Government Tender for ARC Work of HT/LT Lines, Cable Laying, Maintenance & Testing

• Conduct ARC (Abandon, Replace, Connect) work for HT and LT power lines.
• Perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
• Overhead and underground laying of XLPE cables from pole to pole, including mandatory open excavation methods.
• Protect existing feeders and utilities during cable laying activities.
• Locate and repair cable faults efficiently.
• Coordinate with multiple utilities and existing network infrastructure.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant technical standards and safety regulations.

1. Preparation and Planning: Review site conditions, prepare work schedules.
2. Material Procurement: Acquire necessary cables, tools, and safety equipment.
3. Execution: Carry out cable laying, testing, and maintenance activities as per approved plans.
4. Fault Management: Detect, locate, and repair cable faults.
5. Final Testing & Commissioning: Verify system performance and safety standards.
6. Documentation & Handover: Complete all reports, obtain approvals, and hand over completed work.

• Bidders must follow sequential procedures for cable laying, fault detection, and testing.
• Use approved materials and tools.
• Conduct final inspections and obtain certifications before project completion.

The estimated project cost is ₹30,00,000, with detailed cost components outlined in the tender document. Payment will be made in installments based on project milestones. The payment schedule includes an initial mobilization fee, progress payments at specified completion stages, and a final payment after successful commissioning. Bidders must submit a detailed financial proposal with their percentage rate for the work. The bid should include all costs, taxes, and contingencies. The total bid value should not exceed the estimated cost, and bidders must ensure financial transparency and compliance with government norms.