Tender Specification of Surge Arrester

ODISHA POWER
TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

CENTRAL PROCUREMENT CELL,
JANPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751022
TENDER SPECIFICATION NO.

SR.G.M.-CPC –II-E-TENDER–SURGE ARRESTER -
22/2020-21
FOR
PROCUREMENT OF SURGE ARRESTERS
(LOT) ITEM UNIT Requirement Requirement Total
DESCRIPTION (2020-21) (2021-22) Quantity.
I 400KV SA Nos. 20 20 40
II 220KV SA Nos. 15 10 25
III 132KV SA Nos. 20 20 40
IV 33KV SA Nos. 100 50 150
Request for online tender documents : From Date 06.03.2021(10.00Hr)

To Date 30.03.2021(12.00Hr)
Last date of submission of online tender : Date 30.03.2021(13.00Hr)
Date of opening of Tender : Date 31.03.2021(11.00Hr)
SR.G.M.-CPC –II-E-TENDER–SURGE ARRESTOR - 22/2020-21 Page 1/66

ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD.
REGD. OFFICE: JANPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751 022,
ODISHA
e-TENDER NOTICE NO. CPC - 22 / 2020-21
For and on behalf of ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION

LTD, Sr.G.M. [C.P.C.] invites Tenders from reputed manufacturers in two part
bidding system for supply of Surge Arresters. The interested bidders would be
required to enroll themselves on the tender portal
www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL. Complete set of bidding documents are
available at www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL from 06.03.2021 (10.00 Hr) to
30.03.2021 (12.00 Hr). Interested manufacturers may visit OPTCL’s official web
site http://www.optcl.co.in and www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL for detail
specification.
N.B: All subsequent addendum / corrigendum to the tender shall be hosted in

the OPTCL's official website http://www.optcl.co.in,
www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL only.
CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER [C.P.C.]

NOTICE INVITING TENDER
REGD. OFFICE: JANPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751 022,
ODISHA, INDIA.
e-TENDER NOTICE NO: CPC- 22 / 2020-21
For and on behalf of the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited, the undersigned invites
bids from manufacturers under two-part bidding system in e-Tender mode only for supply of items
as per the following details.
Tender LOT Description of Qty Earnest Cost of Tender Last date

Specification equipments/ in Money Tender Processing of
No. materials Nos: Deposit Document Fee receipt &
(in Rs.) (In Rs.) (In Rs.) opening
of tender
SR.G.M.-CPC- I 400KV SURGE 40 54628
30.03.2021(13.00Hr &
12,000/- Rs 5,000/ +
31.03.2021(11.00)
II -E- ARRESTER + GST GST@18% =
TENDER– @12% = Rs 5,900/-
SURGE II 220KV SURGE 25 11849 Rs.13,440/- (Rupees Five
ARRESTER - ARRESTER ( Rupees Thousand
22/2020-21 Thirteen Nine
III 132KV SURGE 40 12700 Thousand Hundred
ARRESTER Four only)
Hundred
IV 33KV SURGE 150 15116 Forty only)
ARRESTER
TENDER COST:
The bidders who want to submit bids shall have to pay non-refundable amount Rs. 13,440/- only
including GST @ 12%) towards the tender cost, in the form of Demand draft/Pay order/Cash only,
drawn in favour of the D.D.O Head Qtrs, OPTCL, Bhubaneswar. They have to also submit
notarized hard copy of GST registration certificate on or before the date & time of submission of
techno-commercial bid.
TENDER PROCESSING FEE:
The bidders shall have to submit non-refundable amount of Rs.5,900/- (Rupees Five thousand &
nine hundred) only including GST @ 18%) towards the tender processing fee to K.S.E.D.C.Ltd,
in e-payment mode. The e-payment of above amount is to be made to enable the bidder to down
load the bid proposal sheets & bid document in electronic mode.
SUBMISSION OF TENDER COST, TENDER PROCESSING FEE & EMD:
The bidder shall deposit the tender cost, tender processing fee & EMD BG prior to last date & time
for submission of bid as notified in tender notice. Local micro & small enterprisers (MSEs) (In the
state of Odisha) based in Odisha and registered with respective DICs, Khadi, Village, Cottage &
Handicrafts Industries, OSIC and NSIC can participate without payment of the cost of tender

specification. They have to submit notarized hard copy of valid registration as local MSE (In the
state of Odisha) as above on or before the date & time of submission of techno-commercial bid.
The demand draft/pay order for tender cost , processing fees are to be submitted along with
the EMD at the office of the undersigned on or before the last date & time of submission of
tender.
The bidders shall scan the Demand Draft/Pay order/ Bank guarantee, towards EMD/ notarised hard
copy of valid registration as local MSE (In the state of Odisha) (if any) and upload the same in the
prescribed form in .gif or .jpg format in addition to sending the original as stated above.
The prospective bidders are advised to register their user ID, Password, company ID from website
www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL by clicking on hyper link “Register Me”.
Any clarifications regarding the scope of work and technical features of the tender can be had from
the undersigned during office hours.
Minimum qualification criteria of bidders: AS STIPULATED IN SECTION-II, (G.T.C.C) OF
THE TENDER SPECIFICATION.
CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER, CPC

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
CENTRAL PROCUREMENT CELL
JANAPATH, BHUBANESWAR – 751022
FAX NO.: 0674 – 2542964
TELEPHONE NO.: 0674 – 2541801
TENDER SPECIFICATION NO SR.G.M.-CPC- II-E-TENDER-SURGE ARRESTER-

22/2020-21
CONTAINING
PART - I
CONTENT
SECTION – I INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS

SECTION – II GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
CONTRACT ( G.T.C.C.) (COMMERCIAL)
SECTION – III LIST OF ANNEXURES (COMMERCIAL)
SECTION – IV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SECTION – V PRICE BID.

SECTION – I
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS
Clause Title Page
1. Submission of Bids. 07
2. Division of Specification. 08
3. Tenders shall be in two parts. 09
4. Opening of Bids. 09
5. Purchaser’s right regarding alteration in 10
Quantities, Tendered.
6. Procedure and opening time of tenders. 10
7. Bidder’s liberty to deviate from specification.
8. Eligibility for submission of bids. 10
9. Purchaser’s right to accept/reject bids. 10
10. Mode of submission of tenders. 10
11. Earnest money deposit. 10
12. Validity of the bids. 12
13. Price. 12
14. Revision of Tender Price by Bidders. 12
15. Tenderers to be fully conversant with 12
the clauses of the Specification.
16. Documents to accompany Bids. 12
17. Documents to Accompany price Bid. 13
18. Conditional Offer. 13
19. General. 13
20. Expenses for witnessing the inspection & testing . 14
21. Litigation/Arbitration 16

SECTION-I
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERER
1. Submission of Bids: -
The bidder shall submit the bid in Electronic Mode only i.e.
www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL. The bidder must ensure that the bids are received in the
specified website of the OPTCL by the date and time indicated in the Tender notice. Bids submitted
by telex/telegram will not be accepted. No request from any bidder to the OPTCL to collect the
Bids in physical form will be entertained by the OPTCL.
The OPTCL reserves the right to reject any bid, which is not deposited
according to the instruction, stipulated above. The participants to the tender should
be registered under GST laws.
The OPTCL reserves the right to reject any bid, which is not deposited
according to the instruction, stipulated above. The participants to the tender should
be registered under GST laws.
(i) For all the users it is mandatory to procure the Digital Signatures.
(ii) Contractors / Vendors / Bidders / Suppliers are requested to follow the below
steps for Registration:
(a) Click “Register”, fill the online registration form.
(b) Pay the amount of Rs. 2360/- through DD in Favour of KSEDCL Payable at
Bangalore.
(c) Send the acknowledgment copy for verification.
(d) As soon as the verification is being done the e-tender user id will be enabled.
(iii) After viewing Tender Notification, if bidder intends to participate in tender, he has to
use his e-tendering User Id and Password which has been received after registration
and acquisition of DSCs.
(iv) If any Bidder wants to participate in the tender he will have to follow the instructions
given below:
(a)Insert the PKI (which consist of your Digital Signature Certificate) in your
System. (Note: Make sure that necessary software of PKI be installed in your
system).
(b) Click / Double Click to open the Microsoft Internet Explorer (This icon
will be located on the Desktop of the computer).
(c)Go to Start > Programs > Internet Explorer.

(d) Type www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL in the address bar, to access the
Login Screen.
(e)Enter e-tender User Id and Password, click on “Go”.
(f) Click on “Click here to login” for selecting the Digital Signature Certificate.
(g) Select the Certificate and enter DSC Password.
(h) Re-enter the e-Procurement User Id Password
(v) To make a request for Tender Document Bidders will have to follow below
mentioned steps.
 Click “Un Applied” to view / apply for new tenders.
 Click on Request icon for online request.
(vi) After making the request Bidders will receive the Tender Documents which can
be checked and downloaded by following the below steps:
 Click to view the tender documents which are received by the user.
 Tender document screen appears.
 Click “Click here to download” to download the documents.
(vii) After completing all the formalities Bidders will have to submit the tender and
they must take care of following instructions.
 Prior to submission, verify whether all the required documents have been
attached and uploaded to the particular tender or not.
 Note down / take a print of bid control number once it displayed on the
screen
(viii) Tender Opening event can be viewed online.
(ix) Competitors bid sheets are available in the website for all.
(x) For any e-tendering assistant contact help desk number mentioned
below.Bangalore – 080- 40482000.
The participants to the tender should be registered under GST laws.
2. Division of Specification.
The specification is mainly divided into two parts viz. Part-I & Part-II.
Part-1 Consists of
[i] Section-I Instruction to Tenderers.
[ii] Section-II General Terms & conditions of contract.
[iii] Section-III Schedules and forms etc.
[iv] Section-IV Technical Specification.
Part-II Consists of
Schedule of prices as per Annexure-V
3. Tenders shall be in two parts.

The Tenderers are required to submit the tenders in two parts viz. Part-I ( Techno
commercial) & Part-II (Price bid).
4. Opening of Bids.
[a] The tender shall be opened on the date and time fixed by the OPTCL for opening of bids in
Electronic mode in presence of such of the Tenderers or their authorized representatives [limited to
one person only] on the due date of opening of tender who opt remain present. After scrutiny of the
technical particulars and other commercial terms, clarifications, if required, shall be sought for from
the bidders. The Tenderers shall be allowed 15 days time for such activity.
[b] On receipt of technical clarification, the bids shall be reviewed, evaluated and those not in
conformity with the technical Specification / qualifying experience, shall be rejected. If any
of the technical proposal requires modification to make them comparable, discussion will be
held with the participating bidders.
All the responsive bidders shall be given opportunity to submit the revised technical
and revised price proposals as a follow up to the clarification (modification if any) on the
technical proposals. The qualified bidders shall be given opportunity to submit revised price
proposals within 15 days from the date of such discussion or within time frame mutually
agreed, whichever is earlier.
[c] When the revised price proposals are received, the original price proposals will be returned
to the bidders unopened along with their original technical proposals. Only the revised
technical and price proposals will be considered for bid evaluation. The price bids [Part-II]
of such of the Tenderers, whose tenders have been found to be technically and commercially
acceptable, including those supplementary revised price bids, submitted subsequently, shall
be opened in the presence of the bidder’s representative on a date and time which will be
intimated to all technically and commercially acceptable Tenderers.
[d] The bidders are required to furnish sufficient information to the Purchaser to establish their
qualification, capacity to manufacture and/or supply the materials/perform the work. Such
information shall include details of bidder’s experience, its financial, managerial and
technical capabilities.
[e] The bidders are also required to furnish details of availability of appropriate technical staff
and capability to perform after sales services. The above information shall be considered
during scrutiny and evaluation of bids and any bid which does not satisfactorily meet these
requirements, shall not be considered for price bid evaluation.
[f] The price bids of the technically and otherwise acceptable bids shall only be evaluated as
per the norms applicable in terms of this Specification.
5. Purchaser’s Right Regarding Alteration of Quantities Tendered.
The Purchaser may alter the quantities of materials/equipment at the time of placing
orders. Initially the purchaser may place orders for lesser quantity with full freedom
to place extension orders for further quantity under similar terms and conditions of
the original orders. Orders may also be split among more than one tenderer for any
particular item, if considered necessary in the interest of the Purchaser to get the
goods/equipment earlier.
6. Procedure and opening time of tenders.
Tenders will be opened in the office of the Chief General Manager [C.P.C.] on the
specified date and time in presence of the Tenderers or their authorized representatives
[limited to one person only] in case of each bidder who may desire to be present, at the time
of opening the bids.
7. Bidder’s Liberty to deviate from Specification.
The Tenderer may deviate from the specification while quoting, if in his opinion, such
deviation is in line with the manufacturer’s standard practice and conducive to a better and
more economical offer. All such deviations should however be clearly indicated giving full
justifications for such deviation. [Read with Clause-9, Section-II of the Specification].
8. Eligibility for submission of bids.
Only those manufacturers who have deposited the cost of tender specification are eligible to
participate in the tender. They should submit the money receipt as a proof of such payment.
The local Micro and small Enterprises(MSEs) (In the state of Odisha) registered with
respective DICs, Khadi, Village, Cottage & Handicrafts Industries, OSIC and NSIC can
participate without payment of the cost of tender specification
9. Purchaser’s right to accept/reject bids:
The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any
reasons what so ever if it is in the interest of OPTCL, under the existing circumstances.
[Read with clause-10, Section-II of the specification].
10. Mode of submission of Tenders.
[A] Tenders shall be submitted in electronic mode only. (www.tenderwizard.com/OPTCL)
[B] Telegraphic or FAX tenders shall not be accepted under any circumstances.
11. Earnest Money Deposit.

The tender shall be accompanied by Earnest Money deposit of value specified in the notice inviting
tenders against each lot / bid. Tenders without the required EMD as indicated at Annexure-
VIII will be rejected out rightly.

The local Micro and small Enterprises(MSEs) (In the state of Odisha)registered with
respective DICs, Khadi, Village, Cottage & Handicrafts Industries, OSIC and NSIC can
participate by submitting Earnest Money Deposit @ fifty percent of the amount indicated in
the Notice Inviting Tender.
The earnest money deposit shall be furnished in one of the following forms subject
to the conditions mentioned below:
(a) Cash:- Payable to drawing & disbursing Officer, OPTCL (Hd.qrs. Office), Bhubaneswar -
751022
(b) Bank Draft: -To be drawn in favour of Drawing & Disbursing Officer, OPTCL
[H.Qrs.Office], Bhubaneswar-751 022.
(c) Bank Guarantee from any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank strictly as per enclosed proforma
vide Annexure-VI to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.29.00 or as
applicable, as per prevailing laws in force and also to be accompanied by the confirmation
letter of the issuing Bank Branch.
NOTE:
(i). The validity of the EMD in the form of Bank Guarantee shall be at least for 240 days from
the date of opening of tender failing which the tender will be liable for rejection.
(ii) No interest shall be paid on the Earnest Money Deposit.
(iii) E.M.D. in shape of cash may be submitted up to Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five)
Thousand) only. Above Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-five thousand) the Earnest Money
Deposit shall be furnished in any one of the forms indicated above (i.e. Through Bank Draft,
Bank Guarantee/ National Savings Certificate).
(iv) No adjustment towards EMD shall be permitted against any outstanding amount with the
(v) The chart showing particulars of EMD to be furnished by Tenderers of different categories
is placed at Annexure-VIII.
(vi) In the case of unsuccessful tenderer, the EMD will be refunded after the tender is
decided. In the case of successful Tenderer, this will be refunded only after furnishing of
security money referred to at clause-19 of Section-II.
(vii) Suits, if any, arising out of this clause shall be filed in a Court of law to which the
jurisdiction of High Court of ODISHA extends.
(vii) EMD will be forfeited if the tenderer fails to accept the letter of intent and/or purchase order
issued in his favour or to execute the order, placed on them.
(viii) Tenders not accompanied by Earnest Money shall be disqualified.

12. Validity of the Bids: -
The tenders should be kept valid for a period of 180 days from the date of opening of the
tender, failing which the tenders will be rejected.
13. PRICE: -
i) Tenderers are requested to quote-‘FIRM’ Price. No deviation from FIRM PRICE will be
entertained irrespective of deviation clause No.7 of this part of the specification.
14. Revision of tender price by Bidders: -
[a] After opening of tenders and within the validity of period, no reduction or enhancement in
price will be entertained. If there is any change in price, the tender shall stand rejected and
the EMD deposited shall be forfeited.
[b] After opening of price bid if the validity period is not sufficient to place purchase order, the
tenderer may be asked by the purchaser to extend the validity period of the bid under the
same terms and condition as per the original tender.
However, the tender are free to change any or all conditions including price except delivery
period of their bids at their own risk, if they are asked by the purchaser to extend the validity
period of the bid prior to opening of price bid.
15. Tenderers to be fully conversant with the clauses of the Specification: -
Tenderers are expected to be fully conversant with the meaning of all the clauses of the
specification before submitting their tenders. In case of doubt regarding the meaning of any
clause, the tenderer may seek clarification in writing from the Chief General Manager
(Central Procurement Cell) OPTCL. This, however, does not entitle the Tenderer to ask for
time beyond due date, fixed for receipt of tender.
16. Documents to Accompany Bids.
Tenderers are required to submit tenders in the following manner:
The Tender shall Contain the following documents.
[i] Declaration Form. [As per Annexure-I]
[ii] Earnest Money. [As per Annexure-VIII]
[iii] Technical specification and Guaranteed Technical Particulars conforming to the Purchaser’s
Specification along with drawings, literatures and all other required Annexures, duly filled
in.
[iv] Photostat copies of type test certificates of materials/equipment offered as stipulated in the
Technical Specification.
[v] Abstract of Terms & conditions in prescribed proforma as per Annexure-II.
[vi] General Terms & Conditions of supply offer as per Section-II of the Specification.

[vii] List of orders executed for similar materials/equipment’s during preceding 2 (two) years
indicating the customer’s name, Purchase Order No. & Date, date of supply and date of
commissioning etc.
[viii] Data on past experience as per Clause-7 of Section-II of the Specification.
[ix] Sales tax clearance certificate for the previous year and GST Compliance Rating. The GST
Identification Number (GSTIN) under GST Laws and permanent account number [PAN] of
the firm under Income tax Act are required.
[x] Audited Balance sheet & profit loss accounts of the bidder, for past (3) three years.
[xi] Schedule of quantity and delivery in the prescribed Proforma vide Annexure, as appended.
[xii] List of Orders in hand to be executed.
[xiii] Deviation schedule.
[xiv] The bidder should not have any pending litigation or arbitration with OPTCL with regard to
any project or related activity. The bidder should certify/declare the same in unequivocal terms by
way of an affidavit duly sworn before a magistrate/notary.
[xv] Notarized hard copy and soft copy of valid registration as local
MSE( In the state of Odisha)(if any).
17. Documents/Papers to accompany Part-II Bid.

(a) Part-II of the tender shall consist of the following
(i) Schedule of prices in the prescribed proforma
18. Conditional Offer:
Conditional offer shall not be accepted.
19. General: -
(i) In the event of discrepancy or arithmetical error in the schedule of price, the decision of the
purchaser shall be final and binding on the Tenderer.
(ii) For evaluation, the price mentioned in words shall be taken if there is any difference in
figures and words in the price bid.
(iii) Notice inviting tender shall form part of this specification.
(iv) The price bids of the technically and otherwise acceptable bids shall only be evaluated. The
EMD of others, if any, shall be returned to the bidders.
(v) Tenderer can offer any lot or all the lots of the tender, if there are more than one lots. But the
tender (bid) must be furnished separately for each lot.

(vi) It should be distinctly understood that the price bid shall contain only details/documents
relating to price, as outlined in clause-17 mentioned herein above. Inclusion of any of the
documents/information etc. shall render the bid liable for rejection.
(vii) The tenderer must submit the EMD amount, cost of tender
document (Form Fee) and Tender processing fee in a sealed
cover envelope super-scribing the tender specification number,
Tender Notice No & Date of tender clearly on the cover envelope.
The said envelope is to be submitted in the office of the
purchaser on or before the last date and time of submission of
Bids.
20.0 Expenses in respect of OPTCL’s representative for witnessing the inspection & testing of
the offered equipment/materials at the inspection and testing site.
The testing and inspection of the equipment/ materials at manufacturer works are in the
scope of work of the Contractor/Supplier.
OPTCL inspecting officer, on receipt of offer for inspection from the contractor/supplier,
proceeds to the manufacturer works to witness the Type/Acceptance/Routine test.
Important:
It is hereby informed to all the bidders that the relevant clauses of the contract specification,
pertaining to inspection and testing of equipment/materials, are hereby supplemented with
following additional terms and conditions.
The expenses under the following heads, in respect of OPTCL’s representative for
witnessing the inspection & testing of the offered equipment/materials at the inspection and
testing site, shall be borne by the contractor / supplier.
a) Hotel Accommodation:
I. Single room accommodation in 4 star hotel for the OPTCL inspecting officer of the rank of
Assistant General Manager (Grade E-6) and above.
II. Single room accommodation in 3 star hotel for the OPTCL inspecting officer of the rank
below Assistant General Manager (Grade E-6).
N.B.: It is the responsibility of the contractor to arrange the hotel accommodation matching with
their inspection and testing schedule, so that the inspecting officer can check-in the hotel
one day prior to the date of inspection and check out after the completion of the inspection,
subject to availability of the return travel ticket. In case of extended duration of inspection or
non-availability of the return travel ticket, Contractor/supplier/manufacturer shall arrange
for the extended stay of the inspecting officer in the Hotel accordingly. In case there is no
hotel with prescribed standard in and around the place of inspection, the
contractor/supplier/manufacturer shall suggest alternative suitable arrangement at the time
of offer for inspection, which is subjected to acceptability of OPTCL inspecting officer.
b) Journey of the inspecting officer:
(i) To and fro travel expenditure from the Head Quarters of the inspecting officer to the place
of inspection/testing shall be borne by the contractor/supplier/manufacturer. Journey from
the Head Quarters of the inspecting officer to the nearest Air Port by train (Ist/IInd A.C) &
A/C Taxi then by Air to the place of inspection/testing or to the nearest place of
inspection/testing and then by train (Ist/IInd A.C) & A/C taxi to the place of
inspection/testing shall be arranged by the contractor/supplier/manufacturer.
(ii) For train journey, inspecting officer of the rank Assistant General Manager and above shall
be provided with 1st class AC ticket and inspecting officer below the rank of Assistant
General Manager shall be provided with 2nd class AC ticket.
(iii) The Air-ticket / train-ticket booking/cancellation is the responsibility of the contractor /
supplier.
(iv) Moreover, if during the journey there is an unavoidable necessity for intermediate travel by
road/ waterway/sea-route, the contractor/supplier shall provide suitable conveyance to the
inspecting officer for travel this stretch of journey or bear the cost towards this. Any such
possibilities shall be duly intimated to OPTCL at the time of their offer for inspection.
c) Local Conveyance:
At the place of the inspection/testing, for local journey of the inspecting officer between
Hotel and inspection/testing site and or any other places, Air-conditioned four wheeler
vehicle in good condition shall be provided by the contractor/supplier/manufacturer.
d) Following points are also to be considered:
(i) All the above expenses shall be deemed to be included in the bidder’s quoted price for that
supply item. Bidder shall not be eligible to raise any extra claim in this regard.
(ii) Contractor/supplier/manufacturer may assume that only in 40% of the inspection and testing
offer cases, OPTCL inspecting officer, not below the rank of Assistant General Manager
will witness the inspection and testing.
(iii) In case of inspection and testing of some critical equipment/materials like Power
transformers, OPTCL may depute more than one inspecting officer.
(iv)Contractor/supplier/manufacturer shall judiciously plan the inspection/testing schedule

and place of inspection/testing, so that optimum number of inspection/testing and minimum
time shall be required to cover all the equipment/materials of the relevant contract package.
(v) It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor/Supplier to organize the above tour related
matters of OPTCL inspecting officer including the matters related to overseas
inspection/testing, if any.
21.0 (a). Detailed information on any litigation or arbitration arising out of contract completed or
under execution by it over the last five years. A consistent history of litigation by or against
the bidder may result in rejection of bid.
21.0 (b). The bidder should not have any pending litigation or arbitration with OPTCL with regard
to any project or related activity. The bidder should certify / declare the same in the
unequivocal terms by way of an affidavit duly sworn before a magistrate/notary. Bid
furnished by the bidder shall not be eligible for consideration if it is not accompanied by the
affidavit. Further the bid / LOA/ LOI shall be liable for outright rejection/ cancellation at
any stage if any information contrary to the affidavit / declaration is detected

SECTION – II.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT [G.T.C.C.]
Clause. Title. Page.
1. Scope of the contract. 19
2. Definition of terms. 19
3. Manner of execution. 20
4. Inspection and testing. 20
5. Training facilities. 21
6. Rejection of materials. 21
7. Experience of bidders. 22
8. Language and measures. 22
9. Deviation from Specification. 22
10. Right to reject/accept any tender. 23
11, Supplier to inform himself fully. 23
12. Patent rights etc. 23
13. Delivery. 23
14. Despatch Instructions. 23
15. Supplier’s Default Liability. 24
16 Force Majeure. 24
17. Extension of Time. 24
18. Guarantee Period. 25
19. Bank Guarantee towards Security Deposit, 25
Payment and Performance.
20. Import License. 26
21. Terms of Payment. 26
22. Price Reduction for Delay in Completion of Contract. 26
23. Insurance. 27
24. Payment Due from the Supplier. 27
25. Sales Tax clearance & GST rating, Audited Accounts 27
26. Certificate of exemption from Goods & Services Tax. 28
27. Supplier’s Responsibility. 28
28. Validity. 28
29. Evaluation. 28
30. Minimum qualification criteria of Bidders. 29
31. Jurisdiction of High Court of ODISHA. 29

32. Correspondences. 29
33. Official Address of the Parties to the Contract. 30
34. Outright rejection of Tenders. 30
35. Documents to be treated as confidential. 31
36. Scheme/Projects. 31

SECTION-II
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT [G.T.C.C.]
1. Scope of the contract:
The scope of the contract shall be to design, manufacture, supply of equipment as per the
specification at the consignee’s site, and rendering services in accordance with the enclosed
technical specification and bill of quantity.
2.0 Definition of terms:
For the purpose of this specification and General Terms and Conditions of contract
[GTCC], the following words shall have the meanings hereby indicated, except where
otherwise described or defined.
2.1 “The Purchaser” shall mean the Chief General Manager[Central Procurement Cell] for
and on behalf of ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD.,
Bhubaneswar.
2.2 “The Engineer” shall mean the Engineer appointed by the Purchaser for the
purpose of this contract.
2.3 “Purchaser’s Representative” shall mean any person or persons or consulting firm
appointed and remunerated by the Purchaser to supervise, inspect, test and examine
workmanship and materials of the equipment to be supplied.
2.4 “The supplier” shall mean the bidder whose bid has been accepted by the purchaser and
shall include the bidder’s executives, administrators, successors and permitted assignees.
2.5 “Equipment” shall mean and include all machinery, apparatus, materials, and articles to be
provided under the contract by the suppliers.
2.6 “Contract Price” shall mean the sum named in or calculated the bid.
2.7 “General Condition” shall mean these General Terms and Conditions of Contract.
2.8 “The Specification” shall mean both the technical as well as commercial parts of the
specification annexed to or issued with GTCC and shall include the schedules and drawings,
attached thereto as well as all samples and pattern, if any.
2.9 “Month” shall mean “Calendar month”.
2.10 “Writing” shall include any manuscript, type written, printed or other statement
reproduction in any visible form and whether under seal or under hand.
2.11 “Basic Price (Taxable value for Goods) at the point of destination” shall mean the price
quoted by the bidder for equipment and material at the consignee’s store/site. The cost is
inclusive of packing, forwarding, freight, insurance and all expenses and taxes & duties at
the end of the supplier excluding Goods & Service Tax. The Goods & Service Tax shall
be shown in a separate column item wise alongside the Basic Price quoted at the applicable

rate in the Tax Invoice. The applicable rate of GST shall refer to the HSN code of the
material supplied. The Basic Price and GST thereon shall be the “FOR Destination Price”
as quoted by the bidder.
2.12 The term “Contract document” shall mean and include GTCC, specifications, schedules,
drawings, form of tender, Notice Inviting Tender, covering letter, schedule of prices or the
final General Conditions, any special conditions, applicable to the particular contract.
2.13 Terms and conditions not herein defined shall have the same meaning as are assigned to
them in the Indian Contract Act, failing that in the Odisha General Clauses Act.
3. Manner of execution:
All equipment supplied under the contract shall be manufactured in the manner, set out in
the specification or where not set out, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Purchaser’s
representative.
4. Inspection and Testing:
[i] The purchaser’s representative shall be entitled at all reasonable times during manufacture to
inspect, examine and test at the supplier’s premises, the materials and workmanship of all
equipment/materials to be supplied under this contract and if part of the said
equipment/material is being manufactured in other premises, the supplier shall obtain for the
purchaser’s representative permission to inspect, examine and test as if the
equipment/material were being manufactured in the contractor’s premises. Such inspection,
examination and testing shall not relieve the supplier from his obligations under the contract.
[ii] The Supplier shall give to the purchaser adequate time/notice (at least clear 15 days for
inside the state suppliers and 20 days for outside the state suppliers) in writing for
inspection of materials indicating the place at which the equipment/material is ready for
testing and inspection and shall also furnish the shop Routine Test Certificate, Calibration
certificates of Testing instruments, calibrated in Govt. approved laboratory with authenticity
letter of that laboratory along with the offer for inspection. A packing list along with the
offer, indicating the quantity which can be delivered in full truck load/Mini truck load to
facilitate issue of dispatch instruction shall also be furnished.
[iii] Where the contract provides for test at the Premises of the supplier or any of his sub-
vendors, the supplier shall provide such assistance, labour, materials, electricity, fuel and
instruments, as may be required or as may be reasonably demanded by the Purchaser’s
representative to carry out such tests efficiently. The supplier is required to produce shop
routine test Certificate, calibration certificates of Testing Instruments before offering their
materials/equipment for inspection & testing. The test house/laboratory where tests are to be

carried out must be approved by the Govt. A letter pertaining to Govt. approved laboratory
must be furnished to the purchaser along with the offer for inspection.
[iv] After completion of the tests, the Purchaser’s representative shall forward the test results to
the Purchaser. If the test results conform to the specific standard and specification, the
Purchaser shall approve the test results and communicate the same to the supplier in
writing. The supplier shall provide at least five copies of the test certificates to the
Purchaser.
[v] The Purchaser has the right to have the tests carried out at his own cost by an independent
agency whenever there is dispute regarding the quality of supply.
[vi] If the firm fails to present the offered items for inspection/testing as per their inspection call
due to any reason(s) during the visit of inspecting officer at the testing site ,the firm shall
have to bear all expenses towards repetition of inspection and testing of the total offered
quantity or part thereof.
5. Training facilities.
The supplier shall provide all possible facilities for training of Purchaser’s Technical
personnel, when deputed by the Purchaser for acquiring first hand knowledge in assembly of
the equipment, its erection, commissioning and for its proper operation & maintenance in
service, wherein it is thought necessary by the purchaser.
6. Rejection of Materials.
In the event any of the equipment /material supplied by the manufacturer is found defective
due to faulty design, bad workmanship, bad materials used or otherwise not in conformity
with the requirements of the Specification, the Purchaser shall either reject the
equipment/material or ask the supplier in writing to rectify or replace the defective
equipment/material free of cost to the purchaser. The Supplier on receipt of such notification
shall either rectify or replace the defective equipment/material free of cost to the purchaser
within 15 days from the date of issue of such notification by the purchaser. If the supplier
fails to do so, the Purchaser may:-
[a] At its option replace or rectify such defective equipment /materials and recover the extra
costs so involved from the supplier plus fifteen percent and/or.
[b] Terminate the contract for balance work/supplies, with enforcement of penalty Clause as per
contract for the un-delivered goods and with forfeiture of Performance Guarantee/
CompositeBankguarantee.
[c] Acquire the defective equipment/materials at reduced price, considered equitable under the
circumstances.

7. Experience of Bidders:
The bidders should furnish information regarding experience particularly on the following
points:
[i] Name of the manufacturer:
[ii] Standing of the firm and experience in manufacture of equipment/material quoted.
[iii] Description of equipment/material similar to that quoted, supplied and installed during the
last two years with the name(s) of the Organizations to whom supplies were made wherein,
at least one (1) certificate shall be from a state/central P.S.U.
[iv] Details as to where installed etc.
[v] Testing facilities at manufacturer’s works.
[vi] If the manufacturer is having collaboration with another firm [s], details regarding the same.
[vii] A list of purchase orders of identical material/equipment offered as per technical
specification executed during the last two years along with users certificate. User’s
certificate shall be legible and must indicate, user’s name, address, designation, place of
use, and satisfactory performance of the equipment/materials for at least two years from the
date of commissioning. Wherein at least one (1) certificate shall be from a State/Central
or P.S.U Bids will not be considered if the past manufacturing experience is found to
be un-satisfactory or is of less than 2 (two) years on the date of opening of the bid and
bids not accompanying user’s certificate will be rejected..
8. Language and measures:
All documents pertaining to the contract including specifications, schedule, notices,
correspondence, operating and maintenance instructions., drawings or any other writing
shall be written in English language. The metric system of measurement shall be used
exclusively in this contract.
9. Deviation from specification:
It is in the interest of the tenderers to study the specification, specified in the tender schedule
thoroughly before tendering so that, if any deviations are made by the Tenderers,(both
commercial and Technical), the same are prominently brought out on a separate sheet under
heading “Deviations Commercial” and “ Deviations Technical”.
A list of deviations shall be enclosed with the tender. Unless deviations in scope,
technical and commercial stipulations are specifically mentioned in the list of deviations, it
shall be presumed that the tenderer has accepted all the conditions, stipulated in the tender
specification, notwithstanding any exemptions mentioned therein.

10. Right to reject/accept any tender:
The purchaser reserves the right either to reject or to accept any or all tenders if the
situation so warrants in the interest of the purchaser. Orders may also be split up between
different Tenderers on individual merits of the Tenderer. The purchaser has exclusive right
to alter the quantities of materials/ equipment at the time of placing final purchase order.
After placing of the order, the purchaser may defer the delivery of the materials. It may be
clearly understood by the Tenderer that the purchaser need not assign any reason for any of
the above action [s].
11. Supplier to inform himself fully:
The supplier shall examine the instructions to tenderers, general conditions of contract,
specification and the schedules of quantity and delivery to satisfy himself as to all terms and
conditions and circumstances affecting the contract price. He shall quote price [s] according
to his own views on these matters and understand that no additional allowances except as
otherwise provided there in will be admissible. The purchaser shall not be responsible for
any misunderstanding or incorrect information, obtained by the supplier other than the
information given to the supplier in writing by the purchaser.
12. Patent rights Etc.
The supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all claims, actions, suits and proceedings
for the infringement of any patent design or copy right protected either in the country of
origin or in India by the use of any equipment supplied by the manufacturer. Such
indemnity shall also cover any use of the equipment, other than for the purpose indicated by
or reasonably to be inferred from the specification.
13. Delivery:-
[a] Time being the essence of the contract; the equipment shall be supplied within the delivery
period, specified in the contract. The Purchaser, however, reserves the right to reschedule
the delivery and change the destination if required. The delivery period shall be reckoned
from the date of placing the Letter of Intent/Purchase order, as may be specified in
LOI/Purchase order.
[b] The desired delivery period shall be as indicated at Appendix-II (Quantity & Delivery
Schedule) of Section-IV (Technical Specification).
14. Despatch instructions.
I] The equipment / materials should be securely packed and dispatched directly to the
specified site at the supplier’s risk by Road Transport only.
II] Loading & unloading of Ordered Materials.

It will be the sole responsibility of the supplier for loading and unloading of materials both
at the factory site and at the destination site/store.
The Purchaser shall have no responsibility on this account.
15. Supplier’s Default Liability.
[i] The Purchaser may, upon written notice of default to the supplier, terminate the contract in
circumstances detailed hereunder.
[a] If in the judgement of the Purchaser, the supplier fails to make delivery of
equipment/material within the time specified in the contract or within the period for which if
extension has been granted by the Purchaser in writing in response to written request of the
supplier.
[b] If in the judgement of the Purchaser, the supplier fails to comply with any of the provisions
of this contract.
[ii] In the event, Purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part as provided in Clause-15
{I) of this section, the Purchaser reserves the right to purchase upon such terms and in such
a manner as he may deem appropriate in relation to the equipment/material similar to that
terminated and the supplier will be liable to the Purchaser for any additional costs for such
similar equipment/material and/or for penalty for delay as defined in clause-22 of this
section until such reasonable time as may be required for the final supply of equipment.
[iii] In the event the Purchaser does not terminate the contract as provided in clause 15(I) of this
Section, supplier shall be liable to the Purchaser for penalty for delay as set out in Clause-22
of this section until the equipment is accepted. This shall be based only on written request of
the supplier and written willingness of the Purchaser.
16 Force Majeure:
The supplier shall not be liable for any penalty for delay or for failure to perform the
contract for reasons of force majeure such as acts of god, acts of the public enemy, acts of
Govt., Fires, floods, epidemics, Quarantine restrictions, strikes, Freight Embargo and
provided that the supplier shall within Ten (10) days from the beginning of delay on such
account notify the purchaser in writing of the cause of delay. The purchaser shall verify the
facts and grant such extension, if facts justify.
17. Extension of time:-
If the delivery of equipment/material is delayed due to reasons beyond the control of the
supplier, the supplier shall without delay give notice to the purchaser in writing of his claim
for an extension of time. The purchaser on receipt of such notice may or may not agree to
extend the contract delivery date as may be reasonable but without prejudice to other terms
and conditions of the contract.

18. Guarantee period: - ( As per clause 35 of the technical specification.
[i] The stores covered by this specification should be guaranteed for satisfactory operation and
against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of at least 18 [Eighteen]
months from the last date of delivery or 12 [Twelve] months from the date of
commissioning whichever is earlier. The above guarantee certificate shall be furnished in
triplicate to the purchaser for his approval. Any defect noticed during this period should be
rectified by the supplier free of cost to the purchaser provided such defects are due to faulty
design, bad workmanship or bad materials used, within one month upon written notice from
the purchaser failing which provision of clause 22 (ii) shall apply.
[ii] Equipment/material failed or found defective during the guarantee period shall have to be
guaranteed after repair/replacement for a further period of 12 months from the date of
commissioning or 18 months from the date of receipt at the store/site after such
repair/replacement whichever is earlier . The Bank Guarantee is to be extended accordingly.
Date of delivery as used in this clause shall mean the date on which the materials are
received in OPTCL’S stores/site in full & good condition which are released for Despatch
by the purchaser after due inspection.
19. B.G. towards security deposit, 100% payment and performance guarantee:
[i] For manufacturers situated inside & out side the state of Odisha.
A Composite Bank Guarantee as per the Proforma enclosed at Annexure-VII of the
specification for 10% [ten percent] of the Total Landing cost (Taxable Value plus GST
thereon) of the purchase order (In case of successful bidder who is a local Micro and small
Enterprise(MSEs) (In the state of Odisha) registered with respective DICs, Khadi, Village,
Cottage & Handicrafts Industries, OSIC and NSIC 5% (five percent) shall be furnished
from any nationalized/scheduled bank having a place of business at Bhubaneswar, to the
office of Chief General Manager [Central Procurement Cell] OPTCL within 15 days
from the date of issue of the purchase order,. The BG shall be executed on non-judicial
stamp paper worth of Rs.29.00 [Rupees twenty nine] only or as per the prevalent rules,
valid for a period of 2 months more than the guarantee period, for scrutiny and acceptance,
failing which the supply order will be liable for cancellation without any further written
notices. The BG should be accompanied by a confirmation letter from the concerned bank
and should have provision for encashment at Bhubaneswar, before the Bank Guarantee is
accepted and all concerned intimated. The B.G should be revalidated as and when intimated
to you to cover the entire guarantee period.
[ii] No interest is payable on any kind of Bank Guarantee.

[iii] In case of non-fulfillment of contractual obligation, as required in the detailed purchase
order/Specification, the composite Bank guarantee shall be forfeited.
20. Import License
In case imported materials are offered, no assistance will be given for release of Foreign
Exchange. The firm should arrange to import materials from their own quota. Equipment of
indigenous origin will be preferred.
21. (A) Terms of Payment.
i) 100% taxable value of each consignment with 100% Goods and Services Tax in full as
applicable will be paid on receipt of materials in good condition at stores/desired site and
verification thereof, subject to furnishing and approval of a. Contract cum Performance
Bank Guarantee at the rate of 10% (Ten percent) of Taxable Value plus GST thereon [In
case successful bidder is a local Micro and small Enterprise (MSEs), based in
Odisha & registered with respective DICs, Khadi, Village, Cottage & Handicrafts
Industries, OSIC and NSIC, 5% (five percent) in place of 10% (ten percent) will
be applicable].
b. Guarantee certificate, c. Test certificate by the Purchaser.
ii) TDS under GST Laws shall be deducted, if applicable.
iii) Any imposition of new tax or revision of tax shall be paid/reimbursed at the time of
dispatch, scheduled or actual whichever is lower (i.e. If delivery is within schedule period,
tax variation as applicable shall be paid, and if delivery is made beyond schedule date, any
additional financial implication due to statutory variation in tax shall be to bidder’s account)
[B] The supplier shall furnish contract cum performance Bank Guarantee of appropriate
amount to OPTCL as indicated in (i) above, within 30 days from the date of issue of the
purchase order.
22 Price Reduction Schedule for Delay in Completion of Supply under Purchase
Order/Contract
(i) If the Supplier fails to deliver the materials/equipment within the delivery schedule,
specified in the Purchase Order/Contract including delivery time extension, if any, granted
with waiver of Price Reduction Schedule, the Purchaser shall recover from the Supplier,
Price Reduction Schedule for a sum of half per cent (0.5 per cent) of the Taxable Value of
the un-delivered equipment /materials for each calendar week of delay or part thereof. For
this purpose, the date of receipted challan shall be reckoned as the date of delivery. The total
amount of Price Reduction Schedule shall not exceed five per cent (5%) of the Taxable
Value of the un-delivered equipment/materials. Equipment will be deemed to have been
delivered only when all its components, accessories and spares as per technical Specification

are also delivered. If certain components, accessories and spares are not delivered in time,
the equipment/materials will be considered delayed until such time as the missing
components, accessories and spares are delivered.
(ii) During the guarantee period, if the Supplier fails to rectify/replace the
equipment/material within 30 days from the date of intimation of defect by the purchaser,
then the Price Reduction Schedule at the rate of half percent (0.5%) of the Total Taxable
Value for each calendar week of delay or part thereof shall be recovered by the purchaser.
For this purpose, Price Reduction Schedule shall be reckoned from the 30th day from the
date of issue of letter on defectiveness of equipment/material. The total amount of Price
Reduction Schedule in this case shall not exceed 10% (TEN PERCENT) of the Purchase
Order/Contract amount except GST (i.e.Total Taxable Value). If the defects, so intimated
are not rectified or equipment/materials not replaced by the supplier within the guarantee
period, then whole of the C.P.B.G. will be forfeited by the purchaser, without any
intimation to the supplier.
23. Insurance
The Supplier shall undertake insurance of stores covered by this Specification unless
otherwise stated. The responsibility of delivery of the stores at destination in good condition
rests with the Supplier. Any claim with the Insurance Company or transport agency arising
due to loss or damage in transit has to be settled by the supplier. The Supplier shall
undertake free replacement of materials damaged or lost, which will be reported by the
consignee within 30 days of receipt of the materials at destination without awaiting for the
settlement of their claims with the carriers and underwriters.
24. Payment Due from the Supplier. All costs and damages, for which the supplier is liable
to the purchaser, will be deducted by the purchaser from any money, due to the supplier,
under any of the contract (s), executed with OPTCL.
25. Sales Tax clearance certificate , Rating under Goods and Services Tax and Balance
sheet and profit & Loss Account:
The following documents are to be submitted at the time of Tender Submission:
i. Compliance rating under Goods and Services Tax for immediate preceding financial
year.
ii. Audited Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account of the bidder for the previous three
years to assess the financial soundness of the bidder(s).
iii. GST registration certificate and PAN Card Copy.
iv. Tax holiday/exemption certificate under GST or any other Act.
v. TDS exemption certificate under the Income Tax Act or any other act.

26. Certificate of Exemption from Goods and Services Tax.
Offers with exemption from Goods and Services Tax shall be accompanied with
authenticated attested Photostat copy of exemption certificate. Any claim towards Goods
and Services Tax shall be paid on actual basis subject to payment of GST by the supplier. In
case Outward supply details of the supplier of Goods in GSTR-1 do not match with GSTR
-2 of OPTCL on GSTN portal, the same will be adjusted through debit/credit advice issued
by OPTCL under intimation to the supplier after allowing cooling period of 3 months after
the date of supply.
27. Supplier’s Responsibility.
Notwithstanding anything mentioned in the Specification or subsequent approval or
acceptance by the Purchaser, the ultimate responsibility for design, manufacture, materials
used and satisfactory performance shall rest with the Tenderers. The Supplier(s) shall be
responsible for any discrepancy noticed in the documents, submitted by them along with the
bid(s)
28. Validity.
Prices and conditions contained in the offer should be kept valid for a minimum period of
180 days from the date of opening of the tender, failing which the tender shall be rejected.
29. EVALUATION.
(i) Evaluation of bids will be on the basis of the FOR DESTINATION PRICE (By
Road Transport) including Goods and Services Tax & other levies as may be applicable plus
installation & commissioning charges after deducting the buy-back price of old batteries.
The FORD PRICE shall consist of the following components
a) Taxable value of equipment/materials
b) Goods and Services Tax
c) Other levies.
d) Mandatory spares, if any for maintenance of equipment. (At the discretion of
the purchaser)
e) Test charges, if any.
f) Supervision of erection, testing and commissioning charges, if any.
g) Any other items, as deemed proper for evaluation by the purchaser.
h) Loading factors will be taken in to account during evaluation if the prices of
some of the items, not quoted.
i) Any imposition of new tax or revision of tax shall be considered at the time
of price bid evaluation.

j) E-Reverse Auction Process shall be resorted to & details of the same shall be
notified as corrigendum subsequently.
(II) Weightage shall be given to the Following factors in the Evaluation & Comparison
of Bids.
In comparing bids and in making awards, the Purchaser will consider other factors such as
compliance with Specification, minimum qualification criteria as per clause-30, outright
rejection of tenders clause-34 of this tender, relative quality, adaptability of Supplies or
services, experience, financial soundness, record of integrity in dealings, performance of
materials/equipment earlier supplied, ability to furnish repairs and maintenance services, the
time of delivery, capability to perform including available facilities such as adequate shops,
plants, equipment and technical organization.
(III) The local MSE (In the state of Odisha) bidders shall be required to furnish their
willingness to match their bid price with that of the lowest evaluated bidder without any
price preference and in case they agree, they shall be eligible to get up to 30% of the
tendered quantity to be distributed suitably among the willing MSE bidders failing which the
said 30% of the tendered quantity be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder.
.
30. Minimum Qualification Criteria of Bidders. All the prospective bidders are requested to
note that their bids for tendered equipment can only be considered for evaluation if:
i) The bidder should have manufacture and supply experience of above rated or higher
capacity equipment for a minimum period of 2 (two) years as on the date of opening of the
tender
ii) At least 50% (Fifty Percentage) of the tendered quantity. of above rated or higher capacity
equipment should have been supplied within the above-stipulated period.
iii) The above rated or higher capacity equipment should have at least 2 (two) years successful
performance from the date of commissioning. At least one of the performance certificates
shall be submitted from Govt. of India/State Govt.(s) or their undertakings.
iv) The bidder should have conducted type tests on the tendered equipment in Government
approved laboratory within five years from the date of opening of the tender.
31. Jurisdiction of the High Court of Orissa: Suits, if any, arising out of this contract shall be
filed by either Party in a court of Law to which the jurisdiction of High court of Orissa extends.
32. Correspondences.
i) Any notice to the supplier under the terms of the contract shall be served by Registered Post or
by hand at the Supplier’s Principal Place of Business.

ii) Any notice to the Purchaser shall be served at the Purchaser’s Principal Office in the same
manner.
33. Official Address of the Parties to the Contract The address of the parties to the contract shall
be specified:-
[i] Purchaser: Chief General Manager (Procurement)(CPC) OPTCL
Bhubaneswar - 751022 (Orissa), Telephone No. 0674 - 2541801, FAX No.0674 - 2542964
[ii] Supplier:
Address: Telephone No: Fax No: e-mail Id:
34. Outright Rejection of Tenders

Tenders shall be out rightly rejected if the followings are not complied with.
[i] The bidder shall deposit the following prior to last date and time for submission of bid as notified
in e-tender notice.
(a) Tender cost.
(b)Tender processing fee
(c)EMD BG
(d) In case of local Micro and small Enterprises(MSEs) (In the state of Odisha) registered with
respective DICs, Khadi, Village, Cottage & Handicrafts Industries, OSIC and NSIC participating in
the tender they have to submit notarized hard copy of valid registration as local MSE (In the state of
Odisha) as above on or before the date and time of submission of technical bid.
[ii] Tenderer should quote FIRM Price and the offer should be kept valid for a period of 180 days
from the date of opening of Tender.
[iii] Tender shall be submitted in two parts in tender wizard portal / OPTCL as specified in
Instruction to bidder (ITB). The firm should submit all the annexures accompanying techno
commercial bid duly filled in.
[iv] The schedule of prices (Un Priced) should be furnished duly filled in.
[v] Important Notice: Those manufacturers with whom dispute is there with OPTCL for such
equipment, cannot participate in the tender.
[vi] The Tenders shall be accompanied by a list of major supplies effected prior to the date of
opening of tender. Data of at least 2 (two) years shall be furnished.
[vii] The tenderer shall upload the scanned copy of latest type test certificates (for the tests, carried
out on the tendered equipment, being offered). Such type tests should have been conducted within
last five years from the date of opening of this tender in a Government approved laboratory/CPRI
in presence of any Government Organization’s representative(s).

[viii] The tenderer shall upload the scanned copy legibly written user’s certificate to prove the
satisfactory operation of the offered equipment/materials for a minimum period of 3 (three) years
from the date of commissioning/use as per the tender specification. User’s certificate shall include
the detailed address of the user with Equipment/Material, Name and type as per this specification,
number of years of satisfactory use/operation & date of issue of this user’s certificate with official
seal written in English only & clearly visible must be furnished. At least one of the user’s
certificates shall be from state or Central Govt. or their Undertakings.
(ix) Firm should furnish Guaranteed Technical particulars & Abstract of terms and Conditions
should be filled in completely.
(x) (a) Detailed information on any litigation or arbitration arising out of contract completed or
under execution by it over the last five years. A consistent history of litigation by or against
the bidder may result in rejection of bid.
b) The bidder should not have any pending litigation or arbitration with OPTCL with regard to
any project or related activity. The bidder should certify/declare the same in unequivocal terms
by way of an affidavit duly sworn before a magistrate/notary. Bid furnished by the bidder shall
not be eligible for consideration if it is not accompanied by the affidavit. Further, the
bid/LOA/LOI shall liable for outright rejection/cancellation at any stage if any information
contrary to the affidavit/declaration is detected.
35. Documents to be treated as confidential.
The supplier shall treat the details of the specification and other tender documents as private and
confidential and these shall not be reproduced without written authorization from the Purchaser.
36. Scheme/Projects
The materials/equipment covered in this specification shall come under “O&M WORKS “

SECTION – III
[LIST OF ANNEXURES]
The following schedules and proforma are annexed to this specification and contained in
Section-III as referred to in the relevant clauses.
1 Declaration form ANNEXURE-I
2 Abstract of terms and conditions to accompany Section-II ANNEXURE-II
of
3 Schedule of Quantity and Delivery ANNEXURE-III
4 Abstract of price component ANNEXURE-IV
5 Schedule of prices ANNEXURE-V
6 Bank Guarantee form for earnest money deposit ANNEXURE-VI
7 Composite Bank Guarantee form for security deposit, ANNEXURE-VII
payment and performance
8. Chart showing particulars of E.M.D. ANNEXURE – VIII
9. Data on Experience. ANNEXURE – IX
10. Schedule of spare parts. ANNEXURE-X
11. Schedule of Installations. ANNEXURE-XI
12 Schedule of deviations ( Technical) ANNEXURE-XII (A)
13. Schedule of deviations (Commercial) ANNEXURE-XII (B)
14 Litigation /Arbitration ANNEXURE-XIII
ANNEXURE – I

DECLARATION FORM
To
The Chief General Manager (CPC)
OPTCL Head Qtrs. Bhubaneswar - 751022
Sub :- Tender Specification No-_________________________________________
Sir,
1. Having examined the above specification together with terms & conditions referred to
therein * I/We the undersigned hereby offer to supply the materials/equipment covered
therein complete in all respects as per the specification and General conditions, at the rates,
entered in the attached contract schedule of prices in the Tender.
2. * I/We hereby undertake to have the materials/equipment delivered within the time specified
in the Tender.
3. * I/We hereby guarantee the technical particulars given in the Tender supported with
necessary reports from concerned authorities.
4. * I/We certify to have submitted the bid electronically by remitting *cash/money
order/D.D./ remitting the cost of tender, herewith and this has been acknowledged by your
letter/ money receipt No. Dated,
5. In the event of Tender, being decided in *my/our favour, * I/We agree to furnish the
Composite B.G. in the manner, acceptable to ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION
CORPORATION LTD., and for the sum as applicable to *me/us as per clause-19 of section-
II of this specification within 15 days of issue of letter of intent/purchase order failing which
*I/We clearly understand that the said letter of Intent/Purchase order will be liable to be
withdrawn by the purchaser, and the EMD deposited by us shall be forfeited by OPTCL.
Signed this day of
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Tenderer

with seal of the company
[This form should be dully filled up by the tenderer and uploaded at the time of submission of
tender.]

ANNEXURE-II
ABSTRACT OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
[COMMERCIAL]
(To be filled up by the tenderer as indicated in the excel sheet)
ANNEXURE-III
SCHEDULE OF QUANTITY AND DELIVERY
(To be filled up by the tenderer)
SL Description of materials Quantity Desired Destination Remarks.
No required Delivery
1 2 3 4 5 6
Signature of Tenderer
With seal of Company
ANNEXURE-IV

NB: - Abstract of price component shall be done for equipment/material offered, for testing &
commissioning charges, if any. All the above prices will be taken during bid price
evaluation.
NB: - Abstract of price component shall be done for equipment/material offered, for testing &
commissioning charges, if any. All the above prices will be taken during bid price
evaluation.
ANNEXURE-V.
NB: -
1. The tenderer should fill up the price schedule properly in Excel file in e-tender mode. The tender
will be rejected, if the price bid is not submitted in accordance with the price schedule. No post
tender correspondence will be entertained on break-up of prices. Also, the supplier should agree for
delivery at the desired site.
2. The Tenderer shall give an undertaking in part-I of the bid that, entire implication of lower Tax
and Input Tax Credit benefit have been fully passed on to the purchaser as per anti-profiteering and
other provisions under GST Laws while quoting the tender price.
3. Conditional offers will not be acceptable.
ANNEXURE-VI
[PROFORMA FOR BANK GUARANTEE FORM FOR
EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT]
(To be Stamped in accordance with Stamp Act and the Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of
appropriate value should be in the name of Issuing Bank)
Ref No: …………………….
Bank Guarantee No. ……………………….

Date:………………………………………
BG Amount:……………………………….
Validity Period:…………………………..
This Guarantee Bond is executed this……………… day of …………………… by us

the………………………… Bank at ……………… , P.O………………… , Dist………………,
State………………… and Code No……………..
Whereas the ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, Janpath,

Bhubaneswar, a company constituted under the Companies Act-1956 (hereinafter called OPTCL)
has invited Tender vide e-NIT No………………. Dated……………… for the purpose of
…………………… work under Package(s) No……../ purchase of ---------- .
1. Now, therefore, in accordance with Notice Inviting Tender (e-NIT) No………………..

Dated …………… of OPTCL, Ms/Shri……………………Address………………....................
Wish / wishes to participate in the said tender and as a Bank Guarantee for the sum of Rs.
…………………. [ Rupees in words-------------------------------- ] valid for a period of
………….days is required to be submitted by the bidder, as per Tender Specification, we the
______________________________ ) [indicate the name, Address & Code of the bank]
[hereinafter referred to as “Bank”] at the request of Ms/Shri……………………………………...
[hereinafter referred to as “Bidder”] do hereby unequivocally and unconditionally guarantee and
undertake to pay during the above said period on written request by the <Tender Issuing
Authority, Central Procurement Cell (CPC) ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION
CORPORATION Ltd. , Bhubaneswar an amount not exceeding Rs………………………. to
OPTCL., without any reservation. The guarantee would remain valid up to ……….. [Date] and if
any further extension to this is required, the same will be extended on receiving instruction from
------------------------------ on whose behalf this Bank Guarantee has been issued.
2. We, the _______________________________ [indicate the name of the Bank, Address, Code]
do hereby further undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this guarantee without
any demur, merely on a demand from OPTCL. Any such demand made on the Bank shall be
conclusive as regards the amount due and payable by the Bank under this guarantee. However,
our liability under this guarantee shall be restricted to an amount not exceeding
Rs………………… ( Rupees in words………)
3. We undertake to pay to OPTCL any money so demanded not withstanding any dispute or
disputes so raised by the bidder in any suit or proceeding instituted/pending before any court or
tribunal relating thereto, our liability under this present being absolute and unequivocal. The
payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our liability for payment
thereunder and the bidder shall have no claim against us for making such payment.
4. We, the ______________________________ Bank further agree that the guarantee herein
contained shall remain in full force and effect during the aforesaid period of _______ days [in
words]……….. (as per Tender Specification) and it shall continue to be so enforceable till all
the dues of OPTCL under or by virtue of the said Bid have been fully paid and its claims
satisfied or discharged or till OPTCL certifies that the terms and conditions of the said Bid have
been fully and properly carried out by the said bidder and accordingly discharges this
guarantee. Unless a demand or claim under this guarantee is made on us or our Branch Office
at Bhubaneswar <Mention Name, Address & Code of the Branch Office at Bhubaneswar of
Issuing Bank> in writing on or before __________ we shall be discharged from all liability
under this guarantee thereafter.

5. We the __________________________ Bank further agree with OPTCL that OPTCL shall
have the fullest liberty without our consent and without affecting in any manner our obligations
hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said Bid or to extend time of
performance by the said Bidder from time to time or to postpone for any time or from time to
time any of the powers exercisable by OPTCL against the said Bidder and to forbear or enforce
any of the terms and conditions relating to the said Bid and we shall not be relieved from our
liability by reason of any such variation, postponement or extension granted to the Bidder or for
any forbearance, act or omission on the part of OPTCL or any indulgence by OPTCL to the said
Bidder or by any such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties
would, but for this provision, have the effect of so relieving us.
6 This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the name, style and constitution
of the Bank and/or of the Bidder.
7 We ______________________ [indicate the name of Bank, Address &Code] lastly undertake

not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the previous consent of OPTCL in
writing .
8. We, the ______________________________Bank (Name, Address & Code) further agree that
this guarantee shall also be invokable at our place of business at ----------- Branch of
Bhubaneswar (indicate Name, Address & Code of the Branch at Bhubaneswar) in the State
of Odisha.”
“ Notwithstanding anything contained herein”
a) Our liability under the bank guarantee shall not exceed Rs.-------------(Rupees in
words---------------------------) only.
b) This Bank guarantee shall be valid up to -------------.
c) We or our Branch at Bhubaneswar <Mention Name, Address & Code……….> shall be liable to
pay guaranteed amount or any part thereof under this guarantee only if you serve upon us at---------
Branch of Bhubaneswar a written claim or demand on or before ………………………………….,
The Bank Guarantee is issued in paper form and Advice transmitted through SFMS with
required details to the beneficiary’s advising bank (ICICI Bank Bhubaneswar, IFSC Code
ICIC0000061).
Dated, the _____________Day of ____________________________
For _______________________ [Indicate name of Bank]
Signature ……………………………………
Full name …………………………………….
Designation …………………………………
Power of Attorney No. ……………………….
Date………………………………………….
Seal of the Bank…………….

WITNESS: (SIGNATURE WITH NAME AND ADDRESS)
(1)
Signature ……………………………………
Full name …………………………………….
(2)
Signature ……………………………………
Full name …………………………………….
N.B.:
1. Name of the Bidder.: ………………………
2. BG No & Date :………………………………
3. Amount (In Rs.):………………………………
4. Validity up to :…………………………………
5. E-NIT No………………………………………..
6. Package/Works No……………………………………..
7. Name, Address & Code of Issuing Bank:…………………………………………………
8. Name, Address & Code Bhubaneswar Branch of the Issuing Bank:………………………
9. The Bank Guarantee shall be accepted after getting SFMS advice as per details below.
Format for SFMS details
(The Unique Identifier for field 7037 is “OPTCL541405793”)

Sl. No PARTICULARS TYPE DETAILS
1 Type of Bank Guarantee Mandatory EMD
2 Currency & Amount Mandatory
3 Validity Period(from—to --) Mandatory
4 Effective Date Mandatory
5 End date of lodgment of Claim Mandatory
6 Place of lodgment of claim Mandatory Bhubaneswar,
Branch Name------ of
Bhubaneswar
Branch code------- of
Bhubaneswar
Branch Address ------ at
Bhubaneswar
7 Issuing Branch IFSC Code Mandatory
8 Issuing Branch name & address Mandatory
9 Name of applicant and its Mandatory
details
10 Name of Beneficiary and its Mandatory
details
11 Beneficiary’s Bank/Branch and Mandatory ICICI Bank Ltd
IFSC Code IFSC Code-ICIC0000061
12 Beneficiary’s Bank/Branch Mandatory ICICI Bank Ltd
name and address Bhubaneswar Main
Branch, Bhubaneswar
13 Sender to receiver information Mandatory
14 Purpose of Guarantee Mandatory EMD
15 Reference/Description of the Mandatory NIT No
underlined tender/contract
ANNEXURE-VII
[PROFORMA FOR COMPOSITE BANK GUARANTEE FOR
SECURITY DEPOSIT PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE]
(To be stamped in accordance with Stamp Act and the Non-Judicial stamp paper of
appropriate value should be in the name of the Issuing Bank.)
Ref No:- …………………….
Bank Guarantee No. ……………………….

Date: ………………………………………
BG Amount:……………………………….
Validity Period:…………………………..

This Guarantee Bond is executed this……………… day of …………………… by us
the………………………… Bank at ……………… , P.O………………… , Dist………………,
State………………… and Code No……………..
Whereas the ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, Janpath,

Bhubaneswar, a company constituted under the Companies Act-1956 (hereinafter called OPTCL)
has issued Letter of Award (LOA) No……………………………… Dated……………… for the
purpose of …………… work under Package No……. (herein after called “the Agreement”) to
M/s/Shri ……………………………….. , Address………………….. (herein after called the
“Contractor”) for supply, erection, installation & commissioning and associated civil works under
the above LoA and whereas OPTCL has agreed (1) to exempt demand of security deposit under
the terms and conditions of the LOA (2) to release payment of the cost of the Contract Price to the
Contractor on furnishing by the Contractor to OPTCL a Contract Performance Bank Guarantee
(CPBG) of the value of 10% of the Contract Price of the said Agreement.
1. Now therefore, in accordance with the terms and conditions of LOA No. _________________
dated _________________ for the due fulfillment by the said Contractor of the terms and
conditions contained in the said agreement, on production of a Bank Guarantee for
Rs.________________ (Rupees____________________) only, we the bank ______________
[Indicate bank Name , Address & Code ] (hereinafter referred to as “the Bank”) at the request of
M/s/Shri _____________________ contractor do hereby undertake to pay to OPTCL, an amount
not exceeding Rs._______________ (Rupees __________________________________) only .
2. We, the ________________________ Bank [indicate the name of the Bank, Address & Code]
do hereby undertake to pay the amounts due and payable under this guarantee without any demur,
merely on a demand from OPTCL. Any such demand made on the bank shall be conclusive as
regards the amount due and payable by the bank under this guarantee. However, our liability
under this guarantee shall be restricted to an amount not exceeding Rs.
____________________(Rupees--------------------- In Words).
3. We, the ……………… Bank also undertake to pay to OPTCL any money so demanded not
withstanding any dispute or disputes raised by the Contractor in any suit or proceeding instituted /
pending before any court or tribunal relating thereto, our liability under this present being absolute
and irrevocable. The payment so made by us under this bond shall be a valid discharge of our
liability for payment thereunder and the Contractor shall have no claim against us for making such
payment.
4. We, the ____________________________ Bank further agree that the guarantee herein
contained shall remain in full force and effect during the aforesaid period of ______ days and it
shall continue to be so enforceable till all the dues of OPTCL under or by virtue of the said
Agreement have been fully paid and its claims satisfied or discharged or till OPTCL certifies that
the terms and conditions of the said Agreement have been fully and properly carried out by the
said contractor and accordingly discharges this guarantee.
Unless a demand or claim under this guarantee is made on us or our Branch Office at
Bhubaneswar <Mention Name, Address & Code of the Branch Office at Bhubaneswar of issuing
Bank> in writing on or before …………… (Date), we shall be discharged from all liability under
this guarantee thereafter.
5. We, the ____________________________ Bank [indicate the name of the Bank, Address &
Code] further agree with the Board that OPTCL shall have the fullest liberty without our consent
and without affecting in any manner our obligations hereunder to vary any of the terms and
conditions of the said Bid or to extend time or performance by the said contractor(s) from time to
time or to postpone for any time or from time to time any of the powers exercisable by OPTCL
against the said contractor(s) and to forbear or enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to
the said Bid and we shall not be relieved from our liability by reason of any such variation
postponement or extension being granted to the said contractor(s) or for any forbearance, act or
omission on the part of OPTCL or any indulgence by OPTCL to the said contractor(s) or by any
such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would, but for this
provision, have the effect of so relieving us.
6. This guarantee will not be discharged due to the change in the name, style or constitution of the
Bank and/or of the contractor(s).
7. We, the ____________________________ Bank [indicate the name of the bank, Address &
Code ] lastly undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the previous
consent of OPTCL in writing.
8. We, the ______________________________Bank (Name, Address & Code) further agree that
this guarantee shall also be invokable at our place of business at Bhubaneswar (indicate Name,
Address & Code of the Branch at Bhubaneswar) in the State of Odisha.
“ Notwithstanding anything contained herein”
a) Our liability under the bank guarantee shall not exceed Rs.-------------(Rupees in
words---------------------------) only.
b) This Bank guarantee shall be valid up to -------------.
c) We or our Branch at Bhubaneswar <Mention Name, Address & Code……….> shall be liable to
pay guaranteed amount or any part thereof under this guarantee only if you serve upon us at---------
Branch of Bhubaneswar a written claim or demand on or before ………………………………….,
The Bank Guarantee is issued in paper form and Advice transmitted through SFMS with
required details to the beneficiary’s advising bank (ICICI Bank Bhubaneswar, IFSC Code
ICIC0000061).
Dated, the _____________Day of ____________________________

For _______________________ [Indicate name of Bank]
Signature…………………..
Full Name………………….
Designation………………..
Power Of Attorney…………..
Dated………………
Seal of the Bank…………..
WITNESS: (SIGNATURE WITH NAME AND ADDRESS)

1.Signature……………….
Full Name……………….

.
2 Signature……………….
Full Name……………….
N.B.:
1. Name of the Contractor.: ………………………
2. BG No & Date :………………………………
3. Amount (In Rs.):………………………………
4. Validity up to :…………………………………
5. LOA No………………………………………..
6. Package No……………………………………..
7. Name, Address & Code of Issuing Bank:…………………………………………………
8. Name, Address & Code of Bhubaneswar Branch of the Issuing Bank:………………………
10. The Bank Guarantee shall be accepted after getting SFMS advice as per details below.
Format for SFMS details
(The Unique Identifier for field 7037 is “OPTCL541405793”)

Sl. No PARTICULARS TYPE DETAILS
1 Type of Bank Guarantee Mandatory Contract Performance
2 Currency & Amount Mandatory
3 Validity Period(from—to --) Mandatory
4 Effective Date Mandatory
5 End date of lodgment of Claim Mandatory
6 Place of lodgment of claim Mandatory Bhubaneswar,
Branch Name------ of
Bhubaneswar
Branch code------- of
Bhubaneswar
Branch Address ------ at
Bhubaneswar
7 Issuing Branch IFSC Code Mandatory
8 Issuing Branch name & address Mandatory
9 Name of applicant and its Mandatory
details
10 Name of Beneficiary and its Mandatory
details
11 Beneficiary’s Bank/Branch and Mandatory ICICI Bank Ltd
IFSC Code IFSC Code-ICIC0000061
12 Beneficiary’s Bank/Branch Mandatory ICICI Bank Ltd
name and address Bhubaneswar Main
Branch, Bhubaneswar
13 Sender to receiver information Mandatory
14 Purpose of Guarantee Mandatory Contract Performance
15 Reference/Description of the Mandatory LOA No----
underlined tender/contract

N.B. : To be Stamped in accordance with Stamp Act and the Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of
appropriate value should be in the name of Issuing Bank
ANNEXURE-VIII
CHART SHOWING PARTICULARS OF EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT FURNISHABLE
BY TENDERERS
1. Central and State Government Undertakings Exempted
2. All other inside & outside state units. The amount of EMD
as specified in the
specification /Tender
Notice in shape of
bank guarantee /DD.
NB: - REFUND OF E.M.D.

[a] In case of unsuccessful tenderers, the EMD will be refunded immediately after the tender is
decided. In case of successful tenderer, this will be refunded only after furnishing of
Composite Bank Guarantee referred to in clause No.19 of Section-II of this specification.
Suits, if any, arising out of EMD shall be filed in a court of law to which the jurisdiction of
High Court of ODISHA extends.
[b] Earnest Money will be forfeited if the tenderer fails to accept the letter of intent/purchase
order, issued in his favour or revises the bid price[ s] within the validity period of Bid.
ANNEXURE-IX
DATA ON EXPERIENCE
[a] Name of the manufacturer.
[b] Standing of the firm as manufacturer of equipment quoted.
[c] Description of equipment similar to that quoted [supplied and installed during the last two
years with the name of the organizations to whom supply was made].
[d] Details as to where installed etc.

[e] Testing facilities at manufacturer’s works.
[f] If the manufacturer is having collaboration with another firm, details regarding the same and
present status.
[g] A list of purchase orders, executed during last three years.
[h] A list of similar equipment of specified MVA rating, voltage class, Impulse level, short
circuit rating, Designed, manufactured, tested and commissioned which are in successful operation
for at least two years from the date of commissioning with legible user’s certificate. User’s full
complete postal address/fax/phone must be indicated. (Refer clause No.7 of the Part-I, Section-II of
the specification).
Place:
Date:
Signature of tenderer
Name, Designation, Seal
ANNEXURE-X
SCHEDULE OF SPARE PARTS FOR FIVE YEARS OF NORMAL OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
SL. Particulars Quantity Unit delivery rate Total price
No
Place:
Date: Signature of Tenderer
ANNEXURE-XI
SCHEDULE OF INSTALLATIONS.
Related MVA Rated Voltage Place of installation and Year of

complete postal address commissioning

Place: -
Date Signature of Tenderer:
ANNEXURE-XII
DEVIATION SCHEDULE.
Tenderer shall enter below particulars of his alternative proposal for deviation from the
specification, if any.
A) Technical
(To be filled up by the tenderer as indicated in the excel sheet )
B) Commercial deviations.
(To be filled up by the tenderer as indicated in the excel sheet )
Place: -

ANNEXURE – XIII
LITIGATION HISTORY
Year. Award for or Name of client, Disputed amount
against bidder cause of litigation (current value in
and matter in Rs.)
dispute
Place: -

SECTION – IV
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
400KV/220KV/132KV/33KV SURGE ARRESTERS
CONTENTS
CLAUSE NO TITLE
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 STANDARDS
3.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.0 CONSTRUCTION
5.0 TESTS
6.0 INSPECTION
7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN
8.0 DOCUMENTATION
9.00 PACKING & FORWARDING
10.0 QUANTITY & DELIVERY REQUIREMENT
APPENDIX – I TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
ANNEXURES
A GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
B CHECK – LIST
C CALIBRATION STATUS OF TESTING EQUIPMENTS/METERS
D CHECK-LIST TOWARDS TYPE TEST REPORT
APPENDIX – II QUANTITY AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION – IV
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SURGE ARRESTERS FOR 400KV SYSTEMS
1.0 SCOPE:
1.1 This Specification provides for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing
before dispatch, packing and delivery F.O.R. (destinations) of metal oxide (gapless)
Surge Arresters with discharge counters, insulating base, terminal connectors and
other accessories as specified here in.
Following is the list of documents constituting this Specification. :
(i) Technical Specification (TS)

(ii) Technical Requirements Appendix-I
(iii) Quantity and delivery schedule Appendix-II
(iv) Guaranteed Technical Particulars Annexure-A
(v) Check-List. Annexure-B
(vi) Calibration Status of testing equipments and Annexure-C
meters/Instruments.
(vii) Check-list towards Type Test Reports. Annexure-D
Note: Annexure-A, B, C,& D are to be filled up by the Bidder.
1.1 All the above along with amendments thereof shall be read and interpreted
together. However, in case of a contradiction between the Technical Specification
and any other volume, the provisions of this volume will prevail.
1.2 The Surge Arrester shall conform in all respects to high standards of engineering,
design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at the time of offer
and purchaser shall have the power to reject any work or materials, which in his
judgment is not in full accordance therewith.
2.0 STANDARDS:-
2.1 Except to the extent modified in the Specification, the Surge Arrester shall conform to the latest
editions and amendments of the standards listed hereunder.
Standard Ref. No. Title.
1 IEC-99-4 Specification for Surge Arresters without gap for AC System.
2 IS:2147 Degree of protection, provided by enclosures for low voltage
switchgear and control.
3 IS:2629 Recommended practice for hot dip galvanization of iron and steel.
4 IS:2633 Method for testing uniformity of coating on zinc coated articles.
5 IS:3070 Specification for surge arresters for alternating current system.
6 IS:5621 Specification for large hollow porcelain for use in electrical
&IEC-621155 installation.
7 IEC-60-1 High-Voltage Test technique.
8 IEC-270 Partial discharge measurements.
9 IEC-99-1 Non-linear resistor type gapped arresters for A.C systems.
10 Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.
11. IEC-60815 Shed profile of hollow porcelain Insulator.
2.2 Surge Arresters with the requirement of other authoritative standards, which ensure
equal or better quality than the standards, mentioned above shall also be acceptable.
Where the equipment offered by the supplier conforms to other standards, salient points
of difference between the standards adopted and the specified standards shall be clearly
brought out in the offer. 4 (Four) copies of the reference standards in English language
shall be furnished along with the offer.
3.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS :

3.1 The Surge Arrester shall confirm the technical requirements as per Appendix-I and this TS.
3.2 The energy handling capability of each rating of Arrester offered, supported by
calculations, shall be furnished with the offer.
3.3 The Surge Arresters shall be fitted with pressure relief devices and arc diverting paths and
shall be tested as per the requirements of IEC for minimum prospective symmetrical fault
current as specified in Appendix-I.
3.4 A grading ring shall be provided if required, (for attaining all the relevant technical
parameters) on each complete Surge Arrester.
3.5 PROTECTIVE LEVELS :
Surge Arresters shall be capable of providing protection to sub-station equipments, designed for
the withstand levels, given in the following table.
Sl. No. Equipment to be Insulation level of 420KV

protected Systems (KVP)
1 Auto Transformers/Power Transformers. ± 1300
2 Instrument Transformers. ± 1425
3 Reactors ± 1300
4 Circuit Breakers/Isolators.
(i) Phase to ground. ± 1425
(ii) Across open contacts. ± 1425(+ 240)= 1650
Surge arresters shall be suitable for the following duty cycles of circuit breakers at the following
system voltages:
1. 420 KV Circuit Breaker 0-0.3 sec-co-3 min-co

3.6 DUTY REQUIREMENT :
3.6.1 Surge Arresters shall be of heavy-duty station class and gapless type without any series or
shunt gaps.
3.6.2 Surge Arresters shall be capable of discharging over voltages occurring during switching of
un-loaded transformers, lines, capacitors and reactors.
3.6.3 The Surge Arresters shall be capable of discharging lightning and switching surges and
temporary power frequency over-voltages.
3.6.4 The Surge Arresters shall be capable of discharging the energy equivalent to class 3 of IEC-
99-4.
3.7 The reference current of the arrester shall be high enough to eliminate the influence of
grading and stray capacitance on the measured reference voltage. The supplier shall
submit values and the supporting evidence along with calculations on above.
3.8 Surge Arresters shall be fully stabilized thermally to give a life expectancy of 100 years
under site conditions.
3.9 Surge Arresters shall be able to withstand maximum wind load of 260 Kg./sq.m.
3.10 Surge Arresters shall be capable of withstanding effects of direct solar radiation.
3.11 Surge arresters shall be capable of spark over on severe switching Surges and multiple strokes.

3.12 The Surge Arrester should be adequately designed to operate satisfactorily under temporary
power frequency over-voltage as given in specific technical requirements, after discharging
two shots of respective long duration surges.
3.13 Unless otherwise brought out separately by the Bidder in the schedule of deviations, the
Surge Arresters, offered shall conform to the specification scrupulously. All deviations from
the specification shall be brought out in the schedule of deviations. The discrepancies
between the specification and the catalogues or literature, submitted as part of the offer shall
not be considered as valid deviations unless specifically brought out in the schedule of
deviations.
4.0 CONSTRUCTION :
4.1 Non linear blocks shall be sintered metal oxide material. These shall be provided in such
a way as to obtain robust construction with excellent electrical and mechanical
properties even after repeated operations.
4.1.1 All the units of arresters of same rating shall be inter-changeable without adversely
affecting the performance.
4.2 The Surge Arresters shall be suitable for pedestal type mounting.
4.3 All the necessary flanges, bolts, nuts, clamps etc. required for assembly of complete
arrester with accessories and mounting on support structure to be supplied by the
purchaser, shall be included in supplier’s scope of supply.
4.4 The drilling details for mounting the Arrester on owner’s support shall be supplied by
the supplier.
4.5 The minimum permissible separation between the Surge Arrester and any earthed
object shall be indicated by the Bidder in his offer.
4.6 Surge Arresters shall be designed to incorporate pressure relief devices and arc
diverting paths to prevent shattering of the blocks or the porcelain housing, following
prolonged current flow or internal flash over and providing path for flow of rated fault
currents in the event of arrester failure.
4.7 Surge Arresters shall incorporate anti-contamination feature to prevent arrester failure,
caused by uneven voltage gradient across the stack, resulting from contamination of
the arrester porcelain.
4.8 Seals shall be provided in such a way that these are always effectively maintained even
when discharging rated lightning current.
4.9 The heat treatment cycle details along with necessary quality checks used for individual
blocks along with insulation layer, formed across each block are to be furnished.
Moralized coating thickness for reduced resistance between adjacent discs is to be
furnished along with the procedure for checking the same. Details of thermal stability
test for current distribution of current on individual disc is to be furnished.
4.10 Each individual unit of Surge Arresters shall be hermetically sealed and fully protected
against ingress of moisture. The hermetic seal shall be effective for the entire lifetime of
the arrester and under the service conditions as specified. The supplier shall furnish
sectional view of the arrester showing details of sealing employed.
4.11 The Surge Arresters shall be suitable for hot line washing.
4.12 PORCELAIN HOUSING :

4.13.1 All porcelain Housings shall be free from lamination cavities or other flaws, affecting the
maximum level of mechanical and electrical strengths.
4.13.2 The porcelain shall be well vitrified and non-porous.
4.13.3 The minimum creepage distance of the arrester housing shall be as per Appendix-I.
4.13.4 The porcelain petticoat shall be preferably of self-cleaning type (Aerofoil design).
The details of the porcelain housing such as height, angle of inclination,
shape of petticoats, gap between the petticoats, diameter (ID and OD) etc. shall
be indicated by the Bidder in his offer in the form of detailed drawing.
4.13.5 Porcelain housings shall be so coordinated that external flash over will not occur due to
application of impulse or switching Surge voltages up to the maximum design value for
arrester.
4.14 GALVANISATION, NICKEL PLATING ETC. :
4.14.1 All ferrous parts exposed to atmosphere shall be hot dip galvanized as per IS: 2629, as
amended from time to time. Tinned copper/brass lugs shall be used for internal wiring of
discharge counter. Screws used for electrical connections shall be either made of brass or
shall be nickel-plated.
4.14.2 Ground terminal pads and nameplate brackets shall be hot dip galvanized.
4.14.3 The material shall be galvanized only after completing all shop operations.
4.15 ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS :
4.15.1 Surge Counters;
4.15.1.1 A self- contained Surge counter, suitably enclosed for outdoor use and requiring no
auxiliary of battery supply for operation shall be provided for each unit. The surge
counter shall be operated by the discharge current, passed by the surge arrester and
shall be suitable for mounting on the support structure of the Arrester.
4.15.1.2 Surge counters shall be of the Electro-mechanical type and designed for continuous
service.
4.15.1.3 The cyclometer counter shall be visible through an inspection window from ground
level. The counter terminals shall be robust and adequate size and shall be so located
that the incoming and outgoing connections are made with minimum possible bends.
4.15.1.4 Internal parts shall be unaffected by atmospheric conditions at site. Alternatively
weather proof housing to IP 55 shall be provided and this shall be designed to allow
the recording device to be read from ground level without exposing the internal parts
to the atmosphere.
4.15.1.5 The Surge Counter shall be connected in the main earth lead from the arrester in such a
manner that the direction of the earth lead is not changed or its surge impedance
materially altered. A bolted link shall be provided so that the surge counter may be
short circuited and removed without taking the arrester out of service.
4.15.1.6 All necessary accessories and earthing connection leads between the bottom of the
Arrester and discharge counter shall be in the supplier’s scope of supply.
4.15.2 LEAKAGE CURRENT METERS :
4.15.2.1. Leakage current meters (suitable mili-ammeter) shall be connected in the earthing path
of the surge arresters to measure the resistor grading leakage current. Meters shall be
designed for continuous service.

4.15.2.2. The ammeter shall be suitable for mounting on the support structure of the arrester.
The push buttons shall be mounted such that it can be operated from the ground level.
4.15.2.3. The internal parts shall be fully weather - proof to IP 55 or better with a transparent
cover to provide an unobstructed view of the ammeter.
4.15.3. Arresters shall be complete with insulating base having provision for bolting to flat surface
of the structure.
4.15.4. Grading /corona rings shall be provided on each complete Arrester unit, as required, for
proper voltage stress distribution.
4.15.5. The grounding terminals shall be suitable for accommodating purchaser’s grounding
connection to steel earth mat.
4.15.6. The Bidder has to quote unit rates of the insulting base and the surge counter
separately. The purchaser reserves its option to procure insulting base and surge
counter.
4.15.7. Clamp type terminal connector, suitable for 220KV-ACSR MOOSE Conductor 132KV
& 33KV-ACSR Zebra Conductor shall be provided having both horizontal and vertical
take-off.
4.15.8. Two clamp type ground terminal connectors, suitable for G. I. Strip (50 x 6) or (50 x
8) should be provided.
4.15.9. All interconnecting hard wares such as nuts, bolts, spring washers etc. with 5%
spares shall be supplied for different units.
4.15.10. Pollution Shunt (Copper braid) shall be supplied along with each surge Arrester for
by-passing the surface current.
4.15.11. Other standard accessories, which are specifically not mentioned, but are usually,
provided with Surge Arrester of such type and rating for efficient and trouble free
operation should be supplied.
4.16 NAME PLATE:
Each single pole Arrester shall be provided with non-corrosive legible name plate, at
the base bearing thereon, voltage rating of the complete pole and the number of
demountable sections with the following data, indelibly marked
(a) ORISSA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED.
(b) Purchase order No. & Date.
(c) Name of device.
(d) Manufacturer’s name and trademark and identification no. Of the arrester
being supplied.
(e) Year of manufacture
(f) Rated voltage
(g) Rated Frequency
(h) Maximum continuous operating voltage.
(i) Type
(j) Nominal discharge current.
(k) Long duration discharge class.
(l) Pressure relief current in KA(rms)
(m) Energy discharge capability (KJ/KV rating).

5.0 TEST:
5.1 Type Tests:
The surge Arrester offered should have been subjected to the following type tests in an
independent Government approved test laboratory. The bidder shall furnish two sets of
type test reports along with the offer. These tests must not have been conducted earlier
than five years from the date of opening of technical bid. For any change in the design,
type already type tested and the design type offered against this specification, the
purchaser reserves the right to demand repetition of some or all type tests without any
extra cost to OPTCL in the presence of Purchaser’s representative at the cost of the
supplier.
1 Insulation withstands tests :
(a) Lightning Impulse Voltage Test.
(b) Wet switching impulse test. (For 390KV/ 216KV only).
2 Residual voltage tests.
3 Long duration current impulses withstand tests.
4 Operating duty tests.
5 Pressure relief tests.
(a) High current test.
(b) Low current test.
6 Power frequency voltage vs. time curve.
(Temporary over voltage test)
7 Contamination test (artificial pollution test).
8 Seismic withstand test.
9 IP-55 test on surge counter.
10 Minimum current operation tests of the surge counter.
11 Maximum current withstand test of the surge counter.
12 Mechanical terminal load test on bushing.
1 Partial discharge test.
N.B. :- Even if the condition i.e. ‘ the dry arcing distance or the sum of the partial dry arcing
distances is larger than the test voltage divided by 500 KV/m’, the lightning impulse
voltage test must have been conducted or is to be conducted without any financial
liability to OPTCL.
Even if the type test reports are found to be valid as per this specification, the
purchaser reserves the right to demand the repetition of some or all the type tests
in the presence of purchaser’s representative. For this purpose, the bidder shall
quote unit rates for carrying out each type test. These prices, if necessary, will be
taken into consideration for bid evaluation.
5.2 ROUTINE TESTS :
The following routine tests shall be conducted at the supplier’s cost on each surge
arrester and shall be submitted along with or before offering for inspection for
purchaser’s approval.
(a) Measurement of reference voltage.
(b) Residual voltage tests.
(c) Measurement for partial discharge and contact noise.
(d) Sealing test for units with sealed housings.
5.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTS :

The following tests, considered as acceptance tests, shall be conducted in the
presence of purchasers representative for which no charges will be payable by OPTCL. The
acceptance tests, whenever possible shall be conducted on the complete arrester unit. The
number of samples to be subjected to acceptance test shall be decided by the purchaser at
the time of actual testing.
I. Temperature Cycle Test on Housing.
II. Measurement of Power Frequency Voltage at the reference current.
III. Measurement of leakage current and capacitive current at M.C.O.V.
IV. Lightning Impulse Residual Voltage Test at N.D.C., 50% of N.D.C. & 200% of N.D.C.
V. Partial Discharge Tests on complete arresters/units at 1.05 times M.C.O.V.
VI. Special Thermal stability test.
VII. Porosity test on porcelain components.
VIII. Galvanization test on metal parts.
IX The functional (operational) test on the Surge Counter by way of checking its
operation at following nominal discharge currents:
(i) 100 Amps with 8/20 micro second wave shape.
(ii) 10 KA with 8/20 micro second wave shape.
X Check of calibration of leakage current meters.
6 INSPECTION:-
I The purchaser shall have access at all time to the works and all other places of
manufacture, where the Surge Arresters are being manufactured and the supplier
shall provide all facilities for unrestricted inspection of the supplier’s works, raw
materials, manufacture of all the accessories and for conducting the necessary
tests.
II The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance of the time of starting
and the progress of manufacture of equipment in its various stages so that
arrangements could be made for inspection.
III No material shall be dispatched from its point of manufacture unless the material
has been satisfactorily inspected, tested and dispatch schedule attached to this
specification.
IV The acceptance of any quantity of equipment shall in no way relieve the supplier of
his responsibility for meeting all the requirements of this specification and shall not
prevent subsequent rejection, if such equipments are later found to be defective.
7 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:-

7.1 The Bidder shall invariably furnish following information along with his offer, failing which
the offer shall be liable for rejection.

(i) Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub-suppliers for the raw
materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are tested, list of
tests, normally carried out on raw materials in presence of Bidder’s representative,
copies of test certificates.
(ii) Information and copies of test certificates as in (I) above in respect of bought-out
items.
(iii) List of manufacturing facilities available.
(iv) Level of automation, achieved and list of areas where manual processing exists.
(v) List of areas in manufacturing process where stage inspections are normally carried
out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.
(vi) Special features provided in the equipment to make it maintenance free
(vii) List of testing equipments, meters available with Bidder for final testing of
equipment, specified and test plant limitation, if any, vis-à-vis the type, acceptance
and routine tests, specified in the relevant standards and this specification. These
limitations shall be very clearly brought out in the offer.
(viii) All the testing equipments, meters etc. should have been calibrated in a
Government approved laboratory. The Bidder must submit the list of testing
equipments and meters test-wise as per Annexure-C of this Technical Specification.
7.2 The suppliers, within 30 days of placement of order submit the following information to
the purchaser.
(i) List of raw materials as well as bought out accessories and the names of the
materials as well as bought-out accessories and the names of sub-suppliers,
selected from those, furnished along with the offer.
(ii) Type test certificates of the raw material and bought out accessories.
(iii) Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) with hold points for the purchaser’s
inspection. The QAP and hold points shall be discussed between the purchaser and
the supplier before the QAP is finalized.
7.1 The supplier shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out item and raw martial at
the time of acceptance testing of the fully assembled equipment.
8.0 DOCUMENTATION :
8.1 All drawings shall conform to relevant Indian Standard as per relevant IS. All
drawings shall be in ink and suitable for microfilming.
All dimensions and data shall be in S.I. Units.
8.2 The supplier shall furnish four sets of following drawings/documents along with his offer.
(i) General outline drawings of the complete Arrester with technical
parameters.
(ii) Drawings showing clearance from grounded and other line objects and
between adjacent poles of Surge Arresters, required at various heights of Surge
Arresters.
(iii) Drawings showing details of pressure relief devices.
(iv) Detailed drawing of discharge counters along with the wiring and schematic
drawing of discharge counter and meter.
(v) Outline drawing of insulating base.

(vi) Details of grading rings, if used.
(vii) Mounting details of Surge Arresters.
(viii) Details of line terminal and ground terminals.
(ix) Volt-time characteristics of Surge Arresters.
(x) Details of galvanization being provided on different ferrous parts.
(xi) The detailed dimensional drawing of porcelain Housing such as ID, OD,
thickness and insulator details such as height, profile of petticoats, angle of
inclination and gap between successive petticoats, total creepage distance etc.
(xii) Cross-sectional view of the Surge Arrester Units showing all components.
8.2 TEST REPORTS :

(i) Four copies of type test reports shall be furnished to the purchaser with the tender
specification. Copies of acceptance test reports and routine test reports shall be
furnished to the purchaser. One copy will be returned duly certified by the
purchaser and only thereafter shall the materials be dispatched.
(ii) All records of routine test reports shall be maintained by the supplier at his works
for periodic inspection by the purchaser.
(iii) All test reports of tests, conducted during manufacture shall be maintained by the
supplier. These shall be produced for verification as and when requested for by the
purchaser.
9.0 PACKING AND FORWARDING:

9.1 The equipment shall be packed in suitable crates so as to withstand handling during
transport and outdoor storage during transit. The supplier shall be responsible for any
damage to the equipment during transit, due to improper and inadequate packing. The
easily damageable material shall be carefully packed and marked with the appropriate
caution symbols. Wherever necessary, proper arrangement of lifting such as lifting hooks
etc. shall be provided. Any material found short inside the packing cases shall be supplied
by the supplier without any extra cost.
9.2 Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the following
information :
(a) Name of the consignee :
(b) Details of consignment :
(c) Destination :
(d) Total weight of consignment :
(e) Sign showing upper/lower side of the crate :
(f) Handling and unpacking instructions :
(g) Bill of materials indicating contents of each package :
9.3 The supplier shall ensure that the bill of materials is approved by the purchaser before
dispatch.

10.0 QUANTITY AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENT :
(i) This is set out in Appendix – II of this specification.
(ii) The scope of supply shall include a supply of 2.5% extra quantity of bolts, nuts,
washers, split pins, cotter pins and such other small loose items free of cost.

APPENDIX – I.
(TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR METAL OXIDE (GAPLESS) SURGE
ARRESTERS
The Surge Arrester under this Specification shall conform to the parameters given
below :-
390KV 216KV 120KV 30KV
Sl. Particulars. Technical Technical Technical Technical
No. Parameters Parameters. Parameters Parameters
1 Nominal system voltage 400 220 132 33
(phase to phase) (KV rms).
2 Highest system voltage 420 245 145 36
(phase to phase) (KV rms).
3 System Frequency (HZ). 50  5 % 50  5 % 50 5% 50 5%
4 System Neutral earthing. Effectively Effectively Effectively Effectively
earthed. earthed. earthed earthed
5 Installation. Outdoor. Outdoor. Outdoor Outdoor
6 Class. Station class, Station class, Station Station
10 KA, heavy 10 KA, heavy class, 10 class, 10
duty type. duty type. KA, heavy KA, heavy
duty type. duty type.
7 Type of construction for 10 Single Single Single Single
KA rated arrester. column, column, column, column,
single phase. single phase. single single phase
phase.
8 No. of phases. Three Three Three Three
9 Maximum duration of earth 3 3 3 3
fault (Sec.)
10 Maximum prospective 40 40 40 40
symmetrical fault current at
arrester location (KA rms.)
11 Rated arrester voltage (KV 390 216 120 30
rms)
12 Nominal discharge current 10 KA of 10 KA of 10 KA of 10 KA of
(KAP) 8/20 micro- 8/20 micro- 8/20 micro- 8/20 micro-
second Wave. second Wave. second second
Disscharge current at And 20 KA of Wave. Wave.
which insulation co 8/20 microsec
ordination will be done wave
13 Minimum energy discharge As per As per As per As per
capability (KJ/KV) relevant relevant relevant relevant
ISS/IEC ISS/IEC ISS/IEC ISS/IEC
14 Maximum continuous 303 175 102 25

operating voltage at 50
C(KV rms)
15 Maximum switching surge 780 at 1KA 496 272 72
residual voltage (KVP) at 1KA at 1KA at 500A
16 Maximum residual voltage
at 8/20 micro second(KVP)
(i) 5 KA. 567 320 85
(ii) 10 KA Nominal 900 KVp 600 340 90
discharge current.
(iii) 20 KA. 975 KVp 668 380 100
17 Long duration discharge 3 3 3 2
class
18 High current short duration 100 100 100 100
test value (KAP)(4/10
Micro-second wave).
19 Current for pressure relief 40 40 40 40
test (KA-rms)
20 Minimum total creepage 10500 6125 3625 900
distance (mm).
21 One minute dry and wet 630 460 275 70
power frequency withstand
voltage of Arrester housing
(KV-rms).
22( Impulse withstand voltage +1425 + 1050 +650 +170
a) of arrester housing with
1.2/50 micro-second wave
(KVP). - -
Switching Impulse Voltage +1050 700
(b) (Wet) (KVP)
23 Pressure relief class. A A A A
24 Corona extinction voltage 320 min 216 - -
(KV-rms).
25 RIV at 92 KV rms. Less than 500 Less than 500 Less than Less than
micro volts micro volts. 500 micro 500 micro
volts. volts
26 Partial discharge at 1.05 Nor more Nor more Nor more Nor more
times continuous over- than 50 PC. than 50 PC. than 50 PC than 50 PC
voltage.
27 Seismic acceleration. 0.3g 0.3g 0.3g 0.3g
horizontal horizontal horizontal horizontal
0.15g vertical 0.15g vertical. 0.15g 0.15g
vertical. vertical
28 Reference ambient 50C 50C 50C 50C
temperature.
29 (a) IR at MCOV. Less than 500 Less than 500 Less than Less than
micro micro 500 micro 400 micro
amperes. amperes. amperes. amperes
(b) IC at MCOV. Less than Less than Less than Less than
1500 micro 1500 micro 1500 micro 1200 micro
amperes. amperes. amperes. amperes
30 a) Reference Current (mA) 1 to 5 mA 1 to 5 mA 1 to 5 mA 1 to 5 mA
b) Reference voltage at Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater than

reference current. rated voltage. rated voltage. rated rated
voltage. voltage.
31 Maximum steep current 1050 654 372 100
Impulse RDV (KVP). at
9 KAP
32 Maximum cantilever 1000 1000 1000 325
strength of the arresters
(KGM).
33 TOV(KVP).
(i) 0.1 sec. 580 382 170 53
(ii) 1.0 sec. 565 366 163 51
(iii) 10.0 sec. 550 351 156 49
(iv) 100.0 sec. 336 149 47
ANNEXURE-A.
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 400 KV SURGE ARRESTER
(To be filled in by the Bidder)
1 Bidder’s Name and Address.
2 Manufacturer’s Name.
3 Manufacturer’s type designation.
4 Applicable standards.
5 Arrester class and type.
6 Rated Arrester Voltage (KV rms).
7 Maximum continuous operating voltages (MCOV) at design ambient temperature
(KV-rms).
8 Nominal discharge current (8/20 micro second wave) (KA).
9 Minimum discharge capability referred to rated voltage at minimum of discharge
characteristics (KJ/KV).
10 Line discharge class as per IEC.
11 Maximum switching surge residual voltage at 1 KA for 390KV
12 Maximum residual voltage for 8/20 micro-second current wave.
(a) At 50 % nominal discharge current.
(b) At 100 % nominal discharge current.
(c) At 200 % nominal discharge current.
13 Maximum residual voltage with 1 micro-second current wave at 10 KAP (KVP).
14 One minute power frequency (dry) & (wet) withstand voltage of arrester (KV-rms).
15 Impulse withstand test voltage of arrester housing with 1.2/50 micro-second wave
(KVP).
16 High current short duration (4/10 micro-second impulse wave) (KAP).
17 Low current long duration (KAP).
18 Reference voltage and corresponding reference current of arrester (KV)(mA).
19 Maximum internal leakage current by its rms or peak value and both resistive and
capacitive component separately at
(a) COV (resistive/capacitive) (mA).
(b) 1.1 COV (resistive/capacitive) (mA).
(c) COV at 150°C (resistive/capacitive) (mA).
(d) Reference voltage (resistive/capacitive)(mA).
20 Pressure relief class.
21 Are the protection levels affected by pollution of external insulation.
22 Energy absorption capability per operation of the arrester, during a switching surge
discharge (KJ).
23 Maximum amount of energy that may be despatched into the arrester during
discharge assuming that discharge takes place within 1 minute period and state
the switching surge current (KJ/KA).
24 Internal pressure required to operate pressure relief device as a percentage of burst
pressure of porcelain (KJ) & %.
25 Dynamic over-voltage with stand capability (KV-rms).
(a) For 0.1 Second.
(b) For 1 Second.
(c) For 10 Seconds.
(d) For 100 Seconds.
26 Minimum prospective symmetrical fault current (KA).
27 Rejection rate of ZnO blocks during manufacturing and operation for the past three
years (%) separately.
(a) 2004-2005.
(b) 2005-2006.
(c) 2006-2007.
28 ZnO DISC DATA.
(a) Rated voltage of ZnO disc. (KV-rms).
(b) No. of ZnO discs in a unit (Nos.)
(c) No. of units of arrester (Nos.)
(d) Height/thickness of ZnO discs (mm).
(e) Diameter of ZnO disc (mm).
29 EXTERNAL INSULATION.
(a) Type.
(b) Applicable standard.
(c)(i) Lightning Impulse withstand test voltage of housing with 1.2/50 micro sec.
Wave (KVP).
(ii) Wet switching impulse test voltage (KVP)
(d) One minute power frequency withstand voltage of arrester housing KV rms.
[i] Dry.
[ii] Wet.
(e) Total creepage distance of arrester housing (mm).
(f) Cantilever strength of complete arrester (Kg-m).
30 OVER ALL DIMENSIONS.
(a) Overall Height (mm).
(b) Height upto top of terminal pad from mounting plane (mm).
(c) Material of terminal pad.
(d) Size of terminal pad (mm).
(e) Mounting dimensions and diameter of mounting holes (mm).
(f) Diameter of insulator (mm).
(g) Total weight of complete arrester (Kg.)
31 TERMINAL CONNECTOR.
(a) Manufacturer’s Name.
(b) Applicable standards.
(c) Type.
(d) Material of connector.
[i] Clamp body.
[ii] Bolts and Nuts.
[iii] Spring washers.
(e) Rated current (Amps.)
(f) Rated terminal load (kg.)
(g) Factor of safety.
(h) Minimum thickness of any part (mm).
(i) Weight of clamp complete with hard ware (kg.)
(j) Type test report as per IS enclosed.
(k) OGA Drawing enclosed.
32 INSULATORS.
(a) Manufacturers Name.
(b) Type.
(c) Applicable standards.
(d) Height (mm).
(e) Diameter (top) mm
(f) Diameter (bottom) mm
(g) Total creepage distance (mm).
(h) Rated voltage (KV-rms)
(i) Power frequency with stand voltage for 1 min. dry and wet (KV-rms)
(j) 1.2/50 micro - second impulse withstand voltage (KVP)
(k) Corona Extinction voltage (KV-rms)
(l) Weight (kg.)
(m) Maximum allowable span (mm).
(n) Cantilever strength (Kg-m).
APPENDIX – II
QUANTITY AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Lot Description. Quantity Desired delivery. Destination.

required
in No.s
1 2 3 4 5
1 Within 4 (Four) Any store/site within
months from the Orissa State, same will be
400KV SA 40 date of placement mentioned in the
Purchase Order purchase order/release
order.
2 220KV SA 25 -do- -do-
3 132KV SA 40 -do- -do-
4 33KV SA 150 -do- -do-
The detail delivery programme and quantity to be delivered will be intimated at the time of
placement of the purchase order/issue of release order.

ANNEXURE – B
CHECK – LIST
1 Whether calculation towards energy handling capability of the Surge Arrester furnished as
per Clause No.3.2 of TS?
2. Whether there is provision of Corona Grading Ring in the SA as per Clause No.3.4 and 4.15.4
of TS? ………….. If not, whether justification for non-provision of the same furnished?
3. Whether calculations and supporting evidence furnished to satisfy Clause No.3.7 of TS?
4. Whether the heat treatment cycle details along with necessary quality checks used for
individual blocks furnished as per Clause 4.10 of TS?
5. Whether sectional view of arrester showing details of sealing provided as per Clause No.4.11
of TS furnished?
6. Whether S.A. is suitable for hot line washing as per Clause No.4.12 of TS?
7. Whether porcelain petticoat is of aero foil design? Whether drawing of porcelain Housing as
per Clause No.4.13.4 of TS furnished?
8. Whether information as per Clause No.7.1 (i) to (viii) of TS furnished?
9. Whether drawings and documents as per Clause No.8.2 (i) to (xii) of TS furnished?
10. Whether special measures in the manufacture of Surge Arrester for operating at ambient
temperature of 50°C (against 40°C as per IEC-99-4, Clause No.4.4.1) are to be taken?
………………….. State the special measures in details ………………….
Signature of the Bidder with Seal & Date

ANNEXURE –C.
CALIBRATION STATUS OF TESTING EQUIPMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS/METERS
Sl no CALIBRATION OF EQUIPMENTS Furnished or not
1 Name of the Test.
2 Meters and equipments required for the corresponding test with
range accuracy make and Sl. No.
3 Date of Calibration.
4 Due date of Calibration.
5 Name of the Calibrating Agency
6 Whether Calibrating Agency is Govt. Approved.
7 Whether documents relating to Govt. Approval of the calibrating
Agency furnished?
8 Whether the meters/ equipment fulfill the accuracy class as per
calibration report
9 Whether the calibrating agency has put any limitation towards the
use of the particular meter/equipment. If yes, state the limitations.
10 Whether green sticker or blue sticker or yellow sticker has been
affixed on the body of the particular equipment/meter. State the
colour of the affixed sticker.
11 In spite of imposed limitations, whether the particular meter/
equipment can still be used? Justify its use for corresponding test(s).
12 Remarks if any.
Signature of the Bidder with seal and date

ANNEXURE-D
CHECK LIST TOWARDS TYPE TEST REPORTS
Sl no TYPE TEST REPORTS Furnished or not

1 Name of the Type Test.
2 Date of Test.
3 Name of the Laboratory where the Test has been conducted.
4 Whether the Laboratory is Government Approved.
5 Test reports are valid as per Clause No.5.1 of T.S.
6 Whether the copy of Test Report in complete shape along with drawings
etc. furnished or not?
7 Whether the Type Tested Surge Arrester fulfills the technical requirements
as per TS.
8 If the type tested Surge Arrester does not fulfill the technical
requirements as per this specification, whether the bidder agrees to
conduct the particular type test again at their own cost without any
financial liability to OPTCL in the presence of OPTCL’s representative
within the specified delivery period.
9 Remarks if any.
Signature of the Bidder with seal and date

SECTION-V
PRICE BID
1. PRICE:
(i) Bidders are required to quote their price(s) for goods offered indicating they are ‘FIRM’
(ii) The prices quoted shall be FOR Destination only at the consignee’s site/store inclusive of packing,
forwarding, Freight & Insurance. In addition, the break-up of FOR Destination price shall be given as per
schedule of Prices in Annexure-V of Section – III. The Bidders has to certify in the price bid that any
implication of lower Tax and Input Tax Credit benefit as per anti-profiteering and other provisions under
GST Laws, have been fully passed on to the Purchaser, while quoting the tender prices.
2. INSURANCE:
Insurance of materials/equipment, covered by the Specification should normally be done by the Suppliers
with their own Insurance Company unless otherwise stated. The responsibility of delivery of the
materials/equipment at destination stores/site in good condition rests with the Supplier. Any claim with the
Insurance Company or Transport agency arising due to loss or damage in transit has to be settled by the
Supplier. The Supplier shall undertake free replacement of equipment/materials damaged or lost which will
be reported by the Consignee within 30 days of receipt of the equipment/materials at Destination without
awaiting for the settlement of their claims with the carriers and underwriters.
3. CERTIFICATE FOR EXEMPTION FROM GOODS AND SERVICES TAX:
Offers with exemption from Goods and Services Tax shall be accompanied with authenticated proof of such
exemption. Authenticated proof for this clause shall mean Photostat copy of exemption certificates, attested
by Gazetted Officers of State or Central Government.
4. PROPER FILLING UP OF THE PRICE SCHEDULE:
The Bidders should fill up the price schedule (Annexure-V of Section-III) properly and in full. The tender
may be rejected if the schedule of price is submitted in incomplete form as per clause-34 (ix) of Section-II of
the Specification.
5. NATURE OF PRICE INDICATED IN SPECIFICATION SHALL BE FINAL.
The nature of price indicated in the Clause-13, Section – I of PART –I of the Specification shall be final and
binding.

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ODISHA POWER

TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TENDER SPECIFICATION NO.

III 132KV SA Nos. 20 20 40

IV 33KV SA Nos. 100 50 150

Request for online tender documents : From Date 06.03.2021(10.00Hr)

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For and on behalf of ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION

N.B: All subsequent addendum / corrigendum to the tender shall be hosted in

CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER [C.P.C.]

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Tender LOT Description of Qty Earnest Cost of Tender Last date

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CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER, CPC

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TENDER SPECIFICATION NO SR.G.M.-CPC- II-E-TENDER-SURGE ARRESTER-

SECTION – I INSTRUCTION TO TENDERERS

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3. Tenders shall be in two parts.

11. Earnest Money Deposit.

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17. Documents/Papers to accompany Part-II Bid.

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34. Outright Rejection of Tenders

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Signed this day of

Signature of the Tenderer

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3. Conditional offers will not be acceptable.

Ref No: …………………….

Bank Guarantee No. ……………………….

This Guarantee Bond is executed this……………… day of …………………… by us

Whereas the ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Limited, Janpath,

1. Now, therefore, in accordance with Notice Inviting Tender (e-NIT) No………………..

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7 We ______________________ [indicate the name of Bank, Address &Code] lastly undertake

b) This Bank guarantee shall be valid up to -------------.

Dated, the _Day of ________________

Dated, the _Day of ________________