(06b) C2 - 025 Project Specification RVSD
(06b) C2 - 025 Project Specification RVSD
(06b) C2 - 025 Project Specification RVSD
PART 2
PROJECT SPECIFICATION
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CONTENTS
PART 2 PAGE
CONTENTS C2/Contents
SECTION 1 GENERAL C2/1
SECTION 2 Q-TEL WORKS C2/2
SECTION 3 QGEWC - ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT WORKS C2/2-9
SECTION 4 QATAR PETROLEUM C2/9-10
SECTION 5 STREET LIGHTING WORKS
PART I GENERAL C2/11-20
PART II INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
PART III - MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
C2/21-43
C2/44-88
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.01 A Description of the Site
The site: primarily in Doha South and anywhere throughout the State of Qatar as directed
by the Engineer. The exact sites location shall be determined by the Road Operation and
Maintenance Department of Asset Management Affairs during the tenure of the contract
according to the works programme.
1.01 B Description of the Works:
The works consist of Supply, Installation and maintenance of Street Lighting System and
Decorative Type Columns. Exact works shall be given to the Contractor through Work
Order as contained herein (page B3/7). The quantity may be installation of single (column,
luminaire, lamp, cut-out, cable joint and small span of cable, applicable for high mast,
conventional or decorative column) and extension of M.V. /L.V Networks to energise the
street lighting feeder pillar including removal of column and feeder pillar.
1.02 General Responsibilities for Utility Works
The Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with Public Utility Departments with regards
to the overall co-ordination and programming of utility works including street lighting cable
network.
No trench or chamber excavation will be permitted until: -
i. The locations and depth of all existing services including street lighting cable network
have been established by trial holes to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
ii. The Contractor has provided the Engineer with accurate setting out information for
the line and level of the proposed utility installation.
iii. The Engineer has confirmed the accurate setting out information for the line and
levels of the proposed utility installation.
The Contractor shall include for the requirements of this clause in his Programme of
Works and his Bill of Quantities Rates.
The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging, providing and maintaining all road
closures and traffic diversions required by the Works with the Traffic Police Department
and the Engineer.
1.03 Terms and Definitions: ESD
This definition/term shall be deleted and substituted by the following: -
Within this Specification each and every reference to ESD -The Engineering Services
Department of the Ministry of Public Works and MD - defined as the Roads Operation and
Maintenance Department of Public Works Authority.
Each and every reference to QGEWC Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
and its Divisions and Sections is substituted by the respective Divisions and Sections of its
present KAHRAMAA Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation.
1.04 Terms and Definitions: The Engineer
This definition/term shall be amended to read: Director of the Asset Management Affairs
of Public Works Authority is the Engineer as described in the Section B Part II Condition
of Particular Application.
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SECTION 2 Q-TEL WORKS
This section specifies the requirements for all Q-Tel Works.
2.01 Special Requirements
1. All notices to be given by the Contractor shall be in writing and delivered by hand.
2. The Contractor shall consult the Qatar Public Telecommunications Corp. (hereafter
call Q-Tel) not less than one month before it is proposed to commence work to
ascertain whether any underground installations will be affected by the proposed
works, in which event the Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with Q-
Tel to safeguard the installations.
3. The Contractor shall give at least one week's notice in writing to Q-Tel of the dates
upon which it is intended to operate plant or equipment or carry out any work for which
permission has been given in writing by Q-Tel; such operations of work shall only be
carried out in the presence of Q-Tel unless notice shall be obtained in writing from Q-
Tel that they do not require to be present.
4. Q-Tel may require work to be executed on their installations during the period of the
Contract; the Contractor shall afford all facilities to Q-Tel's contractors or workmen
until their diversion work is complete. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the work of Q-
Tel and his own activities and when necessary shall amend his programme of working
to suit all requirements of Q-Tel in connection with their diversion work and shall keep
the Engineer informed in writing of all arrangements made.
5. The Contractor shall locate and mark with suitable posts all Q-Tel underground
installations that are within the area of the Works and shall ensure that such markers
are maintained in their correct positions at all times.
SECTION 3 QGEWC - ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT WORKS
This section specifies the requirements for all Electrical Works.
3.01 General
All of the works associated with electricity supply shall be carried out in accordance with
the latest Specifications for Materials, Excavation and Backfill, Cable Laying and Jointing,
as issued by the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation, Electricity Department
(QGEWC [EN]). Contractors are deemed to be in possession of the latest Specifications.
3.02 Approved Contractor
All QGEWC (EN) M.V, H.V and E.H.V. works shall be carried out by a Contractor or Sub-
Contractor prequalified and approved by the Qatar General Electricity & Water
Corporation (Electricity Networks Dept.). Proof of such approval shall be required in
writing prior to the Works commencing on site and the name of any Sub-Contractor to be
used shall be entered in Appendix D to Section D Tender Technical Deliverables when the
Tender is submitted. All cable jointers to be used on the Contract shall be required to
undertake and pass a trade test conducted by QGEWC (EN) at the Contractors expense.
3.03 Protection of Excavation
1. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the Traffic Police Department for
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marking, lighting and protecting excavation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor
to ascertain the requirements of the Traffic Police Department and to comply fully
with these requirements. No additional payments will be authorised under any
circumstances for marking, lighting or protecting excavations.
2. Where carriageway works and road crossings are performed the Contractor shall
provide steel plates of sufficient size and quality to permit the safe passage of traffic
and the plates shall be so placed (and if necessary fixed) to permit reasonable traffic
flow.
3. All doorways, gates and entrances shall be kept clear with full access. Where
excavations impede pedestrian access crossing boards shall be provided. Crossing
boards shall be 1250 mm wide with a hand rail on both sides 1 metre height and
guard rails on both sides at vehicular access to premises etc. Ducts will not be
installed at entrances to premises except on the express instruction of the Engineer.
4. Materials excavated shall be placed so as to prevent nuisance or damage. Where
this is not possible, the material shall be removed from site and returned for
backfilling on completion of cable laying at the Contractor's expense. In cases where
the excavated material is not to be used for backfilling trenches it must be removed
from site on the same day as it is excavated. Surplus material shall only be disposed
of at Government approved sites. At the time of contract award the Contractor shall
contact the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning to ascertain the approved sites
and routes to them.
3.04 Inspection of Excavation and Cable Installation Works
1. QGEWC (EN) will require to carry out inspections at the following stages:-
a) Completion of excavations.
b) Completion of bedding of trench prior to cable installation.
c) Cable installation.
d) Completion of surround over cables and installation of cable tiles etc.
e) Upon completion of reinstatement.
2. The Contractor must not progress from one stage to the next of the above without the
approval of QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer. The Contractors shall be responsible for
arranging inspections by QGEWC (EN) to suit his programme of works.
3.05 Supply of Materials
1. Where materials are to be supplied by the Contractor, the following shall apply:-
a) Materials shall be ordered in accordance with the Specifications issued by
QGEWC (EN)
b) Specifications and the details of the proposed supplier shall be submitted to
QGEWC (EN) for approval prior to a firm order being placed.
c) On delivery of materials to Qatar, QGEWC (EN) inspectors shall be given the
opportunity to inspect the materials prior to their use.
3.06 Record Drawings
1. The Contractor shall keep accurate record drawings of the arrangement, positions
and details of all works constructed by him. These drawings will be of forms and to
scales approved by the Engineer's Representative, and shall be prepared as the work
proceeds in ink on transparent linen, or plastic film, or as modifications to QGEWC
(EN) existing records as decided by QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer.
2. As soon as each drawing has been completed, two dye-line prints shall be submitted
to the Engineer's Representative for approval.
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3. If the drawings or documents are not approved, one copy shall be returned to the
Contractor with marked indications of the alterations required. Upon final approval
one copy of the drawing or document shall be stamped "Approved" by the Engineer's
Representative and returned to the Contractor forthwith.
4. After such approval is given, the Contractor shall supply to the Engineer's
Representative two dye-line prints, the original drawing and two negatives of each,
one for the use of the Engineer and one for QGEWC (EN).
5. All record drawings shall be completed within 30 days of the commencement of the
Maintenance Period.
6. Record Drawings will show accurately:-
a) The positions and depth of all cables with measurements from kerb lines or
permanent structures and finished levels.
b) Section for multi-cable trenches with each cable identified.
c) Joint positions with measurements from kerb lines or permanent structures.
7. Diary sheets for work completed shall not be authorised until such records have been
presented to the Engineer and accepted.
8. The quality of these drawings shall be consistent with the current standard of
QGEWC (EN).
3.07 Programme of Work
1. The Contractor is responsible for all liaisons with QGEWC (EN) in respect of
programming the installation and commissioning of the complete electrical system.
He shall ensure that QGEWC (EN) are at all times kept informed of the current
progress of the Civil Works on site and that his approved electricity supply Sub-
Contractor programs the cable laying works in the specified sequence in accordance
with the approved programme.
3.08 11 KV Cables
1. The cables shall be paper insulated cables suitable for use on the QGEWC (EN)
11 KV system and shall be of the following type:-
3 core copper, standard, and sector shaped conductors. Paper insulated, of
the Mass Impregnated non-draining oil type.
Belted Insulation, without core screening.
Lead sheathed.
Steel Wire Armoured.
PVC Outer Serving.
2. Conductor sizes shall be as shown on the drawings and shall be plain, annealed
shaped standard copper. They shall comply with BS 6360: 1981.
3. Conductor screening shall be in accordance with BS 6480: 1969.
3.09 Medium & Low Voltage Cables
1. The cables shall be 4 core, 2 cores or single core paper insulated suitable for use
on the QGEWC (EN) M.V & L.V. System. 4 core and 2 core copper cables shall
be stranded, sector shaped conductors. Single core copper cables shall be
stranded, compacted circular conductors.
2. The general construction of all cable shall be of the following type:-
Paper Insulated of the Mass Impregnated Non-draining oil type.
Belted Insulation.
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Lead Insulation
Double Steel tape armoured (for 4 core and 2 core cables), PVC Outer
Serving.
3. Conductor size shall be as shown on the drawings and shall be plain, annealed
shaped stranded copper complying with BS 6360: 1981
3.10 General Requirements for 11 KV, M.V and L.V. Cables
1. Insulation shall be in accordance with BS 6480: 1969. It shall, in addition be
capable of sustaining a constant temperature in the adjoining conductors of 80C,
and short excursions under fault conditions to a maximum of 250C. These
temperature values shall apply to the insulation. This shall apply to both the core
and the belt papers. Core cables shall not be of the screened type. Laying up of
the cores shall be in accordance with BS 6480: 1969. The insulation shall be of
paper and impregnation shall be of the Mass Impregnated Non- Draining oil type.
2. The sheath shall be of lead alloy E to BS 801: 1953. Minimum thickness in
accordance with BS 6480: 1969.
3. Bedding over the sheath shall be of either extruded PVC, or compounded paper
and fibrous tapes. It shall be in compliance with BS 6480: 1969.
4. The armour shall comprise a single layer of galvanised steel wire which shall
comply with the requirements of BS 6480 and BS 1442.
5. The over sheath shall be of extruded black PVC. It shall have a performance at
least equivalent to Type TM 1, of BS 6746, Table 1.
3.11 Pilot Cables
1. Pilot cables shall be PVC insulated multi core cables to be used for:
a) Standard pilot wires protection schemes.
b) Telecommunication purposes.
2. Conductors shall be stranded copper, plain, annealed and in accordance with
BS 6360.
3. Core insulation shall be PVC complying with the requirements of BS 6746. It shall
be applied by and extrusion process and shall form a compact, homogeneous
body of uniform thickness. Insulation thickness shall be in compliance with BS
6346.
4. Core identification shall be by one of the following:-
a) Numbers printed on the core insulation.
b) Colour, 4 mm cores having colours Red, Yellow, Blue and Black.
5. Bedding shall be in compliance with BS 6346.
6. The cables shall have a single layer of galvanised steel wire armour of diameter
1.6 mm in accordance with BS 6346.
7. The over-sheath shall be of black PVC in compliance with BS 6746, Type 1
compound. It shall have minimum thickness of 1.7 mm and shall be in general
compliance with BS 6346.
3.12 Jointing 11 KV, M.V, L.V. and Pilot Cables
1. General
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All jointing shall be carried out to the instructions of QGEWC (EN) and the
Engineer and only by approved jointers. All jointing shall be carried out in
accordance with the QGEWC (EN) Safety Rules.
All connections to lead sheaths shall be plumbed.
2. 11kV Terminations: These shall generally be of the heat shrinkable type using
compression connectors although occasionally compound filled terminations shall
be required. Generally crossed cores shall be avoided.
Straight Joints: Intermediate joints shall be joined in the easiest way
avoiding crossed cores.
Phasing Joints: Shall be made in accordance with the instructions of
QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer to obtain correct phasing. The joints shall be of
the bituminous filled type using sweated ferrules.
3. Pilot Cables:
These shall be jointed in accordance with the instructions of QGEWC (EN) and the
Engineer. The joints shall be resin filled type using compression connectors for
straight joints and mechanical glands for terminations.
4. 600/1000 Volt Cables
All jointing shall be on a colour to colour basis such that:
Core 1 - red phase Core 3 - blue phase
Core 2 - yellow phase Core 4 - neutral
For terminations Heat Shrinkable techniques and compression connectors shall be
used.
For straight joints Heat Shrinkable techniques of joints using bituminous compound
or resin shall be used at the discretion of QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer.
For tee or branch joints bituminous compound or resin shall be used at the
discretion of QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer. Mechanical or sweated connectors
shall be used as decided by QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer.
3.13 Spacing Between Cables
1. High Voltage
11,000 volt cables shall be laid with a horizontal spacing of 0.75 metre between
centres and a minimum distance of 0.15 metre from the trench wall.
Pilot cables shall be laid with a horizontal spacing of 0.14 metre from the
associated main cable. In the case of multiple cable trenches pilot cables will be
laid between the power cables.
2. Medium & Low Voltage
1000 volt main cables shall be laid with a horizontal spacing of 0.6 metre between
centres and with a minimum distance of 0.15 metre from the trench wall.
1000 volt service cable shall be laid with a horizontal spacing of 0.3 metre between
centres and minimum distance of 0.15 metre from the trench wall.
3. High Voltage and Medium Voltage Cables in Same Trench
Where 11,000 volt and 1,000 volt cables are laid in the same trench the spacing
between the 11,000 volt and 1,000 volt cables shall be .75 metre.
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4. Reduction of Spacing
Any reduction from the above spacing can only be permissible for lengths of 10
metres or less.
3.14 Trench Depth
1. High Voltage
For 11,000 volt cables the trench shall be 0.95 metre deep.
2. Medium Voltage
For 1,000V main cables the trench shall be 0.85 deep.
For 1,000V services cables the trench shall be 0.65 metre deep.
3. Arrangements for Trenches with High Voltage and Medium Voltage Cable
Where 11,000 volt and 1,000 volt cables are to be laid along the same route a
stepped trench shall be dug with the 1,000 volt cables laid inside i.e. away from the
road, the 11,000 volt cables.
3.15 Cable Tiles
1. The Contractor shall provide and install:
a) Concrete cable tiles over all 66 KV cables. The cable tiles shall be of the size and
form shown in the drawings.
Samples must be provided for approval by QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer, and
satisfy a test of impact strength in accordance with B.S/ 2484: 1985.
b) Cable tiles over all 11,000 volt cables manufactured from recycled polyethylene or
similar complying with the following requirements:-
Minimum thickness : 12 mm
Length : 1 metre
Width (minimum) : 24 mm
Tensile strength : 8.40 N/mm2
(B.S. 2782: 1976
Method 320 C)
c) The tiles shall be marked as specified. The cable tiles must be supplied complete
with any pins, pegs or other devices for jointing tiles together. Samples must be
supplied to QGEWC (EN) and the Engineer for approval prior to use.
3.16 Removal of Existing Cables
1. The Contractor shall liaise directly with QGEWC (EN) regarding the removal of
existing cables and shall not, under any circumstance, commence removal of
cables until QGEWC (EN) have verified such apparatus as being redundant.
Removal of cable shall only be carried out in the presence of a QGEWC (EN)
engineer.
2. The Contractor shall arrange uplift of empty cable drums from QGEWC (EN)
Stores and shall return all recovered cables neatly coiled on the drums provided.
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3.17 Ducts
1. Ducts are to be supplied by the Contractor. They shall be of the following type:
Material - High impact resistant PVC
Internal Diameter - 150 mm or 100mm as specified
Minimum wall thickness - 3.6 (for 150mm) or 2.4mm (for 100mm)
Samples must be provided for approval by the Engineer prior to use.
3.18 Quarry Scalping
1. It shall comprise of quarried limestone materials having particle sizes varying from
5 mm down to dust. There being a homogeneous mixture of all particle sizes.
2. The materials shall have specific mechanical and thermal resistive qualities as are
defined below:-
a) Thermal Resistivity
The material shall be subject to 90% compaction, using the optimum
amount of water. After subsequent drying, such that the water content does
not exceed 2% of the weight of the sample the thermal resistivity of the
material shall not exceed 2.0C M/Watt.
b) Mechanical Qualities
The material shall have mechanical qualities that meet the requirements of
the QCS2007 Roadworks Section.
3.19 Special Requirements
1. All notices to be given by the Contractor shall be in writing and delivered by hand.
2. The Contractor shall consult the Department's Engineer not less than one month
before it is proposed to commence work to ascertain whether any underground
installations will be affected by the proposed work, in which event the Contractor
shall make all necessary arrangements with the Department to safeguard the
installation.
3. The Contractor shall give at least one week's notice in writing to the Department's
Engineer of the dates upon which it is intended to operate plant or equipment or
carry out any work for which permission has been given in writing by the
Department's Engineer; such operations of work shall only be carried out in the
presence of the Department's Engineer unless notice shall have been obtained in
writing from the Department's Engineer that they do not require to be present.
4. The Department may require work to be executed on their installation during the
period of the Contract; the Contractor shall afford all facilities to the Department's
contractors or workmen until their diversion work is complete. The Contractor shall
co-ordinate the work of the Department and his own activities and when necessary
shall amend his programme of working to suit all requirements of the Department
in connection with their diversion work and shall keep the Engineer informed in
writing of all arrangements made.
5. The Contractor shall locate and mark with suitable posts all the Department's
underground installations that are within the area of the Works and shall ensure
that such markers are maintained in their correct positions at all times; the
Contractor shall advise the Department's Agent of any installation not found where
shown on the Drawings, or found but not shown or found damaged or
subsequently damaged.
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SECTION 4 - QATAR PETROLEUM
This section specifies the requirements for all QGPC Works.
4.01 QP Special Requirements
1. When working near existing QP Gas/Oil facilities the following conditions shall be
adhered to.
All notices to be given to the Contractor shall be in writing and delivered by hand.
2. A permit to work must be obtained for all work within fifteen (15) meters distance
from all boundaries of existing facilities. These permits can be obtained through
Engineering (Mesaieed) and twenty four (24) hour notice should be given to prevent
delays.
3. Mechanical/hydraulic rock breakers shall not be used within two (2) meters of QP
(Oil & Gas Operations) live gas/Oil/NGL pipelines.
4. Should jack hammers be required within two (2) meters of any buried pipelines and
between any pipelines running in the same easement all round pipe protection must
be provided before commencement.
5. Pilot holes to locate existing lines shall be dug by hand tools only before allowing
mechanical equipment to operate within five (5) meters of QP (Oil & Gas
Operations) live gas/oil/NGL pipelines
6. Prior to exposure of any live pipeline the Contractor shall erect a suitable and
substantial barrier to prevent any damage to QP (Oil & Gas Operations) pipelines.
This is particularly important where there are heavy vehicles in the vicinity and the
possibility that removal of the bund for trenching operations opens up an illegal
vehicle crossing.
When backfilling an exposed section of pipeline, naturally occurring soft dune sand
shall be used and the pipeline shall be covered and re-bedded all round with
150mm minimum of sand. The remaining height of the bund will be made up of
selected desert fill with particle size not exceeding 150mm free organic material.
QP (Oil & Gas Operations) Engineer shall witness the backfill work, particularly the
soft sand bedding operation.
7. When trenching between pipelines in the same easement, vehicle access between
the pipelines must be maintained.
8. The maximum length of exposed unsupported pipeline must not exceed seven (7)
metres. When it exceeds five (5) meters, a central substantial wooden support shall
be installed with a minimum 10 mm thick rubber shoe contacting the pipe.
9. When the bund is removed from any existing line its buried route shall be clearly
indicated by pegs and warning signs.
10. Any damage to the pipe external protecting wrapping caused by the Contractor will
be repaired in strict accordance with QP (Oil & Gas Operations) procedure at the
Contractors cost.
11. Provision of a permit-to-work by QP (Oil & Gas Operations) does not release the
Contractor from obligation of obtaining relevant permits to expose or work near
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utilities/facilities not under QP (Oil & Gas Operations) area of responsibility.
Examples - QGEWC, Q-Tel etc.
12. CONTACT LIST TEL. NO. BLEEP NO.
CONTROL
Head of Maint. (Oil & Gas Export) 92042 (436669)
Head of Gas Distribution 774243 92057 (343232)
Gas Distribution Supervision (Doha) 774389
Gas Distribution Supervision (Mesaieed)774356
Gas Distribution Control Room-Normal 774274
Emergency 774888
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SECTION 5 - STREET LIGHTING WORKS
PART I
GENERAL
5.1 Introduction
All of the works associated with the street lighting installation shall be carried out in
accordance with the QCS 2007, CIE, latest BSEN, IEC specifications and "Regulations for
the Lighting of Roads for Motorised Traffic" and the latest specifications issued by the
Roads operation and Maintenance Department Street Lighting Division. Contractors are
deemed to be in possession of these regulations and the latest specifications.
5.2 Foreword
The above Installation Specifications are a broad outline of the nature the various
installations to be constructed. They do not provide detailed information on every aspect
of the works. Tenderers not already acquainted with the Engineers System may if they
wish, request in writing for on-site visit to familiarize themselves with any specific details.
No variations will be permitted on the nature of any part of the works, arising out of the
Contractor's misunderstanding of it. For installation works, Contractor should follow
standard procedure recommended by the manufacturer & agreed by the Engineers
Engineer.
5.3 Scope
All the works to be carried out under this Contract shall comply with the following
Installation and Maintenance specification, attached hereto:
a) The Specification for Installation of Cables, Joints and Terminations of Street Lighting
Systems.
b) The Specification for the Installation of Street Lighting Columns.
c) The specification for the installation of Street Lighting Feeder Pillar.
d) The specification for Maintenance of existing street lighting system
5.4 Scope of Work
Works related to the Street Lighting provided for in this specification shall include the
supply, installation, testing, commissioning of street lighting system, putting into
satisfactory operation any or all of the following system as required by the project
drawings and maintenance of the existing street lighting system. The works are to be
carried out throughout Qatar.
5.4.1 Installation, testing, commissioning of street lighting system
a) Street Lighting (L.V./M.V) Cables, cable joints and road crossing ducts
b) Street Lighting Feeder Pillar and components
c) Lighting Installations Conventional type, high mast and decorative
d) Columns & components, luminaires and lamps
e) Earthing
f) Installation Testing
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g) Equipment data
5.4.2 Maintenance of existing street lighting system
i. Emergency Maintenance
ii. Removal/ shifting /Replacement of columns, decorative columns & high mast
including components or only luminaries and lamps.
iii. Removal/ shifting /Replacement feeder pillar and/ or its components
iv. Testing, detection and rectification of underground cable faults
5.4.3 Periodic Maintenance
i. Mass replacement of lamps
ii. Mass cleaning of Luminaires
5.4.4 Special Maintenance
i. Shifting of columns, decorative columns & high mast including components
ii. Shifting of Feeder Pillar and components
The detailed information of various works involved is as illustrated in the Section G - Bill of
Quantities. The equipment supplied shall include all necessary items for a complete
installation, which will give satisfactory operation not withstanding errors and omission.
The equipment listed in the documents is, therefore, indicative and not limitative.
5.5 Technical Requirements
All works carried out shall be in accordance with the requirements of these specifications
so that their true meaning and intent are fulfilled. Minor deviations from the drawings may
be made to accomplish this but no change shall be made without written approval of the
Roads Operation and Maintenance Department - Street Lighting Division.
Regulations and Standards: All electrical works shall comply with the Qatar wiring
regulation, QGWEC/ KAHRAMAA regulations & standards, Qatar Construction
Specification, relevant standards and specification issued by the appropriate authorities in
the State of Qatar and the requirements of Roads Operation & Maintenance Department -
Street Lighting Division.
All equipment and materials supplied for the project shall be manufactured in compliance
with the latest standard of BSEN, IEC or equivalent and here in after referred to as
Standards. Acceptance tests shall conform to the above-mentioned Regulations and
Standards.
5.6 Approved Contractors
All Street Lighting works shall be carried out by a Contractor or Sub-Contractor approved
by Roads Operation and Maintenance Department, Street Lighting Division, Proof of such
approval shall be required in writing prior to the works commencing on site and the name
of any Sub-Contractor to be used shall be entered in Appendix D of Section D Tender
Technical Deliverables when the Tender is submitted.
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5.7 PLANT AND STAFF
5.7.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT STAFF
Tenderers must, at the time of Tender present details of Senior Project Management and
Site Supervisory Staff so that their competence can be assessed. It is accepted that the
staff actually employed may not be those originally proposed but the actual staff must be
of at least the same level of competency. All the staff mentioned in the tender will be
physically examined. Tenders will be rejected where the quality and/or quantity of
Supervisory Staff do not meet the requirements of the Engineer.
5.7.2 TECHNICAL STAFF
All Technical staff shall be adequately skilled and experienced in the specific trades for
which they will be employed in the contract. All such staff that would be required to receive
Safety Documentation from the Engineer must have adequate knowledge of spoken and
written English.
5.7.3 APPROVAL OF STAFF
5.7.3.1APPROVAL OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
All Project Managers and Site Supervisor Staff directly associated with construction
activities will have to be present for interview with the Engineer after the award of Contract
but before any activities commence. The Engineer reserves the right to insist upon
replacement of any staff not considered competent.
The approval of the Engineer to the Contractors staff does not release the contractor from
its responsibilities in accordance with the contract.
5.7.3.2APPROVAL OF STREET LIGHTING TECHNICIANS
All Street Lighting Technicians to be used on the contract will be checked physically
before the award of the contract and required to undertake and pass a trade test
conducted by PWA/Ashghal at no cost to the Engineer.
5.7.4 AVAILABILITY OF PLANT AND STAFF
Tenderers must complete the attached Schedule of plant in Appendix B of Section D
Tender Technical Deliverables indicating the plant which will be made available for the
Contract. Tenderers must appreciate that some of the excavation will have to be carried
out by hand with the assistance of compressors and jackhammers and adequate numbers
must be available for the contract.
The tenderers must display the ownership and/or access to the minimum plant
requirements for the exclusive use of this contract.
a) S/L Column delivery vehicles with 8 metre long trailer = 4
b) Wheel Loaders or Sand Shovels = 2
c) Compressors each equipped with 2 Jackhammers = 4
d) Cable Winches = 2
e) Cable Drum Trailers = 2
f) Sand Delivery Lorries with a Capacity to carry
15 Cubic Meters of sand/Quarry Scalping = 2
g) 40 Ton Crane with 35 metre extension = 1
h) Lorry with 5 Ton Lift Arm = 2
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i) Tower Wagon reachable up to 16 metre high column = 2
Tenderers must also display minimum staff availability as follows:-
j) Excavation and Cable Laying Labourers = 15
k) Electrical Technicians including cable jointers = 35
l) Street Lighting Column Erection Staff = 20
Tenderers will realize that other items of plant, equipment, transport and supervisors will
obviously be required and full listing should be made in the appropriate appendices.
In addition to the above, contractor should have sufficient number of vehicles for
transportation of labourers/patrolling etc. Details of the same should be provided by
contractor. The quantity mentioned above is the minimum requirement, which may have to
be increased in the event of requirement, as per the recommendation of Engineer.
5.8 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS
5.8.1 By the Contractor
Materials can only be disposed as scrap on the written authority of the Engineer. The
Contractor shall be responsible for the safe keeping of all materials acquired by him. The
Engineer will not consider any claim for the time in the event of non-availability of any item
of material. All materials supplied by the Contractor must be in strict accordance with the
Specification of the Engineer.
A list of the Specifications for all items is included with the Contract. It is the responsibility
of the Contractor to ensure that the list of Specifications is sufficiently complete for the
materials required for the works. The absence of a Specification for a particular item of
material may not permit the Contractor to purchase such materials, unless this has been
agreed with the Engineer. The Contractor may not place orders for materials until the
items concerned, and the quantities have been agreed with the Engineer.
The Contractor is also required to supply: -
a) All PVC ducts.
b) All tools, dies, instruments and equipment for his own use.
c) All sub-grade and sub-base material that the Contractor shall collect from
approved sites.
d) All consumable materials i.e. bonded rag, PVC tape etc.
e) All reinstatement materials i.e. tarmac, deserts fill.
f) All Marker Tape
g) All concrete as required by relevant Specifications.
5.8.2 MATERIAL SUPPLIERS
Certain materials may be purchased only from manufacturers who have pre-qualified by
the Engineer for the supply of such materials, having been tried for reliability in the
system.
Certain manufacturers may be excluded from providing materials for use in Qatar either to
the Engineer, or in respect of any Contractor employed by the Engineer, or any other
organization installing equipment which may be inherited by the Engineer, or connected to
the Employees system, during the tenure of the contract.
The issue of Pre-qualification is on-going. At any time new pre-qualifications may be
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issued for materials not previously subject, or manufacturers added to, or deleted from
existing lists. The current lists of pre-qualified items and the lists of pre-qualified
manufacturers are included with this Contract.
The Engineer reserves the right to amend the lists, or include new lists up to the time of
award of Contract.
The Engineer reserves the right to exclude any particular manufacturer or to refuse to
accept materials from any manufacturer throughout the period of the Contract, provided
that there is a clear case of mal-practice by the said manufacturer.
5.8.3 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS
No materials shall be purchased without the written agreement of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall refer to the Engineer the manufacturers technical submission and
the schedule of delivery. This shall apply, in the first instance in respect of the
manufacturer whose submission is preferred by the Contractor.
In the event that the Engineer refuses to approve this submission, further submissions
may be made.
The Engineer reserves the right to refuse approval if not satisfied with the technical
submission.
The Engineer may also refuse approval if, in his opinion the manufacturers delivery
schedule is such that it may appreciably delay the Contract.
5.8.3.1 Approval Procedure
The Contractor shall not order any equipment before the approval of the Engineer in
writing. Approval procedure shall be as follows: -
a) Contractor submits his proposal to the Engineer in triplicate. This submission shall be
comprehensive and clearly state any manufacturers deviations from the specification.
Manufacturers literature with the submission shall be original and not photocopies.
b) The submission shall be reviewed by the Engineer.
c) After addressing the Engineer comments, the submission shall be submitted to Roads
Operation and Maintenance Department - PWA/Ashghal to obtain the approval.
Approval shall be transmitted to Contractor in writing.
All submissions shall give clear, detailed characteristics of the equipment proposed,
together with calculations where necessary including catalogue identification reference.
Documents shall be in English and Arabic languages.
Public Works Authority approving authority reserve the right to direct the contractor to
provide equipment of a make and type which is essential to achieve the designed criteria.
The Contractor shall at his own expense, present the samples to the Roads Operation
and Maintenance Department of Asset Management Affairs each type of equipment to be
used, complete with its auxiliaries which shall exactly conform to the specification.
Column with auxiliaries will get inspected on the project sites. The samples should only
be submitted after approval of their technical characteristics.
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Approval of samples by PWA/Ashghal, does not in any way relieve the Contractor of his
contractual obligation in respect of the suitability of the equipment or its final performance
once installed, and the co-ordination of the elements into a fully operational installation.
After receiving the equipment, the Contractor shall arrange to get examined and approved
all the equipment by PWA/Ashghal before installation.
5.8.4 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS
Materials, including capital plant, purchased by the Contractor remain his property until
they are handed over to the ownership of the Engineer. The Contractor is responsible for
collecting imported material and delivering it to his Stores. This responsibility shall include
the preparation of all documentation and payment of all dues required releasing the
material into his possession.
The received material shall be jointly inspected by the Contractor and the Engineer before
being released from the Contractors Stores, and handed over to the Engineer. The
Engineer shall direct the Contractor to make delivery of the approved materials either to
the Govt. Stores or to the site as required in each instance.
The Contractor shall render all reasonable assistance to the Engineer concerning the
inspection of the materials.
The Engineer reserves the right to refuse approval of the materials in the event that:
a) It originates from a manufacturer not previously approved.
b) It originates from a country not previously approved
c) It does not comply with the Engineers Specification.
d) It is defective.
Approval by the Engineer following inspection does not relieve the Contractor of his
obligations in this Contract to ensure that all materials are satisfactory, are in compliance
with the Engineers Specification, and are free from defects.
5.8.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS
All materials acquired by the Contractor for the works shall be kept in suitable Stores
belonging to him. These shall be defined as:
5.8.5.1 For Cable drums, a level area free from materials such as stones, this could abrade and
damage the materials. The whole area shall be surrounded by an adequate security
fence with restricted personnel access.
5.8.5.2 For all other materials, such as 3c Flexible cable, Luminaires, control gear components,
lamps, Anchor Bolts, Distribution Boards, Feeder Pillars, Joints consumables, Marker
Tape, Cable Glands and street lighting Cut-outs, a building with suitable storage facilities
comprising racks, shelves and bins, where the materials can be protected from direct
sunlight, wind blown debris and rain shall be provided. The building shall be secure, with
restricted personnel access. Resin materials for joints and other sensitive materials shall
be stored at a humidity and temperature not higher than that recommended by the
manufacturer and not such that it may significantly affect the life of the material.
5.8.5.3 Street Lighting Columns may be stored outside, but in the secure area, by means of
suitable wooden supports, in such a manner that the column is not in contact with the
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ground such that no damage occurs. The columns should be covered with plastic or other
material.
5.8.5.4 Cement shall be stored clear of the ground and shall be kept dry at all times during
storage.
5.8.5.5 The Contractor shall employ a Storekeeper who will, at all times maintain an up to date
inventory of all materials belonging to the Engineer and the Contractor, and record details
of usage.
The Engineer shall have access to the Stores at all times within normal working hours and
reserves the right to reject materials which have been stores in manner likely to result in
damage or deterioration of the materials.
The Contractor shall be wholly liable for replacement of damaged or deteriorated material
and no claims in respect of loss of time due to non-availability of such materials will be
considered.
5.8.6 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS MATERIALS
All surplus materials shall be cleared from site and disposed of, by and at the expense of
the Contractor. All formal procedures lay down by the Municipality, Roads Operation and
Maintenance Department, Engineer and such other parties as may be involved shall be
complied with in full.
All surplus materials and spoil shall be removed from the site within seven days of the
backfilling except where spoil impedes vehicular or pedestrian thoroughfares in which
case surplus spoil shall be removed from site as soon as possible but in no circumstances
in a period longer than 48 hours.
All surplus materials and spoil from site shall be cleaned from site and used to backfill a
designated area in Abu Hamour, or other sites nominated, by the Public Works Authority.
In case where ground water is encountered the Contractor shall be wholly responsible for
the removal and disposal of the water including the provision of pumps, tankers and any
other equipment necessary. Water shall not be disposed of into any drains, sewers or
onto any land or property without the approval of the owners.
In the event of Contractors non-compliance with this Clause a penalty of QR. 200/- per
day will be imposed. The Engineer is entitled to have such clearance carried out by others
and to deduct such costs from any monies due or which may become due to the
Contractor. All usable surplus materials to be handed over to MD Store immediately
after completion of works or can be transferred to contractors stores as per Engineers
instruction after proper records.
5.8.7 PROGRAMME OF WORKS
The Tenderer shall submit his proposed program of works based on the total quantities
mentioned in the tender .The programme of work should be done through existing project
planner like PRIMAVERA or equivalent showing successor and predecessor the cost of
such provision should be inclusive and part of street lighting works as described in Section
E Part 3 Programme Requirements.
After the successful award of the contract the contractor has to submit programme of
work for each Work Order issued specifying clearly start and finish date within three
working days. The contractor should complete the works as specified in the programme
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approved by the Engineer. For each Work Order, a penalty will be imposed according to
contract clause 47(1) as per the amount displayed on Appendix A of Form of Tender, if
the contractor fails to complete the works on time.
5.8.8 REMOVAL OF EXISTING HIGHMASTS, COLUMNS, LUMINAIRES & COMPONENTS
5.8.8.1 Existing high masts, columns, luminaire, feeder pillar and components shall be removed
under supervision of Street Lighting. Existing cables shall be disconnected and insulated
and covered to the satisfaction of Street Lighting prior to removal of the columns.
5.8.8.2 All lamps, luminaries and fittings shall be removed before excavating around the column.
The columns shall be supported by tie ropes at all times.
5.8.8.3 The Contractor shall carefully excavate existing material from around the column base,
including concrete.
5.8.8.4 The columns shall be lifted from the foundation by means of a crane approved by Street
Lighting. The foundation shall be removed/ broken as required and backfilled with suitable
approved material.
5.8.8.5 All columns, cables, lamps and luminaries to be removed under the Contract shall remain
the property of Street Lighting. Such items are to be delivered to PWA/Ashghal Stores.
Proof of delivery should be obtained by a signed receipt from PWA/Ashghal Stores
witnessed by the Engineer. The contractor is responsible to remove and transfer to
PWA/Ashghal stores the materials in good condition. The contractor should pay the cost
for each item if any damage caused to street lighting materials during removal or
transportation.
5.9 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
5.9.1 Within thirty days from the date of completion of the whole works or within one week for
the each Work Order consist of new installation, maintenance and modification works.
The Contractor shall provide fully detailed "as-built" Drawings in respect of all sections of
work completed together with relevant operating and maintenance instructions. The
Drawings shall:-
a. Fully indicate with accurate dimensions the sizes, types and position of equipment,
cables, ducts, joints, feeder pillars etc., with particular regard for the need to
accurately locate buried cables after completion.
b. Show the circuit arrangements for the Street Lighting.
c. Show full details, ratings and duty of each item of equipment.
d. Include any other relevant information.
5.9.2 The Contractor shall submit, within the time stated above, two copies of the Record
Drawings for the approval of the Engineer. Upon and after receipt of such approval the
Contractor shall provide one set of reproducible transparent negative Drawings, and two
sets of prints on paper along with soft copy to the Engineer for his retention.
5.9.3 In addition to the foregoing, the Contractor shall provide in each distribution unit (Street
Lighting Feeder Pillar (SLFP)) a good quality print on paper showing the street lighting
distribution line diagram and street lighting Layout plan for the particular SLFP. These
prints shall be mounted on the inside of the door of each distribution unit (SLFP) and shall
be laminated to prevent undue deterioration.
5.9.4 In order to achieve accurate Record Drawings all relevant information relating to the
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works shall be entered on to Drawings kept for the purpose immediately the work has
been carried out. The marked prints shall be available for inspection at the Contractor's
site office at any reasonable time during the progress of the Works.
5.9.5 The Contractor shall submit an Asset list showing list of assets added into the system
(including removal and replacement) in standard format agreed upon and approved by
the Engineer and PWA/Ashghal.
5.9.6 The contractor shall update the drawings in soft copy of the existing street lighting system
available with the PWA/Ashghal incorporating new installation and modifications
(including removal) carried out by the contractor.
5.10 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ON SITE
5.10.1 In addition to the requirements of the Conditions of Contract all testing and commissioning
shall be carried out according to the requirements of the relevant BS., CP., IEE., IEC,CIE
Regulations, or other standards and regulations as may be stated or implied in this
Specification.
5.10.2 Each completed system with the installation shall be tested as a whole under operating
conditions to ensure that each component functions correctly in conjunction with the rest
of the installation.
5.10.3 The Contractor shall afford access at all times to the Ashghal and Electricity Networks
Department to enable them to inspect work during and after erection and to be present at
all tests.
5.10.4 Lighting measurements shall be carried out at site as per CIE standards and regulations
to conform with the lighting level requirement for Expressways, Main roads, service roads
etc. as specified herein of this specification.
5.11 STORAGE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
5.11.1 All plant and equipment shall be stored off the ground under weatherproof cover ready for
incorporation in the works. All electrical apparatus shall be examined and cleaned before
installation. All open conduit ends shall be fitted with plastic caps or suitable protective
covering to prevent the ingress of foreign matter. All drums with cables shall be protected
from direct sunlight.
5.12 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
5.12.1 All notices to be given by the Contractor shall be in writing and delivered by hand.
5.12.2 The Contractor shall consult the Department's Engineer not less than one month before it
is proposed to commence work to ascertain whether any underground installations will be
affected by the proposed work, in which event the Contractor shall make all necessary
arrangements with the Department to safeguard the installation.
5.12.3 The Contractor shall give at least one week's notice in writing to the Department's
Engineer of the dates upon which it is intended to operate plant or equipment or carry out
any work for which permission has been given in writing by the Department's Engineer;
such operations of work shall only be carried out in the presence of the Department's
Engineer unless notice shall have been in writing from the Department's Engineer that
they do not require to be present.
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5.12.4 The Department may require work to be executed on their installation during the period of
the Contract; the Contractor shall afford all facilities to the Department's contractors or
workmen until their diversion work is complete. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the work
of the Department and his own activities and when necessary shall amend his programme
of working to suit all requirements of the Department in connection with their diversion
work and shall keep the Engineer informed of all arrangements made.
5.12.5 The Contractor shall locate and mark with suitable posts all the Department's
underground installations that are within the area of the Works and shall ensure that such
markers are maintained in their correct positions at all times; the Contractor shall advise
the Department's Agent of any installation not found where shown on the Drawings, or
found but not shown or found damaged or subsequently damaged.
Note; The contractor should execute and complete cable faults and other street lighting
works anywhere in the state of Qatar, as per instruction from the Engineer. The
cable fault may be single and require 1 meter of cable. PWA/Ashghal have a limited
number of as built drawing and will be provided in case the fault occurs within the
area of drawings available and the contractor should make their own copy for their
reference. In case where the fault has occurred and PWA/Ashghal have no AS
BUILT drawings, then the contractor has to trace the cable by using cable tracing /
testing equipment / make trail holes if required and locate the cable fault. The
contractor should include all the above in his rate in the Bill Of Quantities.
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PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY- ASSETAFFAIRS
ROADS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF QATAR
Installation of Street Lighting System & Decorative Type Columns
PART II
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
LIST OF CONTENTS
1.
THE SPECIFICATION FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLES, JOINTS AND
TERMINATIONS OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEMS
2.
THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING
COLUMNS
3.
THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING FEEDER
PILLAR
4.
THE SPECIFICATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING STREET LIGHTING
SYSTEM
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ROADS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF QATAR
1. SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CABLES, JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS
OF STREET LIGHTING SYSTEMS
SCOPE
The scope of this Specification covers the Code of Practice for the Installation of Street
Lighting Underground Cables and Associated Joints and Terminations.
1.1 CABLE INSTALLATION
The Trench shall be excavated 60 cm deep x 50 cm wide as shown in the Street Lighting
Drawings enclosed. For street lighting cables hand pulling may be used except in cases of
long lengths where the Engineer may decide a Winch shall be used. Where a Winch is
used then a swivel shackle and cable stocking must be used. The winch shall have a
maximum pulling tension of 2.0 ton. Cable Rollers, Corner Rollers and Skid Plates of
types approved by the Engineer shall be used and placed at a maximum spacing of 1.5
metre and at more frequent intervals if so directed by the Engineer. When installing the
main cable the cable drum shall be mounted vertically on a suitable drum trailer or on
drum jacks and spindle. Attendance at the drum to prevent slackening of the turns during
the pulling of the cable is absolutely essential. A ramp shall be placed in front of the
drum for cable pulling. The ramp shall have a minimum height of 1500 mm and a
minimum width of 1000 mm. A slope not greater than 30 degrees to the horizontal is
required as the cable is paid off the drum on to the ramp. Cable shall be pulled from the
top of the drum. Where Cable Trailers are fitted with a ramp detail shall be supplied to
the Engineer for his approval prior to use.
1.1.1 Cutting and capping of Cables
Where part of a drum of cable is installed the cable shall be cut and both cut ends
capped with an approved cap (usually Heat Shrinkable).
1.1.2 Covering of Cables
All cables shall be covered with quarried limestone or dune sand on the same day
they are laid, similarly for joints on the day they are completed. In addition to cable
bedding, the quarried limestone scalping or dune sand may be used as sub grade
and or sub base.
The Contractor may also be required to supply and install cementation material as
a duct surround, sub grade and or sub base. The cementation material shall be
an all in aggregate complying with QCS 2007 with an all in aggregate to cement
ratio of 10:1 and this shall be installed in semi dry manner.
The engineer will instruct the Contractor in the selection of materials to be used
on each specific project.
Where quarried limestone is used it must comply with the following specification:
a) This material is to be used for providing bedding and blinding (Over-cover)
for Street Lighting cables in trenches excavated in the natural ground. It is
to be used in substitution for dune sand as it appears in other Specifications
for Cable Installation.
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b) It shall comprise of quarried limestone materials having particle sizes that
vary from 5 mm down to dust. There being a homogeneous mixture of all
particle sizes.
c) The materials shall have specific mechanical and thermal resistive qualities
are as defined below: -
i. Thermal Resistivity
The material shall be subject to 90% compaction, using the optimum
amount of water. After subsequent drying, such that the water content
does not exceed 2% of the weight of the sample the thermal resistivity of
the material shall not exceed 2.0 C M/Watt
ii. Mechanical Qualities
The material shall have mechanical qualities that meet the
requirements of the Qatar National Construction Standards QCS 2007,
Road Works Section, current edition as published by the QGOSM.
iii. Tests:
Tests will be made by the Material Testing Laboratory of the Public
Works Authority, situated at Abu Hamour or a RD. approved Laboratory.
The tests will be made on samples submitted during the course of the
contract, the samples being supplied by the Contractor at the
contractor's expense.
1.1.3 SPACING BETWEEN CABLES
Street Lighting cables shall be laid with a horizontal spacing of 0.3 metre between
centres and with a minimum distance of 0.15 metre from the trench wall.
a) High Voltage and Medium Voltage/ Low voltage Cables in same Trench
Where Street lighting cables are to be laid adjacent to 11000 volt and 1000 volt
cables the spacing between the Street lighting cables and 11000 volt and 1000
volt cables shall be 0.75 metre.
b) Reduction of Spacing
Any reduction from the above spacing can only be permissible for lengths of 10
metres or less.
1.1.4 PROTECTION OF UNDER GROUND CABLES
Before the street lighting cable is installed a bed of 150 mm depth after compaction of
dune sand or quarried limestone is placed in the trench.
After the cable is installed 150 mm depth after compaction of dune sand quarried
limestone is placed in the trench, over which the Marker Tape will be installed.
1.1.5 BACKFILLING AND REINSTATEMENT
All trenches shall be back-filled, compacted and reinstated in accordance with the
requirements of the Roads Department. This is illustrated in the enclosed drawings.
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Typical case illustrations are shown with the tender documents. Tenderers must be
aware that excavated material may only be used as desert fill, backfill where stones
and rocks larger than 50 mm across have been removed from the proposed backfill
material.
Where the engineer condemns the excavated material as being unsuitable for backfill
then the contractor shall import desert fill from a Roads Department approved
location, and install as required.
All reinstatement shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriate S. L drawings.
In the case of marble floor tiles the contractor shall proceed as follows:
a) Excavate any back-filled material and remove from site to tip.
b) Trim, water and compact formation of sub-base to finished profile of sub grade
already installed.
c) Prepare and lay 100 mm thick layer of blinding concrete i.e. 1:5:3 of sulphate
resisting concrete 350 Kg/m3, washed sand and 12 mm aggregates.
d) Prepare and lay 20 mm screed i.e. 1:3 of sulphate resistant cement and washed
sand.
e) Lay approved quality CARRARA marble floor tiles 20mm thick in size and
colour as found on site.
f) Point edges with white cement in line and level to the existing.
1.1.6 COMPACTION
Where the trench is to be completed with reinstatement of either tarmac or paving
slabs then no excavated spoil may be used as part of the sub-grade or sub base.
Where the trench is excavated within a highway reservation, which includes the
central reservation and also the unmade verge, then the full requirements for
compaction and material quality as specified in the Code of Practice and
Specification for Road Openings issued in January 2011 shall apply.
This states a compaction requirement of 95% maximum dry density at the top of the
cable bedding and surround through to the top of sub-grade. Through the sub base,
a 100% maximum dry density is necessary.
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1.1.8 PROTECTION OF EXCAVATIONS
The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the "Traffic Control at Roadwork"
as issued by the Roads Department for marking, lighting and protection of
excavations.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain the requirements of the Traffic
Police Department and to comply fully with these requirements. No additional
payments will be authorized under any circumstances for the marking, lighting or
protecting of excavations.
Where carriageway works and road crossings are performed the Contractor shall
provide steel plates of sufficient size and quality to permit the safe passage of Traffic
and the plates shall be so placed (and if necessary fixed) to permit reasonable traffic
flow.
All doorways, gates and entrances shall be kept clear with full access. Where
excavations impede pedestrian access crossing boards shall be provided. Crossing
boards shall be 1250 mm wide with a handrail on both sides at 1 metre height and
guard rails on both sides at 0.5 metre height. Steel plates shall be used to allow
vehicular access to premises etc. Ducts will not be installed at entrances to premises
except on the express instructions of the Engineer.
Materials excavated shall be placed so as to prevent nuisance or damage. Where
this is not possible, the material shall be removed from site and returned for backfilling
on completion of cable laying at the Contractor's expense. In cases where the
excavated material is not to be used for backfilling trenches it must be removed from
site on the same day as it is excavated. Surplus materials shall only be disposed of at
Government approved sites e.g. Ministry Of Municipality & Urban Planning site at Abu
Hamour. At the time of contract award the Contractor shall contact the Ministry of
Municipality & Urban Planning and the Public Works Authority to ascertain other
approved sites from them.
1.1.9 SITE CLEANLINESS
a. Empty cable drums shall be either
i) Scrapped by the Contractor, or
ii) Returned to the Contractors stores. In either case all drums shall be
removed from site immediately on completion of cable laying.
b. On completion of jointing works all surplus materials shall be removed from
site by the Contractor and either
i) In the case of Capital equipment is returned to the Contractors Stores.
ii) In the case of insulation, armouring, compound tins etc., be scrapped
by the Contractor.
1.1.10 ROAD CROSSING
Road crossings shall be installed as per street lighting divisions requirement except
where specific instructions are given by the Engineer.
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1.1.11 SPECIFICATION OF STREET LIGHTING CABLES
a) 10/16/25/35 sq.mm x 4 core XLPE/SWA/PVC Cable of stranded copper conductor
600/1000V A.C.
Cable must be low-tension 600/1000V multi core stranded copper conductors. Insulated
with XLPE, core laid-up, extruded PVC bedded, steel wire armoured and PVC sheathed
overall - underground cable to BS 5467:2008 or equivalent.
The cable must be able to withstand vigorous climatic conditions of ambient temperature
up to 50
o
C. (The temperature can be accompanied by a relative humidity of up to 100% at
30
o
C).
The cable will buried in sand and laid partly in duct at a depth of 600mm. Ground
temperature varies from 35/40
o
C in summer to 8/12
o
C in winter. Cable drums may be
stored in the open for up to 1 year and will be exposed to direct sunlight. Therefore,
cables must be so designed as to withstand these conditions without deterioration of the
electrical and mechanical properties.
Conductors: High conductivity stranded copper - shaped conductors complying with BS:
6360:1981 (or equivalent) with XLPE Insulation.
Bedding: Extruded layer of PVC compound.
Colour of core identification: Red, Yellow, Blue & Black
Armouring: Single layer of galvanized steel wire
Finish (over sheath): Extruded black PVC over sheath which conform to BS: 6746 (type
9). The external surface to be embossed with the voltage designation, cable type & size,
year of manufacture, manufacturers name and property of PWA/Ashghal
Packing:
Sealed wooden cable drums with name plate stating Manufacturers name, country of
origin, Manufactures serial number, Cable type and size and Length of cable per drum.
b) Specification for 6sq.mm x 3 core XLPE SWA PVC Cable of stranded copper
conductor 600/1000V A.C.
Cable must be low-tension 600/1000V multi core stranded copper conductors. Insulated
with XLPE, core laid-up, extruded PVC bedded, steel wire armoured and PVC sheathed
overall - underground cable to BS 5467:1977 or equivalent.
The cable must be able to withstand vigorous climatic conditions of ambient temperature
up to 50
o
C. (The temperature can be accompanied by a relative humidity of up to 100% at
30
o
C).
The cable will buried in sand and laid partly in duct at a depth of 600mm. Ground
temperature varies from 35/40
o
C in summer to 8/12
o
C in winter. Cable drums may be
stored in the open for up to 1 year and will be exposed to direct sunlight. Therefore,
cables must be so designed as to withstand these conditions without deterioration of the
electrical and mechanical properties.
Conductors: High conductivity stranded copper - shaped conductors complying with BS:
6360:1981 (or equivalent) with XLPE Insulation.
Bedding: Extruded layer of PVC compound.
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Colour of core identification: Red, Yellow, and Blue
Armouring: Single layer of galvanized steel wire
Finish (over sheath): Extruded black PVC over sheath which conform to BS: 6746 (type
9).The external surface to be embossed with the voltage designation, cable size and
manufacturers name.
Packing:
Sealed wooden cable drums with name plate stating Manufacturers name, and country of
origin, Cable type and size and Length of cable per drum.
c) Specification for PVC Insulated PVC Sheathed Circular flexible Cable of Copper
Conductor 2.5 sq.mm x 3 core 300/500V a.c. Heat Resistant type 85C
Cable should be of conductors of high conductivity copper stranded wires, insulated with
PVC compound, three cores, green/yellow, blue and brown, twisted together filled and
sheathed with PVC compound, heat resistant type according to BS 6141:1991 Table 15,
300/500V a.c.
Packing:
Sealed wooden cable drums with name plate stating Manufacturers name, country of
origin, Manufactures serial number, Cable type and size and Length of cable per drum.
1.1.12 JOINTING
All jointing shall be carried out to the Jointing Manual and/or to the instructions of the
Engineer and only by approved Jointers. All jointing shall be carried out in accordance
with the Dept. of Electricity Networks Safety Rules.
1.1.13 INSPECTION OF EXCAVATION & CABLE INSTALLATION WORKS
The Engineer requires carrying out inspections at the following stages:
i) Completion of Excavations.
ii) Completion of bedding with quarried limestone prior to cable installation.
iii) Cable Installation.
iv) Completion of over bedding with dune sand or quarried limestone over cables and
tape etc.
The Contractor must not progress from one stage to the next of the above without the
approval of the Engineer. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to arrange for the
inspections with the Street Lighting Engineers.
1.1.14 RECORDS
The Contractor shall at his own expense supply to the Engineer, as built records of all
cables shown accurately on 1:500 or 1:1000 scale drawings, as decided by the Engineer.
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i) The position and depth of all cables with measurements from kerb lines or permanent
structures and finished level.
ii) Section for multi-cable trenches with each cable identified.
iii) Joint positions with measurements from kerb lines or permanent structures.
The records shall take the form of either permanent transparent sheets or modifications to
the Engineers existing records as decided by the Engineer. Also, the records in soft
copies either in the form of separate compact disc shall be submitted or Engineers
existing soft copy records are to be updated as decided by the Engineer.
Diary Sheets for work completed will not be authorized until such records have been
presented to the Engineer and accepted.
The quality and format of these drawings will be consistent with the current standards of
the Engineer.
The Surveyors and Draughtsmen to work on the contract shall have a minimum of 8 years
general working experience with at least 4 years experience in plotting, surveying and
recording of urban and rural Electricity Distribution Networks or similar works.
Tenderers shall submit Curriculum Vitae and authenticated copies of qualifications and
experience certificates for the Surveyors and Draughtsmen they propose to use.
1.1.15 CABLE MARKER TAPE
Marker Tapes shall be used where required for compliance with standard drawings.
The type shall comply with Specification ED/03-160, and shall be purchased only from
pre-qualified manufacturers.
Samples must be supplied to the Engineer for approval prior to use.
1.1.16 NON-WOVEN FILTER MEMBRANE
Where the existing water table is apparent in the completed trench a non-woven filter
membrane is to be installed in a manner that completely encloses the installed cable and
the surrounding sand.
This filter membrane shall be produced entirely from circular section, continuous filament
synthetic fibres and shall be thermally bonded and non-woven, complying with the
following requirements: -
Grab Strength 9ASTM 1682 MOD) -- Min. 700N
Trapezoidal Tear Strength (ASTM D 1117) -- Min. 300N
Puncture Resistance (CBR Test) -- Min 1600N
1M Plate Strain Tensile Test:
Maximum Load -- 8.0 Kn/M
Extension at Maximum Load -- 25%
Extension at Break -- 30%
Water Flow (1000mm head) -- 501 m
2
SEC
Mean Pre Size (i.e. 50%) -- 70 microns
Nominal Weight -- 140 g/m
2
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The filter membrane shall be supplied in 5.3M or 4.5M wide rolls and laid with 0.5M
overlaps. This overlap shall be held together by a thin gauge wire approved by the
engineer, so that there is no displacement of the membrane, during the backfill operation.
Samples of the membrane must be supplied for the approval of the Engineer prior to use.
Tenderers must supply test certificates, not less than 6 months old, from an independent
test laboratory.
1.1.17 DUCTS
Where ducts are to be supplied they shall be of the following type, and in accordance with
BS 3505 / 3506 or DIN 8062/63Specification.
Material -- High Impact Resistance PVC
Internal Diameter -- 150 mm
Minimum Wall Thickness -- 3.6 mm
Samples must be provided for approval by the Engineer prior to use.
1.1.18 ACCEPTANCE TESTS
Before the Engineer accepts responsibilities for the cable system the Engineer shall carry
out the following tests: -
Street Lighting Cables
Continuity test and Insulation test by 1000 Volt Megger test for 1 minute.
In the case of equipment, which fails the tests all costs for location of the fault, repair
and/or replacement shall be borne by the Contractor.
1.1.19 OIL AND GAS PIPE LINE CROSSINGS
Where the proposed excavation and cable laying are to cross oil or gas pipe certain
precautions as stipulated by QGPC will be undertaken by the Contractor.
The cables will always be made to pass under the pipelines such that there is at least 600
mm between the cable and the pipe. The cable will be installed in standard DEN
approved duct such that the cable may be removed or changed at a later date without
further excavation adjacent to the pipe. Spare ducts shall be installed for future use.
The Contractor will co-ordinate with QGPC staff and arrange to receive the QGPC
excavation permit. The Contractor will be obliged to hand dig in the area of the pipe to
carefully expose it. The pipe will then be wrapped by the Contractor with 12" thick
polyurethane foam sheeting, which shall be enclosed by the Contractor with wooden
crating. The QGPC Engineer shall be invited to approve the foam and crating protection
before further excavation may continue.
1.1.20 EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS
1.1.20.1 General
Excavation items whether in the open or in trench have been billed so that all such items
shall cover excavation in any material including rock.
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In measuring all excavations the quantities are the net quantities of the voids formed by
the removal of the material excavated in accordance with the Specification, no allowance
being made for building or shrinkage. The rates for dealing with all excavated materials
shall cover the execution of all specified operations on them in any condition in which they
may be found including this following operations not itemized in the Bills of Quantities.
a) Loosening of unexcavated material before or in the process of excavation including
blasting in rock.
b) Separating suitable from unsuitable material.
c) Incorporating the excavated material as fill in the Works as specified.
d) Handling all materials and carting to place of deposition.
e) All double handling.
f) Protecting the excavations from the weather and ground water including any temporary
drainage.
g) Excavation of trial holes as directed by the Engineer.
1.1.20.2 Excavation - Trenches
In all case depths of trenches, where stated, have been measured from finished ground or
cover level to trench invert. Trenches widths are given in the Specification.
Items for excavation shall include:
i. All items under Paragraph 1.1.20.1 above.
ii. Trimming the bottom of the trench.
iii. Disposal of surplus.
iv. Timbering, sheeting, strutting and otherwise the sides of the excavation where
required.
v. Keeping the excavation free from water including ground water.
vi. All excavation and backfilling carried out in trenches and pits by the Contractor
in excess of the net measurements described in the Contract.
vii. Maintenance of trenches and pits during testing or because of delays
occasioned by Public Utilities or their contractors.
1.1.20.3 Surfacing
The Contractor shall include in his rate for surfacing the cost of purchasing, transporting,
placing and compacting the material in accordance with the Specification and Code of
Practice of Public Works Authority, Highway Maintenance Division.
1.1.20.4 Ducts Laying and Jointing
The rates shall include for;
a) Provision of all ducts including end caps including installation of duct marking tiles.
b) Laying and jointing of ducts to the correct line and level.
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c) Provision and installation in each duct of a rat-proof draw wire, at the contractor's
expense.
Nature of Works
Tenderer may expect to be instructed to undertake works in any part of Qatar.
Consequently the tenderer should anticipated being required to work on any type of
ground and in both urban and rural situations and equip himself accordingly to meet all
situations.
2 -SPECIFICATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING COLUMNS
2.1 General
The scope of this specification covers the code of practices for the installation of street
lighting columns and associated brackets, luminaires, lamps, wiring, cut-outs and
terminations. Tenderers must have experience of Erection of High Masts, Street
Lighting Columns and Installation of Street Lighting Cables and shall have been Pre-
qualified by the Engineer for the contract.
2.1.1 The contractor shall submit shop drawings including Street Lighting layout drawings,
Load Schedule ,Voltage drop calculations , Feeder Pillar schematic diagram, Standard
details of columns & components, feeder pillar & components etc. along with lighting
calculations as per CIE standards & regulations for approval of the Engineer.
2.1.2 The Contractor shall install all lighting columns complete as indicated on the Drawings,
specified in the Specifications and as described in the Bills of Quantities. Underground
cables shall be glanded and terminated at electrical cutouts as indicated on the Drawings
2.1.3 All cabling to and between street lighting column will be 4core x 16 / 4C x 25 /4C x 35
mm
2
Cu/.XLPE/SWA/PVC sheathed (Note: - Steel tape armouring will not be permitted).
No joints in the cable shall be permitted. Damage cable shall be replaced. Cable shall
not be pulled-out to straighten them after laying and cable stockings shall be used for all
cable hauling.
2.1.4 Street lighting cutouts shall be installed within the base termination compartment of each
column and shall be of TPN&E type. Cutout shall have facilities for looping in and out
cables and shall accept 4 core cable up to 35 sq.mm. and capacity of 40 Amps (according
to specification). The cutout shall be of 2 way or 3 way as per the cable network
requirements.
2.1.5 Cable connection in the cut-out shall be carried out in a cycle by dividing the load equally
on RY&B to achieve the balanced load on the main.
2.1.6 Street lighting cable shall be bedded in and surrounded by either dune sand or quarry
scalping. A first layer of 15 cm dune sand shall be installed in the trench and then the
street lighting cable laid. Subsequently, the second 15 cm. layer of dune sand shall be
installed & compacted and the cable marker tape shall be laid over the dune sand. Finally
the trench may be back-filled with the material suitable from the excavated soil and
compacted.
2.1.7 All lighting columns shall be earthed through armouring of underground cables terminated
at each column. In addition to the earthing through cable armouring, the lighting column at
the end of each individual underground cable circuit shall be earthed through separate
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earth electrode. For the high mast columns, each column shall be connected to separate
earth rod. The incoming and outgoing cable termination shall be in an approved brass
cable gland that clamps the armour of the cable. The cable gland is held in position with
suitable lock-nut. The earth tags of the gland fixed together by screw to which a 6 sq.mm.
PVC insulated wire shall also be fixed leading from the earthing screw provided in the
column.
2.1.8 Basis of Lantern Acceptance
Lighting units equipped with luminaire, as indicated on the Drawings shall illuminate
according to the following standards with reference to CIE (Commission International
Eclarage) definitions:
(a) La (Average Luminance) along Expressway and Main Roads > 2.50 Cd/sqm.
La (Average Luminance) along Service/ main sector Roads > 2.00 Cd/sqm.
La (Average Luminance) along Sector internal Roads > 1.50 Cd/sqm.
Ul (Longitudinal uniformity) > 0.70 Road,
> 0.50 Circular Way
Uo (Overall uniformity) > 0.40
G (Discomfort glare control mark) >7.00 Road
> 6.00 Circular Way
Ti (Relative Threshold increment) < 10.00 Road
< 20.00 Circular Way
(b) The Method of calculation have to be conformed to the publication CIE No. 30-2,
1982.
(c) The asphaltic pavement can be considered type R3 with Qo = 0.07
but the contractor shall arrange himself for the verification.
2.1.9 The columns shall be numbered indicating SLFP No., Circuit No. and sequential No. of the
column in the circuit by black paint on two opposite sides (one facing road) as per direction
of the Engineer.
2.2 Supply of Materials
The Contractor is required to supply:
2.2.1 Street Lighting materials i.e. High Masts complete with all accessories, street lighting
columns with bracket, luminaires, lamps, cutouts, MCBs, cable, cable glands, flexible wire
etc.
2.2.2 Ready-mix concrete SRC-35N 20mm aggregate for concreting of street lighting columns
base.
2.2.3 Bitumen Paint (Black) for concrete bases and painting 2 metre of base part of columns.
2.2.4 All consumable materials.
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2.2.5 All tools, equipment, vehicles etc. for the Contractor's use.
2.2.6 Foundation detailed design to suit site conditions incorporating manufactures
recommendations.
2.3 Provision of a secure compound centrally located on the site for storage of street lighting
materials.
2.4 Establishing and maintain an agreed program and ensuring compliance with
PWA/Ashghal procedure during the excavation of the works.
2.5 Disposal of Surplus Materials.
All surplus materials shall be cleared from site and disposed off at approved sites. All
formal procedures laid down by the Municipality, Civil Engineering Department, Employer
and such other parties who may be involved shall be complied with in full.
2.6 Other Services and Utilities
The Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the location of any existing or
proposed service in the vicinity of the required excavations. The Contractor must not
commence work until he has in his possession (1) Letters from all other utilities stating
that they have no objection to the proposals (2) All relevant drawings and records of
existing services. The Contractor must comply with all restrictions and conditions laid
down by the service/utility Department. The Contractor will be totally responsible for any
cost arising from damages to existing service, plant and property occasioned by his
operation.
2.7 Backfilling and Reinstatement
The Contractor shall carry out all reinstatement immediately on completion of backfilling
including disposal of excavated surplus materials to an approved off-site in accordance
with QCS 2007 . All excavation, pits including pole pits and trail holes shall be backfilled,
compacted and reinstated in accordance with QCS 2007 .
2.8 Protection of Excavation
The Contractor shall comply with all requirement of Traffic Police Department for marking,
lighting and protecting excavations. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ascertain
the requirement of the Traffic Police Department and to comply with the requirements. No
additional payment will be authorised under any circumstances for making lighting or
protecting excavation.
The rates quoted for excavation shall apply to all ground conditions.
2.9 Setting Out
The Contractor will mark the centre of poles' pit and obtain approval from the Engineer.
2.10 Erection of Street Lighting Column and Concreting of Base of Columns
Columns should be erected exactly vertical at 90 from the horizontal and in line with all
adjacent columns and the access door facing away from the adjacent carriageway.
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2.11 Dimension of Concrete Foundation:
To be supplied by the Contractor for approval by the Engineer. Dimensions of foundations
to suit site conditions.
2.12 Any damaged material must be replaced by the Contractor.
2.13 Painting by black paint for the concrete base and filling of gap between flange plate and
concrete base by an approved grouting material.
2.14 Grouting
The grout applied shall be high flow non shrink , chloride free aggregate filled
cementitious grout suitable f or thick sections conforming to the requirements of BS EN
1504-3 class R4. The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 40 MPa at 7 days
and 60 MPa at 28 days. Before the application, ensure that the foundation surface and
base plate is free from oil, grease or any scales
On completion of grouting operation exposed areas should be thoroughly cured with
Concure WB membrane .At Ambient temperatures above 35 degree C , the mix grout
should be stored in the shade .
2.14 The testing and commissioning of the street lighting installation.
a. Pre-commissioning Testing
i. Continuity test and Insulation test by 1000 Volt Megger test for 1 minute.
ii. Earth resistance measurement
b. Commissioning Tests ( by energising)
i. Checking MCCBs, MCBs (both inside SLFP and in the Column Cut out) &
Contactors and their settings
ii. Testing and setting of Time Switch.
iii. Testing and setting of Photo cell.
iv. Lighting level measurement to check Average Luminance and uniformity
2.15 Inspection Procedure
The contractor will be required to obtain the Street Lighting Engineers acceptance of
each element of his work prior to proceeding to the next stage.
These elements are: -
i. Excavation of Pit.
ii. Installation of Concrete base
iii. Erection of Street Lighting Column.
iv. Back filling and reinstatement.
v. Fitting of Arms, Luminaires and Bulbs.
vi. Completion of Electrical Wiring and Insulation and Continuity Tests.
vii. Connection of Street Lighting cables.
viii. Commissioning test.
2.16 Installation of High Mast Lighting Columns , Components and Acessories
2.16.1 Specification of R.C. Foundations for High Mast Lighting Columns
Foundation Bolts Anchor plates and Templates supplied with High Mast Columns shall be
provided by the Contractor complete with batch test certificates showing compliance with
the specification. The foundations are to carry 18 Metres to 30 Metres High Mast Lighting
Units each weighing approximately 3 tons with top weight of approximately 3/4 ton. The
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successful tenderer will be required to liaise closely with PWA/Ashghal. The foundation
shall be raft or pile foundation as per direction of Engineer .
2.16.1.1 Specification of civil works for high mast column foundation
i) Tests shall be carried out as required to determine the bearing pressure. Soft
spots shall be excavated to the satisfaction of the Engineer and subsequent voids
shall filled with 20N 20mm compacted concrete.
ii) Provide 100 mm. layer of 20N blinding concrete.
iii) Provide reinforced concrete foundation, with reinforcement, to the dimensions
shown on Contractors approved drawings. Concrete shall be 35 N/mm
2
(SRC
35N) with approved admixtures.
iv ) Provide cast-in cable ducts, 100 mm dia.
v) Provide holding down bolts to the required specification as on a circular template
and aligned in position prior to concreting the concrete foundation.
vi) Provide 6 mm M.S. Anchor plate for the holding down bolts as shown in the
approved drawings.
vii) Provide 2 coats of Epoxy Resin to all surfaces of concrete in foundation.
Note:
a) Materials and workmanship for this work shall conform to QCS 2007 .
b) Cost of any tests required to check the strength of concrete shall be borne by the
Contractor.
c) External surface of concrete above ground level shall be finished with chamfered
edges.
d) Alignment of H.D Bolts, plates etc. shall be in accordance with Highmast
manufacturers instructions.
2.16.2 Erection and Fitting of High Mast Street Light Columns
The contractor shall arrange at his own expense for an approved Materials Laboratory to
visit site in order to ascertain the soil bearing capacity, each and every high mast column
base. The contractor is required to produce a certificate confirming that all the bases
have been tested and have that the formation was found to have sufficient bearing
capacity for the designed foundation.
The contractor shall also arrange for a concrete workability and compressive strength
tests to be carried out by an approved laboratory.
After the foundations have been cast at least one week must pass before the high mast
column is introduced to the foundation.
The mast shall be assembled on site by fitting together its sections which may number up
to 5.
The High Mast may be either of the hydraulic side lift variety or require independent lifting
and positioning.
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In both cases the head frame, mounting ring, luminaries, control gear and bulbs shall be
fitted.
For columns not having the hydraulic side lift, then a raising/lowering mechanism for the
mounting ring shall be also installed.
The electrical wiring shall be installed and on completion the continuity and insulation
tested.
2.16.2.1 Specification for assembly and erection of High mast lighting columns
The masts should be handled, off loaded, assembled and erected strictly in accordance
with specified instruction. Only workmen who have had experience in the erection of high
mast lighting should be employed in the work of erection.
a) Mast Assembly
The base section and its adjoining section are assembled and stained together; this
assembly and next section are assembled and strained together.
Assemble each mast as near as possible to its installation site but preferably on level
ground.
Check the male and female surfaces to be jointed for any foreign matter, distortion, or
roughness likely to prevent a satisfactory joint.
The seam welds of adjoining sections must be in line. The length of site joint is related
diameter. It will generally be between 1 1/2 to 2 time the diameter. A lap equal to 1 1/2 to
2 of diameter is the minimum and acceptable. It must also have had the specified force
exerted on it and be light fitting as a result. Adjust alignment of supporting bearers to
mast in a reasonably straight line.
b) Winch
Winch is normally fixed in mast before dispatched if sent separately fix winch on the
supports in mast base.
Uncoil the winch rope by revolving the coil. Do not uncoil by taking rope from the side of
the coil. Wind winch rope neatly and tightly on to winch. There must be no gaps in the
first layer into winch over laying turns may penetrate. Secure winch topes end temporarily
to prevent unwinding.
Pulling wire rope and power cable, coil of wire rope and power cable uncoil and lay out
straight on ground - remove any twist.
Assemble a set of draw rod and pass through the mast. The power cable and wire rope
assembly to draw rod and pull it carefully through the mast. Ensure cable does not cross
or twisted with wire rope inside the mast resulting smooth lowering and raising of
luminaire carriage.
Adjusting wire rope length: The wire rope should be equal and tight so as to seat
luminaire carriage perfectly on the head frame. Ensure that the grips are tightly secured
to wire rope.
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c) Fixing Head Gear
Open the head gear cover and check the construction perfectly. Ensure the pulley wheel
for hoist rope and power cable is rotating properly on its shafts.
Ensure the shaft of pulley wheel secured in the Head frame. The steel wire ropes and
power cable should be correctly located in their grooves. Ensure head gear fully engaged
on mast. Check that the head gear sleeve is tightened with the mast on all faces.
Tighten the set screws equally and securely. Care is needed to avoid pinching ropes and
cable between head gear and mast. View the resultant alignment of the head gear sleeve
with the mast. View this on top, bottom and the two sides 90