RVNL invites bids for Signalling and Telecommunication works in connection with doubling between Kulem-Madgaon section

In continuation to the tender for supply of Multi Section Digital Axle Counter for Angul-Sukinda New Broad Gauge Line, the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has now invited bids under single stage two packet system for the work of “Design, Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of Outdoor Signalling and Telecommunication Works in Kulem and Kalem Stations in Connection with Doubling Between Kulem-Madgaon Section of Hubballi Division of South Western Railway in South Goa District of Goa State, India”

  • Tender Reference Number: RVNL/SBC/SnT/QLM-KM/OT02/2021
  • Approx. Estimated Cost of Project: INR 11.46 Crore
  • Bid Security: INR 2 Crore
  • Period of Completion: 18 Months
  • Pre Bid Meeting Date: 12-Apr-2021
  • Document Download / Sale Start Date: 26-Mar-2021
  • Document Download / Sale End Date: 03-May-2021
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 17-Apr-2021
  • Bid Submission End Date: 03-May-2021
  • Bid Opening Date: 03-May-2021

Introduction of contract packages: 

  • The tendered work is part of the project for doubling between Kulem-Kalem stations of the existing railway line in Kulem-Madgaon Section of Hubli division of South Western Railway. The scope of this tender is outdoor S&T works at two stations (Kulem and Kalem) and the details are as given in the bid document.
    • Approaches to the project site: The land acquired for the project caters for construction and operation of the proposed line. The contractor shall plan for approach roads to the various sites of work conducting detailed survey and should include the cost of inputs for any such approach roads in his bid for the work. 
    • However, in case any existing road outside railway land has to be utilized for transportation of materials to the site of work and in the process the road gets damaged or needs to be strengthened and the authority owning the said road submits demand to CPM/RVNL to carry out some specific works in order to strengthen/repair the road, CPM/RVNL shall get such works executed through the existing contractor or any other agency and make the payment for such work.

Signaling & Telecommunication Works:

  • Provision of Outdoor signalling arrangements at Kulem and Kalem Stations in connection with doubling between Kulem-Madgaon section of Hubballi Division.
  • Supply and Installation of MSDAC by the RDSO approved manufacturer, provision of motor operated points, D.C. tracks circuits and MACLS, Outdoor Modifications related to conversion from Single line to double line. 
  • Maintaining progress to meet commissioning targets along with Indoor contracts. Works Shall be completed up to Cable Termination (CT racks). All works shall be fit for 25 KV traction.
  • Provision of interlocking of level crossing gates located in the section.
  • Designing and documentation including completion documents of signaling drawings for outdoor work.
  • Removal of S&T infringements or shifting of signaling gears like LC gates, location boxes, signals, cables etc., and telecom gears like cables, EC post etc. to facilitate the progress of earth work and bridge work for double line.
  • Supply and installation of signaling equipment viz. MSDAC with wiring, signal units and accessories, Integrated power supply equipment, Earth leakage detector, location boxes and accessories, track circuit equipment, point machines with ground connection, electric lifting barrier etc.
  • Erection of CT racks in relay room and termination of cables as per the requirement and approved Core plans, Painting and lettering on CT rack etc .
  • Outdoor work of trenching and laying of cables, foundation for signals, location boxes, etc. wiring of location boxes, signal units, points machines, track circuits, earthing, provision of MSDAC, RE protection, erection of electrical lifting barrier, painting and lettering of all outdoor gears, releasing of all outdoor gears after commissioning.
  • Provision of Telecom facilities involving trenching and laying of Telecom cables (Six Quad / OFC) for BPAC/MSDAC/SCADA/TPC/control communication etc., as per requirement, Jointing of quad/OFC cables, Erection of Emergency Control Phone (ECP).
  • Testing of all outdoor equipment of signals, points, track circuits, LC gates etc for functional/operational requirements and carrying out necessary adjustments and modifications in consultation with the Engineer. Preparation of all associated outdoor documents related with testing and test reports. All documents are required to meet CRS, SEM, quality manuals and RDSO policy guidelines.

The above is not an exhaustive list covering all the works to be done under this Tender. Major works only have been listed for guidance.

Note:

  • The various types of relays required in connection with outdoor signalling work (except relays associated with provision of DC track circuit) will be arranged and handed over to the contractor by RVNL. Hence, supply of relays is not covered in the schedule of work.
  • The quantity of signalling and telecom cables indicated for supply in the schedule of work is tentative only. Additional requirement over and above the schedule quantity and requirement of any other type of cable will be arranged by RVNL. Variation in the schedule quantity for supply of cables will be processed only in case the additional requirement cannot be arranged/met by RVNL.

Bidding Documents can be downloaded free of cost from RVNL website www.rvnl.org and RVNL e- Tendering portal i.e https://rvnl.euniwizarde.com.


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