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Construction of the 225/33kV substation in Banfora

1. PRESENTATION
Access to energy services through the development of energy infrastructure is essential and
therefore constitutes one of the pillars of the Economic and Social Development Plan of the
Burkinabe State.

Contextually, Burkina Faso is facing an ever-increasing demand for energy, mainly from wood
energy sources, due in particular to the development of economic activities and the strong growth
of its population.

Burkina Faso has committed to providing the country's population with increased access to stable
and sustainable electricity at an affordable cost.

The aim of this project is to build a 225/33 kV substation in Banfora. This substation will be
connected to the 225 kV Ferkéssedougou - Kodéni line.

It essentially consists of:

of the construction of the 225/33 kV substation in Banfora;

of the opening and connection of the 225 kV Ferkéssedougou-Kodéni line to the Banfora
substation;

the replacement of one of the existing guard cables with a fibre optic guard cable from
Ferkéssedougou to the Kodéni station;

of the installation of telecommunications equipment;

of the construction of four (04) 33 kV feeders for the supply of the city of Banfora.

Located in the Cascades region, Banfora is approximately 85.5 km from Bobo-Dioulasso and
72 km from the Ivory Coast border. The area generally receives good rainfall and abundant
water.

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11. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

11-1. Climatic Conditions

Burkina Faso lies between the hot and humid zone of the sub-equatorial African coastal
countries and the Sudanese climate to the north. The climate is directly influenced by winds
that blow alternately from the northeast during the dry season (Harmattan) and from the
southwest during the wet season (monsoon).
The definition of the characteristics of the equipment and structures associated with the
construction of the stations must take into account the climatic and geographical conditions
encountered around Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora and Ferkéssédougou.
These conditions have a definite influence:
the mechanical strength of the equipment, which must primarily withstand stresses due
to wind and earthquakes,
The cooling of the equipment depends on the ambient temperature and altitude.
the dielectric strength of the air-insulated material depends on its disruptive qualities,
which vary according to humidity and altitude, as well as pollution.
For economic and operational reasons, the standardization of equipment with that already
installed in the existing facilities of the Project Owner must be taken into account by the
Contractor in any choice.
The following paragraphs have indicated:
On the one hand, the characteristic values deduced from the readings;
On the other hand, the values used for the design of the structures and equipment
(generally these values frame the characteristic values of the surveys).

11-1.1 Temperatures
Maximum temperatures occur in March/April, while minimum temperatures are found in
December/January. There is therefore a very rapid rise in temperature until the first rains,
followed by a gradual decrease and a rise again from October onwards.

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Maximum Minimal
Average of the hottest month
40.9 °C 12.5 °C 33.5 °C
Ouagadougou Airport
Bobo Dioulasso 38.4 °C 17.1 °C 32.2 °C
Banfora 38 °C 17 °C 32 °C

Extreme temperatures to be used for the design of structures:

Maximum temperature Minimum temperature

Average annual temperature
+45 °C +12 °C +28 °C

11-1.2 Precipitation and humidity

Maximum annual rainfall in Ouagadougou is around 1,190 mm. It is concentrated mainly
between June and September, with monthly rainfall varying from 100 to 400 mm. Relative
humidity generally remains quite high, at 80 to 90%, decreasing from south to north.
The basic values adopted for the works are as follows:
an annual rainfall of 1350 mm,
an average relative humidity value of 95% in wet periods and between 40 and 90% in
dry periods.

11-1.3 Wind

Wind plays a dominant role in determining the mechanical strength of overhead power lines
and, to a lesser extent, that of outdoor high-voltage substation structures. Based on the annual
wind roses from the Ouagadougou station, the prevailing wind direction is north-northeast and
south-southwest. The maximum absolute wind speed reached 30 m/s in Ouagadougou.
1. Moderate wind
The average wind speed used is 9 m/s, identical to that applied for the Ferkessédougou - Bobo
Dioulasso interconnection.

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2. Maximum wind
Given the available data and the usual safety factors used for calculating structures, it is
reasonable to retain the maximum wind speed of 130 km/h (36 m/s).
Regarding the simultaneity of maximum winds and temperatures, it should be noted that
maximum winds occur at the beginning of the rainy season, as a result of thermal phenomena.
3. Minimum wind speed
The minimum wind speed to be considered for calculating the thermal capacity of the
conductors is set at 0.5 m/s, which takes into account the influence of the conductor
temperature on the surrounding air.

11-1.4 Keraunic level

The keraunic level is defined as the number of days per year on which thunder is heard.

In view of the storm occurrence tables in Ouagadougou, we will adopt the average value of
130.

11-1.5 Pollution

No major pollution problems are encountered other than sand and laterite dust, particularly
during the Harmattan.

We will adopt an average pollution level corresponding to a minimum creepage distance of 20

mm/kV as prescribed in IEC Recommendation 815.

11-1.6 Altitude

Since the altitude is still below 1000 m, the standards and conditions defined by the IEC
remain applicable.

11-1.7 Solar Radiation

The daily duration of sunshine is between 6 and 8 hours.

Given the latitude of the area between 11 and 13 degrees North latitude and the relatively low
altitude of the region concerned, a solar radiation of 1000 W/m2 was chosen.

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11-2. Geological and geotechnical conditions

11-2.1. Seismic Activities
No acceleration coefficient will be used for the calculation of structures in Burkina Faso. This
area is classified as zone "0", meaning it does not present any significant seismic risk.

11-2.2. General characteristics of soils

Additional studies and tests (geological, geotechnical, etc.) necessary for the final design of
the works must be carried out by the Contractor according to the specifications.
For underground connections, the conditions adopted are:
Soil temperature at a depth of 1 m: 25°C;
Thermal resistivity of the soil: 150°[Link]/W.
11-2.3. Conditions of transport and access to the construction site
Access to the construction site of the post is, in general, easy and will be via the N 7.
Furthermore, specific arrangements will need to be made until the end of the works, in order
toto avoid intensive movement of the Contractor's personnel and equipment.
11-2.4. Studies and coordination

11-2.4.1. Coordination
The Contractor will be required to attend coordination meetings organized by the Project
Owner.
These meetings may take place in the offices of the Project Owner and on the construction
site during the work phase.
11-2.4.2. Plans submitted to the Contractor
The main dimensions of the supplies are given for guidance only. They are not mandatory.
They may be adapted to the Contractor's methods and designs subject to the Client's
approval.
The Contractor will communicate to the holders of any other lots thedocuments that are
related to the supplies of other lots.
11-2.4.3. Studies to be carried out by the Contractor
The Contractor is entirely responsible for the detailed design studies (preparation of plans,
diagrams, calculation notes, etc.) for the various supplies. A precise list of the plans, diagrams,
and calculation notes to be submitted must be established at the beginning of the studies by
mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Client.

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However, the Client reserves the right to request the provision of detailed execution plans at a
later date for a better understanding of the functions of the works.
11-2.4.4 Axes and Reference Levels
The definition and placement of the line anchoring gantries on the substations will be carried
out jointly by the Contractor and the Project Owner.
During the execution of the work, the Contractor will supplement the general layout with as
many markers and templates as necessary.

11-3. Standards and Regulations

11-3.1 General References
These specifications refer to standards, codes or recommendations prepared by various
organizations, including those whose names and acronyms are indicated below:
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC);
French Standardization Association (AFNOR);
International Organization for Standardization (ISO);
Deutsches Institut für Normung (D1N);
British Standards Institute (BSI);
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE);
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM);
American National Standards Institute (ANSI);
American Concrete Institute (ACI).
The documents issued by these bodies may also serve as a reference in the absence of
precise detailed specifications in the Market.
1-3.2 Basic documents relating to paint warranties and packaging
The different levels of paint guarantee and surface preparation requirements are defined by
the following documents published by the European Committee of Associations of
Manufacturers of Paints, Printing Inks and Artistic Colours.
Code of General Conditions of Paint Guarantees and Technical Specifications for
Abrasive Projection Stripping;

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European scale of degrees of rusting for anti-rust paint.

Unless otherwise specified by the Market, packaging conditions are defined in the
Specifications of the Industrial Packaging Syndicate (SE1).
11-3.3 Rules applicable to certain types of works
The design and execution of the works must be of a quality at least equal to that defined by the
documents specified below within the scope of application of each of these documents:
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)
French Standardization Association (AFNOR)

11-3.4 Other standards and regulations

Subject to the prior agreement of the Client, standards and regulations other than those
specified may be applied if the Contractor demonstrates that the quality of materials and the
safety of the works, both during construction and after completion, will be at least equivalent to
those prescribed. In this case, the Contractor shall provide three copies of a French translation
of these standards and regulations. Should the Contract documents contain more stringent or
specific requirements, these shall always prevail over the aforementioned standards and
technical rules. It shall be understood that the standards, regulations, and specifications
introduced by the Contractor are superior to or equivalent to those prescribed.
11-3.5 Rules applicable to all standards, codes and regulations
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable documents are those in force on the date the
Contract comes into effect.
The Contractor shall acquire a copy of each document mentioned in the Contract, to be given
to the Client. This copy shall remain available for consultation and use by the Contractor.
11-4. Meetings
During the course of the works, the Project Owner or his Representative will organize periodic
or exceptional meetings on the site or at any other appropriate location.

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The Contractor or his qualified and duly delegated Representative will attend all these
meetings.
The Project Owner will attend these meetings as Chairman of the session, and will be the
Rapporteur.
The agenda will include approval of the minutes of the previous meeting, progress of work with
reference to the programs and analysis of difficulties encountered in the execution of the
Contract.
The minutes prepared by the Client will be considered, after approval by the other parties, as
written confirmation of the statements made, instructions given, and decisions taken during the
meeting.
11-5. Documents to be submitted by the Contractor
11-5.1. Procedures
Subject to other stipulations of the Contract or different instructions from the Client, the
procedures are those defined in the following paragraphs.
The documents to be submitted will be delivered to the Project Owner and the Project
Manager at the addresses specified for notifications in the Special Administrative Provisions.
They will be in the format approved by the Project Owner.
All documents will be listed according to a numbering system specific to the case, independent
of each Manufacturer's numbering system.
The title block and formatting for all documents will be defined by the Contracting Authority
upon notification of the Contract. The numbering of sub-sections of the items will be subject to
the Contracting Authority's prior approval. Documents to be submitted by the Contractor will
also be provided in electronic format.
In the documents submitted for approval by the Project Owner, the Contractor must highlight
any deviation from the Contract.
Documents submitted for the Client's approval are those for which the execution of the relevant
operations is contingent upon this approval. Any modifications approved by the Client during
manufacturing, assembly, or testing must be applied to all devices of the same type. Certain
documents requiring significant corrections from the Client will not be approved.

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These documents will be systematically resubmitted, after correction, for approval by the
Project Owner.
Each report will be reviewed by the Contractor, following comments from the Client. It will be
submitted to the Client again after review.
When the submission of certain documents is linked to the progress of the work, this
submission must take into account the program and submit in a coordinated manner the
documents relating to related items.
In addition to the reports submitted by the Contractor described below, monthly and periodic
reports will be prepared in the presence of all parties. These reports will be signed by all
parties present.
11-5.2. Monthly Reports
The Contractor will submit monthly reports that will indicate:
The progress of the works in relation to the work program approved by the client.
List of equipment and machinery used and available on the construction site.
The list of all personnel employed on the site by the Contractor.
A summary of the work carried out for the month in question.
A description of the climatic conditions encountered.
The situation regarding payment compliance and the dates on which the
Contractor submitted the necessary payment documents.
A comprehensive list of construction materials and equipment stored on the
construction site.
The tests in progress or carried out during the month in question, as well as the
dates and those planned for the following month.
11-5.3. Periodic progress reports
The Contractor will submit quarterly reports on the progress of factory production.
These reports must indicate the following for each supply:
The progress of the implementation studies.
The progress of factory production.

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The dates of factory tests already carried out during the quarter or planned for the following
quarter.
Shipments planned, in progress or already completed during the quarter.
Photographs taken at the factory. Digital photos are acceptable provided they are
submitted in a format readable by Microsoft Office software.
The format of presentation of these reports will be subject to the approval of the Project Owner.
The final progress report will include a summary of the work carried out since the Contract came
into effect. In particular, it will present:
^ the implementation schedule,
the final costs,
the key points of the project,
the difficulties encountered,
the evolution of the Entrepreneur's staff numbers.
11-5.4 Plans, diagrams and calculation notes
The specifications for these documents are indicated in clause 1.12 "Studies to be carried out by
the Contractor".
The number of copies of documents to be submitted by the Contractor, as well as the submission
deadlines and recipients, are defined in the table of documents to be submitted attached at the
end of this specification.
11-5.5. Materials data
When materials or equipment for the works are defined by supplier specifications, the Contractor
will mark on each copy of the specification the products, models, options and other useful data,
and will supplement the standard supplier data to provide information specifically concerning the
works.
The Contractor will include the manufacturer's installation or operating instructions, when required
by the specifications.
11-5.6. Raw Materials Supply Documents
The Contractor will provide documentation proving receipt at its workshops of the raw materials
necessary for manufacturing the supplies. This documentation will show the percentages received
based on the quantities listed by the Contractor in the tables for each piece of equipment.

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11-5.7 Checklists, programs and procedures for checks and tests

Within three months of the effective date of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the
Client for approval a program in the form of a summary table of the controls and tests planned
both in the workshop and on site for each type of supply.
The program will indicate the locations where the workshop inspections and tests will be
carried out. It will highlight, by means of a distinctive symbol, the inspections or tests that the
Client will or will not attend, the decision being made beforehand by mutual agreement
between the Contractor and the Client.
The program will distinguish between the following for each type of supply:
Raw material testing and inspection.
Workshop checks and tests (parts or devices, sub-assemblies, assembled units with dry
runs).
On-site checks and tests (checks during assembly, dry runs or free runs,
commissioning tests, acceptance tests).
At the time of site checks and tests, the program will be adopted by mutual agreement between
the Project Owner and the Contractor to take into account the availability and commissioning of
other supplies or works concerned.
The detailed procedures for workshop and site inspections and tests that the Contractor
intends to use for all supplies will be submitted to the Client for approval two months prior to
the inspection and testing operations. These documents will include, in particular:
A description of the control methods.
Test or control sheets, with blank boxes for writing in the actual values.
Description of the tests and test platforms.
11-5.8 Control documents and tests
For each supply, the Contractor:

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The contractor will provide the client with a complete report of their own initial
inspections and tests. This report will be sent to the client along with the inspection
request.
Will make available to the Project Owner the documents necessary for the second
phase tests.
Will submit the final report of the checks and tests carried out to the Project Owner for
approval.
For factory inspections of certain supplies, which do not require the presence of the Client, a
single report of the inspections and tests carried out will be submitted by the Contractor for the
Client's approval. For simple supplies, the Contractor will provide the Client with a certificate of
conformity to the Standards and Specifications and, where applicable, a certificate of
conformity to the "type" for standard supplies.
The number of copies, as well as the deadlines for submission and the recipients of the control
and test documents, are defined in the table of documents to be submitted, attached at the end
of this specification.
11-5.9 Shipping Documents
11-5.9.1 Slips
For each shipment, the Contractor will provide delivery notes bearing the reference of the
shipped supply. These will include details of the contents of each crate or package shipped, as
well as the identification numbers of each package, dimensions, net and gross weights, any
special storage instructions, and the type of packaging used.
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The qualities, number and recipients of the accompanying shipping documents will be defined
in due course.
II-5.10. Assembly and disassembly documents
The Contractor will provide, in the form of manuals, the documents and synoptic diagrams for
the assembly and, if necessary, the disassembly of important equipment.

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These documents will include all the information and sketches necessary for a proper
understanding of the initial assembly as well as, where applicable, the disassembly and
reassembly procedures for maintenance, in particular:
the use of mounting platforms with space constraints sketches,
the lifting equipment used,
the details of the sequence of operations,
assembly clearances and tolerances.
11-5.11. Samples, models, mock-ups and test tubes
Samples (models, mock-ups or test pieces) will be submitted to the Client for approval one month
before the date required by the Contractor for construction or order.
The samples submitted by the Contractor will be accompanied by all necessary operating and
fastening accessories. The Contractor will coordinate the submission of the samples with the
execution of the work to which they are aesthetically or physically linked.
The Contractor must identify each sample, which must be accompanied by documents describing
its composition, operation, assembly, or method of attachment. The Contractor will submit the
specified number of samples, and in all cases, one specimen must remain available to the Client.
11-5.12. Work Program
In addition to the general work schedule that it must submit in accordance with the Administrative
Clauses, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Client a detailed monthly work schedule.
This monthly schedule shall be accompanied, if necessary, by a revised version of the general
work schedule.
All programs will be submitted to the Client in triplicate.
11-5.13 Document Preservation
The Contractor shall retain, for a minimum period of 10 years, all manufacturing plans, foundry
patterns and all design information that may assist in carrying out any repairs or replacements of
parts of the supply.
1-6. Safety and Hygiene Plan

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The Contractor shall submit to the Client, within four months prior to the start of work, the safety
and hygiene plan applicable to the entire Construction Site.
This plan, designed to integrate safety measures with regard to the main risks faced by staff, will
specify:
The measures planned for this purpose are included both in the operating procedures
during their definition and in the various phases of work execution. In particular, depending
on the construction process and the equipment used, it will specify the means of
prevention concerning falls of personnel, materials and equipment; vertical and horizontal
movement of machinery; fire and drowning risks; and electrical hazards.
The measures planned for first aid to accident victims and the sick.
Measures contributing to good workplace hygiene, and in particular the consistency and
quality of premises for staff.
The safety and hygiene plan will be kept up to date by the Contractor, who will notify the
Client of any changes.
11-7. Quality of Work and Materials
11-7.1 General Information
Subject to any other stipulations in the Contract, all materials, equipment, and accessories
supplied shall be new. All assembly and installation work shall be carried out neatly and carefully.
The materials shall be free from any damage or defects. All materials and the execution of the
Temporary and Final Works shall conform to the Contract with regard to their characteristics,
properties, type, manufacture, components, quality, weight, strength, shapes, and dimensions,
etc. All equipment, accessories, materials, and execution work shall meet the requirements of ISO
9000 quality standards.
11-7.2. Acquisition of materials and supplies
Before any acquisition, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner, for approval, the names of the
firms that would construct or manufacture supplies that it proposes to acquire to be part of or
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information on the characteristics, capacities, properties, yields, size of these supplies, and any
other information that the Client may request.
In addition, the Contractor will provide the supplier with all the information that may be necessary
in the case under consideration to ensure compliance with the Contract and will remind said
supplier of the text of the paragraphs above.
Any supply installed or used without the approval of the Project Owner is subject to disposal.
11-7.3. Manufacturing and Storage Location
To allow for a possible inspection of materials and equipment being prepared, manufactured, or
completed, the Contractor shall provide the Client with a written list of the manufacturing and
storage locations of the materials and equipment. The Contractor shall notify the Client of their
status of preparation, manufacture, or completion so that the inspection takes place at a suitable
time that does not delay the delivery of the materials and equipment to the site.
11-7.4. Transportation and Storage
11-7.4.1. Packaging
The packaging will be designed for "sea transport". However, in the design and construction of
this packaging, the Contractor must take into account the additional transport by land to the point
of delivery.
The Contractor will take all necessary precautions to package the supplies so that they do not
suffer any damage. Spare parts will be packaged separately.
Each package will be clearly marked with a colored identification symbol for the site, so that the
final destination of each item is easily identifiable. These special identification markings will be in
addition to the usual shipping markings.
The net and gross weights of large parts and the gross weights of crates will be painted in easily
readable numbers on the packaging before shipment from the manufacturing workshops.
11-7.4.2 Transport and handling
The Contractor will obtain detailed information on the loading, transport, and unloading conditions
in all their forms. In particular, they will be responsible for all unloading operations, including on-
site unloading, and for bringing the supplies from their storage location on the construction site to
their installation location.

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11-7.4.3 On-site storage

The Contractor must make all necessary arrangements for storing supplies that cannot be
installed directly at their final location. Two months before the arrival of the first supplies on the
site, the Contractor must submit to the Client, for prior approval, the plan for the storage areas
and facilities that it intends to install, as well as the arrangements for the security, handling,
and preservation of the supplies.
As supplies arrive on site, the Contractor will provide the Client with a list of these supplies
specifying their storage location.

11-8. Site Organization

11-8.1 Water and electricity
The provision of water, including drinking water, and electricity in adequate quantities on the
construction site, both for the work and for the use of staff and workers as well as for the needs
of the Contractor and the Owner, shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
11-8.2 Telephone and Internet
The Contractor must provide sufficient telephone and internet connections necessary for the
smooth running of the construction site.
11-8.3 Sanitary provisions
For all construction site buildings, wastewater will be treated. The treatment system will
include:

The entire construction site will be kept clean and tidy. All waste, with the exception of non-
biodegradable items which must undergo appropriate treatment, will be deposited in a
designated area and then covered with 50 cm of soil at the end of the project.

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11-8.4 Maintenance of existing services

The distribution of electrical power through existing installations must be maintained as much
as possible. Essential outages for connections and testing of electrical protection devices
(circuit breaker fault, busbar differential, etc.) will be minimized, and their duration optimized.
The Contractor must avoid cutting off communication routes such as roads, tracks, etc. in order
to ensure the continuity of public services.
The Contractor will be responsible for the necessary coordination with the relevant authorities.
The Contractor must inform the Project Owner one month in advance of the work to be carried
out in the vicinity of public services.
The necessary infrastructure work (civil engineering, equipment, electricity) to minimize the
number and duration of power outages is included in this contract. A specific note must be
included in the bid outlining the work phases, the number and duration of outages, and the
infrastructure work planned by the Contractor.
11-8.5 Water management and protection against natural phenomena
11-8.5.1 General Responsibilities of the Contractor
Subject to other stipulations in the Contract, all constraints due to the presence or risks of
water, all out-of-profiles which may prove necessary as a result, all damage caused by water,
all pumping, all works not mentioned in the Contract which the Contractor may have to build for
water control shall be borne by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be liable for any damage caused to the foundation, structures, or any
other part of the works by flooding, groundwater, runoff, or the failure of any part of the
diversion or protection works carried out by the Contractor. Any necessary repairs shall be at
the Contractor's expense.
1I-8.6 Protection against natural phenomena
The Contractor will protect the work against any resulting damage:
Runoff water.
Floods.

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Groundwater.
Storms.
Winds.
The contractor will adapt their work program to minimize risks. The protective measures
undertaken by the contractor may incorporate existing drainage systems, but must not
compromise the effectiveness of these systems.
The Contractor shall construct and maintain all temporary protective structures. As soon as
they are no longer necessary, these structures shall be demolished in such a way as not to
impede the commissioning of the works or the natural flow of water.
11-8.6.1 Drying of Foundations, Assembly and Repair Areas The Contractor shall provide,
install, maintain and operate all pumping and other equipment to dry areas of the site where
required, and for as long as required for the completion of the work.
11-8.7 Advertising
All advertising is prohibited on construction sites. This prohibition does not apply to signs
indicating the contractor's company name, the nature of the work being carried out, and the
various organizations involved. These signs will be installed by the contractor.
11-8.8 Contractor's Buildings and Facilities
The Contractor will submit the location and plans for its buildings and any installations to the
Client for approval.
11-9. Services provided to the Client
11-9.1 Offices
No office space is planned for this lot.
1I-9.2 Vehicles
Two vehicles will be provided by the Contractor no later than three months after the contract is
signed for project monitoring and site inspections by the Client's project staff. These will be
long-wheelbase SUVs with diesel engines and air conditioning. The Contractor will bear all
costs associated with the use of these vehicles during the project construction period (including
registration, insurance, maintenance, and fuel).
The Contractor must provide the services of a driver-mechanic for each vehicle, whose
remuneration must be approved by the Project Owner. The Contractor must maintain each
vehicle in good working order, repair them as needed, replace defective parts and tires, and
supply consumables as required.
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Fuel, oil and other items. The Contractor must provide all documents in accordance with
Burkina Faso law, including full insurance coverage, at all times for vehicles and drivers for
unlimited third-party claims.
Each vehicle must be available for use (including reasonable personal use) within the general
area of the entire project and be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Each vehicle must be new, purchased locally, and approved by the Client before purchase.
Each vehicle must comply with all applicable traffic laws and be left-hand drive. The
Contractor will ensure that a spare tire in good condition is available for each vehicle for the
duration of the contract. The Contractor will be required to provide a similar replacement
vehicle for any maintenance or repair (including accidents) exceeding 24 hours. The provision
of this replacement vehicle will not be subject to any additional payment.
Each vehicle will be transferred after the provisional commissioning of the project to the
Operations department of the Project Owner.
The cost of supplying and using the vehicles must be indicated in the appropriate item of the
price list.

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11-9.3 Staff Training

a) Training on the SONABEL site for the work

The client's staff must be integrated from the start of the assembly supervision activities and
into the contractor's testing teams in order to receive training.
On-site training for the Client's staff must be carried out on a regular basis during the assembly
and commissioning period of the various equipment at each station.
The Contractor shall provide the following formal training at the SONABEL work site:
The Contractor will provide on-site training at SONABEL for the Client's
operations and maintenance staff on the operation and troubleshooting of
equipment, covering configuration, adjustments, functional verification
procedures, maintenance, and repairs. The training will consist of sessions
specific to the differentplanned for participants; types of equipment, each

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It will need to cover, among other things, protection systems, control and command
systems, remote operation, and telecommunications equipment. The program and
content of this training must be submitted to the project owner beforehand for review and
feedback.
The Contractor will provide on-site training to SONABEL participants on the operation
and maintenance of the new substations. A specific training manual, covering all
presentations, must be given to each participant before the start of each training session.
^ b) Training - --.
The Contractor shall provide the training courses described below. The program and detailed
content of each course must be submitted to the Project Owner for review and feedback. A
specific training manual, covering all presentations, must be provided to each participant
before the start of the training. The training on electrical protection systems, as well as the
training on control and command systems and remote control/telecommunications, must take
place before the start of acceptance testing at SONABEL and include practical sessions on the
equipment and systems to be delivered or identical to those that will be used.

The training courses will take place in SONABEL training centers in BURKINA FASO.

c) Full price of training courses

For training at the SONABEL site of the works.
11-10. Documents to be submitted at reception
11-10.1 Final list of special tools and spare parts

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The Contractor shall provide, for each supply, a complete and up-to-date list of special tools
and spare parts to be handed over to the Client at the time of acceptance.

The handover to the Client of special tools and spare parts in accordance with the list will be
one of the conditions for the issuance of the Certificate of Acceptance, as well as the labelling
and storage of these parts on shelves to be supplied and installed by the Contractor.
11-10.2 Final As-Built Documentation

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At the end of the work, the Contractor will submit a complete as-built file containing all updated
documents reflecting the work carried out on the site, taking into account:
Approved plans under review or during construction
From the modified version of the plans approved with reservations.
Minor modifications (approved by the Client) may have been required due to
adjustments made on site. In particular, the electrical diagrams will be submitted in strict
accordance with the final execution after all details of the automation sequences have
been finalized and the protection actions have been completed.
The number and recipients of these final documents will be specified in the table of documents
to be submitted attached at the end of this specification.
11-10.3 Maintenance Manuals
The manuals will provide all information on the operation, maintenance and dismantling of the
supply.
The Contractor shall submit to the Client, in duplicate, the minutes of each manual three
months prior to receipt of the corresponding deliveries. One copy shall be sent to the Client's
headquarters and one copy to the Client's representative on site.
Upon written approval of the submitted draft by the Client, the Contractor will provide five
copies of the instruction manuals to the Client and two copies to the Client (one at headquarters
and one on the construction site). The final copies will have identical binding for all manuals.
This binding will be rigid, and the spine will identify the relevant equipment according to the
order of delivery. These copies will conform exactly to the approved draft.
Plans, diagrams, images or photographs will be used when this will facilitate understanding and
clarity.
Precautions and warnings regarding the safety of people and supplies will be stated.

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The following sections of the manual should be arranged in the following order:
Title page.
Table of contents.
- Operation.
Section 11 - Interview.
Section 111 - Disassembly into parts.
Related publications.
Perspectives, scale plans, diagrams, etc.
11-11. Site dismantling
Unless the Client agrees to retain, free of charge, certain non-removable buildings or
installations that the Contractor may have erected either at the main site or at other specific
locations on the construction site, all buildings, installations, and equipment must be removed,
dismantled, and destroyed if necessary. The sites must be left clear of all structures, concrete
or metal platforms; they must be properly leveled upon completion of the site clearance to
achieve a ground surface similar in appearance to that which it had before the Contractor's
arrival.

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Approval or Final phase, conforming to execution, submitting documents
Information provided at the end of the work for approval (first phase)
Normal format Normal Reduction Consultant Construction
format 29.7x42 Electronic copy Project Owner Office Site
Monthly reports 10 days after the end of 3 Consultant
2
the month
Quarterly reports 10 days after the end of 1
the quarter and up to
the shipping date
Plans and calculation 3 months before the 3 2
notes relating to civil start of construction
engineering works
Plans X. X X 3 months before the 3 I 1
start of manufacturing
Calculation notes 3 months before the 3 2 1
start of manufacturing
Electrical diagrams 3 months before the 3 1 1
start of manufacturing
Procurement documents X 2
Supplies are being
received.
Workshop inspection and X 3 months after the 3 2 1
testing program Market comes into effect

Site control and testing 3 months after the 3 2 1

program Market comes into effect
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Information execution, provided upon completion of submitting documents
phase work for approval (1st phase)
Normal format Normal Reduction Electronic Project Consultant Construction
format 29.7x42 copy Owner Office Site
On-site inspection and \ 2 months prior to the 3 2 1
testing procedure inspection and testing
operation
Workshop control and X 2 months prior to the 3 2 1
testing procedures inspection and testing
operation
Site inspection and X As the tests progress: 5 2 1
testing documents For contractual tests: 2
months after the tests
are completed

Workshop inspection 3 2 1
and testing documents Phase 1 test reports: 15
days before the Phase
2 test date
X As soon as the 1 1
Shipping slips equipment is shipped
15 days before the 3 1 1
Assembly and shipment of the
disassembly instructions equipment
Programs General program: 2 3 2 1
months after the Market
comes into effect
Security plan Four months before the 3 1 1
start of the work
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Approval or execution, provided at the end of the submitting documents
information work for approval (the
Normal format Normal Reduction Electronic phase) Project Consultant Construction
format 29.7x42 copy Owner Office Site
At the reception 3 2 1
List of special tools and
spare parts
Reconciliation file X At the reception 3 1

Operating and 1 1
Maintenance Manual 3 months before receipt
of the corresponding
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111. SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

111-1. General Information

The Contractor will carry out all studies and engineering work, the execution of civil engineering works,

the supply of equipment and all services necessary for the execution of the works mentioned above in

accordance with the Tender Document, and this under the conditions specified in this document.

111-2. Contents of the supply

111- 2.1. Materials and equipment

The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying the equipment and materials necessary for carrying

out the works listed in this document, namely:

High-voltage equipment

Power transformers

Circuit breakers

Disconnectors and MALT disconnectors

Measuring transformers (current and voltage)

Shunt inductance

Surge protectors

Rigid insulators

Medium voltage switchgear

Armored cabinets

Circuit breakers

MALT Disconnectors

Measurement transformers

Cable boxes

Medium voltage cables

Control, command, protection and telecommunications equipment

Protection relays

Digital control system

Protective and control cabinets

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Telecommunications system

> Alternative and continuous ancillary services

Source switching and distribution tables 400/230 V AC

Auxiliary service transformers

DC distribution boards

Accumulator batteries

Battery chargers

Inverters

Connection boxes

The metal structures consist of:

Main metal gantries for anchoring lines, tension cables and guard cables.

Supports for high-voltage equipment

Fastening hardware

Disconnector operating gratings.

Cable trays

Connecting parts and hardware needed for assembly

> Grounding installations including grids, stakes and welded connections.

> High and medium voltage electrical connections consisting of:

Rigid busbar systems made of tubes fixed to rigid porcelain insulators.

Connections to busbars and switchgear.

Tensioned cables with their connection accessories (insulator strings, anchor sleeves, clamps

etc).

Guard cables

All fittings and accessories for fixing and connecting all outdoor equipment.

Underground cables and medium voltage cable boxes.

Grounding conductors, grounding rods and grounding connectors

Low-voltage electrical connections consisting of:

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Control, monitoring, protection and power cables

High-frequency coaxial cables

Fiber optic cable connections

Wiring grouping cabinets installed at the bay level

The lighting for the outdoor and indoor station consists of:

Neon lights for indoor installations

High-pressure sodium lamps for outdoor installations

Power outlets

Emergency lighting

NB: The preceding list is not exhaustive; the Contractor is required to deliver complete (turnkey)

installations in perfect working order and executed according to best practices.

111-3. Content of services

111-3.1. General Information

The Contractor will perform all services necessary for the completion of the specified works and

essentially:

Design and implementation studies

Civil engineering studies and works

Testing of equipment at SONABEL

Transporting the equipment to SONABEL and then to the work site.

Monitoring of equipment stored and/or being assembled.

The installation of site facilities provided by him, such as offices, shops, workshops, amenities,

sanitary facilities, telephone, water and electricity, as well as everything that will be required for

the proper conduct of the site.

The assembly of all the equipment necessary for the completion of the listed works.

The submission to the Client, for approval and before the assembly work, of the detailed list of

personnel, machinery and tools necessary for the execution of the assembly work for each

structure.

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111-3.2. Engineering Studies and Works

The Contractor shall carry out all studies and engineering work necessary for the execution of the works

covered by this contract and in particular:

Review and verification of all plans and documents submitted by the Client to the Contractor and

their updating

Soil studies (topographic and geotechnical studies)

Protection study

Grounding study

Lightning protection study in substations

Lighting study

Study of the load of auxiliary services, etc.

Execution guide plans and civil engineering details precisely defining the civil engineering works

related to the equipment

Construction, assembly, installation and adjustment plans for all metal structures,

Site plans, layout plans and cross-sections,

Installation and connection plans for tensioned cables and guard cables,

* Installation and connection plans for busbar systems,

Installation, adjustment and connection plans for high, medium and low voltage outdoor

equipment,

Plans for cable ducts and cable trays,

Plans for laying and routing medium-voltage cables,

Installation and routing plans for low-voltage power, control, protection and telecommunication

cables,

Grounding plans,

Detailed grounding plans for all high, medium and low voltage equipment,

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Single-line diagrams,

Three-wire schematic diagrams,

Wiring and connection diagrams,

Logic diagrams,

Study of potential drainage

Detailed operating diagrams,

Wiring diagrams,

Connection plans for new installations to existing installations, with updates to existing plans.

Telecommunications network studies relating to the integration of the works of

Positions in the relevant driving centers,

Lists of plans for each position,

Cable lists for each station,

Calculation and dimensioning notes for electrical installations.

Calculation and dimensioning notes for civil engineering structures,

Assembly, adjustment and commissioning manual,

Operation, upkeep and maintenance manual,

The study and calculation notes for all the equipment necessary for the completion of this

project, and in particular:

- the various settings for protections and measurements etc.

- the sizing of AC and DC auxiliary equipment (low voltage circuit breakers)

- tension, busbars, cable, etc.)

- metal frameworks

- the sections and the table of arrows of the overhead cables (tensioned, cables of

- guard etc.)

- the cross-sections of medium voltage cables.

- the sections of the high, medium and low voltage busbars.

- the cross-sections of low-voltage cables and conductors.

- the sections of the grounding conductors.

- the tensions of stepping and touching earth grids

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the power ratings and accuracy classes of measuring transformers

the sizing and selection of high, medium and low fittings

- tension.

- Interior and exterior lighting.

- ventilation and air conditioning

The Contractor shall be required to verify that all preliminary design provisions and plans communicated

to him are accurate and complete.

Design studies must be perfectly adapted and coordinated with existing arrangements, in particular with

those relating to common circuits (auxiliaries, alarm signals, synchronization, teletransmission, etc.).

The Contractor will adopt for all its documents a simple and consistent system for identifying all devices

and circuits, which it will submit to the Client for approval.

All final documents will also be provided on CD-ROM.

The Contractor is required to provide all licenses for configuration, operation, analysis, maintenance,

automation simulation software, etc.

111-3.3. Provision of civil engineering works

The following services must be performed by the Contractor before the start of civil engineering work:

The submission to the Project Owner, for approval and before work begins, of the names of the

subcontractors, the detailed list of personnel, machinery and tools necessary for the execution of

the work, and this for each position.

Setting up site facilities provided by the Contractor, such as offices, shops, workshops,

amenities, sanitary facilities, telephone, water and everything else necessary for the proper

conduct of the site.

a) The foundations of the exterior equipment and structures. These works include:

The gantries

Circuit breakers

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The disconnectors

Measurement transformers

Lightning arresters

Rigid insulators

b) The foundations of power transformers, shunt inductors and auxiliary service transformers and their

oil recovery pits:

An oil recovery system for power transformers and shunt inductors including drain pipes, fire traps,

oil retention pit, comprising an oil/water separator section and an oil recovery compartment.

c) The Gutters

The Contractor must construct all the necessary cable trays for routing the cables to the corresponding

buildings.

For extensions to existing substations, new cable trays must be constructed to carry the cables related to

these extensions to:

either the existing gutters which are of sufficient dimensions;

either the buildings concerned

111-3.4. Assembly Services

The assembly services are as follows:

Installation and connection of all high, medium and low voltage equipment (frames, circuit
breakers, disconnectors, measuring transformer, busbars etc).
Pulling and connecting tensioned cables, guard wires, and earth conductors.
Installation and connection of power transformers, auxiliary transformers and inductance coil.
Installation and connection of the protection cabinets and control system
Installation and connection of the grouping boxes
Touch-ups to the paintwork on the main and secondary framework
Installation of indicator and instruction plates
Installation and connection of medium and low voltage cells
Installation and connection of indoor and outdoor cables and cable boxes

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Installation and connection of normal and emergency lighting

The installation and connection of the earthing circuit
The installation and connection of all low-voltage equipment (CAET/CC)
Battery installation and connection.
Installation and connection of telecommunications equipment;
The dismantling, relocation, installation, and connection of existing telecom equipment from
Kodeni to Banfora due to the modification of the Ferké-Kodeni link to Ferké-Banfora.
The preceding list is not exhaustive, ''Contractor is responsible for all work and operations of all kinds to
deliver to the Client complete installations in perfect working order and executed according to the rules
of the art.

111-4. On-site tests at SONABEL

111-4.1. General Information

The Contractor must carry out the work on the SONABEL service execution site.

BURKINA FASO all the following tests:

Raw material controls and tests.

Workshop inspections and tests:

- Parts or devices.

- Subset.

- Assembled sets with dry runs.

- On-site checks and tests:

Controls and tests during and/or at the end of the work.

Operational acceptance tests.

If necessary, testing at the end of the warranty period.

Generally speaking, workshop and on-site checks and tests will be carried out intwo phases:

Initial inspections and tests carried out by the Contractor on its own behalf;

Second-phase inspections and tests will be carried out, possibly in the presence of the client.

This request must be accompanied by the first-phase inspection and test report.

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The Contractor shall provide the Client with the type test reports and approval certificates obtained from

accredited laboratories. These documents shall be provided in French and/or translated into French.

In particular, and for the proposed digital control system, the Contractor shall provide the following type

test reports in accordance with the IEC standard:

Shock wave resistance (full):

Checks of the overall characteristics of the system,

Response time,
Electromagnetic immunity,
Micro-interruption of the system's power supply,
Influence of variation in auxiliary voltage,
Influence of ambient temperature variation,
Application of maximum voltages and currents to the I/O of input/output modules directly related
to the process,
Other additional tests (specific to the CNC Control Contractor) )

III-4.4. Routine Tests

Each unit of equipment to be supplied must be tested according to the recommendations and

requirements of the latest revisions of the applicable IEC standards. These tests must be carried out in

the presence of representatives of the Client. A complete program of these tests must be submitted to

the Client beforehand. The Client reserves the right to propose any other tests it deems necessary.

For digital control and protection systems, a simulated overall functional test must be performed. The

testing procedure will be determined in advance by mutual agreement with the client.

Each completed supply package will be subject to inspection by the Client. The Contractor must notify

the Client in writing one month in advance of the location and date on which the supply package may be

inspected. The Client will notify the Contractor eight days in advance of their intention to conduct the

inspection. If the Client fails to inspect within 10 days of the date indicated by

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The Project Owner reserves the right to exercise, or have exercised by any natural or legal persons of its

choice, the monitoring of the progress and control of the execution of the equipment on the sites of the

contractor as well as on those of its subcontractors without this right diminishing in any way the responsibility

of the Contractor.

The names of the natural or legal persons responsible for this control will be communicated to the Contractor

in due course.

Inspections and tests on substation equipment, cables, and insulators must be carried out in the presence of

representatives of the Project Owner. The same will apply to the acceptance of power transformers,

metering, control and protection equipment, and remote monitoring and control IT equipment at the service

site in Burkina Faso.

The teams responsible for monitoring tests, controls and acceptance may be different from the staff to be

trained who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the structures.

The price of the equipment will include all costs related to workshop checks and tests.

111-4.2. Control and testing of raw materials

The materials used in the manufacture of the equipment will be subject to certificates of mechanical,

chemical, radioscopic, etc. tests carried out in accordance with the standards.

The certificates will be provided to the Client with the request for workshop inspection.

111-4.3. Type Tests

The Contractor must submit a copy of the type test certificates and approval certificates for the equipment to

be supplied. These tests should be carried out on equipment of the same design in an accredited laboratory

and should be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the applicable standards (IEC, IEEE, ISO,

UTE) latest revisions.

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The Contractor will be able to carry out the tests or checks which will then be considered as having been

carried out in the presence of the Project Owner.

For the inspections of certain supplies which do not justify the presence of the Project Owner, there will only

be one phase of inspection and testing carried out by the Contractor.

The first-phase inspection and testing report will include:

Certificate of conformity to the specifications of the Market for the supply or part of the supply

concerned;

For standard equipment: type test certificates.

After any second phase checks and tests and provided that the results of these checks and tests are

satisfactory, the Client will draw up and deliver to the Contractor the "Workshop Inspection Certificate"

relating to each supply.

The Contractor will then be able to carry out the painting, packaging and shipping operations on the site of

the supply concerned by the "Workshop Inspection Certificate".

II 1-4.5. Post-assembly tests for the station

After assembly, the complete unit undergoes rigorous checks and functional tests in accordance with IEC

standard recommendations. Specifically, the following: a) A visual inspection and verifications:

assembly and installation of all equipment according to the plans and instructions of the Contractor.

tightening of bolts on all junctions and connections of control circuits, current transformer circuits and

voltage transformer circuits.

proposed functions of each control, measurement, protection and regulation device

b) Verification of wiring and control functions, command, signaling, protection, remote signaling, remote

control and telemetry.

c) Calibration and adjustment of protective devices and measuring instruments

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d) Verification of polarities and transformation ratios of measurement transformers

e) Tests of the operation of circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches

f) SF6 gas leak detection in circuit breakers.

g) Checking that the interlocks are functioning correctly

h) Continuity tests of the entire low-voltage wiring.

No final assembly tests will be carried out before the complete completion of the assembly work.

All tests must be carried out in the presence of the Client. Furthermore, the Contractor is required to make

any modifications deemed necessary by the Client during the tests.

It should be noted that the list of tests provided is not exhaustive. Therefore, the Contractor must submit with

their bid a list of the tests to be carried out on the installations. This mutually agreed-upon list must be

completed with the results of the tests actually performed, signed, and submitted to the Client upon

completion of the installation, in accordance with the terms of the contract.

A post-assembly test plan including test sheets and test methods will be provided in advance to the Client for

approval.

111-4.6. On-site testing of the protection system and digital control

The Contractor must carry out, for the Banfora substation, all tests on the protection and digital control

equipment after installation, namely:

Testing all protection functions

Validation test of the different components of the system (CTE, PO, gateways, etc.);
Network test;
Real and comprehensive test of the digital control system;
End-to-end testing with driving centers.
End-to-end testing with driving centers
The Contractor must carry out all end-to-end tests for each station, to verify all remote signaling, remote

control and telemetry with the National Control Center.

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IV. SCOPE OF WORK

The works will consist of the creation in Banfora of a 225/33kV substation with double 225 kV busbars, the

opening and connection of the 225 kV Ferkessédougou-Kodéni line to the substation, the replacement of one

of the guard cables with a fiber optic guard cable between Kodéni and Banfora and between Banfora and

Ferkessédougou and the creation of 02 (two) 33 kV feeders for the towns of Banfora and Niangoloko.

They will mainly concern the execution of civil engineering works, the supply, assembly, testing and

commissioning of the 225/33 kV substation.

The 225 kV platform will include one (1) double 225 kV busbar, one (1) 225 kV busbar coupling bay, two (2)

line incoming bays, two (2) transformer bays, and one reactor bay. The 33 kV train will include two (2)

transformer incoming cells, four (4) line outgoing cells, one (1) busbar TP cell, and one (1) TSA outgoing cell

on a 33 kV busbar.

The HV busbars are of the tubular type, bare, made of aluminium, supported by rigid insulators.

The power supplies for auxiliary services, operating on 127 V DC and 410 V AC, must be duplicated to meet

the redundant main protection requirement for the Ferkessédougou-Kodéni interconnection system.

Specifically, two redundant chargers, each with a battery bank and a distribution panel, will be installed for

each voltage level.

Two (2) termination pylons will also be supplied and installed to connect the 225 kV line from Ferkessédougou

and Kodéni to the Banfora substation. The substation will be controlled via an integrated remote control system,

allowing it to be operated either locally from the substation control room or remotely from the National Control

Center. One of the existing grounding cables will be replaced with a fiber optic grounding cable between Kodéni

and Banfora, and between Banfora and Ferkessédougou. An ADSS-type fiber optic cable will be installed on

the 33 kV line between the new substation and the existing 33/20 kV substation in Banfora. The existing 33 kV

substation will be integrated into the remote control system of the interconnected national grid.

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The position will include:

- A double set of 225 kV busbars

- A 225 kV busbar coupling span

- A bay arriving on the Kodéni line

- A landing bay on the Ferkessédougou line

- Two transformer bays, each equipped with a 225/33 kV power transformer, ONAN 40MVA - ONAF

50MVA

- A shunt inductance span equipped with a 30 MVARs reactance

- Protection and counting systems for the bays

- A digital control system

- A local remote driving system

- The required wiring, cabling, and associated accessories

- A set of equipment for fiber optic and power line communication (PLC) telecommunications.

- The building houses the equipment, a guardhouse, a store, and a parking lot.

The 33 kV train will include:

- Two 36 kV cells with transformer inputs

- Four 36 kV outgoing circuit breaker cells;

- A TP bar cell

- A transformer inlet cell for auxiliary services

- A 3 3/0.41 kV auxiliary services transformer of 250 kVA.

It will also include the following secondary equipment:

- A cabinet for alternative auxiliary equipment

- A cabinet for continuous auxiliary equipment

- Two redundant 127 Vdc chargers

- Two redundant 48V DC chargers

The work on the 33kV lines will consist of:

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- construct a 33 kV double-circuit line in Almelec 148 mm2 of approximately 1.5 km between the new

substation and the existing line;

reinforce the existing 33kV line section with an Almelec 148 mm2 conductor between the new

substation and the existing 33/20kV substation.

V. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The services will include all supplies, on-site transport, assembly, and testing at the 225/33 kV substation in

Banfora. They will include replacing one of the existing grounding cables with a fiber optic grounding cable

between Kodéni and Banfora, and between Banfora and Ferkessédougou. The project will also involve

constructing a 33 kV double-circuit line of approximately 1.5 km between the new substation and the existing line

to supply power to the towns of Banfora and Niangoloko from the new substation. The existing 33 kV line section

in Banfora, with a cross-section of 75.5 mm², will be reinforced with 150 mm² ACCC/HTLS cable. The 33 kV line

for the town of Banfora will be equipped with an ADSS-type fiber optic cable, enabling the integration of the

existing 33 kV substation into the RNI remote control system.

The project will be a turnkey type. The Contractor will be responsible for the execution studies based on the

Tender Document and the technical specifications included therein, the execution of the civil engineering

works, the supply and transport to the site of the equipment, and all the services necessary for the execution of

the works in question, including assembly, site testing, training of the Owner's staff, documentation, and

commissioning of the works.

The detailed specifications in this tender document define the design, supply, installation, and other engineering

and construction services to be performed by the Contractor. It specifies the scope of the design and execution

studies for civil engineering works, factory manufacturing and testing, supplies, assembly work, on-site testing,

and commissioning of the works listed in this tender document. It also indicates the technical guarantees that the

supplied, installed, and commissioned equipment must meet, as well as the rules and technical specifications to

which the equipment and works must conform.

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Given the turnkey nature of the contract, the Contractor must provide complete, reliable works in perfect working

order, offering all the necessary guarantees and safety features for proper operation. Furthermore, the Contractor

must report any anomalies or omissions that may appear in the documents provided and that would be readily

apparent to a qualified contractor specializing in this type of work.

The specifications are to be considered minimum requirements, and the Contractor remains solely responsible

for the performance of all work in accordance with the project objectives and specific requirements. The

substation will be constructed in full compliance with applicable standards and norms.

The scope of the work is summarized as follows:

- Surveying, topographic studies and required geotechnical surveys, execution studies;

- The detailed design of the position;

- The construction of access roads as needed,

- The necessary civil engineering works, including earthworks, grounding, foundations, buildings, fences,

etc.

- The manufacturing, factory testing and supply of the required equipment and materials, both outdoor

equipment and equipment to be installed in buildings,

- The assembly and erection of structures and equipment,

- The connection of the equipment to each other and to the various high-voltage line departures, - The

installation of the equipment and systems required so that each of the two substations can be monitored

and controlled remotely in a complete and secure manner from the National Control Center,

- Site testing, final inspection and commissioning.

- -1. Implementation studies

The execution studies (preparation of plans, diagrams, calculation notes, etc.) for the various supplies and

works are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.

In the sizing calculations, the Contractor will consider the most adverse conditions that the works will have to

withstand, whether in operation, during manufacturing, transport and assembly.

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All parts will be constructed with a sufficient safety factor to withstand alternating stresses, vibrations,

electrodynamic stresses due to short-circuit currents under the most unfavorable conditions, as well as

corresponding heating until the protective devices are activated.

The precise list of plans, diagrams, and calculation notes to be submitted to SONABEL must be established at

the beginning of the studies by mutual agreement with SONABEL. However, SONABEL reserves the right to

request detailed execution plans at a later date for a better understanding of the functions of the structures.

- -2. On-site commissioning tests at SONABEL

The Contractor will carry out, in the presence and collaboration of SONABEL, the testing and commissioning of

all equipment. These tests will be conducted under the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

SONABEL will be represented at the tests on the site where the service will be performed in BURKINA FASO

by its technicians.

VI. Documentation

Vl-1. General Information

All documentation will be written in French. Catalog excerpts, technical data sheets, and other documents

written in another language will be accepted provided they are accompanied by a French translation. In case of

discrepancy between the French version and the original, the French version shall prevail. Diagrams will be

based on standard diagrams and applications provided by the equipment manufacturers.

Vl-2. Documents to be submitted

The following documents, which are not exhaustive, must be provided by the bidder:

1. workstation layout plans including floor plans and sections;

2. layout of foundations, execution plans and calculation notes;

3. layout of cable ducts and execution plans;

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4. drainage layout and execution plans;

5. detailed single-line diagrams;

6. developed diagrams;

7. locking patterns;

8. wiring diagrams and terminal blocks;

9. list of protection relays and selectivity setting;

10. plans of the paintings and boxes;

11. installation plans for lighting, grounding and lightning protection systems;

12. layout of relay rooms and control room;

13. calculation notes;

14. test certificate;

15. Detailed architecture of the Digital Control System;

16. The complete data list of signals from the Digital Control system;

17. Georeferenced as-built drawings of all structures;

18. others.

VI-3. Documents accompanying the supplies.

User and maintenance manuals for all components of the supplies, assemblies and sub-assemblies made up

of the components in question will be provided.

In the event that the documentation or part thereof is provided in the form of a catalogue or sheets including

elements not relevant to this contract, the elements forming part of the supplies will be identified with the

contract reference number.

VI-4. Operating documents.

The contractor will prepare complete documentation relating to the operation of the works by the employer.

The documentation will include a schedule of preventive interventions with an indication of deadlines.

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VII. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

The equipment will conform to the standards cited below: IEC 60105 Recommendation concerning

commercially pure aluminium for busbars.

IEC 60114 Recommendation concerning heat-treated aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloys for connecting

bars.

IEC 60120 Dimensions of ball joint assemblies and ball joint housing of insulator chain elements.

IEC 60168 Testing of indoor and outdoor insulating supports, of ceramic material or glass, intended for

installations with a nominal voltage above 1000 V.

IEC 60273 Characteristics of indoor and outdoor insulating supports intended for installations with a nominal

voltage above 1000 V.

IEC 60305 Insulators for overhead lines with a voltage above 1000 V - Ceramic or glass insulator elements

for AC systems - Characteristics of hood and rod type insulator string elements.

IEC 60372 Locking devices for ball joint assemblies and ball joint housings of insulator chain elements.

IEC 60383-1 Insulators for overhead lines with a voltage above 1000 V - Ceramic or glass insulator

elements for alternating current systems - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria.

IEC 60383-2 Insulators for overhead lines with a voltage above 1000 V - Insulator strings and equipped

insulator strings for AC systems - Definitions, test methods and acceptance criteria.

The method adopted and the constraints considered will conform to the design parameters of these

specifications and to BS 5950 Parts 1 and 2, ACSE Guide No. 52 for the Design of Steel Towers, or

equivalent international standards. The Contractor must clearly indicate the standards used upon approval.

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11-1. General Specifications

11-1.1. Purpose

This specification details the general provisions relating to electrical equipment.

11-1.1.1. General Information

All equipment must be designed taking into account the latest technological advances. It must include the

necessary backup systems to reliably ensure the specified services are provided both during normal

operation and in the event of an incident. For all structures, the aesthetics will be carefully considered and

must be integrated into the overall architecture of the buildings.

The shapes must avoid nooks and crannies where dust, sand, oil leaks or rainwater could accumulate.

11-1.1.2. Scope of work

This specification aims to define the technical reference rules, equipment selection, and guarantees that

electrical equipment intended for the Client's high and medium voltage substations must meet. French is the

official working language; therefore, all working documents will be prepared in French.

11-1.1.3. Unit Systems

The units used in calculation notes and documents, on plans and inscriptions relating to the equipment

supplied by the Contractor, shall necessarily be those of the International System of Units (SI), adopted by

the eleventh conference of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures.

11-1.1.4. Safety devices

The equipment supplied by the Contractor must be designed and manufactured in such a way as to provide

all the desired safety guarantees for such a service and follow the rules normally provided, in this case, the

rules of the art, while meeting the legal safety requirements in force.

In general terms, the Works will be designed and constructed in such a way as to ensure the greatest

possible safety for both personnel and equipment, and to allow for safe inspections and maintenance of

equipment.

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To this end, all parts of the medium voltage circuits will be protected against any accidental contact by solid or

wire mesh metal panels that can be locked or cannot be easily removed.

Low voltage circuits must be designed in such a way that no live parts are normally within easy reach, and the

faces of the panels must not have any live conductive parts.

Electrical insulating materials must be non-combustible and non-flame propagating, with the exception of

transformer oil and auxiliary service transformers.

11-1.1.5. Locking

All necessary locking mechanisms will be in place to prevent any incorrect operation.

The cells will be designed in such a way that: The opening of the doors will be mechanically controlled

to the position of the equipment, so that access to the interior of the compartment concerned will only

be possible when all the components it contains are de-energized and physical separation from

neighboring compartments, containing energized components, is achieved;

The Contractor will equip each cabinet with a barrel lock system accompanied by 3 keys.

The components will be locked mechanically, electrically or with keys, so that the operation of a component is

only possible when the other components of the same circuit are in a configuration allowing this operation.

A general table, presented in a detailed diagram, will compile all of these instructions. All of these instructions

will be subject to the prior approval of the Project Owner.

11-1.1.6. Standardization

The calculation notes and plans, the nature of the materials, the methods of execution and control of the

equipment used in the construction of the main and ancillary equipment, as well as the execution of factory

tests and commissioning tests, must comply with the technical requirements and recommendations of the

latest revisions of the IEC standards! or, failing that, with the requirements defined by the Contractor after

obtaining the prior agreement of the Owner.

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 11-1.1.7. Disassembly

The equipment will be designed so that all or part of each piece of equipment can be easily disassembled for

maintenance, repairs, or handling. Disassembly and maintenance of all or part of the electrical equipment

must be as simple as possible, without interrupting the operation of adjacent equipment.

11-1.1.8. Interchangeability - Standardization

In order to standardize the installed equipment and reduce the number of spare parts, the Contractor will

systematically seek in the mechanical and electrical fields the use of a reduced number of equipment sizes by

using standard components as much as possible.

The interchangeability of electrical devices of the same rating must also apply to their auxiliary contacts.

In general, it is stated that:

All equipment of the same type must be interchangeable.

Additional safety equipment for operation and replacementThe equipment supplied must be

interchangeable with the equipment in service that it is intended to replace.

If any modifications are made to the equipment during manufacturing or assembly, these modifications must

be approved by the Client and will be carried out on all devices of the same type.

11-1.1.9. Prototype

No prototype equipment should be provided. Indeed, all supplies must include equipment that has been

proven in operation for at least three years on energy transmission and distribution networks.

However, if the equipment has obtained qualification or approval from an internationally renowned energy

transmission company, it may be accepted by the Project Owner. Supporting documentation must be

provided, and an additional seven-year warranty must be granted. The same applies to remote control

equipment, which must be state-of-the-art and of the latest technology, having obtained all necessary

approvals from the relevant authorities in this field.

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In addition, and for all equipment, the Contractor is required to submit with its technical offer all the reports of

type tests and approvals carried out in approved laboratories.

11-1.1.10. Locations

The various elements forming part of the installation: devices, conductors, cables, etc., must receive

physical markings and nameplates giving indications of their nature and the range to which they

belong;

The detailed location principles will be subject to the prior agreement of SONABEL

All location scouting will be in French;

The markings on the diagrams are intended to facilitate their reading and understanding. The

markings will also be used to specify the location of devices and terminals on which checks may be

carried out, particularly for troubleshooting;

The physical markers used must allow for the unambiguous and rapid location of installation

elements both on diagrams and within the actual installation. They concern:

1. The main installation centers such as control room, outdoor station, etc.;

2. Installation elements which are functional assemblies or semi-assemblies, such as parts of panels or

cabinets assigned to a section, distribution boxes, cells, isolated equipment boxes;

3. The main devices (circuit breakers, disconnectors, etc.);

4. Secondary devices (relays, LV switchgear, contactors, circuit breakers, etc.);

5. Intermediate wiring terminals;

6. The connections;

7. The drivers;

8. The cables.

Except in exceptional circumstances, the reference points for the main installation centers shown on

the diagrams do not have to be physically represented in the installation;

The "installation elements" must be identified in a very legible way by means of their complete

composite identifier with, in addition, an indication allowing differentiation of the range to which they

belong;

The "commons" are identified by means of their functional markers;

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 The main devices receive their functional markings. They must also receive a nameplate clearly

indicating their exact nature or function;

Secondary devices always receive their functional identifier. They also receive:

1. Their position marker if they are installed in an installation element;

2. The reference point of the main installation center if they are installed in isolation;

3. The folio number of the diagram on which they are fully represented.

11-1.1.11. Calculation conditions

In the sizing calculations, the Contractor will consider the most unfavorable conditions that the works will have

to withstand, whether in operation, during manufacturing, transport and assembly. >

All parts will be constructed with a sufficient safety factor to withstand alternating stresses, vibrations,

electrodynamic stresses due to short-circuit currents under the most unfavorable conditions, as well as

corresponding heating until the protective devices are activated.

11-1.1.12. Warranty

The Contractor undertakes to deliver complete installations conforming to the agreed conditions, in perfect

working order, and meeting in all respects the requirements imposed by the Client, the rules specified in the

technical documents, and best practices. Regardless of any specific warranties stipulated for each category

of equipment supplied, the Contractor shall be fully liable to the Client for any defects of any kind that may

occur during execution.

Any modifications that would need to be made would therefore be entirely at the expense of the Contractor,

who could not claim any lack of information to justify his errors or omissions.

For matters not explicitly stated in this document, reference will be made to the most recent practices for the

construction of similar structures.

11-2. Supplies

11-2.1. General Information

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Unless otherwise specified, the degree of protection of the enclosures (boards, cabinets, boxes, etc.) inside

which the electrical equipment will be mounted will be;

IP 31 for low voltage equipment installed indoors in air-conditioned rooms;

IP 54 for equipment installed indoors;

IP 55 for equipment installed outdoors or in damp locations.

Mechanical and electrical equipment, whether placed indoors or outdoors, must be designed to withstand

safely the action of atmospheric agents and specified climatic conditions.

Given the particularly harsh climatic conditions, the equipment will undergo treatment for hot and humid

environments. All steel parts will be cadmium-plated and passivated. The insulating parts will be made from

anti-milking and antifungal products.

All electrical equipment components subject to normal or accidental wear and tear must be fitted with

removable parts allowing for easy or economical replacement without requiring, if possible, the complete

replacement of these components.

All important assembly bolts and screws will be locked after tightening. They will be effectively protected

against oxidation by cadmium plating, sherardizing, or any other process approved by the Client.

The international system pitch will be adopted for all threads.

11-2.2. Corrosion protection

11-2.2.1. General Information

All electrical equipment will receive factory protection against atmospheric damage and ultraviolet radiation.

During the various handling operations of the equipment, both in workshops and during transport and

assembly, the Contractor will take all necessary measures to avoid, as far as possible, damaging or staining

the coatings already applied.

The Contractor will carry out the necessary touch-ups and, if necessary, in extreme cases, replace cabinets or

paintings whose paintwork has been damaged.

Regardless of where the protection or repair is carried out, the necessary installations will be the responsibility

of the Contractor.

Corrosion protection systems will be selected taking into account the shipping method, on-site storage, and

final conditions of use.

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 11-2.2.2. Protection of cabinets and paintings

The framework and exterior partitions will be made of electro-galvanized steel sheet, protected by:

Epoxy coating for frames, back panels and end panels;

Oven-baked glycerophthalic paint for the front panels.

The internal partitions can be treated in the same way or galvanized. The aluminum partitions will not be

painted.

11-2.2.3. Protection of electrical machines

The machines will be protected by a three-layer system consisting of two chromate primers and a

polyurethane finishing lacquer.

The rotors will be protected by an epoxy or polyurethane varnish; the nameplates will be made of stainless

steel.

11-2.3. Electrical Equipment Accessories

11-2.3.1. Contactors

Their nominal ratings will be chosen to be at least 20% above the operating current. The number of different

ratings should be kept to a minimum to reduce spare parts inventory. The contactors must operate without

noise or excessive vibration, and their operation must not, under any circumstances, interfere with the

operation of the relays installed on the same chassis.

Thermal or thermal-magnetic protection relays will be mounted on all poles and will be temperature

compensated.

In addition to the auxiliary contacts required for the normal operation of the installation, each contactor will

include a spare "O + F" instantaneous contact block.

11-2.3.2. Circuit breakers

The circuit breakers will conform to IEC 60947-2. The main circuit breakers will be three-pole or four-pole

with air break. These circuit breakers will be equipped with instantaneous magnetic trip units that operate in

the event of short-circuit closure, short-delay magnetic trip units with adjustable time delay, and adjustable

long-delay thermal trip units.

The secondary circuit breakers will be equipped with thermal-magnetic trip units on each pole.

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These relays will be of the electromagnetic type with a continuously powered coil. They will all be

pluggable onto an intermediate base incorporating clip-on connection devices and will be equipped

with keying devices.

The relays must operate satisfactorily for a voltage varying from -20% to +10% of the nominal supply

voltage.

11-3. Installation

11-3.1. Workshop assembly

Unless otherwise specified, each cabinet, control panel, panel, enclosure, device, or equipment set

will be fully assembled in the Contractor's workshops, with each part labeled to ensure correct

assembly during on-site installation. All adjustments that can be made in the workshop will be carried

out in such a way as to minimize adjustments on-site. Assembled units will be submitted to the Client

for inspection; their designation will be determined at a later date.

11-3.2. On-site assembly

The foundation blocks, reinforcing steel, concrete slabs, cable and wiring conduits, drainage

channels, and temporary mounting blocks will be supplied and installed by the Contractor. The

Contractor will be responsible for installing the equipment on the foundations; all adjustments and

leveling necessary for the correct placement of the equipment will be carried out by the Contractor

before the final concreting. If the foundation plans and necessary information, such as general

assembly plans involving civil engineering, are not provided by the scheduled dates or are incorrect,

all modifications to the civil engineering work requested by the Contractor or necessary for the

correct installation of the equipment will be at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor will be responsible for providing protective equipment against weather and dust

(covers, tarpaulin-covered protective enclosures, etc.).

11-4. Electrical Conditions

11-4.1. Rated operating voltages

The Project Owner currently operates its facilities at the following voltage levels:

Transport: 225.132 and 90 kV;

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The low voltages used for auxiliary equipment in substations are as follows:

Various power supplies: 410/230 V AC (this voltage is the new IEC standard for low voltage

distribution and replaces the 380/220 V used previously);

Protection relay: 127 V DC;

Telecommunications: 48 V DC

11-4.2. Neutral point grounding system

The grounding methods adopted for the different voltage levels are as follows:

225 kV: direct;

33 kV direct;

410 kV: direct.

11-4.2. Insulation Voltage Levels

The corresponding levels of external insulation, compliant with IEC 60071-1, are shown in the

table below.

Switching overvoltage levels, as permitted by IEC 60071-2, are not considered at these operating

voltages.

225 34.5 33
Nominal operating voltage of the network concerned
(kV rms)
Highest network voltage - rated voltage 245 52 36
(kV rms.)

1050 250 170

Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV peak)

Short-duration nominal voltage at industrial 460 95 70
frequency (kV rms)

11-4.3. Short-circuit levels of installations

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 The minimum short-circuit levels for network equipment are specified below:

225 kV: 31.5 kA

33 kV: 25 kA

11-5. Calculation criteria for structures

11-5.1. Thermal resistance of conductors and accessories

The maximum temperatures of the conductors must be set so that their influence on the mechanical

strength of the conductors and their accessories is negligible in the case of continuous current and

low in the case of short-circuit currents.

The conductor temperature at the time of the short circuit will be considered to be about ten degrees

lower than the maximum temperature in continuous service due to the very low probability of the two

events occurring simultaneously.

11-5.2. Phase conductors

For continuous service current: temperature limited to a maximum of 70°C.

For short-circuit current: temperature limited to 170°C for a starting temperature of 60°C and a

duration of 1 second.

11-5.3. Guard cable

For short-circuit current: temperature limited to 300°C for a starting temperature corresponding to the

most restrictive climatic conditions.

11-6. Mechanical strength of structures

11-6.1 Basic meteorological assumptions

The loads to be considered for calculating the mechanical resistance of the structures will be those
resulting from the most unfavorable of the following assumptions:

Hypothesis A (everyday condition)

The temperature of the drivers is the average annual temperature.
There is no wind.
Hypothesis B (maximum wind condition)
The temperature of the drivers is the average annual temperature. The wind is at its maximum.
Hypothesis C (minimum temperature condition)
The conductor temperature is the minimum temperature.
The wind is reduced to 0.6 times the maximum wind speed.

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11-6.2. Cable retention

1. Phase conductors

For hypothesis A, the voltage in the conductors must not exceed 18% of the guaranteed

breaking load.

For hypothesis B, the voltage in the conductors must not exceed 40% of the guaranteed

breaking load.

For hypothesis C, the voltage in the conductors must not exceed 40% of the guaranteed

breaking load.

2. Guard cables

The conditions are identical to those of phase conductors with the additional condition that the

deflection corresponding to hypothesis A is equal to 85% of the deflection of the phase conductors.

11-6.3. Insulator performance

For all three scenarios (A, B, and C), the elements of the suspension and anchoring insulator chains

must not be subjected to a stress exceeding 1/3 of their guaranteed electromechanical breaking

load. Furthermore, in the scenario of conductor breakage (with a 30% stress release), the

chainsSuspension insulators must not be subjected to stress exceeding 60% of their guaranteed

electromechanical breaking load.

11-3. Spare parts

The Contractor must provide a list of all spare parts recommended for the operation and

maintenance of the equipment. The quantities of spare parts recommended by the Contractor must

be sufficient to cover an operating period of at least 5 years. Each item must be clearly described

and its unit price indicated.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to select and decide on the number and type of spare

parts included in the list it will accept. This list will be detailed in the price schedule, in Part I,

Section 111, of this tender document.

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