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1 Tender No.: ERDA/PDLAB/01/2016 Date: 25/07/2016 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) FOR Equipment for High Voltage Partial Discharge Laboratory Suitable up to 245 kv Class Products (To be Upgraded to Evaluate 400 kv Class Products in Future) Electrical Research and Development Association ERDA Road, GIDC, Makarpura, VADODARA EPABX: (+91265) , , , Fax: (+91265) erda@erda.org Website:

2 Index Sr. no. Particulars Page no. 1 Introduction 1 2 SECTION-I: Technical Specification 3 3 SECTION-II: General Terms and Condition 25 4 SECTION-III: Commercial Bid 53

3 1. Introduction Electrical Research and Development Association popularly known as ERDA is a premier Evaluation, Development, Certification and Research Organization of India. ERDA ( was established by the Indian Electrical Industries and Utilities with the support of Government of India and Government of Gujarat and has acquired more than four decades of experience and excellence as a service provider. ERDA is recognised and accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories), Govt. of India, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), different state DISCOMs, TRANSCOs and GENCOs and consultants like Tata Consulting Engineers, RITES, TUV etc. ERDA is also accredited by Intertek (ASTA) UK, TUV Germany and Underwriters Laboratory. The facilities are extensively utilised by the manufacturers and electrical utilities. ERDA is having dielectric Evaluation facilities which includes 2 numbers of 1600 kvp, 80 kj Impulse Evaluation Facilities and a 700 kv, 350 kva High Voltage Research and Development Facility. ERDA also has a Partial Discharge Evaluation Facility suitable for 66 kv class products. ERDA now is in the process of establishing a Partial Discharge Evaluation Facility according to IEC and IEC This facility should be suitable for evaluation of products up to 245 kv (600 kv Power frequency voltage) as per the relevant standards and the facility shall be upgradable to evaluate 400 kv class products (900kV Power Frequency voltage). The high voltage partial discharge measurement on high voltage products is a requirement to comply with National and International Standards. This Partial Discharge laboratory will be used for development, evaluation and certification of high voltage products as per national and international standards. The laboratory is designed to obtain a low background of PD level less than 2 pc at the maximum voltage. This document gives the detailed technical requirements in Section I, of resonant system including exciter transformer, static frequency converter, Page 1 of 55

4 voltage divider, coupling capacitor, PD detector, standard capacitor, capacitance and tan measurement bridge, cable termination and other necessary accessories for Partial Discharge laboratory with scope of the supply. In view of the above, the equipment should be of the highest caliber, including high reliability. Servicing facility must be available in India so that continuous operation is ensured to the best possible extent. This document also gives the general requirements in Section II. The bid has to be submitted in two parts in sealed envelope on address given below: 1) Technical Proposal, one original and other duplicate, all in one sealed envelope super scribed TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FOR PARTIAL DISCHARGE LABORATORY & due date and 2) COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL super scribed COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL FOR PARTIAL DISCHARGE LABORATORY & Due date. Address: Kind Attn.: The Manager (Purchase) ELECTRICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION ERDA Road, Makarpura Industrial Estate Vadodara , Gujarat, India Phone: +91 (265) (D), , , , , (M) Fax: +91 (0265) Important Dates Last date of tender submission: 30th August 2016 Date of pre-bid meeting: 16th August 2016 Page 2 of 55

5 RFQ: Equipment for High Voltage Partial Discharge Laboratory Suitable to Test 11 kv to 245 kv Class Products SECTION-I: Technical Specification Tender Enquiry Number: ERDA/PDLAB/01/2016 Page 3 of 55

6 Guaranteed Technical Particulars (GTP) 1. Scope of Partial Discharge Laboratory: - The requirement of Partial Discharges Evaluation laboratory is to evaluate & certify various electrical products from 11 kv to 245 kv System. The details of the products covered are given in Table 1 and type tests to be performed on the products are given in Table 2. - The laboratory equipment should be upgradable to evaluation products of 400 kv class in future. The laboratory dimensions are decided based on this future upgradation to 400 kv Class products. Therefore, the equipment/instruments offered must be capable of being upgraded in future to evaluate 400 kv class products. - The scope of supply covers design, manufacturing, supply, installation and commissioning of series resonant transformer with partial discharge measurement system, Tan δ measurement system and cable termination kits. 2. Application: Series Resonant System with partial discharge measurement system will be used to evaluate high voltage equipment of voltage rating up to 245 kv products mentioned in Table 1 as per latest IS, IEC, IEEE etc. standards. Evaluations carried out on high voltage products up to 245 kv are mentioned in Table 2. Sl. No. Types of Products Reference Standards 1. Bushings (OIP, RIP, RBP, Cast, Gas and Composite) IS 2099: 1986 IEC 60137: Current Transformers IS 2705: 1992 IEC : 2007, IEC : Voltage Transformers (IVT/CVT) IS 3156: 1992 IEC : 2007,IEC : 2011, IEC : High Tension Cables IS : 1993, IEC 60840: 2011, IEC 62067: Dry Type Transformers IS 11171: 1985 IEC : Hybrid GIS IEC : Insulators IS 731: 1971, IS 2544: 1973, IEC 60168: 2001, IEC 60383: 1993, IEC 61109: Isolators IS:9921: 1985,IEC : Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker Assemblies IEC : 2011, IEC : 2012, IEC Lightning Arrestor IS 3070: 1993, IEC 60099: 2014 Table 1: List of Products Page 4 of 55

7 2.1 Intended Performance Evaluation: The tests to be performed in the Partial Discharge laboratory are given Table 2. The tests will be conducted on products from 11 kv to 245 kv Class as per relevant National and International Standards. The resonant system and other equipment will be suitably upgraded to test 400 kv Class products at a future date. The test objects and their parameters (approximate) are given in Table no. 3. Sl Performance Evaluation 1 Partial discharge measurement 2 Measurement of capacitance and Tan δ 3 Dry power frequency voltage withstand & Flashover test 4 Wet power frequency voltage withstand test 5 Visible corona test 6 Measurement of Radio Interference Voltage *7 Ferro Resonance test on Capacitive Voltage Transformers *8 Transient Response Analysis on Instrument Transformers *9 Thermal stability test on Instrument Transformers Table 2: Performance Evaluation in Partial Discharge Laboratory *Important Note: The resonant system shall also be capable to perform the evaluations numbered 7, 8 & 9 mentioned in table Environment and operating condition: Entire measuring and evaluation system shall be capable to work satisfactorily under following environment and operating conditions: - Ambient Temperature Range: 5 C to 50 C - Relative Humidity Range: 10 % to 95 % (Non condensing) - Altitude: < 100 meters above MSL - Installation: Indoor - Power Supply: 415 ± 10%, 3 Phase, 4 Wire, 50 Hz. Page 5 of 55

8 4. Approximate Capacitances of Test Objects: Table 3: Approximate capacitances of test objects Sr. Product Capacitance (pf) 1 Current Transformer-400 kv Capacitive Voltage Transformer- 245/400 kv 8800/ HT Cable 245 kv Circuit Breaker 400 kv 50 5 Isolators-400 kv 50 6 Insulators 400 kv 50 7 Condenser Bushings 400 kv Detailed Specification of the Resonant system: The series resonant system shall be designed to provide rated power frequency voltage and partial discharge levels for high voltage capacitive objects under both dry and wet conditions. The series resonant system with partial discharge measurement system shall comprise of all the necessary voltage sources, measurement, control, protection systems along with associated accessories to meet the general specifications. The high voltage series resonant system and its measurement system shall meet the requirement of IEC: and IEC: The partial discharge measurement system shall meet the requirement of IEC: for partial discharge measurement and NEMA 107 / ANSI C /CISPR 18-2 standards for RIV measurements. The major specifications for the series resonant system including high voltage reactors, high voltage line filters, voltage divider, high voltage coupling capacitor (for PD measurement), standard capacitor, static frequency converter, line filter for LV side, excitation transformer and isolation transformer are given in Table 4. Page 6 of 55

9 The vendors should quote for equipment as per the specification (or better) given in Table 4. The technical offers should be submitted only in this format otherwise the offer will be rejected. A detailed technical catalogue/literature and other technical details must be sent in hardcopy in sealed cover super-scribing enquiry number and due date. Sr. No kv, Series Resonant system (SRT) Table 4: Technical Specification Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not General The equipment required for High Voltage Partial Discharge Laboratory must be suitable to test 11 kv to 245 kv class products. Following equipment are under scope of supply: kv modular series resonant system - Suitable high voltage filters should be provided to achieve the PD level 2 pc (at 600 kvrms) & 2 pc 900 kvrms for future up gradation. - Static Frequency Converter - Line filter for LV Side - Excitation Transformer - Isolation Transformer - Capacitance & Tan δ Bridge kv Standard Capacitor - Partial Discharge Bridge - Partial Discharge Calibrator - Any other equipment or system required for carrying out performance evaluations mentioned in Table 1. Page 7 of 55

10 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement Future expansion: All System equipment must be suitable to be upgraded to test 400 kv products. or Not Ratings of Excitation Transformer, Static Frequency converter, Line filters, Isolation Transformer, coupling capacitor, CVD must be of suitable for future up gradation of 900 kv, 3 Amp. Rated Voltage a) Maximum Operating Voltage 600 kvrms. (Suitable to evaluate 11 kv to 245 kv Class Products) b) Upgradable to operating voltage 900 kvrms c) Corona ring has to be rated for 900 kvrms in 600 kvrms system also 1.1 High Voltage Tuneable Reactor of SRT Over Voltage test 660 kvrms for 10 Minutes & for future up gradation 990 kvrms for 10 Minutes. Rated Current 2 Amp continuous Duty Cycle for intermittent operation Type Test object capacitance range Maximum PD Level 3 Amp for 1 Hour ON, 1 Hour OFF. Minimum 6 such cycles in a day 1 Hour ON & 1 Hour OFF at 3 Amp. Minimum 6 such cycles in a day Series Resonant Type Series and Parallel operation must be possible Suitable links must be provided with safety clearance As per table 3 2 pc (at 600 kvrms) 2 pc 900 kvrms for future up gradation. Note: Performance of evaluation of system and PD level shall be certified by ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory at Page 8 of 55

11 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement manufacturer s premises and ERDA laboratory or Not Rated output Frequency 40 Hz to 200 Hz Variation in steps of 0.1 Hz Acoustic noise level Rate of rise of voltage Total Harmonics Q Factor Operating Temperature Range 80 db(a) at a distance of 4 meters. Acoustic noise level will be verified during final inspection at manufacturer s premises and ERDA laboratory during commissioning Should meet the requirement of IEC: 60060: 2% of test voltage per sec. 1% Harmonic level will be verified during final inspection at manufacturer s premises. To be 40 or more for the series resonant system, however the system must be suitable for conducting wet power frequency test as per relevant IEC standard on electrical products from 11 kv to 245 kv. This necessitates achieving output voltage of 500 kv across 245 kv object under wet test conditions. Similar requirement for 400 kv products after upgradation of system upto 900 kvrms Temperature: 5 C to 45 C Humidity: 5% to 90 % RH (Non Condensing) 2 pc at 900 kvrms in future upgradation. Performance of the voltage divider should meet the requirements of IEC: Suitable to up gradation to 900 kvrms in future. Page 9 of 55

12 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement Calibration certificate of Voltage Divider with kv meter up to full range must be provided from ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory. or Not Rated Voltage 600 kvrms Over voltage test Accuracy Frequency Range for measurement Maximum PD Level Peak Volt Meter 660 kvrms for 10 Minutes For future up gradation: 990 kvrms for 10 minutes. ± 1.0 % of reading for entire range 40 Hz to 200 Hz 2 pc (at 600 kvrms) 2 pc 900 kvrms for future up gradation. Note: Performance of Evaluation of system and PD level will be certified by ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory at manufacturer premises and during commissioning PD <2 pc at ERDA Vadodara Should have range to read kvp/ 2, kvp, kvrms & True rms from 0 to 1000 kv Must have peak hold system. 1.3 Coupling Capacitor with PD measuring Impedance for PD measurement Peak Volt Minimum 0.01 kv Meter resolution Rated Voltage 600 kvrms Upgradable up to 900 kvrms Capacitance 2 nf at 600 kv (to be 1 nf when upgraded to 900 kvrms at a later date) Frequency Range for measurement 40 Hz to 200 Hz Page 10 of 55

13 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not Maximum PD Level 2 pc (at 600 kvrms) & 2 pc 900 kvrms for future up gradation. Note: Performance of voltage divider and PD level will be certified by ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory at manufacturer premises. Over voltage test 660 kvrms for 10 Min 990 kvrms for 10 Min after upgradation Rated Voltage 500 kvrms 1.4 Standard Capacitor Over voltage 550 kvrms for 10 Min test Capacitance 50 pf (Nominal) ± 5 % Tan < 1 X 10-5 ( ) PD level Type < 2 pc at 500 kvrms SF6 gas filled 1.5 Isolation Transformer Movable Traceability The standard capacitor should be calibrated from a ISO: accredited laboratory Rated Voltage 415 V ± 10 % Rated power Capacity 1.6 Input Voltage 415 V ± 10 % Ratings must be suitable to meet the future upgradation to 900 kvrms, 3 Amp capacity. Suitable to meet the system requirement. Vendor should provide detailed design calculations for static frequency convertor suitable for 900 kvrms resonant system with 2 A capacitive load Page 11 of 55

14 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not Static kva rating Suitable to meet the system frequency requirement. Vendor should Convertor provide detailed design calculation for isolation transformer suitable for 900 kvrms resonant system with 3 Amp. Type Fully Automatic Rate of Rise of voltage Frequency Should meet the requirement of IEC:60060, 2% of test voltage per sec. This should be variable as per IEC requirement 40 Hz to 200 Hz Frequency In steps of 0.1 Hz Variation Harmonics < 5 % 1.7 Line Filters on LV Side Rated Voltage 415 V ± 10 % Frequency Ratings must be suitable to meet the future up gradation to 900 kvrms, 3 Amp capacity. 40 Hz to 200 Hz 1.8 Exciter Transformer Filter Configuration Input Voltage Output voltage Power rating Frequency Ratings must be suitable to meet the future upgradation to 900 kvrms, 3 Amp capacity. As per output voltage of Frequency converter Suitable for expansion to 900 kvrms The output voltage range must be suitable to meet the system quality factor & output voltage requirement to 500 kvrms under wet test on 245 kv insulators/isolators. Suitable to match system requirement and to meet future requirement 40 Hz to 200 Hz Page 12 of 55

15 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not Control Panel consisting of minimum requirement of the following features: 1) Main operating switch ON/OFF 1.9 Control Panel for 600 kvrms, 3 amps resonant system upgradable to 900 kvrms 2) Status indication of main/operating switch 3) Control ON/OFF 4) Emergency Stop 5) Preselection of test voltage and test time 6) Preselection of regulating speeds 7) Voltage increase/decrease 8) Display (with recording and graph) of voltage and current of series resonant system. 8) Static Frequency Converter, Voltage regulator, Excitation Transformer, Isolation Transformer 9) Simulation display on LED/LCD screen in block diagram 10) Warning and fault/error messages of the system 11) Voltage & current limits for system protection. Fast tripping of system during failure of the object. 11) Current limiter in the case of failure of the object. 12) Operation of compensation 13) Password protection of essential system settings 14) User login facility 15) Remote control of water conditioning unit 16) Automatic system earth provision Page 13 of 55

16 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement 17) Interlock for door & its indication 18) Danger light / Test On/Off indication 19) Auto and manual system operation 20) Test start and stop time/stopwatch Computer characteristic : or Not 21) Central processing unit with adequate RAM with up-to-date capacity 22) Hard disk with up-to-date capacity 23) DVD-R/W drive 24) Wireless keyboard (English) and a mouse 25) TFT LED/TCD display with minimum 21" screen diagonal 26) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for controlled shutdown 27) MS operating system (English) 28) MS Office Basic (English) 29) Report generation in MS word format(english) - Suitable for convenient & efficient operation of the complete system & Capable to meet the requirement of future expansion to 900 kvrms, 3 Amp. - Detailed schematic diagram with all features must be submitted by vendor. - Suitable length of control cables from control room to equipment to be included in scope of supply - Vendor should provide size of control panels. 30) Automatic transfer of kvpeak, kv/ 2, data of voltage, Page 14 of 55

17 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement voltage wave form and PD waveform & value in PC or Not 1.10 Shielded Room & other requirement (only for Information & suggestion if any) Recommende d minimum clearances Lighting System Earthing System Web Cam Facility Minimum recommended clearances and dimensions of equipment considering future expansion should be provided by vendors as per the requirement of PD lab. Existing Impulse voltage generator of 1600 kvp, 80 kj will be accommodated in same shielding room having size of 33.5 meter X 20 meter X 18 meter layout as per Annexure I 1600 kvp Impulse voltage generator to be upgraded to 2400 kvp, 120 kj in future. Vendor should submit detail layout to carry out PD measurement of electrical equipment to achieve PD level with 2 pc Vendor should furnish the details of any specific requirement. Vendor should submit details of suitable lighting system for shielding room of PD lab. The lighting system should not affect PD measurement. The vendor should submit full details of lighting system include no. of lights & type of lamp for efficient working of engineers as per international standards. Vendor should submit suitable earthing system arrangement and layout for shielding room and resonant system to achieve PD level 2 pc at 600 kv and at 900 kv after up gradation Web cam facility will be installed in the laboratory. Vendor should indicate location of web camera inside the lab to cover complete equipment, Page 15 of 55

18 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement measuring system, test object and test area. or Not Cable trench Vendor should submit lay out of cable trench for laying the control, signal and power supply cables. Location of control room is provided in the layout of the laboratory. (Please refer Annexure -I) Required Civil Work Dimensions and weight of all the equipment should be provided to enable proper design of foundation etc. Control Room Internal dimensions of the control room are about 6.5 meters X 4 Meters. Suitable length of control cables from control room to equipment to be included in scope of supply Vendor should provide size of control panels. 2.0 PD Detector /RIV Detector (Wide band) as per IEC & fault locator PD bandwidth As per Latest version of IEC 60270, Wide band = 30 khz f1 100 khz; f2 1 MHz; 100 khz Δf 900 khz. Narrow Band : 9 khz Δf 30 khz 50 khz fm 1 MHz. All other requirements should be fulfilled as per latest version of IEC :2015 Sensitivity 0.1 pc Frequency Range for object excitation Linearity Error Range 40 to 200 Hz < ± 5 % or 1 pc as per IEC : pc to 50,000 pc PD detector should met requirement of IEC 60270:2015. Only the major specifications for PD Detector are mentioned Page 16 of 55

19 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement above, Vendor has to furnish the further detailed technical particulars for carrying out performance evaluations as per table 1 as per the latest standards. The measuring system shall be capable of measuring RN & RIV noise Vendor should submit calibration certificate from ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory All signal cables of PD detector or Not must be optical fibre signal cables. 2.1 PD Calibrator Range 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 pc Vendor should submit calibration certificate from ISO/IEC: accredited laboratory 3.0 Capacitance and Tan δ Bridge Capacitance Range 0.1 X C N to 1000 X C N Tan δ Range to 1.0 Resolution Capacitance: pf Tan delta: Accuracy Capacitance: ± 0.01 % Tan δ: < 1 x Cable termination kit along with chilling plant Setting of C N Value Display Range Traceability Voltage Rating 0.1 pf to pf pf, nf, µf, Power Factor The standard capacitance and Tan δ bridge should be calibrated from a ISO: accredited laboratory Suitable for conductor size 120 Sq. mm. to 2500 Sq. mm. copper Cable, voltage range of 72.5 kv, 145 kv, 245 kv class Page 17 of 55

20 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not & Water storage system cable & perform below list of test as per IEC : ) - Partial discharge measurement 2) - Tan δ measurement 4.1 Water processing unit 4.2 Cable diameter over insulation 3) - Heating cycle voltage test 4) - Lightning Impulse voltage test 5) - Switching Impulse voltage test 6) - AC high voltage long duration test Vendor shall confirm and furnish full details with accessories. Maintain conductivity 0.1 µs/cm to 20 µs/cm, controlled to ± 0.01 µs/cm Water storage capacity 500 litres suitable for 245 kv cable testing as per IS/IEC. 55 to 160 mm; voltage range of 72.5 kv, 145 kv, 245 kv class cable 5 Spares if any Vendor should specify essential spares with required quantity for 5 years & quote separately. 6 Scope of supply 6.1 One number of High Voltage Resonant System, kvrms, 3 Amps suitable to upgrade 900 kv, 3 Amps comprises of the following: I. High voltage tuneable reactors (600 kvrms continuous operating voltage, over voltage test at 660 kvrms, for 10 min withstand, 2 Amp continuous current, 3 Amp 1 hour ON & 1 hour OFF, 6 cycle per day duty cycle)series & parallel operation shall be possible. II. High voltage filter and High Voltage divider suitable for above Resonating system III. Coupling Capacitor 2 nf, 600 kvrms continuous rating, 660 kvrms for 10 min rating along with PD measuring impedance for PD measurement, which can be upgraded to 900 kvrms. Page 18 of 55

21 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not IV. Standard Capacitor, 50 pf (Nominal), 500 kvrms continuous rating, 550 kvrms 10 min rating, PD free (<2 pc) at 500 kvrms to be used for capacitor and tan delta measurement of High Voltage equipment and for calibration purpose. V. Isolation Transformer of suitable rating for the above Resonant system for 900 kv system. VI. Static Frequency Convertor for 900 kv System VII. Exciter Transformer along with filter suitable for the above Resonant system for 900 kv system. VIII. Control Panel with all required for the complete HV Resonant system for 900 kv System. IX. All Corona Control Rings must be suitable for 900 kvrms, 3 Amp usage X. All control and power cables should be sized to meet future upgradation of 900 kvrms usage. XI. Essential spares for 5 years (to be quoted separately). XII. Design, Manufacturing, installation and commissioning will be the responsibility of supplier. After commissioning vendor should demonstrate PD level of entire measuring system 2 pc at 600 kvrms. 6.2 One number of Partial Discharge Detector with Calibrator for use along with Coupling capacitor and measuring impedance listed in 6.1.iii. The Partial Discharge Detector should be capable to measure the RN and RIV noise also as per relevant IEC. 6.3 One number of Capacitance and Tan delta Bridge to be used with Standard Capacitor listed as 6.1.IV 6.4 Suitable numbers of Cable termination kits along with water processing unit & Water storage system suitable for Cable up to 245 kvrms and up to 2500 sq.mm. with suitable fittings for all Standard size of XLPE cable 6.5 Prices for each item must be indicated separately. Quotation must include separate price for essential spare for 5 years. The vendor must furnish recommendations for Shielding room, Earthing system, lighting system, Page 19 of 55

22 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not Cable trench, Usage of CCTV camera, web camera, Power Supply and safety requirements. 7 Qualifying Condition 7.1 Considering the demands on and stature of ERDA, it is essential that the equipment and their performance must be of the highest calibre. In view of this, I. No deviations of technical specifications on the lower side will be acceptable. If there are any deviations in technical specifications, this should be clearly specified. II. The vendor should have minimum 15 years of experience in manufacture of similar or higher rated high voltage series resonant system and all other equipment supplied for Partial Discharge laboratory. III. Vendor must have supplied at least 10 similar or higher rated systems in India which must be working satisfactorily since at least last 10 years. IV. Vendor must have working service centre in India since at least last 5 years. V. The vendor must have working servicing facility in India and technical experts who can provide required technical support within 2 working days time at least for 15 years. VI. The vendor shall submit the document giving following details, (1) Name of the customers/companies where their similar systems are installed, (2) Complete postal address of the customers, (3) Year of commissioning (4) Name of contact person with designation, (5)Contact no. (6) address and (7) Performance certificates VI. Vendor is not allowed to outsource/subcontract any of the equipment from other agencies. Page 20 of 55

23 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not VII. Hard copies of documentation: Operation manual (4 copies), maintenance manual (4 copies), records of final tests & test results (4 copies), calibration certificates from ISO/IEC certified laboratory. Two soft copies of the above documents to be furnished. VIII. All documents & software must be in English. 8 Pre-dispatch Inspection IX. If any software are used, extra back-up copies (CDs/ pen drive) must be provided. X. The test equipment should be computer controlled. The software should provide control and data capturing of the test results. Test procedure should be automatic as far as possible. Reports should be generated in flexible formats so that ERDA can customize the reports of all products up to 245 kv to meet the ERDA s requirement. I. ERDA intends to make two visits to vendor s manufacturing premises for inspection of the system, first approximately 2-3 months before dispatch (as a Stage Inspection), second visit before dispatch of the test equipment (Final inspection). If more than two visits are needed, all expenses for these visits will have to be paid for by the vendor for two ERDA engineers. II. Before call for final inspection, vendor should submit calibration certificates of voltage divider, coupling capacitor, Standard capacitor, C & Tan δ bridge, PD bridge and PD calibrator from ISO/IEC: accredited laboratories. III. The supplier shall conduct the following tests in the presence of ERDA representatives at the manufacturing premises as a part of pre-dispatch inspection: a. Checking the scope of supply and physical verification of each equipment as per PO. b. Operational test of all devices c. Demonstration of control functions of the resonant system in manual and auto mode. d. Functional test of all overload devices e. Functionality of all control circuits, overloads and safety interlocks. Page 21 of 55

24 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not f. Over voltage withstand test: 10 Minute withstand test at 10 % higher than the rated voltage with voltage divider, coupling capacitor & blocking impedance connected. g. PD measurement at 100 % rated voltage followed by measurement at rated output voltage for the duty cycle assigned with voltage divider and coupling capacitor connected. h. PD measurement 2 pc at 600 kvrms before and after over voltage & flashover test at 600 kvrms i. Three repeated flashover tests at rated power frequency voltage through an external gap directly to ground with base load connection. DGA of oil before and after flash over test. j. Temperature rise test on both the reactor units, excitation transformer and frequency converter at rated current and duration of duty cycle. k. Measurement of Acoustic noise level, it should be 80 db & measurement of Harmonic content, it should be 1 % l. Any other test / observation vendor may like to demonstrate. m The delivery instructions are subject to the compliance of all the test and calibration reports in accordance with the relevant standards and satisfactory completion of pre-dispatch inspection. All measuring equipment like Voltage divider, Coupling capacitor, Standard Capacitor, PD detector, PD calibrator, Capacitance & tan δ Bridge, shall have valid calibration for minimum 2 years duration from the date of calibration from a laboratory accredited by ISO /IEC: Calibration certificate details 10 Installation, Commissionin g and Training The installation and commissioning of all components of series resonant system, PD measuring system, Capacitance and tan δ measuring system and other along with trial testing at rated test voltage with basic loads shall be carried out by supplier. The supplier shall provide operation, maintenance and troubleshooting training to ERDA representative. Demonstration of all above tests (Except flash over test & temperature rise test) will be Page 22 of 55

25 Sr. No. Equipment Technical Specification Complied Parameter Minimum Requirement or Not repeated to ERDA s satisfaction & compliance with specifications at the time of commissioning of equipment at ERDA laboratory, Vadodara, India. Two day training of operation of entire system during the final inspection at your manufacturing place. Five day training of operation of entire system to ERDA s engineers after the commissioning of system at ERDA, Vadodara. Vendor should give performance warranty of 5 years from date of commissioning. The vendor must have servicing facility in India and technical expert who can provide required technical support within 2 days time. Vendor should address following point, 11 After Sales Service Support How the technical issues related to test equipment will be resolved i.e. if some part becomes unserviceable. Vendor shall provide software upgradation for five years free of cost Page 23 of 55

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27 SECTION-II: General Terms & Conditions Tender Enquiry Number: ERDA/PDLAB/01/2016 Page 25 of 55

28 Terms and Conditions CONTENTS Clause No. Description Page No. General Information Scope of Supply Technical Acceptance Terms of Payment Delivery Erection, Pre-operational Testing, Initial Operation, Reliability Operation and Unit Characteristic Tests & Performance Guarantee Testing Liquidated Damages Limitation of Liability Warranty Period Provisional Performance Acceptance Final Performance Acceptance Force Majeure Suspension of Supply of Goods / Works Termination by the Owner Indemnification Governing Laws and Dispute Resolution Insurance 40 Annexure 1 Services for Erection, Commissioning and Performance Testing 41 Annexure 2 Billing Instructions 42 Annexure-3 BG Formats (ABG & PBG) 43 Page 26 of 55

29 GENERAL INFORMATION Electrical Research and Development Association popularly known, as ERDA is a premier Testing, Calibration, Certification and Research Organization of India. ERDA ( was established by the Indian Industries & Utilities with the support of Governments of India and Gujarat and has acquired more than four decades of experience as a service provider. It is a not-for-profit organization. You may visit our website for further details. 1.0 Scope of Supply The Scope includes but is not limited to Design, engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, shop assembly, Painting, testing and inspection by ERDA, packing and forwarding, loading on trucks/trailers and supply with all accessories, Providing service of erection, commissioning and performance testing of the items supplied as per our technical specification, data sheets and sub sequent MOMs Terms and Conditions here in as per Conditions of Contract. It also includes Supply of Start-up and Commissioning spares and Special Tools and Tackles for Erection, Operation and Maintenance. 2.0 Technical Acceptance 2.1 The Supplier shall guarantee that the equipment offered under their scope shall meet the technical requirements listed in agreed technical specifications. Supplier shall correct all defects and replace the items / components as necessary to achieve the guaranteed performance. ERDA reserves the right to call upon the supplier to demonstrate any parameters, operations, function, etc. of any equipment, system as specified in the Technical Specifications during Factory acceptance Test, PG & Reliable Test at site. However, if the Supplier is unable to demonstrate even after the modification within 30 days from the date of equipment having failed in the first test, ERDA will at its discretion reject the equipment at any stage of project execution and recover the payment already made or accept the same. 2.2 Inspection and Testing: Inspection requirements and tests to be conducted at Supplier s works and at Site shall be as per the agreed Quality Plan and Agreed Technical Specifications. Page 27 of 55

30 2.3 Conditions for Technical Acceptance: The equipment will be accepted by ERDA on completion of the following: Receipt at site of all supplies including spares. Submission of all As-Built Drawings and Engineering Deliverables which includes O&M Manual, Training Manual and Erection, Commissioning and Testing Protocols. Successful completion of PG Test at site in line with clause 2.1 above. Liquidation of Punch Points. 2.4 Training for Operation and Maintenance Engineers Supplier shall provide training for ERDA personnel as per agreed technical specifications including following: Maintenance Training on equipment Operator Training Class Room training at site for Operation and Maintenance of the equipment 3.0 Terms of Payments The payment to the Supplier for the performance of the works under the Contract, shall be made by ERDA through irrevocable LC / TT only. 3.1 Payment Schedule The Supplier shall prepare and submit to ERDA a component-wise detailed break-up of the Contract price for approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Contract price break-up shall be inter-linked with the agreed detailed delivery schedule of the Supplier. Any payment except advance payment shall be made only after ERDA approves the Supplier s price break-up. The aggregate sum of the Supplier s price break-up shall be equal to the lump sum Contract price. 3.2 Payment for Supplies Sr. No. Nature of Payment Percent Contract Price of Conditions to be fulfilled 1 Advance 10% Percentage of the Contract price shall be paid as advance after release of PO within 30 days against submission of following invoices via TT. 1) Proforma Invoice 2) Un-conditional acceptance of PO by the supplier; 3) Advance payment security (Bank Guarantee) for an equivalent amount valid till completion of supply + three months claim period Page 28 of 55

31 Sr. No. Nature of Payment Percent Contract Price of Conditions to be fulfilled 4)Contract Performance Security (Bank Guarantee) for 10% of Contract Price valid till warranty period + three months claim period. Both the Bank Guarantees shall be strictly as per ERDA format. 2 Receipt of Equipment at Project Site 70% Percentage of Ex-Works / FOB / CIF supply price along with 100% applicable taxes and duties, freight and insurance (if applicable) shall be paid through irrevocable LC with usance period of 30 days after the receipt of equipment at ERDA premises and physical verification by ERDA/ as per approved billing break-up and on submission of invoices and satisfactory documentary evidences. Supplier shall submit one original and two copies of following documents: 1) Invoice Copy. Liquidated Damages, if any, on account of delay shall be deducted from this payment. 2) Detailed Packing list 3) Copy of the Bill of Lading / Air Way Bill 4) Certificate of origin certified by International chamber of commerce. 5) Manufacturer s Test certificate 6) Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate /Mail from ERDA 7) Final Approved O&M Manuals 3 Balance 20% Payment 20% 20% of the supply price component of the Contract Price shall be released after successful commissioning of equipment via TT within 15 days. 3.3 Payment for Supervisory Services / Erection, Testing and Commissioning (ETC) of Equipment The payment for Supervisory Services / ETC shall be made within 30 days on pro rata basis after erection, commissioning and performance testing, provisional acceptance of the equipment and technical Page 29 of 55

32 acceptance as per agreed technical specifications and certification by the ERDA Engineers / HOS / HOD. Income Tax (TDS Tax deducted at source) shall be deducted by ERDA from the payment made to the Supplier as per prevailing rules of the Govt. of India. The amount of such deduction shall be in accordance with Applicable Law. The Supplier shall be paid only the net amount after deduction of such tax at source. ERDA shall give necessary certificates(s) for deduction of tax at source to the Supplier in this regard. No Tax shall be deducted at source if a Tax exemption certificate (that is in full force and effect) from the relevant Governmental Instrumentality is provided by the Supplier to the ERDA. 3.4 Withholding and Final Adjustment ERDA at its option, with due intimation to the Supplier, shall withhold any amounts, including any disputed Liquidated Damages due to delay in Supply, Commissioning and shortfall in performance from the payments due to the Supplier or that may become due to the Supplier in future or from any securities/guarantees under this Contract All the amounts so withheld will be adjusted against the final payment to be due to the Supplier under the terms of the Contract. ERDA shall have the right to withhold from any payment due to the Supplier, including the final payment, such amounts as the ERDA deems necessary or appropriate on account of any one or more of the following reasons: (a) (b) (c) (d) Rectification or remedying of any defects in equipment supplied by the Supplier; The Supplier s failure to deliver any Performance Security; Any requirement in accordance with Applicable Laws to withhold any Taxes to be deducted at source from the payments to be made to the Supplier in respect of the Supply Scope or any part thereof; and Liquidated Damages due to delay in Supply, Commissioning and shortfall in Performance. 3.5 Payment Security Advance Payment Security Page 30 of 55

33 The Supplier shall furnish to ERDA a payment security in the form of a bank guarantee equivalent to Advance Payment amount mentioned in clause-3.2 above ( Advance Payment Security ). The security shall remain valid till the Completion of supplies with a claim period of three months Performance Security a) The Supplier shall furnish to ERDA, a payment security in the form of a bank guarantee as per the format share by ERDA (from a bank acceptable to ERDA) as a performance security for due and faithful performance of its obligations under this Contract, for an amount equivalent to 10% of the total Contract Price (the Performance Security ). The Performance Security shall be valid initially till the expiry of the Warranty Period with a claim period of three months. b) In case the Supplier fails to fulfil any of its obligations under this Contract including the warranty obligations, the proceeds of Performance Security may be appropriated by ERDA as part compensation for any loss resulting from the Supplier s failure to perform and fulfil the Supply Scope and its obligations under this Contract without prejudice to any of the rights or remedies to which ERDA may be entitled to under this Contract or otherwise in law. a) The Advance Payment Security and Performance Security shall be extended suitably at least 60 (sixty) days before the expiry of the period of validity thereof, if required as per the provisions of this Contract so that it remains in full force and effect throughout the required term as per provisions of this Contract and ERDA shall be entitled to make a demand under the Performance Security where the Supplier fails to extend the validity of the Advance payment security and Performance Security as aforesaid and hold the proceeds as security for the Supplier s outstanding obligations and liabilities hereunder. 3.6Deliverables after issue of LOI/PO Supplier shall furnish the following within 15 days from LOI/PO: a) Detailed organization chart specifying the names and contact details of the responsible persons identified for the project b) All the engineering data and information required by ERDA as per Technical Specification. Page 31 of 55

34 c) Supplier shall submit a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Plan within seven (7) days from date of receipt of LOI / PO. d) L2 Network, Schedule of Delivery and Billing Break-up. e) List of Sub Vendors along with the details of similar equipment supplied by them, which are in operation The Supplier shall also furnish Erection, Commissioning, Operation, Maintenance and Training Manuals as specified in Technical Specification within 90 days from LOI/PO. 4.0 Delivery Time is the essence of the Contract. The equipment along with all auxiliaries / accessories, start-up, mandatory and commissioning spares and special tools and tackles, shall be delivered within 32 weeks from the date of LOI / PO. However, LD shall be deducted if the same is delayed beyond agreed delivery schedule.. If the Equipment/material are being dispatched in more than one lot then it shall be dispatched in sequential manner, as required for construction and commissioning. 5.0 Erection, Pre-operational Testing, Initial Operation and Unit Characteristic Tests & Performance Guarantee Testing 5.1Work shall include the Supervision of erection, Commissioning of components / systems, verification Tests, and all other Commissioning, Testing and Initial Operations prior to charging of equipments. The Supplier shall be responsible for developing and implementing testing procedure for each test during the manufacturing, construction, inspection, start-up and commissioning of equipment. 5.2 Performance Guarantee Testing Supplier shall perform and re-perform if required, the Performance Tests in accordance with the Contract, in order to demonstrate achievement of the Performance Guarantees for the Unit as set forth in the Contract as per Specifications and guarantees by ERDA. If the equipment does not meet the Performance Guarantees, the Supplier shall at no extra cost to ERDA redesign, modify, remedy repair or replace the equipment or any part or section thereof including any component, equipment or system (under the scope of the Supplier) with one which meets the requirements and again demonstrate achievement of the Performance Guarantees for the Unit as set forth in the Contract. Page 32 of 55

35 6.0 Liquidated Damages 6.1 Liquidated Damages (LD) due to delay in delivery: In the event, the guaranteed delivery dates are not adhered to, LD shall be deducted by ERDA from the amount payable to the Supplier at 1% of total Contract price (including taxes and duties) per week of delay or part thereof for the delayed period after the Contractual Completion date, subject to maximum of 10% of the total contract price. (Including taxes and duties) Prolonged delays: If the guaranteed delivery date is delayed due to reasons attributable to Supplier till the date when ERDA becomes entitled to the maximum LD deduction as above, ERDA may, after giving a notice of 15 days in writing: -require the Supplier to complete the delivery within such reasonable time and subject to such additional liquidated damages as the parties may agree, or -terminate the contract in respect of whole equipment or any materials, as may be determined by ERDA. 7.0 Limitation of Liability The Supplier s aggregate liability under or arising out of or in connection with this Contract, its performance or breach shall be limited to the Contract Price. This shall, however, exclude it s liability for Liquidated Damages for Delay and Performance any and all third party liabilities or indemnities including Intellectual Property Indemnification and other provisions of the Contract. 8.0 Warranty Period The equipment to be supplied shall be new, unused, free from all defects in design, material, workmanship and handling and shall be of the highest grade in full conformity with design, drawings, specifications and any other conditions stipulated in this tender. The Warranty period of your supply equipment shall be 5 years from the date of commissioning of equipment. During warranty period if any things needs to be replaced or repair vendor will replace or repair the things with out any extra cost implication to ERDA. The repair or replacement cost also includes the traveling, logging-boarding and local accommodation cost of your engineers. Any Equipment and Materials or Facility or portion thereof replaced / repaired during the Warranty Period, the warranty period of that particular equipment or facility or portion would be further extended Page 33 of 55

36 for a period of twelve (12) months over and above the mentioned warranty period. 9.0 Provisional Performance Acceptance Provisional Performance Acceptance shall occur with respect to the euipments if and only if: A Performance Test Report has been prepared after Performance Guarantee Tests and accepted by ERDA. All Documents required under the Contract for start-up, operate and maintain the equipment are submitted to ERDA. All essential and ordered recommended spare parts necessary to operate the equipment in a safe, efficient and effective manner are supplied to ERDA. During Final Inspection measured partial discharges of the test system must be less than 2 pc and successful completion of other acceptance test at manufacturer work. All special tools and other maintenance tools and tackles (if applicable) are handed over to ERDA as per contract. Supplier has completed the training program for Operation and Maintenance ( O&M ) personnel as per agreed technical specification 10.0 Final Performance Acceptance Final Performance Acceptance of the Supplied Package / equipment shall occur if and only if : Performance Guarantee Test has been concluded including any retest in which the supplied equipment demonstrates achievement of all the Performance Guarantees set forth in agreed technical specifications or is meeting the Minimum Performance Standards. Provisional Performance Acceptance of the Unit has occurred or occurs Concurrently with Final Performance Acceptance. Page 34 of 55

37 Final Documents for start-up, operation and maintenance including As built Drawings are provided by the Supplier to ERDA as per the contract. Supplier has completed all works including punch list items 11.0 Force Majeure Force Majeure shall mean an event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the ERDA or the Supplier which could not have been foreseen, prevented or mitigated by such Party using its reasonable diligence and which makes it impossible for such Party to perform the whole or in part its obligations under the Contract, including but not limited to: a) Act of God; b) An act of war, (whether declared or undeclared) hostilities invasion, armed conflict or an act of foreign enemies, blockade, embargo, revolution, military action, or sabotage. c) Contamination by radio-activity from any nuclear fuel, or form any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel, radioactive toxic explosive, or other hazardous properties. d) Riot, civil commotion, terrorism or disorder, unless solely restricted to employees of the Supplier or of his Sub-supplier. e) Natural or regional industrial disputes or targeted disputes which are part of national or regional campaign and which is not reasonably within the powers of a Party to prevent, or which is not specific to the Party or any of his supplier or Sub-supplier. f) Operation of the forces of nature such as earthquake, hurricane, lightning, tidal wave, tsunami, typhoon or volcanic activity. If either Party is rendered wholly or partially unable to perform its obligations under this Contract because of a Force Majeure Event, that party will be excused from whatever performance is affected by the Force Majeure event to the extent so affected provided that: a) The affected Party gives the other Party Written Notice of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event and also gives the other Party Written Notice describing in reasonable detail the particulars of such occurrence, including an estimation of its expected duration and probable impact on the performance of such Party's obligations hereunder, and thereafter continues to furnish thereto timely regular reports with respect to continuation of the Force Majeure Event; Page 35 of 55