SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

MINISTRY OF ELECTRICITY
PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENT FOR
DISTRIBUTION THE ELECTRICITY

(PEDE)

TENDER DOCUMENTS
AND
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
12/20 K.V SINGLE CORE, XLPE
INSULATED POWER CABLE WITH ALUMINIUM ROUND
STRANDED CONDUCTORS WITH CROSS SECTION
1X120 MM2

! " #. /
& × ' ( ! ) * & !% XLPE $

Eng Nabil Allaham Eng Gassan Omer Husein

/ director of supply & warehouses /

Eng Bassam Kouider

Approved by General Director

Eng Mustafa Shikhani
 INDEX
ITEM 456738 9:; 0123
- SCOPE -

1 INTRODUCTION =

2 DEFINITION " ! >

3 SYSTEM DETAILS AND SERVICE " # $ % &' () @

CONDITION

4 STANARDS AND NORMS * &' C

5 RATING AND PERFORMANCE / . /& - /+ & E

GENERAL
6 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS . ( ) () G

7 DIAGRAMS AND DRAWINGS 2 1 1 $$# I

8 QUALITY ASSURANCE 67 3 4 5 K

9 LANGUAGE OF THE OFFER AND 67 18 9 N

CORRESPONDENCES

10 COMPLIANCE WITH 67 1 )( & =P

DESCRIPTION

11 DOCUMENTS OF THECHNICAL 67 :) 9 ;< = ==

OFFER

12 TESTING 66 1 # =>

13 PARTICIPATION IN TESTING 6 1 # :> % =@

14 PACKING AND SHIPMENT 6 4?% ! =C

15 MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION 6" ! @$ =E

16 GUARANTEE 6* 4 5 =G
TABLE 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND 6. 1 )( (6) &@ =QR0S
GUARANTEE SCHEDULE FOR C& 6C7×6 & A 4 5
ALUMINIUM CABLE (1X120MM2)
TABLE 2
ELECTRIC DATA AND TEST C2 < D 1 $ (C) &@ >QR0S
REQUIREMENT ( TABLE 2) 1 # 1 $
TABLE 3
RAW MATERIALS USED " # ( ) &@ @QR0S
LIST OF QUANTITIES . 1 ?<
LIST OF PRICES . ?<
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This specification covers the requirements of
components, product design, performance and 1 1 $ :$ 1 )( EF 4
quality assurance of 12/20 KV single core XLPE $ G ?A 3 4 5 + & (
insulated cables with round stranded @ XLPE 3 !.H C7/6C
ALUMINIUM conductor for underground laying.
1? $ % &# G < & A
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND
REQUIREMENTS
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1- INTRODUCTION
-This description determines the requirements K 1 $ ? !( F J
of the PEDE for design, material, testing and -$ # & ( PEDE
supply of 12/20 kV single core, XLPE insulated 3 !.H C7/6C $ G ?A
power cable with ALUMINIUM round stranded & ' :> & # < @ XLPE
conductors for underground laying in the K 5 < D L %
distribution system of the PEDE and its :> # ! ' 1? D % PEDE
companies under the service conditions of Syria. .
-For preparing offers in good and complete form,
offerers are requested to examine carefully the 4 N$ M % 9 <D J
tender documents in order to ascertain the matters
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on which they will be deemed to have satisfied
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themselves and the risks and obligations which
they are to undertake.
-The form of the offer and all accompanying N > 9 ;< = 1 4J
documents shall be completely filled in and signed 4 9 @4 & % L@ 8 4A
by offerer and must not be altered or mutilated. .P % A
The offerer shall fill and sign all the technical > L@ < 9 -N
specification lists (Guarantee schedule) and give > :$ 4A (4 5 ) ) 1 )(
clear technical information and dimensions in . R5 () % ) 1
details.

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-The offerer shall give answers to all $ % > :> 3 1 )
questionnaires mentioned in the tender book.

-Any improvement or technological progress of N $ T : $ A 1 ? AJ

the required product and accessories should be L 9 @ 4 & 4A N P ?
presented with necessary technical and economical
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information by the offerer.
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2-DEFINITIONS:
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-PEDE: Shall mean Public Establishment for GF G - A : $ #% :9
Distribution the Electricity -+ K ( N ?9 &
-Bidder : The natural or legal person who has . D $
duly submitted an offer to PEDE in response to its A (@ P - 4 :R% D
request .
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Candidate contractor : The person to whom the
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tender or call for bids is awarded , or is bound by
contract of mutual consent which has not been @4 ;< = L : : 9
fully endorsed and has not received the go-ahead .L ( A9 A
order. 4 Q D L $ 4 : D
-OFFER: Shall mean all documents submitted by F & ?A ;> 3 % AP & D ?
the Supplier , bidder, manufacturer. .&'
- Contractor: The person who is bound to the
public entity by a contract to provide its needs and . < D 1 < D : IEC
has been notified of the go – a head order as per
the rules of this system .
IEC :International Electrotechnical Commission : 1 # 2 &2 ! 0

3- SYSTEM DETAILS AND SERVICE 4 4A N P ? + A4

CONDITIONS N % $ % 5
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The performance of the cable and accessories shall
be guaranteed for the following operating,
installation and environmental conditions of Syria.
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%C7 + !.HC7 -
3.1-20 kV Distribution System . H8 A Y8= $ :=8= -
-20 kV + 20% . !.H 7, /C7 9 Q ? $ 9 K -
Three phases, three wires. . ( ZNYN11 )
- Earthed through an earthing transformer !.H7, /C7 L ? $ $ -
20/0.4kV (Zn Yn11) DYN11
-Vector group of distribution transformer 20 /0.4 .!.H C7/6C : U/U° : -
kV DYN11 . !.H C : : '- -
Rated voltages Uo/U : 12 /20 kV -
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-Maximum service voltage : 24 kV Rated
frequency : 50 Hz - !.H 6C" : :5 1 = -
-Impulse withstand voltage level : 125 kV at . = "7 / 6,C
1.2/50 µs "77 : & ' 3 ' ( 3 -$ -
-Symmetrical system rated short-circuit level is
500 MVA
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 3.2 Installation Conditions : :4 # 2 03
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-Cable laying method: Directly buried N ?G A; #45 A %
underground or lying into cable trench or pipes . ?
according to the situation.

-Laying depth :100-120 cm . & 6C7J677 : L5 ; - -

:= = A N % : N -
- Laying arrangement : flat or trefoil -
- Average soil temperature at bury depth 20 oC
? ; - $ 3 ? -
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-Thermal resistivity of soil 100 oC Cm/W .$ /& [ &677 : ? -
. 7,. : - $ - -
- Power factor 0.7
: 5 303
3.3 Environmental Conditions
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- Altitude above sea level. 1000 m [ "" ' $? 3 ? -
-Max. ambient temperature : 55 oC . <
-Min. ambient temperature : - 10 oC
-Average max. temperature : 40 oC [ 67J $? 3 ? -
at Summer time. . <
-Maximal temperature variation in one day: 20 oC !( (> :> ' 3
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-Average max . relative humidity: 80%at 30 oC . < [ 7
- (Relative humidity - in some site of Syria up to
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100% is possible ) . < [ C7
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.[ 73 ?
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4-STANDARDS AND NORMS
The offered products shall be designed, ( 4 4A N 1 4 J
manufactured and tested in conformity with the 4 # #^ $ 3 # (
latest applicable IEC standards (IEC 228 IEC 230,
IEC 60502, IEC 540.....). 230 – IEC 228 ) IEC 1 )(
. . ( ……..IEC 540 – IEC 60502 – IEC
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Offer documents shall include the newest Editions L ( :> ; $ &' (
of all standards and norms to be applied for
manufacture of each product, ( construction,
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installation and testing ). The offerer shall also : 1 # 1+ ? 4A 9 -
specify the testing procedure to be carried out . & 4A 9 - . F) &
The offerer shall submit the tests reports for the .P D % AT ) 1 #
same or similar product .
5 RATINGS AND : &. / : ; 79 & ( 08
PERFORMANCE/GENERAL
5.1 Rating, performance and testing of each 4A N T #+ & 4 6J"
product shall meet the requirements described in . @8 1 F 1 ) :> > ( 1 $ ;?
the relevant clauses.

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5.2 The specified ratings and the minimum
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guaranteed performance shall be for the
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distribution system and service conditions
described in clause 3.
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5.3 All the materials used in the construction < D \ ? -3 @4
of the cable shall be capable of withstanding
mechanical, electrical and thermal stresses
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developed during the normal working (permanent 1? a $ < ? 4- ( 4-
or temporary loading), short circuit and . ( ) 3 ) :> > ( % ! '
emergency overloading under the service
conditions described in clause 3.

6 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS :! , ! 0*
The cables are intended for underground 4 4A N 9 1? 3bQ D 18 4
laying it shall be 12/20 KV single core, XLPE 3 12/20 K.V $ ?A
insulated and class 2 round stranded Aluminum 4 O ( ( CLASS 2 ) 4 @ XLPE
conductor with cross section 1x120 mm2 . . C & 6C7×6 L$ G < &
The cable construction consists from these
layers: : ( < < ! <=
1-Aluminum conductor
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2-Inner semi-conductive layer
. # @ !( $ .C
3-XLPE insulation
. XLPE - .
4-Outer semi-conductive layer
. # @ !( $ .
5-Semi-conductive swelling tape.
. $ @ !( $ % ."
6-Metallic screen
.: N ? !8c .*
7-Separation sheath ( swelling tape )
.( $ $ % ) () ..
8-PVC outer cover
. PVC : # !8 .]
6.1 Aluminum Conductor : :& ; !% 0>
The conductor shall be class 2 , round stranded
Aluminum wires and compacted .It must comply
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with IEC 228. L ;> 4A N $ 5 <
. IEC228 & '

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6.2 Inner semi-conductive layer:
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The conductor screen shall consist of extruded -L % ( ? @ !(
semi-conducting material. The screen shall be
firmly bonded to the over laying XLPE insulation $ ( @ !( $ ) XLPE
(bonded thermosetting semi-conducting screen, ( :=8= 4 ? M thermosetting G ? (
triple extruded) , and with permissible operating : D d % 3 ? - HF
temperature equal or greater than that of the XLPE . XLPE 3 ? AG
insulation. The thickness shall be according to the
schedule of guarantee.
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6.3 XLPE Insulation: : XLPE !" 3 0*

The insulation shall be extruded ( triple
extruded)super clean cross - linked polyethylene $ (XLPE) $ % 4A N
XLPE . The thickness of the insulation layer shall : O 4 4 4A ( :=8= 4 ? ) 4 ?
be according to schedule of guarantee. 3 : -N ( 4
super clean cross –linked polyethylene )
( XLPE
N ? $ 4 4A N
6.4 Outer semi- conductive layer:
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The insulation screen shall consist of extruded : ) 1 !% # ( 60>

( triple extruded ) semi - conducting thermosetting
compound . The screen shall be firmly bonded 4 4A N $ :$ : $ 4
(thermosetting) to the insulation . The thickness of
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semi – conducting layer of the conductor or over
the insulation , shall not be included in the $ EF 4 4A N . :=8= 4 ? $
thickness of the insulation XLPE. ( thermosetting ?3 ( ) % (
$ 4 4A N . $
L 5 # # @ !(
Conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen
shall be applied (extruded ) simultaneously , using
. XLPE
triple extrusion head . $ $ # @ !( $4
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. K :=8= 4 ? & # ?
6.5 Semi conductive swelling tapes with over
lap min20%: 4 ' / ? !% # 5 80>
- Semi-conductive bedding tapes shall be used to
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assure good electrical connection between the
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concentric wire screen and the extruded semi-
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conducting insulation screen. . # @ !(

6.6 Metallic screen : :C 4) # B >0*

The metallic screen shall consist of the concentric
layer of copper wires and tapes. 3 1 $4 : !8 4 4A N
. ? $ % H8 4
6.7 Separation sheath ( swelling tape )
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6.8 PVC Outer covering:
PVC C) 1 # E H0>
The cable shall have an outer non - metallic
sheath, it shall consist of thermoplastic compound
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of P.V.C . The sheathing material shall
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be suitable for its operating temperature in
accordance with sub-clause 4.3 IEC 60502. 3 ? !8 3 4 4A N
Chemical additives will be requested for use in the . IEC 60502 4 J 3 ) N ? %
over sheath for special purpose for example : # !8 D # < 1>5 N$
termite protection but they should not include 9 4 ? 8= ( # 9 c
materials harmful to mankind or environment acc . < A 4 f FK 45 AN 4
to IEC 60502 . . IEC 60502 N ?

7 DIAGRAMS AND DRAWINGS

The following diagrams and drawings shall be
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submitted with the tender as a part of the tender
documents :
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-Complete sets of detailed dimension drawings and
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catalogues of the offered product. 4 5 1 $$# 4 - -
-Calculation sheets for construction, thickness & T 1 ()
electrical stresses,....Current rating and M 1 M ( 1 ? -
computation curves. : M < D 1 D
-Other necessary drawings. . ? 1 ?
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8- QUALITY ASSURANCE : $ ) < I0H
The PEDE attaches great importance to quality
assurance by the manufacturer. In addition to 3 4 5 3 A PEDE K 4
witnessing the testing of any or all the cables on
AG 1 # @ > 5S M L ( \
4A PEDE K 4 $ EF :> 18
a particular order, the PEDE may wish to assess
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the in-process quality control and inspection being
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conduced by the manufacturer, the candidate
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contractor will, accordingly, be required to give .9 F :> $
adequate information of the manufacturing and
testing program for the cable on order.
If the quality assurance program has been certified < @4 @( 3 4 5T 4 F
by an independent authority, the tenderer shall :> H F () & 9 -N >
submit all the relevant details in his tender; (e.g. . ( ISO 4 5 3 D% : = ) P5 -
ISO-Certificate).
9 LANGUAGE OF THE OFFER AND
CORRESPONDENCES
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The offer and its enclosed documents, references
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and the correspondences shall be in English or in
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Arabic.
10 COMPLIANCE WITH DESCRIPTION : & " 9 067
Offer must comply with all the provisions of this
description and any incompliance's in the offer :> 1 )( ; $ 9 4 4A N
shall be mentioned. L ; $ GA % 4A N
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11 DOCUMENTS OF QUALIFICATION :
the offer shall include three copies of the following : ! JK 066
documents in English or in Arabic :
1-Tender schedule of guarantee duly completed 4 h Y8= :) 9 4 5 4A N
and signed by the offerer and the manufacturer. . A ;< =
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2 -All required information. . L i( 9
3-Any improvement of technological progress of . $ 1 > .C
the required cable with necessary technical L $ 18 : $ :> 1 ? A .
information. . 5 ) 1
1+ S L # 1 D% .
4 -Test certificates, test reports and testing
procedure for offered or similar cable, and all = 18 A 5 18 #
materials used in their constructions. . 18 EF :> # L
5 -Copy of latest edition of applicable IEC FD ; IEC &' 4 ( #` 4 # ."
standards or the relevant national standards. 7 ( 1 F $ &' 4 A O 5
6-Quality assurance certificate by an independent . < @ 4 ( ISO ) 3 4 5 3 D% .*
authority (ISO) 3 ) :> 3 F 1 1 $$# ..
7-Diagrams and drawings mentioned in Item 7 of
the technical tender book.
.:) $ % > 4
8 -Reference list : .9 Q < @ .]
-Manufacturer experiences in design, and . 18 L ( & ( :> L j( 1 # J
manufacture of cable. .k f @$ J
-Annual capacity production. 8# - 18 4 < 4< J
-Main clients and offered cable used over the last
two years (companies, establishments, etc., with
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addresses, and fax numbers) . .( 1 ) & @ A 4 L
-Any other details may be useful. . 3 ) \ #A ( ) GA J
9 -Technical information >1 .2
10 -Guarantee. 4 5 .67
11- Test sample of (10-15)cm length .
. & (6"J67) $ -.66

12 TESTING: : , 19 06C
. 12-1- The contractor shall manufacture a single
prototype of ( 10-15 ) m length during one month (N ) kF 5? @ -6J6C
from the date of signing the contract. The 4 - D% 8# ( 6" J67 ) $
prototype will be inspected and a full set of 1 # > P -\ L@
routine, type , and sample tests performed acc to
table 2.
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PEDE has the right to attend the prototype tests 1 # 5? ( PEDE ) K ;?

and the contractor will bear the costs of attendance 4 = 5? ! @ ? kF
of two PEDE's representatives at such tests. The .1 # EF = 5? K 4 (C )
costs borne by the contractor will include all the
costs of return air fares from Damascus to the
manufacturer’s country, accommodation and L 45 @ - !
subsistence expenses for one week in the country 4 F 3 <$ 1@$ 4 !
of the manufacturer’s test premises. @S 1 ) >5 L( ;%
L( :> ? O A 3 %
If during inspection and testing is demonstrated
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that the prototype does not comply fully with the
requirements of the specifications, the prototype
will be rejected. In the event that the prototype is P A kF # ?> + =A 4 F
rejected the contractor will prepare a new one ,as a 9> 1 )( 1 $ L ;>
second and last chance ,during one month only, at 5? kF 9> ? :> kF
his own expense. The new prototype will be fully ( ) : = kF kF @
tested acc to the approved test schedule. In case of
rejection of the new prototype, The contractual # P ? - $ > ? D% 8# 3 #A
conditions will be applied. # > % kF
;$ kF 9> ? :> ; (
. $ %
12.2 -Testing and inspection of product: N ?T # 4A N : T # CJ6C
The product shall be tested in accordance with the . > F :> 3 F 1 )( &'
standards and specifications mentioned in this
book.
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12.3 -If type tests have been already effected by an
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independent testing authority, the type test reports . #
and certificates shall be enclosed with the offer .
12-4 PEDE has the right to carry out type test on 1 # + l ;? PEDE K J6C
sample (10-15 ) m for any delivery of the 6"J67 4 $ - - ( Type Test ) F
contract. . 4 > G

12-5 The expenses of all tests and all apparatus 1 # > ! ? D -N "J6C
and connections required for the tests shall be born .N + S $ 18 ( 3 D
by the Contractor .

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12.6 - The acceptance of the Contractor's offer
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including his design drawings and specifications
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shall not bind PEDE to accept any of the contract
. $# PEDE K @4 D -; (
works or material until they shall have passed the
tests prescribed and have been approved by PEDE
in writing.

12.7 - The visual inspection and routine tests 1 # G ( ?) \ 4A N .J6C

shall be carried out on each dispatched cable's K ?% 18 3 -
drum and shall be free of charge to the PEDE. . (#% D ) -

12.8 - No cable's drum shall be dispatched to

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PEDE until the routine/batch test certificates have
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been approved by the PEDE. In case of failure
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of random sample(s) in special routine tests or K 9> 1 $ - ; ? &-
The quality of the cable is not complying with . > PEDE
it's requirements, PEDE will reject the offered
lot.
12.9 - Test certificates shall include in M A = N I= 19 O5 < I < 4) L0
addition to test results the following : : C/ 19

a) The order number of the PEDE.

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b) The manufacturer's drum number. .
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c) The date of testing.
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d) The signature of the test engineer.

12.10 - FINAL ACCEPTANCE , REJECTION :! N C O ! ( 0

AND REPLACEMENT:

The final acceptance will be in PEDE's PEDE K 1- :> :< D 4

warehouses after taking random samples of the -)3 4 < %- 1 - F#A HF
delivered materials ( one sample for every 20 km) :: # & ( & C7 3?
to be tested as follows :

- Verifying of its compliance with contractual

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specifications and standards in the contract .
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- If during inspection tests carried out by or D - ! %S & A \ : 1 # + =A 1 = F J

supervised by PEDE, . any material proved ( c A $ 3 GA K @4
defective or not manufactured according to the EF = 9> K ;? > 1 )( N ?
contractual specifications, PEDE shall have the .
right to reject such material.

- If any material is rejected , the contractor shall be 4A D -N > 5 > GA H 4 F J

obliged to replace it without extra payment .
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- If any sample fail in any of the acceptance tests,
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the acceptance or rejection will be according to
IEC 60502-2 4 J6. 3 ) - - 9> A
sub-clause 17.3 of IEC 60502-2

13 PARTICIPATION IN TESTING : : 19 CN 5 0 3
The PEDEEE has the right to nominate
representatives (Engineers) to participate % (4 D )4 = K ;?
in the testing . .1 # :>
And the Contractor will bear all expenses
of testing and all related matters . L # 1 ) L D ?
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14 PACKING AND SHIPMENT : :< 5 # /E 0 6

1 -The type of packing should be suitable

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and provide complete protection inland
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transportation of drums in addition to that . 4 A & ?Q 4 4A N
it should be robust and have suitable
dimensions and weights.

2 -The contractor will take care on his own - 5 4Q P ) - D D 4A N JC

account that the commodity will be packed \Fm 3 9 : !
carefully in order to avoid damage of .4 5 % @4 4 4A N
delivered materials and should be
accepted by insurance company.

3 -The strength and quality of the packing

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materials should correspond to the weight . ) 4 L
of the packed materials.

4-Delivery of cables shall be on drums of ( 1 :> 18 & 4A N J

new wood .The cables on drum shall be 3 - 5 4 4A N%# 4
protected by wooden batten. 1 EF 4 %# d A $ ?
Empty drums after usage shall be non - .D # O 8 @ c c )
returnable .

5- The drums shall be new , substantially made to

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an approved national or international standard . An
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arrow on the side of each drum shall indicate the 4 E % 3 : - &D H
rolling direction .

6- Both ends of the cable shall be sealed with ;8cS : ? :> $ 4 4A N J*

adhesive coated heat shrink end caps to prevent
the ingress of moisture in transport , shipping and
# L 3 ? g ( $cA $
storage . 4 # 4?% 1 - 4- $

7-The drums shall be transported in an upright 4 4A G - % 1 4A N J.

position and properly secured against damage in . + =A 5 5 % K
transportation.
8-The design details and the dimensioned drawing 1 $$# & ( ( ) & N J]
of the drum shall be submitted with the tender –3 –& ( ) 5 9 L 3
including (design , material and marking) to be
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approved by the PEDE prior to manufacture .
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9- The drum shall meet all the above requirements

GA E8-A 1 $ L 3 ; ? 4A N J2
, any deviation in the drum design , material and N D - 3 & (
marking shall be with the approval of the PEDE. . PEDE K > 4 4A

10-Sufficient steel bands for drum shall be in 1 - > F > $ %A L5 J67

accordance with their weight and dimensions. . A D N ? HF

11-Each drum must include the packing list fixed ! ?< -3 G ? 4A N J66
on it . . D - =
15 MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION
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1 -The PEDE stresses great importance on distinct
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and durable identification .
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2- Cable outer covering identification: The :: # !8 - ! @ $ JC
marking on the cable outer covering shall be : # !8 - 4 4A N
indelible and distinct and clearly show the R5 % D' 4A :? @ c R5
following :
ELECTRIC CABLE , 12 /20KV , 1 x 120mm2 ELECTRIC CABLE , 12 /20KV , 1 x 120mm2
AL/XLPE / PVC AL/XLPE / PVC
marking of length each 1 m / year and name of marking of length each 1 m / year and name of
manufacturer/PEDE manufacturer/PEDE

3- It is important to mark each drum, 3 - L5 G 5 4 J

clearly by the following : :: % -d 5
-contract number;
-PEDE, the purchaser;
&@
-delivery number, shipment number;
G % JPEDE K
?% &@ – &@
-manufacturing date;
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-name of manufacturer;
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-kind of materials;
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-quantities contained length;
$ 5 1
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-main technical specification ; :5 L$
-cross section; :> ( 4 J : S 4
-gross weight, net weight;
The marking must be clear and written on :> $ - ?5 4 4A N
two sides of the drum with inerasable
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) 5 5A3 :> $ 8 -
materials also metal label in both sides of
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drum including the same information
(no.3) above should be fixed.

16 GUARANTEE : < ,,,, I 0 >

The manufacturer shall guarantee the
cables against all defects arising out of $- L 5 18 4 5L ( -
faulty design or workmanship, or defective + A L ( A & ( Q$# 4 <%
material for a period of one year &8 h 4 ? &- 3 HF #
from the date of the provisional acceptance 7. ?% # 1@K
.( @ ? $ % L )
of the last shipment. ( refer to juridical
conditions).
 TABLE 1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND GUARANTEE SCHEDULE

FOR 12/20 kV SINGLE CORE CABLE WITH XLPE INSULATION AND
ALUMINIUM ROUND STRANDED CONDUCTORS
1x120 MM2

#. / * ! < I ! )
& × ' ( ! ) * & !% XLPE $ ! "

No. # Description Unit PEDEEE Offered

Requirements Data
77Q / (

1 Name of manufacturer L ( &

2 Country of origin Q%

3 Cable type kF

Power cable with

4 Designation & ( ALUMINIUM conductors
and XLPE insulation

5 Standards &nn' As mentioned in article 4

°C
6 Climatic design :# & ( - 10 °C, to 55 °C

7 Rated voltages : 1

7.1 Between conductor and sheath (Uo) kV 12

: !8 @ 4

7.2 Between any two conductors (U) kV 20

4 $ GA 4

7.3 Max. service voltage (Um) kV 24

: '- #
No. # Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Requirements Data
77Q /
I

8 Rated frequency (f) : Hz 50

9 Impulse withstand voltage 1,2/50 hs kV 125

:5 1 =

CABLE DESIGN : ! &

10 Aluminum Conductor & ; !%

10.1 Cross-section L$ mm2 120

10.2 Material 3 ALUMINIUM

Class 2 - round stranded

10.3 Class and form % <)
compacted conductor

10.4 Max diameter : '- $ mm 12.5 – 13.5

10.5 Number of wires H8 - 15

Diameter of wire before compacting

10.6 $5 @H $@

Weight of conductor per meter kg/m

10.7 &6 @ 4
 TABLE 1

No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered

Requirements Data
Max. rated temperature for permanent load
10.8 °C 90
&< ? '- 3 ?

Max. rated temperature emergency loads

10.9 °C 105
< $ ?m '- 3 ?

Max. rated conductor temperature at short

circuit
10.10 (1 sec. max. duration) °C 250
( 3 - '- @ 3 ?
=63
Inner semi-conductive layer triple extruded bonded
thermosetting
11 /1 !% # ( semi-conductive layer

Extr. Semi conducting

11.1 Material 3 nn thermosetting
compound

11.2 Minimum Thickness \ ( mm 0.5

11.3 Max. service temperature

°C 90
' # 3 ?

11.4 Weight 4 nn kg/m

12 XLPE Insulation !" ,,

(triple) Extruded dry

12.1 Material 3 nn
cured XLPE
No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Requirements Data

Minimum average Thickness

12.2 mm 5.5
\ ( $

Minimum of thickness at any point

12.3 mm 4.85
$ GA - \ (

Diameter over insulation

12.4 mm
; > $

Max service temp

12.5 oC 90
' # 3 ?

12.6 Weight 4 n kg/m

13 Outer semi-conductive layer triple extruded bonded

thermosetting
) 1 !% # ( semi-conductive layer
Extr. Semi conducting
13.1 Material 3 nn thermosetting
compound )

13.2 Minimum Thickness \ ( mm 0.4

at any point
13.3 Max. service temperature °C 90

' # 3 ?

13.4 Weight 4 kg/m

Semi-conductive swelling tape

14
$ @ !( $ %
 PEDEEE Offered
No. Description Unit Requirements Data

14.1. Material 3 nn

14.2 Minimum Thickness \ ( mm i0.2

Max service temperature

14.3 °C 90
'- # 3 ?

14.4 Weight 4 Kg/m

15. Metallic screen : C # E

15.1 - Wires H8

- Material 3 copper

- Min Wires number

G ( H8 - No 24

-Diameter $ mm

Geometrical Cross section mm2 16

: D :5 L$

- Weight 4 kg/m

15.2 Copper tape : ? $ % Open helix

- Material 3 copper
No. Unit PEDEEE Offered
Description Requirements Data

-Width 9 mm i25

- Minimum Thickness \ ( mm 0.1

- cross section L$ mm2

- Weight 4 kg/m

Separation sheath (swelling tape)

16
( / ? 5 )! E

Material 3

Average thickness $ mm 0.25

Max service temperature

' # 3 ? °C 90

Weight 4 kg/m

17 Anti rodentia / P.V.C

P.V.C outer covering C) 1 # E

P.V.C ST2 with

- Material 3
chemical additives
No. Description PEDEEE Offered
Unit Requirements Data

acc. To
Average Thickness $ mm
IEC60502
Minimum thickness at any point
acc. To
mm
IEC60502
$ GA - \ (
- Max service temperature

'- # 3 ? °C 90

- Weight 4 kg/m

18 Completed cable ! !5 !

- outer diameter : # $ mm

-Cable weight 4 kg/m

Min permissible bending diameter

m
P d + ? $@

19 Submit dimensioned cable drawings and details

of material

() D -4 1 $$# &

20 Sustained current rating under standard

conditions :

' $ % 45 D ? : 1
No. Description PEDEEE Offered
Unit
Requirements Data
- Maximum conductor temperature
°C 90
'- @ 3 ?

ground temperature 20 °C

& °C7 3 ?
- Ambient temperature 25 °C

& ° C" $ ? 3 ?
20.1 Cable laid in air
: O CN !

- At trefoil laying arrangement

A
:= = %
- At flat laying arrangement
A
N %

* It is preferable to submit current/conductor

temperature curves

@ 3 ? / :? & 5) 4

20.2 Cable laid in the ground

; !

- Depth of laying 100-120 cm cm

& 6C7J677 ;-
o
Thermal soil resistivity 100 C
cm/w
$ /& &°677 ?

- Ambient soil temperature 20oC

& °C7 $ ? 3 ?
No. Description PEDEEE Offered
Unit Requirements Data
- at trefoil laying arrangement
A
:= = % E -

- at flat laying arrangement

A
N % E -

Max. short circuit current of conductor

during 1 sec.
21 kA > 11
= 6 8# @ : '- 3 (@

Max. short circuit current of metallic sheath

during 1 sec.
22 kA
= 6 8# : !8 : '- 3 (@

Method of cable delivery

23 on drums
18 $

length of cable on drum

24 m 1000 ± 10 %
3? 3 $

Min net weight of drum without batten

25 ! d A4 3 G ( :> ( 4 kg
%#

Max gross weight of drum

With cable
26 kg
L 3 : '- : S 4
 Description PEDEEE Offered
No. Unit
Requirements Data

27 Drawing of drum 3 1 $$#

Dimension of drum (diameter and

width)
28 m
(9 $ )3 A

Drum material 3 3
29 New wood

Cable protection on drum

30 wooden batten
3 - 18 ?
Minimum Bending radius of cable on
drum
31 - G ( + ? $@ !(
3

Minimum Bending radius of band

round at final situation of the cable
32 cm
G < & ? G ( + ? $@ !(
<D ?
Permissible pulling forces :
33 D d % \ @

33.1 - at conductor @ - N

33.2 - at cable grip N? N - N

Technical information about

advantage of the offered cable and
accessories
34 18 1 4- >1
D
No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Requirements Data
Quality assurance certificate
35 ISO 9001
3 4 5 3 D%

Technical information about

the used material indicate the
components of materials and
its sources:
# ) 1
( 1

-Al
36 -XLPE XLPE
See table 3
-Cu
-Semi-conductor @ !(
- swelling tape
$ $ %J

-Sheathing compound
: # !8 1
-

37 Method of extrusion 4 ? $
Triple extrusion

Method of curing $
38 Dry curing

39 Method of cooling $
No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Requirements Data

Guarantee 4 5 1 year
40
Type test report by qualified
laboratory
41 required
( type test) kF #
K # @4

Routine test report

42 Required
: #

Sample test report

43 Required
#

Non electrical type test for

insulation and sheathing
compound acc IEC 60502

44 c type test kF # Required

!8 :< D
IEC60502 N ?

Applicable IEC standard or the

national standard
45 Required
3 $ A IEC &'

Reference list of the

manufacturer
46 Required
% 1 <@
 ELECTRIC DATA And TEST REQUIRMENT
TABLE 2
19 / O

No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered

Data
Requirements

1 Routine test : #

Ohmic DC resistance of
1.1 conductor at 20 ºC
Ohm/km < 0.253
@
& °C7 3 ? -
Ohmic resistance of metallic
screen at 20 ºC
1.2 Ohm/km
-: !8
& °C7 3 ?
1.3 Partial discharge level at 1.73
Uo for 1 min

6,. - < 1c ) PC < 10 PC*

UO @ 63

1.4
AC withstand voltage
KV 42 KV/5 min
N 1 =
2
Type test on sample

-: F #

2.1 Partial discharge measurement

PC < 5 PC
< 1c ) @

2.2 Bending test followed by

partial discharge test

1c ) # P + ? # PC < 5 PC
<
 Description PEDEEE Offered
No. Unit
Requirements Data
Dielectric power factor at 90
ºC + 5 ºC
2.3 3 ? - @) - X10-4 < 80
[ " + [ 27

Heating cycle test followed by

partial discharge test

2.4 # P 4# 1 # PC
< 1c )

Impulse withstand voltage 125 KV

1.2/50 µs
Followed by:
High voltage test: 42 KV/15 min
2.5 KV
"7/6,C :5 1 = #
=
: # P

AC withstand voltage test /4 h

2.6 3 N 1 = # KV 48 KV/4 h
1-

Operating capacitance per

phase
hF/Km
? $ % -

Tolerance according to applied + 8%

standard for capacitance
%
$ &' N ? ?

Charging current per phase at

Uo

- ? $ 4?% A/km
UO
 No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Data
Requirements
3 Operating inductance at trefoil
laying arrangement MH/km

- 5 ? %
:= = %

Operating inductance at flat MH/km

laying arrangement

- 5 ? %
N %

4 Dielectric power factor of X10-4 < 80

XLPE at max
Conductor temperature in
normal operation plus 5 ºC to
10 ºC tago =f ( U)

-XLPE 3 @) -
- '- @ 3 ?
< [ 67 ? "+ : $
tag o= f (u)

5 Test on XLPE insulation

XLPE #

Mechanical properties without

ageing
5.1
& 4 < (#

5.1.1 Tensile strength nn% 3 @ N/mm2 > 12.5**

5.1.2 Elongation at break

% > 200**
L$ - $

**more is preferable
 Description PEDEEE Offered
No. Unit Data
Requirements
After ageing in air oven ( 7 d-
135 ºC )
5.2 & A 3 :< 4 ) &
[6 " 3 ?

Tensile strength
5.2.1 N/mm2
nnn% 3 @

Variation n
5.2.2 % + < 25*

Elongation at break
5.3.1 %
L$ - $

5.3.2 Variation n % + < 25*

Hot set test ( 200 ºC +3ºC) 15

min
- 20N/cm 2
5.4
+ C77 ) G ? 1 = #
C& /4 C7 @ 6" 3 [

Max elongation under load

5.4.1 % < 175*
? 1? '- $
Max permissible elongation
after cooling
5.4.2 % < 15*
D d '- $

Shrinkage of core at:

Temperature (130 ºC duration
1h)
5.3 - Max permissible shrinkage % 4
[6 7 - @ #
3? - 3
D d '- J
*Less is preferable
No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered
Data
Requirements
6 Test on PVC ST2 sheathing

P.V.C ST2 !8 - #
6.1 Mechanical properties

6.1.1 Without ageing & 4

Tensile strength % 3 @ N/mm2 > 12.5

Elongation at break
% i150
L$ - $

6.1.2 After ageing in air oven

( 7 d- 100 ºC + 2ºC )

& A 3 :< 4 ) &

[ C + [ 677 3 ? -

Tensile strength % 3 @ N/mm2 i12.5

Variation % + 25

6.1.3 Elongation at break

% i150
L$ - $

Variation + 25
No. Description PEDEEE Offered
Unit Requirements Data
6.2 Loss of mass in air oven
( 7 d- 100 ºC + 2ºC ) mg/cm2

& A. 3 4 ) :> :> O 5 < 1.5

[ C + [ 677 3 ?

6.3 Pressure test at high

temperature ( 90 ºC + 2ºC )

3 ? -$5 #
[ C + [ 27

6.4 Cold elongation test

( -15 ºC + 2ºC )

6"J $ #
C+

6.5 Cold Impact test

( -15 ºC + 2ºC )

$ 5 @ #
C+ 6"J
6.6 Heat shock test
( 150 ºC + 3ºC; 1 h )

? ( #
- 3 + 6"7
 Table 3
Submit detailed information about the raw materials used and its sources
( name –country ) or supplier or producers of raw materials.

( / – &79 ) JK5 17 ; <. / / & ( /3/ ! )

; / <)

No. Description Unit PEDEEE Offered

Data
Requirements
1 PE : high purity

3 : - PE

2 Aluminum rod:& N 5@

-Grade:

- Conductivity @

-Tensile % 3 @
N/mm2

3 CU rod: ? N 5@

-Grade

-Copper purity min

\ ( ? 3 % 99.9

- Conductivity min
\ ( @ % 100

-Tensile % 3 @ N/mm2

-Elongation $
%

-Oxygen content max

ppm 200
: '- 4 \ ?
No. Description PEDEEE Offered
Unit
Requirements Data
4 Semi –conductor

@ !(

PVC
5 L PVC : # !8 $
9 5 < 1>5
6 Semi conductive .Swelling tape

( $ ) @ !( $ %

7 Swelling tape

$ $ %

8 Submitted quality testing

certificate of all raw materials

L 3 # 3 D% &
 LIST OF QUANTITIES
,,, ,,,, 9

ITEM CODE Qty price

NO. No. DESIGNATION UNIT
FOB CFR+CPT
unite total unite total
1 633811 12/20 KV ALUMINIUM km 200
Cable with:
Cross section 1x120 mm2

L$ !.H C7/6C & A 18

C& 6C7×6

2 Living expenses of two

representatives to attend
prototype test in the
manufacture country for one
week

3 Living expenses of two

representatives ( engineers)
to the contractor country to
participate in the testing for
one week for each delivery