Rourkela Steel Plant LT Cable Laying Tender 2025: IS 1255 Compliance, 150 Days, Earthwork & LT Cable Installation

Tender Overview

The Rourkela Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, invites bids for LT CABLE LAYING and associated earthwork across open excavations up to 2 meters depth. Key items include earthwork in open excavation (1500 m3), earth filling in all positions (1500 m), and laying LT cables ranging from 3.5x35 to 3.5x240 mm2 totaling 2,000 meters. The contract duration spans 150 days in 100 phases with a contract validity of 365 days from order. GST is expected at 18%, with Labour, Service & Like Charges at 100% and Supply Component at 0%. The scope requires transportation from RSP stores, route marking, IS1255-compliant handling, and end socket termination with PVC tarps. These items are to be executed under a single contractor, with safety clearances and mandatory safety supervision at site. The bidder must anticipate safety certifications and on-site resources beyond Purchaser scope. The estimated value is not disclosed; the emphasis is on technical capability, timely delivery, and adherence to IS 1255. This tender targets suppliers experienced in heavy earthwork, cable laying, and site safety management, located for work at Rourkela, Odisha.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Items include: 1) Earth work in open excavation up to 2m depth (1500 m3), including dewatering and stacking earth up to 100 m lead. 2) Earth work in filling in all positions (1500 m3), with layering every 15 cm, watering and ramming, lead up to 100 m. 3) LT cable laying 3.5x35 to 3.5x240 mm2 (2000 m); cables supplied by RSP; transport to site and backhaul of empty drums; route markers and nametags; termination with end sockets; PVC tarps required. 4) IS1255-compliant handling. End sockets to be supplied by contractor. 18% GST applicable. LABOUR CHARGES 100%; SUPPLY 0%. Safety clearance from Safety Engg. Dept. mandatory; competent Safety Supervisor on site; tested tools/tackles.
• Key standards and execution requirements include IS 1255 compliance for cable laying, route marking, end termination with PVC protection, and on-site safety supervision. The work includes both earthworks and delicate cable installation with material movement between RSP stores and work sites. The duration is 150 days in 100 phases, with a 365-day contract validity.
• Special terms emphasize sole contractor responsibility, non‑subcontracting, mandatory safety clearances, and payment based on actual measured quantities certified by the executing officer.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and detailed payment terms are not disclosed in the data; the contract requires payment on actual measurement certified by the executing officer. R/A payment is admissible. Safety clearance from Safety Engg. Dept. is mandatory prior to start. A competent Safety Supervisor must be present at site during execution. Tools and tackles must be tested. Cables will be supplied by RSP; transport to site and storage of empty drums fall within contractor scope. The contractor bears responsibility for all non-explicit tasks to finish the job in all respects. GST at 18% applies. No off‑loading to other contractors is allowed. The contract duration is 150 days in 100 phases, with 365 days validity from order.