Amendment- 01

Procurement of Goods/Equipments against IFB-02/2014

1. Ref. Section-III, Page 3-6, Clause 2.2(i)

Insert ‘US$’ before

30.0 million for Lot-1,

7.0 million for Lot-2,
9.0 million for Lot-3,
1.7 million for Lot-4,

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10.00 million for Lot-5

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4.3 million for Lot-6.

2. Ref. Section-VI, 2nd paragraph of Page 6-5,6-43, 6-129,6-158, 6-210

Insert the quoted line “or Purchaser Nominated Places” after

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“The delivery shall be completed within 270 (two hundred and seventy) days counting
from 21 days after issuance of CL in the DESCOs’ store at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh”.

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3. Ref. Section-VI, Page 6-95

Replace the quoted Para 1 & 2

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“The delivery period shall start as of 21 days after the issuance of qualified commitment
(QC) on Letter of Credit from Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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The delivery shall be completed within 180 (one hundred and eighty) days counting from
21 days after issuance of QC in the Port of Entry for Goods offered from outside the
Purchaser’s Country and Ex-Works for Goods offered from within the Purchaser’s
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country.”

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“The delivery period shall start as of 21 days after the issuance of commitment letter (CL)
on Letter of Credit from Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The delivery shall be completed within 270 (two hundred and seventy) days counting from
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21 days after issuance of CL in the DESCOs’ store at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh or

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Purchaser Nominated Places.”

4. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.4.1, Page 6-10

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Replace fault level of “31.5” KA by “25 KA”

5. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.1, Page 6-14

In First Para, Replace the line “The cable shall be suitable in all respect for use on an 11KV system
with a nominal three phase fault level of 25 KA”

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“The cable shall be suitable in all respect for use on an 11KV system with a nominal three phase
fault level of 10 KA”

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6. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.3, Page 6-14

Replace the whole clause by

“The conductor shall be screened with an extruded layer of semi-conducting material of 0.6 mm
thickness.
Conductor screen shall be bounded to the insulation such that no voids or discontinuities are
present. The bound shall be adequate to withstand the normal electrical and mechanical stresses in
service without degradation or separation.

Lapped semi-conducting tape shall not be used for conductor screens”.

7. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.6, Page 6-15

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Replace the whole clause by

“The insulation screen shall comprise a non-metallic semi-conducting polyethylene part in

combination with a metallic part.

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The non-metallic semi-conducting pat shall be applied directly upon insulation of the core and shall
comprise a layer of extruded semi-conducting polyethylene compound.

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The conductor screen, insulation and semi-conducting part of insulation screen layer shall be
applied o the conductor in common extrusion process with dry curing system.

The metallic part shall be stranded copper applied over the layer of semi conducting compound.
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There shall be single layer of copper wires adequately spaced apart on each core power cable.

The non-metallic part shall be applied directly upon the insulation and shall be a layer of extruded
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semi-conducting compound. This screen shall be formed in such a way that it can be readily
removed for jointing.

The insulation screen shall be capable of withstanding a fault current of 10 KA for 1 sec. without
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damage.”

8. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.3, Page 6-18

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Replace the whole clause by

“The conductor shall be screened with an extruded layer of semi-conducting compound, compatible
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in all respects with the conductor and insulation materials.

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Conductor screen shall be bounded to the insulation such that no voids or discontinuities are
present. The bound shall be adequate to withstand the normal electrical and mechanical stresses in
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service without degradation or separation.

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Lapped semi-conducting tape shall not be used for conductor screens”

9. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.6, Page 6-19

Replace the clause by

“The insulation screen shall comprise a non-metallic semi-conducting polyethylene part in

combination with a metallic part.

The non-metallic semi-conducting pat shall be applied directly upon insulation of the core and shall
comprise a layer of extruded semi-conducting polyethylene compound.
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 The conductor screen, insulation and semi-conducting part of insulation screen layer shall be
applied o the conductor in common extrusion process with dry curing system.

The metallic part shall be stranded copper applied over the layer of semi conducting compound.

There shall be single layer of copper wires adequately spaced apart on each core power cable.

The non-metallic part shall be applied directly upon the insulation and shall be a layer of extruded
semi-conducting compound. This screen shall be formed in such a way that it can be readily
removed for jointing.

The insulation screen shall be capable of withstanding a fault current of 10 KA for 1 sec. without

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damage.”

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10. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6, Page 6-108

Delete the line “1 no. Busbar Sectionalizer with VCB” as no Sectionalizer is required.

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It will be 2 incoming and 3 outgoing.

No SCADA is required for RMU.

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11. Ref. Section-VI, Page 6-152.

Insert new Table “Guaranteed Technical Data Schedule of 11 KV Capacitor Bank (3X
100KVAR)” as in Enclosure-A.
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12. Ref. Section-IV, Page 4-1
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Delete the item “Bid Securing Declaration”.

13. Ref. Section-IV, Page 4-8 & 4-10

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Insert “Notes-3” after Notes-1 & Notes-2:

“Purchaser will pay all the custom duties, VAT and other applicable charges for clearing the goods.
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Bidders will be responsible for transporting the goods up to DESCO’s store at Mirpur, Dhaka,
Bangladesh or Purchaser Nominated Places. The price for inland transportation, insurance,
temporary storage and other local costs incidental to delivery of the goods to their final destination
will be included in the total price”.
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14. Ref. Section-IV, Page: 4-18,4-23, 4-25,4-26, 4-29,4-31, 4-37,4-40,4-44 & 4-45.

Replace “Notes” by “Notes-1” and Insert

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Notes-2:
“Purchaser will pay all the custom duties, VAT and other applicable charges for clearing the goods.
Bidders will be responsible for transporting the goods up to DESCO’s store at Mirpur, Dhaka,
Bangladesh or Purchaser Nominated Places. The price for inland transportation, insurance,
temporary storage and other local costs incidental to delivery of the goods to their final destination
will be included in the total price”.

15. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.4, Page: 6-213

Insert new quoted Para:

“The Bidder shall also supply the following items:

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 1. Local Server- 01 no.
2. Desktop Computer for Vending Station- 08 nos.
3. Portable Laptop (Windows) with License Software- 04 nos.
4. Portable Laptop (Macintosh) with License Software- 02 nos.

This Price will be included in the total price. Technical Specification of above mentioned items are
attached as “Enclosure-H”.

16. Ref. Section-II, ITB 1.1, Page 2-1 &

Ref. Section-IV, Page 4-2, 4-4, 4-45, 4-47

Replace all “ICB” by “IFB”.

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17. Ref. Section-II, ITB 21.1, Page 2-6

Replace the bid security amount “US$ 800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand)” by “US$
7,95,000.00 (Seven Hundred Ninety Five Thousand)” for Lot-1.

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18. Ref. Section-IV, Page 4-5, Item no-7

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Replace “300 Sq. mm” by “185 Sq. mm” in Item no.7 of the table.

19. Ref. Section-II, ITB 11.4(i), Page 2-2, 2-4 & 2-5
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Insert the word “BUET” after the word “PEHLA” in the following line of the clause for lot-1 of
package-2, lot-4 of package-2 and lot-6 of package-2:

“These tests shall be from an independent and well-known testing laboratory like KEMA,
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CESI, CPRI, CEPRI, PEHLA or any other internationally accredited laboratory

(accreditation certificate shall be submitted).”
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20. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.3.2, Page 6-253

Delete the clause. This is not needed for Smart Card Meters.
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21. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.4.1, Page 6-229 & 6-230, Item no.26, 27

For Item no.26, Communication system will be “EDGE Modem” or “GPRS” instead of
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“PLC” for 3 phase meter. Hence Item no.27 will not be required.
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22. Ref, Section-VI, Clause 3.4, Page 6-213

Insert the below quoted Para after 2nd Para of the above mentioned clause:
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“Bidder has to Provide API as per the prescribed format of the system software of the
unified Pre-Paid Metering System by JAVA Platform where the API Shall have to be
qualified to the API architecture of the system. Sample meter for both 1 phase and 3 phase
has to be interfaced and operated by the purchaser’s existing software. Failure to provide
satisfactory interfacing in presence of Purchaser’s representatives may causes rejection of
the bid.

23. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.7.19, Page 6-237

Replace the line “The Meter shall write the active tariff code to the token on each
insertion” by the following line:

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 “The meter shall write the active tariff code on each insertion.”

24. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.2.1, Page 6-248 & 6-249 (Item no.28)

Delete Item no.28.

25. Ref. Section-IV, Bidding Forms

Insert “Warranty Certificate”, “Manufacturer’s Authorization” and “Bidder’s

Eligibility Certificate” as in “Enclosure-B”.

26. Ref. Section-VI, Page 6-141

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Delete “At least 2 samples of each category (except Capacitor Bank and Off-Load

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Isolator) of the offered equipment shall be supplied with the bid, these samples are to be
returned to the bidder after award of contract” and refer to Section-II, Page 2-4, Clause
“For lot-4 of Package-2”.

Ref. Section-VI, Clause 4.1, Page 6-177

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Delete point (IV): “Bidder shall submit at least 2 (two) pieces of offered items as samples
along with their bid, which will be returned upon completion of the bid evaluation.” and

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Insert the below quoted paragraph in Section-II, Page 2-5, Clause “For lot-5 of Package-
2”:
“Bidder shall submit at least 1 (one) piece of offered items of offered size or higher size
as samples along with their bid (as mentioned in Page 6-156 & Page 6-157, except Group-
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2: Insulator and Insulator Accessories), which will be returned upon completion of the bid
evaluation. In case of Conductors, sample should be of 0.5 meter for all size of insulated
conductors along with their bid.”
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Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.7.1, Page 6-260

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Delete “At least 2 samples of each category of the offered equipment shall be supplied
with the bid, these samples are to be returned to the bidder after award of contract.” and
refer to Section-VI, Page 2-5, Clause “For Lot-6 of Package-2”.
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27. Insert new Drawing (Pole Fittings, Fixing arrangement of the pole fittings and Line
Hardware) as in “Enclosure-C”.
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28. Insert new Drawing (Conductor and Insulator Accessories) as “Enclosure-D”.

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29. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.11.3, Page 6-63 &

Ref, Section-VI, Clause 3.17.6.3, Page 6-72

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For 10m SPC pole, Design load applied 300mm below pole top have been mentioned as
350 daN. Replace it by “250 daN”.

For 12m SPC pole, Design load applied 300mm below pole top have been mentioned as
350 daN. Replace it by “300 daN”.

For 12m SPC pole, Design load applied 300mm below pole top have been mentioned as
500 daN. Replace it by “400 daN”.

For 10m Steel pole, Design load applied 300mm below pole top have been mentioned as
250 daN. Replace it by “300 daN”.

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30. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 4.5, Page 6-152

In the Table, Item no. 14 (Rated normal current), Replace “400A” by “300A”.

31. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.8.2, Page 6-121

In the headline of the Guaranteed Technical Data Schedule, Replace “11/0.240 KV” by
“11/0.23 KV” and also add “50 Hz”.

32. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 4 (Drawing), Page 6-125

Insert “Single Line Diagram of Ring Main Unit (RMU)” as in “Enclosure-G”.

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33. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.7.7 (iv)

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Replace “Neutral missing at source side” with “Neutral missing”.

34. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 4.3, Page 6-267

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Delete the Table “Guaranteed Technical Data Schedule for Data Collector” as Data
collector is not required.

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35. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 4.4, Page 6-268

Delete the Table “Guaranteed Technical Data Schedule for Data Concentrator” as Data
concentrator is not required.
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36. Ref. Section-VI, Page 6-209, 6-210, 6-211 (item 4.2) & 6-265

Replace “Three phase 400V, 20 (100) A Pre-paid Meter” by “Three phase 400V, 10
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(100) A Pre-paid Meter”.

37. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.2.1, Page 6-248

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Item no. 6 (Base Current, Ib): Replace “≤ 20 A” by “≤ 10 A”

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38. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.5.5 (iii) & (iv), Page 6-258

Delete these two points.

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39. Ref. Section-VI, Page 6-266, Item (46) & (47)

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Item 46 (AMR communication facility): Replace “PLC module for AMR function” by
“Not Applicable”.
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Item 47 (Communication): Replace “PLC” by “GPRS/EDGE MODEM”.

40. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.8.2, Page 6-121

Replace the existing Guaranteed Technical Data Schedule by Enclosure-E”

41. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 5.1, Page 6-26 (Item. 19)

Delete “PVC” for Composition of filler and replace it by “N/A”

Ref. Section-VI, Clause 5.3, Page 6-30 (Item. 17) & Clause 5.5, Page 6-34
Replace Composition of Filler “MDPE” by “PVC”.
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42. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.12, Page 6-16 and Clause 3.6.12, Page 6-20

Item no.4 of Clause 3.5.12, Page 6-16: Replace Average Insulation Thickness of
“8.0” by “3.4”.
Item no.4 of Clause 3.6.12, Page 6-20: Replace Average Insulation Thickness of
“8.0” by “3.4”.

43. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.2.1, Page 6-47

Replace Minimum factor of safety “2.0” by “2.5”.

44. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.5.5, Page 6-53

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Replace the line “The maximum nominal size of the coarse aggregates shall be 10 mm to
12 mm”

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“The maximum nominal size of the coarse aggregates shall not exceed 14 mm”.

45. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.7.2, Page 6-55

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In first Para, Replace “1.33 times” by “1.25times” and

Insert the below quoted line after first Para:

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“This spacing requirement may be relaxed by at best 2mm only at the top of the
pole.”
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46. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.7.5, Page 6-55

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In second Para, Replace “0.75 times its ultimate tensile strength” by “0.80 times its
ultimate tensile strength”
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47. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.13.5, Page 6-67

In 2nd Stage of Type test, Replace the line “The pole shall be considered acceptable if:
(a) No visible cracking occurs up to 125% of the design-working load in any of the
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poles tested. Cracking should be checked by magnifying glass as approved by

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Engineer.”

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“The pole shall be considered acceptable if: (a) No visible cracking occurs up to
120% of the design-working load in any of the poles tested. Cracking should be
checked by magnifying glass as approved by Engineer.”

48. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.13.5, Page 6-67

In 2nd Stage of Type test, Replace the line “The pole shall be considered acceptable
if: (b) Permanent deflection of the tip of the pole, after the 1st stage test loading is
removed, does not exceed 1mm per meter of the pole.”

by

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 “The pole shall be considered acceptable if: (b) The pole tip deflection does not
exceed 5% of the pole height above the point of fixity at design working load.”

49. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.13.6, Page 6-67

Replace all “125% design loading” by “120% design loading”.

50. Ref, Section-VI, Clause 3.16.12.6, Page 6-65

Replace the first Para “The ability of a cross section of any part of a pole to be able
to resist the internal stresses generated by the design ultimate loads shall be
calculated using the ultimate strength design method.”

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by

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“The ability of a cross section of any part of a pole to be able to resist the internal
stresses generated by the design ultimate loads shall be calculated using on
breaking strength as per formula given below:

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MB = SinĮ [įB (2nr2 + t3/6)+{rs(Ap+As) įpy}/1.59]

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Where MB = Break resisting moment.
Į = [ɩ (Ap+As) įpy}]/2[ɩ.r.t.įB+(Ap+As) įpy]
įB = Compressive stress of concrete, Kg/cm2
įpy = Yield stress of H.T.S. Wire Kg/cm2
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r = Inner Dia of Pole, cm
rs = Pitch Circle radius of Steel, cm
Ap = Area of H.T.S. Wire (Tension), cm2
As = Area of Non-Tension Wire, cm2”
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51. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.11.2, Page 6-63

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After first Para, Insert the below quoted Para:

“The plantation depth of each pole shall be 1/6th of the overall length of that pole.
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The Bidder shall submit a detailed description of the methods of pole manufacture
and detailed calculations for all aspects of design of the poles.”
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52. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.10, Page 6-62

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Before the last Para Insert the below quoted lines:

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“Moulds which are required to withstand any pre-stressing forces shall be

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constructed be sufficiently rigid to carry these forces without significant distortion.

All poles shall have a surface finish that is smooth, hard, uniform in color and
appearance and free from any honeycombing and air pockets exceeding 4mm in
diameter. All fins and other projections shall be rubbed down or ground flush with
the general surface of the pole.

Repair of cracked and defective concrete will not be permitted and any pole
containing defective concrete will be rejected by the purchaser.”

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53. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.10.1, Page 6-62

Insert 02 (two) new below quoted Clauses before the reference mentioned clause:

“(a) Dimensional Tolerance:

Pole Length : ± 50mm

Outside Diameter of Pole : - 0 mm to + 1mm
Diameter of Poles shall be fixed and the manufacturer shall
design their poles keeping the dimension within the
tolerance mentioned above.
Pole 10M, 250daN Top dia- 180mm

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Bottom dia- 313.33mm

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Pole 12M, 300daN Top dia- 220mm
Bottom dia- 380mm
Pole 12M, 400daN Top dia- 220mm
Bottom dia- 380mm

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Wall Thickness : Minus 12 percent of wall thickness or 6mm, whichever is
more.
Plus tolerance is limited by plus tolerance of pole weight.
(Tip and butt wall thickness shall be measured at 75mm

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from the tip and butt respectively).
Location of Longitudinal : ± 6mm for individual tendon and ±3mm for the centroid of
Reinforcement and a group but specified covers shall not be reduced.
Prestressing Tendons
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Spiral Reinforcement : Spacing may very ±25 percent, but the total required
quantity per 300mm of pole length shall be maintained.
Location of Identification : ± 50mm
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Plate/Mark

(b) Marking of Pole

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The poles shall be clearly and indelibly marked at a position 3 meters +/- 5cm (10/
+/-2//) from the butt and with:
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a) Identification mark of manufacturer and date (month and year) of manufacture.

b) Length of pole in meters and its design ultimate load as defined in specification.
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For example a 10.0 meter 250 daN ultimate load shall be marked: 10-250.

The poles shall also be marked with a permanent horizontal line at specific
ground line for each length of pole.
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54. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.8.4, Page 6-58

Replace the whole clause by

“Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to moulds by a method that prevents
segregation or loss of the ingredients. It shall be placed as nearly practicable in its
final position to avoid segregation due to re-handling of flowing.

Placement of concrete shall be at such a rate that the concrete is at all times plastic
and flows readily into the spaces between the reinforcement. No concrete which
has practically hardened or been contaminated by foreign materials shall be
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 deposited in the moulds, nor shall be-tempered concrete or concrete that has been
re-mixed after initial set be used.

The placement of concrete in the moulds shall be completed within ½ hour after
the introduction of the mixing water to the cement and the aggregates in the
concrete mixer. Each mould shall be filled with concrete as a continuous operation.
Construction joint will not be permitted in the poles. Should there be an
interruption during the placement of concrete into a mould such that initial set
occurs to the deposited concrete then that pole shall be discarded.”

55. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.8.5, Page 6-58

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Replace point (a) of the clause (Moist Curing at Ambient Temperature) by:

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“Alter casting, all surfaces of the pole exponed to the atmposphere shall be
constantly kept wet or damp ora t least two days beyond transfer of prestress.
Prestressing Hill be done/transferred within the period of moist curing when

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concrete strength permits. Total period of moist curing shal not be less that 9 days
for concrete manufactured with Ordinary Pórtland cement and 6 days for concrete
cast with rapad hardening cement.”

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Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.7.3, Page 6-55 (Strirrups and Ties)
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Replace the whole clause by:

“The diameter of the transverse reinforcement (spirals/links) should not be less

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than 3mm and the pitch shall not be more than 16 times the diameter of the non-
prestressed/untensioned longitudinal reinforcement or 150 mm whichever is less.
Spiral or link spacing shall be halved at the ends up to one and a half times the
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transfer length. If bends in links are necessary, it shall have a diameter on the
inside of the bar not less than the enclosed bar diameter or 2 times the diameter of
the link, whichever is greater.
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The end of the link shall be anchored with a minimum of 90 deg. Bend plus a
straight extension of 8 bar diameter but not less than 65m. Anchorage of spiral
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reinforcement shal be provided by one and a half extra turns of spiral bar or wire at
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each end or a spiral unit. They shal be firmly attached to the supporting
tendons/reinforcement using soft wire ties.

Splices in spiral reinforcement shall not be less than the mean perimeter of the pole
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at the section of splicing and adequately welded too.”

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57. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.7.1, Page 6-54

Replace the whole clause by:

“The minimum clear cover from the surface of any steel to the nearest permanent
surface of the concrete including holes cast in the pole, shall be not less than 12mm
or maximum diameter of the logitudial reinforcement or maximum size of coarse
aggregate, whichever is greater. This will include the surface of holes cast in the
member too, Steel near holes cast using UPVC Sleeves permanently adhered to the

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 concrete surface may have a cover of minimum 5mm to the surface of concrete
protected by the UPVC Sleeve.

All reinforcement shall be accurately placed and effective means shall be procided
for maintaining it in position during the manufacture of the pole. All buttons or
other spacer not cause degradation of the pole in any form. To this end,
prestressing tendons shall pass through rigidly held guide plates at the ends of
members to maintain the the minimum covers.”

58. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.14, Page 6-50

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Replace the whole clause by:

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“The complete goods/materials are to be export-packed and properly protected for
shipment, rough transportation and storage. Specific care shall be taken for
protection in store and reference is made to the climatic condition prevailing in

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Bangladesh.
Each item shall be protected by wrapping of suitable gauge polyethylene and
packed in non-returnable wooden carat. It is mentioned here that no damage of

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wooden cartoon shall be acceptable during transportation, handling, loading, un-
loading, carrying, storing. If damaged, it should be repair by the suppliers’ own
arrangement without extra charge from the Purchaser.
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The supplier shall be responsible for damages due to inadequate packing. A
packing list showing the contents of each packing shall be enclosed in a waterproof
envelope secured to the outside of the packing case. A copy of the packing list
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shall also be enclosed inside the package.

All packages imported are liable to be opened for Customs examination and
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packing shall therefore be designed to facilitate opening and re-packing thereafter.

A red band (20 cm. wide) shall be painted all around each package. Each package
shall have the following information printed on it in bold letters:
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- Name of supplier.
- Port of Loading.
- Port of destination.
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- Name of Consignee.
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- Contract Number.
- Brief description of Stores.
- Number of Packages.
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- Gross and net weight.

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- Measurements.

In addition, each package shall be clearly marked or stencilled in red on two sides. The
shipping mark be inscribed within a triangle marked as shown below:

DESCO
BANGLADESH

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 On the other two sides arrow marking with the wording “THIS SIDE UP” and
“FRAGILE” shall be clearly marked or stencilled to indicate the face of the package to be
kept upward.

THIS SIDE UP
FRAGILE

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59. Section-VI, Clause 3.16.2, Page 6-51

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Replace the whole clause by:

“The poles specified herein shall conform to the following international standards

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or their updated versions. Codes, standards or other documents referred to in this
specification are to be considered as part of this specification. If a conflict between
several referenced documents occurs, the more stringent requirement shall be

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followed. In case of a conflict between this specification and any other
specification mentioned there in, this specification shall govern.
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ASCE/PCICommittee Guide for the design of pre stressed concrete poles
Report, 1997
ASTM 82-97 Standard specification for steel wire, plain, for concrete
reinforcement
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ASTM A416-98 Standard specification for steel strand, uncoated seven-

wire for pre stressed concrete
ASTM A421-98a Standard specification uncoated stress-relived steel wire
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for pre stressed concrete

ASTM A615M-96a Standard specification for deformed and plain billet-steel
bars for concrete reinforcement
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ASTM A616M-96a Standard specification for Rail steel deformed and plain
bars for concrete reinforcement
ASTM C1089-88 Standard specification for spun cast pre stressed concrete
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poles
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ASTM C143-98 Standard test method for slump of hydraulic cement

concrete
ASTM C192-98 Standard practice for making and curing concrete test
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specimens in the laboratory

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ASTM C31-96 Standard practice for making and curing concrete test
specimens in the field
ASTM C39-96 Standard test method for compressive strength of
cylindrical concrete specimens
AWS D1.1 Recommended procedures for welding, reinforcing steel,
mental inserts and connections in reinforced concrete
construction
BS 146: 2002 Specification for blast furnace cements with strength
properties outside the scope of BS EN 197-1::2000
BS 1052 : 1980 Specification for mild steel wire for general engineering
purposes
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 BS 1881-102:1983 Testing concrete. Method for determination of slump
BS 1881-108:1983 Testing concrete. Method for making test cubes from
fresh concrete
BS 1881-110:1983 Testing concrete. Method for making test cylinders from
fresh concrete
BS 1881-111:1983 Testing concrete. Method of normal curing of test
specimens (200 C method)
BS 1881-116:1983 Testing concrete. Method from determination of
compressive strength of concrete cubes
BS 3797 : 1990 Specification for hot rolled steel bars for the
reinforcement of concrete
BS 4449 : 1997 Specification for hot rolled steel bars for the

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reinforcement of concrete

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BS 5075 Specification for concrete admixtures
BS 5328-2 : 1997 Concrete. Methods for specifying concrete mixes
BS 5750 : 1979 Quality systems
BS 5896 : 1980 Specification for high tensile steel wire and Standard for

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pre stressing of concrete
BS 8110: 1985 Structural use of concrete, parts 1 & 2
BS 812 Testing of aggregates
BS EN 12390-1 : Testing hardened concrete. Shape, dimensions and other

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2000 requirements for specimen’s and moulds
BS EN 12390-2: Testing hardened concrete. Making and curing specimens
2000 for strength tests
BS EN 12390-3: Testing hardened concrete. Compressive strength of test
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2000 specimens.
BS EN 197-1 ; 2000 Cement Composition, specifications and conformity
criteria for common cements
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JIS A 1136-1978 Method of testing for compressive strength of spun

concrete.”
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60. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.13, Page 6-50

Replace the whole clause by:

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“The Purchaser may appoint its own official(s) and/or a third party inspection
agency as Inspector (s) and they shall be entitled at all reasonable time during
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manufacture and/or pre-delivery/pre-shipment to inspect and test the

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goods/materials in order to confirm the specification, workmanship and

performance at the manufacturer's premises.

The Purchaser through a Two- Member Team of its own may carry out Stage
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Inspection during manufacturing of goods at the Manufacturing Plant(s). The team

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shall submit its report to DESCO Management after visit.

The Supplier shall, after consulting the Purchaser, give the Purchaser reasonable
notice in writing of the date on and the place at which any material or equipment
will be ready for testing as provided in the contract and if the Purchaser does not
attend at the place so named on date, which the supplier has stated in his notice, the
Supplier may proceed with the tests, which shall be deemed to have been made in
the Purchaser’s presence, and shall forthwith forward to the Purchaser duly
certified copies of Test Readings.

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 In case the Purchaser intends to attend the test, the Supplier shall be informed
accordingly in writing, so that the supplier can take action at their end.

The tests, as agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Supplier, shall be carried out as
per relevant IEC/BS Standard or equivalent.

As and when the Purchaser is satisfied that any materials/equipment shall have
passed the relevant tests, the Purchaser shall notify the Contractor in writing to the
effect.

Should any inspected/tested goods fail to conform to the specification, the

Purchaser shall have the right to reject any of the items or complete batch if

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necessary. In that case the Supplier shall have to replace the goods and to make

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good of them without any financial involvement to the Purchaser.

Nothing in this clause shall in any way release the Supplier from any warranty or
other obligations under the contract.

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Where the Supplier provides for tests on the premises of the Supplier or of any
Manufacturer of the Supplier, except where otherwise specified, shall provide free
of charge such assistance, labour, materials, electricity, fuel, stores, apparatus and

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instruments as may be required and reasonably demanded to carry out such test.

All costs pertaining to Inspector's fee, travel, lodging and incidental expenses shall
be borne by the Purchaser.”
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61. Ref. Section-II, ITB 14.6 (b)(i), Page 2-5
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Replace the clause by:

“For Goods offered from outside the Purchaser’s country, the Bidder shall quote
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prices using the following Inco terms:

The Price of the goods shall be quoted on CIP basis for delivery at Purchaser’s
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Wire House.”

62. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.12, Page 6-17

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Item no.5 of Table (Manufacturing Process): Replace “VCV” by “VCV/CCV”

63. Ref. Section-III, Clause 2.2 (ii), page 3-7, 3-8

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Replace the line “The documentary evidence in support of specific experience

issued by end-users shall be submitted along with the bid.” For all 6 Lots

by

“The documentary evidence in support of specific experience issued by at least 02

(two) Electric Utility as end-users shall be submitted along with the bid.”

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64. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.5.7, Page 6-15

Replace the first line of the clause: “The over sheath shall be an extruded layer of
red PVC suitable for UV stabilized complying with the requirements of IEC
60502-2”.

by

“The over sheath shall be an extruded layer of red MDPE suitable for UV
stabilized complying with the requirements of IEC 60502-2”

Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.6.7, Page 6-19

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Replace the first line of the clause: “The over sheath shall be an extruded layer of
red PVC suitable for UV stabilized complying with the requirements of IEC
502, Clause 12”

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by

“The over sheath shall be an extruded layer of red MDPE suitable for UV
stabilized complying with the requirements of IEC 502, Clause 12”

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65. Ref, Section-VI, Clause 3.6.3.9, Page 6-254

Delete the line “Meter should measure current is phase and neutral both so that
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current bypass tamper taken care of.” from the above mentioned Clause.

66. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.19.4, Page 6-90,

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Replace “Item K (Preformed Aurmour Rod for ASSR DOG Conductor) by

“Preformed Aurmour Rod for ACSR Merlin” and Delete “Item L”
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67. Ref. Section-III, Clause 2.1.1 (a), Page 3-6

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Insert the below quoted paragraph for “Current assets- Current Liabilities”:
“In case of bid submitted by Joint Venture (JV), each partner shall meet at least 25%, one partner
shall meet at least 40% and all partners shall combinedly meet 100% of the above mentioned
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requirement”
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Ref. Section-III, Clause 2.1.1 (b), Page 3-6

Insert the below quoted paragraph for “Current assets- Current Liabilities”:
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“In case of bid submitted by Joint Venture (JV), each partner shall meet at least 25%, one partner
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shall meet at least 40% and all partners shall combinedly meet 100% of the above mentioned
requirement”

Ref. Section-III, Clause 2.2 (ii)- Specific Experience, Page 3-7, 3-8

Insert the below quoted paragraph at the end of the clause after the line “Failure to meet …..shall
cause rejection of the bid”:
“In case of Bidder who offers to supply items which the bidder does not manufacture or produce,
the manufacturer or producer’s experience shall be considered against requirements of specific
experience as mentioned in clause 2.2 (ii) for all 06 lots only if the bidder submits the respective
manufacturer’s written authorization in prescribed form.”

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68. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 28.3, Page 7-13

Replace the clause by:

“Unless otherwise specified in the SCC, the warranty shall remain valid for 3
(three) years after the Goods, or any portion thereof as the case may be, have been
delivered to and accepted at the final destination indicated in the SCC or after the
date of shipment or loading in the country of origin.”

69. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.8.2, Page 6-121

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Insert a new item “Manufacturer’s Type/ Model No.” in the Guaranteed Technical

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Data Schedule.

70. Ref. Section-IV, Page 4-7,4-9, 4-16,4-17,4-18,4-20,4-21,4-22,4-23, 4-25,4-26, 4-29,4-31,4-36,4-

37,4-39,4-40,4-44 & 4-45.

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Insert a new column to the right of the table:

“Total price Delivered at final destination”

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71. Ref. Section-III
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Replace all “CIF” by “CIP (delivery at Purchaser’s Wire House)”.

72. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.17.5.2, Page 6-70

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Replace the clause by:

“The minimum yield strength of the materials of pole shall be 280 N/sq.mm as per
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BS 4360 or JIS G31301 GB/1912 Q345 SS540 or equivalent.”

73. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.17.5.4, Page 6-70

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Replace item (ii) Outside Diameter: “-0% to +2%” by “+/- 10 mm”

Insert the following item after item (iv):

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(v) Diameter of Poles in mm: The top diameter of poles shall be fixed and the
manufacturer shall design their poles keeping the dimension within tolerance
mentioned in 3.17.5.4 (ii) above.
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Item Top Dia Bottom Dia

12 Meter, 500 daN 158 380

12 Meter, 350 daN 158 380

10 meter, 300 daN 160 340

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74. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.17.5.6, Page 6-71

Replace point C) “Two successive coat…..surface of poles” by

“Two successive coat airless spray of coal tar pitch epoxy paint for a dry film
thickness of 100 microns per layer i.e. 2 x 100 microns on the outer surface of
poles.”

75. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.17.5.7, Page 6-72

Replace the line “For example a 12-meter….. 12m/600 daN” by

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“For example a 12-meter pole with a 500 daN working load shall be marked
12m/500 daN”.

76. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.17.5.8, Page 6-72

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After the first line of the clause “Each pole shall be provided with….pole cap”,
Insert the below quoted line:

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“The position of Earthing lug at 300 mm below ground level (GL) is to be shown
in the drawing.” op
77. Ref. Section-VI, Clause 3.19.1, Page 6-83
Section-VI, Clause 3.19.2, Page 6-84
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Section-VI, Clause 3.19.3, Page 6-85

Section-VI, Page 6-86
Section-VI, Page 6-87
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Section-VI, Page 6-88

Section-VI, Clause 3.19.4, Page 6-89
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Replace all the Guaranteed Technical Data Schedules by those in “Enclosure-F”

78. Ref. Section-VII, Clause 16, Page 7-8

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Insert the below quoted Clause after Clause 16.4:

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16.5 Other Specific Terms of Payment, if there be any, shall be as stated in the
SCC.
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79. Ref. Section-VIII, Page 8-5

Insert the below quoted Clause after Clause 16.4:

16.5 Partial payment shall be made upon satisfactory supply as per delivery and
completion schedule in Section-VI.

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