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SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 6-04-2004G

31-SDMS-01

REV. 01

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

LOW VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION PANEL

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any notice
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CONTENTS
Clauses: Page No.
1.0 SCOPE 3
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES 3
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 3
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 4
4.1 General 4
4.2 Incoming Transformer Connections 5
4.3 Busbars 5
4.4 Generator Connection 6
4.5 Neutral Busbar 6
4.6 Current Transformer 6
4.7 Ammeters 6
4.8 Voltmeters 7
4.9 KWH-Meter Wiring Provision 7
4.10 Main Breaker (Optional) 7
4.11 Ootgoing MCCB’s 7
Table-1 8
4.12 Grounding 9
4.13 Internal Lighting 9
4.14 Auxiliary Supply 9
4.15 LV Cable Supports 9
4.16 Labels 10
4.17 Enclosure 10
4.18 Dimensions 11
5.0 NAME PLATE 11
6.0 MONOGRAMS & DANGER PLATES 12
7.0 TESTING 12
7.1 Type (Design) Test 12
7.2 Routine Test 12
8.0 INSPECTION 13
9.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING 13
10.0 GUARANTEE 13
11.0 SUBMITTALS 14
12.0 DATA SCHEDULE 15

LIST OF FIGURES-DRAWINGS
Figure No. Description
1. Terminal lug for 630mm² conductor
2. Terminal lug for 300mm² conductor
3. Wooden Cable Clamps
4. Circuits Label
5. Low Voltage Distribution Panel

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1.0 SCOPE
This SEC Distribution Material Specification (SDMS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, materials, manufacturing, testing, inspection and
performance for low voltage distribution panels, to be used in the distribution
substations of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) in Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This material standard specification shall be read in conjunction with the SEC
specification No. 01-SDMS-01( latest revision), titled “General Requirements For All
Equipment/Materials” which shall be considered as an intergal part of this SDMS,
also be read in conjunction with SEC purchase order (P.O.) requirements or contract
schedules.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this specification. In case of any deviation, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to an alternate
code or standard without geopardizing the requirements of this SDMS. However, the
provision of SEC standard shall supersede the provision of these standards in case of
any differences.

3.1 11-SDMS-01 1000V XLPE Insulated Unarmoured Power Cables.

3.2 37-SDMS-01 Low Voltage Moulded Case Circuit Breakers For Service
Connections.

3.3 IEC 60529 Classification of degree of protection.

3.4 IEC 60185 Current Transformers.

3.5 IEC 60408 Low voltage air-break switches, air-break disconnectors, air-break
switch-disconnectors and fuse-combination units.

3.6 IEC 60947 Low voltage switchgear and control gear.

3.7 IEC 60114 Indicating Instruments.

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3.8 IEC 60439-1 Temperature Rise for Low Voltage Panel.

3.9 ASTM B103 Phosphor bronze plate, sheets, strip & rolled bar.

3.10 ASTM D1535 Paints, colour.

3.11 ASTM B117 Coating

3.12 ASTM D1654 Salt Spray Test.

3.13 ASTM D3359 Tape (Scratch) Test.

3.14 ASTM A153 Zinc coating (hot-dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The panel shall be supplied with an enclosure which contains incoming transformer
connections, busbars, instruments panel, main incoming breaker (if required in the
tender) or provision for installation of main incoming circuit breaker, 400A molded
case circuit breakers (MCCB) for out-going circuits, neutral busbar, earthing
terminals, and the provision for generator connections.

4.1.2 All cable terminations shall easily be accessible from the front.

4.1.3 All insulating materials shall be non-hygroscopic and resistant to tracking and
cracking.

4.1.4 Panel complete with all its fittings and attachments shall be capable of withstanding
the effects of direct solar radiation at their installed locations. The temperature of
metal surfaces exposed to direct solar radiation shall be regarded as 75° C, plus the
effect of any internal heating.

4.1.5 Thermal inter-action shall not unduly affect the performance of any components.

4.1.6 All parts of equal size and shape shall be interchangeable. The general design shall
be made with minimum number of joints.

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4.1.7 All connections inside the panel shall have minimum clearance which shall not be
less than 25.4 mm between phase and ground as per NEMA standard. In case the
above clearance cannot be obtained, adequate insulating material shall be provided.
All bolts & nuts shall be installed in a way that they could not be unbolted from
outside the panel. Extra length of fasteners shall be avoided.

4.2 Incoming Transformer Connections:

4.2.1 For unit and package substations, incoming transformer connections shall be through
LV busbars. Removable copper links shall be provided to enable dis-connection of
incoming transformer busbar connection from LV busbar. A provision shall be made
to install all SEC approved main circuit breaker on the main incoming busbar.

4.2.2 SEC approved main incoming circuit breaker (MCCB/ACB) shall be provided if
requested in the tender.

4.2.3 Stand-alone LV Panel shall permit the use of single core copper cable of size
630mm² with compression lugs as shown in Figure (1). These lugs will be supplied
by SEC. M10x70mm bolts with nuts and washers shall be provided. Number of
incoming cables shall be as specified in Table-1 of this specification.

4.3 Busbars:

4.3.1 The Busbars shall be hard drawn high conductivity tinned copper of uniform cross
section as per UNS No. C53400 of ASTM B103 or approved equivalent.

4.3.2 The cross sectional area of busbars shall be as per Table-1 of this specification.

4.3.3 All bolted electrical joints shall be secured by corrosion proof steel fasteners. All
bolts, nuts, washers and studs shall be galvanized and comply SEC specification 01-
SDMS-01.

4.3.4 Adequate insulating barrier between the operator and the live busbars shall be
provided.

4.3.5 Phase busbars shall be colour marked in sequence from top to bottom red, yellow,
blue and neutral busbar shall be marked black. The marking shall be by indelible
paint at the ends and the middle of the busbars.

4.3.6 Busbars shall be spaced and staggered in such a way that installation of MCCBs and
associated cables can be achieved without any difficulty using common tool.

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4.3.7 Phase busbars shall have the provision to accommodate CT’s with internal
dimensions of 30x100mm for partial metering of LV panel.

4.4 Generator Connection:

Holes of 13mm diameter for installation of mobile generator shall be provided. The
distance between each two holes shall be 50mm center to center, the holes shall be
suitable for NEMA type lugs to be provided by SEC. Holes shall be (2) two for LV
panel upto 1600A rating and (4) four for LV panel exceeding 1600A.

4.5 Neutral Busbar:

The size of neutral busbar shall be as per Table-1 of this specification. It shall be
insulated from the frame of the distribution panel, but connected to the frame by a
bolted easily removable link. Holes of 13mm diameter shall be provided for each
outgoing cable connection (lug type).

4.6 Current Transformer:

Three Current Transformers conforming to IEC-60185 shall be installed at the

incoming busbars of the distribution panel for metering purpose, CT secondary
neutral point shall be earthed. The current rating is indicated in Table-1 of this
specification.

CTs shall have the following characteristics:

Accuracy Class: 0.5
Rated Burden: 10 VA
Error Co-efficient: Less than 5
Insulation Class: Class-E, 120ºC

4.7 Ammeters:

Three flush mounting Ammeters shall be provided on the distribution panel. These
shall have the following characteristics:

4.7.1 Bi-metal instruments with instantaneous reading and integrated 15 minutes

maximum demand indicator.

4.7.2 Ammeters scale as indicated in Table-1 of this specification.

4.7.3 Size of scale shall be 96mm x 96mm according to DIN-43700 or other equivalent
standard.

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4.8 Voltmeters:
Voltmeter with phase to phase and phase to neutral selector switch for seven position
shall be provided as follows:

4.8.1 Voltmeter scale shall be:

0-500 Volts for 400 Volts Secondary line voltage.
0-300 Volts for 231 Volts Secondary line voltage.

4.8.2 Size of scale shall be 96mm x96 mm according to DIN-43700 or other equivalent
standard.

4.9 KWH-Meter Wiring Provision:

All wiring shall be 2.5 mm² copper conductor black PVC. Connectors shall be full
ring insulated crimp type. CT short circuit links shall be provided on terminal block.
KWH-Meter wiring shall be made direct without Fuses. Duly wired terminal block
for connection of a 3-phase 4-wire CT KWH-Meter shall be provided in LV Panel.

4.10 Main Breaker (Optional):

SEC approved main incoming breaker shall be provided if requested in the tender.
Otherwise only a provision shall be made to connect (MCCB/ACB) on main
Busbars.

4.11 Outgoing MCCB’s:

4.11.1 Provision for installation of 400A MCCB’s shall be made available for each
outgoing feeder and suitable for installing at least 3 SEC approved MCCB’s.
Unless otherwise specified in the tender, number of MCCB’s supplied/installed in
the LV Panel shall be 50% of the no. of outgoing MCCB’s in Table-1.

4.11.2 400A MCCB shall comply with SEC spec. 37-SDMS-01. Terminals shall be
suitable for direct connection of 300mm² Al. cable as per SEC spec. 11-SDMS-01
by means of bimetallic lugs with M10 bolt and palm width of 30mm.as per fig # 4
of spec 12-SDMS-02

4.11.3 These MCCB’s shall comply the following:

(A) Easily interchangeble with at least 3 SEC approved manufacturers, if possible.
(B) Without lock and without terminal spreaders.
(C) With current limiting functions.

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Table (1)
Low Voltage Distribution Panel

TRANSFORMER RATING
Components 300kVA 500kVA 1000kVA 1500kVA
231/133 400/231 231/133 400/231 231/133 400/231 231/133 400/231
V V V (I) V V (II) V V (III) V
LV Panel incomin
busbar/link rating 800 500 1600 800 3000 1600 4000 2500
(A) minimum
CT rating on inco-
750/5 750/5 1500/5 750/5 3000/5 1500/5 4000/5 3000/5
ming busbars (A)
Incoming cables fo 2/ph 2/ph 2/ph 2/ph 4/ph 2/ph 6/ph 4/ph
standalone LV panel 1/N 1/N 1/N 1/N 2/N 1/N 3/N 2/N
For LV panel used
Incoming connection shall be through copper busbar links from back of the
in unit/package
panel
substations
Number of
4 2 8 4 12 8 12 10
Outgoing MCCB’s
Minimum Spacing
Not less than 10mm
MCCB’s
Phase Busbars min.
10x50 10x50 10x100 10x50 2x10x100 10x100 3x10x100 2x10x100
cross section (mm²)
Phase Busbars min.
800 500 1600 800 3000 1600 4000 2500
Rating, (A)
Neutral Busbar min.
5x50 5x50 10x50 5x50 10x100 10x50 2x10x100 10x100
Size (mm²)
Neutral Busbar min.
400 250 800 400 1600 1000 2500 1600
Rating, (A)
Ammeter Scale 0-1000 0-750 0-1800 0-1000 0-3000 0-1800 0-4000 0-3000
Symmetrical Short
Circuit Rating for 25 25 25 25 40 25 65 40
2 sec. (RMS), kA

Notes:
A) The above table is applicable for all ratings of Unit & Package substations.
B) The Stand-alone LV panel designs shall be rated by current for dual voltage as indicated in the table as :
(I) 1600A LV panel to be used for 300kVA (400/231, 231/133V), 500kVA (400/231, 231/133V)
and 1000kVA (400/231V) transformer ratings, but the outgoing MCCBs shall be as given in the
table for each rating.
(II) 3000A LV panel to be used for 1000kVA (231/133V) and 1500kVA (400/231V) transformer
ratings, but the outgoing MCCBs shall be as given in the table for each rating.
(III) 4000A LV panel to be used for 1500kVA (231/133V) transformer rating.

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4.12 Grounding:

4.12.1 Two terminals having M12 stud and nut shall be provided on enclosure of the panel
with identified clear grounding mark.

4.12.2 All hinged parts shall be connected to the frame work (enclosure) through
minimum 35mm² bolted copper braid.

4.13 Internal Lighting:

The L.V. panel shall be fitted with a 100w lamp controlled by a door operated
switch. The auxiliary circuit supplying the lamp shall have a separate miniature
circuit breaker located in an accessible position.

4.14 Auxiliary Supply:

4.14.1 A pre-wired terminal block near the right bottom of the panel for 3 phase, 4-wire
connections shall be installed. The terminals size shall be suitable for 10mm²
standard wiring. 10A miniature circuit breakers shall be provided in the circuit.

4.14.2 The L.V. panel shall be equipped with a three pin socket outlet 220V complete
with plug top and labelled with the appropriate voltage. The position of the socket
outlet shall not impede cable installation or termination. Wiring shall be 4mm²
copper, 85ºC black PVC insulation with crimping type connectors.

4.15 L.V. Cable Support:

4.15.1 Steel cable supports and wooden clamps shall be provided and fixed above L.V.
panel base frame just below cable break-out position. They shall be adequate to
support the cable in normal service and when subjected to short circuit tests (See
Figure 3). L.V. panel base frame cover fabricated in two half plate divided into
three sections for easy installation and removal of outgoing cables and with
sealable cable entry holes shall be provided.

4.15.2 Adequate vertical (at least 50cm. above cable clamps) and horizontal spacing shall
be provided to permit connection of the phase conductors on MCCB terminals,
whatever their formation. All LV cables shall be terminated from front in a
horizontal plane at one level and clamped inside LV Panel.

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4.16 Labels:

4.16.1 Each outgoing circuit shall be numbered in sequence from right to left facing the
LV panel.

4.16.2 Numbers shall be engraved on three layers trafolyte plate (white/black/white) of

3mm thickness of dimension 30mm x 80mm. These labels shall be fixed above
the MCCB in suitable place.

4.16.3 Insertion Pocket for circuit number plate/sheet (as per Figure 4) shall be provided
in the left door of the panel.

4.17 Enclosure:

The enclosure shall be designed as follows:

4.17.1 Weather proof and provided with watershed top. Enclosure shall be of galvanized
sheet steel at least 3mm or Aluzinc at least 2 mm. thick.

4.17.2 Adequate ventilation shall be provided by means of canopy, louvers….etc. to

allow natural circulation of air. Ventilation shall be suitably screened to prevent
the entry of insects and foreign bodies. Screen material shall be made of strong
enough stainless steel. Degree of protection shall be IP 54, IP 43 of IEC 60529 for
Outdoor, Indoor applications respectively.

4.17.3 For stand-alone LV panel enclosure shall be suitable for mounting on a flat base
at ground level. Holes shall be provided for fixing M16 size foundation bolts.

4.17.4 Access to the LV panel shall be from the front by means of gasketed/hinged doors
fitted with locking bar to secure them at the top and bottom and one stainless steel
hasp set for separate pad locking.

i) Hinges shall be fitted by bolts made from stainless steel or brass.

ii) Pressure fit type gasket shall be provided. Glue fit type is not acceptable.
iii) Locking shall be as follows :
‰ Handle shall be high grade stainless steel.
‰ Shall be operated by central handle.
‰ Handle shall have integral lock and shall be inaccessible by means of
stainless steel pivoted cover with a hasp for padlocking both doors as shown
in Figure (5).

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‰ Integral lock cylinder type and manufacturer shall be as approved by SEC.

‰ Locking rotation shall be maintained within 90 degrees.
‰ Top and bottom locking bars shall be provided with roller for each
engagement of the locking bars with the panel frame.
iv) Stainless steel hasp and cover set for padlock shall be 3 mm thick.
v) Fitted with lifting device at both side, and located such that the unit is
balanced when lifted.

4.17.5 All doors shall be provided with door stoppers and locking at open position to
protect from swinging in order to avoid accidents.

4.17.6 Finishing Colour:

The enclosure shall be adequately protected against corrosion and painted as per
SEC specification 01-SDMS-01.

4.18 Dimensions:

Maximum overall dimensions for stand-alone LV Panel shall be as follows :

Source Length Width Height
Rating (mm) (mm) (mm)
1600 A 1800 550 1900
3000 A 2000 550 1900
4000 A 2000 550 1900

5.0 NAME PLATE:

Each panel shall be provided with an aluminum name plate fixed inside on left door
bearing the following informations engraved on it as minimum in Arabic and in
English.
ƒ Reference to SEC specification
ƒ Rated voltage (V)
ƒ Rated current of busbar (A)
ƒ Rated current of incoming unit (A).
ƒ Rated current of outgoing unit (A).
ƒ Short circuit current rating (kA)
ƒ SEC purchase order number
ƒ SEC item number
ƒ Manufacturer’s / Vendor’s name
ƒ Year of manufacture
ƒ Gross weight when fully equipped (kg)
ƒ Serial number

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6.0 MONOGRAM & DANGER PLATES:

Danger plate and SEC monogram as per SEC drwaings No. SEC-01-01 and SEC-
01-02 respectively shall be provided and installed at the front (on SEC approved
location) of the LV Panel using M5 hot dipped galvanized/stainless steel/brass
fasteners (oval head rounded neck bolts with nuts and external tooth lock washers) not
removable/accessible from the front i.e. without opening the door/front cover.

SEC shall approve location and samples of danger and monogram plates prior to
installation.

7.0 TESTING:

Panels shall be tested in accordance with the latest standards and as specified herein.
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

7.1 Type (Design) Test:

7.1.1 Short Circuit Test:

The panel shall be capable of carrying the short circuit current (rms, symmetrical) for
two seconds.

7.1.2 Temperature Rise Test:

a) Temperature rise test shall be conducted as per IEC 60439-1.

b) Temperature rise test at any point shall not exceed 60˚C relevant to the maximum
ambient temperature as specified in SEC specification 01-SDMS-01.
c) For Instruments inside the panel, the temperature rise shall not exceed the allowable
temperature of the instruments.

7.1.3 Salt Spray Test and Tape (Scratch) Test shall be as given in SEC specification 01-
SDMS-01.

7.1.4 Certified test reports of Design test performed on an identical unit shall be submitted
to SEC for review and approval during bidding stage.

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7.2 Routine Test:

All Routine Tests prescribed in the relevent IEC shall be performed on all units prior
to delivery to SEC.

8.0 INSPECTION:

SEC may wish to witness tests or to visit factory during manufacture of any or all
items covered in this specification. Accordingly the supplier shall give advance notice
to SEC of the manufacturing and test schedule.

9.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING:

Packing and shipping shall generally be as per SEC General Requirements 01-
SDMS-01 including the following:

9.1 The panel shall be delivered ready for service.

9.2 Supplier shall contact Materials Department of SEC for additional packing,
handling and shipment instructions as applicable.

9.3 Packing crates shall be marked with following :

ƒ Manufacturer’s name
ƒ Country of origin
ƒ SEC purchase order number
ƒ SEC item number
ƒ Gross weight in kilograms
ƒ Handling instructions
ƒ Final destination store

10.0 GUARANTEE:

The vendor shall guarantee the panel against all defects arising out of faulty design or
workmanship or defective materials for a period of two years from the date of
delivery.

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11.0 SUBMITTALS:

11.1 The vendor shall fill and submit one copy of the attached Technical Data Schedule
with the quotation. In addition to Data Schedule, clause by clause compliance to this
specification shall also be confirmed/submitted.

11.2 Detailed dimentional drawings of the panel, showing all mounting arrangements,
terminals, electrical clearances between phase and earth, hinges, cable clamps, locking
arrangement and name plate shall be submitted.

11.3 Single line diagram shall be submitted.

11.4 The supplier shall provide literature describing field experience under similar service
conditions to those in section 4.0. A reference sale list shall be included. This shall
detail the quantities sold, name and address of the user, number of years in service, in
each case.

11.5 A comprehensive list of manufacturer’s recommended spare parts with full details
(item description, part no., manufacturer name, supplier name …etc) shall be
submitted separately

11.6 Catalogue that indicates part nos. of all the components inside the panel shall be
submitted.

11.7 Detail drawing showing the installation of revenue metering CT as required in this
specification.

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DATA SCHEDULE

Low Voltage Distribution Panel (Sheet 1 0f 3)

SEC Inquiry No. ___________________ Item No. _____________

SEC SPECIFIED VENDOR

Clause DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
231V/133V, ±5%
Rated voltage
400V/231V, ±5%
Symmetrical Short Circuit Rating for 2 kA
seconds (rms)
Phase busbar rating (A)
Neutral busbar rating (A)
4.1.8 Min. clearance between phases and 25.4 mm
phase/ground
4.2 Incoming Transformer Connection
4.2.1 Removable copper links
4.2.3 No. of incoming cables (for Stand-alone) As per Table-1
4.3 Busbars
4.3.1 Material Tinned Copper
Min thickness of tin plating 5% of nominal
composition
4.3.2 Size of phase busbar
Plated as per
4.3.3 Electrical joints (bolts, nuts, washers)
01-SDMS-01
4.3.4 Insulating barrier to cover live parts
Red/Yellow/Blue
4.3.5 Bus colour
Black for neutral
4.4 Provision for generator connection Yes
4.5 Size of neutral busbar
4.6 Current Transformer :
Class 0.5
Burden 10 VA
Error co-efficient <5
Insulation class Class E-120ºC
Type and make

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SEC Inquiry No. ___________________ Item No. _____________

SEC SPECIFIED VENDOR

Clause DESCRIPTION VALUES PROPOSED
VALUES
4.7 Ammeters: Type and make
4.7.2 Scale As per Table-1
4.7.3 Size 96mm x 96mm
4.8 Voltmeters: Type and make
4.8.1 Scale 0-300 V / 0-500 V
4.8.2 Size 96mm x 96mm
4.9 KWH-Meter Wiring Provision
4.10 Main Breaker
4.11 Outgoing MCCB’s:
Type,Model & Make
Rated current 400 A
Dimensions(LxWxD) mm
No. of supplied MCCB’s
No. of provisions for fixing MCCB’s
4.12 Grounding :
Two terminals of M12 stud Yes
Copper braid for hinged parts 35mm²
4.13 Internal Lighting 100W
4.14 Auxiliary Supply:
4.15 LV Cable Supports
4.16 Labels
4.17 Enclosure:
Material Steel sheet/Aluzinc
Thickness of sheet 3mm/2mm
Degree of protection IP54/IP43
Type of gasket Pressure fit
Locking arrangment clause 4.17.4
As per
Finishing colour 01-SDMS-01
4.18 Dimensions LxWxH (mm)
(for Stand-alone LV panel)
6.0 MONOGRAM & DANGER PLATES Yes

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Low Voltage Distribution Panel (Sheet 3 0f 3)

SEC Inquiry No. ___________________ Item No. _____________

A. Additional technical information or features specified by SEC :

B. Additional supplimentary data or features proposed by vendor/supplier :

C. Other particulars to be filled up by vendor/supplier :

(use separate sheet if needed)

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Name of Company

Location and Office

Address

Authorised Name and

Signature

Date

Official seal / stamp

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