IRCON invites tender for design, manufacturing and supply of 25kV Cables for the work of Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor

IRCON International Limited has invited an online e-Tender for Design, manufacturing and supply of 25kV Cables for the work of Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor of NCRTC (Package-19 Lot-1 & Lot-2).

• Tender Reference Number: IRCON/ELECT/5037-5038/NCRTC/25KV CABLES/OT/95
• Name of Work: Design, manufacturing and supply of 25kV Cables for the work of Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor of NCRTC (Package-19 Lot-1 & Lot-2).
• Estimated Cost of Work: INR 23,04,28,866 Crore
• EMD: INR 18,80,200 Lakh
• Period Of Work: 10 to 18 Weeks (Refer SCC Clause 11)
• Document Download / Sale Start Date: 16th June, 2023
• Document Download / Sale End Date: 30th June, 2023
• Bid Submission Start Date: 25th June, 2023
• Bid Submission End Date: 30th June, 2023
• Bid Opening Date: 01st July, 2023

Introduction of Work: 

• Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of receiving sub stations [including 25 kV AC Traction cum 33 kV Auxiliary Main SubStations], extra high voltage & high voltage cabling, 25 KV Overhead Equipment (FOCS/ROCS), Auxiliary Power Supply [including Auxiliary SubStation], SCADA Systems, Operational Control Centre and associated works on Viaduct & Tunnel for Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor of NCRTC (Lot 1 & Lot 2).

The project is planned for a phased commissioning in 4 stages as under:

Stage	Sections	Tentative ROD
Stage 1	Sahibabad (incl) – Duhai (EPE) including Duhai depot	March 2023
Stage 2	Duhai (EPE) – Meerut (South)	December 2023
Stage 3	Sarai Kale Khan – Sahibabad (excl) including Jangpura Stabling Yard	October 2024
Stage 4	Meerut (South) – Modipuram including Modipuram Depot	March 2025

The route length details, number of stations, depots etc. for Lot-1 and Lot-2 are as under: 

Stage	Sections	Length	UG stations	Elevated stations	No. of  depots
Stage 1	Lot-1
	Sahibabad (incl) – Duhai  (EPE)	20 rkm		04
	Duhai depot	14 tkm		01 at-grade	01
Stage 3	Sarai Kale Khan – Sahibabad  (excl)	11.5 RKM  (FOCS) 6 RKM  (ROCS)	01	02
	Jangpura Stabling Yard	5.5 TKM
	Lot-2
Stage 2	Duhai (EPE) – Meerut South  (incl)	25 RKM (FOCS)	0	3	0
Stage 4	Meerut South (incl) –Modipuram	25 RKM  5.5 RKM  (ROCS)	3	9	1
	Modipuram Depot	21.5 TKM		01 At grade

Electrification system consists of the following main constituents: 5 nos. Receiving cum Traction cum Auxiliary Main Substations, as under:

S. No.	Name / location	Details	Lot
1	Sarai Kale Khan RSS, GIS  type (Ch. 1km)	Incoming supply: 66kV  AMS transformers: 66kV/33kV, 2×15/20 MVA  Traction transformers: 66/27.5kV, 4×40/50 MVA	Lot-1
2	Ghaziabad RSS, GIS type  (Ch. 21.5km)	Incoming supply: 220kV  AMS transformers: 220kV/33kV, 2×15/20 MVA  Traction transformers: 220/27.5kV, 2×40/50 MVA	Lot-1
3	Murad Nagar RSS, GIS  type (Ch. 40 km)	ncoming supply: 220kV  AMS transformers: 220kV/33kV, 2×15/20 MVA  Traction transformers: 220/27.5kV, 2×40/50 MVA	Lot-2
4	Shatabdi Nagar RSS, GIS  type (Ch. 60.7km)	Incoming supply: 220kV  AMS transformers: 220kV/33kV, 2×15/20 MVA  Traction transformers: 220/27.5kV, 2×40/50 MVA	Lot-2
5	Modipuram RSS, GIS type  (Ch. 78.8km)	Incoming supply: 220kV  AMS transformers: 220kV/33kV, 2×15/20 MVA  Traction transformers: 220/27.5kV, 2×40/50 MVA	Lot-2

Scope of Work:

• The scope of work is to Design, Manufacturing and Supply of 25kV Cable for Stage-3 & Stage-4 of  Delhi – Ghaziabad – Meerut RRTS Corridor of NCRTC (Package 19 – Lot 1 and Lot 2).

The work shall include but not limited to the following:

• Manufacture in line with technical specification, GTP, type test, inspection and delivery of  25kV Cable as per requirement specified and in accordance with the international standards.
• All the material and accessories offered shall be in full Technical conformity with the brief  Particular Specifications enclosed at Annexure-A.
• Factory Inspection of all Material before dispatch. 
• Supervision at site during Installation, Testing & Commissioning. 
• Training to authorized personnel of NCRTC.
• The Contractor shall carry out Traction power simulation study, Load Flow & Short Circuit study for complete corridor i.e Lot-1 & Lot-2 (DelhiGhaziabad-Meerut) to ascertain the load requirement of the system to verify the sizes of the equipment and submit report for approval.
• Balance Power System Studies and Design Drawings specified in Clause 6.2.2 shall be done for LOT-1 only.
• The Contractor shall carry out a study to assess the work to be done to suppress the effect due to 25kV ac traction (EMI/EMC) on Civil Engineering RCC construction, power, telecom, control, ETS and Signalling circuits etc. for safety of public, personnel and equipment.
• These studies shall form part of detailed system design. Transfer of Technology related to design of FOCS, ROCS, MOCS, RSS etc. for 180 kmph RRTS
• Transportation, storage, loading/unloading, insurance and safe custody till handing over of the facilities, 
• Quality checking and quality management for all the works.
• Training to Employer’s personnel, operation and maintenance personnel 
• Supply of spares, maintenance tools and operation & maintenance manuals as given in Appendix-H.
• Preparation of documents required to be submitted to EIG, CRS / CMRS, REPC, PTCC, RDSO, DTL, UPPTCL, BSES, PVVNL etc.
• The equipment required for the project shall feature all equipment and systems required to form part of 33kV or 11kV Auxiliary power supply, 25 kV traction supply, Overhead Equipment, Power Supply SCADA, control and monitoring system.
• The scope of work includes the design of an Electrical Work Permits plan, procedure order and the management of the Electrical Work Permits on site, including:
• Organising meeting on a weekly basis with other contractors to list the needs of electrical work permits issuance
• Issuing and collecting back electrical works permits from contractors
• De-energizing and locking out of the power supply and OHE contractor’s equipment and fixing of discharge rod on the catenaries where required in accordance to the local safety rules and to the electrical work permits.
• Keeping a record of all the work permits and providing a copy to the SHE manager of the Engineer as per Employer’s requirement on Safety, Health and Environment (SHE).
• This scope of work starts with the sections to be energised (Sahibabad to Duhai including Duhai Depot and Sarai Kale Khan to Sahibabad including Jangpura Stabling Yards) and ends after start of revenue train services for the complete section from Sarai Kale Khan to Duhai.
• Two kinds of electrical permit shall be issued by the contractor:
  • Electrical Work Permit ensuring that works are allowed and that all equipment have been de-energized and no electrical hazard can be introduced.
  • Testing, Troubleshooting and Voltage Measuring (TTVM) Electrical Work Permit for works that needs to be done with the system energised.

Cabling:

• The Contractor shall be responsible for Design, Supply, Laying, Testing and Commissioning (including integrated testing and Commissioning) of 25 kV & 3.3 kV Cables from RSS to Feeding Post.
• This includes all works such as excavation of ground, trenchless, provision of HDPE (PN-4) pipes, restoration of ground and all other works required to make it a fully functional Cable in all respects.
• The concerned work would comprise of:
  • Supply of 25kV& 3.3kV cables as per requirement specified in PS and in accordance with the International Standards / Codes.
• Final location GPR survey and confirmation of utilities, preparation of final construction /cable layout drawings indicating cable pull boxes, joint locations, any uncharted utilities, utility/route diversions if any and co-coordinating with the various State and Central Government Departments & utilities whenever and wherever necessary on behalf of NCRTC.
• The coordination with city agencies shall also be done for the purpose of crossing -over/under or minor hitting of utilities for cable laying etc. in case of major problems, NCRTC may also assist. This includes taking permission, depositing fees, if any & taking clearance after restoring back the works & handing over.
• This will also include depositing cost of restoration works, penalties on any account levied, security deposits or compensation for any damage or loss during the course of work. Fees deposited, except penalties, by the contractor to Government Agencies for obtaining permission for laying of EHV cables shall be reimbursed by NCRTC on submission of documentary evidence of payment.
• Road restoration charges paid by the contractor to the civic agencies will also be reimbursed by NCRTC on submission of documentary evidence of payment e. If for some stretch, road restoration is to be done as per norms of the owning agency by the contractor, the price shall be included in the price schedule.
• Barricading, excavation along the cable routes, preparation of trenches, sand cushioning, coverings, reconstruction as per site conditions & as per drawing. The works will be secured by adopting adequate safety measures.
• Laying of the 25 kV & 3.3 kV and OFC cables/Control Cables for SCADA & protection as per [IS: 1255-1983], international standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Supply of complete kits with accessories for Jointing, termination of cables, cable termination structure and jumpering at RSS, its installation and commissioning using appropriate techniques as specified with the approval of the employer.
• Provision of multi-Conduit HDPE (PN-4) pipes of adequate mechanical impact strength embedded in concretes as laid in ground with proper separation for road crossing or abutment (in the case of Cable crossing the rail/road) and making a bridge of covered steel box & HDPE (PN-4) pipes inside a steel box to cross the cables over nallah or drains.
• Restoration of the routes excavated for the cable laying and other concerned purposes to the original position within a given time span.
• Provision of chamber boxes etc. if required for locating/housing the cable joints, cross bonding and earthing etc.
• Providing necessary (RCC) protection covers, route markers & sand cushions for the cables.
• Testing and commissioning of cables.
• All cable entry points and horizontal & vertical cut outs shall be sealed with EPDM.
• Providing barricades for protection of work, deployment of traffic marshalls, watch & ward and traffic diversion works to the satisfaction/approval of the Traffic Police department.
• Evaluation & checking of proposed design/ layouts as specified in tender, preparation of final or modified layout & construction drawings, protection schemes for approval of employer and final construction drawings.
• Preparation of drawings, O&M training manuals, evaluation & checking of design and training of staff.
• RFID tags shall be provided on the buried cables.

About Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor:

• The Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor is approximately 82 km long corridor with 25 stations, which will cover the distance from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut in about 60 minutes (Currently, it takes around 3 hours to commute from Delhi to Meerut).
• The total project completion cost of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is about INR 30274 Crore.
• RRTS is a rail based high-speed transit system with a design speed of 180 kmph and an average speed of 100 kmph.
• Once operational, it will be the fastest, most comfortable and safest mode of commuter transport in NCR.

The complete documents can be downloaded from https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app

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