SPECIFICATION FOR COMPRESSION TYPE MID SPAN JOINT SUITABLE FOR “PANTHER”

ACSR CONDUCTOR

Mid span compression joint shall be used for joining two lengths of
conductors. The joint shall have a resistively less than 75% of the receptivity of equivalent length of
conductor. The joint shall not permit slipping off, damage to or failure of the complete conductor or
any part thereof at a load less than 95% of the ultimate tensile strength of the conductor.

The joint shall be made of steel and aluminium sleeves for jointing the
steel core and aluminium wires respectively. The steel sleeve should not crack or fail during
compression. The Brinnel Hardness of steel sleeve shall not exceed 200. The steel sleeve shall be
hot dip galvanized. The aluminium sleeve shall have aluminium of purity not less than 99.5%.
Tapered aluminium filler plugs shall also be provided on the line of demarcation between
compression and non compression zone. The dimensional tolerances of mid span compression
joint shall be as per given below:

Dimensions & dimensional tolerances for mid span joint

Sl.No. Item Dimensions before compression Dimensions after compression

Inner dia Outer dia Length Corner to corner Face to
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) face width
(mm)
01 Mid span compression joint
i) Aluminium 23 ±0.1 38 ± 1 610± 5 37 ± 0.5 32 ± 0.5
sleeve
ii) Steel 9.5 ± 0.5 18 ± 0.5 203±5 17.4 ± 0.5 15.1 ± 0.5
Sleeve
SPECIFICATION FOR COMPRESSION TYPE REPAIR SLEEVE SUITABLE FOR “PANTHER”
ACSR CONDUCTOR

Repair sleeve of compression type shall be used to repair conductor with

not more than two strands broken in the outer layer. The sleeve shall be manufactured from
99.5 % pure aluminium and shall have a smooth surface. The repair sleeve shall comprise of two
pieces with a provision of seat for sliding of the keeper piece. The edges of the seat as well as the
keeper shall be so rounded that the conductor strands are not damaged during installation. The
dimensions and dimensional tolerances of repair sleeve shall be as per given below.

Dimensions & dimensional tolerances for Repair Sleeve

Sl.No. Item Dimensions before compression Dimensions after compression

Inner dia Outer dia Length Corner to corner Face to
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) face width
(mm)
01 Repair Sleeve
i) Aluminium 23 ±0.5 38 ± 1 240± 5 37 ± 0.5 32 ± 0.5
sleeve
 GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT
ENQUIRY FORM

Enquiry No.1245/ED/EE- EHV/PLCC & Lines/F.Mid span/ /11-12, Dated:02/03/12

To

Sir,

Sub: Electricity Department, Puducherry – Division –VI- Enquiry for the

supply of compression type mid span joint and Repair sleeve suitable for
” Panther” ACSR conductor - Requested – Reg.

***

Please send your lowest quotation for supply of the following materials in a
sealed cover superscribed with “Enquiry number and due date” so as to reach this office
on or before 16-04-12 at 11.00 A.M and intimate your acceptance
of the following conditions in case an order in placed with you. The tenders received will
be opened on the same working day at 3.30 P.M. If the opening date happens to be a
holiday, the tenders will be opened on the next working day.

Sl Description of Materials Approximate Delivery

No. Quantity Period
01 Compression type tubular mid span joint
made of extruded aluminium with galvanized
steel sleeve suitable for “Panther” ACSR
conductor confirming to IS 2121 75 Nos.
With in 30
02 Compression type tubular repair sleeve made dayson receipt
of extruded aluminium suitable for “Panther” of the Supply
ACSR conductor confirming to IS 2121 50 Nos. order

Quotation should be furnished as per the

prescribed form enclosed, otherwise your
offer will be rejected

Necessary type test certificate should be

enclosed along with the tender
Necessary routine electrical and mechanical
test certificate carried out during
manufacturing should be enclosed in
duplicate along with the materials

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY

1.2 Tender should be addressed to the Executive Engineer – VI, Electricity
Department, Puducherry – 605 001 and should be sent in sealed covers with the
following Superscriptions.

The envelope should be addressed only to the Executive Engineer – VI,

Electricity Department, Puducherry – 605 001. The envelope should also bear the
name and address of the firm and seal, if any.

1.3 The tender should be as per the enclosed prescribed tender form.
Otherwise the tender will be rejected.

1.4 (a) If the tender is made by an individual, it shall be signed with his full
name his postal address shall be given.

(b) If it is made by a firm, it shall be signed with the co-partnership

name, by a member of the firm, who shall sign his own name and the name with
the address of each member of the firm.

(c) If the tender is made by a Corporation, it should be signed by a

duly Authorized Officer who shall produce with his tender satisfactory evidence
of his Authorization. Such tendering Corporation may be required before the
contract is executed to furnish evidence of its corporate existence.

1.5 Validity of the tender:

Tenders should be validated for acceptance for a period of at least 90

(ninety) days from the date of opening from the date of receipt of sample,
whichever is latest.

1.6 Guarantee:

The materials shall be guaranteed for satisfactory performance working

for a Period of twelve months from the date of commissioning or eighteen month
from the Date of receipt of materials at stores. Any defects notified during this
period shall be rectified free of charge to the satisfaction of the Department.

1.7 Sample:

Samples should be submitted along with tender / positively within 10 days

after Opening the tender at tenders cost and freight prepaid. Otherwise the tender
is likely to be rejected. Unapproved samples will be returned to the Tender, if so
required by the Tender, at his cost.

All samples shall bear suitable identification with the following information:
 (a) Specification No. --------------------------------------date ------------------------
----
(b) Name of the Tender with full address
(c) Name of the manufacturer with full address ------------------------------------
-----
(d) Brief and complete description of the samples ----------------------------------

1.8 Leaflets and Description Literature:

Full descriptive particulars and drawings of the equipments offered should
accompany the tender.
Information regarding the country of manufacture or origin of materials
used in the Manufacturing of the articles should be furnished.

1.10. Deviations:
Deviations from any standard specification or clauses of specification
should be clearly pointed out. Clauses not so commented upon shall be taken as
having met with the approval of the tender and will be binding on him.

1.11. Tender Opening:

Tenders will be opened at 3.30 P.M on the next working day of the due
date.

The Tenders of their authorized agents may choose to be present at the

time of opening of tender. The tender receiving office will on opening of tenders
prepare a statement of attested and unattested corrections therein and hand it over
to the tenders and initial all such correction therein in the presence of the Tenders.
If any of the Tenders are their agents fined it inconvenient to be present at the
time, then in such a case the tender receiving officer, will on opening attest the
tender of the absentee Tender and make out a statement of the attested and
unattested corrections therein and communicate them to him. The absentee
Tender shall than accept the statement of correction without any question
whatsoever.
1.12. The Executive Engineer-VI, Electricity Department, Puducherry reserves the
right to reject any or all tenders, award any portion of the order to any one
Tender or more tenders irrespective of the rate being equal or not, and at his
discretion increase or decrease the quantities while ordering and during the period
of contract after ordering on any of the orders or all orders.

2. RATE AND CONDITIONS

2.1. Rates:
The lowest rates quoted by the Tender should be firm, in rupees for free delivery
at the destination and should include Customs, Import, Excise Duties, Insurance and
freight charges. The Purchaser will not pay separately for transit insurance. The sales
tax where legally leviable and intended to be claimed from the purchaser should be
distinctly shown along with price quoted. If this is not done, no claims of sales tax will
be admitted at any later stages and on any ground whatsoever.

Appropriate sales tax if any found admissible will be paid over and above
purchase Price in accordance with the provision of the relevant sales tax act in force and
form „D‟ Declarations may be obtained from this office wherever the concessional rate of
C.S.T inapplicable. Provided always it is hereby agreed and declared that in case where
has Department has doubt whether the sales tax is at all payable on the transaction in
question, The department if hereby authorized to withhold the amount of tax unit the
party produces an order of court competent jurisdiction, declaring liability of the
transaction to sales tax. The Tender should always clearly state if „D‟ form is required
for the supply.

2.2. Delivery:
The period of delivery should be specified. Ex-stock, quick and short delivery
will be normally given preference. Delivery for the part supply / suppliers and the period
required to complete the order in full should also be specified. The delivery period
should be kept up and no excuse such as Lack of booking facilities etc., will be accepted.
In case goods booking cannot ensure delivery within the scheduled period, booking
should be done by lorry or other mode of road transport without extra cost to the
Department and it is always the Supplier‟s responsibility to arrange for the transport.
Any delay will be viewed seriously and suitable penalty imposed if necessary. The
Tenders should take this into consideration when quoting. The Tender should clearly
state when the supply would commence. The delivery period specified in the tender is
clear and the Tender under our penalty clause given as follows should guarantee specific
terms:-

Should delivery be delayed by strike lockouts, fire accident or any clauses

whatsoever beyond the reasonable control to the contractor and whether such delay or
impediment occur before or after the time or extended time for despatch or completion, a
reasonable extension time shall be granted.

If supplies to be tender against this correct or made by the contractor beyond the
delivery period in the Department accepts the contract and them. Such acceptances or
without prejudice to department‟s right to claim penalty for the delay in supply governed
by penalty clauses.

2.3 Extension of delivery period:

No extension of time beyond that delivery period quoted will normally be

granted.

2.4 Loss or damage:

Ownership of the materials will rest with the contractor until delivery in good
condition to the consignee at the destination External damages or shortages that are prima
face, the results of rough handling during transit to site or due defective packages will be
intimated within 15 Days of the arrival of the materials at site. Internal defects, Damages
etc. which cannot ordinarily be detected on superficial visual examination through due to
bad handling in transit or defective packing could be intimated within two months from
the date of receipt of these articles at site. In either case the damaged or defective
materials should be replaced by the contractor by free of cost.
2.5. Penalty:

If the contractor fails in the due performance of his contract within the time fixed
by the contract and the purchaser has suffered any loss from this delay occasioned by
such failure, the contractor is liable at the discretion of the purchaser to a penalty upto
0.5% of the contract value of such portion of the material only that have not been
delivered on the specified date for each week of delay between the appointed or extended
time as the case may be and the actual time of acceptance of supply, and such penalty
shall be in full satisfaction of the contractor liability for the delay but shall not in any case
exceed 10% of the contract value of such portion of the materials.

2.6. Payment:

100% will be made within 30 days after receipt of materials in good condition at
destination and receipt of bills in triplicate along with advance stamped receipt for the
amount. All payments will be made only after the approval of the Test Certificate. No
other terms of payment will be accepted. Tenders with mode of payment other the above
will be summarily rejected.

Payment for the supplies will be made by Demand Draft in rupees on the State
Bank of India, Puducherry or any other branches of the state Bank of India.

2.7. Tests:
Manufacturer‟s certificate for the Routine test specified in the ISS of latest issues
should be forwarded. The materials may be rejected if the test results are not satisfactory.

2.8. Guarantee:
Where test certificate is not called for in the order, written guarantee should be
furnished wherever necessary guaranteeing the Department against defects in the goods
supplied either in materials or workmanship and this being operative for a period of 18
(eighteen) months from the date of receipt of materials at site in good condition. Any of
the goods found defective within guarantee period shall be replaced free of cost
2.9. Income Tax clearance Certificate:

Each Tender shall append to his tender a clearance certificate of income-tax

(latest) from the appropriate Income-Tax Authorities in the form prescribed therefore. In
the case proprietary ground or Partnership firm, it will be necessary to produce the
certificate before mentioned for proprietary or proprietors and for each of the partners as
the case may be. If a certificate has already been produced by the Tender during the
calendar year in which the tender is made in respect of previous tender to this office it
will be sufficient if particulars regarding the previous occasion on which the certificate
was produced are given. All tenders received without a certificate as above mentioned
will be rejected.

2.10. General Conditions:

(a) The contractor is responsible for all acts done either by him or by his servants
or representative.
(b) In case of all disputes it should clearly be understood that the decision of the
Executive Engineer-VI, Electricity Department, Puducherry would be final.
(c) Any notice to the contractor shall be deemed to be efficiently served if it is
given in writing by post to his usual address or latest known place of business.
(d) The contract once awarded is not transferable.

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER-VI
ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT
PUDUCHERRY

TENDER FORM
From
To
The Executive Engineer – VI,
Electricity Department,
Puducherry- 605 001.

Sir,
Sub: Tender specification No. ………………………………
for the supply of ……………………………………….
Referring to the above tender specification, I am submitting herewith my
tender as detailed below:-
1. Tender for the supply of :
2. Quantity :
3. Basic price / Unit :
4. Rate and amount of excise duty :
5. Rate and amount of education Cess :
6. Rate and amount of sales tax :
7. Freight, insurance and other charges :
8. Discount, if any :
9. Net price / Unit :
10. Total net price :
11. Terms of delivery : Free delivery at Central Stores,
Electricity Department,
Puducherry / F.O.R., Puducherry
by road
12. Period of delivery ( to be reckoned from
the date of regular supply order ) :
13. Terms of payment ( See para 2.6 of : 100% within 30 days on receipt of
the materials
Tender Condition ) in good condition.
14. Validity of the offer ( See para 1.6 of : 90 days from the date of opening
Tender Condition )
15. Guarantee period ( See para 2.8 of
Tender Condition ) :

16. Whether permanently registered with

NSIC / DGS & D /SSI of Pondicherry
for the items quoted. (Photostat copies
of the certificate to be enclosed) :
 17. Whether agreed to pay security deposit
as per condition 1.13 :
18. Details of Earnest Money Deposit furnished: Cash Receipt No. :
Dated :
Amount :
Demand Draft No. :
Dated :
Amount :
Bank :
19. Whether type test certificate obtained from
Govt. approved laboratory is enclosed. :
20. Whether the item quoted bears ISI mark /
Conforms to IS specification. :
( Photostat copies of the certificate to be
enclosed )
21. Whether sample enclosed/will be furnished
within 10 days :
22. Whether income-tax certificate enclosed :

I agree to supply the materials at the above rates and agree to all the
conditions set forth in the Tender Specification.

Yours faithfully,

Enclosure:

1. Sample.