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SECTION - 8001
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
1.0

SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this contract covers all operation and activities required for
proper and complete construction of internal/building electrification, external
electrification & sub-station works and communication systems.
The works related to the Electrical & Communication systems that are
included in the scope of this Contract are shown on the Tender Drawings,
stated in the Bill of Quantities and explained in these specifications. All the
equipment & allied accessories and their installation shall also comply with
General Specifications described here-under, with other relevant provisions of
Tender Document and WAPDA/other utilities latest Specifications/Standards.
Electrical & Communication systems shall broadly include but not limited to
the following:
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Design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning

of Lighting fixtures/Luminaries

Design, fabrication, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and

commissioning of the 11kV 450 MVA 50 Hz Medium Voltage
Switchgear

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the MV 15kV three

core Cross Linked Polyethylene Power cables in underground pipes or
cable trenches.

Design, fabrication, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and

commissioning of the Low Voltage 415 Volt three phase and 250 Volt
single phase switchgears.

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Low Voltage

Single core/multicore PVC/PVC & PVC/SWA/PVC Copper conductor
cables in Cable trenches, underground pipes, on cable trays.

Design, fabrication, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and

commissioning of the 415 Volt 50Hz Diesel Generator sets

Design, fabrication, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and

commissioning of the Type 11/0.415 kV 50 Hz Indoor/ Outdoor Power
Transformers

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Earthing of

Electrical system.

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Maintenance

Bypass Switch.

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Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of street light system.

Design, Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Digital

EPABX, Digital Telephone sets, Operator Console and auxiliaries
required for telephone system.

Design, Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Satellite

Receivers, Dish Antenna, Local TV Antenna, TV sets, splitters etc. and
all required accessories for The Satellite Master Antenna TV System

Design, Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of PreAmplifiers, Mixing Amplifiers Power Amplifiers, Micro-Phones & Ceiling
& column Speakers for Public Address system and sound systems.

Design, Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Control

Panel, Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Manual Call Point and Audio
Alarm etc for complete Fire Detection & Alarm system.

The scope shall include the continuing of the contractor to remain responsible
for removal of defects detected in the works and for achieving satisfactory
operation/functioning/service of the works during defect liability period.
The contract shall include furnishing of all construction equipment, tools,
labour,
supervisory
staff,
plants,
transport,
power,
testing
apparatus/arrangements and all construction materials as shall be required for
satisfactory completion of works strictly in accordance with the technical
specifications and bill of quantities forming part of these tender documents
and as per levels and dimensions as shown on the drawings supplied with
these tender documents and in drawings which may be supplied by the
Employer from time to time under approved variation orders.
The Contractor shall also be responsible to supply any other equipment not
specifically mentioned in these Documents but which is necessary for proper
operation of the works/ system included in the scope of this Contract. The
Contractor shall solely be responsible for ensuring proper functional
requirements of various equipments. He shall also be responsible for
furnishing any additional piece of equipment and for making modification in
the equipment as desired and/or approved by the Engineer to achieve proper
co-ordination with various other equipments offered in the bid and also with
those installed by others.
2.0

RULES & REGULATIONS

The entire Electrical & Communication systems installation/work shall be
carried out by licensed Contractor, authorized to undertake such work under
the provisions of the Electricity Act 1910 and The Electricity Rules 1937 as
adopted and modified upto date by the Government of Pakistan.

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All works shall be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of the
Regulations of the Electrical Equipment of Buildings issued by the Institute of
Electrical Engineers-London, 16thed. NEC 1999, the Contract Documents, the
Electricity Rules 1937 and bye-laws that are in force from time to time.
Any discrepancy between these specifications and the standards/ regulations
shall be brought to the notice of Engineer for his instructions and decision of
the Engineer shall be final and conclusive.
The Contractor shall be responsible for completing all formalities and
submitting the test certificates as per prevailing rules and regulations, and
shall have the installation passed by the Government Electric Inspector of that
region. All requirements of the Electric Inspector and the utility company
WAPDA shall be complied with.
3.0

AMBIENT CONDITIONS
All material and equipment supplied and installed shall be designed,
manufactured and tested to meet the following ambient conditions unless
specifically stated otherwise for any material/equipment.
Minimum indoor ambient temperature:

Zero Degree Celsius

Maximum indoor ambient temperature:

+ 40 Degree Celsius

Minimum outdoor ambient temperature:

Zero Degree Celsius

Maximum outdoor ambient temperature:

+ 50 Degree Celsius

Maximum Relative Humidity:

90 Percent

Minimum Relative Humidity:

10 Percent

The atmospheric conditions are tropical and arid.

4.0

MARKINGS
The Contractor shall provide "Danger Boards" and "Shock Charts, wherever
required, to comply with the requirements of local Electricity Rules and
according to normal practice.

5.0

SYSTEM DATA
Unless otherwise specified elsewhere, all equipment and material shall be
designed to operate satisfactorily with the following minimum requirements
with the specified tolerance without any derating.
a.

Voltage rating of equipments

MV

1500V

Three phase +10%

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b.

6.0

Voltage rating of equipments

LT & DG Sets

500V
250V

Three phase + 10%

Single phase + 10%

c.

DC voltages

24V DC
12V DC
Others

+ 10%

d.

Frequency

50 HZ

+ 2 HZ

STANDARDS
The latest standards and codes of reputable organizations shall be applicable
for the material and equipment specified herein and for installation work. Such
organizations to be British Standard Institution (BSS), International Electro
technical Commission (IEC), IEEE and NEC. In case the Specifications laid
down herein differ from those given in the standards, then the better
specifications shall govern. Wherever applicable, the equipment shall also
conform to the requirements of Pakistan Standard Institution (PSI).,Pakistan
Telecom Authority.

7.0

MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP

All materials, equipment, accessories, fixtures and fittings, under the scope of
this Contract, shall be brand new and in accordance with the Tender
Specifications and the specifications of the British Standards Institute and
Pakistan standards institute. Samples and detailed manufacturers shop
drawings (including dimensional plans, elevation, sections, line and wiring
diagrams, foundation details, component characteristics and data etc.), shall
be approved by the Engineer before purchase or fabrication. The Engineer
shall witness routine tests at the manufacturers work sites and a test
certificate shall be provided to him. Three copies of the test certificates at the
manufacturer's works shall be supplied. All workmanship shall be first class
and undertaken by workman skilled in the particular type of craft.

8.0

DEVIATIONS
The entire design of the Electrical systems of the project has been carried out
to fulfill the Users requirements. The design is based on International
standards/norms and practices. Special considerations have been made for
ease in operation and maintenance of electrical systems of the project.
Deviation may be allowed for the works covered under present scope of work,
with the approval of Engineer/Client

9.0

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

The equipment/materials of the Electrical systems of the tender have been
designed using the latest editions of International Standards/Codes such as
BS, ICE, NFPA, CP as mentioned in article 6.0 above. In these specifications
certain types/makes of equipments/ materials have been specified for the

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purpose of general reference and guidance of the Bidder. However, names of

certain manufacturers/suppliers of electrical equipments/materials have been
recommended for this project.
The names and addresses of these recommended manufacturers/suppliers
are given in Annexure "A" of the tender documents. The Contractor is bound
to supply and install the required equipments/ materials only from the
recommended manufacturers/ suppliers.
In case, if at a later stage in project, the contractor wishes to substitute the
specified equipment or materials, he shall furnish complete details of
equipment/ substitute to materials.
The equipment/substitute equipments/materials will only be considered by the
Engineer if he is satisfied that the equipment/substitute material have
technically equivalent/better specifications .In case if the Engineer feels that
the equivalent/substitute materials are of less cost compared to the specified
materials then the contractor shall give comparative discount in the contract
value of the BOQ items.
In case the cost of equivalent/substitute item is more the than the cost of BOQ
item then no cost adjustment shall be made in the relevant BOQ item. Once
the equivalent/substitute materials are recommended for approval by the
Engineer the same shall be forwarded to the Employer/Client for their
approval. The equivalent/substitute materials shall only be accepted after the
Clients final approval.
All materials and equipments being provided by the Contractor & the Subcontractor shall be interchangeable to the maximum extent with respect to
makes, types, model etc.
10.0

DRAWINGS, AND DATA TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

Submittal
The contractor, after the award of work, shall submit for approval of the
Engineer all drawings and cuts of equipment, appliances, fixtures and
accessories that are to be furnished under the contract. After final approval of
a sufficient number of copies as desired shall be furnished for distribution.
Manuals, cuts, catalogues and drawings shall be clearly marked to indicate,
the items furnished. Cuts of all fixtures, and not a few, shall be submitted.
Approval of Drawings and Data
The Contractor shall provide detailed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams,
foundation details, etc., for all electrical and other systems etc., for the
Engineers review and approval.
The manufacturing of electrical equipment shall be started only after the
above mentioned drawings and data are approved.

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The time required for review and approval shall be considered included in the
total time of completion of job.
Three sets of drawings and data for each equipment shall be furnished by the
Contractor for the Engineers approval before commencement of fabrication
and manufacturing. The drawings to be supplied by the Contractor shall be as
follows:
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Arrangements
Dimensional Plans, elevations and front view
Foundation Plan, anchors and configuration
Incoming and outgoing cable termination positions
Earthing arrangement
Electrical Drawings showing:
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Single-Line diagram
Detailed wiring diagram
All interconnections
Other electrical devices including meters instruments and their
wiring diagram.
Signal and alarm circuit

Shop Drawings
The locations, routing and installation heights of the equipment etc. Which are
given on the tender drawings, are approximate. These drawings depict only
the position of various fixtures and outlets. All the detailed planning for
electrical and communication systems including conduit routes etc. shall be
carried out, well in advance of the actual execution of work, by the Contractor
to the satisfaction of the Engineer. For this purpose the Contractor shall
prepare shop drawings and obtain prior approval of the Engineer. Three prints
of each shop drawings shall be submitted for obtaining approval. No piece of
work shall be allowed to be executed at site without the availability of these
approved shop drawings. These shop drawings shall clearly depict the load
balancing chart of each distribution board. Time required for the preparation
and approval of shop drawings shall be considered to have been included in
the total time allowed for the completion of the work.
As-Built Drawings
Clearly annotated As-Built electrical drawings and diagrams shall be
maintained upto date on site on completion of the Job. One reproducible and
three prints of each drawing shall be submitted to the Engineer alongwith a
recommended maintenance schedule chart and manuals/operating
instructions for equipment supplied. The Contractor shall also provide
complete detailed identifications of MV incoming and LV outgoing circuits, in
the form of line drawings, for each pad mounted transformer. The line
drawings shall be made on 20 SWG sheet metal work. The line drawings shall
be clearly identified with permanent colors. The MV and LV. circuits shall
being different colors. The sheet metal work shall be of suitable dimensions so

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as to be fixed on the inside of the door of the LV compartment of the pad

mounted transformers. The line drawing shall be fixed with the help of rivets
for permanent installation.
11.0

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

All equipment shall be boxed, crated or otherwise enclosed and protected
during shipment, handling, storage and after installation until final acceptance
of the equipment. Electrical materials shall be delivered in manufacturers
original cartons or containers with seals intact, as applicable. Large multicomponent assemblies shall be delivered in sections that facilitate field
handling and installation.
Unless designed for outdoor use, all equipment shall be kept dry, off the
ground and covered from exposure to weather. Electrical equipment and
equipment having anti-friction or sleeve bearings shall be stored in weather
tight storage facilities. Heaters in equipment shall be connected and operated
until the equipment is placed in operation. The Contractor shall prevent
corrosion, contamination or deterioration of stored equipment.
Equipment and materials shall be handled in accordance with manufacturers
recommendations. Large or heavy items shall only be lifted from the
designated points. Padded slings and hooks shall be used for lifting to prevent
damage.
All equipment shall be protected until final acceptance and all factory surfaces
must be protected from impact, abrasion, discolouration and other damage.
All damaged equipment must be repaired or replaced before final acceptance.

12.0

MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
The Contractor shall supply to the Engineer Three (3) copies of
manufacturer's instruction manuals in properly bound form for installation,
testing commissioning, operation and maintenance of the specified equipment
including manuals of spare parts and tools of the equipment. One copy of the
documents shall be submitted in original. The installation instructions shall be
submitted four (4) weeks prior to commencement of installation of each
equipment, and operation & maintenance instruction at least two (2) weeks
before the time of commissioning. If the contractor fails to provide the
documents the Engineer shall withhold issuance of requisite certificates and
deduct suitable amount from the payments to the Contractor.

13.0

GUARANTEE
In addition to the Contractor guarantee and liabilities for satisfactory operation
of the works, wherever advised by Engineer, the Contractor shall also furnish
written guarantee of the manufacturer or supplier with respect to satisfactory
performance, of each equipment. Guarantee shall be given for replacement
and repair of part or whole of the equipment that may be found defective in
material or workmanship. The guarantee shall as a minimum cover the

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duration of Maintenance Period as defined in the Conditions of Contract. This

guarantee shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligations and he will be fully
responsible for the repair or replacement of any defective material in time, so
as not to cause any undue delay in carrying out the repairs and/or
replacements.
14.0

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required
to install, connect, test and commission all electrical equipment specified
herein, whether or not such equipment is furnished by him or by others.
For all equipment to be installed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall supply
and install all erection materials such as foundation bolts, washers, nuts, etc.
as required and without any additional costs.
The Contractor shall set out the works himself as per Specifications and
Drawings and shall properly position the equipment on specified
foundation/location. In general, the manufacturer's instructions for installation
shall be followed.
Any defect or faulty operation of equipment due to the Contractor not following
the manufacturer's instructions shall be corrected and repaired by the
Contractor at his own cost as per these specification and to the satisfaction of
Engineer.
For any deviation from the working drawings that are deemed necessary by
the Contractor due to site conditions, he shall submit the details and obtain
the Engineer's approval before starting such works.

15.0

PRESHIPMENT INSPECTION AND TESTING

15.1

General
All equipments and materials covered in scope of this contract are
subject to pre-shipment inspection & testing at the manufacturers
factory/works. The Contractor, in coordination with the manufacturers
of relevant materials shall arrange for the pre-shipment inspection &
testing by the Engineer at the manufacturers factory/works. The
Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and cater for all
expenses in this regard for the traveling, boarding and lodging of the
Engineer plus daily allowance @ Rs. 500 per day per person within
Pakistan and US $ 100 per day per person outside Pakistan, for the
pre-shipment inspection and to witness the tests at the manufacturers
factory/works.

15.2

Pre-shipment Factory Tests

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15.2.1

MV & LV Switchgear, Generators, Transformers,

Maintenance-Bypass Switch & Communication Systems
Equipment
All type and routine tests on all equipment, materials and
switchgear shall be performed at the manufacturer's works in
the presence of the Engineer or his Representative. Type
tests may be waived off in case test certificates, certified by
an approved standard laboratory of international repute,
approved by the Engineer, are submitted. But merely
producing the type test certificates shall not relieve the
Contractor and the manufacturer to carry out the required
tests.
The Contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer and
submit to the Engineer for approval, the complete details of
tests to be performed describing the procedures, test
observations and expected results.
The Contractor shall ensure availability of all tools,
instruments, test equipments, materials, etc., and all qualified
personnel required for the testing, setting and adjustment of
all equipments and materials including putting the same into
operation.
All tests shall be made with proper regard for the protection
of the personnel and equipment and the Contractor shall be
responsible for adequate protection of all personnel and
equipment during such tests. The cost of any damages or
rectification work due to any accident during the tests shall
be the sole responsibility of Contractor.
The Contractor shall record all test values of the tests made
by him on all equipment. Four (4) copies of all test data and
results certified by the Engineer shall be given to the
Engineer for record purposes. These shall also include
details of testing method, testing equipment, diagrams, etc.
The Contractor shall inform the Engineer about the place,
date and time of test, of each equipment at least, two (2)
weeks in advance. The witnessing of test by the Engineer or
his representative shall not absolve the Contractor from his
responsibility for the proper functioning of the equipment,
and for furnishing the guarantees referred to in clause 8.0. All
test results shall be supplied in quadruplicate.

15.2.2

Insulation Resistance Test

Insulation resistance test shall be made on all electrical
equipment by using a meggar of 500 volts for circuits upto

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250 volts and meggar of 1000 volt for circuits between 250
and 500 volts. The Engineer shall advise the exact testing
voltages. The insulation resistance values of cables,
switchgear, etc., shall be as per BSS, IEC, ICEA and
Pakistan Electricity Rules.
15.3

Field Tests
15.3.1

General
Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor shall
perform field tests on all equipment, materials and systems.
All tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Engineer
for the purpose of demonstrating equipment and systems
compliance with Specifications. The Contractor shall submit
for Engineer's approval complete details of tests to be
performed describing the procedure test observations and
expected results.
The Contractor shall furnish all tools, instruments, test
equipment, materials, etc., and all qualified personnel
required for the testing, setting and adjustment of all
electrical equipment and material including putting the same
into operation.
All tests shall be made with proper regard for the protection
of the personnel and equipment and the Contractor shall be
responsible for adequate protection of all personnel and
equipment during such tests. The cost of any damages or
rectification work due to any accident during the tests shall
be the sole responsibility of Contractor.
The Contractor shall record all test values of the tests made
by him on all equipment. Four (4) copies of all test data and
results certified by the Engineer shall be given to the
Engineer for record purposes. These shall also include
details of testing method, testing equipment, diagrams, etc.
The witnessing of any tests by the Engineer does not relieve
the Contractor of his guarantees for materials, equipment
and workmanship, or as any other obligations of contract.

15.3.2

Insulation Resistance Test

Before making connections at the ends of each cable run or
joint between cables, the insulation resistance test of each
cable section shall be made. Each conductor of a multicore
cable shall be tested individually with each of the other
conductor of the group and also with earth. If insulation
resistance test readings are found to be less than the

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specified minimum in any conductor, the entire cable shall be

replaced and tests repeated on new cable. If cable joint is
provided, then each cable section shall be tested, and joint
made only after the tests have been made satisfactorily.
Finally the completed cable length including the joints shall
be tested.
All switchgear shall be given an insulation resistance test
after installation, but before any wiring is connected.
Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of
circuit breakers, switches and between each phase and
earth.
If the insulation resistance of the circuit under test is less
than the specified value, the cause of the low reading shall
be determined and removed. Corrective measures shall
include dry out procedure by means of heaters, if equipment
is found to contain moisture. Where corrective measures are
carried out, the insulation resistance readings shall be taken
after the correction has been made and repeated twice at 12
hours interval. The maximum range for each reading in the
three successive tests shall not exceed 20% of the average
value. After all tests have been made, the equipment shall be
reconnected as required.
15.3.3

Earth Resistance Test

The Contractor shall make Earth resistance tests on the
earthing system, separating and reconnecting each earth
connection.
If it is indicated that soil treatment or other corrective
measures are required to lower the ground resistance
values, the Engineer will determine the extent of such
corrective measures.
The electrical resistance of the ECC together with the
resistance of the earthing leads measured from the
connection with earth electrode to any other position in the
complete installation shall not exceed one ohm.
Earth resistance test shall be performed as per Electrical
Inspector's requirements. Where more than one earth
electrodes are installed, the earth resistance test of each
electrode shall be measured.
The complete lightning protection system shall be tested for
continuity and earth resistance. The combined earth
resistance at any point in the lightning protection system
shall not exceed ten (10) ohms.

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15.4

Completed Tests
After any equipment has been tested, checked for operation,
etc., and is accepted by the Engineer, the Contractor shall be
responsible for the proper protection of that equipment so that
subsequent testing of other equipment do not cause any
damage to the already tested equipment.

16.0

ASSOCIATED CIVIL WORKS

The cost of all civil works which are associated with any BOQ item are
deemed to have been included in the respective items of Bill of Quantities
unless specifically stated otherwise. The civil works shall include excavation,
backfilling of earth, complication of the earth, foundation pads, grouting,
chiseling, making openings, etc. Such works will also include repair of any
damage to civil works caused by the Contractor during electrical installation.

17.0

EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY THE CONTRACTOR

All expenses regarding travelling, boarding, lodging and witnessing of tests by
the Engineer or his representative and/or the owner or his representative
including costs for carrying out the required tests shall be borne by the
Contractor and are deemed to have been included in the tender bid.

18.0

TEST CERTIFICATES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

After all field tests have been carried at site, the Contractor shall furnish test
certificates for the following equipments and materials as supplied and
installed by the contractor;
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Lighting fixtures

MV & LV Switch Boards & Distribution Boards

MV & LV Power cables

Diesel Generator Sets

Power Transformer (11/0.415kV)

Earthing system

Pole & lighting luminaries

Telephone system

Satellite and Master Antenna TV system

Public Address and Sound system

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19.0

Fire Detection & Alarm system

PAYMENT
No separate payment shall be made for work involved within the scope of this
section, unless specifically mentioned in the respective items of Bill of
Quantities.