Government Tender for Underground Electrical Network Conversion & Power Infrastructure Works

• Supply of 11KV/22KV XLPE cables (to be supplied by DGVCL).
• Laying of underground cables along designated routes.
• Testing and commissioning of installed cables.
• Installation of cable terminations and straight joint kits (to be supplied by the contractor).
• Erection and maintenance of overhead HT/LT lines.
• Construction and installation of transformer center structures.
• Dismantling of existing poles and transformer centers as required.
• Ensuring safety standards and quality control throughout the project.

The process involves:

1. Receiving the supply of cables and materials.
2. Laying cables as per approved drawings.
3. Conducting testing and quality checks.
4. Installing cable terminations and joints.
5. Erecting overhead lines and transformer structures.
6. Dismantling old infrastructure.
7. Final commissioning and handover.

Contractors must ensure compliance with technical specifications outlined in the tender documents, including standards for XLPE cables and erection procedures. The project scope also emphasizes safety, environmental considerations, and timely completion.

Sequential procedures:

1. Receipt of cables and materials.
2. Laying as per approved route maps.
3. Conducting insulation and continuity tests.
4. Installing terminations and joints.
5. Erecting overhead lines and transformer structures.
6. Final testing and commissioning.
7. Handover after inspection.

All technical work must adhere to the specifications outlined in the tender documents and relevant Indian standards.

The estimated project cost is INR 50,00,000. Bidders should submit a detailed financial proposal including unit rates for cable laying, installation, and testing. The payment schedule will be linked to project milestones, with 10% advance, 40% after laying completion, 30% post-testing, and 20% after final commissioning. The bid should include detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labor, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. All financial proposals must be valid for 180 days from the bid submission deadline. The tender fee of INR 1180 and EMD are mandatory for bid submission, payable as per instructions in the tender documents.