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Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
March 08, 2016
Prospective Bidders
Procurement of Operational Spares - 69/13.8kV Substations
Contract Number GPL - PI - 018- 2016
ADDENDUM No. 1
Please find attached an addendum on the above contract. This addendum forms part of the contract and must
be included in your bid submission.
Please acknowledge receipt of this addendum in the Bid Submission Form.
Should you require any further clarifications, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Navin Deonarayan, Project
Engineer, Projects Management Department, Guyana Power & Light Inc. @ 257/259 Middle Street,
Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Tel. 629-3622 or 227-4482, [email protected]
Yours sincerely
GUYANA POWER & LIGHT INC.
Lennox McGreggor
Projects Manager
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
Procurement of Operational Spares - 69/13.8kV Substations
Contract Number GPL - PI - 018- 2016
Addendum No.1
This addendum addresses a clarification requested on 03-010-2016 and now forms part of the bidding and
contract documents and modifies the original bidding documents.
Kindly acknowledge receipt of this addendum in the space provided in the Bid Submission Form. Failure to
do so may subject Bidder to disqualification.
AMENDMENTS/CLARIFICATIONS OF “Instruction to Tenderers”, Procurement of Operational
Spares - 69/13.8kV Substations.
a. Closing date for the submission of Bids for Procurement of Operational Spares - 69/13.8kV
Substations has been extended to March 30, 2016 at 14:00 hours.
b. The TECHNICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is amended.
c. Appendix I is included.
TECHNICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTENTS
1.01 SCOPE 40
1.02 STANDARDS 40
1.03 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION 40
1.04 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS 41
1.05 SERVICE CONDITIONS 42
1.06 SYSTEM CONDITIONS 43
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
40
40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE 43
1.08 INSPECTION AND TESTING – GENERAL 44
1.09 TYPE TESTS AND ROUTINE TESTS 45
1.10 REJECTION 46
1.11 CORROSION PROTECTION 47
1.12 NON CORRODING FASTENERS 47
1.13 SAFETY 48
1.14 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 48
1.15 SPARE PARTS 48
1.16 SPECIAL TOOLS 48
1.17 PACKING AND SHIPPING 48
1.18 LABELS 49
1.19 GUARANTEE 50
1.20 SUBMITTALS WHICH FORM PART OF THE BID 50
1.21 SUBMITTALS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD 50
1.22 COMPLETENESS OF SUPPLY 51
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
SPECIFICATION: TECHNICAL AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.01 SCOPE
A. General
This specification covers Technical and General Requirements for Procurement of
Operational Spares –69/13.8kV Substations.
“Equipment” shall include Materials, Goods and Services.
B. Associated Specifications
This Specification shall be associated with each of the Equipment Standards listed in
Appendix 1.
1.02 STANDARDS
A. Standards of General Application
Standards of General Application include – but are not limited to – the following
(Short Title):
ANSI C84.1 Voltage Ratings for Electrical Power Systems
IEC 617 Graphic Symbols for Drawings
B. Standards of Particular Application
Equipment shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with the Standards of Particular
Application, listed in Appendix 1.
C. Alternative Standards
The Bidder may propose alternative standards, provided it is demonstrated that they give a
degree of quality equivalent to that of the referenced standards. Acceptability of any
alternative standard is at the discretion of the Procuring Entity.
1.03 COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATION
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
All equipment offered shall comply fully with the requirements of this Specification and the
Specification applicable to the item. Any minor departure must be disclosed at the time of
Bidding in the Non-Compliance Schedule included in each Specification.
1.04 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS
All equipment and accessories shall comply in every respect with the Regulations and Acts in
force in Guyana.
Bidders shall acquaint themselves with such Regulations. In case of difficulty, the Procuring
Entity will provide assistance.
1.05 SERVICE CONDITIONS
The equipment shall be suitable for installation in the 69/13.8KV Substations having the
characteristics described below:
Environmentally, the region where the equipment is being installed is tropical. It includes
coastal areas subject to high relative humidity, which can give rise to condensation, and on-
shore winds will frequently be salt-laden. On occasions, the combination of salt and
condensation may create pollution conditions for outdoor equipment including insulators.
Therefore, outdoor material and equipment shall be: A. Designed
B. Protected
– for use in an exposed, heavily polluted, salty, corrosive and humid tropical coastal atmosphere.
The Supplier shall comply fully with the requirements of this Specification and associated
ASTM A123 or BS729 “Hot-dip Galvanizing” in the provision of the necessary corrosion
protection
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
Table 1. Service Conditions
Altitude
Maximum daily mean temperature
Maximum outdoor ambient shade temperature
Design Temperature for Equipment Rating
Minimum outdoor ambient shade temperature
Maximum relative humidity
Wind Velocity
Isokeraunic level
Average Number of days with Rain p.a.
Average Annual rainfall, cm
: <1000m above sea-level
: 30° C
: 40° C
: 40° C
: 15° C
: 100%
: 30 kph
: 70
:120
: 150
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
1.06 SYSTEM CONDITIONS
All equipment shall be rated not less than the requirements of the 60 Hz system parameters as
outlined below:
Nominal System Voltage: 69 KV 13.8 KV
LV Single
Phase
120/240 V
LV Three
Phase
240/480 V
(see note 1)
125 VDC
Maximum System voltage: 75 KV 15 KV 125/250 250/500 131VDC
Nominal Short Circuit
Levels:
12.6 KA 35 KA 16 KA 16 KA
Insulation Levels
BIL:
Power Frequency 1 min.:
350 KV
160 KV
95 KV
34 KV
30 KV
10 KV
30 KV
10 KV 1000 VDC
Creepage 25mm/kV
Neutral Grounding
Arrangements:
Star connected
with directly
grounded neutral
Delta
connected
(grounded
through zigzag
transformer)
Solidly
Grounded
Solidly
Grounded
Table 2. System Conditions
Voltage spread to ANSI C84.1 - 'Voltage Ratings for Electrical Power Systems'.:
Note 1: Other 3-phase voltages may also be applicable for special applications where so specified.
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Quality Assurance governing the Supply
Details of the Quality Assurance governing Supply of Equipment shall be submitted with the Bid
and shall typically include details such as:
The Structure of the Organization and the Independence of the QA function.
The System for Purchasing, Taking Delivery and Verification of Quality of
Materials;
The System for Ensuring Quality of workmanship;
Proposed Subcontractors who shall be Subject to Procuring Entity’s Approval
The System for QA of Sub-contractors equal to the Bidder’s
Hold and Notification Points;
Final Inspection and Test.
B. Manufacturer’s Certification
If Manufacturers are certified to a recognized Quality Management and Quality Assurance
Standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 9002, such certification shall be submitted as part of the
bid documentation.
1.08 INSPECTION AND TESTING - GENERAL
Full details of proposed tests, including connection diagrams and drawings, shall be submitted
for the Procuring Entity’s approval, at least one month before testing.
In the case of components for which specific type tests or routine tests are not given in this
specification, the Supplier shall include a list and details of the tests normally required for these
components.
If the Procuring Entity does not indicate his intention to participate in the testing, the
manufacturer may proceed with the tests and shall furnish the results thereof to the Procuring
Entity.
No inspection or lack of inspection or passing by the Procuring Entity’s representative of
equipment or materials shall relieve the Supplier from his liability to complete the supply in
accordance with the order and this specification.
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
The Supplier shall submit to the Procuring Entity two signed copies of test certificates.
The test certificates must:
- Show actual test values, and not merely confirm that requirements have been met.
- Include the date on which the tests were carried out
- Include the Procuring Entity’s order No.
- For items with serial numbers such as bushings, etc., - give the serial numbers included in the
consignment and the serial numbers of the test samples.
No materials shall be dispatched until the test certificates have been received by the Procuring
Entity and the Supplier has been informed that they are acceptable.
All materials supplied shall have successfully met the Quality Assurance, Type and Routine
Testing and Other Requirements of this “General and Technical Requirements” Specification
and its associated Specific Equipment Specifications listed in Appendix 1.
The Supplier shall be responsible for the proper testing of the plant or materials supplied by
sub-Suppliers to the same extent as if the plant or materials were completed or supplied by
the Supplier.
The Procuring Entity shall have free entry at all times, while work on the order is being
performed, to all parts of the manufacturer's works, or sub-Supplier’s works which concern the
processing of the equipment ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the Procuring Entity without
charge, all reasonable facilities to ensure that the equipment being furnished is in accordance
with this specification.
The Procuring Entity may decide to have the equipment tested after reception. The supplier shall
co-operate with this inspection and shall provide to the Procuring Entity, free of charge, all the
facilities which the latter may require.
The Procuring Entity shall have the right, if he so chooses, to review Design Analysis and
Calculations (where, for example, in the opinion of the Procuring Entity, the adequacy of the
Design is not adequately demonstrated by other Submittals or by the Type or Routine Tests).
Prices for Type Tests, or Additional Type Tests, shall be quoted as a separate item, if
requested.
All routine and Special or Sample Tests required by this Specification shall be carried out at the
expense of the Supplier.
The Procuring Entity shall cover his own costs arising from attendance at tests.
1.09 TYPE TESTS AND ROUTINE TESTS
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
A. Type Tests
Type Tests are specified in the Associated Specifications listed in Appendix 1
A list of Type Tests completed, and copies of Type Test Certificates shall be submitted with the
Bid.
B. Routine Tests
Routine tests are specified in the Associated Specifications listed in Appendix 1.
A list of Proposed Routine Tests and Sample Copies of Routine Test Certificates shall be
submitted with the Bid
C. Special or Sample Tests
Special or Sample tests shall be at the Procuring Entity’s option. Such Tests shall be carried out
in accordance with the requirements of the specific Equipment / Materials Specifications and
Standards.
1.10 REJECTION
The Procuring Entity reserves the right to reject equipment or to demand modifications to
equipment if the test results do not comply with the values specified or with the data given in
the technical data schedule.
If more than 10% of a particular consignment fails to meet any of the requirements of this
Specification, the Procuring Entity shall be free to reject the whole consignment. On no
account shall any rejected consignment, or part thereof be again presented for test unless with
the written approval of and under conditions determined by the Procuring Entity.
In the event of disagreement arising between Procuring Entity and Supplier as to Quality of
Equipment or Material, the matter shall be referred to an Independent Testing Laboratory
mutually agreed upon for test under specified conditions. The Report of such Test shall be final
and the expense shall be borne by the party against whom the decision is given.
1.11 CORROSION PROTECTION
A. Corrosion Protection Standard
Given the highly corrosive environmental conditions, the highest importance is attached to
the adequacy of the Supplier’s Proposed Corrosion Protection Systems.
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
The Supplier shall use a recognized National or International Standard to define the
Corrosion Protection he proposes to meet these highly corrosive conditions.
B. Hot-dip Galvanizing
All ferrous materials and all ferrous components of accessories and fittings shall be hot-dip
galvanized, in accordance with the ASTM A123 or BS729: “Hot-Dip Galvanizing” – unless the
ferrous material is stainless steel.
High tensile steel nuts, bolts and spring washers shall be electro-galvanized.
C. Other Corrosion Protection and Painting Systems
Where Hot-dip Galvanizing of ferrous materials is clearly not feasible, other methods of
corrosion protection shall be proposed by the Bidder, for approval by the Procuring Entity
D. Confirmation of Corrosion Protection
The Supplier shall furnish a Statement, as a submittal forming part of the Bid, confirming that
the corrosion protection of all ferrous materials shall be by means of Hot-dip Galvanizing, except
as otherwise permitted above.
1.12 NON CORRODING FASTENERS
Nuts, bolts, and washers shall be of non corroding metal or metal alloy.
Ferrous bolts, nuts and washers placed in outdoor positions shall be treated by hot dip
galvanizing to prevent corrosion, – except high tensile steel bolts and spring washers – which
shall be electro-galvanized to service condition four.
Appropriate precautions shall be taken to prevent electrolytic action between dissimilar
metals.
Where bolts are used on external horizontal surfaces and where water can collect, methods of
preventing the ingress of moisture to the threads shall be provided.
Taper washers shall be provided, where necessary, and protective washers of suitable
material shall be provided front and back on the securing screws.
All nuts and pins shall be adequately locked.
1.13 SAFETY
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
Equipment shall not present Hazards to personnel involved in handling, installation, testing,
operation and maintenance.
1.14 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The Supplier shall give an assurance, in the following terms, that:
“There are no substances - in concentrations which could be classified as
hazardous under any applicable National, International or Other Codes or
Standards- in the Supply.”
In the event that hazardous substances are found in concentrations in breach of the above,
then:
The Supplier shall be responsible for any injury resulting from such hazardous
substances.
The Supplier shall accept responsibility for the return of the goods and disposal of the
hazardous substances.
There is an absolute prohibition on any PCB content whatsoever.
The Supplier shall submit safety data sheets for all substances in his Supply which could be
hazardous above certain limits.
1.15 SPARE PARTS
The Bidder shall give an assurance that spare parts, if required, will continue to be available
throughout the life of the equipment.
Spare parts shall be delivered suitably packed and clearly identified as to what they relate to
and, where applicable, with a designation number corresponding to a drawing or
corresponding to the spare parts list in the Operation and Maintenance instructions.
1.16 SPECIAL TOOLS
The Bidder shall provide a priced list of all special tools and apparatus required for erection,
commissioning and maintenance of the equipment.
1.17 PACKING SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
A. Delivery to a Designated Stores
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
The Supplier shall ensure safe transit from the Manufacturer’s works to a Designated Store or
Warehouse and shall be responsible for all associated costs and expenses, including off-
loading, delivery, and insurance.
B. Customs Clearance and Delivery to Site
Customs Clearance and Delivery from such Designated Store or Warehouse to Site shall be
carried out by GPL at their expense.
C. Packing Cases
Packing Cases shall be robust, wooden and non-returnable packing. Equipment and
accessories shall be packed and securely clamped within such cases.
D. Delivery Documentation
Delivery Documentation shall include the following, at a minimum:
- a clearly defined delivery docket number
- supplier’s name;
- contract number / order no.
- quantity of material, description and GPL Item No.
- packing list
A packing list in a sealed waterproof envelope shall accompany each case/drum or other delivery
configuration.
Two copies of each packing list shall be sent to the Procuring Entity prior to dispatching the
equipment/material.
E. Marking of Packing Cases or Drums
Each packing case ( or drum – for cables and conductor ) shall be indelibly marked, on two sides
- with the following:
- individual serial number;
- Procuring Entity’s name;
- contract number / order no.
- supplier’s name;
- manufacturer’s name;
- country of origin;
- description of contents; or
- conductor/cable details and length on drum
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
- case/drum measurements;
- gross and net weights; and
- all necessary slinging and stacking instructions.
F. Delivery Program
The Bidder shall state and guarantee a delivery time from the date of receipt of an official order
for the first consignment. He shall also clearly state the subsequent rate for dispatch of the
material on a per week/month basis.
1.18 LABELS
All apparatus shall be clearly labeled indicating where necessary, its purpose and service
positions
The material of all labels and plates their dimensions, legend and the method of printing shall be
subject to approval of the Procuring Entity.
Colors shall be permanent and free from fading. All labels and plates for outdoor use shall be
free of incorrodible material.
1.19 GUARANTEE
The Supplier shall provide a guarantee which shall include the following:
Satisfactory operation during the guarantee period of 18 months from the date of shipment.
Performance figures as supplied in the Technical Schedule.
No need for maintenance renewal of Corrosion Protection for at least five years from the
date of delivery.
1.20 SUBMITTALS WHICH SHALL FORM PART OF THE BID
The following Submittals, which shall form part of the Bid, shall be provided, in respect of
each item:
1. Schedules, duly completed:
- Technical Schedule
- Non-compliance Schedule
- Schedule of Type Tests Completed and Proposed Routine Tests.
There shall be attached to this Schedule:
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
A. Copies of Type Test Certificates
B. Sample Copies of Routine Test Certificates
2. Delivery Program.
3. Descriptive Literature giving technical details
4. Outline Dimension Drawings.
5. Outline Installation, Operation and Maintenance Information
6. Manufacturer’s Recommendations regarding spares - together with prices.
A. Mandatory Spares
B. Recommended Spares
7. A Priced Schedule of all special tools and equipment required for erection,
commissioning and maintenance of the equipment.
8. Outline of Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Policy/Program.
9. A Statement confirming that the corrosion protection of all ferrous materials not of
stainless steel shall be by means of Hot-dip Galvanizing, or alternative proposal as
indicated in Clause 1.06 B.
The Submittals, in total, shall provide all necessary detail to allow the offer to be evaluated
technically. Where applicable, detail required for life-span costing – e.g. Losses, etc – shall be
provided.
Data must be specific to the item offered. Generic or General Data is not acceptable.
Submittals, must be in English or with an English translation provided.
1.21 SUBMITTALS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD
A. Technical Folders – Hard Copy
The Procuring Entity shall nominate items of equipment for which the Supplier shall provide
two bound Folders of Technical Particulars.
Information in respect of each nominated item shall include the following, insofar as applicable:
- Descriptive literature giving full technical details.
- Detailed dimensioned drawings.
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
- Installation, Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance Instructions
- Manufacturers Recommendations regarding spares
A. Mandatory Spares
B. Recommended Spares
- A Schedule of all special tools and equipment required for erection, commissioning
and maintenance of the equipment.
- Calculations validating the Design ( If requested by the Procuring Entity )
- Technical data schedule, with approved revisions
- Inspection and test reports carried out in the manufacturer’s works;
Such folders shall be subject to approval by the Procuring Entity, who shall reserve the right
to call for additional information, if in his opinion such is required.
B. Technical Folders – Electronic Version
Suppliers shall provide an Electronic Version of the Technical Folders in addition to the hard
copy.
C. Drawings and Documentation
1. Schedule for the Production of Drawings
Within 10 days of placement of order, the Supplier shall submit for approval by the
Procuring Entity, a schedule of the drawings to be produced. The schedule shall also
provide a program of drawing submittals.
2. Drawings and Document Formats
All detail drawings submitted for approval shall be to scale not less than 1:20. All the
important dimensions shall be given and the material of which each part is to be
constructed shall be indicated on the drawings. All documents and drawings shall
become the property of the Procuring Entity.
All drawings and calculations, submitted to the Procuring Entity, shall be on
international standard size paper, A0, A1, A2, A3 or A4. All such drawings and
calculations shall be provided with a contract title block, which shall include the name
of the Procuring Entity and shall be assigned a unique drawing number.
Lettering sizes and thickness of lettering and lines be selected so that if reduced by two
stages to one quarter of their size, the alphanumeric characters and lines are still
perfectly legible so as to enable them to be microfilmed.
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ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
For presentation of design drawings and circuit documents, IEC Publication 617 or
equivalent standards for graphical symbols are to be followed.
3. Approval Procedures
The Supplier shall submit all drawings, documents and type test reports for approval in
sufficient time to permit modifications to be made if such are deemed necessary and re-
submit them for approval without delaying the initial deliveries or completion of the
supply. The Procuring Entity shall endeavor to return them within a period of
two weeks from the date of receipt.
Three copies of all drawings shall be submitted for approval and three copies for any
subsequent revision. The Procuring Entity reserves the right to request any further
additional information that may be considered necessary in order to fully review the
drawings. If the Procuring Entity is satisfied with the drawing, one copy will be
returned to the Supplier marked with “Approved” stamp. If the Procuring Entity is not
totally satisfied with the drawing, then “Approved Subject to Comment” status will be
given to it and a comment sheet will be sent to the Supplier. If the drawing submitted
does not comply with the requirements of the specification then it will be given “Not
Approved” status and a comment sheet will be sent to the Supplier. In both these cases
the Supplier will have to modify the drawing, update the revision column and resubmit
for final approval. Following approval, ten copies of the final drawings will be required
by the Procuring Entity.
Any drawing or document submitted for information only should be indicated as such
by the Supplier. Drawings and documents submitted for information only will not be
returned to the Supplier unless the Procuring Entity considers that such drawing needs
to be approved, in which case they will be returned suitably stamped with comments.
The Supplier shall be responsible for any discrepancies or errors in or omissions from
the drawings, whether such drawings have been approved or not by the Procuring
Entity. Approval given by the Procuring Entity to any drawing shall not relieve the
Supplier from his liability to complete the supply in accordance with this specification
and the conditions of contract nor exonerate him from any of his guarantees.
4. Electronic Versions of the Drawings & Documentation
Electronic versions of drawings and documentation shall be provided.
1.22 COMPLETENESS OF SUPPLY
All accessories or fittings not specifically mentioned in a Specification but which are
necessary or usual for similar equipment and for its efficient performance shall be
included in the Bid along with full details and price. The attention of the Procuring
Entity should be drawn to it.
Registered Office: GUYANA POWER & LIGHT, Inc.,
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
Appendix1
The following list includes but is not limited to the standards guiding the supplied equipment
specifications.
SECTION III GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Substation automation - IEC 61850.
2. Pipe labels –BS1710
3. "Hydraulic" nipples -BS 1486
4. Drawing- BS 308 and BS 1192, ISO 128, ISO 5455, ISO 5456, ISO 5457, ISO 6433, ISO
10209 and ISO 13567
5. Humid tropical conditions- ISO 12944
6. Nuts and bolts and washers- ASTM A396, IS0/R272 or BS 1802 and galvanized to
ASTM A153
7. Non-destructive examination of the finished weld -BS EN 1435 /BS EN 12517
8. Galvanized - ASTM A123, or BS 729
9. Nuts and bolts and small components shall be tested in accordance with ASTM A153 or
ISO 1459, 1460 and 1461
10. Chromium plating -BS 1224
11. Pressure gauges -BS EN 837
12. Thermometer pockets- BS 2765
13. Electrical instruments and meters -IEC 60051 and lEC 60521
14. Meters shall be calibrated -IEC 521
15. Panel wiring -BS 6231 Type A or B
16. Wire colours -British Standard 6746C
17. Motors -BS 4999, BS 5000 and IEC 60034
18. Main conductor and slot insulation- IEC 60085.
19. Terminals marked -BS 822
20. Contactors -IEC 60947-4-1
21. Current and voltage transformers -IEC 60044 and IEC60 185/ IEC 60186
22. Oil and compound -IEC 60296 or BS 1858
23. Cable boxes for transformers -BS 2562
24. Oil leakage routine test -BS 2562.
25. Compression glands -BS 6121
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ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
SECTION VI OUTDOOR SWTCHGEAR AND EQUIPMENT
26. Clearances between live metal work and earth -BS7354
27. Circuit-breakers -IEC 60056 (BS 5311) and IEC 60298 and IEC 60694
28. Transient recovery voltages recorded during the tests- (BS 5311).
29. Tripping mechanism -IEC 60056-1
30. Tubular busbars and electrical connections in outdoor substations -BS. 159 and 1977
31. Porcelain and toughened glass insulators -IEC 60137 and IEC 60273
32. Suspension and tension insulators with ball and socket fittings -IEC 60120 and 372
33. Bushing insulators -IEC 60137
34. Isolating devices minimum safety clearances -BS 7354
35. Current transformers -IEC 60044
36. Voltage transformer accuracies and outputs- IEC 60186
37. Surge Arresters -IEC 60099-1
38. High current impulse test -IEC 600991
39. Whole of the rolled steel sections, tubes, flats, plates, bolts, buts and bars -BS EN 10113
SECTION VII METAL CLAD MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR
40. Distance across all insulators -IEC 60056
41. Switchgear (indoor use) -IEC 60298
42. Air insulated switchgear -IP 2XC (IP 3X to IEC 60529)
43. Circuit-breakers -IEC 60056 and IEC 60298
44. Busbars and connections -BS 159
45. Cable boxes -BS 2562
46. Base & Floor -ASTM A-36
SECTION VIII PROTECTION METERING AND SCADA
47. Relays -IEC 60255, or equal, and IEC 61850
48. Relay cases -IEC 60068
SECTION IX BATTERIES, CHARGERS AND DC SWITCHBOARD
49. Batteries -IEC 60623
50. Radio frequency interference voltage -BS 800/ BS EN 55014.
SECTION X MAIN AND AUXILIARY POWER AND MULTICORE CONTROL CABLES
51. Cable outer coverings -BS 6746 or the relevant parts of IEC 60227 and IEC 60502.
52. Mechanical glands for the termination of electrometric or thermoplastic insulated cables -
BS.6121
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ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
53. 69 kV cable shall be cross-linked applicable polyethylene insulated -IEC 60502 tested in
accordance with IEC 60840.
54. Conductors -IEC 60228 or BS 6360
55. Voltage Identification -BS 5467
56. Partial discharge test -Clause 3 IEC 60840
57. Conductor resistance measurement to Clause -14.2 IEC 60502.
58. Voltage test on outer-covering - Clause 3.1 IEC 60229.
59. High voltage test -clause 18 IEC 60502
60. Voltage (d.c.) test of 10 kV on anticorrosion covering -Clause 5 IEC 60229
61. Cables and associated terminating accessories type approval tests- IEC 60502
62. Insulating compounds -Clause 4 of IEC 502.
63. Core screen -IEC 60502
64. Multicore cables identified (red, yellow or blue)- IEC 60502
65. Anti-corrosion sheath extruded PVC compound to- IEC 60502
66. The armour bedding extruded PVC compound -BS 6346 IEC 60502
67. Armour on multicore cables -BS 1442 and BS 6346 or IEC 60502
68. Outer protective covering extruded black PVC compound -BS 6746
69. PVC insulated cable designs -BS 6346
70. XLPE insulated cables -BS 5467
71. Low Smoke & Fume cable - BS 6724.
72. Stranded copper conductors shall be un-tinned- BS 6360
73. Power type multicore control cables -BS 6346
74. Conductor insulation -BS 6234
75. All cable protective covers -BS 2484
76. Power cables flame retardant outer covering -IEC 331 and/or IEC 332
SECTION XI TRANSFORMERS
77. Transformers -IEC 60076 or ANSI C57 and NEMA TR-l.
78. On-load tap changers -IEC 60214 or ANSI C57
79. Rating plate data -IEC 60076 or ANSI C57.12.10
SECTION XII COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
80. Rating plate data -IEC 60076 or ANSI C57.12.10
81. Miniature circuit breakers -IEC 947-2
82. Printed Circuit Boards -BS 6221
83. PVC sheathed steel wire armoured and PVC served 600/1000 V grade -BS 6346
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40, Main Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2600-9 Fax: 592-227-1978
ANNEX 257/259 Middle Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: 592-226-0565 / 66/68 Fax: 592-226-9821
84. Switchgear and isolators -BS 861
85. Batteries -IEC 623
86. Fuse links -BS 88 Class DC 40
SECTION XIII EARTHING ELECTRODES AND CONNECTIONS
87. Grounding -IEEE 80
88. Earthing conductors -BS 6480
SECTION XV LV SWITCHBOARD
89. LV Switchboards -IEC 947-1
90. 480V Switchboard -IEC 439
91. Moulded-case circuit breakers -IEC 947-2
92. Miniature circuit breakers -BS 3871
93. Fuses -IEC 269