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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (E)
EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL, CHENNAI - I
CENTRAL P.W.D, CHENNAI-600 006

NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER

NIT No: 115/EE(E)-CHENNAI - I/2024-25/CPWD/CHN

Name of work: Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).

Estimated cost: - Rs. 26,99,800/-

S.No. Description Page No.

1 Front cover and Index 1
2 Information and Instructions to Contractors for e-tendering 2 to 5
3 CPWD- 6 for e- Tendering 6 to 9
4 CPWD – 7/8 & Schedule A to F 10 to 17
5 Bank Guarantee Bond Format 18 to 19
6 FORMS 20
7 FORM C 21
8 FORM D 22
9 FORM E 23
10 FORM F 24
11 FORM G 25
12 FORM H 26
13 FORM I 27-28
14 FORM K 29
15 Additional Conditions 30-63
16 List of Approved Makes of Materials 64-66
17 Schedule of Quantities 67-68

Certified that this e - NIT contains 1 to 68 Pages only.

Assistant Engineer (E)(P) Executive Engineer (E)

O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD
Chennai-600 006. Chennai-600 006.
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INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS FOR e-TENDERING FORMING PART OF

BID DOCUMENT AND TO BE POSTED ON WEBSITE
(Applicable for inviting open bids)

The Executive Engineer (E), Chennai - I, CPWD, Shastri Bhawan Chennai-06 on behalf of President of India
invites online percentage rate tender from the eligible contractors of CPWD Enlisted in Composite
Category in single bid system for execution of the following works:

1 NIT No. 115/EE(E)-CHENNAI-I/2024-25/CPWD/CHN

2 Name of work & Location Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office
Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port Blair).
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Estimated cost put to bid (in Rs.) Rs. 26,99,800/-
4 Earnest Money (in Rs.) Rs. 53,996/-
5 Period of Completion 02 Months
6 Last date and time of online submission
of bid, Original EMD, copy of receipt
for deposition of Original EMD, should
be deposited either in the office of
Executive Engineer inviting bids or 13.02.2025 up to 11.00 AM
Division office of any Executive
Engineer, CPWD with in the period of
bid submission. (Format of receipt of
deposition of Original EMD is enclosed
herewith for contractor use)
7 Time & date of opening of bid. 13.02.2025 at 11.30 AM

1. Contractors who fulfil the following requirements shall be eligible to apply. Joint ventures are
not accepted.

(a) The building & Road category contractor shall associate any specialised agency as per the
prescribed eligibility criteria respectively for the work(s).

(b) The Building and Road category contractor is also be eligible to carry out himself/herself
the work without associating any specialized agency provided:

He fulfils the prescribed eligibility criteria respectively for the work(s).

OR

He directly procures the equipment of approved make from manufacturer and gets it
installed from authorized agency/service provider of the OEM or specialized agency as
per criteria mentioned below.

Building and Road category contractor /Associate Agencies / Specialized agencies

having successfully completed works of any Central Government department / Banking
sector / PSUs during the last 7 years ending last day of the month pervious to the one in which
applications / tenders are invited.
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A.Three similar works each of value not less than Rs. 10,79,920/- .
Or
B. Two similar works each of value not less than Rs. 16,19,880/-
Or
C. One similar work each of value not less than Rs.21,59,840/-

Similar work shall mean - work of “SITC of Rooftop solar Photovoltaic Power
Generation System and allied works.”

2. The intending bidder must read the terms and conditions of CPWD-6 carefully. He
should only submit his bid if he considers himself eligible and he is in possession
of all the documents required as per the list @ Sl.No.11 below”.

3. Information and Instructions for bidders posted on website shall form part of bid
document.

4. The bid document consisting of specifications, the schedule of quantities of various

types of items to be executed and the set of terms and conditions of the contract to
be complied with and other necessary documents can be seen and downloaded
from website https://etender.cpwd.gov.in or www.cpwd.gov.in or
www.eprocure.gov.in. Free of cost.

5. Those contractors not registered on the website mentioned above, are required to
get registered beforehand. If needed they can be imparted training on online bidding
process as per details available on the website.

6. The intending bidder must have valid class-III digital signature to submit the bid.

7. Contractor can upload documents in the form of JPG format and PDF Format.

8. Contractor must ensure to quote rate of each item. The column meant for quoting
rate is left blank ,and no rate is quoted by the bidder, rate of such item shall be
treated as “0”(ZERO).

9. The eligibility bid shall be opened first on due date and time as mentioned above.
The time and date of opening of the Financial bid of contractors qualifying in the
eligibility bid shall be communicated to them at a later date.

10. When bids are invited in three stage system and if it is desired to submit revised
financial bid then it shall be mandatory to submit revised financial bid.if not
submitted then the bid submitted earlier shall become invalid.

11. The department reserves the right to reject any prospective application without
assigning any reason and to restrict the list of qualified contractors to any number
deemed suitable by it, if too many bids are received satisfying the laid down
criterion.
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12. List of documents to be scanned and uploaded within the period of bid submission: -

(a) Valid CPWD Enlistment order of the registered contractors in appropriate class
composite works category.

(b) Scanned Copy of the EMD in the form of Insurance Surety Bonds, Account Payee
Demand draft or Bankers Cheque or Fixed Deposit Receipts or Bank Guarantee of any
Scheduled Bank.

(c) Form-F: Copy of receipt for deposition of original EMD to CPWD Division Office of
any Executive Engineer, CPWD.

(d) Form-C and Form-D: Details of eligible similar nature of works completed during the
last seven years ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender are invited,
shall be furnished in following forms:
(i) Form C: Details of eligible work experience has to be filled in Form C. The duly
signed copy has to be uploaded with the tender.
(ii) Form D: The Performance report (Prescribed as Form-D in NIT) OR Completion
Certificate from competent authority not below the rank of Executive Engineer
shall be uploaded for eligible work experience mentioned in Form C

(Form C & D) OR (Form K)

Form-K: -Undertaking that he shall associate any Specialized agencies / authorized

agencies, service provider of OEMs per prescribed eligibility criteria and having valid
electrical license and will submit form G, H and I after becoming L1.

(Note: The undertaking for association (Form K) is considered only if, the Form C &
Form D is not submitted for eligible work experience.)

(e) Form-E: Affidavit stating that similar works have not been got executed through
another Contractor on back to back basis. (Required only if eligibility documents are
submitted as per Form-C and Form-D at Serial No- ‘d’ above or to be submitted
after becoming L1 in respect of associate agency)

(f) GST registration Certificate if already obtained by the bidder. If the bidder has not
obtained GST registration as applicable, then he shall scan and upload following
undertaking along with bid documents.

“If work is awarded to me, I/we shall obtain GST registration certificate of state,
within one month from the date of receipt of award letter or before release of any
payment by CPWD, whichever is earlier, failing which I/We shall be responsible for
any delay in payments which will be due towards me/us on account of the work
executed and / or for any action taken by CPWD or GST department in this
regard.”

(Note: Undertaking, if any submitted, shall be work specific and the name of work shall
be indicated.)

(g) Valid Electrical License

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13. Documents to be submitted by the successful tender on issue of LOI. (These documents
can be uploaded with the tender also)
A) Certificates of Registration with EPFO, ESIC or proof of applying for the
same.

14. The bid submitted shall become invalid if:

A) The bidder is found ineligible.
B) The bidder does not deposit original EMD with CPWD Division office of any
Executive Engineer, CPWD.
C) The bidders do not upload all the documents (as per No: 11(a)to 11(g)) as
stipulated in the bid document.
D) If any discrepancy is noticed between the documents as uploaded at the time of
submission of bid and hard copies as submitted physically by the lowest tenderer
in the office of tender opening authority.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

No. 24(2)/EE(E)-Chennai-I/2024/1861(H) Dated: - 05/ 02/2025

To: -https://etender.cpwd.gov.in (Uploaded Schedule-A & relevant files on-line)

Assistant Engineer (E)(P) Executive Engineer (E)

O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I,
CPWD Chennai-600 006. Chennai-600 006.

Copies to: -

1. All EEs, under CPWD, Chennai

2. All AEs under EE (E)- Chennai -I, Chennai
3. https://etender.cpwd.gov.in
4. Notice Board.

Assistant Engineer (E)(P) Executive Engineer (E)

O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I,
CPWD Chennai-600 006. Chennai-600 006.
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CPWD-6 FOR e-Tendering

Percentage rate bids are invited on behalf of President of from the eligible contractors of CPWD
Enlisted in Composite Category in single bid system for execution of the following works:

Name of work: - As per page No: - 02

The enlistment of the contractors should be valid on the last date of submission of bids. In case the last
date of submission of bid is extended, the enlistment of contractor should be valid on the original date of
submission of bids.

1.1 The work is estimated to cost Rs. 26,99,800/- This estimate, however, is given merely as a rough
guide.
1.1.1 The authority competent to approve NIT for the combined cost and belonging to the major
discipline will consolidate NITs for calling the bids. He will also nominate Division which will
deal with all matters relating to the invitation of bids. For composite bid, besides indicating the
combined estimated cost put to bid, should clearly indicate the estimated cost of each component
separately. The eligibility of bidders will correspond to the combined estimated cost of different
components put to bid.
1.2 Intending bidders is eligible to submit the bid provided he has definite proof from the appropriate
authority, which shall be to the satisfaction of the competent authority, of having satisfactorily
completed similar works of magnitude specified below:

Criteria of eligibility for submission of bid documents

1.2.1 Conditions for Non-CPWD contractors only, if bids are also open to non- CPWD contractors. For
works estimated cost up to Rs. 15 Crore (the figure of Rs. 15 Crore may be modified as per bidding limit of
CPWD class I/ Group A contractors of respective discipline such as Electrical, Horticulture and Furniture etc.
as the case may be). Three similar works each of value not less than Rs. ..................... or two similar work
each of value not less than Rs. ..................... or one similar work of value not less than Rs. ..................... (all
figures rounded to nearest Rs.10 lac) in last 7 years ending last day of the month previous to the one in which
the bids are invited.
Note: -
For works costing above Rs. 3 Crore but up to Rs. 15 Crore, (the figure of Rs. 3 Crore and Rs. 15 Crore may
be modified as per bidding limit of CPWD class II/ Group B and CPWD Class I/ Group A contractors
respectively of respective discipline such as Electrical, Horticulture and Furniture etc. as the case may be)
when bids are open to non-CPWD contractors also, then class II contractors of CPWD shall also be eligible if
they satisfy the eligibility criteria specified in 1.2.1 above.
1.2.2 Criteria of eligibility for CPWD as well as non-CPWD contractors.
For works estimated to cost above Rs. 15 Crore. (the figure of Rs. 15 Crore may be modified as per bidding
limit of CPWD class I/ Group A contractors of respective discipline such as Electrical, Horticulture and
Furniture etc. as the case may be)

1.2.3 When bids are invited from non CPWD contractors and CPWD class II contractors as per provisions of
clause 1.2.1 above, it will be mandatory for non CPWD contractors and CPWD class-II contractors to upload
the work experience certificate(s) and the affidavit as per the provisions of clause 1.2.2. But for such bids,
Class-I contractors of CPWD are eligible to submit the bids without submission of work experience
certificate and affidavit. Therefore, CPWD class-I contractors shall upload two separate letters for experience
certificate and affidavit that these documents are not required to be submitted by them. Uploading of these
two letters is mandatory otherwise system will not clear mandatory fields.

2. Agreement shall be drawn with the successful bidders on prescribed Form No. CPWD 7/8 (or other
Standard Form as mentioned) which is available as a Govt. of India Publication and also available on
website www.cpwd.gov.in. Bidders shall quote his rates as per various terms and conditions of the
said form which will form part of the agreement.
3. The time allowed for carrying out the work will be 02 Months from the date of start as defined in
schedule ‘F’ or from the first date of handing over of the site, whichever is later, in accordance with
the phasing, if any, indicated in the bid documents.
4. The site for the work is available.
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5. The bid document consisting of plans, specifications, the schedule of quantities of various types of
items to be executed and the set of terms and conditions of the contract to be complied with and other
necessary documents except Standard General Conditions of Contract Form can be seen on website
https://etender.cpwd.gov.in or www.cpwd.gov.in free of cost.
6. After submission of the bid the contractor can re-submit revised bid any number of times but before
last time and date of submission of bid as notified.
7. White submitting the revised bid, contractor can revise the rate of one or more item(s) any number of
times (he need not re-enter rate of all the items) but before last time and date of submission of bid as
notified.
7.A. No running account bill shall be Paid for the work till the applicable Labour license,
registration with EPFO, ESIC and BOCW welfare board, whatever applicable are submitted
by the contractor To the Engineer-in-charge.
8. Earnest Money in the form of Treasury Challan or Demand Draft or Pay order or Banker`s Cheque or
Deposit at Call Receipt or Fixed Deposit Receipt (drawn in favour of Executive Engineer (E), CCED-
III, CPWD, Chennai-40 shall be scanned and uploaded to the e-tendering website with in the period
of bid submission. The original EMD should be deposited either in the office of Executive
Engineer, CCED-III or division office of any Executive Engineer, CPWD with in the period of
bid submission.

The EMD receiving Executive Engineer shall issue a receipt of deposition of earnest money
deposit to the bidder in a prescribed format (enclosed) uploaded by tender inviting EE in the
NIT. This receipt shall also be uploaded to the e-tendering website by the intending bidder
within the specified bid submission date and time.

A part of earnest money is acceptable in the form of bank guarantee also. In such case, 50% of earnest money
or Rs. 20 lacs, whichever is less, shall have to be deposited in shape prescribed above, and balance may be
deposited in shape of Bank Guarantee of any scheduled bank having validity for 3 months or more from the
last date of receipt of bids which is to be scanned and uploaded by the intending bidders.
The physical EMD of the scanned copy of EMD uploaded shall be deposited by the lowest tenderer before
the due date and time stipulated for opening of eligibility bid, failing which the tender shall be rejected
forthwith.

The following undertaking in this regard shall also be uploaded by the intending bidders.

“The physical EMD shall be deposited by me/us with the EE calling the tender in case i/we become the
lowest tenderer within a week of the opening of financial bid otherwise department may reject the tender and
also take action to withdraw my/our enlistment.

The intending bidder has to fill all the details such as Banker's name, Demand Draft/Fixed Deposit Receipt
/Pay Order/ Banker's Cheque/Bank Guarantee number, amount and date.

The amount of EMD can be paid by multiple Demand Draft / Pay Order / Banker's Cheque / Deposit at call
receipt / Fixed Deposit Receipts along with multiple Bank Guarantee of any Scheduled Bank if EMD is also
acceptable in the form of Bank Guarantee.

Copy of Enlistment Order and other documents as specified in the press notice, shall be scanned and
uploaded to the e-Tendering website within the period of bid submission.

Online bid documents submitted by intending bidders shall be opened only of those bidders, whose EMD
deposited with any division office of CPWD and other documents submitted in office are found in order.

The bid submitted shall be opened as per page no 02 forming part of bid document and to be posted on
website.

9. The bid submitted shall become invalid if:

A) The bidder is found ineligible.
B) The bidder does not deposit original EMD with CPWD Division office of any Executive
Engineer, CPWD.
C) The bidders do not upload all the documents (as per No: 11) as stipulated in the bid
document.
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D) If any discrepancy is noticed between the documents as uploaded at the time of

submission of bid and hard copies as submitted physically by the lowest tenderer in the
office of tender opening authority.

10. List of documents to be scanned and uploaded with in the period of bid submission: -

AS IN SL.NO 11 @ PAGE NO: - 03

1. The contractor whose bid is accepted will be required to furnish performance guarantee of 5% (Three
Percent) of the bid amount within the period specified in Schedule F. This guarantee shall be in the
form of cash (in case guarantee amount is less than Rs. 10000/-)
or
Deposit at Call receipt of any scheduled bank/Banker’s cheque of any scheduled bank/Demand Draft
of any scheduled bank/Pay order of any Scheduled Bank of any scheduled bank (in case guarantee
amount is less than Rs. 1,00,000/-)
or
Government Securities or Fixed Deposit Receipts or Guarantee Bonds of any Scheduled Bank or the
State Bank of India in accordance with the prescribed form. In case the contractor fails to deposit the
said performance guarantee within the period as indicated in Schedule ‘F’, including the extended
period if any, the Earnest Money deposited by the contractor shall be forfeited automatically without
any notice to the contractor. The earnest money deposited along with bid shall be returned after
receiving aforesaid performance guarantee.

The contractor whose bid is accepted will also be required to furnish either copy of applicable
licenses/registrations or proof of applying for obtaining labour license, registration with EPFO, ESIC
and BOCW welfare board and programme chart (time and progress) with in the period specified in
Schedule-F. The applicable and eligible amount of EPF & ESI shall be reimbursed on submission of
documentary proof of payment provided same are in order.

11. Intending Bidders are advised to inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and satisfy
themselves before submitting their bids as to the nature of the ground and sub-soil (so far as is
practicable), the form and nature of the site, the means of access to the site, the accommodation they
may require and in general shall themselves obtain all necessary information as to risks,
contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect their bid. A bidder shall be
deemed to have full knowledge of the site whether he inspects it or not and no extra charge
consequent on any misunderstanding or otherwise shall be allowed. The bidders shall be responsible
for arranging and maintaining at his own cost all materials, tools & plants, water, electricity access,
facilities for workers and all other services required for executing the work unless otherwise
specifically provided for in the contract documents. Submission of a bid by a bidder implies that he
has read this notice and all other contract documents and has made himself aware of the scope and
specifications of the work to be done and of conditions and rates at which stores, tools and plant, etc.
will be issued to him by the Government and local conditions and other factors having a bearing on
the execution of the work.
12. The competent authority on behalf of the President of India does not bind itself to accept the lowest
or any other bid and reserves to itself the authority to reject any or all the bids received without the
assignment of any reason. All bids in which any of the prescribed condition is not fulfilled or any
condition including that of conditional rebate is put forth by the bidders shall be summarily rejected.
13. Canvassing whether directly or indirectly, in connection with bidders is strictly prohibited and the
bids submitted by the contractors who resort to canvassing will be liable for rejection.
14. The competent authority on behalf of President of India reserves to himself the right of accepting the
whole or any part of the bid and the bidders shall be bound to perform the same at the rate quoted.
15. The contractor shall not be permitted to bid for works in the CPWD Circle (Division in case of
contractors of Horticulture/Nursery category) responsible for award and execution of contracts, in
which his near relative is posted a Divisional Accountant or as an officer in any capacity between the
grades of Superintending Engineer and Junior Engineer (both inclusive). He shall also intimate the
names of persons who are working with him in any capacity or are subsequently employed by him
and who are near relatives to any gazetted officer in the Central Public Works Department or in the
Ministry of Urban Development. Any breach of this condition by the contractor would render him
liable to be removed from the approved list of contractors of this Department.
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16. No Engineer of Gazetted Rank or other Gazetted Officer employed in Engineering or Administrative
duties in an Engineering Department of the Government of India is allowed to work as a contractor
for a period of one year after his retirement from Government service, without the prior permission of
the Government of India in writing. This contract is liable to be cancelled if either the contractor or
any of his employees is found any time to be such a person who had not obtained the permission of
the Government of India as aforesaid before submission of the bid or engagement in the contractor’s
service.
17. The bid for the works shall remain open for acceptance for a period of sixty (60) days from the date
of opening of bids from the date of opening of financial bid (strike out as the case may be) if any
bidders withdraws his bid before the said period or issue of letter of acceptance, whichever is earlier,
or makes any modifications in the terms and conditions of the bid which are not acceptable to the
department, then the Government shall, without prejudice to any other right or remedy, be at liberty
to forfeit 50% of the said earnest money as aforesaid. Further the bidders shall not be allowed to
participate in the rebidding process of the work.
18. This notice inviting Bid shall form a part of the contract document. The successful bidders/contractor,
on acceptance of his bid by the Accepting Authority shall within 15 days from the stipulated date of
start of the work, sign the contract consisting of:
a) The Notice Inviting Bid, all the documents including additional conditions, specifications and
drawings, if any, forming part of the bid as uploaded at the time of invitation of bid and the rates
quoted online at the time of submission of bid and acceptance thereof together with any
correspondence leading thereto.
b) Standard C.P.W.D. Form 7/8 or other Standard C.P.W.D. Form as applicable. For composite
Tender-Not Applicable
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CPWD-7/8 CPWD
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Percentage Rate Tender & Contract for Works

Tender for the work of: -

Name of work: As per page No: - 02

Estimated cost: - Rs. 26,99,800/-

i) To be submitted online by the Contractor as per page no 02 forming part of bid document and to be
posted on website to the Executive Engineer (Elect), CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai-06

ii) To be opened in presence of tenderers who may be present as per page no 02 forming part of bid
document and to be posted on website in the office of the Executive Engineer (Elect),
CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai

Issued to ……………………………………………………………………….
Signature of officer issuing the documents …………………………………………
Designation: Executive Engineer (Elect), CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai-06
Date of Issue 05 -02-2025

TENDER

I/We have read and examined the notice inviting tender, schedule, A, B, C, D, E & F Specifications
applicable, Drawings & Designs, General Rules and Directions, Conditions of Contract, clauses of contract,
Special conditions, Schedule of Rate & other documents and Rules referred to in the conditions of contract
and all other contents in the tender document for the work.

I/We hereby tender for the execution of the work specified for the President of India within the time specified
in Schedule ‘F’ viz., schedule of quantities and in accordance in all respect with the specifications, designs,
drawing and instructions in writing referred to in Rule-1 of General Rules and Directions and in Clause 11 of
the Conditions of contract and with such materials as are provided for, by, and in respect of accordance with,
such conditions so far as applicable.

We agree to keep the tender open for (30) Thirty days from the date of opening of financial bid in case
tenders are invited on 3 envelop system and not to make any modification in its terms and conditions.

A sum of Rs. 53,996/- is hereby forwarded in cash/receipt treasury challan/deposit at call receipt of a
scheduled bank/fixed deposit receipt of scheduled bank/demand draft of a scheduled bank/bank guarantee
issued by a scheduled bank as earnest money. If I/We, fail to furnish the prescribed performance guarantee
within prescribed period. I/We agree that the said President of India or his successors, in office shall without
prejudice to any other right or remedy, be at liberty to forfeit the said earnest money absolutely. Further, if
I/We fail to commence work as specified, I/We agree that President of India or the successors in office shall
without prejudice to any other right or remedy available in law, be at liberty to forfeit the said earnest money
and the performance guarantee absolutely, otherwise the said earnest money shall be retained by him towards
security deposit to execute all the works referred to in the tender documents upon the terms and conditions
contained or referred to those in excess of that limit at the rates to be determined in accordance with the
provision contained in Clause 12.2 and 12.3 of the tender form. Further, I/We agree that in case of forfeiture
of Earnest Money & Performance Guarantee as aforesaid. I/We shall be debarred for participation in the re-
tendering process of the work.

I/We undertake and confirm that eligible similar work(s) has/have not been got executed through another
contractor on back to back basis. Further that, if such a violation comes to the notice of Department, then
I/We shall be debarred for tendering in CPWD in future forever. Also, if such a violation comes to the notice
of Department before date of start of work, the Engineer-in-Charge shall be free to forfeit the entire amount
of Earnest Money Deposit/Performance Guarantee.
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I/We hereby declare that I/We shall treat the tender documents drawings and other records connected with the
work as secret/confidential documents and shall not communicate information/derived there from to any
person other than a person to whom I/We am/are authorized to communicate the same or use the information
in any manner prejudicial to the safety of the State.

Dated: Signature of Contractor

Witness: Postal Address:

Address:

Occupation:

ACCEPTANCE

The above tender (as modified by you as provided in the letters mentioned hereunder) is accepted by me for
and on behalf of the President of India for a sum of Rs. ……………………………..…….. (Rupees
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………).
The letters referred to below shall form part of this contract agreement:

(a)

(b)

(c)
For & on behalf of President of India

Signature………………………………

Dated: Designation…………………….
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PROFORMA OF SCHEDULES CPWD

PROFORMA OF SCHEDULES
(Separate Performa for Civil, Elect. & Hort. Works in case of Composite Tenders)
(Operative Schedules to be supplied separately to each intending tenderer)

SCHEDULE ‘A’

Schedule of quantities (as per PWD-3) (attached separately)

SCHEDULE 'B'

Schedule of materials to be issued to the contractor.

S.No. Description of Quantity Rates in figures & words at which the Place of issue
item material will be charged to the
contractor
1 2 3 4 5

--- ----NIL---- --NIL-- -------------- -----

SCHEDULE 'C'

Tools and plants to be hired to the contractor

S.No. Description Hire charges per day Place of issue

1 2 3 4

--- ----NIL---- --NIL-- -----

SCHEDULE ‘D’

Extra schedule for specific requirements/document for the work, if any.

COMMERCIAL AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS as per NIT

SCHEDULE ‘E’
Reference to General Conditions of contract.

Name of work: - As per page No: - 02

Estimated cost of work: Rs. 26,99,800/-

i) Earnest Money: Rs. 53,996/-
ii) Performance Guarantee: 5% of tendered value
iii) Security Deposit: 2.5% of tendered Value

SCHEDULE 'F'

GENERAL RULES & DIRECTIONS: Officer inviting tender: The Executive Engineer (Elect), CHENNAI-I,
CPWD, Chennai -06

Maximum percentage for quantity of items of work to be executed beyond which rates are to be determined
in accordance with Clauses 12.2 & 12.3: See below
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Definitions:

2(v) Engineer-in-Charge: The Executive Engineer (Elect), CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai.

2(viii) Accepting Authority: The Executive Engineer (Elect), CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai.
2(x) % on cost of materials and Labour to cover all overheads and profits: 15%
2(xi) Standard Schedule of Rates: DSR (Electrical Part-1 – Internal & External) -2022
2(xii) Department: CPWD
9(ii) Standard CPWD Contract Form GCC 2023 Maintenance, CPWD Form 7/8 modified & Corrected up to
the previous day of last date of online submission of tender.

Clause 1
(i) Time allowed for submission of Performance Guarantee, Programme chart (Time and progress)
Applicable Labour license, Certificate of Registration EPFO, ESIC, if Proof of application for the
same uploaded: 7 days
(ii) Maximum allowable extension with late fee 0.1% Per day of performance guarantee amount the
Period provided in (i) above: 5 days

Clause 2
Authority for fixing compensation under clause 2: CE (Chennai Region)

Clause 2A
Whether Clause 2A shall be applicable: No

Clause 5
Number of days from the date of issue of letter of acceptance for reckoning date of start: 5 days

Mile stone(s) as per table given below:

S.No. Description of Milestone Time allowed in days (from Amount to be with-held in case of
(Physical) date of start) non-achievement of mile stone
NIL

Time allowed for execution of work: 02 Months

Authority to decide:
(i) Extension of time: The Executive Engineer(E), CHENNAI-I, CPWD, Chennai-06
(ii) Rescheduling of mile stones: The Executive Engineer(E), CHENNAI-I, CPWD,
Chennai

Clause 6, 6A
Clause applicable – 6A

Gross work to be done together with net payment/adjustment of advances for material collected, if any, since
the last such payment for being eligible to interim payment: Rs. 6,00,000/-

Clause 7A: Whether clause 7A shall be applicable: Yes.

Clause 10A: List of testing equipment to be provided by the contractor at site lab.: Nil

Clause 10B(ii):
Whether Clause 10 B (ii) shall be applicable: No

Clause 10C: Not Applicable

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Clause 10CA: Not Applicable

S.No. Material covered Nearest Materials (other than cement, Base Price of all
under this clause reinforcement bars and the structural steel) for Materials covered
which All India Wholesale Price Index to be under clause 10 CA
followed

* Base price of all the materials covered under clause 10 CA is to be mentioned at the time of approval of
NIT.

Clause 10CC: Not Applicable

Clause 10 CC to be applicable in contracts with stipulated period
of completion exceeding the period shown in next column: …. months

Schedule of component of other Materials, Labour, POL etc. for price escalation.
Component of civil (except materials covered under)

Clause 11
Specifications to be followed: for execution of work:
(i) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part I Internal - 2023, as amended up to date.
(ii) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part II External - 2023, as amended unto date.
(iii) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part III Lift & Escalators - 2003, as amended upto
date.
(iv) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part IV Sub Station - 2013, as amended upto date.
(v) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part V Wetriser & Sprinkler Systems - 2020, as
amended upto date.
(vi) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part VI Fire Detection and Alarm System - 2018,
as amended upto date.
(vii) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part VII DG Sets - 2013, as amended upto
date.
(viii) CPWD General Specifications for Electrical works Part VIII Gas Based Fire Extinguishing
System - 2013, as amended upto date.

12.2. & 12.3 Deviation Limit beyond which clauses 12.2 & 12.3 shall apply for building work: No Limit
12.5 Deviation Limit beyond which clauses 12.2 & 12.3 shall apply for foundation work: Not applicable

Type of work: Construction Work

Clause 16
Competent Authority for deciding reduced rates: CE (Chennai Region)
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Clause 18
List of mandatory machinery, tools & plants to be deployed by the contractor at site:

1 Earth Tester
2 Insulation Tester LT / HT
3 Tong Tester
4 Multi Meter
5 Lux Meter
6 Vernier Caliper
7 Wire Gauge
8 Hand Blower/Vacuum Cleaner
9 Drill Machine
10 Chase Cutting Machine
11 Crimping toolkit
12 Self-Supporting ladder – 4ft 3 Nos
13 Ladder – 20 ft 1 No
14 Electrical Wiring drawing machine
15 Cable fault locator Machine
16 One Set of Hydraulic crimping toolkit
17 Earth fault loop impedance tester / Multi Tester
18 Installation Tester (Voltage, Current, Loop impedance, RCD Tripping, Insulation etc

Clause 19C Rs. 200/- Per day each day of default

Clause 19D Rs. 200/- Per day each day of default

Contractor Shall submit the report by 4th and 19th of every month
1 Number of labourers employed
2 Working Hours
3 Wages Paid
4 Accidents occurred
5 Number of female workers employed

Clause 19G Not Applicable

Clause 19K Not Applicable

Clause 25(i)
Constitution of Dispute Redressal Committee:

For all claims in dispute:

a) Conciliator: (Special Director General or the Additional Director General
concerned with the work, as applicable).
b) Arbitrator Appointing Authority: Chief Engineer (Chennai), CPWD, Chennai
or his successor or thereof.
c) Place of Arbitration: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Notice for appointment of Arbitrator

To
The Chief Engineer, Chennai.
............
Subject: Notice for appointment of Arbitrator for adjudication of disputes relating to agreement
Number…………...

Dear Sir,
In terms of clause 25 (Arbitration Clause) of the aforesaid agreement, particulars of which are given below,
I/we hereby give you notice to appoint an arbitrator for adjudication of disputes mentioned below:

1. Name of applicant
2. Whether applicant is Individual/Prop. Firm/Partnership Firm/Ltd. Co.
3. Full address of the applicant
4. Name of the work and contract number in which arbitration sought
5. Name of the Division which entered into contract
6. Contract amount
7. Date of contract
8. Stipulated date of start of work
9. Stipulated date of completion of work
10. Actual date of completion of work (if completed)
11. Total number of claims made
12. Total amount claimed
13. Date of intimation of final bill (if work is completed)
14. Date of payment of final bill (if work is completed)
15. Amount of final bill (if work is completed)
16. Date of reference made to SDG/ADG for conciliation, if applicable:
17. Date of termination of conciliation proceedings:
18. I/We hereby give consent for appointment of Arbitrator of MoHUA Waiver agreement as per
Appendix –XIX is enclosed
Or
I/We do not give consent for appointment of Arbitrator of MoHUA.
I/We certify that the information given above is true to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We enclose
following documents.
1. Statement of claims with amount of claims.
2. * Agreement of Waiver of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. 1996 in
Appendix-XIX
(Strikeout if not applicable)

Yours faithfully,

(Signature of the applicant)

(only the person/authority who signed the contract should sign here)

Copy to:

1. The Executive Engineer(‘E), Chennai-I, Central PWD, Shastri Bhawan, Chennai-06.

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APPENDIX-XIX
Agreement towards waiver of Section 12(5) of Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996

1. Whereas certain disputes have arisen between M/s …………………………………. (Claimants) and
M/s …………………………. (Respondents) relating to agreement No………….
2. And whereas the parties are aware that Shri ……………………………… is on the cadre of CPWD,
presently on deputation as Arbitrator, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.
3. I/We agree for the appointment of Shri ….. …………………….. as the sole Arbitrator for
adjudication of the disputes, and we hereby waive the applicability of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration
& Conciliation Act, 1996.

(Signature)
(Only the person/authority who signed the contract should sign here)
Name ……………………………..
Date …………

(The name of the Arbitrator, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India
may be enquired form the Engineer-in-charge, if required).

Clause 36 (I) Requirement of Technical Representative (S) and recovery Rate

S. Requirement of Designation of Minimum Nos. (of Major Rate at which recovery
No Technical Staff- Technical Staff Experience + Minor shall be made from the
Qualification. (Years) component) contractor in the event of
not fulfilling provisions of
Clause 36(i)
Figures Words
1 Graduate Project Manager cum 2 or 5 1 of major Rs Fifteen
Engineer or planning/quality/site/ respectively comp 15000/- thousand only
Diploma billing Engineer per
Engineer month
per
person
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Form of Performance Security (Guarantee)

Bank Guarantee Bond
In consideration of the President of India (hereinafter called “The Government”) having offered to accept the
terms and conditions of the proposed agreement between Executive Engineer (Electrical), CCED-III,
CPWD, Chennai-600040 and …………….....................……(hereinafter called “the said Contractor(s)”) for
the work…………………………………………………… (hereinafter called “the said agreement”) agreed to
production of an irrevocable Bank Guarantee for Rs. …………. (Rupees…………………………………
only) as a security/guarantee from the contractor(s) for compliance of his obligations in accordance with the
terms and conditions in the said agreement.

1. We, ………………………………. (herein after referred to as “the Bank”) hereby undertake to pay to
the Government an amount not exceeding Rs. ……………………….. Rupees……………….
Only) on demand by the Government.

2. We, ……………………………….(indicate the name of the Bank) do hereby undertake to pay the
amounts due and payable under this guarantee without any demure, merely on a demand from the
Government stating that the amount claimed as required to meet the recoveries due or likely to be
due from the said contractor(s). Any such demand made on the bank shall be conclusive as
regards the amount due and payable by the bank under this Guarantee. However, our liability
under this guarantee shall be restricted to an amount not exceeding Rs.…………………..
(Rupees ……………….only)
3. We, the said bank further undertake to pay the Government any money so demanded notwithstanding
any dispute or disputes raised by the contractor(s) in any suit or proceeding pending before any
court or Tribunal relating thereto, our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal.
The payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment
there under and the Contractor(s) shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
4. We, ……………………………. (indicate the name of the Bank) further agree that the guarantee
herein contained shall remain in full force and effect during the period that would be taken for the
performance of the said agreement and that it shall continue to be enforceable till all the dues of
the Government under or by virtue of the said agreement have been fully paid and its claims
satisfied or discharged or till Engineer-in- Charge on behalf of the Government certified that the
terms and conditions of the said agreement have been fully and properly carried out by the said
Contractor(s) and accordingly discharges this guarantee.
5. We, ……………………………. (indicate the name of the Bank) further agree with the
Government that the Government shall have the fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting
in any manner our obligation hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said agreement or
to extend time of performance by the said Contractor(s) from time to time or to postpone for any time or
from time to time any of the powers exercisable by the Government against the said contractor(s) and to
forbear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said agreement and we shall not be
relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation, or extension being granted to the said
Contractor(s) or for any forbearance, act of omission on the part of the Government or any indulgence by
the Government to the said Contractor(s) or by any such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law
relating to sureties would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving us.
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6. This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the constitution of the
Bank or the Contractor(s).
7. We, ……………………………. (indicate the name of the Bank) lastly undertake not to
revoke this guarantee except with the previous consent of the Government in
writing.
8. This guarantee shall be valid up to …………………………unless extended on demand by the
Government Not withstanding anything mentioned above, our liability against this guarantee is restricted
to Rs. …………………… (Rupees ………………..) and unless a claim in writing is lodged with us within
six months of the date of expiry or the extended date of expiry of this guarantee all our liabilities under this
guarantee shall stand discharged. Dated the………………..day of
……………………for………………….(indicate the name of the Bank)
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FORMS
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FORM-C

1. DETAILS OF ELIGIBLE SIMILAR NATURE OF WORKS COMPLETED DURING

THE LAST SEVEN YEARS ENDING LAST DAY OF MONTH PREVIOUS TO ONE
WHICH APPLICATION / TENDERS ARE INVITED

S. No Name of work/ project and location Department/ Total Cost of work in Actual date Name & address Whether The
organization crores of rupees. of / telephone no. of work Was
(The amount of eligible completion officer to whom done on back
E&M component shall reference may be To back Basis
be separately made
mentioned) Yes/ No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Signature of Bidder(s) or an authorized

Officer of the firm with stamp
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FORM-D

WORK EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REPORT OF WORKS REFERRED TO IN

FORM-C
Name of the Agency :
Name and address of the client :
Details of works executed by :

1 Name of work with brief particulars

2 Agreement No.

3 Date of Commencement of work

4 Stipulated date of completion

5 Actual date of completion
Details of compensation levied for delay, if
6
any
7 Tender Amount
8 Gross amount of the work completed

9 Name & Address of the authority

Did the contractor go for arbitration? If yes,

10 Total amount of claim

Total amount awarded

Performance Report
Quality of work (Indication grading) Outstanding / Very Good/ Good/ Poor
Technical proficiency Outstanding / Very Good/ Good/ Poor
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Financial soundness Outstanding / Very Good/ Good/ Poor
Resourcefulness Outstanding / Very Good/ Good/ Poor
General Behaviour Outstanding / Very Good/ Good/ Poor

Dated: (Authorized Signatory)

Place: Executive Engineer or Equivalent Rank

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FORM-E

Name of Work: Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).

I/We undertake and confirm that eligible similar works(s) has/have not been got executed
through another contractor on back to back basis. Further that, if such a violation comes to the
notice of Department, then I/we shall be debarred for bidding in CPWD in future forever. Also, if
such a violation comes to the notice of Department before date of start of work, the Engineer-in-
Charge shall be free to forfeit the entire amount of Performance Guarantee.

(Scanned copy to be uploaded at the time of submission of bid)

Note:-(Affidavit to be furnished on a “Non- Judicial‟ stamp paper worth Rs.100/-)

Signature of Bidder(s) or an authorized

Officer of the firm with stamp

Signature of Notary with seal and date

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Form -F
Receipt of deposition of Original EMD

Receipt No. ………………………………………………………. Dt. ………………….

1. Name of Work* Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building
Sri VijayaPuram (Port Blair).

2. NIT No.* 115/EE(E)-Chennai - I/2024-25/CPWD/CHN

3. Estimated Cost* Rs. 41,17,145/-
4. Amount of Earnest Money Deposit* Rs. 82,343/-
5. Last date of submission of Bid* Up to 11.00 A.M. on 13.02.2025
(* To be filled by NIT approving authority / EE at the time of issue of NIT
and uploaded along with NIT)

1. Name of Contractor#

2. Form of EMD#

3. Amount of Earnest Money Deposit#

4. Date of Submission of EMD#

Signature, Name and Designation of EMD

receiving Officer (EE/AE(P)/AAO, CPWD)

i) The Authority receiving EMD in original form examines the EMD deposited by the bidder and
issues receipt of deposition of earnest money to the agency in a given format uploaded by tender
inviting authority. The receipt can also be issued by any subordinate gazetted authority as
authorized by the EE/Engineer in Charge/DDH.
ii) The authority receiving original EMD also intimates tender inviting authority about deposition of
EMD by the agency by email/fax/telephonically.
iii) The original EMD receiving authority releases the EMD to unsuccessful bidders after the expiry of
stipulated bid validity period or immediately after acceptance of the successful bidder, whichever is
earlier, after verification from the e-tendering portal website (www.tenderwizard.com>tender free
view> advance search>awarded tenders) that the particular contractor is not L-1 bidder and work is
awarded.
iv) The tender inviting authority calls for original EMD of the L1 bidder from EMD receiving
authority immediately.

Note: - Earnest Money in the form of Treasury Challan or Demand Draft or Pay order or Banker`s Cheque or
Deposit at Call Receipt or Fixed Deposit Receipt (drawn in favour of “The Executive Engineer (E), CCED-III,
CPWD, Chennai-40”.
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FORM-G

PROPOSAL FOR ELIGIBLE ASSOCIATING AGENCIES FOR MINOR COMPONENTS

OF WORK

I/we hereby propose the following agencies as per mentioned against each for executing
corresponding minor components of work. Their consent letters are also attached.

Enlistment
Category Consent
Name of copy / Monetary
&Class of Validity of letter
S. No Associated completion Limit of
the Registration attached
Agency certificates work
Registrations Yes / No
attached

Note: Self Attested photocopies of enlistment order, valid electrical contractor license, work
experience certificates of each agency for each component of E&M work shall be submitted.

Signature of contractor
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FORM-H

CONSENT LETTER FROM ELIGIBLE ASSOCIATE AGENCY OF MINOR

COMPONENT OF WORK

Name of work Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).

I/We hereby give my consent to associate with M/s……………………… for executing the minor
component of work of ……………. (Mention Category).

1. I/We will execute the work as per specification and conditions of the agreement and as
Per directions of the Engineer – in - charge for the corresponding minor work till the
Completion of the work.

2. I/We will be responsible for necessary action to handover the installation and for rectification
of defects and repair during the maintenance / warranty period.

3. Also, I/We will employ full time technically qualified Engineer / supervisor for the minor
component of the work as required for the work. I/We will attend inspection of officers of
the department as and when required.

Date:

Signature with date of Major Component Signature with date of Associate/Minor component

Contractor Address Contractor Address

Witness with Address Witness with Address

(From Major Component Contractor Side) (From Minor Component Contractor Side)
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FORM-I

AFFIDAVIT OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)

(to be submitted for each and every E & M Component)

1. M/s. (Name of the Firm with full Address)

Enlistment Status Valid Upto:
(Hence forth called the Main Contractor)

2. M/s. (Name of the Firm with full Address)

Enlistment Status Valid Upto:
(Hence forth called the Main Contractor)

For the execution of E & M Work

Name of Work: Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).
We state that MoU between us us will be treated as an agreement and has legality as per
Indian Contract Act (amended up to date) and the department (CPWD) can enforce all
the terms and conditions of the agreement for execution of the above work. Both of us
shall be responsible for the execution of work as per agreement to the extent this MoU
allows. Both the parties can be paid consequent to the execution as per agreement to
the extent this MOU permits. In case of any dispute, either of us will go for mediation
by the Engineer – IN- Charge. Any of us may appeal against the mediation to the Chief
Engineer, CPWD, Chennai. His decision shall be final and binding on both of us.

We have agreed as under:

a. The Associated contractor will execute all E & M works in the wholesome manner as
per terms and conditions of the agreement.

b. The Associated Contractor shall be liable for disciplinary action if he fails to

discharge the action(s) and other legal action as per agreement.

c. All the machinery and equipments, tools and tackles required for execution of the E
& M works, as per agreement, shall be the responsibility of the Associated
Contractor.

d. The Site staff required for the E & M work shall be arrange d by the Associated
Contractor as per terms and conditions of the agreement.

e. Site order book maintained for the said work shall be signed by the main contractor
as well as by the Engineer of the Associated Contractor and by Associated Contractor
himself.

f. All the correspondence regarding execution of the E & M work shall be done by the
department with the Associated Contractor with a copy to the main contractor. In
case of non-compliance of the provisions of agreement, the main contractor, as well
as the associated contractor shall be responsible. The action under clauses 2 and 3
shall be initiated and taken against the main contractor.
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SIGNATURE OF MAIN CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE OF ASSOCIATED CONTRACTOR

DATE: DATE: -
PLACE: - PLACE: -

1. Witness with Address 2. Witness with Address

(From Major component contractor side) (From minor Component contractor Side)

Note:- Affidavit to be furnished on a “Non – Judicial” stamp paper worth Rs. 100/-
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FORM-K

UNDERTAKING

Name of work: Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).

I/ We undertake that, I / We shall associate any Specialized agencies / authorized agencies,

service provider of OEMs per prescribed eligibility criteria and will submit form G, H and I
after becoming L1.

Signature of Bidder(s) or an authorized

Officer of the firm with stamp
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

Name of work :- Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port
Blair).
1. The work shall be carried out in accordance with the CPWD General
Specification for electrical works (Part-I to Part –VIII) as amended up to date.
The installation shall comply with the requirements of Indian Electricity
Rules 1956 as amended up to date and NEC 2011.

2. The above schemes of all the E&M works shall have to meet all the
requirements of local bodies / CEA/ NBC norms as applicable& also meet
the technical specifications of various relevant CPWD specifications for
electrical & mechanical services.

3. All the above schemes shall be got approved as applicable before

commencement of execution of work at site. During execution, if the local
bodies etc. require a modification, the same shall be executed. Finally after
execution preparation of documents required for approvals / NOCs /
clearances from local bodies etc. shall be the responsibility of successful
bidder for which nothing extra is payable. In case any modification / extra
work is required, the same will be paid as per relevant clauses of the
agreement. All statutory fees / charges required for obtaining clearances
from CEA / Local Bodies shall be paid by the contractor and the same shall
be reimbursed on submission of documentary proof.

4. Approval of the Engineer-in-charge shall be taken well in advance for all the
materials to be supplied and used in all the works by the contractor.

5. Payments terms:
On account payments for part work (after stipulated and statutory
deductions) as assessed by the Engineer – in-charge for the applicable items
in the Contract shall be payable at part rates not exceeding the percentage
indicated against the stages of work.
Items connected with point wiring, circuit wiring, sub-main wiring, power
point wiring and light plug wiring.

S.No Stage of work Percentage of quoted

Rate
a On laying of conduits with accessories, switch 40%
boxes, etc.
b On drawing of wires i/c terminations, switches, 45%
sockets, cover plates etc.
c On completion of item and after testing and 10%
Commissioning.
d At the time of payment of final bill 5%
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• Items of Distribution Boards, MCBs, RCBOs, fittings etc.

S.No Stage of work Percentage of quoted
Rate
a On initial inspection of material and delivery at 70%
site in good condition on pro-rata basis.
b On completion of installation on pro-rata basis. 15%
c On completion of testing and commissioning. 10%
d At the time of payment of final bill. 5%

• Items of LT Panel & All other items

Sl. Stage of Work Percentage of quoted
Rate
No.
I) After initial inspection (wherever
specified) & delivery at site in good 65%
condition on pro-rata basis
II) On completion of installation on pro-
15%
rata
III) On commissioning 10%
IV On testing and handing over 10%
6. For other items, the part rates will be decided by the Engineer-In-Charge of
the work and shall be binding on the contractor.

7. The contractor his representative is bound to sign the site order book as and
when required by the Engineer-in-charge and will comply with the remarks
therein.

8. The connections, inter-connections, earthing and loop earthing shall be done

by the contractor wherever required to be done for energization of the
installation and nothing extra shall be paid on this account.

9. The contractor shall remove all the debris due to the electrical works from
the site as soon as the work is completed.

10. The wiring and conduit route shall be marked by the contractor in the
drawing first, and shall be got approved from the Engineer-in-charge.

11. The rupturing capacity of the MCB‘s shall be 10 KA. The MCB‘s shall have
ISI mark. Quantities of MCBs of different rating of 6 amps to 32 amps shall
be brought in consultation with the Engineer-in-Charge or his
representative.

12. All the MCCBs shall be rated for Ics=100%Icu

13. The copper wire to be used on this work shall be FRLS type and ISI marked.
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14. The make of switch boxes shall be the same as that of switches. Only the
required knockouts of the switch boxes are to be removed for terminating the
conduit pipes with PVC glands / Make of MCB/MCCB shall be the same as
the make of MCB DB.

15. All the switch boxes, MCBDBs are to be covered with plastic sheet /
petroleum gelly when installed in brick work till the plastering / painting is
done to avoid sticking of cement plaster/ splashes of the paint. Cement
plaster / paint are to be cleaned immediately after plaster to avoid rusting of
switch boxes and MCB DBs. The plastic sheet is to be removed at the time of
handing over.

16. The Contractor shall furnish documentary proof like delivery challans of
purchasing Wires, Modular switches & accessories, MCBs, MCBDB, Fittings,
accessories and other items from the manufacturers or their authorized
dealers to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.

17. All PVC conduits accessories shall be of the same make as conduits. The
Conduits shall be terminated at switch boxes/metallic junction boxes with
suitable PVC glands/check nuts.

18. Cutting of brick walls shall be with chase cutting machine only. All repairs
and patch works shall be neatly carried out to match the original finish and
to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer in Charge. Any damage done to the
building during the execution of electrical work shall be the responsibility of
the electrical contractor and the same will be made good immediately at his
own cost to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge. Any expenditure
incurred by the department in this connection shall be recovered from the
contractor and decision of the Engineer-in-Charge about recovery shall be
final.

19. All the sub main and circuit wiring includes loose wire for connections
inside switch boxes and MCB DB s. No payment for these loose wires shall
be made.

20. All the circuits / sub-main wiring are to be suitably numbered with stickers
at LT panel, MCBDBs, switch boards (on backside of cover plate) for ease of
maintenance. Nothing shall be paid extra on this account.

21. To facilitate drawing of wires, 18 SWG GI fish wire shall be provided along
with laying of recessed conduit for which no extra payment shall be made.
Conduits laid for other services, like fire alarm, PA etc., where wiring is not
done along with IEI works, fish wire shall be invariably drawn.

22. Copper conductor of insulated cables of size 1.5 Sq.mm and above shall be
stranded and terminals provided with crimped lugs.
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23. All MS junction box cover should be of phenolic laminated sheet of

thickness not less than 3mm and for which nothing extra shall be paid on
the account.

24. All sub-main/circuit/power wiring shall be terminated in the main

board/switch boards with suitable copper lugs and thimbles for which
nothing extra will be paid on this account.

25. All hardware items such as screws, thimbles, GI wire etc. which are
essentially required for completing an item as per specifications will be
deemed to be included in the item even when the same have not been
specifically mentioned.

26. All hardware items such as nuts/ bolts/ screws/ washers etc. to be used in
work shall be zinc/ cadmium plated iron.

27. Any conduit which is not be wired by the contractor shall be provided with
GI fish wire for wiring by some other agency subsequently. Nothing extra
shall be paid for the same.

28. While laying conduit, suitable size junction boxes shall be provided for
pulling the wire as per the decision of the E-in-C.

29. Materials to be used in work are to be ISI marked. The make of the
materials have been indicated in the list of acceptable makes. No other
makes will be acceptable. The materials to be used in the work shall be got
approved by the Engineer in Charge / his representative before its use at
site. The E-in-C shall reserve the right to instruct the contractor to remove
the material which, in his opinion, is not acceptable.

30. Where switches/ sockets/ regulator/ telephone/ TV / internet outlets are to

be provided, the same shall be of only one make.

31. While laying conduits for fire alarm system, sufficient junction outlets are to
be provided as per the direction of the Engineer-in-Charge for detectors as
required, for which no extra payment shall be made.

32. Wherever light fittings are proposed to be provided on the false ceiling, the
respective light / fan point wiring will have to be brought upto the terminal
of the light fittings / fans by the contractor. Flexible metal conduits shall be
used for drawing wires from PVC conduits on ceiling to fittings on false
ceiling and nothing extra shall be paid to the contractor for the same. The
height from false ceiling to ceiling is about 1.2 metres.

33. All LT Panel Boards, MCB & MCCB DB’s, UPS and RAW Power outlets
should be marked with paint / Sticker for identification as per direction of
engineer in charge.
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34. All LT UG Cables should be labeled with engraved Plastic PVC Sheet both
the ends for identification as per direction of engineer in charge

35. All Cable glands should be earthed with copper clips & should be connected
with main earth through copper wire as per direction of engineer in charge.

36. All the LED Bulbs / LED fittings shall be guaranteed for a period of 5
years. Necessary Guarantee Certificate from the Original Manufacturer
shall be submitted. The Contractor also submit warranty of 5 years in
his letter head.

37. All the Fire Extinguishers shall be guaranteed for a period of 3 years.
Necessary Guarantee Certificate from the Original Manufacturer shall
be submitted. The Contractor also submit warranty of 3 years in his
letter head.

38. The LED fittings shall give an output of not less than 100 lumen/watt. CRI
should be more than 80.

39. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of all LED fittings except 10 W / 20 W

batten shall be less than 10%. For batten fittings THD shall be maximum
15%. Test certificate from manufacturer / any NABL approved laboratory
shall be submitted along with supply of the items.

40. All (Except LED fittings) equipments supplied and installed shall be covered
by warranty for 12 months effective from the date of acceptance against
defective workmanship and materials. If any equipment is found to be
defective due to faulty workmanship, faulty materials, faulty design or
inferior quality of materials during the warranty period it shall be repaired
and/ or replaced at site free of charge by the successful tenderer at his own
cost. The warranty shall cover consequential damages to the equipments
supplied and installed by the tenderer due to poor workmanship or defective
materials. All repairs shall be done promptly within a reasonable period.

41. Warranty certificates, wherever specified shall be from the Original

Manufacturer shall be submitted along with the bill.

42. The Panel fabrication shall be from any of the CPRI approved panel
Builders. The panel drawings shall be got approved prior to fabrication.

43. Panel builder having CPRI test certificates for successfully testing
panels with bus bar rating equivalent to the highest bus bar rating
stipulated for panels in the BOQ

44. The contractor has to make his own arrangement for stores and watch &
ward and no extra claim for this will be entertained.
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45. The contractor has to make his own arrangement at his own cost for all the
general and special T&P required on the work.

46. All the debris due to the Electrical works shall be removed from the site by
the contractor as soon as the work is completed. Similarly rejected materials
should be immediately be cleared from the site by the contractor. Otherwise
a recovery @ 50/- per day shall be made.

47. The Cabling and wiring route shall be marked in drawing first and got
approved from Engineer-in-Charge.

48. Earthing lugs shall be provided for connecting all earth wires to all switch
boxes / boards without any extra cost.

49. GST etc. if any should be included in the rates tendered. Statutory
deduction of 1% LWF and Income tax at source shall be made from running
bills of the contractor.

50. The copper wire to be used on the work shall be multi-strand and ISI
marked.

51. The agency shall obtain prior approval for makes and models of Items to be
used from the Engineer-in-charge.

52. Any accident / injury happened to the worker during the course of duty, the
sole responsibility lies on the contractor for accident / injury. Any risk cover
and compensation if necessary in this regard shall be the responsibility of
the contractor and the department is not liable for payment of any
compensation, damages etc. in any way.

53. All dismantled materials shall be accounted properly, carried to the

departmental Stores / Stores of the Client in the campus and stacked
properly as directed by the JE(E)/AE(E).

54. The work shall be carried out in occupied buildings and with No/minimum
hindrance to their normal functioning.

55. The portion of conduit and switch boxes laid on wall shall be recessed on
existing plastered wall by neatly cutting chassis (with cutter machine), re-
plastering and finishing. Nothing extra on this account is payable.
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56. The materials used in the work shall be one of the approved makes
mentioned in Annexure-A.

Wherever specialized agencies are required to be associated, the

same shall be done immediately on award of work. Failure to do
the same will be sufficient reason to terminate the contract/
department to take necessary action to carry out these portion
of work at the risk and cost of the original contractor.
CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROOF TOP SOLAR POWER
PLANT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTRACTORS ARE ADVISED TO VISIT THE SITE BEFORE QUOTING
THE RATES. OTHERWISE IT WILL BE ASSUMED THAT THE PARTY HAS
ALREADY VISITED THE SITE BEFORE QUOTING THE TENDER.

General Description
The SPV power plant shall have a total capacity of 30KWp. The power plant
shall provide a reliable and independent power supply to the 415 V electrical
supply network. The power plant shall export surplus power to grid and shall
have a provision to import power from grid for localized use in case of load
exceeding the PV generation in night/shut down conditions. The Inverter
shall be designed to convert DC power produced by SPV modules in to AC
power and adjust the voltage & frequency levels to suit the grid voltage &
frequency.

The Solar PVpanels should be placed in such a way to extract maximum Solar
gain and avoid shadding areas. Also while preparing the Layout drawing
sufficient space shall be left for services and for placement of AC Outdoor
Units on terrace.

1. Solar Photovoltaic Modules

1.1 The total Solar PV minimum array capacity should not be less than
30KWp and should comprise of solar monocrystalline / multicrystalline
modules of minimum 315 Wp and above wattage in suitable cell
configuration. Module capacity less than 315 Wp should not be supplied.
The Photovoltaic modules must be tested and certified by an independent
testing laboratory that is accredited in accordance with ISO Guide 25.
The module type must be qualified as per IEC 61215 IS 14286 latest
edition. SPV module conversion efficiency should be equal to or greater
than 18.0% (cell) under STC of 1000w/m2 and cell operating temp of 250
C and AM 1.5 radiation. Modules must qualify to IEC 61730 Part I and II
for safety qualification testing. Certificate for module qualification from
IEC or equivalent is to be submitted. Self-undertaking from
manufacturer / Contractor that the modules being supplied are as per
above, shall also be submitted.
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1.2 The PV module shall perform satisfactorily in humidity up to 100% with

temperature between – 40C to + 85C.

1.3 The predicted electrical degradation at the end of the period of 10 years shall
be less than ten
(10) per cent of the full rated original output.

1.4. Manufacturers / Contractors should confirm whether they are supplying PV

module using a RF identification tag (RFID), which must contain the following
information. The RFID can be inside or outside the module laminate, but
must be able to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Name of the manufacturer of PV Module ,Name of the Manufacturer of Solar cells

Month and year of the manufacture (separately for solar cells and module)
Country of origin (separately for solar cells and module)I-V curve for the module
Peak Wattage, Im, Vm and FF for the module Unique Serial No and Model No of
the moduleDate and year of obtaining IEC PV module qualification certificate
Name of the test lab issuing IEC certificate, Other relevant information on
traceability of solar cells and module asper ISO 9000 series.

1.5. Other general requirement for the PV modules and subsystems shall be the
following :
Raw materials (solar Cells) and technology employed in the module production
processes shall have to be certified and a certificate giving details of major
materials i.e. cells, Glass, back sheet, their makes and data sheets to be
submitted for the modules being supplied by the Contractor.
The rated output power of any supplied module shall not have negative tolerance.
The peak-power point voltage and the peak-power point current of any supplied
module and/or any module string (series connected modules) shall not vary more
than 3 (three) per cent from the respective arithmetic means for all modules
and/or for all module strings, as the case may be.

Except where specified, the front module surface shall consist of impact resistant,
low-iron and high-transmission toughened glass.
The module frame, if any, shall be made of a corrosion-resistant material which
shall be electrolytically compatible with the structural material used for mounting
the modules.
The module shall be provided with a junction box with either provision of external
screw terminal connection or sealed type and with arrangement for provision of
by-pass diode. The box shall have hinged, weather proof lid with captive screws
and cable gland entry points or may be of sealed type and IP65 rated.
Necessary I-V curves at 25c, 45c, 60c and at Nominal Operating Cell Temperature
(NOCT) are required to be furnished. Offers to provide PV
module warranty of 20 years with not more than 10% degradation in
performance/output over 20 years (0.5% every year).

2. ARRAY STRUCTURE
2.1Wherever required, suitable number of PV panel structures shall be
provided.Structures shall be of flat-plate design either I or L sections.

2.2Structural material shall be corrosion resistant and electrolytic ally compatible

with the materials used in the module frame, its fasteners, nuts and bolts.
Galvanizing should meet ASTM A-123 hot dipped galvanizing or equivalent which
provides at least spraying thickness of 80-100 microns on steel as per IS5905, if
steel frame is used. Aluminum frame structures with adequate strength and in
accordance with relevant BIS/international standards can also be used.
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2.3Structures shall be supplied complete with all members to be compatible for

allowing easy installation at the ground site.

2.4The structures shall be designed to allow easy replacement of any module &
can be either designed to transfer point loads on the ground as per site conditions
and design to be approved by CPWD.

2.5Each structure shall have a provision to adjust its angle of inclination to the
horizontal as per the site conditions by way of Manual operation.

2.6Each panel frame structure be so fabricated as to be fixed on the ground. The

structure should be capable of withstanding a wind load of Min. 196 km/hr after
grouting & installation. The front end of the solar array must be one meter above
the ground. Grouting material for SPV structure shall be as per M 15(1:2:4)
concrete specification.

2.7The structures shall be designed for simple mechanical and electrical

installation. There shall be no requirement of welding or complex machinery at
the installation site. If prior civil work or support platform is absolutely essential
to install the structures, the Contractor shall clearly and unambiguously
communicate such requirements along with their specifications in the bid.
Detailed engineering drawings and instructions for such prior civil work shall be
carried out prior to the supply of Goods.
2.8The Contractor shall specify installation details of the PV modules and the
support structures with appropriate diagrams and drawings. Such details shall
include, but not limited to, the following;
Determination of true south at the site;
Array tilt angle to the horizontal, with permitted tolerance;
Details with drawings for fixing the modules;
Details with drawings of fixing the junction/terminal boxes;
Interconnection details inside the junction/terminal boxes;
Structure installation details and drawings;
electrical grounding (earthing);
Inter-panel/Inter-row distances with allowed tolerances; and
Safety precautions to be taken.
The array structure shall support SPV modules at a given orientation and absorb
and transfer the mechanical loads to the ground columns properly. All nuts and
bolts shall be of very good quality stainless steel. Detailed design and Drawing
shall have to be submitted to CPWD for acceptance and approval before execution
of work.
NOTE: The structural design of the complete system should be compatible
with the structural strength and load bearing capacity of the site/ ground,
design calculations and certificate to this effect shall be provided by a
qualified chartered structural engineer.

Power Conditioning Unit (PCU)

PCU of minimum 37.5 KVA (+/- 5%) Central and modular type, should convert DC
power produced by SPV modules, in to AC power and adjust the voltage &
frequency levels to suit the local grid conditions. Inverter shall interconnect and
feed power to the grid at 415V.
Mandatory Technical Specification is as below:
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The typical specification of PCU is listed below:

As per Tender
a. AC side design
I Nominal AC Power 30 kWp
Output AC Voltage (as per
Ii manufacturer 415V+/- 10%
Practice
iii Frequency 50 Hz
Total harmonic < 3% at nominal
iv distortion power
AC over / under voltage over voltage
V / Yes
under frequency
protection.
vi Phase Shift (COS Phi) 1
b. DC Side
I PV Power Min 315 Wp
Ii Maximum DC Voltage 850V
iii MPPT Voltage range 420-850V
iv Maximum DC Current *
V DC voltage ripple <3%
DC over voltage
vi protection Yes
c. Other Parameters
I Minimum efficiency (CE) >98%
Ii Ambient temperature 0-40º C
Humidity (Non
Iii Condensing) 95%

Iv Degree of protection for enclosure IP 65

As per
Vi Dimension / Weight Manufactured
design.

Vii Noise level < 65 dBA

viii Cooling Natural Air
Ix Input Range 420-850 V DC
X Power Factor 0.99
Xi Input / Output cable Termination Top

Other important Features/Protections required in the INVERTER

Automatic morning wake-up and night shutdown PCU must have the feature
to work in tandem with other similar PCUs and be able to be successively switched
ON and OFF automatically based on solar radiation variations during the day.
Mains (Grid) over-under voltage and frequency protection Fool proof protection
against ISLANDING.
Included authentic tracking of the solar array‘s maximum power operation voltage
(MPPT).
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Array ground fault detection.

LCD and piezoelectric keypad operator interface Menu driven Automatic fault
conditions reset for all parameters like voltage, frequency and/or black out.
MOV type surge arresters on AC and DC terminals for over voltage protection
from lightning-induced surges.
INVERTER should be rated to operate at 0–55 deg. Centigrade unless provision
for air conditioning is included in INVERTER
All parameters should be accessible through an industry standard
communication link.
3.1 The INVERTER shall be self-commuted and shall utilize a circuit
topology and components suitable for meeting the specifications listed
above at high conversion efficiency and with high reliability.
3.2 Since the INVERTER is to be used in solar photo voltaic energy
system, it should have high operational efficiency. The DC to AC
conversion efficiency shall at least be 98 percent for output ranging
from 20 percent of full load to full load. The idling current at no load
must not exceed 2 percent of the full-load current.
3.3 In INVERTER there shall be a direct current isolation provided at the
output by means of a suitable isolating transformer.
3.4 The INVERTER output shall be 415 V AC, 50 Hz 3 phase supply.
3.5 The INVERTER shall be capable of operating in parallel with the grid
utility service and shall be capable of interrupting line-to-line fault
currents and line-to-ground fault currents.
3.6 The INVERTER shall include appropriate self-protective and self-
diagnostic features to protect itself and the PV array from damage in the
event of INVERTER component failure or from parameters beyond the
INVERTER‘s safe operating range due to internal or external causes. The
self-protective features shall not allow signals from the INVERTER front
panel to cause the INVERTER to be operated in a manner which may be
unsafe or damaging. Faults due to malfunctioning within the INVERTER,
including commutation failure, shall be cleared by the INVERTER
protective devices and not by the existing site utility grid service circuit
breaker.
3.7 The INVERTER shall go to shut down/standby mode, with its contacts
open, under the following conditions before attempting an automatic
restart after an appropriate time delay; in sufficient solar power output.
Insufficient Solar Power Input.
When the power available from the PV array is insufficient to supply the losses
of the INVERTER, the INVERTER shall go to a standby/shutdown mode.
The INVERTER control shall prevent excessive cycling during rightly
shut down or extended periods of insufficient solar radiation.
Utility-Grid Over or Under Voltage
The INVERTER shall restart after an over or under voltage shutdown when the
utility grid voltage has returned to within limits for a minimum of two
minutes.
Utility-Grid Over or Under Frequency
The INVERTER shall restart after an over or under frequency shutdown when
the utility grid voltage has returned to the within limits for minimum of
two minutes.
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3.9 The INVERTER generated harmonics measures at the point of connection

to the utility services when operating at the rated power shall not exceed
a total harmonic current distortion of 3 percent, a single frequency
current distortion of 4 percent and single frequency voltage distortion of
1 percent, when the first through the fiftieth integer harmonics of 50 Hz
are considered.
3.10 The INVERTER Power factor at the point of utility service connection
shall be >0.99 lagging or leading when operating at above 25 percent of
the rated output, but may be less than 0.99 lagging below 25 percent of
the rated output.
3.11 The high voltage and power circuits of the INVERTER shall be separated
from the low-voltage and control circuits. The internal copper wiring of
the INVERTER shall have flame resistant insulation. Use of PVC is not
acceptable. All conductors shall be made of standard copper.

3.12 The INVERTER shall withstand a high voltage test of 2000 V rms,
between either the input or the output terminals and the cabinet
(chassis).
3.13 Full protection against accidental open circuit and reverse polarity at the
input shall be provided.
3.14 The INVERTER shall not produce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
which may cause malfunctioning of electronic and electrical instruments
including communication equipment, which are located within the
facility in which the INVERTER is housed.
3.15 The INVERTER shall have an appropriate display on the front panel to
display the instantaneous AC power output and the DC voltage, current
and power input. Each of these measurement displays shall have an
accuracy of 1 percent of full scale or better. The display shall be visible
from outside the INVERTER enclosure. Operational status of the
INVERTER, alarms, trouble indicators and ac and the dc disconnect
switch positions shall also be communicated by appropriate messages or
indicator lights on the front cover of the INVERTER enclosure.
p. Communication Modbus protocol with LAN/WAN options along with
remote access facility
q. and SCADA package with latest monitoring systems including
individual string monitoring with Web/IP data monitoring shall be
provided.

3.17 Electrical safety, earthing and protection

Internal Faults: In built protection for internal faults including
excess temperature, commutation failure, overload and cooling fan
failure (if fitted) is obligatory.
Galvanic Isolation: Galvanic Isolation is required to avoid any DC
component being injected into the grid and the potential for AC
components appearing at the array.
Over Voltage Protection: Over Voltage Protection against
atmospheric lightning discharge to the PV array is required.
Protection is to be provided against voltage fluctuations in the grid
itself and internal faults in the power conditioner, operational
errors and switching transients.
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Earth fault supervision: An integrated earth fault device shall have

to be provided to detect eventual earth fault on DC side and shall
send message to the supervisory system.
Cabling practice: Cable connections must be made using PVC Cu
cables, as per BIS standards. All cable connections must be made
using suitable terminations for effective contact. The XLPO DC
Grade Cu cables must be run in GI trays with covers for
protection.
Fast acting semiconductor type current limiting fuses at the main
bus-bar to protect from the grid short circuit contribution.

3.18 The INVERTER shall include an easily accessible emergency OFF button
located at an appropriate position on the unit.
3.19 The INVERTER shall include ground lugs for equipment and PV array
grounding. The DC circuit ground shall be a solid single point ground
connection in accordance with WEC 69042.
3.20 All exposed surfaces of ferrous parts shall be thoroughly cleaned,
primed, and painted or otherwise suitably protected to survive a nominal
30 years design life of the unit.
3.21 The INVERTER enclosure shall be weatherproof and capable of surviving
climatic
changes and should keep the INVERTER intact under all conditions inthe
room where
it will be housed. The INVERTER shall be located indoor and
should be either wall/
pad mounted. Moisture condensation and entry ofrodents and insects
shall be prevented in the INVERTER enclosure. The enclosure for
housing the inverter shall be minimum IP54 protection level. The
inverter itself shall be minimum IP20 protection level.

3.22 Components and circuit boards mounted inside the enclosures shall be
clearly identified with appropriate permanent designations, which shall
also serve to identify the items on the supplied drawings.

3.23 All doors, covers, panels and cable exists shall be gasketed or otherwise
designed to limit the entry of dust and moisture. All doors shall be
equipped with locks. All openings shall be provided with grills or screens
with openings no larger than 0.95 cm. (about 3x8 inch).
3.24 In the design and fabrication of the INVERTER the site temperature ( 5O
to 55O C), incident sunlight and the effect of ambient temperature on
component life shall be considered carefully and derating shall be
applied. Similar consideration shall be given to the heat sinking and
thermal for blocking diodes and similar components.
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3.25 Factory Testing:

The INVERTER shall be tested to demonstrate operation of its control

system and the ability to be automatically synchronized and
connected in parallel with a utility service, prior to its shipment.
Operation of all controls, protective and instrumentation circuits
shall be demonstrated by direct test if feasible or by simulation
operation conditions for all parameters that cannot be directly tested.
Special attention shall be given to demonstration of utility service
interface protection circuits and functions, including calibration and
functional trip tests of faults and isolation protection equipment.
Operation of start up, disconnect and shutdown controls shall also be
tested
and demonstrated. Stable operation of the INVERTER and response
to control signals shall also be tested and demonstrated.
Factory testing shall not only be limited to measurement of Phase
currents, efficiencies, harmonic content and power factor, but shall
also include all other necessary tests/simulation required and
requested by the Departments Engineers. Tests may be performed at
25,50,75 and 100 percent of the rated nominal power.
A Factory Test Report (FTR) shall be supplied with the unit after all
tests. The FTR shall include detailed description of all parameters
tested qualified and warranted.
Factory testing of the INVERTER should be carried out and witnessed
by the Department‘s Engineers at the manufacturers premises.

3.26 Operating Modes:

The following operating modes are to be made available: Night or
Sleep mode: Where the inverter is almost completely turned off, with
just the timer and control system still in operation, losses should not
exceed 1 watt per 5 kilowatt.

Standby mode : Where the control system continuously monitors the

output of the solar generator until pre-set value is exceeded (typically
10 watts)
Operational or MPPT tracking mode: The control system continuously
adjust the voltage of the generator to optimize the power available.
The power conditioner must automatically re-enter stand-by mode
when input power reduces below the standby mode threshold. Front
Panel display should prove the status of the INVERTER, including AC
Voltage, Current, Power output & DC Current, Voltage and Power
input, pf and fault Indication (if any)
3.27 Codes and Standards
The quality of equipment supplied shall be controlled to meet the
guidelines for engineering design included in the standards and codes
listed in the relevant ISI and other standards, such as:
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IEEE 928 Recommended Criteria for Terrestrial PV Power Systems.

IEEE 929 Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Residential
and Intermediate PV Systems.

IEEE 519 Guide for Harmonic Control and Reactive Compensation of

Static Power Controllers.

National Electrical NEPA 70-(USA) or equivalent national standard.

National Electrical Safety Code ANSI C2- (USA) or equivalent
national standard.

JRC Specification 503 (Version 2.2 March 1991) or JPL Block V

standard for PV modules.

The inverter manufacturer should attach efficiency certificate from

Independent Third party Testing laboratory i.e. IEC,TUV,SNL/ERTL
& STQC. PCU should confirm to IEC 61683 IS 61683 for efficiency
measurements and IEC 60068 (1,2,14,30)/Eqvt BIS Std. for
environmental testing. MPPT unit should confirm to design
qualification IEC 62093.

3.28 PLANT METERING / DATA LOGGING

PV array energy production: Digital Meters to log the actual value of

AC/ DC Voltage, Current One way LT energy meter (Exportmetering) Class
0.2S ABT

Compliant shall be incorporated in the system on the main AC Grid

supply complete with electrical switchgear in the main plant.

Solar Irradiance: An integrating Pyranometer (Class I) should be

provided, with the sensor mounted in the plane of the array. Readout should be
integrated with data logging system.

Wind Speed: An integrated wind speed measurement unit to be

provided.

Temperature Sensor: Integrated temperature sensors for measuring the

module surface temperature, inverter inside enclosure temperature and ambient
temperature to be provided complete with readouts integrated with the data
logging system.

A data logging system (Hardware and software) for plant control and
monitoring shall be provided with the following features :

Remote Supervisory Control and data acquisition through SCADA

software at the Departments location through Handheld device / GSM cellular
device with latest software/hardware configuration and service connectivity for
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online / real time data monitoring/control complete to be supplied and operation

and maintenance/control to be ensured by the Contractor.
All major parameters should be available on the digital bus and logging
facility for energy auditing through the internal microprocessor and can be read
on the digital front panel at any time the current values, previous values for up to
a month and the average values. The following parameters should be accessible
via the operating interface display.
AC Voltage
AC Output current
Output Power DC Input Voltage
DC Input Current Time Active
Time Disabled Time Idle
Temperatures Inverter Status

Protective function limits (Viz-AC Over voltage, AC Under voltage, Over

frequency, Under frequency ground fault, PV starting voltage, PV stopping voltage,
Over voltage relay, Under voltage relay over frequency, ground fault relay, PV
starting relay, PV stopping relay).

3.29 INVERTER/ARRAY SIZE RATIO

The Inverter continuous power rating shall be above 98% at full load.
3.30 Inverter
Technical data sheet:-
The inverter shall work continuously and control the utility interface within
the
stipulated range:-
On three Phase side:-
Output voltage
415(+12.5-20%) VAC
Frequency
50HZ (+3 HZ, -3 HZ)

Maximum current 3% PP
ripple
Reactive Power : 0.99
inductive to 0.99 capacitive
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3.31 Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT)

Maximum power point tracker shall be integrated in the Inverter to
maximize energy drawn from the array. The MPPT should be micro
processor based to minimize power losses. The details of working
mechanism of MPPT shall be mentioned. The MPPT must have provision
(manual setting) for constant voltage operation.

3.32 Disconnection and Islanding

Disconnection of the PV generator in the event of loss of the main grid
supply is to be achieved by in built protection within the power conditioner.
This may be achieved through rate of change of current, Phase angle,
unbalanced voltage or reactive load variants.

Operation outside the limits of power quality as described in the technical

data sheet should cause the power conditioner to disconnect the grid.
Additional parameters requiring automatic disconnection are:

Neutral voltage displacement over current

Earth fault
And reverse power
In case of the above, cases, tripping time should be less than 0.5 seconds.
Response time in case of grid failure due to switch off or failure based shut
down should be well within 5 seconds. In case of use of two or more than
two Inverters capacity, suitable equipment for synchronizing the AC output
of both the Inverters to the ACDB / Grid should be provided.

3.33 Automatic reconnection after the grid failure is restored

INVERTER shall have facility to reconnect the inverter automatically to the
grid following restoration of grid, subsequent to grid failure condition.
The system should have integrated SCADA and software for plant control
and remote communication with web monitoring to monitor individual
strings and complete power plant.

4 & 5. ARRAY JUNCTION BOX WITH STRING MONITORING FEATURE TO

THE INVERTER

The junction boxes are to be provided in the PV yard for termination of

connecting cables. The Junction Boxes (JB) shall be made of FRP/Powder
Coated Aluminum with full dust, water & vermin proof arrangement. All
wires/cables must be terminated through cable lugs. The JBs shall be
such that input & output termination can be made through suitable cable
glands.

Made of FRP or cast aluminium Copper bus bars/terminal blocks housed

in the junction box with suitable termination threadsConforming to IP65
standards and IEC 62208Hinged door with EPDM rubber gasket to
prevent water entry.
Single compression cable glands.Provision of earthing
Suitable capacity MOVs provided within the box to protect against
lightning
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Plant Control, data logger & plant monitoring unit

Basically, this unit should perform the following:
Individual Array monitoring via string monitoring system
Measurement and/or recording of energy parameters.

Simple data logger or energy meter to record the energy data on a pre-
determined interval basis.
Measurement & continuous acquisition of ambient air temperature, wind
speed, solar radiation, PV module temperature, individual string current,
inverter output
voltage and current, output frequency
Operating state monitoring and failure indication.
Representation of monitored datas in graphics mode or in tabulation
mode.
Controlling & monitoring the entire power system through remote
terminal as well as from a local terminal.
Necessary hardwares&softwares shall have to be supplied by the
contractor. Both the softwares and hardwares required for interfacing the
plant with SPS office including CPUs, modems, Printers, UPS, Cellular
device are to be supplied and installed by the contractor as per Clause
3.27.
Remote control/ Instrumentation: The microprocessor control unit should
have the provision for installation of RS – 232/485 communication link,
should remote control and monitoring capability (by personal computer)
be desired. All parameters, status and indicators and targets accessible
throughthe local operator interface may be accessed remotely through
these ports. Optional analog outputs (0-5VDC) for AC powers, DC current,
DC Voltage can be supplied to interface with external data acquisition
systems. Optional contacts inputs from an external SCAD/RTU or other
remote control device can be provided within the inverter enclosure for
remotely disabling or resetting the unit.

AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL BOARD

7.1AC Distribution Panel Board (DPB) shall control the AC power from inverter,
and should have necessary surge arrestors. Interconnection from ACDB
to LT bus be carried out and complete equipment along with metering to
be installed in the ACDB. Requirement/specifications of DCDB and
ACDB may be changed as per site conditions. The AC panel shall be
provided with adequate safety features to prevent transmission of fault.

7.2All switches at the circuit breakers, connectors should conform to IEC

60947 Part I, II and III.

CABLES & WIRES

8.1 Cabling in the yard and control room: Cabling in the yard shall be carried
out as per IE Rules. All other cabling above ground should be suitably
mounted on cable trays with proper covers. Only LSHZ XLPO cables
must be used for DC side, DC grade cables shall be used.
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8.2 Wires: Only FRLS copper wires of appropriate size and of reputed make
shall be used.
8.3 Cable Ends: All connections are to be made through suitable cable / lug /
terminals, crimped properly & with use of Cable Glands.
8.4 Cable Marking: All cable/wires are to be marked in proper manner by
good quality ferule or by other means so that the cable can be easily
identified.
Any change in cabling schedule/sizes if desired by the
Contractor/Contractor be got approved after citing appropriate reasons.
All cable schedules/layout drawings have to be got approved from the
Department prior to installation. All cable tests and measurement
methods should confirm to IEC 60189.

8.5 Multi Strand, Annealed high conductivity copper conductor

XLPO type ‘A‘ pressure extruded insulation
Overall PVC insulation for UV protection and confirm to IEC 69947
Armoured cable for underground laying
All cables shall conform to BIS standards (IS 694) and (IS 1554)
The size of each type of cable selected shall be based on minimum voltage
drop, however, the maximum drop shall be limited to 2% Selected cable
should carry a current density of minimum 1.2Amp/Sq.mm

8.6 All electrical control / power cables / wires inside the

building to be fixed in accordance with CPWD specifications for electrical
works
Part-I internal only Rigid Steel Conduit should be used for wiring inside the
building
Proper laying of cables have to be ensured in appropriate cable trays, pipes /
trenches as per site requirement.
For laying / termination of cables, latest BIS / IEC codes / standards be
followed.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS :
The fire fighting system for the proposed power plant for fire protection
shall be consisting of :
Portable fire extinguishers in the control room for fire caused by electrical
short circuits.
Sand buckets in the control room
The installation of Fire Extinguishers should confirm to TAC regulations
and BIS standards. The fire extinguishers shall be provided in the control
room housing the batteries and PCUs.

LIGHTNING AND OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION

There shall be the required number of suitable lightning arrestors installed
in the array field. Lightning protection shall be provided by the use of early
seamer (Piezo electric) and suitable earthing such that induced transients
find an alternate route to earth. Protection shall meet the safety rules as
per Indian Electricity Act. Lighting protection for array yard and control
room building has to be provided. All building earth conductors shall be
interconnected through the concept of earth mats for interconnection with
separate earth pits. For each earth pits necessary test points shall have to
be provided.
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EARTHING PROTECTION
Each array structure of the PV yard should be grounded properly. In
addition the lightning arrester / masts should also be provided inside the
array field. Provision should be kept be provided inside the array field.
Provision should be kept for shorting and grounding of the PV array at the
time of maintenance work. All metal casing/shielding of the plant should be
thoroughly grounded in accordance with Indian Electricity Act 2003 /
Indian Electricity Rules 1956. Earth Resistance should be tested in
presence of the representative of CPWD after earthing by calibrated earth
tester. INVERTERS, ACDB and DCDB should also be earthed properly. The
MV equipments and parts shall be earthed in compliance to Indian
Electricity Rules 1956.

Rules 1956, all non current carrying metal parts shall be earthed with
two separate and distinct earth continuity conductors to an efficient
earth electrode.

13 TOOLS & TACKLES AND SPARES:

After completion of installation & commissioning of the power plant,

necessary tools & tackles are to be provided free of cost by the contractor
for maintenance purpose. List of tools and tackles to be supplied by the
contractor for approval of specifications and make from CPWD.

A list of requisite spares in case of INVERTER comprising of a set of control

logic cards,
IGBT driver cards etc, Junction Boxes, Fuses, MCCBs etc. along with spare
set of PV modules and batteries be indicated, which shall be supplied along
with the equipment. A minimum set of spares shall be maintained in the
plant itself for the entire period of warranty and Operation & Maintenance
which upon its use shall be replenished. A minimum spare parts list is
enclosed at Annexure 1 in Section IX.

14 Plant Electricals

14.1 Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Electrical System

The technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing at works
supply installation testing & commissioning of all electrical equipment's
required for the Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant starting from the local
control panel of Plant and up to the Grid tie up with the State grid
including all control protection, metering equipment, and balance of
equipments complete in all respect shall be of high standard and quality
meeting the requirement of respective Indian Standards. The brief
particulars and requirement of equipment is as under-

14.1.1 Electricity Rules Act & Rules:

All work shall be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of the
Indian Electricity Act and rules formed there under and as amended
from time to time
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14.2 Indicating and Integrating Meters / Instruments:

All indicating instruments shall be of switchboard type, back

connected, suitable for flush mounting and provided with dust and
vermin proof cases for tropical use and finished in suitable colour. All
instruments shall have practical laboratory means for adjustment of
accuracy. The limits of errors for ammeters/voltmeters shall be those
permissible for Class 1.5 instruments as per IS:1248. The ammeters
and voltmeters shall be suitably scaled to indicate the current /
voltage levels in the system. A phase selector switch with four/six
position shall be used to measure the current / voltage of each phase
/ line. The meters shall be located at eye level to facilitate observation
of readings correctly.

14.3 Wiring:
All wiring shall be of switch board type consisting of copper conductor of 1.5 Sq.
mm. for alarm / annunciation / control circuits and 2.5 Sq.mm. for CT and all
other Circuits insulated with polyvinyl chloride insulation suitable for 660 Volt
service and in accordance with relevant IS:732. Polyvinyl Chloride used shall have
excellent resistance against burning, moisture, oil and vermin and shall be
finished with clear colour. Rubber insulated wiring shall not be acceptable.
Tenderers shall furnish the details of method being adopted by them for Joint /
Connections. All instruments and Panel wiring shall be of heat resisting and self
extinguishing type in compliance with IS. Plastic or porcelain cleats of the limited
compression type shall be used for holding wiring runs. All wires shall be suitable
for bending to meet the terminal studs at right angles. Metal cases of all
apparatus mounted on panels shall be separately earthed by means of copper
wire or strips. The following colour scheme of the wiring shall be used as per
IS:375.

AC three phase circuits :

No.1 Phase: Red.
No.2 Phase: Yellow.
No.3 Phase : Blue
Neutral Conductor : Black
Connection to Earth : Green
D.C. circuits : Grey

14.4 MIMIC DIAGRAM :

For indoor panels painted colour bands shall be used for the mimic
bus. The mimic diagram shall be on eye level. Equipments shall be
represented by suitable symbols. The colour shall be Red Shade 537 of
IS-5.

14.5INDICATING LEDs / LAMPS:

Indicating LEDs shall be provided on the control board to indicate the
following:

Visual indication of ON and OFF position of each circuit breaker.

Trip circuit healthy indication.
Auto trip indication for each circuit breaker panel.
VT supply indication.
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14.6 FERRULES:

Ferrules engraved/printed with the same number, letters or symbols as

indicated in the connection and wiring diagram shall be provided on the
terminal ends of all wires for identification of circuits for inspection and
maintenance. Ferrules shall be of strong and flexible insulating material
with glossy finish to prevent adhesion. They shall be engraved / printed
and clearly marked and shall not be effected by dampness. Ferrule
numbering shall be in accordance with IS:375. The same ferrule
number shall not be used on wires in different circuits on a panel.

14.7 SPACE FOR CABLES AND CABLE GLANDS:

Sufficient space for receiving the cables inside the switch board at the
bottom of the cubicles and mounting arrangement for the terminal
cable glands shall be provided. Cable gland plates should be above the
ground level for the ease of working.

All equipments shall be complete in all respect. All fittings, accessories

or apparatus which may not have been mentioned above but which are
usual/necessary for the equipments shall be included for each circuit
breaker panel.

14.8 TEMPERATURE RISE:

The maximum temperature rise of various parts of the system when
tested under rated conditions shall not exceed the specified values at a
peak ambient temperature of 40 deg. C.

14.9 INSPECTION AND TESTING:

Each equipment shall comply with and shall be subjected to all routine
and acceptance tests prescribed in the relevant Indian Standard
Specification/IEC.The type test reports of switchgear shall be complete in
all respect along withoscillographic records, photographs etc. in respect of
all type tests as per relevant ISS / IEC. The type test certificates should be
in respect of specific make and type / rating of the instruments etc.
intended to be supplied and not in respect of the breakers etc.
manufactured by their foreign collaborators if any. Complete literature of
switchgear proposed to be provided must be sent with the tender.

14.10Routine & acceptance test as per relevant standard shall be carried out on
each equipment covered by this specification in the presence of Department's
representative. If so desired by the Department all test reports shall be submitted
and got approved from the Department before dispatch of the equipment.

TECHNICAL PARTICULARS :

The Contractors shall furnish the guaranteed technical & other

particulars of the equipments offered. Make of various equipments should
be clearly stated. Words like reputed, equivalent etc. shall not be
accepted. Alternative makes of equipments should not be more than two
in the order of preference.
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17 INTERCHANGEABILITY:

All similar materials and removable parts of similar equipments shall be

interchangeable with each other.

18 FAULT / TROUBLE ALARM SCHEME:

All non-trip alarms shall be indicated by an alarm bell.
Make / type of each relay, indicating instruments, integrating instruments,
controlswitches, selector switches, indicating lamps, semaphore indicators,
enunciator scheme, bell, hooter etc. shall be clearly and invariably indicated
in the GTP (Guaranteed Technical Particulars), bill of material and unit price
list. Only specific make accessories shall be indicated. The word
"EQUIVALENT/REPUTED MAKE" will not be given for consideration.

20 Guaranteed Technical Particulars, Drawings And Quality Assurance

Plan:
Guaranteed Technical Particulars in the Technical Particulars Data Sheet-
with this specification shall be furnished alongwith the detailed general
arrangement dimensional drawings mounting arrangements, connection
diagrams and quality assurance plan etc.

Particulars which are subject to guarantee shall be clearly marked in GTP.

Name Plate and Marking:
The equipment shall have a non detachable type name plate which
should be clearly visible and effectively secured against removal
having markings as per requirement of IS. A sticker reading as under
must be provided in the MV neutral ompartment.

CAUTION: ― DO NOT REMOVE EARTH LINK WHEN MV TERMINAL IS LIVE.

Earthing system installation shall be in strict accordance with the latest

editions of Indian Electricity Rules, relevant Indian Standards and code of
practices and the local statutory authority regulations.
Neutral points of system metallic enclosures and frame works, not forming
part of electric supply shall be connected to main earthing system.
Earthing Layout:
The contractor shall submit to CPWD earthing drawings showing the
location of earthing conductors, for their approval. Earthing conductors in
outdoor areas shall be buried 600 mm below finished graded level and these
buried conductors shall be brought 500 mm above ground level for making
tap connections to the equipments.

23 Specification For Testing & Commissioning

The testing and commissioning for all electrical equipment at site shall be
according to the procedures listed below:
All electrical equipment shall be tested, installed and commissioned in
accordance with the latest relevant standards and code of practices
published by Indian Standards Institution wherever applicable and
stipulations made in relevant general specifications.
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The testing of all electrical equipment as well as the system as a whole shall
be carried out to ensure that the equipment and its components are in
satisfactory condition and will successfully perform its functional
operations. The inspection of the equipment shall be carried out to ensure
that all materials, workmanship and installations conform to the accepted
design, engineering and construction standards, as well as accepted code of
practices and stipulations made in the relevant general specifications.
The contractor in the presence of CPWD shall carry out all tests/
Consultant using his own calibrated instruments, testing equipment as well
as qualified testing personnel.
The results of all tests shall conform to the specification requirements as
well as any specific performance data, guaranteed during finalization of the
contract.
Preparation of the Equipment for Commissioning;
After completion of the installation at site and for the preparation of
plant commissioning, the contractor shall check all the equipment and
installation in accordance with the agreed standards, latest relevant
code of practices of Indian Standards and specific instructions
furnished by the particular equipment manufacturer as well as the
department.
Checking required to be made on all equipment and installations at site
shall comprise, but not limited to, the following:
Physical inspection for removal of any foreign bodies, external defects,
such
as damaged insulators, loose connecting bolts, loose foundation
bolts etc.
Check for grease, insulating / lubricating oil leakage and its proper
quantity.
Check for the free movement of rotating parts of the rotating machines
and devices.
Check for tightness of all cable joints and bus bar termination ends as
well as earth connections in the main earthing network.

Check for clearance of live bus bars and connectors from the metal
enclosure.
Check for proper alignment of all draw out devices, if any.
Continuity checks in case of power and control cables.
Check for proper connection to earth network of all non-current
carrying parts of the equipment and installation.

The relevant tests shall be carried out in accordance with relevant IS of

latest issue. The tests which are to be carried out on the equipment
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Check for completeness of installation. each pole to earth insulation

resistance test.
Cables
Insulation resistance test with 1,000 V megger for cables rated up to
1.1kV grade.
All 1.1 kV cables shall be subjected to high voltage test after joining
and terminating but before commissioning as per relevant standards.
In each test, the metallic sheath / screen / armour should be
connected to earth.
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Continuity of all the cores, correctness of all connections as per wiring

diagram, correctness of polarity and phasing of power cables and
proper earth connection of cable glands, cable boxes, armour and
metallic sheath, shall be checked.
Earthing System

Tests to ensure continuity of all earth connections.

Tests to obtain earth resistance of the complete network by using
earth tester. The test values obtained shall be within the limits.
25 Lightning & Over Voltage Protection

25.1 The SPV Power Plant should be provided with Lightning and over
voltage protection connected to proper earth mats. The main aim of
over voltage protection is to reduce the over voltage to a tolerable
level before it reaches the PV or other sub-system components. The
source of over voltage can be lightning or other atmospheric
disturbance.

25.2 The lightning Masts /Conductors shall be made as per applicable

Indian standard / International Standard in order to protect the
entire Array Yard/Shed from Lightning stroke. Necessary concrete
foundation for holding the lightning conductor, in position, to be
made after giving due consideration to maximum wind speed and
maintenance requirement at site in future.

25.2.1 The lightning masts / conductor shall be earthed through flats and
connected to the Earth mats as per applicable Indian Standards with
earth pits. Each Lightning Conductor shall be fitted with individual
earth pit as per required Standards including accessories, and
providing masonry enclosure with cast iron cover plate having
locking arrangement, watering pipe using charcoal or coke and salt
as per required provisions of IS.
The Contractor shall ensure adequate lightning protection to provide and
acceptable degree of protection as per IS for the array yard. If
necessary more numbers of Lightning conductors may be provided.
Design calculations and detailed explanations (in 4 sets) shall be
provided for approval of CPWD within 15 days of order.
Lightning Conductor shall be as per requirements of IS Standards.
All building earth conductor shall be interconnected through the concept of
Earth Mats for interconnection with separate earth pits. For each earth pit,
necessary Test Point shall have to be provided.

Earthing System
30.1 The earthing for LT side (Solar Power Plant side) array and LT power
system shall be as required as per provisions of Indian
Standard/International Standard. Necessary provision shall be made for
bolted isolating joints of each earthing pit for periodic checking of earth
resistance.
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30.2.1 Each array structure of the SPV Yard/shed shall be grounded properly.
The array structure are to be connected to earth pits as per IS standards.

30.3 The earthing for the power plant equipment shall be made as per
provisions of IS. Necessary provisions shall be made for bolted isolating
joints of each earthing pit for periodic checking of earth resistance.

30.4 The complete earthing system shall be mechanically & electrically connected
to provide independent return to earth. All three phase equipment shall
have two distinct earth connections.

30.5 An Earth Bus shall be provided inside the control room.

30.6 For each earth pit, necessary Test Point shall have to be provided.

30.6.1 In compliance to Rule 33 and 61 of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 (as

amended up to date) all noncurrent carrying metal parts shall be earthed
with two separate and distinct earth continuity conductors to an efficient
earth electrode.
30.6.2 Earth resistance of the earth pits shall be tested in presence of the
representative of
CPWD
Cables & Installation accessories

LT cables:

1.1kV Grade, Al. Conductor XLPE insulated Armoured Cables shall be used for
all LT Power
Cables between Power & Motor Control Cubicles, MCC, Respective feeders, etc.
These cables
shall be laid in trents or and using Galvanized Cable trays of adequate
strength. The cable
shall be terminated using Al. Lugs of adequate cross section area. The PMCC‘s
and the
MCC‘s shall be located in the Basement with cable entry on top cables on DC
side shall be
XLPO and DC Grade.
Control Cables:

1.1kV Grade, Cu. Conductor, XLPE insulated Armoured Cables shall

be used for all control cables required for the Solar Power Plant.
These cables shall be laid on structural supports and using
Galvanized Cable trays of adequate strength. The cable shall be
terminated using Cu. Lugs of adequate cross section area.

Cu. Conductor, XLPE insulated Armoured with miller insulation

between each pair and tinned copper screening. All cables shall be
PVC insulated with appropriate grade conforming to IS.

The wiring for module inters connection shall be with hard PVC
conduit of approved make. All Tees, Bends etc., shall be approved
make. Before procurement, approval for materials should be
obtained from RSMML Only terminal cable joints shall be accepted.
No cable joints to join two cable ends shall be accepted.
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Cables inside the control room shall be laid in suitable Cable Trays
of approved type.
All wires used on the LT side shall conform to IS and should be of
appropriate voltage grade. Only copper conductor wires of reputed
make shall be used.
Cable terminations shall be made with suitable cable lugs & sockets
etc., crimped properly and passed through brass compression type
cable glands at the entry and exit point of the cubicles. The panels‘
bottoms should be properly sealed to prevent entry of snakes/lizard
etc. inside the panel.

All cable/wires shall be marked with good quality letter and number
ferrules of proper sizes so that the cables can be identified easily.
The terminal end of cables and number ferrules of proper sizes so
that the cables can be identified easily.

Painting & Finish:

All metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, oil,

grease, dirt etc. Fabricated structures shall be pickled and then
rinsed to remove any trace of acid. The under surface shall be made
free from all imperfections before undertaking the finishing coat.
After Phosphate treatment, two (2) coats of yellow zinc chromate
primer shall be applied followed by two (2) coats of epoxy based
synthetic enameled paint. Shade shall be Siemens Grey Ral- 7032.
Thickness of paint shall be not less than 75 micron.
All unpainted steel parts shall be cadmium plated or suitably treated
to prevent rust formation. If these parts are moving elements then
they shall be greased.

Inspection & Testing

CPWD shall have free access to Contractor’s/ manufacturer’s works
toinspect,expedite and witness shop tests. Any materials or work
found to be defective or which does not meet the requirements of the
specification will be rejected and shall be replaced at Contractor‘s
cost. Department reserves the right to carry out stage wise inspection
of fabrication and components. The Contractor shall furnish a
detailed quality assurance plan for CPWD review.
The test & inspection shall be carried out at manufacturer‘s work and
at
Plant site with the Contractors obligation. The test and Inspectionshallbedone in
accordance with the relevant standards and the Manufacturer's23standard before
the delivery to site as well as after the erection and commission at site. The
Contractors shall give the list of tests that they will carry out at site to show the
performance of plant.
The data of each test and inspection shall be recorded and submitted
as soon as the test/ trials are conducted and will also be a part of
final documentation.
The shop test shall be carried out to prove the performance
parameters of the offered model. The testing shall be done in the
presence of the representatives of the department.
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The department shall be sending its 2 representatives for inspection of

stage manufacturing and testing at works & 7 days training at
manufacturer’s works of SPV module and PCU manufacturer. Expenses
on account of to & fro journey during stay shall be borne by
department. The notice of such inspection shall be given 15 days in
advance.
Manufacturer has to submit procedure for tests carried out at their
factory premises. a. Start Up Trials Load Test
a. Records & Measurements Safety Device List
Setting values for all sensors for Pressure and Temperature
b. Dimensional Check-up, Overall Inspection, Completeness of Scope
of Supply

Shop Test/Load Test for Solar Power Plant

Load Trials & Reliability test at site for Grid Connect Solar Power
Plant
Performance Guarantee Test at Site for Grid Connect Solar Power Plant
etc. These tests will be conducted at site as per site conditions at
available load and after performing all pre-commissioning check and
trials and after readiness of the entire Solar Power Plant system which
are required to carry out the load trials.
All the tests which are mentioned in the load test of Solar Power Plant
will be carried out in presence of CPWD Representative at Plant site at
site conditions and the parameters checked in accordance with the
data sheet and guaranteed parameters given by the Contractor.
All the equipments supplied by the vendor will be tested as per relevant
standard/
Quality assurance plan at site conditions and the performance
monitored.
34 Quality Issues
34.1 Contractor will submit and get finalized detailed comprehensive Standard
Field Quality Plan (SFQP) within 30 days from date of issue of the order for
bought out items and items manufactured by them. The Standard Field
Quality Plan shall relate to the specific and objective erection practices right
from storage of equipment till final inspection and testing to be followed for
bought out items and items manufactured by Contractor. Accordingly, the
Manufacturing Quality Plan shall be submitted broadly under following
sub-heads:-

34.2 Raw material/Bought Out items and Components.

34.3 In process inspection and test/checks to establish successful
completion/accomplishment of the process.
Final tests/checks in accordance with relevant national / international
standards / specifications.
The quantum of check for each and every inspection/test items shall be based
on an established sampling method and the quantum of check indicated in
the SFQP should be designed adequate quality protection.
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In case reference documents/acceptance norms are indicated as per plant

standards then the same shall be duly substantiated/properly explained by
well established and proven engineering practices. All submissions will be
in English language only.
Contractor will allow CPWD to carry out Quality/Audit/Quality surveillance
on Contractors and our sub vendor‘s work with reference to contractual
obligations to ensure that the quality management practices/norms as
detailed out in the Quality Manual are adhered to. To facilitate this activity,
bidder shall keep CPWD informed all progress of work in this contract on
monthly basis.
Contractor will associate/fully witness in each inspection being carried out
at their/their sub-vendor‘s works by our authorized inspection engineer(s).
CPWD shall also carry out quality audit and quality surveillance of your
systems, procedures and quality control activities. However, this shall not
relive you of any of your contractual responsibilities under the contract.

OTHER CIVIL STRUCTURES

All Civil shall be executed as per General Specification of Civil Works.
Scope: The scope of work includes:
Array structures
Embedment of structures suitable for mounting of PV modules on terrace/ on
elevated array mounting structure/ on the roof of semi-permanent shed and
laying of earthing equipment/structures and connecting to the main ground
mat as per statutory requirements.
Providing foundation for lightning arrestors etc.
co-ordinating with BESCOM for getting approval for Solar Power Plant and net
metering.
Providing of pedestals required for mounting of the inverters and control panels.
All structural drawings to be got approved from CPWD.
Tests :All material to be used for construction and fabrication should betested
before use.All laboratory/Field tests should be conducted as per relevant
Indian standards and CPWD specifications by taking minimum required
samples.

DANGER NOTICE BOARDS

Danger notice boards should be provided as and where necessary as per
IE Act / IE rules as amended up to date.
44 DRAWINGS & MANUALS

5 copies of Engineering, electrical drawings and installation and O&M

manuals are to be supplied to the department.

Contractors shall provide complete technical data sheets for each

equipment giving details of the specifications along with make/makes in
their bid along with basic design of the power plant and power evacuation,
synchronization and distribution along with protection equipment.
Approved ISI and reputed makes for equipment be used.
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For complete electro-mechanical works, contractors shall supply

complete design, details and drawings for approval to CPWD before
progressing with the installation work.

QUALITY AND ADAPTABILITY OF THE EQUIPMENT

Contractors must verify the grid behavior, solar insulation levelsand general
site conditions on their own before bidding. The Contractor shall
accordingly ensure that the equipment and the design submitted shall be
able to perform as per guaranteed performance levels in the available site
conditions. The design of the plant and the equipment offered by the
Contractors shall be evaluated for its quality and adaptability to the site
conditions based on the Departments past experience, projects earlier
executed by the Contractors and from other sources. Contractors must
submit detailed technical operational parameters and latest plant
performance indicators and status complete with the clients address and
contact nos. with regard to projects of similar nature already executed.

SURGE PROTECTOR AT STAGE II / CLASS C

The surge Protection manufacturer shall offer a complete line of surge

Protection product to support the requirements for the Distribution. The
surge protector at this stage shall be provided to protect the
downstream electrical and electronics against any induced switching
surges that may be passed on to the downstream electrical & electronic
system.
The Protection unit shall be based on Single High Capacity Metal Oxide
Varistors (MOV), capable of handling 8/20 µs surges and shall be able
to give an indication in the event module failure and be pluggable to
facilitate the in-service replacement without distributing the lines. One
extra set of replacement module shall be furnished to the job site.

Protection Network Configuration. The work required under this

section consistsof furnishing, installing and connecting SPD device as
specified and as shown in the drawings. The SPD device shall be
installed in a NETWORK configuration, consist of one set of SPD panel
device at the service entrance of switchboard. All SPD devices in this
network configuration shall be of same manufacturer. All SPD devices
shall be modular, mountable on 35 mm DIN rail and be field
replaceable without interruption of electrical distribution circuit.
Unit status indicator shall be provided to indicate the status of
complete Protection unit on the product as well as provision for remote
indication must be provided.
Protection shall be manufactured for the specific type and voltage of the
electrical Service and shall provide clamping for both normal (L-N) and
common (N-G) mode operation.
Protection shall be manufactured to withstand a maximum continuous
operating voltage of not less than 115% of normal RMS Line voltage of
240 VAC.
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The Protection shall be provided with internal safety fusing if required,

to be connected in parallel between Line/s to neutral & neutral to earth
as per the TNS configuration of wiring. It shall be testable on line for
routine maintenance, module failure and in order to prevent
catastrophic failure modes.

Protection shall be a fail-safe type device, shall have no follow through

current shall have repeated surge capability, shall be solid state, shall
be self restoring and be fully automatic in all mode of operation. It shall
have thermal disconnection and indication against overloading of the
device.

Protection shall comply with IEC 61643 standards.

Protection shall have an operating temperature ranges from -20oC to
+ 60oC.

Protection Criteria

The maximum continuous operating voltage (Rated voltage) for SPD

devices connected to phase-neutral shall not be less than the values
as shown in table below:

Nominal Voltage Rating

per Maximum Continuous Operating
phase Voltage

(V rms) (V rms)

120 150

240 320

350 440

480 600

Listing
The surge protective device and associated hardware must comply
with IEC 61643-11.

The Protection voltage of the complete rail mount surge protective

device shall be type test to the figures as indicated in table below,
which must not exceed the values shown.
Service Voltage / per
phase Protection Voltage @ In (Nominal
discharge current) / Protection
Level

240 V 1500 V
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Nominal Withstand Surge Current.

Surge Protective device (including all fusing and over current

protection) for application at sub-Distribution Panels shall have a
Nominal surge current withstand capacity as shown in table below.
The failure or operation of any fuse / over – current device during the
test is not permissible.

Application Panel Location Max. Single Withstand Surge Current

Of 8/20 µs Impulse)

Sub-Distribution Panel 10KA for 8 / 20 µs (between Line to

Neutral)
Final Distribution Board
25 KA for 10/350 µs (between
Neutral to earth

Compliance to this specification must be provided in the form of a certificate

from an
independent testing laboratory.Response time of Class C arrestor should not be
<25 ns.
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UNDERTAKING TO BE FURNISHED BY CONTRACTORS

(To be submitted at the time of association of agency)

We, M/s ………………………………………………………………………………having

reg office at …………………………………………………………………

undertake to ensure generation of electrical energy from the Solar

Power Plant of 30kWp to be installed by us at GPOA Office
building, Sri Vijayapuram (Port Blair) as per the details /
technical specifications given in tender document. We have
calculated the quantum of electricity likely to be generated with
the Solar plant for GPOA Office site as per the attached yield
report. We also confirm that we have inspected the project site
also.

Authorised
Signatory

Name of the Company with stamp

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MANUFACTURERS' AUTHORIZATION FORM

(To be submitted at the time of association of agency)

No.-------------------------dated

To

Dear Sir:
__________________
_
who are established and
reputable
We manufacturers of

_______________________ (name & of goods offered) having

_ descriptions factories at

(address of factory) do hereby authorize M/s ___________________ (Name and address of

Agent) to submit a bid, and sign the contract with you for the goods manufactured by
us against the above IFB.

We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty as per Clause 15 of the
Commercial Conditions of Contract for the goods and services offered for supply by the
above firm against this IFB.
Yours faithfully,

(Name)

(Name of manufacturers)

Note: This letter of authority should be on the letterhead of the manufacturer and
should be signed by a person competent and having the power of attorney to
legally bind the manufacturer.
(The list of items for which this is required should be indicated by Department).
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ANNEXURE-A
LIST OF APPROVED MAKE OF MATERIALS FOR USE
Solar PV Plant

S.No. NAME OF THE PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY

A: SOLAR EQUIPMENT

Manufactures of Solar PV Approved as per prevailing OM/Almm list of MNRE

cells and modules approved by Engineer-in-charge as per tender specifications
1.

Power Conditioning Unit

(PCU) SMA / Schneider/ Refusol/ Kaco/
Siemens/ABB/Havells/lu
minous/Emerson/Poweron
2.

Kaco / SMA / ABB/ Energy

Recommerce/ Equ/ Electro industries/
3. Data logger/System
performance
Energy Tracking IIc/ Schlumberger

Junction Box Hensel/ Spelsberg/ ABB/ Cooper

4. busman/ Equ

ACDB panel Local fabrication approved Engineer-in-

5. charge

Energy meter L&T/ Siemens/ Schneider/ Secure/ HPL

6.

Surge protection OBO Betterman/ ABB/ Legrand/ Equ

7.

PV module interconnecting Tyco/ Cooper busman/ MC

8. Connector

AC cables and wires RR Kabel/ Havells / Finolex/ Asmon/

9. Anchor/ KEI

DC cables and wires Siechem/ LAPP/ TopSolar/ Nexans/ Equ

10.
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PVC Conduits and

accessories (ISI Avon Plast/ Precision/ AKG/ Bajaj plast/
11. marked) GM

GI Pipes TATA/ JINDAL (HISSAR)/ ZENITH

12.

13. Ligtning arrestor INdelec/ Star/ Erico

Schneider Electric (MG)/ Larsen & Toubro

(ESBEE)/ Siemens/ VaishnoConzerv/ Larsen & Toubro/
Indicating Lamps LED type , Secure
14. Push Button

Electronic Digital Meters

15. (Networking type)

PVC insulated XLPE

aluminium/ CCI/ Havells/ Gloster/ Universal
copper conductor armoured
MV Cables upto 3300V
grade
16.

Selector Switch, Toggle Salzer (Larsen & Toubro)/ Siemens/ Kaycee

switch
17.

Siemens/ L&T/ Schneider Electric – TE/ GE/ Siemens

Timer
18.

Welding Rod Advani / Esab

19.

Fire Sealant Promat/ Hilti/ Birla – 3 M

20.

Cat-6 LAN cable D-link/Finolex/ Systimax/ D-G Link

21.

1.1KV grade aluminium &

22. copper conductor, XLPE FINOLEX/ GLOSTER / HAVELLS / RR
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insulated armoured UG
Cables
CABLE/Polycab

23. MCCB Schneider Electri/L & T/Legrans/ABB

Note: In case make of any equipment or material is not specified in the NIT, the decision
of the Engineer-in-Charge in this regard will be final.

Assistant Engineer(E )(P) Executive Engineer (E)

O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD, O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD
Chennai-600 006. Chennai-600 006.
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CENTRAL PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

O/o EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL -CHENNAI -I, CPWD CHENNAI
NIT No: 115/EE(E )-CHENNAI-I /2024-25/CPWD/CHN

Name of work : Providing Roof Top Solar System at GPOA Office Building Sri VijayaPuram (Port Blair).

Schedule of Work
Name of Contractor
Registration No.
( Enlistment in CPWD )
Validity - Period
Rate in
S.No Description of Item Qty Unit Amount
Figures
Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant
1 Supply, Installation, Testing and
Commissioning of on grid Solar Photovoltaic
Power Plant conforming to MNRE
specifications as amended, consisting of
Mono Crystalline or Mono-Perc silicon solar
cells, net metering facility, necessary
protections, earthing, mounted on
Aluminium/GI structure of suitable strength
with following components complete as
required: -
a) Solar Photovoltaic Module of capacity
330Wp or above, manufactured in India,
conforming to IS 14286/IEC 61215, IS/IEC
61730 - Part-1, IS/IEC 61730 - Part-2 Solar
Photovoltaic Module conversion efficiency
shall not be less than 16.5%. PV modules
used in solar power plants/systems must be
warranted for their output peak watt
capacity, which should not be less than 90%
at the end of 10 years and 80% at the end of
25 years.
b) Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) of 350-
800 V DC Input voltage range and 400 V AC,
three phase, 4wire, 50 Hz +/- 2.5 Hz, output
voltage suitable to generate AC Power with
efficiency not less than 97%, total harmonic
distortion less than 3% and suitable for
ambient temperature from 0 to 50-degree C.
The PCU shall adjust the voltage and
frequency level to suit the Grid Voltage
Frequency.
c) Data Monitoring System complete with
accessories.
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d) Fixing of Array junction box & Main

junction box with IP 65 protection and
termination arrangement for incoming and
outgoing cable along with glands, lugs and
other accessories etc. as required.
e) Lightning and surge voltage protection.
f) Connections & Interconnections by
supplying & fixing required size XLPE
insulated copper conductor 1.1 kV grade
armoured power and control cables
30 kWp 88767 2663010.00
between solar modules, main power cable to
grid supply PCU unit along with supplying &
fixing of necessary channel / conduit lugs
and other accessories etc. as required.

2 Supply of following size aluminium

armoured XLPE power cable of 1.1KV grade
confirming to IS 7098 ( Part I ) & ( Part II
)with up to date amendment duly ISI
marked complete as required.
2.1 4 x 25 sq.mm 70 Meter 403 28210.00

3 Laying and fixing of one number PVC

insulated and PVC sheathed / XLPE power
60 Meter 57 3420.00
cable of 1.1 KV grade of following size on
wall surface as required
3.1 up to 35 sq. mm (clamped with 1 mm thick
saddle)

4 Providing and fixing 6 SWG dia G.I. wire on

surface or in recess for loop earthing along
120 Meter 43 5160.00
with existing surface/ recessed conduit/
submain wiring/ cable as required
Grand Total Rs. 26,99,800.00

Say Rs. 26,99,800/- (Rupees Twenty Six Lakhs Ninety Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Only).

Assistant Engineer (E)(P) Executive Engineer (E)

O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD O/o the EE(E)-CHENNAI-I, CPWD
Chennai-600 006. Chennai-600 006.