Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
State of Kuwait
Ministry of Communications
Table of Contents
1 General.................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Scope of Work ........................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Contents of the Specification .................................................................................. 4
1.4 Price Quotations ..................................................................................................... 5
2 Materials ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Materials to be supplied by MoC ............................................................................. 7
2.2 Materials to be supplied by the Contractor .............................................................. 7
4 Excavation .......................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Scope of Work Execution ................................................................................... 19
11 Lead-In Duct........................................................................................................ 43
11.1 General items for Lead-In UPVC duct ................................................................... 43
11.2 Lead-In MicroPipe design ..................................................................................... 43
11.3 Installation of Leading-In UPVC ducts ................................................................... 44
17 Abbreviation ....................................................................................................... 54
18 Annex .................................................................................................................. 55
18.1 Information and documentation to be provided...................................................... 55
18.2 Leading-In ducts for Villa (English)........................................................................ 58
18.3 Leading-In ducts for Villa (Arabic) ......................................................................... 59
18.4 Leading-In ducts for Multi-Dwelling (English)......................................................... 60
18.5 Leading-In ducts for Multi-Dwelling (Arabic) .......................................................... 61
18.6 MOC Monogram for Design Drawings................................................................... 62
18.7 MOC Monogram for Shop Drawings ..................................................................... 63
18.8 MOC Monogram for As Built Drawings ............................................................... 64
18.9 MOC Legend for MOC OSP Drawings .................................................................. 65
1 General
1.1 Purpose
This Technical Specifications and MOC Standards for Materials, covers supply of materials
and installation of the various items of work required in connection with the construction of
civil works for the Telephone Network Department of the Ministry of Communications (herei-
nafter called MoC). The work includes laying of ducts/pipes and construction of Manholes
(M/H) and Handholes (H/H) and any related / associated work.
In case necessity arises for making on-the-spot corrections and changes in drawings during
certain phases of the construction work, the MOC will not issue revised drawings to the Con-
tractor. When changes are made, dated and initialed by the MOC in one of the Contractors
drawings, it shall be Contractors responsibility to incorporate the corrections in all other rele-
vant drawings in his possession.
The Bidders / Contractors are expected to provide for all necessary associated materials,
even if they are not stipulated in the specifications. The unit rate quoted for each item should
include all accessories & allied works and no separate claim shall be acceptable for such
items required during execution of work
1.4.2 Supplying & Laying of Leading-in ducts from M/H and / or H/H
The scope of work of supplying and laying of 50 mm Leading-in ducts, but not limited to, from
Manholes (M/H) and / or Handholes (H/H) to buildings (Villas / School / University/Multi-
Dwelling / Mosque / Kindergarten / Hospital / Clinic / Police stations / Municipalities / etc.) are
the following:
a) Supply of 50 mm outer diameter UPVC Ducts
b) UPVC - Bends
c) Protection of the 50 mm outer diameter UPVC
d) Placing a warning tape above the outer diameter UPVC
e) Laying 50 mm outer diameter UPVC Leading In duct
f) Jointing 50 mm outer diameter UPVC Leading In duct and the Intake pipe from
inside the building
g) Excavation and Backfilling
All work to be conducted / performed as per the guidelines / specifications and drawings pro-
vided by the Ministry of Communications. The performed work / project subject for approval
by the Ministry of Communications Network Project Department (MOC NPD) and / or MOC of
Communication Telecom Network and Maintenance Department (MOC TNMD).
The performed work / project subject for approval by the Ministry of Communications Network
Project Department (MOC NPD) and / or Ministry of Communication Telecom Network and
Maintenance Department (MOC TNMD).
Note : In case the depth of the existing ducts is reduced due to subsequent change in levels,
the ducts should be encased with concrete.
2 Materials
3.1 Cement
Cement to be used shall be sulphate resisting type 5.
The cement shall meet the requirements shown in MoC Standard G20:l0:00l:33 and satisfy
the tests contained in ASTM C-150.
Cement with appearances of setting even to a limited extent shall not be used.
The cement to be used for construction work shall be brought in sealed branded bags and
stored in a proper manner.
3.2 Sand
Sand shall be clean, sharp, gritty and free from loam, organic matter or adherent coatings and
should conform to BS 410, 812, 882 and MoC Standard G20:l0:00l:33.
Sand mixed with water in a graduated glass, shaking and after settling should not show a
layer of slit greater than 5%. In such cases, this type of sand is unsuitable and will be rejected
by MOC.
Sand for concrete shall be well grained. The grains shall varying in different sizes up to 0.5
(half) centimeter at maximum.
3.3 Aggregate
The aggregate for concrete shall be clean screened ballast, gravel or stone conform-
ing/comply to specification BS410, BS812 and BS882.
The material shall be in the form of cubes or spheres (not flakes), and shall be uniformly
graded from 0.5 (half) centimeters upwards to the maximum size of 4 cm.
The aggregate for concrete shall be free from dirt, floury stone dust, loam, chemicals and
earth or other like materials. Clinker, brick, sandstone or other porous stones are not allowed
to be used.
3.4 Water
Only water from the potable supply system of Kuwait shall be used.
For curing or washing aggregate, the water used shall not contain any vegetable matter, acids,
excessive phosphates, chemicals or other salts in such quantities as to cause efflorescence
on the face of the concrete or adversely affect the setting time.
Requirements Classofooncrete
K-140 K-300
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Minimum crushing strength Kg/cm - Preliminary Test Cubes at 7 days - 140 300
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Minimum crushing strength Kg/cm - Work Test Cubes at 7 days - 100 220
Minimum crushing strength Kg/cm2 - Preliminary Test Cubes at 28 days- 175 400
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Minimum crushing strength Kg/cm - Work Test Cubes at 28 days - 140 300
Slump Maximum in cm 8 5
Six (6) Test Cubes (6 inch each) should be taken at each time and should be marked with:
a) Date
b) Section of Work from which it was taken
c) Other information as required shall be provided
The six (6) Test Cubes shall be dispatched to a certified Laboratory in order to test the com-
pressive strength. In the following time range the test shall be conducted:
a) Test of the first three (3) cubes shall be conducted after 7 (seven) days
b) Test of the second three (3) cubes shall be conducted after 28 days
Their average strength shall not fall below the minimum strength specified for each type of
concrete and the lowest test result shall not be more than 20 percent below the average for
the 3 cubes.
If the result of 28 days test is unsatisfactory, all concreting shall be stopped at the Bid-
ders/Contractors expense, and the Bidder/Contractor shall conduct tests of the concrete in
accordance with the instructions of the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) in the sus-
pected parts of the structure.
The concrete may be test loaded in situ or cylindrical test cores may be drilled out and tested.
In case the tests prove that the concrete is unsatisfactory or the MOC Engineer (MOC NPD
and / or MOC TNMD) judges, that any sections of the concrete works are defective /not com-
pliant, then the condemned concrete shall be cut out / removed and replaced by the Bidder /
Contractor at his own expense/cost.
Note: All the above mentioned items will be at the expense and responsibility of Bidder /
Contractor and will not be subject to be invoiced to the MOC (MOC NPD and / or
MOC TNMD).
Concrete mixed as above is not be modified by the addition of water or in any other manner to
facilitate handling or for any other reason.
3.8 Curing
3.8.1 Prevent concrete for quick drying
Concrete shall be prevented from drying too rapidly by shielding it from sun and wind. The
concrete shall be kept moist for 7 days by covering it with saturated sack cloth and sprinkling
frequently with water.
3.9 Mortar
3.9.1 Mortar for cement blocks
Mortar for cement blocks shall be of 1:3 mix of cement and sand.
3.10.2 Cement Blocks shall be solid and of first quality to the specifications of Kuwait Gov-
ernment, Ministry Public Works (MPW), MOC, made in vibrating pressure machines
and thoroughly cured.
3.10.3 All blocks shall be for bearing walls and when tested according to B.S. Standard or
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Kuwait Standards having minimum compressive strength of 50 Kg/cm and average
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value of compressive strength for 12 blocks shall not be less than 60 Kg/cm after 28
days of casting.
3.10.4 The blocks shall be hard, sound and clean with sharp well defined edges and of di-
mensions required for the work. The blocks shall be presoaked for a minimum of 4
hours immediately prior to use.
3.10.5 The MOCs (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) supervisor may at his discretion send
samples of blocks proposed to be used for inspection and test by the Kuwait Gov-
ernment Testing Station.
3.10.6 Work shall not normally be delayed for the result of the tests to be ascertained but
should blocks prove unsatisfactory under test, the unused portion of the consignment
will be rejected.
3.10.7 The MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) keeps the right either to reject any work
on which the particular blocks of unsatisfactory quality have been used or require
from the Contractor an indemnity against any loss which may be incurred from imper-
fection of the work which may show up subsequently.
In the following all relevant parameters related to reinforcing bars to be followed / considered
by Bidders / Constructors:
a) All Reinforcing bars shall comply with the requirements specified / given in Minis-
try of Communications Standard G20:10:001:33
b) Cost of the steel reinforcement shall be included in the concrete rates and shall
not be measured and priced separately
c) Quantity of reinforcing bars shall be as shown in the approved drawings
d) Reinforcing bars shall be free from Mill Scales, Cracks, rust or other deformities
as well as shall be unused / new
e) Reinforcing bars shall not suffer any impairment on bending
f) Reinforcement bars shall be made in accordance with the shape and measure-
ment given in the design drawing, by the method without spoiling the quality of
materials being used
g) Reinforcing bars shall be cleared and cleaned prior to assembly from rust, mud,
oil and paint, etc., on the surface
h) Reinforcement bars shall be properly arranged at designated positions and be
firmly tied with mild steel wire; approved spacer blocks of cement mortar shall be
provided to maintain spacing between formwork and bars, so that they may not
be shifted at the time of concrete placing
i) The tensile reinforcement joints shall, when they are lap joints, be composed of
lapping of a length more than 40 times of the bar diameter, clamped in several
places with more than 0.9 mm annealed iron wire, or by any other method equally
or more effective than the one just mentioned.
Note: No separate payment shall be made for steel reinforcement, its fabrication, placement
in RCC works, which will be deemed to be included in the RCC M/H or relevant item in
the bill of quantities.
3.13.1 Responsibility
The Contractor shall be responsible, but not limited to, for the:
a) Supply
b) Design
c) Erection
d) Stability
e) Striking
f) Removal of any formwork
g) Centering required so as to preserve the concrete from damage or distortion dur-
ing setting
The formwork shall be of such quality and strength to ensure complete rigidity during placing,
ramming, setting and curing of concrete. Removal of forms shall not begin until the concrete
has either obtained the percentage of the 28 day design strength or until after the period
shown below (please refer to table 4) unless otherwise authorized by the MOC (MOC NPD
and / or MOC TNMD):
3.14 Bitumen
3.14.1 Bitumen as per B.S. 3416 Type-1
3.14.1.1 Bitumen used should conform to B.S. 3416 Type-1 or equivalent. Any equivalent
standard selected by Bidder / Contractor shall be addressed to the MOC (MOC NPD and / or
MOC TNMD) for prior approval. For example, any bitumen required to be used for the Ministry
of Communications (MOC), such approval required to be applied by the MOC NPD and MOC
TNMD before execution of the Scope of Work.
3.15.1.3 When bends are used at curved positions, the materials of the UPVC bends pro-
posed shall l be in conformity with MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) specifications for
ducts and prior approval from MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) shall be obtained for
sample of bends before any execution of the Scope of Work.
3.15.2 UPVC Ducts for M/H and H/H Route
3.15.2.1 The UPVC ducts shall be supplied in 6 meter lengths. The ducts laid in M/H and /
or H/H routes shall have minimum 100 mm internal, 110 mm outer diameter and the wall
thickness of the UPVC pipes shall be 4.5 mm.
3.15.2.2 The UPVC ducts shall have one end plain and the other end a 100 mm expanded
socket for spigot coupling. The expanded end shall have a wall thickness not less than that
specified for the duct, and the tolerance on the fit of the spigot and socket shall be compatible
with the requirements for jointing specified herein.
3.15.2.3 Suitable couplers shall be used for jointing UPVC ducts with steel ducts when
required and the sample of these couplers shall be got approved by MOC (MOC NPD and / or
MOC TNMD).
3.15.2.4 The spigot end of each duct shall be indelibly marked with a continuous circumfe-
rential black line 100 mm from the end of the duct. This line shall be used as a measure of the
penetration of the spigot into the socket of the adjoining duct. Joints which show, in the opi-
nion of the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD), inadequate penetration may be rejected.
3.15.2.5 Manufacturers name and year of manufacture as well as the Bidders / Contractors
name and the execution date shall be clearly marked on the duct.
3.15.2.6 Pre-made slow bends of 100 mm diameter, UPVC Pipe shall be in full conformity
with the material specification and dimensional details shown in Figure I (G20:10:001:32). A
90 mm diameter x 300 mm long mandrel shall pass through this bend. Sample shall require
due approval from MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD).
3.15.3.1 The UPVC ducts for the Leading-In pipes shall be supplied in 4 meters lengths
and the UPVC ducts shall have a minimum 3 mm wall thickness and an outer diameter of 50
mm.
3.15.3.2 The ducts shall be jointed using the method of spigot and socket couplings and
cement solvent. The coupling for jointing with G.I. duct shall be made of UPVC and have one
end threaded, and the other end shall be sealed with solvent cement. Suitable reducing coup-
lers shall be used for jointing 50 mm UPVC ducts with subscribers duct of different sizes. The
manufacturers name and year of manufacture as well as the Bidders / Contractors name and
the execution date shall be clearly marked on each duct.
3.15.3.3 Pre-made 90 degree long bends of 50 mm UPVC Pipe shall be in full conformity
with the material specification and its dimensional details shown on Figure 2 (G20:10:00l:32).
Sample shall require due approval from MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD).
3.16.2 Where outside storage of UPVC ducts has been approved by MOC (MOC NPD and /
or MOC TNMD) the ducts shall be supported at least 300 mm above ground on suita-
ble bases spaced to avoid bending of the ducts.
3.16.3 The ducts shall not be stacked to more than 10 layers height and be covered with
impermeable sheets and secured with ropes to avoid movement. In case of such out-
side storage, the ducts shall be stored shaded at all times.
3.17.2 The number of joints that can be made with one kg of solvent and one kg of cleanser
shall be indicated.
3.17.3 Shelf life and any special precaution to be taken during use shall be clearly stated.
Solvent cement and cleanser shall be packed in airtight tins of 1.0 kg and 0.5 kg re-
spectively.
3.17.4 The Contractor shall submit the test result/report of shear strength and long term hy-
drostatic pressure for approval to the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD).
The size of the Draw Box to be fixed at the end of overhead Leading-In duct will be
300 mm x 300mm x 75 mm; please refer to Drawing No. TX - 483. Draw Box and accessories
shall be of best quality, galvanized steel, conforming to BS 21, 427, and 1387
The cover shall be hinged to the body and shall be locked with a triangular head key and/or
as approved by MOC.
4 Excavation
4.1.2 The Contractor shall normally carry out the excavation in Telephone Plant reservation
in carriageways and sidewalks indicated in the contract drawings and where no such
reservations exist, in the position indicated by the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC
TNMD). These reservations will be given to the Bidder / Contractor by the MOC
(MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD).
4.1.3 The Contractor shall support the sides of the trench with timber or other materials,
where the depths of the trench, nature of soil or proximity of other services make this
necessary.
The Contractor cannot claim charges for any extra quantity of excavations that is ne-
cessitated by his failure to provide adequate timbering or due to the need for laying
ducts or constructing manholes with additional depth. No separate charges will be
paid for sheeting, bracing etc. If such extra excavations needed, Bidder / Contractor
shall submit a notice in writing to the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD).
4.1.4 The Contractor shall dig pilot holes at his own cost to confirm the location of existing
services before he commences his works in an area where existing services of MOC
and third party might exist.
4.1.5 Great care shall be taken by the Contractor to avoid undermining or otherwise dis-
turbing the ducts, cables and installation. If despite precautions, such soil is disturbed,
the plant concerned shall be temporarily supported and the void filled with a concrete
mixture of K-140.
4.1.6 The Bidder / Contractor shall protect and/or transfer, if necessary, MOC and other
existing services in a manner approved by the concerned MOC and in accordance
with the instructions of the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD), at Bidders / Con-
tractors expenses.
4.1.7 The Bidder / Contractor shall keep all excavations clear of water during laying of
ducts or cables, installation of M/H and H/H and joints. Bidder / Contractor shall install
well point system if required.
4.1.8 The line of trench shall be kept as straight as possible. Where a change in direction is
indicated between M/H and H/H, the trench shall be excavated so as to provide as
large radius as possible, unless otherwise noted in the drawing.
Such kind of event shall be reported in writing to the MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC
TNMD) including all relevant information for final approval.
4.1.9 In no case the width of trench excavation shall be greater than it is necessary for the
satisfactory execution of work. The width of the trench beneath the surface shall nev-
er exceed the width at the surface.
4.1.10 The Contractor will be solely responsible for settling of all claims, damages and other
suits arising out of his work and the MOC shall neither be involved nor held responsi-
ble for settling such claims.
5 Depth of Trenches
5.1.5 Crossing
In case that these routes cross the carriageway, the depth below the surface shall be 0.2 m
extra.
Where the surface of the ground is uneven; the trench shall be dug to a greater depth so that
the ducts or cables shall not undulate like the surface. Any grading of level, such as, is ne-
cessary at road crossings or in passing from sidewalk to carriageway and vice versa or where
ducts have to enter M/H, H/H or in any other circumstances, shall be gradual as per the MOC
(MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD) directions. The MOC (MOC NPD and / or MOC TNMD)
may also require the Bidder / Contractor to lay ducts in depths other than the Standard
Depths given above.
In such cases, Bidder / Contractor are responsible to request an official written approval /
confirmation from the relevant / concerned Ministries.
m) If UPVC ducts are not occupied fully in a pair of spacer, a small UPVC dummy of
a length of 30 cm should be provided in order to have a compact strength.
n) Spacers should be used for UPVC ducts. Spacers supplied shall be suitable for
various configurations as per the Ministry of Communications Civil Drawing No.
TX: 347/4/D-lA.
Note: As a matter of general instructions, utmost care shall be taken at the time of installation,
not to damage any cable and provide perfect protection, if required. Any damage during in-
stallations has to be notified in writing to the MoC. Repairs are subject to be handled by MoC.
6.1.2.1 The bottom of the trench shall be cleaned of all water, dirt, sand, rubbish etc.
6.1.2.2 The bottom shall be carefully leveled, watered and rammed by the Bidder / Con-
tractor. Where the ground is rocky the UPVC duct shall be laid on well rammed 8 cm thick
layer of soil, which shall be free from stones, arranged by the Bidder / Contractor.
6.1.2.3 The Bidder / Contractor shall examine each duct before it is laid. If any defective
or broken duct is laid, the Bidder / Contractor should replace it at his expense while the Bidder
/ Contractor cannot claim any additional charges for this. Such kind of events shall be com-
municated / notified in writing to the relevant MOC accordingly.
In case the ducts are required to be laid through the M/Hs of other services viz, water etc., the
Bidder / Contractor shall secure permission from the concerned Ministry (MPW, PAHW, MEW,
others). After permission granted by the concerned MOC, make suitable holes in the walls of
the M/Hs with utmost care and seal them properly with cement mortar of 1:2 mix of cement
and sand after laying the ducts etc. Note: No additional charges shall be paid to the Contrac-
tor for such works.
6.1.2.4 The ducts shall not be constructed in an S curve either in the latitudinal or longi-
tudinal section except the portion near M/H in case of duct expansion as shown in MoC
drawing number 347/4/D-1 & D-lA.
6.1.2.5 A maximum of two grades shall be used in ducts between M/H or H/H. UPVC duct
shall run straight for a distance of not less than 3 m from the face of any M/H or H/H.
6.1.2.6 The Level of any part of a duct between MHs shall not be lower than the UPVC
duct terminating level at the M/Hs to prevent any stagnation of water.
ments of this specifications. It shall conform to MoC Standard G20:l0:00l:32 Clause 4.9 and
International Specifications (B.S. 4346, DIN 16970 or equivalent) referred therein. Before the
procurement of solvent cement in larger quantities the Bidder / Contractor shall supply 2
samples of joints made with the UPVC ducts and the cement solvent proposed for use along
with test certificate from an independent laboratory for its strength and ability to withstand
high pressure.
6.1.8.5 The Bidder / Contractor shall submit in detail in writing method of jointing em-
ployed making sample joints mentioned under 6.1.8.4.
6.1.8.6 After approval from MOC for the sample joints the Bidder / Contractor shall submit
a detailed written proposal regarding method of field jointing which shall include manufactur-
ers recommended jointing procedure with any deviations there from.
6.1.8.7 The Bidder / Contractor shall demonstrate the suitability of his proposed jointing
method by making 4 test joints under field conditions in the presence of the MOC for applying
the approval.
6.1.8.8 After approval for the test joints, the Bidder / Contractor shall strictly adhere to the
method of jointing and any deviation from the above method shall be made only with the prior
written approval of the MOC.
6.1.8.9 The cement solvent shall be supplied in sealed containers with the Manufacturers
name and date of manufacture and date of expiry of the solvent clearly marked on them. The
cement solvent shall be uniform in quality and shall contain no precipitation or floating agent.
6.1.8.10 If the cement solvent is to be used with a primer the Bidder / Contractor should
supply the primer along with the cement solvent. The solvent shall be stored with the contain-
ers tightly closed in a dark and cool place away from fire:
Concrete K-140
Length as required
Thickness Ref. MOC drawing number TX: 347/4/Dl & D-lA
6.1.10.4 The actual method of installing the encasement shall be approval by MoC before
commencement of work.
6.1.10.5 The UPVC duct arrangement and concrete protection wherever provided shall be
based on the standard given in MoC drawing number TX: 347/4/D-l & D-lA.
6.1.10.6 Spacers shall be used to hold UPVC ducts in proper alignment and to keep the
stipulated space between each UPVC duct.
6.1.10.7 The Bidder / Contractor shall submit Technical Specification, Test Report, draw-
ings and two samples of the proposed spacers and obtain the MOC approval for the materials
of spacers to be used before ordering any spacers required to execute the work.
and dressing UPVC ducts ends shall be considered as part of the laying of UPVC ducts for
the purpose of payment.
required by the MOC and all tested UPVC ducts shall be suitably color marked
as approved by the MOC. The Vinyl draw rope shall be left in the UPVC duct
and securely tied to the hardware at each end for future cabling.
6.1.14.2 Pressure Test
a) After successful completion of the Mandrel Test the Bidder / Contractor shall
test a minimum of 10% of the UPVC Duct spans in every MH/HH span (subject
to minimum of one UPVC duct span) with air at a pressure equivalent to a head
of 10 m of water using equipment and a method of test approved by the MOC.
b) Each UPVC duct span shall be stopped and the pressure applied for a mini-
mum period of 10 minutes to allow stabilization of conditions within the UPVC
duct. The pressuring unit shall then be shut off and the pressure must remain
without measurable loss for a period of 10 minutes.
c) The pressure shall be measured by an approved pressure gauge accurate to 2%
at the required test pressure or an equivalent water head.
d) In the event of any UPVC duct span failing to pass this test all UPVC duct
spans in the UPVC duct shall be tested and the MOC shall decide upon the ac-
ceptability of the UPVC duct based on the results of all the tests. Should MOC
decide that the UPVC duct is unacceptable the Bidder / Contractor shall carry
out such remedial, repair or replacement works as approved by MOC and the
UPVC duct shall be retested.
6.1.14.3 Retesting
MOC keeps the right to instruct the Bidder / Contractor at any time in case of assumption that
damages or disturbances might have occurred to any UPVC duct after the completion of the
pressure test. Bidder / Contractor shall retest the UPVC duct by the mandrel and/or pressure
test as per MOC instructions without any additional cost for the MOC.
6.1.14.4 Acceptance of UPVC ducts for Payment Purposes
Notwithstanding any approvals given by the MOC in accordance with the requirements of this
clause, the installed UPVC ducts shall not be considered as accepted for payment until they
have passed all the tests specified in this clause and written approval has been obtained from
the Ministry of Communications while all test reports / test result should have been delivered
by the Bidder / Contractor to MOC.
must be pushed on before the filler material is bedded around the first UPVC duct layer.
When laying all further layers proceed in a similar manner.
6.1.16.3 The filler material introduced into the trench should be watered and compacted
between the UPVC ducts with wooden rammers. The filler material should be leveled with
each laid out UPVC duct layer in succession, whereby the thickness of filler material above
the upper most UPVC duct layer must be 10 cm.
6.1.16.4 The upper layer above UPVC ducts shall be filled only after approval of pressure
test and compaction between UPVC ducts by MOCs representative.
6.1.16.5 All excavated materials shall be screened to get soil free from rubbish, stone, de-
leterious materials etc. and soil shall be approved by MOC before backfilling. This soil shall
be replaced in layers not exceeding 20 cm thick after compaction.
6.1.16.6 The compaction field density to a degree of 95% in paved areas and 90% in un-
paved areas of the maximum possible density of the same type of soil as tested after being
compacted in the laboratory or to the requirements as per the Kuwaiti General Specifications
for Roads and Drainage. Compaction in the laboratory will be achieved by modified proctor
method.
6.1.16.7 Power rammers shall be used whenever practicable and where such use is im-
practicable, hand ramming may be used.
6.1.16.8 Degree of compaction of backfilled material shall be tested in accordance of
ASTM or BS or Kuwait Standard Test Procedure.
6.1.16.9 Test should be carried out at the rate of at least one specimen per span, per layer
or as directed by the MOC.
6.1.16.10 In case the specimen does not confirm to the required density and thickness, addi-
tional test may be taken to ascertain the limit of failing UPVC duct span, after which the Bid-
der / Contractor shall re-excavate, breakup, fill, water, compact and level the layer again, if
necessary, replace the material or add new soil at his own expense.
6.1.16.11 The Bidder / Contractor shall allow in his daily schedule of work enough time to
permit the performance and checking of test before proceeding to any subsequent operation.
Any faulty compaction shall be rectified by the Bidder / Contractor to the satisfaction of MOC.
6.1.16.12 The test for Compaction shall be performed by the Bidder / Contractor at Govern-
ment laboratory at his own expense.
6.1.16.13 Test result obtained through proctor test method shall be properly recorded and
be included as document for Final Inspection and Acceptance Tests.
6.1.16.14 The Bidder / Contractor shall remove all surplus material such as waste earth/soil,
broken UPVC ducts, and all debris from site and leave all affected areas and surfaces in a
clean and proper condition to the satisfaction of the MOC, the Municipality Inspector, and
Road Section of the Ministry of Public Works. The Bidder / Contractor shall furnish a certifi-
cate that all surplus materials have been cleared after the completion of the work; this certifi-
cate shall accompany the Bidder / Contractors invoice.
6.1.16.15 The Bidder / Contractor shall daily maintain the ground level of all road crossings
by providing fillings as necessary until re-surfacing has been finalized.
6.1.16.16 The surface of all footway trenches shall also be regularly maintained by the Bid-
der / Contractor until such time as he shall undertake permanent reinstatement.
6.1.16.17 Poor compaction of fill, failure to leave the site of work clean and tidy or non-
observance of any requirements laid down above or of directions given from time to time will
be regarded as a serious breach of contract which if repeated, be sufficient to justify the MOC
taking action against the Bidder / Contractor.
6.1.16.18 The Bidder / Contractor shall reinstate trenches in paved or unpaved footways to
match the original surface (ground level). Reinstatements of concrete in site or concrete flags
and tile paving shall be carefully executed and matched to the original surface. Any new flags
or tiles used in replacement of broken / chipped ones shall match the original in color, size,
design and shall be mortar bedded and jointed. All necessary materials shall be provided by
the Bidder / Contractor at his own cost.
Table 6: Latest standard amended Construction Drawings of the Ministry of Communications; *recommended to be
used for new exchange centre
7.2.15 In paved areas such as Carriageway, Footways etc., M/H and / or H/H covers shall be
set to the same level and to the same falls as the surrounding paved areas. In un-
paved areas M/H neck shall be set 200 mm above finished surface level unless oth-
erwise shown on the drawings or directed by the MOC. In all cases the Bidder / Con-
tractor should collect information about future plan of road and should decide the level
in consultation with the MOC.
Note : All the above work including materials shall be considered as part of the work
of M/H and / or H/H construction for purpose of payment.
Bidder / Contractor shall provide for special M/Hs and / or H/Hs, but not limited to:
a) Detailed design Layout
b) Drawing and strength calculation e.g. R.C.C., steel works, etc.
c) Work schedule (executing the installation of special M/H / H/H)
7.4.1 Special types of M/Hs and / or H/Hs are duly a part of the work of the Bidder / Con-
tractor and hence the Bidder / Contractor cannot claim any additional payment for this
from MOC.
7.4.2 If the variation of the total quantity of R.C.C. (Reinforcement concrete plus Cement
concrete plus Cement blocks) due to the modification (in respect to prepare special
M/H and / or H/H), alteration etc. is less than 15% of the required material needed as
for standard M/H and / or H/H, no extra charges can be claimed from MOC. For ma-
terial calculation of the aforementioned M/H and / or H/H variations (is less than 15%),
the neck shall not be considered/neck shall remain the same.
7.4.3 If the variation of the total quantity of R.C.C. (Reinforcement concrete plus Cement
concrete plus Cement blocks) due to the modification (in respect to prepare special
M/H and / or H/H), alteration etc. is more than 15% of the total material needed as for
standard M/H and / or H/H, in such the additional cost for the special type of M/Hs
and / or H/Hs shall be calculated on pro-rata basis of the special M/H and / or H/H
against the standard M/Hs and / or H/Hs as specified by from MOC.
a) Existing M/Hs and / or H/Hs might be demolished and re-constructed in case of:
Damages
UPVC duct expansion requirements
b) New M/H and / or H/H is to be installed in the middle of the existing UPVC duct
route to achieve a new crossing
7.8.1 Bidder / Contractor shall support and protect the existing cables, UPVC ducts and
other infrastructure facilities with a completely safe method as approved by the MOC
in case of execution; any unexpected damages to be addressed to MOC accordingly.
7.8.2 M/Hs and / or H/Hs and the portions of the UPVC duct termination shall be such that
on completion, all existing cables will be fully supported on the cable racks.
7.8.3 Existing UPVC ducts falling within the newly constructed manhole shall be cut without
damaging cables, if required by MOC. Such cutting and removal of UPVC ducts shall
be treated as part of M/H construction.
7.10.1 The existing M/H roofs, which have slid or which are damaged shall be replaced.
While demolishing the roof, care must be taken not to cause any damage to cables
and other facilities in the M/H.
7.11.1 In case of UPVC ducts projected inside an existing M/H, the Bidder / Contractor shall
clear the inner wall face of the M/H in the area of 3 cm of UPVC duct circumference
and 3 cm in depth to cut the UPVC duct off.
The Scope of Work as mentioned in para. 7.5 UPVC duct terminations in M/Hs and /
or H/Hs shall apply and UPVC duct face shall be finished by plastering.
Remark:
Care shall be always taken not to cause any damage to the existing cable; in case
this might have happened, this shall be addressed to MOC.
8 Pre-cast HandHoles
9.1.3 Design details and calculations shall be submitted by the Bidder / Contractor.
9.1.4 Rates shall not exceed rate for similar R.C.C. M/Hs (cast in-situ) and shall be subject
to approval of the MOC.
10.1.1 The new constructed M/H shall be equipped with the following:
a) M/H Cover and Ring according to MOC Drawing number TX: 481
b) Galvanized Steel Ladder
c) Galvanized Cable Racks
d) Galvanized Cable Supports
e) Galvanized Steps
f) Galvanized Anchor Iron and Sump hole Cover
g) V2A Steel number plate
10.1.2 Each Cable Rack shall be equipped with Cable Supports in all positions (Full capacity)
10.1.3 The new H/H shall be equipped with H/H cover and its frame; refer to MOC Drawing
number TX - 482 as well as with:
a) Cable rack for H/H
b) V2A steel number plate
11 Lead-In Duct
This method of coupling shall be approved from MOC before the work is carried out at site.
11.3.16 All galvanized steel ducts to be buried, should be given a protective coating of bitu-
men.
Note: These are applicable only in case where temporarily Overhead services are /
will be provided by MOC.
11.3.17 The Bidder / Contractor shall write the D.P. Number on the D.P. Box cover, installed
on the wooden pole as instructed by the MOC.
11.3.18 Any damage to subscribers property during the work shall be made good by the Bid-
der / Contractor at his own expense/cost; such event to be notified in writing to MOC.
11.3.19 After laying the lead-in UPVC duct and joining the intake, both ends (from H/H or M/H
side and subscriber side) shall be carefully sealed with removable sealing compound
to prevent insects and reptiles getting entry into the building as well as dust, sand, soil
etc. entering the UPVC ducts.
11.3.20 The Bidder / Contractor shall reinstate all trenches for laying lead-in UPVC duct in
paved or unpaved footpath and all other places to match the original surface.
11.3.21 In any case if it is not possible to fix the MOC lead-in UPVC ducts as per the MOC
specifications and drawings, prior approval from MOC shall be obtained.
11.3.22 The cost of lead-in UPVC ducts shall include all accessories, DP-Box (only relevant
for overhead installation/wooden poles), Termination in Box / H/H / Coupling to exist-
ing subscribers UPVC ducts, wall numbering, ONT labeling, etc.
12 Distribution cabinets
12.1.15 The earth wire entry UPVC duct installed in the Copper Distribution Street Cabinet
base shall be sealed properly after installation of earth wire, to prevent entry of water.
12.1.16 The Bidder / Contractor should include in his field survey report the details of existing
Copper Distribution Street Cabinets which are to be earthed/have been proper
grounded/connected to the earth.
15.1 Documentation
MOC Guidance for the Bidder/Contractor concerning completion reports and drawings.
15.1.2 After scope of work is completed, all tests conducted as specified by MOC or others
and all required relevant documents have been submitted/available to MOC, the Bid-
der / Contractor has to send an official notification in writing to MOC for processing
the acceptance and inspections test.
15.1.3 After successful acceptance and inspections tests by MOC, MOC will issue a provi-
sional acceptance certificate of the plant.
15.1.4 In case of partial inspection also the above drawings and details must be submitted
by the Bidder / Contractor to MOC.
16.1 Inspection
Hereafter Guidance provided for the Bidder/Contractor concerning inspection and acceptance
test to be conducted.
16.1.1 The Inspection and Acceptance Tests specified herein shall be made after the physi-
cal completion of the external plant facilities and shall not replace the normal supervi-
sion, inspections and tests to be made by the Bidder / Contractor and the MOC during
the progress of the construction work.
16.1.2 All Inspection and Acceptance Tests specified herein shall be performed by the Bid-
der / Contractor at his cost under the supervision of MOC. Any reinstatement after the
inspection is to be done by the Bidder / Contractor at his own cost.
16.1.3 The main items of visual Inspection and Acceptance Tests by MOC in respect to civil
works infrastructure are listed below in table 7. MOC may add additional items as re-
quired / as needed. Such additional request for visual Inspection and Acceptance
Tests will be addressed to the Bidder / Contractor at least two weeks before.
Table 7: MOC main items relate to visual Inspection and Acceptance Tests
17 Abbreviation
BS British Standard
DraWinG (binary file format used for storing two and three dimensional
DWG
design data and metadata)
DIN Deutsches Institut fr Normung
E2E End-to-End
G.I. Galvanized Iron
GIS Geographical Information Systems
H/H or H/Hs Handhole or Handholes
kg Kilo gram
KOC Kuwait Oil Company
m meter
MEW Ministry of Electricity and Water
M/H or M/Hs Manhole / Manholes
mm millimeter
MOC Ministry of Communications
MOI Ministry of Interior
MPW Ministry of Public Works
NPD Network Project Department
OD Outer Diametre
PAHW Public Authority for Housing Welfare
para Paragraph
R.C.C. Re-in forced Cement
TNMD Telephone Networks & Maintenance Department
UPVC Unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride
V2A Stainless steel (Versuchsschmelze 2 Austenit)
18 Annex
Excavation & reinstatement of all types of soils and hard surfaces to any depth for laying ducts
2.0 Construction of Manhole, Type - S-1 to MOC Drawing No -TX 347/9-1R Nos.
List of Material
Manufacture / Companies for UPVC pipes and spacers (MOC approved material)
Manufacture / Companies for M/H and H/H Covers & Frames(MOC approved material)
1 Al-Habshi Establishment