Cab 03 036

Technical specification for General Wiring Cables CAB-03-036
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1. SCOPE
This Specification details requirements for General Wiring cables up to and including 450/750V for
use on lighting and general power wiring installations complying with BS 7671 but not forming part of
the SP Distribution plc, SP Transmission plc and Manweb plc networks.
2. ISSUE RECORD
This is a Reference document. The current version is held on the EN Document Library.
It is your responsibility to ensure you work to the current version.
Issue Date Issue No Author Amendment Details
Oct 2011 1 Gordon MacKenzie Initial Issue
August 2014 2 Gordon MacKenzie General Revision. Issued for Tender
only- not published.
August 2017 3 Gordon MacKenzie General Revision. Update of industry
standards.
3. ISSUE AUTHORITY
Author Owner Issue Authority

Name: Gordon MacKenzie Name: Frank Berry Name: Martin Hill
Title: Senior Engineer Title: Circuits Manager Title: Head of Engineering
Engineering Design and Engineering Design and Design and Standards
Standards Standards
Digitally signed
by Martin Hill
Date: 2017.09.20
10:26:14 +01'00'
4. REVIEW
This is a Reference document which has a 3 year retention period after which a reminder will be
issued to review and extend retention or archive.
DISTRIBUTION
This document is not part of a Manual maintained by Document Control and does not have a
maintained distribution list.
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CONTENTS
1. SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2. ISSUE RECORD ............................................................................................................................ 1
3. ISSUE AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................................... 1
4. REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 1
DISTRIBUTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................. 2
5. RELATED DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................. 4
5.1 CENELEC Documents ........................................................................................................... 4
5.2 British Standards ................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 BASEC British Approvals Service For Cables ....................................................................... 5
6. GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................... 5
6.1 Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 5
6.2 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Conditions of Installation........................................................................................................ 6
6.4 Conditions of Operation for General Wiring Cables .............................................................. 6
6.5 Cable Longevity ..................................................................................................................... 6
6.6 Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 6
7. TESTING AND APPROVAL .......................................................................................................... 7
7.1 Type Approval Testing ........................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Routine and Sample Testing ................................................................................................. 7
7.3 Samples ................................................................................................................................. 7
8. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................... 8
8.1 Cable Rating Data ................................................................................................................. 8
8.2 Cable Impedance Data .......................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Installation Parameters .......................................................................................................... 8
8.4 Testing ................................................................................................................................... 8
8.5 Reporting ............................................................................................................................... 9
8.6 Other Requirements .............................................................................................................. 9
8.7 Cable Marking and identification ........................................................................................... 9
8.8 Identification ........................................................................................................................... 9
9. SEALING AND DRUMMING ......................................................................................................... 9
9.1 Sealing ................................................................................................................................... 9
9.2 Drumming .............................................................................................................................. 9
10. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................ 10
11. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM THE TENDERER ............................................................... 11
12. SUMMARY OF CABLE TYPES REQUIRED .............................................................................. 12
12.1 General Wiring Cables ......................................................................................................... 12
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12.2 SWA Standard Power Cables. BS 6724:1997 & A3:2008, Low Smoke Halogen Free
(LSHF) 13
12.3 Flexible Mains and Control Cables EPR, BS EN 50525-3-21:2011 Electric cables............ 14
13. DOUBLE INSULATED METERING CABLES ............................................................................. 15
14. SCHEDULES FOR CONFIRMATION OF TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE .................................... 16
14.1 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 17
14.2 Single Core Cables .............................................................................................................. 18
14.3 Surface Wiring Cables, PVC insulated PVC sheathed (twin and earth). ............................ 19
14.4 SWA Armoured Cables ........................................................................................................ 20
14.5 Fire Alarm and Security Wiring Cables ................................................................................ 21
14.6 Flexible Mains and Control Cables EPR, CSP. ................................................................... 22
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5. RELATED DOCUMENTS
This Specification makes reference to the following documents. It is important that Tenderers ensure
that they are in possession of the latest issues of these documents together with any amendments.
5.1 CENELEC Documents
HD 308 Identification and use of cores of flexible cables

HD 605 Electric cables - Additional test methods
5.2 British Standards
BS EN 60332-3-10:2009 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for
vertical flame spread of vertically-mounted bunched wires or cables.
BS 7655-0:2006 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables.
BS EN 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
BS 7211:2012 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic sheathed cables for
voltages up to and including 450/750 V for electric power and lighting and having low emission of
smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS EN 60754-1:2014 Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables.
Determination of the halogen acid gas content
BS EN 60754-2:2014 Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables.
Determination of acidity (by pH measurement) and conductivity
BS EN 61034-2:2005+A1:2013 Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined
conditions. Test procedure and requirements
BS 7671:2008+A3:2015 Requirements for Electrical Installations. IET Wiring Regulations
BS 7870-1:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities.
General
BS 6724:2016 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured cables of rated voltages of 600/1
000 V and 1 900/3 300 V for fixed installations, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases
when affected by fire. Specification
BS EN 50525-1:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V (U0/U). General requirements
BS EN 50525-2-11:2011 Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC
insulation
including 450/750 V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with crosslinked
elastomeric insulation
including 450/750 V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Oil resistant control cables with
thermoplastic PVC insulation
including 450/750 V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Multicore cables with crosslinked silicone
rubber insulation
including 450/750 V (U0/U). Cables with special fire performance. Flexible cables with halogen-free
crosslinked insulation, and low emission of smoke
BS 5839-1:2013 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for design,
installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
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BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009 Methods of test for assessment of the fire integrity of electric cables. Test
for unprotected small cables for use in emergency circuits. BS EN 50200 with a 930° flame and with
water spray
IEC 60227-2:1997 Cons Ed 2-1 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and
including 450/750 V. Test methods
5.3 BASEC British Approvals Service For Cables
All general Wiring products will be deemed to be in compliance with this specification if certified by
basec. This includes certification for the factory of origin and certification of the product supplied which
must be supplied on request. https://www.basec.org.uk/
6. GENERAL
6.1 Definitions
Approved Approved in writing by The Specifying Engineer

The Specifying Engineer Person nominated by SP EnergyNetworks having responsibility for all
technical matters relating to this Specification.
Company Refers to SP Distribution plc and SP Manweb plc.
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) SP PowerSystems Ltd, operator of network assets on behalf of the
Company.
SP Distribution plc The Distribution Licence Holder for the distribution service area
formally known as ScottishPower.
SP Manweb plc The Distribution Licence Holder for the distribution service area
formally known as Manweb.
The Tenderer The supplier invited to submit a tender in accordance with this
Specification.
The Contractor The Tenderer who has been awarded a supply contract based on this
Specification.
6.2 Abbreviations
BS British Standard
CENELEC Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
CNE Combined Neutral & Earth
EATS Electricity Association Technical Specification
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
LSZH Low Smoke Zero Halogen
MDPE Medium Density Polyethylene
PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride
SNE Separate Neutral & Earth
UNIPEDE Union Internationale des Producteurs et Distributeurs d'Energie Electrique
XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene
BASEC British Approvals For Cables
CSP Chlorosulphonated polyethylene
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6.3 Conditions of Installation
Cables specified in this document will be enclosed in trunking or conduit, or clipped directly in air.
Cables may also be installed within cable trenches.
During storage and after installation cables can be expected to be subjected to the full range of
climatic conditions encountered in the UK. Cables shall not be installed in temperatures of less then
Zero degrees Celsius, or greater than forty degrees Celsius.
Cable installed in trenches may be surrounded by ground water for most of it’s operating life. Where
cable is installed in ducts, flooding of ducts can occur resulting in permanently wet sections along the
cable route.
Cables installed above ground will be supported by means of cleats either vertically or horizontally
and these cables may be exposed to direct sunlight for significant periods.
6.4 Conditions of Operation for General Wiring Cables
The following are the general conditions under which general wiring cables purchased in accordance
with this Specification are required to operate:
• Nominal system voltages: 400/230 volts.
• The working voltage of any part of the system does not normally exceed the normal system
voltage by more than 10%.
• Nominal system frequency: 50Hz
Cables purchased in accordance with this Specification may be laid alongside or are otherwise
associated with power cables operating under the above conditions.
6.5 Cable Longevity
Cables offered shall be designed and manufactured to operate satisfactorily under the installation and
operating conditions detailed above.
The Tenderer shall provide at the time of tender details of manufacturing location(s) for each cable
offered.
Any Approval granted will be site and line specific and will not be transferable to any other site or line
without the prior written agreement of the Specifying Engineer.
6.6 Technical Support
From time to time during the contract period questions will arise regarding unusual or non-standard
applications where advice will be required on matters such as cable ratings etc. The successful
Tenderer(s) will be expected to support SP Power Systems with technical advice on these matters.
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7. TESTING AND APPROVAL
7.1 Type Approval Testing
All cables offered must be BASEC Type Tested and Qualified according to the requirements of the
Technical Specifications and Standards detailed for each cable type. The Tenderer shall provide
Product Certification Schedules, Type Test certificates and Type Test reports, including details of
independent witnesses, at the time of Tender.
If, during the period of the Contract, the Contractor wishes to make any change to the Approved
product, packaging or labelling, proposals for such changes shall be notified in writing to the
Specifying Engineer. No such changes shall be implemented without the prior written Approval of the
Specifying Engineer. If the Specifying Engineer deems that the changes require the Type Approval
testing to be repeated, in full or in part, the cost of such testing shall be borne by the Contractor.
7.2 Routine and Sample Testing
The Contractor shall carry out all routine and sample tests as required to gain BASEC Approval for
each cable. Tenders shall state at the time of tender their proposals for sample test frequencies
where such frequencies are not detailed specifically by this Specification or the relevant referenced
Standards or Specifications. The Specifying Engineer reserves the right to be present and witness
routine and sample tests. Where the Specifying Engineer wishes to witness any such test, the date
and time of testing shall be mutually agreed.
7.3 Samples
During the tender period the Tenderer shall submit samples for approval as required by the Specifying
Engineer. Such samples shall remain the property of SP Power Systems.
During the contract period the Contractor shall provide samples as required by the Specifying
Engineer. Such samples shall remain the property of the SP Power Systems.
During the Contract period the Tenderer shall make available all BASEC audit findings,
recommendations and non conformances.
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8. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Where a requirement of this Specification differs from that of another quoted Specification or
Standard, the requirement of this Specification shall apply.
If a Tenderer is unsure regarding any requirement of this Specification, clarification shall be sought in
writing from SP EnergyNetworks.
SP EnergyNetworks welcomes innovation and will consider alternatives to traditional designs where it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Specifying Engineer that these alternatives meet the
functional requirements of this Specification.
8.1 Cable Rating Data
For each power cable offered the Tenderer shall provide the following cable rating data:-
• Cable rating laid direct (Amps)
• Cable rating laid in PVC/Metal Trunking (Amps)
• Cable rating laid in PVC/Metal Conduit (Amps)
• Cable rating in air (Amps)
The following assumptions shall be made when quoting ratings:-
Single core cables are laid in touching trefoil
Maximum spacing factor when installed in trunking as per BS 7671
Maximum spacing factor when installed in conduit as per BS 7671
0
Ground temperature = 15 C
0
Air temperature = 25 C
Tenderers shall also provide data to show the variation in rating with changes in ambient temperature.
8.2 Cable Impedance Data
For each General Wiring cable offered the Tenderer shall provide the following data:-
•
0
Maximum dc resistance per phase conductor at 20 C (Ohms/km)
• Maximum ac resistance per phase conductor at maximum conductor temperature (Ohms/km)
• Star reactance at 50Hz (Ohms/km)
• Star capacitance at 50Hz (Ohms/km)
• Charging current per phase at normal voltage and frequency (mA/m)
• Zero sequence impedance R0 + jX0 (Ohms/km)
8.3 Installation Parameters
For each General Wiring cable offered the Tenderer shall provide the following parameters:-
• Minimum dynamic bending radius (mm)
• Minimum static bending radius (mm)
• Recommended pulling method and maximum pulling tension (kgF)
8.4 Testing
The measurement of insulation shrinkage, which is a type test in BS 7870, shall be carried out as a
sample test at a frequency of one test per production batch of service cable.
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8.5 Reporting
The results of the insulation shrinkage tests shall be reported by e-mail to the person nominated by
SPEN at the time of contract award. The test report shall also include a QA tracability number and
manufactured length associated with that production batch in addition to the line operating speed,
conductor resistance, screen resistance, sheath thickness, overall diameter and spark test pass/fail.
8.6 Other Requirements
At the time of Tender the manufacturer shall provide details of their understanding of the factors
contributing to insulation shrinkage and shall detail control measures taken in their production to
minimise insulation shrinkage in the final product.
8.7 Cable Marking and identification
The oversheaths of all cables shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the relevant
Standard specified in this document.
All cables shall be metre marked throughout the length of the cable and the start and end values shall
be marked on the drum label.
Three phase low voltage cables shall have the letter “H” embossed on the oversheath to indicate that
the cable has Harmonised core colours in accordance with CENELEC HD 308.
8.8 Identification
Each delivery length of cable shall be allocated a unique reference number. This number shall appear
on the factory test records covering the cable length, shall be clearly marked on the drum on which
the length is delivered and shall be referred to on all invoices and advice notes.
9. SEALING AND DRUMMING
9.1 Sealing
The ends of all cables shall be effectively sealed against the ingress of moisture by a method
appropriate to the cable type. For cables having inner and outer sheaths (e.g. multicore cables) the
sealing arrangement shall be applied to the innermost sheath. Tenderers shall detail at the time of
tender their proposed sealing arrangement for each cable type offered.
9.2 Drumming
9.2.1 Cable Protection
The cable and cable end projecting from the drum shall be protected from damage during transit,
storage and handling on site and include the use of a heat shrink end cap.
Tenderers shall state at the time of tender their proposed method of protection for each cable type
offered.
9.2.2 Drums
Service cable shall be supplied on non-returnable drums. All other drums shall be designed to be
recyclable and the Contractor shall arrange to collect empty drums from the Purchaser’s normal
delivery locations.
Tenderers shall state at the time of tender their proposed cable drum sizes and weights for each
cable type offered.
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9.2.3 Drum Labels
All cable drums shall be marked in accordance with the relevant BASEC Approved Specification or
Standard. The drum label shall also contain the metre marking start and end values and the unique
reference number.
All drum labels shall remain legible and durable under normal indoor storage conditions.
10. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Analysis of any defective items either on receipt or in use will be taken into account by SP Power
Systems during any future tender analysis.
Tenderers shall operate a fully documented quality assurance system and should confirm this with
their tenders and provide a copy of their overall quality policy statement.
Tenderers shall also provide at the time of tender copies of any relevant QA Approvals held by them
and quality plans for each cable type offered (these should identify the control stages during
manufacture and test).
Tenderers shall provide BASEC registration documentation, and product certification schedules for all
cable types required in this document.
SPEN will carry out random goods inward inspections to confirm compliance with the requirements of
this specification.
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11. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM THE TENDERER
In addition to completing the attached schedules in full, the Tenderer shall provide the following
information at the time of tender:-
Manufacturing location(s) for all cables offered
BASEC Type Test Cert, reports for all cables (see clause 7.1)
Details of any alternative type test standards proposed (see clause 7.1)
Sample test frequencies for all cables (see clause 7.2)
Cable ratings data for all cables (see clause 8.1)
Cable impedance data for all cables (see clause 8.2)
Cable installation parameters for all cables (see clause 8.3)
Long term ageing test evidence for all cables (see clause 6.5)
Long term ageing test evidence for all cables (see clause 6.5)
Proposed sealing arrangement for each cable type (see clause 9.1)
Proposed cable protection for each cable type (see clause 9.2)
Drum sizes and weights for each cable type (see clause 9.2)
Confirmation of documented quality assurance system (see clause 9.2)
Quality policy statement, QA approvals and plans (see clause 9.2)
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12. SUMMARY OF CABLE TYPES REQUIRED
12.1 General Wiring Cables
12.1.1 Single Core Cables: BS7211:1998 incorporating amendments No’s 1 & 2.
Stranded plain annealed compacted circular copper conductors to BS EN 60228, low smoke and
halogen free (LSHF) insulation, 450/750 volts grade to BS7211. Acid gas emission to BS EN 60754-
1:2014, BS EN 60754-2:2014 IEC 60754, smoke emission to BS EN 61034-2:2005+A1:2013, IEC
60332.
Ref Description Supplier
Code
2
SC-01 1.5 sqmm stranded Copper (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow) 6491B1/5
SC-02 2.5 sqmm² stranded Copper (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow) 6491B2/5
SC-03 4.0 sqmm² stranded Copper (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow) 6491B4
SC-06 16.0 sqmm² stranded Copper (Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Green/Yellow 6491B16
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12.1.2 Surface Wiring Cables, Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) insulated LSHF sheathed
(twin and earth). BS7211:1998 incorporating amendments No’s 1 & 2.
Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228, Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) insulated one,
two or three cores laid flat with an uninsulated circuit protective conductor and LSHF sheathed white.
450/750 volts grade to BS7211. Acid gas emission to BS EN 60754-1:2014, BS EN 60754-2:2014,
IEC 60754, smoke emission to BS EN 61034-2:2015+A1:2013, IEC 60332.
Ref Description Supplier Code
SW-01 1.5 sqmm, 2 core and earth 6242B1/5
SW-04 4.0 sqmm, 2 core and earth 6242B4
12.2 SWA Standard Power Cables. BS 6724:1997 & A3:2008, Low Smoke Halogen Free
(LSHF)
12.2.1 Armoured power cables
Plain annealed copper conductor, solid or stranded, circular to BS EN 60228. XLPE insulation. LSHF
bedding, galvanised steel wire armour, LSHF outer sheath. Construction to BS 6724:1997+A3:2008.
Flame propagation to BS EN 60332-1-2 (single) and BS EN 60332-3-24:2009 (multiple cables).
Corrosive and acid gas to BS EN 60754-1:2014, BS EN 60754-2:204, smoke emission to BS EN
61034-2.
Ref Description and nominal size Supplier Code

SWA- 01 1.5 sqmm 2 Core LSF2X1/5
SWA-02 2.5 sqmm 2 Core LSF2X2/5
SWA-03 4.0 sqmm 2 Core LSF2X4
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12.2.2 Fire Alarm and Security Wiring Cables.
Plain annealed copper conductor to BS EN 60228, silicon rubber insulated aluminium/polyester tape
screen, tinned annealed copper earth wire low smoke halogen free (LSHF). Cables to BS 7629-
1:2008 and fire performance to BS 5839-1:2002 +A2:2008 clause 26.2(d) (standard grade) [and
clause 26.2(e) (enhanced grade)]. Outer sheath red, white, orange or black. Fire resistant to BS EN
50200, BS EN 50200 Annex E (standard grade)[ and BS 8434-2 (enhanced grade)]. Flame resistant
to IEC 60332-3, BS 6387 CAT CWZ. Corrosive and acid gas emission to BS EN 60754-1:2014, BS
EN 60754-2:2014, IEC 60754, smoke emission to BS EN 61034-2, IEC 61034 and flame propagation
to BS EN 60332-1-2.

FP-01 FP 1.5 sqmm 2 Core and earth FP2X1/5
12.3 Flexible Mains and Control Cables EPR, BS EN 50525-3-21:2011 Electric cables.
Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U). Cables with
special fire performance. Flexible cables with halogen-free crosslinked insulation, and low emission of
smoke.
Tinned annealed flexible copper conductors to BS EN 60228, ethylene propylene rubber (EPR)
insulated, chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSP) outer sheath, 450/750 volts grade to BS EN 50525.
Black or White. Heat and oil resistant and flame retardant (HOFR). Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-
1-2, BS EN 60332 Harmonised code designation HO7BN4-F.

FM-01 1.0 sqmm 2 Core and earth (3 core) 3183TQ1
FM-02 1.5 sqmm 2 Core and earth (3 core) 3183TQ1/5
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13. DOUBLE INSULATED METERING CABLES
Plain annealed stranded circular copper conductor, single core, XLPE insulated,
(LSZH) sheathed, Ref 6181B. 300/500 volts grade o BS 7889. Brown/White or
Grey/White. Flame propagation to BS4066 PT1 and IEC 60227-2:1997

MC-01 37/2.03 120sq mm Grey/Brown Double insulated 6181B120 37/2.03
MC-02 37/2.03 120sq mm Grey/Blue Double insulated 6181B120 37/2.03
MC-O5 19/1.53 35sq mm Grey/Brown Double insulated 6181B35 19/1.53
MC-09 19/1.35 25sq mm Brown/Brown Double insulated 6181B25 19/1.35
MC-10 19/1.35 25sq mm Blue/Blue Double Insulated 6181B25 19/1.35
MC-11 7/1.70 16sq mm Grey/Brown Double Insulated 6181B16 7/1.70
MC-12 7/1.70 16sq mm Grey/Blue Double Insulated 6181B16 7/1.70
MC-13 7/1.70 16sq mm Brown/Brown Double Insulated 6181B16 7/1.70
MC-15 7/1.35 10sq mm Grey/Brown Double Insulated 6181B10 7/1.35
MC-16 7/1.35 10sq mm Grey/Blue Double Insulated 6181B10 7/1.35
MC-17 7/1.35 10sq mm Brown/Brown Double Insulated 6181B10 7/1.35
MC-19 7/1.04 6.0sq mm Grey/Brown Double Insulated 6181B6 7/1.04
MC-20 7/1.04 6.0sq mm Grey/Blue Double Insulated 6181B6 7/1.04
MC-21 7/1.04 6.0sq mm Brown/Brown Double Insulated 6181B6 7/1.04
MC-22 7/1.04 6.0sq mm Blue/Blue Double Insulated 6181B6 7/1.04
MC-23 7/0.67 2.5sq mm Brown/Brown Double Insulated 6181B2/5 7/0.67
MC-24 7/0.67 2.5sq mm Blue/Blue Double Insulated 6181B2/5 7/0.67
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14. SCHEDULES FOR CONFIRMATION OF TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE
In each of the schedules below the Tenderer shall indicate whether the cable offered complies in full
or not with the identified requirements by placing a “Yes” or “No” in the column against each
requirement. Where compliance is indicated by placing a “Yes” in the appropriate column, the relevant
BASEC Type Test report number or Product Certification Schedule, or reference to other evidence of
compliance shall be inserted in the “Comments” field.
Each sheet of this schedule should be signed by a responsible representative of the Tendering
Company.
This Schedule has been completed by –

Signed Name Position Company
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14.1 General Requirements
Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

Para
Yes No
6.3/6.4 Cables designed and manufactured for installation and
operation under specified conditions
6.7 Technical support available during contract period
8 Where the Tenderer is unsure regarding any
requirement of this specification, clarification has been
sought from SP Energy Networks in writing and this
written clarification has been received and understood
by the Tenderer.
12 All of the information requested in clause 12 is
included in the Tender return.
9 Cable marking and identification
10.2.3 Drum label legibility and durability.
Signed
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14.2 Single Core Cables

Para
Yes No
11.1.1 Compliance with BS7211
11.1.1 Conductors comply with BSEN 60228
11.1.1 Acid gas emission to BS EN 50267, IEC 60754
11.1.1 Smoke emission to BS EN 50268, IEC 60332
11.1.1 Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) complies with BS
7870-3.50
7.1 BASEC Product Certification Schedule
6.5 Long term ageing test
Signed
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14.3 Surface Wiring Cables, PVC insulated PVC sheathed (twin and earth).
Spec Para Brief Description Compliance? Comments

Yes No
11.1.2 Conductors comply with BS EN 60228
11.1.2 Compliance with BS7211
11.1.2 Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) complies with BS 7870-3.50
Signed
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14.4 SWA Armoured Cables

Para
Yes No
11.2.1 Construction to BS 6724:1997+A3:2008
11.2.1 Flame propagation to BS EN 60332-1-2 (single) and BS EN 60332-3-
24:2009 (multiple cables)
11.2.1 Corrosive and acid gas to BS EN 60754-1:2014, BS EN 60754-2:2014,
smoke emission to BS EN 61034-2.
Signed
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14.5 Fire Alarm and Security Wiring Cables

Para
Yes No
11.2.2 Fire resistant to BS6387, IEC 60227-2:1997 Cons Ed 2
11.2.2 Flame retardant to BS5839-1:2003, IEC 60332-3 CAT CWZ BS7629-
1:1997
Signed
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14.6 Flexible Mains and Control Cables EPR, CSP.

Para
Yes No
11.3.1 Complies with BS6500
11.3.1 Heat and oil resistant (HOFR)
11.3.1 Flame retardant to BS EN 60332-1-2, BS EN 60332
11.3.1 Harmonised code H07BN4-F
Signed
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Author Owner Issue Authority

5.1 CENELEC Documents

HD 308 Identification and use of cores of flexible cables

5.2 British Standards

5.3 BASEC British Approvals Service For Cables

Approved Approved in writing by The Specifying Engineer

6.3 Conditions of Installation

6.4 Conditions of Operation for General Wiring Cables

6.5 Cable Longevity

6.6 Technical Support

7. TESTING AND APPROVAL

7.1 Type Approval Testing

7.2 Routine and Sample Testing

8.1 Cable Rating Data

8.2 Cable Impedance Data

8.3 Installation Parameters

8.6 Other Requirements

8.7 Cable Marking and identification

9. SEALING AND DRUMMING

9.2.1 Cable Protection

9.2.3 Drum Labels

10. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

11. INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM THE TENDERER

12. SUMMARY OF CABLE TYPES REQUIRED

12.1 General Wiring Cables

12.1.1 Single Core Cables: BS7211:1998 incorporating amendments No’s 1 & 2.

12.2.1 Armoured power cables

Ref Description and nominal size Supplier Code

12.2.2 Fire Alarm and Security Wiring Cables.

Ref Description and nominal size Supplier Code

Ref Description and nominal size Supplier Code

13. DOUBLE INSULATED METERING CABLES

Ref Description and nominal size Supplier Code

14. SCHEDULES FOR CONFIRMATION OF TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE

This Schedule has been completed by –

14.1 General Requirements

Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

14.2 Single Core Cables

Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

Spec Para Brief Description Compliance? Comments

14.4 SWA Armoured Cables

Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

14.5 Fire Alarm and Security Wiring Cables

Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

14.6 Flexible Mains and Control Cables EPR, CSP.

Spec Brief Description Compliance? Comments

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