Power Boards / Undertakings / PSU Closing in 19 days TDR #58422686

Tender For Supply, Fabrication And Erection Of Gi Steel Structures, Earthing Materials, Station Equipments, Control Panels, Control Cables, Painting, Handling Of Department Equipments Etc., For The Establishment Of 110/22 Kv Ss With 2X10 Mva Power Tr

Issued by Boards / Undertakings / PSU · Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
Tender Value
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Estimated cost
Bid Submission
26 Nov 2026
19 days left
EMD
90800
Bank guarantee accepted
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Non-refundable
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Location / State
Kallakurichi → Tamil Nadu
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Project Description

Tender for Supply, Fabrication And Erection Of Gi Steel Structures, Earthing Materials, Station Equipments, Control Panels, Control Cables, Painting, Handling Of Department Equipments Etc., For The Establishment Of 110/22 Kv Ss With 2X10 Mva Power Transformer At Pudhupalapattu In Kallakurichi Edc

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Name of Work:- Supply, Fabrication and Erection of GI steel structures, earthing materials, Station equipments, Control panels, control cables, painting, handling of department equipments etc., for the establishment of 110/22 kV SS with 2x10 MVA Power Transformer at Pudhupalapattu in Kallakurichi EDC
Sl. No. Item Description
1GI STEELS : Supply of various types of hot dip galvanised fabricated steels structures confirming to IS 2062 Gr A at site as per the std.design/Drawing, including Freight & handling, Loading, unloading, Labour, machinery and Consumables and as directed by the field Engineer at the SS site.
2110kV Structures (3 m centre to centre)
3110kV Take off/ Strung Bus structure using Double Butt pole 200x100 RSJ.
4110kV Take Off/Strung Bus structure using Single pole 250x125RSJ.
5110kV Power Transformer Gantry
6110kV AB Switch Structure
7110kV AB Switch Structure used as support
8110kV Pie Support Structure
9110kV CT or PT Structure
10110kV LAS Structure below Bus Bar
1133/22kV Structures (4.5 m centre to centre)
1233/22kV Feeder Bay structures with 6 Bays + 2 LV
1322kV Station Transformer Structure
14Non-specified structures, Extension, Alterations, and Deductions as per station requirement . (* 2 Mtr Extn )
15Heavy section using RSJ 250 x 125 mm
16Heavy section using RSJ 200 x 100 mm
17Supply of various types of steels including Cost of steel, Freight & Handling confirming to IS 2062 Gr A at site, Fabricating the steels in to specified structures as per the std.design/Drawing, Painting of Primer coat of Redoxide paint with supply of reputed make paints after proper surface preparation such as cleaning of rust scales using appropriate machinery including all Labour, machinery and Consumables and as directed by the field Engineer at the SS site. Non-specified structures, Extension, Alterations, and Deductions as per station requirement.
18Light section (other than heavy section)
19Supply of various types of steels including Cost of steel, Freight & Handling confirming to IS 2062 Gr A at site, Fabricating the steels in to specified structures as per the std.design/Drawing, Painting of Primer coat of Redoxide paint with supply of reputed make paints after proper surface preparation such as cleaning of rust scales using appropriate machinery including all Labour, machinery and Consumables and as directed by the field Engineer at the SS site.
20Other Station Structures
21110kV Breaker Platform
2233/22kV Breaker Platform
23Yard Fire Stand frame with top canopy cover
24Battery Room Fire Stand
25AC Junction Box fixing frame
26110kV LAS Fence structure with GI chain link fencing wire of size 50-60 square of 10 swg
27Labour for the Erection of the fabricated steel structures at the SS site with Supply of GI Bolts, Nuts & Washers (Spring/Flat as required) confirming to IS including Labour, machinery and Consumables as required & as directed by the field Engineer.
28110kV Structures (3 m centre to centre)
29110kV Take off/ Strung Bus structure using Double Butt pole 200x100 RSJ.
30110kV Take Off/Strung Bus structure using Single pole 250x125RSJ.
31110kV Power Transformer Gantry
32110kV AB Switch Structure
33110kV AB Switch Structure used as support
34110kV Pie Support Structure
35110kV CT or PT Structure
36110kV LAS Structure below Bus Bar
3733/22kV Structures (4.5 m centre to centre)
3833/22kV Feeder Bay structures with 6 Bays + 2 LV
3922kV Station Transformer Structure
40Non-specified structures, Extension, Alterations, and Deductions as per station requirement.
41Heavy section using RSJ 250x125mm/ 200x100mm
42Light section (other than heavy section)
43Other Station Structures
44110kV Breaker Platform
4533/22kV Breaker Platform
46Yard Fire Stand frame with top canopy cover
47Battery Room Fire Stand
48AC Junction Box fixing frame
49110kV LAS Fence structure with GI chain link fencing wire of size 50-60 square of 10 swg
50Supply and fabrication and erection of eye bolts/ grout bolt with 20/22 mm rod confirming to IS with proper threading and 2nos GI Nuts as directed by the field Engineer
51Grout Bolt
52Eye Bolt
53EARTHINGS :Supply of Various types of Steel materials confirming to ISS 2062 –Gr A including, Freight, Handling, etc., at site for Earthing with Labour for Fabrication & erection for Earthing including Labour, Machinery and Consumables as Required and as directed by the Field Engineer.
54Labour for excavating and refilling of earth /trench for earthmat, cable, etc., of any size/depth narrow excavation as directed by the field Engineer.
55Normal clay / hard gravel soil
56Semi density rock soil
57Medium & dense medium soil (Without blasting)
58Providing Earth bore 140/150 mm dia using power rig or 100/125 mm dia using hand bore set including the labour, lead, lift etc., sedimentary strata of clay & sand stone shale pebbles boulders etc., for earth Pits with supply and providing of Bentonite powder (Sodium Bentonite) 5Kg /Mtr depth of the bore mixed with low resistivity earths as directed by the field Engineer (Earth to be supplied by the contractor) (36X6=216)
59Supply and providing of 450-600 mm dia, 300 mm height, 36 mm thick cement collar for identification of earth electrode location as directed by the field Engineer.
60Transportation of Department materials by the Contractor from any department stores to site or as directed by the field Engineer. Damages if any will be recovered from the contractor.
61Hire Charges per day for 1 No. Diesel driven lorry of 10 T capacity upto 24 hrs a day normally upto 100kms
62Hire charges upto 100kms ( * 1000 Km)
63kilometer charges in excess of 100 kms in a day additional charges per km
64Rentention charges beyond 24 Hours a day
65From 1Hour to 6Hours – 25% of hire charges
66From 6Hour to 8Hours – 50% of hire charges
67From 8Hour and above – one day hire charges
68Insurance coverages for transporting both fragile and Non-fragile of Equipment in contractor's Diesel driven lorry of 10T capacity from store to site or as directed by field Engineer
69HANDLING :Labour for the loading/ unloading/ shifting of Department materials at stores or site by the Contractor WITHOUT using Board's crane for one operation.
70110kV Isolators
7133 /22/11kV Isolators
72Cables/Conductors including cutting and rewinding
73Busbars
74Fragile Materials
75110kV Breaker
7633/22/11kV Breaker
77230/110kV CT/PT/LAS/CVT/CC/WT/Others
7833/22/11kV CT/PT/LAS/DT/Others
79110 V DC Battery sets
80110kV Insulators
8133/22/11kV Insulators
82AC/DC/C&R Panels of Non grid type, Single feeder Control/ Relay Panels of Grid type
83Battery Charger-Simple type
84BUS RELATED:Labour for the Erection of Strung bus and all related hardwares, fittings, clamps including Meggering, hoisting of insulators and consumables and as directed by the field Engineer.
85110kV Single Conductor Strung Bus/phase
86upto 33kV Single Conductor Strung Bus/phase
87Labour for the erection of Insulator single pole stack for supports/ Underhang including Meggering & other consumables and as directed by the field Engineer.
88110kV or 66kV
89Up to 33kV
90Labour for the erection of Busbar including suitable Modifications of End Clamps, providing holes wherever necessary as directed by the field Engineer.
9175 mm (1 length)
9250 mm (1 length)
93Labour for the Erection of Jumper/ Droppers using Moose/ Zebra/ panther Conductors including Modification of End clamps, providing holes etc wherever necessary as directed by the field Engineer.
94POWER CONNECTORS :Supply & Fixing of Aluminium Power Connectors/ Clamps/ Fittings with SS Bolts and Nuts, including, freight etc., confirming to IS as per the drawing and specification.
956- Bolt Tension fitting
964-Bolt Tension fitting
97Switch End Clamp for Zebra
98Switch End Clamp for Panther
99Switch End Clamp for Mink
100Switch End Clamp for 75mm Bus
101Switch End Clamp for 50mm Bus
102Seating Block for 75mm Busbar
103Seating Block for 50mm Busbar
104T clamp for Zebra to Zebra
105T Clamp for 75mm Bus to Zebra
106T Clamp for 50m Bus to Zebra
107Free End clamp 75mm
108Free End Clamp 50mm
109Reducer Clamp for 75mm Bus to Zebra
110PG Clamp for Zebra
11175mm Corona Bell
11250mm Corona Bell
113Joint clamp for 75mm bus
114OUTDOOR BREAKERS :Labour for the Erection of 230/110kV Breakers complete set using Crane with proper levelling, proving holes cutting, jointing, bending of pipes wherever required and filling of SF6 gas, Providing conductor jumpers from the Breaker to CT's & Isolators, Supply & Erection of Earthing steels two Riser to Breaker Structure from Earthmat/ electrode using 65x10/ 50x8 MS Flat Providing Flexible tinned copper Earthing loops (4nos/ 3nos) to the Breaker earthing points, Supply & painting of first primer coat of redoxide and two coats of Bus green Enamel paint on to the Earth risers including cost of reputed make paints, consumable, freight, etc., and as directed by the field Engineer.
115110kV Breaker using Crane arranged by the Contractor
116Labour for the Erection of 33/22/11kV Breakers complete set using Crane with proper levelling, proving holes cutting, jointing, wherever required, Erection of 3Nos CTs without crane, Providing conductor jumpers from Isolator/Bus to Breaker, Breaker to CT's, CTs to Isolators, Supply & Erection of Earthing steels Four Risers Breaker Structure from Earthmat/ electrode using 50x08 MSF, Providing Flexible tinned copper Earthing loops to the Breaker earthing points, Supply & painting of first primer coat of redoxide and two coats of Bus green Enamel paint on to the Earth risers including cost of reputed make paints, consumable, freight, etc, and as directed by the field Engineer.
11733/22kV Breaker using Crane arranged by the Contractor
118MEASUREMENT TRANSFORMERS :Labour for the erection of 3 Nos Measurement Transformers using Crane, Supply and Erection of Earthing steels using (65x10 for 230kV SS) 50x8 MSF & Flexible tinned copper loops to CT/PT for equipment & Junction box earthing, structure earting, Erection of CT/PT Junction boxes, Supply and erection of Fixing steels, Painting of Primer Redoxide, Two coats of Bus Green enamel Paint on Earthing steels with supply of reputed make paints, including, freight & all consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
119110kV using crane arranged by the Contractor
120Labour for the erection of Potential Transformers, Supply and Erection of Earthing steels using 50x8 MSF & Flexible tinned copper loops to equipment & Junction box earthing, structure earting, Erection of Junction boxes, Supply and erection of Fixing steels, Painting of Primer Redoxide, Two coats of Bus Green enamel Paint on Earthing steels with supply of reputed make paints, including freight & all consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
12133/22kV Bus PT (3 units)
122Labour for erection of 33/22/11kV station transformers with/without crane and as directed by the field Engineer.
123ISOLATORS & HG FUSE SET :Labour for the Erection of Isolators to correct alignment, including the cost of Consumables and lubricants, Meggaring, replacement of insulators if necessary etc, Supply and erection of Earthing steels to Isolator Bases, Insulators, ABS Booms, Poles, Earth Blades, operating Mechanism earthing etc., using (65x10 MSF for 230kV SS) 50x8 MSF, Supply and Erection of 25 x 3mm² Flexible tinned copper to the centre Rotating Insulators, Mechanism Box etc, Supply and Applying of one coat of Primer Redoxide paint and Two coats of Bus Green Enamel Paint on earthing material including Freight, consumables etc.,.as directed by the field Engineer.
124110kV Isolators with Earth hand Operated
125110kV Isolators W/O Earth - hand Operated
12633kV Isolator
127Labour for erection of HG fuse complete set 33/22/11kV
128LAS :Labour for erection of LAS station type with surge monitor/ accessories etc., (3 Nos single pole stack) including Supply and erection of Earthing steels, (connecting to earth electrode & mat) Supply and Painting of Primer Paints and Two coats of Enamel Paints of reputed make, including freight, consumables etc., as directed by the filed Engineer.
129110kV LAS with surge monitors
13033/22/11kV LAS
131CONTROL ROOM MATERIALS:Labour for the Erection of Control Panels includings consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
132Simplex type/AC/DC/C&R Panel of Non-Grid type, Battery Chargers, Single feeder Control/ Relay Panels of Grid type (P&C)
133Labour for Erection of Battery set including two coats of painting of Acid proof paint on wooden stand (including any modification if required) and neatly stacking the Battery cells and fixing of connecting plates including any modifications/ alterations required as directed by field Engineer
134110 V DC, 120AH
135Labour, Consumables for the Initial filling and First Charging of the Battery to the required AH input and thereafter atleast 3 cycles of Charge / Discharge of the Battery set till the battery is charged to its full Capacity as directed by the field Engineer.
136110 V, 300/120 AH
137Supply and Erection of 5m Grouting type lamp post of B class MS pipe (3 inch dia for 3mtrs & 2.5inch dia for 2mtrs) including single/double fitting (Straight or 'V' type) fixing arrangements, 1 inch dia B class pipe arms, yard light box fixing flat and one coat of redoxide and one coat of aluminium paint.
138Supply and Erection of reputed make street light fitting with 1x(70-75)W or 2x(35-40)W, 240V CGL/ PHILIPS make LED Light.
139Supply of Erection of yard light fuse unit mounting box of size 200x200x150mm (BxHxD) out of 18 SWG (1.22mm) M.S Sheet including primer paint as per Drawing including the Supply, Fabrication and Erection of Box fixing Flat using 50x8MSF, Two coat of enamel paints, provided with 16/20A rewirable Porcelain Fuse carrier unit, 16 A Bakelite connenectors including its cost materials, consumables, freight, etc and as directed by the fiels Engineer on site requirements. (The box shall be vermin proof, shall be provided with sturdy hinges, with provision for cable entry and locking arrangements).
140Fabrication, supply and fixing of C.T/P.T junction box of size 400x300x150 mm of 16 SWG(1.6mm) M.S.sheet with primer coat paint, Supply, Fabrication and erection of Box fixing Flats using 50x8 MSF, Supply and Fixing of 25x3mm² Braided Flexible tinned copper loops to box earth., Two coat of Enamel Paint, provision for fixing terminal blocks/ MCBs including consumables, freight, etc., as directed by the field Engineer on site requirements. (The box shall be vermin proof shall have sturdy hinges, & locking arrangements)
141Fabrication, supply and fixing A.C.distribution box of size 750x750x250 mm out of 14SWG (2mm) M.S.Sheet including primer paint coat, Supply, Fabrication and Erection of Fixing Flat using 65x10MSF, supply & fixing of 3 nos 200A and 6 nos 100A Porcelain fuse units, Supply and Painting of Two coat of Enamel Paint including cost of materials, consumables, fright, etc., as directed by the field Engineer. The box shall be vermin proof shall have sturdy hinges, provision for mounting MCB and MCCB, detachable gland plate and locking arrangements.
142PAINTING :Labour charges for two coats of enamel painting in substation structures, steels etc., including the cost of reputed make paints and other consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
143Other Station Structures
144110kV Breaker Platform
14533/22kV Breaker Platform
146Yard Fire Stand frame with top canopy cover
147Battery Room Fire Stand
148AC Junction Box fixing frame
149110kV LAS Fence structure with GI chain link fencing wire of size 50-60 square of 10 swg
150250x125 RSJ Pole Bottom (height 0.45 to 0.5 m)
151200x100 RSJ Pole Bottom (height 0.45 to 0.5m)
152Yard Light Pole Bottom
153Supply & Labour charges for two coats of enamel painting in any substation structures, steels, etc and wherever required including the cost of reputed make paints and other consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
154Labour charges for writing details in any finished surface/board including cost of enamel paints and other consumables as directed by the field Engineer.
155CABLES :Labour for erection of cable in duct/ trench/ clamping on structures - neat laying in the ducts with identification Aluminium tags in all duct corners for easy identification of cables including fabrication of clamps and fixing at uniform intervals as directed by the field Engineer
156Up to 8 Core
157Above 8 Core
158STATION ACCESSORIES :
159Supply and Erection of Rubber mat of size 2000 × 1000 × 10 mm as directed by the field Engineer.
160Supply of Aluminium self supporting extension ladder 35 feet Length as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
161Supply of Aluminium self supporting extension ladder 10 feet Length as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
162Supply of Telescopic Earth Rod with copper wire 10 feet (SS type) as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
163Supply of Discharge rod 10 feet (SS type) made of PVC with copper flats & 6 sq.mm copper cable as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
164Supply of earth rod 10 feet (SS type) as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
165Supply of first Aid kit as directed by the field engineer.
166Supply of 1 KV Hand operated insulation tester as per IS standard and specification as directed by the field engineer.
167Supply of 5 KV Digital insulation tester as per IS standard and specification as directed by the field engineer.
168Supply of Digital Multimeter as per IS standard and specification as directed by the field engineer.
169Supply of Digital Earth tester as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
170Supply of Emergency light with rechagreable battery as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
171Supply of rechargeable High beam Torch light as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
172Supply of Tools Kit (spanner set size upto 32mm make:Taparia) as directed by the field engineer.
173Supply of BELT ROPE WHITE COTTON 16MM as directed by the field engineer.
174Supply of Rubber gloves as directed by the field engineer.
175Supply of rubber gauntlets as per IS Standard as directed by the field Engineer.
176Providing PVC down fall pipe using 110mm dia 4Kg/sqcm, PVC pipe and PVC clamp line supreme ec, including fixing PVC washer type door bend & shoe, in correct position and connecting from the roof slab including cost of all materials, labour, transport lead, lift, etc., complete, including PVC accessories and washers as required and as directed by the field Engineer.
177Supply and glanding of ISI mark cable gland of suitable size of reputed make including removing of insulation of cables and providing suitable holes as required and as directed by the field Engineer.
17816/19 mm
17922/25 mm
18028/32 mm
18135 mm
182Supply and termination of cable core end dressed neatly including the cost of cable socket (lug) ferrules, sleeves, tags, ties, stropes, etc., as directed by the field Engineer. (No.of core ends in unit of 1000).
183Supply and erection of Vinyl Sticker cutting/ Printing on Vinyl Sticker/ Foam board to be used for main equipment, slogan, name board & any other purpose of required sizes as directed by the field Engineer.
184Supply and erection of \\"B\\" class G.I.pipe for extension of tandem/ down pipe for A.B.Switches and for any other work required as directed by the field Engineer.
18540 mm Dia
18650 mm Dia
187Supply and provision of 12/25x3mm flexible braided tinned copper / tinned copper flats as required and as directed by the field Engineer.
188Supply & Crimping of Copper Lugs of Suitable sizes as required and as directed by the field Engineer.
189Supply and fixing Fuse unit of reputed make with ISI as directed by the field Engineer including drilling &fixing.
190HRC Backlite Fuse units
19116 AMPS
19232 AMPS
19363 AMPS
194Supply and fixing of HRC fuse of reputed make as directed by the field Engineer.
1952/5/10 AMPS
19632 AMPS
19763 AMPS
198Supply and fixing of Hylem board 8/10 mm thick wherever required as directed by the field Engineer.
199Supply and fixing of MCB of Havells/Schneider/ MDS/ Reputed make with ISI mark wherever required as directed by the field Engineer.
20032 AMPS - 3 phase, 4 pole
20116 AMPS - single phase, single pole
202Supply and fixing of AC single/ 3 phase 4 pole 415V ISI mark changeover switch of reputed make iron glad metal switch as required and directed by the field Engineer.
20332 AMPS (single phase - DPDT)
204Supply and fixing of Terminal blocks of reputed make such as Elmex/WAGO/Connectwell/ Phoenix as directed by the field Engineer.
205Regular type (Non-disconnecting)
206Disconnecting type (Link type)
207Supply and provision of M8, M10, M12 and M16 (full /Half thread) G.I.bolt and nuts of various sizes including plate/ spring washers as required and as directed by the field Engineer.
208Supply & fixing of LC/Key board out of 75x 25mm Alu. frame embedded with 12mm pre-laminated wood particle board using screw on rear side, 2Nos plain glass sliding shutter of 5mm thick fixed with metal roller on Alu.channel with locking arrangements, glass piece handle shutters, wall clamp, key hooks as directed by the field Engineer including cost of all materials & all consumables.
209Supply and fixing of godrej 6 lever long shackle navtol lock with triplicate keys for A.B.Switches and for any other purpose including the cost of ring and key token as directed by the field Engineer.
210FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENTS
211Supply & providing of Mechanical foam type fire extinguisher with all accessories conforming to IS
21250 litre trolly mounted
2139 litre portable
214Supply & providing of DCP (Dry Chemical Powder) type fire extinguisher with all accessories conforming to IS
21525 kg Trolly mounted
2169/10 kg Portable
2175/6 kg Portable
218Supply and fabrication of sand drums, (size of 580mm dia & 420 mm height) with conical cover made of tin sheet to be provided with handle including the cost of barrel and other consumables as directed by the field Engineer inlcuding the cost of sand.
219Supply & providing of fire buckets 10Ltrs capacity
220Typing & printing of Commisioning reports, Booklets, Drawings including spiral Binding/stick file cost etc.,
221Labour for the security arrangement for switchyard in substations under erection - one no of security staff for Night shift alone from date of supply of 1st Board material to the contractor, till the satisfactory completion of work/ contract period whichever is earlier and as directed by the field Engineer ( 6 months X 30 Shifts / month = 180 )
222SGST & CGST (If applicable quote the value, if not enter '0')
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OUR REF NO 58422686
AUTHORITY Boards / Undertakings / PSU
TENDER VALUE Ref. Documents
LAST DATE 26-11-2026
Authority
Authority Name Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited
Work Description Tender for Supply, Fabrication And Erection Of Gi Steel Structures, Earthing Materials, Station Equipments, Control Panels, Control Cables, Painting, Handling Of Department Equipments Etc., For The Establishment Of 110/22 Kv Ss With 2X10 Mva Power Transformer At Pudhupalapattu In Kallakurichi Edc
Basic Detail
Tender No CE/TP-II/TRY/E-04/26-27
Bidding Type Tender
Location
City Kallakurichi
State Tamil Nadu
Key Dates
Publish Date 06 Nov 2026
Submission Date 26 Nov 2026
Open Date 27 Nov 2026
Finance
Tender Value Ref. Documents
Tender Fee Ref. Documents
EMD 90800
Exemption Available
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