by
barriers.
iii. The bus-bars shall be amply sized to carry the rated continuous current under the specified
ambient temperature without exceeding temperature limits specified in IS: 8084. The thermal
rating of the bus-bars shall be designed to withstand the system fault current for 1 second
without exceeding the temperature limits.
iv. The bus-bars shall be arranged and color coded according to IS: 5578 / IS: 11353.
v. The bus-bars shall be rigidly supported at equal intervals to withstand maximum short circuit
stresses. The supports shall be of molded construction with built-in anti-tracking barriers. The
support materials shall be of DMC or fiber-glass reinforced thermosetting plastic.
vi. A minimum of two bolts shall be used in bus-bar joints. Only high tensile electric galvanized
bolts, nuts and washers shall be used.
vii. All joints shall be suitably treated to avoid oxidation of contact surfaces and bimetallic
corrosion and proper shrouds shall be provided for bus bar joints.
viii. Bidder shall submit detailed calculation sheet for selection of bus bar size with details of
de-rating factors taken into consideration due to ambient conditions, bus-bar positioning,
heat dissipation factor, skin effect, proximity effect etc.
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4.6. Neutral Bus-Bar (Common for Panel-I & II)
i. For neutral bus-bar shall be made of made of same material as the phase bus. The size shall be
half the size of the main conductor with suitable PVC shrinkable insulation. It shall be
suitably braced/supported to withstand the mechanical stresses.
ii. The neutral bus shall be insulated from other grounded parts in the panels.
4.7. Test Bus/Control Bus (Common for Panel-I & II)

Two test bus of 8x4 mm copper as phase and neutral of 240 V test supply shall be provided.
The test bus/control bus shall be used for control supply for illuminating local indication lamp
and contactor operation etc. when the breaker is in service & test position.
4.8. Ground Bus (Common for Panel-I & II)

The ground bus shall be electrolytic copper, continuous throughout the switchgear cubicles
and shall be bolted on each cubicle frame by means of hexagonal headed bolts and spring
washers. Grounding terminals shall be provided at each end of the ground bus for able armour
grounding. Continuity shall be ensured. The non-current carrying metal parts of equipment
shall be permanently grounded through the ground bus which shall be easily accessible from
both ends for connections to the station ground system.
4.9. Internal Wiring and Terminal blocks (Common for Panel-I & II)
i. Wiring shall be carried out with 1100V grade, FRLS-PVC insulated, wires.
ii. Each terminal block shall be one piece molded, barrier type, 650 volt grade, complete with
washers, heads, studs with two nuts and identification strips and shall have adequate
continuous current rating.
iii. Each terminal shall have only one wire terminated on it. For tap-offs, adjacent terminals with
shorting strips shall be used. 10% Spare terminal blocks shall be provided.
iv. Wire identification on marking strip shall correspond to the designation of the wiring
diagrams. All wire terminals on the equipment shall also be marked with designation corre-
sponding to those of the wiring diagram.
v. Wires shall be provided with printed numbered ferrules at both ends bearing the same
numbers.
vi. Proper color coding should be followed to differentiate between the CT, control and metering
circuits.
vii. The copper conductor used for internal wiring be as follows:
· All circuits except instrument transformer circuit of 1.5 Sq mm
· CT circuit - 2.5 Sq mm
· Energy metering circuit - 2.5 Sq mm
viii. All auxiliary contacts whether spare or otherwise shall be wired and brought out to the
terminal blocks. Wiring between components within switchgear cubicle shall be done
through the terminal block only. Direct connection shall not be permitted.
ix. Current transformer secondary leads shall be brought on to the terminal of the terminal blocks
where facility for short circuiting and grounding of CT secondary shall be provided.
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x. All wiring shall be enclosed in plastic channels and neatly bunched and cleated. Wiring
between terminals of various devices shall be 'point to point' (no wire splitting or tee
connections) with wires neatly trucked along the back of the panels, adequately supported to
prevent sagging or damage due to vibration in transit and operation. Double pole M.C.B
should be provided for control supply to each of the panels.
4.10. Space Heaters (Common for Panel-I & II)

Switchgear enclosures shall be equipped with space heaters of adequate capacity to maintain
the internal temperature above the dew point to prevent moisture condensation within the
enclosure. Space heater shall be rated for 240 volts, single phase, 50 Hz A.C. supply.
Differential thermostats shall automatically control the space heaters. ON/OFF and
protection should be through adequate rating of MCB for each space heater.
4.11. Illumination (Common for Panel-I & II)

The control compartment shall be provided with 10W LED lamps, provided with MCB of
suitable rating operating on 240 volts, 1 phase 50 Hz AC supply and 6A socket with switch to
be wired in each compartment.
4.12. Power Cable Supports/Arrangement (Common for Panel-I & II)

All out going feeders of panel-I, and all Incomer/Outgoing feeders of Panel-II shall have
arrangements for cable termination at the rear end of the panel. Cable entry shall be from
bottom. The Suitable supports shall be provided in each switchgear cubicle for supporting the
incoming and outgoing power cables. The gland plate shall be detachable type of non
magnetic material. Panel-I, incomers (I/C-I, II & III) shall have arrangements for receiving
sandwiched bus-ducts from the top.
4.13. Module/Panel Identifications (Common for Panel-I & II)

i. Engraved metal nameplates shall be provided on the door of the module/compartment.
Identification plate shall depict panel number, compartment number, description of feeder,
and feeder rating. Each component fixed in the module shall have identification mark as per
the wiring diagram by means of engrave metal sticker properly fixed.
ii. The nameplates on each module shall also furnish the following information by minimum
letter size of 12 mm:
· Compartment number
· KW / Amp rating
· Description of the feeder
4.14. Metal Treatment and Paint Finish (Common for Panel-I & II)
PRE TREATMENT CHEMICAL PROCESS:

All sheet steel work used in the construction of the modules shall be pretreated with 7-tank
chemical process before applying the two coats of zinc chromate primer followed by synthetic
enamel/epoxy paint. The following procedure shall be followed for the panel 7-tank painting
procedure in the given sequence only:
i. Degreasing
In this process the M.S. sheets shall be effectively cleaned by dipping in hot alkaline
degreasing solution for a period of about 10-20 minute.
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ii. Water Rinsing
After degreasing process the M.S. sheets shall be rinsed into the water for a period of about 1-
2 minutes to remove the loosened oil, grease and adhering alkali from the surface.
iii. De-rusting
In this process the M.S. sheets shall be dipped in to the dilute sulphuric acid for a period of 30
minutes to remove oxide scales and rust from the surface.
iv. Water Rinsing
After the de-rusting process the M.S. sheets shall be rinsed in water for the period of about 1-
2 minutes to remove the traces of acidic solution from the surface.
v. Phosphating
In this process the M.S. sheets shall be dipped in to the zinc phosphate solution for the period
of about 30 minutes to facilitate durable coating of the paint on the metal surface.
vi. Water Rinsing
After the phosphating process the M.S. sheets shall be rinsed in to the water for the period of
about 1-2 minutes to remove the traces of phosphate solution from the surface.
vii. Passivation
In this process the M.S. sheets shall be dipped in to the de-oxalate solution for the period of
about 1 minute to retain and augment the effects of phosphating on the surface.
After completion of 7-tank process a fine grained, smooth and compact coating of iron/zinc
phosphate shall be applied, this is an excellent base for paint and provides film protection
against corrosion. The coating shall meet the Indian Standard Specification IS: 3618-1966
class C.
viii. Drying
After the above pre treatment chemical process, the M.S. sheets shall be dried either by means
of hot air circulation oven or by means of blast of compressed air (air drying).
ix. Primer Coating
Primer coating with two coats of highly corrosion resistant zinc chromate primer shall
be done before applying the final paint finish.
x. Paint Finish
The final finishing shall be epoxy paint of RAL-7032, matt finish powder coated.
Paint thickness shall not be of less than 50 micron.
One liter of paint shall be supplied along with each panel board for touch up at site.
All paints shall be carefully selected to withstand tropical heat and extremes of
weather. The paint shall not scale off/crinkle by abrasion due to normal handling.
4.15 Danger Boards and Caution Boards (Common for Panel-I & II)
The panels shall have standard danger boards of appropriate size complete with system
voltage, skull mark, etc. with letter in English, Tamil and Hindi. Danger boards and caution
boards shall be fixed in the front and rear of the panels. Caution boards with appropriate size
shall be provided to prevent wrong operation wherever required.
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4.16 Master Trip relay (VAJH-13 Alstom Make)
The Master Trip Relay must be of hinged armature type designed to directly operate the
circuit-breaker trip coil. The relay must provide high flexibility in linking between the
protective relays and the circuit breakers. The relay must be mechanically stable and compact
in the design, suitable for high speed tripping duties where a number of simultaneous
switching operations may occur.
Particulars Specifications
Coil Voltage : 110V DC
DC Voltage Operating range : 50 to 120% of rated voltage.
Burden : Low, 18 Watts

Operating Time : <10ms @ rated voltage
Contact Types : Minimum 4 Nos.
Contact Rating : Make and Carry continuously: 1250VA (AC),
1250W (DC)
Make and carry for 3 sec.: 7500VA, 7500W(DC)
Break: 1250VA (AC), 100W (DC)
Case Size and dimension : 1/4N, 120 X 105 X 120 (all dimensions in mm.)
Gross Weight : 1.5-2 Kg
Relay Case Type : Draw-out case suitable for flush mounting
Insulation Type : As per IS 3231 1965/EC 255-5 series
C-2 kV for 1 minute
4.17 Auxiliary relay (VAA33 Alstom make)

The auxiliary relay used must be of simple and robust construction with positive action and
high mechanical stability suitable for control, alarm and other auxiliary duties in ac or dc
systems. The relay must be specially designed for industrial control duties requiring high
number of switching operations. The relay must be capable of withstand an operation of upto
600 per hour.
Relay Type : Attracted armature type
Contact Material : High conductive alloys of silver or copper with
silver coated tips
DC Voltage Operating range : 75%-120% of rated volts
Minimum operating voltage : Not greater than 70% voltage rating.
Burden : 3 Watts
Operating Time : <20ms
Contact Types : 2N/O + 2C/O
Reset Type : Hand Reset
Contact Rating : Make and Carry continuously: 1250VA (AC),
1250W (DC)
Maximum Rate of Operation : 600 Operations per hour
Insulation Type : As per IS 3231 1965/EC 255-5 series
C-2 kV for 1 minute
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4.18 Trip Circuit Supervision Relay (MVAX 31 Alstom make)
The trip circuit of the circuit breaker must initiate audible alarms and visual indications if the
trip circuit fails or the mechanism does not operate. The relay must operate in the either open
or close state of the circuit breaker. The relays used must be of attracted armature type with
robust construction.
Operating Time : <20ms
Resetting time : >400ms
Contact Ratings : Make and Carry continuously: 1250VA (AC),
1250W (DC)
4.19 Over Current and Earth Fault protection relay (CDG-31, Alstom Make)
The over current relay shall be of induction disc type construction with a definite minimum
time feature. The coil shall be designed with selectable taps to give similar operating curves
for all the selectable plug settings. The relay shall have the additional mounting required for
instantaneous protection. The relay shall have two over current units with one earth fault
unit
Current rating : 1A or 5A (as per CT selection)
IDMT Settings : 50% to 200% in seven equal steps
Starting Current : 103-105% of the current setting
Closing Current : 130% of the current setting (at max.)
Operating time : 30 milli sec (max.) @ 5 times of the current setting
Reset mechanism : Self reset @ current value 15% of the current
setting
Relay contact type : 2 nos. make and self reset
Operating Indication : The relay shall be fitted with hand reset type flag
indicator. The flag shall be reset by a push rod
protruding through the relay case.
Burden 5VA at highest setting
4.20 Power Monitoring Device (PM870 Schneider make)

A power monitoring device with the following specifications shall be installed in all the
incomer panel. The Power monitoring device must offer high-performance measurement
capabilities needed to monitor an electrical installation in a compact 96 x 96 mm unit. The
meter must have large easy-to-read display for all three phases and neutral at the same time.
The meter must possess the following features:
· Must have RS485 and Ethernet communication port
· Individual current and voltage harmonics reading facility
· Waveform capture feature
· Voltage and current disturbance, sag/swell detection and capture
· ANSI 12.20 Class 0.2S and IEC 62053-22 class 0.5S for active energy
· Easy to install with panel mountable type with modular structure
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· Direct connect voltage inputs. No need for potential transformers (PTs) up to 600
VAC
· Large, anti-glare display with white back-light provides summary screens with
multiple values
The Device must monitor the following line parameters:
· Line/Phase Voltage
· Line/Phase Current
· Supply Frequency
· Power Factor
· Power (Active, Reactive and Apparent)
4.21 Current Transformers

· The CTs shall be of ring type or window type (bar type or bus-bar type CT’s shall not
be accepted).
· The secondary leads shall be terminated with Tinned Cooper rose terminals.
· Polarity of the CT leads shall be marked.
· The CTs shall be varnished, fibreglass tape insulated or cast resin, air-cooled type.
Only super enamelled electrolytic grade copper wires shall be used.
· Rated ISF (Instrument Security Factor) shall be declared by the manufacturer &
marked on the CT.
· CT’s shall be made with good engineering practices. Core winding shall evenly
spread stress & avoid stress concentration at any one point. Cast resin CT’s shall be
processed by hot curing method under controlled vacuum conditions.
· The base shall be of hot dip galvanized steel.
· The CTs shall conform to IS 2705: Part-I & II/IEC:185 with latest amendments.
· Type Tests
Copies of the entire type test as per IS-2705, Part-I & II inclusive of temperature rise
test conducted at a NABL accredited laboratory shall be submitted.
· For the REF CTs, the construction shall be identical to match the characteristic curve
and knee point voltage.
· Marking
The CTs shall have marking and nameplate as per IS 2705 in addition to class of
insulation & ISF. The nameplate shall be securely fixed to the body of the CT.
CT Specifications:
Primary Current (Amps.) : 250/400/800/2500
(as applicable from feeder to feeder)
Secondary Current (Amps) : 5A or 1A
Nominal System Voltage : 400V
Frequency : 50Hz
Power Frequency Withstand : 3KV
Voltage
Insulation Class : E
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System earthing : Effectively earthed neutral system
Particulars CT-I CT-II CT-III
Purpose : Metering Over Current, Restricted Earth
Earth Fault fault Protection
Protection
Rated Burden : 5VA 5VA -
Accuracy Class : 0.5 5P PS
Accuracy Limit Factor : - 10 -
Instrument Security Factor : 10 - -
4.22 Indication Lamps (Common for Panel-I & II)

· The indication lamp shall suit the panel’s hole of 22.5 mm dia. A LED type bulb of
230 volts, 50 Hz, 0.5 watt.
· While wiring these lamps, power supply to the lamp shall be derived through 6 Amps
MCB for protection purpose. The lens of the lamp shall be of glass or good quality
heat resistant transparent plastic material, which shall not discolor or deform. It shall
be possible to replace the bulb from the front easily.
· RED lamp shall be used to indicate the equipment is energized. GREEN lamp shall be
used to indicate the equipment is de-energised.
· Separate LED lamps shall be provided for all indication purpose.
Basic Indication for each panel using LED lights:

· Circuit Breaker Open
· Circuit Breaker Close
· Auto Trip (Indication shall go ON, if breaker trips due to any fault)
· Breaker Service position
· Breaker Test position
· Spring Charged condition
· Trip circuit Healthy indication (For the Incomer panels only where, Trip circuit
Supervision Relay is installed)
· R,Y,B indication (If Incomer contacts of the breaker is live the indication for all the
three phase shall go ON) Applicable for incomer breakers only.
The colors for the indicating lamps shall be as per as per normal convention or as
approved by the engineer-in-charge.
4.23 Annunciator with Hooter

Panel-I
A 12 window annunciator with hooter shall be provided in the front door of the Bus-Coupler
panels with the following specifications:
· Alarm annunciation system shall be provided on the control board by means of visual
and audible alarm in order to draw the attention of the operator to the normal
operating conditions or the operation of some protective devices etc.
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· The annunciation equipment shall be suitable for operation on 110V DC (selectively)
for normal operating conditions and 240 V AC for DC fail conditions.
· Availability of serial part (RS232 or RS 485) output for computer connection. The
windows based PC software, cables, converters etc. shall also be provided.
· Two alarms to differentiate between the TRIP AND NON TRIP alarm respectively.
· Each annunciator shall be provided with accept, reset and test push buttons.
· Special precaution shall be taken by the supplier to ensure that alarm conditions do
not appear due to influence of external electromagnetic / electrostatic interference on
the annunciator wiring and switching disturbances from the neighbouring circuits
within the panels.
· In case `RESET’ push button is pressed before abnormality is cleared, the lamps shall
continue to flash and shall go out only when `normal’ condition is restored.
· Provision of testing facilities for flasher and audible alarm circuit of annunciator shall
also be made.
The following shall constitute each window of the 12 window announciator panel:
Bus-Coupler-I : Out-Going Feeder Trip (1 to 9)
Spare (10-12)
Bus-Coupler-II : 1. Incomer-I trip
2. Incomer-II trip
3. Incomer-III trip
4. Bus-Coupler-I trip
5. Bus-Coupler-II trip
6. Incomer-I trip circuit unhealthy
7. Incomer-II trip circuit unhealthy
8. Incomer-III trip circuit unhealthy
9. Rear Cover Open (The indication shall give
alarm for any panel rear door open condition)
10. D.C. Failure
11. Spare
12. Spare
Panel-II
A 6 window annunciator with hooter shall be provided in the front door of the Incomer
Feeders. The technical specifications shall remain as such for the Panel-I annunciator system.
The following shall constitute each window of the 6 window announciator panel:
Incomer-I : Out-Going Feeder Trip (1 to 4)
Incomer-I trip
Incomer-II trip
Bus-Coupler-II : 1. Incomer-I trip circuit unhealthy
2. Incomer-II trip circuit unhealthy
3. Rear Cover Open (The indication shall give
alarm for any panel rear door open condition)
4. D.C. Failure
5. Spare
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6. Spare
5. TESTS
All the tests specified below shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant standards by
the manufacturer in the presence of Purchaser’s representative. If the panel fails to pass the
test specified, the Purchaser shall have the option to reject it. Shipping release shall be
obtained from the Purchaser's representative. The Purchaser, however reserves the right to
waive off the inspection.
The tests at works shall include electrical & mechanical tests in accordance with the
appropriate clauses of Statutory Regulation/relevant codes and standards, in addition any test
called for by the Purchaser or his representative to ensure that the equipment being supplied
fulfils the requirement of the specification. For test not covered by any code or specifically
mentioned in this specification, the test procedures are to be agreed with the Purchaser.
The manufacturer shall indicate its routine for standard test. All the routine tests as specified
in the IEC standards shall be conducted by the Manufacturer at his works in the presence of
the Engineer-in-charge or his authorized representative. The supplier shall perform necessary
test to ensure that the equipment supplied are in accordance with the stipulations of the
specifications.
5.1. Seismic Qualification of the panel
The panel structural shall be validated over software to qualify the panel, suitable for
installation in Zone-III seismic region, as per IS-1893.
5.2. Compliance to IEC 61439-1&2 for Low Voltage Switchboards.
The LV Switchboards shall be of Type Tested Assemblies as per IEC 61439 – Part 1&2. All
type tests must have been done as defined in IEC 61439 -1&2, built up from compartments
housing circuit breakers, control gears, relays, bus-bars, controls and other items of
equipments etc.
Tenderer should submit the valid type test certificates issued by accredited laboratory
(accreditation based on ISO/IEC/Guide 25/17025 or EN 45001 by the national accreditation
body of the country) as per IS/IEC/Technical specification, not older than FIVE (5) years
from the date of opening of technical bid to substantiate the quality of the product. The test
certificates should consist of all relevant tests done as per standard for the particular ratings.
Tenderer should submit the type test certificates for all the individual ratings of the breaker.
Test report of higher capacity alone shall not be accepted. The following type test reports
shall be submitted by the bidder for the rated equipment:
i. Breaker Dielectric Properties
ii. Panel Temperature Rise test
Temperature rise test for similar cubicle shall be submitted prior approval, in case of
unavailability of report the vendor shall make arrangement for Temperature rise test on the
final panel before dispatch at a government recognised lab.
iii. Breaker Short time withstand current
iv. Breaker Short circuit breaking capacities
v. Breaker Operational Performance capability
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vi. Breaker Overload Performance
vii. Breaker Tripping Limits and Characteristic
viii. Compliance to Internal arc test as per IEC 61641
The LV Switchboards shall comply with internal arc fault containment tests for 65kA for 0.4s
in accordance with IEC 61641 without compromising on IP levels as required. Internal arc
type test must have been done on a panel as stated in standard i.e. on bus bar section, feeder
section and cable alley section in order to prove the safety requirement.
ix. Compliance to Seismic qualification as per IEC 60068-3-3
All the panels shall be suitable for seismic qualification zone-III as per the IEC 60068-3-3.
x. Compliance to IP-54 Ingress protection
5.3. Complete Switchgear Assembly Test

i. Physical verification of the Panel
· Inter changeability of the Circuit-Breaker
· Mechanical operation of the Circuit Breaker, auxiliary switches, manual devices etc.
· Verification of the control wiring, wire size, ferruling and tightness of terminals
· Dimensional checks, measurement of creepage distance in between the bus-bars,
adjacent phases and ground
· Physical verification of the components
· Breaker closing and tripping mechanism electrically and manually.
· Breaker Spring charging mechanism.
ii. Electrical Tests on Panel

· High voltage tests on power and control wiring
2.5 KV for one minute on power circuit and 2 KV for one minute on control circuit
with all meters and instruments transformers in circuit. Voltage applied shall be AC.
· Insulation resistance test on power and control circuit before and after H.V. test.
· Functional tests of all the relays
· Relays excitation and Drop Test
· Functional test on all the interlocks
· Breaker tripping through relay
· Continuity test and polarity test of all the coils and circuits
· Milli-volt drop test on bus bar joint
iii. Circuit Breaker Test

· Measuring the closing time, tripping time, spring charging time of the breaker
· Checking and measuring the closing coil resistance, trip coil resistance, contact
resistance etc.
· Minimum control voltage at which the breaker trips
· Closing of the breaker when the voltage at the terminals of the breaker is within 85-
110% of the rated auxiliary voltage
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· Tripping of the breaker when the auxiliary supply voltage is within 70-110%
· Manual closing and tripping of the breaker
· Closing with trip coil energized
· Anti-Pumping feature of the breaker test
· Milli-volt drop test across the breaker terminals
iv. Current Transformer Test

The manufacturer must submit all type tests as per IS.2705 Part-I and II including short time
current & temperature rise tests issued by accredited laboratory and get approval before
commencement of the work.
v. Relays
The equipment offered shall be fully type tested as per the relevant standards. Test certificate
not older than 5 years shall be supplied along with offer for main relays offered by the bidder.
The reports for following type tests shall be submitted by the bidder for the Protective relays:
· Insulation tests as per IEC – 60255-5.
· Relay characteristics, performance and accuracy test as per IEC-60255.
· Steady state characteristics and operating time.
· Tests for thermal and mechanical requirements as per IEC-60255-6f)
· Tests for rated burden as per IEC – 60255-6
· Contact performance test as per IEC – 60255-0-20
The following Type tests on the Relays will be conducted at the manufacturers firm:
· Relay Functionality Test
· Relay pickup and drop test
· IDMT curve verification for the CDG relay
vi. 7-Tank Painting Facility
· The tank size for the painting works must be adequate to accommodate the whole
switchgear cubicle.
· Suitable arrangements must be made by the bidder to test the chemical composition
of each tank before the painting works
· The painting works must be done under the presence of the Engineer-in-Charge
vii. For the Bus-bar material, third party lab test shall be done to measurement its purity,
resistivity, material/chemical composition etc.
viii. Manufacturers test certificate for bought out items (like CT, PT, meter, relays etc.) shall be a
part of supply and shall be scrutinized during inspection.
5.4. Tests at CWMF Premises

Provisional acceptance test will be carried out at the CWMF to establish that no damage or
changes have occurred during the panel transportation. In the event of any error found the
supplier shall rectify/replace the module immediately at his own cost.
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· Visual inspection of the panel against any damage
· Panel Electrical and mechanical operations
· Functional test of CB
· Panel HV test
· Panel IR value (before and after HV test)
· Breaker HV test
· Breaker IR value (before and after HV test)
· Breaker milli-volt drop test
· Milli-volt drop test across the bus-bar joints
· Relay interlock verification
· Functionality Test of relays
· Tests to prove efficient interlocking between various equipments
· Tests for satisfactory operation of the Indication lamps
6. DELIVERY & WORK SCHEDULE
On placement of the purchase order (PO) the firm shall strictly follow the delivery and works
schedule, as listed below:
Sl.No. Activity Time Allotted
i. Preparation of foundation plan, GA drawing, : Within 6 weeks of the allotment
schematic and wiring diagram etc. of the work order
ii. Approval of the Drawing by the Purchaser : 2-3 weeks
iii. Procurement of bought out items : 2 month
iv. Fabrication, manufacturing and assembling : 3 months
of the panel
v. Testing of the panel at works : 4 weeks
vi. Transport and delivery of the panel : 4 weeks
Total Time : 9-10 months
7. DRAWING & DOCUMENT FOR SUBMITTION

i. Drawings/Documents to be furnished by the bidder on receiving of the Purchase
Order
The following drawings shall be submitted for approval within 3 weeks after receipt of Purchase
Order. Purchaser will accord approval at the earliest. Manufacturer shall start manufacturing of
the panels only after receiving the final approval of all the drawings and the QA plan. Any work
carried out before the approval shall be totally at supplier's risk.
· The design of layout and general arrangement along with complete dimensions shall be
submitted along with the offer.
· Complete assembly drawings of the switchgear showing plan, elevation and typical
sectional view.
· Foundation plan showing locations of channel sills, foundation bolts and anchors, floor
plans and openings.
· Complete wiring diagram including terminal wiring designations.
· Schematic control diagram for both AC and DC controls for the breaker, interlocks,
relays, instruments, space heaters etc.
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· Complete terminal block details, showing ferrule numbers wire destinations.
· Structural drawings to show exact location and size of terminals and conduit
connections.
· Master bill of material
· Quality action plan
ii. Drawings/Documents to be furnished by the bidder on final supply of the panel:

The following shall be submitted on delivery of panels (3 copies each):
· Installation and operation and maintenance manual.
· All approved drawings.
· All test reports
· Panel schematic and wiring diagram
· Manufacturers test certificate for bought out items
· Guarantee Certificates
· Soft copy of the entire document on Compact Disc (2 nos.).
8. PACKAGING & TRANSPORT

All equipment/material shall be suitably packed for transport, carriage at site and outdoor storage
during transit. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the equipment during transit
due to improper and inadequate packing. The cases containing easily damageable material shall
be very carefully packed and marked with appropriate caution symbols. The contents of each
package shall bear marking that can be readily identified from the package list and packing shall
provide complete protection from moisture, termites and mechanical shocks etc.
Wherever necessary proper arrangement for attaching slings for lifting shall be provided and all
packages clearly marked with gross weight, signs showing `UP’ and `DOWN’ sides of boxes,
contents of each package, order no. and date, name of the plant of which the material in the
package forms part of and any handling and unpacking instructions considered necessary. Any
material found short inside the intact packing cases shall be supplied by the
manufacturer/supplier without any extra cost.
Fragile material such as relay cases, Instruments and other glass material shall be carefully
covered with shock absorbing protective materials, such as thermocol, silica gel or equivalent
moisture absorbent material in small cotton bags etc.
The consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the following
information:
· Purchase order reference.

· Name of consignee
· Details of consignment
· Destination
· Total weight of consignment
· Handling and unpacking instructions
· Bill of materials indicating contents of each package
· Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate.
· The packing box shall contain a copy of the installation, operation and maintenance
manual.
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Place of Delivery: CWMF Stores, Kalpakkam
9. GUARANTEE
The supplier shall give a guarantee against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period
of 18 months from date of installation of the panel. The bidder shall also guarantee for
supplying maintenance spares and services as well as repairing of circuit breaker for a period of
the life expectancy of 25 years.
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SECTION-C
Switchgear Cubicle (Bill of Materials)
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I. 2500Amps Incomer panel (3 No.), Panel-I (I/C-I,II & III)
Sl.No. Description Make Quantity
1. 3 pole, 2500 Amps, 690V/1000V (Ue/Ui) GE make: Entelliguard, 1
draw out type air circuit breaker with GG25N1JEEWK8CX4H28A
breaking capacity of 50kA with in-built “OR”
microprocessor based, electronic trip units Reputed Equivalent make
with measuring & protection features as
listed in Clause-4.1 & 4.2 of Section-B
2. Back-Up Over Current & Earth fault CDG-31, Alstom 1
Protection Relay
Ref: Clause-4.19 of Section-B
3. Auxiliary Relay VAA33, Alstom 1
4. Master Trip relay VAJH-13, Alstom 1
5. Trip Circuit Supervision Relay MVAX-31, Alstom 1
6. CT-I, 2500A/5A or 1A, 5VA, Kappa, AE, Pragati 3
Class 0.5
Ref: Clause-4.21, Section-B
7. CT-II, 2500A/5A or 1A, 5VA, Kappa, AE, Pragati 3
Class-5P10
8. CT-III, 2500A/5A or 1A Kappa, AE, Pragati 4
Class-PS, for REF protection
9. Power Monitoring Device PM-870, Schneider 1
10. Trip-Neutral-Close, Selector switch L&T, AE, Siemens, 1
Schneider, ABB
11. Local Remote Selector Switch L&T, AE, Siemens, 1
(with locking feature) Schneider, ABB
12. Space Heater, 230 Volts with Thermostat - 1
13. 6Amps MCBs for control wiring L&T, AE, Siemens, As reqd.
Schneider
14. Indication Lamps Binay, Siemens, Tecnic 10
15. Copper wire Cables 2.5Sqmm/1.5Sq.mm Finolex, Polycab As reqd.
16. Copper Lugs Dowell’s, Lotus, Jainson As reqd.
17. Terminal Blocks Essen, Connectwell As reqd.
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II. 800 Amps Outgoing Feeder (9 nos.), Panel-I (O/G-I to IX)
Sl.No. Description Make/Model No. Quantity
draw out type air circuit breaker with GG08S1JEEWX8CXXS09A
microprocessor based, electronic trip Reputed Equivalent make
units with measuring & protection
features as listed in Clause-4.1 & 4.2 of
Section-B
Class 0.5
3. CT-II, 800/5A or 1A, 5VA, Kappa, AE, Pragati 3
Class-5P10
Schneider, ABB
7. Space Heater, 230 Volts with 1
-
Thermostat
8. 6Amps MCBs for control wiring L&T, AE, Siemens, As
Schneider Required
9. Indication Lamps 6
Binay, Siemens, Tecnic
10. Copper wire Cables 2.5Sqmm/1.5Sq.mm As
Finolex, Polycab
Ref: Clause-4.9, Section-B Required
11. Copper Lugs As
Dowell’s, Lotus, Jainson
Required
12. Terminal Blocks As
Essen, Connectwell
Required
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III. 2500 Amps Bus Coupler (2 Nos.), Panel-I (BC-I & II)
1. 3 pole, 2500 Amps, 690V/1000V GE make: Entelliguard, 1
(Ue/Ui) draw out type air circuit breaker GG25N1JEEWX8CX4S09A
with breaking capacity of 50kA with in- “OR”
built microprocessor based, electronic Reputed Equivalent make
trip units with measuring & protection
Section-B
Class 0.5
Class-5P10
5. 12 window Annunciator with Hooter
Minlac 1
Schneider, ABB
8. Space Heater, 230 Volts with - 1
Thermostat
Schneider
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IV. 800Amps Incomer panel (2 Nos.), Panel-II
draw out type air circuit breaker with GG08S3JEEWK8CX4H28A
Section-B
2. Back-Up Over Current & Earth fault CDG-31, Alstom 1
Protection Relay
Class 0.5
Class-5P10
8. CT-III, 800A/5A or 1A Kappa, AE, Pragati 4
Class-PS, for REF protection
Schneider, ABB
12. 6 window Annunciator with Hooter Minlac
1
Thermostat
Schneider
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V. 400 Amps Outgoing Feeder (4 nos.), Panel-II
draw out type air circuit breaker with GG04S1JEEWX8CXXS09A
Section-B
2. CT-I, 400A/5A or 1A, 5VA,
Class 0.5 Kappa, AE, Pragati 3
3. CT-II, 400/5A or 1A, 5VA,
Class-5P10 Kappa, AE, Pragati 3
Schneider, ABB
6. Local Remote Selector Switch L&T, AE, Siemens,
1
7. Space Heater, 230 Volts with
- 1
Thermostat
8. 6Amps MCBs for control wiring L&T, AE, Siemens, As
Schneider Required
9. Indication Lamps
Binay, Siemens, Tecnic 6
10. Copper wire Cables Finolex, Polycab
As
2.5Sqmm/1.5Sq.mm
Required
11. Copper Lugs As
Dowell’s, Lotus, Jainson
Required
12. Terminal Blocks As
Essen, Connectwell
Required
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VI. List of Spares to be supplied with the above:
(Ue/Ui) draw out type air circuit GG25N1JEEWK8CX4H28A
breaker with breaking capacity of “OR”
50kA with in-built microprocessor Equivalent breaker as
based, electronic trip units with supplied along with panel
measuring & protection features as
listed in Clause-4.1 & 4.2 of
Section-B
(Ue/Ui) draw out type air circuit GG08S1JEEWX8CXXS09A
Section-B
(Ue/Ui) draw out type air circuit GG08S3JEEWK8CX4H28A
Section-B
(Ue/Ui) draw out type air circuit GG04S1JEEWX8CXXS09A
Section-B
5. Back-Up Over Current & Earth CDG-31, Alstom 1
fault Protection Relay

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10. 12 window Annunciator with Minlac 1
Hooter
11. 6 window Annunciator with Hooter Minlac 1
12. Lockable Local Remote Selector L&T, AE, Siemens 3
Switch
Schneider, ABB
14. 6Amps MCBs for control wiring L&T, AE, Siemens, 10
Schneider
Thermostat
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Annexure-I
Technical Data Format
The tenderer shall furnish all technical details as called for in the following format for all
sizes of breaker, panel and other accessories failing which the tender shall be considered
as incomplete.
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44
A. 2500 Amps Circuit Breaker (Suitable for Incomer of Panel-I)
Sl.No. Particulars Details

1. Standard Applicable
2. Name of Manufacturer
3. Model No. Offered
(Suitable technical leaflet to be
attached)
4. Microprocessor based, electronic trip
unit model no.
attached)
5. No. of Poles
6. Rated operating voltage (Ue)
7. Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui)
8. Rated Impulse withstand Voltage
(Uimp)
9. Rated Frequency
10. Ambient Temperature used for
designing (oC)
11. Maximum rise of temperature over
ambient
12. Rated Continuous rating of the
Breaker
13. Ultimate SC Breaking Capacity (Icu)
14. Service SC Breaking Capacity (Ics)
15. Momentary short time current rating
(Icw)
16. Making Capacity (Icm)
17. Utility Category
18. Power loss at Rated Current (Watts)
19. Breaker Closing Time (ms)
20. Breaker Opening Time (ms)
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21. Allowable No. of
Mechanical/Electrical
operations(without maintenance)
22. Maximum No. Of Operations on
fault without inspection
23. Breaker Total Endurance Cycle
24. Suitability for Isolation and safety
interlocks with TEST, SERVICE,
ISOLATED position of the breaker
(YES /NO)
25. CB Operation counter supplied as
standard accessory (YES/NO)
26. Phase segregation barriers Provision
available (YES/NO)
27. Type and Material for Inter Phase
Barrier
28. Minimum clearance in air between:
Between phase (mm)
Between live part and earth ( mm)
29. No. of Auxiliary Contacts
30. Provision of Under Voltage Release
(YES/NO)
31. Interchange-ability of Circuit
Breaker (YES/NO)
32. Operating mechanism
Stored energy type with operation by
means of chargeable spring with
geared motor and provision for
manual charging (YES/NO)
33. Shall be mechanically and
electrically trip free (YES/NO)
34. Shall be with a built-in anti-pumping
feature or a separate anti-pumping
relay. (YES/NO)
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35. Mechanical ‘ON-OFF’ indication
(YES/NO)
36. Mechanical spring charged
indication (YES/NO)
37. ISOLATION/TEST/SERVICE
positions indicator on ACB front.
(YES/NO)
38. 2 NO & 2 NC contacts for both
service and test positions (YES/NO)
39. Prevent mechanism for sliding of CB
from SERVICE to TEST position or
Vice-versa, unless the ACB is open /
OFF. (YES/NO)
40. Mechanism to prevent closing of
ACB, unless it is in SERVICE or
TEST position. (YES/NO)
41. Mechanism to disconnect the breaker
without having to open the door.
(YES/NO)
42. Mechanism to prevent opening of the
door unless ACB is in TEST or
ISOLATE position. (YES/NO)
43. Mechanism to prevent sliding from
TEST to SERVICE position, unless
the door is closed. (YES/NO)
44. Access to control circuit of circuit
breaker from front side. (YES/NO)
45. Provision of Safety shutters
(YES/NO)
46. Replacability of arcing contact
without replacing main contact and
vice versa (YES/NO)
47. Auxiliary Supply Voltage for:
Spring Charging Motor (V)
Closing Coil (V)
Shunt Trip Coil (V)
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48. Limits of Voltages for satisfactory
operation of the following devices as
% of normal voltage
Spring Charging Motor
Closing Coil
Shunt Trip Coil
49. Spring Charging Motor Details
Rating
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
Insulation Class
Spring Charging time
50. Confirming IP code of the breaker
51. Material of the main Contact
52. Length of the Contact Level
53. Contact Pressure
54. Whether contacts are Silver Plated
If YES, thickness of coat
55. Microprocessor based Electronic
Trip unit features
Kindly refer Section-B/4.2 of the
Tender Document and confirm if all
the points as listed(i. to xxiv.) are
satisfied by the control unit model
quoted
In-case of deviations/not meeting
certain feature, respective sl.no. with
the deviation may be laid out
56. Total weight of the Breaker
57. Period of Guarantee / Warranty
58. Terms and condition of the
Guarantee / warranty (if any)
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A.
B. 2500 Amps Circuit Breaker (Suitable for Bus-Coupler, Panel-I)

attached)
unit model no.
attached)
5. No. of Poles
(Uimp)
9. Rated Frequency
designing (oC)
ambient
Breaker
13. Ultimate SC Breaking Capacity
(Icu)
(Icw)
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(YES /NO)
available (YES/NO)
Barrier
Between phase (mm)
(YES/NO)
Breaker (YES/NO)
relay. (YES/NO)
50
(YES/NO)
indication (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
OFF. (YES/NO)
41. Mechanism to disconnect the
breaker without having to open the
door. (YES/NO)
42. Mechanism to prevent opening of
the door unless ACB is in TEST or
(YES/NO)
46. Replace-ability of arcing contact
vice versa (YES/NO)
Closing Coil (V)
Shunt Trip Coil (V)
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% of normal voltage
Closing Coil
Shunt Trip Coil
Rating
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
Insulation Class
Trip unit features
quoted
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C. 800 Amps. Circuit Breaker (Suitable for O/G feeder, Panel-I)

attached)
unit model no.
attached)
5. No. of Poles
(Uimp)
9. Rated Frequency
designing (oC)
ambient
Breaker
(Icu)
(Icw)
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(YES /NO)
available (YES/NO)
Barrier
Between phase (mm)
(YES/NO)
Breaker (YES/NO)
relay. (YES/NO)
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(YES/NO)
indication (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
OFF. (YES/NO)
door. (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
vice versa (YES/NO)
Closing Coil (V)
Shunt Trip Coil (V)
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% of normal voltage
Closing Coil
Shunt Trip Coil
Rating
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
Insulation Class
Trip unit features
quoted
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D. 800 Amps. Circuit Breaker (Suitable for Incomer, Panel-II)

attached)
unit model no.
attached)
5. No. of Poles
(Uimp)
9. Rated Frequency
designing (oC)
ambient
Breaker
(Icu)
(Icw)
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(YES /NO)
available (YES/NO)
Barrier
Between phase (mm)
(YES/NO)
Breaker (YES/NO)
relay. (YES/NO)
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(YES/NO)
indication (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
OFF. (YES/NO)
door. (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
vice versa (YES/NO)
Closing Coil (V)
Shunt Trip Coil (V)
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% of normal voltage
Closing Coil
Shunt Trip Coil
Rating
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
Insulation Class
Trip unit features
quoted
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E. 400 Amps Circuit Breaker (Suitable for O/G feeder, Panel-II)

attached)
unit model no.
attached)
5. No. of Poles
(Uimp)
9. Rated Frequency
designing (oC)
ambient
Breaker
13. Ultimate SC Breaking Capacity (Icu)
(Icw)
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(YES /NO)
available (YES/NO)
Barrier
Between phase (mm)
(YES/NO)
Breaker (YES/NO)
relay. (YES/NO)
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(YES/NO)
indication (YES/NO)
(YES/NO)
OFF. (YES/NO)
41. Mechanism to disconnect the breaker
without having to open the door.
(YES/NO)
42. Mechanism to prevent opening of the
door unless ACB is in TEST or
(YES/NO)
46. Replacability of arcing contact
vice versa (YES/NO)
Closing Coil (V)
Shunt Trip Coil (V)
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% of normal voltage
Closing Coil
Shunt Trip Coil
Rating
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
Insulation Class
Trip unit features
quoted
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F. Switchgear Cubicle & Accessories (For Panel No-I, refer attached SLD/Fig-1)

1. Switchgear Cubicle
2. Short Time withstand rating of the
switchgear
1 second
3 second
3. Mechanical (momentary) withstand
rating of the switchgear (peak)
4. Design Voltage of the switchgear
5. Clearances
Between Phases
Between Phase and earth
Between phase and Neutral
6. Power Frequency withstand voltage
of the whole cubicle
7. Material and Thickness of the:
Base Plate
Load Bearing Parts
Non-load Bearing Parts
Front panel
Back Panel
Panel Between units
8. Cubicle Dimension
Incomer Breaker Panel-2500 Amps
Outgoing Feeder-800 Amps
Bus Coupler-2500 Amps
9. Clearance in front of the cubicle to
permit draw out of the switchgear
truck
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10. Clearance at the back of the cubicle
11. Method of circuit grounding
12. Space Heaters Details
Make and Model No
Voltage
Rating
Numbers/Panel
Type of Control
Weather Thermostat Control
Provided (Yes/No)
13. Bus Bars
Rating of the switchgear buses
Base material reference standard
Make of Base material with purity
and other technical specifications
Material
Cross section of the Main Bus bar
Cross section for the neutral bus bar
Maximum continuous rating current
Momentary Rating (peak)
Thermal Rating
1 Second
3 Second
Max. Temperature rise of the Bus-
bar above ambient
Bus-bar support material
Bus-bar detail calculation for size
and spacing submitted (Yes/No)
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14. Bus Bar Insulation:
Material
Thickness
Voltage Grade
15. Details of Bus-bar segregation
16. Type of Bus-bar joint
17. Material for Ground Bus
18. Cross-section of ground bus
19. Master Trip Relay
Make and Model No.
Coil Voltage
DC Voltage Operating range
Burden
Operating Time
Contact Types
Contact Rating
20. Auxiliary Relay
Make and Model No.
Contact Material
Minimum operating voltage
Burden
Operating Time
Reset Type
Contact Rating
Maximum Rate of Operation
Insulation Type
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21. Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
Make and Model No.
Contact Rating
22. Over Current & Earth fault

Protection Relay
Make and Model No.
Burden
Contact Type
IDMT setting limits
23. Digital Power Monitoring Device
Make and Model No.
Communication Ports available:
List of Parameters monitored
Size of Display Screen
Period of Guarantee / Warranty
24. Current Transformer

CT-I (Metering CT)
Make
Rated Burden
Rated Accuracy Class
Nominal Designed system Voltage
Rated Primary Current
Rated Secondary Current
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
Material for Core & Conductor
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Insulation material & Class
25. CT-II (O/C, E/F CT)
Make
Rated Burden
Accuracy Class
Accuracy Limit Factor
26. CT-III (REF CT)
Make
Rated Burden
Accuracy Class
Knee Point Voltage
Short time withstand rating
27. Local/Remote Selector Switch
Make and model No.
28. Push-Buttons
Make and model No.
29. Indication Lamps
Make and model No.
30. Rated Power
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31. Annunciator with Hooter
Make and model No.
Type of PC communication Port
Supply Voltage
Rated Power
Window Size
Separate alarm for Trip and Non
Trip faults (Yes/No)
32. Painting procedure for the panel
33. Software analysis of the panel shall
be done to qualify the panel suitable
for installation in Zone-III, seismic
region, as per IS-1893. (Yes/No)
Software details may be submitted
34. The firm agrees to conduct all the
test as listed in section 5.3, Clause-B
of the tender document at their
premises (Yes/No)
In-case of deviations/inability of the
firm to conduct certain test at their
own premises the firm shall submit
detail plan for conducting the test at
recognised government labs.
35. The firm shall monitor/supervise the
tests as listed in section 5.4, Clause-
B of the tender document at CWMF,
plant premises on panel installation
and before charging. (Yes/No)
36. Third party lab test for Bus bar
material for the conductivity,
material and chemical composition
(Yes/No)
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G. Switchgear Cubicle & Accessories (For Panel No-II, refer attached SLD/Fig-2)

1. Switchgear Cubicle
2. Short Time withstand rating of the
switchgear
1 second
3 second
3. Mechanical (momentary) withstand
rating of the switchgear (peak)
4. Design Voltage of the switchgear
5. Clearances
Between Phases
Between Phase and earth
Between phase and Neutral
6. Power Frequency withstand voltage
of the whole cubicle
7. Material and Thickness of the:
Base Plate
Load Bearing Parts
Non-load Bearing Parts
Front panel
Back Panel
Panel Between units
8. Cubicle Dimension
Incomer Breaker Panel-800 Amps
Outgoing Feeder-400 Amps
9. Clearance in front of the cubicle to
permit draw out of the switchgear
truck
10. Clearance at the back of the cubicle
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11. Method of circuit grounding
12. Space Heaters Details
Make and Model No
Voltage
Rating
Numbers/Panel
Type of Control
Weather Thermostat Control
Provided (Yes/No)
13. Bus Bars
Rating of the switchgear buses
Base material reference standard
Make of Base material with purity
and other technical specifications
Material
Cross section of the Main Bus bar
Cross section for the neutral bus bar
Maximum continuous rating current
Momentary Rating (peak)
Thermal Rating
1 Second
3 Second
Max. Temperature rise of the Bus-
bar above ambient
Bus-bar support material
Bus-bar detail calculation for size
and spacing submitted (Yes/No)
14. Bus Bar Insulation:
Material
Thickness
Voltage Grade
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15. Details of Bus-bar segregation
16. Type of Bus-bar joint
17. Material for Ground Bus
18. Cross-section of ground bus
19. Master Trip Relay
Make and Model No.
Coil Voltage
Burden
Operating Time
Contact Types
Contact Rating
20. Auxiliary Relay
Make and Model No.
Contact Material
Minimum operating voltage
Burden
Operating Time
Reset Type
Contact Rating
Maximum Rate of Operation
Insulation Type
21. Trip Circuit Supervision Relay
Make and Model No.
Contact Rating
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22. Over Current & Earth fault
Protection Relay
Make and Model No.
Burden
Contact Type
IDMT setting limits
23. Digital Power Monitoring Device
Make and Model No.
Communication Ports available:
List of Parameters monitored
Size of Display Screen
Period of Guarantee / Warranty
24. Current Transformer

CT-I (Metering CT)
Make
Rated Burden
Rated Accuracy Class
25. CT-II (O/C, E/F CT)
Make
Rated Burden
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Accuracy Class
Accuracy Limit Factor
26. CT-III (REF CT)
Make
Rated Burden
Accuracy Class
Knee Point Voltage
Short time withstand rating
27. Local/Remote Selector Switch
Make and model No.
28. Push-Buttons
Make and model No.
29. Indication Lamps
Make and model No.
30. Rated Power
31. Annunciator with Hooter
Make and model No.
Type of PC communication Port
Supply Voltage
Rated Power
Window Size
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Separate alarm for Trip and Non
Trip faults (Yes/No)
32. Painting procedure for the panel
33. Software analysis of the panel shall

be done to qualify the panel suitable
for installation in Zone-III, seismic
region, as per IS-1893. (Yes/No)
Software details may be submitted
34. The firm agrees to conduct all the
test as listed in section 5.3, Clause-B
of the tender document at their
premises (Yes/No)
In-case of deviations/inability of the
firm to conduct certain test at their
own premises the firm shall submit
detail plan for conducting the test at
recognised government labs.
35. The firm shall monitor/supervise the
tests as listed in section 5.4, Clause-
B of the tender document at CWMF,
plant premises on panel installation
and before charging. (Yes/No)
36. Third party lab test for Bus bar
material for the conductivity,
material and chemical composition
(Yes/No)
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ANNEXURE-II
Vendor Particulars

1. Name of Manufacturer :
a. Address of firm :
b. e-mail :
c. Telephone/fax nos. :
d. Ownership of premises with address :
e. Nature of Business :
(Stockiest/General order
Supplier/Manufacturer/Importer/Indenter/Service
Provider etc.)
f. Company Registration details :
g. Year of Establishment :
h. Years of Operation/ Number of year experience :
in the business
i. Type of ownership of the company :
(Sole Proprietor/Partnership/Private/Public)
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j. Company ISO certificate available :
k. Whether product ISI marked :

2. Proof of ability
a. Capacity of works :
b. Commercial performance over last three years :
c. Anticipated performance for the present year :
d. Quality Management
Does your company have a (documented) system :
to manage Quality in your organization and is
this system implemented?
Does your company have a Quality Policy? :
Please provide copy of policy
What are the checks conducted on your finished
products
Feed-back on supplied panels :
(Supporting documents shall be attached)
List of major clients :
List of major supplies made :

in last 5 years (with name\full address of client
& Name & brief specification of switchgear)
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Catalogues/leaflets for the finished products, :
factory details
e. Details of machinery/manufacturing facility :
available
(Machine model number & Sl.No. shall be
provided)
f. Details of collaboration for Technology :
g. Testing Equipments available :

(Machine model number & Sl.No. shall be
provided)
h. Manpower available and qualifications

Total number of permanent staff :
Total number of temporary/contract staff :
Manpower Qualification :
Graduates
Engineers
Skilled
Non Skilled
Number of personnel in your organization :
responsible for quality Assurance
Provide details of technical qualification &
experience of key persons in quality control
Are employees provided with any training for :
performance of the job?
i. R&D Facilities :
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3. Manufacturing & Delivery schedule
The Tenderer shall fill up the following schedule according to which the work shall be
carried:
Sl.No. Work Detail Time Required
a. Time required for Preparation of :
foundation plan, GA drawing, schematic
and wiring diagram etc. from the date of
issue of the PO
b. Time Required for Approval of the :
Drawing by the Purchaser
c. Procurement of bought out items :
d. Fabrication, manufacturing and :

assembling of the panel
e. Testing of the panel at works :
f. Transport and delivery of the panel :
g. Installation of the panel at site :
Total Time :
(Seal & Signature of the supplier)
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ANNEXURE-III
DEVIATION SHEET
Clause no. as per tender
Sl.No. Deviation Reason
document
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document
82
document
83
document
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ANNEXURE-IV
VENDOR EVALUATION CRITERIA
Document Attached
Sl.No. Description Yes/No
(Yes/No)
i. Whether the bidder is an Original Equipment :
Manufacturer (OEM) of LV/MV/HV switchgear
and control assembly for the past 5 years.
ii. Whether annual turnover for last 3 years is above :
1.75 crores and no loss has been incurred during
this period.
iii. Whether the OEM has completed all the type tests :
at CPRI /ERDA / NABL accredited lab for the
finished product as per IEC-61439, Part-1 & 2
(Attach relevant document)
iv. Whether OEM have their own R&D lab. :
v. Wheather finished product is ISI certified? :

Please submit relevant certificate with CML no.
vi. Whether OEM has ISO9001 & 14001 certification. :
vii. Whether the OEM has submitted Quality :

Assurance plan meeting the technical requirement.
viii. Whether the OEM is agreeing for complete tender :
technical specifications.
ix. Whether OEM has Established ISO procedure for :
selecting & monitoring a sub-vendor for
procurement of raw materials.
x. Confirm whether the manufacturer has proper test :
set up for testing all the routine & type tests
xi. Do you agree to conduct all the tests as per the
specifications?
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xii. Do you agree to conduct bus-bar Copper 3 rd party, :
purity test at a NABL accredited lab?
xiii. Confirm whether the Entire testing equipments :

have NABL accreditation.
xiv. Confirm the vendor has duly filled “Technical :
particulars/specification details” for all the
Switchgears, breaker and other equipments as
listed in Annexure-I of the tender document
xv. Confirm if detailed calculation for bus-bar size and :
spacing is attached for both the panels
xvi. Confirm the vendor has duly filled & submitted :
the Vendor evaluation criteria as listed in
Annexure-II
xvii. Deviation Sheet, Annexure-III :
(Bidder must furnish List of Technical Deviations
mentioning the specification clause nos. against
which deviations has been sought for. Compliance
with this specification will be taken for granted in
absence of any specific mention of deviations in
the said list of deviations)
xviii. The vendor shall submit details of minimum three :
similar supplies to any Govt./PSU organisation.
The vendor shall submit the feedback and test
report details.
xix. Company’s Catalogues/Leaflets to be submitted :
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Price Bid for E-Tender
(Rates shall be uploaded only in the online price bid)
Tender no:
Quantity
Sl.No. Panel Specification (in Nos.)
1.0 PANEL-I (Ref Fig-1, section-B)
The bidder shall quote for design, engineering, manufacturing, testing at the
manufacturer's works, packing and delivery at site, for 3-phase metal clad
indoor, drawout type Air-break switchgears conforming to IEC 61439, Part-1
& 2, and as per the technical specifications listed in Section-B of the tender
document.
1.1. 2500 Ampere Incomer Panel 03
Ref: Section-C, Table-I
1.2. 800 Ampere Outgoing Feeder 09

Ref: Section-C, Table-II
1.3. 2500 Ampere Bus-Coupler 02

Ref: Section-C, Table-III
2.0 PANEL-II (Ref Fig-2, section-B)
The bidder shall quote for design, engineering, manufacturing, testing at the
manufacturer's works, packing and delivery at site, for 3-phase metal clad
indoor, drawout type Air-break switchgears conforming to IEC 61439, Part-1
& 2, and as per the technical specifications listed in Section-B of the tender
document.
2.1. 800 Ampere Incomer Panel 02
Ref: Section-C, Table-IV
2.2. 400 Amps Outgoing Panel 04
Ref: Section-C, Table-V
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3.0 List of Spare to be supplied
Ref: Section-C, Table-VI
3.1. 3 pole, 2500 Amps, 690V/1000V (Ue/Ui) draw out type 2
air circuit breaker with breaking capacity of 50kA with in-
built microprocessor based, electronic trip units with
measuring & protection features as listed in Clause-4.1 &
4.2 of Section-B
3.2. 3 pole, 800 Amps, 690V/1000V (Ue/Ui) draw out type air 2
circuit breaker with breaking capacity of 45kA with in-
4.2 of Section-B
4.2 of Section-B
4.2 of Section-B
3.5. Back-Up Over Current & Earth fault Protection Relay 1
3.6. Auxiliary Relay 1
3.7. Master Trip relay 1
3.8. Trip Circuit Supervision Relay 1
3.9. Power Monitoring Device 1
3.10. 12 window Annunciator with Hooter 1
3.11. 6 window Annunciator with Hooter 1
3.12. Lockable Local Remote Selector Switch 3
3.13. Trip-Neutral-Close, Selector switch 3
88
3.14. 6Amps MCBs for control wiring 10
3.15. Indication Lamps 30
3.16. Space Heater, 230 Volts with Thermostat 3
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ANNEXURE TO TENDER NO.

Technical Specifications for Low Voltage

This specification intends to cover the technical requirements of design, engineering,

1. The bidder shall have adequate experience of at least 5 years in manufacturing of

General Terms & Conditions

c. Ambient Air : i. Maximum 450C

The maximum temperature and relative

d. Installation Location : The panels shall be installed at CWMF, Sub-

e. Station Auxiliary : i. 415V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50Hz effectively

ii. 230V, 1-phase, 2-wire, 50Hz effectively

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR TENDERING

Vendor Evaluation criteria:

Technical Specifications for 690V/1000V (Uo/U), 3-Phase, Metal Clad Switchgear

This specification intends to cover the technical requirements of design, engineering,

2500 Amps each

800 Amps each

2500 Amps each

Fig-1: Panel-I, single line diagram

800 Amps rated, 4-pole

400 Amps, 3-pole.

Fig-2: Panel-II, single line diagram

Type of tripping mechanism : Direct/Shunt trip (Electrical)

4.3. Switchgear Cubicles (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.4. Interlocks (Common for Panel-I & II)

MECHANICAL INTERLOCKS FOR ALL BREAKERS

4.5. Main Bus-Bar (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.7. Test Bus/Control Bus (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.8. Ground Bus (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.10. Space Heaters (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.11. Illumination (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.12. Power Cable Supports/Arrangement (Common for Panel-I & II)

4.13. Module/Panel Identifications (Common for Panel-I & II)

PRE TREATMENT CHEMICAL PROCESS:

Burden : Low, 18 Watts

4.17 Auxiliary relay (VAA33 Alstom make)

4.20 Power Monitoring Device (PM870 Schneider make)

4.21 Current Transformers

4.22 Indication Lamps (Common for Panel-I & II)

Basic Indication for each panel using LED lights:

4.23 Annunciator with Hooter

5.3. Complete Switchgear Assembly Test

ii. Electrical Tests on Panel

iii. Circuit Breaker Test

iv. Current Transformer Test

5.4. Tests at CWMF Premises

7. DRAWING & DOCUMENT FOR SUBMITTION

ii. Drawings/Documents to be furnished by the bidder on final supply of the panel:

8. PACKAGING & TRANSPORT

· Purchase order reference.

Switchgear Cubicle (Bill of Materials)

6. Auxiliary Relay VAA33, Alstom 1

Technical Data Format

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Sl.No. Particulars Details

Minimum operating voltage

Maximum Rate of Operation

Make and Model No.

22. Over Current & Earth fault

IDMT setting limits

23. Digital Power Monitoring Device