Project Name: Implementation of the traffic movement improvement

in Abu Dhabi South – Package 4

(Abu Dhabi South Island Connectivity – Package 4 – Section 7)
Tender Number: DMT-RFP-25-044
Date: February 2025

Note: All particular specifications provided in this document are subject to some changes such as but
not limited to adding, deleting or editing. These changes will apply as a result of comments and
feedback provided by authorities on the documents and drawings submitted at every stage of the
project.

1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1 GENERAL
A. All materials shall comply with the requirements as specified herein in this Chapter, inclusive
and other applicable Sections of TAQA Standard Specifications.
B. The materials of all components used in the lighting and electrical distribution Works shall be
new and the best of their respective kind and the most suitable for working under the weather
and site conditions set out in the TAQA Standard Specifications, thus withstanding the
variations of temperatures and other prevailing conditions without distortion or deterioration
of any part of the electrical materials. In every case where a standard has been established for
a particular type of material, the material shall comply with the provisions set forth in the
standard, such standards being previously listed under each section
C. The workmanship on all components shall be of the highest order and defective parts shall not
be welded, plugged or filled in any manner without written approval of the Engineer.
D. Metal works shall be adequately protected against corrosion, oxidation or other deterioration,
bearing in mind the prevailing site conditions.
E. Corresponding parts shall be made to gauge and shall be interchangeable wherever possible
and the Contractor shall provide interchangeability as and when directed by the Engineer.
F. Electrical materials or devices for use in electrical Works shall be of the same type and by the
same manufacturer, unless otherwise approved.
G. Mechanisms shall, where necessary, be constructed of stainless steel, brass or gun metal to
prevent sticking due to corrosion. Cast iron shall not be used for the chambers of oil filled
apparatus or parts subject to mechanical stress.
H. The equipment specified in the TAQA Standard Specifications shall be so manufactured as to
facilitate easy and proper erection and maintenance. The design of all equipment shall ensure
satisfactory operation under the prevailing site conditions.
I. It is the intent of these Particular Specifications that a manufacturer shall be selected by the
Contractor who can supply complete lighting units meeting the general requirements of the
specifications and Contract plans. The selected manufacturer shall submit, for review and
approval by the Engineer, a complete list of equipment and materials proposed for use.
J. The list shall include descriptive literature, technical details and drawings sufficient to fully
describe and explain the proposed material. When directed by the Engineer, samples of any
of the materials and equipment proposed for use shall be submitted.
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Tender Number: DMT-RFP-25-044
Date: February 2025

K. Before placing a final order, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer three samples of
requested material for quality evaluation otherwise one sample shall be submitted.
L. The materials and equipment specified herein shall give continuous, satisfactory and trouble-
free service under the conditions as required and as specified in the TAQA Standard
Specifications.
M. The Contractor shall submit with his shop drawings satisfactory evidence that the
manufacturer whose products he is offering has been in commercial operation successfully for
at least five years. The Contractor shall also submit the manufacturer's annual reports and
balance sheets for the last five years. Proposals which do not include such evidence or which
include unsatisfactory evidence may be rejected by the Employer.

Control of Materials

A. Procedures for documentation and approval of all lighting and electrical distribution cables,
materials and equipment proposed for use are specified herein.
B. The Contractor shall conduct his own search into the timely availability of the specified cables,
materials and equipment required and shall ensure that all lighting and electrical distribution
cables, materials and equipment required for the Works are in strict compliance with the TAQA
Standard Specifications.
C. All costs of work and lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment,
including samples, required by the TAQA Standard Specifications shall be included in the Bills
of Quantities Item for which the subject material or equipment is paid and no additional
payment will be made by the Employer for any incidental costs that may occur in fulfilling the
requirements of the TAQA Standard Specifications.
D. The control of lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment shall be
exercised in the following stages:
1. Within 90 days after the award of Contract and before any work is performed, the Contractor
shall submit for approval of the Engineer:
i. Complete shop drawings , Manufacturer's specifications and detailed technical bulletins,
drawings, design calculations and similar documents of the poles, lanterns, lamps,
ballasts, wire, cable, joints, splicing connectors, ducts, conduits, raceways and
equipment for the Works specified in these Particular Specifications. Manufacturer's
catalogue data for adhesive tapes and miscellaneous items shall also be submitted.
ii. Shop drawings for the fabrication of the control cabinets, the parts thereof and the
wiring of the equipment therein and shop drawings of the light pole shafts and arms,
showing in detail the fabrication thereof and the description of any materials used in the
fabrication, anchor bolts and foundation reinforcing materials.
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Tender Number: DMT-RFP-25-044
Date: February 2025

iii. Iso footcandle or iso lux diagrams of horizontal illumination, utilization curves, and iso
candela diagrams for the proposed lanterns. When requested by the Engineer, the
Contractor shall also furnish candlepower tables for all vertical and lateral angles of the
lanterns.
iv. Spectral distribution details showing values of the lantern in lux at various test points in
accordance with the current edition of the I.E.S. standards and/or at locations as
directed by the Engineer.
v. Three copies of all of the above items shall be gathered by the Contractor and submitted
to the Engineer at one time. A letter enumerating the submitted items shall accompany
the submittal package. Partial and sporadic submittals will not be acceptable, and the
Engineer will return such incomplete submittals unmarked or will evaluate the
circumstances and possible consequences and may accept to review such partial
submittals conditionally.
2. Only after the requirements of "1" above have been completely satisfied and before any
lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment are delivered to the site,
the following requirements shall be met:
i. If the Employer will exempt any material from testing during manufacture, the
Contractor shall obtain and forward to the Engineer a written, certified and notarized
statement from the manufacturer, stating that all such equipment and/or materials
exempt from testing during manufacture by the Employer, is guaranteed by the
manufacturer and that all such equipment and material complies in all respects with the
requirements of these Particular Specifications.
ii. When testing is required, it shall be performed in strict compliance with the testing
procedure as specified herein or as directed by the Engineer.
iii. The Contractor shall prepare the equipment in his shop so that it can be readily
inspected and shall request an inspection of the equipment. The Inspector will tag the
equipment which is inspected and it may be delivered to the job site. No uninspected
material shall be delivered to the job site or installed in the work. No material will be
inspected unless the certified and notarized statement required above is delivered to
the Engineer and/or the testing has been performed and the results have been
acceptable to the Engineer. A one-week notice will be generally required for the material
inspection.

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(Abu Dhabi South Island Connectivity – Package 4 – Section 7)
Tender Number: DMT-RFP-25-044
Date: February 2025

3. Material which has been installed prior to fully satisfying the requirements of these
Particular Specifications is subject to removal, disposal and replacement in kind at the sole
expense of the Contractor.
4. The Contractor shall obtain engineering assistance as required from the light pole and
lantern manufacturer for the assembly of light poles, lanterns, power cables, supporting
cables to the ring, head frame assembly and to make the lighting unit operational. The cost
for all engineering assistance shall be borne by the Contractor.
Inspection and Testing
A. All lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment furnished by the
Contractor for the Works will be subject to inspection and testing during manufacture and
installation. The inspection and testing requirements specified herein are in addition to the
inspection and testing by the independent inspection and testing authorities, specified
elsewhere in these documents.
B. During manufacture, inspection and testing of electrical distribution cables, materials and
electrical appurtenances will be carried out by the Engineer, the ADWEA/ADDC
representatives and the Employer and or an Inspector appointed by the Employer. During
manufacture, inspection and testing of lighting materials (poles, lanterns and accessories) and
electrical appurtances will be carried out by the Engineer and the Employer and/or an
inspector appointed by the Employer. The Contractor shall provide all transportation, housing,
living expenses, tools, test equipment and all other necessary facilities of the Engineer, the
Employer and the ADWEA/ADDC and/or the Inspector approved by the Employer, who may
carry out or witness any inspections and tests that may be deemed necessary.
C. All required materials for inspection and testing as well as all testing equipment shall be
supplied by the Contractor for the testing of lighting and electrical distribution cables,
materials and electrical appurtenances during manufacture and for such material, during
installation, which is furnished by ADWEA/ADDC or by the Employer. The Contractor shall
include in the Contract price, all costs of inspection and testing, including the fees payable to
the inspector appointed by the Employer and the cost of all material samples and inspection
and testing equipment required as specified herein.
D. The Contractor shall carry out the tests specified in the latest relevant I.E.S./I.E.C./B.S.S.
specifications and these tests shall be carried out to the satisfaction and in the presence of the
Engineer or the approved Inspector appointed by the Employer.

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(Abu Dhabi South Island Connectivity – Package 4 – Section 7)
Tender Number: DMT-RFP-25-044
Date: February 2025

E. These tests shall be carried out prior to shipment of the tested material from the place of
manufacture. The Contractor shall give not less than fourteen days notice to the Inspector as
to when the different parts of the equipment will be ready for the specified tests.
F. The Contractor will not be required to provide inspection and testing during manufacture of
any lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment provided by the
ADWEA/ADDC or by the Employer.
G. The lighting and electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment shall not be shipped
unless the Inspector's approval is obtained. Approval by the Inspector shall not relieve the
Contractor of liability to supply the specified lighting and electrical distribution materials and
equipment nor exonerate him from any of the guarantees required by these Particular
Specifications.
H. After the installation has been completed, current, voltage, and insulation resistance readings
for each circuit shall be taken and tabulated by the Contractor. Any indications of ground
faults, shorts, or high resistance splices shall be thoroughly investigated and remedied before
final acceptance of the installation. Wiring devices, electrical apparatus or lanterns if grounded
or shorted in any integral "live" part, shall be removed and the trouble corrected by replacing
all defective parts or materials. All "live" wires shorted or grounded within ducts or conduit
shall be removed and replaced.
I. Any high voltage or low voltage distribution cable not equal to the specified standards shall be
rejected. Defective cable shall be replaced with new cable and retested until satisfactory.
Insulation resistance readings shall meet the specified requirements. Lamp terminal voltages
shall be taken at the locations designated by the Engineer. Three copies of the tabulation of
voltages, current, and insulation resistance showing readings for each branch circuit shall be
submitted to the Engineer. A field test shall be made and witnessed the Engineer and a
representative of the Employer.
J. The Employer will accept no claim for any costs incurred by the Contractor as a result of
replacing defective electrical distribution cables, materials and equipment furnished by the
ADWEA/ADDC or by the Employer. The Contractor shall check the condition at the time of
delivery of all material furnished by the ADWEA/ADDC or by the Employer.

1.2 FIELD PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Upon completion of the Works, the Contractor shall conduct a complete inspection of all
lighting and electrical distribution Works to ensure that all lighting, distribution and control
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Date: February 2025

equipment is in proper operating condition. All electrical circuits and lighting systems shall be
checked by the Contractor and he shall make corrections and adjustments that are deemed
necessary to provide a system in accordance with the ADQCC Specifications PR 402. Such
corrections and adjustments shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
B. Each circuit shall be tested for continuity and for ground. An ohmmeter test shall be made on
each circuit between the circuit and a ground. The insulation resistance shall not be less than
the specified value for the cables and equipment and the readings shall be recorded and
furnished to the Engineer. The lighting field performance tests shall include the luminance and
illuminance measurements as per CIE or IESNA approved methods for measurements.
C. A functional test shall be made to verify that every part of the system functions as required by
the Contract plans and the ADQCC Specifications PR 402. The length of the functional test shall
consist of not less than five days of continuous satisfactory operation.
D. If unsatisfactory performance of the system develops due to faulty materials, fabrication or
installation, the condition shall be corrected and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory
performance is achieved. Any components of the lighting and electrical distribution system
found to be faulty, malfunctioning or damaged during the test period shall be removed and
replaced at the Contractor's expense.
E. During the specified test period, the Contractor's maintenance crews shall maintain the system
or systems undergoing test. The cost of any maintenance necessary shall be at the Contractor's
expense and no additional compensation will be allowed. The functional test for lighting
systems shall consist of an operational test for five consecutive nights according to the regular
lighting schedule. Shutdown caused by factors beyond the Contractor's control shall not
constitute discontinuity of the functional test.

1.3 ELECTRICAL UTILITY AND RECORD DRAWINGS

A. For purposes of clearances and legibility, the electrical and utilities drawings are essentially
diagrammatic, and although the size and location of equipment is indicated to scale wherever
possible, the Contractor shall make use of all of the data in all the Contract Documents, and
shall verify this information with actual site conditions.
B. All other drawings take precedence over the electrical and utilities drawings in the
representation of the construction of the Works. The Contractor shall constantly refer to all
other drawings in order to coordinate the electrical works with the other work.
C. The wiring and equipment shall be modified as necessary to meet the requirements of any
particular manufacturer's equipment which is installed.
D. The Contractor shall prepare and submit record drawings in accordance with the requirements
of ADQCC TR 542-1 clause 1.11.9.3- Record Drawings and Specifications. These drawings shall
include definite locations of all cable crossings under pavements or shoulders. The Engineer
will not authorize final inspection of the electrical systems until he has received said record
drawings.
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