BO1001-41120-EEC102 - 448220633 - Cable Trays and Conduits Technical Specification - ESE

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BO1001 Cable Trays and Conduits Technical Specification
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Cable Trays and Conduits Technical Specification 448220633

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4
1.1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................4
1.2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................4
1.3 CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................................4
1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALTERNATIVES ...........................................................................4
SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................................ 6
2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ..............................................................................................6
2.2 EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS.........................................................................................7
2.3 SERVICES................................................................................................................................7
2.4 LABELLING .............................................................................................................................7
2.5 EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES ..............................7
2.6 BATTERY LIMITS ....................................................................................................................8
2.7 DEVIATIONS FROM THE SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................8
CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ........................ 9
3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ..............................................................................................9
3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS ..........................................................................10
3.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS .................................................................................................10
3.4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS ...................................12
3.5 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................12
SITE DATA ........................................................................................................ 13
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 14
5.1 CABLE TRAYS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................14
5.2 CONDUITS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................17

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5.2.1 General ...........................................................................................................................17
5.2.2 Conduits ..........................................................................................................................17
5.2.3 Connecting parts and accessories .................................................................................19
5.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)...................................................................20
5.4 PAINTING AND PROTECTION .............................................................................................20
TECHNICAL GUARANTEE ............................................................................... 21
INSPECTIONS AND TESTS .............................................................................. 22
7.1 INSPECTIONS .......................................................................................................................22
7.2 TEST.......................................................................................................................................22
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 23
8.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ..................................................................................................23
8.2 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER ......................................................24
8.3 INFORMATION AFTER THE CONTRACT ............................................................................24
8.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP) ...................................................................................26
ATTACHMENT A ........................................................................................................ 1

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Consortium formed by Siemens and TSK has been selected to execute, under EPC modality, three (3)
Thermoelectric Power Plants in Bolivia:
- Termoeléctrica de Warnes, that will be located near Warnes (Santa Cruz), and will consist on Two (2)
blocks of Combined Cycle Power Plants on 2x1 configuration + Two (2) blocks of Steam Tailing
Power Plants on 2x1 configuration, all of them based on a Wet Cooling Technology.
- Termoeléctrica del Sur, that will be located near Yaguacua (Yacuiba), and will consist on Two (2)
blocks of Combined Cycle Power Plants on 2x1 configuration + Two (2) blocks of Steam Tailing
Power Plants on 2x1 configuration, all of them based on a Dry Cooling Technology.
- Termoeléctrica de Entre Ríos, that will be located near Entre Ríos (Cochabamba), and will consist on
Three (3) blocks of Combined Cycle Power Plants on 2x1 configuration, all of them based on a Wet
Cooling Technology.
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this specification is to establish the general technical requirements for the design, construction,
supply and testing of the Cable Trays and Conduits of the Termoeléctrica del Sur , Termoeléctrica de Warnes
and Termoeléctrica de Entre Ríos Power Plants.
1.3 CONFIDENTIALITY
Any document exchanged, whether in digital format or on paper, (including this specification) shall be kept in
strict confidentiality. It is strictly forbidden to extract or reproduce any part of said documents.
1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALTERNATIVES

VENDOR shall be responsible not only for fulfilment of the requirements specified herein, but also for the
design, adequate selection of materials, appropriate manufacture, erection, commissioning and tests for a safe
and reliable operation in accordance with the legally applicable codes, standards and requirements at
European, Bolivian, regional and local level, as well as with the specifications and associated documentation.
The VENDOR, based on its experience and provided it guarantees the functional requirements established in
the Technical Specification, may submit an alternative offer that improves the competitiveness of the Supply.

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Should say alternatives modify the requirements, the deviation from the baseline shall be quantified and duly
supported.

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SCOPE OF SUPPLY
2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The complete supply of the equipment within the battery limits defined in the project is required.
The scope shall include the execution and supply by the VENDOR of all the work, materials or services in
general, including those not expressly indicated in the text but necessary for the proper operation of the
facility’s equipment and systems. The VENDOR shall supply all components or services required for the
satisfactory operation of the facility, without any additional cost for the Buyer. The VENDOR shall take care
that the scope of supply includes all the components necessary for a proper and safe operation.
The equipment supplied shall be designed taking into account the access points in order to facilitate the
inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair activities. These accesses must be included in the supply.
All the items of equipment shall be new and shall incorporate state-of-the-art technology in its area that has
been duly tested in similar uses (no prototypes shall be accepted).
The Supply shall comply with the terms and conditions figuring in this Technical Specification relating to
operational requirements, design and construction criteria, guarantees and delivery times. All the requirements
or recommendations commonly established for the design, material selection, manufacture, inspections, tests,
preparation for shipment and commissioning of this type of equipment and facilities shall be observed in
accordance with good practice and are included in the VENDOR’s scope.
The VENDOR shall have adequate technical assistance and maintenance services.
The Tender shall include and quote all the works, materials and services in general that are not expressly
mentioned in the text, but that are necessary for the proper operation of the facility.
In case of contradiction among the various requirements included in this technical specification (and annexes),
the other contractual technical specification and/or the applicable standards or regulations, the one to be
applied is the most restrictive one, the one which gives better performance or benefit to the Purchaser. In any
case, the Purchaser reserves the right to decide which of the different requirements are to be fulfilled. In case
of contradiction, only the purchaser by a written statement is able to decide which is the compulsory
requirement to be finally applied.
The supply shall follow the local region and Bolivian laws, regulations or instructions by the authorities
whenever deemed to do so, specially those related to Health, Safety and Environment. When there is not any

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explicit Directive the Codes and Standards listed in the Technical Specification shall be applied. The Contractor
shall provide any document or certification requested by the authorities related to these requirements.
2.2 EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

The scope of supply shall include the hot dip galvanized Cable Trays and Conduits and its accessories for
indoor and outdoor installation.
The characteristics of the Cable Trays and Conduits are described in section 5.1. and 5.2. respectively.
Bolting and accessories required for the assembly and supporting are considered to be an integral part of the
materials.
The supplier shall include in the offer the unitary base price of each one of the components.
2.3 SERVICES
 Packing, shipping and transport, in accordance with the requirements in the purchasing conditions.
 Performance of the tests in Chapter 7 herein
 Supply of the documentation listed in Chapter 9 of this specification
2.4 LABELLING
Cable trays and associated components shall be marked up according to the requirement of IEC 61386-1
section 7.
2.5 EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES

The following equipment and services shall be supplied by third parties and, therefore, are not included in the
scope of supply of this specification:
 Erection. The supplier shall provide in the documentation all the required information for an adecuate and
secure installation and use of the tray system and conduits.

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2.6 BATTERY LIMITS
 Electrical battery limits:
 Earthing
 Civil works battery limits:
 Main structures and racks for the installation of tray supports.
2.7 DEVIATIONS FROM THE SPECIFICATION

In accordance with the provisions figuring in Section 1.4, the VENDOR may propose deviations to the
Technical Specification. Such deviations shall be expressly identified, justified and accepted in writing by the
Buyer.

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CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The VENDOR shall comply with the requirements figuring in the codes and standards mentioned in this
Specification, as well as with all those figuring in the rest of the contractual documents. Should there be any
discrepancy between this Technical Specification and the codes or standards listed, the most stringent criterion
shall always prevail.
The standards, codes, calculation basis and procedures and, generally, the technical criteria to be applied to
the project and execution of the supply shall be approved by the Buyer. No modification shall be made to the
technical conditions approved by the Buyer without its prior written authorization. The approval by the Buyer
shall not exempt the VENDOR from its responsibilities.
The Supply shall comply with said codes, standards, specifications and documentation (always in their latest
and valid editions and addenda, unless otherwise specified).
The VENDOR shall be responsible for complying with all the requirements figuring in the Bolivian regulations
and legislation, in the National and Local Codes and in any other applicable document during the life of the
contract.
Should there be any discrepancy between the requirements figuring in the various documents, the following
order of prevalence shall apply:
 Legal requirements
 Technical specification
 Datasheets
 Documents attached to the Technical Specification
 Codes and documents referenced in the Technical Specification
 Other applicable codes and standards
The VENDOR shall be responsible to ensure that any conflict between documents that could compromise the
purchase order be settled and agreed in writing with the Buyer before starting the manufacture or construction
of the parts affected. The VENDOR could be requested to attend a meeting with the Buyer for design review
and coordination purposes before the start of the manufacturing process.

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Should this request or any other document, code, standard, etc., mentioned establish various requirements
that make reference to the same concept, the most stringent one shall apply.
Should the VENDOR detect any such conflict, it shall inform the Buyer within a maximum of 5 working days.
3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS

All the equipment and components supplied, and all the works performed, shall comply with all Bolivian
regulations, laws and requirements that apply to the Owner (including any future modification to the
regulations), laws and requirements during the period of the Purchase contract.
The VENDOR or its subcontractors shall fully comply with the applicable Regulations and/or local, regional,
national (Bolivia) and international requirements.
The Supplier shall supply the official documentation required to obtain all the permits up to the commissioning
phase.
Special attention shall also be paid to:
- Bolivian electrical regulations related to low voltage, high voltage and complementary
technical instruction
- Bolivian and local laws on Health and Safety in the Workplace.
3.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

As a general rule, the latest versions of the industrial standards IEC shall be followed. They shall be applied
provided that they do not contradict legally binding local regulations. Nevertheless, they can be replaced by
other equivalent international standards of recognized prestige such as IEEE. In this case, the Supplier shall
inform the Buyer, and the latter reserves the right to include said additional requirements.
The design, materials, manufacture, construction, tests, cleaning, coating, packaging, etc. of all equipment
and components included in the scope of this document shall comply with the applicable standards listed
below. Should there be any discrepancy between the standards, the most stringent criterion shall always be
applied.
 IEC 60364-5-52 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 5-52: Selection and erection of
electrical equipment - Wiring systems
 ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles --
Specifications and test methods

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 ISO 2178 Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates - Measurement of coating

thickness -- Magnetic method
 IEC 60332-1 Tests on electric and optic fibre cables under fire conditions
 ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres -- Salt spray tests
 ISO 10289 Methods for corrosion testing of metallic and other inorganic coatings on
metallic substrates -- Rating of test specimens and manufactured articles
subjected to corrosion tests
 DIN 17100 Steels for general structural purposes. Quality standard
 IEC 61537 Cable management - Cable tray systems and cable ladder systems
 IEC 61950 Cable management systems- Specifications for conduit fittings and
accessories for cable installations for extra heavy duty electrical steel conduit.
 IEC 60423 Conduit systems for cable management- Outside diameters of conduits for
electrical installations and threads for conduits and fittings.
 ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes- Determination of film thickness.
 EN 10255 Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading - Technical delivery
conditions
 IEC 61386 Conduit systems for cable management
 DIN 2440 Steel tubes; Medium-Weight Suitable for Screwing
Cable trays and conduit for cables must be in accordance with the following EMC requirements:
 IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic Standards –

Immunity for industrial environments
 IEC 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic Standards –

Immunity standards for industrial environments
 IEC/TS 61000-6-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-5: Generic Standards –

Immunity for power station and substation environments
The last edition of the standard in force on the date that the request for tender is received shall apply.
Should there be any discrepancy between the standards and this specification, or between sections of this
specification, the Supplier shall inform the Buyer in order to settle it.

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Should there be any conflict, it shall be reported and the most stringent criterion selected, unless otherwise
expressly indicated by the Buyer.
The Supplier shall be responsible to be well informed about the codes and standards referenced above. Should
any change or modification to the equipment be required in order to comply with the standards, it shall be to
the account of the Supplier.
3.4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

The following documents shall be considered by the VENDOR in the proposal:
 BO1000-11630- MQZ104-447999745 General Plant Data of Warnes.
 BO1001-11630- MQZ104-447999738 General Plant Data of Del Sur.
 BO1002-11630- MQZ104-447999752 General Plant Data of Entre Ríos.
 BO1001-21110-MEC102-447999707 Painting Technical Specification
 BO1001-00BZP-ETC104-448220701 Typical Details of Cable Trays
 BO1001-00BZP-ELD105-448221074 Electrical Raceways Arrangement of del Sur
 BO1000-00BZP-ELD105-448224266 Electrical Raceways Arrangement of Warnes
 BO1002-00BZP-ELD105-448423607Electrical Raceways Arrangement of Entre Rios.
 Cables Trays and Conduits Data Sheet (See Attachment A)
3.5 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The following criteria shall be considered for this project:
 Language: English. Additionally O&M Manual and training courses shall also be submitted in Spanish.
Equipment nameplates and labels shall be in Spanish. Other documents that may be required in
Spanish language shall be specified by Buyer before contract awarding.
 Engineering Units: International System of Units (SI)

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SITE DATA
The specific data of these three (3) Thermoelectric Power Plants in Bolivia, such as design temperatures,
seismic data, wind conditions, etc, is defined in the following documents:
- Del Sur: “BO1001-11630-MQZ104-447999738_General Plant Data”
- Warnes: “BO1000-11630-MQZ104-447999745_General Plant Data”
- Entre Ríos: “BO1002-11630-MQZ104-447999752_General Plant Data”
These three (3) documents are attached to the Purchase Request.
The manufacturer shall describe clearly in the Bid the measures taken to guarantee fulfilment with the
environmental requirements. Additionally, the manufacturer shall indicate which test certificates are available
and which inspections and tests are performed to prove it.
The packing of the equipment for shipment shall be also adequate for protection of the equipment during
storage periods on-site, considering specified ambient conditions.

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DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
5.1 CABLE TRAYS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

The components of the cable tray system shall be so designed and so constructed that they ensure reliable
support to the cables contained therein.
The cable trays specified herein shall be ladder type. This type of tray consists of two side rails made of brake-
formed steel sheet, joined together by evenly spaced rungs that are welded at both ends to the longitudinal
rails.
The Supplier shall submit the proposed weld filler material, welding procedure and weld testing method to the
Purchaser's approval.
The mechanical strength of the ladder-type cable tray system to be provided shall be sufficient to withstand
the loads indicated below in kg/m, as a function of tray width.
The cable trays and all associated fittings shall be designed and constructed to withstand, without noticeable
deterioration, the seismic and environmental conditions indicated in Chapter 4 of the present document.
The Supplier shall indicate the maximum load that can be applied safely in normal use (safe working load or
SWL) to the cable trays supplied.
The Supplier shall also declare the classification of the cable tray system to be supplied according to the
maximum and minimum transport, storage, installation and application temperatures (in accordance with
Tables 2 and 3 of standard IEC 61537, Section 6.6), as well as the limitations, if any, regarding end span
length or regarding position of the couplings in the end spans or throughout the tray system.
Cable tray system components shall be fire-resistant, as well as non-flame and non-fire propagating, as per
Section 13 of standard IEC 61537.
Typical tray details are included in drawing BO1001-00BZP-ETC104-448220701 Typical Details of Cable
Trays.
Cable trays for indoor installation shall be made of St.37-2 cold-rolled steel sheet, as per standard DIN 17100,
hot-dip galvanized in accordance with standard ISO 1461. Minimum thickness shall be 2 mm for rungs and
3mm for side rails, before galvanizing.
The trays and accessories shall be built to be fitted with covers in any area requiring protection, and shall be
easily assembled by means of self-tapping screws. These covers shall be solid and continuous, of rigid

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construction, with the same finish as the trays, and have a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm. The maximum length
of the covers shall be 3 m.
System components shall be designed so as to withstand the forces or impacts to which they may be subject
during transport, storage and installation.
Trays shall be designed to withstand the normal stresses produced during cable installation.
Rungs shall be designed to withstand without deformation a 100 kg point load applied at their centre,
simultaneously with their working load.
Anchor elements shall withstand the stresses induced by a horizontal static load equivalent to the horizontal
seismic load defined in Section 4, taking into consideration the declared SWL acting on the centre of gravity
of the equipment from the most unfavourable direction.
The hot-dip galvanizing of all parts, fitting and accessories of galvanized steel trays shall be carried out after
mechanical shaping so that, once galvanized, the part will undergo no folding, bending, perforation, welding,
cutting, etc. that could damage the zinc coating and lead to non-galvanized areas being exposed to the
environment.
The galvanization process shall be carried out by hot dipping the parts in a melted zinc bath.
Zinc buildups or pimples shall not be acceptable.
The zinc coat layer shall be smooth, continuous and complete. It shall be free of imperfections, and shall not
flake or peel off during handling or installation operations.
The steel shapes that make the side rails and rungs, as well as all auxiliary parts of the tray, shall be built
without sharp edges so as to eliminate the risk of damaging cables during their installation.
All fittings such as bends, tees, crosses, reducers, auxiliary parts, etc. shall be made of steel sheeting of the
same grade as the cable trays, and have the same finish.
Fittings for the purpose of changing horizontal direction (flat bends, tees, etc) shall be radiused, the curvature
achieved by means of circumference arcs with a minimum radius of 330 mm. Vertical changes in direction may
feature either circumference arcs or polygonal arcs. The straight section of these coupling fittings shall have a
minimum length of 125 mm.
The tray system required shall have electrical continuity, as per Section 6.3.2 of standard IEC 61537.
Metal cable ladder systems with a coating are considered as conductive.

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All cable tray elements (straight lengths, tees, crosses, etc.) shall be supplied with joints that ensure perfect
electrical contact between adjacent sections.
The various spans of trays shall be made electrically continuous through the coupler piece between tray
sections.
The installation of a splice plate between two tray sections shall not lower the resistance of the tray.
All trays shall be equipped for earthing and have perfect electrical continuity between sections. For earthing
purposes, a 9-mm diameter hole in the centre of the side rail of each straight section to receive M-8 bolts. Said
bolts shall be supplied by others (earthing network).
Impedance through the coupler between two consecutive trays shall not exceed 50 mΩ across the joint, as
per Section 11.1.2 of standard IEC 61537.
Impedance shall not exceed 5 mΩ/m in sections without joints, in accordance with standard IEC 61537.
Metal-coated steel components shall be Class 8 according to the classification for resistance against corrosion
indicated in Table 1 of standard IEC 61357. The zinc mean coating thickness (minimum) of parts galvanized
according to standard ISO 1461, and measured and tested as per standard ISO 2178 or ISO 2808, shall not
be less than 70 micras.
Cable trays for outdoor installation shall be supplied with a galvanized steel cover, 1.5 mm thick.
The minimum width of the rungs shall be approximately 24 mm.
Maximum spacing between the centrelines of two adjacent rungs shall be approximately 250 mm.
The width of the trays shall be between 100 and 600 mm.
The Supplier shall indicate the free base area of the cable ladder length, i.e. the class to be supplied as
indicated in Table 5 of standard IEC 61537, Section 6.8.
Fitting types and classes are indicated in the document "Bill of Materials for Cable Trays and Conduits".
Total tray height shall be 100 mm for a fill height of 80 mm in trays that are 100 mm,200mm, 400 mm and
600 mm wide.
Standard supply length for trays shall be 3 m, unless otherwise indicated in the document "Aboveground
Raceway Material List".
The average spacing between consecutive supports shall be approximately 2 m.

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The maximum mid-span deflection allowed with this support spacing shall be 2.5 mm under the load conditions
indicated below. Mid-span deflection at the declared SWL shall never exceed 1/100th of the span. If supports
are located further apart (3 m) than the above-indicated spacing value, the manufacturer shall state the
guaranteed maximum deflection value for Purchaser's approval.
The transverse deflection at the SWL shall not exceed 1/20th of the width of the sample.
The total weight of cables foreseen per metre of tray is as follows:
Tray width Total weight of cables

(mm) (kg/m)
100 15
200 30
300 45
400 60
600 90
Trays shall have a resistance to impact of 50 J, as established in Section 6.9.5 of standard IEC 61537.
5.2 CONDUITS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
5.2.1 General
For the purpose of this specification all material included in the supply shall be divided in two lots:
“Conduits”: includes all base elements of the conduction, such as seamless rigid conduits, conduit couplings,
condulets and flexible conduits.
"Connecting Parts and Accessories" includes reducing fittings, nipples, locknuts, bushings, seals, covers and
blanking disks.
Conduits and all fittings and accessories for erection shall be designed and manufactured to withstand without
noticeable deterioration the environmental conditions indicated in Section 5 herein, for both indoor and outdoor
installation.
5.2.2 Conduits
Conduits shall be seamless and drawn hot dipped galvanized steel.

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The inner and outer diameters as well as the wall thickness of the conduits that form part of the supply must
be per Standard DIN 2440 (EN 10255).
Installation shall be with non continuous conduit except for Classified Areas.
Steel conduits shall be used in Classified Areas in accordance with DIN 2440 (EN10255).
The units of straight sections shall be approximately 3 meters long.
Conduits shall be earthed at the distribution board by means of an earth clip and a direct connection to the
main earthing conductor.
The thickness of the conduit wall shall be the same throughout its length. The circular section of the conduits
shall be precise enough to allow the threading to be carried out appropriately.
The conduits shall be threaded at both ends with a NPT thread in accordance with DIN 2440 (EN10255).
The conduits must have bevelled edges at both ends in order to eliminate rough and sharp edges.
The outer and inner surfaces of the conduit must be completely and evenly coated with zinc, applied directly
to the surfaces. The content of zinc in the protective coating on both the inner and the outer surfaces shall be
equivalent to minimum thickness of 0.02 mm.
The threading shall be preferably done before the hot dipped galvanization.
Nevertheless, if the threading is done after the protective zinc coating is applied; a protective coating must be
applied to this area to prevent corrosion. This protective coat will not impede electrical continuity.
Before performing the finishing process, the outer and inner surfaces must be properly cleaned so that the
protective coat adheres correctly, and there are no rough or imperfect surfaces.
The inner surfaces of the conduits shall be completely smooth, free of rough edges or any other type of defect
that may damage the cable insulation.
The rigid conduits shall be cold bendable without this producing any cracking as per DIN2440 (EN 10255).
The flexible conduits shall be formed by flat-shaped, galvanised steel strips, and have a coating of EPR or
similar that is resistant to water, grease and oil and is flame-retardant as per IEC Standard 60332-1. The
protective coating shall be evenly applied to the outer surface of the conduit. Flexible conduits and fittings shall
be able to be coiled without damage or reduction in cross sectional area.

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The ends of the conduits must be protected by means of suitable plastic parts or metal taps in order to avoid
the ingress of dust, humidity or other extraneous substances, as well as to protect the threading during storage,
transport and unloading of the parts.
The conduit couplings shall be steel cylinders, internally threaded and sized according to DIN2440 (EN 10255).
The thread length of the fittings must be such that the threads are not exposed when it is completely threaded
over the conduit.
Both ends of the fitting must be bevelled in order to eliminate any rough or sharp edges. Threads on the ends
shall be true and clean. Running threads shall not be used.
The fittings must be submitted to an anti-corrosive treatment, identical to the one indicated for conduits.
The elbows (when applicable) shall be made with conduits that have characteristics identical to those used for
the straight sections. All that indicated above for straight sections shall apply.
The elbows shall be sized in accordance with DIN2440 (EN 10255).
5.2.3 Connecting parts and accessories
The connecting parts shall be cast hot dipped galvanized and threaded over all their length. They shall be
constructed in such a way that once installed in the conduction they may be exposed to rain without water
ingress.
The connection between connecting parts and between the connecting parts and the conduits must not break
their electrical continuity.
The inner and outer surfaces of the steel connecting parts as well as the outer surfaces of the cast type
connecting parts must be completely and evenly protected by zinc coating, applied directly to the surfaces.
The surface finish of the steel outer connecting parts must have a minimum zinc or cadmium thickness of
0.013 mm, except for the outer threads, which will be 0.005 mm. The zinc coating of the inner surfaces shall
have a minimum thickness of 0.004 mm.
The outer surfaces of cast type connecting parts must have a 0.005 mm zinc coating.
The inner surfaces of the cast type connecting parts must have a visible zinc coating.
An organic protective coating offering a similar level of protection as the metal protective coating shall be
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Both the inner tapered threading and the outer straight threading shall be carried out in accordance with
DIN2440 (EN 10255).
The conduit locknuts shall be grooved to facilitate tightening. The nipples must be corrugated to facilitate
tightening. The EPR protections or similar must be perfectly round and smooth in order to protect the conductor
insulation from abrasion.
The locknuts, nipples and other accessories used in threading connections must be designed to withstand the
coupling torques indicated in IEC61950 without damage or deformation.
The locknuts and nipples must be sized in compliance with IEC61950.
5.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

Conduits must be in accordance with the EMC requirements stated in the standards defined in section 4.3,
with respect to both the emissivity and immunity of such equipment.
5.4 PAINTING AND PROTECTION

All surfaces that so require shall be prepared stripped, primed and painted in accordance with the document
BO1001-21110-MEC102-447999707 Painting Technical Specification.

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TECHNICAL GUARANTEE
The Supplier shall guarantee the tender values indicated on the Technical Data Sheets corresponding to
Attachement B of this document.

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INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
7.1 INSPECTIONS
All the stages of design, material procurement, manufacture, construction, trials and tests, transport, etc.
included in this specification shall be subject to inspection by the Buyer or by its representatives.
The Buyer shall have the right to visit the Supplier’s premises in order to verify compliance with the
requirements figuring in this specification, and mainly in the documents required by the specification but not
requested for approval.
7.2 TEST
The Cable Tray and Conduit systems supplied shall be subject to tests as required by good practice of the
manufacturer.
The manufacturer shall submit quality materials certificates to be accepted.
The performance of these tests does no exempt the Supplier from responsibility for possible defects in untested
parts. The Purchaser can reject the most defective parts which shall be replaced by the Supplier as soon as
possible

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
The product covered by this specification shall comply with the requirements figuring in said specification and
with those imposed by the operating conditions. Furthermore, it shall also comply with international best
practice of recognized prestige.
For this purpose, the VENDOR shall apply and document a quality system certified as per ISO 9001. The
scope of this system shall cover all the products, systems and services connected with the contract and,
consequently, the VENDOR shall be responsible of its application throughout the chain of subcontractors.
Furthermore, the VENDOR shall prepare and deliver an Inspection Points Program for the Supply, a
Manufacture and Quality Procedure and a Final Quality Control Report.
Purchaser reserves the right to verify and assess the application of the quality system defined, including that
of its subcontractors, at any time during the life of the contract. This right extends to the final customer and
their authorized representatives.
Should there be any deviation in the application of the quality system that entails any doubt or evidence
regarding product quality, the Purchaser reserves the right to carry out verifications or tests additional to those
initially scheduled either at the VENDOR’s premises or at those of its subcontractors.
Acceptance by the Purchaser of any document or activity associated with the product does not exempt the
VENDOR from its obligation to supply and install a product fully compliant with the specification and the service
conditions and requirements.
8.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Within a period not exceeding three (3) weeks from the NTP, the Contractor shall submit to the Purchaser, the
Quality Control Plan which is applicable to the equipment manufacture. This program shall include the detailed
testings and their schedule.
Purchaser's inspectors and/or representatives shall verify the progress of the work by means of visits to
Contractor's premises. They shall verify that work is on schedule and that material and/or equipment is being
manufactured in accordance with the technical specifications, codes, standards and procedures detailed on
the purchase order and attachments thereto.
After contract award, the detailed list of tests must form the basis of an inspection test program from which
Purchaser will select tests to be witnessed by Purchaser's representatives. Tests must be recorded by issuing

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tests certificates stating all significant test parameters. Test certificates are to be dispatched promptly to
Purchaser after test completion.
Witness and approval of tests by Purchaser's representatives will not relieve Contractor of any contractual
liabilities or responsibilities.
8.2 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER

The VENDOR shall include the following information in its offer:
 ISO 9001 certificate of its quality system
 List of procedures of its quality system
 Design review plan
 Procedure for handling design changes and Buyer’s participation
 Procedure for handling non conformities and Buyer’s participation
 Validation status of the product parts, components and equipment. Plans and provisions for those that
have not been validated as suitable for this specification and for the operation and service
requirements.
 Standard quality plan. Typical quality plan for this product. It shall have the usual format of the
inspection and test plans and include all the product equipment. It shall identify its parts, components
and the whole equipment.
 Any provision for third party inspections must be included.
8.3 INFORMATION AFTER THE CONTRACT

The documentation mentioned in point 0 shall be submitted for approval. Regarding the quality documentation,
the following actions, documentation and clarifications shall be included:
 Design review plan
The Buyer shall decide on its participation in the plan.
 Design changes

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All major changes to documents already approved in the design reviews and to those issued for
manufacture/construction shall be subject to the approval of Buyer and shall not be processed without
its approval.
Minor changes shall be reported at the time of their approval by the VENDOR.
- Major changes: changes that may affect contractual requirements or that may significantly
affect the form, function, interface with other equipment or structures, or the integrity of same.
- Minor changes: those that are not classified as major changes.
 Non conformities
The list of non conformities of the VENDOR and their subcontractors shall be monthly submitted to
the Buyer.
All the proposals to settle major non conformities shall be subject to the approval of Buyer. No
settlement shall be applied until it has been approved by the Buyer.
The definition of major non conformities is as defined in the previous point for design changes.
 Product validation
The VENDOR shall demonstrate that all main, auxiliary and control equipment is qualified for operation
under the requirements and service conditions figuring in this specification.
Means such as type qualification, design verification and/or review, validation tests and experience
shall be used at the VENDOR’s discretion.
 Quality control plan
The quality control plan shall include all the activities necessary to ensure correct processing of the
product. This plan shall have at least the format of an inspection points program (PPI) in order to be
accepted.
This plan shall be submitted to Buyer for approval.
It shall cover all product elements, i.e. parts, components, equipment (including standardized
elements), and the overall product up to the level required to include everything that affects its
operation and life. The plan shall contain all processing stages, from material procurement up to
testing.

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The plan shall include all the activities, operations and verifications carried out during product
processing.
The plan shall identify the following: sequence of operations, applicable procedures, participants and
their control activity (from the raw material subcontractor up to the VENDOR), type of
verification/inspection, sampling system, when applicable, and type of records to be issued.
Whenever a Notified Body or third party participates in the activities, this shall be specified in the plan.
The Buyer shall include in this quality control plan both its inspection points and those of the final
customer. The VENDOR shall give advance notice to the Buyer of the date when the inspections are
going to be performed.
 Product documentation
The documentation to be delivered during the contract has been defined in point 0. Trial and test
certificates and reports for materials and equipment, process and welder’s qualification, NDTs and
tests shall be as per type 3.1 of EN 10204.
Lower-level certificates shall only be applied to standardized minor parts.
8.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP)

The Supplier shall submit to the approval of the Purchaser an Inspection and Test Plan that explicitly and
correlatively develops each and every one of the phases of the procurement, manufacture and testing, and
preparation for shipment. The inspection plan to be carried out by the supplier shall be indicated.
For each point the Supplier shall indicate the internal procedure that is applicable. He shall also indicate
whether a report or protocol will be generated for each point, or whether other associated documentation will
be provided (quality certificates, reception reports, etc.).
The Purchaser shall select the points on this programme which they or their representatives shall witness.
During the inspection visits, the Purchaser reserves the right to review applicable documentation that has not
been presented for his approval (reception procedures, manufacturing procedures, etc.).
The Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) shall comprise a minimum of the following sections in which the following
information shall be given:
 Materials inspection.

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Main materials and components: inspection upon reception of materials to be used in manufacture,
with indication of those that will require quality certificates.
Auxiliary elements: Inspection of reception of components with indication of those that will be required
with reception test protocols.
 Inspection of manufacturing.
List of the main in-process inspection points
 Examinations and tests.
A list of all the tests indicated in this specification, with reference to each associated procedure that
specifies the acceptance criteria for the test in question.
 Protection, cleaning, painting, labelling and delivery. Final documentation.
A statement of the monitoring or inspection of these activities setting out the procedures to be applied
and including a revision point for the final documentation dossier and an issue point for the Delivery
Note.

ATTACHMENT A
CABLE TRAYS AND CONDUITS DATA SHEET

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CABLE TRAYS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
OFFERED
BIDDER: REQUIRED TRAY WIDTH (mm)
100 200 400 600
Standars
Material Hot-dip galvanized
steel sheet
Type Ladder
Thickness of material (mm) ≥ 2 rungs
≥ 2 longitudinal
members (struts)
Weld filler material
Weld test method
Zinc coating thickness (mm)
Shape of the straight side section
Outer height of the side (mm)
 In trays 100,150, 200,300,400 and 100
600mm wide
Useful height of the tray (mm)
 In trays 100,150, 200,300,400 and
600mm wide
Distance between adjacent rung centerlines
(mm)
Rung width (mm) ≥ 24

Rung height (mm)
Free area of the base of the cable tray length in
% (Class as per Table 5 of standard IEC 61537
Maximum safe working load (SWL) (kg/m), for
1.5 m support span
Maximum point load supported (kg),
simultaneous with the working load, in the middle
of the rung:
Maximum mid-span deflection for each span,
with maximum load, for 1.5 m support span
Transverse deflection
Minimum declared temperature

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OFFERED
BIDDER: REQUIRED TRAY WIDTH (mm)
100 200 400 600
Maximum declared temperature
End span length limitations (reduced length)
Limitations on the positions of the joints
throughout the installation
Limitations on the positions of the joints in the
end spans
Standard straight length (mm) 3000
Tray centerline radius in a tee (mm)
Tray centerline radius in a horizontal (flat) cross
(mm)
Radius at the top rung of an outside vertical
bend (mm)
Radius at the top rung of an inside vertical bend
(mm)
Weight per tray length unit (kg/m)
Weight per horizontal (flat) bend unit
Weight per tee unit
Weight per horizontal (flat) cross unit
Weight per outside vertical bend unit
Weight per inside vertical bend unit

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CONDUITS TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
CABLE CONDUITS AND ACCESSORIES

TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS
a) CONDUITS ¾” 1” 1 ½” 2” 2 ½” 3” 4” 6”
Material ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Internal diameter (mm) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
External diameter (mm) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Anticorrosive treatment applied ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Thickness of anticorrosive protection layer ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
(mm)
Thread type ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Flexible tubing covering material ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Supply unit length (m) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
b) CONNECTION PARTS AND ACCESSORIES External surfaces Internal surfaces

Anticorrosive treatment ______________ ______________
Thickness of anticorrosive protection layer (mm) ______________ ______________
Thread type ______________ ______________
Material ______________ ______________
c) STANDARDS:

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1.1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................4

1.2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................4

1.3 CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................................4

1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALTERNATIVES ...........................................................................4

2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ..............................................................................................6

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS.........................................................................................7

2.4 LABELLING .............................................................................................................................7

2.5 EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES ..............................7

2.6 BATTERY LIMITS ....................................................................................................................8

2.7 DEVIATIONS FROM THE SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................8

CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ........................ 9

3.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ..............................................................................................9

3.2 COMPLIANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS ..........................................................................10

3.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS .................................................................................................10

3.4 REFERENCE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS ...................................12

3.5 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................12

SITE DATA ........................................................................................................ 13

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 14

5.1 CABLE TRAYS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................14

5.2 CONDUITS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................17

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5.2.1 General ...........................................................................................................................17

5.2.2 Conduits ..........................................................................................................................17

5.2.3 Connecting parts and accessories .................................................................................19

5.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)...................................................................20

5.4 PAINTING AND PROTECTION .............................................................................................20

TECHNICAL GUARANTEE ............................................................................... 21

INSPECTIONS AND TESTS .............................................................................. 22

7.1 INSPECTIONS .......................................................................................................................22

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 23

8.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ..................................................................................................23

8.2 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE OFFER ......................................................24

8.3 INFORMATION AFTER THE CONTRACT ............................................................................24

8.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP) ...................................................................................26

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1.1 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES AND ALTERNATIVES

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2.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

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2.2 EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

 Performance of the tests in Chapter 7 herein

 Supply of the documentation listed in Chapter 9 of this specification

2.5 EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED BY THIRD PARTIES

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2.6 BATTERY LIMITS

 Electrical battery limits: