Lightning Protection System

Objectives
• Protect ERL process area from lightning strikes.
• Secure ERL Tanks against lightning.
• Extend lightning protection to the remaining areas beyond the existing
E.S.E. type Lightning Protection System (LPS).
Budget
Source of Fund : Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation

Budget : 2023-2024

Amount : 2,50,00,000/= (250 lakhs)

Types of Lightning Protection System:
There are two main types of lightning protection systems:
1. Classic or Passive Lightning Protection System:
• This system captures and drains the electrical charge generated by lightning to the ground.
• It includes components such as air terminals (lightning rods), down conductors, and grounding
systems.
• When lightning strikes, the system provides a safe path for the electrical discharge away from the
structure.
• The classic system is based on the principle of Benjamin Franklin’s lightning rod concept.
2. Active Lightning Protection System:
• Unlike the passive system, the active system attracts the electricity generated by lightning using
energy generated by itself.
• It then drains the charge to the ground.
• One example of an active system is the Early Streamer Emission (ESE) air terminal, which aims
to trigger the upward leader before the lightning strike occurs.
• Another approach is the Charge Transfer System (CTS), which focuses on attraction rather than
prevention.
Selection of Lightning Protection System:
Early Streamer Emission (ESE) type Lightning Protection System is advantageous over other types of
lightning protection system-
• Enhanced Lightning Capture Efficiency:
• ESE air terminals have a superior ability to attract lightning strikes due to their design and triggering mechanism.
• They initiate an upward leader earlier than traditional lightning rods, increasing the chances of capturing the lightning
discharge.
• Extended Protection Radius:
• ESE systems offer a larger protection radius compared to conventional rods.
• This extended coverage ensures that a broader area around the installation is safeguarded.
• Beneficial Triggering Time:
• ESE air terminals trigger at a specific electric field strength, optimizing the timing of lightning interception.
• This timely triggering minimizes the risk of direct strikes to the protected structure.
• Reduced Maintenance Needs:
• ESE air terminals require less maintenance compared to traditional lightning rods.
• Their self-testing feature ensures ongoing functionality.
• Continuous Readiness:
• Once an ESE system intercepts a lightning strike, it immediately resets and is prepared for the next event.
• There is no significant downtime or delay between subsequent strikes.
How it Works?
• An ESE system is designed to capture and divert lightning strikes away from
structures. It operates based on the principle that when a thunderstorm approaches, the
electric field in the atmosphere increases significantly.
• The ESE air terminal contains an ion generator within itself. Sensing changes in the
environment and the possibility of a potential lightning strike, the device starts
creating ions. It emits a streamer into the air, which acts as a pathway for the
lightning discharge.
• As the electric field intensifies, the ESE system generates a leader streamer. This
streamer attracts the approaching lightning before it can strike the protected structure.
The ESE air terminal becomes the preferred path for the lightning discharge.
• Once the lightning is attracted, the ESE system safely conducts the discharge
current to the ground. The charges flow through the system’s down conductors and
grounding network. By providing a low-resistance path, the ESE system ensures that
the lightning energy dissipates harmlessly into the earth.
How it Works?
System Design for ERL
Air Terminal : Quantity 18 Nos
: Type E.S.E Type
: Triggering Time 60 micro Second
: Protection Radius 107 meter
: Ingress Protection IP 67
: ATEX ATEX Certified for Zone 2 IIG.
Lightning Strike : Quantity 18 nos
Counter
: Minimum Detectable 1 KA
Current
: Ingress Protection IP 65
Remote : Remotely display current status of the E.S.E. Air Terminal (Whether it’s
Monitoring operational or not) for 24/7.
No. of lightning strike it has endured.
System Design for ERL
Down Conductor : Quantity 18 Nos
: Conductor Type Single-Strand Naked Copper wire/ Copper Strip
: Size Cable Dia 12.7 mm (Min.) or equivalent
: Materials 107 meterx
: Ingress Protection Copper (Purity: 99.99%)
Earthing System : Quantity 18 nos
: Earth Electrode Copper rod/wire 12.7 mm dia (Min.) or equivalent
Copper bar
: Resistance value of the ≤ 1 Ohms.
system
: Copper Bus bar size 200mm x 40mm x 8mm (Min.)
System Design for ERL
Air Terminal : Quantity 18 Nos
Tower
: No. of Legs 4 legs
: Height 55 meter (02 nos)
30 meter (16 nos)
: Dimension and Materials The main structure of tower shall be angle bar of size
3x3 sqinch for 30 meter and 4x4 sqinch for 55 meter.
There shall be truss in between main structure.
The material of the tower shall be metal.
: Ladder and Platform Ladder construction: angle (3x3 sq inch) at side and
rod (1/2 inch) at steps.
Platform: Platform (minimum 10 mm thickness) with
safety railing near air terminal and lightning counter
for inspection & maintenance.
Country of Origin : USA/ UK/ Germany/ France/ Japan/ Netherland/ Spain
Standards : NF C 17-102, IEC 62305, UNE 21186, BS EN 62561-2.
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A. General
ITT 1.1 The PE is: Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
The Name of the Tender is:
Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Lightning Protection System for ERL
The identification number of the Tender is: ER/ I&C/LPS/01/2023
The number, identification and name of lots comprising the Tender are:
ER/ I&C/LPS/01/2023
Supply, Installation & Commissioning of Lightning Protection System for ERL as per technical
specification outlined in this tender document.
ITT 3.1 The source of public fund is : Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
ITT 3.3 The name of the Development Partner is : None
ITT 5.1 Tenderers from the following countries are not eligible : Countries do not have
diplomatic/trade relationship with Bangladesh.
ITT 6.1 Goods and Related Services from the following counties are not eligible : Countries do not
have diplomatic/trade relationship with Bangladesh.
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B. e-Tender Document
ITT 10.2 Allowed to post clarification till [Date and Time]
ITT 11.1 The Pre- Tender meeting shall be held through e-GP System.
ITT 11.2 Pre- Tender meeting : March 15, 2024 at BST 10.30 A.M.
C. Qualification Criteria
ITT 15.1(a) Tenderer shall have a minimum of 08 (Eight) years of General experience in the supply of
Goods and related services.
ITT 15.1(b) The satisfactory completion of similar jobs of minimum Tk. 2.0 Crore under maximum 02
(Two) contracts in the last 08 (Eight) years i.e. years counting backward from the date of
publication of IFT in the e-GP System.
ITT 15.1(c) The minimum supply and/or production capacity of Goods is/ are: None.
ITT 16.1(a) The minimum amount of liquid assets i.e. working capital or credit line(s), net
of other contractual commitments is Tk. 2.5 Crore
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D. Preparation of e-Tender
ITT Tenderer shall submit with its e-Tender the following additional documents:
22.1(m) 1. Tender Security (Scanned copy)
2. Original purchase receipt for purchase of tender document (Scanned copy).
3. Project completion schedule.
4. Data Sheet/ Description/ Literature/ Catalogue/ Brochure in English for the quoted items.
5. Country of Origin: The country of origin of the offered material and name of the
Manufacturer with their address must be mentioned in the Offer.
6. Manufacturer Authorization: Authentic Manufacturer Authorization Certificate for Early
Streamer Emission (E.S.E.) Air Terminal, Lightning Strike counter and Remote Monitoring
Device.
7. A Certificate from the Manufacturer/ Tenderer to the effect that the materials quoted are
new and conform to the specifications desired by the Procuring Entity.
8. Supporting documents on previous experience of Tenderer and Manufacturer as mentioned
in clause ITT 15.1 (b). The Tenderer must submit user references (with full address, phone,
fax number and Email) for similar job done in last 08 (Eight) years. Proper Completion
Certificate, Documentary record of such experience and record of such supplies must be
attached along with the un-priced technical proposal.
9. Copy of different certifications such as CE & UL conformity certificate for Early Streamer
Emission (E.S.E.) Air Terminal.
ITT 23.2 Tenders are being invited in a single lot for the Complete Project.
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ITT 25.2(b) Spare parts are: Required
1. Lightning Strike counter: 01 No.
2. Down Conductor: 01 No.
Period of time the Goods are expected to be functioning (for the purpose of spare parts): [State
duration ]
ITT 26.1(b) Manufacturer’s authorization is: Required
A Manufacturer’s Authorization Letter is only required for Early Streamer Emission (E.S.E.)
Air Terminal, Lightning Strike counter and Remote Monitoring Device.
ITT 26.1(c) After sales service is: Required (Warranty period)
(Tenderer shall have local office to provide after sales service facility for the system.)
ITT 27.1 The Tender validity period shall be 120 (One hundred and twenty) days after the last date of
Tender Submission.
ITT 29.2 The amount of the Tender Security shall be Tk. 7,50,000 (Taka Seven Lac Fifty Thousand)
E. Submission of Tender
ITT 36.1 The deadline for lodgement of e-Tenders is 12.30 P.M., November 05, 2023.
G. Award of Contract
ITT 53.1 N/A
ITT 55.1 The amount of Performance Security shall be 10 (ten) percent of the Contract Price.
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GCC 1.1(j) The Purchaser is Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation
GCC 1.1(o) The site(s)/ point(s) of delivery is/are: Eastern Refinery Limited, North Patenga, Chittagong.
GCC 5.1(i) The following documents shall also be part of the Contract:
a. The signed Contract Agreement;
b. The Notification of Award;
c. Technical Specifications;
d. Drawings
e. Price Schedule and Schedule of Requirements and;
f. Other Documents including correspondences listed in the PCC forming part of the Contract.
GCC 11.1 For notices, the Purchaser’s contact details shall be:
Attention: Engr. Md. Mejbah Uddin Khaled
Assistant General Manager (Instrument & Communication)
Address:
Eastern Refinery Limited, North Patenga, Chittagong-4204, Bangladesh.
Telephone: +88 031 2501261-7
Fax: +88 031 2501269
Electronic mail address: [email protected]
For notices, the Supplier’s contact details shall be:
Attention:
Address:
Telephone:
Facsimile number:
Electronic mail address:
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GCC 18.1 Scope of Supply : As specified in Section 7, Schedule of Requirements
GCC 22.2 One Copy of the Packing List must be placed inside each case. The Packing List must include item wise
descriptive list of materials, quantities of each item, gross and net weight for each package, package
identification no. etc.
The Outer packing must be clearly marked on at least four sides as follows:
Name and Address of PE: Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Name of the Supplier:
Contract Description: ER/I&C/LPS/01/2023
Final Destination/ Delivery Point: Eastern Refinery Ltd, North Patenga,
Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Gross weight
Package number of total number of packages
Brief description of the content
Any special lifting instructions
Any special handling instructions
GCC 23.1 The documents to be furnished by the Supplier as follows:
a. Copies of Supplier’s invoice showing goods’ description, quantity, unit price, total amount;
b. Delivery note, railway receipt, or truck receipt;
c. Manufacturer’s/ supplier’s warranty certificate (if any);
d. Inspection certificate issued by the nominated inspection agency (or PE) and/ or the supplier’s factory
inspection report (if any);
e. Certificate of origin, if any.
The PE shall receive the above documents at least one week before arrival of the Goods at the port or place
of arrival and, if not received, the Supplier will be responsible for any consequent expenses.
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GCC 23.1 The documents to be furnished by the Supplier as follows:
a.Copies of Supplier’s invoice showing goods’ description, quantity, unit price, total amount;
b.Delivery note, railway receipt, or truck receipt;
c.Manufacturer’s/ supplier’s warranty certificate (if any);
d.Inspection certificate issued by the nominated inspection agency (or PE) and/ or the supplier’s factory
inspection report (if any);
e.Certificate of origin, if any.
The PE shall receive the above documents at least one week before arrival of the Goods at the port or place
of arrival and, if not received, the Supplier will be responsible for any consequent expenses.
GCC 25.1 The Contract price is : Not to be mentioned
GCC 27.1 The method and conditions of payment to be made to the Supplier under this Contract shall be as follows:
On Delivery of Goods, Completion of Related Services and Acceptance: 100% (One Hundred) percent of
the Contract Price of the Goods delivered and completion of related services shall be paid within thirty (30)
days of submission of documents specified in GCC Clause 23.1 supported by the Acceptance Certificate
issued by the PE as per GCC Clause 24.
GCC 27.3 Payments shall be made in no case later than the days 30 after submission of an invoice by the Supplier, and
after the PE has accepted it.
GCC 27.5 The interest rate that shall be applied is 0% (Zero percent).
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GCC 32.1 The inspections and tests shall be:
Goods: Early Streamer Emission (E.S.E.) Air Terminal, Lightning Strike counter, Remote Monitoring
Device
Type of test: Quality assurance
Time or milestone: Before arrival at site
Place: Supplier’s scope
Procedure: Supplier’s scope
GCC 33.3 The period of validity of the Warranty shall be: 365 days from the date of provisional acceptance of
Lightning Protection system in ERL.
The supplier will have to take responsibility for replacement of any kind of equipment, systems, accessories,
spares etc. within the warranty period at his own expenses.
The place(s) of final destination(s) shall be: Eastern Refinery Ltd., North Patenga, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
GCC 33.6 The Supplier shall correct any defects covered by the Warranty within 30 days of being notified by the PE of
the occurrence of such defects.
GCC 35.1 The applicable rate for liquidated damages for delay shall be : 0.5% (Point five percent) of the Contract
Price per week until actual delivery or performance
The maximum amount of liquidated damages shall be: Ten (10%) percent of the Contract Price.
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GCC 47.2(b) The name of the Adjudicator: The Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultancy (BRTC),
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
and Fees:
The name of the appointing authority of the Adjudicator: Eastern Refinery Limited, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
GCC 47.3(b) Arbitration shall take place in:
In the case of a dispute between the Purchaser and a Supplier who is a national of the Bangladesh, the
dispute shall be referred to adjudication or arbitration in accordance with the laws of the Bangladesh i.e.
Arbitration Act (Act No. 1 of 2001) of Bangladesh as at present in force.