Tender For Civil Works For Construction Of 01 No. 63 Mva T/F Plinth And Related 132/33 Kv Bay At 132 Kv Ss Khaga , Fatehpur
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44.68 Lakhs
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Bid Submission
01 Sep 2026
18 days left
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1.06 Lakhs
Bank guarantee accepted
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7080
Non-refundable
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Online
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Prayagraj → Uttar Pradesh
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Tender for Civil Works For Construction Of 01 No. 63 Mva T/F Plinth And Related 132/33 Kv Bay At 132 Kv Ss Khaga , Fatehpur
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| Sl. No. | Item Description |
| 1 | Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator)/manual means over areas (exceeding 30 cm in depth, 1.5 m in width as well as 10 sqm on plan) including getting out and disposal of excavated earth lead upto 50 m and for all lift, as directed by Engineer-in-charge. in All kinds of soil (Code No. 2.6.1) |
| 2 | Earth work in excavation by mechanical means (Hydraulic excavator) / manual means in foundation trenches or drains (not exceeding 1.5 m in width or 10 sqm on plan), including dressing of sides and ramming of bottoms, for all lift, including getting out the excavated soil and disposal of surplus excavated soil as directed, within a lead of 50 m. in All kinds of soil (Code No. 2.8.1) |
| 3 | Excavating, supplying, stacking and filling of local earth (including royalty) by mechanical transport upto a lead of 5km also including ramming and watering of the earth in layers not exceeding 20 cm in foundation trenches, plinth, sides of foundation etc. complete for all lift.(Code No. 2.25a) |
| 4 | Supplying and filling in plinth with sand under floors, including watering, ramming, consolidating and dressing complete. (Code No. 2.27) |
| 5 | Providing and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level : 1:1½:3 (1 Cement: 1½ coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) (Code No. 4.1.2) |
| 6 | Providing and laying in position cement concrete of specified grade excluding the cost of centering and shuttering - All work up to plinth level :1:4:8 (1 Cement : 4 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 8 graded stone aggregate 40 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) (Code No. 4.1.8) |
| 7 | Centering & shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form work for :Foundations, footings, bases for columns (Code no 4.3.1) |
| 8 | Providing and laying in position specified grade of reinforced cement concrete, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement - All work up to plinth level :1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand (zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) (Code No. 5.1.2) |
| 9 | Reinforced cement concrete work in walls (any thickness), including attached pilasters, buttresses, plinth and string courses, fillets, columns, pillars, piers, abutments, posts and struts etc. above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement :1:1.5:3 (1 cement:1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources:3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources) (Code No. 5.2.2) |
| 10 | Reinforced cement concrete work in beams, suspended floors, roofs having slope up to 15° landings, balconies, shelves, chajjas, lintels, bands, plain window sills, staircases and spiral stair cases above plinth level up to floor five level, excluding the cost of centering, shuttering, finishing and reinforcement with 1:1.5:3 (1 cement : 1.5 coarse sand(zone-III) derived from natural sources : 3 graded stone aggregate 20 mm nominal size derived from natural sources). (Code No. 5.3) |
| 11 | Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for Foundations, footings, bases of columns, etc. for mass concrete (Code No. 5.9.1) |
| 12 | Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for Walls (any thickness) including attached pilasters, butteresses, plinth and string courses etc. (Code No. 5.9.2) |
| 13 | Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for Suspended floors, roofs, landings, balconies and access platform (Code No-5.9.3) |
| 14 | Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for Lintels, beams, plinth beams, girders, bressumers and cantilevers (Code No 5.9.5) |
| 15 | Centering and shuttering including strutting, propping etc. and removal of form for Columns, Pillars, Piers, Abutments, Posts and Struts (Code No 5.9.6) |
| 16 | Steel reinforcement for R.C.C. work including straightening, cutting, bending, placing in position and binding all complete upto plinth level. Thermo-Mechanically Treated bars of grade Fe-500D or more. (Code No. 5.22.6) |
| 17 | Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in foundation and plinth in:Cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement : 4 coarse sand) (Code No. 6.1.1) |
| 18 | Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in super structure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in :Cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement : 4 coarse sand) (Code No. 6.4.1) |
| 19 | Brick work with common burnt clay F.P.S. (non modular) bricks of class designation 7.5 in superstructure above plinth level up to floor V level in all shapes and sizes in :Cement mortar 1:6 (1 cement : 6 coarse sand)(Code No. 6.4.2) |
| 20 | Structural steel work riveted, bolted or welded in built up sections, trusses and framed work, including cutting, hoisting, fixing in position and applying a priming coat of approved steel primer all complete. (Code No. 10.2) |
| 21 | 12 mm cement plaster of mix :1:4 (1 cement: 4 coarse sand) (Code No. 13.4.1) |
| 22 | 6 mm cement plaster of mix : 1:3 (1 cement : 3 fine sand) (Code No. 13.16.1) |
| 23 | Neat cement punning. (Code No. 13.18) |
| 24 | Distempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour :Distempering with 1st quality acrylic distemper (ready mixed) having VOC content less than 50 gram/litre, of approved manufacturer and of required shade and colour all complete to achieve even shade and colour : (Code No. 13.41.1) |
| 25 | Finishing walls with Acrylic Smooth exterior paint of required shade : New work (Two or more coat applied @ 1.67 ltr/10 sqm over and including priming coat of exterior primer applied @ 0.90 litre/10 sqm) (Code No. 13.46.1) |
| 26 | Painting Steel work with Deluxe Multi Surface Paint to give an even shade. Two or more coat applied @ 0.90 ltr/10 sqm over an under coat of primer applied @ 0.80 ltr/10 sqm of approved brand and manufacture( Code no13.48.3) |
| 27 | Demolishing R.C.C. work manually/ by mechanical means including stacking of steel bars and disposal of unserviceable material within 50 metres lead as per direction of Engineer - in- charge. (Code No. 15.3) |
| 28 | Demolishing brick work manually/ by mechanical means including stacking of serviceable material and disposal of unserviceable material within 50 metres lead as per direction of Engineer-in-charge. In cement mortar (Code No. 15.7.4) |
| 29 | Providing and fixing pre-moulded joint filler in expansion joints of RCC roads / CC pavements after making the joints dust free with high pressure air jet cleaners, all complete as per direction of the Engineer- in-Charge. (Pre-moulded joint fillers shall be made of bitumen hot sealing compound impregnated fibre board having impregnation more than 35%, conforming to IS:1838 for fibre board and IS: 1834 for hot sealing bitumen compound grade A.) (Code No. 16.45) |
| 30 | Providing and laying C.C. pavement of mix M-20 with ready mixed concrete from batching plant. The ready mixed concrete shall be laid and finished with screed board vibrator , vacuum dewatering process and finally finished by floating, brooming with wire brush etc. complete as per specifications and directions of Engineer-in-charge. (The panel shuttering work shall be paid for separately)Deduct for using of M-20 grade concrete instead of M-25 grade concrete in C.C. pavement.(Code no 16.75 - Code No16.76) |
| 31 | S/F in position 90 lbs M.S. Rail for transformer plinth including cost of all labour, material and T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work. (Code No. CSI-9.26) |
| 32 | Supply of 28 mm. dia M.S. Anchor bolts (conforming to IS 266) 900 mm. long with base plate (75x75x6mm) welded with anchor bolts including its threading upto a length of 10cm. and also supply of a pair of galvanized standard nuts with threading including supply of 5 mm thick washer and cost of labour, material & T&P for proper completion of work(CSI No. 9.12) |
| 33 | Fixing and grouting 28 mm and above dia bolts in proper alignment level and setout with help of a template complete including supply of all labour & T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work.(labour rates only) . (CSI No. 9.13) |
| 34 | Supply of 25 mm dia.M.S. Anchor bolts (conforming to IS-226) 500 mm long with base plate(50x50x6 mm)welded with anchor bolts,including its threading upto a length of 10cm. and galvanizing upto 15cm from top, also supply of a pair of galvanized standard nuts with threading including supply of 5mm thick washer and cost of labour material and T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work. (CSI No. 9.14) |
| 35 | Fixing and grouting 25 mm and below dia M.S. Anchor bolt in proper alignment level and setout with the help of a template including supply of all labour T&P etc. reqd. for proper completion of the work. (labour rates only) . (CSI No. 9.15) |
| 36 | Fixing and grouting of trench edging in proper level and alignment including cost of all labour, and T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work but excluding cost of C.C. (labour rates only) . (Code No. CSI-9.30) |
| 37 | Fixing of template in position level and alignment for grouting of Anchor bolt in main gantry (labour rate only). (CSI No. 9.31) |
| 38 | Same in NSI item-23 above but for auxiliary structure. (labour rate only). (Code No. CSI-9.32) |
| 39 | Fixing of cable trench racks in proper position and alignment including cost of all labour, material and T&Petc. required for proper completion of the work (Labour rate only). (Code No. CSI-9.33) |
| 40 | Providing (12x15) mm section groove in plaster including all material, labour & T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work.(Code No. CSI-11.16) |
| 41 | Champering the edge of concrete in auxiliary structure, of size 25 mm wide in triangular section including all materials, labour & T&P etc complete. (Code No. CSI-11.18) |
| 42 | Providing and laying vitrified floor tiles in different sizes (thickness to be specified by the manufacturer) with water absorption less than 0.08% and conforming to IS: 15622, of approved make, in all colours and shades, laid on 20mm thick cement mortar 1:4 (1 cement : 4 coarse sand), jointing with grey cement slurry @ 3.3 kg/ sqm including grouting the joints with white cement and matching pigments etc., complete.Size of Tile 600x600 mm(Code 11.41.2) |
| 43 | 4 cm thick 1:1.5:3 plain cement concrete floor with cement, approved coarse sand & 2cm graded approved stone ballast laid in panels finished with 3mm floating coat of neat cement or cement and marble dust in ratio of 5:1 as specified and removing any overlapping mortar at the joints of the panels if any and giving them a uniform finish including supply of all materials, labour and T&P etc, required for proper completion of the work. without base CC. (CSI No. 12.28) |
| 44 | 2.5 cm thick 1:1.5:3 plain cement concrete floor with cement, approved coarse sand & 2cm graded approved stone ballast laid in panels finished with 3mm floating coat of neat cement or cement and marble dust in ratio of 5:1 as specified and removing any overlapping mortar at the joints of the panels if any and giving them a uniform finish including supply of all materials, labour and T&P etc, required for proper completion of the work. without base CC.(Code No. CSI-12.26) |
| 45 | Placing of trench cover of all size in proper position including transportation from different places within the S/S area including all labour, T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work as per direction of Engineer - in - charge. (CSI-20.11) |
| 46 | Providing and fixing false ceiling at all height including providing and fixing of frame work made of special sections, power pressed from M.S. sheets and galvanized with zinc coating of 120 gms/sqm (both side inclusive) as per IS : 277 and consisting of angle cleats of size 25 mm wide x 1.6 mm thick with flanges of 27 mm and 37mm, at 1200 mm centre to centre, one flange fixed to the ceiling with dash fastener 12.5 mm dia x 50mm long with 6mm dia bolts, other flange of cleat fixed to the angle hangers of 25x10x0.50 mm of required length with nuts & bolts of required size and other end of angle hanger fixed with intermediate G.I. channels 45x15x0.9 mm running at the spacing of 1200 mm centre to centre, to which the ceiling section 0.5 mm thick bottom wedge of 80 mm with tapered flanges of 26 mm each having lips of 10.5 mm, at 450 mm centre to centre, shall be fixed in a direction perpendicular to G.I. intermediate channel with connecting clips made out of 2.64 mm dia x 230 mm long G.I. wire at every junction, including fixing perimeter channels 0.5 mm thick 27 mm high having flanges of 20 mm and 30 mm long, the perimeter of ceiling fixed to wall/partition with the help of rawl plugs at 450 mm centre, with 25mm long dry wall screws @ 230 mm interval, including fixing of gypsum board to ceiling section and perimeter channel with the help of dry wall screws of size 3.5 x 25 mm at 230 mm c/c, including jointing and finishing to a flush finish of tapered and square edges of the board with recommended jointing compound , jointing tapes , finishing with jointing compound in 3 layers covering upto 150 mm on both sides of joint and two coats of primer suitable for board, all as per manufacturer's specification and also including the cost of making openings for light fittings, grills, diffusers, cutouts made with frame of perimeter channels suitably fixed, all complete as per drawings, specification and direction of the Engineer in Charge but excluding the cost of painting with :12.5 mm thick tapered edge gypsum moisture resistant board(12.45.3) |
| 47 | Providing and fixing double action hydraulic floor spring of approved brand and manufacture conforming to IS : 6315, having brand logo embossed on the body / plate with double spring mechanism and door weight upto 125 kg, for doors, including cost of cutting floors, embedding in floors as required and making good the same matching to the existing floor finishing and cover plates with brass pivot and single piece M.S. sheet outer box with slide plate etc. complete as per the direction of Engineer-in-charge. With stainless steel cover plate minimum 1.25 mm thickness(Code No. 21.4.1) |
| 48 | Providing and fixing aluminium work for doors, windows, ventilators and partitions with extruded built up standard tubular sections/ appropriate Z sections and other sections of approved make conforming to IS: 733 and IS: 1285, fixing with dash fasteners of required dia and size, including necessary filling up the gaps at junctions, i.e. at top, bottom and sides with required EPDM rubber/ neoprene gasket etc. Aluminium sections shall be smooth, rust free, straight, mitred and jointed mechanically wherever required including cleat angle, Aluminium snap beading for glazing / paneling, C.P. brass / stainless steel screws, all complete as per architectural drawings and the directions of Engineer-in-charge. (Glazing, paneling and dash fasteners to be paid for separately) :Anodised aluminium (anodised transparent or dyed to required shade according to IS: 1868, Minimum anodic coating of grade AC 15)( Code No. 21.1.1.1) Fixed Portion |
| 49 | For shutters of doors, windows & ventilators including providing and fixing hinges/ pivots and making provision for fixing of fittings wherever required including the cost of EPDM rubber / neoprene gasket required (Fittings shall be paid for separately) For Moveable portion( Code No. 21.1.2.1) |
| 50 | Providing and fixing 12 mm thick prelaminated particle board flat pressed three layer or graded wood particle board conforming to IS: 12823 Grade l Type ll, in panelling fixed in aluminum doors, windows shutters and partition frames with C.P. brass / stainless steel screws etc. complete as per architectural drawings and directions of engineer-in-charge. Pre-laminated particle board with decorative lamination on one side and balancing lamination on other side (Code No. 21.2.1) |
| 51 | Providing and fixing glazing in aluminium door, window, ventilator shutters and partitions etc. with EPDM rubber / neoprene gasket etc. complete as per the architectural drawings and the directions of engineer-in-charge . (Cost of aluminium snap beading shall be paid in basic item):With float glass panes of 4.0 mm thickness (weight not less than 10kg/sqm)(Code No. 21.3.1) |
| 52 | Painting letters & number over cable trench cover or other places with the help of stencils including painting of base of 150 mm. dia of one coat of primer and two coats of superior quality synthetic enamel paint size of letter to be 60 mm. x 10 mm. including cost of all materials labour and T&P etc. required for proper completion of the work including placing of Trench covers in required position (Code No. CSI-13.28) |
| 53 | Providing and applying white cement based putty of average thickness 1 mm, of approved brand and manufacturer, over the plastered wall surface to prepare the surface even and smooth complete.( Code No. 13.80) |
| 54 | Supply and fixing of 36 Watt to 46 Watt indoor Recess mounting LED Square Fitting for Armstrong Ceiling having Powder coated die cast aluminium housing body with extended heat sink and diffuser of Special Polycarbonate meterial and driver set complete in all respect. (CSI No. 28.40) |
| 55 | Supply and Installation in complete respect of 2 Ton Split AC 5 star (O General, Hitachi, Daikin make ) along with 5 KVA V Guard or equivalent make stabilizers, stands, drain pipes etc including all labour and T&P and all related works as required for proper installation and running of the system complete in all respects as approved by Engineer In Charge. (CSI No.28.35 ) |
| 56 | Wiring for light point/ fan point/ exhaust fan point/ call bell point with 1.5 sq.mm FRLS PVC insulated copper conductor single core cable in surface / recessed medium class PVC conduit, with modular switch, modular plate, suitable GI box and earthing the point with 1.5 sq.mm. FRLS PVC insulated copper conductor single core cable etc as required..Group C (DSR E&M 2022 1.10.3)(Code no 27.01) |
| 57 | Wiring for circuit/ submain wiring with 2 X 4 sq. mm + 1 X 4 sq. mm earth wire of FRLS PVC insulated copper conductor, single core cable in surface/ recessed medium class PVC conduit as required.(DSR E&M 2022 1.14.3)(Code no 27.06) |
| 58 | Supplying and fixing 5 amps to 32 amps rating,Single pole, 240/415 volts, \\"C\\" curve, miniature circuit breaker suitable for inductive load of following poles in the existing MCB DB complete with connections, testing and commissioning etc. as required. (DSR E&M 2022 2.10.1)(Code no 27.10) |
| 59 | Supplying and fixing of 4 way (4 + 12), Double door surface/ recess mounting, vertical type, 415 volts, TPN MCB distribution board of sheet steel, dust protected, duly powder painted, inclusive of 200 amps tinned copper bus bar, common neutral link, earth bar, din bar for mounting MCB's (but without MCB's and incomer ) as required . (Note : Vertical type MCB TPDB is normally used where 3 phase outlets are required.)(DSR E&M 2022 2.5.1) (Code no 27.14) |
| 60 | Supplying and fixing following size/ modules, GI box along with modular base & cover plate for modular switches in recess etc as required. 1 or 2 Module (75mmX75mm)(DSR E&M 2022 1.27.1) (Code no 27.16) |
| 61 | Supplying and fixing following size/ modules, GI box along with modular base & cover plate for modular switches in recess etc as required. 12 Module (200mmX150mm)(DSR E&M 2022 1.27.6)(Code no 27.21) |
| 62 | Supplying and fixing of 20 mm of medium class PVC conduit along with accessories in surface/recess including junction box, cutting the wall and making good the same in case of recessed conduit as required. (DSR E&M 2022 1.21.1)(Code no 27.03) |
| 63 | Supplying and fixing of 25 mm of medium class PVC conduit along with accessories in surface/recess including junction box,cutting the wall and making good the same in case of recessed conduit as required.(DSR E&M 2022 1.21.2)(Code no 27.04) |
| 64 | S/F hexagonal fan box with hexagonal side approx. 80mm in length fabricated from 16 SWG (PWD ELE. SCH.2018,1149) |
| 65 | S/F of electronic fan regulator 120-280 V. ISI .(PWD ELE. SCH.2018, 1203 (A) ) |
| 66 | S/F of power plug with 20A/250V flush type modular switch (PWD Elct 1139 A) |
| 67 | Supply and fixing of 2/3/4 ways round steel . (PWD ELE. SCH.2018,155) Please Enable Macros to View BoQ information Special Condition :- |
| 68 | Tenderer are required to quote their offer as above / at par / below in estimated cost. |
| 69 | The rates are to be filled up in figures and words both. |
| 70 | The offer rates shall remain firm (not variable) for entire execution period. |
| 71 | Departmental rates are exclusive of GST. Rates quoted by firm shall exclude GST which will be borne by department as per applicable rules. |
| 72 | In case of any discrepancy between the language of the items of bill of quantity and that of PWD the later shall prevail. |
| 73 | Tenders are advised to visit the site of work and make themselves acquainted with the site conditions. No claim whatsoever shall be entertained after submission of tender. |
| 74 | After awarding / allotting the tender to L-1 by Committee the Contractor have to deposit the performance guarantee security amount for doing agreement. |
| 75 | All above works shall be executed as per U.P.P.W.D/ U.P.P.T.C.L. specification or as directed by Engineer-In-charge. |
| 76 | The work may be carried in energized s/s area having high voltage installations contractor must employee trained Supervisor & Labour to work in such electrical hazardous area. All risk to men & materials shall be contractor’s responsibility. |
| 77 | All materials shall be arranged by the contractor’s at his own cost. |
| 78 | No handling charges of T&P and labour will be paid for extended period of contract, if any. |
| 79 | Offer / Rates quoted by Tenderer will remain firm till completion of scope of work of contract. |
| 80 | Contractor shall register his labour engaged in construction work in the office of Dy. Labour Commissioner ¼Hkou ,oa vU; lfUuekZ.k deZdkj ¼fu;kstu rFkk lsok ‘krZ fofu;eu½ vf/kfu;e 1996. |
| 81 | MS Scrap received against dismantled RCC/RB work will be issued to the contractor as per current departmental approved rate. |
| 82 | Brick bats recovered against dismantled brick work will be issued to the contractor @ Rs. 1103.00/Cum. |
| 83 | Testing of material if any, required expenditure shall be borne by the contractor. Nothing shall be paid extra by the department. |
| 84 | Contractor has to made available 12 No cube at site and will frequently fill the cube at site. Accordingly cube test report will be submitted by contractor at his own cost. Final bill of work will be paid to contractor only after he will submit all satisfactory test result from authorized lab. |
| 85 | The contractor should have all related T&P like as concrete mixture, Needle & Surface vibratory, Slump test equipment & survey equipment etc. |
| 86 | Contractor has to put up all relevant drawing to SE (Civil) Prayagraj for approval at his own cost; nothing shall be paid extra for it. |
| 87 | As per G.O No. 622/23-12-2012-2. Audit/08 TC dt. 08 June 2012, Contractor has to deposit extra Security/ Performance guarantee, if the tendered rates are found below to the department rates. |
| 88 | As per section 171 of CGST Act, 2017 Any reduction in rate of tax on any supply of goods or service or the benefit of input tax credit shall be passed on the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices. Hence supplier/manufacturer to ensure to pass the benefit of reduced prices to UPPTCL, Further price quoted by supplier/Manufacturer is subject to scrutiny under above section” |
| 89 | Security of work will be released after six month from the date of completion of the work if no defect has been found after six month. |
| 90 | All the civil work carried out in potable water on contractor own cost. No Payment will made by department. However in case of departmental water supply 1.5% deduction will be made from contractor’s bill for water charges for the item which involve water consumption. |
| 91 | The bill Processing / Payment will be done according to existing ERP System. The contractor should registered his firm on ERP System for Vender Id at his own Cost. |
| 92 | If Tender has been cancelled after inviting due to any reason between tender call to final process, the tender cost will not refund to contractor, only EMD Will be refunded to Firm. Name ……………………………..………..... Full Postal Address:………………………. ………………………………………………….. Phone No……………….. Mob. No………… |
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