Synergy Systems bags order for supply of SCADA System in Dharam-Baramulla section of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project

IRCON International Limited (IRCON) has issued Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to M/s. Synergy Systems & Solutions for Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System along with comprehensive maintenance contract for 4 years after DLP (warranty) period for 25 kV, AC, 50 Hz, single phase Electric Traction System in Dharam – Baramulla section of USBRL project of Northern Railway (SCADA Package)”.

Key Details:

  • Tender No.: IRCON/ELECT/5021/RE.USBRL/SCADA/8
  • Estimated Cost of work: Rs. 4.07 Crore
  • Completion Period: 17 Months

In June this year, IRCON has invited tender for Tender No.: IRCON/ELECT/5021/RE.USBRL/SCADA/8.

About the Project:

  • 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)
    • 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 Baramullais 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 SCADA system.
  • The Remote-Control Centre of the SCADA system shall be at Badgam.

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 (warranty) 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 Contractor shall design the SCADA system with latest RDSO Design (Indian Railways), suitable for the following environmental conditions:
    • Max Ambient air temperature(0C): 35
    • Average day temperature(0C): 22
    • Min. Ambient air temperature(0C): -15
    • Wind pressure upto 30m height(kg/sqm): 195
    • Altitude above MSL(m): 1600(or as per actual)
    • Relative humidity – 100%
    • Annual Rainfall (Max) (mm): 705
    • Average thunderstorm days/annum: 47
    • Terrain: Hilly
    • Climate: Snow bound
    • Derating factor for high altitude: 0.7
  • The tunnels Small and Long as mentioned in the introduction of work shall also be considered while designing the “SCADA System”.

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 break down 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 SCADA system (excluding items such as furniture) shall be in the scope of maintenance work.
  • All the equipments that are integral part of 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.

About Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link Project:

Project background:-

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link Project (USBRL) having length of 272 Km long Railway Line from Udhampur to Baramulla joining the Kashmir valley with rest of the country and has been declared as National Project in 2002. Out of 272 Km of USBRL Project, work has been completed on 161 Km and commissioned. Status of work sub-divided into three legs is as under:

  • Udhampur to Katra – 25km  (commissioned in July 2014)
  • Quazigund to Baramulla – 118 km (commissioned in Oct., 2009)
  • Banihal to Quazigund – 18 km  (commissioned in June 2013)
  • Katra to Banihal – 111 km in progress (Target 2022-23)

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