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Electrical Works Technical Specifications (General) : Sr. No.D E S C R I P T I O N Page No
Electrical Works Technical Specifications (General) : Sr. No.D E S C R I P T I O N Page No
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E-1- TECHNICAL PROVISION___________________________________________________
E.1.1 General
The general instructions are given to the tenders elsewhere in this contract documents. The
additional instruction in the following paragraphs are given in order to invite the tenderer’s
attention towards some major points pertaining to electrical work only and to assist them in
preparing tenders. These instructions shall be deemed as Technical Provision of the
Contract.
The work consists of furnishing all tools, plants, labour material and equipment and
performing the internal and external electrical works comprising of:
The work shall be carried out in strict accordance with the conditions of Contract, special
Conditions, Drawings, Technical Specification and as per items of Bill of Quantities and
including the responsibility of all related work necessary for their proper functioning,
testing, commissioning and satisfactory operation and performance including maintenance
for the period specified elsewhere. The contractor shall provide for all required technical
and non – technical personel, skilled and non- skilled labour, construction equipment,
transportation etc. as required for the completion of work is strict according with the
Technical Specification laid herein- after.
E.1.3 Prequalification
The Electrification work shall be carried out only by a licensed Contractor authorized to
undertake such work under the provision of Electricity Act.1910 and the Electricity Rules,
1973 as adopted and modified by the Government of Pakistan.
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E.1.4 Qualification
If a contractor does not posses the above qualifications he shall be allowed to sublet
the Work to a competent Sub-Contractor provided an application for his pre-
qualification is made to the Engineer for his approval. Decision of the Engineer in
this case shall be binding on the Contractor.
The installation in general shall be carried out in conformity with the Electricity Rules,
1937, and the latest edition of the Regulations for the electrical Equipment of Buildings
issued by the institution of Electrical Engineers London (I.E.E). However, in case of
conflict between these specifications and the I.E.E Regulations, these Specifications shall
be followed.
E.1.6. Standards
The latest relevant British specifications and Codes, Pakistan Standard Specifications,
VDE, I.E.C and I.E.E recommendations shall be applicable and be followed for the
equipment specified herein.
All equipment supplied shall withstand, without developing any defect, the following
climatic conditions:-
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E.1.8 Specifications
The Contractor shall furnish all material and equipment at site, conforming fully to the
specifications given herein and to the accepted standards as laid down by British Standards,
the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London, and the Pakistan Standard institution. It is
not the intent of these specifications to include all details of design and construction of
various material and equipment to be supplied under this contract. The contractor shall
supply and install all material and equipment specified herein and also all installation and
small material such as nuts, bolts, washers, shims angles, leveling material, insulation, tape,
solders, etc and all such other material whether specified herein or otherwise required for
complete installation as intended by the Specifications.
All material and equipment supplied by the Contractor shall be new and in all respects
conformed to the high standard of engineering design and workmanship, perform and
function as herein specified and fully meet the quality level and raggedness requirement of
the Specifications. All material and equipment which have to be supplied and installed by
the Contractor shall be passed / approved by the Engineer, even if the same is exactly in
accordance with the Bill of Quantities and drawings.
E.1.9 Submittal
The Contractor after the award of works, shall submit for approval of the Engineer all
drawings and samples / catalogues of equipment, appliances, fixtures and accessories that
are to be furnished under the contract. After final approval a sufficient number of copies of
drawings / catalogues as desired shall be furnished for distribution. Samples, catalogues
and drawings shall be clearly marked to indicate, the item furnished. Samples of all
fixtures, and not a few, shall be submitted.
The contractor shall provide detailed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, foundation
details, etc. for all electrical switch gear, fuse gear and all other systems etc. for the
Engineer’s review and approval. Three sets of equipment drawings shall be provided for
obtaining approval.
The manufacture of electrical equipment shall be started only after the above mentioned
drawings and data are approved.
The time required for review and approval shall be considered included in the total time of
completion of job.
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E.1.11 Drawings & Data
Three sets of drawings and data for each equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor for
the Engineer’s approval before commencement of fabrication and manufacture. The
drawings to be supplied by the Contractor shall be as follows:-
- Arrangements
- Dimensional Plans, elevations and front view
- Foundation Plan, anchor bolt locations
- Incoming and outgoing cable terminating positions
- Terminal block locations
- Earthing arrangement
- One-Line diagram
- Detailed wiring diagram
- All interconnections
- Instrument transformers
- Relays, their locations and internal wiring diagrams
- Other electrical devices including meters instruments and their wiring diagram
- Signal and alarm circuits
The design drawings do not show conduit routes and depict only the position of various
fixtures and outlets. All the planning for the conduit routes shall be carried out, well in
advance of the actual execution of work, by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the
Engineer. For this purpose the Contractor shall prepare shop drawings and obtain prior
approval of the Engineer. Three prints of each shop drawings shall be submitted for
obtaining approval.
No piece of Work shall be allowed to be executed at site without the availability of these
approved shop drawings. These shop drawings shall clearly depict the load balancing chart
of each Distribution Board. Time required for the preparation and approval of shop
drawings shall be considered to have been included in the total time allowed for the
completion of the work.
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E.1.13 Setting out of work
The Contractor shall set out the Work himself and if any discrepancy is found, he shall
report the matter to the Engineer and shall act as directed. If any defective or modified
setting out is carried out by the Contractor on his own, he shall rectify or make it good at
his own cost.
E.1.14 Programming
The Contractor shall keep pace with the Work of the Civil Contractor and any other
Specialist contractor. The Engineer shall be kept informed about the programme and the
progress of Work so that there is no hindrance in the execution of Work at site.
E.1.15 Protection
The Contractor shall take care not to damage the structure, material, equipment and
property belonging to and / or installed by t other Contractor during execution of work and
shall repair and make good all losses at his own cost, if found guilty in the opinion of the
Engineer.
No change in Specification of the equipment/ material will be allowed at any stage, except
with the approval of the Engineer and if mentioned in the tender submitted.
All the equipment and material e.g. transformers, switch gear, fuse gear, cables,
conduits, light fixtures and fans will be purchased direct from the manufacturer /
authorized dealer to ensure the use of genuine martial will be, produced as and when
desired.
Where brands and names of Sub-station equipment or any other system are specified by
name, alternative can be offered provided these are equal in quality to those satisfaction.
Satisfaction of the Engineer in this respect shall be essential and prior approved for such
deviation shall have to be obtained by giving details in the tender submitted. However all
equipment for any one substation or system shall be from one manufacturer only.
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E.1.19 Factory Tests
All routine type tests on switch gear, fuse gear, and other equipment shall be performed at
the manufacture's factory in the presence of the Engineer. The Contractor shall inform the