Tender Details

Supply of 66KV Cable and Accessories

Tender Number: 139/2025/BTB (PT/CSD/MM/2025/016)

PA Ref Number: PT/CSD/MM/2025/016

Tender Description

General Services and Central Stores Directorate would like to purchase the following to be used by ETD: 1. CABLE XLPE 66KV 800 SQMM 1 CORE AL CONDUCTOR PB SHEATH HDPE JACKET. 2. JOINT STRAIGHT PREMOLDED FOR 66KV XLPE 1 CORE 800 SQMM AL CONDUCTOR LEAD SHEATHED CABLE. 3. JOINT TRANSITION PREMOLDED FOR 66KV XPLE 1 CORE 550 OVER 800 SQMM AL CONDUCTOR LEAD SHEATHED CABLE. 4. JOINT STRAIGHT THROUGH PREMOLDED FOR 66KV XLPE 1 CORE 550 SQMM AL CONDUCTOR LEAD SHEATHED CABLES. 5. END SEALING FOR 66 KV XLPE 1CORE 800 SQMM AL CONDUCTOR LEAD SHEATHED CABLE TRANSFORMER SIDE. 6. CABLES FIBER OPTIC 48 CORES FOR COMMUNICATION CABLE ACCESSORIES. 7. CABLE 61 PAIR 0.9 MM DIA CU CONDUCTOR PE INSULATED JELLY FILLED STEEL WIRE ARMOURED HDPE SHEATHED OUTER JACKET. 8. JOINT PILOT 61 PAIR 0.9 MM2 COPPER CONDUCTOR. 9. JOINT DTS IN LINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE FOR Outdoor APPLICATION. 10. ROD COPPER CLAD STEEL WITH U CLAMP AND COUPLING FOR EARTHING 1.2M LENGTH WITH DIA.20MM.

Issued by
Central Stores Directorate - EWA
Category/Sector
General
Internal/External
External
Invitation Method
Public (LOCAL GCC)
Initial Bond
BD 2500
Bid Validity / Initial Bond Validity Period (Days)
120 days
Tender Fees
BD 100
Contract Duration
20 Week
Is Alternate Bid Allowed
Yes
Publish Date
Wednesday, 05 March 2025
Purchase Before
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Closing Date
Wednesday, 09 April 2025
Opening Date
Thursday, 10 April 2025

Additional Notes

تعتزم إدارة الخدمات العامة و المخازن المركزية بهيئة الكهرباء والماء شراء  كابلات ذات جهد 66 كيلو فولت و ملحقاتها لغرض استخدامها من قبل إدارة  نقل الكهرباء:

 

1.       CABLE, XLPE, 66KV, 800 MM², SINGLE CORE, AL CONDUCTOR, PB SHEATH, HDPE JACKET, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO. N-116-R0. FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE.  (CABLE CUT LENGTH 600*9 DRUMS – 650*12 DRUMS – 700*7 DRUMS)

 

2.       JOINT, STRAIGHT, PREMOLDED, FOR 66KV, XLPE, 1 CORE, 800 MM², AL CONDUCTOR, LEAD SHEATHED CABLE, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO.: N-039-R01, FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE.

 

3.       JOINT, TRANSITION, PREMOLDED, FOR 66KV, XPLE, 1 CORE, 550/800 MM², AL CONDUCTOR, LEAD SHEATHED CABLE, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO.: N-040-R01, FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE.

 

4.       JOINT, STRAIGHT THROUGH, PREMOLDED, FOR 66KV, XLPE, 1 CORE, 550 MM², AL CONDUCTOR, LEAD SHEATHED CABLES, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO.: N-038-R2, FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE.

 

5.       END, SEALING, FOR 66 KV, XLPE, 1CORE.800MM², AL CONDUCTOR, LEAD SHEATHED CABLE, TRANSFORMER SIDE, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO: N-022-R04, FOR ETDNETWORK SECTION, CABLE MAINTENACE.

 

6.       CABLES, FIBER OPTIC 48-CORES FOR COMMUNICATION CABLE ACCESSORIES USED FOR NETWORKS SECTION. Specification No: N-007-R2.(CABLE CUT LENGTH 4000*3 DRUMS – 3000*1 DRUMS)

 

7.       CABLE, 61 PAIR, 0.9 MM DIA, CU, CONDUCTOR, PE INSULATED, JELLY FILLED, STEEL WIRE ARMOURED, HDPE SHEATHED, OUTER JACKET, FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE AS PER SPECIFICATION N-095-R02. (CABLE CUT LENGTH 600*8 DRUMS – 650*8 DRUMS)

 

8.       JOINT, PILOT,61 PAIR,0.9 MM2 COPPER CONDUCTOR, FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE AS PER SPECIFICATION NO: N-096-R01.

 

9.       JOINT, DTS, IN LINE, FIBER OPTIC CABLE, FOR Outdoor APPLICATION, AS PER SPECIFICATION NO.: N-001 2023-R0 FOR NETWORKS SECTION.

 

10.   ROD, COPPER CLAD, STEEL WITH 'U' CLAMP AND COUPLING FOR EARTHING, 1.2M LENGTH WITH DIA.20MM AS PER SPECIFICATION NO. N-078-R03. FOR NETWORK CABLE MAINTENANCE.

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Approved Manufacturers for items 2, 3 & 4:

·         Brugg - Switzerland

·         NKT - Germany

·         Pfisterer – Germany

 

Approved Manufacturers for item 6:

·         Brugg Cables - Switzerland

·         LS Cable & System Gumi Factory - Korea

·         Prysmian Santader, Spain

·         RIYADH CABLES - KSA

·         SAUDI CABLE CO - KSA

·         Thai Fiber Optic Company Ltd. - Thailand

 

Mandatory Requirements:

·         Only offers from approved manufacturers will be evaluated.

·         It is mandatory to state the country of origin of the Item.

·         Meeting specified guarantee period is mandatory (36 months) commencing from the date of receipt must be explicitly guaranteed by the supplier and clearly stated within the offer.

·         The proposed delivery timeline must be clearly specified within the offer.

·         Non-submission of mandatory documents will render the offer null and void (rejected).

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Mandatory Technical Submittals 

Item 1:

1.Type Test Report: A valid type test report must besubmitted. This report shall conform to the requirements outlined in thisspecification and relevant IEC publications or internationally recognizedstandards.
2. Technical Schedules: Comprehensive technical schedules must beincluded with the tender. These schedules shall be completed in full usingthe attached format or an alternative format provided by the bidder.Regardless of the format chosen, all information specified in the EWATechnical Schedules must be included.
3. Detailed Drawings: Detailed drawings to be checked andconfirm by EWA.
4. Third-Party Inspection: The bidder must incorporate athird-party inspection into their offer. This inspection shall verify factorytests, approve packing lists, and generate a detailed inspection reportcomplete with supporting images prior to shipment.
5. Cable Cut Length: the offered cable cut length shall bewithin 5% of the specified length in the tender documents
6. Cable Drum: All cables shall be supplied on non-returnedsteel cable drums.

,Items 2,3 & 4:

1. Type Test Report: A valid type test reportmust be submitted. This report shall conform to the requirements outlined inthis specification and relevant IEC publications or internationallyrecognized standards.
2. Technical Schedules: Comprehensive technical schedulesmust be included with the tender. These schedules shall be completed in fullusing the attached format or an alternative format provided by the bidder.Regardless of the format chosen, all information specified in the EWATechnical Schedules must be included.
3. Detailed Drawings: Detailed dimensional drawings clearlyillustrating the product's dimensions to check and confirm the compatibilityby EWA.
4. Stress Relief Control (Joint Body): The offered jointdrawings and schedules shall specify the inner diameter bore and suitablediameter range for the prepared cable XLPE insulation or insulation screenouter diameter. EWA retains the discretion to reject any materials that donot meet the compatibility requirements, even if such materials comply withinternational standards.
5. The Factory Test Inspection/Witnessing: The bidder mustincorporate a third-party inspection or EWA representatives witnessing intotheir offered unit price. This inspection shall verify factory tests, approvepacking lists, and generate a detailed inspection report complete withsupporting images prior to shipment.
6. Joints: All joints must be supplied complete and compatiblewith the specified 66kV XLPE cable.

,Item 5:

 

1. Type Test Report: A valid type test report must besubmitted. This report shall conform to the requirements outlined in thisspecification and relevant IEC publications or internationally recognizedstandards.
2. Technical Schedules:
Comprehensive technical schedules must be included with the tender.These schedules shall be completed in full using the attached format or analternative format provided by the bidder. Regardless of the format chosen,all information specified in the EWA Technical Schedules must be included.
3. Detailed Drawings: Detailed dimensional drawings clearlyillustrating the product's dimensions to check and confirm the compatibilityby EWA.
4. Third-Party Inspection: The bidder must incorporate athird-party inspection into their offer. This inspection shall verify factorytests, approve packing lists, and generate a detailed inspection reportcomplete with supporting images prior to shipment.
5. Terminations: All terminations must be supplied completewith the corresponding connecting ferrule, glands and any required adapters.


,Item 6:

1. Third-Party Inspection: The bidder must incorporate a third-party inspection into their offer.This inspection shall verify factory tests, approve packing lists, andgenerate a detailed inspection report complete with supporting images priorto shipment.
2. Cable Drum: All cables shall be supplied on non-returnedcable drums.


,Item 7:

1. Type Test Report: A valid type test report must be submitted. This report shall conformto the requirements outlined in this specification and relevant IECpublications or internationally recognized standards.
2. Technical Schedules: Comprehensive technical schedules mustbe included with the tender. These schedules shall be completed in full usingthe attached format or an alternative format provided by the bidder.Regardless of the format chosen, all information specified in the EWATechnical Schedules must be included.
3. Detailed Drawings: Detailed drawings to be checked andconfirm by EWA.
4. The Factory Test Inspection/Witnessing: The bidder mustincorporate a third-party inspection or EWA representatives witnessing intotheir offered unit price. This inspection shall verify factory tests, approvepacking lists, and generate a detailed inspection report complete with supportingimages prior to shipment.
5. Cable Cut Length: The supplier shall specify the proposedcable cut length in their offer for EWA approval. The offered cable cutlength shall adhere to a tolerance of ±5% of the specified length outlined inthe tender documents. Any proposed cut length exceeding this tolerance willnecessitate prior written approval from the EWA. The EWA retains thediscretion to reject any proposed cut length, regardless of approval status,especially if another offer meets all requirements, including the specifiedcable cut length.
6. Cable Drum:
All cables shall be supplied on non-returned cabledrums.


,Item 8:

1. Technical Schedules: Comprehensive technical schedulesmust be included with the tender. These schedules shall be completed in fullusing the attached format or an alternative format provided by the bidder.Regardless of the format chosen, all information specified in the EWATechnical Schedules must be included.
2. Detailed Drawings:
Detailed dimensional drawings clearlyillustrating the product's dimensions to check and confirm the compatibilityby EWA.
Joints: All joints must be supplied complete with thecorresponding connecting ferrule.


,Item 9:

1. The submission of a valid typetest report according to the specification requirements and relevant IECpublications or approved international standards. (See clause 1.8)
2. The technical schedules must be fully completed and returned as part ofthe tender documents.
3. The third-party inspection must be included in the offer to witness thefactory tests, check, approve the packing list, and submit the inspectionreport supported with pictures prior to the material shipment.
4. The shelf lifetime for the joints as a unit or in detail for theconstituent parts and storage conditions.


,Item 10:

1. Detailed Drawings: Detailed dimensional drawingsclearly illustrating the product's dimensions to check and confirm thecompatibility by EWA.
2.
Earth Rod: The earth rod must besupplied complete with a clamp and coupling suitable for the supplied rod anddetailed below the earthing cable.



How to Participate?

  • Those who are capable and wish to participate in the above tender have to purchase the Tender Documents online through the Bahrain Tender Board’s portal https://etendering.tenderboard.gov.bh starting from Wednesday, 05 March 2025
  • Bidders are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above or at the rate of 1% of the tender value whichever amount is lesser, provided that no initial bonds value shall be less than BD 100/-. (Except for the Two-envelope tenders).
  • For Two-envelope tenders, bidders, are requested to enclose with their bids the Initial Bond for the amount specified above.
  • The initial bond should be in the form of a Certified Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Policy or Cash (or as specified in the Tender Documents) valid for the duration specified above.
  • The bids deposit place: (As Mentioned in the Tender Documents)
  • This tender is subject to the provisions of the Tender Law issued by the Legislative Decree No. 36 of 2002, its amendments, and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Decree No. 37 of 2002.
  • In addition, these conditions have to be considered:
    • Enclose copy of a valid Commercial Registration Certificate (CR) in line with the tender's subject.
    • Enclose copy of a valid certificate of compliance with the employment percentages for Bahraini manpower (Bahranization Certificate) issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • This advertisement is considered supplementary to the tender documents. In case of any discrepancy between the Advertisement and the Tender Document, the Tender Document prevails.
  • Micro, small and medium enterprises are eligible to obtain 10% preference in the financial evaluation stage, when submitting the "SMEs Classification Certificate" during bidding for this tender. The certificate is awarded by Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism to the SMEs and can be obtained when applying on the SMEs Registration System which can be reached via the following link: https://www.moic.gov.bh/en/eServices/sme
  • Vendors who are not registered in the Tender Board's e-tendering system shall be required to register through the below-mentioned link, and for assistance please contact the Tender Board through email helpdesk@tenderboard.gov.bh or call on Tel No. +97317566617.
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Inquiries

For further inquiries please contact on:

Central Stores Directorate - EWA
  17995500