5 11kV XLPE CABLE

UGVCL-Specifications 11 kV XLPE Power
Cable
2.0: 11 KV XLPE POWER CABLE
Seal & Signature of bidder

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER
Please read following instructions carefully before submitting your bid.
1. All the drawings, i.e. elevation, side view, plan, cross sectional view
etc., in AutoCAD format and manuals in PDF format, for offered item
shall be submitted. Also the hard copies as per specification shall be
submitted.
2. The bidder shall submit Quality Assurance Plan for manufacturing

process and Field Quality Plan with the technical bid.
3. The bidder shall have to submit all the required type test reports for the
offered item. However, in the event of partial submission or reports
older than specified limit, bidder must submit his confirmation for those
type test report/s to be submitted in the event of an order, without
affecting delivery schedule, before commencement of supply, free of
cost. In absence of this confirmation, the evaluation shall be carried
out accordingly as non submission of type test reports.
4. The bidder must fill up all the point of GTP for offered item/s. Instead of
indicating “refer drawing, or as per IS/IEC”, the exact value/s must be
filled in.
5. All the points other than GTP, which are asked to confirm in technical
specifications must be submitted separately with the bid.
6. The bidder is required to impart training in view of manufacture,

assembly, erection, operation and maintenance for offered item, at
his works, to the person/s identified by UGVCL, in the event of an
order, free of cost. The cost of logistics will be bear by UGVCL.
7. Please note that the evaluation will be carried out on the strength of
content of bid only. No further correspondence will be made.
8. The bidder shall bring out all the technical deviation/s only at the
specified annexure.
9. The bidder should indicate manufacturing capacity by submitting latest
updated certificate of a Chartered Engineer (CE).

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QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT DATA

(For Supply)
Bidder to satisfy all the following requirements.
1) The bidder shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The offered equipment have to be designed, manufactured
and tested as per relevant IS/IEC with latest amendments.
2) The minimum requirement of manufacturing capacity of offered

type, size and rating of equipment shall be 7 times tender / bid
quantity. The bidder should indicate manufacturing capacity by
submitting latest updated certificate of a Chartered Engineer
(CE).
3) Equipment proposed shall be of similar or higher rating and in

service for a minimum period of THREE (3) years and satisfactory
performance certificate in respect of this is to be available and
submitted.
4) The bidder should clearly indicate the quantity and Single Value
Contract executed during last FIVE (5) years, for the offered
equipment. Bidder should have executed one single contract
during last five years for the quantity equivalent to tender / bid.
The details are to be submitted in following format,
Sr. ITEMS ORDER ITEMS QUANTITY ORDER STATUS, IF REMARK

N SUPPLIED REFERENCE FULLY ORDER
o TO No. & DATE EXECUTE UNDER
D. EXECUTIO
YES/NO N
5) Equipment offered shall have Type Test Certificates from

accredited laboratory (accredited based on ISO/IEC Guide 25 /
17025 or EN 45001 by the National accredition body of the
country where laboratory is located), as per IEC / IS / technical
specification, valid for a period of FIVE years from the date of
opening of technical bid.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
11 kV XLPE POWER CABLE
(CROSS LINKED POLYTHELENE DRY GAS CURED)
SECTION – I
1.1 SCOPE:
1.1.1 This Section of the Specification covers design, manufacturing, testing,

packing, supply & delivery of 11 kV XLPE Dry gas cured insulated
power cable for effectively earthed specification system.
1.2 STANDARDS:
1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the cable shall conform in all respect
to IS: 7098 (Part-II)-1985 with latest amendment thereof.
1.3 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
1.3.1 The climatic conditions under which are cables shall operate
satisfactorily are as follows:
(a) Maximum ambient temperature of air 0C : 50
(b) Minimum ambient temperature of air in shade 0C : 4
(c) Maximum daily average ambient temperature : 40
0C
(d) Maximum yearly average ambient temperature : 30

0C
(e) Maximum relative humidity % : 95

(f) Average number of thunder storm days per : 15
annum
(g) Average annual rainfall cm : 150
(h) Maximum wind pressure Kg/cm2 : 150
(i) Altitudes not exceeding above MSL mtrs. : 1000
(j) Maximum soil temperature at cable depth : 30

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0C
(k) Maximum soil thermal resistively 0C cm/watt : 150
1.4 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:
1.4.1 11 kV (E) Grade XLPE, 3-Core, power cable shall be of high

conductivity, stranded compacted, H.D. aluminum circular shaped
conductor with XLPE (cross linked Poly Ethylene) Dry/Gas cured
insulation provided with shielding of extruded semi-conducting
materials over conductor and XLPE insulation. Each insulated core
shall have copper tape screen, laid together and provided with
common covering of PVC Inner Sheath (Extruded). Overall galvanized
steel strip armour and PVC outer sheath shall be provided. The
specification for manufacture of cable shall be conforming to IS: 7098
(Part-II) 1985 (latest edition) for 11KV (E), 3-phase, 50 Hz. Earthed
systems.
1.4.2 Outer sheath shall be designed to afford high degree of mechanical

protection and shall also be heat, oil, chemical and weather resistant,
Common acid, alkalis and sealing solution shall not have adverse
effect on material of PVC sheath.
1.4.3 Cable shall be suitable for laying in covered trenches and / or buried
under-ground in outdoor.
1.4.4 Cable Parameters :

11 kV
(i) Voltage grade (Uo / U) kV : 6.35 / 11
(ii) Cores (Nos) : 3
(iii) Nominal system voltage kV : 11
(iv) Highest system voltage kV : 12
(v) System frequency Hz : 50
(vi) Variation in frequency % : 3
(vii) (a) Maximum allowable : 90
temp. of conductor
during continuous
normal operation at
rated full load current.
0C
: 250
(b) Maximum allowable

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11 kV
temp. under short circuit
condition 0C
(viii) 1.2/50 microsecond : 75

lightning impulse withstand
voltage wave value.
kVp
(ix) 5 Min, Power frequency : 17
withstand voltage kV rms
(x) System earthling : Effectively earthed.
1.5 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.5.1 Conductor:
The cable conductor shall be made from high conductivity

stranded High Density aluminum to form compacted circular
shaped conductor having resistance within limits specified in IS:
8130/1984 and any latest amendment to it.
1.5.2 Conductor shield:
The conductor having semi-conducting screen shall ensure

perfectly smooth profile & avoid concentration of stress. The
conductor screen shall be extruded in the same operation as
the insulation. The semi-conducting polymer shall be cross
linked.
1.5.3 Insulation:
The XLPE insulation shall be suitable for 11 kV system voltage and

should be manufactured with Dry / Gas curing process. The
bidder shall submit the description of dry / gas curing process,
with the clear inclusion of equipments / parameters involved.
The manufacturing process shall ensure that the insulation shall
be free of voids. The insulation shall withstand mechanical and
thermal stress under steady state and transient operating
conditions. The extrusion method should give very smooth
interface between semi-conducting screen and insulation. The
insulation of the cable shall be of high standard quality
generally conforming to IS: 7098 (Part – II) – 1985 and any latest
amendment to it.

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1.5.4 Insulation shield:
Non-metallic semi-conducting shield shall be provided over the

insulation to confine electrical field to the insulation. The
insulation shield shall be extruded in the same operation as the
conductor shield and the insulation by suitable extrusion
process. The XLPE insulation shield shall be of tended type. The
copper metallic overlapped tape shield shall be provided.
1.5.5. Filler and Inner-Sheath:

The sheath shall be suitable to withstand the site conditions and
the desired temperature. It shall be of adequate thickness,
consistent quality and free from all defects. The PVC sheath
shall be extruded. The material of fillers and inner-sheath shall
be compatible with the temperature ratings of the cable and
shall have no deterious effect on any other component of the
cable. Central PVC filler shall also, be provided with other
peripheral PVC fillers to have proper circular section.
1.5.6 Armour:
Armouring of galvanized steel strip shall be provided. The
dimensions of steel strips shall be as per latest edition of IS: 3975
– 1979.
1.5.7 Outer-Sheath:
Extruded type ST-2 PVC outer-sheath, conforming to IS: 5831-
(1984) (latest edition) over armouring with suitable additives (to
prevent attack by redents & termites), shall be provided.
1.5.8 Construction:
1.5.8.1 The cable shall have suitable PVC fillers laid up with insulation
cores to have subsequently circular cross-section before the
inner sheath is applied. The fillers shall be suitable for operating
temperature of the cable.
1.5.8.2 All materials used in manufacturing of cable shall be new,

unused and of finest quality. All materials should comply with

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the requirements / tests as per applicable IS / IEC specification,

Indian Electricity Rules and any other statutory provision of rules
& regulations.
1.5.8.3 The PVC material used in the manufacture of cable shall be of

reputed manufacturer. No recycling of PVC is permitted. The
purchaser reserves the right to ask for documentary evidence of
the purchase of various materials, (to be used for the
manufacture of cable) as per checking of quality control.
Quality Assurance plans shall be submitted.
1.5.9 Current Rating:

The indicative value of continuous current carrying capacities
at Maximum conductor temperature of 900 C (for design
purpose by field) of the various sizes of the cables are given
below:
Continuous Current Carrying
Size of 3 Core Capacity in Amp
Sr.
Cable (For 11 kV cable)
No.
(Sq.mm)
In Ground In air
1 50 130 140
2 95 185 200
3 150 235 265
4 185 270 310
5 240 305 345
6 300 340 396
1.5.9.1 Short circuit ratings of various sizes of 3 core cable calculated

for duration of one second at maximum temperature of 2500 C,
are given below:
Conductor short circuit

Sr. Size of 3 Core Cable
rating in kA (rms)
No. (Sq.mm)
(For 11 kV cable)
1 50 4.70
2 95 8.93
3 150 14.1

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4 185 17.4
5 240 22.6
6 300 28.2
1.5.9.2 The current rating shall be based on maximum conductor

temperature of 900 with ambient site condition specified for
continuous operation at the rated current.
1.5.10 Operation :
1.5.10.1 Cable shall be suitable for operation under frequency variation

of +3% and voltage variation of +10% to -15% and combined
frequency - voltage variation of 10% (absolute sum).
1.5.10.2 Cable shall be suitable for laying in duct or buried underground.
1.5.10.3 Cable shall have heat & moisture resistance properties. These
shall be of type & design with proven record on distribution
network service.
1.5.10.4 Length :
The cable shall be supplied in standard drum length of 300 mtrs.
5% tolerance for all the sizes of cable except for 3 C x 240
mm2 and 3 C x 300 mm2 size cable. The drum length for 3 C x
240 mm2 and 3C x 300 mm2 cable shall be 200 mtrs. 5%.
Over all tolerance in total quantity of ordered cables shall be +
2%.
1.5.10.5 Identification Mark :
(i) The cable drum shall be printed with information as per cl.
21;2 of IS and ISI Certification mark. Bidder shall submit
xerox copy of valid ISI Licenses with technical bid.
(ii) For identification of cores, coloured strip of Red, Yellow
and Blue colours shall be used for identification of phases.
Following details of identification shall be embossed at
intervals of length of one meter of cable outer sheath.
(iii) (a) Name of manufacturer (b) year of manufacture (c)
voltage grade (d) Name of purchaser “UGVCL”.
1.6 TESTS:
1.6.1(A) Type Tests:

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All the cable sizes i.e. items offered should have been fully type
tested as per the relevant standards at any Govt. recognized
Laboratory. The bidder shall furnish three sets of type test reports
along with the offer. The Type test reports shall not be older than
FIVE years and shall be valid upto the expiry of validity of offer.
For any change in design/type, already type tested and the
design / type offered against this specification, the purchaser
reserves the right to demand reputation of type tests without
any extra cost.
The purchaser also reserves the right to have tests carried out at
his own cost by an independent agency, whenever there is a
dispute regarding the quality of supply.
1.6.1(B) The following type test reports shall be furnished with the offer:
(a) Tests on conductor :

(i) Tensile test
(ii) Resistance test
(b) Tests for armouring strips / wires. :
(c) Tests for thickness of insulation and sheath. :
(d) Physical tests for insulation. :

(i) Tensile strength and elongation at break.
(ii) Ageing in air oven
(iii) Hot set
(iv) Shrinkage test
(v) Water absorption
(e) Physical tests on outer seath :

(i) Tensile strength and elongation at break.
(ii) Ageing in air oven
(iii) Shrinkage test
(iv) Hot deformation
(v) Bleeding and blooming test
(f) Partial discharge test
(g) Bending test
(h) Dielectric power factor test

i) as a function of voltage
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ii) as a function of temperature
(i) Insulation resistance test (volume resistivity)
(j) Heating cycle test
(k) Impulse withstand test
(l) High voltage test
(m) Flammability test
1.6.2 Acceptance Test:
1.6.2.1 The selection of sample pieces for acceptance test shall be

from 10% drums of each lot offered for inspection or part
thereof. The minimum shall be one drum.
1.6.2.2 The following acceptance tests shall be carried cut on the

selected samples as per IS: 7098 (Part-II) – 1985.
(a) Annealing test (for copper)

(b) Tensile test (for aluminum)
(c) Wrapping test (for aluminum)
(d) Conductor resistance test.
(e) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
(f) Hot set test for insulation
(g) Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation
and sheath.
(h) Partial discharge test (for screened cables only)
(i) High voltage test for 4 hours (as per cl. No. 19.7.1)
(j) Insulation resistance (volume resistivity) test.
1.6.2.3 All the acceptance tests shall be carried out by the firm, in the
presence of purchaser’s representative at their works. The firm
shall give atleast 15 days’ advance notice to the purchaser to
enable him to depute the engineer for witnessing the tests. The
test certificates for acceptance tests witnessed by inspecting
officer/ engineer shall be submitted for approval before
dispatch of material.
1.6.3 Tests:

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1.6.3.1 The bidder shall have to submit, well in advance, the test
certificates for the following routine test for approval prior to
inspection of the materials for the complete lot offered for
inspection at a time.
(a) Conductor resistance test

(b) Partial discharge test
(c) High-voltage test for 5 minutes [as per Clause 19.7.2 of IS:
7098 (Part-II) – 1985].
1.7 STAGE INSPECTION:
1.7.1 The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any

stage of manufacture. The successful bidder shall grant free
access to the purchaser’s representative at reasonable time,
when the work is in progress. Inspection and acceptance, of
any cables under this specification by the purchaser, shall not
relieve the supplier of his obligation of supplying cable in
accordance with the specification and shall not prevent
subsequent rejection, if the cables are found defective.
1.7.2 The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance

about the program of manufacturing of cables so that
arrangement can be made for inspection.
1.7.3 The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the
acceptance / routing tests of the bought out items.
1.8 DOCUMENTATION:
1.8.1 The bidder shall furnish following documents along with his offer.
1.8.1.1 Sectional view, showing the General constructional feature with

conductor / conductor screen / insulation / armouring / inner
and outer sheath etc.
1.8.1.2 Drawing of cable drums with details of material

dimension and paint etc shall be submitted
1.8.1.3 All the required type test reports for offered items tested at any
Government recognized Laboratory as stated under Clause No.
1.6.1 (B).
1.8.1.4 Literature, pamphlets for the record items.
1.8.1.5 List of orders (size wise) executed during last five years for supply
of specified sizes of XLPE cables, supplied to State Electricity

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Boards, Private firms & UGVCL & other Discoms etc. Along with
quantity, value of the orders, year of supply and delivery
schedule. List of orders executed and under execution shall be
submitted separately. The annual turn over in rupees, of the
firms to whom the cables have been supplied during last two
years shall be stated.
1.9 PACKING AND FORWARDING:
1.9.1 The cable shall be wound on wooden drums as per IS: 10418 –
1972 and packed in drums suitable for vertical / horizontal
transport, as the case may be and shall be suitable to withstand
rough handling during transport and outer storage. The outer
surface of the drum shall be painted with white aluminum pint.
Similarly, the inside surface of drum shall have the protective
layer of varnish / paint to protect it from white ants.
1.9.2 The wooden drums shall be reinforced with steel bends and
strips for better protection.
1.9.3 The ends of the cable shall be sealed by means of non-

hygroscopic sealing materials.
1.9.4 The following information may be stenciled on the drum with

either water proof ink or oil paint:
i. Reference of IS / IEC standard.

ii. Manufacturer’s name or trademark.
iii. Type of cable and voltage grade.
iv. No. of cores.
v. Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor.
vi. Cable code.
vii. Length of cable on the drum
viii. No. of lengths on the drum (if more than one)
ix. Direction of rotation of drum (by means of an arrow)
x. Position of outer end of cable
xi. Gross weight
xii. Country of manufacture
xiii. Year of manufacture
xiv. Reference of A/T No. & date
xv. Property of UGVCL

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xvi. Name of consignee and the destination.
The drum may also be marked with ISI Certification Mark.
Over and above, name plate of aluminum of suitable size and

thickness, containing all the above information, shall be fixed on
the drum in addition to the painting.
1.9.5 The firm shall be responsible for any damage to the cables
during transit due to improper and inadequate packing.
Wherever necessary, proper arrangement for lifting, such as
lifting hooks, shall be provided. Any cable found short inside the
packing cases shall be supplied by the supplier, without any
extra cost.
1.9.6 Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list,

containing the following information:
(a) Name of consignee

(b) Details of consignment
(c) Destination
(d) Total weight of consignment
(e) Handling and unpacking instruction
(f) Bill of materials, indicating contents of each package.
1.10 Erection Specifications for Cable laying:
1.10.1 Scope
Scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning of

the cable system.
1.10.2 Standards:
The work shall be carried out by the best workmen with

confirmation with this specification, codes of practice of Indian
Standards Institution, approved drawings and instructions of
Engineer in charge or authorized representative. In case of any
conflict between the standards, the instructions of Engineer in
charge shall be binding.
1.10.3 Cable laying:

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1.10.3.1 Cables as far as possible shall be laid in complete, uncut lengths

from one termination to the other.
1.10.3.2 Cables shall be properly arranged in the trenches such that criss
crossing is avoided and final take off to the switchgear is
facilitated. Contractors are responsible for arrangement of
cables in cable trench. Adequate sizes of GI pipe sleeves shall
be utilized for end termination of cable. Pipe sleeves shall be
laid at an angle of maximum 45˚C to the trench wall. In case of
larger dia cables i.e. 50 mm and above adequately sized pipe
with larger bend radius shall be provided for ease of drawing of
cable or for replacement. In place where it is not possible, a
smaller trench may be provided as approved by Engineer in
charge.
1.10.3.3 Each underground cable shall be provided with identity edges

of lead securely fastened every 30 m of its underground length
with at least one tag at each end before the cable enters the
ground. Cable markers shall be provided as directed at every
30 m and at cable joint locations.
1.10.3.4 Temporary ends if any shall be protected against dirt and

moisture and prevents damage to the insulation. Proper PVC or
rubber insulating tape shall be used. Use of friction type or fabric
tape is not permitted. Lead sheathed cables shall be plumbed
with lead alloy.
1.10.3.5 Cables shall be handled carefully during installation to prevent

damage to the cables. Protective pipes shall be used as and
when required as directed.
1.10.3.6 Cables laid underground in excavated cable trenches shall be

as per the drawings. Trenches shall be of sufficient depth and
width for laying of all cables. Cables shall be spaced properly so
that heat dissipation is attained.
Minimum depth of buried cable trench shall be 900 mm for HV

cables. The depth and width of the trench may vary depending
on the number of layers of cables as per Indian Standards.
Cables shall be laid in trenches as shown in the drawing. Before

laying the cable the bottom of trench shall be filled with sand
duly leveled. The cables laid on this sand shall be covered with
150 mm sand on top of largest diameter of the cable. Sand shall
be lightly pressed. Protective covering of suitable bricks/HT
tiles/half round slab shall be provided before back filling the
trench with soil, rammed and leveled.

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1.10.3.7 Insulation resistance test of all the cables shall be taken in

presence of Engineer in charge. Defective cables shall be
immediately replaced before laying of cables of other groups.
1.10.3.8 Suitable GI/HDPE/RCC hume pipes for protection as directed

shall be provided as required. Cable ends shall be carefully
drawing through such pipes to prevent damage to the cable.
Radius at bending shall not be less than the recommended
bending radius of the cables specified by the manufacturer.
Standard gauge of pipe filling shall be used for sizing the pipe.
After installation and testing of cables, conduit ends shall be

plugged with a suitable weatherproof plastic compound/ putty
for sealing purpose as directed. No extra payments shall be
allowed for the laying.
1.10.3.9 Prior approvals for cutting holes for laying cable in existing
structures and foundations shall be obtained from the Engineer
in charge.
1.10.3.10 At road/railway/canal crossing where cable enters pipe sleeves

adequate bed of sand shall be given so that the cable do not
slack and get damaged by pipe ends.
1.10.3.11 Drum number shall be recorded for each cable in cable

schedule. Cables shall be routed so that they are not subjected
to heat from adjacent hop pipings and vessels.
1.10.3.12 Appropriate support shall be provided to prevent sagging of

cable. Distance between supports shall be maximum 450 mm
for HT cable.
1.10.3.13 GL pipes laid for cable laying shall be bend with hydraulically
operated bending machine.(which is to be arranged by the
contractor).Bends of pipes shall be placed in such a way that
they are concealed in wall, soil or structures. The open end of
the pipes shall be suitably plugged with plugs supplied by the
contractor at no extra cost.
1.10.3.14 Supporting angles for cables shall be suitably clamped/tied by

means of nylon cords and the angles shall be painted before
laying the cables. The paint shall be done with one coat of red
lead paint and two coats of approved bituminous aluminium
paint unless otherwise specified.
1.11 Termination:

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The 11 kV cable termination/joints shall be done by skilled and

experienced jointers duly approved by the Engineer in charge.
Termination including supply of jointing kit is included in the
contractors scope unless specified otherwise.
Termination kits shall be suitable for termination of the cables to

indoor switchgear or to weather proof cable end box of an
outdoor mounted transformer an outdoor type for termination
at poles. The terminating kits shall preferably be as of the
following types.
PUSH ON/Heat shrink type of 3m (M seal) or Raycham make

using factory molded silicone rubber insulators. For outdoor
installations weather shields, shielding ends and any other
accessories required should form part of the kit.
Straight through jointing kits shall be suitable for underground

installation with uncontrolled backfill and possibility of flooding
by water. The jointing kit shall be preferably of PUSH ON/Heat
shrink type of 3m (M seal) or Raycham make.
1.11.1 Tests:
Before energizing the insulation resistance of every circuit shall

be measured from phase to phase and from phase to ground
with 2.5/5 kV Megger both before and after backfilling.
D.C High voltage 18 kV test shall be conducted after installation

on the following and test results to be recorded as per UGVCL
format in presence of Engineer in charge.
a) All cables above 1100 volts.
Type tests are to be carried out at manufacturer’s works for

quality approval of termination/jointing kits. Following tests
confirming to the latest IS 13573 and or IEC 502.2, 466 and VDE
0278 and C 81 specifications. The report of last three years type
tests result shall be submitted for approval of the Kits.
Terminations shall be kept open so that switchgears,
transformers etc are not subjected to test voltage.
Tests for termination/jointing kits:
Indoor & Joint IS 13573

1) Conductor Resistance Test
2) Impact Test
3) AC High Voltage Test ( Dry )
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5) Impulse with stand test

6) AC Voltage life test with cyclic current loading
9) Thermal Short circuit test
13) D.C.High Voltage test
Out Door IS 13573

3) Wet Power frequency test
11) Water Tightness Test for Out door
Indoor as per VDE 0278

6) Tan Delta as a Function of Voltage &
Capacitance.
7) Tan Delta as a Function of temperature
Capacitance.
Out door Termination VDE 0278

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4) Impact Test
5) Wet power frequency AC High Voltage Test
Capacitance.
8) Tan Delta as a Function of temperature
Capacitance.
14) Short circuit test
19) Dynamic short circuit
As per C - 81
1) Impact Test
2) Insulation Resatance Test
3) A.C High Voltage Test
5) Heat shock Test
Test after Heat shock Test
6) Insulation Resistance Test
9) Elecric Heat cycle Test
Evaluation after Electrical heat cycle Test
After Sheath Damage Test
13) Elecric Heat cycle Test
Evaluation after Electrical heat cycle Test & sheath
damage
17) Examination Of Joint
1.12 TECHNICAL AND GUARANTEED PARTICULARS:

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The bidder shall furnish all Guaranteed Technical Particulars, as

called for, in Appendix - I of this Specification. Particulars, which
are subject to guarantee, shall be clearly identified. Offer not
containing these in formations will not be considered for
acceptance.
1.13 PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE:
Bidders shall also submit performance reports for the specified

size of cables supplied to other State Electricity Boards / reputed
firms, with the clear indication of the period since when the
cables performed satisfactory service.
1.14 LEGIBLE SUBMISSION:
Only required relevant, legible documents shall be submitted to

avoid delay due to back reference.
APPENDIX – I
SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 11 KV XLPE POWER

CABLE
(To be filled in and signed by the Bidder)
1.00.0 GENERAL:
1.01.0 Name of Manufacturer :
1.02.0 Place of Manufacturing :
1.03.0 Applicable standard IS/IEC :
1.04.0 Design ambient temperature 0C :
1.05.0 Cable particulars, whether, :

confirmed, as per clause 1.5 of
Section I of Technical
Specification (Yes/No)
Note: (Fill – up separate column for the following particulars for each
type & size of cable)

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2.00.0 CABLES:
2.01.0 Voltage grade (Uo / U) :
2.02.0 Whether suitable for neutral :

earthed / unearthed System
2.03.0 Permissible voltage & frequency :
variation for satisfactory
operation
2.04.0 Nos. of cores & size :
2.05.0 Continuous current carrying :

capacity
2.05.1 For standard condition as per IS
1) In air (Amp.) :
2) In ground ( “ ) :
3) In duct ( “ ) :
4) In trench ( “ ) :
2.05.2 For site condition :
1) In air (Amp.) :
2) In ground ( “ ) :
3) In duct ( “ ) :
4) In trench ( “ ) :
3.00.0 CONDUCTOR:
3.01.0 Material & its applicable IS. :
3.02.0 Shape of conductor :
3.03.0 Nominal cross section area (mm2) :
3.04.0 Number of wires per core :
3.05.0 Nominal diameter & cross section :

area of each wire used in each
core of the conductor

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4.00.0 CONDUCTOR SCREENING:
4.01.0 Type :
4.03.0 Continuous working temp 0C :
4.04.0 Nominal thickness (mm) :
5.00.0 INSULATION:
5.01.0 Material & its applicable IS :
5.02.0 Thickness of insulation (mm)

a) Between cores :
b) Between cores & inner sheath :
5.03.0 Tolerance in thickness (percent) :
of insulation
5.04.0 Diameter of core over insulation :
(mm)
5.05.0 Specific insulation resistance at :
ninety (90) degree Centigrade
(Ohm-Cm)
6.00.0 INSULATION SCREENING:
6.02.0 Thickness (mm):

1) Semi-conducting part :
2) Metallic part (copper tape) :
6.03.0 Whether overlapping provided :
for copper tape
6.04.0 Current carrying capacity :
a) Continuous (Amps.) :
b) S.C. current duration of 3-Sec. :
(KA)

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6.05.0 Diameter of core over screening :

(mm)
6.06.0 Whether insulation screen is :
removable without the
application of heat
7.00.0 FILLER:
7.02.0 Whether suitable for operating : Yes/ No

temperature of Cable
7.03.0 No of fillers provided including :
central filler
8.00.0 INNER SHEATH:
8.02.0 Extruded or wrapped :
8.03.0 Thickness (mm) :
8.04.0 Diameter of cable over inner- :

sheath (mm)
9.00.0 ARMOURING:
9.02.0 Type of armouring :
9.04.0 Nos. of strips :
9.05.0 Diameter of cable over :

armouring
9.06.0 Current carrying capacity of :

armour
:
a) on continuous basis (Amp)
b) short circuit current duration of :

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1 sec (KA)
10.00.0 OUTER SHEATH:
10.02.0 Thickness of sheath :
10.03.0 Tolerance on thickness of sheath :
10.04.0 Over all diameter of cable (mm) :
10.05.0 Scheme for identification :
11.00.0 CABLE CONSTANT:
11.01.0 AC resistance per core at :

operating temp. (Ohm/KM)
11.02.0 DC resistance per core at 200C :
(Ohm/KM)
11.03.0 Reactance per core (Ohm/KM) :
11.04.0 Capacitance per core :

(Microfarad/ KM)
11.05.0 Insulation resistance at 270C :
(Ohm/ KM)
11.06.0 Loss tangent :
11.07.0 Dielectric constant :
11.08.0 Maxi. Cable charging current at :

normal operating voltage
(Amp/KM)
12.00.0 OTHER PARAMETERS:
12.01.0 Recommended minimum :

braiding radius (mm)

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12.02.0 Safe pulling force :
12.03.0 Cable weight (Kg./KM) :
13.00.0 CABLE DRUM:
13.01.0 Net weight of cable (Kg.) :
13.02.0 Drum weight (Kg.) :
13.03.0 Shipping weight (Kg.) :
13.04.0 Whether ISI Mark shall be :

indicated on drum (Yes/No)
13.05.0 Length of cable per drum (Meter) :
14.00.0 Whether details shall be :

embossed as stated under Cl.
1.9.4 of Technical Specification
(Yes/No)
15.00.0 Whether type test reports :
submitted, as stated under Cl.
1.6.1 of Technical Specification
(Yes/ No)
16.00.0 Whether drawings submitted as :
specified under Cl. 1.8.1 of
Technical Specification. (Yes/ No)
17.00.0 Whether unpriced schedule of : .
offered items submitted with
Technical offer. (Yes/ No)
Signature of the Bidder: __________
Name: _______________________
Designation: ___________________
Date: _____________

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Authorised common rubber
Stamp / seal of the bidder: _________
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

PUSH ON OUT DOOR TERMINATION ON 11KV (E) XLPE CABLE
Sr. Particulars Unit Guaranteed values.
No.
1.0 MANUFACTURER
2.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS As per IS:13573
3.0 GUARANTEED PARTICULARS
For the nominal(phase to KV 11KV
phase)
System voltages KV 12KV
Maximum system voltage
3.1 A.C. withstand voltage Dry KV 35 KV
(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min.

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Time duration
A.C. withstand voltage KV 28 KV
Wet(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min.
Time duration
3.2 Partial Discharge at 2 Uo pC <5pC
3.3 Impulse withstand,1.2/50/Us kV 75KV
3.4 Load cycle Test
a)Each Cycle-Heating Hrs 5
Duration 0C 10
Temperature Hrs. 3
Cooling Duration 117
b)Number of Cycles kV 2.5Uo
c)Continuous phase to
ground
Voltage Withstand
Leak Tightness 9 Cycles.
3.5 Thermal Withstand Short circuit ka As per IS:13573
current 1Sec.
3.6 Dynamic short circuit Ka 2.55 x Is As per IS:13573
Withstand peak
3.7 DC Voltage kV 48Kv for 30Mins
4.0 KIT PARTICULARS
4.1 Material of the tubing/molded EPDM rubber
parts
4.2 Method of stress control Pre molded stress cone.
4.3 Method of environmental seal EPDM rubber.
4.4 List of items included in the Kit
a)For Terminations Yes
b)Allowable kit storage 0C Normal Ambient Temperature
temperature Years More then 5 Years
c)Kit shelf life
5.0 Cable Termination Instruction Yes/No Yes
Manuals

PUSH ON INDOOR TERMINATION ON 11KV (E) XLPE CABLE
No.
1.0 MANUFACTURER

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phase)
(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min
Time duration
3.2 Partial Discharge at 2 Vo pC <5pC
3.4 Load cycle Test
Duration 0C 100
Temperature Hrs. 3
Cooling Duration 126
ground
Voltage Withstand
current 1Sec.
Withstand peak
3.7 DC Voltage kV 48Kv for 30Mins.
4.0 KIT PARTICULARS
4.1 Material of the tubing/molded EPDM rubber.
parts
4.2 Method of stress control Pre molded stress cone.
4.3 Method of environmental seal EPDM rubber.
4.4 List of items included in the Kit
a)For Terminations Yes.
b)Allowable kit storage 0C Normal Ambient Temperature.
temperature Years More then 5 Years.
c)Kit shelf life
Manuals

HEAT SHRINK OUT DOOR TERMINATION ON 11KV (E) XLPE CABLE

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No
1.0 MANUFACTURER
3.1 For the nominal(phase to KV 11KV
phase)
System voltages
KV 12KV
Time duration
Wet(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min
Time duration
3.5 Load cycle Test
Duration 0C 100
Temperature Hrs. 3
Cooling 117
Duration kV 2.5Uo
b)Number of Cycles
ground
Voltage Withstand
3.6 Leak Tightness 9 Cycles.
3.7 Thermal Withstand Short ka As per IS:13573
circuit current 1Sec.
Withstand peak
4.0 KIT PARTICULARS
4.1 Material of the Polyolefin
tubing/molded parts
4.2 Method of stress control High permittivity Material.
4.3 Method of environmental H.S. Anti-tracking Tubes.
seal
4.4 Allowable Kit storage 0C Normal Ambient
Temperature Temperature.
4.5 Shelf life of H.S components Years More then 5 Years.


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Manuals

HEAT SHRINK IN DOOR TERMINATION ON 11KV (E) XLPE CABLE

No
1.0 MANUFACTURER
3.1 For the nominal(phase to KV 11KV
phase)
System voltages
KV 12KV
Time duration
3.5 Load cycle Test
Duration 0C 100
Temperature Hrs. 3
Cooling 126
Duration kV 2.5Uo
b)Number of Cycles
ground
Voltage Withstand
3.6 Thermal Withstand Short ka As per IS:13573
circuit current 1Sec.
Withstand peak
4.0 KIT PARTICULARS
4.1 Material of the Polyolefin
tubing/molded parts
4.3 Method of environmental H.S. Anti-tracking Tubes.
seal

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4.4 Allowable Kit storage 0C Normal Ambient

Temperature Temperature.
4.5 Shelf life of H.S. components Years More then 5 Years.
Manuals

HEAT SHRINK STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT ON 11KV (E) XLPE CABLE
No.
1.0 MANUFACTURER
phase)
(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min.
Time duration
Wet(ph/ground) Mins 1 Min.
Time duration
3.2 Partial Discharge at 2 Uo pC <5pC
3.4 Load cycle Test
Duration 0C 100
Temperature Hrs. 3
Cooling Duration 63
ground
Voltage Withstand
Water tightness test KV 60Nos.at 2.5 Uo. as per above
cycles.

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current 1Sec.
Withstand peak
3.7 DC Voltage kV 48Kv for 30Mins
4.0 KIT PARTICULARS
4.1 Material of the tubing/molded Polyolefin.
parts
4.3 Method of environmental seal H.S. Black Insulating Tubes.
4.4 List of items included in the Kit Yes/No
a)For Terminations Yes
b)Allowable kit storage 0C Normal Ambient Temperature
temperature Years More then 5 Years
c)Kit shelf life
Manuals

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UGVCL-Specifications 11 kV XLPE Power

2.0: 11 KV XLPE POWER CABLE

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER

Please read following instructions carefully before submitting your bid.

2. The bidder shall submit Quality Assurance Plan for manufacturing

6. The bidder is required to impart training in view of manufacture,

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QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT DATA

Bidder to satisfy all the following requirements.

1) The bidder shall be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

2) The minimum requirement of manufacturing capacity of offered

3) Equipment proposed shall be of similar or higher rating and in

Sr. ITEMS ORDER ITEMS QUANTITY ORDER STATUS, IF REMARK

5) Equipment offered shall have Type Test Certificates from

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

11 kV XLPE POWER CABLE

(CROSS LINKED POLYTHELENE DRY GAS CURED)

1.1.1 This Section of the Specification covers design, manufacturing, testing,

1.3 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

(d) Maximum yearly average ambient temperature : 30

(e) Maximum relative humidity % : 95

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(k) Maximum soil thermal resistively 0C cm/watt : 150

1.4 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:

1.4.1 11 kV (E) Grade XLPE, 3-Core, power cable shall be of high

1.4.2 Outer sheath shall be designed to afford high degree of mechanical

1.4.4 Cable Parameters :

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(viii) 1.2/50 microsecond : 75

1.5 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The cable conductor shall be made from high conductivity

1.5.2 Conductor shield:

The conductor having semi-conducting screen shall ensure

The XLPE insulation shall be suitable for 11 kV system voltage and

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1.5.4 Insulation shield:

Non-metallic semi-conducting shield shall be provided over the

1.5.5. Filler and Inner-Sheath:

1.5.8.2 All materials used in manufacturing of cable shall be new,

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the requirements / tests as per applicable IS / IEC specification,

1.5.8.3 The PVC material used in the manufacture of cable shall be of

1.5.9 Current Rating:

1.5.9.1 Short circuit ratings of various sizes of 3 core cable calculated

Conductor short circuit

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1.5.9.2 The current rating shall be based on maximum conductor

1.5.10.1 Cable shall be suitable for operation under frequency variation

1.5.10.2 Cable shall be suitable for laying in duct or buried underground.

1.5.10.5 Identification Mark :

1.6.1(A) Type Tests:

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(a) Tests on conductor :

(b) Tests for armouring strips / wires. :

(c) Tests for thickness of insulation and sheath. :

(d) Physical tests for insulation. :

(e) Physical tests on outer seath :

(f) Partial discharge test

(g) Bending test

(h) Dielectric power factor test