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Israel Electric Corporation Ltd. - Customer Division - National Network Unit Edition No.: 0 Specification NPS – 361
for Single Core Aluminum and Copper
Conductor, XLPE Insulated Power Cable
U0/U = 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV
Issued date: February 2018
THE ISRAEL ELECTRIC CORPORATION LTD.
National Network Unit
Specification No. NPS - 361
for
Single Core Aluminum and Copper
conductor
Extruded Cross - Linked
Polyethylene Insulated (XLPE)
Power Cable
Rated Voltage U0/U = 12/20 kV
U0/U = 18/30 kV
This issue supersedes specification NPS - 74, NPS-111, NPS-112
Haifa, Israel
February, 2018
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Contents
1 - General
2 - The IECo. catalogue Numbers
3 - Documents to be supplied with the Proposal
4 - Standards
5 - Technical Requirements
6 - Tests
7 - Marking
8 - Packing
9 - Quality Requirements
10 - Prototype approval
11- Questionnaire
Appendix “A” - Test requirements for cables manufactured according to
I.E.C .
Appendix “B” - Acceptance Test requirements
Appendix "C" - Quality Requirements for Contracts Execution
Appendix "D" - Schedule up to prototype approval
APPENDIX "E" – Statement of manufacturer experience
Prepared by: A. Lavian (- signed )
Approved by: N. Grinberg (- signed )
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1 - General
Scope
This specification defines the technical requirements of power cables with single core copper and
aluminum conductor, extruded solid cross-linked polyethylene insulation (XLPE) of rated voltage
U0/U=12/20kV and U0/U=18/30kV (henceforth referred to as “Cables”).
The cables are designated to be installed in outdoor or underground networks as follows:
a) In system with neutral point normally earthed via Peterson coil with the "Highest System
Voltage" Um=24kV (IEC Publication 60183 clause 4.1 - category 2).
b) In system with neutral point solidly grounded, with the "Highest System Voltage"
Um=36kV (IEC Publication 60183, clause 4.1 category 1).
2 - The IECo. catalogue Numbers
The IECo. catalogue numbers vs relevant conductor cross-section:
Table 1
Type of Cable Conductor
Cross Section (mm2)
Rated Voltage
(kV) IEC Cat. No.
N2XS (F) 2Y 50 Cu 18/30 39305
N2XS (F) 2Y 150 Cu 18/30 39339
N2XS (F) 2Y 300 Cu 18/30 39354
NA2XS (F)2Y 150 Al 18/30 4098950
NA2XS (F)2Y 300 Al 18/30 4098943
NA2XS (F)2Y 50 Al 12/20 4098984
NA2XS (F)2Y 240 Al 12/20 4098976
N2XS (F)2Y 300 Cu 12/20 4098968
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3 - Documents to be Supplied with the Proposal
The Proposer shall submit all the following documents to the IECo. with the bid documents.
3.1 Complete and fill in “Questionnaire”;
3.2 A complete Type Test Reports, according to Israeli standard IS 1516-2, issued within the
last 7 years preceding the date of the bid, for the proposed cable or for a similar* cable.
3.3 Certificate issued by the Standards Institution of Israel (SII) or any agreed accredited
institution, attesting that the Manufacturer meets the requirements of the Israeli Standard
IS 1516-2 for MV power cables (identical to IEC standard 60502 part 2)
3.4 Cross-section drawings including dimensions;
3.5 Approval of conformance with ISO 9001 requirements shall be in a form of a certificate
issued by a Certification Body (CB) which is accredited by an Accreditation Body (AB).
The certificate should bare the logo of the CB and of its AB and/or the logo of the IAF.
The certificate shall be valid on the date set for submission of the proposal.
The certificate shall be valid for the scope of activities requested in the request for
proposal.
3.6 Document approving experience: the manufacturer actively produced and supplied at
least 150 km of the proposed cable or similar* cable during a period of at least 3 years
during the last 7 years preceding the date of the bid. Additionally, The Proposer shall
submit reference list indicating the quantities of the cables manufactured and sold during
these years;
* Similar cable: Same construction, same conductor cross-section or bigger, the conductor
may be either copper or aluminum.
** All the above documents shall be in English.
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4 - Standards
4.1 Standards referenced in this specification, and in supplements to this specification, form
an integral part of this specification.
4.2 All the standards referred to the most current issue, including all amendments, and
supplements, as of the date of the bid.
4.3 The cables that are provided under this specification, shall be designed, manufactured
inspected, tested and preserved in compliance with the standards as specified herein.
4.4 Relevant standards:
4.4.1 - Israeli Standard IS 65 (IEC Publication 60228) "Conductors of Insulated Cables";
4.4.2 - IEC Publication 60230 "Impulse Test on Cables & their Accessories"
4.4.3 - Israeli Standard 1516-2 (IEC 60502-2) "Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power
Cable for Rated Voltages from 1kV up to 30kV"
4.4.4 - IEC Publication 60811-100 "Common Test Methods for Insulating and Sheathing of
Electric Cables "
4.4.5 - IEC Publication 60885-3 "Test Methods for Partial discharge Measurements on Length
of Extruded Power Cables"
4.4.6 - IEC Publication 60968 “Guide to the Short Circuit Temperature limits of Electric
Cables with a Rated Voltage from 1.8/3 kV to 18/30 kV”
4.4.7 - HD 620 part 5-C "Cross-linked PE Insulated Cables"
4.4.8 - HD 605 part A1 "Additional Test Method"
4.4.9 - DIN 46391 “Delivery Drums”
In case of differences between the present specification and the above standards, the present
specification is mandatory.
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5 - Technical Requirements
5.1 Operating Temperatures
5.1.1 Maximum rated conductor temperature: 90C.
5.1.2 Short circuit maximum conductor temperature (for duration up to 5 sec): 250C
5.1.3 The conductor temperature under emergency condition: 130C for duration of 8 hours
continuously. The total duration of such overloads may exceed 100 hours per annual.
5.2 Construction
5.2.1 Conductor
5.2.1.1 Material: The conductor shall consist of plain annealed copper / aluminum wires.
5.2.1.2 Form: The conductor shall be circular compacted stranded.
5.2.1.3 Dimensions: Table 2 hereafter sets out the cross-sectional areas and characteristics of the
conductors covered by this specification.
Table 2
Nominal Cross-
Section
(mm2)
Rated
Voltage
(kV)
Diameter
Range
(mm)
Minimum
Number of Wires
Max. DC Resistance at
200C
(/km)
50 Cu 18/30 7.7 8.6 6 0.387
150 Cu 18/30 13.9 15.0 18 0.124
300 Cu 18/30 20.0 21.6 34 0.0601
150 Al 18/30 13.9 15.0 15 0.206
300 Al 18/30 20.0 21.6 30 0.100
50 Al 12/20 7.7 8.6 6 0.641
240 Al 12/20 17.8 19.2 30 0.125
300 Cu 12/20 20.0 21.6 34 0.0601
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5.2.2 Conductor Screen
5.2.2.1 The conductor screen shall consist of an extruded cross-linked semi-conducting compound
layer (HD 620, part 5-c subclause 2.2).
This inner-semiconducting layer shall not penetrate into the inner wire layers of the
conductor and shall be easily removable during installation. The wall thickness of the
inner-semiconducting layer shall be at least 0.3 mm.
5.2.2.2 The irregularities in the conductor screen, shall be of sizes specified in subclause 2.5 of the
standard HD 620, part 5-c.
5.2.2.3 The Resistivity both before and after aging, shall not exceed 1000 m.
5.2.3 Insulation
5.2.3.1 The insulation shall be of extruded cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).
5.2.3.2 The process of cross-linking or vulcanization may be achieved by any method except
"Curing in Steam" process.
5.2.3.3 The nominal thickness, not including the thickness of any separator or semiconducting
screen on the conductor and over the insulation, shall be 5.5 mm for cables with rated
voltage U0/U = 12/20 kV and 8 mm for cables with rated voltage U0/U = 18/30 kV.
5.2.3.4 The average thickness of the insulation shall not be less than the specified nominal value.
5.2.3.5 The thickness at any place may however be less than the specified nominal value provided
that the difference does not exceed 0.1 mm +10% of the specified nominal value
(IEC 60502-02, sub-clause 17.5.2).
5.2.3.6 Wall thickness difference of the insulation between the lowest and the highest values in one
measured plane shall not exceed 0.9 mm (HD 620 -5c).
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5.2.3.7 The diameter over the insulation cover shall fall within the limit values specified in Table 3:
Table 3
Nominal Cross-
Section
(mm2)
Rated
voltage
(kV)
Nominal
Thickness
(mm)
Minimum
Insulation Diameter
(mm)
Maximum
Insulation Diameter
(mm)
50 Cu 18/30 8 25.2 26.7
150 Cu 18/30 8 31.5 33.5
300 Cu 18/30 8 37.6 39.6
150 Al 18/30 8 31.5 33.5
300 Al 18/30 8 37.6 39.6
50 Al 12/20 5.5 20.2 21.7
240 Al 12/20 5.5 30.6 32.6
300 Cu 12/20 5.5 32.6 34.6
5.2.3.8 The irregularities (voids, impurities) in the insulation shall not exceed 0.2 mm as specified
in subclause 3.3 of standard HD 620 part 5-C.
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5.2.4 Non-Metallic Insulation Screen
5.2.4.1 The semi-conducting screen shall be applied directly over the insulation and shall consist of
an extruded cross linked polyethylene. The semi-conducting screen shall be non-peelable
(bonded).
5.2.4.2 The maximum thickness of the semi-conducting screen shall be of 0.6 mm for all the cables
covered by this specification.
5.2.4.3 The minimum thickness of the semi-conducting screen shall be of 0.3 mm for all the cables
covered by this specification.
5.2.4.4 The diameter difference over the non-metallic insulation screen between the lowest and the
highest value shall be maximum 0.5 mm.
5.2.4.5 The inner and the outer semi-conducting layers shall not present any surface roughness, it
shall be smooth, and shall adhere perfectly to the insulation all along its periphery.
5.2.4.6 The electric Resistivity of the layers, both before and after aging, shall not exceed 500 m
at 200C.
5.2.4.7 Conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen shall be laid by triple extrusion process.
5.2.5 Semi-conductive Bedding Tape
A swelling semi-conductive bedding tape shall be applied (lapped) all over the non-metallic
insulation screen.
5.2.6 Metallic Screen
5.2.6.1 A metallic screen shall be applied helical over the bedding semi-conductive tape. The screen
shall consist of a concentric layer made of copper wires, bounded together with one or two
copper tapes, having thickness of at least 0.1mm and a minimum cross-sectional area of
l mm2.
The copper tape shall be applied helical so that the helix lay will not be greater than the
cable diameter underneath the concentric layer of copper wires times 4.
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5.2.6.2 The metallic screen dimensions and characteristics for each conductor shall be as specified
in Table 4 hereafter of this specification.
Table 4
conductor Cross-
Sectional area
[mm2]
Rated
Voltage
(Kv)
Total Cross-
Sectional Area of
the Screen Wires
[mm2]
Wires
Minimum
Diameter
[mm]
Max DC Resistance of
the Screen at 200C
[/km]
50 Cu 18/30 16 0.5 1.150
150 Cu 18/30 25 0.5 0.727
300 Cu 18/30 25 0.5 0.727
150 Al 18/30 25 0.5 0.727
300 Al 18/30 25 0.5 0.727
50 Al 12/20 16 0.5 1.15
240 Al 12/20 25 0.5 0.727
300 Cu 12/20 25 0.5 0.727
5.2.7 Watertight Measures
5.2.7.1 The cables shall be longitudinally watertight protected on the screen area.
5.2.7.2 The watertight layer shall be made of special swelling tape.
5.2.8 Oversheath
5.2.8.1 The oversheath shall be made of HDPE polyethylene compound, ST7 type (IEC
publication 60502-2 table 4).
5.2.8.2 The color of the oversheath shall be black
5.2.8.3 The nominal thickness shall be 2.5 mm and the minimum thickness shall
be not less than 2.03 mm for all the cables covered by this specification.
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5.2.8.4 The external diameter of the oversheath shall fall within the limits
specified in Table 5 hereafter:
Table 5
Conductor
Cross-Sectional
area
[mm2]
Rated Voltage
(kV)
Min. Oversheath
Diameter
[mm]
Max. Oversheath
Diameter
[mm]
50 Cu 18/30 33 39
150 Cu 18/30 39 45
300 Cu 18/30 46 52
150 Al 18/30 39 44
300 Al 18/30 43 48
50 Al 12/20 28 33
240 Al 12/20 39 44
300 Cu 12/20 41 46
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6 - Tests
6.1 General
Tests shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Annex “A” of this
specification and will meet the latest published recommendations of the standards prescribed
under clause 4 of this specification, by and at the expense of the Contractor. In case that the
Proposer has a type test of one of the said standards, he will complete the tests according to
Annex “A”.
6.2 Type Tests
6.1 Type Test
Within 3 months after from the date on which a binding contractual obligation has been created,
the Contractor shall submit type test report that was performed on the first manufactured batch
of the cable to be supply to the IECo.
The type test shall be performed according to Annex "A" in an independent authorized laboratory
(ISO/IEC 17025 or EN 45011 approved).
The IECo. reserves the right to attend during the performance of the Type Test
Exemption: If the Contractor had supplied identical cable to the IECo. during the last 7 years
preceding the date of the present bid, and if the manufacturing method was not changed, the
Contractor can introduce type test report if it was approved by the IECo. in the former supply.
6.2 Routine Tests
The Contractor shall perform and submit test reports for all routine tests for each cable that is
wrapped on each drum.
The Contractor shall submit to IE Co. the routine test reports for approval prior to delivery of
the cable
The cable shall be delivered only after approval of the routine test report of the cable.
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6.3 Acceptance Test
Acceptance tests shall be performed according to the standards in para. 3 and shall include tests
required in Appendix "B"
In case that the cable under test will not fulfill all requirements specified in Appendix "B" the
IECo. has the right to reject the consignment.
6.4 The tests shall be performed by and at the expense of the Contractor. The contractor shall make
all the necessary arrangements to enable the IECo.’s inspectors to be present at the tests.
6.5 The following data shall be indicated on each test certificate:
Manufacturer's name;
Name and address of the testing laboratory;
Serial number of the test certificate;
The certificate issue date;
Test report of special test shall specify the pertained batch number of the cables;
A signature of the person responsible for tests and his position.
6.6 The test certificate should contain results for each test according to the test requirements with
reference to appropriate Clauses and Sub-clauses of standards and this specification.
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7 - Marking
7.1 Throughout whole cable length, at intervals not exceeding 100 cm, the following
identification marks shall be indelibly imprinted in white color, embossed or by reproduction
in relief on the outer sheath.
a) Manufacturer’s name or trade mark (logo)
b) The structure: " N2XS (F) 2Y - l x (cross-sectional area in mm2), 18/30 kV "
c) Year of production
d) "Property of the Israel Electric Corp."
e) Running length (in meters) No. marked on each one of the cable ends (the first and the
last No.)
7.2 The following data shall be printed legibly on a tag strongly attached onto each drum:
f) Manufacturer's Name
g) Manufacturer's Plant address
h) The IECo. Order No.
i) Drum Serial No.
j) Manufacturing Date
k) Cable Type
l) Cross Sectional Area in mm2
m) Cable Length
n) Gross Weight
o) Cable Standard
p) The IECo. Catalog No.
q) The IECo. Specification No. (NPS-361)
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8 - Packaging
8.1 The cables shall be furnished in lengths of 500 (±5) meters wound on seaworthy metal drums.
The cable on the drum shall be protected against damage by a suitable cover easy to
remove, mounted around the drum flanges, so that the drum shall be closed from all sides.
8.2 The supplied drums shall be according to DIN 46391 with max. flange diameter 2240 mm and
max. overall width 1200 mm.
8.3 The cable's ends shall be supplied with hermetically sealed with watertight caps that shall
prevent the ingress of humidity and fine dust into the cable's ends.
8.4 COT attesting the purity and composition of the conductor raw material shall be attached to
each consignment.
8.5 The loosed cable end shall be fastened to the drum's flange, with a proper steel band.
8.6 In order to install an electronic drum-locator device, a niche of 130 mm X 65 mm with depth
of 20 mm should be carved out on the side of one of the wooden flanges (if relevant).
9- Quality Requirements
For quality system and other specific quality requirements, see Appendix A: Q-APP-02.
Bidder shall submit with his proposal the following (In English):
Quality system Certificate;
Quality manual;
Certificates that demonstrate the Bidder's compliance with the requirements specified
or implied in this specification;
Example of an inspection & test plan and/or Quality plan which pertain to the cable to
be supplied;
Formal confirmation that he will conform to the requirements of Q-APP-02.
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10 PROTOTYPE APPROVAL
10.1 Prototype approval for new suppliers.
New supplier – Supplier that didn’t supply the ordered item to the IECorp. in the last five (5) years.
10.1.1 In a period of max three (3) months from the date on which a binding contractual obligation
has been created, and before production for IEC of all ordered items, the Contractor shall perform
Prototype Approval
10.1.2 For purposes of the Prototype approval, the manufacturer shall perform the complete type
tests as required in this specification.
10.1.3 The contractor shall be responsible to conduct successfully all the necessary tests, and to
deliver to the Israel Electric Corp. all the necessary required reports, in a manner, which will not
interfere with or delay any of the time schedules, pertaining to any action or undertaking, required of
the winning bidder, including, but not limited to delivery schedule. Such responsibility shall include
proper and reasonable advance notifications to the Israel Electric Corp., prior to any action, required
of it.
If type and special tests have already been conducted with reference to the identical cable which is
offered by the proposed and the Israel Electric Corp. approves the reports, pertaining to such tests,
the Israel Electric Corp. shall have a right (but not a duty) to waive all or part of the required tests.
10.1.4 The Israel Electric Corp. reserves the right to cancel the order for the supply of equipment if
the prototype will not be approved by the Israel Electric Corp. In any case, the contractor shall not
resume manufacture of the rest of the ordered equipment before receiving the Israel Electric
final approval of the prototype.
10.1.5 Required schedule up to prototype approval (after notification of award) is attached in
APPENDIX: "D".
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10.2 Prototype approval for existing suppliers.
Existing supplier – Supplier who supplied the ordered item to the IECorp. in the last five (5) years.
10.2.1 Existing supplier is exempted from prototype if in the technical bid the supplier will provide
to IE Corp. a letter with the following data:
- The period and type of the ordered item supplied to IECorp.
- A statement that was no any changes in the production line.
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11 – Questionnaire
Tender No.: __________________ Name of Proposer : ____________________
Subject Insert all data in this
column
Manufacturer’s name and address:
Specify the standards that the cable will comply with:
1 – Cable
1.1 Coding
1.2 Rating voltage (U0/U) (kV)
1.3 Current rating (in soil having 1 km/W at 300C at a load factor of
1.0 laying depth 0.7 m) (A)
1.4 Short circuit rating current for 1 sec duration (A)
1.5 Corona level (pC/kV)
1.6 Inductive resistance at 50 Hz (Ω /km)
1.7 AC effective resistance at 900C (Ω /km)
1.8 Capacitance (F/km)
2 – Conductor
2.1 Material
2.2 Nominal cross-sectional area (mm2)
2.3 Number and nominal diameter of wires (mm)
2.4 Designed diameter (mm)
2.5 Max DC resistance at 200C (Ω/km)
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2.6 Max permissible continuous temp. (0C)
2.7 Max permissible Short circuit temp. (0C)
3 - Conductor Screen
3.1 Material
3.2 Min thickness (mm)
3.3 Max electrical resistivity at operating temp. (Ohm/km)
3.4 The irregularities sizes (mm)
4 - Insulation
4.1 Material
4.2 Nominal thickness (mm)
4.3 Nominal diameter (mm)
4.4 Difference between lowest and highest value of wall thickness in
one measured plain (mm)
4.5 Dielectric permeability
5 - Non-Metallic Insulation Screen
5.1 Material
5.2 Extruded layer peelable / non-peelable
5.3 Thickness (min – max) (mm)
5.4 Max electrical resistivity at operating temp. (Ohm/km)
5.5 Difference between lowest and highest value of wall thickness in
one measured plane (mm)
6 - Bedding semi-conductive tape is applied on the nonmetallic
insulation screen
(yes/no)
7 - Metallic Screen
7.1 Number and diameter of wires (mm)
7.2 Number, thickness and width of tapes (mm)
7.3 Nominal cross-sectional area (mm2)
7.4 Electrical resistance at 200C (Ω /km)
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8 - A swelling tape shall be applied over the metallic screen (yes/no)
9 - Outer Sheath
9.1 Material
9.2 Nominal thickness (mm)
9.3 Nominal diameter (mm)
9.4 Difference between lowest and highest value of wall thickness in
one measured plane (mm)
9.5 Color
9.6 Marking embossed according subclause 7
10 - General Data
10.1 Cable weight (kg/m)
10.2 Permissible bending radius (m)
10.3 Permissible pulling force (kg)
11 - Drum
11.1 Type
11.2 Material
11.3 Weight of empty drum (kg)
11.4 Flange diameter (cm)
11.5 Barrel diameter (cm)
11.6 Overall Width (cm)
11.7 Gross weight (drum with cable) (kg)
11.8 Length of cable per drum (m)
12- Packing
12.1 A tag with all details as required in subclause 8.1 shall be attached (Yes/No)
12.2 The cable shall have sealing caps (Yes/No)
12.3 The drum shall be protected as required in clause 8.2 (Yes/No)
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13 - Attached Documents
13.1 Valid ISO 9001 certificate (Yes / No)
13.2 Catalogue (Yes / No)
13.3 Cable drawing (Yes / No)
13.4 Certificate issued by the Standards Institution of Israel (Yes /No)
Proposer’s address:
Email address:
Contact : Tel. No. :
Cellular : Fax. No. :
Date: Signature:
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Conductor, XLPE Insulated Power Cable
U0/U = 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV
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Annex "A"
TEST REQUIREMENTS
for
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES
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Conductor, XLPE Insulated Power Cable
U0/U = 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV
Issued date: January 2018
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Annex "B"
SPECIFICATION
for
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
of
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES
Haifa - Israel
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for Single Core Aluminum and Copper
Conductor, XLPE Insulated Power Cable
U0/U = 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV
Issued date: January 2018
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ANNEX "C"
ORGANIZATION, QUALITY AND SAFETY DIVISION
QUALITY CONTROL UNIT
APPENDIX FOR CONTRACTS / ORDERS
REV. 4
Volume 03/ 2011
Spec. No. Q - APP - 02
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
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Conductor, XLPE Insulated Power Cable
U0/U = 12/20 kV and 18/30 kV
Issued date: January 2018
Page No. 24 of 25
Appendix. D – Schedule for prototype approval
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Issued date: January 2018
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APPENDIX "E" - STATEMENT OF MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
I, ______________________________ (Enter name), do hereby state the following:
1. I am a position holder at ________________________ ("The factory") occupying the position of
____________________________ (Enter job title and description, i.e. partner, production
manager, sales manager, etc.)
2. I have been occupying this position since ___________________ (Enter date).
3. I give this statement in regards to I.E.C Tender number __________________ ("The Tender").
4. The facts/details given in this statement have been checked and verified by me.
5. _________________ (The factory) has actively produced and supplied at least 150 km of the
proposed cable or similar* cable during a period of at least 3 years during the last 7
years prior to submission.
* Similar cable: Same construction, same conductor cross-section or bigger, the conductor
may be either copper or aluminum.
6. I hereby undertake to provide, upon IEC's request and at its sole discretion, any other documents
(reference list, quantity ,dates of supply, letter of recommendations etc ) or other information
requested for this Tender for purposes of proving said experience.
_______________
Signature
_______________
Date