REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

For
132kV/33kV 5 MVA TRANSFORMER

Electrical Research and Development Association

ERDA Road, GIDC, Makarpura,
VADODARA - 390 010.
EPABX: (0265) 2642942, 2642377, 2642964, 3043128-3043131
Fax: (0265) 2638382
E-mail: dir@erda.org, thomas.joseph@erda.org
Website: http://www.erda.org
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Introduction

Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), Vadodara has three on-
line low voltage short circuit test facilities. Two laboratories, situated at Makarpura,
Vadodara, have a capability of 50kA at 436V for testing of switchgears and 11 kV,
1.6 MVA transformers. The laboratory at Savli is the largest on-line short circuit test
laboratory in India. It has a capability of testing switchgears upto 120 kA at 525 V
and transformers of 33 kV, 4 MVA.

The Makarpura laboratory has been in operation since 1998 and the Savli
laboratory since 2008. ERDA has developed expertise in establishing and using on-
line low voltage short circuit laboratories.

For the laboratory at Savli, ERDA wants to procure a standby transformer for short
circuit testing.

This bid document gives the specifications of the transformer and other terms and
conditions.

2. Pre-Bid Clarifications

Pre-bid clarifications required, if any, should be sent in writing by the date

mentioned in clause 8 of this document “Receipt of pre-bid clarifications by ERDA”.
Clarifications will be issued in writing and made available to all the bidders by the
date mentioned in clause 8 of this document “Issue of all pre-bid clarification by
ERDA”. Such clarifications will be treated as part of the Bid Documents. In case the
vendor wishes to visit ERDA short circuit laboratory to have a look at the location
and the application, they should do so after getting the visit dates confirmed in
writing.

3. Scope of work to be performed by the consultant

i. Design, manufacturing, testing, supply, installation and commissioning of one

number of short circuit testing transformer according to the specifications given
in Annexure I at ERDA, Savli.
ii. Detailed drawings of the transformer including but not limited to outline general
arrangement, transport details, rating and diagram plate, HV bushing, LV
bushing, valve schedule plate, foundation plan, core cross section, winding cross
section, cross section view of core and winding, etc.
iii. Short circuit calculations according to IEC-60076 (during design review).
iv. Installation drawing giving details of foundation and clearances.
v. Short circuit testing of the transformer at any ISO-17025 accredited laboratory
in presence of ERDA representatives.
vi. Availability of the spares needed for next 10 years and their estimated cost.

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4. Bid Schedule

Bid to be submitted in two parts and in separate sealed covers:

1) Technical bid for transformers including all the points mentioned in Sl. No. 3 and
the guaranteed technical particulars given in Annexure I.
2) Commercial bid showing separate charges for the transformer, test charges,
terms and conditions, guarantee etc.

The last date of receipt of bid proposals in sealed covers is 15:00 hours
by the date mentioned in clause 8 of this document as “Submission of bid by
vendors”.

Bids received after the aforesaid time/date shall not be entertained.

The bids should be placed in a sealed envelope super scribed as below:

1) “Technical Bid for Supply of 5 MVA, 132kV/33kV Transformer for Short Circuit
Testing".
2) “Price Bid for Supply of 5 MVA, 132kV/33kV Transformer for Short Circuit
Testing".

The proposal must be valid for 180 days from the date of submission.

Two copies of each Technical Bid and one copy of Price Bid is to be submitted.

5. Evaluation of Bids

Qualification criteria for Technical Bid

The following documents have to be submitted by the bidder:

I. The past experience in having supplied similar transformers.

A. Technical Qualification:
1. Completion certificate of one similar nature of work done having a
minimum value of 50 times the total bid value OR
2. Completion certification of two works of similar nature, each having a
minimum 25 times the total bid value.

B. Commercial Qualification:

1. Annual turnover shall not be less than 50 times total bid value.
2. Bidder shall provide annual reports for the last three years.

II) Bidder shall provide the following technical data:

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 A. Methodology and work plan for performing the assignment.
B. Results of short circuit tests on similar transformers.
C. Schedule for different activities (bar chart as given in annexure II).

6. Techno-Commercial Negotiations

The Evaluation Committee nominated by ERDA will evaluate the technical bids and
commercial bids on the adequacy/quality of the proposed work plan and
methodology, related experience of the bidder and the total quoted amount.

Bidders will be invited for technical discussions/presentations on their proposals to

ERDA evaluation committee. Date of the presentation will be informed to the
bidders at least 15 days in advance.

The aim is to reach an agreement on all the points and shall include discussion on
the bidder’s past experience, proposed design of the transformer, methodology,
specification of the transformer, work plan, bar charts indicating activities, etc.

Commercial negotiation will be carried out with the bidder following the technical
discussions.

7. Terms of Payments

The payment shall be made as under:-

a) 20% of the total cost of transformer on issue of the order by ERDA and
submission of detailed work plan by the manufacturer against a bank guarantee
from a nationalized Indian bank for the duration of the supply.

b) 60% after the completion of pre-dispatch inspection

c) 10% after successful commissioning of the transformer

d) 10% against submission of the performance bank guarantee valid for the
duration of 60 months from the date of commissioning.

The bills in triplicate shall be submitted to ERDA. ERDA shall arrange the payment
normally within 25 days.

Income tax and any other taxes as per Government of India rules will be deducted
at source in accordance with the prevalent rules.

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8. Important Dates

Sl. Item Completion by

No
1 Receipt of pre-bid clarifications by ERDA 15:00 hrs, 5th
November 2013
2 Issue of all pre-bid clarification by ERDA 12th November 2013
3 Submission of bid by vendors 20th November 2013

9. Facilities Expected From ERDA

Any facility expected from ERDA, by the bidder, may be communicated while
submitting the bids.

10. Confidentiality

All bidders should keep the information provided by ERDA in this request for bid as
confidential and not disclose it to any third party. The successful bidder will be
expected to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with ERDA before placing of the
order.

11. Termination
In case the bidder is not able to supply the transformer, ERDA shall purchase the
transformer from any other manufacturer from the open market and the difference
in cost if any, shall be recovered from the bidder in addition to the penalties
leviable under this bid.

12. Penalty:
Penalty for late delivery: If the bidder fails to comply with the stipulated delivery
schedule as per the Contract, ERDA will deduct @ 0.5% on the ex-works price of
the transformer per week upto maximum of 10% of the ex-works value till all the
items are delivered for creation and commissioning of the transformer.

13. Arbitrators:
The contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India.

The parties shall settle all or any of the differences, disputes through mutual discussions
amicably. The resolution of all disputes, which cannot be resolved amicably through
mutual discussions, shall be settled through arbitration as provided under the Indian
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or any modifications thereof. Each party shall
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appoint an arbitrator from their side and the two arbitrators shall appoint/select the third
arbitrator who will preside over the arbitral tribunal which shall consists of three
arbitrators. The arbitration proceedings shall take place in at a place mutually acceptable
to both the parties and shall be conducted in the English language.

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 Annexure I
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 132 kV/33 kV, 5 MVA
POWER TRANSFORMER
Parameter Specification
1. Application Short circuit testing transformer. The transformer will be used
as a stand by transformer. The transformer should also be
suitable for use in parallel with the existing transformer.
2. Duty cycle 40 MVA for 30 seconds every half an hour,

5 MVA continuous.

The transformer will be subjected to a duty of 500MVA for 100

msec, 15 times in a year and 350 such shots over its life.
3. Voltage Ratio 132/33 kV

4. Rated insulation voltage Power frequency voltage: Primary: 275kV

Secondary: 70kV
Impulse voltage: Primary: 650kVp
Secondary: 170kVp
5. Impedance Exactly as per the existing transformer of EMCO make already
installed at Savli laboratory.
3.576% (Tolerance +0% to -15%) at minimum tap ie 39.6kV,
5.728% (Tolerance +0% to -20%) at normal tap ie 33kV and
8.736% (Tolerance +0% to -20%) at maximum tap ie 27.165kV.
All values are at 40 MVA base. The details of the voltage and
impedance variation at different taps are given in Table I.
6. Magnetic flux density Tap No. Flux density
At tap no 18 (Minimum Approximately 1.1T
voltage)
At tap no 9 (Normal tap) Approximately 1.4T
At tap no 1 (Maximum Maximum 1.72T
voltage)
Harmonic content of output voltage should be less than 1%.
The transformer should not saturate at 1.1 times the rated
voltage. (Harmonic content in output voltage at rated voltage
and 110% of rated voltage should be same.)
7. Current density 0.3A/mm2 maximum at any tap for conductors at 5 MVA

8. LV winding conductor Epoxy bonded continuously transposed conductor (CTC).

9. Type of cooling ONAN

10. Type Oil immersed, core type

11. Connection

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 Parameter Specification
a) Primary Delta

b) Secondary Delta

12. Vector group Dd0

13. Tappings Tappings on 132 kV side for variation on 33 kV side through an

on-load Tap changer, covering a range of 17 steps and 18
positions from 27.165kV – 39.6 kV.
14. RTCC An indoor floor mounted remote control cubicle with rear
access door with wiring.
15. Frequency 50 Hz

16. Temperature rise over an

ambient of 50°C max.

a) Oil by thermometer 40°C

b) Winding by measurement of 45°C

resistance:

17. Reference standard IS: 2026, IEC: 60076 (Latest versions)

18. Quantity One number

19. Design Vendor to submit short circuit withstand calculations as per

IEC 60076-5, 2006 of the transformer after receiving purchase
order. Manufacturing of transformer can be started only after
design review and approval by ERDA.
20. Additional Accessories
required

a) Breather

b) Oil level indicator and dial type oil temperature

indicator suitable for air cell type conservator tank with oil
level indicator and diaphragm break detector, maximum
reading pointer, resetting devices and two electrical contacts.

c) Explosion vent

d) Outlets for oil sampling

e) Inspection windows

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 Parameter Specification
f) Minimum two earthing terminals

g) Dial type winding temperature indicator in one phase

of HV winding with capillary, maximum indicating pointer
resetting device, two sets of contacts, associated CT for local
indication only.

h) Air cell conservator tank with oil level indicator and

diaphragm break detector, with Buchholz relay with alarm and
trip contacts.

i) Oil surge relay with one set of contacts between OLTC

tank and its conservator, a shut off valve shall be provided
between the OLTC conservator and oil surge relay.

j) Tap switch to be provided with remote and manual

operation facility at a convenient location. Tap switch to be of
Easun MR make and type “3XMI-351-170/D”.

k) Self setting Pressure Relief Device

21. The transformer to be tested

for the following tests other than all
routine tests as per IS: 2026

a) Temperature rise test At 5 MVA continuous current at manufacturer’s end.

Temperature rise test to be conducted with no-load loss at tap
1 + load loss (maximum value of load loss at any tap).

DGA to be carried out before and after temperature rise test.

b) Impulse voltage test 650kVp on 132kV side and 170kVp on 33kV side at
manufacturer’s end. Chopped wave: 110% of full wave at
manufacturer’s end.
c) Short circuit test The transformer to be subjected to 9 shots (3 each on
minimum, normal and maximum tap positions) as per IEC
60076-5: 2006 of
500MVA at tap 1
550 MVA at tap 9
500 MVA at tap 18
The change in %X after each shot should not show an
increasing trend.
The %X change after short circuit test should not be more than
the 1%.
%X measurement to be carried out for minimum, normal and
maximum tap position after each shot.
Test to be carried out at CPRI or at any ISO 17025, 2005
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 Parameter Specification
accredited laboratory.
d) SFRA SFRA measurements to be carried out before and after short
circuit test.
e) DGA DGA to be carried out before and after short circuit test

f) Waveforms at 1.1 times To verify that the transformer is not getting saturated it has to
rated voltage at each tap be tested at 1.1 times the rated voltage at each tap and the
voltage waveforms recorded. Harmonic content of output
voltage should be less than 1% at rated voltage and at 1.1
times the rated voltage. Harmonic content of output voltage
should be the same at rated voltage and at 1.1 times the rated
voltage.
22. Guarantee Five years from the date of commissioning.

23. Stage inspection ERDA will carry out inspection of the transformer at various
stages of its manufacture. ERDA will also carry out testing on
raw material used for testing (copper, iron etc). Raw material
(copper, CRGO, oil, bushings etc) should be as per the
approved vendors list.
24. Note: The vendor should visit the Savli site and verify the parameters
of the existing transformer as the new transformer has to be
capable of being run in parallel with the existing transformer.
The vendor should submit the technical bids and the
commercial bids in separate sealed covers suitably marked.
The technical bids to be submitted in the GTP format enclosed
at Table II.
The commercial bid should separately mention the charges for
short circuit test. ERDA reserves the right to waive the short
circuit test on its discretion.

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 Table I

Impedance and Voltage Variation According to Tap Position For Existing

132/33 kV Transformer At ERDA Short Circuit Laboratory, Savli
Tap No. Voltage (kV) %Z at 40 MVA
1 39.600 3.576
2 38.721 3.845
3 37.806 4.114
4 36.936 4.383
5 36.102 4.652
6 35.304 4.921
7 34.542 5.190
8 33.813 5.459
9 33.000 5.728
10 32.226 6.062
11 31.485 6.396
12 30.480 6.731
13 30.150 7.065
14 29.502 7.399
15 28.881 7.733
16 28.287 8.068
17 27.714 8.402
18 27.165 8.736
Note: Values for tap positions 1, 9 and 18 were measured. The other values are estimated.

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 Guaranteed Technical Particulars for Power Transformers
A. GENERAL
Item Description Schedule
1 Applications
i) Indoor/Outdoor
ii) 2Wdg/3Wdg/Auto
iii) GT/Step down/ICT/Station Start up/
Auxiliary/Rail Trackside Supply
2 Corrosion Level at Site
i) Light ii) Medium iii) Heavy iv) Very Heavy
3 National Standard
i) IEC: 60076
ii) IS : 2026
iii) ANSI C57.12.00
4 Type
i) Oil filled
ii) Dry
5 Full load rating (HV/IV/LV) MVA
6 3Phase/Bank of Three Phase/Single Phase ( A,B,C)
7 Rated No Load Voltages (HV/IV/LV) kV
Currents (HV/IV/LV) Amp
8 Rated Frequency Hz
9 Connections and phase displacement symbols(Vector
Group)
10 Weight Schedules(Maximum)
i) Active part kg
ii) Oil kg
Iii) Tank and Fittings kg
iv)Total Weight kg
v) Overall dimensions L X B X H mm
vi)Size of heaviest package L X B X H mm
11 LV Winding
i) Stabilizing tertiary
ii) Loaded
12 General Information
i) Supplier
ii) Manufacturer
iii) Place of Manufacture
iv) Type of transformer (Core/Shell)
13 Tappings
i) OLTC/OCTC
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Item Description Schedule
Ii) Tappings on
iii) Variation on
iv) Range of variation %
v) No of Steps
14 Impedance and Losses HV-IV HV-LV IV-LV
i) Calculated I2R Loss at rated tap and 75 0C kW
ii) Eddy current and stray loss at rated tap and 75 0C kW
iii) Calculated Load Loss(I2R+Eddy and Stray)at rated tap and kW
75 0C
iv) Guaranteed Load loss at rated tap and 75 0C kW
v) Guaranteed Impedance (Base MVA at Principal tap) %
Tolerance %
vi) Impedance at extreme tappings %
Tolerance %
vii) Regulation at full load 0.8 pf at 75 0C winding %
temperature
viii) Guaranteed No Load Loss kW
ix) Calculated Fan Loss kW
x) Calculated Pump Loss kW
xi) Guaranteed Auxiliary Loss kW
xii) Guaranteed maximum Magnetizing Current %
xiii) Guaranteed efficiency at rated load %
15 xiv) Maximum efficiency at partial load %
16 Any limitations in the performance of the required test?
If Yes, State limitations
Deviations from specifications

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B. MAGNETIC SYSTEM
Item Description Schedule
1 Core Type
i) 3Phase 3 Limb
ii) 3Phase 5 Limb
iii) 1Phase 2 Limb
iv) 1Phase 3 Limb
v) 1Phase 4Limb
2 Type of Core Joint
i) Mitred
ii) Step Lap
3 CRGO
Make/Grade/Thickness
4 Core bolts in limb/yoke Yes/No
5 Minimum Gross Area of Core/Limb/Yoke/Unwound limb cm2
6 Stacking Factor %
7 Voltage per turn V
8 Apparent Core Density for Weight Calculation
9 Core Overall Dimensions ( Dia X L X H) mm
10 Minimum Net Weight of Silicon Steel Lamination kg
(may be verified during manufacturing stage)
11 W/kg at working flux density as per Epstein test
12 Building Factor Considered
13 Calculated No Load Loss at rated voltage and Frequency
(Net Weight X W/kg X Building factor)
14 Calculated Magnetizing current as % rated current
15 Maximum flux density at any tap position
16 Maximum Sound Level dB

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C. CONDUCTING SYSTEM
Item Description HV IV LV Reg
1 Type of Winding
Helical/Disc/Layer
2 Type of Conductor
PICC/CTC/CTCE/CTCEN
3 Minimum Yield Strength of Conductor
0.2% elongation N/mm2
4 Maximum Current density at any tap A/mm2
5 Bare Weight of copper without paper insulation and kg
lead
6 Per Phase Maximum resistance of winding at rated tap Ohm
at 75C
7 Number of Turns/Phase
8 Area of Cross section of conductor mm2
No of Parallel conductors
9 Dielectric Shielding used
i) Interleaved winding ii) Wound in Shield iii) Others
10 Magnetic Shielding Used
Yoke Shunt on core clamp
Magnetic shunt on tank
Electromagnetic (Copper/Aluminum) shield on tank
) Others

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D. COOLING SYSTEM
Item Description Schedule
1 Type of Cooling
i) ONAN ii) ONAN/ONAF iii) ONAN/ONAF/OFAF
iv)ONAN/ONAF1/ONAF2 v) ONAN/ONAF/ODAF
vi)OFAF vii)ODAF viii)OFWF
2 Rating Corresponding to Cooling Stages (HV/IV/LV)
3 Guaranteed Maximum Temperature rise at 1000m altitude
0
i)Top Oil by thermometer C
0
ii)Average Winding by resistance C
0
iii)Winding hot spot C
4 Type of Cooler
I)Radiator Bank
ii)Oil to Air Heat Exchanger
iii)Oil to Water Cooler(Single Tube)
iv)Oil to Water Cooler(Double Tube)
v)Tank Mounted
vi)Header Mounted
vii)Separately Mounted
5 Cooling Fans
i)Type
ii)Make and Model
iii)Rating(Supply and kW)
iv)Supply voltage
v)Quantity(Running + Standby)
6 Oil Pumps
i)Type
ii)Make and Model
iii)Rating(lpm and kW)
iv)Supply voltage
v)Quantity(Running + Standby)
7 Coolers (Oil to Air)
i)Quantity(Running + Standby)
ii)Make and Model
8 Coolers (Oil to Water)
i)Quantity(Running + Standby)
ii)Make and Model
iii)Oil flow rate RPM
iv)Water flow rate LPM
v)Nominal Cooling rate kW
vi)Material of tube

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E. DIELECTRIC SYSTEM
Item Description Schedule
1 Geometric Arrangement of winding with respect to core
eg: Core-LV-IV-HV-Reg Coarse-Reg Fine
2 Regulating Winding
i) Body Tap
ii) Separate
3 HV Line Terminal Exit point in winding
i) Top
ii) Center
4 Varistors used across Windings Yes/No
If yes, Details
5 Insulation Levels HV IV LV HVN IVN
i)1.2/50 us Impulse kVp
ii)Chopped Impulse kVp
iii)Switching Impulse kVp
iv)AC 1 Minute kVrms
v)Max PD level at 1.5 PU PC

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F. ACCESSORIES
Item Description Schedule
1 Tap Changers
i)Control
a-Manual b-Automatic c-Remote d-Local
ii)Voltage Class and Current Rating of Tap Changers
iii)Make and Model
iv)Make of AVR
v)Power Supply for control motor
vi)No of Phase/Voltage/Frequency
vii)Rated Voltage for control circuit
viii)Phase/Voltage/Frequency
2 Tank
i)Tank Cover Conventional/Bell/Bottom Plate
ii)Rail Gauge AXB mm
iii)Minimum Clearance height from rail for lifting Active Part mm
iv) Wheels Numbers/Plane/Flanged/Uni-Directional/Bi-
Directional
v)Vacuum withstand Capability mm of
Hg
vi)Tank/Radiators/Conservator/Accessories
3 Bushings HV IV LV HVN/IVN
i)Termination Type
a-Outdoor b-Cable Box (oil/Air/SF6) c-Plug in Type
ii)Rated Voltage Class kV
iii)Rated Current A
iv)Rated 1.2/50 us Impulse Withstand kVp
v)Rated One minute AC withstand, Dry kVrms
vi)Minimum Creepage Distance mm
Vii)Make and Model
4 Indicative
i)Winding temperature thermometer
ii)oil temperature thermometer
iii)oil actuated/gas operated relay
iv)Pressure Relief Device
v)Dehydrating Breathers
vi)Conservator Bag(air cell)
vii)Oil level Indicators
Main Conservator
OLTC Conservator
viii)Oil Sight Window
Main Tank
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Item Description Schedule
OLTC Conservator
ix)Tap Changer protective device
5 Transformer Oil
i)Grade as per IEC60296(Latest)
ii)Supplier
iii)Manufacturer

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 Annexure II

Schedule of Different Activities (Bar Chart)

Activity Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ----
1

(Authorized Signatory)
(Name & Title of Signatory)
Name and Address of the Firm

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