CORRIGENDUM #3 dated 27.09.

2019

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Sl. Amendment/ Addition/

Clause No. Page No. Description Details
No. Modification/ Deletion

COMMERCIAL

7.3 of IFB - Commercial Volume I

1 7 of 74 Tender Documents on sale Modification Extended upto 10/10/2019
of II

7.6 of IFB - Commercial Volume I

2 7 of 74 Bid Due Date and Time Modification Extended upto 10/10/2019 till 1430 Hrs IST
of II

7.7 of IFB - Commercial Volume I

3 7 of 74 Un-Price Bid Opening Date and Time Modification Extended upto 10/10/2019 at 1500 Hrs IST
of II

4.2 of IFB - Commercial Volume I

4 6 of 74 Delivery shall be three (03) months from the date of FOI. Modification Delivery shall be four (04) months from the date of FOI.
of II
8.1 of IFB - Commercial Volume I
5 8 of 74 Bidder Evaluation Criteria - Technical Modification Please refer Annexure – A
of II
8.3 of IFB - Commercial Volume I
6 9 of 74 Documents Required for qualification under BEC Modification Please refer Annexure – A
of II

TECHNICAL

Please refer Annexure – 1 for Revised Datasheet for Optical fiber

1 13 of 62 Datasheet for Optical fiber cable in tender Modification
cable

2 13 of 62 Datasheet for HDPE Duct Modification Please refer Annexure – 1 for Revised Datasheet for HDPE Duct
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Description Bidder’s Query/Clarification HOGPL/VCS Reply
No. Clause No. Page No.
TECHNICAL

As per Datasheet of OFC Pt. No. 21, Internal and Outer Sheath Material is
Pg. 13 of 62 and
1 - OFC Datasheet and Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501 Cl. 5.5 Flame Retardant Polyvinyl Chloride which conflicts with the Standard Please refer Corrigendum #2 , Annexure - 1
21 of 62
Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501 Cl. 5.5 Cable

As per Datasheet of OFC Pt. No. 24, Outer Sheath thickness is 3.0 mm
minimum. which conflicts with the Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501
Cl. 5.5 Cable Construction, Sub Clause 5.5.1 Design life, article c.
Construction details of cable point no. vi in which outer sheath thickness
Pg. 13 of 62 and required is 1.5mm min (Pg. 21 fo 62). If we go with Order of precedence
2 - OFC Datasheet and Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501 Cl. 5.5 Please refer Corrigendum #2 , Annexure - 1
21 of 62 (Cl.3.2 of MR) then Datasheet superceeds Standard Specification. But if we go
with Datasheet 3.0 mm outer sheath thickness will result in increased cable
dia. and increased cable weight, which will make cable bulky, and bulky cable
will create problems in cable laying in HDPE duct by Blowing/Pulling
techniques. Please suggest which one to follow.

As per Datasheet of OFC Pt. No. 28, Bedding should be PVC-Black colour. As
Yes, bidder understanding is correct. The Inner sheath colour
3 - Pg. 13 of 62 OFC Datasheet per our understanding Bedding is the inner sheath below armouring. If so,
is black.
please refer to query no. 1 and clarify.

As per Datasheet of OFC Pt. No. 36, Temperature rating is -60 to +85 deg. C,
which is very unpractical, as there is no such region in India where temp. is -
60 deg. Further this conflicts with Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501
Cl. 5.5 Cable Construction, Sub Clause 5.5.1 Design life, article d. Mechanical
Pg. 13 of 62 and Characteristice of cable point no. i Temperature rating is 0 to +60 deg (Pg. 21,
4 - OFC Datasheet and Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501 Cl. 5.5 Please refer Corrigendum #2 , Annexure - 1
21,22 of 62 22 of 62) which is well alligned with the application requirement. If we go with
Order of precedence (Cl.3.2 of MR) then Datasheet superceeds Standard
Specification, but please note if we follow datasheet, at -60 deg. temp cannot
be complied, because no fibre will sustain at this temperature and fibres will
break. Please suggest which one to follow.

As per Datasheet of OFC Pt. No. 45, Transmission attenuation At 1550nm =

0.20 dB/km or less conflicts with Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501
Cl. 5.4 Transmission Characteristics of Fibres, Attenuation at 1550nm
For bore fibers attenuation coefficient at 1310 nm shall be
wavelength is 0.22 dB/km (Pg. 21 of 62). If we go with Order of precedence
0.35 db/km or less and 1550 nm shall be 0.20 db/km or less.
Pg. 13 of 62 and (Cl.3.2 of MR) then Datasheet superceeds Standard Specification, but please
5 - OFC Datasheet and Standard Specification no. VPC-SPC-5501 Cl. 5.5 For cabled fiber attenuation coefficient at 1310 nm shall be
21 of 62 note all fibre manufacturers of G.652D fibre specify attenuation at 1550nm to
0.36 db/km or less and 1550 nm shall be 0.21 db/km or less.
be 0.21 or 0.22 dB/km in Uncabled fibre. Keeping this in mind request you to
Please consider the above, and also refer Corrigendum #2,
revise datasheet/Standard Specification to allow attenuation at 1550nm to be
Annexure-1
0.23 db/km or less in cabled fibre. For uncabled fibre Attenuation at 1550nm
can be complied as per Cl. 5.4 of Standard Specification VPC-SPC-5501.
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No. Clause No. Page No.

As per Cl. 1 QAP for Optical Fibre Cable in Inspection Test plan for OFC,
HDPE Duct and Accessories, QAP FOR FIBRES all the Test no. from 1 to 10
requires Witness of TPI Agency and Quantum of Check is 100% (Pg. 46, 47 of All these test of the fiber cable shall be 100% witness by
62). This will require the TPI agency to be present before the start of the manufacturer TPI and controlling authority (Owner TPI/
6 - Pg. 46, 47 of 62 Inspection Test Plan for OFC, HDPE Duct and Accessories
manufacuring of OFC in the manufacturing facility, and time consumed in Counsultant) will only review and approval the test report of
testing will be very high (approx. 30 working days time), which is unpractical the manufacturer TPI.
situation. Request you to please make Review of TPI agency in all 4 tests in
place of Witness, or to reduce the quantum to 1 Fibre Spool per lot.

As per Cl. 1 QAP for Optical Fibre Cable in Inspection Test plan for OFC,
HDPE Duct and Accessories, QAP FOR FIBRES Test no. 7, Fibre Proof test Tender conditons shall previle ,
(Pg. 47 of 62). Please note this test is conducted in the facility of Fibre These fiber proof test shall be coducted in manufacturer
7 - Pg. 47 of 62 Inspection Test Plan for OFC, HDPE Duct and Accessories
manufacturer only and many OFC manufacturers do not have this facility to facility and 100% witness manufacturer TPI and that reports
conduct Fibre Proof Test. Hence, request you to please mark it in Review of shall be reviewed and approved client TPI reports
Supplier Test Certificate or remove from QAP.

As per Cl. 1 QAP for Optical Fibre Cable in Inspection Test plan for OFC,
HDPE Duct and Accessories, QAP FOR Finished Cable Test no. 8, Snatch Tender conditions shall prevail ,
8 - Pg. 49 of 62 Inspection Test Plan for OFC, HDPE Duct and Accessories Test (Pg. 49 of 62). Please note this test is applicable to Aerial Cables only Snatch test with load of 10N shall be applied for Optical fiebr
and not for Armoured Cables and Under ground Cables. Hence, request you cable.
to please remove this test from QAP.

This point is not clear. A manufaturer of OFC, may not have the duct/Joint As your manufacturer of the OFC, you may participate for
Section-2, Closer manufacturing facility. Kindly advise whether a OFC manufacturer can whole tender package OFC along with HDPE duct , Joint
9 - Bidder shall be a regular manufacturer of OFC, HDPE Duct,Joint Enclosure
IFB,8.0 (BEC) participate in this tender with MAF from DUCT and Joint Closer manufacturer. enclosures etc., as per tender.
Please confirm Please refer attached Corrigendum #2, Annexure -2

This point is not clear. A manufaturer of OFC, may not have the duct/Joint
Bids are invited from the OFC/HDPE Duct/ Joint Enclosure manufacturer.
Section-2, Closer manufacturing facility. Kindly advise whether a OFC manufacturer can Yes, Bidder understanding is correct. Please refer our reply
10 - In case an organization (the owner), who owns a separate manufacturing company, can
IFB,8.1.5.1 participate in this tender with MAF from DUCT and Joint Closer manufacturer. on point.No.1 above
also submit the bid.
Please confirm

Clause 4 & 4.1

Scope of Supply: Vendor shall be completely responsible to supply below mention
of Material We understand that this is the Tender only for supply not for services or Bidder shall be supply only the material which is mentioned
material and services for satysfying the functional/operational requirements stated in
Requisition operation. in tender. However bidder can quote operatinal spares and
11 - this Requisition and its attachment.
Volume II of startup and commissioning spares separately asper tender
Vendor shall quote separately spares for 2-year normal operation. List of spares
Tender Kindly clarify. conditions.
quoted shall be furnished as per attached formats. Vendor to include the startup and
Document
commissioning spares in the quoted price.

Inspection and tests prior to shipment of Goods and at final acceptance shall be as per
Inspection of the other items against which MAF are being submitted, would
Inspections and Technical Specifications, Quality Control Table and approved Inspection & Test
12 - be inspected at the manufacturers premises of the respective items. Please Tender condition shall prevaile
Tests procedure.However, without prejudice to the provisions of Technical specifications
confirm
following shall hold good
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No. Clause No. Page No.

There are so many mismatch of Specification requirement in attached Volume II of II,

Technical
13 - some of the mismatch is highlighted below - -
Specification.

In Data Sheet SL. No. 9 it is mentioned 08 Fibre/Tube & 6 Tubes = 48 Fibre

14 - -
In Clause No 5.3 Fibre and Tube Identification – 02F/Tube & 12 Tubes = 48 Fibre

In Data Sheet Sl. No. 19 & 20 Inner Sheath – Natural/Black PE with 1.2 mm Nominal
Thickness
15 - -
In Clause No 5.5.1 – V Inner Sheath shall be MDPE with 1.5 mm Minimum Aluminum
Foil

In Data Sheet Sl. No. 21 – Inner & Outer Sheath – Flame Retardant Polyvinyl Chloride
16 - - Black
In Data Sheet Sl. No. 24 - Outer Jacket Thickness – 3.0 mm Minimum
Kindly confirm the specification of the OF Cable as there are diffcerent
Please refer Corrigendum #2 , Annexure - 1
specifications as different point. Kindly clarify correct specification.

In Spec Sheet Clause No. 5.5.1 – VI – Outer sheath is HDPE with 1.5 mm minimum
17 - -
Thickness.

In Spec Sheet Clause no 5.1 Fibre is G 652 D & G 655 – No clear fibre count/tube is
18 - -
given

In data sheet Sl. No. 6 Fibre Type is Single Mode but no clarification is there for 652 &
19 - -
655
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No. Clause No. Page No.

We understand that we are the regular manufacturer of OFC only and we are As your manufacturer of the OFC, you may participate for
Section-2, elgible to participate. whole tender package OFC along with HDPE duct , Joint
20 - Bidder shall be a regular manufacturer of OFC, HDPE Duct,Joint Enclosure
IFB,8.0 (BEC) enclosures etc., as per tender.
Please clarify. Please refer attached Corrigendum #2, Annexure -2

We understand that we are the regular manufacturer of OFC only and we are
Section-2, Bids are invited from the OFC/HDPE Duct/ Joint Enclosure manufacturer.
elgible to participate. Yes, Bidder understanding is correct. Please refer our reply
21 IFB,8.1.5.1 - In case an organization (the owner), who owns a separate manufacturing company, can
on point.No.1 above
(BEC) also submit the bid.
Please clarify.

Scope of Supply: Vendor shall be completely responsible to supply below mention

We understand that this is the Tender only for supply not for services or Bidder shall be supply only the material which is mentioned
material and services for satysfying the functional/operational requirements stated in
operation. in tender. However bidder can quote operatinal spares and
22 - - this Requisition and its attachment.
startup and commissioning spares separately asper tender
Vendor shall quote separately spares for 2-year normal operation. List of spares
This clasue should be deleted conditions.
quoted shall be furnished as per attached formats. Vendor to include the startup and
commissioning spares in the quoted price.

We are an ISO 9001 OEM Group - Manufacturer of Optical Fiber Cables

As your manufacturer of the OFC, you may participate for
8.1.1 having supplied more than 20,000km++ to major Govt/Semi - Govt institutions
whole tender package OFC along with HDPE duct , Joint
23 Section -I 8 Bidder shall be regular manufacturer of OFC, HDPE duct, Joint Enclosure. in last 5 years. Please note that no OFC manufacture are in business of Duct
enclosures etc., as per tender.
(Vol-I) and Joint Enclosure manufacturing. Therefore, kinldy amend the clause
Please refer attached Corrigendum #2, Annexure -2
accordingly.

The Bidder should have designed, manufactured, tested and supplied at least 20 Kmof
8.2.1
OFC that are same type, equal or higher in terms of Fiber type & Fiber count We understand that those Bidder(s), who have supplied at least 20km of any Yes, Bidder understanding is correct. Please refer our reply
24 Section -I 8
(Core) as quoted for, within the last seven (7) years reckoned from the bid design of OFC for 48F or more fiber count are eligible to particiate in this on point.No.1 above
(Vol-I)
submission date. tender. Please confirm.

Kindly consider
Amendment in the Datasheet (MR) for Optical Fiber Cable & Cable
construction for 48 Core,Single Mode,Multi Tube,Steel taped armoured OFC.
We noticed there are some mismatch in
a) no. of fiber count per tube. Kindly clarify
25 13 and 21 Vol-II Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
b) Outer Sheath material - mentioned as Polyvinyl Chloride (As an industry
practice only HDPE sheath is preferred for large scale deployment) Please
iii. Number of fibres per tube shall be two. amend
v.Inner sheath shall be of MDPE. Thickness of inner sheath shall be 1.50 mm minimum c) Outer Sheath Thickness mentioned as 0.3mm & 1.5mm both, it should be
Aluminium foil. 1.5mm. Kindly clarify
vi. Outer sheath shall be of HDPE with a thickness of 1.50 mm minimum.
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Description Bidder’s Query/Clarification HOGPL/VCS Reply
No. Clause No. Page No.

Kindly consider HDPE Duct specifications as per TEC GR TEC/GR/TX/CDS-

008/03 MARCH 2011 for 40/33mm dimensions with or without 4mm PP rope
26 14 Volume -II Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
from TEC approved source only.
Please clarify

The Indian & Global OFC Manufacturing standard for any Fiber cables Drum
a. Drum length : 4 km +/- 5% is 2km +/- 10%
Tender conditions shall prevail ,
27 21 5.5 (vol-II) i. Cable weight in drum (for nominal drum length), to be provided by Vendor ii. No Therefore only 2km +/- 10% drum lengths should be considered.
The drum length of OFC shall be 4 km +/- 5%
splicing shall be permitted on any fibre in a drum length of the cable.
Kindly clarify

Kindly consider
Amendment in the Datasheet (MR) for Optical Fiber Cable & Cable
construction for 48 Core,Single Mode,Multi Tube,Steel taped armoured OFC.
We noticed there are some mismatch in
a) no. of fiber count per tube. Kindly clarify
28 13 and 21 Vol-II Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
b) Outer Sheath material - mentioned as Polyvinyl Chloride (As an industry
practice only HDPE sheath is preferred for large scale deployment) Please
amend
c) Outer Sheath Thickness mentioned as 0.3mm & 1.5mm both, it should be
1.5mm. Kindly clarify

Latest TEC GR No. is TEC/GR/TX/CDS-008/03 Mar-11 for PLB HDPE Duct.

Accepted,
Data sheet for 'HDPE duct with ribs' is not in scope in TEC GR, hence BPCL to remove
29 page 14 of 6 Sl. # 1 - Standard mentioned is TEC GR/CDS-008/03 Mar'11 However HDPE duct shall be supply either with internal ribs
HDPE Duct: speification requirements as per GR No.
or plain both are accepted.
The refernce standard may include as 'Approved customer speification data'

Tolereance for length is not provided. We request BPCL to include tolerance Accepted, Length of each duct drum shall be 1000 mtrs +/-
30 - - Sl. #2; Duct drum length is mentioned 1000 mts. +/- 10% for drum length. 100 mtrs.
The duct supplied in stndard length in coil form Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
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Description Bidder’s Query/Clarification HOGPL/VCS Reply
No. Clause No. Page No.

Pre-installed HDPE duct with Bull-line tape is not common in India. In above
Sl. # 17 ; HDPE Duct requirement mentioned as to be supplied with factory installed
31 - - case we request BPCL to change the requirement as 'factory installed Bull- Tender conditions shall prevail ,
Bull-line Pull tape.
line tape with 'factory installed 4mm PP rope as per IS 5175'

Diameter of cable for ICOF test has not mentioned. HDPE Duct dia shall be 40mm, +/- 0.4 mm. OFC cable of 48
32 - - Sl. # 23; Internal co-efficient of friction mentioned < 0.08 BPCL requested to include diameter max. upto 16mm, nylon jacketed core (Dia) shall be laid through HDPE duct with blowing
unarmoured cable as per TEC GR method

Duct integrity test is not a part of factory acceptance test as this is not product
quality conformance test. This test done at site before actual cable laying
33 - - Sl.#36; Duct integrity test required through blowing technique. Since the tender speofication calls for 'factory Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
installed duct with Bull-line tape. This test hence not applicable & BPCL
requested to remove the same from clause

BPCL requested to elaborate the requirement as below,

Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
The product shall be tested for hydraulic characterstics (Internal Creep
Rupture Test) as per IS 4984. For this purpose , as sample of length 10 times
the outside diameter shall be taken. At the end of the test, the sample shall not
Accepted, Acceptence test shal be test duration 48 hours at
show sign of localized swelling or leakge and shall not burst during the test o
34 80 C , Induced stress 3.8Mpa, and Type test shall be
- - Sl. # 37; Pressure test required duration. The test showing failure within a distance equivalent to the length of
duration 165 hours at 80oC , Induced stress 3.5Mpa
end caps from the end shall be disregarded & the test repeated. The test
according to IS 4985, there should be no failure or leakage
temperature & the duration of the test shall be as follows:
Acceptance Test:
Test Temp. 80oC
Test Duration : 48Hours
Induced Stress: 3.8 Mpa

BPCL requested to elaborate the requirement as below,

Crush Resistance Test:
Sample of duct of 150 mm +/- 2 mm in length shall be subjected to a dead load
35 - - Sl.# 38; Crush & deformity test required Bidder clarification accepted
of not less than 50 kg for one minute & shall be allowed to recover for 5
minutes. The deflection with load on & after recovery period shall not exceed
10% & 2% respectively.

Outer Diameter mentioned is 50 mm + 0.4 mm; Wall Thickness 4.0 + 0.3 mm with BPCL requested to replace the size 40 mm + 0.4 mm In tender it has been mentione 40 mm +/- 0.4 mm .Please
36 -
shallow grooving Wall Thickness 3.0 + 0.4 mm with internal ribs K15:P15 refer data sheet of HDPE duct,Sl.no.9
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No. Clause No. Page No.

In tender it has been mentioned 940.0 to 958.0 Kg/cm3 at

37 - Density mentioned as 940.0 to 950.0 kg/cm at 27 degree centigrade Required to change as 940.0 to 958.0 Kg/cm3 o
27 C .Please refer data sheet of HDPE duct,Sl.no.13
Cl. No. 6.1
Doc. No. VPC-
SPC-5501
Rev. No.: 01
Required to change as 0.2 to 1.1 gm/10 minutes at 190oC In tender it has been mentioned 0.2 to 1.1 gm/10 minutes at
38 - Melt Flow Index mentioned as 0.4 to 0.95 gm/10 minutes at 90oC under 5 kg load o
under 5 kg load 190 C .Please refer data sheet of HDPE duct,Sl.no.13

BPCL requested to elaborate the requirement as below,

Impact Strength:
39 - Impact Strength as per IS 12235 (Part 9) mentioned The test has to be carried as per IS:12235 (Part 9)e 90 / ASTM D 2444 with Bidder clarification accepted
tup type 2B 90 or B respectively with 10 kg load from 1.5 meter height after
conditioning at zero degree centigrade. The duct shall not crack or split

Cl. No. 7.1.3-

OF Conduit- 'n'
This test not appliacable for factory installed Duct
40 Doc. No. VPC- - Optical Fibre Cable Blowing Test Tender conditions shall prevail
with Bull-line tape or rope. Hence BPCL requested to remove this test
SPC-5501 Rev.
No.: 01

DATASHEET FOR
Page no. 13 of 48F Single Mode G 652D, 6 buffer tubes and 8 fibre per tube, Corrugated Steel Tape
41 OPTICAL FIBER
62 Armour, Double Sheath of Flame Retardant Polyvinyl Chloride, Black Colour
CABLE
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No. Clause No. Page No.

i. Strength member: Vendor has to specify the "strength member" (in case of metallic
strength member, the same shall be provided with suitable chemical coating to prevent
corrosion).
ii. Filling of cores: The stranded tubes shall be filled with moisture resistant jelly, which
should be compatible with the coated fibre and the surroundings.
iii. Number of fibres per tube shall be two.
iv. Moisture barrier: Polymer coated Aluminium tape placed longitudinally over the loose Bidder shall be followed Document precedence as per
tubes. The tape shall form a close fit around the cable core with a sealed overlap of 6 These are the two different specification of the Optical Fiber Cable, Please
Clause No.3.0 in MR .
STANDARD mm minimum. Alternatively, water swellable tape or water swellable powder may be confirm which specification is to be follow for this tender
Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
SPECIFICATION provided over the tube.
FOR OPTICAL v. Inner sheath shall be of MDPE. Thickness of inner sheath shall be 1.50 mm minimum
42 Clause no. 5
FIBRE CABLES Aluminium foil.
AND CONDUIT vi. Outer sheath shall be of HDPE with a thickness of 1.50 mm minimum.
VPC-SPC-550 vii. Electrical continuity of the respective metallic layers shall be maintained between
the ends of the cable in each drum. The different metallic layers shall not be electrically
shorted to each
other.
viii. If Fibre Optic cable is to be buried directly into the soil/ground, a metal jacket or
armouring shall be provided outside the cable. The project job specifications shall be
referred for the exact requirement of the same. Also the metal portion of the cable have
to be well grounded
before entering building, to protect it from lightning strike effects ..

STANDARD
SPECIFICATION
FOR OPTICAL As per Clause no. 5 Design & Construction, Fiber type is "G.652 or Composite If design required (G.652 +G655) then please confirm No. of Fibers for each
43 Clause no. 5
FIBRE CABLES (G.652+G.655)" mentioned fiber type Please refer Corrigendum #2, Annexure - 1
AND CONDUIT
VPC-SPC-550

COMMERCIAL

Clause No Price Shall be evaluated overall basis to arrive at the lowest evaluate cost to
1 Tender should be evaluated individual item wise Tender Conditions shall prevail
32.4.2 purchase for supply of OFC , HDPE duct and accessories

Please allow MAF(Manufacturing Authorization Form) for OEM (Original

2 Other Refer Corrigendum #2
Equipement Manufacturer) Participating in the tender and supply of items

8.3.2 In case the bidder is an authorized dealer, then duly signed and stamped copies of the Please provide Manufacturer Authorisation Form Format
There is no standard format for MAF. Bidder shall submit
3 Section -I 9 authorization certificates from the manufacturer must be submitted with the Technical We shall submit the same for all products ie. OFC, DUCT with accessories &
MAF on their format.
(Vol-I) Bid. Joint Enclosures .Kindly clarify
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No. Clause No. Page No.
Please confirm
FORM F-3 Power of Attorney should not be on company letter head.
Section -V (Vol-
4 54 POWER OF ATTORNEY It should be on appropriate value NON-JUDICIAL stamp paper duly notarised Tender Conditions shall prevail
I)
(To be submitted on the letter-head of company) .
Kindly Clarify
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VCS Quality Services Pvt. Ltd. (PMC)
VCS Project Consultants Pvt Ltd (Engg.)

Client Job
1009
Number
Datasheets - OFC and HDPE Duct
Total Sheets 3

Document no. 1009 00 IN DS 5003

Assam Gas Company Ltd.

NAMBAR –GOLAGHAT– NUMALIGARH AREA

GAS PIPELINE PROJECT

01 17.09.2019 Re-Issued For Bid DG VB KNC

C1 09.05.2019 Issued For Review DG VB KP
REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREP CHKD APPR

Format : VPC-EN-005-03 © Copy Right VCS Project Consultants All rights reserved
 DATASHEET FOR OPTICAL FIBER CABLE Rev.

1 Cable No. **

GENERAL
2 Application OFC for Pipeline SCADA / Telcommunication
3 Quantity 120 kms
4
5 Standard IEC 60793-1-1, 60794-3
6 Fiber Type Single Mode
48 (36 fiber per ITU-T-G-652 and 12 fiber as per ITU-T-G-
7 Fiber Count 01
655)
8 Color Code EIA/TI598B
9 No of Buffer and Fiber per Loose Tube 6 tubes each of 8 fiber + 1 loose tube + 3 nos filler tubes 01
10 Cable Drum Length Minimum 4km ±5% 01
11 Fibre Core Diameter 8.6 to 9.5 μm (±10%)
12 Cable Core Filled
13 Cladding Diameter 125 μm ± 2 μm
14 Primary Coating Material (over Fiber) Ultra Violet cured Acrylic or Silicone
15 Primary Coating Diameter 250 μm ± 15 μm
Secondary Coating Material (over Primary Optional *
16
Coating)
17 Secondary Coating Diameter (if any) 250 μm to 900 μm
18 Index Profile Step or Graded
CONSTRUCTION

19 Inner Sheath MDPE 01

20 Inner Sheath Thickness 1.5 mm Minimum 01
HDPE
21 Internal and Outer Sheath 01

22 UV Shielding on Outer Sheath Required

Thickness of UV resistant Protective Primary Cured acrlylate 0.062 mm
23
Coating
24 Outer Sheath Thickness 1.5 minimum 01
25 Operational Wave Length 1310 nm to 1550 nm
26 Cable Tensile Strength Better than 2000 N
Minimum Bending Radius:
27 Bending radius at Min. Installation Temperature Under Maximum Tension: 20 X Cable OD
Without Tension: 10 x Cable OD
28 Bedding Polyvinyl Chloride, Black Colour
29 Armour Corrugated Steel Tape Armour
30 Fiber Identification Colour Coded Fibers and Tubes
31 Cable Marking Durable Marking Embossed Every One (1) Meter
32 Drum Identification Labels Required
33 OTDR Measurements Test Required
34 End to end attenuation Test Required
35
36 Temperature Rating 0 to 60 °C 01
37 Relative Humidity Suitability 95%, Non Condensing
38 Individual Splice Loss ≤ 0.1 dB
39 Cutoff Wavelength λc=1150 -1320 nm, λcc<=1280 nm
Diff. in attenuation Coefficient when measured at ≤0.05 dB/Km (VTA)
40
both end
41 Voltage withstand 10 KV DC
42 Numerical Aperture at least 0.13
43 Expected Fiber Life Span 30 years (min.)
44 Crush Resistance 440 N/cm
PROPERTIES

For Bore fibers:

OPTICAL

At 1310 nm = 0.35 dB/km or less

At 1550 nm = 0.20 dB/km or less
45 Transmission Attenuation For cabled fibers: 01
At 1310 nm = 0.36 dB/km or less
At 1550 nm = 0.21 dB/km or less

46 Central Strength Member Material FRP / GRP

47 Central Strength Member Diameter *
48 Cladding Non-Circularity < 0.7 %
as per ITU-T G.652 Standard
49 Polarization Mode Dispersion at 1310 & 1550 nm
50 Weight in kg / 1000 Meters *
51 Overall Diameter of Cable and Tolerance *
52 Rip Cord Yes ( 1 nos.)
53 Electrical Area Class Zone 1 Group IIA /IIB as per IEC, T3
MISC.

54 Make Model No. * *

55
Notes: **To be decided
1 Vendor to specify. *
2 Refer Standard Specification for OFC and Conduit, Document no. VPC-SPC-5501 for detail information.

CLIENT: ASSAM GAS COMPANY LTD

01 17.09.2019 DG VB KNC
NAMBAR-GOLAGHAT-NUMALIGARH C1 09.05.19 DG VB KP
PROJECT:
AREA GAS PIPLINE PROJECT REV. DATE PRPD CHKD APPRD
Document No.: 1009-00-IN-DS-5003
 DATASHEET FOR HDPE DUCT Rev.
1 Duct Identificaiton No. **
GENERAL 2 Application Duct to include Pipeline OFC
3 Quantity 120 kms
4
5
6 Description HDPE duct suitable for direct burial application
7 Standard TEC GR No GR/CDS-008/03 March’11
8 Duct Drum Length (Mts) 1000 Mts ±10% 01
9 Outer Diameter (mm) 40 mm ± 0.4mm
10 Wall Thickness(mm) 3.0mm ± 0.4mm
11 Pressure Rating (kg/cm2) 10 kg/cm2
12 Lubrication Solid permanent lubricant across drum length
13 HDPE Density (kg/m3 at 27 degC) 940 to 958 kg/m3 at 27° C
14 HDPE Melt Flow Index 0.2 to 1.1 grams per 10 min. at 190 ⁰C
CONSTRUCTION

15 Color Orange - uniform across drum length

16 Identification Black, Length mark at every meter
17 Preinstalled Tape or rope Factory installed Bull-line Pull tape or 4mm PP rope 01
18 Ribbed Internal straight ribs / Plain 01
19 Number of Ribs 80 / 32
20 Rib Height 0.2 - 0.5 mm/0.3 to 0.9mm
21 Tensile strength Min. 20 N/mm2 (Testing as per IS-14151 (Part-I))
22 Elongation Min. 350% (Testing as per IS-14151 (Part-I))
23 Internal Coefficient of friction ≤ 0.08
24
25
26
27
28 Plastic Coupler Push-fit type having Push-Lock mechanism
29 Air Pressure Testing of Coupler 15 Kg/cm2 min period of 2 hours without any leakage
ACCESSORIES

30 End plugs, Cable Sealing Plug & End Cap Required

31 End Cap material Hard rubber/plastics fitted to HDPE Ducts
32
33
34
35
36 Duct Integrity Test Required
37 Pressue Test Required
38 Crush and Deformity Test Required
TESTS

39 End Plug Test Required

40
41
42
43
44 Make Model No. ** **
MISC.

45
46
47
Notes: ** TBD
1 Vendor to specify. *
2 Refer MR for Scope of Work.
3 Refer Standard Specification for OFC and Conduit, Document no. VPC-SPC-5501 for detail information.
4 HDPE duct specification shall confirm to IS 7328, IS 4984 and ASTM D-1963 standards.

CLIENT: ASSAM GAS COMPANY LTD

01 17.09.19 DG VB KNC
NAMBAR-GOLAGHAT-NUMALIGARH C1 09.05.19 VK KP AD
PROJECT:
AREA GAS PIPLINE PROJECT REV. DATE PRPD CHKD APPRD
Document No.: 1009-00-IN-DS-5003
 ANNEXURE - A

8.1 TECHNICAL CRITERIA

8.1.1 Bidder shall be a regular manufacturer of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC).

8.1.2 The Bidder should have designed, manufactured, tested and supplied at least 20 Km of OFC
that are same type, equal or higher in terms of Fiber type & Fiber count (Core) as quoted for,
within the last five (5) years reckoned from the bid submission date.

8.1.3 Bids Submitted by the Owner / Authorized Supplier / Trading House / Sole Selling Agent /
Distributor of a Manufacturer.

8.1.3.1 Bids are invited from the OFC manufacturer. In case an organization (the owner), who owns a
separate manufacturing company, can also submit the bid. Likewise, an authorized supplier /
trading house / sole selling agent / distributor of a manufacturer can also submit the bid.

3.1.3.2 Bid submitted by owner / authorized Supplier / Trading house / Sole Selling Agent / Distributor of
a manufacturer shall also be considered provided the manufacturer meets the Technical Criteria
stipulated under clause no. 8.1 above, subject to the following:
i) Bidder is owner / authorized Supplier / Trading house / Sole Selling Agent / Distributor of a
Manufacturer.

ii) The manufacturer as a policy does not quote directly.

iii) Compliance of Technical Specifications and Guarantee / Warrantee requirements by

Manufacturer, in case order is placed on the bidder.

iv) One manufacturer can quote only through one marketing Organization and a marketing
Organization shall offer product of only one manufacturer.

8.3 The documents required to be submitted by the bidder to substantiate their qualification
under Bidder Evaluation Criteria (BEC) shall be as follows:

8.3.1 Duly certified / attested (by Chartered Engineer and notary public with legible stamp) copy of
Purchase Orders along with its proof of execution i.e. execution certificate / proof of payment /
inspection release note, dispatch n clearance note issued by purchaser etc. showing reference
no. of order towards meeting above criteria.
8.3.2 Duly certified / attested (by Chartered Engineer and notary public with legible stamp) copy of
typical sectional drawings / General Arrangement Drawing of the above mentioned items.
8.3.3 In case the bidder is an authorized dealer, then duly signed and stamped copies of the
authorization certificates from the manufacturer must be submitted with the Technical Bid.

Note: OFC Manufacturer / Authorized Supplier / Trading House / Sole Selling Agent / Distributor
of a Manufacturer also quote HDPE duct, Jointing Enclosures along with all accessories as
mentioned in scope supply, MR, and SOR and specifications.