Government Tender for Electrical Works: Convert Overhead to Underground Cables in Rajkot

The scope of work for this tender includes:

• Preparation and planning for underground cabling installation.
• Removal of existing overhead HT lines at the specified feeder.
• Laying underground cables according to technical specifications.
• Installation of necessary accessories such as junction boxes, cable joints, and protective devices.
• Testing and commissioning of the underground network.

Bidder responsibilities:

1. Conduct site survey and prepare detailed work plan.
2. Procure all required materials, ensuring compliance with technical standards.
3. Execute excavation, cable laying, and backfilling as per approved drawings.
4. Install all electrical accessories and ensure safety standards.
5. Perform testing, commissioning, and handover of the completed network.

• Completion period: 1 year from the date of award.
• Quality assurance: All work must adhere to the technical guidelines provided in the tender documents.

The technical specifications include:

Sequential process:

1. Site survey and marking
2. Excavation as per approved drawings
3. Cable laying and connection
4. Installation of accessories
5. Testing and commissioning

All work must comply with BIS standards and IEC norms, ensuring safety, durability, and efficiency of the underground electrical network.

The estimated project cost is ₹50,00,000, which includes materials, labor, testing, and miscellaneous expenses. Payment will be made based on milestones achieved, with a detailed schedule as follows:

Bidders must submit a financial bid in the prescribed format, ensuring transparency and compliance with the tender guidelines. The total bid amount should not exceed the estimated cost unless justified and approved.