IRCON invites bids for supply of SCADA System in Dharam-Baramulla section of USBRL project

IRCON International Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking), RE USBRL Project, for & on behalf of Northern Railway has invited online bids in two packet systems on prescribed forms from bonafide firms/companies/Joint Ventures having requisite experience and financial capacity for execution of the work detailed given below. 

  • Tender No.: IRCON/ELECT/5021/RE.USBRL/SCADA/7
  • Name of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, testing & Commissioning of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System along with comprehensive maintenance contract for 4 years after DLP (warrantee) period for 25 kV, AC, 50 Hz, single phase Electric Traction System in Dharam-Baramulla section of USBRL project of Northern Railway (SCADA Package).
  • Estimated Cost of Work: INR 407.70 Lakhs
  • Completion Period: 18 Months
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 10-Mar-2021 
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 29-Mar-2021 
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 24-Mar-2021 09:00 AM
  • Bid Submission End Date: 29-Mar-2021
  • Bid Opening Date: 30-Mar-2021 

Introduction of Work:

  • Ircon International Limited has been entrusted to execute Railway Electrification work of Dharam-Baramulla section of Northern Railway. Presently Dharam-Baramulla section consists of many small & long tunnels and bridges. Major long tunnels are:- T-48 (10.067 km), T-49 (12.758 km), T-50 (0.255 km), T-74R (8.600 km), T-77D (77 is 0.795 km and 77A is 1.859 km), T-78 (0.920 km), T-80 (11 km) and Cut & Cover Section (0.746 km). The section from Banihal to Baramulla has a total length of 200 TKMs.
  • The total Section from Dharam to Baramulla is of around 270 TKM. There are 3 TSS, 3 switching Post and 11 sub-switching Post in the section which are to be monitored by the SCADA system. The Remote-Control Centre of the SCADA system shall be at Badgam.
  • General Power supply Diagram shall be supplied by Ircon to the successful tenderer, if requested, after award of the contract, indicating the power supply arrangements of the section.

Scope of Work: 

  • The scope of work includes Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system along with  Comprehensive Maintenance Contract for 4 years after DLP (warrantee) period for 25 kV, AC, 50 Hz, single phase Electric Traction System in Dharam-Baramula section of USBRL Project of Northern Railway (SCADA Package).
  • The tunnels Small and Long as mentioned in the introduction of work shall also be considered while designing the “SCADA System”. 
  • The scope of work shall also include cost of all material, labour (including supervision), installation, calibration, adjustment as required for successful operation and maintenance of the work as per scope. It does not only include major items of the plant and the equipment covered in the specifications but also, incidental works/sundry components necessary for complete execution and satisfactory performance of the installations as per latest specifications, drawings and the instructions of the Engineer-in-charge given from time to time, whether or not specifically mentioned in the tender documents shall be provided by the contractor at no extra cost. The work which is not mentioned specifically in schedule such as digging ground and chiseling/cutting of ‘walls/slabs/floors and making good the same to the original position including painting of wall shall also be under the scope of work at free of cost. Notwithstanding the specifications and conditions stated in the contract, the contractor shall keep IRCON authority fully indemnified and free from all liabilities and risks consequential to any lapse on his part in respect of material quality, standard of workmanship and handover the System in good working conditions.
  • Comprehensive Maintenance: The scope of work also includes comprehensive maintenance of the SCADA system for a period of 4 years after the completion of Defect Liability Period.
  • The scope of work includes comprehensive maintenance (preventive maintenance and breakdown attention) of SCADA System complete with all software, RCC equipment’s, RTUs including replacement of defective parts and accessories. The work shall also include replacement and bringing into operation new equipment as replacement or up-gradation during the currency of the contract. All functional equipment supplied by the contractor for the SCADA system (excluding items such as furniture) shall be in the scope of maintenance work. All the equipment that is an integral part of the SCADA system at RCC along with their accessories shall be included in the maintenance contract.
  • The scope shall include provision of manpower for maintenance, housekeeping, tools, materials, spares, vehicle and other associated items necessary to complete the job in all respects. Prices are to be quoted as per Explanatory Notes for BOQ Items attached.

The complete Bid Document can be viewed/ downloaded from the e-procurement portal i.e. https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app free of cost.


Source: IRCON-Tender | Image Credit (representational): MoR