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Bidder Sl. No. Section Vol. & Section No. Reference Clause Page No.
use Page No. Description of Clause Bidder's Query Employer's Reply

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ALS 1 3 Part 1: Section 3: 2.2.1 5 of 10 2.2.1 Historical Financial Performance We would request that this requirement be waived off. We request you to Please see A&C-2
Evaluation & Submission of audited balance sheets for the last five financial years (refer consider Financial evaluation of bidders on Net-worth and contractors
Qualification Criteria note below the table) to demonstrate the current soundness of the ability to have a sufficient credit line in place of Profitability. We believe
(EQC) Bidders financial position. As a minimum that "Net Worth" is right reflection of the bidders' ability to execute a
criterion, Profit Before Tax (PBT) should be positive for two financial years project. Net-worth reflects the true worth of the company whereas
out of last five financial years. profitability can change very quickly for several reasons and doesn't give
insight into company's ability to get credit or invest to execute projects in
future. And also Government of India (Ministry of Finance) vide its
notification No. F.1/16/2020-PPD dated 11th Feb 2021 has issued
notification to use Net-worth criteria for Pre-Qualification instead of
Profitability Criteria as per « Manual for Procurement of Goods, 2017
Further various other tenders issued by IR subsidiaries and CORE requires
only Net Worth criteria for qualification of bidder.
ALS 2 3 Part 1: Section 3: 2.3.1 (a) 8 of 10 2.3 Specific Construction Experience We would like to highlight that, in general there is limited meteros in India Please see A&C-2
Evaluation & Note (iii) (a) At least one contract of design, manufacture, supply, installation, having PSD installed in the system, thus it would be hard for any Indian
Qualification Criteria testing and commissioning of Signalling & Train…....... entity to have PSD instegration credentials. In this regard, we request RVNL
(EQC) …................................................... to delete the requirement of PSD integration and modify the tender clause
Note: as follows:
iii) Bidder must have experience of Integration with other subsystems Note:
(PIDS/PAS, Rolling Stock, PSD, Traction, Track and Radio) in at least one iii) Bidder must have experience of Integration with other subsystems
CBTC Project (PIDS/PAS, Rolling Stock, PSD, Traction, Track and Radio) in at least one CBTC
Project
ALS 3 IFB Volume I IFB 7 of 359 Please note that drawings, if any, referred in the bid document, but not List of drawings mentioned in technical specifications are not fully provided The drawings are available with RVNL PIU
5th Point uploaded with the bidding document, can be viewed in this office on any in Tender drawings issued along with the tender document. Bidder request at Kolkata. Bidders to collect the tender
working day. The Tenderer can also have a copy of the same on payment employer to provide the missing drawings for our reference. drawing by paying the required amount as
of non-refundable cost of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) by a per tender requirement.
crossed Demand Draft on any Scheduled bank payable at New Delhi drawn
in favour of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, New Delhi.
ALS 4 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS - 203 of 278 APPENDIX B – SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYER‟S DOCUMENTS & DRAWINGS Appendix B is missing in the RFP. Bidder requests to upload & provide the Repeated query (ALS 3)
Signalling & Train drawings & documents. For the GAD files bidder requests to provide the
Control AUTOCAD files for the ease of reference.
ALS 5 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.1.2 27 of 278 All the sub systems, equipment to be used for Train control & Signalling Bidder requests Employer to amend the clause as below :All the sub Please see A&C-2.
Signalling & Train system (including but not limited to ATP, ATO, DCS for CBTC including systems, equipment to be used for Train control & Signalling system
Control radio, ATS, Interlocking, mainline point machine, DCS for Onboard CCTV (including but not limited to ATP, ATO, DCS for CBTC including radio, ATS,
including radio) shall be of proven design and already in successful Interlocking, mainline point machine, DCS for Onboard CCTV including radio)
operation for more than 2 years in transit systems in at least one country shall be of proven design and already in successful operation for more than
outside the country of origin of the sub system/equipment. 1 year in transit systems in at least one country outside the country of origin
of the sub system/equipment. Similar condition is required in other Indian
metro tenders
ALS 6 General General Qualification Request RVNL to allow bidder to use their Associate / Affiliate / subsidiary The experience of parent company,
companies reference also for qualification purpose. Associate/Affliate/Subsidiary Companies
Definition of Associate / Affiliate / Subsidiary with respect to the applicant: can be considered for eligibility criteria
is one who directly/indirectly controls, or are controlled by, or are under subject to submission of Undertaking and
common control. Guarantee by the Parent Company. For the
Kindly note that most of the Government Tenders issued by other IR Forms of Undertaking and Guarantee,
subsidiaries including CORE allow participation of the bidders on basis of please refer Section 8, Contract Form.
their credential of their associate / affiliate / subsidiary companies also. In
view of the above and to enhance the ambit of competitive bidding, we
request RVNL to allow the eligibility criteria in the Tender be expanded for
facilitating participation by companies along with their associate companies
Bidder Sl. No. Section Vol. & Section No. Reference Clause Page No. Description of Clause Bidder's Query Employer's Reply
No.
ALS 7 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing 9 of 195 DETAILS OF TAXES / DUTIES / LEVIES ETC. INCLUDED IN THE LUMPSUM Bidder requests Employer to confirm if BOCW is applicable at 1% of Currently the BOCW is 1% of the total
Document PRICE contract price ( excluding GST ) contract price.
ALS 8 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing General 3 of 195 Presently there is „NO‟ waiver, and exemption or concession from the Please clarify whether concessional custom duty is applicable as per Project Concessional Custom Duty is application
Document Requirements 1.6 Government in respect of Customs Duty, GST and other levies payable to Import chapter 98.01 of Custom Tariff Act. for this Project.
various authorities.
Bidder Requests Employer to confirm if concessional custom duty shall be Applicability of concessional Custom Duty
As per Section -II , BDS, ITB 14.13 RVNL project is covered under Project also applicable for goods bought from SEZ from India in INR or in Foreign on goods bought from SEZ from India in
Import chapter 98.01 of Custom Tariff Act according to which only Currency. INR or in Foreign Currency is to be
concessional custom duty is applicable. The Bidder should avail this assessed by the bidder.
benefit.
ALS 9 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing General 3 of 195 The imported items required to be delivered directly viz. Plants & Bidder requests to clarify The Contractor will be Importer and the
Document Requirements 1.3 Machinery, equipment, spares, tools, jigs and fixtures etc. at RVNL‟s 1.The IEC of employer will be used and import will be in the name of IEC code of Contractor will be used to
Depot/Sites may be shipped in favour of RVNL employer i.e. RVNL. import.
ALS 10 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing 11.6 & 11.7 128 of 195 Training on shore & Training Off shore Kindly clarify if the number of days mentioned are "Trainee Mandays". The number of days mentioned for
Document Kindly specify the batch size of trainees of employer personnel & number of Offshore Training are the "Trainee
As per Clause 13.2.2 of Sec 5-B1 PS-SIG, (ii) The contractor shall provide visits by Employer's personnel to be considered. Mandays". Batch size/number of visits are
overall 300 days of training to be decided during detailed design stage.
ALS 11 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing 11.6 & 11.7 142 of 195 Training on shore & Training Off shore Kindly clarify if the number of days mentioned are Trainee Mandays. The number of days mentioned for
Document Onshore Training are the "Trainer
(iii) The contractor shall provide overall 320 days of training (it includes 12 Mandays".
days for UPS training)
ALS 12 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing Schedule J2 Sr.no. 145, 148, 150, Training for various Telecommunication subystems Kindly clarify if the duration of training mentioned is in "Trainee For offshore Training - Trainee-weeks and
Document 3 155, etc of 195 Manweeks". 100 weeks of training is not an ordinary requirement & Bidder for Onshore Traing it is Trainer-Weeks.
( Various ) requests to confirm if this is typing mistake & will be changed to "trainee
mandays/ trainee manweeks". Kindly specify the batch size of trainees to be
considered.
ALS 13 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing Schedule J2 Sr.no. Various of 195 Supervised Maintenance ( Weeks ) Kindly clarify if the number of days mentioned are in Manweeks. Supervised Maintenance is in Man-Weeks
Document 4
ALS 14 Vol-2 Vol. 2: Pricing Cost Centre A - 105 of 195 Provision of Instructors by the Contractor for training of operating and Kindly clarify if Bidder can make use of the physical infrastructure like Onshore Training can be imparted in the
Document Training maintenance personnel of the Employer in India furnished training rooms / facilities available of RVNL and or Kolkata Metro premises of the Contractor in India or at
offices Project Site office of Contractor.
ALS 15 5-A Vol. 1: 5-A: General 3.6.3.2 43 of 173 The Contractor shall arrange for all equipment and systems manufactured Bidder requests Employer to clarify if FAT Is applicable for all shipments ? FAT is applicable for all shipment.
Specifications for incorporation into the Permanent Works to undergo a Factory Will the Employer witness all FAT's or only the FAT for first shipment lot? Employer or the Employer's
Acceptance Test (FAT) before shipment from the place of manufacture Thereafter the shipments can be dispatched on self-inspection? representatives may witness the FAT. The
shipment can only be dispatched after
successful FAT.
ALS 16 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 8.1.7 119 of 278 All the tests shall be carried out by the Contractor and will be witnessed by Bidder requests Employer to clarify if the Employer's engineer will jointly Please see A&C-2
Signalling & Train the Employer Engineer. All equipment/cables as per RDSO specifications witness & inspect the equipment / cables as per RDSO specifications being
Control have to be supplied by the Contractor only after RDSO inspection inspected by RDSO. No separate or additional inspection by any other third
party is required & no other fees shall be payable by the Contractor
ALS 17 1 Preamble to Section 1 4 Page 3 of 20 Eligible Bidders Please confirm whether - For Item 1 & 2 of bidder's query -
to Section 4 - Section 1 4.1 A Bidder may be a natural person, private entity, government-owned 1.Consortium consisting of Indian entity & foreign entity is eligible bidder. JV/Consortium is Permitted for this
: Instruction to Bidders entity, or any combination of them with a formal intent to enter into an 2.Consortium will not be considered as an Association of Person (AOP) & not Project. For the eligibility of bidder, BDS
agreement or under an existing agreement in the form of a Joint Venture required to registered as taxable entity in India. clause ITB 4.1(b)(i) is self explanatory.
(JV). The bidder must ensure the following: 3. Each consortium member (Indian entity & Foreign entity of consortium)
(a) In case of Single Entity: allowed to raise separate invoices to employer for their respective scope of
(i) Submit Power of Attorney authorizing the signatory of the bid to work as defnied in Consortium agreement. A clear billing breakup
commit the bidder. identifying the details of currency wise split up among the various members, For Item 3 of bidder's query- Please refer
(b) In case of Joint Venture............................... for their respective scope as per consortium agreement and will get paid GCC Clause 14.7 (c) and 14.7.1, which are
separately. self explanatory.
No.
ALS 18 2 Preamble to Section 1 ITB 14.13 Page 4 of 14 RVNL project is covered under Project Import chapter 98.01 of Custom We understand that
to Section 4 - Section 2 Tariff Act according to which only concessional custom duty is applicable. 1. Employer will issue necessary documents for imports at concessional rate 1.
: Bid Data Sheet The Bidder should avail this benefit. under project imports (Chapter 98.01) by contractro and sub-contractor. Tender clause is self explanatory.
As regards registration under Project Import, after the award of the 2. Employer will be importer for offshore supplies by foreign consortium
contract, RVNL at the written request of Contractor shall facilitate the member and IEC of employer will be used for customs clearance.
Contractor for obtaining sponsoring / recommendation letter from the 2. Contractor will be importer for offshore
Metro Railway Kolkata / Ministry of Railways for getting themselves Please confirm our understanding. supplies and IEC of contractor will be used
registered for availing Project Import benefits. The responsibility to avail for customs clearance
the concessional benefits under Project Import shall solely rest with the
Contractor.
ALS 19 6 Section 6 - General 7.7 Page 42 of 108 Ownership of Plant and Materials We understand that
Conditions of Contract Each item of Plant and Materials shall, to the extent consistent with the 1. Ownership of offshore supplies by foreign consortium member will be on 1. Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Laws of the Country, become the property of the Employer at whichever is CIF/CIP at Indian port.
the earlier of the following times, free from liens and other 2. Employer will be importer on records for offshore supplies and IEC of
encumbrances: employer will be used for customs clearance. 2. Contractor will be the importer and IEC
(a) when it is delivered to the Site; of contractor will be used to import.
(b) when the Contractor is entitled to payment of the value of the Plant Please confirm our understanding.
and Materials under Sub-Clause 8.10 [Payment for Plant and Materials in
Event of Suspension].
ALS 20 7B Section 7 - Particulars 4 Page 8 of 25 (a) the Contract Price shall be the lump sum Accepted Contract Amount Please confirm followings - For item 1, 2 of bidder's query - This is a
Conditions of Contract and be subject to adjustments in accordance with the Contract; lump sum contract, please refer clause 1.4
(Part B) (b) the Contractor shall pay all taxes, levies, duties, cess as per GST / 1. In case of billing by one of the consoritum member whose scope is not of Volume 2 (Pricing Document and BOQ).
Customs Tariff Act etc. royalty, rates and fees required to be paid by him works contract, in such case GST rate as per HS codes / SA Code will be The applicability and rates of all taxes,
under the Contract, and the Contract Price shall not be adjusted for any of applicable. duties, cess, etc are to be assessed and
these costs except as stated in Sub-Clause 13.7 [Adjustments for Changes 2. In case of of billing by consoritum member whose scope is works evaluated by the bidders.
in Legislation] and Sub-Clause 13.8 (Adjustments for Changes in Cost). contract, in such case GST rate of 12% will be applicable. GST rate of 12%
(c) the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, within 28 days after the will be applicable only for the
Commencement Date, a proposed breakdown of each lump sum price in 3. In case of Off-shore supplies of imported goods. The goods will be
the Schedules. The Engineer may take account of the breakdown when imported in the name of employer (IEC of Employer will be used for import). For item 3 of bidder's query - Contractor
preparing Payment Certificates, but shall not be bound by it. 4. In case of off-shore services by foreign entity. The reverse charge GST on will be the importer and IEC of contractor
(d) The Contract Price and all other provisions shall be as defined and imports of services will be borne and paid by employer. will be used to import.
detailed in „Instructions for Completing the Pricing Document‟ Volume-II: For item 4 of bidder's query - The reverse
Pricing Document. Please confirm charge GST on imports of services will be
(e) The Contract Price, subject to any adjustment thereto in accordance borne and paid by Contractor.
with the Contract shall be all inclusive of GST, Customs Duties, royalties
etc.
ALS 21 6 Section 6 - General 14.7 Page 83 of 108 However, in case of JV, direct payment to individual JV partners shall be We understand that - Tender clause is self explanatory.
Conditions of Contract made on joint certification (about the net amounts payable to individual 1. In case of bidding by consortium, separate invoicing will be allowed to
partners) by the authorized representative of the JV and concerned raise by each consortium member for their repsective scope of work.
respective authorized representative of individual JV partners, after 2. Clear billing breakup identifying the details of currency wise split up
making requisite recoveries/ deductions from the gross payment. In case among the various members, for their respective scope as per consortium
of any dispute regarding the net amounts payable to individual partners, agreement will be allowed.
the Engineer shall decide the same on the basis of the execution of items 3. The invoice will be supported by joint certification. In joint certification
of works under Schedules/ Bills indicated in the JV agreement as the amount payable to each consoritum member to mentioned and each
responsibility of execution of each JV partner. Payment to individual JV member to sign the joint certification against the amount to be received by
partners shall be treated as payment made to the JV. The said payment them.
shall not alter any obligation of the JV and its individual Partners under the
Agreement and their obligations under the agreement shall remain joint Please confirm our understanding.
and several.
ALS 22 7B Section 7 - Particulars 4 Page 8 of 25 The Contractor shall be solely responsible to find out and ascertain We understand that Repeated Query (ALS 18)
Conditions of Contract whether their supplies for RVNL Project will qualify and be eligible for the 1. Employer will issue necessary documents for imports at concessional rate
(Part B) concession duty benefits under Chapter 98.01 of custom Tariff Act for under project imports (Chapter 98.01) by contractor and sub-contractor.
project Imports & shall manage the Custom Duty applicability and 2. Employer will be importer for offshore supplies by foreign consortium
inclusion in their quoted price accordingly. After award of the Contract, member and IEC of employer will be used for customs clearance.
Employer at the written ................................
Please confirm our understanding.
ALS 23 6 Section VI - General 2.2 Permits, 15 of 108 (ii) for the delivery of Goods, including clearance through customs, and We understand that in case of offshore supplies & services - 1. Repeated query (ALS 9)
Condition of Contract Licenses or 1. The IEC of employer will be used and import will be in the name of
Approvals employer.
2. In case of off-shore services, the RCM GST will be paid by employer
directly. 2. Repeated query (ALS 20, item 4)
Please confirm the same.
No.
ALS 24 5 Section 5: Works KD-4 30 of 32 Delivery of Onboard ATC, Radio Equipment and associated accessories Bidder requests to specify the expected delivery dates of Onboard material. The expected delivery of onboard
Requirements including cables & Connectors to Rolling Stock Contractor Bidder also requests to provide the location of delivery sites for Onboard equipment will be assessed by bidder in
material consultation with RS contractor to meet
the section wise ROD requirements. The
Rolling stock manufacture is Intregral
Coach Factory (ICF) and the location of
onboard material delivery will be at
Perambur, Chennai (Tamil Nad), India.
ALS 25 5 Section 5: Works KD-6 30 of 32 Commissioning of Trains in ATP (Phased manner) ( KD-6) Bidder requests to clarify the access dates and the availability dates of the Signalling Contractor to deliver Onboard
Requirements new rolling stock at site Signalling equipments to RS factory in
consultation with RS contractor. The
Rolling stock will be available at site with
the installation of S&T material.
ALS 26 5 Section 5: Works KD-2 30 of 32 Submission of Final Design Bidder requests to relook & extend the milestone KD-2 of JE-1, KB-1, JE-2 & No Change in Tender Requirements.
Requirements KB-2 by atleast 3 months since there are 21 stations & 2 Depots with
interconnectivity of OCC through existing operational lines in Indian
Railways & Kolkata Metro running lines. KD-2 is also subject to all major
inputs being made available by RVNL so that the bidder can perform
detailed design considering all interfaces.
ALS 27 5 Section 5: Works KD-7 30 of 32 KD-7 A Revenue Operation ATP ( Phase -1 & Phase -2 ) Phase-1 & 2 have a combined 20 stations+2 depots, 24 cars to be installed No Change in Tender Requirements.
Requirements tested & put into revenue operations. There is also an OFC connectivity
involved for JE-1 section to OCC involving existing lines for which access will
be intermittently available.
Bidder requests to consider that the time for the Phase-1&2 ATP is
inadequate & needs to be carefully examined & elongated by atleast 6
months to achieve the timely completion of design ( KD-2 ) & installation
considering the activities & large number of gears.
ALS 28 General General NA NA With reference to the Kolkata Metro Railway system Map approved on The extensions of Metro lines will be
24/08/20, it appears that furture extensions will be there on Joka - intimated when approved by government.
Esplanade corridor. (i.e. 2 stations at Joka side and 1 station at Esplanade
side). Bidder Requests employer to confirm the same.
ALS 29 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5..3.5.7 47 of 278 Main line points shall be non-trailable. Main line point machine shall Main Line Point machines required as per the IRS S-24 or International Main Line Point machines shall be
Signalling & Train beused in conjunction with external mechanical lock. Main Line Point standards, there is no 3 Phase operating point machines in IRS S-24 spec. operating on 3φ-380V AC only and
Control Machine shall be electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC only. Please confirm confirming to IRS S-24 or International
standards.
The clause is selfexplanatory.
Tender conditions prevail.
ALS 30 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5..3.5.7 47 of 278 Depot points, where speed does not exceed 25 kmph, shall be preferably Please confirm the Depot Point machines required as per IRS S-24 is non- Depot points shall be trailable. Please see
Signalling & Train trailable. Depot Point Machine shall be electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC trailable as there are no trailable point machines as per IRS S-24 standards. A&C-2.
Control or 110V DC.
ALS 31 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix A2 : Sr. 187 of 278 S&TC Contrctor : Set up the earth bus inside S&T equipment rooms (SER, Please clarify if S&TC contractor will connect into the clean earth METs There will be no clean earth. The Earthing
Signalling & Train No. 5 TER, SMR and SCR) from the earth bus bar provided in UPS (S&T) room. which will be provided inside the S&T equipment rooms. Extension of clearn (Main earth) will be provided by E&M
Control earth from the UPS ( S&T ) room to S&T equipment rooms willl by E&M/Civil Contractor in S&T equipment Rooms (i.e.
contractor. SER, TER, UPS, etc). The S&T contractor
will connect their equipment to this earth.
ALS 32 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 7.2 & 7.3 218 of 278 Main line to depot operation Please confirm the Depot is non CBTC & operations for entry & exit will be Bidder understanding is correct
Signalling & Train carried out with route setting as explained in the reference clauses.
Control
ALS 33 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 7.2 243 Display of the current status of the yard; Display of the Yard is only to be shown in VDU not in the Maintainence Bidder understanding is correct
Signalling & Train system.Please confirm that our understanding is correct.
Control
ALS 34 5-B1 Section 5-A1: PS 7.5.1.6 65 Outdoor equipment shall be sealed against the ingress of dust, moisture Bidder should refer Clause 6.7.3 Environmental for IP ratings for trackside Please refer clause 1.2.5 of Section 5-B1:
Signalling & Train and vermin. A minimum IP rating of IP65 under IEC529 is essential. equipment. Please confirm our understanding is correct. PS Signalling & Train Control.
Control Bidder understanding is correct.
ALS 35 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.6.4 49 While using axle counters for track detection, method of trolley working Please confirm, this requirement is for maintainanace vehicle since trolley Trolley working is not envisaged on main
Signalling & Train including resetting of DAC should be decided. Supervisory DAC shall be working is not envisaged on a viaduct line in a Metro environment. line in Metro environment during revenue
Control provided for resetting transient failures of sectional DAC hours. Trolley or any other unequipped
vehicle may run on mainline in non-
revenue hours for maintenance work.
However, trolley supression function to be
provided in axle counter system. Please
see A&C-2.
No.
ALS 36 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.13.3 79 of 278 The software shall be based on open system concept and shall have The Bidder requests to please specify & provide the specifications & The clause is selfexplanatory.
Signalling & Train portability and inter-operability across multi vendor environments. requirements for such interoperability and the necessary interfaces.
Control
ALS 37 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix A1 1.1.2 159 of 278 1.1.2. S&T and RS Contractor shall ensure that all requirements of the The Bidder requests to please specify the RS manufacturers & the train There will be two manafacturer of RS in
Signalling & Train Specification pertaining to interfaces are properly satisfied. There will be types with the associated SIG-RS Interface appendices for each of the RS this project. One of the RS manafacturer is
Control two or three different Rolling Stock manufacturers in this project. S&T manufacturers to be used in the Project Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and other
contractor shall interface accordingly manafacturer will be intimated in due
course of time. Detailed SIG-RS interface
to be deliberated in detail design stage
ALS 38 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix A1 6.6 173 of 278 Interface between TCMS and Train Equipment Bidder requests Employer to provide the protocol to be used for CC-TCMS Tender condition shall prevail and further
Signalling & Train communication & Train battery voltage for various RS types. deliberation will be at detailed design
Control stage.
ALS 39 5-B1 Section 5-A1: PS Appendix K 4.1 251 of 278 The system shall conform to IEEE 1474.1 (2004), IEEE 1474.2 (2003), A200 The Bidder understands that ETCS Standards are mentioned due to an error Tender clause shall be amended as "The
Signalling & Train FRS, Functional Requirements Specification for ETCS (European Train in typing. The CBTC System complies to EN Standards. ETCS Standards are system shall conform to IEEE 1474.1
Control Control System) in general. meant for Mainline. Please confirm. (2004), IEEE 1474.2 (2003), A200 FRS,
Functional Requirements Specification for
Communication Based Train Control
(CBTC) in general". Please refer A&C-2.
ALS 40 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.2.2 159 of 278 Each contractor shall ensure that the equipment supplied under this Bidder assumes that the current contract has no interfaces with the existing Bidder is requested to refer contractual
Signalling & Train Contract are properly interfaced and integrated with others systems in lines of Kolkata Metro. Please confirm our understanding is correct. conditions in conjunction with main
Control Kolkata Metro. The Bidder requests to please elaborate & specify all the systems existing in clauses and concern chapters to draw a
Kolkata Metro to which the Signalling System has to interface. comprehensive conclusion.
The clause is self explanatory.
ALS 41 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Sr. No. 1 500 of 583 Layout of rooms at the station – Telecom Equipment Room TER, SER, As per Appendix A2 of PS-B2: Civil / E&M/ Construction contractors/ UG Civil Civil / E&M/ Construction contractors/ UG
Signalling & Train SCR,SMR, TOR, UPS, EFO, TOM etc. contractors will provide false flooring for all rooms. Civil contractors will provide false flooring
Control As per Appendix A2 of PS-B1: pg 184 of 278 : PS- B1: S&T contractor has to S&T equipment rooms, where required.
construct false flooring in signal equipment room and telecom equipment Please see A&C-2.
room on the mainline/
Please confirm which clause will prevail. Bidder assumes that the Civil /
E&M/ Construction contractors/ UG Civil contractors will provide false
flooring for all Signaling & Telecommunication equipment rooms. Please
confirm our understanding is correct
ALS 42 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.34.3 106 of 278 Redundant radio units shall be provided on train and wayside for CCTV Please confirm our understanding of the clause is correct Tender clause is self explanatory
Signalling & Train transmission which shall be different from the radio units used for CBTC "Redundant Radio links shall be provided between Train and wayside for
Control transmission CCTV transmission. Radio units used for CCTV transmission shall be different
from the radio units used for CBTC transmission"
ALS 43 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.34.3 106 of 278 The data transmission from wayside to OCC may use same switching Bidder requests Employer to confirm if the same backbone network (OFC + Same backbone can be used, however,
Signalling & Train network Switches etc) used for CBTC can also be used for onboard CCTV bidder is requested to provide compliance
Control transmission. of performance, redundancy and single
point failure clauses.
ALS 44 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix F 268 of 278 APPENDIX L – LIST OF SPARES FOR TRAIN CONTROL & SIGNALLING SYSTEM Bidder requests to clarify that contractual spares are to be calculated for Contractual spares are to be calculated
Signalling & Train both corridors combined. and prcied for both corridors separately
Control
ALS 45 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.13.3 79 of 278 The software shall be based on open system concept and shall have The Bidder requests to please specify the interoperability requirements and The clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train portability and inter operability across multi vendor environments. the necessary interfaces.
Control
ALS 46 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX G – 228 of 278 2.1.5 All indoor cables shall be LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) type LSZH cables cannot be UV resistant Bidder understanding regarding LSZH cable
Signalling & Train CABLES unarmoured cable and shall be able to withstand rain and ultraviolet ray Indoor cables do not require rain resistant property needs to be corrected.
Control 2- exposure. The cable insulation shall be moisture & heat resistant and be Bidder requests to kindly remove the requirement of above properties from No changes foreseen.
2.1 GENERAL able to withstand temperature up to 70˚C. the Indoor LSZH cables Tender conditions prevail.
ALS 47 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX G – 228 of 278 2.1.6 All underground outdoor shall be cables shall be LSZH type armoured LSZH cables cannot be UV resistant Repeated query.
Signalling & Train CABLES cables and shall be able to withstand rain and ultraviolet ray exposure. The
Control 2 cable insulation shall be moisture & heat resistant and be able to Bidder requests to kindly remove the requirement of above properties from
MANUFACTURIN withstand temperature up to 70˚C. the Underground outdoor LSZH cables
G, ….
2.1 GENERAL
ALS 48 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX G – 228 of 278 2.1.7 All underground indoor shall be cables shall be LSZH type un LSZH cables cannot be UV resistant Repeated query.
Signalling & Train CABLES armoured cables and shall be able to withstand rain and ultraviolet ray Indoor cables do not require rain resistant property
Control 2 exposure. The cable insulation shall be moisture & heat resistant and be
MANUFACTURIN able to withstandtemperature up to 70˚C. Bidder requests to kindly remove the requirement of above properties from
G, P….. the from the Indoor LSZH cables
2.1 GENERAL
No.
ALS 49 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.10.1.2 51 of 278 The Power Supply system shall be designed for supplying power at full As per clause no. 5.3.12.7.1.1 AFC also needs to be power from the S&T Yes, AFC system to be powerd from S&T
Signalling & Train connected load (i.e. Signalling, Telecom, PSD and IT) at least for 4 hours UPS. UPS.
Control during feeding power failure with at least 20% spare capacity. Kindly confirm all the subsystems are to be powered from S&T UPS. Please see A&C-2..
ALS 50 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.12.7.1.1 55 of 278 The UPS and the battery backup system for Signalling, Telecommunication, Bidder requests to confirm that for this modular UPS type both the main The clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train AFC, PSD and IT systems shall include UPS in online redundant battery bank & the spare cell bank will be connected to same online N+1 Tender conditions prevail.
Control configuration powered by Two separate Battery Banks (one for each UPS redundant modular UPS. Please clarify that two separate banks are not
at each station,OCC, BCC and Depot, a stand by spare cell charger (for 1 to required alongwith the spare cell bank.
6 UPS cells) and a spare cell bank with 6 numbers cells.
ALS 51 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.10.12 59 of 278 The following data shall apply to UPS (of complete system unless specified As per clause no. 5.3.10.1.1 120KVA UPS is mentioned for OCC but as per Referred clause shall be modified as "120
Signalling & Train otherwise): clause 5.3.10.12 (A), the UPS capacity for OCC is mentioned as 60KVA. KVA for Depot & OCC,
Control Bidder requests to clarify which rating need to be considered for OCC UPS. 60 KVA for interlocking stations & BCC
Kindly confirm for BCC location UPS of 60 kVA is to be provided. and 30 KVA for Non-Interlocking Stations."
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 52 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.10.12 59 of 278 The following data shall apply to UPS (of complete system unless specified As per clause no. 5.3.10.10.3 the value of total harmonic distortion Clause 5.3.10.12 (9) shall be followed for
Signalling & Train otherwise): (B) b. Total mentioned for liner load is less than 1% but as per clause 5.3.10.12 (b), the Total Voltage Harmonic distortion.
Control Voltage Harmonic distortion of each UPS output < 3% for 100% linear TVHD for linear load is less than 3%. Clause 5.3.10.10.3 shall be amended as
load<5% for 100% non linear load "Voltage harmonic distortion: The inverter
Bidder requests to clarify which parameter need to be followed for Total shall provide sine wave output having
Voltage Harmonic distortion harmonic neutralisation and filtering to
limit the total harmonic distortion on the
output voltage to less than 3% of linear
load and 5% of non-linear load". Please
See A&C-2.
ALS 53 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.4 171 For each ATC equipment set (per driving cab), the S&T Contractor shall We understand the non powered , as there is a free axle available on the Non powered (non motorised) but braked
Signalling & Train supply to the Rolling stock Contractor for installation, axle mounting speed train to mount the odometer. Please confirm. axles will be available for mounting speed
Control measurement devices and couplings, to be configured, and the data from measurement devices, Further
them processed in such a way as to achieve the objectives of 6.4.2 below deliberation will be at detailed design
in fail safe manner. The speed measurement devices shall be mounted on stage.
axles which shall be nonpowered.
ALS 54 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.2.1 44 The Train Control and Signalling System shall allow the train to In order to achieve the mode transition from ATP to ATO and viceversa, RS Bidder's understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train transfer from ROS to ATP mode automatically without stopping the contractor/ supplier shall design their master controller and train design
Control train while it should be possible to select the ROS mode only at accordingly to support this requirement. Please confirm if our
standstill. The Train Control and Signalling System shall allow the understanding is correct
train operator to transfer from ATO to ATP modes and vice versa at any
time.
ALS 55 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.2 165 S&T Contractor shall deliver to the Rolling Stock Electric Propulsion Wired cubicle receptable ( WCR ) or Carborne Controller is pre-wired and Bidder understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train SupplierContractor‟s factories/Metro Railway Kolkata, all train-borne ATC will be delivered to RS factory. However, the S&T contractor to
Control and radio equipment, as applicable, and data to enable fitting and testing. Odometer is pre-wired and will be delivered to RS factory. have a jointly signed document with
Final Connector fixing and putting up of cable harnessing shall be done by Other equipment for example Beacon antenna, DMI, User switch & DCS Rolloing stock contractor for all S&T
S&T contractor at their equipment side. come with connectorisation on the equipment itself. RS contactor will install equipment delivery, Installation and
/wire/fix connector on other( train ) side. Please confirm our understanding testing activities/schedules.
is correct.
ALS 56 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.3 166 The S&T Contractor shall supply at Rolling Stock Electric Propulsion Wired cubicle receptable ( WCR ) or Carborne Controller is pre-wired and Repeated Query
Signalling & Train Supplier Contractor‟s factory pre-wired equipment racks with appropriate will be delivered to RS factory.
Control connectors for all wiring terminating inside ATC enclosures, including Odometer is pre-wired and will be delivered to RS factory.
wiring between ATC racks, train radio equipments including the Other equipment for example Beacon antenna, DMI, User switch & DCS
CCTV/multimedia and the TrainRadio Control Panel. S&T come with connectorisation on the equipment itself. RS contractor will
Contractor,.................................. install /wire/fix connector on other(train ) side. Please confirm our
understanding is correct.
ALS 57 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.8.3.1 74 The equipment shall be mounted on the EMU consists and locomotives in It is understood that CBTC system shall be equiped only on EMU consist Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train accordance with the space constraints detailed in the Signalling/ Rolling (train) and Locomotives. Not on the other two train types of Empty rake and
Control Stock Interface Specification located in Appendix A1 of this PS. Accident relief train.
Also please confirm the no.of locomoties and its characteristics
ALS 58 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.9.1 74 All Train Control and Signalling System equipment shall be provided with a In GoA2 project, driver always present in a CAB, hence remote reset for on- No Change in Tender Requirements.
Signalling & Train reset function to allow the equipment to restart remotely as well as locally board can be waived off.
Control following any failure. This facility shall be available on CBI, Wayside ATC,
On-board ATC,LATS, CATS, Radio communication network including access
points etc.
No.
ALS 59 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.1.2 159 S&T and RS Contractor shall ensure that all requirements of the Please confirm how many RS suppliers and how many types of trains. Repeated query.
Signalling & Train Specification pertaining to interfaces are properly satisfied. There will be
Control two or three different Rolling Stock manufacturers in this project. S&T
contractor shallinterface accordingly.
ALS 60 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 2.6.8 164 For ATO operation, the necessary train command inputs signal shall be- Our understanding of redundant signal means, signals shall be kept similar Tender clause is self explanatory. Bidder's
Signalling & Train provided by the S&T Contractor. The ATP/ ATO initiated signal demands in each cab ATC (symmetrical wiring/signals)? Please confirm the same. understanding is not correct. The ATP/ATO
Control shall be redundant. The redundancy should also be provided on TCMS intiated signals to TCMS shall be
sideby RS contractor. The level and form of these inputs shall be redundant.
coordinatedbetween the two contractors.
ALS 61 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.6 165 All on-board signalling equipment‟s including cables, termination It is understood that intra-car SIG equipment to be supplied by SIG The clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train connectors,relays related to CBTC will be supplied by Signalling Contractor contractor.
Control except Inter Vehicular Jumpers and which will be supplied by RS Electric Inter car equipment including cable and connectors for SIG will be supplied
Propulsion Supplier. Adequate redundancy of each type of wires should be by RS contractor. Please confirm the same
planned and jointlydecided
ALS 62 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.14 166 Provision of “Jog and Creep mode” operation with command to operate Jog and creep mode operation will be required in case of driverless Tender condition shall prevail and further
Signalling & Train the train at specified reduced speed under degraded condition (e.g. operation. Is it required in GoA2 of Kolkata metro project as driver is always deliberation will be at detailed design
Control aligning train in case of undershoot/ overshoot of Normal Stopping Point present in the train. stage.
within a limit) shall be addressed in the interface.
ALS 63 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.12.1 35 of 278 This Paragraph defines the minimum Electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) EN50121-2 : Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world. This Bidder understanding is correct, they have
Signalling & Train requirements for all electronic and electrical equipment supplied under part sets the emission limits from the railway system to the outside world at to take care of the compliance of their
Control this Contract. For 750V DC third rail traction area, the contractor shall radio frequencies. It defines the applied test methods and gives information part of mentioned EN standard. However,
follow EN50121 (Part 1 to 5) and Indian Railway RE practices or better. on typical field strength values at traction and radio frequency further deliberation will be at detailed
(cartography). design stage
Considering this explanation, S&TC alone will not be sufficient to comply to
EN50121-2.
Relevent S&TC equipment be compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 and
EN 50121-4. So request you to kindly confirm is it ok that S&TC equipment
compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4
ALS 64 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.13.1 36 of 278 The contractor is required to conduct full EMC tests and the tests to EN50121-2 : Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world. This Bidder understanding is correct, they have
Signalling & Train beconducted shall include but not limited to satisfying standards as part sets the emission limits from the railway system to the outside world at to take care of the compliance of their
Control follows:Overall Compliance:EN50121-1, EN50121-2, EN50121-4 radio frequencies. It defines the applied test methods and gives information part in mentioned EN standard. However,
on typical field strength values at traction and radio frequency further deliberation will be at detailed
(cartography). design stage.
EN50121-2.
Relevent S&TC equipment be compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 and
EN 50121-4. So request you to kindly confirm is it ok that S&TC equipment
compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4
No.
ALS 65 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.13.2 37 of 278 Specific Standards:(1) Electrostatic Discharge IEC 61000-4-2(2) Radio Request your confirmation if below specific standards referred in EN 50121- The mentioned IEC standards are the
Signalling & Train Frequency field IEC 61000-4-3(3) Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000- 3-2 and EN 50121-4 can be compliant and standards which are not covered normative references for the EN 50121-3-
Control 4-4.(4) Surge IEC 61000-4-5(5) Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6(6) Power under EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 can be removed as detailed below. 2 and EN 50121-4 respectively, mentioned
Frequency magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8(7) Pulse magnetic field IEC 61000- (6) Power Frequency magnetic field IEC 61000-4-8 - Covered in EN EN normative IEC standard references shall
4-9(8) Damped oscillatory magnetic field IEC 61000-4-10(9) Voltage dips, 50121-4 So this can be complied for IXL trackside equipment. also be referred along with respective EN
short interruptions IEC 61000-4-11(10) Oscillatory waves IEC 61000-4- (7) Pulse magnetic field IEC 61000-4-9 - NOT Covered in EN 50121-3-2 and standards to obtained comprehensive
12(11) Harmonics and Inter Harmonics IEC 61000-4-1312) Voltage EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with resoect to EMC, compliance.
fluctuation IEC 61000-4-14(13) Conducted disturbance IEC 61000-4-16(14) request to update. Tender conditions prevail.
Ripple of DC power supply IEC 61000-4-17(15) Variation of power (8) Damped oscillatory magnetic field IEC 61000-4-10 - NOT Covered in EN
frequency IEC 61000-4-28 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with
respect to EMC, request to update.
(9) Voltage dips, short interruptions IEC 61000-4-11 - NOT Covered in EN
50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with
(10) Oscillatory waves IEC 61000-2-12 - NOT Covered in EN 50121-3-2 and
EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with respect to EMC,
request to update.
(11) Harmonics and Inter Harmonics IEC 61000-4-13 - NOT Covered in EN
(12) Voltage fluctuation IEC 61000-4-14 - NOT Covered in EN 50121-3-2 and
EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with respect to EMC,
request to update.
(13) Conducted disturbance IEC 61000-4-16 - NOT Covered in EN 50121-3-2
and EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with respect to
EMC, request to update.
(14) Ripple of DC power supply IEC 61000-4-17 - NOT Covered in EN 50121-
3-2 and EN 50121-4, So this is not relevant to S&TC equipment with respect
to EMC, request to update.
(15) Variation of power frequency IEC 61000-4-28 - NOT Covered in EN
ALS 66 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.13.5 (2) 37 of 278 2) As a minimum requirement, the equipment must be immune to a field Please confirm if it is fine that Immunity requirements is met according to The emission requirement extended in the
Signalling & Train strength of 20V/m in the frequency range of 27 to 2000 MHz. frequency and levels as per EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 standards for frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz following
Control relevant signalling equipment as mentioned below. IEC 61000-6-4; and - immunity
80 MHz to 800 MHz --> 20 V/m rms(On Board) -- EN 50121-3-2 requirement extended in the frequency
80 MHz to 800 MHz --> 10 V/m rms (Trackside) -- EN 50121-4 range 5,1 GHz to 6 GHz.
800 MHz to 1 000 MHz --> 20V/m rms (Onboard and Trackside) Please refer latest EN standards and
1 400 MHz to 2 000 MHz --> 10 V/m rms (Onboard and Trackside) respective normative references for the
2 000 MHz to 2 700 MHz --> 5V/m rms (Onboard and Trackside) compliances.
5 100 MHz to 6 000 MHz --> 3 V/m (rms) (Onboard and Trackside) No changes foreseen.
ALS 67 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.15.1 38 of 278 The contractor shall ensure that all the Train control & Signalling Is it acceptable if relevant S&TC equipment can be compliant to 2016 Tender conditions prevail.
Signalling & Train equipment are designed and constructed in accordance with the latest version of the EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 for EMC compliance?
Control issues or versions ofinternationally recognised EMC standards, including
but not limited to EN50081,EN50082, EN50121, EN50123, IEC571,
EN50155, IEC 61000 to ensure proper functioning.
ALS 68 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.17.1 39 of 278 (11) Use of high-level modulation technique to improve the immunity of Not applicable for EMC. Bidder requests to remove it from the scope of EMC These are special attention given for the
Signalling & Train the system.(12) Use of redundancy codes/check sum, etc. to improve the requirements immunity of the signalling systems to
Control immunity of the system.(13) Use of parallel-check technique to improve inter-system EMI due to its safety-related
the immunity of the signalling system. operations.
ALS 69 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.18 40 of 278 Effect of emission on explosive or volatile / flammable material must Not applicable for EMC. Bidder requests to remove it from the scope of EMC Tender conditions prevail.
Signalling & Train beconsidered. BS6656 (Prevention of inadvertent ignition of requirements
Control flammableatmospheres by radio frequency radiation) and other related
standardsmust be adhered to.
ALS 70 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.10 (C) 176 of 278 Rolling Stock Contractor shall ensure that the return current in the track at S&T will export the train detection constraints to RS and RS should do the Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train the specified frequencies does not exceed the values specifiedby S&T test according to the EN 50238 standard and test report to be provided to
Control Contractor, verification will be done jointly by S&T and RS/Electric S&T for review. Please confirm this process is acceptable to Employer.
Propulsion supplier.
ALS 71 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.10 (D) 176 of 278 The Contractors shall also jointly develop a test plan detailing how S&T will export the train detection constraints to RS and RS should do the Tender conditions prevail.
Signalling & Train theelectromagnetic compatibility of Traction and S&T systems test according to the EN 50238 standard and test report to be provided to
Control includingRadio systems will be verified. S&T for review. Please confirm this process is acceptable to Employer.
No.
ALS 72 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX A4, Sec 193 of 278 APPENDIX A4 – S&T AND POWER DISTRIBUTION AND DC TRACTION Induced voltage study will be performed based on the information provided Tender conditions prevail.
Signalling & Train 3, point 3 SUPPLY INTERFACESTraction and S&T contractors shall co-ordinate for any by traction contractor and report will be shared to traction. Relevant details
Control information concerning EMI/EMC in the DC Traction System & Other on traction design to be provided to S&T to perform the induced voltage
structures and jointly develop a test plan detailing how the EMC of calculation. Please confirm if this procedure is acceptable to the Employer
Traction and S&TC system will be verified, taking into the consideration
the study conducted.
ALS 73 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 9.4.1.1 264 of 278 The wayside ATP equipment shall conform to CENELEC standards EN50121-2 : Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world. This The mentioned EN standard, IEC standard
Signalling & Train EN50121-2& 4 and IEC 61000-6-2. For radiated Emissions & conducted part sets the emission limits from the railway system to the outside world at and mentioned references EN in
Control EMI the system shall meet the requirements of CENELEC standards EN radio frequencies. It defines the applied test methods and gives information respective standards shall be referred.
50081-2. on typical field strength values at traction and radio frequency Tender conditions prevail.
(cartography).
EN50121-2.
Relevent S&TC equipment be compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 (On
board) and EN 50121-4 (Track-side). So request you to kindly confirm is it
ok that S&TC equipment compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 (on-
board) and EN 50121-4 (trackside)
ALS 74 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 9.4.1.2 264 of 278 ATP onboard equipment shall conform to IEC 571-1, CENELEC standards EN50121-2 : Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world. This The mentioned EN standard, IEC, standard
Signalling & Train EN50155, EN50121-2 & 4, EN50121-3 and IEC 61000-6-2. For radiated part sets the emission limits from the railway system to the outside world at and mentioned references EN in
Control Emissions& conducted EMI the system shall meet the requirements of radio frequencies. It defines the applied test methods and gives information respective standards shall be referred.
CENELECstandards EN 50081-2. on typical field strength values at traction and radio frequency Tender conditions prevail.
(cartography).
EN50121-2.
Relevent S&TC equipment be compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 (On
board) and EN 50121-4 (Track-side). So request you to kindly confirm is it
ok that S&TC equipment compliant to EN 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 (on-
board) and EN 50121-4 (trackside)
ALS 75 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 9.4.1.3 264 of 278 Transients (spikes and surges): The equipment shall conform to Electrical fast transient/burst IEC 61000-4-4.- Covered in EN 50121-3-2 and The mentioned EN standard, IEC standard
Signalling & Train A200FRSenv.02 version 00.03. It shall also conform to the following: EN 50121-4 So this can be complied and mentioned references EN in
Control Surge IEC 61000-4-5 - Covered in EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 So this can respective standards shall be referred.
be complied. Tender conditions prevail.
Please cofirm if it is acceptable that the compliance is to above standards
which are covered in railway EMC standard EN 50121 and not to
A200FRSenv.02 version 00.03.
ALS 76 5-B1 Section 3-B1: PS 3.5.1 (b) 27 of 278 b) Operational Control Centre for the lines will be located at Central Park Two OCCs at Central park metro depot which is not available in either of the For the connectivity of Line 3 & Line-6 to
Signalling & Train metro Depot (East West Corridor Depot). The access dates to the Site are corridors. Bidder requests Employer to clarify how OCCs are planned to get OCC/BCC, please refer clause 1.1.4.1 of
Control referenced in Chapter 8 of Section 5: Works Requirements to the connected with these corridors. Chapter 9 of FOTS Chapter in Telecom PS.
Particular Specifications.
ALS 77 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.2.1.2 (20) 24 of 278 (20) Backup Control Centre (BCC): BCC for the corridors shall be planned at Two BCCs at Majerhat (which is a station in Joka - Mominpur section )- For the connectivity of Line 3 & Line-6 to
Signalling & Train Majerhat. The Signalling contractor shall design the OCC in such a manner Bidder requests to clarify the precise location of BOCC- Is it at the Majerhat OCC/BCC, please refer clause 1.1.4.1 of
Control that the OCC functions shall be duplicated to BCC without any Station ? Chapter 9 of FOTS Chapter in Telecom PS.
hardware/software change in the existing system. Bidder requests Employer to clarify how the line from Kavi Subhash - Biman
Bandar is connected with the BCC at Majerhat?
ALS 78 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.2.1.2 (21) 25 of 278 (21) In addition to OCC & BCC, the Corridors signalling over view shall be 1) Please clarify if the Metro Bhawan is at the Park Street Metro Station & 1) Metro Bhawan is a separate building
Signalling & Train extended to METRO BHAWAN, Park Street, for the viewing purpose. Two in which room of the Park Street metro station? and not in Park street station..
Control Traffic Controllers work stations with respective monitors and additional 2) If not, please specify the distance between the signal equipment room 2) The distance between Park street
55 inch LED TV for both the corridors shall be planned at Park Street. ( Park Street) to the Metro Bhawan equipment room for cable laying station and Metro Bhawan is less than a
purposes ? Kilometer.
3) Since Joka - Mominpur corridor is not physically connected to KAVI 3) Please refer response no. 48 and 49
SUBHASH – BIMAN BANDA CORRIDOR, how is it planned to have inter above.
connectivity between Metro Bhawan to KAVI SUBHASH – BIMAN BANDA
CORRIDOR?
ALS 79 5-B1 Section 3-B1: PS 3.2.1.2 (22) 25 of 278 (22) In this project, there will be a transfer line between Old Garia Carshed Bidder requests Employer to clarify if there is a requirement to have The clause is self explanatory, however,
Signalling & Train and the New Garia (Kavi Subhash) Depot. New Depot (as part of this interface of new depot interlocking area with interlocking of Old Garia car- further deliberation will be at preliminary /
Control contract) shall control this transfer line crossover for movement of Rolling shed ? Please clarify if the expectation from this contract is to control a detailed design stage.
Stock (Train) from one Depot to other in emergency situation through crossover ( point position controlling ) which will be made available within
interlocking features. the new depot area scope? Is this crossover in the Old Garia car-shed & the
control is from Old-Garia Interlocking?
Kindly provide the detailed operational scenario for analysis. And if interface
between both Interlocking are required then please share the track layout
scheme and existing equipment circuit layout for the analysis.
No.
ALS 80 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 10.6.7.3 140 of 278 10.6.7.3.1 All cables that cross the running rail must be protected in As per the clasuses mentioned, the material of the Pipe that need to be Bidders understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train suitable protection pipe that must not affect the track formation. used for track crossing is not mentioned. However, perforated pipes shall also be
Control Bidder Assumes metallic pipes/conduit that need to be considered for the used.
10.6.7.3.2 The pipe must be of sufficient strength to resist accidental track crossing. Please confirm.
damage to the cable from track maintenance.
ALS 81 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Sr. No. 5 187 of 278 Provision of Earthing at stations in equipment rooms As per Civil/ E&M/Construction Contractors will provide Earth Bar at all The E&M/Construction Contractors will
Signalling & Train rooms. Whereas the responsibility of the S&T Contractor states "Set up the provide Earth Bar at all equipment rooms
Control earth bus inside S&T equipment rooms (SER, TER, SMR and SCR) from the (SER, TER, UPS, SMR, SCR). Please See
earth bus bar provided in UPS (S&T) room. A&C-2.
Also as per Page number 504 of 583 Civil/ E&M/Construction Contractors
will provide Earth Bar at TER.
Please confirm which clause will prevail. Bidder assumes Civil contractor will
provide Earth bars in all the equipment room
ALS 82 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix 1 236 of 278 Earthing of Out Door Installations As per section 3.1.2 The S&T contractor shall design earthing requirements E&M Contractor will provide the Earhing
Signalling & Train 3.1.2 for his own use and implement them to suit requirements of various sub Metallic strip throughout the viaduct and
Control systems of S&T. The contractor may make use of Buried Earth Conductor S&T contractor to connect their
along the main line, if provided by the traction contractor as per interface equipment.
specifications. However, further deliberation will
Please confirm the scope of work of earthing for outdoor installation. Bidder be at preliminary /detailed design stage.
assumes that the traction contractor will provide the Buried Earth conductor
anong the main line as per page 194 of 298.
ALS 83 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix A5 198 of 278 Provision of earthing for signalling & Telecom equipment in outdoor depot As per S&T responsibilities it is stated as Construction: Design earthing The clause is selfexplanatory.
Signalling & Train Sr 6 area topology, set-up earths, lay earth cables to meet earthing requirement.
Control (Rails will not be used for earthing).
Please confirm the scope of work of earthing for outdoor installation. Bidder
assumes that the traction contractor will provide the Buried Earth conductor
anong the main line as per page 194 of 298.
ALS 84 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix H 233 of 278 The optical fibre cables within station shall be laid along different routes As per the Section 1.1.1 in page number 231 of 278 "Primary cable Bidder is requested to refer contractual
Signalling & Train 2.1.2 with maximum route diversity. In elevated/ at grade environment, the containment around station areas and along track-side will be provided by conditions in conjunction with main
Control optical fibre cable shall be laid inside HDPE pipes. Civil Works and E&M Project Contractors" clauses to draw a comprehensive
Please confirm which clause will prevail As the bidder assumes the scope of conclusion. Mentioned clauses are
supply and installation of these pipes are under Civil works and E&M Project independent to each other.
Contractors. The clause is self explanatory.
ALS 85 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.5 27 of 583 (6) A Centralized Digital Voice Recording System is to be provided in CER at Bidder understand that "emergency broadcast to train borne PAS initiated Please refer to Clause 5 (Functional
the OCC & BCC for multichannel voice recording of direct line from OCC & BCC RCW and fire messages broadcast on station PAS initiated Requirements) of Chapter 5 of Section 5B-
communication, two way radio conversations, emergency or fire messages from OCC & BCC PAS HMI shall be recorded in CDRS." 2 (PS telecommunications) which is self
broadcast on station PAS and train borne PAS initiated from OCC & BCC Please confirm. explanatory.
respectively.
ALS 86 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.8 32 of 583 3.8 Asset ManagementT-. The Contractor shall liaise with the designated Bidder requests to kindly confirm if the contractor will only update and Tender clause is self explanatory.
contractor for the said ERP interface and provide all information with the handover the Asset database to ERP/MMS System contractor.
end objective of interfacing / integrating the proposed ERP / MMS system
ALS 87 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 15.6 195 of 583 15.6 (B) All calls on telephones provided in:(i) Stations and Station Control As per CDRS Chapter clause 5.1 (1), only Direct Line Console phones will be No Change in tender requirements and
Room / SCR;(ii) OCC & BCC;(iii) Depots/DCC ;(iv) Help Points;(v) Emergency recorded only. Bidder request to ammend clause 15.6 accordingly. tender condition prevails.
Telephones;(vi) Traction and Receiving substations;(vii) Any telephone
connected on the IP PBX network by suitable selection /configuration of
the VRS.
ALS 88 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 8.3.7 47 of 583 The intimation for carrying out FAT shall be updated by the contractor at Please confirm that the expenses towards lodging & boarding for Employer The expenses towards lodging & boarding
least 3 months before the tests. All expenses for lodging and boarding etc personnel witnessing FAT will be borne by Employer instead of Contractor. for Employer personnel witnessing FAT will
shall be borne by the contractor. Also please specify if FAT be done for each shipment lot? be borne by Employer.
Please see A&C-2.
FAT to be done for each shipment.
ALS 89 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 9.4 57 of 583 e) Contractor shall arrange the inspection from TEC for the materials As per previous Metro reference, TEC does not inspect materials which are No Change in tender requirements and
which are as per TEC specifications. as per TEC specifications. Bidder request to remove this requirement. tender condition prevails.
ALS 90 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.5.4 69 of 583 All fiber cores terminating in the optical distribution frame shall be spliced Currently as per the latest technology, Carrier Grade L3/L2 and Field LC/PC optical connectors shall be used.
to factory connectorized pigtails or properly stored in the fiber storage Switches supports LC/PC optical connectors. Please ammend the Please refer A&C-2.
panel. Optical patch cords shall be provided to connect the optical requirement accordingly.
terminal to the optical distribution frame and for patching within and
between optical patch panels. .......................... All spare adapters shall be
protected with jackets. One high quality optical connector such as FC/PC
single mode 10/125μm type shall be standardized.............................
No.
ALS 91 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.9 97 of 583 Public Address system shall be end to end IP Based. Some specific Refer to PS Chapter-2 requirement, We understand that all PA control All speakers shall be Analog type.Please
locations may be considered for IP based speakers. Equipments will be IP based, however Amplifier and Speakers are Analog refer A&C-2.
Based.
Please provide the use case and specific locations where IP based speakers
are required, so that quantity of speakers and other associated euipments
can be considered for those locations.
ALS 92 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.3.11.7 123 of 583 Loudspeakers shall have a minimum frequency response for 100 Hz to Minimum Frequency Response supported by Speakers are 340 Hz to 14 khz The minimum frequency response
7,000 Hz within ± 3 dB. or better at - 10 dB and in case of horn speaker, 500 Hz to 4.5KHz at - 10dB. modified as 340 Hz to 14Khz at -10dB.
Bidder request to ammend the requirement of clause 6.3.11.7 accordingly. Please see A&C-2
ALS 93 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.10.1.1.11 111 of 583 Each MMI position shall be equipped with a PAS Control Panel including a We understand that in case of failure of MMI, announcement facility from Tender clause is self explanatory.
microphone to enable live broadcast messages to be made even when the back up PAS Control Panel is limited to respective locations only. Please
MMI and DVA equipment fail. Hence PAS Control panel shall work as a confirm.
manual backup to MMI (including the DVA) at all locations i.e. stations and
OCC/BCC.
ALS 94 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.12.2 115 of 583 (14) Failure of hard wired MMI for PSB; Refer to clause 5.10.4.1, There is no requirement of MMI at PSB, only Hard PSB shall not be provided in Metro
Wired Control Panel shall be provided. Hence alarm for hard wired MMI for corridors of RVNL.
PSB is not applicable. Please confirm.
ALS 95 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.11 135 of 583 To meet the requirement of Ambient Voice Recorder for recording of all We understand that this is a greenfield project and no integration with Ambient Voice Recorder shall be
conversations of Controllers in OCC Theatre Rooms for both the metro existing CDRS is foreseen. integrated with the CDRS designed and
corridors of RVNL, the following minimum solution is required –Expansion Since, this is a design and build contract, proposal of Analog/digital or IP supplied as per the scope of this tender.
of existing CDRS Ambient Voice Recorder will be integrated by utilizing the based solution shall be finalised during design phase by Bidder. However futher deliberation shall be at
CDRS setup used for Telephone & PAS systems with some additional Please confirm our above understanding and ammend this requirement Detail Design Stage. Please see A&C-2.
integration where PCI based analogue/digital card along with required no accordingly.
of recording channel licenses will be added. This integrated solution
shall ..............................
ALS 96 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 2.1.1 137 of 583 3. LED PIDS Display complete with mounting fixtures/ accessories for We understand that Single sided LED PIDS Display (3 Line) to be installed at 3 line LED PIDS Display (Single Sided) shall
platforms, concourse and at BCC for training and maintenance purpose. Concourse needs to be supplied at BCC for training and maintenance be provided at Telecom Lab for training.
purpose. Please confirm. Please see A&C-2
ALS 97 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1.2.2 139 of 583 a) At each station a PIDS station server shall be located in the TER, which We understand that only Power Supply and network link redundancy is Redundancy for integrated PIDS/PAS
shall operate in conjunction with the central PA/PIDS servers, the station required at Station Server. Please confirm. server is not required at station level.
PIDS information display equipment and the PAS/PIDS HMI in the SCR for However, Power Supply and network link
local system monitoring and operator access. The server shall have redundancy is required in all integrated
redundant architecture and connectivity to the HMIs for high reliability. PIDS/PAS serverst.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 98 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1.2.6 141 0f 583 Displays in Intermodal Stations 1. Please confirm if bidder has to interface with other Transport System and 1. The PIDS display at intermodal station
their Network (Rail/High Speed/ Bus corridor/Exisiting Metro Corridor) to shall display relevant information as per
display the relevant information in PIDS Display to be provided at Clause 3.1.2.6 pertaining to Metro stations
Intermodal Stations. of RVNL project.
2. Bidder also understand that Type of Media (Fiber/Ethernet) extended up 2. The required connectivity shall have to
to TER of RVNL/KOL/S&T/S02 contract and other equipments required for be provided by the bidder.
this integration will be provided by other contractor. Please confirm.
ALS 99 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.4 149 of 583 Indicative quantity of Display Boards to be provided at stations is as under: Please provide the list of Intermodal Stations and information detail to be Intermodal stations:
(a) 2 nos. Double Sided LED per platform.(b) 2 nos. Single Sided LED at displayed in PIDS. For line 3 - Taratala, Park street and
other areas of station (Concourse).(c) 2 nos. Double Sided LED additional Esplanade For Lin 6 - Kavi Subhash, Salt
at intermodal stations.(d) 2 nos (42 inch) LED boards/Screen per platform. lake Sector 5, Biman Bandar.
(e) 3 nos (42 inch) LED boards/Screen per concourse.
ALS 100 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.4 149 of 583 Indicative quantity of Display Boards to be provided at stations is as under: Please provide the technical specification (Bright ness, Pitch etc.) of For technical specifications of
(a) 2 nos. Double Sided LED per platform.(b) 2 nos. Single Sided LED at Single/Double Sided LED Display and Single sided 42inch LED Boards/screen. Single/Double Sided LED Display and Single
other areas of station (Concourse).(c) 2 nos. Double Sided LED additional sided 42inch LED Boards/screen, please
at intermodal stations.(d) 2 nos (42 inch) LED boards/Screen per platform. see A&C-2.
ALS 101 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.2 151 of 583 The PIDS Subsystem shall enable messages to be sent by: Refer to Appendix-H (schedule of HMI) of PS, there is no requirement of Bidder's understanding is correct. Please
a) Station Manager (SC) in SCRs; PIDS HMI for Commercial Information Terminal (CIW) in OCC & BCC. see A&C-2.
b) The Chief Controller (CC) in OCC & BCC; If same is required, we request to update Appendix-H detail accordingly.
c) The Assistant Chief Controller (ACC) in OCC & BCC;
d) The Communication Controller (COMC) in OCC & BCC;
e) Commercial Information Terminal (CIW) in OCC & BCC;
f) From the S&TC Interface;
No.
ALS 102 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 2.3 181 of 583 Display Clocks Refer to clause 6.3.4 (4), Analogue Clock Double sided -60cm only needs to Please see A&C-2.
(i) Digital Display Clocks – Platforms; be provided at Concourse and Platforms of station. All indoor clocks shall be
(ii) Digital Display Clocks – Station Public Area Digital Clock only.
(iii) Digital Display Clocks – Station Control Rooms;Equipment rooms We request to ammend the requirement of Analogue Display clocks at Large
(iv) Digital Display Clocks – OCC, BCC, SCR, DCC; Office Areas, Small Offices, Depot Lobby and Depot Main Workshops
(v) Digital Display Clocks – RSS; locations as Indoor Digital Clocks will be provided at these locations.
(vi) Analogue Display Clocks – Large Office Areas;Concourse
(vii) Analogue Display Clocks – Small Offices;
(viii) Analogue Display Clock – Depot Lobby;
(ix) Digital Display Clocks – Depot Main Workshops;
ALS 103 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.2 352 of 383 Video Surveillance system shall be end to end IP Based with 8MP/Full HD We understand that specification mentioned for Full HD camera under For specification of 8 MP camera, please
IP cameras. clause 6.2.5 shall be applicable for 8MP camera also. Please confirm. see A&C-2.
ALS 104 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.18 354 of 383 In case a failure occurs at one of the recording system (either primary or As a standard metro CCTV solution, each camera will recorded in Primary Recording at Station itself and the
mirror) or FOTS level, the video streams, shall automatically be stored on local(Primary) and adjacent station's (Secondary) NVRs in parallel. There is secondary recording shall be at adjacent
the available recording server. When the network connection is restored no concept of centralised recording management. stations. Please see A&C-2.
and the system returns to normal recording operation, the central CCTV
Management System shall be able to retrieve and merge the local video Please ammend the clause 1.2.18 accordingly.
recordings seamlessly in order to ensure uninterrupted video recordings.
ALS 105 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 2.1.6 356 of 383 Full HD Large Video Screen wall shall be provided in Security Control Room We understand that OCC Theatre Video Wall to be provided to view OCC Theatre Video Wall to be provided to
at OCC to view all cameras of RVNL Metro Corridors.The CCTV video wall Onboard Cameras images only. Please confirm. view Onboard Cameras but the Station
arrays for OCC for Kavi Subhash -Biman Bander and Joka-Esplanade Cameras images shall also be viewed, if
Corridor are 2x2x70” each. The CCTV video wall arrays for Security Room required.
at OCC are 4x2x70” for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor and 3x2x70” The Videowall Sizes have been modified.
for Joka-Esplanade corridor. Please see A&C-2.
ALS 106 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.2 364 of 583 Coverage of CCTV surveillance system for the stations, Depot, OCC & BCC Please provide the total quantity of TSS/RSS, Parking Area, Signal Point The tentative numbers are:
shall be developed by the telecom contractor and submitted to the Crossings, Theft Prone areas, so that BOQ of Cameras can be estimated 1. TSS at every station.
employer for review. However, the minimum number of cameras shall be accordingly. 2. RSS may be at two locations in each line.
as per following: We also request to provide drawings of these locations.
3. Parking at 9 stations and
4. Signal Point crossings at 13 stations.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 107 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.2.1 357 of 583 (8)CCTV Monitors (55 inch) at head end for all stations of each platform Total Quantity of Client Terminal Along with LED (55") Monitors, required at The Qty of 55" LED Monitors are:
complete with housing/mountings. Additional Two numbers of IP Based Metro Bhawan and BCC needs as per this clause to be included also in 1. One number per PF at Head end for
LED (55") Monitors per corridor are required for Emergency Command Minimum BOQ of CCTV System. Please include the same. Train Driver.
Centre at Metro Bhawan, Park Street and 04 Nos of 55 inch per BCC are 2. Four nos for Emergency Control Centre
required for each BCC at Majerhat at Metro Bhawan, Park Street.
3. Four Nos per BCC
The above monitors are in additions of
Client Terminal/MMIs.
BOQ corrected. Please see A&C-2
ALS 108 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.8 378 of 583 Field Switches (industrial grade) shall be provided at Platforms, We understand that Sub-Ring Architecture can also be proposed to connect Bidder's understanding is correct.
Concourses and in Depot areas, where air-conditioning environment is not Field Switches with FOTS WAN Switches. Please confirm. However, further deliberation will be at
available. Ethernet output from the IP cameras (Fixed and PTZ) shall be detailed design stage.
directly connected to the field switch through data cable and suitable
protection devices. The outputs of the field switch shall be connected to
the two aggregate switches by using 2 x 1Gigabit Fibre Uplinks through
separate optical fibre cable to the redundant ports available in TER
switches.
ALS 109 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 169 of 195 Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities Refer to PS Chapter-8 (CCTV System), clause 5.2.2, we understand that Fixed Box Cameras and Bullet cameras
Documents and Bill of Schedule J1 Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost: 2. CCTV System: quantity mentioned under description "IP Fixed FHD Cameras with all shall be provided for RVNL metro
Quantities S. No. 1 (IP Fixed FHD Cameras with all associated accessories including associated accessories, etc." of Schedule J1 under CCTV System is a total corridors. Dome cameras are not required.
Varifocal lenses, mounting etc., as per specifications) quantity of Fixed Box and Dome Cameras. Please confirm. BOQ modified accordingly. Please see
A&C-2
ALS 110 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 176 of 195 Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities We understand that Station PA/PIDS Server shall have redundancy in terms Redundancy for integrated PIDS/PAS
Documents and Bill of Schedule J1Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 5. PA/PIDS System S. of Power Supply and Link Connectivity ( with FOTS Switches) only. server is not required at station level.
Quantities No. 1(PAS/PIDS Server (Redundant) and Interface at stations, OCC/BCC Only OCC and BCC Servers will be redundant to each other. However, Power Supply and network link
and Depots with NMS) Please confirm. redundancy is required in all integrated
PIDS/PAS serverst.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 111 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 176 of 195 Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities Normaly there is no concept of redundancy in workstations. Please Redundancy for integrated PIDS/PAS
Documents and Bill of Schedule J1Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 5. PA/PIDS System S. elaborate what redundancy is expected at station level for workstations. workstations is not required at station
Quantities No. 3 (PAS/PIDS Integrated Workstation(redundant) for underground, level. Please see A&C-2.
elevated/at-grade stations including Mic)
No.
ALS 112 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities Technical Detail and Specification of OA/IT System is not mentioned in PS Bidders understanding is correct.
Documents and Bill of Schedule J1Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 7. Office Automation Chapter-9 (FOTS). Please see A&C-2
Quantities and Information Technology (0A/IT) S. No. 4 (Central Core Switch/Router However, we understand that Specification of Core Switch of OA/IT shall
(Redundant) and associated accessories at designated data center at OCC comply with PS Chapter-9 clause 6.13.9 (FOTS-Distribution Switch)
or BCC.) requirements.
Please confirm.
ALS 113 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX F 560 of 583 2 TELEPHONE SYSTEM, S. No.-11(IP Phone (voice & video) with all Refer to PS Chater-7 (Telephone 7) and Schedule J1/Telephone System There is no requirement of IP video phone
accessories- 5nos.) minimum BOQ, there is no requirement of IP video Phone. and is removed from Appendix-F (Contract
We request to remove the same from Appendix-F Contract Spare Chapter. Spare). Please see A&C-2.
ALS 114 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX F 565 of 583 7 Office Automation/Information Technology (OA/IT), S. No.-2(Distribution Refer to Schedule J1/OAIT System minimum BOQ, Layer2 industrial grade There is no requirement of Distribution
Switch fully equipped and associated accessories as per General switch and Core Switch (L3 Switch) is required only. There is no requirement Switch in OA/IT and shall be removed from
Specification and Particular Specification) of Distribution Switch in OA/IT. Appendix-F (Contract Spare). Please see
We request to remove the supply of Distribution Switch (5nos.) for OA/IT A&C-2
System from PS, Appendix-F/Contract Spare.
ALS 115 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.1.4 415 of 583 FOTS Network Management Systems and the terminal shall be installed in We understand that Network Management System shall be provided in Bidders understanding is correct.Please
the TMR at depots. central location in OCC & BCC. see A&C-2
Please confirm our understanding.
ALS 116 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.16 434 of 583 3rd Party Network audit to be conducted by Contractor to check the Bidder understand that 3rd Party Network auditor will be appointed and 3rd Party Network audit to be conducted
Venerability of the Network and servers as per CERT guidelines. paid by employer and this will be conducted one time only. Contractor will by Contractor to check the Venerability of
provide necessary support during Network audit. the Network and servers as per CERT
Please confirm. guidelines. All cost to be borne by the
contractor. Tender condition prevails
ALS 117 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Chapter-10 435 of 583 TSCADA System We understand that Telecom SCADA (TSCADA) is required for Central Alarm Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Monitoring of all Telecom Sub-systems only at OCC and BCC.
Please remove the requirement of Telecom Sub-system equipment
Controlling function from TSCADA & interface of Analogue
equipment/System, Signalling & Train Control (S&TC), Power SCADA and
other systems. Please confirm.
ALS 118 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.1.1 444 of 583 It is envisioned that the T-SCADA displays will take the form of separate Generally in Metro Environment, Integration of Video Display Unit/Mimic Integration of Video Display Unit/Mimic
terminals integrated alongside other terminals for other systems such as Display with TSCADA System is not required. All Telecom System Alarms Panel with TSCADA is not required.
the ACID, FOTS, PA/PIDS, CCTV, Radio and Telephone systems. The shall be displayed locally on designated operators/CSS MMI (with 24 inch However, the size of CSS HMI/MMI shall
Contractor may however propose a system where a single common monitor) only. No separate VDU/mimic display is required for TSCADA. be finalised during design stage.
terminal for all systems is provided at each operator's position with the We request to ammend the requirements of clause 6.1 accordingly. Please see A&C-2.
different displays shown as separate windows on the common terminal. In
such a case, the Contractor shall undertake an ergonomic study of the
whole layout of the OCC & BCC theatre to demonstrate that the VDU &
mimic display, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) are suitably sized for the
expected population of operators. Special consideration shall be given to
factors of eye strain, posture and repetitive injuries in positioning and
sizing of all display and control elements of the design.
ALS 119 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.9.2.1 442 of 583 The equipment at OCC & BCC hereafter called as master station Refer to schedule J1/TSCADA System minimum BOQ,We understand that Tender condition shall prevail.
equipment shall include at least two main computers in main & hot supply of Server at OCC/BCC in redundant configuration along with HMI and
standby configuration with sufficient RAM, clock speed and hard disk Printer for TSCADA System is required as part of this contract.
storage, high speed computer communication link, system console, human Supply of Modems, Front End Processor should be excluded from TSCADA
machine interfaces through colour VDUs and key-boards, pointing devices BOQ/Scope.
(e.g. mouse or trackball), front-end processors, modems, data logging Please ammend the clause accordingly.
printers, watch dogs, hard disks and other storage devices along with their
drives, switchover unit for switching over from main to standby computer
or vice-versa. The minimum hardware requirement shall be stated in the
Design Specification (DS) prepared by the Contractor and approved by the
Engineer.
ALS 120 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.5 448 of 583 In addition to the primary operators interface within the OCC & BCC As per Appendix-H, Schedule of MMI for Telecom: TSCADA Workstation MMI Terminal shall not be provided with
theatre, the T-SCADA central server in the OCC & BCC equipment room needs to be provided at CC, ACC, Security Controller and CSS Positions at the Track Maintenance Supervisor in the
shall be supplied with a secondary maintenance technicians interface OCC and BCC only. Depot & the Electrical Supervisor in the
terminal for use by the CSS and one terminal to be provided with the Track Please remove the MMI requirement for Track Maintenance and Electrical OCC & BCC complex.
Maintenance Supervisor in the Depot & one terminal to be provided with Supervisor as same is not required. Please ammend the clause accordingly. Clause 6.6.5 of Chapter 10 (TSCADA) of
the Electrical Supervisor in the OCC & BCC complex. Section 5B-2 (PS telecommunications)
corrected accordingly.
Please see A&C-2.
No.
ALS 121 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.6 471 of 583 b) The doors inter-linking the cross-passages of tunnels should be As per Metro Operational Requirement, we understand that only Door Bidders understanding is correct.
provided with access control system so that these can be opened by Contact Sensor (for Open/Closed alarm detection) to be provided at Cross-
authorized maintenance Staff; these will also have access breach detection Passage doors.
arrangements and sensors to detect the closed condition of doors as well Please confirm.
as their remaining open continuously beyond the prescribed time-limit.
ALS 122 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3 478 of 583 d) The detection techniques / modalities shall include one or more of the We understand that supply of separate cameras as a part of Intusion Motion Detection Cameras for Intruder
following, all of which shall operate in conjunction with each other and the Detection System (ACID) is not required as same is already a part of CCTV Detection shall be provided as part of
CCTV System, to continuously track intruders within and across zones and System scope (PS Chapter-5, clause 5.2.5, 6.2.15.1, Motion Detection CCTV system.
all areas within the confines of the site. Cameras for Intruder Detection).
i) Motion detection cameras, which shall be provided as part of the We request to ammend the clause 3.6 and 4.3 as follows- Clause 3.6 and 4.3 ammended, Please see
intrusion detection system along with associated special software and "(i) Motion detection cameras, which shall be provided as part of the CCTV A&C-2.
software licenses; system."
ALS 123 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3 478 of 583 g) The perimeter area, for both the depots, shall be sub-divided into Refer to clause 4.3 (d) requirement, we understand that two trigger based Tender condition prevails.
zones, with each zone equipped with its own CCTV cameras and detection is not required for Perimeter Area. Either CCTV system or IDS
associated Intruder Detection Facilities. system individually can fuflil the same requirement.
Please confirm.
ALS 124 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3 479 of 583 m) On initiation of an alarm, CCTV cameras within the affected zone shall We understand that intruder tracking requirement and Handover between Tender clause is self explanatory
employ automatic positioning and shall continuously adjust pan, tilt and different cameras is specific to Depot Perimeter only and not in the other
zoom to keep the intruder within the cameras field of view. areas of depot.
n) Handover shall be provided between different cameras to maintain Please confirm.
effective tracking of the intruder throughout the site area.
ALS 125 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4 481 of 583 g) GUI Functions Refer to requirements mentioned in 4.4 (a) and 4.5, we understand that CCTV Camera view on initiation of Access
ii) Select and view CCTV image at each access point location, individually CCTV Camera view on initiation of Access Control breach and Intrusion Control breach and Intrusion Detection
or in combination; Detection shall be displayed only in CCTV MMI and not in ACID MMI. shall be displayed in ACID MMI also. Please
Please confirm. refer Clause 4.5 (G) (ii) of ACIDS Chapter.
ALS 126 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3 468 of 583 As mentioned in the previous chapter, the Integrated Security We understand that Integrated Security Communication System is not a part Integrated Security Communication
Communication system shall integrate different sub-systems and ensure of this contract and same will be provided by other contractor. System is not a part of this contract. Please
that these components function together as a unique system. For Please provide the technical specification, Functionality and integration see A&C-2
optimization purpose the Contractor shall integrate the components of requirement of Integrated Communication System with Telecom sub-
the Access Control and Intruder Detection System together with the systems such as Telephone System, ACID System.
Integrated Security Communication System and shall include, as a
minimum, the following elements:
ALS 127 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.4 512 of 583 Each Emergency Stop Plunger shall be equipped with a Help Point. The We understand that Intgrated Security Communication System is not a part Bidders understanding is correct. Please
interface between the Signalling and Telecom shall allow that an of this contract and same will be provided by other contractor. see A&C-2.
Integrated Security Communication call is automatically initiated, if the As a part of Telecom contract, 1no. Help Point will be provided near to ESP
ESP is activated. Immediate after ESP activation an alarm shall be generate location to communicate with designated controller.
to OCC and relevant station through ATS. Please confirm.
ALS 128 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.12 474 of 583 Access Control within Sites Please provide the Single/double door quantity of OCC and BCC in minimum All stations GAD drawings have been
(d) OCC & BCC BOQ of Schedule J1. provided to the bidders. Please check the
door schedules accordingly.
ALS 129 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.4 469 of 583 b) Electrical Locks Normally in metro ACID solution, Electro Magnetic Lock is being Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
i) Provision and installation of electro-mechanical locks on the doors to be implemented as Door is designed and supplied by other contractors and each Access points of stations and
provided with access control, is the responsibility of Telecom Contractor installation of electro-mechanical lock is not feasible in such cases. depot/OCC.
and not of other project Contractors (except locks on gates, barriers and We request to update the requirement of Electro mechanical lock with Please see A&C-2
turnstiles required for the AFC System); Electro Magnetic locks.
ALS 130 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.4 470 of 583 iii) The electrical locks may be configured as either „fail open‟ or „fail Please specify the quantity /location of doors for which fail close All doors with electro magnetic locks shall
close‟, as appropriate to the access point location, on lock failure, power configuration for electro magnetic locks is required, so that quantity of be configured with features as mentioned
failure, fire alarm or emergency site evacuation; required accessories to comply the same can be considered accordingly. in the reffered clause
ALS 131 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Appendix-F 566 of 583 9. Access Control and Intrusion Detection System We understand that Intgrated Security Communication System is not a part Appendix-F ammended, Please see A&C-2.
of this contract and same will be provided by other contractor.
Please ammend the desciption of Appendix-F (Contract Spare)/Item 9.
Access Control and Intrusion Detection System accordingly.
No.
ALS 132 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.1.1.3 304 of 583 Bidder understanding is that quantity of Emergency Telephones mentioned Emergency Telephones with Hooter and
in UG section is only for UG Station Platforms. Quantity required at Cross Beacon shall be provided in UG stations
Passage needs to be included as we understand that tunnel cross passage and cross passages.
shall be at every 250meter. Emergency Telephones without Hooter
Please update the Table5-1 and minimum BOQ of Emergency Telephone and Beacon shall be provided at head end
accordingly. and tail end of all elevated stations
alongside ESP.
Table 5-1 corrected accordingly.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 133 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.3.4 204 of 583 The telecom Contractor shall liaise with all concerned authorities including Bidder's understanding is WPC related expenses like license fee, spectrum All expenses excluding the Government
DoT, WPC, SACFA, civil Aviation authorities and other local authorities and charges, annual fees etc should be borne by the Employer. Contractor’s role Statutory fees are to be borne by the
obtain necessary clearances/sanctions for installation and commissioning is limited to support & liaison with the authorities on behalf of the Contractor.
of the Radio system. All costs therein have to be borne by the Contractor. Employer.
The Contractor shall provide a digital, standard radio communications Please confirm.
system conforming to the TETRA standards as .............................................
ALS 134 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.2.1.2 25 of 278 (22) In this project, there will be a transfer line between Old Garia Crashed Bidder's understanding is Tetra radio coverage is limited to the New Garia Bidder's understanding for Tetra radio
Signalling & Train and the New Garia (Kavi Subhash) Depot. New Depot (as part of this (Kavi Subhash) Depot only. coverage is correct.
Control contract) shall control this transfer line crossover for movement of Rolling Please confirm.
Stock (Train) from one Depot to other in emergency situation through
interlocking features.
ALS 135 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 25 of 32 Bidder requests Employer to consider one Project Manager - SIGNALING + (One for Signalling and One for Telecom),
Requirements TELECOMMUNICATION who can control & co-ordinate for both the Please see A&C-2.
Personnel Signaling & Telecommunication systems with the help of two design
managers as required in Sr. No. 3 of Chapter 4.
Bidder requests for amendment.
ALS 136 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 25 of 32 Bidder requests to amend the clause to as : To be mobilized within two (One for Signalling and One for Telecom),
Requirements month of award and shall be posted in Kolkata make themselves available Please see A&C-2.
Personnel for key discussions & meetings at Kolkata till completion of Design phase
and shall be available as and when required.
ALS 137 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 26 of 32 Bidder requests Employer to consider one Interface Manager - SIGNALING (One for Signalling and One for Telecom),
Requirements + TELECOMMUNICATION who can support the Project Manager & work Please see A&C-2.
Personnel with the Design Managers of both the Signaling & Telecommunication
systems.
"To be posted at Kolkata site" can be amended to "To make himself/herself
available at Kolkata site for key meetings & discussions"
Bidder Request for above amendments.
ALS 138 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 26 of 32 Bidder requests Employer to consider one Testing & Commissioning (One for Signalling and One for Telecom),
Requirements Engineer In-Charge- SIGNALING + TELECOMMUNICATION who can Please see A&C-2.
Personnel supervise the T&C workers / support staff of both the Signaling &
Telecommunication systems. Bidder requests for amendment.
ALS 139 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 26 of 32 Bidder requests Employer to clarify if this is the Safety Assurance Manager This requirement is for Site Safety
Requirements or Site Safety ( EHS ) Manager ? Manager. Bidder's understanding
Personnel Since Telecom is non safety related & hence Safety Assurance Manager will considering Telecom as non safety related
be only responsible for Signaling. Please confirm if our understanding is system is not correct. At site, every activity
correct is safety critical. Please see A&C-2.
ALS 140 5 Vol 1 Section 5: Works Chapter 4 26 of 32 Bidder requests Employer to consider "one" Quality Assurance Manager - Quality Assurance Manager shall be 1 for
Requirements SIGNALING + TELECOMMUNICATION who can support the Project Manager. this project.
Personnel Bidder requests for amendment. Please see A&C-2.
The QA manager will be based at the engineering location & will make
himself available as and when required at site. Please confirm if this
understanding is correct & acceptable to the Employer
ALS 141 Vol-2 Vol2: Pricing Document Cost Centre B- JE1 23 of 195 Bidder requests Employer to confirm that ISA is appointed by the Employer Contractor has to engage an ISA for this
as per pg 25 of 278 3.2.2.1 ( 3). Pricing document Sr. No. B19 mentions " Project as per item B19 of Pricing
engagement of ISA by Contractor". Kindly clarify which clause is correct. Document.
Kindly amend the Pricing document accordingly. However, if required, an independent ISA
shall also be engaged by the Employer.
Alternatively please also clarify if Contractor can appoint Contractor's Item (3) in the query is for the ISA
indepdent safety assesment organization accredited by COFRAC who can appointed by Employer.
function as an ISA for the project?
No.
ALS 142 6 Section 6 –General 14.9 85/108 The contractor shall be entitled to substitute a bank guarantee in the form Employer is requested to confirm if the "Retention" BG can be submitted in Yes, the BG for Retention Money can be
Conditions of Contract approved by the Employer with the retention money amount recovered advance & there will be no retention money deducted once this BG is submitted in Advance and no decduction
upto the date of request. Such substitution shall be permissible maximum submitted with due validity so that each IPC is paid in full will be made from the payment.
upto 3 times.
ALS 143 6 Section 6 –General 13.1 56/108 Right to Vary: Bidder requests to confirm that this variation procedure shall exclude Bidder's understanding is not correct.
Conditions of Contract The Contractor shall execute and be bound by each Variation till the price addition of stations or onboard equipment due to line extensions. Such Please refer clause 11.0 for " Additional
does not exceed 50% of the agreemental value as specified in letter of variations should be dealt separately through a new RFP issued to the Sections/Stations/ Depot/On board
acceptance / original agreement. existing contractor to be quoted with new unit rates. equipment" and Appendix L for price
mechanism.
ALS 144 1 Preamble to Section 1 15.1 Page 11 of 20 Currencies of Bid and Payment We Request customer to clarify whether this contract covered under Yes, this tender is ICB and the bidders can
to Section 4 - Section 1 The bidder shall quote the unit rates and the prices entirely in the International competitive bidding (ICB) process to able to quote in multi- quote in multi-currencies. Please refer BDS
: Instruction to Bidders Indian Rupees currencies as per RBI guidelines by one Indian company to other Indian (ITB 15.1).
company.
ALS 145 1 Preamble to Section 1 19.8 Page 13 of 20 The Bid Security of a JV shall be in the name of the JV that submits the bid. We understand that JV/Consortium not required to registered as taxable Tender clause is self explanatory
to Section 4 - Section 2 If the JV has not been legally constituted at the time of bidding, the Bid entity in India & each consortium partner allowed to issue separate invoice
: Bid Data Sheet Security shall be in the names of all future partners as named in the letter as per HSN code applicable as per Tax laws & separate payment will be
of intent mentioned in ITB 4.1. released as per scope of work agreed in Consortium agreement
Kindly confirm
ALS 146 4 Preamble to Section 1 Cash Flow Page 60 of 65 Date of release of interim payment to contractor (within 56 days hence (2) we request customer to reduce the period to 21 days in line with other No Change in Tender Requirement.
to Section 4 - Section 4 above) metro corportation so that payment will be released within 49 days
: Bidding Forms (maximum of 28 days for IPC certification & upto 21 Days for release of
payment from issuance of IPC)
ALS 147 7A Preamble to Section 1 PC part A Page 60 of 65 5% (Interest Bearing) of the total Contract Price in the respective We understand that contractor will receive interest bearing mobilisation The Maximum limit of Mobilisation
to Section 4 - Section 4 Contract data currencies in two instalments as detailed in PC. The Contract Price shall be advance in 2 installment of 5% each of Contract value Advance is 5% of the total Contract Price in
: Bidding Forms Item 23 Bidders‟ offered price in Financial Package including prices of Futher we request customer to remove "interest" Clause as charging the respective currencies and is to be
unconditional withdrawal of Deviations Interest rate at market rate in real terms not an advance. paid in two equal instalments. For Interest,
the tender condition prevails.
ALS 148 4 Preamble to Section 1 GC 11.9 Page 61 of 65 Performance certificate We request customer to change TOC issuance as per scope of our work, we No Change in Tender Requirement.
to Section 4 - Section 4 GC 10.1 Issue of Taking Over Certificate of last train-set + 24 months of DLP + 14 have no control on Train & its delivery
: Bidding Forms days of issue of Taking Over Certificate of whole of works + 60 days of
issue of completion certificate. It is assumed that Performance Certificate
is issued along with the Completion Certificate.
ALS 149 5-A Volume-I, Part II:, Chapter 20 Page 137 of 173 Milestone / Interim payments will be achieved for successful quarterly We request customer to release payment on Monthly basis based to avoid Tender clause is self explanatory
Section 5A- work clause 20.2.9 audits for which the Employer‟s Representative has issued a “Notice of No adverse impact on working capital and its impact on overall project cost
requirment- General Objection” or a “Notice of No Objection subject to….”
specification
ALS 150 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.7 © Page 83 of 108 A foreign company (either single entity or JV partner), shall have to submit We Request customer to delete the clause. In case of consortium, Indian Tender clause is self explanatory
Conditions of Contract last para proof of having opened their project office in India before any payment company will manage all onshore (domestic) scope & Foreign company will
(including advance payment) is released to such a company. The required provide Offshore support as per scope of work no need to get Foreign
proof here shall be a copy of the report containing information as per partner registered in india.
format prescribed by Reserve Bank of India submitted to the Director
General of Police (DGP) of the state concerned in which project office has
been established.
ALS 151 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.7 Page 83 of 108 (ii) The amount certified in each Interim Payment Certificate within 56 we request customer to reduce the period to 21 days in line with other Repeated Query (ALS 146)
Conditions of Contract (B)last para days after the Engineer receives the Statement and supporting metro corportation so that payment will be released within 49 days (28 days
documents. for IPC certification & 21 Days for release of payment)
Any discrepancy shall be rectified in the next payment to the Contractor;
ALS 152 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.7.1 (iii) Page 83 of 108 The Employer‟s Bank and its nodal branch for issue of LCs based on We Request customer to modify the clause as per all existing metro No Change in Tender Requirement.
Conditions of Contract requests received from Employer Accounts Units shall be as indicated corporation i.e
in the Contract Data. The Branch office of the Employer‟s Bank, All Bank charges for issuance of LC of employer to be borne by employer &
where the Employer Accounts Office has its Account, as indicated in any bank charges applicable for confirmation of LC will be borne by
the Contract Data, will be the issuance/reimbursing branch for LC contractor & no recovery from interim payment
issued under this arrangement. The Bank shall remain same for this
tender till completion of contract. The present incidental cost @
0.15% per annum of LC value or any increase/decrease by the banks
for issue of LC and operation thereof shall be borne by the contractor
and shall be recovered from his Interim Payment Certificates
ALS 153 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.5 Page 80 of 108 If the Contract does not include a schedule of payments, the Contractor We request customer to release payment on Monthly basis based to avoid This clause refer the cash flow
Conditions of Contract Schedule of shall submit non-binding estimates of the payments which he expects to adverse impact on working capital and its impact on overall project cost requirement to be submitted quarterly not
payment become due during each quarterly period. The first estimate shall be the payment to contractor. However, the
submitted within 42 days after the Commencement Date. Revised payment due to contractor shall be paid
estimates shall be submitted at quarterly intervals, until the Taking-Over on monthly basis.
Certificate has been issued for the Works.
No.
ALS 154 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.15 Page 87 of 108 The Contract Price shall be paid in Indian Rupees (INR) We Request customer to clarify whether this contract covered under Repeated query (144)
Conditions of Contract Currencies of International competitive bidding (ICB)
payment If under ICB, we request customer to pay as per currencies quoted during
bid submission
ALS 155 6 Section 6 –General appendix 1 Page 107 of 108 The Building and Other Construction workers (Regulation of Employment We Request customer to clarify the applicability of this Act in signalling Repeated Query (ALS 7)
Conditions of Contract clause "o" and Conditions of Service) Act 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996: All the business.
establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and We further request customer to clarify the % deduction applicable on
employs 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such interim & Final payment. As per other metro corpration for similair scope of
establishments are required to pay cess at the rate not exceeding 2% of work , 85% of contract value considered as supply & Balance 15% as Site
the cost of construction as may be modified by the Government work on which BOCW deducted by customer. we request to clearly mention
BOCW is applicable 1% of 15% of contract value to avoid any ambuigity so
that we quote correct project cost.
ALS 156 6 Section 6 –General 13.1 Right to Vary Page 56 of 108 The Contractor shall execute and be bound by each Variation till the price Varition of 50% of contract value, if applied would form a substantial For the Variation issuance timeline or
Conditions of Contract does not exceed 50% of the agreemental value as specified in letter of portion of work, so the timeline or deadline for issuance of the same shall deadline, tender clause is self explanatory.
acceptance / original agreement. For variation beyond the above the be fixed by client at tender stage itself. Post the expiry of indicated timeline Please refer Pricing Mechanism Appendix L
contractor shall be bound to execute, unless the Contractor promptly gives provided in tender, quoted unit rate wont be applicable. of Volume II (Pricing Document & BOQ).
notice to the Engineer stating (with supporting particulars) that the
Contractor cannot readily obtain the Goods required for the Variation.
ALS 157 1 Preamble to Section 1 4 Page 3 of 20 Eligible Bidders Please confirm whether - Repeated qyery (ALS 17)
to Section 4 - Section 1 4.1 A Bidder may be a natural person, private entity, government-owned 1.Consortium consisting of Indian entity & foreign entity is eligible bidder.
: Instruction to Bidders entity, or any combination of them with a formal intent to enter into an 2.Consortium will not be considered as an Association of Person (AOP) & not
agreement or under an existing agreement in the form of a Joint Venture required to registered as taxable entity in India.
(JV). The bidder must ensure the following: 3. Each consortium member (Indian entity & Foreign entity of consortium)
(a) In case of Single Entity: allowed to raise separate invoices to employer for their respective scope of
(i) Submit Power of Attorney authorizing the signatory of the bid to work as defnied in Consortium agreement. A clear billing breakup
commit the bidder.................................... identifying the details of currency wise split up among the various members,
for their respective scope as per consortium agreement and will get paid
separately.
ALS 158 2 Preamble to Section 1 ITB 14.13 Page 4 of 14 RVNL project is covered under Project Import chapter 98.01 of Custom We understand that Repeated qyuery (ALS 18)
to Section 4 - Section 2 Tariff Act according to which only concessional custom duty is applicable. 1. Employer will issue necessary documents for imports at concessional rate
: Bid Data Sheet The Bidder under project imports (Chapter 98.01) by contractro and sub-contractor .
should avail this benefit. 2. Employer will be importer for offshore supplies by foreign consortium
As regards registration under Project Import, after the award of the member and IEC of employer will be used for customs clearance.
contract, RVNL at the written request of Contractor shall Please confirm our understanding.
facilitate ............................
ALS 159 6 Section 6 - General 7.7 Page 42 of 108 Ownership of Plant and Materials We understand that Repeated qyuery (ALS 19)
Conditions of Contract Each item of Plant and Materials shall, to the extent consistent with the 1. Ownership of offshore supplies by foreign consortium member will be on
Laws of the Country, become the property of the Employer at whichever is CIF / CIP at Indian port.
the earlier of the following times, free from liens and other 2. Employer will be importer on records for offshore supplies and IEC of
encumbrances: employer will be used for customs clearance.
(a) when it is delivered to the Site;
(b) when the Contractor is entitled to payment of the value of the Plant Please confirm our understanding.
and Materials under Sub-Clause 8.10 [Payment for Plant and Materials in
ALS 160 7B Section 7 - Particulars 4 Page 8 of 25 (a) the Contract Price shall be the lump sum Accepted Contract Amount Please confirm followings - Repeated qyuery (ALS 20)
Conditions of Contract and be subject to adjustments in accordance with the Contract; 1. In case of billing by one of the consoritum member whose scope is not
(Part B) (b) the Contractor shall pay all taxes, levies, duties, cess as per GST / works contract, in such case GST rate as per HS codes / SA Code will be
Customs Tariff Act etc. royalty, rates and fees required to be paid by him applicable.
under the Contract, and the Contract Price shall not be adjusted for any of 2. In case of of billing by consoritum member whose scope is works
these costs except as stated in Sub-Clause 13.7 [Adjustments for Changes contract, in such case GST rate of 12% will be applicable. GST rate of 12%
in Legislation] and Sub-Clause 13.8 (Adjustments for Changes in Cost). will be applicable only for the
(c) the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, within 28 days after the 3. In case of Off-shore supplies of imported goods. The goods will be
Commencement Date, a proposed breakdown of each lump sum price in imported in the name of employer (IEC of Employer will be used for import).
the Schedules. ............................ 4. In case of off-shore services by foreign entity. The reverse charge GST on
imports of services will be borne and paid by employer.
Please confirm
No.
ALS 161 6 Section 6 - General 14.7 Page 83 of 108 However, in case of JV, direct payment to individual JV partners shall be We understand that - Repeated qyuery ALS 21)
Conditions of Contract made on joint certification (about the net amounts payable to individual 1. In case of bidding by consortium, separate invoicing will be allowed to
partners) by the authorized representative of the JV and concerned raise by each consortium member for their repsective scope of work.
respective authorized representative of individual JV partners, after 2. Clear billing breakup identifying the details of currency wise split up
making requisite recoveries/ deductions from the gross payment. In case among the various members, for their respective scope as per consortium
of any dispute regarding the net amounts payable to individual partners, agreement will be allowed.
the Engineer shall decide the same on the basis of the execution of items 3. The invoice will be supported by joint certification. In joint certification
of works under Schedules/ Bills indicated in the JV agreement as the amount payable to each consoritum member to mentioned and each
responsibility of execution of each JV partner. Payment to individual JV member to sign the joint certification against the amount to be received by
partners shall be treated as payment made to the JV. The said payment them.
shall not alter any obligation of the JV and its individual Partners under the
Agreement and their obligations under the agreement shall remain joint Please confirm our understanding.
and several.
ALS 162 7B Section 7 - Particulars 4 Page 8 of 25 The Contractor shall be solely responsible to find out and ascertain We understand that Repeated qyuery (ALS 18)
Conditions of Contract whether their supplies for RVNL Project will qualify and be eligible for the
(Part B) concession duty benefits under Chapter 98.01 of custom Tariff Act for 1. Employer will issue necessary documents for imports at concessional rate
project Imports & shall manage the Custom Duty applicability and under project imports (Chapter 98.01) by contractro and sub-contractor.
inclusion in their quoted price accordingly. After award of the Contract, 2. Employer will be importer for offshore supplies by foreign consortium
Employer at the written request of a contractor shall facilitate the member and IEC of employer will be used for customs clearance.
contractor for obtaining sponsoring / recommendation letter from the
Ministry of Railways for getting themselves registered for availing Project Please confirm our understanding.
Import benefits. However, the responsibility to avail the concessional
benefits under Project Import or otherwise as extended in accordance
with the law of the land shall solely rest with the Contractor.
ALS 163 1 Section 1: Instructions 19.8 Page 13 of 20 The Bid Security of a JV shall be in the name of the JV that submits the bid. Pleasea clarify following points - 1. Repeated qyuery (ALS 17)
to Bidders If the JV has not been legally constituted at the time of bidding, the Bid 1. Consortium consists of Indian entity and foreign entity is allowed to bid.
Security shall be in the names of all future partners as named in the letter 2. Consortium is not required to be registered as taxable entity (AOP). 2. Repeated qyuery (ALS 145)
of intent mentioned in ITB 4.1. 3. New legal entity is not required to be created.
Please confirm.
ALS 164 6 Section 6 –General 1.1.4.1 Page 7 of 108 1.4 - Money and Payments Please confirm followings - Repeated qyuery (ALS 20)
Conditions of Contract ―Accepted Contract Amount” means the amount accepted in the Letter 1. In case of billing by one of the consoritum member whose scope is not
of Acceptance for the execution and completion of the Works and the works contract, in such case GST rate as per HS codes / SA Code will be
remedying of any defects. In the Letter of Acceptance, the Accepted applicable and GST rate of works contract will not be applicable.
Contract Amount shall have two components i.e. (i) the base amount
excluding GST (ii) GST Please confirm
component (calculated at the rate for works contract service as per GST
Laws)
ALS 165 6 Section 6 –General 7.7 Page 42 of 108 Ownership of Plant and Materials Please clarify following points - Tender cluse is self explanatory. Tender
Conditions of Contract Each item of Plant and Materials shall, to the extent consistent with the 1. In case of offshore supplies by foreign consortium member, transfer of condition prevails.
Laws of the Country, become the property of the Employer at whichever is ownership will be on CIF or CIP (Indian Port)
the earlier of the following times, free from liens and other 2. The ownership of supplies made by local consoritum member will be
encumbrances: upon delivery of site.
(a) when it is delivered to the Site;
(b) when the Contractor is entitled to payment of the value of the Plant
and
Materials under Sub-Clause 8.10 [Payment for Plant and Materials in
ALS 166 7B Section 7: Particular 4 Page 11 of 25 All payments to the Contractor for the Rupee portion shall be made by Please confirm whether - Repeated Query (ALS 17)
Conditions of Contract crossed cheque, but no cheque will be issued for an amount of less than 1.Consortium consisting of Indian entity & foreign entity is eligible bidder.
(Part B) Rs. 1000/-. This shall not apply to the final payment. 2.Consortium will not be considered as an Association of Person (AOP) & not
required to registered as taxable entity in India.
All payments to the contractor for the foreign currency portion shall be 3. Each consortium member (Indian entity & Foreign entity of consortium)
through a Letter of Credit. In case of JV/Consortium, LC shall be opened allowed to raise separate invoices to employer for their respective scope of
in the name of JV/Consortium and option of direct payment to individual work as defnied in Consortium agreement. A clear billing breakup
JV/Consortium partners through LC shall not be permissible. The identifying the details of currency wise split up among the various members,
contractor shall select his Advising/Negotiating bank for LC. for their respective scope as per consortium agreement and will get paid
separately.
No.
ALS 167 6 Section 6 –General 14.7 Page 83 of 108 A foreign company (either single entity or JV partner), shall have to submit We understand that in case of bidding by consortium consists of Indian No Change in tender Requirement.
Conditions of Contract proof of having opened their project office in India before any payment entity and foreign entity. If foreign consortium member scope is only
(including advance payment) is released to such a company. The required offshore supplies or services, in such case foreign company is not reuqired
proof here shall be a copy of the report containing information as per to open the project office in India.
been established.
ALS 168 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 10.1 221/278 The DCS / VTS architecture principle shall include redundancy at all levels. Clauses 5.34.3 mentions that common Backbone transmission network DCS for CBTC and CCTV to share common
Signalling & Train 5.34.3 106/278 There shall be two independent communication paths for CBTC (trackside switches & routers, Optical Fiber) can be used for CBTC and CCTV, backbone transmission network (Ethernet
Control Appendix D - application and redundant antennas on-board. with priority of CBTC traffic over CCTV traffic But Appendix D / Clause 10.1 switch, routers, optical-fibre) &
Design Criteria mentions that DCS and VTS equipment shall be separate for Ethernet redundancy as per clause 5.34.3 is correct.
switches and Optical fiber also. This clause is contradictory to 5.34.3. Bidder Please see A&C-2.
requests to confirm that DCS & VTS can share common backbone
transmission network ( Ethernet switch, routers, optical-fibre ) & this will
have redundancy as per clause 5.34.3. Please amend the clauses accordingly
ALS 169 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 10.1 221/278 The DCS / VTS architecture principle shall include redundancy at all levels. VTS carries is non Vital data onboard CCTV data, Trackside Redundant No Change in Tender Requirement.
Signalling & Train 5.34.3 106/278 There shall be two independent communication paths for CBTC radios for VTS transmisison is not recommended as it has no incremental
Control Appendix D - application and redundant antennas on-board. Each DCS / VTS equipment benefit with respect to the higher cost to deploy. Bidder requests to
Design Criteria (radio access points, Ethernet switch, optical-fibre) of the network shall be remove the duplication requirement for VTS Trackside access points.
duplicated and there shall be at least two separate interfaces provided for
each communicating subsystems
ALS 170 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.1.6 27/278 The calculation of RAMS requirement will take into consideration only The clause mentions in the last point that failures which after investigation Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train relevant failures. A relevant failure of an item is an independent failure are termed as "No fault found" will be considered as relevant failures if in
Control which results in a loss of function of that item caused by 1. A fault in an the opinion of the Engineer these are attributable to signalling.
equipment or sub-system while operating within its design and This is not suitable for RAM calculations as there would be no fault in the
environmental specification limits 2.Improper operation, maintenance or system causing these failures, so they will not affect its reliabilty or
testing of the item as a result of contractor supplied documentation 3. availabilty. Bidder requests the customer to remove the clause of
Failure of transient nature including those with post investigation status as considering "No fault found" failures to be attributed to signalling.
“No fault found”, shall be considered as relevant failure if in the opinion of
the Engineer these are attributable to signalling. The decision of engineer
shall be final.
ALS 171 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.3.3 29/278 In this clause, MTBSAF Targets are given and MTBSAF is defined as: MTBSAF shall be calculated as the ratio of "Total test Duration" and Tender Clause is self explanatory. Relevant
Signalling & Train MTBSAF will be demonstrated by analysis and actual calculation. MTBSAF "Number of Service affecing failures" instead of "Number of Relevant failure here is the "Service affecting
Control shall be calculated as the ratio of “Total test Duration” and “Number of Failures". Bidder requests customer to confirm the same and update the failures".
relevant failures” for any of the component / sub-system of the entire clause.
Signalling system in the considered section of 13 route km approx.
ALS 172 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.4.2.3 30/278 The following MTTR shall be achieved: (1) 15 minutes for train-borne Bidder requests Employer to exclude the Point machine from Trackside No Change in Tender Requirement.
Signalling & Train equipment; (2) 15 minutes for train detection equipment; (3) 30 minutes equipment MTTR calculations
Control for another trackside equipment; (4) 15 minutes for equipment located in
equipment rooms or control rooms.
ALS 173 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 7.1 218 Separate Interlocking shall be provided in the depot and test track. We assume there is only one interlocking for Depot and test track together, Bidder's understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train Please confirm.
Control
ALS 174 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix E, point 226 Staff Protection Switch status Please provide the details of requiremtns for SPKS with respect of its The traction power of third rail of
Signalling & Train 5 location.as we observed there is no such details available. appropriate section is de-enerzised when
Control SPKS is pressed. The details of “Staff
Protection Key Switch” added in the
Signalling and Traction Power Supply
Interface specification (Appendix-A4). For
detail, please see A&C-2.
ALS 175 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.29.12.3 96/278 The minimum value for the dwell shall be configurable by the Controller. The Min. and Max parametrers are used in many alogorithms and it is No Change in Tender Requirement.
Signalling & Train recommended to have them pre-configured. The controller can impose any
Control dwell time within range (min-max). We request you please amend this
clause accordingly
ALS 176 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.31.1.5 100/278 The Contractor shall supply permanent offline storage for data logs We understand the rquiremnet is to provide tools/means to take back up of Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train data for storage, however media to store the data permanently is not in the
Control scope. Please confirm.
ALS 177 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 3.2.1 (2) Sr. 20 24/278 Under the normal circumstances, OCC shall be controlling & monitoring Please clarify the OCC-BCC switch over mechanism. This clause is in OCC-BCC switchover meachnism shall be
Signalling & Train the operations. In the event that the dispatcher has to be evacuated from contradiction with 5.19.2 which requests control to be transfeered to LATS co-operative. OCC and BCC both must
Control OCC, OCC functions shall be transferred to the BCC to retain control over in case of central failure. agree to change the control.
the railway operation for the entire line
ALS 178 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.7.4 49 of 278 at least two sets of mainline interlocking logic master unit must be Bidder understand that two sets of mainline interlocking logic master unit Mominpur is replaced by Esplanade.
Signalling & Train provided for Joka to Mominpur corridor. must be provided for Joka to Esplanade corridor. Requests the employer to Please see A&C-2.
Control confirm the same.
No.
ALS 179 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 7.7 262 of 278 The Wayside ATP equipment including radio zone controller should be Bidder requests employer to clarify whether the number of ATP equipment No Change in Tender Requirement.
Signalling & Train distributed along the line and must be provided at each station having including Zone Controllers / Line Controllers etc can be as per Bidder's
Control interlocking logic master unit as a minimum. design & with respect to the line & the functional requirements. Please
confirm if bidder can consider wayside ATP equipment which is less than
Interlocking logic master units as per design & meeting functional
requirements
ALS 180 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.8.3.1 74 of 278 The equipment shall be mounted on the EMU consists and locomotives in Bidder requests Employer to clarify whether there are any equipped EMU consists and locomotives is the
Signalling & Train accordance with the space constraints detailed in the Signalling/ Rolling locomotives in this project? Please specify how many such locomotives are Rolling Stock train that has to be equipped
Control Stock Interface Specification located in Appendix A1 of this PS. to be equipped, if any? with onboard ATP equipment is called the
equipped train. Total 51 such trains has to
be equipped as part of this contract.
ALS 181 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.6.3 32 of 278 Train Types (1) EMU consists (2) Empty rakes (3) Engineer's trains, Tower Bidder requests Employer to clarify whether the Engineer's trains, Tower No
Signalling & Train Wagons and Light locomotives (4) Accident Relief Train Wagons, Accident Relief Train, Light locomotices etc have to be equipped
Control with Onboard ATP equipment?
ALS 182 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.25.5 88 of 278 The height of the display portion of the panels shall be of approximately As per OCC Layout diagram RVNL/S&T/Metro Kolkata-OCC- total cubes The OCC Layout is Modified and as per
Signalling & Train 3m and length approximately 9.3m m so as to accommodate 6*2 modules required are 4*2 for Signaling display wall + 2*2 for Onboard & Station. modified layout the Videowall
Control per corridor for Signalling, and CCTV (Onboard and On ground) systems. Please confirm the bidder should follow which clause? Kindly amend the Configuration is:
requirement accordingly a. KB Corridor 6*3*70" (Signalling) &
2*3*70" (CCTV) and
b. JE Corridors 4*3*70" (Signalling) &
2*3*70" (CCTV). Please See A&C-2
ALS 183 Drawings Drawings NA NA RVNL/S&T/Metro Kolkata-OCC As per the OCC Layout diagram RVNL/S&T/Metro Kolkata-OCC- Please Yes, it is a separate contract.
confirm that the Traction Video Wall shown 3 x2 x 70" is excluded from the
scope of this contract.
ALS 184 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.33.3.4 104 of 278 In addition, there shall be LED/LCD display panel (a small video wall with Bidder requests Employer to clarify if the display panel mentioned here is All the Videowalls in this Project are Laser
Signalling & Train 1x2x70”) showing the entire view of the depot; the size and layout of the not a Rear Projection type videowall or Laser based videowall & just a Based.
Control display panel will be ergonomically designed with the depot control display panel connected to the workstation.
room's layout.
ALS 185 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX A6 201 of 278 The facilities for controlling an emergency opening of PSG/ PSD doors It is assumed by signalling bidder that, local command mentioned in the Bidder's understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train Section 2.1.6 either from (from SCR or from the track side or from the platform side) clause shall be managed by PSD.
Control shall require, the minimum conditions to be fulfilled: (i) Local command
from station control room (ii) Predefined track sections (covering, for both
directions, approaching trains and trains which have started but not yet
cleared the platform) around the PSG/ PSD doors have been blocked. (iii)
Trains in predefined sections are at zero speed, and the service brakes
applied.
ALS 186 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX D 219 of 278 When a rake is to leave the stabling track to enter the main line, the train It is assumed by signalling bidder that , depots are not equipped with CBTC Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train Section 7.3 operator will receive instructions from the Depot controller. Before but only interlocking, so the tests which are expected to done in the Train ID shall be verified at transfer track.
Control proceeding to the main line the train operator is required to perform interlocking area only will be limited to the capacity of interlocking principle
various functional tests viz. brake test, insertion and validation of train ID and also exported to train operator.
number. Suitable arrangement for pre-departure test and brake test etc.
shall be made.
ALS 187 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.11.1.6 75 of 278 Line side signal on Main Lines and Depot arrival and departure tracks shall Bidder requests employer to clarify about the expectation of sighting Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train be provide adequate sighting distance. The sighting distance should not distance once the train is running in the maximum nominal operating speed
Control cause any constraint on the speed of train operation. Contractor shall at the track.
submit the calculations along with proposed design for the approval of
Engineer. The sighting distance at 25 kmph shall be considered not less
than 100 m. The signal shall be properly visible from the Normal Stopping
Point of the trains on the platform/siding/transfer track
ALS 188 Drawings Drawings NA NA Common Queries on drawings 1. KP’s of Platforms given corresponds to Centre line between the 2 tracks, Bidder to follow all dimmensions in
Bidder requests customer clarify that is it ok to consider the centre Line KP accordance to the Schedule of Dimensions
in our design? (SOD). However, if required, further
2. All the curve and grade details are provided with reference to the centre deliberation will be at preliminary /
line KP, Bidder requests customer clarify that can we consider this for both detailed design stage.
tracks?
3. The details of the buffer length is not shown for any of the tracks (Depot
and Mainline), Bidder requests to provide the length for mainline and
depot.
4. PSR details are not available(Except titumir to Biman Bandar). Bidder
requests customer to provide the same.
5. Details such as Point Kp, Fouling Mark Kp and Crossover length are not
available. Requesting the customer to provide the necessary details.
6. Details of Gradiant radius is not available in many places. Bidder requests
the customer to provide the same.
No.
ALS 189 Drawings Drawings NA NA Approved Alignment for Mominpur - Esplanade Curve, Grade & PSR details is not available in the drawings. Bidder requests The asked details are required for CBTC
the employer to provide the necessary details data preparation and the same will be
provided well beore preliminary / detailed
design stage.
ALS 190 Drawings Drawings NA NA Common Query for Joka Depot & KSU Depot Crossover Length is not available in drawings. Bidder requests the The asked details are required for CBTC
employers to provide the necessary details. data preparation and the same will be
provided well beore preliminary / detailed
design stage.
ALS 191 Drawings Drawings NA NA Approve Alignment Plan - ANV1(New Garia - VIP Bazzar) As per Approved Alignment Plan - ANV1, i. There is no track details available There is no track before New Garia station.
Before the New Garia Station to conclude the Design. Attached snapshot
for your reference, requesting the customer to provide the necessary
drawings.
ALS 192 Drawings Drawings NA NA Missing Drawing & Details New town Depot alignment drawing is not available. Bidder requests TBD
employer to provide the depot's alignment drawing
ALS 193 Drawings Drawings NA NA Titumir to Airport (Biman Bandar) Airport (Biman Bandar) station Kp details is not available in the Drawings. TBD
Details available till merging point (Noapara-Barasat line). Bidder requests
employer to provide the details for Biman Bandar station.
ALS 194 5-B1 Section 5B1 and 3.2.1.2 (22) 25 of 278 In this project, there will be a transfer line between Old Garia Car shed and 1. We understand that the bidder need to consider only Phase-1 Depot for Tender clause is self explanatory.
Section 5B2 the New Garia (Kavi Subhash) Depot. New Depot (as part of this contract) the Design of the scheme plan.
shall control this transfer line crossover for movement of Rolling Stock 2. Requesting customer to provide the transfer line cross over details as
(Train) from one Depot to other in emergency situation through well, there is no connection between old Garia Car shed and KVU Depot in
interlocking features. the alignment drawing. attached snapshot for your reference.
ALS 195 5-B1 Section 5B1 and 3.2.1.2 (22) 25 of 278 In this project, there will be a transfer line between Old Garia Car shed and Bidder requests the customer to provide the necessary Interface details Tender clause is self explanatory.
Section 5B2 the New Garia (Kavi Subhash) Depot. New Depot (as part of this contract) about the existing depot in order to communicate the New depot in
shall control this transfer line crossover for movement of Rolling Stock emergency situations.
(Train) from one Depot to other in emergency situation through
interlocking features.
ALS 196 Drawings Drawings NA NA New Garia Stn. To Titumir & Mominpur to Esplanade Platfrom Length is missing for the listed station. For other stations it is given Platform length to be assumed as 180 m,
as 180m, Bidder undertands that we can consider the same for the missing however further deliberation shall be at
stations as well. Requests the employer to confirm the same. Detailed design stage.
ALS 197 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.34 106 of 278 The CCTV video transmission from train to OCC is applicable for running Bidder requests the employer to clarify CCTV video transmission from Train CCTV video transmission from Train to OCC
Signalling & Train lines only to OCC is applicable only for Mainline. Please confirm if the same is also is applicable only for Mainline. However,
Control applicable for Depot. Please confirm. the onboard video downloading facility
shall also be avaibale at Depot.
ALS 198 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.34.3 106 of 278 The CCTV will use 2.4 GHz ISM band while CBTC will use 5.8 GHz ISM band 2.4GHz band is highly polluted and prone to interference, as per latest WPC For CCTV, 5.4 Ghz frequency band can be
Signalling & Train preferably or any other delicensed frequency band by Ministry of Notification 18 Oct 2018, 5GHz band is delicenced. Therefore, bidder used. Please see A&C-2.
Control Communication. requests the employer to modify the clause as below,
"The CCTV will use 2.4 GHz ISM band / 5.4GHz band while CBTC will use 5.8
GHz ISM band preferably or any other delicensed frequency band by
Ministry of Communication."
ALS 199 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix A1 166 of 278 & 78 C) Radio system (including on-board equipment) supplied by S&T Bidder requests the customer to clarify whether TCMS data to be sent on CBTC channel is exclusively for CBTC data
Signalling & Train 3.16 & 7 of 278 Contractor for CCTV traffic (live and recorded) and other data pertaining to CBTC communication channel or Onboard CCTV communication channel. only. For TCMS data, Tetra Radio (SMS
Control control, alarm, events, special messages / advertisements (including video) protocol) or CCTV channel can be used.
etc.
ALS 200 5-A Section 5A- Works 2.4.7 19 of 173 Following are the deliverables in form of collaboration with 5D BIM by Bidder requests employer to clarify whether the BIM is applicable for this 5D BIM May Not be Applicable for this
requirement - General Contractor: Tender. Also, Bidder needs clarification on when the Employer Information Project. However, if needed, the
Specifications Requirement (EIR) document shall be provided the understand total BIM contractor has to provide the required
requirement. input/information pertaining to S&T for
collaboration with 5D BIM.
ALS 201 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix D - 225 of 278 The number of Radio access point will be in line with Clause 7.6 of App O. Appendix O is not available in the tender document. Requesting employer Please read clause 7.6 of Appendix K
Signalling & Train Design Criteria to provide the same. instead of Appendix O.
Control 11.7.2 Please see A&C-2.
ALS 202 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix C 204 of 278 DCC (At Depot) Depot Controller - 3 - 2 per position CCTV - 3 - 2 per Bidder requests employer to confirm, if in the quantity of workstations for MMI quantity corrected.
Signalling & Train position Depot controller and CCTV in DCC are to be considered 3 with 2 screens Please see A&C-2.
Control each in each depot or 1 workstation for CCTV and 1 for Depot controller in
each depot.
No.
ALS 203 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS APPENDIX B – 203 of 278 Missing Drawings in Appendix B The Following drawings are missing on the received set of drawings. Bidder Being a Design & Build Contract, The
Signalling & Train SCHEDULE OF requests customer to provide the same. 1. Schedule of Dimension. Signalling Plan and all other
Control EMPLOYER‟S 2. RDSO Specification No. RDSO/PE/SPEC/EMU/ 0182 (Rev. 1) - 2015 Schematic/Single line diagrams are to be
DOCUMENTS & 3. Tentative Conceptual Signalling Plan of Metro Kolkata Corridors prepared by the contractor to meet the
DRAWINGS 4. Tentative Conceptual Signalling Plan of Depot at Joka, Kavi Subhash & tender requirements.
New Town.
5. Schematic Diagram of UPS for Interlocking Station
6. Schematic Diagram of UPS for Secondary Station
7. Schematic Diagram of UPS for Depot
8. Schematic Diagram of UPS for OCC and Depot
9. Single Line Block Diagram of UPS System
ALS 204 5 Section 5: Works KD-2 30 of 32 Submission of Final Design In order to achieve the copmlete detailed design for Phase-1 & Phase-2 in Being a Design & Build Contract, the
Requirements NTP+6 Months ( KD-2), all necessary inputs as below atleast 6 months Contractor to take all information from the
before the NTP. Please confirm this will be made now at the bidding stages. tender requirements, Drawings , SOD
Line Architechture Operating Principles and Rules, Track Layout drawings interface with other project contractors to
Station and Platform Architecture, Tunnel and Viaduct Structure, Chainage fomalise their Design in conformity with
of platform beginning Chainage of platform centre Chainage of platform end the tender.
Chainage of track ends, Chainage of sidings , Detailed Track Alignment Plan,
Rolling Stock features including train characteristics , Fouling points for
switches, Gradients and curves with chainage, Permanent Speed
Restrictions ,Speed Restrictions in switch areas (normal and reverse),
Naming Rules etc
In the event that these details are not available EOT will be granted for all
Key Dates
ALS 205 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 3.5 38/173 The Systems Assurance Plans shall be submitted for review to the Engineer It is understood from the section 3.5 (System Assurance Plans), that various Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS in preliminary and final forms. plans listed under this section shall be submitted seperately. Please confirm
our understanding.
ALS 206 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.2.3 152/173 The Safety Assurance Programme Plan shall also address reliability, A detailed RAM Plan separately prepared on a project with Reliability, Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS maintainability and availability of the system. This shall ensure the system Maintainability and Availability consideration in the RAM Plan can be
Appendix 2 has a high degree of reliability and minimise down time during routine and referenced in the Safety Assurance plan. Please confirm if this
failure repair understanding is correct.
ALS 207 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.2.4 152/173 The Safety Assurance Programme Plan shall include an EMC/EMI Control A detailed EMI/EMC Plan separately prepared on a project with EMI/EMC Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS Plan that shall evaluate the requirements for electro-magnetic considerations can be referenced in the Safety plan. Please confirm if this
Appendix 2 compatibility and interference, in this specification for all appropriate understanding is correct.
elements of the system, and ensure they are met.
ALS 208 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.2.5 152/173 The Safety Assurance Programme Plan shall include a fire control plan EHS or Site Safety Plan shall cover the Fire control plan details. This EHS Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS which shall evaluate and ensure inter-alia that the fire loading of the plan is then referenced in Safety Plan. Please confirm if this understanding is
Appendix 2 materials proposed to be used, and potential sources of combustion in correct.
case of failure are compatible with currently accepted international
practice.
ALS 209 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.2.6 152/173 The Safety Assurance Programme Plan shall describe procedures required Safety Assurance Plan defines the strategy for safety demonstration on the Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS to perform the specific tasks necessary to achieve safety, reliability and project.
Appendix 2 maintainability requirements. These procedures shall be incorporated RAM Plan defines the strategy for RAM demonstration on the project.
within the Contractor‟s Quality Assurance System, and shall be subject to Quality Assurance on the Projec will be provided in Quality Plan.
review by the Engineer Please confirm if this understanding is acceptable & all procedures &
actvities etc will be part of relevant plans cross referenced in the Safety Plan
as well
ALS 210 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.3.3 (vi) 152/173 The following analyses shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor FMECA is a methodology which is followed to perform Hazard analysis. Tender clause is self explanatory.
Requirement- GS for the Engineer acceptance - FMECA Kindly confirm this understanding is correct
Appendix 2
ALS 211 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works 2.3.8 153/173 The Contractor shall prepare a Fire Safety Design Report for review and Compliance with NFPA130 and is independently assessed by ISA at Generic Tender Clause is self explanatotory.
Requirement- GS acceptance by the Engineer. This shall be submitted within 2 months after product and Generic Application level which are deployed at project level
Appendix 2 Notice to Proceed and revised and updated for the completion of the without any changes in design or structure. Hence, no Fire safety Design
preliminary, pre-final and final design stages. Materials used in the report shall be required for products & solutions. Kindly confirm if this
Permanent Works of the system shall conform to fire safety requirements understanding is correct
of BS 6853: 1999, or the latest edition of other equivalent international
standards, subject to the acceptance of the Engineer
No.
ALS 212 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.3.3.2 (1) 109/278 Proof of safety report containing detailed analysis of software and ISA Certificates hall be submitted as proof of safety report for Generic Bidder's understanding is correct. Tender
Signalling & Train hardware in accordance with CENELEC standards (Generic product safety product and Generic Application Safety case. In addition, Project specific Conditions prevails.
Control case and Generic Application safety case) safety report and Safety case shall be submitted for detailed analysis of
software and hardware at project level in accordance with CENELEC
standards. GPSC and GASC can be demonstrated during Customer audits.
Please confirm
ALS 213 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.3.3.2 (6) 109/278 The assessment report of Independent Safety Assessor of the Generic Assessment Certificates indicates compliance to relevant CENELEC standards Bidder's understanding is correct. Tender
Signalling & Train product safety case and Generic Application safety case as required by the and therefore relevant assessment certificates shall be submitted for GPSC Conditions prevails.
Control relevant CENELEC standards for both Hardware and Software. and GASC. Assessment reports can be demonstrated during customer
audits.
ALS 214 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.5 (4) 112/278 All documents as per paragraph 6.3.3.2 above, for all the subsystems Signalling System adopts Generic Application System approach which Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train including but not limited to Trackside ATP, On board ATP, CBI, Train consists of sub-systems and products. Safety documents as specified in
Control detection system, Bidirectional train to wayside data communication 6.3.3.2 will be submitted at Signalling system level with respective ISA
system, ATO and ATS Certificates for each sub system and product.
DCS uses the COTS equipment and is a non safety related system, therefore
ISA assessment on DCS is not applicable.
ALS 215 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.1.2 159/278 S&T and RS Contractor shall ensure that all requirements of the Please confirm whether Trains from multiple Rolling stock providers will run Yes
Signalling & Train Specification pertaining to interfaces are properly satisfied. There will be in the mainline for revenue services.
Control two or three different Rolling Stock manufacturers in this project. S&T
Appendix A1-S&T contractor shall interface accordingly.
/Rolling Stock
Interfaces
ALS 216 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.1.3 159/278 The requirements specified herein are by no means exhaustive and it It is understood that the provided interface requirement are on high level Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train remains the responsibility of the Contractors to develop and execute an and not exhaustive as specified in sec 1.1.3. However, it is to be clarified
Control interface plan during execution of the work to ensure that: a) All interface that for ensuring the overall safety of the System with respect to SIG-RS
Appendix A1-S&T issues between the two contracts are satisfactorily resolved b) Supply, Interfaces, Signalling system expects vital inputs and outputs to be
/Rolling Stock installation and testing of equipment and software are fully coordinated c) confirmed at SIL4 by Rolling stock at the design stage. Also, the interface
Interfaces All equipment supplied in the contracts are fully compatible with each wiring for vital SIG-RS interfaces shall be required to be provided with
other shielding to prevent and false feed /short circuit. Please confirm if this
understnading is correct & accordingly amend the SIG-RS interface too.
ALS 217 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.1.4 159/278 The Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system shall be responsible for Signalling System requires feedback for Removal of Traction Power and Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train monitoring of speed and issue the braking commands to the Rolling Stock correct application of brakes which is under RS responsibility to ensure the
Control when safety limits are exceeded or when over-speed is detected. The confirmation of requested action for safe Train control. Please confirm if
Appendix A1-S&T removal of Traction Power and the correct application of brakes shall be this understnading is correct & accordingly amend the SIG-RS interface too.
/Rolling Stock the responsibility of Rolling Stock Contractor.
Interfaces
ALS 218 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.1.4 159/278 The Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system shall be responsible for Signalling System requires feedback for Removal of Traction Power and Repeated Query (ALS 217)
Signalling & Train monitoring of speed and issue the braking commands to the Rolling Stock correct application of brakes which is under RS responsibility to ensure the
Control when safety limits are exceeded or when over-speed is detected. The confirmation of requested action for safe Train control. Please confirm if
Appendix A1-S&T removal of Traction Power and the correct application of brakes shall be this understnading is correct & accordingly amend the SIG-RS interface too.
/Rolling Stock the responsibility of Rolling Stock Contractor.
Interfaces
ALS 219 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Chapter 9 400 of 583 The Optical Fiber cable shall be laid along both sides of the viaduct for The Bidder requests confirmation on the points as below. 1. All trenching, backfilling etc shall be
Section 1.1.4.1 majority of the corridors. However for connectivity from Taratala to OCC 1. The cable routing for the open section Taratala till Rabindra Sarovar done by the contractor
(Central Park), the cables shall be laid along the open Railway lines from Station. Please confirm, the trench work to be performed for the cable
Taratala till Rabindra Sarovar Station and thereafter along the existing laying activity. Or there is existing cable trench / trough where the OFC can 2.The approx lenghth is 5 Km. However,
underground Network of Metro Kolkata from Rabindra Sarovar to be laid. Bidder needs to carry out own survey for
Esplanade, From Esplanade, further connectivity of OFC shall be done 2. The Bidder needs Clarification on the length of the line from Tartala till the actual length.
using the East West corridor of KMRCL till Central Park Depot (Salt Lake) Rabindra sarovar station. 3. All survey, cable routing, excavation,
for OCC .From OCC till Sector V station of EW Metro OFC shall also be laid 3. Bidder needs clarifcation on the scope of work and requirement for materials etc shall be in the scope of the
for further connectivity for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor . FOTS routing/ transition from At grade of Rabindra Sarovar Station section to contractor.
connectivity shall also be provided from OCC to Metro Bhawan (Park Underground section of Rabindra Sarvar Station. 4. Bidders understanding is correct.
Street) for proposed Command Control Centre. The above is tentative 4. In the UG section, Bidder needs clarification on the availablity of space for 5. Type of tunnel - Mono Tube tunnel for
route for FOTS network. However, the contractor shall be responsible for the installation of FOTS network. Bidder assumes that the FO cables shall be the UG section from Rabindra Sarovar to
designing the FOTS network with redundancy passed through existing routing till Esplanade Station. Please confirm. Esplanade.
5. The Bidder needs clarification on the Type of the Tunnel, Mono Tube or Bi
Tube Tunnel for the UG section from Rabindra Sarovar to Esplanade. 6. It is a mixture of elevated and
6. For the connectivity through East West Corridor of KMRCL, Bidder needs underground. The actual cable route shall
clarification on the routing With the data related to the type of the section, be proposed by the contractor at the time
Whether it is Elevated or Underground and also the Cross Section where of preliminary/final design.
applicable in the East West Corridor. 7. Bidders understanding is correct.
7. The bidder Assumes that the Optic fiber cable shall be laid on the existing 8. Bidders understanding is correct.
routing along the line. Please confirm.
8. The bidder assumes that the OFC to be laid on the existing routing inside
the OCC building and the OCC room. Please confirm.
No.
ALS 220 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.5.1 36/583 The Contractor shall perform the mandatory safety activities as detailed in As specified in GS Appendix 2, 2.3.7 there is no Catastrophic/Critical hazard Contractor shall ensure Site Safety of all
GS and SHE manual due to failure of Telecom equipment and its function, therefore Telecom is works as per tender requirements.
categorised as non safety related System hence Safety requirements
mentioned in the GS Chapter and Appendix 2 shall not be applicable for
Telecom Systems as per EN50126,50128 and 50129.
It is understood here that safety activities reffered here is for Site safety as
functional/ System safety concepts are not applicable to Telecom systems.
Please confirm if this understanding is correct
ALS 221 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.5.3 36/583 The Contractor shall prepare a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) to Usually, the QRA is asked for Safety critical or safety related systems to Tender clause is self explanatory
model the risk of maintenance staff, demonstrating a risk level better than ensure that risk is addressed in the system.
3.5E-5 per annum to an individual member of the staff. The QRA may be
based on a comparison of system features and operating practices with This clause is for Telecom system which is non-safety critical/related system,
other railways for which risk levels are known. however, the QRA target is mentioned of a SIL4 system. We understand that
this is a typo error and this clause is not applicable for Telecom system.s
performed for catastrophic and critical hazards which is not applicable to
Telecom system failures. Please confirm the same
ALS 222 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General False ceiling avaialbility for speaker installation. Please confirm the availability of false ceiling in Station Platform, Concourse The common area of concourse and
and all Technical rooms in order to select the Speaker Type and Camera platform shall not be provided with false
Mounting arrangements. ceiling.
All technical rooms shall be provide with
false ceiling. However, for exact rooms
with false ceiling, necessary interface is to
be done by the S&T contractor with
Civil/E&M contractor for assessment of
speaker type.
ALS 223 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General Number of interchange stations with other lines/corridors Please specify the numbers of interchange stations with other lines and the There are 05 Nos of Interchange stations
specific interface requirements with interchange lines. namely Kavi Subhash, Salt Lake Sec 5,
Biman Bander,Park Street,Esplanade
ALS 224 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General Parking Areas, RSS/TSS, Sub-Way/FOBs, Cross passage & Tunnel shaft. Please specify the count of Parking Areas, RSS/TSS, Sub-Way/FOBs, tunnel Parking Areas-09 stations, RSS - 02 for
cross passages, tunnel shafts and distance between two cross passages. each line, Cross passages- at every 250
meter in U/G section. For Subway/FOBs
refer tender drawings
ALS 225 Drawings Section 5-B2 Particular General Drawings Please provideBIMAN BANDAR UG & VIP Bazar Station drawing. Also we Repeated Query (ALS 3)
Specifications- have received station drawing for NICCO Park Station, which is not available
Telecommunications in Appendix C. Please clarify.
ALS 226 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 14.1.3.7.3 Page 89 of 583 Lab Setup We understand that for lab , equipment with minimum configuration (non- Tender Clause is self explanatory. Further
A small lab setup with all respective telecom sub-systems equipment: redundant) with 1 set of each type of end equipment need to be provided deliberation shall be at Detailed design
hardware, software, HMI, etc shall be organize by telecom contractor and for CCTV, Telephone, FOTS, PAS and PIDS {as per clause 2.1.1.1(3) } sub- Stage.
have to get approval from employer. For GE network, minimum 2 core systems. Please confirm.
equipment and 4 access switches are required for practical exercises. For Bidder also request to include the Lab Setup quantity in PS and minimum
each trainee to practice the following as minimum: BOQ.
ALS 227 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Appendix F 567 of 583 Contract Spare Note :(i)“Each type” denotes the type actually provided Bidder understand that Quantity mentioned under Appendix F is inclusive Bidders understanding is correct
during execution. (ii) Spare Quantity to be delivered per section, should be for both corridor. Please confirm.
rounded off to next higher integer.
ALS 228 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Appendix G 568 of 583 Special Tools and Test Equipment Bidder understand that Quantity mentioned under Appendix G is inclusive Bidders understanding is correct
for both corridor. Please confirm.
ALS 229 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.5 28 of 583 (7) At the stations, a suitable Public Address System shall be provided for Bidder understand that train borne PAS facility will be different than Station Tender clause is self explanatory
making announcements to passengers regarding train arrival / departure PAS and announcement to train borne PAS shall be done from TETRA RCW.
and shall work as the primary means of communication with passengers Please confirm.
and staff during emergencies. In the normal case, audio-broadcast shall be
made from Station Control Room or Platform Supervisor‟s Booth/Panel
and in a train by the driver/Attendant. However, it shall also be possible
for the OCC & BCC to make announcement to any station, group of
stations or all stations.
ALS 230 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX G 568of 583 Sr. 20 -STIPA and SPL simulation software and relevant license to cover all We understand that only 1 user license needs to be supplied as a part of this Tender clause is self explanatory.
SPECIAL TOOLS & stations and the Depot as part of Contract. contract. Please confirm.
TEST
EQUIPMENTS
No.
ALS 231 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.1 136 of 583 A Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) shall be supplied which Please provide the total number of Interchnage locations /other metro lines. There are 05 Nos of Interchange stations
shall be installed, but not limited to, within the following station areas to namely Kavi Subhash, Salt Lake Sec 5,
present to passengers relevant information about train times and train Biman Bander,Park Street and Esplanade
destinations. (c) Interchange to other modes of transport./other metro
lines
ALS 232 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.5 136 of 583 The PA/PIDS server shall be located locally in each station TER and 1.Bidder understand that incase of failure of both OCC & BCC, Station will be 1. Bidders understanding is correct.
networked to the main PA/PIDS server located within the OCC & BCC TER able to provide information and functionalities from the local HMI without
via the data transmission network. The PIDS Subsystem will adopt Automatic Train Information to PIDS dispalys.
decentralized architecture with redundancy built at both at station TER 2. Station Server will be third level of redundancy in PIDS System , hence 2. Redundancy of server for PIDS/PAS at
level and at OCC & BCC. System shall be configured such that in event of redundancy at Station level server is not required. Please confirm and Station level is not required.
failure of Central equipment at OCC & BCC, then station will be able to ammend the requirement accordingly.
provide all information and functionalities from the local HMI.
ALS 233 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1.2.2 139 of 583 d) At the interchange stations, the PIDS Subsystems shall be integrated in Bidder understand that this requirement is only applicable for interchange The PIDS display at intermodal station
relation to the handling by the HMI operators (at the stations, OCC & BCC) stations connecting JE and KB Corridors and not for other corridors. Please shall display relevant information as per
of PIDS messages relating to the simultaneous display throughout the confirm. Clause 3.1.2.6 pertaining to Metro stations
station in respect of safety, emergency and station evacuation messages. of RVNL project.
At Interchange stations, all four platform train information shall be Please see A&C-2
projected at the concourse PIDS of the interchange stations. All four
platform train information announcement shall be possible at common
concourse.
ALS 234 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1.2.10 144 of 583 b) The PIDS management system shall be a centralized control system with We understand that integrated PA/PIDS NMS along with integrated Tender clause is self explanatory.
management terminal, system database, shared log laser Printer and mass database, control system, terminal, etc. needs to provided. Please confirm. However, the PIDS management system
storage device to be located in the main TER. shall be located at CER/CSS.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 235 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.4 149 of 583 Notes: 6) In OCC & BCC HMI for the PIDS shall be provided with the Chief 1. Bidder understand that all proposed HMI for OCC, BCC and Stations shall 1. HMI for OCC, BCC and Stations shall be
Controller, Assistant Chief Controller and the Communication Controller. be integrated PIDS/PAS HMI only. integrated PIDS/PAS HMI.
Configuration of the PIDS HMIs in OCC & BCC shall be finalised in detailed Please confirm. 2. Appendix H is modified.
design stage. 2. There is a contradiction in the HMI requirement mentioned in clause Please see A&C-2
4.1.4 and Appendix-H (MMI Schedule). Please confirm which quantity needs
to be considered.
ALS 236 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.4.3 152 of 583 The PIDS shall produce images with a minimum contrast ratio of 20: 1 Bidder understand that the PIDS shall produce images with a minimum Tender clause is self explanatory.
when operating in all ambient lighting conditions including artificial contrast ratio of 20:1. For TFT, Standard contrast ratio is 1000:1, 3000:1,
lighting and natural lighting, up to full sunlight conditions, which may be 4000:1 .
found throughout the stations. Anti reflective and darkened front glasses Please confirm if above understanding is correct.
shall be used to optimize contrast value.
ALS 237 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.1.10 171 of 583 If the system requires PC-based control equipment, the PC-based control As per latest technology PC-based control equipment of each PIDS display No change in tender clause. However
equipment shall be installed inside TER. are inbuild inside display panel, Please ammend this requirement bidder may propose latest technology
accordingly.
ALS 238 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 Volume II: Pricing 154 of 195 Sr. 1 PAS/PIDS Server (Redundant) andInterface at stations, OCC/BCC Bidder understand that PA/PIDS Server provided at OCC and BCC will be Redundancy of server for PIDS/PAS at
Documents and Depots with NMS redundant to each other, whereas at Stations and Depots non-redundant Station level is not required.
server needs to be provided. Also, NMS needs to be provided only at OCC NMS shall be provided at CSS Room at
and BCC location. OCC/BCC
Bidder request to ammend the description accordingly.
ALS 239 5-B2 Volume II Pricing Sr. No. 10 & 11 154 of 195 Sr. 10 - PA Loudspeakers Unidirectional/ Ceiling/Wall Loudspeaker, Sr. 11 Considering the Station length and zone requirements of PS, 100 speaker The Speaker quantity of OCC and BCC for
Documents and Bill of - PA Loudspeakers - Depot Loudspeakers. per station(as per min. BOQ) and 150 per depot is very less and will not JE and KB corridor are included in the
Quantities meet the SPL/STIPA requirement of PS. We request to modify the quantity BOQ.
of speaker in schedule J1.
Speaker quantity of OCC and BCC for JE and KB corridor is also not provided
under schedule J1, please include the same.
ALS 240 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.3.4.1 106 of 583 5.3.4.1 Some of the stations may be commissioned at a later date. The We understand that stations to be commissioned in future will be from JE or Future stations will not be part of this
contractor has to provide a PAS rack for full coverage for the future KB Corridor only. tender.
stations similar to a PAS rack provided at a typical Elevated/Underground PAS rack with expnasion capacity required as per PS need to be supplied. Please see A&C-2
station with expansion capacity. Provision of a hard wired control panel, Please confirm.
complete with microphone and zone selection shall be made for these
stations also to make live PAS broadcasts to any zone or group of zones.
ALS 241 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.3.1.14 119 of 583 6.3.1.14 Each station PAS shall be designed and wired to the extent We understand that Each station PAS should have capability to accomadate Bidders understanding is correct
necessary to enable two additional audio inputs and two additional PAS additional zones by adding additional hardware ( Amplifiers and speakers )
zones (Platform/Concourse type) to be fully accommodated at each with in running PA system . Please confirm.
station.
ALS 242 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.3.1.15 119 of 583 6.3.1.15 The depot PAS shall be designed and wired to the extent We understand that Each Depot PAS should have capability to accomadate Bidders understanding is correct
necessary to enable 3 additional PAS zones to be accommodated for additional zones by adding additional hardware ( Amplifiers and speakers )
future infrastructure and maintenance building in the depot. with in running PA system . Please confirm.
No.
ALS 243 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.6 100 of 583 4.1.6 (i)-Through acoustic modelling the relevant system performance System should have a minimum frequency response from 340Hz to 14KHz at The minimum frequency response
shall be validated to comply with the following requirements: Frequency -10 dB and in case of horn speaker 550 hz – 5.0 kHz at -10 dB. Please do modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
Response - All areas 315 Hz to 16 kHz ±1.5 dB consider the changes accordingly . Please see A&C-2.
ALS 244 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.5.1 104 of 583 4.5.1. The output of the PAS Amplifier should be tapped and recorded The output of the PAS Amplifier / controller should be tapped and recorded Please see A&C-2
automatically either locally or remotely at OCC & BCC, so that record of automatically either locally or remotely at OCC & BCC, so that record of
actual announcement made can be analyzed at a later date. The PAS actual announcement made can be analyzed at a later date. The PAS
recording to be stored for at least 7 days. recording to be stored for at least 7 days. Please do consider the chnages
accordingly.
ALS 245 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.3.1 116 of 583 6.2.3.1 The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS from The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS should from The minimum frequency response
100 Hz to 7000 Hz shall be within +/- 3 dB. 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB and in case of horn speaker 550 hHz – 5.0 kHz at modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
-10 dB excluding PA from depots. Please do consider the changes Please see A&C-2.
accordingly .
ALS 246 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.3.11.7 123 of 583 6.3.11.7 Loudspeakers shall have a minimum frequency response for 100 Loudspeakers shall have a minimum frequency response for 340 Hz to The minimum frequency response
Hz to 7,000 Hz within ± 3 dB. 10KHz within ± 3 dB. in case of horn speaker 550 hHz – 5.0 kHz at -10 dB modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
excluding PA from depots. Please do consider the changes accordingly . Please see A&C-2.
ALS 247 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General All LoudSpeaker shall meet Emergency standards EN 54‑24 complied. Please No change in tender clause, However
do consider the requirement as per international standard of the PA system. bidder may propose for latest standards
ALS 248 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General PA System shall meet Emergency standards EN 54‑24 complied. Please do No change in tender clause, However
consider the requirement as per international standard for PA system. bidder may propose for latest standards
ALS 249 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.6 100 of 583 (a) All elements of the PAS shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 60849 is withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 50849. Please ammend No change in tender clause. However
BS5839-8 to achieve a final system that is certified BSEN 60849 compliant. the clause accordingly. bidder may consider latest standards.
ALS 250 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.4 136 of 583 The PIDS displays shall comprise: (a) Platform Visual Information Displays; Platform Double sided LED Display board color (Amber or true color) and Amber LED display board is to be
LED based display Boards (b) Concourse (Paid / Unpaid/Entry/Exit) visual pitch not mentioned. provided.For pitch please refer Clause
Information Displays; HD LED Based display boards. (b) Platforms and 6.1.2 of PIDS chapter.
Concourse (Paid / Un paid) visual Information Displays; LED based (42
inch) display Panel/Screens capable of showing video required in
concourse. (d) Visual Information Displays in intermodal route ways; HD
LED based Display boards. Use of /LED panels based display
Boards/Screens at different locations shall be finalised during detailed
design.
ALS 251 5-B2 Volume II Pricing 152 of 195 Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities Schedule Minimum BOQ for CDRS System is not mentioned under Schedule J1. Tender clause is self explanatory
Documents and Bill of J1Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 4. RADIO (TETRA) & CDRS Bidder request to include the same.
Quantities SYSTEM.
ALS 252 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.3 190 of 583 Integrated recorder shall be provided for recording all calls for both the Bidder understand that common recorder at OCC and BCC is required to The recordings and call logs for each of the
corridors. The recorder shall be highly reliable and secure and shall be record all calls of JE and KB corridor. Please confirm Corridor shall be separate and contained
provided with redundancy and shall comply with ITU-T recommendation within their own dedicated databases.
and Indian regulations, as appropriate Clause 5.15.9 of CDRS chapter is self
explanatory
ALS 253 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.2.1 190 of 583 The scope of supply shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1 Bidder request to remove the requirement of clause 7.1 of PS Chapter2 " Clause 7.1 of PS Chapter2 is modified.
Complete CDRS Equipment with all interfaces to meet with the scope of interface/upgradation of existing CDRS System at OCC" as complete new Please refer A&C-2.
work for OCC & BCC. 2 All installation, testing & commissioning, including CDRS equipment need to be supplied as per requirement of PS Chapter-5
the material therein. 3 CDRS has to be provided a back-up at BCC or any and no requirement of interface with existing CDRS System is mentioned.
other approved convenient location. 4 Any other item required to
complete the scope of the work.
ALS 254 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.8.3.9.3 236 of 583 The maintenance radio's call shall be routed to the maintenance controller As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, maintenance controller has not been The maintenance controller referred to is
RCW. mentioned. This additional maintenance controller RCW is not captured in "Signaling Maintenance Controller" as per
the BoQ ( Pricing Document ). APPENDIX H MMI distribution.
RAU only is required for Signaling
Request you to please remove the RCW in this clause or include RAU instead Maintenance Controller. The Clause
of RCW. Request to update the BoQ accordingly 5.8.3.9.3 corrected.
Please see A&C-2
ALS 255 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.8.3.9.4 236 of 583 5.8.3.9.4 The security radio's call should be routed to the security As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, Security controller is provisioned with RAU only is required for Security
controller RCW. RAU and not RCW. This additional security controller RCW is not captured in Controller.
the tender BoQ. Request you to please amend th RCW to RAU. Please Please see A&C-2
confirm.
ALS 256 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.8.3.9.5 236 of 583 The Traction supply radio's call should be routed to traction supply As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, traction power controller is RAU only is required for Traction Power
controller RCW provisioned with RAU and not RCW. Request you to please amend it to RAU Controller.
instead of RCW. This additional RCW is not captured in the tender BoQ. Please see A&C-2
Please confirm.
No.
ALS 257 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.3.4.4 211 of 583 Central Equipment Rooms (Telecommunication) at OCC & BCC One RCW As per Appendix H MMI distribution, there is no RCW in OCC and BCC CER. As per Clause 5.3.4.4 of Chapter 6 ,
with restricted access shall also be located in the Central Equipment Room Please clarify that the spares RCW in this clause has been considered within Section: 5-B2, RCW shall be provided at
for Telecommunication Systems at both OCC & BCC‟s. This unit shall be the BoQ or under the contract spares. CSS Room within the BOQ
used for maintenance monitoring and shall work as spares for RCWs in the
OCC & BCC.
ALS 258 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.9.7 268 of 583 Controllers RCW in OCC, BCC & DCC shall be provided a RAU in addition to As per Appendix H MMI distribution, there is no RAU in Terminal stations. The Clause 6.9.7 of Chapter 6 , Section: 5-
RCW to work as a back-up/ all other controllers shall be provided only However, RCP has been included at the end of each line (Terminal Station) B2, RAU shall be corrected with RCP.
RAUs. One extra RAU complete with all accessories shall be provided and in Appendix H. Hence, request you to change the RAU to RCP for this clause. Please refer A&C-2.
installed at each of the terminal stations also.
ALS 259 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX H: 571 of 583 RCW It is stated in Appendix N "Sections", there are two OCC and two BCC (One The quantities of RCW has been revised.
MMI Provision for each Line), It is also mentioned that OCC and Depot HMI provision shall Please see A&C-2.
Schedule 277 of 278 be replicated in BCC as per Appendix H notes. Considering this and as per
Appendix H, For Kavi Subhash Line, the quantities of RCW is 8
Appendix N (Distribution: OCC TC1 -1, OCC TC2-1, OCC CC - 1, BCC TC 1- 1, BCC TC2 - 1,
BCC CC -1, 2 Depot - 2 Depot controllers) .
Similarly, for Joka Line, the quantities of RCW is 7 (Distribution: OCC TC1
-1, OCC TC2-1, OCC CC - 1, BCC TC 1- 1, BCC TC2 - 1, BCC CC -1, 1 Depot - 1
Depot controller). The tender BoQ states 5 RCW for Kavi Subhash and 5
RCW for Joka Line.
Please confirm the quantity of RCW to be considered in the BOQ.
ALS 260 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX H: 571 of 583 RAU and RCP It is stated in Appendix N "Sections", there are 2 OCC and 2 BCC (one for for The quantities of RCW has been revised.
MMI Provision each Line). Considering this and as per Appendix H, for Kavi Subhash Line, Please see A&C-2.
Schedule 277 of 278 the quantities of RAU is 30 (Distribution: OCC: TC1 -1, TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC
-2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS -1, BCC: TC1 -1, TC2-
Appendix N 1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS -1,
Depot: DCC - 6). We have derived the quantities of RCP as 26 (24 stations +
2 end terminal stations). Further if DCC position needs to be replicated in
BCC, there will additional 6 RAU.The total quantities for RAU + RCP =
30+26+6=62 as per Appendix H.
However, the Tender BoQ quantity as per SoR ( Volume II: Pricing
Documents) for Kavi Subhash Line is 35. Request you to please confirm the
quantity to be considered.
Similarly as per Appendix H, for Joka Line, the quantities of RAU as 27
(Distribution: OCC: TC1 -1, TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1,
SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS -1, BCC: TC1 -1, TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1,
RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS -1, Depot: DCC - 3). We have
derived the quantities of RCP as 14 (12 stations + 2 end terminal stations).
Further if DCC position needs to be replicated in BCC, there will additional 3
RAU.The total quantities for RAU + RCP = 27+14+3=44 as per Appendix H.
the Tender BoQ quantity as per SoR ( Volume II: Pricing Documents) for
Joka-Esplanade Line is 24.
Request you to please confirm the quantity to be considered in the BOQ.
ALS 261 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 4(3) 174 of 195 4. RADIO (TETRA) & CDRS SYSTEM. Antenna Structure for Outdoor Radio The tender BoQ states 8 BTS - all above ground. However, the number of Typo Error corrected in A&C-2.
Documents and Bill of Base station with Radio tower as per approved design/drawings. tower quantity is mentioned as 9. The number of BTS Antenna tower needs However, the actual quantities and
Quantities to be same as the number of above ground BTS. Request you to correct the locations shall be proposed by bidder and
quantity of tower to 8. Please confirm. finalised during desin stage based on
survey for coverage.
ALS 262 General General General General General Please provide the location coordinates and drawings of station, chainage, Please refer to drawings provided with
station to station distance, OCC, Depot and BCC. tender documents
ALS 263 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 4(3) 174 of 195 4. RADIO (TETRA) & CDRS SYSTEM. Antenna Structure for Outdoor Radio As per Table 1 Route description, the UG length for Kavi Subhash Line (Line No change in Tender condition.
Documents and Bill of Base station with Radio tower as per approved design/drawings. 6) is 1.9 Km. For up track and down track, the length of the 1-1/4 inch LCX
Quantities should be minimum 3.8Km. However referring to the Tender BoQ, it states
only 3 Km. Request you to please correct the length in the BoQ to 3.8Km.
ALS 264 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.2 204 of 583 The Contractor shall ensure that the Radio system equipment supplied Base Station Site MTBF of 30,00,000 hours is not feasible. Tender clause is self explanatory
under the Contract comply with the reliability figures herein: Equipment
MTBF (Hours) Base Station Site > 300,000 hours
No.
ALS 265 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.7.2.14 223 of 583 Dynamic Site Assignment The Radio system should allow for legitimate Please give more details about Public Safety Network/Agencies, which one Tender clause is self explanatory
and authorized subscribers of public safety TETRA Network to register on to operate on the Metro Radio System in case of Emergency.
to the metro Radio System in case of emergency or special operations of
public safety agencies. The Radio System should allow for automatic
registration of terminals into the system, without manually defining each
unit into the subscriber database.
ALS 266 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1.1.3.(i) 201 of 583 (i) The installation and commissioning of Onboard Train TETRA Radio As per our understanding, 1 set of common Central Radio Equipment will Bidder's understanding is not correct. The
system shall be the responsibility of RS Contractor in supervision of be provided at OCC and 1 set of common Backup Central Radio at BCC in Central System at OCC & BCC for the
telecom contractor.Dispatchers shall be provided at OCC and depot at order to operator both Line3 and Line 6 TETRA Network. Also, there is no TETRA system should be duplicated at
Joka, Kavi Subhash & Newtown, BCC at Majerhat . The Central System at requirement of backup system at Depot. Please confirm. each location. The Backup system will be
OCC & BCC for the TETRA system should be duplicated so that failure of installated at BCC (Majerhat).
one system does not paralyse the whole network. The backup system will
be installed at the Depot.
ALS 267 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.1.7 313 of 583 For provision of Direct Line Console in the OCC & BCC and the Depot refer Refer to Schedule J1-Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 3. TELEPHONE 05 Nos of DLT-10 has been considered for
to MMI Provision Schedule Chapter 12 of this Particular Specification. SYSTEM. S. No. 4, provided quantity of DLT-10 Line i.e. total 212nos. for JE stations.
System capacity for OCC & BCC able to install DLC. The elevated & and KB corridor ( at Stations/Depots and RSS location) does not comply the Please see A&C-2
Underground Stations/Depot/OCC/BCC shall have 10 numbers each of requirement mentioned in clause 5.2.1.7 (9 DLT10*36 station+9 DLT10 *
Direct Line Telephones and 01 number at each TSS/RSS, which shall be 3Depots+6 RSS assumed= 351 nos.).
programmed for the required Direct Lines, to be reviewed by Employers Bidder request to update the Schedule J1/DLT-10 Line Quantity accordingly.
representative.
ALS 268 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.2.3 313 of 583 The Direct Line Console for each of the controller positions shall have a Refer to Schedule J1-Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 3. TELEPHONE Direct Line Console for each of the
minimum direct line capacity of 90 lines and shall be capable of interfacing SYSTEM. S. No. 5, Direct Line Capacity of 40 Lines is mentioned. controller positions shall have a minimum
with required Direct Line Extensions defined in this Chapter the Particular Please confirm, Direct Line Capacity of 90 Line or 40 Line is required. direct line capacity of 40 lines Please see
Specifications including MMI Provision Schedule of this Particular A&C-2.
Specification. The exact size of each Direct Line Console and the Direct
Line Extensions to be terminated on each Console shall be determined by
Contractor and reviewed and approved by the Employer's Representative.
ALS 269 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing 150 of 195 Volume II Pricing Documents and Bill of Quantities Schedule Refer to Appendix-H (HMI Schedule) of PS , a total of 47 nos. of Direct Line Direct Line Telephone Console at 40 Lines
Documents and Bill of J1Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost- 3. TELEPHONE SYSTEM. S. No. 5. Console is required for OCC & BCC of each corridor along with 3 Depots. capacity is not required for stations.
Quantities Direct Line Telephone Console at stations OCC & BCC 40 Lines capacity- 6 Bidder request to update the Schedule J1/Direct Line Console Quantity for Please see A&C-2
nos. for JE and 7 nos. for KB Corridor both corridor accordingly.
ALS 270 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.3.1.4 317 of 583 Requirements of IP PBX System are given in Table 5-3 below as a minimum. Bidder understand that Layer3 and Layer2 switches shall be supplied as a Bidders understanding is correct
part of FOTS and no separate switch is required for Telephone System.
Please confirm.
ALS 271 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.2.1 (4) 298 of 583 Digital telephone (only RJ45 connector); The digital Phone shall have the RJ12 connector only, we reqest you to pls Please see A&C-2
amend/modify the same
ALS 272 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.2.1 (7) 299 of 583 Emergency Telephone Sets with Hooter and Beacon for U/G) /Help point Pls confirm these phone are IP66 category or Normal phone. Please see A&C-2.
Units/Emergency Telephone Sets without Hooter and Beacon for Elevated) Kindly provide the details specifications and functionality of the same.
ALS 273 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.1.1.3 (3) 304 of 583 Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 Kindly confirm the Basic IP phone quantity mention for the OCC,BCC and Tender clause is self explanatory
below: Basic IP Phone Depot shall be 100 total together or these location to be have 100 no each.
ALS 274 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.1.16.3 (10) 311 of 583 Integrated Security Communication facility; Pls provide the details of this as it will not be part of Digital feature Phone Integrated Security Communication facility
functionality. shall be deleted from Clause 5.1.16.3.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 275 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.4.3 315 of 583 Function as a uni-directional Direct Line Telephone with a built-in Pls confirm these phone are IP66 category or the normal phone. For specifications,
induction loop to provide better reception for hearing-impaired Kindly provide the details specifications and functionality of emergency Please see A&C-2.
passengers wearing hearing aids. It shall meet the requirements of IEC phone in Tunnel.
60118-4 – Magnetic Strength in Audio Frequency Inducting Loops for
Hearing Aid Purposes. The induction loop shall be operated in RF with the
modulating frequency suitable for the usage in India. The Contractor shall
ensure the frequency used meet the statutory requirements and apply for
the license required; and suitable for wall mounting.
No.
ALS 276 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.3.1.6 317 of 583 A Unified Messaging Application (UMA) shall be provided for IP PBX Against This specifications the quantity in Schedule -J1 of Telephone system These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
system with facilities such as Email, Voice mail, Conferencing & is not there we request you to provide the revised schedule-J1 for the both actual quantities shall be finalised during
Collaboration and inbuilt Soft phone. The Unified Messaging Application corridor as KB & JE. design stage. Bidder shall calculate the
shall be accessible from desktop clients and shall support features such as quqntities based on requirements of
making calls, sending, replying, forwarding Voice messages and recording Particular Specification.
live conversation and accessing the IP PBX services. UMA must have a
Unified directory that allows the IP Phone, Soft phone user to call by name
and identify their correspondents. The Unified Messaging Application shall
support minimum 300 user‟s expandable in future up to 750 users.
ALS 277 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.1 339 of 583 The Telephone equipment shall operate satisfactory at –48 V +/- 10 % DC. Kindly confirm the Telephone system should work on 48V DC or 230V AC. All Telecom Sub-system equipment
The Telecom Contractor shall provide power supply equipment for power including TETRA and Telephone shall work
conversion if necessary. The equipment should be capable of withstanding on 230V AC UPS supply. "48 V DC" is
voltage spikes up to 3 volts over the maximum voltage. deleted.
Please see A&C-2
ALS 278 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 CHAPTER 7 Page 305 of 583 Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 Quantity mentioned as 4 PRI & 36 CO trunks for OCC/BCC and 2 PRI & 16 CO 4 PRI and 36 CO trunks common for
5.1.1.3 below: 3. Ports for connectivity of CO Lines/PRI lines / PRI Lines from trunk for Depot, Do we have to consider these qunatity sperately for each of OCC/BCC . 2 PRI & 16 CO trunk for each
PSTN. these locations or 4 PRI and 36 CO trunks common for OCC/BCC and 2 PRI & Depot
16 CO trunk common for Depot. Please clarify
ALS 279 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 CHAPTER 7 305 of 583 A number of PSTN PRI/CO lines essentially to provide power failure Quantity of PFCT in row no. 8 is not mentioned under Table 5-1. Please Please see A&C-2
5.1.8 transfer links for operational services as defined in row 8 of table 5-1 update the same.
above shall connect on total failure of the exchange to pre-defined
extensions. The IP PBX switch shall restart automatically when the power
supply to the IP PABX switch resumes normal after failure.
ALS 280 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 CHAPTER 7 316 of 583 The IP PBX Call Management Server, in redundant configuration, will be Requirement of IP PBX system/ IP PBX Call Management Server and IP/Voice No change in tender condition. IP PBX Call
5.3.1.1 & 5.3.1.4 placed at OCC & BCC and should be configurable in two different subnets. phone for VOIP Network is not mentioned in the Schedule J1/Telephone Management Server is part of IP PBX (Sr
It shall be configured in hot standby configuration such that no single System minimum BOQ. No. 1&2) and IP/Voice phone are at Sr No
failure should affect the availability of the system. IP PBX facility shall be 6 in the BOQ.
provided at OCC & BCC, stations and depot. At OCC & BCC, the IP PBX Bidder request to update the schedule J1 accordingly.
facility shall support 10 voice phones .IP PBX shall provide facility for
connecting to other exchange networks. For this, IP PBX shall provide
Media Gateway with gatekeeper (1+1 redundant) to support PRI Trunks to
connect exchanges in the RVNL Metro Rail Project network in feature
transparent manner (QSIG in heterogeneous environment). For
connectivity to the IP PBX network 4 PRI trunks shall be made available as
a minimum. a NMS for managing the IP PBX, IP network switches will also
be provided at OCC & BCC . This NMS can be common or separate from
the Telephone System NMS
ALS 281 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.2 Page 352 of 583 Video Surveillance system shall be end to end IP Based with 8MP/Full HD Need more clarification on use of 8 MP camera because as per requirement Please refer 3.2.1 (2) of CCTV Chapter for
IP cameras. full HD cmaera also can be used at PF end to monitor the track. clarification on use of 8 MP camera.
For specification of 8 MP camera, please
see A&C-2.
ALS 282 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.4 (3) Page 352 of 583 Live viewing of on board cameras shall be provided under this contract. As we understood from clause, Onboard (ONVLIF Profile -S )camera stream Tender clause is self explanatory.
For on board camera view, per train 8 cameras (in sequential rotation) and can be integrated with Telecom VMS system. Or we need to consdier
a maximum of 32 camera at OCC are considered for simultaneously asstional VMS software and hardware for onboard camera integration ,
viewing. please confirm.
ALS 283 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.2.1 (1) Page 369 of 583 Focal Length 2.5mm - 40mm Request you to change the Lens size to 9mm - 40mm as it is commanly used Focal length modified as 9mm-40mm.
varifocal lens in all metro projects. Please see A&C-2
ALS 284 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.6(9) Page 375 of 583 Lens 2.5mm - 40mm Request you to change the Lens size to 3mm - 10mm as it is commanly used Focal length modified as 9mm-40mm.
lens size in all metro projects for Fixed Dome camera. Please see A&C-2
ALS 285 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.16.1(T) Page 385 of 583 The system shall support multicasting of video feeds to client Terminal in Manual switchover to unicast-multicast should be possible as multicasting Please see A&C-2
order to conserve network resources. Multi casting shall send a single requires a multicast compatible network, no automatic fallback system
stream of video to multiple clients, where the stream may be decoded and supports manual switching to unicast. Hence we request you to amend the
displayed on all clients simultaneously. The system shall automatically clause accordingly.
switch to unicast, if the client fails to connect to the multicast stream.
ALS 286 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.16.4(C(17)) Page 390 of 583 Print images, with optional comments. Requsting you to please remove the option of "optional comments" as there No change in tender clause
is no use of this feature and all details related to camera like date, time,
camera no. etc included in images during print .
ALS 287 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.16.5(G) Page 391 of 583 The map function shall support status details for cameras and servers, for Request you to change the camera status details option from client image No change in tender clause
example: camera resolution, FPS, network usage, disk space, etc. pane instead of via Maps.
No.
ALS 288 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.16.7(C ) Page 393 of 583 It shall be possible to assign a password to a projector to devices so that Need more clarification to understand the requirement. The refered clause is Modified.
only people with permission shall be able to access the projector devices. Please see A&C-2.
Once a pass word has been set to a project, the password shall not be
possible to delete. It shall be possible to edit the password. It shall be
possible to verify signatures of native database format video sequences to
verify that the files have not been tampered with.
ALS 289 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.13.9.e.g) Page 431 of 583 Micro-Flow Policing (limits BW of specific user/application); In Metro Environment , the bandwidth restriction is applied on the serivce This will be deliberated during detailed
traffic only. kindly provide the requirement / use case of Bandwith design stage.
limitation of specific user/application.
ALS 290 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.3 Page 434 of 583 The FOTS shall interface with the subsystems as specified in PS to provide Kindly elaborate the feature requirement of Double attachment feature. Please see A&C-2.
sufficient data communications bandwidth for the subsystems at all sites.
Contractor shall provide the detail on the connection specification
available for all other subsystems with: Bandwidth, Security, Double
attachment feature, IP address plan, Degraded mode, Physical location,
Networking Protocol, VLAN, QoS policy et
ALS 291 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.13 Page 401 of 583 The FOTS shall conform to the applicable ITU-T and IEEE standards and Kindly amend the clause as "The FOTS shall conform to the applicable ITU-T No change in tender clause.
shall fulfill the EMC standards EN55022 class A and EN50082-1. and IEEE standards and shall fulfil the EMC standards EN 55022 class A and
EN50082-1 or equavalent."
ALS 292 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 2 Page 402 of 583 “Preference to domestic manufactured electronic goods in procurement We request you to amend the clause as " Preference to domestic R&D, No change in tender clause.
due to security consideration” shall be applicable as per Government of Software Development,Testing, support center for electronic goods In
India policy as on date of opening of price bid. The manufacturer claiming procurement due to security consideration" shall be applicable as per
to qualify under the scope of such rules for PMA (Preferential Market Government of India policy as on date of opening of price bid. The OEM
Access) must submit the declaration of VA (Value Addition) as required claiming to qualify under the scope of such rules for PMA (Preferential
under the issued notification. Market Access) must submit the declaration of VA (Value Addition) as
required under the Issued notification."
ALS 293 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.5.1 Page 414 of 583 In the event of an optical Fiber cable break, the optical transmitter laser Kindly amend the clause as " In the event of an optical Fiber cable break, No change in tender clause.
output shall shut down to a safe level as defined by IEC-825, ITUT- the optical transmitter laser output shall shut down to a safe level as
G958. The shut down mechanism shall not be software dependent. defined by IEC-825, ITUT-G958 or equavalent. The shut down
mechanism shall not be software dependent."
ALS 294 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 2.1.2 viii) 466 of 583 2.1.2 viii) Provision and installation of electro-mechanical locks on the Electro-mechanical locks require specalized doors and internal door cable Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
doors to be provided with access control, is the responsibility of Telecom routing, kindly suggest if door provider will provide this options, Also each Access points of stations and
Contractor and not of other project Contractors (except locks on gates, Suggest compatible Electro Mechanical locks for the doors installed at the depot/OCC.
barriers and turnstiles required for the AFC System); locations Please see A&C-2
ALS 295 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.1 a) 468 of 583 3.1 a) A central access control server ( with hardware redundancy and disk Kindly share the details of Integrated Security Communication Server and Integrated Security Communication shall
mirroring) shall be installed in CER within the OCC & BCC, which shall integration required for the same not be part of this tender.
control and monitor all of the access control and Intruder detection Please see A&C-2
facilities installed within all of the RVNL Metro Corridor sites. Central
Access Control Server shall be able to integrate with Integrated Security
Communication Server.
ALS 296 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.3 c) 470 of 583 3.3 c) The access point controllers shall also be equipped with integral: i) Please confirm, whether keypad & display is required in Access card reader For access point controllers- display only
Visual Display; ii) Keypad; or Access point controller. and for Reader- visual display and keypad
shall be required
ALS 297 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.4 b iii) 470 of 583 3.4 b iii) The electrical locks may be configured as either „fail open‟ or „fail Electro mechanical locks are fail secure, Electro magnetic locks are fail safe, Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
close‟, as appropriate to the access point location, on lock failure, power kindly suggest what type of Lock mechanism is needed (2.1.2 viii) asks for each Access points of stations and
failure, fire alarm or emergency site evacuation; electro-mechanical locks) depot/OCC/BCC.
Please see A&C-2
ALS 298 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.4 d iii) 470 of 583 3.4 d iii) Where an egress button is not required and access is to be For integrating door handle as egress button, input should come from the Electro magnectic lock shall be mount on
initiated, via either a door handle or crash-bar, then a suitable sensor door handle and should be part of door design, this also needs cable routing door frame along with door sensor. Please
shall be incorporated in these devices to enable the access point controller arrangement form inside the door. Kindly suggest if this provision is see A&C-2
to release the lock. Such locations shall be determined during the Detailed available.
Design.
ALS 299 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.5 c) 471 of 583 3.5 c) The card readers shall be able to operate with at least two separate Is Card + biometric readeied at all doors, 3.3 b i) asks for card or biometric, Tender clause is self explanatory
and modern technologies namely with the proximity cards and bio-metric 5.11 g) asks for PIN, kindly suggest appropriate technology to be used
identification systems (with required accessories) .These are to be
provided on all doors with access control.
ALS 300 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.5 d) 471 of 583 3.5 d) The selected Staff cards shall also be compatibility with the Kindlys suggest AFC card details to check the compatability. Contractors shall have to interface with
Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system thus enabling to gain access to AFC vendor.Further deliberations shall be
paid areas via AFC Gate. done at detailed design stage.
ALS 301 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.5 f) 471 of 583 3.5 f) Consideration shall be given as to the distances over which a We understand that this requirement is applicable for Card based entry and Card only shall be required for vehicular
proximity ID require to operate to cover pedestrian access at gates, not for biometric based entry. Please confirm. access.
vehicular access at barriers and door access, such as based on ISO 14443 Also, please note that as AFC uses encryption, read range will be reduced.
for communications at distances up to 10 cm or ISO 15693 for distances
up to 50 cm.
No.
ALS 302 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.11 a) 473 of 583 3.11 a) CCTV System to enable video images from CCTV cameras We understand that CCTV images shall be displayed at CCTV Monitors only. CCTV Camera view on initiation of Access
monitoring the relevant site areas to be presented automatically to the Please confirm. Control breach and Intrusion Detection
operators at the VAC (HMI) and the associated CCTV monitors, as shall be displayed in ACID MMI also. Please
appropriate, on: i) Detection of an Intruder Alarm; ii) Detection of an refer Clause 4.5 (G) (ii) of ACIDS Chapter.
„Access Control‟ security breach;
ALS 303 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.11 g) 474 of 583 3.11 g) Electromechanical locks, provided by the Telecom contractor, to In Metro Environmnet, Electro magnetic locks are being provided. Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
operate in conjunction with the access point controllers at selected doors, If Electro mechanical locks is required, same shall be provided by door each Access points of stations and
barriers and turnstiles; manufacturer/contractor, as a part of door design. We request to ammend depot/OCC. Please see A&C-2
the requirement accordingly.
ALS 304 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.2 a) 476 of 583 4.2 a) Automatic self-test facility, which shall detect automatically the We understand that this requirement is applicable for replacement of faulty Tender clause is self explanatory
installed Proximity ID Card and reader technology and shall configure card reader with new one and once IP address will be configured, all
automatically the installed facilities ready for use. templates will be installed automatically.
ALS 305 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.2 i) 477 of 583 4.2 i) A local alarm sound shall be activated at the operator's HMI and We understand that proposed turnstile by other contractor will provide The provision of turnstile shall be updated
locally at the door, gate or turnstile to alert security personnel to the forced entry input to comply this requirement, please confirm. during preliminary/final design stage.
location of the forced entry. Reset of the forced entry shall be security
protected.
ALS 306 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4 c iii) & (iv) 479 of 583 4.4 c iii) Creating new PINs individually or in groups; iv) Invalidate existing Card / Biometric readers are asked, Kindly suggest requirement of PIN's and Tender clause is self explanatory
PINs; where it will be used?
ALS 307 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4 h v) 482 of 583 4.4 h v) Reports shall be complied on operator demand, or as scheduled, Since, Entry Side Reader is asked at a number of doors, details of Exits of This functionality shall be achieved by
covering any pre-defined period, operator selectable time period, single any individual is not possible for Push Button based exit. We understand installation of access card readers at both
site location or Combination of locations regarding Number of entries and that this requirement is only applicable for locations/rooms where both side side of the doors. The above feature is
exits; Details of those individuals who are on-site currently; Details of reader (Entry & Exit) will be provided. required for OCC, BCC, Depot Store only.
individuals who have booked in and out of site; Details of entries and exits Please confirm. Please see A&C-2
of individuals who are/ have been on-site over a set Time duration; Details
of entries and exits of any individual or groups of individuals; Location
specific entries and exits, such as a particular plant room; Details of open
alarms.
ALS 308 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2.2 Page 435 of 583 In addition fault and failure warnings and alarms shall be monitored to It is understood that the Modem & the SIM card for the SMS with its Tender clause is self explanatory
provide the OCC & BCC staff with information about the capacity of these subscribtion charges will be made available by the employer. Please confirm
systems to cope with the traffic being carried.Auto SMS based notification
and alarm system for any system failure, including Power systems,
outdoor gears of telecom systems shall be available for Mobile devices
(based on Employers requirement)
ALS 309 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3.1 Page 438 of 583 In determining the Availability of the T-SCADA, reliability block diagrams Since the T-SCADA will be aggregating all the telecom subsystem alarms No Change in Tender requirement.
using field failure rates for commercially available equipment shall be from their respective sub-system NMS , Please revise the requirement of
produced. Any equipment without field failure data shall have its failure MIL-HDBK-217F, MILITARY HANDBOOK: RELIABILITY PREDICTION OF
rate determined strictly in accordance with MIL-HBK-217F for its ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT with metro standard.
appropriate operating environment
ALS 310 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3.2 Page 438 of 583 T-SCADA initiated by any mode of operation shall be considered Please specifiy the required switch-over time between OCC/BCC T-SCADA To be proposed by bidder and finalised
unavailable under the following failure conditions as a minimum, 1) application servers if any. during design stage.
Unable to changeover the central control equipment between OCC and
BCC and vice versa;
ALS 311 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.1 362 of 583 The station CCTV surveillance system shall provide 100% coverage of the 100% coverage is very subjective and non-feasible. It should be amended to No change in tender clause.
following specific areas at all stations as a minimum some practical values like 95%.
ALS 312 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.15.1 382 of 583 Any other video analytic feature required to RVNL metro Rail Project Bidder's request is to mention the specific video Analytic for selecting the To be proposed by bidder and finalised
devices. during design stage.
ALS 313 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.16.8 393 of 583 It shall be possible to access and view cameras on a Smartphone or a This feature/requirement has dependency on the infra (Wi-Fi availability), as Clause deleted.Please see A&C-2.
tablet (a mobile device). Mobile Client should have Drag and Drop live, PTZ Wi-Fi should be provided by customer. This clause can be modified
control, Manual Start/Stop Reading, Trigger alarm and playback accordingly as it is difficult to validate it in PAT or SAT without Wi-Fi
functionality. It must support android, windows, IOS platform and other infra.Need more details about the quantity of mobile devices to access and
mobile OS. view cameras
ALS 314 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 8 B ( 15) 398 of 583 Requirements of Full HD Large Video Screen We understand this is one typo error. Bidder will read "QCIF4" as "QCIF or Typo Error Corrected.
Display Controller(15) 4CIF". Please see A&C-2
QCIF4
ALS 315 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing Various ScheduleJ1/CCTV System Please include Dome Camera, KVM, Joystick/Keyboard, Decoder quantity in These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
Documents and Bill of schedule J1. actual quantities and types of equipments
Quantities shall be finalised during design stage.
Bidder shall calculate the quqntities based
on requirements of Particular
Specification.
No.
ALS 316 Vol-2 Volume II Pricing Various ScheduleJ1/ACID System Please include Central Server,Controller, Lock/EML, Smart Card,Printer, These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
Documents and Bill of Buzzer, I/O module, Enclosure, PSU, Licenses and Intrusion Detection actual quantities and types of equipments
Quantities System equipment quantity in schedule J1. shall be finalised during design stage.
Bidder shall calculate the quqntities based
on requirements of Particular
Specification.
ALS 317 Drawings Drawings General Please provide the AutoCAD drawings of JE and KB corridor stations, OCC, PDF drawings of JE and KB corridor
BCC and Depots. stations, OCC, BCC and Depots provided.
ALS 318 5-B2 GENERAL General We understand that All Telecom Sub-system equipment including TETRA Repeated Query (ALS 277)
and Telephone shall work on 230V AC UPS supply. Provision of 48V DC
based supply is not mandatory. Please confirm.
ALS 319 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 8.1.2.9 350 of 583 Provision and extension of clean earth (< 0.5 ohm) up to TER to be done Please clarify if Telecom contractor will connect into the earth METs There will be no clean earth. The Earthing
by ContractorAs per page 508 of 583 ( Interface Sr. No. 6)- Civil / E&M provided inside the TER & the extension of clean earth upto TER MET will be (Main earth) will be provided by E&M
contractor shall install earth METs (main earth terminals connected to done by E&M/Civil contractor. Contractor in S&T equipment Rooms (i.e.
earth mats) as per telecom contractor requirement. SER, TER, UPS, etc). The S&T contractor
will connect their equipment to this earth.
ALS 320 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.3.1.3 59 of 583 10.3.1.3 The tentative space allocation for Telecom Contractor in CER/TER Bidder request to modify the requirements to as below tentatively: No change in tender clause.
will be as follows: For CER at OCC & BCC: 80 Sq.m
For Depot TER: 60 Sq.m
For Station TER: 50 Sq.m
ALS 321 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 9.1.2.5 55 of 583 9.1.2.5 The maximum allowable diameter of cable drum shall be Bidder understand that this is limited to Copper Cable only. Bidders understanding is correct
2000mm.The use of cable drums with diameter in excess of 2000mm shall
be subjected to the review of the Employer‟s Representative
ALS 322 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 APPENDIX E.1.1.5 231 of 278 The Contractor shall make any wall and slab openings, including the Bidder understand that the requirement for wall / slab cutout closing with Please see A&C-2
temporaryremoval of architectural finishes that shall be required for his fire resistant material is limited to TER please confirm.
cabling. Aftercabling is completed, the Contractor shall seal these
openings with fire resistantmaterials and restore the architectural finishes
and fire resistance to their originalstate.
ALS 323 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.4.14 64 of 583 At culverts and at transition from at grade to elevated section the cables Bidder understand that Employer will provide infrastructure with adequate All works to be done under the scope of
shall besuitably supported and protected with B-class GI pipes. space for cable laying. Contractor will lay the B Class GI Pipe from Majherhat this tender.
station till Ravindra Sarobar station inside the ducts / trenches provided by
Employer / Indian Railways. Bidder also assumes that the remaining
infrastructure for cable laying from Ravindra Sarobar station till OCC shall be
provided by respective Contractor & or the Employer. Please confirm if the
understanding is correct.
ALS 324 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.4.17 64 of 583 In tunnels cables shall be fixed and installed in the ducts below the Bidder understand that Separate Space Allocation for Telecom Cable(DATA Tender clause is self explanarory
walkway along the tunnel wall. Cables in any conduits, trunkings or ducts and Power) shall be provided on the other side of walkway or any other
shall not occupy cross-sectional space in excess of 45%. appropriate location suggested during interface. And specific for LCX cable
provision for installing is required at a height range of Train window. Please
confirm the understanding.
Bidder Suggests that the conduit shall be removed from the tunnel wall and
if conduits are applicable then space occupancy can be extended till 75%
ALS 325 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4.9 409 of 583 All Fibers shall be spliced and terminated in the optical Fiber patch panel Bidder Suggest that all the Fiber shall be terminated as per the ring Tender clause is self explanarory
at every station and shall be made through up to the nearest station using architecture and design requirements.Rest of the unused fiber for specific
optical patch cords. The Fiber patch panel and patch cords shall be an location shall be spliced through within the ODF to next location. Please
integral part of FOTS hardware. Confirm
ALS 326 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.2 400 of 583 This specification specifies the technical and performance requirements of Bidder understand that, a total of 40 Core fiber will be only terminated in Tender clause is self explanarory
the FiberOptic Transmission System (FOTS) of the Telecom System and TER and TOR. Patching within TER and TOR is under the Scope of Respective
Sub-system, depots,RSSs, Office automation /Information Technology Contractor.
(OA/IT) and part of spare fiber canbe lease-out.20 pair fiber may be
extended to TOR from TER by telecom contractor.
ALS 327 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4.8 408 of 583 No cable joints shall be allowed along trackside. Bidder suggest that the trackside joints are required for long run of optical No change in tender clause.
fiber connectivity for limited locations wherever technically feasible &
required.Please confirm
ALS 328 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.4.18 64 of 583 Sleeves made of LSZH and flame retardant materials shall be provided for Bidder understand that the requirement Sleeves made of LSZH and flame Tender clause is self explanarory
cablespassing through slab or wall openings. After cable installation, the retardant materials is limited to TER please confirm.
contractor shall sealempty space in the sleeves with fire-resistant
compound by the Contractor.
No.
ALS 329 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.4.34 65 of 583 Cables entering enclosures shall utilize suitable cable glands or grommets Bidder Understand that the suitable cable glands or grommets for Tender clause is self explanarory
forprotection of these cables over the service life of the System and also protection of cables and ingress of rodents and Moisture to prevent is only
to preventingress of rodents and moisture into the enclosures. applicable for outdoor equipment’s along the track, Please Confirm.
ALS 330 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 10.4.42 66 of 583 The contractor shall interface with E&M and Civil contractors for provision Refer to APPENDIX A5 Section 3 S.no 1 Bidder understand that telecom Tender clause is self explanarory
of primarycable trays/ducts etc. The pending/balance requirements of Contractor shall only install cable tray and Raisers only inside SCR and TER.
trays and ducts which isrequired to complete the work, shall be provided
by the telecom contractor at their owncost. Secondary cable Tray in other rooms, conduits of all type required for
telecom end Equipment from TER/Other telecom Equipment will be
provided by E&M/Civil Contractor. Please Confirm.
ALS 331 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.1.1 124 of 583 1) The conductors shall be of stranded, high conductivity annealed copper BS 6360 is withdrawn and superseded by EN 60228. IEC 60228 will be In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Conductors wirecomplying with all the requirements of IEC 60228 and BS 6360. followed for conductors latest referred standard shall be referred.
ALS 332 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.1.2 Insulation 125 of 583 3) The insulation shall not break down when spark tested in accordance BS 5099 standard has been withdrawn and replaced with BS EN 62230. BS In case of obsolescence or superseding,
with BS 5099. EN 62230 will be followed. latest referred standard shall be referred.
ALS 333 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.1.5 Bedding 125 of 583 The bedding shall consist of an extruded layer of low smoke zero Bedding is provided only for armoured cables. In the case of low halogen Tender clause is self explanatory
halogen/low halogen bedding compound. When tested in accordance with bedding the level of HCL will be <20%. Please confirm.
BS 6425/IEC 754 Part 1, the level of HCI shall not be greater than 0.5%. In
the case of low halogen bedding compound, the level of HCI shall not be
greater than 8.0 %
ALS 334 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.1.6 Screening 125 of 583 2) A drain wire or continuity conductor, laid under and in contact with the Standard to be used for drain wire is not clear, PS states to follow BS 5308 The standard used for the drain wire
126 of 583 aluminum foil shall be provided and shall be in accordance with BS 5308 for drain wire, then IEC 60228/ BS 6360 for max resistance. continuity conductor shall meet the
Clauses 7 and 10Tender No:RVNL/KOL/S&T/S02 Section: 5-B2 Page 126 of requirement of IEC 60228.
583 as appropriate. The tinned annealed copper conductor, which may be
solid or a stranded construction, in keeping with current manufacturing
techniques, shallhave a minimum cross-sectional area of 0.5 sq. mm.3)
The maximum resistance of the drain wire or continuity conductor
provided shall meet with the req
ALS 335 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.1.7.3 Tape 126 of 583 The cable shall be armoured with a steel tape wound or lapped to at least BS 2780 is withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 1172:1997 (Copper and In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Armour 30%minimum. Steel tape thickness shall comply with the relevant British copper alloys. Sheet and strip for building purposes), BS EN 1652:1998 latest referred standard shall be referred.
Standard. The metal flat tape shall consist of a single flat tape applied (Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general
helically and directly over the bedding sheath with a suitable lay and purposes), BS EN 1653:1998 (Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet and
overlap as specified in BS 2870/IEC605021. Alternatively, two tapes may circles for boilers, pressure vessels and hot water storage units), BS EN
be applied each with a slight gap, the second tape covering the gap of the 1654:1998 (Copper and copper alloys. Strip for springs and connectors), all
first. these standard are related to copper alloys and not applicable to the
galvanised steel tape armour and its overlapping.
IEC 60502-1 is used.
ALS 336 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.5 Testing 127 of 583 6.6.5.1 Electrical Test -Electrical Tests as specified in BS 3573 shall be BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
carried out on everylength of installed cable and shall include the Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
following as a minimum:1) Conductor resistance;2) Insulation resistance;
and3) Mutual capacitance.
ALS 337 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.5 Testing 127 of 583 6.6.5.2 Mechanical TestMechanical test as specified in BS 3573 shall be BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
carried out and shall include thefollowing as a minimum:1) Conductors - Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Elongation test;2) Insulation - Elongation;3) Insulation - Breaking force;4)
Insulation - Resistance to compression;5) Insulation - Retraction;6) Metal
sheath thickness;7) Dimensions of magnetic screen tapes; and8) Extruded
anti-corrosion flame retardant sheath thickness
ALS 338 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.1 128 of 583 1) The conductors shall be of stranded, high conductivity annealed copper BS 6360 is withdrawn and superseded by EN 60228. Bidder requests to In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Construction wirecomplying with all the requirements of IEC 60228 and BS 6360. confirm if IEC 60228 will be followed for conductors latest referred standard shall be referred.
Requirements
6.7.1.1
Conductors
ALS 339 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.1.2 Insulation 128 of 583 3) The insulation shall not break down when spark tested in accordance BS 5099 standard has been withdrawn and replaced with BS EN 62230. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
with BS 5099. Bidder requests to confirm if BS EN 62230 will be followed. latest referred standard shall be referred.
ALS 340 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.1.5 Bedding 129 of 583 The bedding shall consist of an extruded layer of low smoke zero Bedding is provided only for armoured cables. In the case of low halogen Tender clause is self explanatory
halogen/low halogen bedding compound. W hen tested in accordance bedding the level of HCL will be <20%. Please confirm.
with BS 6425/IEC754 Part 1, the level of HCL shall not be greater than
0.5%. In the case of low halogen bedding compound the level of HCL shall
not be greater than 8.0%.
No.
ALS 341 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.4 Cable 130 of 583 Electrical Tests as specified in BS 3573 shall be carried out on every length BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Construction of installedcable and shall include the following as a minimum:(1) Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Identification Conductor resistance;(2) Insulation resistance; and(3) Mutual capacitance.
(Not required for
microphone
cable).
6.7.5 Testing
6.7.5.1 Electrical
Test
ALS 342 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.5.3 Fire 130 of 583 Fire performance tests shall be carried out and include the following as a BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Performance Test minimum:(1) Oxygen index measurement (type and sample test);(2) Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Temperature index measurement (type and sample test);(3) Flame
propagation (type test);(4) Corrosive & acid gas emission (type and sample
test); and(5) Smoke emission (type and sample test).
ALS 343 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.1.1.2 Insulation 342 of 583 3) The insulation shall not break down when spark tested in accordance BS 5099 standard has been withdrawn and replaced with BS EN 62230. BS In case of obsolescence or superseding,
with BS5099. EN 62230 will be followed. latest referred standard shall be referred.
ALS 344 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.1.1.2 Insulation 342 of 583 4) The insulation of individual conductor shall be such that electrical/ BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
mechanical specifications as per BS 3573 are met. Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
ALS 345 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.1.1.7 Armour 343 of 583 i) The cable shall be armoured with a steel tape wound or lapped to at BS 2870 is withdrawn and superseded by BS EN 1172:1997 (Copper and In case of obsolescence or superseding,
3) Tape Armour least 30% minimum. Steel tape thickness shall comply with the relevant copper alloys. Sheet and strip for building purposes), BS EN 1652:1998 latest referred standard shall be referred.
British Standard minimum 0.30 mm.ii) The metal flat tape shall consist of a (Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general
single flat tape applied helically and directly over the bedding sheath with purposes), BS EN 1653:1998 (Copper and copper alloys. Plate, sheet and
a suitable lay and overlap as specified in BS 2870. Alternatively, two tapes circles for boilers, pressure vessels and hot water storage units), BS EN
may be applied each with a slight gap, the second tape covering the gap of 1654:1998 (Copper and copper alloys. Strip for springs and connectors), all
the first. these standard are related to copper alloys and not applicable to the
galvanised steel tape armour and its overlapping.
ALS 346 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.1.5 Testing 344 of 583 Electrical tests as specified in BS 3573 shall be carried out on every length BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
7.1.5.1 Electrical of installedcable and shall include the following:(1) Conductor resistance; Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Test (2) Insulation resistance;(3) Mutual capacitance;(4) Resistance unbalance;
and(5) Near end cross-talk.Dielectric strength of the cable shall be tested
in accordance with IEC 60189-1: section5.2.2 using a voltage of 1.5 KV
ALS 347 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.1.5.2 344 of 583 Mechanical test as specified in BS 3573 shall be carried out and shall BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Mechanical Test include the following as a minimum:(1) Conductors - elongation test;(2) Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Insulation - elongation;(3) Insulation - breaking force;(4) Insulation -
resistance to compression;(5) Insulation - retraction;(6) Metal sheath
thickness;(7) Dimensions of magnetic screen tapes; and(8) Extruded anti-
corrosion flame retardant sheath thickness;
ALS 348 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.2 Telephone 346 of 583 3) The insulation shall not break down when spark tested in accordance BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Cable (Indoor) withBS5099 Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
7.2.1.2 Insulation
ALS 349 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.2 Telephone 346 of 583 .4) The insulation of individual conductor shall be such that BS 5099 standard has been withdrawn and replaced with BS EN 62230. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Cable (Indoor) electrical/mechanical specifications as per BS 3573 are met. Bidder requests to confirm BS EN 62230 will be followed. latest referred standard shall be referred.
7.2.1.2 Insulation
ALS 350 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.2.1.6 Screening 348 of 583 3) A drain wire or continuity conductor, laid under and in contact with the Standard to be used for drain wire is not clear, PS states to follow BS 5308 In case of obsolescence or superseding,
aluminium foil shall be provided and shall be in accordance with BS 5308 for drain wire, then IEC 60228/ BS 6360 for max resistance. latest referred standard shall be referred.
clauses 7 and 10 as appropriate. The tinned annealed copper conductor,
which may be solid or a stranded construction, in keeping with current
manufacturing techniques, shall have a minimum cross- sectional area of
0.5 sq mm.4) The maximum resistance of the drain wire or continuity
conductor provided shall meet with the requirements of IEC 60228/BS
6360.
ALS 351 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.2.5 Testing 348 of 583 Electrical tests as specified in BS 3573 shall be carried out on every length BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
7.2.5.1 Electrical of installedcable and shall include the following as a minimum:(1) Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Test Conductor resistance;(2) Insulation resistance;(3) Mutual capacitance;(4)
Resistance unbalance; and(5) Near end cross-talk;
ALS 352 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 7.2.5.2 348 of 583 Mechanical test as specified in BS 3573 shall be carried out and shall BS3573 is withdrawn. No replacement standard mentioned on the BSI shop. In case of obsolescence or superseding,
Mechanical Test include thefollowing as a minimum:(1) Conductors elongation test;(2) Kindly amend the clause latest referred standard shall be referred.
Insulation -elongation;(3) Insulation -breaking force;(4) Insulation
-resistance to compression;(5) Insulation -retraction;(6) Dimensions of
magnetic screen tapes; and(7) Extruded anti-corrosion flame retardant
sheath thickness;
No.
ALS 353 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6 DESIGN 116 of 583 e) For PAS, all cablings and wirings inclusive of loudspeaker supply circuit Bidder request to confirm if only cablings & wirings for loudspeakers should Tender clause is self explanatory.
ENGINEERING cabling and the Fire Protection System to PAS interconnections shall be be fire resitant? Alternatively please clarify if all the PAS cables are required
REQIUREMENTS low-smoke, low fume, halogen free with fire resistance properties to to be fire resistant ?
ensure circuit integrity for min. 3 hrs. in case of fire and complying to BS
6387: 1994 Categories C, W and Z/ IEC 60331-12 / UL 2196 standards to
achieve the optimum fire performance level.
ALS 354 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.10.1 303 of 583 Psophometric Noise Psophometric Noise Voltage is not applicable as there are no analoge No Change in Tender Condition.
4.10.1 The Psophometric Noise Voltage of any emergency telephone line telecom equipments used in the system. Please remove this clause
shall not exceed 3.5 mV under normal traction load conditions. Joint tests, considering this explanation.
as part of EMI/EMC tests, need to be conducted by Telephone System
Contractor with the concerned Traction Power Supply Contractor to
demonstrate compliance of this requirement as detailed in the Interface
specifications.
4.10.2 The Psophometric Noise Voltage of any other telephone line shall
not exceed 2 mV.
ALS 355 1 Preamble to Section 1 15.1 Page 11 of 20 Currencies of Bid and Payment Replace provisions of ITB 15.1 with the We Request customer to clarify whether this contract covered under Repeated Query (144)
to Section 4 - Section 1 following: International competitive bidding (ICB) process to able to quote in multi-
: Instruction to Bidders Replace provision of of ITB 15.2 with following : currencies as per RBI guidelines by one Indian company to other Indian
The unit rates and prices shall be quoted by the Bidder in the Schedules company.
separately in the following currencies:
ITB 15.1 (i) for those inputs to the Works that the Bidder expects to supply from
BDS Page 5 of 14 within the Employer’s country, in Indian Rupees (INR), and further
BID DATA SHEET - referred to as “the local currency”; and (ii) for those inputs to the Works
PAGE 5 of 14 Clause that the Bidder expects to supply from outside the Employer’s country
15.1 (referred to as “the foreign currency”), in Japanese Yen, Euros (€) and US
Dollars (US$).
ALS 356 6 Section 6 –General Section 14.7 © Page 83 of 108 A foreign company (either single entity or JV partner), shall have to submit We Request customer to delete the clause. In case of consortium, Indian Repeated Query (ALS 150)
Conditions of Contract last para proof of having opened their project office in India before any payment company will manage all onshore (domestic) scope & Foreign company will
(including advance payment) is released to such a company. The required provide Offshore support as per scope of work no need to get Foreign
proof here shall be a copy of the report containing information as per partner registered in india.
been established.
ALS 357 4 Preamble to Section 1 PC part A Page 60 of 65 5% (Interest Bearing) of the total Contract Price in the respective 1. We request customer to clarify advance is 10% or 5% of Contract value. Repeated query (ALS 147)
to Section 4 - Section 4 Contract data currencies in two instalments as detailed in PC. The Contract Price shall be Futher we request customer to remove "interest" Clause as charging
: Bidding Forms Item no 23 Bidders‟ offered price in Financial Package including prices of Interest rate at market rate in real terms not an advance.
unconditional withdrawal of Deviations
ALS 358 7A Section 7 : Particulat Item no 26 Page 5 of 7 At the rate of 7.3% (Seven point four percent) (simple interest per annum We request Custome to remove " Interest " applicability on mobilisation No change in tender requirement.
Codition of the 14.2.1 & 14.2.2 on reducing balances. advance.
Contract In real terms charging Interst on Advance is not an Advance.
ALS 359 6 General Condition of GC 14.4 Schedule Page no. If the Contract includes a schedule of payments specifying the instalments We understand that the given contract does not have schedule of payment No change in tender Requirement.
the Contract & of Payment GC 80 of 108 in which the Contract Price will be paid, then unless otherwise stated in hence the second condition apllies that is :
Particular Condition of this schedule: If the Contract does not include a schedule of payments, the Contractor
the Contract & & (a) the instalments quoted in this schedule of payments shall be the shall submit non-binding estimates of the payments which he expects to
estimated contract values for the purposes of sub-paragraph become due during each quarterly period. The first estimate shall be
Item no 30 of PC PC (Part A ) (a) of Sub-Clause 14.3 [Application for Interim Payment Certificates]; submitted within 42 days after the Commencement Date. Revised estimates
Page 6 of 7 (b) Sub-Clause 14.5 [Plant and Materials intended for the Works] shall not shall be submitted at quarterly intervals, until the Taking-Over Certificate
apply; and has been issued for the Works.
(c) if these instalments are not defined by reference to the actual progress while doing so, we request employer to revisit the payment terms; instead
achieved in executing the Works, and if actual progress is found to be less of Quartly to be monthly basis and payment against Plant and Machiner to
than that on which this schedule of payments was based, then the be as per GC 14.5.b ( i ) and 14.5. C ( b )
Engineer may proceed in accordance with Sub-Clause 3.5 [Determinations]
to agree or determine revised instalments, which shall take account of the
extent to which progress is less than that on which the instalments were
previously based.........................
ALS 360 6 General Condition of GC 14.9 Page 85 of 108 14.11 PARA Second : We request Employer not to deduct any retention against any Invoices. No Change in Tender condition.
the Contract The contractor shall be entitled to substitute a bank guarantee in the form
approved by the Employer with the retention money amount recovered And If not agrreable then substitue of BG not to be limited upto 3 times.
upto the date of request. Such substitution shall be permissible maximum Request customer to allow to submit Rentioned BG againt each deductable
upto 3 times. The Bank Guarantee shall be valid upto end of Defect amount. And the given retention money to be release against Final Payment
Liability Period. Certificate.
In case of extension of date of completion of contract, the Contractor shall
extend the validity of the Bank Guarantee(s) until the revised end of
Defect Liability Period.
No.
ALS 361 6 General Condition of GCC Clause 7.7 & GCC: Page 42 of GCC Please confirm all imports shall be done in favour of RVNL. & RVNL will be Repeated Query (ALS 9)
Contract & Vol-II: Pricing 108 & importer on records
Instruction of Document Clause Pricing
completing the Pricing 1.3 Document:
document Page 3 of 195
ALS 362 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS 4.9.3.1 34/278 4.9.3.1 If the Train stops within safety conditions for door opening Bidder would like to highlight that since ATP driving mode are manual No Change in Tender condition.
Signalling & Train authorisation (generally ± 300 mm for ATO and + 500 for ATP from the driving mode and the station stopping is manual under the control of train
Control train stopping position), in ATO mode, the train control & signalling system operator, the +500mm stopping accuracy is quite restrictive and train
will authorise and command doors opening on the correct side of approaching speed will be very slow which may impact the operational
platform; and on ATP mode, the train control & signalling system will performance. Request you to amend the clause suitably
provide the door enable signal to the train operator to open the doors
manually on the correct side of the platform. If the train does not stop
within the door opening authorisation window defined above, the Train
Control and signalling system shall not provide the door enable signal to
the train operator to open the doors manually on the correct side of the
platform.
ALS 363 5-B1 Appendix K -B1: PS 4.6.4 (viii) 254/278 (viii) Monitoring for constant speed Bidder requests employer to confirm the understanding of this requirement. Bidder's undestanding is correct. Please
Signalling & Train Is this requirement text can be assumed as "constant monitoring of speed" see A&C-2.
Control
ALS 364 5-B1 Appendix K -B1: PS 4.6.4 (xi) 254/278 (xi) Stopping point monitoring: The ATP system is to regard the stopping Bidder would like to get confirmation from employer that, here the term Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train point as a fail-safe stopping point with the target speed of Zero (0) km/h. stopping point is referred to as fail-safe stopping point, which is for ATP is
Control The stopping point monitoring function must ensure that a train does not the vital safe position till the overlap end and considered as vital and fail-
run into the hazard point located beyond safe stopping point which should never be crossed by the signalling
controlled train .
ALS 365 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS 7.1 Division of 177/278 Interface between ATP/ATO with train braking and propulsion systems for Bidder understands that braking & traction commands (non vital signals) can Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train Responsibility automatic braking, acceleration and deceleration. ZVR & redundant EBR be sent via CC_TCMS interface.
Control relays to be supplied by the S&T Contractor. Rolling Stock Contractor shall
co-ordinate with the S&T to agree on levels and protocols for interface
signals. There should be no delay in braking from RS during the transition
from ED to friction brake at slow speed
ALS 366 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS 7.1 Division of 177/278 Interface between ATP/ATO with train braking and propulsion systems for SIG EBR & ZVR outputs are safety output with high current cut off capacity No Change in Tender Requirement.
Signalling & Train Responsibility Sr. automatic braking, acceleration and deceleration. ZVR & redundant EBR and can be directly implemented in RS EB / ZVR circuit, separate EBR & ZVR
Control No. 5 relays to be supplied by the S&T Contractor. Rolling Stock Contractor shall relays are not mandatory. Therefore, we request client to remove this
co-ordinate with the S&T to agree on levels and protocols for interface requirement & amend the clause accordingly.
signals.
ALS 367 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS 7.1 Division of 177/278 As per page 174 of PS-B1 CLause 5.9 Factory Installation and Testing Sr. Please see A&C-2.
Signalling & Train Responsibility Sr. No. 2
Control No. 1 S&T Contractor shall be responsible for providing all onboard equipments
including all associated cabling & connectors, etc. to Rolling Stock factory
installation site/Kolkata Metro. Installation of all S&T equipments shall be
done by RS Contractor under the supervision of S&T Contractor.
Bidder requests employer to kindly amend the table to be in line with the
above clause. In all Metro contracts this is in the scope of RS Contractor &
we request you to kindly amend the clause.
"Installation of all S&T equipments shall be done by RS Contractor under the
supervision of S&T Contractor"
ALS 368 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General OCC BTS Requirement With reference to provided CER Rack Layout drawing, we understand that At OCC Radio Central Infrastructure shall
BTS also needs to be provided at OCC . be provided. However, the BTS to be at
Kindly confirm. Salt Lake Sector 5.
ALS 369 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General Depot Drawing With reference to provided Depot Drawings, we understand that Stabling For Open area Horn Speakers shall be
Lines have no shed and hence, PA Speaker is not required for Open areas. installed on pole where Pillers/wall/ beam
Kindly confirm. is not available for fixing speakers.
ALS 370 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 General Metro Bhawan With reference to Section: 5-B2 requirement, we understand that only FOTS connectivity ,Telephone and RAU
55inch CCTV Monitor needs to be provided at Metro Bhawan. Apart from shall also be provided at Metro Bhawan.
that, there is no requirement of OA/IT, Telephone and PA System at Metro Please refer relevant clause in PS.
Bhawan.
Kindly confirm.
No.
ALS 371 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 clause 1.1.4.1 400 of 583 The Optical Fiber cable shall be laid along both sides of the viaduct for We understand that to lay the fiber in open Railway Lines and Existing Space shall be provided as per
majority of the corridors. However for connectivity from Taratala to OCC Corridors, sufficient space in the existing stations and corridors will be requirement and finalisation of design.
(Central Park), the cables shall be laid along the open Railway lines from provided to install the Rack and Optical Distribution Frame to splice and
Taratala till Rabindra Sarovar Station and thereafter along the existing make through for OCC Connectivity.
underground Network of Metro Kolkata from Rabindra Sarovar to Please confirm.
Esplanade, From Esplanade, further connectivity of OFC shall be done
using the East West corridor of KMRCL till Central Park Depot (Salt Lake)
for OCC .From OCC till Sector V station of EW Metro OFC shall also be laid
for further connectivity for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor . FOTS
connectivity shall also be provided from OCC to Metro Bhawan (Park
Street) for proposed Command Control Centre. The above is tentative
route for FOTS network. However, the contractor shall be responsible for
designing the FOTS network with redundancy
ALS 372 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.2 296 of 583 Overview of Telephone System With reference to PS Chapter-6 requirement and Schedule J1, we DLT Phone in Elevator is not required.
The Telephone System shall provide the RVNL Metro Rail Project staff with understand that DLT Phone in Elevator is not a part of this contract. Please see A&C-2
voice and data communications between RVNL Metro Rail Project Please confirm.
personnel internally and also externally to the PSTN on IP PBX Exchange.
Objective is to use the network infrastructure which is redundant. The
same infrastructure shall be used on CAT 6 for Voice application on IP-PBX.
In addition to IP-PBX and DLT telephones, shall also be provided for
passengers for assistance when they are within the concourses, platforms
and elevators inside the stations. The Telephone System shall consist of
the following subsystems:
ALS 373 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.3.3 300 of 583 Interconnection and integration with existing telephone system of RVNL Please provide the technical specification of existing Telephone System The detales of telephone system
Metro Rail Project should also be planned and carried out by the Telecom along with requirement of integration. integration shall be deliberated at Detail
Contractor in consultation with the Employer. We also understand that connectivity upto OCC CER of RVNL/KOL/S&T/S02 Design stage.
contract will be provided by other contractor.
ALS 374 2 Section II: Bid Data ITB 22.1 Page 6 of 14 The deadline for bid submission is We request RVNL to extend the bid to minimum of 8 weeks from current The deadline for bid submission is:
Sheet Date: 08/04/2021 submission date of 08/04/2021 Date: 12/05/2021.
Time: 11:00 hrs Please see A&C-2.
ALS 375 2 Section II: Bid Data ITB 43 Page 8 of 14 Preference to Make in India We understand that during the project execution phase if any raw material / For consideration of local supply claim,
Sheet The provisions of revised ‘Public Procurement (Preference to Make in components or sub-assemblies, etc. are sourced from foreign countries, the bidder to please refer the provisions of
India) Order 2017’ issued by Department of Industrial Policy and services associated with such components or raw material or sub- revised ‘Public Procurement (Preference
Promotion under Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide letter no. P- assemblies, etc. such as Transportation, insurance, installation and to Make in India) Order 2017’ issued by
45021/2/2017-PP (BE-II) dated 28.05.2018 shall be applicable to the commissioning and after sales services shall be considered as Local supply Department of Industrial Policy and
bidding process and award of the contract shall be done accordingly. In and accordingly supplier can claim the same for declaring them as Class -1 / Promotion under Ministry of Commerce
this connection, the minimum local content shall be 50 % (fill 50% in Class-2 local supplier and Industry vide letter no. P-45021/2/
general however the figure can be verified depending upon type of Kindly confirm 2017-PP (BE-II) dated 28.05.2018.
purchase with the approval of competent authority) and the margin of
purchase preference shall be 20%. For award of contract, para 3.c. of the
revised ‘Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017’
shall be applicable in addition to the other provisions in the bidding
documents in this regard.
ALS 376 7B Section 7 – PART B - 9. List of Spares Page 15 of 25 (I) The Contractor shall furnish a Bank Guarantee from an Indian We would like to highlight that Bidder is already submitting undertaking No changein tender condition.
Particular Conditions (additional Nationalised Bank for an amount equivalent to ten percent of cost of along with the tender to provide schedule of spare parts duly indicating, for
of Contract Clause) spares (without escalation/de-escalation) required for maintenance of each item of spares, its description, part number, drawing number, lead
Systems under this contract during a period of ten years. This guarantee time, shelf life and number of units required for the system during the first
will be in a form similar to that for Performance security and is to be ten years, principal as well as secondary sources of supply, and also the unit
submitted at the time of issue of Performance Certificate. The submission price with escalation/de-escalation clause So we request RVNL to delete the
of this guarantee will be one of the conditions precedent to the release of requirement of Bank Guarantee for period of Ten years.
Performance security.
ALS 377 6 Sec.6, GCC 2.2 15/174 The Employer shall (where he is in a position to do so) provide reasonable We understand that the Contractor shall not be responsible for obtaining No Change in Tender condition.
assistance to the Contractor at the request of the Contractor: approvals required for the starting the revenue operations such as CMRS
(a) by obtaining copies of the Laws of the Country which are relevant to and/or RDSO approval. The clause should provide exceptions to these
the Contract but are not readily available, and approvals which will be the Employer's obligation to obtain, and the
(b) for the Contractor‘s applications for any permits, licenses or approvals Contractor will only provide the necessary technical documentation which
required by the Laws of the Country: may be required by the Employer for obtaining such approvals.
(I) which the Contractor is required to obtain under Sub-Clause 1.13 Kindly Confirm
[Compliance with Laws],
(ii) for the delivery of Goods, including clearance through customs, and
(iii) for the export of Contractor‘s Equipment when it is removed from the
Site.
No.
ALS 378 6 Sec.6, GCC 8.3 43/174 The program must identify the milestones, interface requirements and We understand that any delays suffered by reason of failure of other No Change in Tender condition.
program reporting elements. Contractors to meet the specified installation interfacing and co-ordination
completion dates etc., the Contractor should be compensated with costs
incurred due to such delay. Also, the amount to be deducted as additional
payment or costs to the other Contractor should be covered within the LD
for delay already agreed to by the Contractor. Accordingly request for
following change: 4,4 (h) sub clause to be replaced as:
The Contractor shall be entitled to extension of time and costs for any
delays suffered by the Contractor, for reasons not attributable to it, for
compliance with the obligations mentioned herein deemed
ALS 379 6 Sec.6, GCC 7.7 42/174 Ownership of Plant and Materials We request to transfer the ownership of Plant and Materials only on receipt No Change in Tender condition.
Each item of Plant and Materials shall, to the extent consistent with the of payment from the Customer. Accordingly, we request to change clause
Laws of the Country, become the property of the Employer at whichever is 7.7 as under:
the earlier of the following times, free from liens and other Each item of Plant, goods, and Material shall become the property of the
encumbrances: Employer, when it is delivered to Site or payment thereof, either in part or
(a) when it is delivered to the Site; full, has been made (whichever is later). The Contractor shall however
(b) when the Contractor is entitled to payment of the value of the Plant continue to bear the risk, in respect of such items which continue to remain
and Materials under Sub-Clause 8.10 [Payment for Plant and Materials in in his custody until the Taking Over.
ALS 380 6 Sec.6, GCC 9.4 48/174 Failure to Pass Tests on Completion Please specify Contractor’s entitlement to extension of time and cost in the Tender clause is self explanatory.
If the Works, or a Section, fail to pass the Tests on Completion repeated event of failure to pass test/delay in tests due to reasons not attributable to
under Sub-Clause 9.3 [Retesting], the Engineer shall be entitled to: the Contractor.
(a) order further repetition of Tests on Completion under Sub-Clause 9.3;
(b) if the failure deprives the Employer of substantially the whole benefit
of the Works or Section, reject the Works or Section (as the case may be),
in which event the Employer shall have the same remedies as are provided
in sub-paragraph (c) of Sub-Clause 11.4 [Failure to Remedy Defects]; or
(c) issue a Taking-Over Certificate, if the Employer so requests.
ALS 381 6 Sec.6, GCC 8.12 47/174 After the permission or instruction to proceed is given, the Contractor and We understand that in the event of suspension by the Employer for the No Change in Tender condition.
the Engineer shall jointly examine the Works and the Plant and Materials reasons not attributable to the Contractor, the Employer shall be liable for
affected by the suspension. The Contractor shall make good any the costs incurred by the Contractor in making good any deterioration or
deterioration or defect in or loss of the Works or Plant or Materials, which defect in or loss of the Works, Plant, Rolling Stock and Materials which
has occurred during the suspension. occurred during the suspension. Also, the Contractor shall be entitled to
extension of time. Accordingly, we request to change GCC clause 8.9 as
under:
After the permission or instruction to proceed is given, the Contractor and
the Engineer shall jointly examine the Works and the Plant and Materials
affected by the suspension. The Contractor shall at the cost of the Employer
make good any deterioration or defect in or loss of the Works or Plant or
Materials, which has occurred during the suspension.
ALS 382 6 Sec.6, GCC 17.6 95/174 Limitation of Liability We request to delete the reference to Clause 17.1 (Indemnity) as the carve No Change in Tender condition.
The total liability of the Contractor to the Employer, under or in out to Limit of Liability.
connection with the Contract other than under Sub-Clause 4.19
[Electricity, Water and Gas], Sub-Clause 4.20 [Employer‘s Equipment and
Free-Issue Material], Sub-Clause 17.1 [Indemnities] and Sub-Clause 17.5
[Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights], shall not exceed the sum as
specified in the Contract Data or if nothing is specified in the Contract
Data, the accepted Contract Amount.
ALS 383 6 Sec.6, GCC 20.3 103/174 Arbitration Contractor requests that dispute resolution shall be through the Rules of No Change in Tender condition.
The disputes so referred to arbitration shall be settled in accordance with Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) by a 3 member
the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and any statutory arbitral tribunal with the seat and venue of New Delhi. Each Party shall
modification or re-enactment thereof. nominate 1 arbitrator each and the 2 arbitrators so appointed shall chose
the third Presiding Arbitrator.
ALS 384 6 Sec.6, GCC 20.3 103/174 Arbitration Employer to confirm about the dispute resolution provision in the event of Tender clause is self explanatory.
Only such dispute(s) or difference(s) in respect of which the demand had cumulative amount of claims exceeding 20% of the contract price.
been made for amicable settlement under GCC 20.2 but could not be
settled, shall be referred to arbitration subject to the condition that
cumulative amount of claims in the contract is not exceeding 20% of the
contract price. In case the cumulative amount of claims exceeds 20% of
the contract price, arbitration clause will not be applicable.
No.
ALS 385 6 Sec.6, GCC 20.3.11 105/174 Where the Arbitral award is for the payment of money, no interest shall Interest on Arbitration Award to be allowed. Accordingly, we request GCC No Change in Tender condition.
be payable on whole or any part of the money for any period till the date clause 20.3.11 to be deleted:
on which the award is made.
Where the arbitral award is for the payment of money, no interest shall be
payable on whole or any part of the money for any period, till the date on
which the award is made.
ALS 386 6 Sec.6, GCC 19 100/174 Force Majeure As the after effects of COVID 19 are still being felt and the consequences are No Change in Tender condition.
not fully know, Contractor requests for addition of COVID 19 as a FM event.
Contractor also requests that the FM clause be modified to allow payment
to the Contractor in the event of termination of the Contract on account of
FM conditions. Contractor should also be allowed to terminate the Contract
when FM events cumulatively add up to 84 days and not when the FM
events exist for a continuous period of 84 days.
ALS 387 6 Sec.6, GCC 13.1 56/174 Right to Vary Contractor requests that the request of Variation should come before 6 No Change in Tender condition.
Variations may be initiated by the Employer at any time prior to issuing months from the date of expiry of DLP.
the Taking-Over Certificate for the Works, either by an instruction or by Contractor further requests that the limit of variation be limited to 25% of
making a request to the Contractor to submit a proposal. the original accepted contract amount. For variation requests exceeding
The Contractor shall execute and be bound by each Variation till the price 25% of the original accepted contract amount, the Contractor should be
does not exceed 50% of the agreemental value as specified in letter of allowed to quote new unit rates. Bidder further requests to confirm that this
acceptance / original agreement. For variation beyond the above the variation procedure shall exclude addition of stations or onboard equipment
contractor shall be bound to execute, unless the Contractor promptly gives due to line extensions.
notice to the Engineer stating (with supporting particulars) that the
Contractor cannot readily obtain the Goods required for the Variation.
ALS 388 7B Sec. 6, PCC, Part B 11 119/174 Defects and Damages Customer requests that all the penalties for performance related damages No Change in Tender condition.
For the Critical, Sub Critical and Non Critical Defects, penalties have been shall be capped at 1% of the Contract value.
specified without a cap.
Critical Defects: To be cured with 6 Hrs.- liquidated damages @ INR 3 lakh
per hour.
Sub Critical Defects: To be cured with 9 Hrs.- liquidated damages @ INR 3
lakh per hour.
Non Critical Defects: To be cured with 24 Hrs.- liquidated damages @ INR
10 K per hour.
ALS 389 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS 6.4.(5) Speed 171/278 5. The S&T Contractor shall furnish the Zero Velocity detection apparatus Bidder would like highlight the customer that Zero Velocity logic is inbuilt in No Change in Tender condition.
Signalling & Train Measurement (ZVR relay). Signalling commands, normally ZVR is used for RS circuitry/functions so its
Control Devices better for RS contractor to provide this relay based on their functional
requirements.
Moreover ZVR output is a safety output with high current cut off capacity
and can be directly implemented in RS circuit, separate ZVR relays are not
mandatory. Therefore we request to amend the clause accordingly.
ALS 390 5-B1 Section 4-B1: PS Annexure to 180/278 5. The S&T Contractor shall furnish the Zero Velocity detection apparatus Bidder requests employer to provide the following details of RS, Please refer Annexure to Appendix A1 for
Signalling & Train Appendix A1 (ZVR relay). 1) Rotating Mass Rolling stock parameters. Further
Control 2) Traction Time T1(Traction cut off time) deliberations shall be at detailed design
3) Braking Time T2 stage.
4) Guaranteed EB
5) Max Slip Co-Eff
ALS 391 5 Section 5: Works Chapter 3: Sr. No. 24 of 32 Contractor’s Project Site office and storage: The contractor shall be Bidder requests to clarify if the space provided will be a contiguous land One site office with 1500 Sqm area is
Requirements 2 provided a rent-free space of about 3000 sqm at suitable places for parcel of 3000 sqm for each corridor to construct the project site & storage sufficient to meet the requirement for
constructing temporary site offices (One for Joka Line and one for Airport with Employer Engineer's facilities for each line? constructing temporary site office and
Line) and storage facilities for contractor. Please confirm the location on the corridor will this place be provided? Will storage facility for both the corridors.
the space provided be inside the JOKA Depot for JE Corridor & Kavi Subhash Hence, only 1500 sqm area will be
Depot for KB Corridor? provided to contractor.
Please see A&C-2.
ALS 392 5 Section 5: Works Chapter 3: Sr. No. 25 of 32 Contractor’s Project Site office and storage: The contractor shall be If the Employer provides one contiguous land parcel of 3000 sqm at one Repeated Query (ALS 391)
Requirements 3 provided a rent-free space of about 3000 sqm at suitable places for place for both corridors, please clarify the bifurcation between the site
constructing temporary site offices (One for Joka Line and one for Airport office & employer engineer's requirements between both corridors.
Line) and storage facilities for contractor.
Please confirm if the Employer's engineers facilities are to be provided at
both corridors
ALS 393 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.5.8 47 of 278 Point machines shall be capable of operating points with Curved/thick web Bidder requests the customer to provide details of Back drive requirements This is a lump sum contract, all materials
Signalling & Train section with UIC 60 (60 kg/m) stock rail and 73 kg/m or 90 kg/m thick web if any. Also, the bidder understands that the ground materials for back to meet the tender requirement is part of
Control section. Generally, 1:12/1:8.5 turnouts for Broad Gauge will be used. drives will be provided by customer. this contract.
Nominal switch opening at toe will be 160mm.
No.
ALS 394 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.7.4 49 of 278 Separate Interlocking units shall be provided at each Depot. The Bidder understands that the system and interface capacity are only need to Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train interlocking capacity in Depot shall have capability of at least 150% of be ensured in conjunction with this clause and no need to consider any
Control present stabling lines. additional wayside and track side equipment. Please confirm.
ALS 395 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.33.1.3 104 of 278 The Train Control and Signalling System shall be designed to allow for the Bidder understands that the system and interface capacity are only need to Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train extension of the Depot in future. This shall include consideration of the be ensured in conjunction with this clause and no need to consider any
Control interfaces required for the extension. additional wayside and track side equipment. Please confirm.
ALS 396 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.6.4 49 of 278 While using axle counters for track detection, method of trolley working Bidder requests employer to confirm whether the supervisory DAC is to be Supervisory DAC is to be deployed for
Signalling & Train including resetting of DAC should be decided. Supervisory DAC shall be deployed for Depot sections. Main line only. Please see A&C-2.
Control provided for resetting transient failures of sectional DAC
ALS 397 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.4 (5) 171 of 278 The S&T Contractor shall furnish the Zero Velocity detection apparatus Zero Velocity logic is inbuilt in Signalling commands, normally ZVR is used No change in tender condition.
Signalling & Train (ZVR relay). for RS circuitry/functions. Hence, bidder requests the employer that it is
Control better for RS contractor to provide this relay based on their functional
requirements.
Moreover ZVR output is a safety output with high current cut off capacity
and can be directly implemented in RS circuit, separate ZVR relays are not
mandatory. Therefore bidder requests the employer to amend the clause
accordingly.
ALS 398 Drawings Drawings Joka Depot NA Joka Depot There are few lines shown in Joka Depot diagram as future stabling lines. TBD
Bidder requests the employer to confirm whether these lines are to be
considered under this contract or to be considered for future works.
ALS 399 Drawings Drawings OCC Layout Plan R1 OCC Layout Plan at Central Park Depot at Salt Lake ( for Line-3 & Line -6 ) Please confirm which drawing has to be referred for OCC layout. Option 1 The revised OCC Layout is issued as part of
( Annexure B ), Option 2 ( Annexure C ), Option 3 ( Annexure D ), Typical A&C-2.
Layout of OCC ( Annexure A ).
The videowall dimensions are also different in Annexure A & other
annexures. Please clarify
ALS 400 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 6.2 (1) 170 of 278 The S&T Contractor shall supply the ATC and Train Radio equipment Bidder would like to bring to the employer notice that the clauses referred The Rolling Stock contractor shall provide
Signalling & Train (Signalling) cubicle enclosure(s). All supports, braces, mounting holes, cabling here are contradicting with each other. However, with reference to the the space in train for ATC and Train Radio
Control apertures, etc. required for mounting the cubicle and its equipment shall earlier metro tenders in India, bidder understands that the ATC and Train equipment. However, the equipment
be properly coordinated between S&T Contractor and Rolling Stock Radio equipment cubicle enclosure(s) will be supplied by the Rolling Stock cubicle/enclosure is to be provided by the
Contractors to ensure secure mounting, and access. The cubicle(s) shall be contractor. Please confirm. bidders.
resiliently mounted and suitably protected to the requisite IP level.
ALS 401 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 1.4.1 492 of 583 The Rolling Stock contractor shall supply the ATC and Train Radio The Rolling Stock contractor shall provide
Signalling & Train (Telecom) equipment cubicle enclosure(s). All supports, braces, mounting holes, the space in train for ATC and Train Radio
Control cabling apertures, etc. required for mounting the cubicle and its equipment. However, the equipment
equipment shall be properly coordinated between S&TC, cubicle/enclosure is to be provided by the
Telecommunication and Rolling Stock contractors to ensure secure bidders.
mounting, and access. The cubicle(s) shall be resiliently mounted and
suitably protected to the requisite IP level.
ALS 402 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.2.4.1 44 of 278 Minimizing the effects of failure so that the train service may continue Bidder would request employer to confirm that the requirement of 400 m of Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train during times of equipment failure is of paramount importance. running in RM and ROS driving mode is for re-localization of the train when
Control Consequently, the area of railway affected by the failure of an item of the signalling equipment (On-board and track-side signaling equipment) are
Wayside ATC equipment, which causes the use of RM/ ROS mode of in healthy condition. In case of complete failure, RM and ROS mode can run
operation, shall not be greater than the area between two adjacent as much as being authorized by the traffic operator to the train operator.
stations or between the halfway points on either side of the station. In any
case this RM/ ROS operation area shall not be longer than 400 m in the
normal direction of travel.
ALS 403 Drawings Drawings Kavi Subhash NA ESP details (KAVI SUBHASH) ESP for Kavi Subhash station is not available. Bidder requests employer to TBD
Corridor provide the necessary drawings.
ALS 404 Drawings Drawings Joka Corridor NA ESP details (KHIDIRPUR to ESPLANADE) ESP for stations between Khidirpur to Esplanade is not available. Bidder TBD
requests employer to provide the necessary drawings.
ALS 405 Drawings Drawings Kavi Subhash NA Track Layout Satyajit Roy to Ritwik Ghatak The details on the track layouts are specified to center of the track only. TBD
Corridor Bidder requests the customer to confirm that whether the centre Line KP
can be considered in our design?
ALS 406 Drawings Drawings Track Layout Plan NA Common Query ESP Details related to Kavi Subhash Depot and Joka Depot are not available TBD
with the provided drawings. Bidder requests the employer to confirm
whether the Old track layout can be considered for bidding purposes.
Please confirm the drawing reference to be considered for bidding
purposes.
ALS 407 Drawings Drawings New town Depot NA Common Query For New Town Depot: Bidder requests employer to provide necessary TBD
details such as Points, FM, Inter track KP details and Track length etc. Only
track layout is available in the given drawings.
No.
ALS 408 Drawings Drawings Track layout plan NA Common Query Curve, grade and Speed details are missing between few stations. Bidder TBD
(Track Diagram) - requests the employer to provide the necessary details for better
LINE3 understanding.
ALS 409 Drawings Drawings Kavi Subhash NA Titumur to Airport Platform kilometric points / chainages are not matching between Track TBD
Corridor layout plan (Track Diagram) and Alignment Plan. Bidder requests the
customer to confirm which details need to referred and final for bidding
purposes..
ALS 410 Drawings Drawings Track layout plan NA Common Query : (Barun Sengupta to Biman Bandar station and Joka Gradient radius is not available for the listed stations. Bidder requests the TBD
(Track Diagram) - Depot connection to Mominpur station) customer to provide the same as part of bidding inputs.
LINE6
ALS 411 Drawings Drawings NA NA Common Query Bidder requests the employer confirm whether we need to consider the TBD
New track layout plan or Old track layout ? There are many differences
between new track layout and old track layout. Please clarify the correct
drawing references to be considered for bidding purposes.
ALS 412 Drawings Drawings Track Layout NA Crossover details As per the new track layout plan, Crossover details available at Hemantha TBD
Hemanta Mukherjee station and there is no crossover details at Kavi sukanta station.
Mukherjee to VIP But it is not matching with the Barun Sengupta to Airport Track Diagram.pdf.
Bazaar In this case ESP and track diagram are not aligned. Bidder requests
employer to confirm the necessary details. Attached snapshot for your
reference.
ALS 413 Drawings Drawings Track layout plan NA Crossover details As per the ESP (11. NEW TOWN.pdf) New Crossover is available at New TBD
(Track Diagram) - town station and the same is not matching with Track diagram. In this case
LINE6 ESP and track diagram are not aligned. Bidder requests employer to confirm
the necessary details. Attached snapshot for your reference.
ALS 414 Drawings Drawings Track layout plan NA Crossover details Crossovers at BEHALA CHOWRASTA station having a new TBD
(Track Diagram) - representation( exactly opposite ) compared with previous version track
LINE3 layout. Bidder requests employer to confirm the necessary details.
ALS 415 Drawings Drawings Track layout plan NA Crossover details Crossover is missing at MAJERHAT station and other crossover in opposite TBD
(Track Diagram) - direction compared with previous version track layout. Bidder requests
LINE3 employer to confirm the necessary details.
ALS 416 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 5.3.6.2.1 48 of 278 The primary train detection system shall be provided on Main Line, As per clause 5.3.6.2.1 Depot is non CBTC area, where as Appendix D/11.4.1 Appendix D/11.4.1 is modified. Please see
Signalling & Train sidings, and reception lines The Depot will be non-CBTC. The Contractor asks for Radio coverage for depot also. Bidder understands that the depot A&C-2.
Control Appendix D 224of 278 shall design and dimension the Radio system to provide continuous area is Non-CBTC. Requesting customer to modify the Appendix D/11.4.1 to
/11.4.1 coverage of the mainline, depot, test track, and the ATC transfer track. remove depot from Radio coverage
ALS 417 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix The DCS / VTS architecture principle shall include redundancy at all levels. VTS carries non vital information & duplication of VTS equipment ( Radio Repeated query (ALS 168 + ALS 169)
Signalling & Train D/10.2.1 There shall be two independent communication paths for CBTC access points, ethernet switches, optical fiber etc. ) is not recommended as
Control application and redundant antennas on-board. Each DCS / VTS equipment it has no incremental benefit of redundancy in comparison to the additional
(radio access points, Ethernet switch, optical-fiber) of the network shall be cost for hardware & equipment to be installed.
duplicated and there shall be at least two separate interfaces provided for
each communicating subsystems Bidder requests the Employer to remove the duplication of VTS equipment
from this clause as most Indian Metro customers have amended the clause
to allow for effective utilization of trackside DCS equipment ( radio access
points, ethernet switch, optic fiber ) for VTS transmission as well. The
onboard radio units are separate for both DCS & VTS. Kindly confirm the
same & request you to amend the clause.
ALS 418 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Appendix N 278 of 278 STATION WHERE FACILITIES FOR NIGHT STABLING OF TRAINS TO BE Bidder requests employer to provide the numbers and location for night Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train PROVIDED AT PLATFORMS AND SIDINGS: Numbers and Locations where stabling to arrive at the exact equipment requirements
Control such facility is needed shall be finalised during design stage
ALS 419 Drawings Drawings Biman Bandar ESP NA Biman Bandar ESP approved dated 09/11/18 The is a line from Noapara getting connected to the buffer end of Biman It is provided as part of A&C-2.
approved dated Bandar (airport End). But, there are no details provided on this in tender
09/11/18 document. Bidder requests employer to provide details on provision of
point machine and control mechanism of the same.
ALS 420 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock 2 Please see notations on the adjoining figure & the query mark up on RS Bidder Understands that there are two locations specified for Balise The balise antenna locations are generally
design drawing drawings also enclosed for clarity Antenna, under the car body. However, further
"Rolling Stock 1. Near to coupler and 2. Near to 2nd bogie. deliberations shall be at detailed design
Details" Annexure Please confirm if the Proposed locations are under the car body or under stage.
A ICF/SK3-9-0-286 the bogie. Requesting clarity on the same.
No.
ALS 421 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock 2 Bidder requests customer to confirm that the cabinet for ATC equipment. The loaction of ATC equipment are inside
design drawing Also please confirm that it is inside the saloon (car) or under frame? and the saloon.
"Rolling Stock Any Rolling stock equipment will also be installed inside the cabinet having
Details" ATC equipment's.
ALS 422 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock 2 of 8 Bidder requests the customer to confirm on which axle odometer space is The axle odometer will be installed on
design drawing reserved? Axle box is on outer side of the axle or in the inner side. non-powered axle. Please refer tender
"Rolling Stock drawing, for the location of axle odometer.
Details"
ALS 423 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock 6 of 8 Bidder requests customer to confirm that out of three cabinet which one is The three enclosures are shown in the
design drawing for ATC equipment. Also, kindly confirm that any Rolling stock equipment drawing. However, the ATC cabinet has to
"Rolling Stock will also be installed inside the cabinet having ATC equipment. be installed by signaling contractor in this
Details" KM-D-J- enclosure. Further delibertaion shall be at
0002 detailed design stage.
ALS 424 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock Attached the query markup on RS drawings for easy reference The three enclosures are shown in the
design drawing drawing. However, the ATC cabinet has to
"Rolling Stock be installed by signaling contractor in this
Details" enclosure. Further delibertaion shall be at
detailed design stage.
ALS 425 Drawings Drawings Rolling stock Bidder requests to customer to confirm whether the Rolling stocks will be Rolling stocks will be newly manufactured
design drawing newly manufacture for KOLKATA METRO extension contracts. Please for this project.
"Rolling Stock confirm they are not existing ICF rakes to be retrofitted with the S&T
Details" equipment onboard.
ALS 426 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.1.4.1 Page 400 of 583 The Optical Fiber cable shall be laid along both sides of the viaduct for By considering the complication mentioned OFC laying route,it is requested Tender clause is self explanatory
majority of the corridors. However for connectivity from Taratala to OCC to consider the feasibility of OFC route from Line-3 stations staring from
(Central Park), the cables shall be laid along the open Railway lines from Joka to Esplanade and From Esplanade ,, further connectivity of OFC shall be
Taratala till Rabindra Sarovar Station and thereafter along the existing done using the East West corridor of KMRCL till Central Park Depot (Salt
underground Network of Metro Kolkata from Rabindra Sarovar to Lake) for OCC .From OCC till Sector V station of EW Metro OFC shall also be
Esplanade, From Esplanade, further connectivity of OFC shall be done laid for further connectivity for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor . FOTS
using the East West corridor of KMRCL till Central Park Depot (Salt Lake) connectivity shall also be provided from OCC to Metro Bhawan (Park Street)
for OCC .From OCC till Sector V station of EW Metro OFC shall also be laid for proposed Command Control Centre. Kindly Confirm the same.
for further connectivity for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor . FOTS
connectivity shall also be provided from OCC to Metro Bhawan (Park
Street) for proposed Command Control Centre. The above is tentative
route for FOTS network. However, the contractor shall be responsible for
designing the FOTS network with redundancy.
ALS 427 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.4 Page 404 of 583 Table5.1: Details of FOTS for other systems Please provide clarity for the FOTS system interface with Signalling system Tender clause is self exlanatory
ALS 428 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.1.14 Page 406 of 583 One equipment rack can be housed in RSS control room for housing the As per Clause 4.1.4, Power SCADA interface with FOTS system is "GE". Power SCADA shall be provided with "GE"
telecom equipment's/systems as may be required, along with all Current clause 4.1.14 is mentioned dark fibers required for PSS-SCADA. port.
terminations and accessories for Dark Fibers required for PSS-SCADA. Please provide clarity Please see A&C-2
ALS 429 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.10.1 Page 443 of 583 8) Time-tag all events detected by the T-SCADA system, to 20 milliseconds Please provide the tentative requirement of Total no of digital and analogs The requirement shall be proposed by
resolution for selected high speed inputs, and to present this information inputs retrieved and shown in T-SCADA application GUI. bidder and finalised during design stage.
in logs as a true system-wide sequence of events
ALS 430 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4.1 Page 439 of 583 The T-SCADA system shall have an MTTR of 30 minutes. This time shall not In a metro environment , 4 Hours is a standard MTTR time as mentioned in Please see A&C-2
include the time taken for a technician to arrive at the initial reported other sub-systems. Kindly amend the same for the T-SCADA system also.
failure site.
ALS 431 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3.2 Page 438 of 583 T-SCADA initiated by any mode of operation shall be considered Please provide the Switch-over time required for the OCC/BCC T-SCADA The requirement shall be proposed by
unavailable under the following failure conditions as a minimum Core system Since the Requirement of complete T-SCADA system shall be bidder and finalised during design stage.
1) Unable to changeover the central control equipment between OCC and designed to meet 99.99% hardware availability.
BCC and vice versa;
ALS 432 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.3.2 Page 440 of 583 Summary warnings and alarms will be passed on to the T-SCADA system All the Summary warnings and alarms of Telephone system will be passed to Tender clause is self explanatory
for information and recording by the CC, ACC and also the CSS. the T-SCADA system from Telephone system NMS. Please confirm our
understanding
ALS 433 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.9.1.3 Page 442 of 583 In any event, the Train Control workstations shall be duplicated exactly Monitoring of Train Control workstations will be part of Signalling system No Change in Tender Clause.
such that the failure of one set of workstation equipment (either partially requirement. Please amend the clause with appropriate requirement.
or completely) does not prevent the full normal operation of the OCC &
BCC whilst repairs are being undertaken
No.
ALS 434 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.5.4 Page 446 of 583 The various T-SCADA terminal displays and controls shall be located within It is understood that the Line printer will be provided with noise absorbing Tender clause is self explanatory
the different control desks in the OCC & BCC and in the depot. Supporting enclosure .Please Confirm the understanding.
printers shall be housed in custom fixtures within the OCC & BCC theatre.
ALS 435 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.6.5 Page 448 of 583 6.6.5 In addition to the primary operators interface within the OCC & BCC Terminal requirements in Track Maintenance Supervisor in the Depot & the Terminal requirements in Track
theatre, the T-SCADA central server in the OCC & BCC equipment room Electrical Supervisor in the OCC & BCC complex are not mentioned in MMI Maintenance Supervisor in the Depot &
shall be supplied with a secondary maintenance technicians interface schedule. Please confirm the requirement and update the MMI schedule. the Electrical Supervisor in the OCC & BCC
terminal for use by the CSS and one terminal to be provided with the Track complex are not required.
Maintenance Supervisor in the Depot & one terminal to be provided with Please see A&C-2
the Electrical Supervisor in the OCC & BCC complex.
ALS 436 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7.1 Page 448 of 583 At least two full color page Laser printer, or equivalent, with a page Two full color page Laser printer is Two-sided Color laser printer. Please Bidders understanding is correct
output rate of at least six pages per minute (10% imageable area) and a confirm our understanding
resolution of at least 300 dots per inch, shall be provided for creating
paper copies of terminal/workstation screen displays, reports, etc.
ALS 437 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.1.1.3 Page 304 of 583 Table 5-1: IP PBX Telephone System Requirements Since IP technology is more advanced and widely used due to its robust ness Tender condition prevails
4. Digital phone and ease of maintenance, Bidder would like to propose complete IP based
5. Emergency Telephones (with Hooter and Beacon) for U/G station and solution to avoid number of nodes and different types of cables.
tunnel/cross passage Please confirm and update the PS & Minimum BOQ accordingly.
6. Emergency Telephones without beacon and hooter for head end and
tail end of platforms.
2no. of Analog Help Point at each Platform
ALS 438 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.6 Page 209 of 583 TETRA Radio Core Software to comply with EN50128 for Safety Related As per "list of standards" mentioned under Signalling PS, EN50128 is No Change in Tender Conditions.
Rail Communications Systems. Bidders to provide the certificate from third required for Electronic Signalling Equipment's. Hence this is not applicable
party accredited body along with the bid for Telecom Radio system.
Please confirm.
ALS 439 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 1.12.5 Page 498 of 583 Bidder understand, Telecom contractor shall furnish only required Tender clause is self explanatory
information and data to CAB simulator contractor. On Board Telecom
equipment's are not required for CAB simulator contractor.
Please confirm.
ALS 440 5-B2 Section: 5-B1 1.12.5 Page 204 of 278 APPENDIX C – LIST OF ATS WORK STATIONS Bidder understand, at each OCC 1 number CCTV HMI needs to be provided Tender clause is self Explanatory.
1. OCC which will consist of one workstation & three monitors.
Please confirm.
ALS 441 5-B2 Section: 5-B1 1.12.5 Page 204 of 278 APPENDIX C – LIST OF ATS WORK STATIONS Bidder understand, Bidder's undersatnding is correct. Please
1. SCR & Depot 1. at each SCR 1 number CCTV HMI needs to be provided which will consist see A&C-2.
of one workstation & two monitors.
2. at each DCC 1 number CCTV HMI needs to be provided which will consist
of one workstation & two monitors.
Please confirm.
ALS 442 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.3 (d) & (m) Page 479 of 583 d) The detection techniques / modalities shall include one or more of the Referred to this requirement bidder understand that PTZ camera & Box These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
following, all of which shall operate in conjunction with each other and the Type –Night Vision (with IR Illuminator ) cameras needs to be provided actual quantities shall be finalised during
CCTV System, to continuously track intruders within and across zones and along the Depot perimeter areas. However, 14 no's IR cameras & 4 no's PTZ design stage. Bidder shall calculate the
all areas within the confines of the site. cameras mentioned under CCTV PS clause 5.2.2 will not be sufficient. quantities based on requirement of
m) On initiation of an alarm, CCTV cameras within the affected zone shall Please update the quantities accordingly.
employ automatic positioning and shall continuously adjust pan, tilt and
zoom to keep the intruder within the cameras field of view.
ALS 443 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 5.2.1 Page 363 of 583 5.2.1 The station CCTV surveillance system shall provide 100% coverage of The quantities of cameras mentioned under clause 5.2.2 for 100% coverage These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
the following specific areas at all locations as a minimum: of Stations, Depot & OCC/BCC is not sufficient considering the area of actual quantities shall be finalised during
stations and Depot, requirement to cover various locations as per clause design stage. Bidder shall calculate the
5.2.1. quantities based on requirement of
Bidder request to update the camera quantities accordingly.
ALS 444 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.4 Page 479 of 583 HMI Functions With reference to clause 4.3 (a), clause 4.4 and Appendix-H, bidder Please see A&C-2
The HMI at the OCC & BCC and the other sites shall, as a minimum, understand that ACID HMI is required at each controller position of OCC and
support the following functions, as appropriate to each specific site: BCC theatre, OCC , BCC and DCC security Control room, DCC and Station
Controller Room. Please confirm.
Bidder request to update the HMI schedule/Appendix-H and Schedule-
J1/ACID System BOQ accordingly.
ALS 445 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 3.8 Page 32 of 583 Asset Management Bidder understand that ERP System including Maintenance Management Bidders understanding is correct
Database interface with the ERP system including Maintenance System will be third party contractor scope. Telecom Contractor will
Management System interface in terms of data input required by these contractors/systems.
Telecom Contractor will provide database in Excel Sheet format along with
supported documents such as datasheets.
Please confirm.
No.
ALS 446 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 6.7 Page 44 of 583 Enterprise Document Management System (EDMS) Bidder understand that EDMS is a 3rd Party Software and same will be EDMS shall not ne required.
considered by RVNL for internal and external Document Management. Please see A&C-2
Bidder request to remove this requirement.
SIE 1 4 Section 4: Bidding The 'Parties' have resolved that the distribution of share and We request you to delete the statement: "Bidder shall ensure that the No change in Tender Condition.
Forms, Page 15 of 65, responsibilities between the JV/Consortium partners (Bidder shall ensure assigned responsibilities are commensurate with the EQC requirement of
Form: JV/Consortium / that the assigned responsibilities are commensurate with the EQC key activities being met by the respective JV/Consortium partners under
4 , Clause(4), requirement of key activities being met by the respective Clause 2.3.1: Specific Construction Experience duly indicating the schedule/
JV/Consortium partners under Clause 2.3.1: Specific Construction BOQ for such responsibilities, failing which the bid may be rejected" .
Experience duly indicating the schedule/ BOQ for such responsibilities, Reason:
failing which the bid may be rejected) is as under:- Consortium shall meet the qualification requirement in line with EQC,
however assignment of responsibilities shall be in line with current expertise
available with consortium partners.
Consortium members shall be joint and severally responsible for overall
execution of the project. And also, this requirement may create hindrance in
achievement of local content requirement of the tender.
SIE 2 3 Section 3: Evaluation Request you to change the requirement of minimum percentage Please see A&C-2.
and Qualification participation of Lead member from 40% to 26%, as this is a standard
Criteria, Page 5 of 10, requirement in many past Indian Metro tenders such as DMRC, Mumbai
Clause 2.1.2 Share of Line 4, Pune line 1 & 2, Bangalore Reach 5 . Kindly appreciate the fact that
partners we are trying to increase the localization content in line with Make in India
policy and such conditions is making oue endevour difficult.
SIE 3 3 Section 3: Evaluation At least one contract of Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Request you to change this requirement from 15 stations to 14 stations. Number of stations has been corrected to
and Qualification Commissioning of Telecommunication Systems consisting of 14.
Criteria, Page 4 of 10, Radio, PAS/PIDS, Master Clock and CCTV, in Metro Rail for at least 15 Please see A&C-2.
2.3 Specific stations, in a single Contract.
Construction OR
Experience , Clause At least two contracts, each of which include Design, Supply, Installation,
2.3.1 (b), Testing and Commissioning of Telecommunication
Systems consisting of Radio, PAS/PIDS, Master Clock and CCTV. in Metro
Rail for at least 9 stations in each contract.
SIE 4 3 Section 3: Evaluation iii. Bidder must have experience of Integration with other subsystems Requst you to remove Integration with "Traction" and CBTC as interface Please see A&C-2
and Qualification (PIDS/PAS, Rolling Stock, PSD, Traction, Track and Radio) in at least one between Traction and CBTC is not envisaged.
Criteria, Page 8 of 10 , CBTC Project.
2.3 Specific
Construction
Experience , Clause
2.3.1 (a)(iii)
SIE 5 6 Section 6 –General A foreign company (either single entity or JV partner), shall have to In case where the bidder is a consortium comprising of a foreign and an Repeated (ALS 150)
Conditions of submit proof of having opened their project office in India before any Indian company (incorporated and having presence in India), please confirm
Contract , Page 82 of payment (including advance payment) is released to such a company. The if the project office established/set by the said Indian company would be
108, Clause 14.7 required proof here shall be a copy of the report containing information as acceptable.
per format prescribed by Reserve Bank of India submitted to the Director
been established.
SIE 6 1 Section 1: Instructions Foreign Firm(s) should be covered under the grant of general In case where the bidder is a consortium comprising of a foreign and an Repeated (ALS 150)
to Bidders, Page 3 of permission to establish project offices in India (as per RBI Master Indian company (incorporated and having presence in India), please confirm
20, Clause 4.1 © Circular No.7/2015-16 updated up to the deadline for submission if the project office established/set by the said Indian company would be
of bids) on securing the subject project or have already opened acceptable.
project office in India. In case of award of contract to a foreign
firm such foreign firm has to submit proof of having opened
project office in India before submitting any interim payment
certificate.
SIE 7 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Two Operation Control Centres (OCC) shall be located at Central Park As per our understanding, there will be two different OCC (Physically Bidder's understanding is correct
Signalling & Train Depot (East West Corridor‟s Depot) one for each line. separated) situated in the same location i.e. Central Park Depot. Please
Control , Clause no.3, confirm our understanding.
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SIE 8 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Two Backup Control Centres (BCC) shall be located at Majerhat one for As per our understanding, there will be two different BCC (Physically Bidder's understanding is correct
Signalling & Train each line. separated) situated in the same location i.e. Majerhat. Please confirm our
Control , Clause no.4, understanding.
Page 278 of 278
No.
SIE 9 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Clause2.4, S.No. 3 -No. of Stations: 32 As per chapter 2 of Section 5 Works requirement, total number of stations is Total numbers of Stations are 36 (31
Signalling & Train 36 however as per Section 5B1 Chapter 2, total number of stations are 32. elevated and 5 underground). Ambiguity
Control Chapter 2 Clause 2.2.2,Total 48 km, 36 Stations (31 elevated & 5 underground), two Request you to kindly confirm if total number of stations are 32 or 36. will be corrected. Please see A&C-2.
Overview of the OCC (one for each line)
project, Clause 2.4 S.N. interoperable from BCC & three depots.
3, Page 21 of 278
Section 5: Works
Requirements ,
Chapter 2, Clause
2.2.2, Page 19 of 32
SIE 10 5 Section 1 Preamble As per Invitation for Bids, the period for Completion is 48 months.However, Period of Completion is 48 Months. This
Introduction, Invitation As per the schedule of key dates, the completion time for ATO operation is includes ATO functionality also. Please see
for Bids, Clause No. 2 52 months. As the tender scope is inclusive of ATO functionalities, therefore A&C-2.
period of completion should be 52 months. Hence request you to modify
Section 5: Works Period of Completion from 48 months to 52 months.
Requirements, Chapter
7, Page 30 of 32
SIE 11 5 Section 5: Works Please note that in the schedule of key dates, Milestone and time duration Tender clause is self explanatory. Key
Requirements, Chapter for Installation, Testing and commissioning of Telecom subsystem as well as dates are for the complete scope of work
7, Page 30 of 32 Revenue operation of Telecom subsystem is missing. Therefore request you for this tender and Telecommunication is
to provide the timeline for completion of Installation, testing and also the part of the tender.
commissioning as well as for Revenue operation for Telecom subsystem
SIE 12 5 Section 5, Works We request you to delete the S&TC experience from Safety Manager and Please see A&C-2.
Requirements, Chapter allow experience in railway /Metro Projects.
4, Sr.no. 8, Page 26 of
32
SIE 13 5 Section 5, Works Please note that, as per our past metro experience 3 personnel for No Change in Tender Clause.
Requirements, Chapter Mainetenance Engineer should be sufficient( 2 for S&TC and 1 for Telecom
4, Sr.no. 7 system). Therefore we request you to modify this requirement for 3
Page 26 of 32 personnel.
SIE 14 5 Section 5, Works We would like to bring to your attention that technical staff need not to be No Change in Tender Clause.
Requirements, Chapter deputed at site throughout the project duration.Technical experts shall be
4, Sr.no. 3, Page 25 of available at customer office as and when required. Hence we request you to
32 suitably modify the requirement of deputation at site only for project
management & execution team.
SIE 15 5 Section 5, Works We request you to delete this requirement as AMC is not part of contract DLP of this tender is comparable with
Requirements, Chapter and scope is limited to DLP maintenance. Comprehensive AMC. So, no change in
4, Sr.no. 5, Page 25 of tender clause forseen.
32
SIE 16 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Variation of any item due to change in scope of work during execution, We request you to kindly change the variation requirement from 50% to No Change in Teder clause.
Document provided the change in Contract value is within ± 50%, shall be applied at 25% of the Contract Value as it will be diffiucult for the contractor to retain
,INSTRUCTIONS FOR the unit rate quoted by the Bidder and no additional amount whatsoever same rates as specified in the scope of work for a huge variation 50% of the
COMPLETING THE shall be payable to the Contractor (pricing mechanism as per Appendix L contract price.
PRICING DOCUMENT, of Pricing Document). The Employer may exercise any increase in quantity Please note that in past tenders for Metro Signalling system such as Mumbai
clause 3.2 on any date up to scheduled opening of the last section Line 2A, 2B and 7, Bangalore Metro Reach 5 and Pune Metro Line 1 & 2, the
quantity variation was ± 25% of the total contract price.
SIE 17 5-B1 Section 5B1 and List of Standards, This standard is applicable to ETCS system, we understand this shall not be The standard for CBTC i.e. IEEE 1474 is also
section 5B2, Page No. applicable to CBTC system, which will be provided under this project. We there in the list of standards. Please refer
18 of278 "Functional Requirement request to remove this applicable standard from the list of standard. CBTC standard for this tender.
specification for ETCS (European Train Control System)"
SIE 18 5-B1 Section 5B1 and List of Standards This standard is applicable to ETCS system, we understand this shall not be Repeated Query
section 5B2, Page No. applicable to CBTC system, which will be provided under this project. We
18 of278 "Environmental Requirement specification for ETCS (European Train request to remove this applicable standard from the list of standard.
Control System)"
SIE 19 5-B1 Section 5B1 and This Projects consists of two corridors viz (i) Joka - Mominpur (10.5 Kms, 8 This description of work is different from the heading of the tender Bidder's understanding is correct
section 5B2, Clause no. stations and a Depot at Joka) and (ii) Kavi Subhash - Biman Bandar (32 document, wherein (i) corridor is defined from Joka - Esplanade (16KM)
2.2, Page No. 21 of 278 Kms, 23 elevated & 1 underground station and two Depot at Kavi Subhash instead of Joka - Mominpur (10.5 KM). Please clarify the correct name of the
and & New Town). corridor.
Clause no. 3.5.1, Page The Project has a total length of 42.5 Kms between Centre Lines of end Please clarify if Mominpur - Esplanade is optional part.
No. 26 of 278 stations constructed on elevated viaduct with 31 elevated stations and 1
underground
station, of which 10 station will have points & crossings required to be
interlocked for train movements
No.
SIE 20 5-B1 Section 5B1 and The Works to be executed under the Contract include the design, We understand that PSD is not part of scope of the tender and will not be Bidder's understanding is correct
section 5B2, Clause no. manufacture, verification, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning provided within this project. As the S&T contractor, we only have to provide
1.1.2, Page No. 20 of and technical support for a complete, integrated Communication Based the interface for the PSD, please confirm our understanding.
278 Train Control (CBTC) Signalling System, Telecommunication Systems and
Platform Screen Door
System (PSD), including all control centres, trackside, and train borne
equipment, accessories, fixture and fittings necessary to deliver the
requirements
of this Specification.
SIE 21 5-B1 Section 5B1 and Built-in diagnostics and remote monitoring functions for each We assume that equipment module refers to main printed circuits boards Tender clause is self explanatory.
section 5B2, Clause no. microprocessor-based equipment module of the Train Control and (e.g the processor module of the CBI) or larger assemblies of these (e.g.
4.1.3, Page No. 27 of Signalling System shall be provided by the Contractor workstation, server) typically with own network interface and not each and
278 every I/O board even if some kind of microcontroller is attached on these
boards. Please confirm our understanding.
SIE 22 5-B1 Section 5B1 and The time necessary to the initialization of a sub-system (trackside ATC, We understand that 50 sec initialization time does not include the boot time No change in tender requirement.
section 5B2, Clause no. trainborne ATC, interlocking, track to train transmission, train detection) for servers which are provided in redundant configuration. Please confirm
4.8.5, Page No. 33 of shall be as short as possible and no greater than 50 seconds our understanding.
278
SIE 23 5-B1 Section 5B1 and Separate Interlocking units shall be provided at each Depot. The Since this is a design-build contract we request not to specify the no. of No Change in Teder condition.
section 5B2, Clause no. interlocking capacity in Depot shall have capability of at least 150% of systems required to meet the fuctional requirement.
5.3.7.4, Page No. 49 of present stabling lines. The area of jurisdiction of the interlocking units on
279 the main line shall be so configured as to cover the entire section. The
contractor can configure centralized equipment according to the system
feature. However, for the main line, at least four sets of mainline
interlocking logic master unit must be provided for Kavi Subhash to Biman
Bander corridor. and at least two sets of mainline interlocking logic
master unit must .........................................
SIE 24 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section While using axle counters for track detection, method of trolley working The statement "Method of trolley working" is not clear whether the trolley Please see A&C-2
5B2, Clause no.5.3.6.4, including resetting of DAC should be decided. Supervisory DAC shall be suppression function need to be included or need to to detect the trolleys?
page no. 49 of 278 provided for resetting Please Clarify.
transient failures of sectional DAC
SIE 25 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section While using axle counters for track detection, method of trolley working Generally in CBTC, primary train detection is done by logically by ATC and No Change in Tender Requirements.
5B2, Clause no.5.3.6.4, including resetting of DAC should be decided. Supervisory DAC shall be provision of Axle counter is provided to operate in case of any failure . We
page no. 49 of 279 provided for resetting understand that Supervisory DAC is not required as this requirement has
transient failures of sectional DAC not been included in any previous CBTC tenders, please confirm.
SIE 26 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section The system shall be suitable for working on sections having 25 KVac/1500 We understand that 750 vDC traction system shall be used for this Project Traction system is corrected to 750V DC.
5B2, appendix J, Clause V DC traction system and where cars will be hauled by GTO/ IGBT VVVF and this 25 KVac/1500 V DC seems to be a typo, please confirm. Please
no. 3.3, Page no. 239 controlled three phase Induction motors. see A&C-2.
of 278
SIE 27 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section In addition to OCC & BCC, the Corridors signalling over view shall be We understand that provision in Metro Bhawan, Park street is only for Bidder's understanding is correct.
5B2, Clause no. 3.2.1.2, extended to METRO BHAWAN, Park Street, for the viewing purpose. viewing purpose. Two traffic controllers are also only provided for viewing
sl.no 21, Page no. 24 of Two Traffic Controllers work stations with respective monitors and purpose, no operations will be done from Metro Bhawan. Please confirm.
278 additional 55 inch LED TV for both the corridors shall be planned at Park
Street
SIE 28 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section Each CBI shall be provided with VDU workstations which will be provided We understand that VDU workstation with reduced functionalities will be Tender clause is self explanatory.
5B2, Clause no. 5.3.7.5, at the SCRs of stations with points and crossing. These VDUs shall be used used in backup in case of failure of ATS HMI or ATS HW. Please confirm.
Page no. 49 of 278 as a backup in case of failure of ATS
SIE 29 1 Section 1: Instructions (v) In case a Joint Venture is the successful bidder, the Joint Request you to modify this requirement from 28 days to 60 days as it is No change in tender requirement.
to Bidders , Page 3 of Venture Agreement should be entered by the Joint Venture difficult to provide within 28 days.
20, Clause 4.1 (b)(v) partners. The duly signed Joint Venture Agreement should be
submitted along with the Performance Security to the
employer after notification of the award of contract within 28
days.
SIE 30 2 Section II: Bid Data Preference to Make in India Request you to modify this requirement from 50% to 40% as in past Indian No change in tender requirement.
Sheet, Page 8 of The provisions of revised ‘Public Procurement (Preference to Make in Metro tenders like Pune Line 1 & 2 and Bangalore local content requirement
14,Clause ITB 43 India) Order 2017’ issued by Department of Industrial Policy and is 50%.
Promotion under Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide letter no. P-
45021/2/2017-PP (BE-II) dated 28.05.2018 shall be applicable to the
bidding process and award of the contract
shall be done accordingly. In this connection, the minimum local content
shall be 50 % (fill 50% in general however the figure can be verified
depending upon type of purchase with the approval of competent
authority) and the margin of purchase preference shall be 20%. For award
of contract, para 3.c. of the revised ‘Public Procurement (Preference to
Make in India) Order 2017’ shall be applicable in addition to the other
provisions in the bidding documents in this regard
No.
SIE 31 6 Section 6, GCC - 14 Contract Price and Payment We understand that in case the bidder is a consortium of an Indian Entity Repeated Query.
page 76 of 108 and a foreign entity, each consortium member can raise separate invoices
on customer.
SIE 32 7A Section 7, PCC Interest on Advance Payment - At the rate of 7.3% (Seven point four We hereby request for payment of Interest free Mobilization advance since Repeated Query
GCC 14.2.1 & 14.2.2 percent) (simple interest per annum on reducing balances. otherwise it impacts the cash flow and costing of the project
SIE 33 8 Section 8, Contract Form of Advance Payment Secuity - Note 4. Since the mobilization advance is a recoverable advance and therefore No change in tender requirement.
Forms (a) For Single Entity should be on a reducing balance and valid only till the advance is fully
page 10 of 34 For each Installment of Advance, two Bank Guarantees of equal amounts recovered .
(each equal to half of the first installment of advance plus 10%) shall be
furnished. Each Bank Guarantee shall be valid for the stipulated Kindly confirm and amend the notes accordingly.
completion period of the contract.
OR
(b) For JV/Consortium For each Installment of Advance, individual
JV/Consortium partner shall furnish
Bank Guarantee equal to his share in the installment of Advance plus
10%. Each Bank Guarantee shall be valid for the stipulated completion
period of the contract
SIE 34 2 Section II Bid Data RVNL project is covered under Project Import chapter 98.01 of Custom We understand that the Project Import Benefit under 98.01 is applicable for Repeated Query (ALS 18)
Sheet Tariff Act according to which only concessional custom duty is applicable. this work and the imports have to be under the IEC of RVNL. In case of
ITB 14.13 (new para) The Bidder supplies in the scope of foreign partner in a JV/Consortium, the supplies
page 4 of 14 should avail this benefit. As regards registration under Project Import, will be imported in the name of employer (IEC of Employer will be used for
after the award of the contract, RVNL at the written request of Contractor import) and employer will be the importer on record. Please confirm.
shall facilitate the Contractor for obtaining sponsoring / recommendation
letter from the Metro Railway Kolkata / Ministry of Railways for getting
themselves registered for availing Project Import benefits. The
responsibility to avail the concessional benefits under Project Import shall
solely rest with the Contractor.
SIE 35 7B Section 7 , Part B PCC The Parent Company Undertaking and Parent Company Guarantee shall We understand that the PCU/PCG requirement is not necessary in case the Bidder's Understanding is correct. Tender
4.2 A not be necessary in the case of the Bidder is not using experience / experience / credentials of the Parent Company is not being used for the Condition Prevails.
page 4 of 25 credentials of Parent Company (Associate / Affiliate) for the purpose of purpose of qualifying requirements.
qualifying requirements (as per Section 3. Eligibility and Qualification Further, in case the parent company (Affiliate/Associate) is part of the
Criteria of Part 1). JV/Consortium, then PCG or PCU is not required. Kindly confirm.
SIE 36 7B Section 7, PCC Part B - The Contract Price We understand that Works Contract Service GST @ 12% is applicable for GST shall be applicable as per Central
14.1 (C) the said work. Goods and Services Tax (CGST) rule/rate.
page 8 of 25
SIE 37 7B Section 7, PCC Part B - - All payments to the Contractor for the Rupee portion shall be made by - Please amend as 'All payments to the Contractor for the Rupee portion Repeated Query (ALS 355)
14.7 (C) crossed cheque, but no cheque will be issued for an amount of less than shall be made by NEFT to the Contractor’s Bank Account as per NEFT
page 11 of 25 Rs. 1000/-. This shall not apply to the final payment. Mandate to be provided'
- All payments to the contractor for the foreign currency portion shall be – For the foreign currency portion including the scope of the foreign
through a Letter of Credit. In case of JV/Consortium, LC shall be opened in partner in Consortium / JV, payment to be made directly to the individual
the name of JV/Consortium and option of direct payment to individual partner’s Bank Account through a Letter of Credit.
JV/Consortium partners through LC shall not be permissible. The
contractor shall select his Advising/Negotiating bank for LC.
SIE 38 7B Section 7, PCC Part B - The Contractor shall effect and maintain professional, indemnity The company has a block Professional Indemnity Policy and the subject It may be acceptable, provided the
18.5 insurance, in the name of RVNL for the amount in Indian Rupees project could be covered under the same and a certificate confirming the insurance issuing authority
page 13 of 25 stipulated in Part A: Contract Data in respect of any design of the Works to said coverage would be submitted every year upto the required period certify/undertake that this contract is also
be carried out by, or on behalf of the Contractor. This insurance, which defined in the tender. We request you to accept that a separate policy in covered in the said "block Professional
shall ensure the Contractor's liability by reason of professional negligence favor of RVNL is not mandatory Indemnity Policy".
and errors in the design of the works, shall be valid from the date of
commencement of Works, until 5 years after the date of issue of
Performance Certificate or 3 years after commencement of commercial
train operations whichever is later.
SIE 39 Vol-2 Volume II - Pricing Instruction for completing the pricing document 1. We understand that Works Contract Service GST @ 12% is applicable on Repeated Query
Document and Bill of 1.4- Bidder shall quote lump sum price inclusive of all taxes, duties, levies, the said project. Kindly confirm.
Quantities insurance, freight, cess and all other incidental charges required to fulfil 2. In case of materials customs duty and applicable cess will applicable along
Page 3 of 195 the contract requirements, including tatutory deduction viz. TDS towards with GST under HSN 9801 for project imports as the materials will be
Income tax etc. imported under IEC of Employer. Please confirm.
The Bidder shall be required to give in its Bid offer breakdown of his lump 3. Further for Services from outside India for which Price will be quoted in
Sum price clearly giving the following: foreign currency, please confirm if GST will be paid by Employer under
a) Customs duty on offshore manufactured items, if any, along with rate of reverse charge basis and no GST to be charged by contractor or included in
Custom duty. ................................................... the price for offshore services quoted in foreign currency. Please confirm
No.
SIE 40 Vol-2 Volume II - Pricing Instruction for completing the pricing document The clause is contradictory to the ITB 14.13 which mentions that Concessional customs duty is applicable as
Document and Bill of 1.6 - Presently there is „NO‟ waiver, and exemption or concession from concessional customs duty is applicable as per Chapter 98.01. Please clarify per Chapter 98.01.
Quantities the Government in and confirm. Please see A&C-2.
Page 3 of 195 respect of Customs Duty, GST and other levies payable to various
authorities.
SIE 41 2 Section II: Bid Data 5 Years Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) after We understand that AMC shall not be part of financial bid and Evalution. As Bidder has to quote the price for 5 years
Sheet, Page 8 of 14, completion of DLP, if required by the Employer/Metro Railway Kolkata. An per ITB 45, only an undertaking towards signing of CAMC contract shall be Comprehensive Annual Maintenance for
ITB 45 undertaking through CAMC form as contained in Bidding Form (Section 4) provided in technical bid. Please confirm our Understanding. Signalling & Telecommunication System as
Shall be submitted by the bidder. part of this tender.
The CAMC shall be extendable up to service life of the equipment/
Systems, if required by the Employer/Metro Railway Kolkata.
SIE 42 General General General Please share track alignment diagram in autocad format Repeated Query
SIE 43 5 Section 5: Works Request you to define KD4 in weeks time so as to plan delievery & This requirement is planned jointly with
Requirements, Chapter Commissioning of the Onboard ATC, Radio Equipments and other Rolling Stock contrcator during Detailed
–7 associated accessories . Design Stage.
SCHEDULE OF KEY
DATES & ACCESS
DATES
SIE 44 5 Section 5: Works Request you to define KD6 in weeks time No Change in tender requirement.
Requirements, Chapter
–7
SCHEDULE OF KEY
DATES & ACCESS
DATES
SIE 45 5-B2 Section 5-B2 Chapter d) The selected Staff cards shall also be compatibility with the Automatic Request you to provide details of card technology used by AFC systems. Contractors shall have to interface with
11 clause no. 3.5 d) pg Fare Collection (AFC) system thus enabling to gain access to paid areas via AFC vendor. Further deliberations shall be
no. 471 AFC Gate. done at detailed design stage.
SIE 46 5-B2 Section 5-B2, Chapter a) Automatic self-test facility, which shall detect automatically the installed Request you to provide, What is expected in Automatic Self test Tender clause is self explanatory
11, clause no. 4.2 a), Proximity ID Card and reader technology and shall configure automatically
pg no. 476 the installed facilities ready for use
SIE 47 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Video Surveillance system shall be end to end IP Based with 8MP/Full HD Request you to provide the specifications for the 8 MP Cameras For specification of 8 MP camera,
Section 5B2 IP cameras. please see A&C-2.
630 of 861 , 1.2.2
SIE 48 5-B2 Section 5B1 and 4 Nos of 8 Mega Pixel camera per platform shall be installed for Please consider 5MP Box camera with i-cs lens instead of 8Mpx to reduce 8 MP Camera shall be required. For
Section 5B2 monitoring of entraining and detraining of passengers. storage as well as bandwidth. specifications of 8 MP camera, please see
630 of 861 , 1.2.4 (1) As per tender, 4K Camera requirement at Platform Station side and 2 MP at A&C-2.
all other locations. i-CS lens or equivalent technology to be
Presently, 4K Camera is not fully devloped technology due to their higher adopted. Please see A&C-2.
bandwidth and storage requirement. So we request you to kindly ammend
the same with 5 MP cameras as mentioned resolution should be sufficient
enough to clearly recognise the face of person without any obligations on
network bandwidth and storage requirement.
Secondly, most of the OEM has launced i-CS lens through which we can
remotely zoom & focus the camera which was not the case with earlier CS
Mount Lenses. These changes will definelty bring ease of operation to the
user and also overall Maintenance time at site will drastically reduced.
So we request you to consider both above mentioned points.
SIE 49 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Live viewing of on board cameras shall be provided under this contract.For Please Share the specifications of onboard Cameras and the type of Onboard Camera specification shall shared
Section 5B2 on board camera view, per train 8 cameras (in sequential rotation) and a Cameras required during detaild design stage.
630 of 861 , 1.2.4 (3) maximum of 32 camera at OCC are considered for simultaneously viewing.
SIE 50 5-B2 Section 5B1 and The system shall have the capability to replay and reconstruct the Reconstruct the complete incident giving a complete 360º view of the Tender clause is self explanatory
Section 5B2 complete incident giving a complete 360º view of the incident incident synchronized on onetime line to include playback from Video
632 of 861 , 1.2.11 synchronized on onetime line to include playback from Video recording recording Platforms. Please clarify What is required in this feature.
Platforms.
SIE 51 5-B2 Section 5B1 and The CCTV system must be based on an open architecture that allows the Does this mean we have to provide open Storage Makes like Dell/Hp / IBM Tender clause is self explanatory
Section 5B2 use of non-proprietary storage hardware and places no limits on storage etc and no storage solution from OEM of Cameras. Please confirm our
632 of 861 , 1.2.16 capacity so that it may be increased at any time. understanding.
SIE 52 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Archiving feature shall be able to provide an exact replication of video Please clarify does this mean Archiving or Parallel Recording Tender clause is self explanatory
Section 5B2 archives
632 of 861 , 1.2.19 generated by the system's main recorders.
SIE 53 5-B2 Section 5B1 and 360 deg/180deg panoramic view Camera Please clarify whether Panormic view Cameras are required with 360 deg or All panoramic cameras shall be 360 degree.
Section 5B2 180 deg
633 of 861 , 2.1.1
No.
SIE 54 5-B2 Section 5B1 and (2.1.1 ) IP Based full HD Externally illuminated cameras Request you to provide the range of the IR illumintors & FOV required for The range of the IR illumintors shall be
Section 5B2 (2.1.3) IP Based External IR illuminated Cameras in each RSS is to be the various types of Camera to be used. minimum 50 mts. For specifications please
633 of 861 , 2.1.1 , installed see A&C-2.
2.1.3 , 2.1.4 , 2.1.5 (2.1.4) IP Based externally illuminated IR Camera at each Ramp is to be
installed
(2.1.5) Externally illuminated External IR Camera is to be installed at
following installations:
Station Main entry, Station Parking, Platform end, Point crossing, Ramp,
TSS/RSS and theft prone areas. External IR LED illuminated cameras shall
be used at the particular location, where extra light is needed in order to
maintain high quality images.
SIE 55 5-B2 Section 5B1 and There recoding will beat full frame rate or 25 fps, for which the recorder Please confirm Does this mean the recording has to be done at 25fps for 15 Bidders understanding is correct.
Section 5B2 shall be days. And what is the Resolution of Recording required 4 CIF or HD or Full Resolution for recording shall be Full HD.
635 of 861 , 3.2.1 (21) able to store all recordings at a site over a time span of 15 days. However, HD Please see A&C-2.
the
recording rate shall be variable over 10-30 fps and their solution of at least
4
CIF, HD and Full HD. Playback facilities shall be available with all CCTV
HMIs.
SIE 56 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Network Video Recording system shall provide local recording at the Please clarify Redundant Recording is required at the ajacent station or at Primary Recording at Station itself and the
Section 5B2 station itself and redundant recording shall be done at OCC/BCC or any OCC/ BCC. secondary recording shall be at adjacent
638 of 861 , 5.1.5 other location for all RVNL Stations. stations. Please see A&C-2.
SIE 57 5-B2 Section 5B1 and No. of fixed cameras Request you to modify from Box type - Night Vision to Box/Dome - Night Tender condition prevails.However bidder
Section 5B2 Box/Dome type , Box type - Night Vision (with IR Illuminator ) Vision camera instead of Box camera with IR Illuminator can propose cameras with advance
642 of 861 , 5.2.2 features
SIE 58 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Advanced video compression techniques, such as MPEG-4 and H.264 or Request you to include latest compression H.265, as H.265 having more Advanced video compression techniques,
Section 5B2 better, shall be employed to minimize transmission bandwidth and advantage over H.264. H.264 & MPEG-4 is an old technology, all of the such as H.265 or better.
643 of 861 , 5.2.5 recorder storage capacity without compromising the subjective quality of camera OEM's are present with H.265 Video Compression which provides The Please see A&C-2.
the displayed video images lesser network bandwidth & lesser storage calculations without comporising
any image quality and here in the metro environment where 2000+
Cameras going to install at multiple stations, will have drastical impact on
bandwidth & storage while retataining the same image quality. So kindly
add the H.265 Video Compression.
SIE 59 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Focal length : 2.5mm to 40mm As per Industry standard, Availiable lens are 2.8-8mm or 9-40 mm Also in all Focal length modified as 2.8mm - 8.0 mm
Section 5B2 earlier metro installations 9-40mm is already in operation. So request you to & 9mm - 40 mm.
647 of 861 , 6.2.2.1 (1) kindly ammend the same. Please see A&C-2.
SIE 60 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Supported protocol : RSTP From Cybersecurity Point of view, We do not support mentioned RSTP RSTP to be removed from camera specs
Section 5B2 protocol at camera end because it is not as per CCTV Standard applications. being the network switch feature.
649, 651, 653, 655 - of It is more relalted to Network Switch so request you to kindly remove the Please see A&C-2
861 ,6.2.4.3, 6.2.5 , same from Camera specifications.
6.2.6, 6.2.7
SIE 61 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Analytics can be enabled or disabled on each unit individually without Request you to provide following details: 1. Either edge (camera) based analytics or
Section 5B2 degrading video performance on the system 1) Is Anaytics is required at the Edge of the Camera or Server Based. Server Based analytics shall be provided.
660 of 861 6.2.15, Intelligent Video Analytics shall be implemented on the proposed 2) What type of analytics is required in different type of cameras Please see A&C-2.
6.2.15.1 cameras. Different types of Video analytics features shall include but not 3) How many analytics are required at a a time in a camera 2. The distribution and
limited to: deployement of Analytics on cameras will
a. Intrusion detection; be delibrated during detail design stage.
b. Unattended baggage detection; 3. As a
c. Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms; minimum 700 video analytics licence shall
d. Line control; be available.
e. counter flow detection overcrowding detection; Please see A&C-2.
f. Camera tampering alerts; and
g. Any other video analytic feature required to RVNL Metro Rail Project;
SIE 62 5-B2 Section 5B1 and Wide Dynamic Range: 70 dB or better Request you to modify to 120dB, as 70dB is too less, Wide Dynamic Range to be considered as
Section 5B2 100 dB or better as per IEC 62676.
651, 653 , 655 , 656 of 70 dB WDR is quite old technology Considering the operations for next 5-6 Please see A&C-2.
861 6.2.4.3, 6.2.5 , years It is highly recommend to use 120 dB WDR(As per IEC 62676) as it
6.2.6, 6.2.7 plays important role in image quality and which is quite important for
crticial apllications like Metro.
SIE 63 5-B2 Section 5B1 and General All camera should be IK10 rated IK10 vandal resistant certification added in
Section 5B2, Chapter We highly recommend to add IK10 vandal resistant certification in every each camera.
CCTV, General camera so that it should be safe to use area where vandalism situation can Please see A&C-2.
happen anytime and all the OEM present with these IK10 Certification.
No.
SIE 64 5-B2 Page No. 649, Under Fish Eye Camera Resolution : 2560x1920 p Will 2048 x 2048 resolution (6MP) be accepted ? It will have better No change in tender clause.However
Point 6.2.4.3 Point resolution. bidder can propose cameras with advance
No.2, Active Pixcel features
SIE 65 5-B2 Page No. 650, Under Fish Eye Camera Storage Temp.-0degC to 70degC Kindly make it 0°C to 60°C. 60°C will be sufficent for Indian condition. Storage temperature modified as: 0°C to
Point 6.2.4.3 Point No. 60°C.
25, Storage Temp. Please see A&C-2.
SIE 66 5-B2 Page No. 652, Under HD IP Fixed Box Camera (Day and Night)Storage Temp. - 0degC to 70degC Kindly make it 0°C to 60°C. 60°C will be sufficent for Indian condition. Storage temperature modified as: 0°C to
Point 6.2.5 60°C.
Point No. 22,Storage Please see A&C-2.
Temp.
SIE 67 5-B2 Page No. 653, Under HD IP Fixed Dome Camera (Day and Night)Storage Temp. - 0degC to Kindly make it 0°C to 60°C. 60°C will be sufficent for Indian condition. Storage temperature modified as: 0°C to
Point 6.2.6 70degC 60°C.
Point No. 24,Storage Please see A&C-2.
Temp.
SIE 68 5-B2 Page No. 654, Under Kindly clarify whether built-in IR is required for PTZ cameras. No change in tender clause.
Point 6.2.7
SIE 69 5-B2 Page No. 655, Under Hi Speed HD PTZ Dome Camera : NEMA 4 IP66 & IK10 is sufficient. Kindly remove NEMA 4 No change in tender clause.
Point 6.2.7
Point No.19, IP66,
NEMA4 or better
SIE 70 5-B2 Page No. 633, Under …..provided with a CCTV system consisting of IP Kindly provide technical specification for IP Based 8 MP cameras & 360° For specification of 8 MP camera & 360°
Point 2.1.1 Based full HD Fixed cameras, IP Based full HD Dome type Fixed cameras, IP /180° panoramic view cameras. Technical specification of these cameras are panoramic view cameras,
1st Paragraph Based 8 not mentioned in the tender. please see A&C-2.
MP Cameras, IP Based full HD Dome type PTZ cameras, 360° /180°
panoramic view
Camera and, IP Based full HD Externally illuminated cameras...
SIE 71 5-B2 Page No. 648, Under Approvals (Safety) UL/CE & FCC or equivalent IP65 will be sufficient, kindly change the requirement to UL/CE & FCC as No change in tender clause.
Point 6.2.3.3 Point optional.
No.7, Approvals
(Safety) UL/CE & FCC
or equivalent
SIE 72 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 - CCTV - The recording server shall utilize high performance ISCSI, SCSI, SAS or SSD iSCSI & SCSI are supported by specific CCTV OEM and not wider CCTV iSCSI & SCSI deleted.
Chapter 8, Clause disk drives for online recording storage. Use of online archiving shall industry making it a vendor specific feature.. Typically, systems supports Please see A&C-2
6.2.16.3.M ensure that data is always readily available. SATA disk Drives. Also iSCSI topology is not a stable technology.
Request you to remove the iSCSI & SCSI requirement from specifications to
encourage wider participation by reputed CCTV OEMs.
SIE 73 5-B2 Volume II: Pricing Video Analytics for Cameras (server end based) as per PS. Request you to confirm if 50% of cameras need to be equipped with 1. Either edge (camera) based analytics or
Document and Bill of Lumpsum analytics Server Based analytics shall be provided.
Quantities (BOQ), Please see A&C-2.
Schedule J2, CCTV 2. The distribution and
deployement of Analytics on cameras will
be delibrated during detail design stage.
3. As a
minimum 700 video analytics licence shall
be available.
Please see A&C-2.
SIE 74 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 - CCTV - Different types of Video analytics features shall include but not limited to: Please clarify what is the requirement for the following analytic feature: Tender clause is self explanatory.
Chapter 8, Clause Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms
6.2.15.1 c. Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms;
SIE 75 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Chapter Display Clocks Referring to clause 2.3,
4, MASTER CLOCK (vi) Analogue Display Clocks – Large Office Areas;Concourse Point no. (vi): We undertand that LED illumination will be required with Bidders understanding is correct.
SYSTEM, Clause 2.3 (vii) Analogue Display Clocks – Small Offices; automatic switch on/off function for analogue clocks exposed to Concourse
(viii) Analogue Display Clock – Depot Lobby; & Platform area. Please confirm our understanding.
Point no. (vii): Please provide specification of Analogue display clocks for Please refer to Clause 6.3.4.1 of Section: 5-
Small offices viz., dial diameter, display format H/M or H/M/S etc and B2, Chapter 4, MASTER CLOCK SYSTEM
minimum BoQ.
Point no. (viii) Please provide specification of Analogue display clocks for
Depot Lobby area viz., dial diameter, illuminated/non-illuminated, display
format H/M or H/M/S etc and minimum BoQ.
No.
SIE 76 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Chapter The telecom contractor shall provide appropriate master clock output Request you to modify the requirement as below: Corrected.
4, MASTER CLOCK interfaces for master clock and timing and reference distribution. The type "The telecom contractor shall provide appropriate master clock output Please see A&C-2
SYSTEM, Clause 5.4 and quantities of the clock output interfaces shall be determined by the interfaces for Sub-master clock and timing and reference distribution. The
interfaces requirements of the subsystems (PAS, PIDS, Radio, CCTV, CDRS, type and quantities of the clock output interfaces shall be determined by
Telephone System etc) and relevant interfacing project contractors the interfaces requirements of the subsystems (PAS, PIDS, Radio, CCTV,
(Traction, Fare Collection, Signalling and Train Control etc.). Suitable CDRS, Telephone System etc) and relevant interfacing project contractors
interfaces (such as RS-422 or RS232 or LAN connections) for clock output (Traction, Fare Collection, Signalling and Train Control etc.). Suitable
interfaces shall be supported. interfaces (such as RS-422 or RS232 or LAN connections) for clock output
interfaces shall be supported."
SIE 77 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Chapter (1) One wall mounted synchronized digital clock in each SCR, supervisor‟s We understand that digital display clock proposed for OCC shall be with No Change in Tender Clause.
4, MASTER CLOCK office‟s, equipment and plant rooms at stations/depot/OCC and BCC.The HH:MM:SS display whereas digital clocks proposed at Station/depot offices
SYSTEM, Clause 6.3.4.1 character height of the display shall not be less than 70 mm.The digital & plant room shall have display format as HH:MM only.
clock of OCC shall be of HH:MM:SS type. Please confirm our understanding and share minimum BoQ of both type of
Digital Indoor clocks.
SIE 78 5-B2 Particular Specification The FOTS shall conform to the applicable ITU-T and IEEE standards and Request you to amend the clause as "The FOTS shall conform to the No change in tender clause
of FOTS -Chapter 9, Cl. shall fulfill the EMC standards EN55022 class A and EN50082-1. applicable ITU-T and IEEE standards and shall fulfil the EMC standards EN
1.1.13, 55022 class A and EN50082-1 or equivalent."
Pg
No 401
SIE 79 5-B2 Particular Specification 5.5.1 In the event of an optical Fiber cable break, the optical Request you to amend the clause as " In the event of an optical Fiber cable No change in tender clause
of FOTS -Chapter 9, Cl. transmitter laser output shall shut down to a safe level as defined by break, the optical transmitter laser output shall shut down to a safe
5.5.1 IEC-825, ITUT-G958. The shut down mechanism shall not be software level as defined by IEC-825, ITUT-G958 or equavalent. The shut down
dependent. mechanism shall not be software dependent."
SIE 80 5-B2 Particular Specification 4.1.5 The transmission system used as the backbone for operational Request you to change the requirement to 50 msec as there are updated No Change in Tender Condition.
of FOTS -Chapter 9, Cl. communications shall be a GE based IP network. The system shall be sub-system applications in Metro environment requires less than 50msec
4.1.5 based on duplicated Fiber optic ring structure with necessary IP convergence of time.
protocols and suitable protection protocol. The convergence time
shall be less than 150 ms.
SIE 81 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter 5.3.1 Station Coverage Request you to provide station zone individual amplification power Please refer Section: 5-B2, Chapter 2,
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS requirements PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
SYSTEM, Clause 5.3.1
SIE 82 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter 5.3.3 Depot Coverage and Zoning Request you to provide depot zone individual amplification power Please refer Section: 5-B2, Chapter 2,
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS requirements. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
SYSTEM, Clause 5.3.3
SIE 83 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter No local PAS zones have been described for the OCC and BCC. Please Please refer Section: 5-B2, Chapter 2,
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS confirm if local PAS is required at these locations. If so, please identify the PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
SYSTEM, individual zones and the amplification power requirements for each
location.
SIE 84 5-B2 Volume II: Pricing PA Loudspeakers Unidirectional/ Ceiling/ Request you to specify loudspeaker maximum power rating required in W As required to achieve the stipulated
Documents , Wall Loudspeaker values of STIPA/SPL.
APPENDIX J2, Public

Address System
(PAS)/Public
Information Display
System (PIDS) ,
Schedule J1 (10)
SIE 85 5-B2 Volume II: Pricing PA Loudspeakers - Depot Loudspeakers Request you to specify loudspeaker maximum power rating required in W As required to achieve the stipulated
Documents , values of STIPA/SPL
APPENDIX J2, Public

Address System
(PAS)/Public
Information Display
System (PIDS) ,
Schedule J1 (11)
No.
SIE 86 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 2.1.2 viii) Provision and installation of electro-mechanical locks on the Electro-mechanical locks require specalized doors and internal door cable Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
11, ACCESS CONTROL doors to be provided with access control, is the responsibility of Telecom routing, kindly suggest if door provider will provide this options, Also each Access points of stations and
AND INTRUDER Contractor and not of other project Contractors (except locks on gates, Suggest compatible Electro Mechanical locks for the doors installed at the depot/OCC. Please see A&C-2
DETECTION SYSTEM barriers and turnstiles required for the AFC System); locations
SIE 87 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.1 a) A central access control server ( with hardware redundancy and disk Kindly share the details of Integrated Security Communication Server and Integrated Security Communication shall
11, ACCESS CONTROL mirroring) shall be installed in CER within the OCC & BCC, which shall integration required for the same not be part of this tender.
AND INTRUDER control and monitor all of the access control and Intruder detection Please see A&C 2
DETECTION SYSTEM facilities installed within all of the RVNL Metro Corridor sites. Central
SIE 88 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.3 b i) Contact-less, proximity detector type of cards (which shall be Kindly suggest if card only is required or biometric also required for all Both cards and Bio-metric identification
11, ACCESS CONTROL carried by authorized staff) or bio-metric identification systems, to gain doors? systems are required.
AND INTRUDER access as authorized, to access control locations;
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 89 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.3 c) The access point controllers shall also be equipped with integral: Is keypad & display required in Access card reader or Access point For access point controllers- display only
11, ACCESS CONTROL i) Visual Display; controller. Please confirm and for Reader- visual display and keypad
AND INTRUDER ii) Keypad; shall be required
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 90 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.4 b iii) The electrical locks may be configured as either „fail open‟ or „fail Electro mechanical locks are fail secure, Electro magnetic locks are fail safe, Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
11, ACCESS CONTROL close‟, as appropriate to the access point location, on lock failure, power kindly suggest what type of Lock mechanism is needed (2.1.2 viii) asks for each Access points of stations and
AND INTRUDER failure, fire alarm or emergency site evacuation; electro-mechanical locks) depot/OCC/BCC. Please see A&C-2
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 91 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.4 d iii) Where an egress button is not required and access is to be For integrating door handle as egress button, input should come from the Electro magnectic lock shall be mount on
11, ACCESS CONTROL initiated, via either a door handle or crash-bar, then a suitable sensor door handle and should be part of door design, this also needs cable routing door frame along with door sensor. Please
AND INTRUDER shall be incorporated in these devices to enable the access point controller arrangement form inside the door. Kindly suggest if this provision is see A&C-2
DETECTION SYSTEM to release the lock. Such locations shall be determined during the Detailed available
Design.
SIE 92 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.5 c) The card readers shall be able to operate with at least two separate Is Card + biometric readeied at all doors, 3.3 b i) asks for card or biometric, Tender clause is self explanatory
11, ACCESS CONTROL and modern technologies namely with the proximity cards and bio-metric 5.11 g) asks for PIN, kindly suggest appropriate technology to be used
AND INTRUDER identification systems (with required accessories) .These are to be
DETECTION SYSTEM provided on all doors with access control.
SIE 93 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.5 f) Consideration shall be given as to the distances over which a As Biometric is asked and Biometric is contact technology, distance doesn’t Repeated
11, ACCESS CONTROL proximity ID require to operate to cover pedestrian access at gates, matter and no biometric comes with long read range, kindly clarify if only
AND INTRUDER vehicular access at barriers and door access, such as based on ISO 14443 card readers are required. Also as AFC uses encryption, read range will be
DETECTION SYSTEM for communications at distances up to 10 cm or ISO 15693 for distances reduced.
up to 50 cm.
SIE 94 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.6 c) Motion detection cameras, which shall be provided as part of the Will this cameras be connected to CCTV system or ACIDS system. Please CCTV Cameras with motion detection
11, ACCESS CONTROL Intrusion detection system along with associated special software and clarify (Intruder) Detection facility shall be
AND INTRUDER software licenses; provided as part of CCTV system.
DETECTION SYSTEM
Clause 3.6 and 4.3 ammended, Please see
A&C-2.
SIE 95 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.11 a) CCTV System to enable video images from CCTV cameras what is the full form of VAC? Please clarify VAC stands for Video and Audio Center
11, ACCESS CONTROL monitoring the (HMI)
AND INTRUDER relevant site areas to be presented automatically to the operators at the
DETECTION SYSTEM VAC (HMI) and the associated CCTV monitors, as appropriate, on:
i) Detection of an Intruder Alarm;
ii) Detection of an "Access Control‟ security breach;
SIE 96 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 3.11 g) Electromechanical locks, provided by the Telecom contractor, to Will Electro mechanical locks be provided as part of door design by door Electro magnetic locks shall be installed at
11, ACCESS CONTROL operate in conjunction with the access point controllers at selected doors, manufacturer? Please clarify each Access points of stations and
AND INTRUDER barriers and turnstiles; depot/OCC. Please see A&C-2
DETECTION SYSTEM
No.
SIE 97 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.2 i) A local alarm sound shall be activated at the operator‟s HMI and Will turnstile be provided with forced entry input? Please clarify The provision of turnstile shall be updated
11, ACCESS CONTROL locally at the door, gate or turnstile to alert security personnel to the during design stage.
AND INTRUDER location of the forced entry. Reset of the forced entry shall be security
DETECTION SYSTEM protected.
SIE 98 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.4 c iii) Creating new PINs individually or in groups; Card / Biometric readers are asked, Kindly suggest requirement of PIN's and Tender Clause is self explanatory
11, ACCESS CONTROL iv) Invalidate existing PINs; where it will be used?
AND INTRUDER
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 99 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.4 h v) Reports shall be complied on operator demand, or as scheduled, As readers asked are only with ENTRY, tracking of who is currently on-site is This functionality shall be achieved by
11, ACCESS CONTROL covering any pre-defined period, operator selectable time period, single not possible as person EXIT's using egress button. Please clarify installation of access card readers at both
AND INTRUDER site location or Combination of locations regarding Number of entries and side of the doors. The above feature is
DETECTION SYSTEM exits; Details of those individuals who are on-site currently; Details of required for OCC, BCC, Depot Store only.
individuals who have booked in and out of site; Details of entries and exits Please see A&C-2
of individuals who are/ have been on-site over a set Time duration; Details
of entries and exits of any individual or groups of individuals; Location
specific entries and exits, such as a particular plant room; Details of open
alarms.
SIE 100 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.5 b) The CCTV System shall automatically display to the HMI Operator Is CCTV display need on CCTV HMI or VAC HMI as asked in 3.11 a), please CCTV Camera view on initiation of Access
11, ACCESS CONTROL CCTV images on a local CCTV display monitor on occurrence of the clarify Control breach and Intrusion Detection
AND INTRUDER following alarmed events: shall be displayed in ACID MMI also. Please
DETECTION SYSTEM refer Clause 4.5 (G) (ii) of ACIDS Chapter.
SIE 101 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 5.1.1 c) Any card reading equipment removed from site, by unauthorized It’s a manual process as persons who removed by unauthorised means shall Tender clause is self explanatory
11, ACCESS CONTROL means, shall be automatically barred from future access to the system. be barred from installing the same again without verification, kindly clarify
AND INTRUDER
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 102 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 5.1.1 g) PIN management shall ensure that existing PINs are voided at Card / Biometric readers are asked, Kindly suggest requirement of PIN's and Tender clause is self explanatory
11, ACCESS CONTROL regular intervals, or on operator demand, and that new PINs are issued, where it will be used?
AND INTRUDER only to current system users.
DETECTION SYSTEM
SIE 103 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER Live viewing of on board cameras shall be provided under this contract. As we understood from clause, Onboard (ONVLIF Profile -S )camera stream Tender clause is self explanatory.
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT For on board camera view, per train 8 cameras (in sequential rotation) and can be integrated with Telecom VMS system. Or we need to consdier
TELEVISION SYSTEM, a maximum of 32 camera at OCC are considered for simultaneously asstional VMS software and hardware for onboard camera integration ,
Clause 1.2.4 (3) viewing. please confirm.
SIE 104 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER The system shall support multicasting of video feeds to client Terminal in Manual switchover to unicast-multicast should be possible as multicasting Please see A&C-2
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT order to conserve network resources. Multi casting shall send a single requires a multicast compatible network, no automatic fallback system
TELEVISION SYSTEM, stream of video to multiple clients, where the stream may be decoded and supports manual switching to unicast. Hence we request you to amend the
Clause 6.2.16.1(T) displayed on all clients simultaneously. The system shall automatically clause accordingly.
switch to unicast, if the client fails to connect to the multicast stream.
No.
SIE 105 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER Print images, with optional comments. Requsting you to please remove the option of "optional comments" as there No change in tender clause
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT is no use of this feature and all details related to camera like date, time,
TELEVISION SYSTEM, camera no. etc included in images during print .
Clause 6.2.16.4(C(17))
SIE 106 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER It shall be possible to assign a password to a projector to devices so that Need more clarification to understand the requirement. The referred clause is corrected.
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT only people with permission shall be able to access the projector devices. Please see A&C-2.
TELEVISION SYSTEM, Once a pass word has been set to a project, the password shall not be
Clause 6.2.16.7 (c ) possible to delete. It shall be possible to edit the password. It shall be
possible to verify signatures of native database format video sequences to
verify that the files have not been tampered with.
SIE 107 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER List of total no. of platform supervisory booth at all stations. Details required as list of total number of PSB is not mentioned. PSB shall not be provided in Metro
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT corridors of RVNL..
TELEVISION SYSTEM Please see A&C-2
SIE 108 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER List of total no. of parking at each stations. Details required as list of total number of Parking at each station is not Parking shall be provided in 09 stations of
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT mentioned. RVNL Metro corridors.
TELEVISION SYSTEM
SIE 109 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER List of total no. of RSS/TSS. Details required as list of total number of RSS/TSS is not mentioned. TSS at every station.RSS may be
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT considered at two locations for each
TELEVISION SYSTEM corridor.
SIE 110 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER List of total no. of RAMP at each stations/Depot. Details required as list of total number of RAMP at each station/Depot is not Tentative number of ramps in the project
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT mentioned. are 06
TELEVISION SYSTEM
SIE 111 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER List of total no. of mid tunnel shaft. Details required as list of total number of mid tunnel shafts at each Cross passages to be considered for every
8 , CLOSED CIRCUIT station/Depot is not mentioned. 250 meters in underground section
TELEVISION SYSTEM
SIE 112 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 1.2.9 Public Address system shall be end to end IP Based. Some specific Our understanding is all the PA devices will be IP based including conrroller , All speakers shall be analog.Please see
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS locations may be considered for IP based speakers. Amplifier , Call station and ANS. A&C-2
SYSTEM Speaker can be used Analog but system should be capable to connect IP
speaker if required at remote location . Please confirm our understanding.
SIE 113 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 5.3.4.1 Some of the stations may be commissioned at a later date. The Please provide expected number of future stations or future expansion Future stations will not be part of this
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS contractor has to provide a PAS rack for full coverage for the future capacity tender.Please see A&C-2
SYSTEM stations similar to a PAS rack provided at a typical Elevated/Underground
station with expansion capacity. Provision of a hard wired control panel,
complete with microphone and zone selection shall be made for these
stations also to make live PAS broadcasts to any zone or group of zones.
SIE 114 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.1.14 Each station PAS shall be designed and wired to the extent Our understanding is ,Each station PAS should have capability to Tender clause is self explanatory
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS necessary to enable two additional audio inputs and two additional PAS accomadate additional zones by adding additional hardware (Amplifiers and
SYSTEM zones (Platform/Concourse type) to be fully accommodated at each speakers) with in running PA system . Please confirm our understanding.
station.
No.
SIE 115 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.1.15 The depot PAS shall be designed and wired to the extent Our understanding is ,Each Depot PAS should have capability to accomadate Tender clause is self explanatory
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS necessary to enable 3 additional PAS zones to be accommodated for additional zones by adding additional hardware ( Amplifiers and speakers )
SYSTEM future infrastructure and maintenance building in the depot. with in running PA system . Please confirm our understanding.
SIE 116 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 7.11 Ambient Voise Recorder for OCC (Theatre) : To meet the requirement As we undrstood from clause PA system should have provision to provide For capturing the voice from controllers
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS of Ambient Voice Recorder for recording of all conversations of Controllers the microphone output to AVR system for recording. Please confirm . seating positions in OCC high quality
SYSTEM in OCC Theatre Rooms for both the metro corridors of RVNL, the following Also Please confirm how many operator poition we have to consider the microphones shall be placed to enable
minimum solution is required – interface. clear recording of all controller positions.
Please refer clause 7.11 which is self
explanatory
SIE 117 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.1.6 (i)-Through acoustic modelling the relevant system performance Request you to modify the requirement as below: The minimum frequency response
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS shall be validated to comply with the following requirements: System should have a minimum frequency response from 340Hz to 14KHz at modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
SYSTEM Frequency Response - All areas 315 Hz to 16 kHz ±1.5 dB -10 dB and in case of horn speaker 550 hz – 5.0 kHz at -10 dB. Please see A&C-2.
SIE 118 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.1.8.1 The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS shall Request you to modify the requirement as below: The minimum frequency response
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS be 100 Hz to The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS should from modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
SYSTEM 15,000Hz, ±3 dB, excluding PA from depots. 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB and in case of horn speaker 550 hHz – 5.0 kHz at Please see A&C-2.
-10 dB excluding PA from depots. Please do consider the changes
accordingly .
SIE 119 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 4.5.1. The output of the PAS Amplifier should be tapped and recorded Request you to modify the requirement as below: Please see A&C-2
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS automatically either The output of the PAS Amplifier / controller should be tapped and recorded
SYSTEM locally or remotely at OCC & BCC, so that record of actual announcement automatically either locally or remotely at OCC & BCC, so that record of
made can actual announcement made can be analyzed at a later date. The PAS
be analyzed at a later date. The PAS recording to be stored for at least 7 recording to be stored for at least 7 days.
days.
SIE 120 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.2.3.1 The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS from Request you to modify the requirement as below: The minimum frequency response
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS 100 Hz to 7000 Hz The minimum overall system frequency response for the PAS should from modified as 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB.
SYSTEM shall be within +/- 3 dB. 340Hz to 14KHz at -10 dB and in case of horn speaker 550 hHz – 5.0 kHz at Please see A&C-2.
-10 dB excluding PA from depots.
SIE 121 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.11.7 Loudspeakers shall have a minimum frequency response for 100 Request you to modify the requirement as below: Repeated Query (ALS 92)
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS Hz to 7,000 Hz within Loudspeakers shall have a minimum frequency response for 340 Hz to
SYSTEM ± 3 dB. 10KHz within ± 3 dB. in case of horn speaker 550 hHz – 5.0 kHz at -10 dB
excluding PA from depots.
SIE 122 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.7.4 Adequate standby arrangements shall be provided to achieve Request you to modify the requirement as below: Please see A&C-2
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS system availability. At least one power/pre-amplifier shall be provided for Adequate standby arrangements shall be provided to achieve system
SYSTEM every eight working amplifiers. Hot standby amplifier shall be switched availability. At least one power amplifier shall be provided for every 04
into operation automatically by the PAS supervisory functions. The switch working amplifiers. Hot standby amplifier shall be switched into operation
over to the standby / backup power amplifier should automatically by the PAS supervisory functions. The switch over to the
be dynamic. standby amplifier should be be automatic
SIE 123 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.1.9 The audio matrix switch shall be fail safe and shall be capable of Request you to remove this clause as this is functionality of analog PA Please see A&C-2
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS being manually by passed to maintain all zone broadcast availability, if system.
SYSTEM necessary on failure of the audio matrix switch.
SIE 124 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.4.3 Station equipment shall be modularly expandable without the need Request you to modify the requirement as below: No change in tender clause
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS to replace the installed hardware and software for the service life of the Station equipment shall be modularly expandable without the need to
SYSTEM PAS. Minimum expansion capacity of 20% by the addition of cards and /or replace the installed hardware and software for the service life of the PAS.
modules shall be included. Minimum expansion capacity of 20% by the addition of IP devices .
SIE 125 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 6.3.1.1 The hardware and software of the PAS shall use modular design to Request you to modify the requirement as below: No change in tender clause
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS allow for easy expansion of the system. Addition of input and output ports The hardware and software of the PAS shall use modular design to allow for
SYSTEM for the switching equipment shall be achieved by simple addition of plug- easy expansion of the system. Addition of input and output ports for the
in cards or input output modules. switching equipment shall be achieved by simple addition of IP Devices.
No.
SIE 126 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER General Kindly provide station names which has additional platforms. Please refer the station drawings.
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS Tentatively,Kavi Subhash and Biman
SYSTEM Bandar stations have additional platforms.
SIE 127 5-B2 Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER General Kindly provide the no of location PA System to be consider. Please refer to Section: 5-B2,CHAPTER 2 ,
2 , PUBLIC ADDRESS PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SIE 128 5-B2 Section 5B1 & Section The ATS sub-system is divided into three categories: We understand that Local ATS server shall be provied at each main IXL Bidder's understanding is correct.
5B2, Clause no. 5.12.2,  Category 1: Communication with external systems & Local signalling station. Please confirm.
Page no. 77 of 278 operation. Automatic signalling operation from Local ATS server at
interlocking stations.
SIE 129 5-B2 Section 5B1 & Section No Single point failure shall cause the failure of an equipment or sub We understand these single point failure are limited to major sub system Tender clause is self explanatory.
5B2, Clause no. 6.1.4, system of the Train Control & Signalling system. equipments of ATP, ATS, IXL and DCS.
Page no. 108 of 278
SIE 130 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 5. Staff Protection Switch status Kindly specify the type,location and purpose of these switches in order to Tender clause is self explanatory
5B2,Appendix E, List of provide the status indication to the ATS.
Indications, Page no.
226 of 278
SIE 131 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 4. Emergency Stop Plunger status We understand that Chapter 5.3.5 Emergency Stop Switches on page 46 of Tender clause is self explanatory.
5B2,Appendix E, List of 278 are same. The names Emergency Stop Switches and Emergency Stop
Indications, Page no. Plungers are used interchangebly in tender document. Please Confirm.
226 of 278
SIE 132 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 7.2.1 Maintenance terminal consisting of a reliable PC from a reputed We understand that printer shall be provided in the SMR of the Point and Every 250 mts there is a Cross Passage.
5B2,Appendix J, manufacturer, a VDU terminal, printer, floppy drive and dedicated crossing stations. Please confirm.
SPECIFICATIONS OF keyboard shall be used for
COMPUTER BASED following:
INTERLOCKING, Page
no. 242 of 278
SIE 133 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 7.2.1 Maintenance terminal consisting of a reliable PC from a reputed We request to remove the floppy drive from this requirement as this is the Floppy drive to be deleted. Please see
5B2,Appendix J, manufacturer, a VDU terminal, printer, floppy drive and dedicated obslete hardware. A&C-2.
SPECIFICATIONS OF keyboard shall be used for
COMPUTER BASED following:
INTERLOCKING, Page
no. 242 of 279
SIE 134 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 5.33.4.1 Equipment for test tracks within the depot shall be provided as We understand that there are two depot equipped with test tracks (New There are three depots in this project to
5B2, Clause no. part of the Train Control and Signalling System. town and Kavi Subhash), both the test tracks shall be equipped with CBTC be equipped for CBTC equipments.. Please
5.33.4.1, Page no. 105 equipments. Please confirm. refer Section 5 clause 2.2.3 (Table 4).
of 278
SIE 135 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 4.4.2.5 The MTTR does not include the time taken for designated MTTR means MDT and includes the mean logistic delay (MLD), the time Tender clause is self explanatory.
5B2, Clause no. 4.4 personnel to arrive on site (access time) to begin local diagnostic activities maintenance personnel need for preparation and travel.
Page no. 30ff of 278 nor the time taken for the replacement parts to be delivered to site. The mean repair time (MRT) is the time for fault finding, repair, exchange
and checking.
Due to a different definition of MTTR than in the standard, a
missunderstanding is likely!
This definition is for MRT and not MTTR!
SIE 136 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.6.3.1 The Train Control and Signalling System shall provide for the No informations provided about the different train types (quantity per train Tender clause is self explanatory. Train
Signalling & Train safe operation of the all train types including, type; defined train consists unclear; drawings of differnet train types which drawings can be colleceted from RVNL PIU
Control , Chapter 5 (1) EMU consists include dimension/scale of train type) office at Kolkata.
FUNCTIONAL (2) Empty rakes
REQUIREMENTS, (3) Engineer's trains, Tower Wagons and Light locomotives
Clause 4.6.3.1 (4) Accident Relief Train
SIE 137 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS The technology used to stream CCTV images shall be based on IEEE We would like to inform that 802.11ax is wifi6 based that is neither mature The technology used to stream CCTV
Signalling & Train 802.11ac/ax or better radio standards. as on date nor has proven experience in roaming applications worldwide. images shall be based on IEEE 802.11ac or
Control , Cl. No.: We request you to delete this requirement. better radio standards. Please refer A&C-2.
5.34.3, Page No.:106
No.
SIE 138 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS The CCTV will use 2.4 GHz ISM band while CBTC will use 5.8 GHz ISM band In view of higher throughput preferred for CCTV in clause 5.34.3 and higher Bidder's understanding for using 5.4 Ghz
Signalling & Train preferably or any other delicensed frequency band by Ministry of streaming requirements in clause 5.34.4 & 5.34.5. Would like to highlight band for CCTV (VTS) is correct. Please see
Control , Cl. No.: Communication. 2.4Ghz band in the city environment is highly polluted/has high level of RF A&C-2.
5.34.3, Page No.:106 interference ,we recommend to use the recently delicensed band (5.4Ghz)
for the CCTV application instead of 2.4Ghz which will complement the
solution
1. 5.4 Band is relatively less polluted thus interference level will be less. This
relatively less channel occupancy level @5.4Ghz helps to utilize max
throughput for the CCTV application
2. 5Ghz band for CCTV will enable to utilize the IEEE802.11ac technology for
CCTV .
SIE 139 EMPLOYER’S General Request you to provide the Power supply drawings which bring out the Bidder's question is not understandable
REQUIREMENTS details of Power Supply distribution arrangement in ; and no tender clause is quoted. Hence no
PARTICULAR 1. Primary & secondary Station reply.
SPECIFICATIONS 2. SCR in Primary & secondary Station
3. Depot
4. SCR in Depot
SIE 140 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Single door/Double Doors with entry and exit IP readers, IP controller, Please share the bifurcation of Single & Double Door qty separately. Plaese refer the station drawing for
Document and Bill of OKS Switch 13.56 MHz contactless/smart 50 mm read range, keypad accessment of door sizes and their
Quantities (BOQ) , and finger print, LCD (for depot staff only). numbers.
Page 161 of 195,
BoQ_ACID (S.No. 4 &
5)
SIE 141 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Door-contact for doors (for single and double door) Please share the bifurcation of Single & Double Door qty separately. Plaese refer the station drawing for
Document and Bill of accessment of door sizes and their
Quantities (BOQ) , numbers.
Page 161 of 195,
BoQ_ACID (S.No. 6)
SIE 142 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Door-contact for doors (for single and double door) Please share us the location wise breakup of all equipment including Station drawings have been provided to
Document and Bill of Controllers, Readers, Push button, Break glass unit and EM Locks etc., or the tenderer. Being a design and build
Quantities (BOQ) , please share the ACID Layouts. tender, all designs/layouts shall be
Page 161 of 195, prepared by the bidder
BoQ_ACID (S.No. 6)
SIE 143 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Intruder Detection Facilities As per BOQ, Intrusion detetion equipment is not given. As per Page 472 of Tender clause is self explanatory
CHAPTER 11,ACCESS 583, Cameras shall be used for Permieter Intrusion. Please confirm whether
CONTROL AND the BOQ qty includes these cameras for perimeter intrusion also? If not
INTRUDER DETECTION what is the alternate technology to be proposed for intrusion.
SYSTEM,
Clause 4.3
SIE 144 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Local Interfaces The necessary NO/NC contacts shall be considered in Fire Alarm scope and Tender clause is self explanatory.
CHAPTER 11,ACCESS b) Fire Alarm System to release access control locks (automatically the provision will for interfacing that NO/NC will be given in ACID. Please
CONTROL AND /manually) in the event of a fire alarm; confirm our understanding.
INTRUDER DETECTION
SYSTEM, Clause 6.1 (b)
SIE 145 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, At the doors interconnecting cross-passageways in tunnel sections. Please share the No. of Cross passages and also details of Access required at Every 250 mts there is a Cross Passage.
CHAPTER 11,ACCESS Cross passages.
CONTROL AND
INTRUDER DETECTION
SYSTEM, Clause 3.6
SIE 146 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Management, Recording, Analytics Servers & Network Attached Storage As per BOQ, the Management, Recording, Analytics Servers & Network This is not BOQ tender and the quantity
Document and Bill of (NAS) Attached Storage (NAS) are not listed. Please share the same with qty. indicated in the BOQ are the minimum.
Quantities (BOQ) , Since it is a design and build tender all
Page 147 of 195, designs shall be prepared by the bidder to
BoQ_CCTV meet with tender requirements.
No.
SIE 147 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 5.2.2 Coverage of CCTV surveillance system for the stations, Depot, OCC & As per BOQ, total Fisheye camera qty is 144 Nos, but the location wise To be finalised at detailed design stage.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV BCC shall be developed by the telecom contractor and submitted to the bifurcation is not given in tender. Please share the bifurcation of each
Clause 5.2.2 employer for review. However, the minimum number of cameras shall be camera types station wise.
as per following:
SIE 148 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Video Analytics for Cameras (server end based) as per PS. Please share us the no. of Video Analytics Licenses required in each location Total Video Analytics Licenses requred for
Document and Bill of (with bifurcation of features). this project will be 700. The distribution
Quantities (BOQ) , and deployemnt of video analytics will be
Page 147 of 195, finalised at detailed design stage. Please
BoQ_CCTV refer A&C-2.
SIE 149 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Camera Lens Focal: 1/3"or better Focal 1/2.8" is commonly available in all the Camera OEMs. Request you to Focal length to be corrected to 1/2.8".
CHAPTER 8 CCTV accept the same. Please see A&C-2.
Clause 6.2.2.1
SIE 150 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Focus Control - Auto/Remote Manual Focus control available with most of the OEMs. Hence request you No change in tender clause.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV to revise as Auto/Remote/Manual
Clause 6.2.2.1
SIE 151 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Shutter speed: 1/10,000 to 2S or better. As most OEM has 1/12,000 Shutter speed, request you to accept 1/12,000 No change in tender clause.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV to 2S or better.
Clause 6.2.4.3
SIE 152 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Bandwidth compensation and edge analytics : Must have in house Please delete this clause to comply with Server based Analytics solution . Either edge (camera) based analytics or
CHAPTER 8 CCTV processor Server based analytics shall be provided.
Clause 6.2.6 Please see A&C-2
SIE 153 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Each NVR (Primary/Secondary) shall have 20TB minimum usable storage The storage capacity shall be as per Camera qty in that specific location and Tender Clause is self expalanatory.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV capacities for CCTV video recordings with a provision of expansion of up to the recording resolution/frame rate. Hence request you to confirm whether
Clause 6.2.12 25%. only 20TB is to be quoted?
SIE 154 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, c. Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms We understood that the "Overcrowing detection" is same as the S.No.C, Tender Clause is self expalanatory.
CHAPTER 8 e. counter flow detection overcrowding detection "Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms." Hence it
CCTV,Clause 6.2.15.1 seems to be duplication only. Please confirm.
SIE 155 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, g. Any other video analytic feature required to RVNL Metro Rail Project; Please list down the exact analytics feature required. To be finalised at during design stage.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV,
Clause 6.2.15.1
SIE 156 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, The Video Analytics functionality shall have mechanisms to continue alarm This clause is not applicable if the solution is Server based. This can be Either edge (camera) based analytics or
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, generation in case of failure of the Server. achieved only when the cameras have built in Edge analytics. Hence request Server based analytics shall be provided.
Clause 6.2.15.1 you to remove the clause in order to allow Server based Analytics solution. Please see A&C-2
SIE 157 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, D. The video management system shall allow an unlimited number of Single Management server shall support maximum upto 4000 cameras- and To be corrected. Please see A&C-2.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, cameras, recording servers and clients to be connected to management recording servers to be selected based on the no of camera. Please modify
Clause 6.2.16.1 server across multiple sites. accordingly
SIE 158 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, (20) All software and firm ware as supplied shall be with license given to Software / Firmware upgrade shall be for the Warranty/AMC period as per No change in tender clause.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, RVNL for life time and any upgrades within the currency of contract shall contract only. Kindly remove the term "Free of cost" for Lifetime.
Clause 3.2.1 be free of cost.
No.
SIE 159 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 3) Live viewing of on board cameras shall be provided under this contract. Integration gateway to transmit the On Board camera footage to Station Tender clause is self explanatory.
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, For on board camera view, per train 8 cameras (in sequential rotation) and shall be provided by Rolling Stock contractor. Please confirm.
Clause 1.2.4 a maximum of 32 camera at OCC are considered for simultaneously
viewing.
SIE 160 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, (8) CCTV Monitors (55 inch) at head end for all stations of each platform Quantity against this requirement is not mentioned in the tender. Request Please refer to Item 14 of CCTV BOQ
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, complete with housing/mountings. Additional Two numbers of IP Based you to add this line item in BoQ
Clause 3.2.1 LED (55") Monitors per corridor are required for Emergency Command
Centre at Metro Bhawan, Park Street and 04 Nos of 55 inch per BCC are
required for each BCC at Majerhat.
SIE 161 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 1/3"or better, Full HD, 3MP, IR corrected. The resolution mentioned in Cameras is 1920 x 1080 which is 2 MP and not Please see A&C-2
CHAPTER 8 CCTV, 3MP. So please accept 2MP camera.
Clause 6.2.2.1
SIE 162 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, (a) Platform Visual Information Displays; LED based display Boards Please provide the following details:
CHAPTER 3, Passenger (b) Concourse (Paid / Unpaid/Entry/Exit) visual Information Displays; HD (a) For double sided platform display 1) True Colour display with 2.5 mm pitch is
Information Display LED Based display boards. 1. What pitch & color expected required.
System, 1.1.4, 2. Is seperate line for clock expected, other than two 2) Separate line for clock is required.For
lines on each specifications please see A&C-2.
face? What is Expected size of display? 3) For quantity,please refer 4.1.4 of
CHAPTER 3, Passenger Information Display
(b) For concourse, is LCD TFT display expected? System
Expected size of display?
SIE 163 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Platform Visual Information Displays 1. Is it applicable for double sided platform display? Tender clause is self explanatory
CHAPTER 3, Passenger iii. Clock display of real time. Double sided platform display is two line, Is separate line for clock
Information Display expected? If separate clock required, then the display will be of 3 lines(1 line
System, Clause 3.1.2.5, for clock & 2 lines for information display) . Please clarify
SIE 164 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Indicative quantity of Display Boards to be provided at stations is as under: From the clause we understand that 7 42 inch LED boards/screen is required The additional screens are for stations
CHAPTER 3, Passenger (a) 2 nos. Double Sided LED per platform. per station. Therefore there will be total 24x7=168 and 12X7=84 screens will with third platform.
Information Display (b) 2 nos. Single Sided LED at other areas of station (Concourse). be required for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bandar and Joka-Esplanade Corridor
System, Clause 4.1.4 (c) 2 nos. Double Sided LED additional at intermodal stations. respectively. However as per BoQ the 42 inch screens are 174 and 86. Kindly
(d) 2 nos (42 inch) LED boards/Screen per platform. provide the location of these additional screens.
SIE 165 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, The display boards for other than platforms shall meet the following 1. Are displays required other than platform, all are 42" TFT LCD panels?, For indicative quantity,please refer 4.1.4
CHAPTER 3, Passenger minimum specification and shall be clearly visible: please clarify of CHAPTER 3, Passenger Information
Information Display Display System
System, Clause 6.1.2
SIE 166 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Connecter types: USB, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Speaker output, Are all "USB, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Speaker output, Composite video Tender clause is self explanatory
CHAPTER 3, Passenger Composite video / audio input, VGA input, HDMI Component, video input, / audio input, VGA input, HDMI Component, video input, S-video input"
Information Display S-video input, FE (IP input) mandatory?
System, Clause 6.1.2 Video Standard: HDTV, NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards
SIE 167 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4. The DMD colour chip should have minimum 2 RVNL pixels and the DMD Request you to change it The DMD colour chip should have minimum 2 Typo Error. Shall be ammended in A&C -2
mirrors Mega pixels and the DMD mirrors
8. Requirements of Full should be square in shape. should be square in shape.
HD Large Video Screen
A. Display unit: Justification:
Typo error in the specification
Page: Page 395 of 583
No.
SIE 168 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 17. The overall resolution of the full graphics wall shall be min. 9,600 x Request you to change it The overall resolution of the full graphics wall Please see A&C-2
2,160 pixels. shall be min. 7,680 x 2,160 pixels..
8. Requirements of Full
HD Large Video Screen Justification:
A. Display unit: As per tender 4x2 Full HD Video Wall is required; for 4x2 Full HD
(1920x1080) Video Wall the overall resolution of 4x2 Full HD Video Wall
Page: Page 395 of 583 should be 1920x4 X 1080x2 = 7680x2160
SIE 169 5-B2 Section: 5-B2/ 8 11. The controller shall support and control the display on the video wall Please confirm: Videowall configuration modified. Please
Requirements of Full up to 512 different video streams. 1. Request to clarify the decoding unit requirment for each controller- 2x2, see A&C-2.
HD Large Video 3x2 .
Screen/B. Display Justification : for 2x2 videowall considering 64 screen at each screen
Controller:/397 contribute to 256 IP streams. For 3x2 videowall considering 64 screen at
each screen contribute to 384 IP streams.
SIE 170 5-B2 Section: 5-B2/ 8 18. Rear Projection Modules fitted in 4 columns wide and 2 rows. As per point-5 in Display Unit spe: "The Large Screen Graphics Wall shall be The Video wall configuration is corrected.
Requirements of Full made up size as per OCC layout diagram. The CCTV video wall arrays for Please see A&C-2.
HD Large Video OCC for Kavi Subhash -Biman Bander and Joka-Esplanade Corridor are
Screen/A. Display 2x2x70” each. The CCTV video wall arrays for Security Room at OCC are
unit:/397 4x2x70” for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor and 3x2x70” for Joka-
Esplanade corridor."
SIE 171 5-B2 Section: 5-B2/ 8 15. The input to projection module will be DVI-D and HDMI have a flicker Request you to modify this to : The input to projection module will be DVI- No change in tender clause.
Requirements of Full free image on the Large Screen Graphics Wall. D/Display Port and HDMI have a flicker free image on the Large Screen
HD Large Video Graphics Wall.
Screen/A. Display
unit:/396
SIE 172 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Page The maintenance radio's call shall be routed to the maintenance controller As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, maintenance controller has not been The maintenance controller referred to is
514 of 861, Clause RCW. mentioned. This additional maintenance controller RCW is not captured in "Signaling Maintenance Controller" as per
5.8.3.9.3 the tender BoQ. Request you to please remove the RCW in this clause or APPENDIX H MMI distribution.
include RAU instead of RCW. Request to update the BoQ accordingly RAU only is required for Signaling
Maintenance Controller. The Clause
5.8.3.9.3 shall be corrected in A&C-2.
SIE 173 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Page 5.8.3.9.4 The security radio's call should be routed to the security As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, Security controller is provisioned with RAU only is required for Security
514 of 861, Clause controller RCW. RAU and not RCW. This additional security controller RCW is not captured in Controller. The Clause 5.8.3.9.4 shall be
5.8.3.9.4 the tender BoQ. Request you to please amend th RCW to RAU. Please corrected in A&C-2.
confirm.
SIE 174 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Page The Traction supply radio's call should be routed to traction supply As per APPENDIX H MMI distribution, traction power controller is RAU only is required for Traction Power
514 of 861, Clause controller RCW provisioned with RAU and not RCW. Request you to please amend it to RAU Controller. The Clause 5.8.3.9.5 shall be
5.8.3.9.5 instead of RCW. This additional RCW is not captured in the tender BoQ. corrected in A&C-2.
Please confirm.
SIE 175 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Page Central Equipment Rooms (Telecommunication) at OCC & BCC One RCW As per Appendix H MMI distribution, there is no RCW in OCC and BCC CER. As per Clause 5.3.4.4 of Chapter 6 ,
489 of 861, Clause with restricted access shall also be located in the Central Equipment Room Please clarify that the spares RCW in this clause has been considered within Section: 5-B2, RCW shall be provided at
5.3.4.4 for Telecommunication Systems at both OCC & BCC‟s. This unit shall be the BoQ or under the contract spares. each CER within the BOQ
used for maintenance monitoring and shall work as spares for RCWs in the
OCC & BCC.
SIE 176 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, Page Controllers RCW in OCC, BCC & DCC shall be provided a RAU in addition to As per Appendix H MMI distribution, there is no RAU in Terminal stations. The Clause 6.9.7 of Chapter 6 , Section: 5-
546 of 861, Clause RCW to work as a back-up/ all other controllers shall be provided only However, RCP has been included at the end of each line (Terminal Station) B2, RAU shall be corrected with RCP.
6.9.7 RAUs. One extra RAU complete with all accessories shall be provided and in Appendix H. Hence, request you to change the RAU to RCP for this clause. Please refer A&C-2
installed at each of the terminal stations also.
No.
SIE 177 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 4. RADIO (TETRA) & CDRS SYSTEM. The tender BoQ states 8 BTS - all above ground. However, the number of Typo Error. Shall be ammended in A&C-2.
Documents, Page 174 Antenna Structure for Outdoor Radio Base station with Radio tower as per tower quantity is mentioned as 9. The number of BTS Antenna tower needs However, the actual quantities and
of 195, Clause 4(3) approved design/drawings. to be same as the number of above ground BTS. Request you to correct the locations shall be proposed by bidder and
quantity of tower to 8. Please confirm. finalised during desin stage based on
survey for coverage.
SIE 178 Drawings General, Page General, General Please provide the location coordinates and drawings of station, chainage, Please refer to drawings provided with
Clause General station to station distance, OCC, Depot and BCC. tender documents
SIE 179 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 4. RADIO (TETRA) & CDRS SYSTEM. As per Table 1 Route description, the UG length for Kavi Subhash Line (Line These are minimum BOQ quantities. The
Documents, Page 174 Antenna Structure for Outdoor Radio Base station with Radio tower as per 6) is 1.9 Km. For up track and down track, the length of the 1-1/4 inch LCX actual quantities shall be finalised during
of 195, Clause 4(3) approved design/drawings. should be minimum 3.8Km. However referring to the Tender BoQ, it states design stage. Bidder shall calculate the
only 3 Km. Request you to please correct the length in the BoQ to 3.8Km. quantities based on requirement of
SIE 180 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 RCW It is stated in Appendix N "Sections", there are two OCC and two BCC (One The quantities of Rcw has been revised.
for each Line), It is also mentioned that OCC and Depot HMI provision shall Please see A&C-2.
and be replicated in BCC as per Appendix H notes. Considering this and as per
Appendix H, we have derived the quantities of RCW as 8 for Kavi Subhash
EMPLOYER’S Line (Distribution: OCC TC1 -1, OCC TC2-1, OCC CC - 1, BCC TC 1- 1, BCC TC2 -
REQUIREMENTS 1, BCC CC -1, 2 Depot - 2 Depot controllers) .
PARTICULAR Similarly, for Joka Line, we have derived the quantities of RCW as 7
SPECIFICATIONS (Distribution: OCC TC1 -1, OCC TC2-1, OCC CC - 1, BCC TC 1- 1, BCC TC2 - 1,
PART I BCC CC -1, 1 Depot - 1 Depot controller). The tender BoQ states 5 RCW for
COMMUNICATION Kavi Subhash and 5 RCW for Joka Line.
BASED TRAIN In BCC only 1 back up controller can be considered that can be used for
CONTROL & TC1/TC2/CC. Accordingly, the total quantity of the RCW for Kavi Subhash
SIGNALLING SYSTEM, line will become 6, for Joka line would become 5.
Page 849 of 861 Please confirm the quantity of RCW to be considered in the BOQ.
278 of 861, Clause
APPENDIX H:
MMI Provision
Schedule
SIE 181 5-B2 Appendix

Section: N
5-B2 RAU and RCP It is stated in Appendix N "Sections", there are 2 OCC and 2 BCC (one for for The quantities of RAU and RCP has been
each Line). Considering this and as per Appendix H, we have derived the revised. Please see A&C-2.
and quantities of RAU as 30 for Kavi Subhash Line (Distribution: OCC: TC1 -1,
TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS
EMPLOYER’S -1, BCC: TC1 -1, TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM
REQUIREMENTS -1, SC - 1, CSS -1, Depot: DCC - 6). We have derived the quantities of RCP as
PARTICULAR 26 (24 stations + 2 end terminal stations). Further if DCC position needs to
SPECIFICATIONS be replicated in BCC, there will additional 6 RAU.The total quantities for RAU
PART I + RCP = 30+26+6=62 as per Appendix H. However, the Tender BoQ quantity
COMMUNICATION for Kavi Subhash Line is 35. Request you to please confirm the quantity to
BASED TRAIN be considered.
CONTROL &
SIGNALLING SYSTEM, Similarly for Joka Line, as per Appendix H, we have derived the quantities of
Page 849 of 861 RAU as 27 for Kavi Subhash Line (Distribution: OCC: TC1 -1, TC2-1, CC -
1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1, CSS -1, BCC: TC1
278 of 861, Clause -1, TC2-1, CC - 1,TCPC -2, ASC -1, RSC -1, ACC - 1, SMC - 1, TTM -1, SC - 1,
APPENDIX H: CSS -1, Depot: DCC - 3). We have derived the quantities of RCP as 14 (12
MMI Provision stations + 2 end terminal stations). Further if DCC position needs to be
Schedule replicated in BCC, there will additional 3 RAU.The total quantities for RAU +
RCP = 27+14+3=44 as per Appendix H. However, the Tender BoQ quantity
Appendix N for Joka Line is 24.
Request you to please confirm the quantity to be considered in the BOQ.
SIE 182 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter Clause 4.1.6 100 a) All elements of the PAS shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 60849 is withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 50849. Please ammend In case of withdrawal of clause , latest and
2 PAS BS5839-8 to achieve a final system that is certified BSEN 60849 compliant. the clause accordingly. superseded clause shall prevail.
SIE 183 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter The service life of the PAS shall not be less than 15 years excluding It is not possible to provide 10 year service life for server and workstations No change in tender clause.
2 PAS, Page Workstaions/Servers. Service life of all types of cables shall not be less due to the rapid and frequent technology change in IT industry. The
104,"Clause4.4.2 than 25 years and for Workstaions/Servers the service life shall be 10 maximum service life available for server and workstation is 7 years. Please
years. Service life shall be counted from the commencement date of amend the clause accordingly.
Defects Liability Period.
SIE 184 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter General Please confirm is there any requirement to integrate with existing systems. Tender clause is self explanatory
2 PAS, General
SIE 185 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter General Please confirm the size of Double Sided LED per platform For specifications,Please see A&C-2.
2 PAS, General
No.
SIE 186 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter General Please confirm the size of Single Sided LED per concourse For specifications,Please see A&C-2.
2 PAS, General
SIE 187 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 , Chapter APPENDIX H: MMI Provision Schedule In MMI Provision schdule PAS/PIDS MMI is only mentioned for ACC operator Appendix-H ammended, Please see A&C-2.
2 PAS, Page 571 in OCC and BCC.MMI provision not mentioned for other operators, without
it other operator can not make announcement to remote stations. Please
re-check and amend HMI provision schedule as per requirement.
SIE 188 5-B2 Section: 5-B2( Page No. In addition, fault and failure warnings and alarms shall be monitored to Please clarify which type of Power system needs to be integrated (BMS or Tender clause is self explanatory
435, Cl No. 1.2.2) provide the OCC & BCC staff with information about the capacity of these SCADA) with T SCADA system.
systems to cope with the traffic being carried. Auto SMS based notification
and alarm system for any system failure, including Power systems,
outdoor gears of telecom systems shall be available for Mobile devices
(based on Employers requirement).
SIE 189 5-B2 Section: 5-B2( Page No. Certain equipment is to be monitored at the field locations whereas some Please mention equipment which is to be monitored at the field locations To be finalised at design stage.
435, Cl No. 1.2.3) systems have a network management facility which can be used to with their communication protocols.
present the necessary aggregate data at a common interface within the
OCC & BCC equipment room complex.
SIE 190 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 Digital telephone (only RJ45 connector); The digital Phone shall have the RJ12 connector only, we reqest you to pls Repeated Query (ALS 271)
Particular amend/modify the same
Specifications-
Telecommunications,
SIE 191 5-B2 Chapter 2 , Page5298
Part II Section - B2of Emergency Telephone Sets with Hooter and Beacon for U/G) /Help point Pls confirm these phone are IP66 category or Normal phone also Kindly Repeated Query (ALS 272)
583, Clause 3.2.1 (4)
Particular Units/Emergency Telephone Sets without Hooter and Beacon for Elevated) provide the details specifications and functionality of the same.
Specifications-
Telecommunications,
Chapter 2 , Page 299 of
SIE 192 5-B2 583,
Part IIClause 3.2.1
Section 5 - (7)
B2 Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 Kindly confirm the OCC and BCC quantity for KB & JE corridor as in Schedule Tender clause is self explanatory
Particular below: Description of Stations, OCC/BCC & Depot -J1 of Telephone system is not there.
Specifications-
Telecommunications,
SIE 193 5-B2 Chapter 2 , Page5304
Part II Section - B2of Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 Kindly confirm the Basic IP phone quantity mention for the OCC,BCC and Repeated Query (ALS 273)
583, Particular
Clause 5.1.1.3 below: Basic IP Phone Depot shall be 100 total together or these location to be have 100 no each.
Specifications-
Telecommunications,
583, Clause 5.1.1.3 (3)
SIE 194 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 Integrated Security Communication facility; Pls provide the details of this as it will not be part of Digital feature Phone Repeated Query (ALS 274)
Particular functionality.
Specifications-
Telecommunications,
583, Clause 5.1.16.3
(10)
SIE 195 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 The Direct Line Console for each of the controller positions shall have a As spec the Direct Line console is with minimum 90 keys where as the same Repeated Query (ALS 268)
Particular minimum direct line capacity of 90 lines and shall be capable of interfacing is asked under the Schedule -J1 of Telephone system KB & JE corridor, serial
Specifications- with required Direct Line Extensions defined in this Chapter the Particular no. 5 is with 40 key. We request you to amend the same in Schedule -J1 of
Telecommunications, Specifications including MMI Provision Schedule of this Particular Telephone system.
Chapter 2 , Page 313 of Specification. The exact size of each Direct Line Console and the Direct
583, Clause 5.2.2.3 Line Extensions to be terminated on each Console shall be determined by
Contractor and reviewed and approved by the Employer‟s Representative.
SIE 196 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 Function as a uni-directional Direct Line Telephone with a built-in Pls confirm these phone are IP66 category or the normal phone also Kindly Repeated Query (ALS 275)
Particular induction loop to provide better reception for hearing-impaired provide the details specifications and functionality of emergency phone in
Specifications- passengers wearing hearing aids. It shall meet the requirements of IEC Tunnel.
Telecommunications, 60118-4 – Magnetic Strength in Audio Frequency Inducting Loops for
Chapter 2 , Page 315 of Hearing Aid Purposes. The induction loop shall be operated in RF with the
583, Clause 5.2.4.3 modulating frequency suitable for the usage in India. The Contractor shall
ensure the frequency used meet the statutory requirements and apply for
the license required; and suitable for wall mounting.
SIE 197 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 A Unified Messaging Application (UMA) shall be provided for IP PBX Against This specifications the quantity in Schedule -J1 of Telephone system Repeated Query (ALS 276)
Particular system with facilities such as Email, Voice mail, Conferencing & is not there we request you to provide the revised schedule-J1 for the both
Specifications- Collaboration and inbuilt Soft phone. The Unified Messaging Application corridor as KB & JE.
Telecommunications, shall be accessible from desktop clients and shall support features such as
Chapter 2 , Page 317 of making calls, sending, replying, forwarding Voice messages and recording
583, Clause 5.3.1.6 live conversation and accessing the IP PBX services. UMA must have a
Unified directory that allows the IP Phone, Soft phone user to call by name
and identify their correspondents. The Unified Messaging Application shall
support minimum 300 user‟s expandable in future up to 750 users.
No.
SIE 198 5-B2 Part II Section 5 - B2 The Telephone equipment shall operate satisfactory at –48 V +/- 10 % DC. Kindly confirm the Telephone system should work on 48V DC or 230V AC. Repeated Query (ALS 277)
Particular The Telecom Contractor shall provide power supply equipment for power
Specifications- conversion if necessary. The equipment should be capable of withstanding
Telecommunications, voltage spikes up to 3 volts over the maximum voltage.
583, Clause 6.7.1
SIE 199 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 12 for the OCC & BCC together Please see A&C-2.
Documents, 3 Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost, s. no. 5
Telephone system,
Page 150 fo 195
SIE 200 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 14 for the OCC & BCC together Please see A&C-2.
Telephone system,
Page 172 fo 195
SIE 201 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 150 fo 195 Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 15 for the SCR & DCC together Tender clause is self explanatory.
Telephone system,
Page
SIE 202 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 172 fo 195 Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 28 for the SCR & DCC together Tender clause is self explanatory.
Telephone system,
Page
SIE 203 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 150 fo 195 Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 720 for the Basic IP Phone Tender clause is self explanatory.
Telephone system,
Page
SIE 204 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 3 Telephone 172 fo 195 Schedule J1 Kindly confirm the, quantity should be 1180 for the Basic IP Phone Tender clause is self explanatory.
Documents, , Page system Manufacture, Supply and Delivery Cost, s. no. 6
SIE 205 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 205 Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 OCC/BCC/Depot quantity mentioned as 100 nos, please clarify the quantity Tender clause is self explanatory.
below: for each of these location will be 100 nos? Also total quantity is not
3. Basic IP Telephones matching with the minimum BOQ requirement 1382 nos.
SIE 206 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 206 Minimum Requirements of IP PBX Telephone System are given in Table 5-1 Quantity mentioned as 4 PRI & 36 CO trunks for OCC/BCC and 2 PRI & 16 CO Repeated Query (ALS 278)
below: trunk for Depot, Do we have to consider these qunatity sperately for each of
3. Ports for connectivity of CO Lines/PRI lines / PRI Lines from PSTN. these locations or 4 PRI and 32 CO trunks common for OCC/BCC and 2 PRI &
16 CO trunk common for Depot. Please clarify
SIE 207 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 207 A number of PSTN PRI/CO lines essentially to provide power failure Details are not available in Table 5-1, Please provide. Repeated Query (ALS 279)
transfer links for operational services as defined in row 8 of table 5-1
above shall connect on total failure of the exchange to pre-defined
extensions. The IP PBX switch shall restartautomatically when the power
supply to the IP PABX switch resumes normal after failure.
SIE 208 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 208 The IP PBX shall provide digital subscriber line cards to support digital Request to ammend the clause "IP Telphonesets" in place of digital phones. No change in tender clause.
telephone sets.The digital subscriber line card shall support digital IP Phones will provide all the features available in digital phone and
telephone sets and digital terminalsfor voice and data services. The digital following are the additional benefits:
subscriber line card shall provide, but not be limited to the following: 1.Standardise the cabling
2. Easy for end user portability
3. Wide area coverage of end user connectivity
5. Reduction in hardware
6. Easy maintenance
7. Other than OEM phones can be installed by using necessary license.
SIE 209 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 209 Digital Feature Telephone Request to ammend the clause "IP Telphonesets" in place of digital phones. No change in tender clause.
IP Phones will provide all the features available in digital phone and
following are the additional benefits:
1.Standardise the cabling
2. Easy for end user portability
3. Wide area coverage of end user connectivity
5. Reduction in hardware
6. Easy maintenance
7. Other than OEM phones can be installed by using necessary license.
No.
SIE 210 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 210 For provision of Direct Line Console in the OCC & BCC and the Depot refer As per this clause total quantity of 10 lines phones will be 351, but the Repeated Query (ALS 267)
to MMI Provision Schedule Chapter 12 of this Particular Specification. minimum BOQ quantity of Direct Line Telephone - 10 Line in the
System capacity for OCC & BCC able to install DLC. The elevated & Station/depot/RSS (other than SCR) is 212 only. Please clarify.
Underground Stations/Depot/OCC/BCC shall have 10 numbers each of
Direct Line Telephones and 01 number at each TSS/RSS, which shall be
programmed for the required Direct Lines, to be reviewed by Employers
representative.
Direct Line Telephones:

Direct Line Telephones shall be standard Telephones connected to OCC &
BCC Direct Line Console through single push button selection. In each
station 1 Nos. of such telephones, 20 lines for SCR/DCC, and 10 lines for
each of the other locations in the Stations/Depot/RSS shall be provided. It
shall be possible for the SCR to make normal and emergency direct line
calls to the designated controllers in OCC & BCC. Different audio/visual
indications shall be provided for incoming direct line calls on the Direct
Line Telephones for normal and emergency calls.
SIE 211 5-B2 Section: 5-B2, 211 The IP PBX Call Management Server, in redundant configuration, will be There is no IP PBX system and IP/Video phone for VOIP Network Repaeted Query (ALS 280)
placed at OCC & BCC and should be configurable in two different subnets. requirement mentioned in the minimum BOQ. Please clarify.
It shall be configured in hot standby configuration such that no single
failure should affect the availability of the system. IP PBX facility shall be
provided at OCC & BCC, stations and....................
SIE 212 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS The UPS system provided by the contractor shall be minimum120 KVA for Request you to clarify if Monolithic or Modular Hot swappable UPS need to The UPS system provided by the
Signalling & Train OCC, 120 KVA for depots, 90 KVA for Interlocking stations and 60 KVA for be provided. contractor shall be minimum120 KVA for
Control, Clause Non- Interlocking stations with on-line redundant modular configuration. OCC, 120 KVA for depots, 60 KVA for
5.3.10.1.1, Page 51 of The UPS capacities defined here are the indicative only. However, the Interlocking stations & BCC and 30 KVA for
278 contractor shall calculate the needed value and provide it. Non- Interlocking stations with on-line
redundant Monolythic (Conventional)
configuration
SIE 213 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS The Power Supply system shall be designed for supplying power at full Please clarify if we need to consider 20% of margin during battery sizing. Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Signalling & Train connected load (i.e. Signalling, Telecom, PSD and IT) at least for 4 hours condition prevails.
Control, Clause during feeding power failure with at least 20% spare capacity.
5.3.10.1.2, Page 51 of
278
SIE 214 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Any combination of UPS battery bank may be acceptable, provided the We understand that the each UPS have separate battery bank and each UPS Bidder's undersatnding is correct.
Signalling & Train minimum VAH capacity of both battery banks put together at full to be offer 2Hrs backup time so total backup would be 4 hrs. also 20%
Control, Clause connected load at least 4 hours backup during feeding power supply margin to be cosider during sizing. Please confirm.
5.3.10.9.7 (d), Page 57 failure with at least 20%
of 278 spare capacity shall be obtained. Two separate battery banks shall be
provided at all stations OCC, BCC and depots.
SIE 215 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Ambient Operating temperature - 0-50 deg C Please note that above 40 deg C there will be 20% derating of UPS. Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train Therefore request you to allow us to offer UPS with standard temperature
Control, Clause of 0-40 deg C which is standard in most of the metro projects.
5.3.10.12.(11), Page 59
of 278
SIE 216 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Technical Specifications of Input Isolation Transformer - Delta-Star Please note that as per clause 5.3.10.23.3 the transformer ratings are To be corrected. Please see A&C-2.
Signalling & Train (Transformer rating - 52/96/166 KVA) 96/150/200kVA. However as per clause 5.3.10.23.4 the transformer rating is
Control, Clause 52/96/166 kVA.Please clarify.
5.3.10.23.4, Page 63 of
278
SIE 217 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Metering and Switchgears Please provide detailed specifications regarding meter and switchgear. Tender clause is self expalanatory.
Signalling & Train
Control, Clause
5.3.10.23.5,Page 63 of
278
SIE 218 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 11.2.1 The DCS/VTS Radio System shall be capable of providing bi- As the communication for both DCS and VTS requested is bidirectional,we OCC to Train VTS communication may be
Signalling & Train directional Train and Wayside applications with a continuous connection request you to provide details regarding what type of information (text, any text, image or video related to
Control, Page 223 of as the train is moving throughout the lines. image or video) to be transmitted from OCC to Train as part of VTS passenger information/entertainment or
278 , Clause 11.2.1 network. for commercial advertisement in future.
No.
SIE 219 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section Cl 5.3.5.6 Point machine on the main line shall be electric, shall conform to We understand that if depot point machines are preferred trailable as per The Depot point machines shall be
5B2, Clause no. 5.3.5.6 IRS S-24 or any other international standard and shall be already proven cl. 5.3.5.7 then IRS S24 is not applicable as IRS S24 is only applicable for Trailable only. Please see A&C-2.
Page no. 47 of 278 type in railway environment. The maximum operating time, which includes Non-Trailable point machine. Please clarify the requirement..
the controlled statuses of the point, shall be compatible with the headway
requirement of the PS at the terminus. Point machine in depot shall be
electric, shall conform to IRS S-24 standard and sourced from Indian
supplier. The contractor shall submit the
point machine specifications & design and one sample machine of each
type for approval of the Employer, if already not in use on Metro network.
The decision of
Employer shall be final and binding.
5.3.5.7 Main line points shall be non-trailable. Depot points, where speed
does not exceed 25 kmph, shall be preferably trailable. Main line point
machine shall be
used in conjunction with external mechanical lock. Main Line Point
Machine shall be electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC only. Depot Point
Machine shall be
electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC or 110V DC.
SIE 220 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 12.8.3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance simulator We understand we need to provide only one troubleshooting and Bidder's understanding is correct.
5B2, Clause no. 12.8.3 maintenance simulator for both the lines. Kindly confirm our understanding.
Page no. 151 of 278
SIE 221 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section 5.32 ATS Training Simulator We understand we need to provide only one ATS simulator for both the Bidder's understanding is correct.
5B2, Clause no. 5.32 lines. Kindly confirm our understanding.
Page no. 102 of 278
SIE 222 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section List of ATS Workstation We understand the CCTV monitors to be provided in SCR, OCC, BCC and DCC Bidder's understanding is not correct. The
5B2, Appendix C, List shall be used for onboard live stream purpose (VTS). However, the CCTV CCTV monitors are not for monitoring the
of ATS Workstation, Manangement system is one for both Onboard CCTVs and Wayside CCTVs onboard live streams only but the station
Page no. 204 of 278 (Station and Platforms). Kindly Confirm our understanding. CCTV monitoring also.
SIE 223 5-A Section 5 & Section 5A, (m) The Engineer may request that tests be carried out to simulate the Simulation of the HW/SW w.r.t EMC failure is not feasible and therefore No Change in Tender Clause.
Clause no. 3.5.7.7, Failure Mode of any critical hardware / software component that is other CBTC tender have not used this clause for the purpose. Request you
Page no. 38 of 173 considered to have a significantly detrimental effect. to please modify this accordingly.
SIE 224 5 Section 5 Works 2. The contractor shall be provided a rent-free space of about 3000 sqm We understand that rent free space of total 3000 sqm in total(1500 sqm for Repeated Query (ALS 391)
Requirements Chapter at suitable places for constructing temporary site offices (One for Joka Line Joka & 1500 sqm for Airport Line) will be provided for constructing 2
3 and one for Airport Line) and storage facilities for contractor. The seaparate site offices.Please confirm if our understanding is correct
contractor will construct the site office and storage facility within 4
months of possession of land given by RVNL. The space will be available to
the Contractor till end of Defect Liability Period.
SIE 225 Drawings Technical drawings Technical Drawings We observed that the technical drawings provided along with the tender Drawings are available with RVNL PIU at
document are missing with Esplanade station Layout and New town Depot. Kolkata. Bidders to collect the tender
There are many discrepancies in the drawings provided along with the drawing by paying the required amount as
tender document for ex - Drawing of Kavi Subhash stationa and depot are per tender requirement.
not aligned. May we request you to please provide the updated and
finalized schematic track layout for mainline and Depots.
SIE 226 5-B2 Volume II: Pricing We would like to bring to your notice that, the network of all switches at all NMS for Layer-2 Switch to be part of FOTS
Documents , layers can be managed by the network management system to be provided NMS. Please See A&C-2.
as part of FOTS system Sr.no. 3 of FOTS BoQ.Therefore there is not need for
separate NMS system for Layer 2 switch network. As per our past tender
APPENDIX J1, CCTV experience, it has been managed by NMS for FOTS system only. Therefore
System, Schedule J1 request you to delete this requirement of NMS system for Layer 2 switch
(27) network.
SIE 227 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 8.2 Milestone wise bifurcation of Off-shore and On-shore equipments / It will be very difficult to bifurcate Off-shore and On-shore equipments / No Change in tender condition.
Document, Page 5 of components‟ currencies and the member of the JV / Consortium components‟ currencies and the member of the JV / Consortium
195 , Clause 8.2 responsible to for the same shall be clearly indicated in the Pricing responsible to for the same, So request you to allow us to provide these
Document. details during execution.
SIE 228 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Schedule 7 -Power Supply (UPS) System for S&T "Schedule total Carried to Summary" is missing in this Schedule. Request Schedule total Carried to Summary is
Documents, Page 124 you to add it. added. Please See A&C-2.
of 195, APPENDIX J1,
JE-Corridor, Schedule 7
No.
SIE 229 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing Schedule 7 -Power Supply (UPS) System for S&T "Schedule total Carried to Summary" is missing in this Schedule. Request Schedule total Carried to Summary is
Documents, Page 138 you to add it. added. Please See A&C-2.
of 195, APPENDIX J1,
KB-Corridor, Schedule
7
SIE 230 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 2. S&T Contractor shall be responsible for providing all onboard a)Request you to please share the locaton details of Rolling Stock factory for a) The Rolling stock manufacture is
Signalling & Train equipments including all associated cabling & connectors, etc. to Rolling this project.This information is important to the S&TC contractor in order to Intregral Coach Factory (ICF) Perambur,
Control , Page 174 of Stock factory installation site/Kolkata Metro. Installation of all S&T plan the delivery of On Board equipment. Also Please confirm number of Chennai (Tamil Nad), India.
278 , Clause 6.9(2) equipments shall be done by RS Contractor under the supervision of S&T sets of OBU required to be delivered in the Rolling Stock factory outside b) Rolling
Contractor. India if any. Stock Contractor has been finalised.
b) In the event if the Rolling Stock contractor is not yet finalized, we request
you to kindly confirm that any charges borne by the contractor in lieu of
temporary entry / exit taxation (eg. customs) to the destination country of
the Rolling Stock Factory (except India) will be reimubursed by the Employer
at actuals and not borne by the contractor since the delivery destination of
the On-Board equipment’s is not known
SIE 231 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 2. S&T Contractor shall be responsible for providing all onboard Request you to confirm whether supervision of Installation by S&T contrator Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train equipments including all associated cabling & connectors, etc. to Rolling is limited only for prototype or for entire Onboard Units to be supplied
Control , Page 174 of Stock factory installation site/Kolkata Metro. Installation of all under this contract.
278 , Clause 6.9(2) S&T equipments shall be done by RS Contractor under the supervision of
S&T Contractor.
SIE 232 5-B1 General General Request you to provide the below information: 1. For train types, please refer clause 4.6.3
1. How many train types are there (Say Passenger Trains, Maintenance (Chapter 4) of Section 5-B1.
Vehicle)? 2. All train types may
2. All these trains are from same manfacturer? be of different makes.
SIE 233 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section The workstation at the Software Development Facilities Centre shall be We found the requirements, concerning a development facility at Tender clause is self explanatory.
5B2, Clause no. 5.14.4 used for software development. These changes shall only be performed Development facility center. We understand, this is a time table
Page no. 81 of 278 off line. construction workstation. Kindly confirm our understanding.
SIE 234 5-B1 Section 5B1 & Section The response time for all equipment, except for point machines, We request that response time fo CBTC equipments shall be as per IEEE No Change in Tender requirements.
5B2, Clause no. 4.8.1 irrespective of the location shall not generally be greater than 500 ms. 1474.1. Request you to please update the clause as "The response time of
Page no. 33 of 278 all equipment irrespective of their location shall be specified by the
contractor, complying to IEEE 1474.1".
SIE 235 Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 8.2 Milestone wise bifurcation of Off-shore and On-shore equipments / Incase we need to clearly indicate Consortium member responsible for Tender clause is self explanatory. Bidders
Document, Page 5 of components‟ currencies and the member of the JV / Consortium respective milestone, Please confirm whether we can add one more column may add additional columns in the
195 , Clause 8.2 responsible to for the same shall be clearly indicated in the Pricing in Pricing Document. milestones, if required.
Document.
SIE 236 5 Section 5: Works For the sections, No Change in Teder requirements.
Requirements, Page "Joka – Taratala & Kavi Subhash-Hemantha Mukherjee"
30 of 32, Chapter-7 &
SCHEDULE OF KEY " Taratala-Mominpur & Hemantha Mukherjee – Salt Lake",
DATES & ACCESS the difference between KD1 & KD2 is very less, Request you to increase the
DATES duration by 2 more months.
SIE 237 5-B1 General Three Type of R.S are mentioned in tender. If There would be three types of trains running on track, this will lead to There will be two types of Rolling Stock
increase in interface efforts. Please confirm howmany types of train are Train will be envisaged in this project.
there.
SIE 238 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 13.4.1 Bidder shall submit the detailed plan of transfer of technology We understand that TOT is limited to onsite training related to operations Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train along with MOU with suitable Indian companies or company having and maintenance of employer's personnel. During the contract period in
Control, Page 155 of proven track record and are working in related areas for all major other areas such as design, manufacture, FAT etc, we undertsand that
278, Clause 13.4.1, systems/ subsystems. The Signalling contractor will not impose any customer may choose to attend the FAT and also offshore training will be
Clause 13.4.2, Clause technical or commercial condition on the Indian company receiving provided according to training requirement of tender.
13.4.2.1 transfer of technology and this stipulation should be reﬂected in the MOU This is the standard requirement of TOT across all Metro Projects in India.
as well. Please confirm our understanding related to TOT.
13.4.2 TOT shall be essential and shall include installation, and
maintenance support.
13.4.2.1 The Employer may sponsor some of his Engineers for Transfer of
Technology. The Contractor shall deploy these personnel during the
Contract Period in all areas, such as Design, Manufacture,
Factory Acceptance Tests at the Manufacturer‟s/ sub-contractors Works
Offshore and in India. The travel expenses, salary and allowances,
boarding and lodging expenses of these sponsored personnel shall be
borne by the Employer but the Contractor shall provide other facilities
required for the purpose of performing their duties. The sponsored
personnel shall be under the technical and administrative control of the
Contractor.
No.
SIE 239 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 13.2 Scope of Training We understand that Training related to system and product functionality No change in Tender Clause.
Signalling & Train 13.2.1 The contractor shall provide the training to the Employer‟s shall be provided as part of Contract. Special system requirements of
Control, Page 153 of personnel in design, manufacturing process, testing, system architecture, contract shall also be covered in training. From our previous experience we
278, Clause 13.2, and installation practices. This will form the part of off shore training. expect that 300 days of offshore training are too much for S&T system. As
Clause 13.2.1, Clause Contractor shall also provide training to the operations and maintenance per our understanding this is meant to be 300 Man days, please confirm.
13.2.2, Clause 13.2.3 staff in India. Similarly for Onhore training also 320 days meant to be 320 Mandays,
13.2.2 Offshore Training please confirm our understanding.
(i) Contractor shall submit an offshore training programme for Train
control and Signalling system in the areas of design and configuration of
CBI, ATP/ ATO, TWC system, ATS sub-systems, Radio Access Points and
DCS networks...................
(ii) The contractor shall provide overall 300 days of training.
13.2.3 Onshore Training - Training to Operations & Maintenance staff of
Kolkata Metro.
(i) The Contractor shall conduct courses for the operations aspects of the
Train Control and Signalling attended by about 20 operations staff.
(ii) The Contractor shall conduct courses on the maintenance aspects of
the
Train Control and signalling system. Each course will be attended by about
20 maintenance staff.
(iii) The contractor shall provide overall 320 days of training (it includes 12
days for UPS training)
SIE 240 Drawings General We request you to provide Civi layout of room in order to prepare draft Stations drawings are part of tender
equipment layout. drawings.
SIE 241 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 12.3.1 The Contractor shall identify principal and second-source suppliers We understand that this requirement is applicable only for equipment being Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train that can supply the systems and sub-system spares listed. procured from suppliers (eg UPS, Cables etc) and not for signaling sytem
Control, Page 150 of 12.3.2 The Contractor shall ensure that second-source supplier which will have safety related function.
278, Clause 12.3.1, information is maintained up to date throughout the service life of the
Clause 12.3.2 System.
SIE 242 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Separate Interlocking shall be provided in the depot and test track. Locking Please confirm our understanding that requirement is fullfilled by one Bidder's understanding is correct.
Signalling & Train shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Signal Interlocking for depot and Test track together which will be separate from
Control ,Appendix D Engineering Manual (SEM). Interlocking system shall be based on Entry- Mainline Interlocking.
Clause 7.1 Exit Principle
SIE 243 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 4.9.2.3 These stopping accuracy requirements shall be achieved with a 1% Signalling will be interfacing with the brake of RST, issuing of brake No change in tender condition.
Signalling & Train soap solution sprayed on the surface of the rails throughout the braking command on time will be the responsibility of signalling however the
Control, Page 34 of distance. stopping accuracy of the train with 1% of soap solution on track shall be
278, Clause 4.9.2.3 fullfilled by RST Supplier. Therefofre we request you to please remove this
requirement from signalling scope.
SIE 244 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS We would like to bring to your notice that there is no neccessisty for two No change in tender condition.
Signalling & Train separate OCC and two separate BCC for Line 3 and Line 6, it can be managed
Control, Page 21 of by one OCC and one BCC for both the lines. So, we request you to modify
278, 2.4 Salient this requirement accordingly.
Features
SIE 245 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS Development process of ATS and ATO systems shall be designed, As ATS and ATO are not safety critical, therefore please confirm our Tender clause is self explanatory.
Signalling & Train manufactured and validated to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) as defined in understanding that the requirement is related to only Software
Control, Page 111 of the CENELEC standard EN50126, EN50128 and EN50129. All potentially development process for ATS and ATO as per SWSIL2.
278, Clause 6.4.3.4 unsafe effects of safety-related functions performed by ATS and ATO shall
be mitigated by mandatory interaction with SIL4 subsystems (ATP and
CBI).
HIT 1. 1 Section 1 ITB 14.13 4 of 14 RVNL project is covered under Project Import chapter 98.01 of Custom Who will be the importer, RVNL, Kolkatta Metro or Contractor? Whose IEC Repeated query (ALS 09)
Tariff Act according to which only concessional custom duty is applicable. code shall be used to import?
The Bidder should avail this benefit. As regards registration under Project
Import, after the award of the contract, RVNL at the written request of
Contractor shall facilitate the Contractor for obtaining sponsoring /
recommendation letter from the Metro Railway Kolkata / Ministry of
Railways for getting themselves registered for availing Project Import
benefits. The responsibility to avail the concessional benefits under Project
Import shall solely rest with the Contractor
HIT 2. 1 Section1, bidding forms Letter of 4 of 65 If our bid is accepted, we opt to take payment into the bank account, Kindly confirm the payments thus made include payment in INR as well as Yes
Technical bid nominated by us. Or payment in foreign currencies.
Form PS1 If our bid is accepted, we opt to
take payment through Letter of Credit(LC)……
No.
HIT 3. 6 Section 6 –General 14.7 Payment Page 83 of 108 in case of JV, direct payment to individual JV partners shall be made on Please confirm our understanding that in line with prevailing practice The Tender clause is self explanatory.
Conditions of Contract joint certification (about the net amounts payable to individual partners) followed in various metros like DMRC, each member of the consortium can
by the authorized representative of the JV and concerned respective raise its invoice through Cover letter of authorized representative of the
authorized representative of individual JV partners, after making requisite lead member and get paid into their respective accounts. Please confirm.
recoveries/ deductions from the gross payment. In case of any dispute
regarding the net amounts payable to individual partners, the Engineer
shall decide the same on the basis of the execution of items of works
under Schedules/Bills indicated in the JV agreement as the responsibility
of execution of each JV partner. Payment to individual JV partners shall be
treated as payment made to the JV.
HIT 4. 6 Section 6 –General 14.7.1 (xvi) Page 85 of 108 In case of JV, LC shall be opened in the name of JV and option of direct As direct payment to JV partners is allowed in case of payment through No Change in Tender condition.
Conditions of Contract payment to individual JV partners through LC shall not be permissible. bank, request you to allow the same in case of LC payments.
HIT 5. 4 Section 4 Form: Page 15 of 65 6. EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY As each partner gets paid directly, reqeust you to modify clause as it is No Change in Tender Clause.
JV/Consortium /4 And Page 17 of The said Joint Venture/Consortium through its authorized representative mandating only the leader to take payments. The clause may be amended
And Form: 65 shall receive instructions, payments from the Employer. The management as below;
JV/Consortium /5 structure for the project shall be prepared by mutual consultations to The said Joint Venture/Consortium through its authorized representative
enable completion of project to quality requirements within permitted shall receive instructions, payments from the Employer. The management
cost and time. structure for the project shall be prepared by mutual consultations to
enable completion of project to quality requirements within permitted cost
and time.
HIT 7. 1 Section 1 4.1 3 of 20 A Bidder may be a natural person, private entity, government-owned 1. Kindly confirm our understanding that the terms “JV” and “Consortium” 1. JV/Consortium is permitted. Bidder’s
entity, or any combination of them with a formal intent to enter into an have been used interchangeably throughout the tender documents and all understanding is correct.
agreement or under an existing agreement in the form of a Joint Venture requirements are the same.
(JV). 2. Kindly confirm our understanding that it is not mandatory to register 2. Bidder’s understanding is correct.
the JV/Consortium as a separate company under the latest Companies Act
and also not needed to register the consortium agreement under
Registration Act, 1908. Thus the consortium can be an unincorporated
consortium.
HIT 8. 2 Section 2 Bid Data ITB 33.1 7 of 14 Bids will be compared in Indian Rupees only. This will be achieved by At all the places in the tender, exchange rate published by Reserve bank of Tender clause is self explanatory.
Sheet conversion of the Foreign Currency portion of the Bid into Indian Rupees India/International Monetary fund has been used. Reqeust you to follow the
by using the Exchange (Selling) Rates at the close of business of the State same practice for this clause also so as to maintain coherence.
Bank of India 28 (twenty-eight) days before the latest date of Bid
submittal, and then adding the same to the Indian Rupee portion of the
Bid. In case this particular day happens to be a holiday, the exchange rate
at the opening of the business of the State Bank of India on the next
working day will be considered.
HIT 9. 3 Section 3: Evaluation 2.2.4 6 of 10 Bid Capacity: Please confirm our understanding that bid capacity is to be provided at Srl Tender clause is self explanatory.
and Qualification Available Bid capacity = (A x N x 1.5 – 0.33 x N x B), should be more than 2.2.4 in EQC Form 1, and there is no other specific form to provide
Criteria the INR 656 Crores where, …. calculation for bidding capacity.
Form Fin2 and Form Fin 3 The Form Fin2 and Form Fin3 does not cater to bid capacity calculations.
HIT 10. 3 Section 3: Evaluation 2.3.1 (b) – Specific 7 of 10 2.3.1 (b) – Specific Construction Experience for Telecom It is not possible for each partner of consortium to meet experience For EQC clause 2.3.1 (B) “Each Partner: Not
and Qualification Construction requirement of 2.3.1(b) telecom. For example, a Signalling company in India Applicable” corrected.
Criteria Experience may not have the credentials of Telecom (2.3.1 b), but may have experience Please see A&C-2
of signalling only will not be able to become member of consortium. The
lead member of consortium. might have experience of both 2.3.1a and
2.3.1b
Thus, the requirement of this clause be applicable at JV/consortium level
and not at each member level. We reqeust you to amend the clause 2.3.1
as;
All partners combined: Must meet requirement
Each Partner: Not applicable
Lead Partner: Must meet requirement of (a)
HIT 11. 4 Section 4: Bidding Form EXP-2(a) Page 29 and Form Fin-3 The exchange rate criteria is not defined for these two forms. Please Please refer section 3 for Average Annual
Forms Form Fin -3 Page 30 of 65 Form EXP-2(a): Specific Construction Experience confirm our understanding that to express values in INR, exchange rates Turnover. The same shall be applicable for
published by Reserve Bank of India/International Monetary Fund (in that these forms also.
order) as on 28 days before the date of submission last day of that year to
be used.
HIT 12. 4 Section 4 – Bidding PC Part A: Page 60 of 65 DLP- 24 months from the date of issue of Taking Over certificate for the Please confirm the DLP of each train/section shall commence from starting The specific completion of work includes
Forms Contract Data – Section/ train-set of the operation of each train/section in ATP mode. ATO. Hence, The DLP shall commence
Item 4 from starting of the operation of each
train/section in ATO mode.
No.
HIT 13. 4 "Preamble and Section GC 11.9 113 Performance Certificate -Issue of Taking Over Certificate of last train-set + Will this will be separate for ATP & ATO? The tender clause is self-explanatory. Yes,
1 to Section 4" GC 10.1 24 months of DLP + 14 days of issue of Taking Over Certificate of whole of Please confirm our understanding that performance certificate can be this will separate for ATP & ATO.
works + 60 days of issue of completion certificate. It is assumed that issued Section Wise since commissioning is also section wise.
Performance Certificate is issued along with the Completion Certificate.
HIT 14. 5 Section 5: Works Chapter – 3 : 24 The contractor shall be provided a rent-free space of about 3000 sqm at Kindly confirm that it will be at contractor’s discretion to utilize this 3000 Repeated Query (ALS 391)
Requirements Contractor’s suitable places for constructing temporary site offices (One for Joka Line Sqm area in a way needed to meet contractual requirements.
Project Site office and one for Airport Line) and storage facilities for contractor. The If contractor can manage with one warehouse and one project office of
and storage contractor will construct the site office and storage facility within 4 1500 Sqm for both the lines, then the remaining 1500 Sqm could be utilized
months of possession of land given by RVNL. The space will be available to for make open storages under boundary wall for example for cables etc.
the Contractor till end of Defect Liability Period. Ultimately the contractor need not erect a separate Site office cum
warehouse for each line and thus duplicate facilities like office for employer
staff, sitting arrangement etc at each site. It will be unnecessary wastage of
money.
HIT 15. 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works CHAPTER 6 61 The Contractor shall ensure that a full time Software Project Manager and Please confirm our understanding that contractual manpower is to be The manpower indicated at Page 25 of 32
Requirement - General Software Software Quality Manager are appointed for software development, if provided at per Section 5: Chapter-4, Personnel, Page 25 of 32. Maintaining of Section 5: Chapter-4 is the minimum
Specifications Management software development and/or modification are required under the any other manpower shall be at discretion of the contractor. Thus the number of personnel for key position.
Control 6.4 Contract. appointment of such manpower (Software Project Manager, Software However, the deployment of personnel
Quality Manager) required under this clause shall be at discretion of the shall be decided from time to time as per
contractor. mutually agreed program.
HIT 16. 5-A Part 2-Sec VA- Works CHAPTER 2 IT 18 The effective use of such IT platform requires availability of system at all Kindly confirm that the implementation of 5D BIM platform to execute Repeated Query (ALS 200)
Requirement - General Requirement of requisite locations i.e. with Employers‟ various offices, Engineer’s offices, Signalling and Telecom SOW of the contract is in the scope of the
Specifications Employer Contractors‟ end, major sub-contractors‟ end, design consultant ends etc. contractor. Please confirm.
with certain definite users‟ rights. Data uploading by various authorized
and trained users is key to effective implementation of the IT
system. ............
HIT 17. 5-A Section 5A- Works 18.7.6 Page 122 of 173 The Contractor shall appoint a safety officer whose duties throughout the Kindly confirm our understanding that being a System Contract, the SHE SHE manpower requirement shall be
Requirement - General Safety staff period of the Contract shall be entirely connected with the safety and manpower is to be considered as per clause 18.7.6 of GS and not as per considered in accordance with RVNL
Specifications industrial health aspects of the Contractors activities on the Site. The General RVNL standard SHE manual for metro projects. standard SHE manual for metro projects.
safety officer shall be suitably qualified and experienced person who shall
supervise and monitor compliance with the Site Safety Plan. The safety
officer shall, in particular but without limitation, carry out audit of the
operation of the Site Safety Plan in accordance with a rolling program to
be submitted, from time to time, to the Engineer for his consent. The
safety officers appointment shall be within twenty eight (28) days of the
date of acceptance of Tender and shall be subject to the Engineer written
consent.
18.7.6.4 The Contractor shall provide the safety officer with supporting
staff in accordance with the staffing levels set out in the Site Safety Plan.
The supporting staff shall include at least one (1) deputy safety officer
whose appointments shall be subject to the Engineer consent under
similar criteria to those contained under Clause 18.6.6.1 above.
HIT 18. 5 Section 5: Works Chapter – 7 Pg 30 of 32 It is understood that, there will be eight ( 8) phases of work execution, four The Bidder’s understanding is correct.
Requirements SCHEDULE OF KEY (4) for ATP (KD 7A) & four (4) for ATO (KD7B) and thus the Contractor shall
DATES & ACCESS be required to provide eight (8) separate safety cases. Kindly confirm our
DATES understanding
HIT 19. 5 Section 5 and Section Chapter -7 KD-4 201 KD-04 In accordance with the approved Rolling stock schedule by the What will be the maximum duration to get response from Client Concerned Rolling Stock Manufacturing Schedule shall
5A Engineer. on any submission of doc. be shared with the successful bidder for
Delivery & installation of Signalling
equipment.
HIT 20. 5 Section 5 and Section Chapter -7 KD-5 202 Site handover along with other accesses required for commissioning of the 1. It is assumed that access will be provided progressively and all access will The site access will be provided
5A section will be provided 8 months prior to the date of Revenue Operation be completed by 8 months prior to KD 7A. Please clarify. progressively for the section along with
Date (ATP). The Revenue Operation Date is defined in the Key Date section 2 - What will be the access date for each Depot? the relevant portion of Depot, OCC and
above 3 - What will be the access date for OCC? BCC.
AD-1 - Access to equipment room 4 - What will be the access date for each BCC?
AD-2 - Access for the installation of cable ducts / hangers / trays along the
viaduct / tunnels
AD-3 – Shared access to track
AD-4 - Access to permanent power
HIT 21. 5-B1 Section 5-B1: PS 8.4.11 122/278 The Employer may witness the FAT. The travelling, boarding & lodging expenses will be borne by Employer only Repeated Query (ALS 88)
Signalling & Train for witnessing the FAT. Please confirm.
Control
No.
HIT 22. 5-B1 8.5.2 1 122/861 The requirements of this Clause apply to commissioning of equipment Does this clause refer to any work for an existing or previously installed Bidder is requested to interpret this clause
installed in any new equipment room, existing equipment room, changes equipment i.e. alteration? What sort of commissioning is being referred in line with requirements in green field
to any existing equipment, or changes to any equipment furnished by the before installation – To be clarified project.
Contractor and placed into service during a previous stage of the work. This clause is self-explanatory.
HIT 23. 5-B1 8.6 1 125/861 Site tests shall be carried out by a separate test team independent from Post Installation Tests are carried out by the installation team, following to Bidder understanding is correct
the installation & the design team in order to verify that the installation is which the system is handed over to T&C team. Further to this, the
correct and that when the system as a whole are connected together they functional tests/ pre power tests are carried out by T&C team.
function safely as an integrated system.
Yes 24. 5-B1 10.6.2.2 1,2,3 138/861 The Contractor shall ensure that a Resident Engineer is available on-Site Is the construction manager being referred in the clause of Resident Yes.
for the duration of the On-Site Works during normal working hours and Engineer?
on-call to arrive on Site within 30 minutes at all other times.
HIT 25. 5-B1 10.6.4 4 138/861 In addition to the generic form of licence, the Contractor shall provide As per my understanding, this clause is referring to the competency of This clause is self-explanatory.
evidence of specific competence and knowledge, which shall include: subcontractor manpower. Needs to clarified Bidder understanding is not correct, please
(1) Assessment and certified training in particular systems; (2) Recording be informed that this contract is between
of competence and work in the licence holder's logbook Employer and Principal Contractor, hence,
competency clauses applicable to principal
contractor personnel.
Sub-contracting shall be dealt as per
provisions in Contract.
HIT 26. 5-B1 11.2.1 3 142 The Contractor shall provide evidence of specific competence and Is it mandatory for all the DLP staffs being license holder? This clause is self-explanatory.
knowledge, which shall include: If so then which authority is recommended to provide the license? Please be informed that this clause shall
· Recording of competence and work in the license holders logbook; be valid and applicable till the closure of
and Receiving or in receipt of sufficient and current exposure to the area Contract, which is inclusive of DLP period.
of work that the holder is licensed for.
HIT 27. 5-B1 Section 4.2 4.2.3 Page 28 of 278 The Train Control and Signalling System shall achieve a Mean Time MTBMA target given at Signalling and Train control system is no less than 7 Tender conditions prevail. However, if
between Maintenance Action (MTBMA) of no less than 7 days per 13 days per 13 km line and same target has been given at subsystem level also required, further deliberation will be at
route km approx of the Line. MTBMA is the average time between (i.e.7 days per 13 km route). As per reliability theory, system level target preliminary / detailed design stage.
maintenance being required on a piece of equipment, sub-system or a shall be less than that of lower target at its subsystems level. Moreover,
system. The equipment shall be clubbed as failure in meeting MTBMA requirement at one subsystem level will lead to
(a) Trackside ATC failure of RAM demonstration at system level Can employer check and
(b) Onboard ATC confirm the targets at System level and its subsystems level?
(c) ATS Contractor will submit separate reliability analysis for the two corridors (i.e
(d) CBI including axle counter, signal, point machine etc L3 & L6) hence can the Employer confirm the number of Trains planned to The tentative number of trains planned to
(e) DCS including radio be use in each corridor. be used in each section is indicated in
and MTBMA of 7 days shall be achieved for each group. Appendix C of Volume II (Pricing
Document and BOQ).
HIT 28. 5-B1 Section 4.3 4.3.3 Page 28 of 278 Delay to train service exceeding 30 minutes, or closure of Signalling /ATP MTBSAF target (200,000 hrs) provided for delay to train service exceeding No changes foreseen.
functionality for 900m on both up and down lines in the normal direction 30 minutes cannot be achieved even without a single failure over DLP at Tender conditions prevail.
of travel for more than 2 hours, or implementation of single line working System level. To meet this target, contractor have to perform RAM
for a period of 1 hour or more. MTBSAF-200,000 hours demonstration for 30 years without a failure (considering 18 hours service
per day).
Considering DLP period of 2 yrs, RAM demonstration of such failure
category is not practical.
Can employer check and confirm on these targets?
HIT 29. 5-B1 Section 6.4 6.4.3.4 Page 111 of 278 Development process of ATS and ATO systems shall be designed, According to the CENELEC, the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is a concept No changes foreseen.
manufactured and validated to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) as defined in applicable to the Functionalities not to a System. According to our Tender conditions prevail.
the CENELEC standard EN50126, EN50128 and EN50129. experience, the development of ATS SIL -2 will to applicable for the Safety
Function that aims to put the system in a more permissive state.
HIT 30. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.3.5.7 47/278 Main line points shall be non-trailable. Depot points, where speed does Please modify this clause as 3ph-380V/ 400V/ 415V for Mainline point No changes foreseen.
5B-1 not exceed 25 kmph, shall be preferably trailable. Main line point machine machine Tender conditions prevail. However, if
shall be used in conjunction with external mechanical lock. Main Line Point required, further deliberation will be at
Machine shall be electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC only. Depot Point preliminary / detailed design stage.
Machine shall be electric, operating on 3φ-380V AC or 110V DC
HIT 31. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.10.3.1.2 51/278 The Power Supply system shall be designed for supplying power at full Please elaborate on IT & PSD/PSG system and its power consumption. So Being a design and build contract, the
5B-1 connected load (i.e. Signalling, Telecom, PSD and IT at least for 4 hours that it can be taken in load calculation. UPS/Battery sizing to be calculated by the
during feeding power failure with at least 20% spare capacity bidders based on the tender
requirements.
No.
HIT 32. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.11.3.1 76/278 Wayside markers for track sections all along the main line to identify Track sections can be blocked/ unblocked dynamically. Marker boards Bidder understanding is correct.
5B-1 blocked/unblocked section cannot show real time status of track/ unblock. Please explain what is
required.
We understand that “Fouling Point” markers will be provided by Track work.
Please confirm our understanding?
HIT 33. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.6.3.1 32/278 The Train Control and Signalling System shall provide for the safe We understand CBTC equipped trains are passenger trains hereby Bidder understanding is correct.
5B-1 operation of the all train types including, categorized as EMU consist and Empty rakes.
(1) EMU consists During normal operations, unequipped trains i.e. trains without Onboard
(2) Empty rakes ATC (Engineer's trains, Tower Wagons, Light locomotives & Accidental Relief
(3) Engineer's trains, Tower Wagons and Light locomotives Trains) are not allowed to circulate with CBTC traffic. In the event that mixed
(4) Accident Relief Train operation is required, the fall-back signalling and following different SOP will
be used to maintain the safety of the traffic. Please confirm.
HIT 34. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.7.1 33/278 Notwithstanding the service capacity requirement above, the Train Minimum signalled headway (both theoretical and operational) depends on Tender conditions prevail. However, if
5B-1 Control and Signalling System shall provide a minimum theoretical final track alignment (number of curves and curve speeds, low turnout required, further deliberation will be at
signalled headway of 90 seconds and an operational headway of 120 speeds), rolling stock parameters etc. Thus minimum theoretical signalled preliminary / detailed design stage.
seconds between Kavi Subhash & Biman Bandar and Between Joka & headway of 90 seconds can’t be anticipated at this stage.
Mominpure Station terminals. This headway shall be measured on the line Please provide Complete Track Alignment plan. Track Alignment Plans are available with
using the respective EMU performance for 8-car trains with 30second RVNL PIU at Kolkata. Bidders to collect the
dwells at stations. The headway calculation will include PSD operation tender drawing by paying the required
time. amount as per tender requirement.
AND
APPENDIX D 2.5 The design shall be based on a theoretical headway of 90
secs in order to permit trains to operate on a sustained headway of 120
secs under normal operations as described in the Particular Specification.
HIT 35. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.7.3 33/278 The design headway shall be based on an average travel speed of 30kmph Depending on civil alignment constraints on civil curve speed limits, number Tender conditions prevail. However, if
5B-1 or higher with a station dwell time of 30sec. of curves, number and tightness of gradients along with rolling stock required, further deliberation will be at
parameters a 30kmph average speed can’t be anticipated at this stage. We preliminary / detailed design stage.
will propose a compliant design and operation headway based on the best For Track Alignment Plans, please see
average speed possible within the alignment and rolling stock constraints. reply of point 34 above.
Please provide Complete Track Alignment
HIT 36. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.9.2.3 34/278 These stopping accuracy requirements shall be achieved with a 1% soap It is understood that Trains are equipped with Wheel Slide Protection Tender conditions prevail.
5B-1 solution sprayed on the surface of the rails throughout the braking (WSP). Hence this test is not applicable for Signalling Contractor. Please
distance. confirm our understanding.
HIT 37. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.1.2.1 41/278 The door closing operation is either fulfilled by the train operator or For ATO starting always driver has to press the “ATO Departure” button. Tender clause is self explanatory. "Two
5B-1 automatically by the ATO in accordance with different operational Buttons" to be replace by "Button" . See
requirements. In case door to be closed by the train operator, the train A&C-2
operation only needs to press two buttons to close the doors and if the
path is clear, then the train should automatically proceed to the next
station. The train starting operations is fulfilled by the train operator in
accordance with different operation requirements.
HIT 38. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.1.2.7 42/278 Train starting or re-starting from a signal stop shall be either automatic or We understand train re-starting after ATP signal stop will be done by train Tender Clause is self explanatory.
5B-1 by train operator depending upon the operational requirements. operator by ATO start button always. Since it’s related to safety. Driver need
to ensure that everything is OK and train can re-start further from stop
signal.
HIT 39. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX A1 6.6 173/278 S&T contractor should interface with RS Electric Propulsion Supplier Please clarify what is meant by reading tool for S&T data stored in TCMS. If This clause is self-explanatory.
5B-1 (2) Contractor to mutually identify signals of S&T, both vital and non-vital, to it’s a Laptop then we feel additionally providing a separate Laptop for this
be recorded in TCMS and to be transferred to on board CC for necessary specific purpose is not needed since provision 6 numbers “Board Diagnostic
downloading remotely from OCC. Software for downloading data from notebook with all software for Monitoring On Board ATP Performance and
TCMS to maintenance terminal shall be provided by RS Contractor. S&T failure analysis (other than installed equipment)” has already been
contractor shall provide reading tool for S&T data stored in TCMS. S&T mentioned in APPENDIX M. Please confirm.
Contractor shall also provide 4 numbers of window base Portable Terminal Please clarify what is meant by “4 numbers of window base Portable
to download in OCC. Also S&T Contractor should interface to transfer Terminal to download in OCC”. Is it 4 numbers of windows base Laptop to
selective failures of rolling stock to OCC through Train radio interface. be provided in OCC by S&T for TCMS data download? Please confirm.
HIT 40. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX A1 – 177/278 ZVR & redundant EBR relays to be supplied by the S&T Contractor. ZVR and EBR relays are generally provided by Rolling Stock contractor. As Repeated Query (ALS 366)
5B-1 7.1 (5) S&T contractor we will provide the on-board vital output signals to energise
these 2 relays. In this context we would request you to remove the ZVR and
redundant EBR relays scope of supply responsibility from S&TC contractor
and put the same 2 relays scope of supply under the scope of rolling stock
contractor.
HIT 41. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX A6 - 202/278 The S&TC contractor as a Lead Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive We request to remove this responsibility from Scope of S&TC contractor. No Change in Tender condition.
5B-1 2.1.11 Operating Modes and Principles Document (OMPD) and the PSG/ PSD However S&TC contractor would support PSG/PSD contractor for
contractor shall assist the S&TC contractor. preparation of this document.
No.
HIT 42. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX E (5) 226/278 Staff Protection Switch status We find the “Staff Protection Key Switch” (SPKS) only in APPENDIX E point 5. Repeated Query (ALS 174)
5B-1 Whereas rest of the tender doc doesn’t elaborates regarding “Staff
Protection Key Switch”. We would request to detail the functional
specification / interface of SPKS and effect on Signalling system once SPKS
will be activated. Also let us know the scope of supply of SPKS.
HIT 43. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX K 5 239/278 The system shall be suitable for working on sections having 25 KV ac We understand Traction Supply: 750 V DC third Rail for this tender. Please Repeated Query (SIE 26)
5B-1 traction and where Cars will be hauled by GTO/IGBT based VVVF amend this clause accordingly.
controlled three phase Induction motors.
HIT 44. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX K 7.7 262/278 The Wayside ATP equipment including radio zone controller should be Number of Wayside ATP equipment depends upon load analysis and it is No Change in Tender condition.
5B-1 distributed along the line and must be provided at each station having NOT mandatory to provide minimum Wayside ATP equipment at each
interlocking logic master unit as a minimum. station having Interlocking master unit. The number of Wayside ATP
equipment requirement may be less than number of interlocking logic
master units. Since the loading factors for Wayside ATP and IXL are not the
same. We would request you to amend this clause accordingly.
HIT 45. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 8.9.1.1 129/278 On completion of testing and commissioning of the Contractors own Please elaborate if there would be any functional interface and impact on The Interface with Signalling & TVS
5B-1 system to the satisfaction of the Employers Engineer, the Contractor shall signalling and train control system with Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS). (Appendix-A7) included.
carry out all tests necessary to integrate the Train Control and Signalling Since other than this clause there is no detailed description/specification of Please see A&C-2.
System with all other systems of MRTS such as Rolling Stock, PSD, TVS system with S&T working.
Telecommunication, SCADA and Tunnel Ventilation System (TVS) etc. and
demonstrate correct operation of all internal and external interfaces.
HIT 46. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section Appendix A1 159/278 S&T and RS Contractor shall ensure that all requirements of the Interface done with first train manufacturer shall be considered as master This clause is self-explanatory.
5B-1 Specification pertaining to interfaces are properly satisfied. There will be Interface. If any further interface is required to be done with any other RS
two or three different Rolling Stock manufacturers in this project. S&T manufacturer. Exactly same interface done with First RS contractor shall be
contractor shall interface accordingly. followed by second RS contractor.
HIT 47. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 3.2.1.2(21) 23/278 In addition to OCC & BCC, the Corridors signalling over view shall be We understand for line Viewing at Metro Bhavan, Park street connectivity Tender clause is self explanatory. All OFC
5B-1 extended to METRO BHAWAN, Park Street, for the viewing purpose. Two through OFC shall be provided by Employer. connectivities shall be in scope of this
Traffic Controllers work stations with respective monitors and additional We understand Traffic controller workstation is for Viewing purpose only Contract.
55 inch LED TV for both the corridors shall be planned at Park Street. not for controlling. Please confirm whether our understanding is right or
not.
HIT 48. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 2.4 (8) 21/278 Two Operation Control Centres (one for each line) at Central Park Metro We understand Employer shall provide (OFC) connectivity to OCC, which is OFC connectivity shall be in scope of this
5B-1 Depot (EW Metro Depot) at Central Park. Please confirm our understanding. Contract.
HIT 49. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.13.9 81/278 Section 5.13.9 of the Particular Specification (5‑1B) states “The ATS user Is this clause is referring to the table in section 5.13.7. Please confirm. The Clause 5.13.9 to be deleted.
5B-1 profiles shall have the following area of operations:”
HIT 50. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.11.1.1 74/278 Line side signals shall be installed on the Main lines and depot entry/exit We understand that signals to be provided at locations with point & crossing This clause is self-explanatory.
5B-1 according to their modes and features as follows: only.
At stations with point and crossing for point protection And no signal will be provided at other location.
HIT 51. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.2.4 252/278 The CBTC system shall be capable of supporting a mixed fleet of trains, We understand the project is planned with 8_Car_Trains only. Thus there Bidder understanding is correct. Please see
5B-1 where specific trains, and/or classes of trains, have different performance would not be mixed passenger train fleet. A&C-2.
characteristics.
HIT 52. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 3.4.2.7 26 / 278 Furniture for Station Control Room, Crew Control Room and Training Please elaborate “any other location necessary”? Applicable furniture at Metro Bhawan,
5B-1 School is excluded from the scope of supply of signalling contract. Park Street.
Signalling contractor shall supply furniture for OCC theatres, BCC, Depot
Control Room, Signalling Equipment Room, Signalling Maintenance Room
and any other location.
HIT 53. 5-B1 c 2.2 21/278 Station Information - This Projects consists of two corridors viz (i) Joka - Project information in section 5-B1 is in contradiction with Part -2 Section 5: Repeated Query (SIE 9)
Mominpur (10.5 Kms, 8 stations and a Depot at Joka) and (ii) Kavi Subhash Works requirement in Chapter 2.0 & Chapter -7 SCHEDULE OF KEY DATES &
- Biman Bandar (32 Kms, 23 elevated & 1 underground station and two ACCESS DATES of Contract , Where mentioned Corridor - Joka – Esplanade:
Depot at Kavi Subhash & New Town). The Project has a total length of 42.5 Double track route from Joka –Esplanade Section 16 km, 12 Stations & one
Kms between Centre Lines of end stations constructed on elevated viaduct depot at Joka & Brief description of sections APPENDIX C of Volume II:
with 31 elevated stations and 1 underground station, of which 10 station Pricing Document and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) at pg 15of 195. Where project
will have points & crossings required to be interlocked for train is mentioned as with 36 stations with total length of 46.25 K of two
movements. corridors viz (i) Joka - Esplanade (14.25 Kms, 8 elevated stations,4 UG
stations and a Depot at Joka)
Kindly confirm the final count of station & length.
No.
HIT 54. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.34.3 107 of 278 The Contractor shall provide the radio infrastructure for transmission of Requirement of VTS to work on 2.4 Ghz with required standard IEEE Recently delicensed band 5.4Ghz can be
5B-1 CCTV images from the train to OCC/BCC. The data transmission network 802.11ac/ax is not possible technically. used for CCTV application. However, if
over-the-air for CCTV and CBTC shall be separate. Redundant radio units IEEE 802.11ax (wifi 6 technology) is not matured enough and it is not required, further deliberation will be at
shall be provided on train and wayside for CCTV transmission, which shall available yet for industrial uses. So using it on a fast roaming application preliminary / detailed design stage.
be different from the radio units used for CBTC transmission. The CCTV will without the technology maturity is quite not recommended. Please see A&C-2.
use 2.4 GHz ISM band while CBTC will use 5.8 GHz ISM band preferably or In addition, IEEE802.11ac works on only 5Ghz band, so way to adapt this
any other delicensed frequency band by Ministry of Communication. The standard is to plan CBTC on 5.8Ghz & VTS on 5.4Ghz instead of 2.4Ghz. If
data transmission from wayside to OCC may use same switching network. still have to use 2.4ghz for VTS as per tender requirement only way is to
The network shall be configured such that CBTC traffic will always have work on 802.11n technology.
priority over CCTV traffic. The technology used to stream CCTV images Kindy change the standard to IEEE 802.11n or change the frequency
shall be based on IEEE 802.11ac/ax or better radio standards. The requirement for VTS to 5.4Ghz with removal of IEEE 802.11ax.
compression algorithms and frame transfer rate shall be put up to
Employer‟s Engineer for review.
HIT 55. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.34.4 107 of 278 Provision shall be made for simultaneously viewing a minimum of 8 Requirement is for total 8-camera stream from each train. Kindly confirm Total no of cameras in 8 car train is 36.
5B-1 camera streams from a train at OCC. In case where more than 8 cameras the total no of Cameras in each rolling stock for consideration of required
from a train is required for live streaming, throughput generated by each end point Video management licences.
camera will be proportionately reduced (increasing image compression).
The display system at OCC should be capable of displaying as many live
streams from different trains on the line as the operator wants to see by
selecting multiple windows on one or more HMI.
HIT 56. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 2.2 21 of 861 This Projects consists of two corridors viz (i) Joka - Mominpur (10.5 Kms, 8 Project information in section 5-B1 is in contradiction with brief description Repeated Query (SIE 9)
5B-1 stations and a Depot at Joka) and (ii) Kavi Subhash - Biman Bandar (32 of sections APPENDIX C of Volume II: Pricing Document and Bill of Quantities
Kms, 23 elevated & 1 underground station and two Depot at Kavi Subhash (BOQ) at pg 15of 195. Where project is mentioned as with 36 stations with
& New Town). The Project has a total length of 42.5 Kms between Centre total length of 46.25 K of two corridors viz (i) Joka - Esplanade (14.25 Kms, 8
Lines of end stations constructed on elevated viaduct with 31 elevated elevated stations,4 UG stations and a Depot at Joka) and (ii) Kavi Subhash -
stations and 1 underground station, of which 10 station will have points & Biman Bandar (32 Kms, 23 elevated & 1 underground station)..Kindly
crossings required to be interlocked for train movements. confirm the final count of station & length.
HIT 57. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section General Underground section for both corridors. Kindly confirm the tunnel details (Mono tube or Bi-Tube) for Underground Underground section shall be Mono tube
5B-1 section and viaduct details (mono or dual) details for elevated section in tunnel. Elevated section shall be mono
both corridors. type Viaduct.
HIT 58. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section List of standards 18/278 The following standards and documents are applicable in addition to the We note that obsolete EMC directive (which has no jurisdiction in India) has In case of obsolescence latest referred
5B-1 reference documents and standards and given in Sec -5B1: PS Page 18/278 been mentioned; it should be corrected to 2014/30/EU. Whereas EMC standard shall be referred
EU directive on EMC (89/336/EEC) standard EN 50081-2 is obsolete.
European Generic emission standard –Part 2: Industrial Environment EN It should be changed to IEC 61000-6-4: Electromagnetic compatibility –
50081-2 Generic standards Emission standard for industrial environments
HIT 59. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 9.4.1.1 264/278 9.4.1.1 The wayside ATP equipment shall conform to CENELEC standards We note that obsolete standards are listed in the requirements. We In case of obsolescence latest referred
5B-1 EN50121-2 & 4 and EN50082-2. For radiated Emissions & conducted EMI therefore interpret the requirement as that the following standards will be standard shall be referred
the system shall meet the requirements of CENELEC standards EN 50081- applied:
2. EN 50121-3-2 for onboard signalling apparatuses
9.4.1.2 ATP on-board equipment shall conform to IEC 571-1, CENELEC EN 50121-4 for wayside signalling apparatuses
standards EN 50155, EN50121-2 & 4, EN50121-3 and EN50082-2. For EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4 for equipment installed in industrial
radiated Emissions & conducted EMI the system shall meet the environment.
requirements of CENELEC standards EN 50081-2. We kindly ask to confirm whether our interpretation is correct
9.4.1.3 Transients (spikes and surges): The equipment shall conform to
A200 FRSenv.02 version 00.03. It shall also conform to the following:
9.4.1.4 All equipment shall be protected against electrostatic discharge as
defined in IEC 61000-4-2.
9.4.1.5 All equipments shall conform to IEC 61000-4-4 for protection
against Transient Burst.
9.4.1.6 All equipments shall conform to IEC 61000-4-5 for protection
against Power Surge.
9.4.1.7 For power supply, susceptibility and generation, Earthing/ bonding,
the equipment shall conform to A200 FRSenv.02 version 00.03.
HIT 60. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.1 36/278 The Contractor is required to conduct full EMC tests and the tests to be It is requested that the signalling system shall comply against EN 50121-2. Bidder understanding is correct, they have
5B-1 conducted shall include but not limited to satisfying standards as follows: Being signal integrators we are not responsible for testing of Overall railway to take care of the compliance of their part
Overall Compliance: system as a whole according to EN 50121-2 std. of mentioned EN standard.
1) EN50121-1 Since this standard concerns the overall railway system as a whole and not
2) EN50121-2 the single subsystem alone, we understand that the compliance to EN
3) EN50121-4 50121-1, EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4 is asked for signalling apparatuses
installed in railway environments. We kindly ask to confirm if our
interpretation is correct.
No.
HIT 61. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.2 36/278 8. Damped oscillatory magnetic field IEC 61000-4-10 It is requested that the signalling system shall comply against EN 61000-4- Bidder understanding is correct; however,
5B-1 9.Voltage dips, short interruptions IEC 61000-4-11 10, EN 61000-4-11, EN 61000-4-12, EN 61000-4-13, EN 61000-4-16, EN the mentioned IEC standards are the
10. Oscillatory waves IEC 61000-4-12 61000-4-17 and EN 61000-4-28. normative references for the EN 50121-3-
11. Harmonics and Inter Harmonics IEC 61000-4-13 These standards, related to power quality rather than EMC, include 2 and EN 50121-4 respectively, mentioned
12.Voltage fluctuation IEC 61000-4-14 measurement techniques for tests not foreseen by applicable railway and normative IEC standard references shall
13.onducted disturbance IEC 61000-4-16 industrial standards (EN 50121, EN 61000-6-1 to EN 61000-6-4). also be referred along with respective EN
14 Ripple of DC power supply IEC 61000-4-17 We therefore understand that the EMC compliance to EN 50121 and EN standards to obtained comprehensive
15. Variation of power frequency IEC 61000-4-28 61000-6-X standards shall be guaranteed, and that the compliance to EN compliance.
61000-4-X is requested according to what is indicated in the EN 50121 and Tender conditions prevail.
EN 61000-6 standards. We kindly ask to confirm that our interpretation is
correct or, otherwise, kindly provide the test levels and pass/fail criteria for
the tests according the cited EN 61000-4-X standards, since they are not
included in railway and industrial EMC standards.
HIT 62. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.3 37/278 The maximum levels of induced voltages shall be as follows: Please note this requirement is not applicable for the metro systems Tender conditions prevail.
5B-1 (1) Longitude voltage to earth (continuous) 60V; and working on DC traction system.
(2) Longitude voltage to earth (Fault Conditions) 430V
HIT 63. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.4 37/278 4.13.4 The Contractor shall demonstrate with evidence that the induced We understand that this requirement is not applicable for the metro Tender conditions prevail.
5B-1 longitude voltage on the cables does not exceed the levels specified in systems working on DC traction system. We kindly ask to confirm whether
Clause 4.13.3. our interpretation is correct.
HIT 64. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.5 37/278 2) As a minimum requirement, the equipment must be immune to field We interpret the requirement as that EMC tests, levels and performance Please be informed that the emission
5B-1 strength of 20V/m in the frequency range of 80 to 2000 MHz criteria shall be compliant to the applicable EMC standards. We kindly ask to requirement extended in the frequency
confirm whether our interpretation is correct, or to clarify the rationale and range 1 GHz to 6 GHz following IEC 61000-
specificities of Kolkata Metro environment behind those requirements, in 6-4; and - immunity requirement extended
order to better assess these activities. in the frequency range 5,1 GHz to 6 GHz.
Please refer latest EN standards and
respective normative references for the
compliances.
No changes foreseen.
HIT 65. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.13.7 37/278 4.13.7 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) We noticed that reference values for Electrostatic discharge tests (8kV air Bidder understanding regarding the
5B-1 4.13.8 Any equipment, which contains sensitive electronic components and is discharge, 6kV contact discharge), Fast transient burst (2 kV peak) and applicability of standard w.r.t. equipment
4.13.9 likely to be handled or touched by personnel or customers shall be Power surge (2kV common mode, 1kV differential mode) are given for zoning /position of installation is correct;
protected against electrostatic discharge and shall be tested to 6 kV with equipment. These values are those given by EN 50121-4 standard. However, however, bidder has mixed EN and IEC
contact discharge or 8 kV with air discharge as defined in IEC61000-4-2. their pure application would lead to apply them to all the ports of all standard.
4.13.8 Fast Transient Burst equipment, whilst the standard states that the tests given are applicable to The mentioned IEC standards are the
In regard of fast transient burst, equipment supplied shall be tested to 2 apparatus inside 3 m zone, whereas other apparatus within the railway normative references for the EN 50121-1,
kV peak in accordance with IEC61000-4-4. environment should comply to requirements of EN 61000-6-2 EN 50121-3-2 and EN 50121-4
4.13.9 Power Surge Also other apparatus (e.g. COTS equipment) normally are compliant with respectively, mentioned normative IEC
In regard of power surge, equipment supplied shall be tested to 2 kV EN 61000-6-1. Please note that appropriate criteria as per EN 50121-4, EN standard references shall also be referred
(common mode) and 1 kV (differential mode) in accordance with 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-1 will be applied depending on the equipment along with respective EN standards to
IEC61000-4-5. zoning /position of installation. obtained comprehensive compliance.
HIT 66. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.15 38/278 The Contractor shall ensure that all the Train control & Signalling Please note obsolete standards have been mentioned. EN 50081/EN 50082 In case of obsolescence latest referred
5B-1 equipment are designed and constructed in accordance with the latest shall be replaced by equivalent IEC/EN 61000-6-x series of generic standards standard shall be referred
issues or versions of internationally recognised EMC standards, including
but not limited to EN50081, EN50082, EN50121, EN50123, IEC571,
EN50155, and IEC 61000 to ensure proper functioning.
No.
HIT 67. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 4.18 (2) 40/278 Effect of emission on explosive or volatile / flammable material must be Please note, In case of obsolescence or superseding
5B-1 considered.BS6656 (Prevention of inadvertent ignition of flammable The BS 6656 standard has been superseded by standard CLC TR 50427. It latest referred standard shall be referred.
atmospheres by radio frequency radiation) and other related standards has been analyzed and resulted not applicable because: Tender conditions prevail.
must be adhered to. I) The presence of electromagnetic radiation due to signalling system is
negligible with respect to the emission of the whole metro system and with
respect to typical values usually present when this standard is applied.
II) In the contract specification the presence of possible victims is not
mentioned. The standard is applicable only if the combination of
electromagnetic radiation and explosive environment is present.
III) The electromagnetic field emission levels imposed by EN 50121 standard
series lie in the "No ignition area" of safe threshold field strength diagram
(as per CLC TR 50427 std) , for the frequencies interested by Signalling
System.
We therefore understand that BS 6656 is not applicable to signalling and
communication systems. We kindly ask to confirm if our understanding is
correct. Otherwise, we kindly ask to provide the rationale behind this
requirement, and details concerning the expected explosive area within the
boundaries of the metro line, in order to be able to better address the
query.
HIT 68. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX B 203/278 REFERENCE DRAWINGS Track Data/ We request to release the latest track data/alignment data for both Track Alignment Plans are available with
5B-1 Alignment data of mainline and Depot and other drawings referred in corridors for verifying the curves & alignment details for further estimation. RVNL PIU at Kolkata. Bidders to collect the
this clause. tender drawing by paying the required
amount as per tender requirement.
HIT 69. 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.6.4 37/583 The maximum levels of radiated and conducted EMI of the System shall Please note that obsolete std has been mentioned. It should be replaced by In case of obsolescence or superseding,
not exceed the levels specified in EN50081-1. EN 61000-6-3 latest referred standard shall be referred.
HIT 70. 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 4.6.9 38/583 The contractor shall ensure that all equipment’s are designed and Please note obsolete standards have been mentioned. EN 50082 shall be In case of obsolescence or superseding,
constructed in accordance with latest versions of EMC standards including replaced by equivalent IEC/EN 61000-6-x series of generic standards. latest referred standard shall be referred.
but not limited to latest version EN50082, EN50121, EN 50123, EN50155,
IEC571, IEC1000 or equivalents to ensure proper functioning Adequate
safety margins between the immunity levels of the Telecommunication
Systems and the emission levels of other electrical and electronic
equipment must be maintained.
HIT 71. 6 Volume1, Part 3, 1.1 12 of 108 Employer’s Use of Contractor’s Documents In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 As between the Parties, the Contractor shall retain the copyright and other modifications highlighted below:
intellectual property rights in the Contractor‘s Documents and other Employer’s Use of Contractor’s Documents
design documents made by (or on behalf of) the Contractor. As between the Parties, the Contractor shall retain the copyright and other
The Contractor shall be deemed (by signing the Contract) to give to the intellectual property rights in the Contractor‘s Documents and other design
Employer a non-terminable transferable non-exclusive royalty-free licence documents made by (or on behalf of) the Contractor.
to copy, use and communicate the Contractor‘s Documents, including The Contractor shall be deemed (by signing the Contract) to give to the
making and using modifications of them. This licence shall: Employer a non-terminable non-transferable non-exclusive royalty-free
(a) apply throughout the actual or intended working life (whichever is licence to copy, use and communicate the Contractor‘s Documents,
longer) of the relevant parts of the Works, including making and using modifications of them. This licence shall:
(b) entitle any person in proper possession of the relevant part of the (a) apply throughout the actual or intended working life (whichever is
Works to copy, use and communicate the Contractor‘s Documents for the longer) of the relevant parts of the Works,
purposes of completing, operating, maintaining, altering, adjusting, (b) entitle any person in proper possession of the relevant part of the
repairing and demolishing the Works, and Works to copy, use and communicate the Contractor‘s Documents for the
(c) in the case of Contractor‘s Documents which are in the form of purposes of completing, operating, maintaining, altering, adjusting,
computer programs and other software, permit their use on any computer repairing and demolishing the Works, and
on the Site and other places as envisaged by the Contract, including (c) in the case of Contractor‘s Documents which are in the form of
replacements of any computers supplied by the Contractor. computer programs and other software, permit their use on any computer
The Contractor‘s Documents and other design documents made by (or on on the Site and other places as envisaged by the Contract, including
behalf of) the Contractor shall not, without the Contractor‘s consent, be replacements of any computers supplied by the Contractor.
used, copied or communicated to a third party by (or on behalf of) the The Contractor‘s Documents and other design documents made by (or on
Employer for purposes other than those permitted under this Sub-Clause. behalf of) the Contractor shall not, without the Contractor‘s consent, be
used, copied or communicated to a third party by (or on behalf of) the
Employer for purposes other than those permitted under this Sub-Clause.
The Employer shall have no right to reproduce any of the Contractor’s
designs or inventions incorporated and referred to in any documents or
materials and know-how. The said rights shall be limited to the municipal
limits of Kolkata.
No.
HIT 72. 6 Volume1, Part 3, 1.12 12 of 108 Confidential Details In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall disclose all such confidential and other information as modifications highlighted below in clause 1.12 of GCC:
the Engineer may reasonably require in order to verify the Contractor‘s Confidential Details
compliance with the Contract. The Contractor shall disclose all such confidential and other information as
The Contractor shall treat the details of the Contract as private and the Engineer may reasonably require in order to verify the Contractor‘s
confidential, except to the extent necessary to carry out the Contractor‘s compliance with the Contract.
obligations under the Contract or to comply with applicable Laws. The The Contractor Parties shall treat the details of the Contract as private and
Contractor shall not publish or disclose any particulars of the Works confidential, except to the extent necessary to carry out the Contractor‘s
without the previous agreement of the Employer. However, the obligations under the Contract or to comply with applicable Laws. The
Contractor shall be permitted to disclose any publicly available Contractor Parties shall not publish or disclose any particulars of the Works
information, or information otherwise required to establish his without the previous agreement of the Employer other Party. However, the
qualifications to compete for other projects. Contractor Parties shall be permitted to disclose:
(i) any publicly available information, or information otherwise
required to establish his qualifications to compete for other projects.
(ii) any information already in that Party’s possession without an
obligation of confidentiality before receipt from the other Party.
(iii) any information which is lawfully obtained by the Party from a
third party which is not bound by an obligation of confidentiality.
HIT 73. 6 Volume1, Part 3, 2.3 15 of 108 Employer’s Personnel In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly add following No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Employer shall be responsible for ensuring that the Employer‘s paragraph to clause 2.3 of GCC:
Personnel and the Employer‘s other contractors on the Site: The Contractor may require the Employer to remove (or cause to be
(a) co-operate with the Contractor‘s efforts under Sub-Clause 4.6 [Co- removed) any person of the Employer’s Personnel or of the Employer’s
operation], and other contractors (if any) who is found, based on reasonable evidence, to
(b) take actions similar to those which the Contractor is required to take have engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practice.
under sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Sub-Clause 4.8 [Safety
Procedures] and under Sub-Clause 4.18 [Protection of the Environment].
HIT 74. 6 Volume1, Part 3, 3.3 17 of 108 Instructions of the Engineer In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Engineer may issue to the Contractor (at any time) instructions and modifications highlighted below to clause 3.3 of GCC:
additional or modified Drawings which may be necessary for the execution
of the Works and the remedying of any defects, all in accordance with the Instructions of the Engineer
Contract. The Contractor shall only take instructions from the Engineer, or The Engineer may issue to the Contractor (at any time) instructions and
from an assistant to whom the appropriate authority has been delegated additional or modified Drawings which may be necessary for the execution
under this Clause. If an instruction constitutes a Variation, Clause 13 of the Works and the remedying of any defects, all in accordance with the
[Variations and Adjustments] shall apply. Contract. The Contractor shall only take instructions from the Engineer, or
The Contractor shall comply with the instructions given by the Engineer or from an assistant to whom the appropriate authority has been delegated
delegated assistant, on any matter related to the Contract. Whenever under this Clause. If an instruction constitutes a Variation, Clause 13
practicable, their instructions shall be given in writing. If the Engineer or a [Variations and Adjustments] shall apply.
delegated assistant, If not so stated, and the Contractor considers that the instruction:
(a) gives an oral instruction and (a) constitutes a Variation (or involves work that is already part of an
(b) receives a written confirmation of the instruction, from (or on behalf existing Variation); or
of) the Contractor, within two working days after giving the instruction, (b) does not comply with applicable Laws or will reduce the safety of the
and Works or is technically impossible
(c) does not reply by issuing a written rejection and/or instruction within
two working days after receiving the confirmation, the Contractor shall immediately, and before commencing any work related
(d) then the confirmation shall constitute the written instruction of the to the instruction, give a Notice to the Engineer with reasons. If the Engineer
Engineer or delegated assistant (as the case may be). does not respond within 7 days after receiving this Notice, by giving a Notice
confirming, reversing or varying the instruction, the Engineer shall be
deemed to have revoked the instruction.
The Contractor shall comply with the instructions given by the Engineer or
delegated assistant, on any matter related to the Contract. Whenever
practicable, their instructions shall be given in writing. If the Engineer or a
delegated assistant,
(a) gives an oral instruction and
(b) receives a written confirmation of the instruction, from (or on behalf of)
the Contractor, within two working days after giving the instruction, and
(c) does not reply by issuing a written rejection and/or instruction within
two working days after receiving the confirmation,
(d) then the confirmation shall constitute the written instruction of the
Engineer or delegated assistant (as the case may be).
HIT 75. 6 Volume1, Part 3, 3.4 17 of 108 Replacement of the Engineer In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly the add No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 Notwithstanding Sub-Clause 3.1, if the Employer intends to replace the following paragraph to clause 3.4 of GCC:
Engineer, the Employer shall, not less than 21 days before the intended The Employer shall not replace the Engineer with a person (whether a legal
date of replacement, give notice to the Contractor of the name, address entity or a natural person) against whom the Contractor has raised
and relevant experience of the replacement Engineer. reasonable objection by a notice under this Sub-Clause.
HIT 76. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.2 19 of 108 Performance Security In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly the add the No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall obtain (at his cost) a Performance Security and an paragraph highlighted below to clause 4.2 of GCC:
additional Performance Security, if any in terms of ITB 35.5, for proper The Employer shall indemnify and hold the Contractor harmless against and
performance of the contract, for the amount, currencies and validity from all damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees and expenses)
period for Performance Security stated in the Contract Data. If an amount resulting from a claim under the Performance Security to the extent that the
is not stated in the Contract Data, this Sub-Clause shall not Employer was not entitled to make the claim.
apply. ....................
No.
HIT 77. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.3 21 of 108 Contractor’s Representative In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall appoint the Contractor‘s Representative and shall modifications highlighted below in clause 4.3 of GCC:
give him all authority necessary, including financial powers, to act on the Contractor’s Representative
Contractor‘s behalf under the Contract. The Contractor shall appoint the Contractor‘s Representative and shall give
Unless the Contractor‘s Representative is named in the Contract, the him all authority necessary, including financial powers, to act on the
Contractor shall, prior to the Commencement Date, submit to the Contractor‘s behalf under the Contract.
Engineer for consent the name and particulars of the person the Unless the Contractor‘s Representative is named in the Contract, the
Contractor proposes to appoint as Contractor‘s Representative. If consent Contractor shall, prior to the Commencement Date, submit to the Engineer
is withheld or subsequently revoked, or if the appointed person fails to act for consent the name and particulars of the person the Contractor proposes
as Contractor‘s Representative, the Contractor shall similarly submit the to appoint as Contractor‘s Representative. If consent is withheld or
name and particulars of another suitable person for such appointment. subsequently revoked, or if the appointed person fails to act as Contractor‘s
The Contractor shall not, without the prior consent of the Engineer, revoke Representative, the Contractor shall similarly submit the name and
the appointment of the Contractor‘s Representative or appoint a particulars of another suitable person for such appointment. If the Engineer
replacement. does not respond within 28 days after receiving this submission, by giving a
notice to the Contractor objecting to the proposed person or replacement,
the Engineer shall be deemed to have given his/her consent.
The Contractor shall not, without the prior consent of the Engineer, revoke
the appointment of the Contractor‘s Representative or appoint a
replacement (unless the Contractor’s Representative is unable to act as a
result of death, illness, disability or resignation, in which case such
appointment shall be deemed to have been revoked with immediate effect
and the appointment of a replacement shall be treated as a temporary
appointment until the Engineer gives his/her consent to this replacement,
or another replacement is appointed, under this Sub-Clause).
HIT 78. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.4 22 of 108 Sub-contractors In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall not subcontract the whole of the Works. The modifications highlighted below in clause 4.4 of GCC:
Contractor shall be responsible for the acts or defaults of any Sub-contractors
Subcontractor, his agents or employees, as if they were the acts or The Contractor shall not subcontract the whole of the Works. The
defaults of the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for the acts or defaults of any Subcontractor,
Unless otherwise stated in the Special Conditions of Contract: his agents or employees, as if they were the acts or defaults of the
(a) the Contractor shall not be required to obtain consent to suppliers Contractor.
solely of Materials, or to a subcontract for which the Subcontractor is Unless otherwise stated in the Special Conditions of Contract:
named in the Contract or as specifically provided in the Contract data or (a) the Contractor shall not be required to obtain consent to suppliers
value of any sub-contract for Works, or the aggregate value of such sub- solely of Materials, or to a subcontract for which the Subcontractor is
contracts with any Subcontractor, does not exceed 5% (five per cent) of named in the Contract or as specifically provided in the Contract data or
the Contract Price provided that such works are not for the key activities in value of any sub-contract for Works, or the aggregate value of such sub-
terms of clause 2.6 of section 3 (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria) contracts with any Subcontractor, does not exceed 5% (five per cent) of the
which are to be executed by specialist subcontractor(s); Contract Price provided that such works are not for the key activities in
(b) the prior consent of the Engineer shall be obtained to other terms of clause 2.6 of section 3 (Evaluation and Qualification Criteria) which
proposed Subcontractors and/or suppliers. While submitting his proposal are to be executed by specialist subcontractor(s);
in this regard, the Contractor shall ensure that; (b) the prior consent of the Engineer shall be obtained to other proposed
(i) total value of Works requiring such consent for subcontracting shall Subcontractors and/or suppliers. While submitting his proposal in this
not be more than 70% (seventy per cent) of the Contract Price; regard, the Contractor shall ensure that;
(ii) the proposed subcontractor must have executed woks of 40% of (i) total value of Works requiring such consent for subcontracting shall
value of the proposed subcontract through a single contract during last not be more than 70% (seventy per cent) of the Contract Price;
seven years; and (ii) the proposed subcontractor must have executed woks of 40% of value
(iii) No banning/blacklisting/declaration as poor performer by RVNL is in of the proposed subcontract through a single contract during last seven
force on the proposed subcontractor (on the date of grant of consent by years; and
the Engineer); (iii) No banning/blacklisting/declaration as poor performer by RVNL is in
(iv) No contract of the proposed subcontractor has been terminated by force on the proposed subcontractor (on the date of grant of consent by the
RVNL during the last two years (to be reckoned from the date of grant of Engineer);
consent by the Engineer); (iv) No contract of the proposed subcontractor has been terminated by
(v) the Contractor shall submit the proposal for subcontracting with the RVNL during the last two years (to be reckoned from the date of grant of
name, particulars and the relevant experience of the proposed consent by the Engineer);
subcontractor; (v) the Contractor shall submit the proposal for subcontracting with the
name, particulars and the relevant experience of the proposed
(c) The Contractor shall give the Engineer not less than 28 days’ notice subcontractor;
of the intended date of the commencement of each Subcontractor’s work, (c) The Contractor shall give the Engineer not less than 28 days’ notice of
and of the commencement of such work on the Site; the intended date of the commencement of each Subcontractor’s work, and
(d) each subcontract shall include provisions which would entitle the of the commencement of such work on the Site;
Employer to require the subcontract to be assigned to the Employer under (d) each subcontract shall include provisions which would entitle the
Sub-Clause 4.5 [Assignment of Benefit of Subcontract] (if or when Employer to require the subcontract to be assigned to the Employer under
applicable) or in the event of termination under Sub-Clause 15.2 Sub-Clause 4.5 [Assignment of Benefit of Subcontract] (if or when
[Termination by Employer]; and applicable) or in the event of termination under Sub-Clause 15.2
(e) On getting consent from the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide [Termination by Employer]; and
to the Engineer copy of the agreement entered with such subcontractor. (e) On getting consent from the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide to
the Engineer copy of the agreement entered with such subcontractor.
The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements imposed on the If the Engineer does not respond within 14 days after receiving this
Contractor by Sub-Clause 1.12 [Confidential Details] apply equally to each submission (or further information if requested), by giving a notice objecting
Subcontractor. to the proposed Subcontractor, the Engineer shall be deemed to have given
Where practicable, the Contractor shall give fair and reasonable his/her consent.
opportunity for contractors from the Country to be appointed as The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements imposed on the
Subcontractors. Contractor by Sub-Clause 1.12 [Confidential Details] apply equally to each
The Contractor shall endeavour to resolve all matters and payments Subcontractor.
amicably and speedily with the sub-contractors. Where practicable, the Contractor shall give fair and reasonable opportunity
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against for contractors from the Country to be appointed as Subcontractors.
and from any claim of subcontractors or suppliers of the materials. The Contractor shall endeavour to resolve all matters and payments
amicably and speedily with the sub-contractors.
The Contractor shall release payment to the Sub-contractors/Suppliers The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against and
promptly and shall endeavour to resolve all issues amicably and speedily from any claim of subcontractors or suppliers of the materials.
with the Sub-contractors/Suppliers, so that the execution of work is not The Contractor shall release payment to the Sub-contractors/Suppliers
affected in any manner whatsoever. promptly and shall endeavour to resolve all issues amicably and speedily
In case a Sub-contractor/Supplier represents to the Engineer in writing with the Sub-contractors/Suppliers, so that the execution of work is not
with supporting documents, stating that he has not received payment due affected in any manner whatsoever.
as per the agreement/work or purchase order for the works executed by In case a Sub-contractor/Supplier represents to the Engineer in writing with
such Sub-contractor or supplies made by such Supplier, which have been supporting documents, stating that he has not received payment due as per
covered in previous Payment Certificates and the Engineer finds such the agreement/work or purchase order for the works executed by such Sub-
representation having merit, the Engineer, before issuing next Payment contractor or supplies made by such Supplier, which have been covered in
Certificate, may forward a copy of the representation to the Contractor previous Payment Certificates and the Engineer finds such representation
requesting the Contractor to supply reasonable evidence that the amount having merit, the Engineer, before issuing next Payment Certificate, may
stated to be outstanding by the Sub-contractor/Supplier for the works forward a copy of the representation to the Contractor requesting the
executed or supplies made, which have been covered in previous Payment Contractor to supply reasonable evidence that the amount stated to be
Certificates has been paid and if not, why the same is not payable. The outstanding by the Sub-contractor/Supplier for the works executed or
Engineer may recommend to make payment to the Sub- supplies made, which have been covered in previous Payment Certificates
contractor/Supplier unless the Contractor submits reasonable evidence to has been paid and if not, why the same is not payable. The Engineer may
the Engineer: recommend to make payment to the Sub-contractor/Supplier unless the
(i) that the amount claimed has been paid, or Contractor submits reasonable evidence to the Engineer:
No.
HIT 79. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.6 24 of 108 Co-operation In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall, as specified in the Contract or as instructed by the modifications highlighted below in clause 4.6 of GCC:
Engineer, allow appropriate opportunities for carrying out work to: Co-operation
(a) the Employer’s Personnel, The Contractor shall, as specified in the Contract or as instructed by the
(b) any other contractors employed by the Employer, and Engineer, allow appropriate opportunities for carrying out work to:
(c) the personnel of any legally constituted public authorities, (a) the Employer’s Personnel,
who may be employed in the execution on or near the Site of any work (b) any other contractors employed by the Employer, and
not included in the Contract. (c) the personnel of any legally constituted public authorities,
Any such instruction shall constitute a Variation if and to the extent that it who may be employed in the execution on or near the Site of any work not
causes the Contractor to incur Unforeseeable Cost. Services for these included in the Contract.
personnel and other contractors may include the use of Contractor’s Any such instruction shall constitute a Variation if and to the extent that it
Equipment, Temporary Works or access arrangements which are the causes the Contractor to incur Unforeseeable Cost. Services for these
responsibility of the Contractor. personnel and other contractors may include the use of Contractor’s
If, under the Contract, the Employer is required to give to the Contractor Equipment, Temporary Works or access arrangements which are the
possession of any foundation, structure, plant or means of access in responsibility of the Contractor.
accordance with Contractor’s Documents, the Contractor shall submit such If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost as a result of an instruction
documents to the Engineer in the time and manner stated in the under this Sub-Clause, to the extent (if any) that co-operation, allowance of
Specification. opportunities and coordination was unforeseeable, the Contractor shall be
entitled to EOT and/or payment of such Cost Plus Profit.
If, under the Contract, the Employer is required to give to the Contractor
possession of any foundation, structure, plant or means of access in
accordance with Contractor’s Documents, the Contractor shall submit such
documents to the Engineer in the time and manner stated in the
Specification.
HIT 80. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.7 24 of 108 Setting Out In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly add the No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall set out the Works in relation to original points, lines following paragraph to clause 4.7 of GCC:
and levels of reference specified in the Contract or notified by the If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost as a result of the error, the
Engineer. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct positioning of Contractor shall be entitled to EOT and/or payment of such Cost Plus Profit.
all parts of the Works, and shall rectify any error in the positions, levels,
dimensions or alignment of the works, notifying the Engineer within 28
days of the date of commencement......
HIT 81. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.11 27 of 108 Sufficiency of the Accepted Contract Amount In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly add the No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall be deemed to: following paragraph to clause 4.11 of GCC:
(a) have satisfied himself as to the correctness and sufficiency of the The Contract Price shall be the value of the Works and be subject to
Accepted Contract Amount, and adjustments, additions (including Cost or Cost Plus Profit to which the
(b) have based the Accepted Contract Amount on the data, Contractor is entitled under these Conditions) and/or deductions in
interpretations, necessary information, inspections, examinations and accordance with the Contract;
satisfaction as to all relevant matters referred to in Sub-Clause 4.10 [Site
Data]. .................
HIT 82. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 4.15 28 of 108 Access Route In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly add the No Change in Tender Clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall be deemed to have been satisfied as to the suitability following paragraph to clause 4.15 of GCC:
and availability of access routes to the Site. The Contractor shall use To the extent that non-suitability or non-availability of an access route
reasonable efforts to prevent any road or bridge from being damaged by arises as a result of changes to that access route by the Employer or a third
the Contractor‘s traffic or by the Contractor‘s Personnel. These efforts party, as a result of which Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost, the
shall include the proper use of appropriate vehicles and Contractor shall be entitled to EOT and/or payment of such Cost.
routes............................
HIT 83. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 8.7.1 46 of 108 Provisional Delay Damages for failure to achieve agreed target for the Provision for imposition of delay damages for delay in completion of work is Damages for delay in completion of works
Section 6 Financial Year.............................. already present in the tender conditions. Hence, we request you to kindly shall be governed by Section 7A: PCC 17.
delete clause 8.7.1 of GCC. See A&C-2.
HIT 84. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 11.7 52 of 108 Right of Access In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly add following No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 Until the Performance Certificate has been issued, the Contractor shall paragraph to clause 11.7 of GCC:
have such right of access to the Works as is reasonably required in order If the Contractor incurs additional Cost as a result of any unreasonable delay
to comply with this Clause, except as may be inconsistent with the by the Employer in permitting access to the Works by the Contractor, the
Employer‘s reasonable security restrictions. Contractor shall be entitled to payment of any such Cost Plus Profit.
No.
HIT 85. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 11.9 52 of 108 Performance Certificate In accordance with FIDIC conditions we request you to kindly add following No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 paragraph to clause 11.9 of GCC:
Performance of the Contractor‘s obligations shall not be considered to If the Engineer fails to issue the Performance Certificate within this period
have been completed until the Employer has issued the Performance of 28 days, the Performance Certificate shall be deemed to have been
Certificate to the Contractor, stating the date on which the Contractor issued on the date 28 days after the date on which it should have been
completed his obligations under the Contract. issued, as required by this Sub-Clause.
The Employer shall issue the Performance Certificate within 28 days after
the latest of the expiry dates of the Defects Notification Periods, or as
soon thereafter as the Contractor has supplied all the Contractor‘s
Documents and completed and tested all the Works, including remedying
any defects.
Only the Performance Certificate shall be deemed to constitute
acceptance of the Works.
HIT 86. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 11.1 53 of 108 Unfulfilled Obligations In accordance with FIDIC conditions we request you to kindly add following No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 After the Performance Certificate has been issued, each Party shall remain paragraph to clause 11.10 of GCC:
liable for the fulfilment of any obligation which remains unperformed at However the Contractor shall not be liable for any defects or damage
that time. For the purposes of determining the nature and extent of occurring more than two years after expiry of the Defects Notification
unperformed obligations, the Contract shall be deemed to remain in force. Period except if prohibited by law or in any case of fraud, gross negligence,
deliberate default or reckless misconduct.
HIT 87. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 16.1 91 of 108 Contractor’s Entitlement to Suspend Work In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 If the Engineer fails to certify in accordance with Sub-Clause 14.6 [Issue of modifications highlighted below to clause 16.1 of GCC:
Interim Payment Certificates] or the Employer fails to comply with Sub- Contractor’s Entitlement to Suspend Work
Clause 2.4 [Employer‘s Financial Arrangements] or Sub-Clause 14.7 If the Engineer fails to certify in accordance with Sub-Clause 14.6 [Issue of
[Payment], the Contractor may, after giving not less than 21 days‘ notice Interim Payment Certificates] or the Employer fails to comply with Sub-
to the Employer, suspend work (or reduce the rate of work) unless and Clause 2.4 [Employer‘s Financial Arrangements] or Sub-Clause 14.7
until the Contractor has received the Payment Certificate, reasonable [Payment], or failure of Employer to comply with contractual obligations,
evidence or payment, as the case may be and as described in the notice. the Contractor may, after giving not less than 21 days‘ notice to the
The Contractor‘s action shall not prejudice his entitlements to interest Employer, suspend work (or reduce the rate of work) unless and until the
under Sub-Clause 14.8 [Delayed Payment] and to termination under Sub- Contractor has received the Payment Certificate, reasonable evidence or
Clause 16.2 [Termination by Contractor]. payment, as the case may be and as described in the notice.
If the Contractor subsequently receives such Payment Certificate, evidence The Contractor‘s action shall not prejudice his entitlements to interest
or payment (as described in the relevant Sub-Clause and in the above under Sub-Clause 14.8 [Delayed Payment] and to termination under Sub-
notice) before giving a notice of termination, the Contractor shall resume Clause 16.2 [Termination by Contractor].
normal working as soon as is reasonably practicable. If the Contractor subsequently receives such Payment Certificate, evidence
If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost as a result of suspending or payment (as described in the relevant Sub-Clause and in the above
work (or reducing the rate of work) in accordance with this Sub-Clause, notice) before giving a notice of termination, the Contractor shall resume
the Contractor shall give notice to the Engineer and shall be entitled normal working as soon as is reasonably practicable.
subject to Sub-Clause 20.1 [Contractor‘s Claims] to: If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost as a result of suspending
(a) an extension of time for any such delay, if completion is or will be work (or reducing the rate of work) in accordance with this Sub-Clause, the
delayed, under Sub-Clause 8.4 [Extension of Time for Completion], and Contractor shall give notice to the Engineer and shall be entitled subject to
(b) payment of any such Cost plus profit, which shall be included in the Sub-Clause 20.1 [Contractor‘s Claims] to:
Contract Price. (a) an extension of time for any such delay, if completion is or will be
After receiving this notice, the Engineer shall proceed in accordance with delayed, under Sub-Clause 8.4 [Extension of Time for Completion], and
Sub-Clause 3.5 [Determinations] to agree or determine these matters. (b) payment of any such Cost plus profit, which shall be included in the
Contract Price.
After receiving this notice, the Engineer shall proceed in accordance with
Sub-Clause 3.5 [Determinations] to agree or determine these matters.
No.
HIT 88. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 16.2 92 of 108 Termination by Contractor In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall be entitled to terminate the Contract if: modifications highlighted below under clause 16.2 of GCC:
(a) the Contractor does not receive the reasonable evidence within 42 Termination by Contractor
days after giving notice under Sub-Clause 16.1 [Contractor‘s Entitlement to The Contractor shall be entitled to terminate the Contract if:
Suspend Work] in respect of a failure to comply with Sub-Clause 2.4 (a) the Contractor does not receive the reasonable evidence within 42
[Employer‘s Financial Arrangements], days after giving notice under Sub-Clause 16.1 [Contractor‘s Entitlement to
(b) the Engineer fails, within 56 days after receiving a Statement and Suspend Work] in respect of a failure to comply with Sub-Clause 2.4
supporting documents, to issue the relevant Payment Certificate, [Employer‘s Financial Arrangements],
(c) the Contractor does not receive the amount due under an Interim (b) the Engineer fails, within 56 days after receiving a Statement and
Payment Certificate within 42 days after the expiry of the time stated in supporting documents, to issue the relevant Payment Certificate,
Sub-Clause 14.7 [Payment] within which payment is to be made (except (c) the Contractor does not receive the amount due under an Interim
for deductions in accordance with Sub-Clause 2.5 [Employer‘s Claims]), Payment Certificate within 42 days after the expiry of the time stated in
(d) a prolonged suspension affects the whole of the Works as described Sub-Clause 14.7 [Payment] within which payment is to be made (except for
in Sub-Clause 8.11 [Prolonged Suspension], or deductions in accordance with Sub-Clause 2.5 [Employer‘s Claims]),
(e) the Employer becomes bankrupt or insolvent, goes into liquidation, (d) a prolonged suspension affects the whole of the Works as described in
has a receiving or administration order made against him, compounds Sub-Clause 8.11 [Prolonged Suspension], or
with his creditors, or carries on business under a receiver, trustee or (e) the Employer becomes bankrupt or insolvent, goes into liquidation,
manager for the benefit of his creditors, or if any act is done or event has a receiving or administration order made against him, compounds with
occurs which (under applicable Laws) has a similar effect to any of these his creditors, or carries on business under a receiver, trustee or manager for
acts or events. the benefit of his creditors, or if any act is done or event occurs which
(under applicable Laws) has a similar effect to any of these acts or events.
In any of these events or circumstances, the Contractor may, upon giving (f) Employer fails to comply with contractual obligations causing material
14 days’ notice to the Employer, terminate the Contract. However, in the breach of the contract.
case of sub-paragraph (d) or (e), the Contractor may by notice terminate (g) Employer is found, based on reasonable evidence, to have engaged in
the Contract immediately. corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practice at any time in relation to
the Works or to the Contract.
The Contractor‘s election to terminate the Contract shall not prejudice any In any of these events or circumstances, the Contractor may, upon giving 14
other rights of the Contractor, under the Contract or otherwise. days’ notice to the Employer, terminate the Contract. However, in the case
of sub-paragraph (d) or (e) or (g), the Contractor may by notice terminate
the Contract immediately.
If the Contractor suffers delay and/or incurs Cost during the above period of
14 days, the Contractor shall be entitled to EOT and/or payment of such
Cost Plus Profit.
The Contractor‘s election to terminate the Contract shall not prejudice any
other rights of the Contractor, under the Contract or otherwise.
HIT 89. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 16.4 94 of 108 Payment on Termination In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 After a notice of termination under Sub-Clause 16.2 [Termination by modifications highlighted below to clause 16.4 of GCC:
Contractor] has taken effect, the Employer shall promptly: Payment on Termination
(a) return the Performance Security to the Contractor, After a notice of termination under Sub-Clause 16.2 [Termination by
(b) pay the Contractor in accordance with Sub-Clause 19.1 [Optional Contractor] has taken effect, the Employer shall promptly:
Termination, Payment and Release], and (a) return the Performance Security to the Contractor,
(c) should the contract be terminated under sub-clause 15.5 of this (b) pay the Contractor in accordance with Sub-Clause 19.1 [Optional
clause and the contractor claims payment for expenditure incurred by him Termination, Payment and Release], and
in the expectation of completing the whole of the work, the Employer (c) should the contract be terminated under sub-clause 15.5 of this clause
shall admit and consider such claims as are deemed reasonable and are and the contractor claims payment for expenditure incurred by him in the
supported by vouchers to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Employer‘s expectation of completing the whole of the work, the Employer shall admit
decision on the necessity and propriety of such expenditure shall be final and consider such claims as are deemed reasonable and are supported by
and conclusive. vouchers to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Employer‘s decision on the
(d) The Contractor shall have no claim to any payment of compensation necessity and propriety of such expenditure shall be final and conclusive.
or otherwise, howsoever on account of any profit or advantage which he (d) The Contractor shall have no claim to any payment of compensation or
might have derived from the execution of the work in full but which he did otherwise, howsoever on account of any profit or advantage which he might
not derive in consequence of termination of contract. have derived from the execution of the work in full but which he did not
derive in consequence of termination of contract. The Employer shall
promptly pay the Contractor the amount of any loss or profit or other losses
and damages suffered by the Contractor as a result of this termination.
No.
HIT 90. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 17.2 93 of 108 Contractor’s Care of the Works In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 The Contractor shall take full responsibility for the care of the Works and modifications highlighted below to clause 17.2 of GCC:
Goods from the Commencement Date until the Taking-Over Certificate is Contractor’s Care of the Works
issued (or is deemed to be issued under Sub-Clause 10.1 [Taking Over of The Contractor shall take full responsibility for the care of the Works and
the Works and Sections]) for the Works, when responsibility for the care Goods from the Commencement Date until the Taking-Over Certificate is
of the Works shall pass to the Employer. If a Taking-Over Certificate is issued (or is deemed to be issued under Sub-Clause 10.1 [Taking Over of the
issued (or is so deemed to be issued) for any Section or part of the Works, Works and Sections]) for the Works, when responsibility for the care of the
responsibility for the care of the Section or part shall then pass to the Works shall pass to the Employer. If a Taking-Over Certificate is issued (or is
Employer. so deemed to be issued) for any Section or part of the Works, responsibility
After responsibility has accordingly passed to the Employer, the Contractor for the care of the Section or part shall then pass to the Employer.
shall take responsibility for the care of any work which is outstanding on After responsibility has accordingly passed to the Employer, the Contractor
the date stated in a Taking-Over Certificate, until this outstanding work shall take responsibility for the care of any work which is outstanding on the
has been completed. date stated in a Taking-Over Certificate, until this outstanding work has
been completed.
If any loss or damage happens to the Works, Goods or Contractor‘s If any loss or damage happens to the Works, Goods or Contractor‘s
Documents during the period when the Contractor is responsible for their Documents during the period when the Contractor is responsible for their
care, from any cause not listed in Sub-Clause 17.3 [Employer‘s Risks], the care, from any cause not listed in Sub-Clause 17.3 [Employer‘s Risks], the
Contractor shall rectify the loss or damage at the Contractor‘s risk and Contractor shall rectify the loss or damage at the Contractor‘s risk and cost,
cost, so that the Works, Goods and Contractor‘s Documents conform with so that the Works, Goods and Contractor‘s Documents conform with the
the Contract. Contract.
The Contractor shall be liable for any loss or damage caused by any actions
The Contractor shall be liable for any loss or damage caused by any actions performed by the Contractor after a Taking-Over Certificate has been issued
performed by the Contractor after a Taking-Over Certificate has been till the issuance of Performance Certificate. The Contractor shall also be
issued. The Contractor shall also be liable for any loss or damage which liable for any loss or damage which occurs after a Taking-Over Certificate
occurs after a Taking-Over Certificate has been issued and which arose has been issued and which arose from a previous event for which the
from a previous event for which the Contractor was liable. Contractor was liable till the issuance of Performance Certificate.
HIT 91. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 17.6 95 of 108 Limitation of Liability In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for loss of use of any Works, modifications highlighted below to clause 17.6 of GCC:
loss of profit, loss of any contract or for any indirect or consequential loss Limitation of Liability
or damage which may be suffered by the other Party in connection with Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for loss of use of any Works,
the Contract, provided that this exclusion shall not apply to any obligation loss of profit, loss of any contract or for any indirect or consequential loss or
of the Contractor to pay Delay Damages to the Employer under Sub-Clause damage which may be suffered by the other Party in connection with the
8.7 [Delay Damages]. Contract, provided that this exclusion shall not apply to any obligation of the
The total liability of the Contractor to the Employer, under or in Contractor to pay Delay Damages to the Employer under Sub-Clause 8.7
connection with the Contract other than under Sub-Clause 4.19 [Delay Damages].
[Electricity, Water and Gas], Sub-Clause 4.20 [Employer‘s Equipment and The total liability of the Contractor to the Employer, under or in connection
Free-Issue Material], Sub-Clause 17.1 [Indemnities] and Sub-Clause 17.5 with the Contract other than under, Sub-Clause 4.4 [Subcontractors], Sub-
[Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights], shall not exceed the sum as Clause 4.14 [Avoidance of Interference], Sub-Clause 4.16 [Transport of
specified in the Contract Data or if nothing is specified in the Contract Goods], Sub-Clause 4.19 [Electricity, Water and Gas], Sub-Clause 4.20
Data, the accepted Contract Amount. [Employer‘s Equipment and Free-Issue Material], Sub-Clause 14.7.1
This Sub-Clause shall not limit liability in any case of fraud, deliberate [Procedure for payment through LC] Sub-Clause 17.1 [Indemnities] and Sub-
default or reckless misconduct by the defaulting Party. Clause 17.5 [Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights], shall not exceed the
sum as specified in the Contract Data or if nothing is specified in the
Contract Data, the accepted Contract Amount.
This Sub-Clause shall not limit liability in any case of fraud, deliberate
default or reckless misconduct by the defaulting Party.
No.
HIT 92. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 19 100 of 108 Force Majeure In accordance with FIDIC conditions, we request you to kindly incorporate No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 If at any time, during the continuance of this contract, the performance in following modifications highlighted below under clause 19 of GCC:
whole or in part by either party of any obligation under this contract shall Force Majeure
be prevented or delayed by reason of any war, hostility, acts of public Force Majeure means an event or circumstance which:
enemy, civil commotion, sabotage, serious loss or damage by fire, (i) is beyond a Party’s control;
explosions, epidemics, strikes, lockouts or acts of God (hereinafter (ii) the Party could not reasonably have provided against before entering
referred to ‘events’) provided, notice of the happening of any such event into the Contract;
is given by either party to the other within 14 days from the date of (iii) having arisen, such Party could not reasonably have avoided or
occurrence thereof, neither party shall by reason of such event, be overcome; and
entitled to terminate this contract nor shall either party have any claim for (iv) is not substantially attributable to the other Party.
damages against the other in respect of such non-performance of delay in If at any time, during the continuance of this contract, the performance in
performance, and works under the contract shall be resumed as soon as whole or in part by either party of any obligation under this contract shall be
practicable after such event has come to an end or ceased to exist, and prevented or delayed by reason of any war, hostility, invasion, acts of public
decision of the Engineer as to whether the works have been so resumed or foreign enemy, rebellion, terrorism, revolution, insurrection, military or
or not shall be final and conclusive, PROVIDED FURTHER that if the usurped power, riot, civil commotion, sabotage, serious loss or damage by
performance in whole or in part of any obligation under this contract is fire, explosions, epidemics, strikes, lockouts or acts of God, explosives,
prevented or delayed by reason of any such event for a continuous period radiation or radio-activity (hereinafter referred to ‘events’) provided, notice
exceeding 84 days, either party may at its option terminate the contract by of the happening of any such event is given by either party to the other
giving notice to the other party. within 14 days from the date of occurrence thereof, neither party shall by
reason of such event, be entitled to terminate this contract nor shall either
party have any claim for damages against the other in respect of such non-
performance of delay in performance, and works under the contract shall
be resumed as soon as practicable after such event has come to an end or
ceased to exist, and decision of the Engineer as to whether the works have
been so resumed or not shall be final and conclusive, PROVIDED FURTHER
that if the performance in whole or in part of any obligation under this
contract is prevented or delayed by reason of any such event for a
continuous period exceeding 84 days, either party may at its option
terminate the contract by giving notice to the other party.
The obligations of either Party to make payments due to the other Party
under the Contract shall not be excused by a Force Majeure Event.
If the Contractor is the affected Party and suffers delay and/or incurs Cost
by reason of the Force Majeure event of which he/she gave a Notice the
Contractor shall be entitled subject to EOT and/or payment of such Cost.
HIT 93. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 20.3 103 of 108 Arbitration In accordance with the provisions of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 Any dispute, in respect of which amicable settlement has not been we request you to kindly incorporate following modifications highlighted
reached, arising between the Employer and the Domestic or Foreign below under clause 20.3 of GCC:
Contractor related to any matter arising out of or connected with this Arbitration
contract, then the contractor shall be entitled to demand in writing that Any dispute, in respect of which amicable settlement has not been reached,
the dispute or difference be referred to arbitration. arising between the Employer and the Domestic or Foreign Contractor
related to any matter arising out of or connected with this contract, then
Only such dispute(s) or difference(s) in respect of which the demand had the contractor shall be entitled to demand in writing that the dispute or
been made for amicable settlement under GCC 20.2 but could not be difference be referred to arbitration.
settled, shall be referred to arbitration subject to the condition that Only such dispute(s) or difference(s) in respect of which the demand had
cumulative amount of claims in the contract is not exceeding 20% of the been made for amicable settlement under GCC 20.2 but could not be
contract price. In case the cumulative amount of claims exceeds 20% of settled, shall be referred to arbitration subject to the condition that
the contract price, arbitration clause will not be applicable. cumulative amount of claims in the contract is not exceeding 20% of the
contract price. In case the cumulative amount of claims exceeds 20% of the
The Arbitration proceedings shall commence from the day, a written and contract price, arbitration clause will not be applicable.
duly quantified demand for arbitration is received by Chairman and The Arbitration proceedings shall commence from the day, a written and
Managing Director, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, New Delhi (CMD/RVNL). duly quantified demand for arbitration is received by Chairman and
The disputes so referred to arbitration shall be settled in accordance with Managing Director, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, New Delhi (CMD/RVNL).
the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and any statutory The disputes so referred to arbitration shall be settled in accordance with
modification or re-enactment thereof. the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and any statutory
modification or re-enactment thereof.
HIT 94. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 20.3.3 103 of 108 Qualification and Experience of Arbitrators (to be appointed as per sub- Arbitrators should be independent persons and the Parties should be free to No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 clause 20.3.2 above): choose Arbitrators of their choice to avoid any kind of bias during the
The contract being of specialized nature requiring knowledge and proceedings. Hence we request you to kindly delete clause 20.3.3 of GCC.
experience of dealing with construction contracts, the arbitrators to be
appointed shall have minimum qualification and experience as
under: ...........................
HIT 95. 6 Volume 1, Part 3, 20.3.11 105 of 108 Where the Arbitral award is for the payment of money, no interest shall Interest for delayed payments or other claims under Arbitral Award should No Change in Tender clause.
Section 6 be payable on whole or any part of the money for any period till the date be admissible. Please modify accordingly.
on which the award is made.
HIT 96. 7B Section 7: Particular Sub-clause 4.2A Page 4 of 25 Guarantees, Warranties and Undertakings It is not possible to furnish the PCG and PCUs. You are requested to remove Repeated Query (SIE 35)
Conditions of Contract this clause.
(Part B)
No.
HIT 97. 7B Section 7: Particular Sub-Clause 14.7, Page 11 of 25 All payments to the contractor for the foreign currency portion shall be Please confirm our understanding that contractor is entitled to claim foreign Please see reply of Point 3 above.
Conditions of Contract Payment through a Letter of Credit. In case of JV/Consortium, LC shall be opened in currency payments directly into their bank accounts as per clause Letter of
(Part B) the name of JV/Consortium and option of direct payment to individual Technical bid
JV/Consortium partners through LC shall not be permissible. The Form PS1, Section 1, bidding forms and thus opening of LC is not mandated.
contractor shall select his Advising/Negotiating bank for LC However if payment through LC is mandatory then each partner shall be
allowed to claim directly for their SOW else there will be taxation
complication.
HIT 98. Nil Nil Nil

HIT 99. Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 6.3 5 of 195 The price apportioned in the Cost Center A (General Requirements) of This will result into unbalanced price schedules for each section. As the The type/quantum of work under cost
Document Section JE1 shall not exceed 5% of the total price apportioned to Section type/quantum of work under cost centre A is same for each section is the Centre A of Section JE1 (first section) is not
JE1. same, the price apportionment should also be the same for each section i.e. same for other sections.
For all other Sections except Section MS, the price apportioned in the Cost 5% of total price apportioned for that section No change in Tender clause.
Center A (General Requirements) shall not exceed 2% of the total price
apportioned to that Section. The price apportioned in the Cost Center B
(Application Engineering) shall not
HIT 100. Vol-2 Volume II: Pricing 8.2 5&6 of 195 Milestone wise bifurcation of Off-shore and On-shore equipments / Kindly confirm our understanding that the bidder is permitted to add Bidder shall be permitted to add
Document components‟ currencies and the member of the JV / Consortium additional columns to the price schedule in order to achieve the Scope split additional column in milestone schedules
responsible to for the same shall be clearly indicated in the Pricing between the JV/Consortium partners. in accordance to tender requirements.
Document.
HIT 101. Vol-2 Volume-2 Clause 1.4 3 of 195 Bidder shall quote lump sum price inclusive of all taxes, duties, levies, In case of imported items, the customs duty will be on the cost of materials The tender clause is self-explanatory.
INSTRUCTIONS insurance, freight, cess and all other incidental charges required to fulfil to the customer. Please confirm.
FOR COMPLETING the contract requirements, including statutory deduction viz. TDS towards
THE PRICING Income tax etc. ..........
DOCUMENT
HIT 102. 7A SHE Manual 3.4 7 3.4.2 The process of certification shall start immediately after the award of Hitachi Rail, already having these certifications, so on award of contract this This may be allowed after confirmation
the work and complete within reasonable time. Towards this, the project scope will be included in the corporate ISO certification. from the Certificate issuing authority that
contractor shall undertake the required steps including appointment of Hence there is no requirement this project is covered under that policy.
ISO consultant for obtaining the certification on Occupational Health and of separate certification – please clarify
Safety Management System and Environment Management System.
HIT 103. 4 Section 4 – Bidding PC Part A: Page 60 of 65 DLP- 24 months from the date of issue of Taking Over certificate for the Kindly advice if revenue services start on a partially completed section, even Tender Clause is self-explanatory.
Forms Contract Data – Section/ train-set though work on the remaining section is still in progress, then the DLP of
Item 4 that particular operational section starts accordingly from start of revenue
operation.
HIT 104. 2 Section 2 Preamble VIII Date of Receipt and opening of Bids: The completed Bids must be You are requested to extend the tender by 8 Weeks from 08/04/2021 in The deadline for bid submission is:
Introduction submitted through e tendering portal https://rvnl.euniwizarde.com/ view of late provisioning of the tender drawings. Date: 12/05/2021.
Clause 13 before 11.00 hrs. on 08/04/2021 and the same shall be opened at 11.30 Please see A&C-2.
hrs on same day
HIT 105. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX B 203/278 REFERENCE DRAWINGS It is a standard practice in metro tenders to India to provide AutoCAD Date: 12/05/2021.
5B-1 Track Data/ Alignment data of mainline and Depot and other drawings drawings owing to following reasons
referred in this clause. 1. Very easy to extract data from this, as complete information is
available in one file.
2. As this is master file, chances of information missing is very minimal.
(In current received files some places Radius is missing and at some places
gradient information).
3. Easy to calculate the exact distances with the help of CAD tool. (Depot
and Mainline) saves lot of time.
4. Chainages and other information is very much legible
In order to compile the complete information more than 100 drawings
should be read. Therefore to facilitate tender compilation in time, you are
requested to release AutoCAD drawings, else there may be major contract
variations at the time of contract execution.
HIT 106. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section APPENDIX B 203/278 REFERENCE DRAWINGS We are facing following problems in received drawings from RVNL dated Please see A&C-2.
5B-1 Track Data/ Alignment data of mainline and Depot and other drawings 17.03.2021
referred in this clause. 1. Joka – Esplande Corridor
i. Joka Station Central Line Chainge mentioned in Track alignment plan is
not matching with Civil GAD.
ii. Track Plan is up to only Majerhat. (underground section is missing)
iii. Another drawing of this sections are Civil GAD in that station names are
not mention so it is quite difficult to take this reference.
iv. Majerhat to Esplande alignment not comprise of any gradient / curve/
track information.
2. Kavi Subash – Biman Bander Corridor
i. Biman Bander Station Drawings are Missing.
No.
HIT 107. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section 5.10.3.1.2 & 51/278 The Power Supply system shall be designed for supplying power at full Please elaborate on IT, PSD/PSG and AFC system power consumption. So Being a design and build contract, the
5B-1 5.3.12.7.1.1 55/861 connected load (i.e. Signalling, Telecom, PSD and IT at least for 4 hours that it can be taken in load calculation. UPS/Battery sizing to be calculated by the
during feeding power failure with at least 20% spare capacity bidders based on the tender
The UPS and the battery backup system for Signalling, Telecommunication, requirements.
AFC, PSD and IT systems shall include UPS in online redundant
configuration powered by Two separate Battery Banks (one for each UPS
at each station, OCC, BCC and Depot, a stand by spare cell charger (for 1 to
6 UPS cells) and a spare cell bank with 6 numbers cells.
HIT 108. 5-B1 Vol 1, Part 2 Section Appendix A1 159/278 S&T and RS Contractor shall ensure that all requirements of the Interface done with first train manufacturer shall be considered as master Train Characteristics and System
5B-1 1.1.2 Specification pertaining to interfaces are properly satisfied. There will be Interface. If any further interface is required to be done with any other RS parameters of rolling stocks are already
two or three different Rolling Stock manufacturers in this project. S&T manufacturer. Exactly same interface done with First RS contractor shall be part of tender Document.
contractor shall interface accordingly. followed by second RS contractor.
Please share the Train Characteristics and System parameters of rolling
stocks of all different RS Involved.
HIT 109. 5 Section 5: Works Chapter – 3 : 24 The contractor shall be provided a rent-free space of about 3000 sqm at Kindly advice of area of 3000 sqm could be provided at suitable place at one Repeated Query (ALS 391)
Requirements Contractor’s suitable places for constructing temporary site offices (One for Joka Line site itself instead of two sites of 1500 sqm each.
Project Site office and one for Airport Line) and storage facilities for contractor................
and storage
BOSCH 1 Section: 5-B2 6.2.4.3 (3) Page 371 Sensitivity (@ F1.6 or better,30 IRE or better with sensitivity Off) Kindly consider chnages as below : No change in tender clause
Sensitivity (@ F2.8 or better,31 IRE or better ).
BOSCH 2 Section: 5-B2 6.2.4.3 (16) Page 369 Iris Control - Automatic with manual override Kindly chnaged to Fixed / Automatic with manual override Iris Control : DC Iris Focus Control/P-Iris
Focus control.Please see A&C-2
BOSCH 3 Section: 5-B2 1.2.4 Page 96 The PAS facilities for the depots shall be standalone without any control Fixed digital recording;, Pre-formatted with data to be added and Instantly The PAS facilities for depots shall have all
and access from OCC. The PAS at depot shall be accessed from the Depot recorded; messages are generally Stored in CENTRAL PAS PIDS Server for features as per Clause 1.2.7 of PAS
only. various Train Related and other Announcements. Does Stand alone Facility Chapter .Tender clause is self explanatory
for Depot require these Facility Messages or there would be only Live Broad
Cast using PA control panel only. Please confirm.
BOSCH 4 Section: 5-B2 3.3.2 (c) Page 98 One hard wired PA control panel, complete with microphone and zone As we understood from clause , PAS control Panel to be provided at OCC Tender clause is self explanatory
selections shall be provided in OCC, BCC and SCR of each station for ,BCC and SCR of each Station to make annoceuemnt at their respective
announcement in the station area so that, in case of emergency locations zones. Please confirm.
announcement can be done in each zone/all zones.
BOSCH 5 Section: 5-B2 4.2.2 Page 103 This Needs to be changed to (Station Server MTBF for Station Server to be modified as
Station Server > 50000 ), same as Central PA Server . Since the Server will be in Controlled > 50,000. Please see A&C-2
> 100,000 enviroment in TER Room. Commercially available Servers would not be able
to meet the asked specifications
PELCO 6 Section: 5-B2 Clause 8,3.2.1 on Page 356 The scope of supply for the IP based CCTV system shall include, but not be As per metro enoviornemnt only 30-40% areas required box cameras where Both bullet and box cameras shall be used
limited to, the following: surge protectors are required and at all other major areas bullet cameras for this project. Please see clause 6.2.2.2
(2) Full HD Fixed Box type Color IP cameras (day/night) with varifocal lens can be installed in place of Box camera. Not only, bullet cameras are for specifications of the bullet camera and
complete with housing and mount. Dedicated 8 MP camera (4 per technicall better but also from commerical,maintenance & Aesthetic point for quantity please refer BOQ item no. 1 of
platform) shall be provided for coverage of train doors from platform of view, it is better option. So request you to kindly give option between CCTV Please refer A&C-2.
(entraining and detraining of passengers). Box & Bullet Camera in 30/70 ratio or as your conveiniece.
PELCO 7 Section: 5-B2 Chapter 8, 3.2.1 Page 356 The scope of supply for the IP based CCTV system shall include, but not be Considering the present technological advancement, 2 MP resolution is No change in tender clause.
limited to, the following: almost on the verge of obselte. All Govt ,Enterprise Organisation & Critical
(2) Full HD Fixed Box type Color IP cameras (day/night) with varifocal lens infrasturues has already shifted industry standard to 5 MP cameras likewise
complete with housing and mount. Dedicated 8 MP camera (4 per your tender has asked for 8MP(4K) cameras. Pricing range of 5 MP is
platform) shall be provided for coverage of train doors from platform marginally close with 2 MP due to latest H.265 smart codecs, bandwidth &
(entraining and detraining of passengers). storage requirements.Considering the future viability at your site, we highly
recommend you to consider 5 MP fixed cameras in place of 2 MP cameras.
Hanwha 8 Section: 5-B2 Point 6.2.4.3 Page 371 Fish Eye Camera Compression : H.264 Kindly include H.265@ 30FPS as one of the Stream. H.265 is the latest Advanced video compression techniques,
Point No. 6, compression technology. such as H.265 or better is added.
Compression However, for Box camera video
Technology compression techniques such as H.264 or
better is required.
Please see A&C-2
Hanwha 9 Section: 5-B2 Under Point 6.2.7 Kindly clarify whether built-in IR is required for PTZ cameras. For specifications of PTZ . Please refer
A&C-2
No.
HFCL 10 Sec 2 BDS ITB 14.11 (new Page 4 The Employer may get, from the Government, partial or complete waiver Further, we request RVNL to issue the necessary Road Permit/Octroi This is a lump sum contract, all
Para) of taxes under GST, royalties, duties, Labour cess, octroi, and other levies Exemption Certificate, if applicabe for transporting the project related permissions, etc to meet the tender
payable to various authorities. The successful Bidder (the Contractor) shall material / equipments in the respective states. requirement is part of this contract.
maintain meticulous records of all the taxes and duties paid under GST
etc. and provide the same with each running bill. In case the waiver
becomes effective, the Contractor will be advised on the process to be
followed to obtain the refund from the concerned authority. The
Contractor shall arrange for the remit of the refund to the Employer. In
case of failure by the Contractor to remit such amounts, the same shall be
recovered from amounts due for payment to the Contractor. The
Proforma of undertaking is provided in Section 4: Bidding Form.
HFCL 11 Sec 2 BDS ITB 14.13 (new Page 4 RVNL project is covered under Project Import chapter 98.01 of Custom Request for the clarifiaction regarding the Import custom Duty Exemption Tender clause is self explanatory.
Para) Page No.-(4 Tariff Act according to which only concessional custom duty is applicable. for Telecom Equipments.
of 14) The Bidder should avail this benefit.As regards registration under Project
Import, after the award of the contract, RVNL at the written request of
Contractor shall facilitate the Contractor for obtaining sponsoring /
recommendation letter from the Metro Railway Kolkata / Ministry of
Railways for getting themselves registered for availing Project Import
benefits. The responsibility to avail the concessional benefits under Project
Import shall solely rest with the Contractor.
HFCL 12 Sec 2 BDS ITB 15.1 Page 5 Replace provisions of ITB 15.1 with the following: Request for the considaration of the Foreign Exchance variation for the No change in tender condition.
The unit rates and prices shall be quoted by the Bidder in the Schedules Import of Telecom equipments.
separately in the following currencies:
(i) for those inputs to the Works that the Bidder expects to supply from
within the Employer’s country, in Indian Rupees (INR), and further
referred to as “the local currency”; and
(ii) for those inputs to the Works that the Bidder expects to supply from
outside the Employer’s country (referred to as “the foreign currency”), in
Japanese Yen, Euros (€) and US Dollars (US$)
HFCL 13 Sec 2 BDS ITB 33.1 Page 7 Bids will be compared in Indian Rupees only. This will be achieved by Request for the considaration of the Foreign Exchance variation for the No change in tender condition.
conversion of the Foreign Currency portion of the Bid into Indian Rupees Import of Telecom equipments.
by using the Exchange (Selling) Rates at the close of business of the State
Bank of India 28 (twenty eight) days before the latest date of Bid
submittal, and then adding the same to the Indian Rupee portion of the
Bid. In case this particular day happens to be a holiday, the exchange rate
at the opening of the business of the State Bank of India on the next
working day will be considered.
HFCL 14 Sec 2 BDS ITB 45 Page 8 5 Years Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) after Request for the considaration of the extendable Warranty support of No change in tender condition.
completion of DLP, if required by the Employer/Metro Railway Kolkata. An Telecom equipments.
undertaking through CAMC form as contained in Bidding Form (Section 4)
Shall be submitted by the bidder. The CAMC shall be extendable up to
service life of the equipment/Systems, if required by the Employer/Metro
Railway Kolkata.
HFCL 15 Sec 5 B2 6.7.1 Page 339 The Telephone equipment shall operate satisfactory at –48 V +/- 10 % DC. Kindly confirm the Telephone system should work on 48V DC or 230V AC. The Telephone equipment shall operate
The Telecom Contractor shall provide power supply equipment for power on 230V ac.
conversion if necessary. The equipment should be capable of withstanding Please See A&C-2
voltage spikes up to 3 volts over the maximum voltage.
HFCL 16 Sec 5 B2 Clause Page 195 The recordings and call logs for each of the Corridor shall be separate and As per the tender clause 1.2.1 & 1.2.4, CDRS facility shall be provided in OCC Tender clause is self explanatory.
5.15.9 contained within their own dedicated databases. at Central Park (Salt Lake) ,BCC (Majerhat) only. Do we have to consider
separate CDRS system for each corridor. Please clarify.
No.
L&T 17 EQC Criteria 2.3.1, Page 7 Execution as contractor, or subcontractor the contract (s) that has been We request you to amend the clause as follows: - No change in Tender Condition
successfully or substantially completed within the last Ten years before Execution as contractor, or subcontractor the contract (s) that has been
the deadline for submission of the bids, and that is similar to the proposed successfully or substantially completed within the last Ten years before the
work. The similar work here shall be that which includes the quantities of deadline for submission of the bids, and that is similar to the proposed
key activities mentioned below: work. The similar work here shall be that which includes the quantities of
key activities mentioned below:
L&T 18 EQC Criteria 2.3.1, Page 7 At least one contract of Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and We request you to amend the clause as follows: - No change in Tender Condition
Commissioning of Telecommunication Systems consisting of Radio, At least one contract of Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and
PAS/PIDS, Master Clock and CCTV, in Metro Rail for at least 15 stations, in Commissioning of Telecommunication Systems consisting of Radio,
a single Contract. PAS/PIDS, Master Clock, FOTS, Radio and CCTV, in Metro Rail for at least 15
stations, in a single Contract.
L&T 19 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L, Page 191 1.1 For Main Line/Station/Platform: Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Documents For the items quoted as lump sum in Appendix J for main line, pro-rata depending on the variation in scope and configuration as per Variations and
rates based on route Km/sets/numbers shall be applied. Adjustments under Section 6 –General Conditions of Contract
L&T 20 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L, Page 191 1.2 For Depot (Extension/ new depots): Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Documents For the items quoted as lump sum in Appendix J for depot, pro-rata rates depending on the variation in scope and configuration as per Variations and
based on material cost shall be applied. Adjustments under Section 6 –General Conditions of Contract
L&T 21 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L, Page 191 1.3 For On Board equipment for the Trains: Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Documents For the items quoted as lump sum in Appendix J for Trains, pro-rata rates depending on the variation in scope and configuration as per Variations and
on per cab basis shall be applied. Adjustments under Section 6 –General Conditions of Contract
L&T 22 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L Page 191 1.1 For Main Line/Station/Platform: Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
Documents The unit rates and the lump sum rates (for those items where unit rates depending on the variation in nos of stations, construction layout and
are not available) in Appendix J for Main Line/Station/Platform shall scope. as per Variations and Adjustments under Section 6 –General
remain firm for the additional section(s) Conditions of Contract
L&T 23 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L, Page 191 1.2 For Depot (Extension/ new depots): Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
are not available) of Appendix J for depot shall remain firm. scope. as per Variations and Adjustments under Section 6 –General
Conditions of Contract
L&T 24 Volume II: Pricing APPENDIX L, Page 191 For On Board equipment for the Trains: Please confirm that Lump sum rates shall also be decided on pro-rata basis Tender Clause is self explanatory.
are not available) of Appendix J for Trains shall remain firm. scope. as per Variations and Adjustments under Section 6 –General
Conditions of Contract
L&T 25 Section 6 –GCC Clause 4.13 Page 27 4.13 Rights of Way and Facilities We request you to consider costs and charges special and/or temporary No change in tender condition.
The Contractor shall bear all costs and charges for special and/or rights-of-way in the scope of the Employer. The Contractor shall obtain the
temporary rights-of-way which he may require, including those for access approvals from the authorities and the Employer shall reimburse at actuals
to the Site. The Contractor shall also obtain, at his risk and cost, any the costs.
additional facilities outside the Site which he may require for the purposes
of the Works.
L&T 26 Section 2: BDS Section II: Bid Page 8 ITB 45 New Para We understand that the price of CAMC shall be agreed and decided Yes
Data Sheet, 5 Years Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) after mutually by the Contractor and Employer. Kindly confirm
completion of DLP, if required by the Employer/Metro Railway Kolkata. An
undertaking through CAMC form as contained in Bidding Form (Section 4)
Shall be submitted by the bidder.
L&T 27 EQC Section 3: Criteria Page 10 2.4 Personnel We understand that , the CVs submitted for the manpower need not to be All the key personnels shall be on bidder's
2.3.1 The Bidder must give an undertaking to provide at least the personnel for the full time employee of tenderer and key personnel can be Contractual role.
the key position as given in Section 5: Works Requirement, if he is employee / OEM employee wherever required of the sole bidder or any
awarded the contract. member in case of a Consortium. Kindly Confirm.
No.
L&T 28 Volume II: Pricing Clause 3.1 Page 4 3.0 Quantity Variation We understand that Change in Scope of Work shall also include Changes in Tender clause is self explanatory.
Document The Bidder shall provide a Bill of Quantity (BoQ) in the format given in the Station, Depots, Mainline, Platform Layouts, drawings and anyother design
Schedules (Pricing Document), to meet the entire scope of whole of works changes during the contract period. Kindly confirm.
as stipulated in the Works Requirements. The Bidder shall note that this is
a lump sum contract and any change in quantities, other than those due to
a change in scope of work, shall have no impact on the Contract price.
L&T 29 Section 7: Particular Clause 9 Page 14 List of Spares (additional Clause) The pricing of sub component/card/sub assembly are decided by the Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Conditions of Contract Sum of Unit price of sub assembly/card/part of a Sub system should match Manufacturers and are varied by them according to business conditions, condition prevails.
(Part B), with the price of complete unit indicated in the BOQ (Appendix J). All parts competitors and hence is not in the control of the Bidder.
of the complete unit should be covered in the list of spares. Morover, the prices of spares and the whole product cannot be the same as
Manufacturers exercise complete control over it. Hence, it is unreasonable
to expect the Bidder to provide the Product and the subsytems at the same
price.
Hence, we request you to kindly delete the clause.
L&T 30 Section 7: Particular Clause 9 Page 14 List of Spares (additional Clause) The prices of a product are subjected to various factors like Availability of Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Conditions of Contract The Employer may, during a period of ten years from the date of taking raw material, Technology, Duties, Taxes. The availability of the product condition prevails.
(Part B), over of the whole works, purchase as many parts as required by him, at depends on the OEM/Manufacturer and hence it is unreasonable to expect
the rates indicated in this schedule. the Bidder to maintain the same prices for Ten (10) Years without the
assurance of any confirmation.
Hence, we request you to kindly delete the clause.
L&T 31 Section 7: Particular Clause 9 Page 14 List of Spares (additional Clause) We understand that the Manufacturer is the owner of the Product including Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Conditions of Contract Under such circumstances, the Contractor shall also grant to the Employer, its (Rights on Intellectual Property, Design, Patents). Hence, it is condition prevails.
(Part B), without payment of any royalty or charge, full right and liberty to make or unreasonable on the part of the Employer to expect the Contractor (System
have made spare or replacement parts as aforesaid and for such purposes Integrator) to provide Full right and liberty without any royalty or charge as
only to use, make and have made copies of all drawings, patterns, it is the prerogative of the Manufacturer.
specifications and other information supplied by the Contractor to the
Employer pursuant to the Contract. Hence, we request you to modify the clause as:-
Under such circumstances, the Contractor Manufacturer/OEM shall also
grant to the Employer, without payment of any royalty or charge, full right
and liberty to make or have made spare or replacement parts as aforesaid
and for such purposes only to use, make and have made copies of all
drawings, patterns, specifications and other information supplied by the
Contractor to the Employer pursuant to the Contract.
L&T 32 Volume II: Pricing Clause 6.3 Page No 5 Milestone Payment Schedule (MPS) We understand that that for Cost Center C and Cost Center D for all Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Document The price apportioned in the Cost Center A (General Requirements) of sections except MS Section and Cost Center A for JE1, the Contractor can condition prevails.
Section JE1 shall not exceed 5% of the total price apportioned to Section provision a sum of 78% of total price apportioned to a section. Kindly
JE1. For all other Sections except Section MS, the price apportioned in the confirm
Cost Center A (General Requirements) shall not exceed 2% of the total
price apportioned to that Section. The price apportioned in the Cost
Center B (Application Engineering) shall not exceed 10% of the total price
apportioned to a Section (except for Section MS).
L&T 33 Section 6 –General Clause 14.5 Page 81 Plant and Materials intended for the Works We request you to modify the clause as follows:- Tender clause is self explanatory. Tender
Conditions of Contract The additional amount to be certified shall be the equivalent of eighty The additional amount to be certified shall be the equivalent of eighty condition prevails.
percent of the Engineer‟s determination of the cost of the Plant and percent of the Engineer‟s determination of the cost of the Plant and
Materials (including delivery to Site), taking account of the documents Materials (including delivery to Site) i.e. cost centre C of all sections and
mentioned in this Sub-Clause and of the contract value of the Plant and cost centre B of MS section against, taking account of the documents
Materials. The amount shall be certified on receipt of an Indemnity Bond mentioned in this Sub-Clause and of the contract value of the Plant and
for the stated amount in the Form approved by the Employer. Materials. The amount shall be certified on receipt of an Indemnity Bond for
the stated amount in the Form approved by the Employer.
L&T 34 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.15.1 Page 382 Requirements for CCTV Video Analytics for CCTV System. We understand that any other video analytic feature required by the Please see A&C-2 for the requirement of
6.2.15.1 Employer shall be provided by the Contractor at extra cost to be payable by Video Analytics
g. Any other video analytic feature required to RVNL Metro Rail Project; the Employer. Kindly confirm.
Motorola 35 Section 5-B2 Section: 5-B2 - Design Application/Engineering Requirement AES encryption ensures secure communication at camera level as well data Supports Data Security including AES
CCTV - Chapter 8 in transit from camera to server. So request you to add the same in the encryption with 128/256 bit keys.Please
tender as per below: see A&C-2.
Supports video and data encryption using AES-128-256 through third-party

disk encryption software.
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KEC 36 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.16.1 Page 383 L. The video management system shall support encryption of video for The video management system shall support encryption of video for The bidder can propose advance
export purposes. Evidence Export purpose - features.However Tender condition
The Software shall be able to create, export and share Incident by making prevails..
clips from multiple cameras with labels, descriptions and comments. The
Clips shall be played simultaneously or sequentially in desired order to give
holistic view about the incident and the evidence. The systems should
combine the video clips from multiple cameras collected together, and then
edit them into a movie that contains authenticity checked material and
detailed descriptions of what is being shown on the videos. The Evidence
solution makes it very easy for the viewer to follow and understand exactly
what happened. The exported video should be saved in SEF (Secure Export
Format) for secure non tamper file system with Password key which can be
set to 24 Characters. The Client application should support dual password
mode for each user.Kindly consider and confirm the same
KEC 37 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.16.4 Page 391 20. Add a digital signature to exported recordings in the data base format Add a digital signature to exported recordings in the data base format in The bidder can propose advance
in order to verify that the recordings have not been tampered with. order to verify that the recordings have not been tampered and It shall be features.However Tender condition
comply data Encryption algorithm of 4096-bit RSA and hashing of SHA -512 prevails..
for tamper proof data. Kindly confirm and Consider the same
ACID 38 Section 5-B2 Clause 3.3 Page 468 Access Point Controllers shall be installed at the entry side of access point Controller should be installed at the secured side of the door or the berrier Tender condition prevails.Further
(door, barrier or turnstile) either individually for each not at the entry side of door. deliberation at Design Stage.
door/barrier/turnstile or for a group of doors/barriers/turnstiles (as per
the detailed design of the Bidder, in such a way as to meet all prescribed
functional &performance requirements):
ACID 39 Section 5-B2 Clause 3.4 Page 469 ii) All access point facilities shall be vandal resistant and tamper proof; For any devise working in 24*7, all weather environment should be IP rated Tender condition prevails.
for readers and IP65 is suitable for your kind of environment.
ACID 40 Section 5-B2 Clause 3.6 Page 471 iii) Around the perimeter fence of the depot and electrical sub-stations; Please clearify the total distance of perimeteric fence. Which kind of fence Please refer to tender drawings
considered at Un-manned locations, we assume it should be palisade
fencing.
ACID 41 Section 5-B2 Clause 3.7 Page 472 d) The Contractor shall propose, for each location, the most effective Most of existing Depot secuirty perimetric fence of other metro in India are No change in tender clause
and technically feasible detection facility which is cost effective. using power fence which is fully integrated with ACID system for Alarm
management.
ACID 42 Section 5-B2 Clause 4.1 Page 475 e) Under the following fault conditions the access control system shall As ACID system is same so same implies for intrusion detection and No change in tender clause
continue to function, without disruption, when operating in conjunction perimetric fence also?
with the access control data, most recently available prior to occurrence All systems shall continue to function, without disruption,when operating in
of the fault: conjunction with the access control data, most recently available prior to
occurrence of the fault.
ACID 43 Section 5-B2 Clause 4.3 Page 478 b) An assessment shall be undertaken during the Detailed Design phase to EN 50131 is standard for wireless Security sensors or component designed In case of obsolescence or superseding,
determine the category of risk level to be applied, in accordance with EN for intrusion or hold-Up alarm. latest referred standard shall be referred.
50131. EN 50130 is standard for Alarm system comprising of fire, CCTV, Access
Initially, the risk level shall be assumed to be high-risk which is classified as control, intruder Alarm,e.t.c. so EN 50130 is more appropriate for your
a requirement.
Grade 3 UL 1076 is standard for intruder Alarm system widely accepted in India also.
ACID 44 Section 5-B2 Clause 4.4 Page 480 d) Management of alarms and events: Alarm Management Standard cetification is UL 1076 must be considered for In case of obsolescence or superseding,
the following features. latest referred standard shall be referred.
ACID 45 Section 5-B2 Clause 5.1.1 Page 484 b) Suitable encryption and associated electronic safeguards shall be please mention level of encryption. Curent standard is AES 256bit. Tender condition prevails. Bidder may
provided to prevent any cloned Proximity ID Cards gaining access to the propose latest encription standard..
system and entry to controlled locations.
ACID 46 Section 5-B2 Clause 3.1 Page 468 a) A central access control server ( with hardware redundancy and disk Redundency: If the server or IP network is down, will the guard get Integrated Security Communication shall
mirroring) shall be installed in CER within the OCC & BCC, which shall notification of the area alarm so that he can do manual check, it should be not be part of this tender.
control and monitor all of the access control and Intruder Detection no single point of failure. We Recommend ISC (Integrated Security Console) Please see A&C-2
facilities installed within all of the RVNL Metro Corridor sites. Central which is going to maintain the system In case of Server/network failure.
HFCL 47 General Loudspeakers shall be of same OEM as that of Controller & Amplifier OEM. No change in tender clause
To ensure the better performace of the system.
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Motorola/p 48 Section 5-B2 Clause 4.2.3 Page 359 The Contractor shall ensure that the CCTV system equipments supplied Given the long design and operational life of this critical system in Metro No change in tender clause.
elco under the Contract shall comply with the reliability figures here in: environment, we would like to request that higher MTBF is considered as
IP fixed cameras: 1,00,000 hrs MTBF (hrs) offered by all reputed camera OEM. Accordingly, we would like to request
IP PTZ cameras: 25,000 hrs MTBF (hrs) following changes in MTBF for cameras:
IP fixed cameras: 200,000 hrs MTBF (hrs) or higher
IP PTZ cameras: 200,000 hrs MTBF (hrs) or higher
Motorola/P 49 Section 5-B2 Design Application/Engineering Requirement GBT/28181 is Chinese Security Protocol which is one of the potential Please see A&C-2.
elco vulnerability threat to the end user. Non-compliance to same is now been
mandated by GoI Organisations. Hence, we request addition of following:
Certificate from OEM of cameras in their letterhead confirming that any
component/ hardware / parts / assembly / software including firmware
used in the offered solution (hardware / software) DO NOT COMPLY to -
GB28181, GB/T 28181-2011; GB/T28181-2011; GBT 28181- 2011;
GBT28181-2011 standards.
Motorola/P 50 Section 5-B2 Design Application/Engineering Requirement NDAA is National Defence Authorization Act from US accepted by countries No change in tender clause.
elco across the world to keep out OEMs that do not adhere to stringent
Cybersecurity norms necessary to maintain security for such critical
surveillance system. As per NDAA, certain OEM's have security backdoors
which can be big loophole in Security of Critical Environment. NDAA ensures
security at CHIP or component level of Cameras. So request you to kindly
consider our request to add below:
The offered cameras should be NDAA Complied.
PELCO 51 Section 5-B2 Design Application/Engineering Requirement AES encryption ensures secure communication at camera level as well data Supports Data Security including AES
in transit from camera to server. So request you to add the same in the encryption with 128/256 bit keys.Please
tender as per below: see A&C-2.
Supports video and data encryption using AES-128-256 through third-party
disk encryption software.
PELCO 52 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.2.1 Page 369 Varifocal Lenses compatible with full HD fixed box type cameras without The earlier technology for lenses was based on CS-mount which required i-CS lens or equivelant technology to be
compromising the resolution/picture quality shall have the following manual intervention to zoom. In order to bring ease of operation and adopted. Please see A&C-2.
specifications as minimum: reducing maintenance time at site, newer lens technology of i-CS lens has
Zoom control: Manual been adopted by OEMs worldwide through which we can remotely zoom &
focus the camera. These changes will bring ease of operation to the user
and also overall Maintenance time at the site will be drastically reduced by
adopting such technological advancement.
We would like to request you to consider i-CS lens requirement based on
Remote Auto Zoom control
PELCO 53 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.2.5 Page 372 High Definition IP Fixed Box Camera (Day/Night) P-IRIS lens is based on latest technology that uses a motor that allows the Iris Control : DC Iris Focus Control/P-Iris
Active Pixel - 1920 x1080 position of the iris opening to be precisely controlled. Together with Focus control.
software that is configured to optimize the performance of the lens and Please see A&C-2
High Definition IP Fixed Dome Camera (Day/Night) image sensor, P-IRIS automatically provides the best iris position for optimal
Active Pixel - 1920 x1080 image quality over traditional Auto IRIS lens in all lighting conditions. P-IRIS
provides improvements in contrast, clarity, resolution and depth of field.
Hence, we request to change the requirement to:
Active Pixel - 1920 x 1080 @ 50 fps, P-IRIS sensor
PELCO 54 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.2.7 Page 376 High Speed, High Definition IP PTZ Dome Camera (Day/Night) We highly recommend to add IK10 vandal resistant certification in every IK10 vandal resistant certification added in
Housing Arrangement: IP 66, NEMA 4X or better camera so that it should be safe to use in areas where vandalism situation each camera.
can happen anytime. All reputed OEMs provide the same. We request the Please see A&C-2.
specification be updated to. We request the specification be updated to:
Housing Arrangement: IP 66, NEMA-4x or better, IK10
PELCO 55 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.2.8 Page 374 High Definition IP Fixed Dome Camera (Day/Night) We would like to request UL 60950/EN 60950/IEC 60950 and FCC No change in tender clause.
Approval (Safety & EMC Immunity, Emission) certifications be required to be submitted by camera OEM in order to
ensure only reputed cameras offered complying to global certifications for
Safety, EMC and Emission. Hence, we request below to be updated:
Approval (Safety & EMC Immunity, Emission): UL 60950/EN 60950/IEC
60950 and FCC certifications
PELCO 56 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.2.7 Page 376 Optical zoom 20x & Digital zoom 8X 20X Optical Zoom is a legacy technology feature with most OEM's now Optical zoom for PTZ modified as: 30x
offering with 30x Optical Zoom in PTZ Camera. Request you to amend minimum.
specification to below considering this shall be critical application in Metro Please see A&C-2
Optical zoom: 30 X Optical Zoom minimum
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PELCO 57 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.15 Page 382 Requirements for CCTV Video Analytics for CCTV System. Based on BoQ, under Appendix J1/J2 in Volume II: Pricing Document and Bill Either edge (camera) based analytics or
Analytics can be enabled or disabled on each unit individually without of Quantities (BOQ), it states that server based analytics needs to be Server Based analytics shall be provided.
degrading video performance on the system. offered. We would request to add following specification to ensure accurate Please see A&C-2
server based analytics solution is only offered by bidder:
Supplied analytics shall be server based and should have good accuracy 90%
+ and it should not give false alarm due to rain, shadow, wind light variation
etc
KEC 58 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.15.1 Page 382 Intelligent Video Analytics shall be implemented on the proposed Kindly Consider analytics for better result and fulfill the requirements. Tender clause is self explanatory.
cameras. Different types of Video analytics features shall include but not Presence of human or vehicle
limited to: 1. Camera Tampering
a. Intrusion detection; 2. Left Baggage/ Abandoned Baggage
b. Unattended baggage detection; 3. Enter and Exit Detection of person
c. Crowd estimation and crowd management alarms for platforms; 4. Wrong Parking Detection/illigal parking
d. Line control; 5. Perimeter Intrusion Detection/Trip wire/ Intrusion Detection
e. counter flow detection overcrowding detection; 6. Scene Change Detection
f. Camera tampering alerts; and 7. Stopping Detection
g. Any other video analytic feature required to RVNL Metro Rail 8. Asset Protection
Project; 9. Dwell detection/People loitering
The Video Analytics functionality shall have mechanisms to continue alarm 10. No Signal Detection
generation in case of failure of the Server. The Video Analytics shall not be 11. Object Classification
bound to the MAC address of the device and hence any video analytics 12. Objects Counting/person counting
feature shall be possible to be deployed on any camera. 13. Camera shake cancellation –object tracker or detection works even if
the camera is on a swaying pole to and cover the following:
Camera shake cancellation using advanced VCA features.
The Video Analytics functionality shall have mechanisms to continue alarm
generation in case of failure of the Server. The Video Analytics shall not be
bound to the MAC address of the device and hence any video analytics
feature shall be possible to be deployed on any camera.
Motorola 59 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.14 Page 382 External IR illuminator for IP Fixed Box camera. IR range & FOV is not defined in tender. Kindly confirm minimum 50 Mtr IR IR 850nm, 50 mts range.
with 10 Deg Range IR to be considered. Please see A&C-2
Motorola 60 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.3 Page 385 Housing Arrangement for Fixed IP box type camera: We highly recommend to add IP 66 and IK10 vandal resistant certification IK10 vandal resistant certification added in
Enclosure Protection: IP65, NEMA-4x or better for Housing so that it should be safe to use in areas where vandalism each camera.
situation can happen anytime All reputed OEMs provide the same. We Please see A&C-2
request the specification be updated to:
Enclosure Protection: IP 66, NEMA-4x or better, IK10
Motorola 61 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.7 Page 376 Optical zoom 20x & Digital zoom 8X 20X Optical Zoom is a legacy technology feature with most OEM's now Optical zoom for PTZ modified as: 30x
offering with 30x Optical Zoom in PTZ Camera. Request you to amend minimum.
specification to below considering this shall be critical application in Metro Please see A&C-2
Optical zoom: 30 X Optical Zoom minimum
Motorola 62 Section 5-B2 Clause 6.2.6 Page 374 High Definition IP Fixed Dome Camera (Day/Night) Based on BoQ, under Appendix J1/J2 in Volume II: Pricing Document and Bill Either edge (camera) based analytics or
28. Bandwidth compensation and edge analytics of Quantities (BOQ), it states that server based analytics needs to be Server Based analytics shall be provided.
offered. Please see A&C-2
Please confirm that only server based analytics should be offered thereby
giving much superior accuracy of >90% without giving false alarm in
different conditions.
Delta 1 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 396 4. The DMD colour chip should have minimum 2 RVNL pixels and the DMD mirrors This seems to be a typo as there is no such term as RVNL pixel. Kindly correct the 2MP corrected. Please see A&C-2
Screen should be square in shape. same
Delta 2 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 396 5. The Large Screen Graphics Wall shall be installed in the Control Room at OCC. Kindly share OCC layout diagram Sizes of Videowall configurations modified.
Screen The Large Screen Graphics Wall shall be made up size as per OCC layout diagram. Please see A&C-2
The CCTV video wall arrays for OCC for Kavi Subhash -Biman Bander and Joka-
Esplanade Corridor are 2x2x70” each. The CCTV video wall arrays for Security
Room at OCC are 4x2x70” for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander corridor and 3x2x70” for
Joka-Esplanade corridor.
Delta 4 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 396 14. The screen should be of almost Zero Gap technology (Inter-screen gap < 0.8 Please change this to: No Change in Tender Condition.
Screen mm). The screen surface should not be reflective with the half gain angle of the The screen should be of almost Zero Gap technology (Inter-screen gap ≤ 0.2 mm at
screen used in + 35 o horizontal and+27 o vertical position. 23~ 25 ° C ( control room Temperature) with hard backing screen support . The
screen surface should not be reflective with the half gain angle of the screen used in
H : ±36° and V : ±34°.
Justification:
1. Less than 0.2mm screen gap is nearly seamless which ensures ther is no loss of
information/data for mission critical applications like control rooms.
2. Half viewing angles of H : ±36° and V : ±34° screen ensures better viewing angle
and there is no color shift in image.
Due to narrow half gain angle brightness uniformity is greatly affected.
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Delta 5 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 396 15. The input to projection module will be DVI-D and HDMI have a flicker free Please change this to : The input to projection module will be 2 HDMI , 1xDisplay port Bidder can propose the input/out port as per
Screen image on the Large Screen Graphics Wall. , 1x D-Sub with 2x HDMI out and have a flicker free image on the Large Screen their design to meet the tender
Graphics Wall. requirements.
Justification: HDMI and DP are latest port which all OWS have. Multiple ports will No Change in tender Requirement.
ensure input redundancy.
Delta 6 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 397 17. The overall resolution of the full graphics wall shall be min. 9,600 x 2,160 pixels. Since full HD wall is asked in 2x2 , 4x2 and 3x2 matrix. So overall resolution of graphic Please See A&C-2
Screen wall shall be min- 3840x2160 , 7680x2160 and 5760x2160 respectively.
Delta 7 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 397 18. Rear Projection Modules fitted in 4 columns wide and 2 rows. As per point-5 in Display Unit spe: "The Large Screen Graphics Wall shall be made up Please See A&C-2
Screen size as per OCC layout diagram. The CCTV video wall arrays for OCC for Kavi Subhash
-Biman Bander and Joka-Esplanade Corridor are 2x2x70” each. The CCTV video wall
arrays for Security Room at OCC are 4x2x70” for Kavi Subhash-Biman Bander
corridor and 3x2x70” for Joka-Esplanade corridor."
Delta 8 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 397 19. All display cubes shall have redundant power supply. Please change this to: All display cubes shall have inbuilt redundant power supply. No Change in Tender Condition.
Screen Justification: Inbuilt redundant power supply for fail safe operation and to reduce
complexity and power losses due to long cables in case of external power supply.
Delta 10 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 397 11. The controller shall support and control the display on the video wall up to 512 Please confirm: Please see A&C-2
Screen different video streams. 1. Request to clarify the decoding unit requirment for each controller- 2x2, 3x2 .
Justification : for 2x2 videowall considering 64 screen at each screen contribute to
256 IP streams. For 3x2 videowall considering 64 screen at each screen contribute to
384 IP streams.
Delta 11 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 398 14. Each Decoding unit shall decode up to a maximum of 24 Streams. Please confirm: Request to change each decoding unit shall decode upto a maximum Each Decoding unit shall decode up to a
Screen of 48 Streams . maximum of 48 Streams.
Justification : to due technology advancement now decoding unit can decode upto Please see A&C-2
maximum 48 streams.
Delta 13 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video 399 2. Manufacturer should have local after sales support organization in India. They Kindly change this to: No change in Tender Condition
Screen Should have the experience of executing at least 2 such similar size of contracts of Manufacturer should have local after sales support organization in India. They
the display wall in past two years in India or abroad to the same specifications as in Should have the experience of executing at least 2 such similar or bigger size of
this tender. Proof by way of documentary support to be submitted in this regard contracts of the display wall in past three years in India or abroad. Proof by way of
from the User. documentary support to be submitted in this regard from the User.
Delta 14 5B2 Section 5-B2 Full HD Large Video Additional: A Display Unit Cube Depth: Cube depth should be less than 750mm. No change in Tender Condition
Screen Justification: This will save lot of space in control room appliaction where space is the
critical requirement.
Filter GC's Remarks A&C
EQC The profitability criteria may be A&C

waived off in terms of Government
of India (Ministry of Finance)
notification No. F.1/16/2020-PPD
dated 11th Feb 2021.
However, the Net worth of the
bidder should have not eroded by
more than 30% in the last three
years ending on Relevant date as
per critreria 3 (c) of Annexure 9 of
Manual for Procurement of GOODS
2017.
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EQC it may be deleted. However,
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Mannual for Procurement of
GOODS 2017 stipulate that
"In a new technology product, the
manufacturer is not likely to meet
the requirements of number of
products or of number of years’
operating successfully; hence
these can be reduced in such
cases".
Moreover, 2 years provenness
clause was also not included in
Lucknow Metro for Kanpur & Agra,
Mumbai Line 4 CBTC and NCRTC
Delhi Merrut tenders. Hence, this
criteria of 2 years may be reduced
to 1 year.
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ambuigity so that the bidders can
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TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
Contractual This criteria is for EQC and in other

metros it is not binding for the
consortium agreement. All
consortium members are jointly and
severaly liable to the employer.
EQC This is being followed in other A&C

Metros also.
EQC As per General Practice followed in A&C

all Indian Metros, the criteria for
specific experience shall be based
on number of Stations and Depots.
Hence the calculation based on 36
stations and 3 depots is 36 +3 = 39
locations * 35% = 13.65.
EQC It is understood that without A&C

Traction the Metro operation is not
possible. For every Metro Project,
although the Traction is an integral
part, but the client do not generally
mention in
Completion/Performance
Certificate.
EQC
EQC
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual A&C
Contractual A&C
Contractual
Contractual " Metro Construction experience" A&C

for Safety Manager.
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual Shall be allowed.
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
EQC
Finance
Finance
Contractual
Finance
Contractual A&C
Contractual
Drawing
Contractual
Contractual
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG A&C
General
Drawing
Drawing
Drawing
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
Contractual
Contractual
Drawing
TEL A&C
Contractual
Contractual A&C
Contractual A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
Contractual
Contractual
SIG
SIG
Training For off shore training 300 man days

for two systems (Signalling &
Telecommunication) are sufficient.
For On shore training 320 trainer
days are required.
Drawing
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
Finance
Finance
Finance
Finance As per general practice in all Indian

Metros, each member of the
consortium can raise its invoice
through Cover letter of authorized
representative of the lead member
and get paid into their respective
accounts.
EQC
Contractual
EQC
EQC
EQC A&C
EQC
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG A&C
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
SIG
TEL
TEL
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC A&C
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
GCC
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
EOT A&C
Drawing
Drawing
SIG
Contractual
Contractual
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
Contractual
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL A&C
TEL A&C
TEL
TEL

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Bidder Sl. No. Section Vol. & Section No. Reference Clause Page No.

use Page No. Description of Clause Bidder's Query Employer's Reply

Please confirm the quantity of RCW to be considered in the BOQ.

APPENDIX J2, Public

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SIE 181 5-B2 Appendix

Request you to please confirm the quantity to be considered in the BOQ.

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EQC The profitability criteria may be A&C

EQC As PSD is not part of this tender, for A&C

SIG Criteria 1 (c ) of Annexure 9 of A&C

Finance In other metro Projects for similair

Finance In other Metros, payment to all

Payment In other Metros, In case of bidding

TEL 42 inch LED Board/Screen A&C

Contractual One for Signalling and One for A&C

Contractual One for Signalling and One for A&C

Contractual One for Signalling and One for A&C

Contractual One for Signalling and One for A&C

Contractual Safety Manager: As per Section 5. A&C

Contractual One Quality Assurance Manager to A&C

Contractual This criteria is for EQC and in other

EQC This is being followed in other A&C

EQC As per General Practice followed in A&C

EQC It is understood that without A&C

Contractual " Metro Construction experience" A&C

Contractual Shall be allowed.

Training For off shore training 300 man days

Finance As per general practice in all Indian

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