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The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. for the appointment of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering on a Design Build Finance Own Operate and Transfer (DBFOOT) basis. It outlines the bidding procedures, eligibility requirements, instructions for bidders, and contract conditions. The document also includes various sections detailing project requirements, bidding forms, and abbreviations relevant to the proposal process.

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MODEL STANDARD

Bidding Document

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.

(JdVVNL)
Office of The Superintending Engineer (IT)
New Power House Premises,
Jodhpur-342003

Website: http://www.energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl;
E-mail: seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in

Request for Proposal

“Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED
(JDVVNL) on DBFOOT
basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”

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Request for Proposal (RFP):
JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN-32

Corporate Identity Number (CIN) –U40109RJ2000SGC016483

Regd. Office: New Power house, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: http://energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Tender document cost: Rs. 25000+ GST (18%)

Tender Disclaimer
1. The information contained in this RFP or subsequently provided to Bidder(s), whether
verbally or in documentary or in any other form by or on behalf of JdVVNL or any of
its employees, Bidders or associates, is provided to Bidder(s) on the terms and conditions
set out in this RFP and such other terms and conditions subject to which such
information is provided.

2. This RFP is not an agreement and is neither an offer nor invitation by JdVVNL to the
prospective Bidders or any other party. The purpose of this RFP is to provide interested
parties with information that may be useful to making their Bid. This RFP includes
statements, which reflect various assumptions and assessments arrived at by JdVVNL
in relation to the Project. Such assumptions, assessments and statements do not support
to contain all the information that each Bidder may require. This RFP may not be
appropriate for all persons, and it is not possible for JdVVNL to consider the technical
capabilities, investment objectives, financial situation and needs of each party who reads
or uses this RFP. The assumptions, assessments, statements and information could check
the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, re obtained in this RFP may not be complete,
accurate, adequate or correct. Each Bidder should, therefore, conduct its own
investigations and analysis and liability and completeness of the assumptions,
assessments, statements and information contained in this RFP and obtain independent
advice from appropriate sources.

3. Information provided in this RFP to the Bidder(s) is on a wide range of matters, some
of which depends upon interpretation of law. The information given is not an exhaustive
account of statutory requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or
authoritative statement of law. JdVVNL accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or
otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on law expressed herein.

4. JdVVNL or any of its employees, Bidders or associates make no representation or

warranty and shall have no liability to any person including any Bidder under any law,
statute, rules or regulations, principles of restitution or unjust enrichment or otherwise
for any loss, damages, cost or expense which may arise from or be incurred or suffered
on account of anything contained in this RFP or otherwise including the accuracy,
adequacy, correctness, completeness or reliability of the RFP and any assessment,
assumption, statement or information contained therein or deemed to form part of this
RFP or arising in any way in this Bid stage.

5. JdVVNL or any of its employees, Bidders or associates also accept no liability of any
nature whether resulting from negligence or otherwise howsoever caused arising from
reliance of any Bidder upon the statements contained in this RFP.

6. JdVVNL may in its absolute discretion, but without being under any obligation to do so,
update, amend or supplement the information, assessment or assumptions contained in
this RFP.

7. The issue of this RFP does not imply that JdVVNL is bound to select a Bidder for the
Project and JdVVNL reserves the right to reject all or any of the Bidders or Bids or
discontinue or cancel the bidding process without assigning any reason whatsoever.

8. The Bidder shall bear all its costs associated with or relating to the preparation and
submission of its Bid including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage, delivery
fees, traveling, food, lodging, expenses associated with any demonstrations or
presentations which may be required by JdVVNL or any other costs incurred in
connection with or relating to its Bid. All such costs and expenses will remain with the
Bidder and JdVVNL shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for the same or for
any other costs or other expenses incurred by a Bidder in preparation for submission of
NG the Bid,
D O regardless
C U M EN of Tthe conduct or outcome of the Bidding Process.

SUMMARY
PART I – BIDDING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Section 1: Request for Proposals (RFP) Notice

This Section includes Request for Proposals.

Section 2: Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

This Section contains information regarding specific eligibility and qualification requirements
applicable for prospective bidders to be considered for further evaluation of their proposal.

Section 3: Instructions to Bidders and Bid Data Sheet

This Section consists of two parts: “Instructions to Bidders” and “Bid Data Sheet”. “Bid Data Sheet”
contains information specific to selection and corresponds to the clauses in “Instructions to Bidders”
that call for selection-specific information. This Section provides information to help prospective
bidders prepare their proposals. Information is also provided on submission, opening and evaluation of
proposals, selection of successful bidder and award of contract.

Section 4: Bidding Forms – Technical Proposal

This Section includes the forms for Technical Proposal that are to be completed by the prospective
bidders and submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.

Section 5: Bidding Forms - Financial Proposal

This Section includes the financial forms that are to be completed by the prospective bidders, including
the bidders’ costing and pricing, which are to be submitted in accordance with the requirements of
Section 3.

Section 6: Project Requirements

This Section describes the background information of the Project, Scope, of Work, System
Requirement, Specifications, Quality Requirements, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Standards,
Activities and Tasks, Plans, Deliverables, Documentation, and other requirements/ details related to
and/or connected with the Project.

PART II – CONTRACT FORM AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Section 7: Contract Form and Conditions of Contract

This Section includes standard contract form. It includes General Conditions of Contract (“GCC”) and
Special Conditions of Contract (“SCC”). The SCC include clauses specific to this contract to
supplement the General Conditions of Contract.

PART III – Contract Related Forms

Section 8: Contract Related Forms

This Section includes the form used to notify Award of the Contract to the successful bidder and the
form for Performance Security to be furnished by the bidder.
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
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Summary, Abbreviations & Table of Content

ABBREVIATIONS

1. AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure

2. ACI Available Capital for Investment

3. AMISP Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider

4. BG Bank Guarantee

5. BIS Bureau of Indian Standards

6. BoM Bill of Material

7. C&I Commercial and Industrial

8. CAIDI Consumer Average Interruption Duration Index

9. CAIFI Consumer Average Interruption Frequency Index

10. CEA Central Electricity Authority

11. CERT-In Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

12. CIM Common Information Model

13. CIS Consumer Information System

14. CMMI Capability Maturity Model Integration

15. CPU Central Processing Unit

16. CRM Consumer Relationship Management

17. CT Current Transformer

18. CUM Cumulative

19. CV Curriculum Vitae

20. DBFOOT Design Build Finance Own Operate and Transfer

21. DBMS Database Management System

22. DCU Data Concentrator Unit

23. DMZ Demilitarized Zone

24. DT Distribution Transformer

25. ESB Enterprise Service Bus

26. FAT Factory Acceptance Test

27. FOR Freight on Road

28. GIS Geographic Information System

29. GPRS General Packet Radio Service

30. GPS Global Positioning System

31. GST Goods and Services Tax

32. GUI Graphical User Interface

33. HES Head-End System

34. HHU Handheld Unit

35. IBMS Integrated Building Management Systems

36. IDS Intrusion Detection Systems

37. IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

38. IP Internet Protocol

39. IPR Intellectual Property Rights

40. IS Indian Standard

41. ISO International Organization for Standardization

42. ISP Internet Service Provider

43. IT Information Technology

44. IVRS Interactive Voice Response System

45. kVA kilo Volt-Ampere

46. kW kilo Watt

47. LAN Local Area Network

48. LCD Liquid Crystal Display

49. LED Light Emitting Diode

50. LT Low Tension

51. M&V Monitoring and Verification

52. MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker

53. MD Maximum Demand

54. MDAS Meter Data Acquisition System

55. MDM Meter Data Management

56. MICC Mineral-Insulated Copper-Clad Cable

57. NAN Neighborhood Area Network

58. NIC Network Interface Card

59. NMS Network Management System

60. NOMC Network Operation cum Monitoring Center

61. NTP Network Time Protocol

62. OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer

63. OS Operating System

64. OSF Open Software Foundation

65 P&L Profit & Loss

66. PCI Payment Card Industry

67. PLC Power Line Communication

68. PLCC Power Line Carrier Communication

69. PO Purchase Order

70. PON Power Outage Notification

71. PRN Power Restoration Notification

72. PT Potential Transformer

73. PV Photovoltaic System

74. QA Quality Assurance

75. QC Quality Control

76. QR Qualification Requirement

77. RAM Random Access Memory

78. RDBMS Relational Database Management System

79. RF Radio Frequency

80. RFP Request for Proposal

81. RPO Recovery Point Objective

82. RTC Real Time Clock

83. RTO Recovery Time Objective

84. SAIDI System Average Interruption Duration Index

85. SAIFI System Average Interruption Frequency Index

86. SAN Storage Area Network

87. SAT Site Acceptance Test

88. SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

89. SEBI Securities and Exchange Board of India

90. SI System Integrator OR System Integration

91. SLA Service Level Agreement

92. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol

93. SOA Service Oriented Architecture

94. SQL Structured Queried Language

95. TCP Transmission Control Protocol

96. TOD Time of Day

97. TOU Time of Use

98. UDP User Datagram Protocol

99. UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply

100. VEE Validation Estimation and Editing

101. VM Virtual Machine

102. VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol

103. WAN Wide Area Network

104. WO Work Order

105. WPC Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing

106. XML Extensible Mark-up Language

107. ITB Instruction to Bidder

TABLE OF CONTENT
PART I ....................................................................................................................................10
Section – 1: Request for Proposal Notice ..........................................................................11
Section – 2: Eligibility and Qualification Requirements ..................................................16
Section – 3: Instructions to Bidders and Bid Data Sheet ...................................................27
Section 4. Bidding Forms- Technical Proposal ................................................................71
Section 5. Financial Proposal - Forms ............................................................................148
Section 6. Project Requirements ......................................................................................158
Section 7. Contract Form and Conditions of Contract .....................................................405
Section 8. Contract Related Forms ..................................................................................463

PART I

BIDDING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

Section – 1: Request for Proposal Notice

Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR
VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT
basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)

PROCUREMENT NOTICE
(Single Stage Two-Envelope Bidding Process with e-Procurement)

GLOBAL OPEN COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT

Contract Title: “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider

for Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM
LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”

Request for Proposal (RFP)/ Tender Number: JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN-32

Issued on: 16/01/2023

1. Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) (hereinafter also referred to as ‘Utility’)
invites online Proposals for “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM
LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”

2. Bidders are advised to note the clauses on Eligibility and Qualification Requirements in Section-
2 and Evaluation Criteria in Section-3 of the RFP Document for evaluation of Proposals.

3. Bidding for selection of AMI Service Provider will be conducted through global open
competitive procurement.

4. The RFP Document is available online https://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in from 17/01/2023 on

payment of cost of document (Tender Fee) as indicated in the TABLE below. The prospective
Bidders would be responsible for downloading the RFP Document and ensuring that any
addenda/ corrigendum/ amendment/ clarification thereto available on the website is also
downloaded and incorporated.

5. The bidding shall be conducted under Single Stage Two-Envelope Bidding process with
e-Procurement as specified in Section 3.

6. Under the Single Stage Two-Envelope Bidding process, the Bidder shall not quote, disclose,
or submit its price in the Technical Proposal (First Envelope) or in any other manner,
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
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Section 1. Request for Proposal Notice

whatsoever, except as part of the Financial Proposal (Second Envelope). In case of any non-
compliance in this regard, the Proposal shall be out-rightly / summarily rejected.

7. An incomplete and/or ambiguous and/or conditional Proposal and/or Proposal submitted late
is liable to be ignored/ summarily rejected.

8. Proposal must be submitted online through the e-Procurement/ e-Tendering process specified
in Section 3. Any Proposal or modifications to Proposal received outside the e-Procurement
system will not be considered, unless otherwise specified in Section 3. Utility shall not be
held liable for any delays due to e-Procurement/ e-Tendering system failure beyond its
control. Even though the system will attempt to notify the bidders of any bid updates, Utility
shall not be liable for any information not received by the bidder. It is the bidders’
responsibility to verify the website for the latest information related to this RFP.

9. Important dates, amounts and other details pertaining to this RFP Notice including
submission and opening of proposal, cost of documents/ Tender Fee, address for
communication, etc., are given in the TABLE below.

10. If Utility office happens to be closed on the specified date of opening of the Proposals, the
Proposals/ bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue or as may
be notified by Utility.

11. Other details can be seen in the RFP document.

TABLE
Important Dates, Amounts and Other Details
Dates

Particulars Date Time

a) Commencement of downloading of this RFP : 17.01.2023 06:00 PM

and e-bidding

b) Pre-bid meeting & : 27 Jan 2023 11:00 AM

Last date for Submission of query through e-
mail: seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in on RFP 27 Jan 2023 06:00 PM
c) Last date for e-bidding : 27.01.2023
15.02.2023 05:00 PM

d) Last date for receipt of Fee and other : 16.02.2023 03:00 PM

documents as per RFP

e) Date of Opening of Technical Bid (if possible) : 17.02.2023 03:00 PM

f) Evaluation of Technical Bid and Opening of :

Shall be informed after the opening of
Financial Bid technical bid

g) Issue of Letter of Award (LOA) :

Shall be informed later

h) Execution of AMISP Contract :

Shall be informed later

Amounts for Bidding

A. Tender Fee to be submitted with the RFP (Non- : In the form of

Refundable) DD/Banker
INR 29,500 Cheque/Online in the
(25,000 + GST favour of Accounts
@ 18%) Officer (CPC), Jodhpur
DISCOM, Payable at
Jodhpur.

B. Bid Security (Refundable) : Payable at Jodhpur.

(To be stamped in accordance with Rajasthan
Stamp Act in the name of SE (IT), the Non-
Judicial Stamp Paper of Rajasthan should be 2% of
of 0.25% of BG amount or maximum upto Rs. estimated
25,000/- and the same should be duly Tender Value
notarized and issued from nationalised
scheduled Bank).

C. Other Payments or Bank Guarantees for the AMISP shall be as per the terms and conditions
defined in this RFP. (Tender E Processing Fee INR 1180 (1000 + GST @ 18%) in the form of
DD/Banker Cheque in the favour MD RISL payable at Jaipur)

Other Details

A. 1. Address for Communication including Contact details:

Superintending Engineer (IT)
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD,
New Power House Premises,
Jodhpur-342003.
Email- seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in;
2. Address for Fee & Bid Security deposition and other requisite documents
Superintending Engineer (IT)
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD,
New Power House Premises,
Jodhpur-342003.
Email- seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in;

B. Payment of cost of document/ Tender Fee:

1 Tender Fee shall be paid Through Demand Draft/Banker`s cheque/Online in the favour of
Accounts Officer (CPC), Jodhpur Discom, Jodhpur payable at Jodhpur. The Demand
Draft/Banker`s Cheque date should be later than the tender publishing date.
2 Tender E Processing Fee shall be paid through Demand Draft in the favour of MD, RISL payable
at Jaipur.
3 Tender Document Fee, E Tender Processing Fee and Bid Security must be submitted in physical
form in a sealed envelope at address given above, after the Bid Submission Deadline. The sealed
envelope shall be clearly marked on the top as “Tender Fee for RFP for Appointment of
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1
JODHPUR ZONE)” RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN-32.” The sealed
envelope shall also clearly mention the name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder
submitting the Bid, as further detailed in Section 3. Bidder must furnish GSTIN number on letter
head.
4 Any Bid not accompanied by a Tender Fee as above shall be rejected by JdVVNL as non-
responsive.
5 Tender Fee and e-bid processing fee is non-refundable

C. Other Payments or Bank Guarantees for the RFP/ Contract shall be as per the terms and conditions
defined in this RFP Document. Bank Account Details are as follows:

ACCOUNT NO 611-287-05435
ACCOUNT HOLDER NAME JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED
BANK NAME & BRANCH DETAILS STATE BANK OF INDIA
JAIPUR COLLECECTORATE
IFSC CODE SBIN0031026
PHONE NO. OF AO(CPC), JdVVNL, JODHPUR
EMAIL ID OF AO(CPC), JdVVNL, JODHPUR SENIORAO.CPC@GMAIL.COM
GSTIN OF JODHPUR DISCOM 08AAACJ8578R1ZJ

D. Bidder has to provide name of Company, Company Address, contact name and Mobile number in the
query submitted by Bidders on email.
Superintending Engineer (IT)
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD,
New Power House Premises,
Jodhpur-342003.
Email- seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in;
Mob - 9413359049

Section – 2: Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

1. The Bid can be submitted by a Sole Bidder as an individual entity or a Consortium of
firms/companies (specific requirements for Consortium are given under Clause 4 below) who are
eligible to participate in tenders for public procurement in India in accordance with Applicable
Laws including the guidelines issued in Order No. F/No.6/18/2019-PPD by Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure, Public Procurement Division dated 23 July 2020, Order No
No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part (2) dated 18 November 2020, latest Government of India Guidelines for
Make in India, Domestically manufactured products, Atmanirbhar Bharat and circulars DIPP
Office Memorandum No. P-45021/2/2017-PP (BE-II) date: 16th Sept. 2020, MeitY Circular
No.1(10)/2017-CLES dated 06.12.2019 and Order No. 11/05/2018-Coord. by the Ministry of
Power dated 17 September 2020 including any amendments or modifications to the same from
time to time.

2. If at any stage of the bidding, any order/ ruling is found to have been passed in the last 1 (one)
year preceding the Bid submission deadline by a competent Court of Law or any appropriate
Commission or any Arbitral Tribunal against the Sole Bidder/ Lead Bidder/ any Consortium
Members or its Affiliates for breach of any Contract awarded by any Government
agency/department, then Bids from such Bidders shall be liable to be rejected. All Bidders shall
confirm in accordance to Form 7 given in Section 4 that no such order(s)/ ruling(s) have been
passed by a competent Court of Law or an appropriate Commission against it or its Affiliates. In
case of any such order/ ruling, it is the duty of the Bidder to inform Utility for the same during the
Bid submission.

3. Technically qualified Bidders shall continue to maintain compliance with the Eligibility and
Qualification Requirements specified herein. Failure to comply with the aforesaid requirements
shall make the Bid from such Bidders liable for rejection at any stage of the bidding process.

4. Eligibility Requirements for Consortium

4.1 Members of the Consortium shall enter into a binding Consortium Agreement, in the form
specified at Form 8 (the “Consortium Agreement”) given in Section 4 of RFP Document, for the
purpose of submitting Bid. The Consortium Agreement, to be submitted along with the Bid, shall,
inter alia:
(a) convey the intent to comply with the terms and conditions of the AMISP Contract in the
event selected to undertake the Project; and
(b) clearly outline the proposed roles and responsibilities, if any, of each member.

4.2 In the event Selected Bidder is a bidding Consortium, except in the case when a Central Public
Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a
CPSE/ PSU is the lead consortium member, then the members of the consortium shall be required
to form an appropriate Special Purpose Vehicle, incorporated under the Companies Act 2013 (the
“SPV”), to execute the AMISP Contract and implement the Project. In such a case, the Selected
Bidder shall comply with the following requirements:

4.2.1 The members of the consortium shall ensure that they subscribe to 100% of the equity share capital
of the SPV. The members of the Consortium shall hold shares in accordance with the shareholding
pattern indicated in the Consortium Agreement for a period up to two years after the Installation
Milestone;

4.2.2 The members of the consortium shall continue to hold not less than 51% for the entire term of the
AMISP Contract;

4.2.3 The Lead Consortium Member shall hold at least 51% (fifty-one per cent) of the equity of the
SPV at all times until two years from Installation Milestone as per the AMISP Contract and 26%
for the remaining term of the AMISP Contract.

4.2.4 If equity is held by the Affiliates, Parent Company or Ultimate Parent Company, then subject to
this Clause, such Affiliate, Parent Company or Ultimate Parent Company shall be permitted to
transfer its shareholding in the SPV to another Affiliate or to the Parent Company / Ultimate
Parent Company. If any such shareholding entity, qualifying as an Affiliate / Parent Company /
Ultimate Parent Company, is likely to cease to meet the criteria to qualify as an Affiliate / Parent
Company / Ultimate Parent Company, the shares held by such entity shall be transferred to
another Affiliate / Parent Company / Ultimate Parent Company.

Provided that in case the Lead Member or Sole Bidder is holding equity through Affiliate's,
Ultimate Parent Company or Parent Company, such restriction shall apply to such entities.

Provided further, that the aggregate equity share holding of the Bidding Consortium or a Sole
Bidder in the issued and paid-up equity share capital of the SPV shall not be less than hundred
percent (100%) up to a period of two (2) years after Installation Milestone and the lead
Consortium Member shall have the equity share holding not less than fifty one percent (51%). In
case the Selected Bidder is a Bidding Consortium, then any Member (other than the Lead
Member) of such Bidding Consortium shall be allowed to divest its equity as long as the other
remaining Members (which shall always include the Lead Member) hold the minimum equity
specified above.
4.2.5 The Selected Bidder may invest in the equity share capital of the SPV through its Affiliate(s) or
Ultimate Parent Company or Parent Company. Details of such investment will have to be
specified in the Technical Bid of the RFP. If the Selected Bidder so invests through any
Affiliate(s) or Ultimate Parent Company or Parent Company, the Selected Bidder shall be liable
to ensure that minimum equity holding/lock-in limits as specified in Clause 4.2 above and as
computed as per the provisions of Clause 4.2.6 of this section are still maintained.

4.2.6 For computation of effective Equity holding, the Equity holding of the Selected Bidder or its
Ultimate Parent Company in such Affiliate(s) or Parent Company and the equity holding of such
Affiliate (s) or Ultimate Parent company in the SPV shall be computed in accordance with the
example given below:
If the Parent Company or the Ultimate Parent Company of the Selected Bidder A directly holds
thirty percent (30%) of the equity in the SPV, then holding of Selected Bidder A in the SPV shall
be thirty percent (30%);
If Selected Bidder A holds thirty percent (30%) equity of the Affiliate and the Affiliate holds fifty
percent (50%) equity in the SPV, then for the purposes of ascertaining the minimum equity/equity
lock-in requirements specified above, the effective holding or Bidder A in the SPV shall be fifteen
percent (15%). (i.e., 30%*50%);

4.3 The Lead Bidder / Sole Bidder shall have a registered office (under the Companies Act 1956/ 2013
with Registrar of Companies) in India at the time of submission of the Bid. In case of Award of
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Section 2. Eligibility Requirements

Contract, other Consortium Members shall be required to have a registered office (under the
Companies Act 1956/ 2013 with Registrar of Companies) in India.

4.4 Every Consortium Member shall provide consent to the Lead Consortium Member and make itself
aware of all the proceedings of the bidding process and Project implementation through legally
enforceable Consortium Agreement, power of attorneys, legal undertakings, etc. (if applicable)
entered amongst all members of that Bidding Consortium including but not limited to those as
prescribed in Form 8, Form 9 and Form 11 given in Section 4. In the absence of duly executed
formats, the Bid shall not be considered for evaluation and shall be rejected.

4.5 The Lead Consortium Member shall be liable for the execution of the entire obligation in the
AMISP Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. Only the Lead Consortium
Member shall have the authority to conduct all businesses for and on behalf of the Consortium
during the bidding process.

5.1 The Bidder, participating in the bid as a Sole Bidder, or as a Consortium Member or as Lead
Consortium Member of a Bidding Consortium, and its Sub-Contractor(s) should not be blacklisted
by any Govt. Organization or regulatory agencies or Govt. Undertaking as on the date of submission
of the Bid. Bidder should submit a self-undertaking signed by its authorized signatories for the
same as per the format prescribed in Form 7 given in Section 4.

5.2 The Bidder, participating in the bid as a Sole Bidder, or as a Consortium Member or as Lead
Consortium Member, and its Sub-Contractor(s) shall not be banned/ debarred by any Indian
Utility/Govt Organisation any of its subsidiaries/ holding company, as on the date of submission of
the Bid. Bidder should submit a self- undertaking signed by its authorized signatories for the same
as per the format prescribed in Form 7 given in Section 4.

6. The Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder shall submit the Bid after submitting the Tender Fees
and Bid Security as per the various terms, schedules and formats prescribed in this RFP. Further,
The Lead Consortium Member shall be the point of contact for the Consortium during the Bid
process before award of the Project to the AMISP, and Utility shall communicate directly to the
contact person appointed through the Power of Attorney as per Form 10 given in Section 4.

7. The Bidder may seek qualification on the basis of technical and financial capability of its Parent(s)
and/ or its Affiliate(s), as defined in section 3, for the purpose of meeting the qualification
requirements. Authorization for use of such technical or financial capability shall have to be
provided from its Parent(s) and/or Affiliate(s). A Bidder shall submit only one Bid in the same
bidding process, either individually as a Sole Bidder or as a Lead Member of a Bidding
Consortium. Any member of the bidding consortium, including its Parent(s) and/or Affiliate(s),
whose technical and financial capabilities are showcased for meeting the criteria as mentioned in
Clause 8.1 of Section 2, shall not separately participate directly or indirectly in another bid in the
same bidding process for meeting the criteria as mentioned in Clause 8.1 of section 2.

The determination of the relationship of Parent(s) and/or Affiliate(s) with the Bidder shall be on
the date 7 (seven) Days prior to the Bid Submission Deadline. Documentary evidence to establish
such relationship shall be furnished by the Bidder along with the Technical Bid.

If the Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity is an entity other than the
Sole Bidder or a Member in a Bidding Consortium, the Sole Bidder or Member relying on such
Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity will have to submit a legally
binding undertaking supported by a board resolution from the Technically Evaluated Entity and/or
Financially Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent Company, that all the equity investment
obligations of the Sole Bidder or the Member of the Consortium shall be deemed to be equity
investment obligations of the Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity or
its Ultimate Parent Company, and in the event of any default the same shall be met by such
evaluated entity or by the Ultimate Parent Company. The Sole Bidder or the Consortium Member
shall have to provide information and documents relating to its relationship with such Technically
Evaluated Entity and or Financially Evaluated Entity including details about the equity
shareholding between them as per Form 16 provided in Section 4.

The Technically Evaluated Entity may be the Sole Bidder or the Lead Member of a Consortium
or an Affiliate or Parent of such Sole Bidder or the Lead Member, as the case may be.

The Qualified Bidder(s) will be required to continue to maintain compliance with the Qualification
Requirements throughout the bidding process and till execution of the AMISP Contract. Where
the Technically Evaluated Entity and/or the Financially Evaluated Entity is not the Sole Bidder or
a Member in a Bidding Consortium, as the case may be the Sole Bidder or Member shall continue
to be an Affiliate of the Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity till the
execution of the AMISP Contract. Failure to comply with the aforesaid provisions shall make the
Bid liable for rejection at any stage.

8. Qualification Requirements

8.1 The technical and financial requirements of qualification are as follows:

S.
Requirements Supporting Documents
No.
Technical Requirements
1. Sole/ Lead Bidder must have either: a) References along with requisite
contract/ Purchase Order (PO)/
(a) paid for, or received payments for, Work Order (WO). The references
construction of Eligible Project(s); should indicate client name, scope
Or of work, Project start date (as per
(b) paid for development of Eligible project(s) the format prescribed in Form 13
given in Section 4);
in the Infrastructure sector in the last 7 (seven) In case Non-Disclosure agreement
Financial Years with aggregate project value of not (NDA) is signed with the client,
less than INR 50% of the Estimated Project Cost Bidder shall provide an
2. Sole/ Lead Bidder/ any other Consortium Member undertaking for the NDA and shall
must have experience of integration of head-end also provide a client certification
system with MDM on standard interfaces and data as proof of experience along with
Client Name/ Email Address/
exchange models for at least 20,000 consumers / Contact no./ designation etc.
end points (cumulatively) in an Indian/ Global

S.
Requirements Supporting Documents
No.
Utility (power/ water/ natural gas/ telecom) in the
last 7 (seven) years which are in operation for at b) Documentary evidence of
least 1 (one) year. completion of the Project
or completion of Go-live
Or status (i.e., Go-live
certificate, UAT testing
Sole/ Lead Bidder/ any other Consortium Member certificate etc.) of the
should have installed, integrated, tested, and respective project as per the
commissioned control center hardware (or on definition of Go-Live/ UAT
cloud) and application software for at least 50,000 specified therein or other
endpoints (cumulatively) in an Indian/ Global documentary evidence
Utility (power/ water/ natural gas/ telecom) in last indicating completion ( e.g.,
7 (seven) years which are in operation for at least proof of payment
1(one) year r e c e i v e d /proof of asset
Capitalized in books of
Accounts (as applicable) and
client certificate for supply of
material or similar proofs)
along with contact details of
the client;

c) Any other documentation for

implementation performance
/operation

3. The Sole/ Lead Bidder should have a valid pre-

qualification and technical empanelment
certificate for the required communication Valid Empanelment certificate of
technology, issued by REC and approved by the the sole/ lead bidder for the
committee constituted vide the letter issued by the proposed solution, issued by REC /
Ministry of Power F.No.14/02/2021-UR&SI-II- committee constituted thereby
Part (1) -(E-258136) dt. 10th January 2022, at the
time of bid submission.
Financial Requirements
4. The Bidder shall have positive net worth for each Audited Annual financial
of the last three financial years. The Net worth of statements, Balance Sheet and P&L
the Bidder should be at least 30% of the estimated Account for the respective Financial
Project cost in any of the last three Financial Years Years as per the format prescribed
in Form 12 given in Section 4.
Or

Bidder shall have a minimum ACI of 30% of the Must mention UDIN number on
estimated Project cost at the close of the preceding each statement.
financial year

Net Worth means sum total of the paid up capital

and free reserves (excluding reserves created out
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S.
Requirements Supporting Documents
No.
of revaluation) reduced by aggregate value of
accumulated losses (including debit balance in
profit and loss account for current year) and
intangible assets.

ACI means minimum investible funds (i.e.,

immediately available funds for investment and
callable capital) subject to the limits of investment
in a single investee entity (in the relevant
jurisdiction for a Foreign Investment Fund, or the
maximum permissible investment limit for an AIF)
(as per the SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012, as may
be amended from time to time), as applicable.

Please note:
a. In case a Bidder and/(or) it’s Parent(s)/
Affiliate(s) has issued any fresh equity capital
during the current financial year, the same
shall be permitted to be added to the Bidder’
s Net Worth subject to the statutory auditor of
the Bidder certifying to this effect.
b. In case a Bidder and/(or) it’s parent(s)/
Affiliate(s), being a SEBI registered AIF or
Foreign Investment Fund, has received any
fresh capital commitment available for the
immediate deployment during the current
financial year, the same shall be permitted to
be added to the Bidder’s ACI subject to the
statutory auditor of the Bidder certifying to this
effect.

8.2 The Sole/ Lead Bidder would have to clearly include and mention the details of all the solution /
component providers given below. However, such solution / component providers may or may not
necessarily be included as a part of the Bidding Consortium. For avoidance of doubt, it is clarified
that the sole bidder/ any member of the bidding consortium can also be a solution/ component
provider, provided that they meet the relevant qualification requirements as mentioned below. The
Sole / lead bidder has to mandatorily mention at least one vendor for each of the solution/
component providers given below in Form 1 of section 4:

a) Smart Meter Manufacturer(s)

b) Head End System (HES) solution provider
c) Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution provider
d) System Integrator
e) RF Communication Provider (if applicable)
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Accordingly, in addition to the requirements provided in 8.1, the various solution / component
providers should also separately meet the following requirements as on date of bid submission or
as on date of replacement of solution/ component provider post award of contract, subject to
necessary approval in writing from the Utility. Each of the solution / component providers shall
sign an agreement with the sole/ lead bidder, provided the solution/ component provider is not the
sole/ lead bidder, in the format as specified in Form 23 of section 4, clearly mentioning:

a) their intent to comply with the terms and conditions of the AMISP Contract in the event
the solution/ component provider is selected to undertake the Project
b) their willingness to work with the said sole/ lead bidder; and
c) their proposed roles and responsibilities.

S. No. Requirements Supporting Documents

A. Meter Manufacturer – Technical Requirements
A1. Option 1: a) References along with requisite
Should have manufactured and supplied contract/ Purchase Order (PO)/ Work
minimum 1,00,000 nos. of Smart meters Order (WO). The references should
(cumulative) on proposed communication indicate client name, scope of work,
technology in Indian/Global Power Project start date (as per the format
Distribution Utility in the last 7 (seven) years. prescribed in Form 13);

In case Non-Disclosure agreement

Option 2:
(NDA) is signed with the client,
Should have manufactured and supplied Bidder shall provide an undertaking
minimum 20,00,000 nos. of static electricity for the NDA and shall also provide a
meters (cumulative) in Indian/Global Power client certification as proof of
Distribution Utility in the last 7 (seven) years. experience along with Client Name/
Email Address/ Contact no./
Option 3: designation etc.
Any meter manufacturer who doesn’t satisfy
Option 1 & 2 but satisfies conditions (A2), b) Documentary evidence of
(A3) & (A4) below, can also be eligible to completion of the Project or other
documentary evidence indicating
participate in the bid as a meter manufacturer.
completion of supply (e.g. proof of
However, meters procured for this tender from payment received/ proof of asset
this particular meter manufacturer/ supplier, capitalized in books of accounts (as
shall be limited to 25% of the total meters applicable) and client certificate for
proposed to be implemented as part of this supply of material or similar proofs)
tender. along with contact details of the
client;
c) Any other documentation for
implementation performance/
operation
A2. Smart meters shall have all the valid test Valid BIS and type-test certificate to
certificate (issued within the last 5 years) and be submitted
BIS certificate, compliant to IS 16444 Part-1*

Note: *At the time of supply of LT-CT operated

S. No. Requirements Supporting Documents

Meters, the smart meters shall have all the
valid test certificate and BIS Certificate,
compliant to IS 16444 Part-2.
A3. Should have in-house NABL or ISO/ IEC - A valid registration certificate
17025 accredited Laboratory mentioning issue/renewal/expiry
date.
A4. Should have a valid ISO 9001:2015 Copy of valid certificate
certification

B. Head End System (HES) solution provider – Technical Requirements

B1. The HES solution should have been Certificate / report issued by Client /
successfully integrated with at least 2 (two) MDMS OEM / solution provider.
different MDMS/ other utility IT Solution in In case the HES solution provider,
Indian/ Global Utility(ies) (power/ water/ has integrated with their own MDMS,
natural gas/ telecom) in last 7 (seven) years. then a self-certification shall be
provided.
C. Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution provider – Technical Requirements
C1. The proposed MDM solution should have been a) References along with requisite
successfully integrated with at least 2 (two) contract/ Purchase Order (PO)/ Work
nos. of different HES solutions in Indian/ Order (WO). The references should
Global Utility(ies) (power/ water/ natural gas/ indicate client name, scope of work,
telecom) in last 7 (seven) years. Project start date (as per the format
prescribed in Form 13 given in
Section 4);
C2. The proposed MDM solution should have been In case Non-Disclosure
successfully integrated with at least 2 (two) agreement (NDA) is signed with
nos. of different Billing Systems in Indian/ the client, Bidder shall provide an
Global Utility(ies) (power/ water/ natural gas/ undertaking for the NDA and
shall also provide a client
telecom) or with Billing/ Other IT systems of 2
certification as proof of
(two) different Indian/ Global Utility(ies) in
experience along with Client
last 7 (seven) years. Name/ Email Address/ Contact
no./ designation etc.

b) Documentary evidence of
completion of the Project or
completion of Go-live status (i.e., Go-
live certificate, UAT testing
certificate etc.) of the respective
project as per the definition of Go-
Live/ UAT specified therein or other
documentary evidence indicating
completion (e.g., proof of payment
received/ proof of asset capitalized in
books of accounts (as applicable) and
client certificate for supply of
material or similar proofs) along with
contact details of the client

c) Certificate / report issued by Client

S. No. Requirements Supporting Documents

/ HES OEM/ solution provider. In
case the MDMS solution provider,
has integrated with their own HES,
then a self-certification shall be
provided.
d) Any other documentation for
implementation performance/
operation
C3. Should have CMMi (Capability Maturity Copy of valid certificate
Model Integration) Level 3 or IEC/ISO 27001
Certification (Software Development &
Customization), as the requirement may be

D. System Integrator – Technical Requirements

D1. Should have experience of integration of Certificate / report issued by Client /
HES/MDMS etc. with at least 2 (two) billing / Billing system solution provider.
other utility IT systems in Indian/ Global
Utility(ies) (power/ water/ natural gas/
telecom) in last 7 (seven) years, in which the
meters are in operation for at least 1(one) year.

D2. • Should have valid ISO 9001:2015 Copy of valid certificate

certification
• Should have IEC/ ISO 27001 certification
or CMMi Level 3 (or above) certifications

E. RF Technology Solution Provider – Technical Requirements (If applicable)

E1. The RF technology/Solution Provider should a) References along with requisite
have implemented project/(s) with at least contract/ Purchase Order (PO)/
50,000 (cumulatively) modules / endpoints Work Order (WO). The
involving Radio Frequency (RF) mesh in an references should indicate client
Indian/ Global Utility (power/ water/ natural name, scope of work, Project start
gas/ telecom) in the last 7 (seven) years. date (as per the format prescribed
in Form 13 given in Section 4);

b) In case Non-Disclosure agreement

(NDA) is signed with the client,
Bidder shall provide an undertaking
for the NDA and shall also provide a
client certification as proof of
experience along with Client Name/
Email Address/ Contact no./
designation etc.

c) b) Documentary evidence of
completion of the Project or
completion of Go-live status (i.e., Go-
live certificate, UAT testing
certificate etc.) of the respective
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project as per the definition of Go-
Live/ UAT specified therein or other
documentary evidence indicating
completion (e.g., proof of payment
received/ proof of asset capitalized in
books of accounts (as applicable) and
client certificate for supply of
material or similar proofs) along with
contact details of the client;
d)
c) Any other documentation for
implementation performance/
operation.
E2. The RF Technology/ Solution provider should a) Certificate of Incorporation and
have been in the communications network Registration certificate along
installation / maintenance services business for with Memorandum & Articles of
the last 1 (one) year in India. Association.
b) Copy of valid Licenses (In case
OR of RF, Valid certificate issued by
Wireless Planning &
The RF Technology/ Solution provider should
Coordination (WPC) Wing of the
have been in the communications network
Ministry of Communications,
installation / maintenance services business for
GOI) as on date of bid
the last 3 (three) years outside of India.
submission.
E3. The RF Technology/Solution provider have Signed agreements/ MoUs for
successfully integrated their NIC/ integration of NIC module or
Communication module with at least 3 (three) Certificate of successful integration.
different makes of smart meters in India or
Outside of India

8.3. For the purposes of satisfaction of Technical Requirement, the following shall apply:

a) Eligible Projects, as referred in Technical Requirement, shall mean works contracts for developing
asset/ facility in India or abroad which involve building/ installing, and commissioning/ go-live
such asset/ facility but shall not include any assignment where the scope is limited to only (i)
supply of goods or (ii) supply of manpower.
b) Projects that have achieved completion/ or have achieved commissioning/ go-live as identified in
the Project document(s) at least 7 (seven) Days prior to the Bid Submission Deadline shall be
considered.
c) The Technically Evaluated Entity must have either executed itself/ paid for such projects or must
own at least 26% of the shareholding in the company that has executed the project(s) up to the
date of commissioning of such project.
d) For the purpose of clause, 8.1 above, Infrastructure sector is defined under Definitions in Section
3. In reference to this, Energy efficiency projects in Electricity distribution sector shall also be
considered.
e) For the purpose of clause, 8.1 & 8.2 (A) to (E) above, the Eligible Project(s) in the:

i. Power sector shall mean projects relating to generation or transmission or

distribution of electricity;
ii. Water sector shall mean projects relating to water treatment including
desalination or water supply (rural or urban) or wastewater / sewerage or drainage
or water pipelines;
iii. Natural gas sector shall mean projects relating to natural gas transmission or
distribution; and
iv. Telecom sector shall mean projects relating to infrastructure cabling or
communication systems for setting up Wide Area Network (WAN) or Local Area
Network (LAN) or Internet Services or VOIP solutions, etc.

8.4. For the purposes of satisfaction of Financial Requirement, the following shall apply:

a) In the event Bidder is a Consortium, the financial requirement shall be met individually and
collectively by all the Members in the Bidding Consortium. The financial requirement to be met
by each Member of the Bidding Consortium shall be as detailed below:
(i) The Lead Consortium Member/ Lead Bidder shall meet not less than 51% of the
minimum financial requirement criteria given at clause no.8.1 (4) above.
(ii) and each of the other Consortium Member(s) individually shall meet not less than
5% of the minimum financial requirement criteria given at clause no. 8.1 (4)
above.

Section – 3: Instructions to Bidders and Bid Data Sheet

TABLE OF CONTENT

A. General Provisions ..............................................................................................29

1. Definitions ................................................................................................................... 29
2. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 33
(a) About this Request for Proposal .................................................................................. 33
(b) Bidding Process and Electronic- Procurement System ............................................... 34
(c) Study of Utility’s Existing Systems............................................................................. 34
(d) Pre-Bid Meeting .......................................................................................................... 34
3. Conflict of Interest ...................................................................................................... 35
4. Bidders to Inform Itself Fully ..................................................................................... 36
5. Fraud and Corruption .................................................................................................. 37
6. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements ................................................................ 37
B. Preparation of Proposals ....................................................................................37
7. General Considerations and Instructions .................................................................... 37
8. Cost of Bidding / Preparation of Proposal .................................................................. 38
9. Language ..................................................................................................................... 39
10. Documents Comprising the Proposal and List of Forms ............................................ 39
11. Only One Proposal ...................................................................................................... 39
12. Proposal / Bid Validity & Bid Security ...................................................................... 39
13. Clarification and Amendment of RFP......................................................................... 41
14. Preparation of Bid/ Proposal and Bid Formats ........................................................... 42
15. Technical Bid/ Proposal Format and Content ............................................................. 42
16. Financial Bid/ Proposal Format and Content .............................................................. 46
C. Submission, Opening and Evaluation ...............................................................47
17. Submission of Bids/ Proposals and Bid Submission Deadline ................................... 47
(a) Submission of Bids/ Proposals ................................................................................... 47
(b) Bid Submission Deadline ............................................................................................ 48
18. Confidentiality ............................................................................................................ 49
19. Opening of Technical Bids/ Proposals ........................................................................ 49
20. Bid/ Proposals Evaluation Overview and Verification/ Clarifications ....................... 50
21. Evaluation of Technical Bids/ Proposals .................................................................... 51
22. Opening of Financial Proposals .................................................................................. 52

23. Evaluation of Financial Bids/ Proposals ..................................................................... 52

24. Deviations, Reservations and Omissions .................................................................... 52
D. Award of Contract ..............................................................................................53
27. Utility ’s Right to Vary Quantities at the time of Award ............................................ 54
28. Letter of Award ........................................................................................................... 54
29. Signing of Contract and Contract Performance Security ............................................ 54
30. Additional Security ..................................................................................................... 55
31. [Advance Payment security (Optional)]...................................................................... 55
E. Bid Data Sheet .....................................................................................................57
Annexure I (BDS) ......................................................................................................70
Checklist of Required Forms ...................................................................................71
PART II ....................................................................................................................404
A. Form of Contract .............................................................................................406
B. Form of Contract ............................................................................................409
II. General Conditions of Contract .......................................................................413
PART III ..................................................................................................................462
Contract Related Forms .........................................................................................462

Instructions to Bidder
A. General Provisions
1. Definitions 1.1 Definitions
(a) “Affiliate” shall mean a company or AIF or Foreign Investment
Fund that either directly or indirectly:
controls or
is controlled by or
is under common control with
a Bidder and “control” mean either (i) ownership by one
company or AIF or Foreign Investment Fund of 26% of the
voting rights of the other company or AIF or Foreign
Investment Fund, as the case may be or (ii) an AIF or Foreign
Investment Fund that has the power to direct the management
and policies by operation of law or contract;

(b) “Alternative Investment Fund” or “AIF”” shall have the

meaning as ascribed to the term ‘alternative investment fund’
under Regulation 2(1)(b) of the Securities and Exchange Board
of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (as
may be amended from time to time)

(c) “ACI” shall mean minimum investible funds (i.e. immediately

available funds for investment and callable capital, net of
estimated expenditure for administration and management of the
fund) subject to the limits of investment in a single investee entity
(in the relevant jurisdiction for a Foreign Investment Fund, or the
maximum permissible investment limit for an AIF) (as per the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment
Funds) Regulations, 2012, as may be amended from time to
time).
In case of an AIF or Foreign Investment Fund using ACI, ACI
would be considered as per the certificate issued by statutory
auditor (or such other certificate as filed with the regulator in
the relevant jurisdiction) not older than 1 (one) months prior to
the date of Bid Submission;

(d) “AMISP Service Charge” shall mean the payment to be

made by the Utility to the AMISP in INR per meter per month
for each category of meter as quoted in the Bid;

(e) “AMISP Contract” or “Contract” shall mean the

Contract to be entered into between the Selected Bidder in the
event the Selected Bidder is an individual entity, Lead Bidder in
the event the Selected Bidder is a Consortium and the SPV,
incorporated by the Selected Bidder in the event formation of
SPV is mandatory/ opted and permitted as per Bid Data Sheet 1
and the Utility, for undertaking the Project;

1Lead Bidder in the event the Selected Bidder is a Consortium

(f) “Bid” shall mean the bid submitted by a Bidder(s) in response

to this RFP and shall include the Technical Bid and the Financial
Bid;

(g) “Bidder(s)” shall mean individual entity or Consortium of

entities bidding in response to this RFP. The Bidder can either
be a company incorporated under the applicable laws of their
relevant jurisdiction or an AIF or a Foreign Investment Fund;

(h) “Bidding Consortium” shall mean the Consortium of entities

bidding for Project after executing Consortium Agreement as per
the terms and conditions of this RFP;

(i) “Bid Data Sheet (BDS)” means an integral part of the

Instructions to Bidders (ITB) Section 3, that is used to reflect
issues, details and conditions specific to the procurement, to
supplement and/or modify the provisions of ITB.

(j) “Bid Submission Deadline” shall have the meaning as

ascribed thereto in ITB 17.5;

(k) “Conflict of Interest” shall have the meaning as ascribed

thereto in ITB 3;

(l) “Consortium Member” shall mean any Member of the

Bidding Consortium other than the Lead Consortium Member;

(m) “Contractor” shall mean the same as “AMISP”;

(n) “Contract Price” shall have the meaning as ascribed thereto

in Section 7;
(o) Day” means a calendar day, unless otherwise specified as
“Business Day”. A Business Day is any day that is an official
working day of Utility. It excludes Utility’s official public
holidays.

(p) “Financial Bid” shall have the meaning as ascribed thereto in

ITB 16;

(q) "Financially Evaluated Entity" shall mean the company

which has been evaluated for the satisfaction of the financial
requirement set forth in Clause 8 of Section 2;

(r) “Financial Proposal” shall mean the same as Financial Bid;

(s) “Financial Year” or “FY” shall mean the period starting

from 1st April of a calendar year to 31st March of the
consecutive calendar year;

(t) “Foreign Investment Fund” shall mean any pooled

investment vehicle or investment fund which is registered or
recognized with a securities market/banking regulator of a
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“foreign jurisdiction”;

(u) “Foreign Jurisdiction” means a country, other than India,

whose securities market regulator is a signatory to International
Organization of Securities Commission’s Multilateral
Memorandum of Understanding (IOSCO's MMOU) or a
signatory to bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with the
Securities and Exchange Board of India, and which is not
identified in the public statement of Financial Action Task Force
as a jurisdiction having a strategic Anti-Money Laundering or
Combating the Financing of Terrorism deficiencies to which
counter measures apply or a jurisdiction that has not made
sufficient progress in addressing the deficiencies or has not
committed to an action plan developed with the Financial Action
Task Force to address the deficiencies and are allowed to make
investment India in terms of applicable law;

(v) “ITB” (this Section 3 of the RFP) means the Instructions to

Bidders that, along with other Sections, provides the Bidders with
all information needed to prepare their Proposals.

(w) “Lead Consortium Member” or “Lead Bidder” shall

mean the Member of the Bidding Consortium, designated as such
by the other members of the Consortium, having authority to
represent all the members before the Utility;

(x) “Meter-months”: At any point of time, meter-months of the

AMI system is calculated as the sum of number of months from
operationalization of the meter or Operational Go-Live,
whichever is later, for all meters installed and commissioned by
the AMISP, taking into account all Change Orders issued by the
Utility;

(y) “Month” shall mean calendar months unless otherwise

specified.

(z) “Operational Go-live” shall have the meaning as ascribed

thereto in Clause 9.6 of Section 6 of the RFP Document;

(aa) “Parent(s)” shall mean an entity that is either (i) a Company

or an AIF or a Foreign Investment Fund that holds at least twenty
six percent (26%) of the paid - up equity capital directly or
indirectly in the Bidder, as the case may be; or (ii) an AIF or
Foreign Investment Fund that has the power to direct the
management and policies by operation of law or contract;

(bb) “Project” shall mean the Utility’s AMI Project defined in

Clause 1 of Section 6 of the RFP Document;

(cc) “Proposal” shall mean the same as Bid and shall include the
Technical Proposal and the Financial Proposal;

(dd) “Request for Proposal” or “RFP” means this Tender of

which the number, name and details have been mentioned in Bid
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Data Sheet, including all its Volumes/ Sections/ Forms/

Annexures/ Appendices etc., for Appointment of AMISP
(including all clarification/ addendum/ amendment/
corrigendum/ etc. issued from time to time);

(ee) “RFP Document” shall have the same meaning as ascribed

thereto in ITB 2.1 and ITB 2.1.1

(ff) “Service(s)” or “Related Service(s)” shall mean any

Service(s) performed or to be performed as a part of the Project
by the AMISP;

(gg) “Special Purpose Vehicle” or “SPV” shall mean a company

incorporated under Companies Act, 2013 for the purpose of
executing the Project as set out in in Clause 1 of Section 6;

(hh) “Sub-Contractor” shall mean any person, natural or legal,

including manufacturers, to whom execution of any part of the
AMISP Contract, including preparation of any design or supply of
the AMI Project, is sub-contracted directly or indirectly by the
Contractor, and includes its legal successors or permitted assigns;

(ii) “Technical Bid” shall have the meaning as ascribed thereto in

ITB 15;

(jj) “Technical Proposal” shall mean the same as Technical Bid;

(kk) "Technically Evaluated Entity" shall mean the company

which has been evaluated for the satisfaction of the technical
requirement set forth in Clause 8 of Section 2;

(ll) “Tender” shall mean the same as “RFP”;

(mm) “Tender Fee” shall mean the fees submitted with the RFP;

(nn) “Total Meter-months”: Total Meter-months of the AMI

system is calculated as the product of total number of smart
meters installed, integrated and operationalized in the Project
(by taking into account all Change Orders issued by the
Utility) and 93 (ninety-three) months commencing post
Operational Go-Live.

(oo) “Utility” means the entity, named, and as briefly described in

Bid Data Sheet, that has issued the Request for Bids for
Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in India on Design
Build Finance Own Operate Transfer (DBFOOT basis), to enter
into a Contract for Design Build Finance Own Operate Transfer
(DBFOOT) AMI system in the Project area as per the RFP
Document.

(pp) "Ultimate Parent Company" shall mean an entity which owns

at least twenty six percent (26%) equity in the Sole Bidder or
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Member of a Consortium, (as the case may be) and in the

Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity
(as the case may be) and such Sole Bidder or Member of a
Consortium, (as the ease may be) and the Technically Evaluated
Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity (as the case may be)
shall be under the direct control or indirectly under the common
control of such entity.
(qq) "Infrastructure sector" shall mean such sectors notified by
Department of Economic Affairs in its Gazette Notification no.
13/1/2017-INF dated 26th April 2021 and as amended from time
to time.
1.1.1 Capitalised terms used herein but not defined specifically shall
have the meaning as ascribed to them in Section 5 and Section
6, and elsewhere in RFP Document.

1.2 Singular and Plural: Where the context so requires, words

imparting the singular only also include the plural and vice
versa.

1.3 Headings and Marginal Notes: Headings and marginal notes

to the terms and conditions of the Contract are not deemed to
form part thereof nor are to be taken into consideration in the
interpretation or construction thereof or of the Contract.

2. Introduction 2.1 This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Utility for selecting
(a) About this Request the AMISP to implement Utility’s AMI Project. This RFP Document
for Proposal provides the overall structure of the document (as outlined in the
beginning of the document in the section titled “Summary,
Abbreviations & Table of Content”), requirements and general terms
and conditions applicable to each Bidder.
2.1.1 The RFP Document (also referred to as the bidding
document) consist of Parts I, II, and III, which include all the
sections indicated below, and should be read in conjunction
with any Addenda/ Corrigenda/ Amendments/ Clarifications
etc. issued thereto from time to time in accordance with this
Section 3.
PART I Bidding Procedures and Requirements
• Section 1 - Request for Proposal Notice
• Section 2 - Eligibility Requirements
• Section 3 - Instructions to Bidders and Bid Data Sheet
• Section 4 - Bidding Forms - Technical Proposal
• Section 5- Bidding Forms - Financial Proposal
• Section 6 - Project Requirements
PART II Contract Form and Conditions of Contract
• Section 7 – Contract Form and Conditions of Contract
PART III Contract Related Forms
• Section 8 – Contract Related Forms

(b) Bidding Process 2.2 Bidding against the Request for Proposal shall be under Two
and Electronic- Envelope Single Stage Bidding Process. The bidding process will be
Procurement System conducted online with Electronic – Procurement System (e-Procurement/
e- Tendering/ e- Bidding System) as specified in BDS.

2.2.1 The Bidders who wish to participate in online Tenders will

have to procure/ should have legally valid digital signature as
per Information Technology Act, 2000 using which they can
sign their electronic Bids.
2.2.2 All Bids should be digitally signed. For details regarding
digital signature certificate and related training, the Bidder
should contact at the address mentioned in BDS.

(c) Study of Utility’s 2.3 The Bidders are invited to submit their Proposal comprising a
Existing Systems Technical Proposal and a Financial Proposal, for award of
Contract named in the BDS. The Proposal will be the basis for
evaluation and holding discussions, if required, and ultimately
signing the Contract with the Selected Bidder.

2.4 A standard brief regarding detail of existing systems relevant to the

AMI Project has been provided in BDS. However, notwithstanding
the same, all Bidders are advised to visit and examine the site and
existing facilities, and obtain for itself, on its own responsibility
and cost, all information that may be necessary for preparing the
Bid. The cost of visiting the site shall be at the Bidder’s own
expense.

2.5 The Bidder and any of its personnel or agents shall be granted
permission, through the assistance of the Utility, by the Utility to
enter upon its premises and lands for the purpose of such
inspection, but only upon the express condition that the Bidder, its
personnel and agents will release and indemnify the Utility and its
personnel and agents from and against all liability in respect
thereof and will be responsible for death or personal injury, loss
of/or damage to property and any other loss, damage, costs and
expenses incurred as a result of the inspection.

2.6 The Bidder’s designated representative(s) is/are invited to attend a

pre-bid meeting, if required at Bidder’s expense, which shall take
(d) Pre-Bid Meeting
place at the time and venue specified in the BDS

2.7 The purpose of the meeting will be to clarify any issues regarding
this RFP in general and the scope of work in particular.

2.8 The Bidder may submit any question or query to Utility in writing,
to reach Utility not later than timeline and one week before the
meeting as per the format given in BDS. It may not be practicable
at the meeting to answer questions received late, but questions and
responses will be transmitted as indicated hereafter.

2.9 Minutes of the meeting, including the text of the questions raised
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and the responses given, together with any responses prepared after
the meeting, The Utility will provide a collective response and
same will be transmitted through the e-Procurement System
mentioned in ITB 2.2 without delay to all prospective Bidders who
have downloaded the RFP.

2.10 Non-attendance at the pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for

disqualification of a Bidder

3. Conflict of 3.1 A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest that affects the
Interest Bidding process (the “Conflict of Interest”). In the event a
Bidder is found to have a Conflict of Interest, the Utility may
choose to reject the Bid, terminate the AMISP Contract (in the
event it has been awarded) as per termination clause in the
AMISP Contract. Any Bidder found to have a Conflict of Interest
shall be disqualified.

3.2 A Bidder shall be deemed to have a Conflict of Interest affecting

the bidding process, if:

(a) the Bidder or its Member (or any constituent thereof) and any
other Bidder or its Member (or any constituent thereof) have
common controlling shareholders or other ownership interest;

Provided that this disqualification shall not apply in cases where

the direct or indirect shareholding of a Bidder or its Member (or
any shareholder thereof having a shareholding of more than 15%
(fifteen per cent) of the paid up and subscribed share capital of
such Bidder or its Member, as the case may be) in the other Bidder
or its Member, is less than 15% (fifteen per cent) of the subscribed
and paid-up equity share capital thereof;

Provided further that this disqualification shall not apply to any

ownership by a bank, insurance company, pension fund or a
public financial institution referred to in sub-section (72) of
section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013.

For the purposes of this Clause, indirect shareholding held

through one or more intermediate persons shall be computed as
follows: (i) where any intermediary is controlled by a person
through management control or otherwise, the entire shareholding
held by such controlled intermediary in any other person (the
“Subject Person”) shall be taken into account for computing the
shareholding of such controlling person in the Subject Person; and
(ii) subject always to sub-clause (a) above, where a person does
not exercise control over an intermediary, which has shareholding
in the Subject Person, the computation of indirect shareholding of
such person in the Subject Person shall be undertaken on a
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proportionate basis; provided, however, that no such shareholding

shall be reckoned under sub-clause (ii) if the shareholding of such
person in the intermediary is less than 26% of the subscribed and
paid up equity shareholding of such intermediary; or

(b) a constituent of such Bidder is also a constituent of another

Bidder; or

(c) such Bidder or its Member thereof receives or has received

any direct or indirect subsidy, grant, concessional loan or
subordinated debt from any other Bidder or its Member, has
provided any such subsidy, grant, concessional loan or
subordinated debt to any other Bidder or its Member; or

(d) such Bidder has the same legal representative for purposes of
this Bid as any other Bidder; or

(e) such Bidder, has a relationship with another Bidder, directly

or through common third party/ parties, that puts either or both of
them in a position to have access to each other’s information
about, or to influence the Bid of either or each other; or

(f) such Bidder has participated as a consultant to the Authority

in the preparation of any documents, design, or technical
specifications of the Project.
Explanation: In case a Bidder is a Consortium, then the term
Bidder as used in this Clause shall include each Member of such
Consortium.
4. Bidders to 4.1 The Bidder shall make independent enquiry and satisfy itself
Inform Itself with respect to all the required information, inputs, conditions
Fully (including site conditions) and circumstances and factors that
may have any effect on its Bid. Once the Bidder has submitted
the Bid, the Bidder shall be deemed to have examined the laws
and regulations in force and fixed its price taking into account all
such relevant conditions and also the risks, contingencies and
other circumstances which may influence or affect the Services
performed within the scope of work, as provided in this RFP.
Accordingly, the Bidder acknowledges that, on being selected, it
shall not be relieved from any of its obligations under the RFP
Documents nor shall be entitled to any extension of time for
commencement of Services or financial compensation for any
reasons whatsoever attributable to AMISP.

4.2 The Bidders should particularly acquaint themselves with the

technical requirements of Utility’s systems, operations, assets,
equipment, statutory codes, and standards.

4.3 The Bidder shall familiarize itself with the procedures and time
frames required to obtain all consents, clearances and permits
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required for implementation of the Project

5. Fraud and 5.1 Utility requires compliance with the Anti-Corruption

Corruption Guidelines/ Laws in force of the relevant Government/ its
instrumentalities/ Utility.
6. Eligibility and 6.1 The eligibility and qualification requirements for submission of
Qualification Proposals against the RFP are given in Section 2. Proposals, if
Requirements any, from Bidders not complying with the same shall be out-
rightly rejected and shall not be considered for evaluation.

B. Preparation of Proposals
7. General 7.1 In preparing the Proposal, the Bidder is expected to examine the
Considerations RFP Document in detail. Material deficiencies in providing the
and information or documentation requested in the RFP Document
Instructions may result in rejection of the Proposal.

7.2 All Bidders shall comply with the dates and amounts indicated
in Section 1 of this RFP.

7.3 The Bidders shall comply with and agree to all the provisions of
this RFP for various bidding considerations including but not
limited to eligibility, costs, payments, information regarding
Utility’s systems, bid formats, Bid submission and other
considerations.

7.4 The Bidders shall be evaluated based on the requirements,

criteria, norms, and procedures laid out or included by reference,
in this Section 3 of the RFP Document.

7.5 The Bidders shall be required to undertake the scope of work for
the Project indicated in Section 6 of the RFP Document.

7.6 The Bidders must conform to the requirements and provide a list
of equipment (including any special equipment) necessary to
meet the technical specifications, functional & performance
requirements as specified in the Section 6 of RFP Document as
per the format provided in Form 14 in Section 4. The equipment
supplied shall confirm to all the requirements under all
applicable laws including any order issued by the central
government including Order No No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part (2)
dated 18 November 2020, Order No. F/No.6/18/2019-PPD by
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Public
Procurement Division dated 23 July 2020, latest Government of
India Guidelines for Make in India, Domestically manufactured
products, Atmanirbhar Bharat and circulars DIPP Office
Memorandum No. P-45021/2/2017-PP (BE-II) date:16th Sept.
2020, MeitY Circular No.1(10)/2017-CLES dated 06.12.2019
and Order No. 11/05/2018-Coord. by the Ministry of Power
dated 17 September 2020 including any amendments or
modifications to the same from time to time.
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7.7 Bidder shall submit ‘Clause by Clause’ compliance to the RFP

document including the AMISP Contract and the technical
specifications and functional requirements (with amendments, if
any) as per the format prescribed in Form 15 given in Section 4.

7.8 Bidder’s Proposal shall include sufficient information and

supporting documentation in order to determine compliance
without further necessity for inquiries.

7.9 The Bidder’s Proposal shall clearly identify all features

described in the specifications along with any supporting
reference material in accordance with ITB 15.13 as per the
format prescribed in Form 3 given in Section 4.

7.10 An analysis of the technical specifications, functional and

performance requirements of the AMI system as provided in
Section 6 may lead the Bidders to conclude that additional items
(for example communication repeater, router etc.) are required
that are not specifically mentioned in this specification. The
Bidders shall be responsible for installing such items (at no
additional cost to the Utility) such that a reliable and fully
functional AMI system is implemented that meets or exceed the
capacity and performance requirements. Such materials shall be
deemed to be within the scope of the AMISP Contract. To the
extent possible, the Bidder shall identify and include all such
additional items in their proposal.

7.11 The Bidders are advised to visit sites (at their own expense), prior
to the submission of the proposal, and make surveys and
assessments as deemed necessary for proposal submission.

7.12 Failure by Utility to require information from a Bidder that has

not been properly provided shall not be construed as waiver on
the part of Utility of the obligation of the Bidder to furnish the
said data / information unless the waiver is in writing.

7.13 Bid submitted by the Bidders before the Bid Submission

Deadline, shall become the property of the Utility and shall not
be returned to the Bidders.

7.14 The cost of all stamp duties payable for executing the RFP, Bid
Documents or Project shall be borne by the Bidders.

7.15 No interest shall be paid to the Bidder on any amount submitted

to Utility, whether to be returned or not.

8. Cost of 8.1 The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation
Bidding / and submission of its Proposal, including post-bid discussions,
Preparation of technical and other presentations etc., and Utility shall not be
Proposal responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or
outcome of the selection process. Utility is not bound to accept
any proposal and reserves the right to annul the selection process
at any time prior to Contract award, without thereby incurring
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any liability to the Bidder.

9. Language 9.1 Bid/Proposal prepared by the Bidders and all correspondence
and documents relating to the Bid exchanged by the Bidder and
Utility and its associates shall be written in the English language.

10. Documents 10.1 The Proposal shall comprise the documents and forms
Comprising mentioned in this Section in general and listed in Section 4 and
the Proposal Section 5 in particular. A Document Checklist for the same as
and List of well as the list of forms referred to in this RFP Document is
Forms provided in BDS.

11. Only One 11.1 A Bidder shall submit only one Bid in the same bidding process,
Proposal either individually as a Sole Bidder or as a Lead Member of a
Bidding Consortium. Any member of the bidding consortium,
including its Parent(s) and/or Affiliate(s), whose technical and
financial capabilities are showcased for meeting the criteria as
mentioned in Clause 8.1 of Section 2, shall not separately
participate directly or indirectly in another bid in the same
bidding process for meeting the criteria as mentioned in Clause
8.1 of section 2.

12. Proposal / Bid 12.1 The Bid/ Proposal submitted by the Bidder(s) shall be valid for
Validity & Bid a period of specified in BDS reckoned from the Bid Submission
Security Deadline specified in ITB 17 as may be extended from time to
time.
12.1.1 All such offers, and terms and conditions set forth in this RFP
shall be valid for the AMISP till the successful completion of
the Project.
12.1.2 In exceptional circumstance, Utility may solicit the Bidder’s
consent to an extension of the Bid validity period. The request
and responses thereto shall be made in writing or by email. If
a Bidder accepts to extend the validity, the Bid Security shall
also be suitably extended. A Bidder may refuse the request
without forfeiting its Bid Security. A Bidder granting the
request will not be required or permitted to modify its Bid.

12.2 The Bidder shall furnish as part of its Technical Bid, a Bid
security in original form, and in the amount specified in the
BDS.

12.3 Pursuant to ITB 12.2, the Bid Security shall be a demand

guarantee, and in any of the following forms, at the Bidder’s
option:
(a) an unconditional bank guarantee issued by any of the banks
mentioned in BDS.
(b) Bid Security in other forms, if specified in the BDS.
In the case of a bank guarantee, the Bank Guarantee for Bid
Security shall be provided by the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole
Bidder in the format prescribed in Form 6 included in Section 4,
Bidding Forms - Technical Proposal. The bid security shall be
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valid for 90 (ninety) Days beyond the end of validity period of

the Bid specified in ITB 12.1. This shall also apply if the period
of the Bid validity is extended.
(c) The details of beneficiary (JdVVNL) bank in respect of Bid
Security in the form of Bank Guarantee is as follows:

1 ACCOUNT NO 611-287-05435
2 ACCOUNT JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN
HOLDER NAME NIGAM LIMITED
3 BANK NAME & STATE BANK OF INDIA
BRANCH DETAILS JAIPUR COLLECECTORATE
4 IFSC CODE SBIN0031026
5 PHONE NO. OF
AO(CPC), JdVVNL,
JODHPUR
6 EMAIL ID OF SENIORAO.CPC@GMAIL.COM
AO(CPC), JdVVNL,
JODHPUR
7 GSTIN OF 08AAACJ8578R1ZJ
JODHPUR DISCOM

12.4 Any Bid not accompanied by a substantially responsive Bid

Security a specified, shall be rejected by the Utility as non-
responsive.

12.5 If the Bid Security from any Bidder is forfeited or lapsed either
partly or wholly during the Bid process, then such Bidders and
Consortium are liable for rejection.

12.6 Bid Security of unsuccessful Bidders shall be returned as

promptly as possible upon the successful bidder’s signing the
contract and furnishing the Performance Security pursuant to
ITB 29.

12.7 The Bid Security of the Selected Bidder shall be returned as

promptly as possible once the AMISP has signed the Contract
with the Utility and furnished the required Performance
Security.
12.8 The Bid Security may be forfeited if
12.8.1 The Bidder withdraws/ modifies/ substitutes its Bid during
the period of Bid validity as specified in ITB 12.1 or any
extension thereto provided by the Bidder;
12.8.2 Bid is rejected for existence of conflict of interest, or more than
one bid being submitted by a Bidder
12.8.3 Bid submitted by a Consortium is not accompanied by
Consortium Agreement in the form provided in this RFP.
12.8.4 The Selected Bidder:
12.8.4.1 Fails to sign the AMISP Contract; or
12.8.4.2 Fails to furnish a Performance Security in
accordance with ITB 29; or is found to have
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submitted false particulars/ fake documents; or

12.8.4.3 refuses to execute the work at its agreed
scope/quoted rates, after Utility issues the Letter of
Award
12.8.4.4 is involved in incidents of manipulation of rates
either by cartelization or otherwise.

a. Extension of 12.9 Utility will make its best effort to complete the bidding process
Proposal Validity and award the contract prior to the date of expiry of the Bid/
Proposal validity. However, should the need arise, Utility may
request, in writing, all Bidders who submitted Bids/Proposals
prior to the Bid Submission Deadline to extend the Proposals’
validity.

12.10 If the Bidder agrees to extend the validity of its Proposal, it shall
be done without any change in the original Proposal.

12.11 The Bidder has the right to refuse to extend the validity of its
Proposal in which case such Proposal will not be further
evaluated.
13. Clarification 13.1 Bidders may seek clarifications on this RFP in writing, through
and a letter, fax or email to reach Utility no later than the period
Amendment of specified in BDS.
RFP
13.2 Utility may issue clarification only, at its sole discretion, which
is considered reasonable by it.

13.3 Any such clarifications issued shall be sent to all the Bidders to
whom the RFP has been issued. Any such clarification shall also
be hosted on the website of the Utility and transmitted through
the e-Procurement System mentioned in ITB 2.1.

13.4 Utility is not under any obligation to entertain/ respond to

suggestions made or to incorporate modifications sought for.

13.5 For the avoidance of any doubt, it is hereby clarified that the
Utility is not obliged to extend the Bid Submission Deadline on
account of clarifications sought in accordance to ITB 13.4.

13.6 During the bidding process, Utility, for any reason may modify
the RFP, including the timelines, by issuance of addendum /
modification / errata and / or a revised document.

13.7 Revisions or amendments in the bidding guidelines may cause

Utility to modify amend or supplement the RFP to be in
conformance with any applicable Law. Such document shall be
notified in writing through the e-Procurement System mentioned
in ITB 2.1, or letter or fax or e-mail to all the entities who have
downloaded the RFP, and the same shall be binding on them.

13.8 Utility shall not be responsible for any delay in receipt of the
addendum/ modification/ errata and/ or revised document and
receipt of the same by the Bidders shall be presumed by Utility
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upon taking all reasonable steps to notify the Bidders. Late

receipt of any addendum/ modification/ errata and/ or revised
document will not relieve the Bidder from being bound by that
modification or the Bid Submission Deadline. All such
amendments/modifications shall be issued at least 7(seven)
working days prior to the Bid Submission Deadline.

13.9 In order to provide reasonable time to the Bidders to take the

modification into account in preparing their Bid, or for any other
reasons, Utility may, at its discretion, extend the deadline/
timeline for Bid submission.
14. Preparation of 14.1 The Bidder shall prepare its Bid and furnish required information
Bid/ Proposal and documents as per the guidelines, formats, forms, schedules,
and Bid fees, and other specification in this Section, as well as the RFP
Formats Document in general.

14.2 Strict adherence to the formats/ forms, wherever specified, is

required. Wherever information has been sought in specified
formats, the Bidder shall refrain from referring to brochures or
pamphlets. Non-adherence to formats and/ or submission of
incomplete information may be a ground for declaring the Bid as
non-responsive. Each format must be duly signed and stamped
by the authorized signatory of the Bidder.
15. Technical Bid/ 15.1 The Technical Bid/Proposal shall be prepared using the Forms
Proposal provided in Section 4 of the RFP and shall comprise the
Format and information, details and documents listed in subsequent clauses
Content herein The Technical Bid/ Proposal shall not include any
financial information. A Technical Proposal containing material
financial information shall be declared non-responsive.

15.2 The Technical Bid shall contain the list of all participating
Consortium Members and Sub-contractor(s) (if applicable)
participating in the Bid as per the format prescribed in Form 1
given in Section 4. Furthermore, the Technical Bid shall contain
a covering letter by the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder
duly designated and signed by all Members of that Bidding
Consortium as per the format prescribed in Form 8 given in
Section 4.

15.3 The Technical Bid shall contain a legally enforceable

Consortium Agreement (in case Bidder is a Consortium) entered
amongst all Members of that Bidding Consortium, designating
one of the Members to be the Lead Consortium Member as per
the format prescribed in Form 8 given in Section 4. In the
absence of a duly executed Consortium Agreement, the Bid shall
not be considered for evaluation and will be rejected.

15.4 The Technical Bid shall contain Power of Attorney from each
Consortium Member in favour of the Lead Consortium Member
as per the format prescribed in Form 9 given in Section 4. All
submissions and representations by the Lead Member shall be
deemed to be on-behalf of the entire consortium and shall be
binding all the members of the Consortium.

15.5 In case a Sole Bidder or any Consortium Member is a foreign

entity, then it may submit a Board resolution/ Power of Attorney/
authorization, which should satisfactorily and unambiguously
encompass all the terms and conditions of the Power of Attorney
prescribed in Form 9 given in Section 4. In the event of Award
of Contract, such foreign entity(ies) shall be required to have a
registered office (under the Companies Act 1956/ 2013 with
Registrar of Companies) in India.

15.5.1 Provided further that such Board resolutions/Power of

Attorney/authorization, as specified above, in case of a
foreign entity, shall be supported by an unqualified opinion
issued by the legal counsel of such foreign entity, stating that
the Board resolutions are in compliance with the applicable
laws of the respective jurisdictions of the issuing company
and the authorizations granted therein are true and valid. In
the case of a foreign entity, in the event, any and/or all of the
documents/resolutions are in any other language other than
English, then a duly notarized copy of such translation shall
also be required to be submitted.

15.6 The Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder shall designate one
person to represent the Bidding Consortium/ Bidder in its
dealings with Utility. The person designated by the Lead
Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder (registered Company) shall be
authorized through a Power of Attorney as per Form 10 given in
Section 4 to perform all tasks including, but not limited to,
providing information, responding to inquiries, signing of Bid on
behalf of the Consortium, etc. and attach the same in the
Technical Bid.

15.7 The Technical Bid shall contain signed Letter of Consent as per
Form 11 given in Section 4 from each Consortium Member that
the Bid has been reviewed and each element of the Bid is agreed
to by them including but not limited to any commitment in the
Project.

15.8 The Technical Bid shall contain the Tender Fees and the Bid
Security as per the format prescribed in Form 6 given in Section
4.

15.9 The Technical Bid shall contain all documents required to

prove/substantiate the Eligibility and Qualification
Requirements of the Bidders or the Bidding Consortium
specified in ITB 6.1 and Section 2 (as per the format prescribed
in Form 2 given in Section 4):
a) Company profile document with evidence of fields of
competence for each Consortium Member
b) Attested copy of Certificate of Registration/
Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies
for each Consortium Member/ Bidder
c) Certificate of Commencement of Business issued by the
Registrar of Companies for Lead Consortium Member/
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Sole Bidder clearly indicating the number of years of

operation.

15.10 The Bidder shall submit a preliminary Project implementation

plan along with the Bid which shall include at least the following
activities (as per the format prescribed in Form 3 given in
Section 4).

15.11 In case of Award of the AMISP Contract, the detailed Project

implementation plan, submitted as part of the Technical Bid,
shall be revised and submitted by the AMISP, in consultation
with the Utility, to ensure smooth takeover of existing Utility
systems and any ongoing Services under the scope of the AMI
Project.

15.12 The Technical Bid of the Bidder shall contain the indicative List
of Material and Services in the format prescribed in Form 14 as
given in Section 4 without any mention of costs/ prices.

15.13 The List of Material and Services shall be accompanied by the

detailed specifications of the supply in the Technical Bid
demonstrating responsiveness of the quoted Solution. The
Bidder shall also indicate the country of origin of each
equipment in Form 14 as given in Section 4. For supply of
equipment / material from the country of origin other than India,
the bidder shall submit performance certificate in support of
satisfactory operation in India or a country other than the
country of origin having climatic and operational conditions
including ambient temperature similar to that of India for more
than number of years, indicated in BDS in accordance with
Order No. 11/05/2018-Coord. dated 17 September 2020 issued
by the Ministry of Power including any amendments or
modifications to the same from time to time.

15.14 The Technical Bid of the Bidder shall contain the names and
details of the suitably qualified Bidder’s representative and Key
Personnel to perform the AMISP Contract as per the format
provided in Form 4 given in Section 4. The data on their
experience should be supplied using the Form 5 given in Section
4 for each candidate proposed.

15.15 Any removal/ change/ replacement of Key Personnel (as provided

in Form 4 and 5 given in Section 4) shall be notified to Utility
within 7(seven) working days along with the Curriculum Vitae
(CV) of the personnel replacing the previous personnel. The

personnel replacing the previous key personnel shall have

equivalent or better educational qualification and relevant
professional experience

15.16 Undertaking from the Technically OR Financially Evaluated

Entity(ies) OR Undertaking from the Ultimate Parent
Company. for total equity investment commitment, in the
prescribed format in Form 18, to meet any shortfall in the
equity investment by the Selected Bidder in the SPV.

Note: The effective Equity holding Of the Selected Bidder in

the SPV, as specified in Clause 4.2 shall be computed as per
the provisions Of Clause 4.2.6 of this RFP.

Provided further, in case the Sole Bidder or Member of a

Consortium, (as the case may be) holds at least twenty six
percent (26%) equity in such Technically; Financially
Evaluated Entities, whose credentials have been considered for
the purpose of meeting the Qualification Requirements as per
the RFP, no such Undertaking shall be required from the
Technically / Financially Evaluated Entities.
If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector
Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/
PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding
Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from compliance to
Clause 15.16 of Section 3.

15.17 Board resolutions. as per prescribed formats enclosed as Form-

19. duly certified by the Company Secretary or any Whole-
time Director / Manager (supported by a specific Board
Resolution), as applicable to the Bidder and mentioned
hereunder,
(a) Board resolution from the Sole Bidder (and any investing
Affiliate / Parent Company / Ultimate Parent Company)
committing one hundred percent (100%) in aggregate of the
equity requirement for the Project - Format-1 of Form 19.
(b) Board resolutions from each of the Consortium Member of
the Bidding Consortium (and any investing Affiliate / Parent
Company / Ultimate Parent Company) together committing to
one hundred percent (100%) in aggregate of equity
requirement for the Project, in case Bidder is a Bidding
Consortium - Format-l of Form 19;
(c) In either of the cases as in (a) or (b) above as applicable,
Board resolutions as per Format 2 of Form 19 for total equity
investment commitment from the Technically / Financially
Evaluated Entity(ies) whose technical / financial credentials
had been considered for the purpose of meeting Qualification
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Requirements as per the RFP

OR
Board resolutions as per Format 2 of Form 19 from the Parent
Company or the Ultimate Parent Company for total equity
investment commitment. Provided that such Board resolutions,
as specified in (a) or (b) or (c) above. In case of a foreign entity,
shall be supported by an unqualified opinion issued by an
independent legal counsel practicing in the relevant country,
stating that the Board resolutions are in compliance with the
applicable laws of the respective jurisdictions of the issuing
company and the authorizations granted therein are true and
valid.
For clarity sake, illustrations identifying which Board
Resolution shall be applicable in typical cases are provided in
Annexure to Form 19.
If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector
Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/
PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding
Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from compliance to
Clause 15.17 of Section 3.

Note: Submission of the Technical Proposal in a materially wrong format

may lead to the Proposal being deemed non-responsive to the RFP
requirements.
16. Financial Bid/ 16.1 The Financial Proposal shall be prepared using the Forms
Proposal provided in Section 5 of the RFP and shall comprise the
Format and information, details and documents listed in subsequent clauses
Content herein.

16.2 The Financial Bid shall only be submitted electronically as per

the format prescribed in Form 1 given in Section 5. No hard copy
of the Financial Bid shall be submitted.

16.3 The Financial Bid shall include only the cost of different meter
types that are required for installation, operation and
maintenance of the Project and the person-day rate for
executing new requirement for software components. Price
quoted should clearly mention the basic cost/ unit price including
any other taxes/ duties/ levies and any other taxes/ duties/ levies,
Goods and Service Tax (GST). The Financial Bid will be
evaluated basis the total cost of the Project as quoted by the
Bidder(s) for the Contract Period in Form 1 given in Section 5.

16.4 The Bidder shall quote the AMISP Service Charge for each
meter type for the Contract Period on INR per meter per month
basis in line with the payment schedule as provided in the
AMISP Contract. The Financial Bid shall be quoted in both
‘numbers’ and ‘words’. In case of any discrepancy between the
quoted Financial Bid in ‘numbers’ and ‘words’, the quoted
Financial Bid in ‘words’ will prevail over the quoted Financial
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Bid in ‘numbers’. The value of lumpsum payment for each meter

type is indicated in BDS. While providing the financial quote,
the Bidder must consider the lump-sum payment to AMISP. The
AMISP shall accordingly quote the AMISP Service Charge for
Contract Period.

16.5 Unit prices (exclusive of all taxes/ duties/ levies/ cess etc.) (as
provided in Form 1 given in Section 5) quoted by the Bidder shall
be firm and final and shall remain constant throughout the
Contract Period and shall not be subject to any modifications.

16.6 Any items or prices omitted by the Bidder, if incurred at a later

stage by the Bidder, within the scope of work as provided in the
AMISP Contract, shall be borne by the Bidder with no financial
liability on Utility.

16.7 Any scope of work required for expansions during the Contract
Period shall be supplied by the AMISP keeping the
specifications and unit price same as per the List of Material and
Services (as provided in Form 14 given in Section 4) and
Financial Bid (as provided in Form 1 given in Section 5),
respectively.

16.8 All prices in the Financial Bid shall be quoted in Indian Rupees.
The Bidder shall bear the risk related to foreign exchange
variations during the Contract Period. The variation in the
statutory taxes will be in accordance with the AMISP Contract.

16.9 Alternative Bids with any financial implications shall be

rejected.

C. Submission, Opening and Evaluation

17. Submission of 17.1 Both Technical Bid and Financial Bid shall be digitally signed
Bids/ Proposals and submitted electronically using the e-Procurement system
and Bid indicated in ITB 2.2 on or before the Bid Submission Deadline
Submission following the instructions therein. All the documents shall be
Deadline scanned and uploaded however, where the data is required to be
entered manually, the same shall be entered accordingly by the
Bidder.
(a) Submission of
Bids/ Proposals 17.2 Requisite Tender Fee and Bid Security in the specified form/
instrument shall be submitted in original so as reach before the
Bid Submission Deadline, failing which the Bid shall be deemed
non-responsive.

17.3 In addition to the electronic submission and submission of

Tender Fee and Bid Security in the specified form/ instrument
in original as per ITB 17.2, if so specified in BDS, the Bidder
shall also provide certain document in original/ hard copy/(ies)
of the original/ revised (if any) in a sealed envelope before the
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Bid Submission Deadline.

17.4 The hard copies to be submitted as per ITB 17.3 shall be in

original and/ or attested as may be specified in BDS.

17.5 The hard copy of the document as per ITB 17.2 and ITB 17.4
above shall be sent in a sealed envelope to Utility via Registered
Post with Acknowledgement Due (RPAD), speed post or courier
in the manner specified in ITB 17.4.3, which should reach
Utility before the Bid Submission Deadline.

17.6 The sealed envelope shall be clearly marked on the top with
details mentioned in BDS. The sealed envelope shall be
addressed to the JdVVNL as specified in BDS. The sealed
envelope shall also clearly mention the name of the Lead
Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder submitting the Bid.

17.7 The sealed envelope shall not contain the Financial Bid. The
Financial Bid shall only be submitted electronically.

17.8 In case of discrepancy between the electronically submitted

documents and the physically submitted documents in the sealed
envelope, the electronically submitted documents and the
information contained therein shall prevail and be treated as the
final submission.

17.9 Insufficiency of the electronically submitted Bid shall not be

compensated by any information, documentation or material
provided additionally in the physically submitted documents in
the sealed envelope.

17.10 All Bids shall be electronically submitted and physically

received, as may be specified in this Section, by Utility no later
than the Bid Submission Deadline indicated in BDS as may be
extended from time to time by the Utility.
(b) Bid Submission
Deadline 17.11 Bidders may prepare, edit, substitute or withdraw their offers
any number of times online before the Bid Submission
Deadline as may be permitted by the e-Procurement system.
After the Bid Submission Deadline, the Bidder shall not, or
attempt to, change or withdraw the Bid under any
circumstances. No written or online request in this regard shall
be entertained.

17.12 Any Bid received by Utility, either electronically or physically,

after the Bid Submission Deadline prescribed by Utility will not

be uploaded and accordingly be rejected. In case of hard copy

submissions, late Bids shall be returned unopened to the Bidder.

17.13 Utility may, at its discretion, extend this Bid Submission

Deadline by amending the RFP at any time prior to opening of
the Bids, in which case all rights and obligations of Utility and
the Bidders shall thereafter be subject to the deadline as
extended.

17.14 Any Proposal or its modification received by Utility after the

deadline through any means or medium, whatsoever, shall be
declared late and rejected, and promptly returned unopened.
18. Confidentiality 18.1 Information relating to the examination, evaluation,
comparison, and recommendation of AMISP Contract award,
shall not be disclosed to Bidders or any other persons not
officially concerned with such process.

18.2 Any attempt by a Bidder to influence Utility in the examination,

evaluation, comparison, and post qualification of the Bids or
AMISP Contract award decisions may result in the rejection of
its Bid.

18.3 If any Bidder, from the time of opening the Technical Bids to
the time of AMISP Contract award, wishes to contact Utility on
any matter related to the bidding process, it should do so in
writing.

19. Opening of 19.1 The Technical Bids shall be opened at the date and time, and
Technical Bids/ the address indicated BDS. In case hard copy submission of
Proposals Technical Bid or certain document is requested by the Utility as
per ITB 17 the physically submitted Technical Bids/ documents
in the sealed envelope shall be opened simultaneously to check
inter alia requisite submissions and for the Tender Fees and the
Bid Security.
19.2 The Bids shall be deemed to be under consideration
immediately after they are opened and confirmation or receipt
of the Tender Fee and Bid Security, and until an official
intimation of award or rejection is made by Utility to the
Bidders.

19.3 Utility shall then separately evaluate the Bids with respect to
the Eligibility and Qualification Requirements, sufficiency of
the submission, conformation/ compliance/ responsiveness to
all the mandatory requirements, terms, conditions, and
specifications of the RFP Document without any deviation,
reservation, or omission, and other parameters outlined in this
RFP.

19.4 The Financial Proposal shall remain unopened in the e-

Procurement/ e-Tendering system securely, until they are
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opened in accordance with ITB 22.

19.5 At the opening of the Technical Proposals the following shall

be read out: (i) the name of the Bidder; (ii) any modifications to
the Proposal submitted through the e-Procurement/ e-Tendering
system prior to proposal submission deadline; and (iii) any
other information deemed appropriate.
20. Bid/ Proposals 20.1 The bidding process is designed to select the AMISP through a
Evaluation series of assessment of: (i) conformation/ compliance to all the
Overview and mandatory requirements under applicable laws and this tender,
Verification/ terms, conditions, and specifications of the RFP Document
Clarifications without any material deviation, reservation, or omission; and
(ii) the financial amounts quoted by the Bidder. The Bid
submitted by the Bidder shall consist of a Technical Bid and a
Financial Bid.

First Stage-Fulfillment of Eligibility and Qualification

requirements and determination of substantial
responsiveness to the RFP Documents: The Technical Bids
shall be opened by Utility and be checked to determine:
(i) whether the Bidders comply with the Eligibility
Requirements, have offered eligible AMI Services in
their Bids, as specified in ITB 6.1 and Section 2
(ii) whether the Bidders meet the Qualification
Requirement specified in ITB 6.2 and Section 2
(iii) whether the Bids are substantially responsive to the
RFP document including the requirements specified in
Section 6 basis ‘Clause by Clause’ compliance to the
RFP Document including the technical specifications
and functional requirements (with amendments, if
any) as per the format prescribed in Form 15 given in
Section 4

Second Stage-Opening of Financial Bid: Financial Bids of

all technically qualified Bidders would be opened, basis which
the award of AMISP Contract shall be determined.

Third Stage-Award of Project:

The “Successful Bidder” as defined in ITB 25 shall be
awarded the AMISP Contract.

20.2 The Bidder is not permitted to alter or modify its Bid/ Proposal
in any way after the Bid Submission Deadline.

20.3 Utility’s determination of the responsiveness of a Bid/ Proposal

is to be based on the contents of the Proposal itself including
any response to clarifications sought by Utility which does not
alter the substance of the Proposal or the price.

20.4 A substantially responsive Bid/ Proposal is one that conforms

to all the mandatory requirements, terms, conditions, and
specifications of the RFP Document without any material
deviation, reservation, or omission, as defined in ITB 24.

20.5 The Contract, if awarded, shall be executed in accordance with

RFP document and any other conditions.

20.6 Notwithstanding anything stated in the RFP Document, Utility

reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the documents
submitted for meeting the eligibility, qualification and/or other
specified requirements and may request for clarifications any
additional information/ documents from the Bidder. However,
the Bidder shall not be permitted to alter the substance of the
Proposal or the price under any circumstances whatsoever

20.7 Utility reserves the right at its sole discretion to contact the
Bidder’s bank, lenders, financing institutions and any other
persons as necessary to verify the Bidder’s
information/documents for the purpose of eligibility,
qualification and/ or other specified requirements.

20.8 Utility may verify the Bidder’s technical and financial data by
checking with the Bidder’s clients/ lenders/ bankers/ financing
institutions/ any other person as necessary.

20.9 To assist in the examination, evaluation, comparison and post-

qualification of the Bids, Utility may, at its discretion, ask any
Bidder for a clarification of its Bid. Any clarification submitted
by a Bidder that is not in response to a request by Utility shall
not be considered. Utility’s request for clarification and the
response shall be in writing. No change in the prices shall be
sought, offered, or permitted by Utility in the evaluation of the
Financial Bids.

21. Evaluation of 21.1 All Bids will first be evaluated for ‘Clause by Clause’
Technical Bids/ compliance to the RFP document and the AMISP Contract
Proposals including the technical specifications and functional
requirements (with amendments, if any) as per the format
prescribed in Form 15 given in Section 4. The Bidders fulfilling
the Eligibility and Qualification Requirement and having
submitted substantially responsive Bids conforming to and
meeting all the mandatory requirements, terms, conditions, and
specifications of the RFP Document without any material
deviation, reservation, or omission, as defined in ITB 24, shall
qualify for the opening of Financial Bid.

21.2 In the event the Technical Bid is substantially responsive,

Utility may waive any deviation, reservation, or omission in the
Bid as defined in ITB 24.1

21.2.1 Provided that a Technical Bid is substantially responsive,

Utility may request that the Bidder submit the necessary
information or documentation, within a reasonable period of
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time, to rectify nonmaterial, nonconformities or omissions

in the Technical Bid related to documentation requirements.
Such omission shall not be related to any aspect of the price
Bid. Failure of the Bidder to comply with the request may
result in the rejection of its Bid.

22. Opening of 22.1 At the completion of the technical evaluation, Utility shall
Financial intimate the technically qualified Bidders for opening of
Proposals Financial Bids, along with the date, time and venue of opening
of Financial Bids.
22.2 The Financial Bids shall be opened through the e-Procurement
system referred to in ITB 2.2, in the presence of authorized
representatives of all technically qualified Bidders who chose
to be present at the specified venue on the specified date and
time.

23. Evaluation of 23.1 Provided that the Technical Bid is substantially responsive,
Financial Bids/ Utility will correct arithmetical errors during evaluation of
Proposals Financial Proposals on the following basis:
i. if there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total
price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity,
the unit price shall prevail and the total price shall be corrected,
unless in the opinion of JdVVNL there is an obvious
misplacement of the decimal point in the unit price, in which
case the total price as quoted shall govern and the unit price
shall be corrected;
ii. if there is an error in a total corresponding to the addition or
subtraction of subtotals, the subtotals shall prevail, and the total
shall be corrected;
iii. if there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount
in words shall prevail. However, where the amount expressed
in words is related to an arithmetic error, the amount in figures
shall prevail subject to (i) and (ii) above.

Except as provided in (i) to (iii) herein above, Utility shall reject the
Financial Bid if the same contains any other computational or arithmetic
discrepancy or error.
24. Deviations, 24.1 During the evaluation of Bids/ Proposals, the following
Reservations and definitions apply:
Omissions (a) “Deviation” is a departure from the requirements specified
in the RFP document;
(b) “Reservation” is the setting of limiting conditions or
withholding from complete acceptance of the requirements
specified in the RFP document; and
(c) “Omission” is the failure to submit part or all of the
information or documentation required in the RFP
document.
24.2 A substantially responsive Bid is one that meets the
requirements of the bidding document without material
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deviation, reservation, or omission. A material deviation,

reservation, or omission is one that:
(a) if accepted, would:
(i) affect in any substantial way the scope, quality, or
performance of the Goods and Related Services specified
in the Contract; or
(ii) limit in any substantial way, inconsistent with the bidding
document, the Utility ’s rights or the Bidder’s obligations
under the Contract; or
(b) if rectified, would unfairly affect the competitive position
of other Bidders presenting substantially responsive Bids.

25. Successful / 25.1 The price as per the Financial Proposal/ Bid of all technically
Selected Bidder qualified Bidders, determined upon evaluation of Financial
Proposals/ Bids, shall be the basis for determination of the
Successful Bidder/ Selected Bidder.

25.2 The technically qualified Bidder with the lowest Financial Bid
shall be considered as the Successful Bidder/ Selected Bidder
and shall be considered for award of the AMISP Contract.

25.3 If the Successful Bidder/ Selected Bidder does not accept the
correction of errors as per ITB 23.1, its Bid shall be
disqualified, and its Bid Security shall be forfeited.

D. Award of Contract
26. Award Criteria 26.1 Subject to ITB 25.3, the Utility shall award the Contract to the
Successful Bidder/ Selected Bidder.

26.2 Utility shall present the Letter of Award (as per the format
prescribed in Form 2 given in Section 8) to the Successful
Bidder and invite the Performance Security in order to sign the
AMISP Contract to implement the Project.

26.3 The Successful Bidder shall provide an undertaking that the key
staff identified for the Project (as submitted in its Technical Bid)
shall be available for the respective proposed work requirement,
anytime during the duration of the Project, till its successful
completion

26.4 If for any reason the Bid of the Successful Bidder is rejected or
Letter of Award issued to the Successful Bidder is cancelled,
Utility is empowered to take decisions for any of the following:
a) Consider the next lowest evaluated Bid from eligible and
qualified Bidder whose bid is determined substantially
responsive; or
b) Annul the Bid process; or
c) Take any such measure as may be deemed fit in the sole
discretion of Utility, as applicable.

27. Utility ’s Right 27.1 Utility reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of
to Vary items under the AMISP Contract subject to the limit of - 20%
Quantities at (twenty percent) up to +30% (thirty percent) of the existing
the time of number of items (as provided in Form 1 given in Section 5),
Award covered under the AMISP Contract, without any change in the
unit prices or other terms and conditions of the AMISP Contract
and the Bid.
27.2 Further, the quantity variation against Auxiliary LT items (as
provided in Section B of Form 1 given in section 5) shall be as
follows:
The variation in quantity of the items shall be within the limit
of plus/minus (+/-) hundred percent (100%) for individual
items. In case the quantity variation of the individual items is
beyond the limit specified above, the unit rates for the quantity
beyond the said limit, shall be mutually agreed based on
prevailing market rates as may be fair and reasonable. Utility
reserves right to de-scope any component mentioned in Section
B of Form 1of Section 5, as per requirement.
28. Letter of 28.1 Prior to the expiry of the period of Bid validity, Utility shall notify
Award the successful Bidder, in writing, by issuing the Letter of Award,
that its Bid has been accepted.

28.2 Until the AMISP Contract is prepared and executed, the

notification of award and its subsequent acceptance by the
successful bidder shall constitute a binding contract.
29. Signing of 29.1 Within 21 (twenty-one) Days of receipt of the Letter of Award,
Contract and the successful Bidder shall sign the AMISP Contract.
Contract
Performance 29.2 The Utility shall, as a condition precedent to the award of the
Security contract to the selected bidder, establish a Direct Debit Facility as
mentioned in GCC Clause 5.2

29.3 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of Award from

Utility, the Successful Bidder shall furnish the Performance
Security of 5% of contract value (including GST), using for that
purpose the format of Performance Security given in Form 1 in
Section 8. Immediately upon furnishing of Performance Security,
AMISP may request the Utility to execute the AMISP Contract.

29.3.1 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of

Award from Utility, the Successful Bidder shall submit
a copy of the agreement between each of the Sub-
contractor(s) and the Bidder, in case the Sub-
contractor(s) is not the Sole Bidder/ a member of the
Consortium, guaranteeing back-to-back service and
support for the total duration of the project.
In case the bidder proposes RF as the communication
technology, the successful bidder shall submit a copy of the
agreement between the RF Technology solution provider(s)
and the Bidder, guaranteeing back-to-back service and
support for the total duration of the project.

29.4 In case the Selected Bidder is a sole bidder or a bidding

consortium, the members of the consortium shall incorporate
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themselves as a company called the Special Purpose Vehicle

(SPV) under the Companies Act, 2013 with 100% equity
ownership to execute the Project. The SPV so incorporated shall
sign the contract agreement along with the Selected Bidder.
Note: If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public
Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a
CPSE/ PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a
Bidding Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from
compliance to Clause 29.4 of Section 3.

29.5 Failure of the Successful Bidder to submit the above-mentioned

Performance Security or submit the above-mentioned agreement
or sign the AMISP Contract or if the successful bidder withdraws,
shall constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award
and forfeiture of the Bid Security. In that event, Utility shall re-
tender the case.
30. Additional 30.1 In case % of equity participation of any of the consortium
Security members in the SPV is less than 10% or if any of the consortium
members is not willing to be a part of the SPV to be formed,
except when the said consortium member is a Central Public
Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or
Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU, the bidder would have
to furnish an additional security as per SCC.

30.2 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of Award from

JdVVNL, the Successful Bidder shall furnish the additional
Security, using for that purpose the format of Additional Security
given in Form 3 in Section 8. Immediately upon furnishing of
Additional Security, AMISP may request the Utility to execute the
AMISP Contract.

30.2.1 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of

Award from Utility, the Successful Bidder shall submit a
copy of the agreement between the said consortium
member/s (whose % of equity participation in the SPV is
less than 10% or the said member who is not willing to be
a part of the SPV to be formed) and the lead Bidder,
guaranteeing back-to-back service and support for the
total duration of the project.

30.3 Failure of the Successful Bidder to submit the above-mentioned

additional Security or submit the above-mentioned agreement
shall constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award
and forfeiture of the Bid Security. In that event, Utility may award
the AMISP Contract to the next lowest Bidder.
31. [Advance 31.1 [Utility, at its discretion, may provide to the successful bidder
Payment an interest-bearing advance payment against an advance
security payment security furnished by the successful bidder in the form
(Optional)] of a bank guarantee for [15] % of the Contract Price
31.2 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of Award from
the Utility, the Successful Bidder shall furnish the Advance
Payment Security, using for that purpose the format of Advance
payment Security given in Form 4 in Section 8.
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31.3 The utility shall provide an advance payment for [70] % of the
advance payment security furnished by the successful bidder, at
the time of contract signing.
31.4 The amount of the security shall be reduced in proportion to the
value of the services executed by and paid to the successful
bidder from time to time and shall automatically become null
and void when the full amount of the advance payment has been
recovered by the Utility. The security shall be returned to the
successful bidder immediately after its expiration.
31.5 The interest rate on advance payment shall be Marginal Cost of
Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for one year of the State
Bank of India, prevailing on the date of advance payment to the
Successful Bidder. The interest accrued on interest bearing
advance shall be adjusted first before releasing any payment.
The interest rate shall be calculated on the daily progressive
balances outstanding as on the date of recovery/adjustment i.e.,
on daily rest basis.]

E. Bid Data Sheet

ITB
Reference
A. General Provisions

1.1 (e) Incorporation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the Selected Bidder for project
implementation would be mandatory, in both cases, where the Bidder is either a Sole
bidder or a Consortium. However, if a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) /
Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is
either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding Consortium, then creation of an
SPV is not mandatory.

1.1 (cc) RFP No - Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

RFP Name “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED
(JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”

Salient Details Of The RFP

Government of India has launched the “Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme – A

Reforms-based and Result-linked Scheme” on 20.7.2021 to improve the reliability
and quality of power supply, operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of
the electricity distribution sector. One of the key areas of the scheme is
implementation of Prepaid Smart Metering in TOTEX mode.

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL) intends to appoint “Appointment

of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid
Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED (JdVVNL) on
DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone)” or the “AMISP” for implementation of the
Advance metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project in the smart pre-paid / pre-paid for
1634981 consumer meters & 49409 system meters.

The selected AMISP shall supply, design, installation, testing, integration,

commissioning and maintenance of Advanced Metering Infrastructure, including
smart meters with Pre-paid configuration, communication infrastructure along with
applications like Head End System (HES), Meter Data Management (MDM) System
for rolling out around for 1634981 consumer meters & 49409 system meters smart
meters (plus additional installation of smart meters as per new connection
requirement during Operation and Maintenance (O&M) period) including O&M
services for AMI establishment in Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited
(JdVVNL).

The scope of work of the AMISP shall cover end-to-end metering (from Feeders,
Distribution Transformers (DTs) and all end consumers) (i.e. site Survey, planning,
designing, financing, engineering, manufacturing, supply, transportation &
insurance, delivery at site, unloading, handling, storage, installation, integration,
testing, commissioning, demonstration for acceptance, training, maintenance,
operation and documentation of various AMISP components) in the selected AMI

Project area as per details given in Clause 1.2 of Section 6.

Time is the essence in this project, Bidder must ensure to implement the system
for the project as per defined schedule.
The Work Shall Commence & complete for Phase-I on priority. further, it may
be noted that the Bidder would be allowed to start work in phase II area only
after completion of 60% work of phase-I areas. In case non achievement of this
milestone in Phase phase-I areas, Discom have right to cancel the work order of
Phase-II areas.

The scope of work of Comprises of implementation of Phase-I and Phase -II approved
under DPR. The Work Shall Commence & complete for Phase-I on priority.

The deadline for completion of different phases is as follows:

I. DT metering – Dec 2023
II. Consumer Metering Phase-I- Dec 2023
III. Consumer Metering Phase-II – March 2025

Priority shall be given Government, Industrial and commercial consumer in

consumer metering.

1 (mm) Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JdVVNL) has been established under the
Companies Act,1956 by Govt. of Rajasthan. The JdVVNL has been created with the
principal object of engaging in the business of distribution and supply of electricity
10 districts of Rajasthan, namely Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore,
Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri-ganganagar, Churu. The power supply in the Jodhpur
Discom is managed by 12 distribution circles i.e. Jodhpur City, Jodhpur District, Pali,
Sirohi, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Bikaner City (DF), Bikaner District, Hanumangarh,
Sri-ganganagar, Churu under three zones namely Jodhpur Zone, Bikaner Zone and
Barmer Zone. Total no. of live regular consumers in Jodhpur Discom is
approximately 45 Lacs.

2.2 Bidding against RFP shall be conducted through/ with Electronic –Procurement (e-
Procurement/ e- Tendering) System.

JdVVNL shall use the following Electronic-Procurement system to manage this

Request for Proposal (RFP) process

https://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in

The electronic-procurement system shall be used to manage the following part of the
RFP process:
e.g., issuing RFP, corrigendum/ addendums, submissions of Proposals, opening of
Proposals etc.

To aid and facilitate the Bidders on e-Procurement/ e-Tendering process a detailed

manual on the same titled Bidder Help Manual for e-Bidding has been provided
annexed to the Bid Data Sheet as Annexure I (BDS). The same may be utilized by

the Bidders.

2.2.2 Address of DISCOM

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT), JODHPUR VIDYUT

VITRAN NIGAM LTD., New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Mob: 9413359049
E-mail: - seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl

2.3 The name of the Contract is: “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN
NIGAM LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”.

2.4 Standard brief regarding detail of existing systems relevant to the AMI Project:
JdVVNL through its various IT Initiatives has implemented following:

i. Billing System- RAPDRP application suite

ii. Smart Customer Care Center
iii. SCADA/DMS
iv. AMR System – Feeder , DT Meters & HT Consumers
v. ERP: Department of IT, Government of Rajasthan
vi. AMI/Smart Metering – MDM, HES, Meters, RF Communication –
Approx. 56000 meters
vii. Mobile applications (Consumer/Discom)
viii. Application Portals (Consumer/Discom)
ix. State Government and National Portals -NPP, URJA App, 11kV RFMS,
Urja Mitra, E Mitra, PFC/ REC/ BEE/ EESL/ CEA/ NIC/ DoIT portals.
x. SMS Gateways, email Gateways, various payment Gateways, Vidyut
Saathi/ Urja Sarthi, Bijalee Mitra/ R-APDRP portals/ Discoms
DT/Consumer AMR system/ RT-DAS/ SCADA-DMS/ ERP system

2.6 A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held as per the details below.

[Date of Pre-Bid Meeting - 27 Jan 2023

Time: 11:00 AM
Address: Conference Hall, Vidyut Bhawan, Jyoti Nagar,
Jaipur- 302005
Telephone: 9413390182
E-mail: seit@jvvnl.org

Contact person/Meeting coordinator: Superintendent Engineer (IT),JVVNL

Due to prevailing COVID-19 conditions and as per the applicable directives and SoP,
if so necessitated the pre-bid meeting may be held over a Video Conferencing, Link
for which will be made available seven days prior to holding this meeting at JdVVNL
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website - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl

2.8 Format for Sending Query to JdVVNL

Query may be sent in hard copy to the Nodal Officer of JdVVNL, at the address
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT), JODHPUR VIDYUT
VITRAN NIGAM LTD., New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Mob: 9413359049
AND
via email to seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in

[Reference No.]

From:
[Address of the Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Mob: 9413359049
Sub: Query.
Ref: “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LIMITED
(JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)” RFP No -
Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Please find below our query with respect to the RFP subject to the terms and conditions
therein:
Reference
S. No. Page No. Query
Clause No.
1.
2.
3.

Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
[Insert Signature here]
[Insert Name here]
[Insert Designation here]

B. Preparation of Proposals
10.1 Document Checklist and List of Forms

S. Document RFP
No. Section
Reference
1. Tender Fee NNA1,3
2. List of Consortium Members and Subcontractor(s) (as
applicable) as per the format prescribed in Form 1 given in 4
Section 4

3. Bidder Information as per the format prescribed in Form 2 given

4
in Section 4
4. Project Implementation Plan as per format provided in Form 3
4
given in Section 4
5. Curriculum Vitae of key personnel as per format provided in
4
Form 4 and Form 5 given in Section 4
6. Bid Security in the form of Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee as
per format prescribed in Form 6 given in Section 4

7. Covering Letter for Submission of Bid by Sole Bidder / Lead

Consortium Member as per format prescribed in Form 7 given 4
in Section 4
8. Consortium Agreement Format entered amongst all Members of
the Bidding Consortium as per format prescribed in Form 8 4
given in Section 4

9. Power of Attorney by each Consortium Member in favour of

Lead Consortium Member as per format prescribed in Form 9 4
given in Section 4
10. Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder
authorizing an Individual Designated Representative for the
Consortium/ Bidder as per the format prescribed in Form 10 4
given in Section 4

11. Letter of Consent by each Consortium Member reviewing each

element of the Bid as per format prescribed in Form 11 given in 4
Section 4
12. For Lead Member in case of Consortium Bidding / Sole
Bidder Experience [Refer Clause 8.1 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase
Order (PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should
indicate client name, scope of work, Project start date (as
per the format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4):
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking
for the NDA and shall also provide a client 4
certification as proof of experience along with Client
Name/ Email Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of Project completion such as
client completion certificate, proof of payment received
and client certificate of delivery of material, proof of
asset capitalized in books of accounts (as applicable)/
and similar proofs along with contact details of the
client.

13.1 For System Integration Experience [Refer Clause 8.1 and 8.2 4
D1-D2 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4):
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed with
the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for the
NDA and shall also provide a client certification as proof
of experience along with Client Name/ Email Address/
Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
completion of Go-Live status (i.e., Go-live certificate,
UAT testing certificate etc.) or other documentary
evidence indicating completion (e.g., proof of payment
received and client certificate for supply of material or
similar proofs) along with contact details of the client;
iii. Any other documentation for implementation performance/
operation.
iv. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.2 For Meter Manufacturer Eligibility [Refer Clause 8.2 A1-

A4 in Section 2]:
a) References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 14);

In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed with

the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for the
NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
b) Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
other documentary evidence indicating completion of
supply (e.g. proof of payment received/ proof of asset
capitalized in books of accounts (as applicable) and
client certificate for supply of material or similar proofs)
along with contact details of the client;
c) Any other documentation for implementation
performance/ operation
d) A valid registration certificate of manufacturing unit
along with Self-declaration by manufacturer and factory
license certificate for requisite facilities.
e) A valid ISO certificate on or before the date of
submission of the bid
f) A valid registration certificate mentioning
issue/renewal/expiry date.
g) A MAF signed on the letterhead of the Smart Meter
manufacturer, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per
the format prescribed in Form 22).
h) Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.3 For Head End System (HES) solution provider Eligibility

[Refer Clause 8.2 B1 in Section 2]:
a) References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4);

In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed with

the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for the
NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
b) Client certificate/ report issued by Client / MDMS OEM
/ solution provider and other documentation for
implementation performance/ operation.
c) A MAF signed on the letterhead of the HES Solution
provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per the
format prescribed in Form 22).
d) Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.4 For Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution

provider Eligibility [Refer Clause 8.2 C1-C3 in Section 2]:

a) References along with requisite contract/ Purchase

Order (PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should
indicate client name, scope of work, Project start date
(as per the format prescribed in Form 13 given in
Section 4);
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed with
the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for the
NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
b) Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
completion of Go-live status (i.e., Go-live certificate,
UAT testing certificate etc.) of the respective project as
per the definition of Go-Live/ UAT specified therein or
other documentary evidence indicating completion (e.g.,
proof of payment received/ proof of asset capitalized in
books of accounts (as applicable) and client certificate
for supply of material or similar proofs) along with
contact details of the client
c) Any other documentation for implementation
performance/ operation.
d) A valid ISO certificate or CMMi certificate on or before
the date of submission.
e) A MAF signed on the letterhead of the MDMS Solution

provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per the

format prescribed in Form 22).
f) Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.5 For RF Technology/ Solution Provider Eligibility [Refer

Clause 8.2 E1-E3 in Section 2]:

a) Certificate of Incorporation and Registration certificate

along with Memorandum & Articles of Association.
Copy of valid Licenses (In case of RF, Valid certificate
issued by Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC)
Wing of the Ministry of Communications, GOI as on date
of bid submission.
b) References along with requisite contract/ PO/ WO. The
references should indicate client name, scope of work,
project start date and date of completion of installation.
Certificate from the client on successful implementation
of the project.
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
c) Signed agreements/ MoUs for integration of NIC module
or Certificate of successful integration.
d) A MAF signed on the letterhead of the RF Technology/
Solution provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as
per the format prescribed in Form 22).
e) Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)
14. For Financial Strength [Refer Clause 8.1 in Section 2]: 4
Audited Annual financial statements, Balance Sheet and P&L
Account of all Consortium Members/ Sole Bidder for the
respective Financial Years as per the format prescribed in Form
12 given in Section 4
15. List of Material and Services as per format provided in Form 14 4
given in Section 4

16. Table of Compliance as per format provided in Form 15 given in 4

Section 4
17. Financial Bid as per format provided in Form 1 given in Section 5
5
18. Performance Security as per the format prescribed in Form 1 8
given in Section 8
19. Letter of Award as per the format prescribed in Form 2 given in 8
Section 8
20. Copy of this RFP with sign and official seal on every page 1 to 8

21. Format for Sending Query to Utility for clarification 3

22 Authorised Supply Undertaking – For polycarbonate seal 6

(Section 6, Point 13-Annexures, Annexure T, Sub point -22)

12.1 The Bid shall remain valid until i.e. up to and including 180 days reckoned from the
Bid Submission Deadline specified in ITB 17, as may be extended by the Utility.

12.2 Currency and the amount of Bid Security to be furnished by the Bidder is:
Currency: INR Only
Amount: 2% of estimated Tender Value

12.3(a) Banks by whom Bank Guarantee is required to be issued:

A confirmed guarantee by an Indian Nationalized Bank, promising payment of the

guaranteed sum to the DISCOM on demand within three working days without any
demur whatsoever and without seeking any reasons whatsoever. The demand for
payment by the DISCOM shall be treated as conclusive proof of payment.

12.3(a) Bid Security may be furnished in other forms mentioned below:

Bid security to be provided either in Bank Guarantee or in Demand Draft

13.1 Clarifications may be requested no later than 7 days prior to the proposal submission
deadline.

Address of DISCOM

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),

JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Mob: 9413359049
E-mail: seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in

15.13 Number of years: Contract Period 10 Years

16.4 Value of lump-sum payment for each meter type is as indicated below:
Consumer Metering- 900
DT Metering- 3450

C. Submission, Opening and Evaluation

17.3 Bidder shall provide the following document in original/ hard copy:

• Tender Fee Demand Draft

• EMD- Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee (Form-6)
• Form 8: Format of Consortium Agreement to be entered amongst all
Members of a Bidding Consortium
• Form 9: Format of Power of Attorney by Consortium Member in favour of
Lead Consortium Member
• Form 10: Format of Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member / Sole
Bidder authorizing an Individual Designated Representative for the
Consortium
• Form 20: Pre-Contract Integrity Pact And should be superscripted with the
tender no., due date of submission to the tender.
• Form 23: Format of Agreement to be entered by sub-contractors with the sole
bidder / lead member of a Bidding Consortium.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),

JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Mob: 9413359049
E-mail: seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in

Bear the following Identification

Bid for “Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service
Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM
LIMITED (JDVVNL) on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 JODHPUR ZONE)”

Note: All the above-mentioned documents and other documents (as per the tender
requirements) must be submitted online on https://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in

17.4 The following documents shall be submitted in original:

1. EMD- Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee (Form-6)
2. Form 8: Format of Consortium Agreement to be entered amongst all Members
of a Bidding Consortium
3. Form 9: Format of Power of Attorney by Consortium Member in favour of Lead
Consortium Member
4. Form 10: Format of Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member / Sole
Bidder authorizing an Individual Designated Representative for the Consortium
5. Form 20: Pre-Contract Integrity Pact
6. Form 23: Format of Agreement to be entered by sub-contractors with the sole
bidder / lead member of a Bidding Consortium
7. Any other document desired by JdVVNL

The copies of the following documents shall be submitted duly attested as specified:
1. Attested copy of Certificate of Registration/ Incorporation issued by the Registrar
of Companies for each Consortium Member/ Bidder
2. Form 6: Bank Guarantee for Bid Security in specified format
3. Form 9: Power of Attorney by Consortium Member in favour of Lead
Consortium Member in specified format

4. Form 10: Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member / Sole Bidder

authorizing an Individual Designated Representation for the Consortium in
specified format

17.6 Details to be marked on the sealed envelope:

Sealed Envelope(s) to be addressed to:
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl
Mob: 9413359049
E-mail: seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in
Last date of submission of tender document: Dated 15.02.2023 upto 17:00 Hrs.

17.10 The Bid Submission Deadline is:

Date: 15.02.2023
Time: 17:00 Hrs.

19.1 The Technical Bids/ Proposals shall be opened online as indicated below:
The opening shall take place at:
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JdVVNL)
Address: OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT), JODHPUR
VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD., New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
Date: 17.02.2023
Time: 15:00 Hrs.
Due to prevailing COVID-19 conditions if necessitated and, the bid opening meeting
may be held over a Video Conferencing, Link for which will be made available at
least 7 Days prior to the Bid Opening event, at Utility website –
energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl

Annexure I (BDS)

Bidder Help Manual for E-Bidding

HELP LINE TO VENDORS

1. Bidding will be conducted through the domestic competitive bidding procedures as per the
provisions of ITB/BDS and the contract shall be executed as per the provisions of the Contract.
2. The detailed Qualifying Requirements (QR) are given in the Bidding Document.
3. The complete Bidding Documents including technical specifications are available at JdVVNL
website www.energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl. Bidders who wish to participate in this bidding
process must register onhttp://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in (bidders who registered on
http://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in before 30.09.2011 must register again). Interested bidders can
download the bid documents through e-tendering portal http://www.eproc.rajasthan.gov.in and
commence preparation of bids to gain time.
4. The bid document provides detailed terms and conditions and technical details.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the office of S.E(IT), Jodhpur
Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, between 11:00 AM to 02:00 PM on all working days.
6. The bid shall only be submitted through online procurement system of
https://eproc.rajasthan.gov.in The bid document will be downloaded by the said online portal
www.eproc.rajasthan.gov.in and Interested Bidder who wish to participate have to pay the bid cost
and copy of receipt is to be enclosed along with the E-bid in pdf file & shall be deposited in the
office of S.E(IT), JdVVNL, Jodhpur as mentioned in Salient Details of RFP Notice.
7. The bids without having the bid cost will not be opened.
• Participate in this online bid, bidders will have to procure Digital Signature Certificate
(Type-II or III) as per Information Technology Act-2000 using which they can sign their
electronic bids. Bidders can procure the same from any CCA approved certifying agency
i.e. TCS, Safecrypt, Ncode etc. Or they may contact e-procurement cell, Department of IT
& C, Govt. of Rajasthan for future assistance, bidders who already have a valid digital
Certificate need not to procure a new Digital Certificate.
8. Contact No. 0141-4022688 (Help desk of RISL-10.00 AM to 6.00 PM)
9. E-mail: eproc@rajasthan.gov.in
10. Address: e-procurement cell, RISL, Yojana Bhawan, Tilak Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur. Bidders
should go through the website http://www.eproc.rajasthan.gov.in, should refer to the website and
go through the link “Help for Contractors”, “Information about DSC”, “FAQ” and “Bidders
Manual Kit” to know the process for submitting the electronic bids at the website.

Section 4. Bidding Forms- Technical Proposal

Checklist of Required Forms

This Checklist shall be filled in and submitted by the bidder along with the Technical Bid. Except Form
1 given in Section 5 (to be completed and submitted by the Bidder in the Financial Bid) all other
documents/ forms duly filled and complete in all respect are to be submitted by the Bidder in the
Technical Bid.

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
1. Tender Fee

2. List of Consortium Members and Subcontractor(s) (as

applicable) as per the format prescribed in Form 1 given in
Section 4
3. Bidder Information as per the format prescribed in Form 2 given
in Section 4

4. Project Implementation Plan as per format provided in Form 3

given in Section 4
5. Curriculum Vitae of key personnel as per format provided in
Form 4 and Form 5 given in Section 4
6. Bid Security in the form of Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee as
per format prescribed in Form 6 given in Section 4

7. Covering Letter for Submission of Bid by Sole Bidder / Lead

Consortium Member as per format prescribed in Form 7 given in
Section 4
8. Consortium Agreement Format entered amongst all Members of
the Bidding Consortium as per format prescribed in Form 8 given
in Section 4
9. Power of Attorney by each Consortium Member in favour of
Lead Consortium Member as per format prescribed in Form 9
given in Section 4
10. Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder
authorizing an Individual Designated Representative for the
Consortium/ Bidder as per the format prescribed in Form 10
given in Section 4
11. Letter of Consent by each Consortium Member reviewing each
element of the Bid as per format prescribed in Form 11 given in
Section 4

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
12. For Lead Member in case of Consortium Bidding / Sole
Bidder Experience [Refer Clause 8.1 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase
Order (PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should
indicate client name, scope of work, Project start date
(as per the format prescribed in Form 13 given in
Section 4);
i. In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of Project completion such as
client completion certificate, proof of payment received
and client certificate of delivery of material, proof of
asset capitalized in books of accounts (as applicable)/
and similar proofs along with contact details of the client.

13.1 For System Integration Experience [Refer Clause 8.1 and 8.2
D1-D2 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4);
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
completion of Go-Live status (i.e., Go-live certificate,
UAT testing certificate etc.) or other documentary
evidence indicating completion (e.g., proof of payment
received and client certificate for supply of material or
similar proofs) along with contact details of the client;
iii. Any other documentation for implementation
performance/ operation.
iv. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
13.2 For Meter Manufacturer Eligibility [Refer Clause 8.2 A1-
A4 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4);
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
other documentary evidence indicating completion of
supply (e.g. proof of payment received/ proof of asset
capitalized in books of accounts (as applicable) and
client certificate for supply of material or similar proofs)
along with contact details of the client;
iii. Any other documentation for implementation
performance/ operation.
iv. A valid registration certificate of manufacturing unit
along with Self-declaration by manufacturer and factory
license certificate for requisite facilities.
v. A valid ISO certificate on or before the date of
submission of the bid.
vi. A valid registration certificate mentioning
issue/renewal/expiry date.
vii. A MAF signed on the letterhead of the Smart Meter
manufacturer, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per
the format prescribed in Form 22).
viii. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)
13.3 For Head End System (HES) solution provider Eligibility
[Refer Clause 8.2 B1 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4);
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Client certificate/ report issued by Client / MDMS OEM
/ solution provider and other documentation for
implementation performance/ operation.
iii. A MAF signed on the letterhead of the HES solution

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per the
format prescribed in Form 22).
iv. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.4 For Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution

provider Eligibility [Refer Clause 8.2 C1-C3 in Section 2]:
i. References along with requisite contract/ Purchase Order
(PO)/ Work Order (WO). The references should indicate
client name, scope of work, Project start date (as per the
format prescribed in Form 13 given in Section 4);
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
ii. Documentary evidence of completion of the Project or
completion of Go-live status (i.e., Go-live certificate,
UAT testing certificate etc.) of the respective project as
per the definition of Go-Live/ UAT specified therein or
other documentary evidence indicating completion (e.g.,
proof of payment received/ proof of asset capitalized in
books of accounts (as applicable) and client certificate
for supply of material or similar proofs) along with
contact details of the client
iii. Any other documentation for implementation
performance/ operation.
iv. A valid ISO certificate or CMMi certificate on or before
the date of submission.
v. A MAF signed on the letterhead of the MDMS solution
provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as per the
format prescribed in Form 22).
vi. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

13.5
i. For RF Technology/ Solution Provider Eligibility [Refer
Clause 8.2 E1-E3 in Section 2]:
i. Certificate of Incorporation and Registration certificate
along with Memorandum & Articles of Association.
Copy of valid Licenses (In case of RF, Valid certificate
issued by Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC)
Wing of the Ministry of Communications, GOI) as on
date of bid submission.

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
ii. References along with requisite contract/ PO/ WO. The
references should indicate client name, scope of work,
project start date and date of completion of installation.
Certificate from the client on successful implementation
of the project.
In case Non-Disclosure agreement (NDA) is signed
with the client, Bidder shall provide an undertaking for
the NDA and shall also provide a client certification as
proof of experience along with Client Name/ Email
Address/ Contact no./ designation etc.
iii. Signed agreements/ MoUs for integration of NIC module
or Certificate of successful integration.
iv. A MAF signed on the letterhead of the RF Technology/
solution provider, addressed to the Sole/ Lead Bidder (as
per the format prescribed in Form 22).
v. Agreement entered with the sole bidder / lead bidder (as
per format prescribed in Form 23 of section 4)

14. For Financial Strength [Refer Clause 8.1 in Section 2]:

Audited Annual financial statements, Balance Sheet and P&L
Account of all Consortium Members/ Sole Bidder for the
respective Financial Years as per the format prescribed in Form
12 given in Section 4
15. List of Material and Services as per format provided in Form 14
given in Section 4
16. Table of Compliance as per format provided in Form 15 given in
Section 4
17. Format for Technical & Financial Requirement- Relationship &
Details of Equity Shareholding (Form 16)
18. Authorization from Parent / Affiliate of Sole Bidder / Member
of Bidding Consortium whose technical / financial capability has
been used by the Sole Bidder / Member of Bidding Consortium
(Form 17).

19. Format of Undertaking by Technically/ Financially Evaluated

Entity(ies) OR Undertaking from the Ultimate Parent Company.
for total equity investment commitment, in the prescribed format
in Form 18, to meet any shortfall in the equity investment by the
Selected Bidder in the SPV.
20. Formats for Board Resolutions (Form 19 of section 4)

21. Copy of this RFP with sign and official seal on every page

22. Pre-Contract Integrity Pact as per Form 20 given in Section 4

S. Attached? For Official

Document
No. (Yes/ No) Use
23. Data Requirement Sheet as per Form 21 given in Section 4

24. Valid Empanelment certificate of the sole/ lead bidder for the
proposed solution, issued by REC / committee constituted
thereby

Form 1: List of Consortium Members/ Sub-Contractor(s)

■ The Bidder shall identify below the Consortium Members/ Sub-contractor(s) for major Project items.
For sub-contractor a Letter of Intent must be provided.
Proposed Consortium
Major Project Item Member / Sub- Nationality
Contractor(s)
Meter Manufacturer
Communication Provider

System Integrator

MDM Provider

HES Provider
Cloud Service Provider / Managed
Service Provider
RF Solution Provider (if any)
Other (if any)

Form 2: Bidder Information

Sole Bidder/ all Consortium Members must provide all documents required to prove/ substantiate its
Eligibility as required in Eligibility Criteria Clause 4 in section 2 for each Consortium Member

S. No. Information Requirement Details

1 Company Name and Details
2 Address of its place of business in India
3 List of board of directors or regulating/controlling body
4 Attested copy of Certificate of Registration/ Incorporation issued
by the Registrar of Companies
5 Memorandum and Articles of Association or document constituting
the company and regulating its affairs
6 Certificate of Commencement of Business issued by the Registrar
of Companies
7 Copy of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration Certificate
8 Provident Fund (PF) Certificate indicating PF Code
9 Copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
10 Copy of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration Certificate
11 Audited annual financial statements and financial Net worth for the
last three years with UDIN number
12 Any other papers or documents required by Utility at a later stage or
in future

Form 3: Project Implementation Plan

The Bidder shall submit a preliminary Project implementation plan along with the Bid which shall
include at least the following activities:
a) Understanding of Utility and its requirement with respect to Project implementation;
b) Overall system architecture and system philosophy capable of scale-up;
c) Details of proposed methodology;
d) Schematic Diagram of Proposed System Configuration
e) An approach paper documenting the interfaces for integration with existing and future
applications based on the information provided by Utility
f) Project team structure;
g) Line of Credit / Source of funding and supporting documents;
h) Governance Framework;
i) Resource planning and estimation;
j) Risk planning;
k) Quality Assurance Program;
l) Data Privacy Approach;
m) Cyber Security Approach;
n) Site Survey;
o) Installation & Field update schedule;
p) Repair and Maintenance Schedule including details on Spares Management;
q) Training schedule;

Form 4: Bidder’s Representative and Key Personnel

Bidders should provide the names and details of the suitably qualified Contractor’s Representative and
Key Personnel to perform the AMISP Contract. The data on their experience should be supplied using
the Form 5 given in Section 4 below for each candidate.
1. Title of position: Project Manager

Name of candidate:
Duration of [insert the whole period (start and end dates) for which this position
appointment: will be engaged]
Time [insert the number of days/week/months/ that has been scheduled for
commitment: for this position]
this position:
Expected time [insert the expected time schedule for this position (e.g., attach high
schedule for this level Gantt chart]
position:
2. Title of position: System Integration Specialist

Name of candidate:
Duration of [insert the whole period (start and end dates) for which this position
appointment: will be engaged]
Time [insert the number of days/week/months/ that has been scheduled for
commitment: for this position]
this position:
Expected time [insert the expected time schedule for this position (e.g., attach high
schedule for this level Gantt chart]
position:
4. Title of position: Communication Technology Specialist

Form 5: Resume and Declaration

Name of Bidder:

Position [#1]: [title of position]

Personnel Name: Date of birth:

information
Address: E-mail:

Professional qualifications:

Academic qualifications:

Language proficiency: [language and levels of speaking, reading and writing skills]

Details
Address of employer:

Telephone: Contact (manager / personnel officer):

Fax:

Job title: Years with present employer:

Summarize professional experience in reverse chronological order. Indicate technical and managerial
experience relevant to the Project.
Duration of
Project Role Relevant experience
involvement
[main [role and
[describe the experience relevant to this
project responsibilities on the [time in role]
position]
details] project]

Declaration
I, the undersigned [ insert either “Contractor’s Representative” or “Key Personnel” as applicable],
certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this Form 5 correctly
describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience.
I confirm that I am available as certified in the following table and throughout the expected time
schedule for this position as provided in the Bid:
Commitment Details
Commitment to duration of [insert period (start and end dates) for which this Contractor’s
contract: Representative or Key Personnel is available to work on this
contract]

Time commitment: [insert period (start and end dates) for which this Contractor’s
Representative or Key Personnel is available to work on this
contract]

I understand that any misrepresentation or omission in this Form may:

(a) be taken into consideration during Bid evaluation;
(b) result in my disqualification from participating in the Bid;
(c) result in my dismissal from the contract.

Name of Contractor’s Representative or Key Personnel: [insert name]

Signature: __________________________________________________________

Date: (day month year): _______________________________________________

Countersignature of authorized representative of the Bidder:

Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date: (day month year): ______________________________________________

Form 6: Format of Bank Guarantee for Bid Security

(To be stamped in accordance with Stamp Act in the name of SE (IT), the Non-
Judicial Stamp Paper of Govt of Rajasthan should be of 0.25% of BG amount or
maximum upto Rs. 25,000/- from scheduled Nationalized Bank)

Reference No. ……………. Bank Guarantee No. ……………. Dated:

…………….

To:

THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),

JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Dear Sir/ Madam,

WHEREAS……………………… [Insert name of the Sole Bidder/Lead Consortium Member] with

address ……………. [Insert address of Sole Bidder /Lead Consortium Member] having its registered
office at ……………. [Insert address of the Sole Bidder /Lead Consortium Member] (Hereinafter,
the “Bidder”) wishes to participate in Tender No. JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32 (the “RFP”)
issued by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL) (hereinafter, the “Utility”) for Appointment
of AMISP for Smart Prepaid Metering on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

And WHEREAS a Bank Guarantee for [Amount] valid [Date] is required to be submitted by the
Bidder along with the RFP.

We, …………….[Insert name of the Bank and address of the Branch giving the Bank Guarantee]
having our registered office at …………….[Insert address of the registered office of the Bank] hereby
give this Bank Guarantee No. …………….[Insert Bank Guarantee number] dated …………….[Insert
the date of the Bank Guarantee], and hereby agree unequivocally and unconditionally to pay
immediately on demand in writing from the Utility any officer authorized by it in this behalf any
amount not exceeding [Amount] to the said Utility on behalf of the Bidder.

We ……………. [Insert name of the Bank] also agree that withdrawal of the Bid or part thereof by
the Bidder within its validity or non-submission of Performance Security by the Bidder within the
stipulated time of the Letter of Award to the Bidder or any violation to the relevant terms stipulated in
the RFP would constitute a default on the part of the Bidder and that this Bank Guarantee is liable to
be invoked and encashed within its validity by the Utility in case of any occurrence of a default
on the part of the Bidder and that the amount is liable to be forfeited by the Utility.

All disputes arising under the said guarantee between the bank and Nigam or the between the contractor
and the Nigam, pertaining to the guarantee, shall be subject to jurisdiction of courts in Jodhpur,
Rajasthan only.

This Guarantee shall be valid and binding on this Bank up to and inclusive of ……………. [Insert the
date of validity of the Bank] and shall not be terminable by notice or by Guarantor change in the
constitution of the Bank or the firm of the Bidder Or by any reason whatsoever and our liability

hereunder shall not be impaired or discharged by any extension of time or variations or alternations
made, given, conceded with or without our knowledge or consent by or between the Bidder and the
Utility.
NOTWITHSTANDING anything contained hereinbefore, our liability under this guarantee is restricted
to [Amount]. Our Guarantee shall remain in force till [Date]. Unless demands or claims under this Bank
Guarantee are made to us in writing on or before [Date], all rights of the Beneficiary under this Bank
Guarantee shall be forfeited, and we shall be released and discharged from all liabilities there under.
[Insert the address of the Bank with complete [Insert signature of the Bank’s Authorized
postal branch code, telephone and fax Signatory]
numbers, and official round seal of the Bank]

Attested
……………………………. [Signature]
(Notary Public)
Place: …………………………. Date: …………………………….

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BANK GUARANTEE

1. Bank Guarantee to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per Stamp
Act relevant to place of execution. Foreign entities submitting Bids are required to follow the
applicable law in their country.
2. The Bank Guarantee by Bidder shall be given from Scheduled Nationalised Commercial Bank.
3. The full address along with the Telex/Fax No. and e-mail address of the issuing bank to be
mentioned.

Form 7: Format of Covering Letter by Sole bidder/ Lead Consortium

Member

[Covering Letter shall be on the official letterhead of the Sole bidder/ Lead Consortium Member of
the Bidding Consortium]

[Reference No.]
From:
[Address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

Ref: RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart
Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone). - RFP/ Tender No
JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We, the undersigned ……………. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder] having
read, examined and understood in detail the RFP for Appointment of AMISP for Smart Prepaid
Metering on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone). hereby submit our Bid comprising of Technical
and Financial Bids.

1. We give our unconditional acceptance to the RFP including but not limited to all its instructions,
terms and conditions, and formats attached thereto, issued by Utility, as amended. In token of our
acceptance to the RFP, the same have been initialed by us and enclosed to the Bid. We shall ensure
that our Consortium shall execute such requirements as per the provisions of the RFP and
provisions of such RFP shall be binding on us.

2. Fulfilment of Eligibility
We undertake that we fulfil the Eligibility Criteria stipulated in the RFP and fulfil all the eligibility
requirements as the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder as outlined in the RFP.

We hereby confirm that in accordance with Clause 7 of Section 2 of the RFP, we are herewith submitting
legally binding undertaking supported by a board resolution from the ……………………....[insert
name of Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent
Company, as the case may be] that all the equity investment obligations of …………………. [insert
name of the Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member] shall be deemed to be equity investment
obligations of the …………………… [insert name of Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially
Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent Company, as the ease may be] and in the event of any default
by……………….….... [insert name of the Sole Bidder/ / Lead Consortium Member], the same shall be

met by …………………………. [insert name of Technically Evaluated Entity and/or Financially

Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent Company, as the case may be].
[To be inserted only in ease the Bidder has sought qualification on the basis of technical and financial
capability of its Affiliate(s) and/or its Parent]

3. Bid Security
We have enclosed a Bid Security of [Amount] in the form of a Bank Guarantee No. ……………. [Insert
Bank Guarantee Number] dated ……. as per Form 6 given in Section 4 from ……………. [Insert
name of Bank providing Bid Bond] and valid up to [Date] and Demand Draft No………. [Insert
Demand Draft Number] dated ……………. [Insert date of the demand draft] from ……………. [Insert
name of Bank providing Bid Bond] and valid up to [Date]

4. No Deviation
We have submitted our Financial Bid strictly as per terms and formats of the RFP, without any
deviations, conditions and without mentioning any assumptions or notes for the Financial Bid in the
said format.

5. Acceptance
We hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agree and accept that the decision made by Utility in respect
of any matter regarding or arising out of the RFP shall be binding on us. We hereby expressly waive
any and all claims in respect of Bid process.
We confirm that there are no litigations or disputes against us, which materially affect our ability to
fulfil our obligations with regard to fulfilling our obligations as per the RFP.

6. Familiarity with Relevant Indian Laws and Regulations

We confirm that we have studied the provisions of the relevant Indian laws and regulations as required
to enable us to submit this Bid and execute the RFP Documents, in the event of our selection as Selected
Bidder. We further undertake and agree that all such factors as mentioned in the AMISP Contract have
been fully examined and considered while submitting the Bid.

7. Compliance with applicable laws/ guidelines for public procurement in India

We confirm that we shall adhere to applicable laws for public procurement in India including the
guidelines issued in Order No. F/No.6/18/2019-PPD by Ministry of Finance, Department of
Expenditure, Public Procurement Division dated 23 July 2020, Order No No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part (2)
dated 18 November 2020, latest Government of India Guidelines for Make in India, Domestically
manufactured products, Atmanirbhar Bharat and circulars DIPP Office Memorandum No. P-
45021/2/2017-PP (BE-II) date:16th Sept. 2020, MeitY Circular No.1(10)/2017-CLES dated 06.12.2019
and Order No. 11/05/2018-Coord. by the Ministry of Power dated 17 September 2020 including any
amendments or modifications to the same from time to time.

8. Contact Person
Details of the contact person representing our Bidding Consortium/ Sole Bidder (registered Company)
supported by the Power of Attorney prescribed in Form 10 given in Section 4 of the RFP are furnished
as under:
Name: ………………………………………………….
Designation: ………………………………………………….
Company: ………………………………………………….
Address: ………………………………………………….
Mobile: ………………………………………………….

Phone: ………………………………………………….
Fax: ………………………………………………….
Email: ………………………………………………….

1. We are submitting herewith the Technical Bid containing duly signed formats, both in
electronic and physical forms, (duly attested) as desired by you in the RFP for your
consideration.

2. We are also submitting herewith the Financial Bid in electronic form only, as per the terms and
conditions in the RFP.

9. It is confirmed that our Bid is consistent with all the requirements of submission as stated in the
RFP and subsequent communications from Utility.

10. The information submitted in our Bid is complete, strictly as per the requirements stipulated in the
RFP and is correct to the best of our knowledge and understanding. We would be solely responsible
for any errors or omissions in our Bid.

11. We confirm that all the terms and conditions of our Bid are valid for acceptance for a period of 1
(one) year from the Bid Submission Deadline.

12. We confirm that we have not taken any material deviation so as to be deemed non-responsive with
respect to the provisions stipulated in the RFP.

13. We confirm that no order/ ruling has been passed by any Competent Court or Appropriate
Commission against us or any of our Consortium Members or in the preceding 1 (one) year from
the Bid Submission Deadline for breach of any contract and that the Bid Security submitted by us
or any of our Consortium Members has not been forfeited, either partly or wholly, in any bid process
in the preceding 1 (one) year from the Bid Submission Deadline.

14. We confirm that we are not currently blacklisted by any Govt. Organization or Regulatory Agencies
or Govt. undertaking.

15. We confirm that we are not currently banned/ debarred by the Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
(JdVVNL) or any of its subsidiaries/ holding company.

16. We are registered/ exempt from registering in accordance with applicable laws
[Evidence of valid registration by the Competent Authority shall be attached if applicable]

Dated the ……………. [Insert date of the month] day of ……………. [Insert month, year] at
……………. [Insert place].

Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
[Insert Signature here]
[Insert Name here]
[Insert Designation here]

Form 8: Format of Consortium Agreement to be entered amongst all

Members of a Bidding Consortium
[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of Rupees Five Hundred Only (INR 500/-) duly notarized
and signed by each member]

FORM OF CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN

M/s…........................................, M/s. .........................................., M/s. .........................................., AND
M/s. .......................................... for bidding for Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32 (the
“RFP”) dated [Date] as per its Clause 4.3.2

1. THIS Consortium Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) executed on this ..........

[date] day of .......... [month], .......... [year] between
2. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party 1,” or “Lead
Consortium Member” which expression shall include its successors, executors and permitted
assigns);
3. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party 2,” which expression
shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns);
4. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party 3,” which expression
shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns);

5. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party n,” which expression
shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns);

[The Bidding Consortium should list the name, address of its registered office and other details of all
the Consortium Members above.]

WHEREAS the Parties abovenamed are entering into this Consortium Agreement for the purpose of
submitting the Bid in response to the RFP and in the event of selection as Selected Bidder to comply
with the requirements as specified in the RFP and ensure execution of the AMISP Contract as may be
required to be entered into with Utility.

Party 1, Party 2, Party 3, ... and Party n are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and
individually as a “Party.

WHEREAS the RFP stipulates that the Bidders applying as a Bidding Consortium shall submit a
legally enforceable Consortium Agreement in a format specified in the RFP, whereby each Consortium
Member undertakes to be liable for its Roles and Responsibilities, provide necessary guarantees and
pay required fees as required as per the provisions of the RFP, as specified herein.
WHEREAS any capitalized term in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
the RFP document.

NOW THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSTH AS UNDER:

In consideration of the above premises and agreement all the Parties in this Consortium do hereby
mutually agree as follows:

1. In consideration of the selection of the Consortium as the Bidding Consortium by Utility, we the
Members of the Consortium and Parties to the Consortium Agreement do hereby unequivocally
agree that M/s........................................................... [Insert name of the Lead Member], shall act as
the Lead Member as defined in the RFP for self and agent for and on behalf of M/s.
.........................................., M/s. .........................................., M/s. .........................................., and
M/s. .......................................... [the names of all the other Members of the Consortium to be filled
in here].

2. The Lead Consortium Member is hereby authorized by the Members of Consortium and Parties to
the Consortium Agreement to bind the Consortium and receive instructions for and on behalf of all
Members. The Roles and Responsibilities of all other members shall be as per the Annexure to this
Agreement.

3. In the event the Consortium is selected pursuant to the Bidding Process, the shareholding of all each
of the Consortium Members in the AMISP shall be as under:

Relationship
Name of the Bidding Name of the
with Sole Bidder % of equity
S. Company/ Member in Company
/ Member of the participation in the
No. case of a Bidding investing in the
Bidding SPV
Consortium equity of the SPV
Consortium
1. Lead Consortium (Not Less than 51%)
Members
2. Consortium Member 1 (Not Less than 10%)
3. Consortium Member 2 (Not Less than 10%)
4. Consortium Member 3 (Not Less than 10%)
5. Consortium Member 4 (Not Less than 10%)

* In case the Bidder proposes to invest through its Affiliate(s) / Parent Company / Ultimate Parent
Company, the Bidder shall declare shareholding pattern of such Affiliate(s) / Parent Company /
Ultimate Parent Company and provide documentary evidence to demonstrate relationship between
the Bidder and the Affiliate(s) / Parent Company / Ultimate Parent Company. These documentary
evidence could be, but not limited to, demat account statement(s) / Registrar of Companies' (ROC)
certification / share registry book, etc. duly certified by Company Secretary.
*If % of equity participation of any of the consortium members in the SPV is less than 10% or if
any of the consortium members is not willing to be a part of the SPV to be formed, except when
the said consortium member is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector
Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU, the bidder would have to furnish
an additional security as per SCC.
*If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/
Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding Consortium,
then creation of an SPV is not mandatory and in such a case, the bidder shall be exempted from
providing an additional security as per SCC.

4. Each Consortium Member undertakes to be individually liable for the performance of its part of the
Roles and Responsibilities without in any way limiting the scope of collective liability envisaged
in this Agreement in order to meet the requirements and obligations of the RFP. The Lead
Consortium Member shall be liable and responsible for ensuring the individual and collective

commitment of each of the Members of the Consortium in discharging all their respective Roles
and Responsibilities.

5. In case of any breach of any of the commitment as specified under this Agreement by any of the
Consortium Members, the Lead Consortium Member of the Consortium shall be liable to meet the
obligations as defined under the RFP.

6. Except as specified in the Agreement, it is agreed that sharing of responsibilities as aforesaid and
obligations thereto shall not in any way be a limitation of responsibility of the Lead Member under
these presents.

7. The Members expressly agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions of the RFP and confirm that
we don’t have any Conflict of Interest (as defined in the RFP).

8. This Consortium Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of
India and Courts at Jodhpur, Rajasthan shall have the exclusive jurisdiction in all matters relating
thereto and arising there under.

9. It is hereby agreed that the Lead Consortium Member shall furnish the Bid Security, as stipulated
in the RFP, on behalf of the Bidding Consortium.

10. It is hereby agreed that in case of selection of Bidding Consortium as the AMISP, the Parties to this
Consortium Agreement do hereby agree that they shall furnish the Performance Security and other
commitments to Utility as stipulated in the RFP and AMISP Contract. The Lead Member shall be
responsible for ensuring the submission of the Performance Security and other commitments on
behalf of all the Consortium Members.

11. It is further expressly agreed that the Consortium Agreement shall be irrevocable and, for the
AMISP, shall remain valid over the term of the Project, unless expressly agreed to the contrary by
Utility.

12. The Lead Consortium Member is authorized and shall be fully responsible for the accuracy and
veracity of the representations and information submitted by the Consortium Members respectively
from time to time in response to the RFP for the purposes of the Bid. The representation by the
Lead Member shall be deemed to be on behalf of and binding on all members of the Consortium.

13. It is expressly understood and agreed between the Members of the Consortium and Parties that the
responsibilities and obligations of each of the Members shall be as delineated as annexed hereto as
Annexure-A forming integral part of this Agreement. It is further agreed by the Members that the
above sharing of responsibilities and obligations shall not in any way be a limitation of
responsibilities and liabilities of the Members, with regards to all matters relating to the execution
of the Bid and implementation of the Project envisaged in the RFP Documents.

14. It is clearly agreed that the Lead Consortium Member shall ensure performance indicated in the
RFP. In the event one or more Consortium Members fail to perform its/ their respective obligations,
the same shall be deemed to be a default by all the Consortium Members.

15. It is hereby expressly agreed between the Parties to this Consortium Agreement that neither Party
shall assign or delegate or subcontract its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement to any
person or entity except with prior written consent of Utility.

16. This Consortium Agreement:

a) has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of each Party hereto and constitutes the legal,
valid, binding and enforceable obligation of each such Party;
b) sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof;
and
c) may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by each of the Parties and with prior
written consent of Utility.

Common Seal of .................................. has been For M/s. .......................................... (Party 1)

affixed in my/ our presence pursuant to Board [Signature of Authorized Representative]
Resolution dated ..................... ................................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]
Witness 1

[Signature of Witness 1]
................................................................
Name:
Designation

Witness 2

[Signature of Witness 2]
................................................................
Name:
Designation:
..

N. Common Seal of .................................. has For M/s. .......................................... (Party N)

been affixed in my/ our presence pursuant to [Signature of Authorized Representative]
Board Resolution dated ..................... ................................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]
N.1. Witness 1 N.2. Witness 2

[Signature of Witness 1] [Signature of Witness 1]

................................................................ ................................................................
Name: Name:
Designation: Designation:

Annexure-A

Role and Responsibility of each Member of the Consortium:

1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party 1 (Lead Consortium Member):
2. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party 2
3. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party 3
.
.
N. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party N

Form 9: Format of Power of Attorney by Consortium Member in favour of

Lead Consortium Member

[To be provided by each Consortium Member (other than the Lead Consortium Member) in favor of
the Lead Consortium Member]

WHEREAS Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL) has issued for Tender No. JdVVNL/SE-
IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32 (the “RFP”) dated [Date] for inviting Bids in respect of Appointment of
AMISP for Smart Prepaid Metering on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone) (the “Project”) on the
terms contained in the RFP;
WHEREAS M/s.……………., M/s. ………………., M/s. and M/s. ………………. [Insert names of
all Members of Consortium] the Members of the Consortium are desirous of submitting a Bid in
response to the RFP, and if selected, undertaking the responsibility of implementing the Project as per
the terms of the RFP;
WHEREAS all the Members of the Consortium have agreed under the Consortium Agreement dated
…………. (the “Consortium Agreement”), entered into between all the Members and submitted along
with the Bid to appoint ……….. [Insert the name and address of the Lead Consortium Member] as Lead
Consortium Member to represent all the Members of the Consortium for all matters regarding the RFP
and the Bid;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the terms of the RFP and the Consortium Agreement, we, the Members
of the Consortium hereby designate M/s ………….. [Insert name of the Lead Member] as the Lead
Consortium Member to represent us in all matters regarding the Bid and the RFP, in the manner stated
below: -
Know all men by these presents, we …………………………………………. [Insert name and address
of the registered office of the Member 1], …………………………………………………. [Insert name
and address of the registered office of the Member 2],…..., ……………………………………. [Insert
name and address of the registered office of the Member n] do hereby constitute, appoint, nominate and
authorize ……………………………… [Insert name and registered office address of the Lead
Consortium Member], which is one of the Members of the Consortium, to act as the Lead Member and
our true and lawful attorney, to do in our name and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things
necessary in connection with or incidental to submission of Consortium’s Bid in response to the RFP
issued by Utility including signing and submission of the Bid and all documents related to the Bid as
specified in the RFP, including but not limited to undertakings, letters, certificates, acceptances,
clarifications, guarantees or any other document, which Utility may require us to submit. The aforesaid
attorney is further authorized for making representations to Utility named in the RFP, and providing
information / responses to Utility, representing us and the Consortium in all matters before Utility
named in the RFP, and generally dealing with Utility named in the RFP in all matters in connection
with our Bid, till completion of the bidding process as well as implementation of the Project, if
applicable, in accordance with the RFP.
We, as Members of the Consortium, hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things done by our said
attorney pursuant to this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid
attorney shall be binding on us and shall always be deemed to have been done by us.
All the terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms under the RFP.
We, as Members of the Consortium, hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things done by our said
attorney pursuant to this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid
attorney shall be binding on us and shall always be deemed to have been done by us.

All the terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms under the RFP.

Signed by the within named ………………………………. [Insert the name of the executant
Consortium Member] through the hand of Mr./ Ms./ Dr. … ……………………………………. duly
authorized by the Board to issue such Power of Attorney dated this …………………. day of
………….…

Accepted

………………………………
(Signature of Attorney)
[Insert Name, designation and address of the Attorney]

Attested

…………………………………..
(Signature of the executant)
(Name, designation and address of the executant)
…………………………………….
Signature and stamp of Notary of the place of execution

Common seal of ……………… has been affixed in my/our presence pursuant to Board of
Director’s Resolution dated……

1. WITNESS1. ………………………………………………. (Signature)

Name ………………………………………….
Designation...........…………………………..
2. WITNESS2...........…………………………..................... (Signature)
Name ………………………………………….
Designation...........………………………….__
Notes

a. The mode of execution of the power of attorney should be in accordance with the procedure, if
any, laid down by the applicable law and the charter documents of the executant(s).
b. In the event, power of attorney has been executed outside India, the same needs to be duly
notarized by a notary public of the jurisdiction where it is executed.
c. Also, wherever required, the executant(s) should submit for verification the extract of the charter
documents and documents such as a Board resolution / power of attorney, in favor of the
person executing this power of attorney for delegation of power hereunder on behalf of the
executant(s).

Form 10: Format of Power of Attorney by Lead Consortium Member / Sole

Bidder authorizing an Individual Designated Representative for the
Consortium
[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of Rupees One Hundred Only (INR 100/-) duly notarized]

Know all men by these presents, we …………………………………………….[Insert name and

address of the registered office of the Lead Consortium Member of the Bidding Consortium/ Sole
Bidder] do hereby constitute, appoint, nominate and authorize Mr./Ms.
………………………………………………… [Insert name and residential address], who is presently
employed with us and holding the position of ………………………………. as our true and lawful
attorney, to do in our name and on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection
with or incidental to submission of our Bid in response to Tender No. JdVVNL/SE-
IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32 for Appointment of AMISP for Smart Prepaid Metering on DBFOOT basis
(Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone) issued by JdVVNL, including signing and submission of the Bid and all other
documents related to the Bid, including but not limited to undertakings, letters, certificates, acceptances,
clarifications, guarantees or any other document which Utility may require us to submit. The aforesaid
attorney is further authorized for making representations to Utility, and providing information /
responses to Utility, representing us in all matters before Utility, and generally dealing with Utility in
all matters in connection with our Bid till the completion of the bidding process as per the terms of the
RFP.

We hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things done by our said attorney pursuant to this Power of
Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid attorney shall be binding on us and
shall always be deemed to have been done by us.
All the terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms under the RFP.

Signed by the within named ........................................... [Insert the name of the executant company]
through the hand of Mr./ Mrs. ……………………………………….duly authorized by the Board
to issue such Power of Attorney dated this ………………………. day of ………

Accepted

……………………………… (Signature of Attorney)

[Insert Name, designation and address of the Attorney]

Attested
…………………………………..
(Signature of the executant)
(Name, designation and address of the executant)

…………………………………….
Signature and stamp of Notary of the place of execution

Common seal of ……………… has been affixed in my/our presence pursuant to Board of
Director’s Resolution dated……

1. WITNESS 1. ………………………………………………. (Signature)

Name ………………………………….
Designation...........………………….
2. WITNESS 2. ………………………………………………. (Signature)
Name ………………………………….
Designation...........…………………._

_________________________________________________________________________
Notes:
a. The mode of execution of the power of attorney should be in accordance with the procedure, if
any, laid down by the applicable law and the charter documents of the executant(s).

b. In the event, power of attorney has been executed outside India, the same needs to be duly
notarized by a notary public of the jurisdiction where it is executed.

c. Also, wherever required, the executant(s) should submit for verification the extract of the charter
documents and documents such as a Board resolution / power of attorney, in favour of the person
executing this power of attorney for delegation of power hereunder on behalf of the executant(s).
_________________________________________________________________________

Form 11: Format of Letter of Consent by Sole Bidder/ Consortium Member

reviewing each element of the Bid
[On the letter head of Sole Bidder/ each Member of the Consortium including Lead Member]

[Reference No.]

From:
[Address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

Ref: RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We, ……................… [Insert name of the undersigned Sole Bidder/ Consortium Member] Sole Bidder/
Member of Consortium and Lead by ……................… [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member]
have read, examined and understood the RFP and RFP Documents for Appointment of AMISP for
Smart Prepaid Metering on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

We hereby confirm our concurrence with the RFP including in particular the Bid / and Consortium
Agreement submitted by ……................… [Insert name of the Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member],
in response to the RFP. We confirm that the Bid has been reviewed and each element of the Bid is
agreed to including but not limited to the commitment and obligations of our Company.

We hereby confirm that in accordance with Clause 7 of Section 2 of the RFP, we are enclosing legally
binding undertaking supported by a board resolution from the
……………………………………………. [insert name of Technically Evaluated Entity and / or
Financially Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent Company, as the case may be] that all the equity
investment obligations of ………………………….. [insert name of the Member] shall be deemed to
be equity investment obligations of the ………………………………………….[insert name of
Technically Evaluated Entity and / or Financially Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent Company, as
the case may be] and in the event of any default………………………………………………….. [insert
name of the Member], the same shall be met by………………………………………………... [insert
name of Technically Evaluated Entity and / or Financially Evaluated Entity or its Ultimate Parent
Company, as the case may be]. [Insert if applicable]

The details of contact person are furnished as under:

Name :

Designation :
Name of the Company :
Address :
Phone Nos. :
Fax Nos. :
E-mail address :

Dated the ……. day of ……. of 20……

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
………………………………..
[Signature, Name, Designation of Authorized Signatory of Consortium Member and Company's Seal]

Business Address:
[Name and address of principal officer]

Form 12: Format of Summary of Audited Financial Statements

This form needs to be submitted by Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member. In case of an AIF or Foreign
Investment Fund using ACI, ACI would be considered as per the certificate issued by statutory auditor
(or such other certificate as filed with the regulator in the relevant jurisdiction) not older than 1 (one)
month prior to the date of Bid Submission

[Reference No.]

From:
[Address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Audited Financial Statement for .................. [Insert name of Sole Bidder/Consortium
Member].

Ref: RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart
Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone). - RFP/ Tender No
JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

This is to certify that .................. [Insert name of Sole Bidder/Consortium Member] having its
Registered Office at .......................................... [Insert Registered Address of the Consortium
Member] are in the business of ....................................... [Insert briefly the nature of the business],
have recorded the following:

NETWORTH FOR LAST THREE FINANCIALYEARS

Name of
Financially Relationship Financial Year Net worth Amount (In Indian
S. No.
Evaluated with Bidder (FY) Rupees)
Entity(ies)
1.
2.
3.
Or
ACI FOR PRECEDING FINANCIALYEAR
Name of
Financially Relationship Financial Year ACI Amount (In Indian
S. No.
Evaluated with Bidder (FY) Rupees)
Entity(ies)

1.
2.
3.

The above Net worth/ ACI are arrived from our Audit Reports for the last three/ preceding 2 financial
years duly submitted to the Income Tax Department along with our Audit Reports.

Hence, we certify from the records submitted to us. Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,

Yours Sincerely,
[Insert Signature here]
[Insert Name here]
[Insert Designation here

Date: [Date]

Place: [Place]

2
In case ACI is used to meet the financial requirements

Form 13: Record of Similar Work Done

Confirm
attachment
Name of Date
Relationship No. of PO/ WO Confirm of
S. Technically of Contract Description
with the Consumer, Value attachment Installation
No. Evaluated Bidder
PO/ Period
Nodes, etc.
of Work
(In INR) of PO/ WO Milestone/
Entity (ies) WO
execution
certificate
1.

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Form 14: List of Material and Services
Please Note: The list is indicative only. This needs to be detailed out and customized by AMISP basis
Project requirement

Table 1: List of Materials and Services for Smart Meters [Indicative Only. To be defined by
AMISP]

Country of
S. No. Item Description
Origin
1. Meters (including Communication module/NIC card)

1.1 Single phase whole current Smart Meter (without Net-

Metering) – Consumer Meter
1.2 Single phase whole current Smart Meter (with Net-Metering)
– Consumer Meter
1.3 Three Phase whole current Smart Meter (without Net-
Metering) – Consumer Meter
1.4 Three Phase whole current Smart Meter (with Net-Metering)
– Consumer Meter
1.5 Three phase LT-CT operated Smart Meter (without Net-
Metering) – Consumer Meter
1.6 Three phase LT-CT operated Smart Meter (with Net-Metering) –
Consumer Meter
1.7 Three phase LT-CT operated Smart Meter (with Net-Metering) –
DT Meter
1.8 Three phase CT/PT operated Smart Meter – Feeder Meter

1.9 Three phase CT/PT operated Smart Meter – Boundary Meter

1.10 ……….

2. Mandatory Spares
2.1 5% of Subtotal 1
2.2 ....
.. ..
3. Installation & Commissioning
3.1 Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing & Integration with
Existing System (if any)
3.2 Meter Boxes
.. ..

4. Other Requirement
4.1 Any other product/ services, if required, along with details.

5. Communications Hardware

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Section 4. Bidding Forms- Technical Proposal
Country of
S. No. Item Description
Origin
5.1 NIC/ Communication Module (price to be quoted only for
sourcing additional quantity if required.

5.2 Data Concentrator Units/Access points

6. Service Cable
6.1 SMC Main Service Distribution Box (MSDB)
6.2 4 core 35 mm2 XLPE Cable [@ 2 meter per connection]
6.3 2C*16 mm2 Cable,1.1k V Grade, Un-Armored, XLPE Insulated
Stranded Conductor FRLS type for pole mounted for Single Phase
[(@ 20 meter per connection]

6.4 4C*16 mm² Cable,1.1k V Grade, Armored, XLPE Insulated

Stranded Conductor FRLS type for pole mounted for Three Phase
[(@ 20 meter per connection]

.. ….

7. DT Cable

7.1 …

… …

Note: The AMISP will provide the meters which will have net metering provisions. AMISP will activate
the said provisions as per the requirement of the utility.

Table 2: List of Materials and Services for Software [Indicative Only. To be defined by
AMISP]

Country of
S. No. Item Description
Origin

1. Application Software

1.1 Meter Data Acquisition Software (MDAS)/Head End System (HES)

1.2 Meter data management (MDM) .....

1.3 ....
.. …
2. Data Archiving Software

Country of
S. No. Item Description
Origin

2.1 Data Archiving and SAN management software

2.2 ....
.. ..
3. Network Management Software
Centralized network management software along with patch
3.1
management & identity management
Antivirus software for all machines in Network Operation cum
3.2
Monitoring Center
3.3 Access control software with single sign on feature
… ….
.. ..
4. Installation & Commissioning
Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing & Integration with
4.1
Existing System (if any)
4.2 ....
.. ..
5. Other Requirement

5.1 Any other product/ services, if required, along with details.

Table 3: List of Materials and Services for Hardware [Indicative Only. To be defined by
AMISP]
S. Country of
Item Description
No. Origin

1. Hardware for Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre

1.1 Workstation consoles

1.2 Firewall
1.3 Router
1.4
1.5
2. Mandatory Spares
2.1 X% of Subtotal 1
2.2 ....
.. ..
3. Installation & Commissioning
Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing & Integration with Existing
3.1
System (if any)

.. ..
4. Other Requirement

4.1 Any other product/ services, if required, along with details.

Table 4: List of Materials and Services for Training [Indicative Only. To be defined by
AMISP]

S. Country of
Item Description
No. Origin
1. Training at Site
1.1 Smart Meter & Communication network
HES & MDM, Protocol, Database, User Interface, Display and
1.2
Application software
1.3 Computer System Hardware & Software
1.4 ....
.. ..

Table 5: List of Materials and Services for Operation and Maintenance [Indicative Only.
To be defined by AMISP]

S. Country of
Item Description
No. Origin
1. Operation and Maintenance

Operation of complete system (during warranty period) including

providing communication link to Network Operation cum Monitoring
1.1
Center as well as network connectivity for Cellular services for AMI
System

1.2 Maintenance of complete System during AMI operations period

1.3 ....

Table 6: List of Materials and Services for Infrastructure for Recharge through Feature
Phones/Offline Channels [Indicative Only. To be defined by AMISP]

S. Country of
Item Description
No. Origin

1. Infrastructure for Recharge

1.1 Retail distribution centres

1.2 Workstation Consoles

1.3 Computer System
..

Table 7: List of Materials and Services for Consumer Engagement Activities [Indicative
Only. To be defined by AMISP]

S. Country of
Item Description
No. Origin

1. Consumer Engagement Activities

1.1 Consumer engagement plan

1.2 Communication and media plan

1.3 ..
2 Implementation support for consumer engagement activities as per
point 1
2.1 Knowledge Materials/ Tools/ Brochures
2.2 Social media campaigns
2.3 Press release/ ads/ newsletters
2.4 Videos/ Film
2.5 Consumer Surveys
.. ..

Form 15: Table of Compliance

The Bidder shall submit ‘Clause by Clause’ compliance to the RFP document including the technical
specifications and functional requirements (with amendments, if any) as per the format prescribed in
Form 15

. The Bidder shall annotate the Table of Contents of each section to provide a high-level summary of
compliance status. In all cases, the following symbols, and no others shall be used:

• C - Bid complies with all requirements in the adjacent paragraph.

• A - Bid is not compliant with the requirements in the adjacent paragraph, but a functional
alternative is proposed.
• X - Bid takes exception to the requirements of the adjacent paragraph and no functional
alternative is proposed.

Only one symbol shall be assigned to paragraph and shall indicate the worst-case level of compliance
for that paragraph. This annotation may be handwritten.

The Bidder shall also underline, on the compliance copy, all requirements to which exceptions have
been taken (X) or to which alternatives have been proposed (A).

Each alternative shall be clearly and explicitly described. Such descriptions shall use the same paragraph
numbering as the bid document sections addressed by the alternatives. All alternative descriptions shall
be in one contiguous section of the bidder’s proposal, preferably in the same volume, and titled
"Alternatives." A separate section titled "Exceptions" shall also be provided containing any discussion
or explanation chooses to provide concerning exceptions taken. Alternatives which do not substantially
comply with the intent of the Bid documents will be considered exceptions.

Any clause which is not included in this compliance table shall be treated as “fully complied” or C.

The Utility will assess the merits of each alternative and exception and will be the sole judge as to their
acceptance.

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Section 4. Bidding Forms- Technical Proposal
Form 16: Format for Technical & Financial Requirement- Relationship &
Details of Equity Shareholding

[Reference No.]
From:
[Address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

Ref: - RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We certify that M/s …………………..[insert name of the Sole Bidder / Consortium Members] have
considered the technical and financial capability of its Parent and / or Affiliates, for the purpose of
meeting Qualification Requirements as per the instructions provided in the RFP. The name of Parent
and / or Affiliate, nature of relationship(s) with such Parent and / or Affiliate and details of equity
holding are as follows:

Relationship with Sole

Name of Company Type of credentials Details of equity
Bidder / Consortium
whose credentials considered (technical shareholding (refer
Member (Parent /
considered and / or financial) notes below)
Affiliate)
Company 1
………..
………..
………..
………..

NOTES:

i) In case of Parent, the equity holding of the Parent in the Sole Bidder / Member of the Bidding
Consortium, including the Lead Member of the Consortium, need to be specified,

ii) In case of Affiliate under direct control of Bidder, the equity holding of the Sole Bidder /
Member of the Bidding Consortium, including the Lead Member of the Consortium in the
Affiliate, needs to be specified.

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iii) In case of Affiliate under common control of Parent, the equity holding of the Parent in the
Affiliate of the Sole Bidder / Member of the Bidding Consortium, including the Lead Member
of the Consortium, needs to be specified.

iv) Relationship Of Parent / Affiliate with Sole Bidder / Member Of Consortium to be at the most
seven (7) days prior to the Bid Deadline (as per Clause 7 of Section 2 of the RFP)

Yours faithfully

………………………………
(Signature and name of the authorized signatory of the Company and stamp)

Name: …………………………….

Date: ………………………………

Place: ………………………………

………………………………
(Signature and Stamp of statutory Auditors of Sole Bidder / each Member of Bidding Consortium)

Name: …………………………….

Date: ………………………………

Place: ………………………………

Date: ………………………………

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Form 17: Authorization from Parent / Affiliate of Sole Bidder / Member of
Bidding Consortium Whose Technical / Financial Capabilities has been used
by the Sole Bidder / Member of Bidding Consortium

[On the Letter Head of the Parent /Affiliate]

[Reference No.]
From:
[Address of the Parent / Affiliate of Bidder / Member of Bidding Consortium]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Dear Sir,
Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

We refer to the RFP dated……………………. ('RFP') issued by you for selection of Bidder as
Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider for establishing the AMI System for
"……………………………………[Name of Project]".

We confirm that M/s. ......................... [lnsert name of Sole Bidder/ Consortium Member] has been
authorized by us to use our technical and/or financial capability [strikeout whichever is not applicable]
for meeting the Qualification Requirements for "……………………………...[Name of Project]".

We have carefully read and examined in detail the RFP including in particular, Clause 7 of Section 2
of the RFP, and we are also submitting legally binding undertaking supported by a board resolution
that all the equity investment obligations of M/s.............................. [lnsert Name of Sole Bidder /
Consortium Member], shall be deemed to be our equity investment obligations and in the event of any
default the same shall be met by us.

For and on behalf of …………………………… [insert Name of Parent / Affiliated]

………………………………………
[Signature and Name of the authorized signatory of the Company and stamp]

Name: …………………………….

Date: ………………………………

Place: ………………………………

Notes:

1. The above undertaking can be furnished by Ultimate Parent of Technically Evaluated Entity
or Financially Evaluated Entity, as the case maybe, if legally binding undertaking is also

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furnished by the Ultimate Parent on behalf of such Financially Evaluated Entity/Technically
Evaluated Entity.

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Form 18: Format of Undertaking by Technically / Financially Evaluated
Entity / Ultimate Parent Company

[On the Letter Head of the Technically / Financially Evaluated Entity / Ultimate Parent Company]

[Reference No.]
From:
[Address of the Technically / Financially Evaluated Entity / Ultimate Parent Company]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

Dear Sir,
We refer to the Request for Proposal dated ……………… ('RFP') issued by you regarding setting up
of AMI system for ……………………. [Name of the Project] on design, build, finance, own, operate
and transfer basis.
We have carefully read and examined in detail the RFP and the RFP Project Documents, including in
particular, Clause 2 and 4 of Section 7 of the RFP and Clauses 15 of Section 3 of the RFP, regarding
submission of an undertaking regarding the investment in the equity share capital of
……………………... [Proposed SPV] and provisions for minimum equity holding and equity lock-in.
We have also noted the amount of the equity investment required to be made in…………………………
[Proposed SPV] by the ………………………… [insert the name of the Bidder or the Consortium
Member] for the Project.
In view of the above, we hereby undertake to you and confirm that in the event of failure of
……………….....[insert the name of the Bidder or the Consortium Member] to invest in full or in part,
in the equity share capital of ………………………….[Proposed SPV] as specified in the Bid, we shall
invest the said amount not invested by …………………………………….. [insert the name of the
Bidder or the Consortium Member] in …………………………………… [Proposed SPV] by purchase
of existing shares or subscribing to the new shares of …………………………… [Proposed SPV], as
stipulated by you.
We have attached hereto certified true copy of the Board resolution whereby the Board of Directors of
our Company has approved issue of this Undertaking by the Company.
All the terms used herein but not defined, shall have the meaning as ascribed to the said terms under
the RFP.
Certified as true.
…………………………………
(Signature and Name of the authorized signatory of the Company and stamp)

Note:

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1. Wherever required, extract of the charter documents and documents such as a Board resolution
should be submitted for verification.
2. If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/
Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding
Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from submitting this form (Form 18 of Section 4).

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Form 19: Formats for Board Resolutions
Format 1
Format of the Board resolution for the Sole Bidder / each Member of the Consortium / investing
Affiliate / Parent Company / Ultimate Parent Company, where applicable

[Reference Clause 15 of Section 3 of the RFP and the illustrations in Annexure of this form]
[Note: The following resolution no. 1 needs to be passed by the Boards of each of the entity(ies)
making equity investment]
The Board, after discussion, at the duly convened Meeting on ……………………. [Insert date]. with
the consent of all the Directors present and in compliance of the provisions of the Companies Act.
1956/2013, passed the following Resolution:
1. RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act 2013
(as the case may be) and compliance thereof and as permitted under the Memorandum and Articles
of Association of the company, approval of the Board be and is hereby accorded for investment of
..........% (......per cent) of the total equity share capital…………………..[Name of SPV]
representing the entire amount proposed to be invested by the company for the AMI system for
……………………… [Name of Project], as per the terms of the RFP.
[Note: Equity investment obligations by the Sole Bidder/each Member of the Bidding
Consortium/investing Affiliate or Parent or Ultimate Parent should add up to 100%]
[Note: In the event the Bidder is a Bidding Consortium, the following Board resolution no. 2 also
needs to be passed by the Lead Member of the Bidding Consortium]
2. RESOLVED THAT approval of the Board be and is hereby accorded to contribute such further
amount over and above the ……… percentage (……%) limit to the extent becoming necessary
towards the total equity share in the ……………….. [Name of SPV]. obligatory on the part of the
company pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Consortium Agreement dated
................executed by the company as per the provisions of the RFP.
[Note: In the event, the investing entity is an Affiliate or Parent or Ultimate Parent of the Bidder,
the following Board resolution no. 3 shall also be passed by the Bidder]
3. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Board hereby acknowledges the Board Resolution(s) passed
by the.......................... [Name of the Affiliate(s)/ Parent / Ultimate Parent] regarding the investment
of..........(....%) of the equity share capital requirements of …………………….[Name of SPV],
which is to be invested by the ..................................[Name of the Affiliate(s)/ Parent / Ultimate
Parent] for the …………………….. [Name of SPV]. as per the terms of the RFP.
[Note: The following resolution no. 4 is to be provided by the Sole Bidder / Lead Member of the
Consortium only]
4. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT MR/MS ............................................be and is hereby authorized
to take all the steps required to be taken by the Company for submission of the Bid, including in
particular, signing of the Bid, making changes thereto and submitting amended Bid, all the
documents related to the Bid, certified copy of this Board resolution or letter or undertakings etc,
required to be submitted to Utility as part of the Bid or such other documents as may be necessary
in this regard.
Certified True Copy
Company rubber stamp to be afixed
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1. This certified true copy should be submitted on the letterhead of the Company, signed by the
Company Secretary or any Whole Time Director/ Manager (supported by a specific board
resolution) of the Sole Bidder or the Lead Member of Consortium.
2. The contents of the format may be suitably re-worded indicating the identity of the entity
passing the resolution. Further, in case of an AIF, an undertaking by the competent
authority, based on delegation of authority accorded by the Fund/ board resolution of its
investment manager can be submitted.
3. This format may be modified only to the limited extent required to comply with the local
regulations and laws applicable to a foreign entity submitting this resolution. For example,
reference to Companies Act 1956 / Companies Act 2013 (as the case may be) may be suitably
modified to refer to the law applicable to the entity submitting the resolution. However, in such
case, the foreign entity shall submit an unqualified opinion issued by the legal counsel of such
foreign entity, stating that the Board resolutions are in compliance with the applicable laws of
the respective jurisdictions of the issuing company and the authorizations granted therein are
true and valid.]
4. If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or Subsidiary/
Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead member of a Bidding
Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from submitting this form (Form 19 of Section 4).

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Format 2
Format for the Board resolution of Technically / Financially Evaluated Entity / Ultimate Parent
Company (in case credentials of such TEE/ FEE has been utilized by the Sole Bidder or Bidding
Consortium)

The Board, after discussion, at the duly convened Meeting on …………………….. [Insert date]
with the consent of all the Directors present and in compliance of the provisions of the Companies
Act, 1956 2013. passed the following Resolution:
RESOLVED THAT pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act, 2013
(as the case may be) and compliance thereof and as permitted under the Memorandum and Articles
of Association of the company, approval of the Board be and is hereby accorded for issuing an
Undertaking to the Utility, in the format specified in the RFP issued by the Utility, draft of which is
attached hereto and initiated by the Chairman whereby the company undertakes to invest
……………………….. percent (……%) of the total equity share capital of
……………………………..[Name Of SPV] representing the entire amount proposed to be invested
by ………………………………….. [ insert name of the Bidder or Member] for the said Project, in
case of failure of …………………………. [Insert the name of the Bidder or Member] to make such
investment".
FURTHER RESOLVED THAT …………………………………….. be and is hereby authorized
to take all the steps required to be taken by the Company, including in particular, signing the said
Undertaking, submitting the same to the Utility through ………………………………....[insert
name of Sole Bidder / Lead Member of the Consortium] of all the related documents, certified copy
of this
Board resolution or letter, undertakings etc. required to be submitted to Utility as part of the Bid or
such other documents as may be necessary in this regard.

Certified True Copy

Company rubber stamp to be affixed

Note:
1. This certified true copy should be submitted on the letterhead of the Company, signed by the
Company Secretary or any Whole-time Director/Manager (supported by a specific board
resolution) of Sole Bidder or Lead Member of the Consortium.
2. The contents of the format may be suitably re-worded indicating the identity of the entity passing
the resolution. Further, in case of an AIF, an undertaking by the competent authority, based
on delegation of authority accorded by the Fund/ board resolution of its investment
manager can be submitted.
3. This format may be modified only to the limited extent required to comply with the local
regulations and laws applicable to a foreign entity submitting this resolution. For example,
reference to Companies Act 1956 / Companies Act 2013 (as the case may be) may be suitably
modified to refer to the law applicable to the entity submitting the resolution. However, in such
case, the foreign entity shall submit an unqualified opinion issued by the legal counsel of such
foreign entity, stating that the Board resolutions are in compliance with the applicable laws of
the respective jurisdictions of the issuing company and the authorizations granted therein are
true and valid.

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Annexure: Illustration for Applicable Board Resolution Requirements Under Clause 15 of
Section 3

Table: Bill of Materials and Services for Smart Meters. To be filled by AMISP. The Total
Quantity of Smart Meters and Lumpsum payment amount to be defined by the Utility

Entities (other than Bidder)

whose credentials (financial Requirement of
Investor in the Applicable Board
and/or technical) used by Undertaking
AMISP Resolutions
the Bidder for meeting RFP (Form 18)
criteria

Bidder himself a) Format I of

for Annexure 11-
100% equity None None
Resolution:1,2 and 4
Meter from the Bidder
a) Format I of Annexure 11 - Yes, by either
Technically / Financially
Resolution: l, 2, and 4 from the
Evaluated Entity(ies)
Bidder
Affiliate(s) whose
credentials have been
Bidder himself b) Format 2 of Annexure II by used, or Ultimate Parent.
Affiliate and/or Parent
for either Technically/ Financially
Company and/or Ultimate
100% equity Evaluated Entity(ies) whose Provided, if the Bidder
Parent
Meter credentials have been used, or himself is the Ultimate
Ultimate Parent. Parent, then the
Provided. If the Bidder himself undertaking need not be
is the Ultimate Parent, then provided.
Format 2 need not be provided.

Bidder himself +
others (Affiliate a) Format 1 of Annexure II -
and/or Parent Resolution: 1, 2, 3 And 4 from the
Bidder
Company and/or
Ultimate Parent) None None
b) Format I of Annexure II -
in
Resolution: I from the Affiliate
aggregate and /or Parent and /or Ultimate
holding Parent investing in the equity
100% equity

Entities (other than Bidder)

whose credentials (financial Requirement of
Investor in the Applicable Board
and/or technical) used by Undertaking
AMISP Resolutions
the Bidder for meeting RFP (Form 18)
criteria

a) Format 1 of Annexure II -
Resolution: 1,2, 3 and 4 from the
Bidder himself + Bidder.
Others (Affiliate
and/or Parent b) Format I of Annexure II -
Resolution: I from the Affiliate Yes, by either Parent/
Company and/or Affiliate and/or Parent
and/or Parent and/or Ultimate Affiliate(s) whose
Ultimate Parent) Company and/or Ultimate
Parent investing in the equity credentials have been
in Parent
used, or Ultimate Parent
aggregate c) Format 2 of Annexure II by
holding either Parent / Affiliate(s) whose
100% equity credentials have been used and /or
Ultimate Parent investing in the
equity

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Form 20: Pre-Contract Integrity Pact
[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of Rupees Five Hundred Only (INR 500/-) duly notarized
and signed]

General

This pre-bid pre-contract Agreement (hereinafter called the Integrity Pact) is made on day of the
m o n t h of 2021, between, on one hand, the …………………. (Name of Owner) acting through
Shri…… (Name and designation of Project Manager) (hereinafter called the "BUYER", which
expression shall mean and include, unless the context otherwise requires, his successors in office and
assigns) of the First Part and M/s……… (Name of Bidder) represented by Shri , Chief Executive
Officer (hereinafter called the "BIDDER/Seller" which expression shall mean and include, unless
the context otherwise requires, his successors and permitted assigns) of the Second Part.

WHEREAS the BUYER proposes to procure (Name of the Stores/Equipment/Item) and the
BIDDER/Seller is willing to offer/has offered the stores and

WHEREAS the BIDDER is a private company/public company/Government

undertaking/partnership/registered export agency, constituted in accordance with the relevant law in the
matter and the BUYER is a PSU/ Utility /Department of State Govt. performing its functions on behalf
of the ……………… (Name of owner).

NOW, THEREFORE,

To avoid all forms of corruption by following a system that is fair, transparent and free from any
influence/prejudiced dealings prior to, during and subsequent to the currency of the contract to be
entered into with a view to:-

Enabling the BUYER to obtain the desired said stores/equipment at a competitive price in
conformity with the defined specifications by avoiding the high cost and the distortionary impact of
corruption on public procurement, and

Enabling BIDDERs to abstain from bribing or indulging in any corrupt practice in order to secure
the contract by providing assurance to them that their competitors will also abstain from bribing
and other corrupt practices and the BUYER will commit to p r e v e n t c o r r u p t i o n , in a n y
f o r m , by i t s o f f i c i a l s b y f o l l o w i n g t r a n s p a r e n t procedures.

The parties hereto hereby agree to enter into this Integrity Pact and agree as follows:

Commitments of the BUYER

1.1 The BUYER undertakes that no official of the BUYER, connected directly or indirectly
with the contract, will demand, take a promise for or accept, directly or through intermediaries,
any bribe, consideration, gift, reward, favour or any material or immaterial benefit or any
other advantage from the BIDDER, either for themselves or for any person, organisation or
third party related to the contract in exchange for an advantage in the bidding process,
bid evaluation, contracting or implementation process related to the contract.

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1.2 The BUYER will, during the pre-contract stage, treat all BIDDERs alike and will p r o v i d e
to all BIDDERs the same information and will not provide any such information to any
BIDDER which could afford an advantage to that BIDDER in comparison to other
BIDDERs.

1.3 All the officials of the BUYER will report to the appropriate Government office any attempted
or completed breaches of the above commitments as well as any substantial suspicion of such
a breach

2.0 In case any such preceding misconduct on the par t of such official(s) is reported by the
BIDDER to the BUYER with full and verifiable facts and the same is prima facie found to be
correct by the BUYER, necessary disciplinary proceedings, or any other action as deemed fit,
including criminal proceedings may be initiated by the BUYER and such a person shall be
debarred from further dealings related to the contract process. In such a case while an enquiry
is being conducted by the BUYER the proceedings under the contract would not be stalled.

Commitments of BIDDERs
3.0 The BIDDER commits itself to take all measures necessary to prevent corrupt practices, unfair
means and illegal activities during any stage of its bid or during any pre-contract or post-
contract stage in order to secure the contract or in furtherance to secure it and in particular commit
itself to the following: -

3.1 The BIDDER will not offer, directly or through intermediaries, any bribe, gift, consideration,
reward, favour, any material or immaterial benefit or other advantage, commission, fees,
brokerage or inducement to any official of the BUYER, connected directly or indirectly with the
bidding process, or to any person, organization or third party related to the contract i n
exchange for any advantage in the b i d d i n g , evaluation, contracting and implementation of the
contract.

3.2 The BIDDER further undertakes that it has not given, offered or promised to give,
directly or indirectly any bribe, gift, consideration, reward, favour, any material or immaterial
benefit or other advantage, commission, fees, brokerage or inducement to any official of
the BUYER or otherwise in procuring the Contract or forbearing to do or having done any act
in relation to the obtaining or execution of the contract or any other contract with the
Government for showing or for bearing to show favour or disfavour to any person in relation
to the contract or any other contract with Government.

3.3 BIDDERs shall disclose the name and address of agents and representatives and Indian
B I D D E R s shall disclose their foreign principals or associates.

3.4 BIDDERs shall disclose the payments to be made by them to agents/brokers or any other
intermediary, in connection with this bid/contract.

3.5 The BIDDER further confirms and declares to the BUYER that the BIDDER is the original
manufacturer/integrator/authorized government sponsored export entity of the defense stores and
has not engaged any individual or firm or company whether Indian or foreign to intercede,
facilitate or in any way to recommend to the BUYER or any of its functionaries, whether
officially 'or unofficially to the award of the contract to the BIDDER, nor has any amount

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been paid, promised or intended to be paid to any such individual, firm or company in respect
of any such intercession, facilitation or recommendation.

3.6 The BIDDER, either while presenti ng the bi d or during pre-contract negotiations or before
signing the contract, shall disclose any payments he has made, is committed to, or intends to
make to officials of the BUYER or their family members, agents, brokers or any other
intermediaries in connection with the contract and the details of services agreed upon for such
payments.

3.7 The BIDDER will not collude with other parties interested in the contract to impair the
transparency, fairness and progress of the bidding process, bid evaluation, contracting and
implementation of the contract.

3.8 The BIDDER will not accept any advantage in exchange for any corrupt practice, unfair means
and illegal activities.

3.9 The BIDDER shall not use improperly, for purposes of competition or personal gain, or pass
on to others, any information provided by the BUYER as part of the business relationship,
regarding plans, technical proposals and business details, including information contained in any
electronic data carrier. The BIDDER also undertakes to exercise due and adequate care lest
any such information is divulged.

3.10 The BIDDER commits to refrain from giving any complaint directly or through any other
manner without supporting it with full and verifiable facts.

3.11 The BIDDER shall not instigate or cause to instigate any third person to commit any of the actions
mentioned above.

3.12 If the BIDDER or any employee of the BIDDER or any person acting on behalf of the BIDDER,
either directly or indirectly, is a relative of any of the officers of the BUYER, or alternatively, if
any relative of an officer of the BUYER has financial interest/stake in the BIDDER's firm, the
same shall be disclosed by the BIDDER at the time of filing of tender.

The term 'relative' for this purpose would be as defined in Section 6 of the Companies Act 1956.

3.13 The BIDDER shall not lend to or borrow any money from or enter into any monetary dealings
or transactions, directly or indirectly, with any employee of the BUYER.

4. Previous Transgression

4.1 The BIDDER declares that no previous transgression occurred in the last three years
immediately before signing of this Integrity Pact, with any other company in any country in
respect of any corrupt practices envisaged hereunder or with any Public Sector Enterprise in India
or any Government Department in India that could justify BIDDER’s exclusion from the tender
process.

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disqualified from the tender process or the contract, if already awarded, can be terminated for
such reason.

5. Earnest Money (Security Deposit)

5.1 While submitting commercial bid, the BIDDER shall deposit an amount………. (to be specified
in RFP) as Earnest Money/Security Deposit, with the BUYER through any of the following
instruments:

(i) Bank Draft or a Pay Order in favour of ……….. (Payable at Jodhpur)

(ii) A confirmed guarantee by an Indian Nationalised Bank, promising payment of the
guaranteed sum to the BUYER on demand within three working days without any
demur whatsoever and without seeking any reasons whatsoever. The demand for
payment by the BUYER shall be treated as conclusive proof of payment.
(iii) Any other mode or through any other instrument (to be specified in the RFP).

5.2 The Earnest Money/Security Deposit shall be valid upto a period of …….. years or the complete
conclusion of the contractual obligations to the complete satisfaction of both the BIDDER and
the BUYER, including warranty period, whichever is later.

5.3 In case of the successful BIDDER a clause would also be incorporated in the Article pertaining
to Performance Bond in the' Purchase Contract that the provisions of Sanctions for Violation
shall be applicable for forfeiture of Performance Bond in case of a decision by the BUYER to
forfeit the same without assigning any reason for imposing sanction for violation of this Pact.

5.4 No interest shall be payable by the BUYER to the BIDDER on Earnest Money/Security Deposit
for the period of its currency.

6. Sanctions for Violations

6.1 Any breach of the aforesaid provisions by the BIDDER or anyone employed by it or acting
on its behalf (whether with or without the knowledge of the BIDDER) shall entitle the
BUYER to take all or any one of the following actions wherever required:

(i) To immediately call off the pre-contract negotiations without assigning any reason or giving
any compensation to the BIDDER. However, the proceedings with the other BIDDER(s) would
continue.

(ii) The Earnest Money Deposit (in pre-contract stage) and/or Security Deposit/Performance Bond
(after the contract is signed) shall stand forfeited either fully or partially, as decided by
the BUYER and the BUYER shall not be required to assign any reason, therefore.

(iii) To immediately cancel the contract, if already signed, without giving any compensation to
the BIDDER.

(iv) To recover all sums already paid by the BUYER, and in case of an Indian BIDDER with
interest thereon at 2% higher than the prevailing Prime Lending Rate of State Bank of India,
while in case of a BIDDER from a country other than India with interest thereon at 2% higher
than the UBOR. If any outstanding payment is due to the BIDDER from the BUYER in

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connection with any other contract for any other stores, such outstanding payment could also
be utilized to recover the aforesaid sum and interest.

(v) To encash the advance bank guarantee and performance bond/warranty bond, if furnished by
the BIDDER, in order to recover the payments, already made by the BUYER, along with
interest.

(vi) To cancel all or any other Contracts with the BIDDER. The BIDDER shall be liable to pay
compensation for any loss 'or damage to the BUYER resulting from such
cancellation/rescission and the BUYER shall be entitled to deduct the amount so payable from
the money(s) due to the BIDDER

(vii) To debar the BIDDER from participating in future bidding processes of the Government of
India for a minimum period of five years, which may be further extended at the discretion of
the BUYER.

(viii) To recover all sums paid in violation of this Pact by BIDDER(s) to any middleman or agent
or broker with a view to securing the contract.

(ix) In cases where irrevocable Letters of Credit have been received in respect of any contract
signed by the BUYER with the BIDDER, the same shall not be opened.

(x) Forfeiture of Performance Bond in case of a decision by the BUYER to forfeit the same without
assigning any reason for imposing sanction for violation of this Pact.

6.2 The BUYER will be entitled to take all or any of the actions mentioned at para 6.1(i) to (x) of this
Pact also on the Commission by the BIDDER or anyone employed by it or acting on its behalf
(whether with or without the knowledge of the BIDDER), of an offence as defined in Chapter IX
of the Indian Penal code, 1860 or Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 or any other statute enacted
for prevention of corruption.

6.3 The decision of the BUYER to the effect that a breach of the provisions of this Pact has been
committed by the BIDDER shall be final and conclusive on the BIDDER. However, the BIDDER
can approach the Independent Monitor(s) appointed for the purposes of this Pact.

7. Deleted

8. Independent Monitors

8.1 The BUYER has appointed Independent Monitors (hereinafter referred to as Monitors) for this Pact
in consultation with the Central Vigilance to as Monitors) for this Pact in consultation with the
Central Vigilance Commission (Names and Addresses of the Monitors to be given).

8.2 The task of the Monitors shall be to review independently and objectively, whether and to what
extent the parties comply with the obligations under this Pact.

8.3 The Monitors shall not be subject to instructions by the representatives of the parties and perform
their functions neutrally and independently.

8.4 Both the parties accept that the Monitors have the right to access all the documents relating to the
project/procurement, including minutes of meetings.

8.5 As soon as the Monitor notices, or has reason to believe, a violation of this Pact, he will so inform
the Authority designated by the BUYER.

8.6 The BIDDER(s) accepts that the Monitor has the right to access without restriction to all Project
documentation of the BUYER including that provided by the BIDDER. The BIDDER will also
grant the Monitor, upon his request and demonstration of a valid interest, unrestricted and
unconditional access to his project documentation. The same is applicable to Subcontractors. The
Monitor shall be under contractual obligation to treat the information and documents of the
BIDDER/Subcontractor(s) with confidentiality.

8.7 The BUYER will provide to the Monitor sufficient information about all meetings among the parties
related to the Project provided such meetings could have an impact on the contractual relations
between the parties. The parties will offer to the Monitor the option to participate in such meetings.

8.8 The Monitor will submit a written report to the designated Authority of BUYER/Secretary in the
Department/ within 8 to 10 weeks from the date of reference or intimation to him by the BUYER /
BIDDER and, should the occasion arise, submit proposals for correcting problematic situations.

9. Facilitation of Investigation

In case of any allegation of violation of any provisions of this Pact or payment of commission, the
BUYER or its agencies shall be entitled to examine all the documents including the Books of Accounts
of the BIDDER and the BIDDER shall provide necessary information and documents in English and
shall extend all possible help for the purpose of such examination.

10. Law and Place of Jurisdiction

This Pact is subject to Indian Law. The place of performance and jurisdiction is the seat of the BUYER.

11. Other Legal Actions

The actions stipulated in this Integrity Pact are without prejudice to any other legal action that may
follow in accordance with the provisions of the extant law in force relating to any civil or criminal
proceedings

12. Validity

12.1 The validity of this Integrity Pact shall be from date of its signing and extend upto 5 years or the
complete execution of the contract to the satisfaction of both the BUYER and the BIDDER/Seller,
including warranty period, whichever is later. In case BIDDER is unsuccessful, this Integrity Pact
shall expire after six months from the date of the signing of the contract.

12.2 Should one or several provisions of this Pact turn out to be invalid; the remainder of this Pact shall
remain valid. In this case, the parties will strive to come to an agreement to their original intentions.

13. The parties hereby sign this Integrity Pact at ……………on……………………

BUYER BIDDER
Name of the Officer XXXX
Designation

Witness Witness
1……………………….. 2……………………………….
2………………………. 3………………………………..

* Provisions of these clauses would need to be amended/ deleted in line with the policy of the BUYER
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Form 21: Data Requirement Sheet
Please Note: In case of any deviation of minimum requirement of features (listed below) from the
existing BIS standards, the existing BIS standards shall prevail over the same>

Single Phase Whole Current Smart Prepaid Meter

Description of the As per Bidder

S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features
Features Offering
1 Applicable Standards The meters shall comply with IS 16444 Part 1
for all requirements.
2 Reference Voltage Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt.
Meter shall be operational with required
accuracy from 60% of Vref to 120% of Vref.
However meter shall with stand with the
maximum system voltage of 440 volts (for
minimum 5 minutes).
3 Current Rating 10-60 A
4 Category UC1
5 Starting Current As per IS 16444 Part 1
6 Accuracy Class 1.0 as per IS 16444 Part 1
7 Limits of error As per IS 16444 Part 1
8 Operating Temperature As per IS 13779
range
9 Humidity As per IS 13779
10 Frequency As per IS 16444 Part 1
11 Influence Quantities As per IS 16444 Part 1
12 Power Consumption of As per IS 16444 Part 1
meter
13 Current and Voltage As per IS 16444 Part 1
Circuit
14 Running at No Load As per IS 16444 Part 1
15 Test output device As per IS 16444 Part 1
16 Meter Display As per IS 16444 Part 1
17 Name Plate & marking As per IS 16444 Part 1
Meter Display
18 Parameters to be As per IS 16444 Part 1 / As per IS 15959 Part-2
measured
19 Maximum Demand As per IS 15959 Part 2
resetting
20 Time of Use registers As per IS 15959 part 2

21 Power Quality As per IS 15959 part 2

Information
22 LED/LCD Indicators As per IS 16444 Part 1
23 Load Survey/Interval As per IS 15959 part 2
Data
24 Tamper/ Event Recording As per IS 15959 part 2
25 Measuring Elements As per IS 16444 part 1

30 Programmability As per IS 16444 Part 1

31 Communication As per IS 16444. Part 1
32 Data Exchange Protocol As per IS 16444 Part 1
33 Remote Firmware As per IS 15959 part 2
upgrade
34 Real Time Clock (RTC) As per IS 16444 Part 1
IS 15959 Part1 & Part 2

35 Data Retention As per IS 16444 Part 1

36 Battery Backup Meter shall be supplied with adequate
separate battery backup for RTC.
37 First Breath (power on) As per IS 16444 Part 1
and Last gasp (power
off) condition detection
and communication to
HES
38 Plug-in The Smart Meters shall be have a dedicated
Communication sealable slot for accommodating plug-in type bi
Module -directional communication module which shall
integrate the respective communication
technology (RF/Cellular) with the Smart Meters,
leading to easy adaptability for network
interfaces (WAN/NAN). The Plug-In module
shall be field swappable/ replaceable.

39 Anti-Tamper Features The meter shall continue working under

tamper conditions as defined in IS 15959 Part
2 and would log the event and send alarm at
Head End System after detection of the defined
tamper features as per IS 15959 Part 2
40 Data Display Facility As per IS 16444. However, minimum
requirements should include the following:
Data Display shall be in two modes-
1. Auto Scroll
2. Scroll with Push Button
The display parameters shall be:
Auto Scroll Mode:
• Display Check
• Date and Time

▪ Scroll with Push-button:

• All Parameters mentioned under Auto-Scroll
mode should be displayed. Additionally, the
following Parameters shall also be displayed:
• Internal diagnostics (display check)
• Meter Serial No.
• Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• Last month MD in kW with legends
• Current month Average Power Factor
• Last month Average Power Factor
• 2nd Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• 2nd Last month MD in kW with data and time
of Occurrence
• 3rd Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• 3rd Last month MD in kW with data and time
of Occurrence
Further, the Meter should display high resolution
energy values with resolution of 3 digits before
decimal and 2 digits after decimal in push button
mode
The meter’s display should return to default
display mode (continues auto scroll) if push
button is not operated for more than 10 seconds.
(The order of display may be revised as per
requirement of the Utility). Meter display should
not go in to sleep mode during Power-On
condition in case the push button is not operated
for more than 10 minutes

As per
Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
1 Applicable Standards The meters shall comply with IS 16444 Part 1 for
all requirements.
2 Reference Voltage Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt (Phase to
neutral).
Meter shall be operational with required accuracy
from 60% of Vref to 120% of Vref. However, meter
shall with stand with the maximum system voltage
of 440 volts (for minimum 5 minutes).
3 Current Rating 20-100 A
4 Category UC1
5 Starting Current As per IS 16444 Part 1
6 Accuracy Class 1.0 as per IS 16444 Part 1
7 Limits of error As per IS 16444 Part 1
8 Operating As per IS 13779
Temperature range
9 Humidity As per IS 13779
10 Frequency As per IS 16444 Part 1
11 Influence Quantities As per IS 16444 Part 1
12 Power Consumption As per IS 16444 Part 1
of meter
13 Current and Voltage As per IS 16444 Part 1
Circuit
14 Running at No Load As per IS 16444 Part 1
15 Test output device As per IS 16444 Part 1
16 Meter Display As per IS 16444 Part 1
17 Name Plate & As per IS 16444 Part 1
marking Meter
Display
18 Parameters to be As per IS 16444 Part 1 / As per IS 15959 Part-2
measured
19 Maximum Demand As per IS 15959 Part-2
resetting
20 Time of Use registers As per IS 15959 Part-2

21 Power Quality As per IS 15959 Part-2

Information
22 LED/LCD Indicators As per IS 16444 Part 1
23 Load Survey/Interval As per IS 15959 Part-2
Data
24 Tamper/ Event As per IS 15959 Part-2
Recording
25 Measuring Elements As per Is 16444 Part 1
26 Alarm As per IS 16444 Part 1 /
As per IS 15959 Part-2

35 Data Retention As per 16444 Part 2

36 Battery Backup Meter shall be supplied with adequate separate
battery backup for RTC.
37 First Breath (Power As per IS 16444 Part 1
on) and Last gasp
(Power off) condition
detection and
communication to
HES
38 Plug-in The Smart Meters shall be have a dedicated
Communication sealable slot for accommodating plug-in type bi -
Module directional communication module which shall
integrate the respective communication technology
(RF/ Cellular) with the Smart Meters, leading to
easy adaptability for network interfaces
(WAN/NAN). The Plug-In module shall be field
swappable/ replaceable.
39 Anti-Tamper The meter shall continue working under tamper
Features conditions as defined in IS 15959 Part 2 and would
log the event and send alarm at Head End System
after detection of the defined tamper features as per
IS 15959 Part 2
39 Data Display Facility As per IS 16444. However, minimum requirements
should include the following:
Data Display shall be in two modes-
• Auto Scroll
• Scroll with Push Button
The display parameters shall be:
• Auto Scroll
• Display Check
• Date and Time

• Scroll with Push-button

All Parameters mentioned under Auto-Scroll mode

should be displayed. Additionally, the following
Parameters shall also be displayed:
• Internal diagnostics (display check)
• Meter Serial No
• Cumulative Energy in kVArh Lag/ Lead
with legend
• Cumulative Active Energy kWh ToD
wise with legends.
• Cumulative Apparent Energy kVAh ToD
wise with legends.
• Current month MD in kVAh with legends
• Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• Last month cumulative kVAh with
legends
• Last month MD in kW with legends
• Last month Average Power Factor
• 2nd Last month cumulative kWh with

Further, the Meter should display High Resolution

energy values with resolution of 3 digits before
decimal and 2 digits after decimal in push button
mode.
The meter’s display should return to default display
mode (continues auto scroll) if push button is not
operated for more than 10 seconds. (The order of
display may be as per the requirement of the Utility).
Meter display should not go in to sleep mode during
Power-On condition in case the push button is not
operated for more than 10 minutes

Three Phase LT-CT Operated Smart Meter

As per
Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
Applicable Standards The meters shall comply with IS 16444: Part2 for all
requirements except for those parameters which have
1
been specifically mentioned to be otherwise in this
specification.
Reference Voltage Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt (Phase to
neutral).
Meter shall be operational with required accuracy
2
from 60% of Vref to 120% of Vref. However, meter
shall with stand with the maximum system voltage of
440 volts (for minimum 5 minutes).
3 Current Rating lb 5A
4 Starting Current As per IS 16444: Part2
5 Accuracy Class 0.5S as per IS 16444: Part2
6 Limits of error As per IS 16444: Part2
Operating As per IS 16444: Part2
7
Temperature range

18 Power Quality As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

Information
19 Maximum Demand As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

20 Load Survey/Interval As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

Data
LED/LCD As per IS 16444: Part 2
21
Indicators

22 Tamper/Event As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

recording

23 Alarm As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as

applicable)
24 Measuring Elements As per IS 16444: Part 2
The meter shall continue working under tamper
Anti-Tamper features
conditions as defined in IS 15959: Part 3 (as
25 applicable) and would log the event and send alarm at
HES after logging of the defined tamper features as per
IS 15959 : Part 3 (as applicable)
26 As per IS 16444 Part 2.
Programmability
27 As per IS 16444 Part 2
Communication

28 Communication As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

Protocol
29 Real Time Clock As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as

31 Battery Backup Meter shall be supplied with separate battery

backup for RTC
Data display facility As per IS 16444: Part 2.
(manual/Auto) Data Display shall have following features:
• High Resolution (Shall display energy
values with resolution of 2 digits before
32 decimal and 5 digits after decimal.
• The Push button for manual scrolling
in addition to auto scrolling with a
persistence time of 10 seconds for
each parameter shall be provided.
Display of data as per IS 16444 (Part 2)

33 Remote Firmware As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

Upgrade
Digital Input The Smart meter should have the provision of
(For DTs) sensing digital inputs via DI (Digital Input) port
provided at the terminal block. The smart meter
should register the digital input(s) sensed, upon
reaching respective threshold (configurable) and the
event shall be communicated to HES. The OBIS
code required for this shall be provided during
detailed engineering.
The requisite power supply requirement (AC to DC
auxiliary supply/ charger) for the DI should be
34 made internal to the smart meter itself. In case the
same is not feasible to be provided, bidder should
provide external power supply with following
specifications.
a) Input voltage: 63.5V AC
b) Operating voltage: 12V DC
c) Contact Rating: 5A Continuous @30V
DC, 25A for 3 sec
No. of DIs are as follows:
04 Nos. DI for 4V(DC), 10 mA

Routers for RF Mesh Network (If Applicable)

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As per
Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
1. General • The communication network shall have dynamic
Requirements & self-healing capability. If one of the
communication elements such as router or access
point fails, then nodes connecting to that element
shall switch to best available element for
communication of data to HES.
• It shall support IPv6 network addressing.
• Each node shall keep a track of best available
nearby nodes.
• The communication network equipment shall use
Unlicensed or Licensed frequency band as
permitted by WPC/Statutory Bodies in India.
• Suitable network management system (NMS) shall
be available to monitor the performance of the
communication network round the clock. The
NMS shall provide viewing of all the networking
elements deployed at site and enable
configuration, parameterization of the networking
devices and the nodes.
• It shall support remote firmware upgrading as per
IS 16444
• It shall be secure enough to avoid all cyber threats
such as DDoS, spoofing, malwares etc.
• The communication network shall ensure secure
communication of data to HES.
• The equipment shall be weatherproof, dustproof
and constructed for outdoor installation on poles
(minimum rating: IP-65). A suitable mounting
provision shall be made for the equipment.
• Enclosure: Provision for security sealing shall be
provided and in case the gasket of the cover is used
for protection against moisture, dust and insects,
the gasket shall be made of weather and aging
resistant material.
• The list of standards followed in all the
devices/equipment used in communication
network shall be furnished.

Access Points for Communication Networks (if Applicable)

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As per
Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
1. Configuration • It shall be able to configure the
Requirement communication with underlying nodes/end
points.
• It shall support on demand read and ping of
individual/group of meters.
• It shall push events such as tamper, power
off etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field
devices/meters.
• It shall have Wide Area Network (WAN)
connectivity to the HES through suitable
means.
• It shall communicate with routers/nodes/end
points on RF / RF mesh (Unlicensed or
Licensed frequency band as permitted by
WPC/Statutory Bodies in country of
deployment as applicable).
• It shall periodically monitor meter
reads/downstream commands and shall
retry and reconnect in case of failed
events/reads.
• After power Interruption, on restoration of
power supply, it shall establish
communication with underlying devices as
well as upstream application (HES)
automatically.
• Access point shall facilitate recording of:
o No of packet failures
o Retry attempts
o Missed periodic reading
o Failure to connect
o Tamper events
• It shall be capable to handle interval data of
suitable nos. of any type of Smart Meter
(1ph/3ph). Access point shall be able to
acquire and send data to HES for full
capacity (No. of meters/field devices it is
designed for) within a suitable time period
to achieve the performance level. Full
capacity of access point is required to be
indicated in the offer.
• Access point shall support remote firmware
upgrades as well as remote configuration
from the Network Operation cum
Monitoring Center.

Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) (If Applicable)

As per
Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
1. Configuration, • It shall be able to configure the communication
Functionality & with underlying nodes/meters.
Interface • It shall pull data from the field devices and push
the data at configured intervals to the HES. It
should also support the HES in pulling data
from the field devises/meters. The data
acquisition (Push/Pull) frequency shall be
programmable. DCU shall be capable to
prioritize control commands.
• DCU shall ensure a secure communication to
HES and shall have internal memory for storing
interval data for at least 5 (five) days.
• DCU shall support on demand read and ping of
individual/group of meters.
• It shall support IPv6 network addressing.
• DCU shall push events such as tamper, power
off etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field devices/meters.
• The equipment shall be weatherproof,
dustproof and constructed for outdoor
installation on poles (minimum rating: IP-65).
A suitable mounting provision shall be made
for the equipment.
• Enclosure: Provision for security sealing shall
be provided and in case the gasket of the cover
is used for protection against moisture, dust and
insects, the gasket shall be made of weather and
aging resistant material.

2. Communication • The communication architecture shall be

any, as defined under IS 16444.
• The DCU shall ensure the appropriate
backhaul for secure transfer of data to HES
either via cellular or Fiber Optic
communication. In case of cellular backhaul,
it shall support dual SIM card with dynamic
IP from any Implementing Agency. It shall
have Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Description of the
S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features Bidder
Features
Offering
connectivity to the HES through suitable
means.
• DCU shall be able to communicate with
meters either on RF / RF mesh (Unlicensed
or Licensed frequency band as permitted by
WPC/Statutory Bodies in country of
deployment as applicable).
• DCU shall periodically monitor meter
reads/downstream commands and shall retry
and reconnect in case of failed events/reads.
• It shall push events such as tamper, power off
etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field devices/meters.
DCU shall be able to acquire and send data to
HES for full capacity (as per designed for no.
of meters/field devices) to ensure the
performance level. Full capacity of DCU is
required to be indicated in the offer.
• After Power Interruption, on restoration of
power supply, DCU shall establish
communication with underlying devices as
well as upstream application automatically.
• DCU shall be able to communicate with the
nearest meters depending on topographical
features. For further communication among
the meters, distance of the other meters with
the DCU shall not be a constraint as
communication of the nearest meters shall be
established with other meters through
appropriate mesh formation / other
formation.
• Remote Firmware Upgrade: The DCU shall
support remote firmware upgrades as well as
remote configuration from the network
operation cum monitoring center.
Configuration of programmable parameters
of Smart Meters shall be done through HES.
• All meters falling under one DCU shall be
commissioned and checked for proper
communication in presence of Utility in-
charge.
• DCU shall keep the records of minimum of
the following events:
o No of packet failures
o Retry attempts

Head-End System (HES)

Description of the As per Bidder

S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features
Features Offering

Firewall and Intrusion Protection System

Description of the As per Bidder

S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features
Features Offering

Internet Router

Description of the As per Bidder

S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features
Features Offering

Local Area Network

Description of the As per Bidder

S. No. Minimum Requirement of Features
Features Offering

To:

THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),

JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Dear Sir/Ma’am,

We [insert: name of Manufacturer] who are established and reputable manufacturers of [insert: name
and/or description of the plant & equipment] having production facilities at [insert: address of factory]
do hereby authorize [insert: name & address of Bidder] (hereinafter, the “Bidder”) to submit a bid, and
subsequently negotiate and sign the Contract with you against [insert: title and reference number of
Invitation for Bids] including the above goods and services.

We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty for the above specified plant & equipment
materials or other goods offered supporting the supply, installation, commissioning and
achieving of Operational Go-live of the plant by the Bidder against these Bidding Documents,
and duly authorize said Bidder to act on our behalf in fulfilling these guarantee and warranty
obligations. We also hereby declare that we and ……………, [insert: name of the Bidder]
have entered into a formal relationship in which, during the duration of the Contract (including
warranty / defects liability) we, the Manufacturer or Producer, will make our technical and
engineering staff fully available to the technical and engineering staff of the successful Bidder
to assist that Bidder, on a reasonable and best effort basis, in the performance of all its
obligations to the Purchaser under the Contract.

For and on behalf of [insert: name of Manufacturer]

Signed: _______________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________

In the capacity of [insert: title of position or other appropriate designation] and this should be signed by
a person having the power of attorney to legal bind the manufacturer.

Date:....................

Place:................... (Signature)........................................….........………..

(Printed Name)...........................................………….

(Designation)................…………................................

(Common Seal).…………..........…...….......................

1. The letter of Undertaking should be on the letterhead of the Manufacturer and should be signed by
a person competent and having Power of Attorney to legally bind the Manufacturer. It shall be
included by the Bidder in its bid.

2. Above undertaking shall be registered or notarized so as to be legally enforceable.

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Annexure: Illustration for Applicable Board Resolution Requirements Under Clause 15
of Section 3

Table: Bill of Materials and Services for Smart Meters. To be filled by AMISP. The Total Quantity of
Smart Meters and Lumpsum payment amount to be defined by the Utility.

Entities (other than Bidder)

Investor in the whose credentials (financial Requirement of
Applicable Board
AMISP and/or technical) used by Undertaking
Resolutions
the Bidder for meeting RFP (Form 18)
criteria

a) Format I of
Bidder himself for Annexure 11-
None None
100% equity Meter Resolution:1,2 and 4
from the Bidder

a) Format I of
Annexure 11 -
Yes, by either
Resolution: l, 2, and 4
Technically /
from the Bidder
Financially Evaluated
b) Format 2 of
Entity(ies) Affiliate(s)
Annexure ll by either
whose credentials have
Technically/
Affiliate and/or Parent been used, or Ultimate
Bidder himself for Financially Evaluated
Company and/or Ultimate Parent.
100% equity Meter Entity(ies) whose
Parent
credentials have been
Provided, if the Bidder
used, or Ultimate
himself is the Ultimate
Parent.
Parent, then the
Provided. If the Bidder
undertaking need not be
himself is the Ultimate
provided.
Parent, then Format 2
need not be provided.

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Entities (other than Bidder)
Investor in the whose credentials (financial Requirement of
Applicable Board
AMISP and/or technical) used by Undertaking
Resolutions
the Bidder for meeting RFP (Form 18)
criteria

a) Format 1 of
Bidder himself + Annexure 11 -
others (Affiliate Resolution: 1, 2, 3
and/or Parent And 4 from the Bidder.
b) Format I of
Company and/or None None
Annexure 11 -
Ultimate Parent) in
Resolution: I from the
aggregate holding Affiliate and /or Parent
100% equity and /or Ultimate Parent
investing in the equity

a) Format 1 of
Annexure 11 -
Resolution: 1,2, 3 and
4 from the Bidder.
b) Format I of
Bidder himself + Annexure 11 -
Others (Affiliate Resolution: I from the
and/or Parent Yes, by either Parent/
Affiliate and/or Parent Affiliate and/or Parent
Affiliate(s) whose
Company and/or Company and/or Ultimate and/or Ultimate Parent
credentials have been
Ultimate Parent) in Parent investing in the equity
used, or Ultimate Parent
aggregate holding c) Format 2 of
100% equity Annexure 11 by either
Parent / Affiliate(s)
whose credentials have
been used and /or
Ultimate Parent
investing in the equity

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Section 4. Bidding Forms- Technical Proposal
Form 23: Format of Agreement to be entered by sub-contractors with the
sole bidder / lead member of a Bidding Consortium
[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of Rupees Five Hundred Only (INR 500/-) duly notarized
and signed by each member]

FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN

M/s…........................................, AND M/s. .......................................... for bidding for Tender No. -
JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32 (the “RFP”) dated [Date] as per its Clause 4.3.2

1. THIS Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) executed on this .......... [date] day of
.......... [month], .......... [year] between
2. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party 1,” or “Lead
Consortium Member” or “Sole Bidder” which expression shall include its successors, executors
and permitted assigns);
3. M/s. .........................................., a company incorporated under the laws of .................... and having
its Registered Office at .........................................., (hereinafter called "Party 2,” or “Sub-
contractor” which expression shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns);

[The Sub-contractor should list the name, address of its registered office and other details above.]

WHEREAS the Parties abovenamed are entering into this Agreement for the purpose of submitting the
Bid in response to the RFP and in the event of selection as Selected Bidder to comply with the
requirements as specified in the RFP and ensure execution of the AMISP Contract as may be required
to be entered into with Utility.

Party 1, and Party 2, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.

WHEREAS the RFP stipulates that the sub-contractors shall submit a legally enforceable Agreement
in a format specified in the RFP, whereby each sub-contractor undertakes to be liable for its Roles and
Responsibilities, provide necessary guarantees and pay required fees as required as per the provisions
of the RFP, as specified herein.
WHEREAS any capitalized term in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
the RFP document.

NOW THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSTH AS UNDER:

In consideration of the above premises and agreement all the Parties in this Consortium do hereby
mutually agree as follows:

17. In consideration of the selection of the bidder by the Utility, we as the sub-contractor to the sole
bidder/ lead member of the bidding Consortium and Party to this Agreement do hereby
unequivocally agree that M/s........................................................... [Insert name of the Sole bidder/
Lead Member of the bidding consortium], shall act as the Lead Member as defined in the RFP for
self and agent for and on behalf of M/s. .........................................., [the name of the sub-contractor
to be filled in here].

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18. The Roles and Responsibilities of the sub-contractor shall be as per the Annexure to this
Agreement.

19. Th sub-contractor undertakes to be individually liable for the performance of its part of the Roles
and Responsibilities without in any way limiting the scope of collective liability envisaged in this
Agreement in order to meet the requirements and obligations of the RFP. The Sole bidder/ Lead
Consortium Member shall be liable and responsible for ensuring the individual and collective
commitment of the sub-contractor in discharging their respective Roles and Responsibilities.

20. In case of any breach of any of the commitment as specified under this Agreement by the sub-
contractor, the Sole bidder/ Lead Consortium Member shall be liable to meet the obligations as
defined under the RFP.

21. Except as specified in the Agreement, it is agreed that sharing of responsibilities as aforesaid and
obligations thereto shall not in any way be a limitation of responsibility of the Sole bidder/ Lead
Consortium Member under these presents.

22. The Members expressly agree to adhere to all the terms and conditions of the RFP and confirm that
we don’t have any Conflict of Interest (as defined in the RFP).

23. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of India and Courts
at Jodhpur, Rajasthan shall have the exclusive jurisdiction in all matters relating thereto and arising
there under.

24. It is further expressly agreed that the Agreement shall be irrevocable and, for the AMISP, shall
remain valid over the term of the Project, unless expressly agreed to the contrary by Utility.

25. The Sole bidder/ Lead Consortium Member is authorized and shall be fully responsible for the
accuracy and veracity of the representations and information submitted by the Sub-contractor
respectively from time to time in response to the RFP for the purposes of the Bid. The representation
by the Sole bidder/ Lead Consortium Member shall be deemed to be on behalf of and binding on
the sub-contractor.

26. It is expressly understood and agreed between the Sole bidder/ lead consortium member and the
sub-contractor that the responsibilities and obligations of each of the Members shall be as delineated
as annexed hereto as Annexure-A forming integral part of this Agreement. It is further agreed by
the Members that the above sharing of responsibilities and obligations shall not in any way be a
limitation of responsibilities and liabilities of the Members, with regards to all matters relating to
the execution of the Bid and implementation of the Project envisaged in the RFP Documents.

27. It is clearly agreed that the Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member shall ensure performance
indicated in the RFP. In the event the sub-contractor fails to perform its/ their respective obligations,
the same shall be deemed to be a default by the Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member.

28. It is hereby expressly agreed between the Parties to this Agreement that neither Party shall assign
or delegate or subcontract its rights, duties or obligations under this Agreement to any person or
entity except with prior written consent of Utility.

29. This Agreement:

a) has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of each Party hereto and constitutes the legal,
valid, binding and enforceable obligation of each such Party;
b) sets forth the entire understanding of the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof; and
c) may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by each of the Parties and with prior
written consent of Utility.

Common Seal of .................................. has been For M/s. .......................................... (Party 1)

[Signature of Witness 1]
................................................................
Name:
Designation

Witness 2

[Signature of Witness 2]
................................................................
Name:
Designation:
..

N. Common Seal of .................................. has For M/s. .......................................... (Party 2)

[Signature of Witness 1] [Signature of Witness 1]

................................................................ ................................................................
Name: Name:
Designation: Designation:

Role and Responsibility of each Member of the Consortium:

1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party 1 (Sole Bidder/ Lead Consortium Member):
2. Roles and Responsibilities of the Party 2 (Sub-contractor)

Section 5. Financial Proposal - Forms

Attached? For Official
Sr. Document
(Yes/ No) Use

1 Financial Bid as per format provided in Form 1

[IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FINANCIAL BID SHALL ONLY BE SUBMITTED IN THE

ELECTRONIC FORMAT. IT SHALL NOT BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY OR AS A PART OF
THE TECHNICAL BID.]

[On the letter head of each Member of the Consortium including Lead Member/ Sole Bidder]

[Reference No.]

From:
[Address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder]
[Telephone No., Fax No., Email]
[Date]

To:
THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003

Sub: Financial Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service
Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

Ref: RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32

Dear Sir/ Madam,

We, the undersigned …....................…. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder
‘Party 1’] representing …....................…. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member ‘Party
2’], …....................…. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member ‘Party 3’], ..., and
…....................…. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member ‘Party n’], having read, examined and
understood in detail the RFP for Implementation of JdVVNL’s AMI hereby submit our Financial Bid.
We hereby undertake and confirm that:

A. We have submitted our Financial Bid strictly in accordance with the RFP without any
deviations or condition.

B. Our Financial Bid is consistent with all the requirements of submission as stated in the RFP and
subsequent communications.

C. Price quoted clearly mentions the total cost (basic cost, Goods and Services Tax, or any other
taxes/duties/levies).

D. Under no circumstances shall escalation in prices of this Financial Bid be entertained by Utility
except due to factors mentioned in Clause 5.3.3. of Section 7.

E. The details quoted herein shall stand valid at least for 6 months from the date of submission of
this Financial Bid and for implementation of Project, if awarded, as per the timeframe indicated
in the RFP.

F. Our Total Cost of the Project for the contract period is INR………; and the quoted AMISP
Service Charge will be a fixed for the entire contract duration

G. Our quoted prices are as per the Annexure attached herein.

Dated the ……………. [Insert date of the month] day of ……………. [Insert month, year] at
……………. [Insert place].

Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,

[Insert Signature here]

[Insert Name here]
[Insert Designation here]

Annexure: Quoted prices for the Financial Bid.

Section A: Bill of Materials and Services for Smart Meters. To be filled by AMISP. The Total
Quantity of Smart Meters and Lumpsum payment amount to be defined by the Utility.

Rate per
Unit
Total cost
including AMISP
for each
all taxes Service
Lumpsum category of
and Charge
Quantity GST payment per meter
S. Item Description (A) duties (in INR/
in Nos. applicable in Unit (in (G = BX
No. other month/
(B) % (D) INR/ meter) ((E X 93
than GST meter) (E
(F) months)
(in INR/ =Cx
+F))
month/ (1+D%)
meter)
(C)
1. Meters (each with related meter box, hardware, software and equipment)
Single phase whole
current Smart Meter
(without Net-
Metering) –
Consumer Meter
1.1 with Meter Box,
Back-end IT Infra
with associated
works and requisite
no. of polycarbonate
seal As per Exhibit-B
Single phase whole
current Smart Meter
(with Net-Metering)
– Consumer Meter
with Meter Box and
1.2
Back-end IT Infra
with associated
works and requisite
no. of polycarbonate
seal

Rate per
Unit
Total cost
including AMISP
for each
all taxes Service
Lumpsum category of
and Charge
Quantity GST payment per meter
S. Item Description (A) duties (in INR/
in Nos. applicable in Unit (in (G = BX
No. other month/
(B) % (D) INR/ meter) ((E X 93
than GST meter) (E
(F) months)
(in INR/ =Cx
+F))
month/ (1+D%)
meter)
(C)
Three Phase whole
current Smart Meter
(without Net-
Metering) –
Consumer Meter
1.3 with Meter Box and
Back-end IT Infra
with associated
works and requisite
no. of polycarbonate
seal
Three Phase whole
current Smart Meter
(with Net-Metering)
– Consumer Meter
with Meter Box and
1.4
Back-end IT Infra
As per Exhibit-B
with associated
works and requisite
no. of polycarbonate
seal
Three phase LT-CT
operated Smart
Meter (without Net-
Metering) –
Consumer Meter
with CTs, control
1.5 cables, without DI
provisions Meter
Box and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated works and
requisite no. of
polycarbonate seal

Rate per
Unit
Total cost
including AMISP
for each
all taxes Service
Lumpsum category of
and Charge
Quantity GST payment per meter
S. Item Description (A) duties (in INR/
in Nos. applicable in Unit (in (G = BX
No. other month/
(B) % (D) INR/ meter) ((E X 93
than GST meter) (E
(F) months)
(in INR/ =Cx
+F))
month/ (1+D%)
meter)
(C)
Three phase LT-CT
operated Smart
Meter (with Net-
Metering) –
Consumer meter
with CTs, control
1.6 cables, without DI
provisions Meter
Box and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated works and
requisite no. of
polycarbonate seal
Three phase LT-CT
operated Smart
Meter (with Net-
Metering) – DT
Meter with CTs,
As per Exhibit-B
control cables, with
1.7
DI provisions Meter
Box and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated works and
requisite no. of
polycarbonate seal
Three phase LT-CT
operated Smart
Meter – Boundary
Meter with CTs,
control cables, with
1.8 DI provisions Meter
Box and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated works and
requisite no. of
polycarbonate seal

Section B: Auxiliary LT items: Main Service Distribution Box, DT Cable Service Cable Supply,
Installation, Commissioning & other services

Rate per
Unit GST Total cost (L
Quantity in including all applicable = I X
S No. Item Description (H) Nos. (I) taxes and in J X (1+K))
duties other % (K)
than GST (in
INR) (J)
2. Main Service Distribution Box, Service Cable Supply, Installation, Commissioning &
other services
SMC Main Service Distribution
2.1 Box (MSDB)
As per Exhibit-B
2
4 core 35 mm XLPE
2.2 Cable [@ 2 meter per connection]

Rate per
Unit GST Total cost (L
Quantity in including all applicable = I X
S No. Item Description (H) Nos. (I) taxes and in J X (1+K))
duties other % (K)
than GST (in
INR) (J)
2C*16 mm² Cable,1.1k V Grade,
Un-Armored, XLPE Insulated
Stranded Conductor FRLS type
2.3 for pole mounted for Single Phase
[(@ 20 meter per
connection] As per Exhibit-B
4C*16 mm² Cable,1.1k V Grade,
Armored, XLPE Insulated
Stranded Conductor FRLS type
2.4 for pole mounted for Three Phase
[(@ 20 meter per
connection]

2.5 ….
3. DT Cable Supply, Installation, Commissioning & other services

4x1Cx35 mm²Cable,1.1kV Grade,

3.1 XLPE Insulated, Un-Armoured,
FRLS type
for 16kVA, 25kVA Xmer
4x1Cx70 mm²Cable,1.1kV Grade,
XLPE Insulated, Un-Armoured,
3.2 FRLS type for 50kVA and 63kVA
Xmer

4x1C*120 mm² Cable,1.1kV

Grade, XLPE Insulated, Un-
3.3 Armoured FRLS type for 100kVA
Xmer As per Exhibit-B

3.4 4x1C*240 mm²

Cable,1.1kV Grade, XLPE
Insulated, Un- Armoured, FRLS
type for
150kVA - 200kVA Xmer
3.5 4x1Cx300 mm² Cable,1.1kV
Grade, XLPE Insulated Un-
Armoured, FRLS type for
250kVA - 300kVA Xmer
3.6 2Rx4x1Cx300 mm² Cable,1.1kV
Grade, XLPE Insulated Un-

Rate per
Unit GST Total cost (L
Quantity in including all applicable = I X
S No. Item Description (H) Nos. (I) taxes and in J X (1+K))
duties other % (K)
than GST (in
INR) (J)
Armoured, FRLS type for
400kVA -
500kVA Xmer
3.7 2Rx4x1Cx400 mm² Cable,1.1kV
Grade, XLPE Insulated Un-
Armoured, FRLS type for
630kVA Xmer
3.8 3Rx4x1Cx400 mm² Cable,1.1kV
Grade, XLPE Insulated Un-
Armoured, FRLS type for
700kVA- 800kVA Xmer
3.9 2Rx4x1Cx630 mm² Cable,1.1kV As per Exhibit-B
Grade, XLPE Insulated Un-
Armoured, FRLS type for
1000kVA Xmer
3.10 Sundry items such as lugs, tapes
etc. for proper terminations/CT
Connections etc.
….

Total

Note:
• Payment against these Auxiliary LT items shall be paid to the AMISP on a lumpsum (capex)
basis, as per terms and conditions of the AMISP contract.
• The cost of above auxiliary items shall not be included in the per meter per month cost to be
discovered as part of the bidding process. Cost for these components shall be quoted separately
under Section B above.
• Rate per unit quoted by the bidder shall not exceed the SoR rates as approved by the Utility. In
case SoR is not available for any specific item, rate per unit quoted by the bidder shall not exceed
the estimated unit rate to be provided by the Utility.

Section C: New requirement for Software Components

S. Total Estimated Total

Item Description (M) Person Day Rate
No. Person Days Cost (P=
(O)
Required (N) N X O)
New requirement for software components
4
Architecture Specialists
4.1 [1*365*2]
(Experience- 10+ years)
Security Specialists (Experience- [1*365*2]
4.2
10+ years)
Integration Specialists [1*365*2]
4.3
(Experience- 10+ years)
Data Base Developer- Sr. [1*365*5]
4.4
(Experience- 5+ years)
Web/ Mobile Application [1*365*5]
4.5 Developer- Sr. (Experience- 5+
years)
Core Application Developer- Sr. [1*365*5]
4.6
(Experience- 5+ years)
Data Base Developer- Jr. [1*365*5]
4.7
(Experience- Less than 5 years)
Web/ Mobile Application [1*365*5]
4.8 Developer- Jr. (Experience- Less
than 5 years)
Core Application Developer- Jr. [1*365*5]
4.9
(Experience- Less than 5 years)
Total

Total Cost of the Project (Sub-total of Column G, L and P in tables above) = INR [X] crores.>

Section 6. Project Requirements

AMI System Requirements and Service Level Agreement

Table of Contents

1. Overview of the AMISP Scope of Work ............................................................... 159

2. Supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of: ........................ 166
3 AMI System Integrations ....................................................................................... 213
4 Consumer Indexing ................................................................................................. 215
5 Consumer Engagement .......................................................................................... 217
6 Analytics and Reports............................................................................................. 218
7 Operation and Maintenance .................................................................................. 222
8 Training Requirements .......................................................................................... 231
9 Tests, Inspections and Management of the Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Program ............................................................................................................................... 234
10 Project Management ............................................................................................... 252
11 Document Requirements ........................................................................................ 254
12 Project Implementation Schedule ......................................................................... 256
13 Annexures ................................................................................................................ 258

1. Overview of the AMISP Scope of Work

1.1 “Advance Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP)” or the “AMISP” shall Design, Build,
Finance, Own, Operate, Transfer (DBFOOT) the Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project in the
pre-paid (by default) mode in selected AMI Project Area. The AMISP shall finance and implement the
project including end-to-end smart metering, operate for ‘Total Meter-months’ as defined in this
Contract and thereafter transfer the ownership of the entire system including all the hardware, software
along with its valid licenses, and any data collected during the Project to the Utility at the end of the
Contract Period to facilitate seamless operation of Utility businesses. Utility shall make payments to the
AMISP in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Contract.

1.2 The AMI Project Area

The AMI Project shall be implemented in the Project Area comprising contiguous electrical locations
(which will be ring fenced with boundary meters) where all consumers, DTs, feeders shall be smart
metered to enable complete energy accounting with zero manual intervention and non-contiguous
electrical locations where dispersed metering for certain Industrial, Commercial and Government
consumers shall be done. Profile of Project area. The key details include following:

A) Contiguous Electrical Locations:

As per Exhibit - A

a) Geographical Boundary:
b) Number of single phase whole current Smart Meters (with net-metering), three phase whole current
Smart Meters (with net-metering), LT-CT operated three phase Smart Meters (with net-metering),
to be installed;
c) Total number of consumer by category (Domestic/ Industrial/ Commercial/ Government);
d) Substation Information;
e) Feeder Information;
f) DT Information;
g) AT&C loss information (including billing and collection efficiency)
h) Historical load growth in project area;
i) Manpower deployed in the selected area(s) of operations;

B) Non-Contiguous Electrical Locations:

As per Exhibit - A

a) Geographical Boundary:
b) Number of single phase whole current Smart Meters (with/without net-metering), three phase
whole current Smart Meters (with/without net-metering), LT-CT operated three phase
Smart Meters (with/without net-metering), and CT/PT operated three phase Smart meters
to be installed;
<The total number of smart meters to be installed should be based upon As-Is consumer
database as well as projected load growth in the selected AMI Project Area during the
Contract Period. Accordingly, the Utility should provide the appropriate quantity of smart
meters to be installed for the AMI project based on the above consideration in Form 1
(Financial Bid) given in Section 5 of the RfP. AMISP shall provide meter LTCTs for LTCT
meters as per the specifications provided by the Utility. Utility shall provide CTPTs to
AMISP for HT-CTPT meters. In case Utility require AMISP to procure meter HT-CTPTs,
the number and specifications for the same need to be provided by the Utility>
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c) Total number of consumer by category (Industrial/ Commercial/ Government);

d) Substation information;
e) Feeder information;
f) DT information;
g) Historical load growth in project area;
h) Manpower deployed in the selected area(s) of operations;

C) Other Details:

a) Details regarding periodicity/ frequency of the integration, data parameters including feeder energy
data/ formats to be sent and received, protocol(s) to identify and address exceptions, and
concurrency requirements;
b) Details on requirement of infrastructure for recharge through feature phones/ offline channels
required by the Utility. – As per Exhibit - A
<Assumption based on one kiosk per existing bill pay centre for a period of 3(three) years>]

1.3 The AMI system should be designed such that all the required hardware, software, and firmware with
upgrades satisfy the AMI system requirements and service level agreements as specified in this Contract
while considering technical obsolescence over the operating life of the system and suitability for future
scale up. AMISP is free to decide upon the best solution out of all the available options. However, the
entire responsibility of fully functional AMI system shall rest with the AMISP in order to meet the
performance levels as given in the Contract. The AMISP shall ensure that the Solution complies with
the Applicable Law, technical specifications and other provisions of the Contract.

1.4 Brief Scope of Work:

The Scope of work of AMISP shall include site survey, planning, designing, financing, engineering,
manufacturing, supply, transportation & insurance, delivery at site, unloading, handling, storage,
installation, integration, testing, commissioning, demonstration for acceptance, training, maintenance,
operation and documentation of various AMISP components given below:

A. Supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of:

a. Smart pre-paid metering along with Smart meter box installation for consumers and DTs and
Feeders through 1-Ph, 3-Ph and LTCT as per Clause 2.1 of this Section.
b. Communication Infrastructure to ensure the performance levels provided in this Contract as
per Clause 2.2 of this Section;
c. Head End System (HES) and deployment on cloud as per Clause 2.3 of this Section;
d. Meter Data Management system (MDM) with prepaid functionality (as a part of MDM or
through a separate pre-payment application) and deployment on cloud as per Clause 2.4 of this
Section;
e. Consumer portal and mobile application as per Clause 2.5 of this Section;
f. Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre (NOMC) with suitable backend communication
infrastructure, hardware and power supply as per Clause 2.6 of this Section;
g. All other necessary software along with valid licenses relevant to the Project (as per Clause
2.7 of this Section);
h. Installation of Distribution Box and laying of service cable from LT line to meter and from
Meter to consumer premises, removal of existing cable, if required, connection, taping, Laying
of DT cables from DT through LTCT meters to LTDB/Fuse Box, wherever applicable.

Material, tools and other accessories (not covered in BoQ) required for dismantling, civil work
and installation of the new, shall also be in the scope of agency.
i. Installation of 9x1 Cabinet boxes with requisite cabling or Installation of 1x4 pole mounted
multi meter box in high loss area, wherever applicable.

B. AMI System integration as per Clause 3 of this Section;

C. Consumer indexing on de-novo basis for contiguous electrical locations in the selected AMI Project
Area along with its regular updates during contract period as per Clause 4 of this Section;

D. Development of a comprehensive consumer engagement plan (as per Clause 5 of this Section)
related to different stages of implementation (Pre, during and post installation phases of smart
metering) in consultation with Utility and implement its part of its activities as per the developed
plan. The plan at the minimum should include consumer engagement activities to be undertaken at
Utility’s headquarter, division and sub-division level as well as communication and media plan;

E. Generation of automated energy audit reports (DT level/ Feeder level / Sub-division level/ Division
level/ Circle) in contiguous electrical locations and other reports as per Clause 6 of this Section;

F. Operation, maintenance, and support services after the successful completion of the Operational
Go-Live of the system as per Clause 7 of this Section;

G. Training of Utility personnel, as required for efficient, viable and fully functional system as per
Clause 8 of this Section.

H. Other activities to be carried out to ensure successful installation and commissioning:

a. Dismantling of existing meter boxes and other scrapped service cables from site and erection
and commissioning of service cable and meter boxes along with necessary items like CT’S,
lugs etc. as per the guidelines of the Utility. The installation work of meter boxes, cables etc.
should be carried out as per the safety guidelines of the Utility, while meeting all requisite
quality standards. All the dismantled items are to be submitted at Utility approved stores by the
AMISP.
b. All meter installations at user accessible height or consumer premises shall preferably be
installed with Armoured service cable from LT line to Meter while at un-accessible height such
as poles etc., these may be installed with Un-Armoured Service Cable from LT Line to Meter.
The service cable installation from Meter to Consumer premises shall be Un-Armoured in all
case. The above may be reviewed on case-to-case basis with inputs from the Utility.
c. All the associated necessary civil work for dismantling existing structures / equipment and to
put in place the new structures / equipment, shall be carried by the AMISP.

1.5 Guidelines for testing, inspection, approval of test records and in general, management of the Quality
Assurance / Quality Control program of the AMI project as given in Clause 9 of this Section shall be
generally adhered to.

1.6 Guidelines for project management as given in Clause 10 shall generally be adhered to.

1.7 The AMISP shall be required to submit project documentation describing the system operations for
information/ approval as per Clause 11 to the Utility.

1.8 Unless otherwise stipulated in the RfP or Contract, the scope of work shall include all such items not
specifically mentioned in the Contract but that can be reasonably inferred from the Contract as being
required for comprehensive, successful and satisfactory implementation of the Solution as if such items
were expressly mentioned in the Contract. The same may be mutually enlisted and agreed upon by
Utility and AMISP during the design phase as defined in the Contract;

1.9 Wherever references are made in the RfP to codes and standards in accordance with which the Solution
shall be executed, the edition or the revised version of such codes and standards shall be those specified
in the scope of work;

1.10 The systems which are at a risk of technical obsolescence over the operating life of the system should
be identified; this should include end-of-sale and end-of-support policies governing the proposed
technologies. Forward and backward compatibility need to be considered and mitigation option shall be
indicated in detail and shall not be limited to periodic update from OEM/System supplier

1.11 Exclusion from Scope of Work: Following shall be excluded from AMISP’s scope of work

a. Construction of building for AMI Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre;

b. Lighting system for AMI Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre;
c. Interior and Integrated Building Management System (IBMS) of building for AMI Network
Operation cum Monitoring Centre;
d. Air conditioning and ventilation for AMI Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre;
e. Firefighting system for AMI Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre;
f. A.C. input power and back-up supply for AMI Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre;
g. Any modifications required in the existing system of the Utility (Billing, Website, etc.).

1.12 Responsibilities of the Utility

The Managing Director of Utility or any other person designated by the Managing Director of Utility
shall act as the nodal point for the implementation of the Contract and for issuing necessary instructions,
approvals, commissioning, acceptance certificates, payments etc. to the AMISP.

The Utility shall:

a) Whenever implementation of any component of the Solution requires that the AMISP obtain permits,
approvals, and import and other licenses from local public authorities, if so required by the AMISP,
make its best effort to assist the AMISP in complying with such requirements in a timely and
expeditious manner;
b) Erection of requisite structure for installation of boundary meters and corresponding ringfencing of
Project Area

c) approve all such documents required for completion of Pre-Operational Go-Live Phase, in
accordance with Clause 11 of this Section, within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of
submission of such documents;
d) Provide on AMISP’s request, particulars/ information / or documentation that may be required by
the AMISP within 30 (thirty) days from date of execution of the Contract to enable preparation of
the Project Implementation plan by the AMISP;
e) Provide existing database of consumer indexing and physical & IT infrastructure as available with
the Utility. Utility shall provide all required data to the AMISP to identify all the consumers
connected on the identified sub-stations, feeder lines and transformers of the AMISP Project area;
f) Review and approval of AMISP’s Project Implementation Plan;
g) Provide drawings for NOMC building where AMI system installations are planned;
h) Provide necessary inputs for developing a comprehensive consumer engagement plan;
i) Provide necessary approvals for shutdowns as required for implementing the AMI System;
j) Storage and disposal of replaced old meters
k) Implement consumer engagement plan with support of AMISP. This would include running media
campaign to raise awareness and countering myths around smart metering prior to installation,
providing SOPs for smart meter installation to AMISP, etc.
l) Keep AMISP informed of any changes in the area network during the project installation and
operation period. Furthermore, Utility will partner with AMISP for discovering/ updating consumer
indexing (DT/ Feeder wise) after installation of smart meters through structured power events data
analysis including scheduling such events for each node with minimum inconvenience to consumer
m) Provide A.C. power supply inputs
n) Provide all required documents for delivery of material at site
o) Provide at its expense, the electrical energy required for performance of the Project activities,
installation, testing, and operation of the AMI Systems
p) Providing support and access to facilities at the sites, including consumer premises
q) Arrange for necessary shutdowns and work permits
r) Implement major civil works such as expansions or construction of rooms, trenches etc. as required
for the AMI equipment
s) Ensure that sites for installation for Smart Meters are ready along with service cable including
electrical neutral connectivity to the transformer, wherever applicable, for AMISP;
t) Provide the required integration interface details of the existing billing enterprise and related
information required for Operational Go-Live of the AMI system, within 6 (six) months from date
of execution of the Contract
u) Provide necessary clearance/ approval/ permits that are to be issued by it for initial 20% of
contiguous electrical locations for Smart Meter deployment along with related documentation
within 6 (six) months from date of execution of this Contract. Provide necessary clearance/
approval/ permits to be issued by it for remaining contiguous electrical locations as well as non-
contiguous electrical locations for Smart Meter deployment along with related documentation on
quarterly basis. Utility shall endeavor to provide 20% of contiguous electrical locations cleared
each quarter and complete area within 18 (eighteen) months from date of execution of the Contract.
Utility shall issue a Notice (provided if the Utility has not been able to provide clearance/ approval/
permits for installation of the meters) no later than 7 days of expiry of time period specified above
confirming the actual number of meters for which clearance/ approval/ permits is available
v) Review the specifications of the Goods proposed to be used to ensure compliance with the
provisions of this Contract.
w) Provide reasonable support to the AMISP for the Operational Go-Live in terms of the provisions of
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x) Provide necessary support to AMISP in the Project area, in relation to (amongst others) access to
Utility’s/consumers premises, installation of AMI system, repair and maintenance services, etc.
Utility shall also:
i. Give access to AMISP supervisor or its operation & maintenance staff to work in the Project
area during the Contract Period;
ii. Provide an office space for AMISP personnel as mentioned in Clause 10 of this Section
document within the Utility premises.
iii. Give access to AMISP to use existing power and water supply, and other necessary equipment,
as mutually agreed with the AMISP;
iv. Not move, remove, modify, alter, or change the AMI system or any part thereof in the boundary
of the AMI system installed by the AMISP without the prior written consent of AMISP. Utility
shall take all reasonable steps to protect the AMI system from damage or injury and shall follow
procedure for emergency action provided in advance by AMISP
y) Participate in periodic review meetings as per the project governance structure, and shall support
with the required interventions requested;
z) Be responsible for operation and maintenance of power supply system, and promptly attend to any
break down including repair or replacement of any equipment used/needed for maintaining
continuity of electricity supply for AMI system operation;
aa) Permit AMISP to perform the project activities during working hours, and also after working hours
as necessary, to meet the requirements of Project Implementation Plan;
bb) Provide necessary support in creation of pre-payment infrastructure;
cc) Attend to any irregularity with respect to AMI system operation, the cause of which has been
brought to its attention by the AMISP;
dd) Promptly notify the AMISP of any events or circumstances that could affect the Project outcomes,
or the AMISP’s Services and obligations under this Contract;
ee) Allow AMISP (and/or its implementation partner, investor(s), authorized agency) unfettered access
to network operation cum monitoring centre. Such covered and enclosed space as required by
AMISP shall be provided to it by Utility free of cost during the Contract Period;
ff) Cooperate with AMISP in arranging financing for the Project, including by signing any relevant
documents (such as substitution Contract) and providing such approvals, no-objections and waivers
as may be required by investors/lenders;
gg) Appoint and notify to AMISP of the names and contact details of the Utility representative and its
dedicated staff for the Project, which would include:
i. An engineer-in-charge for the Project who shall render full support to AMISP for Service
delivery during the Term of this Contract and shall coordinate for payment to AMISP;
ii. A nodal officer, JdVVNL Project Manager, to co-ordinate with AMISP in relation to the
Project.
hh) Maintain consumer expectations basis the consumer engagement plan;
ii) Certify Installation Milestone in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.
jj) Facilitate AMISP for the timely implementation of the AMI Project and for its successful operation
and maintenance during the Contract Period
kk) Release payments to AMISP as per agreed terms
ll) At its own cost, replace or repair existing equipment (other than AMI systems), such as poles, cables
including consumer service lines, and transformers etc. where necessary to make the AMI system
operational and/ or safe from hazards and maintain in proper working condition all portions of all
facilities that are not included in the AMISP’s scope of maintenance
mm) Provide all other necessary support as may be required time to time.
nn) Ensure process inter-lock, i.e., Utility shall ensure that:
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a. Any new consumer added to the Utility database shall be routed through the AMI system to ensure
accurate tagging/ indexing of consumers.
b. Any modifications/ new additions in the network assets of the Utility, e.g., O&M works that lead
to new asset addition (DT/ Feeders etc.), segregation of existing assets (Feeder segregation, creating
of dedicated feeders etc.) shall be routed through the AMI system and the Utility shall ensure that
the said asset is reflected in the AMI system/ any Utility software.

1.13 AMISP to ensure Dismantling of existing meter boxes and other scrapped service cables from site and
Erection & Commissioning of service cable and meter boxes along with necessary items like CT’S, lugs
etc. as per guidelines of the Utility. Agency shall carry out installation work of meter box, cable etc.
with proper safety guidelines issued by the Utility for work at height, work on-live etc while also meeting
all quality standards
1.14 All meter installations at user accessible height or consumer premises shall preferably be installed with
Armoured service cable from LT line to Meter while at un-accessible height such as poles etc. may be
installed with Un-Armoured Service Cable from LT Line to Meter. The service cable installation from
Meter to Consumer premises shall be Un-Armoured in all case. The above may be reviewed on case-to-
case basis with inputs from the Utility
1.15 AMISP will be responsible to provide sufficient number of teams for installation activities as per work
schedule targets to complete the work. Each Team should comprise of at least one technician along with
a supervisor.
1.16 All the necessary civil work, due to dismantling the existing structure and to place new, shall be carried
by the AMISP in a professional way.
1.17 In order to properly carry out analysis of delay in execution of contract/project, it is imperative that a
date wise record of various activities right from award of contract to completion of works/supply is
meticulously and systematically maintained by concerned departments in respect of areas under their
responsibility. In line with the above, it shall be ensured by the concerned officer of the Utility, that the
following details are maintained:
a) Detailed Engineering Records: These shall include receipt of drawings/design calculations/other
technical details from the contractor and its approval by the Utility, Type tests, Approval of Sub-
contractor/vendor involving QR etc. and intermediate relevant activity.
b) Quality Assurance and Inspection records: These shall include approval of sub-contractor of Non-
QR items, approval of Quality plan of Different manufacturers, Inspection of material including
issuance of MICC based on Inspection call received from Contractor etc. (Responsibility: Quality
Assurance Team of Utility and AMISP)
c) Site Execution Records: Execution site shall ensure that hindrance register is maintained, and
entries are made therein on daily basis. The hindrance register should record all the hindrances in
scheduled progress of work, such as delay in release in fronts due to non-completion of work by
another agency doing associated work, delay in supply of infrastructure, facilities by ‘Owner’ as
per contract, delay in receipt of material, delay in deployment of trained/adequate manpower,
nonavailability of site engineer/project in charge of contractor etc, apart from the day-to-day delay.
These records also shall be reviewed during the fortnightly review of the progress of work by the
concerned Officer, Utility and corrective measures shall be taken. Moreover, the entries/records in
the register will be used/referred while analysing LD cases/dispute settlement cases/other claims
of the contractor.

2. Supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of:

2.1 Smart Meters
The AMISP shall supply, install, integrate and commission smart meters of different types, the
estimated number of which is given in the Bill of Material, in the Project Area throughout the Contract
Period. The Utility shall provide details of new locations, consumer premises, Distribution transformers,
feeders, boundary locations, etc. in the Project Area, where meters are to be installed from time to time.

Single phase whole current Smart Meters shall comply with technical specifications as provided in
Annexure – A, Three phase whole current Single Smart Meters shall comply with technical
specifications as provided in Annexure – B, Three phase LT-CT operated smart meters shall comply
with technical specifications as provided in Annexure – C

The AMISP has to furnish valid BIS certification before the supply of meters.

After meter installation, details of consumer connections, such as consumer identification no., meter
ID, its hardware & software configuration, name plate details, make, type i.e., 1 Phase or 3 Phase shall
be updated in the system. In Case of 1phase meter connection, details with respect to DT R/Y/B Phase
to be noted and maintained. The information would also be updated on the consumer portal and app for
providing information to consumers.

Reference, the Smart Meter communication, it is envisaged that plug and play type communication
modules shall be deployed in the smart meter, for any given communication technology. These modules
shall be field-deployable, with corresponding communication interface modules being used in the
DCU/Gateway or BTS of wide area network in accordance with the details provided in Annexure F.
The General requirements for common pluggable module for smart meters as per Annexure F envisage
a universal interface and a particular size irrespective of the choice of communication technology that
defines the dimensions of the communication slot as well as physical placement and location of
connectors. The same shall be adopted in all smart meters mandatorily for deployment w.e.f. 1 Jan 2023
or one year after BIS certification, whichever is later, and BIS certification taken accordingly as per IS
16444 for the same. The Network Interface Card (NIC) / Communication Module should be integrated
with at least 3 (three) makes of meters in India to enable the respective meters to seamlessly integrate
with proposed HES and/or MDM thus enabling interoperability of the system. In future, it would be
AMISP’s responsibility to integrate new meter in consultation with Utility or facilitate integration of
other application as per the approach paper submitted under the Project Implementation Plan.

** AMISP shall ensure compliance of provisions as per CEA Metering regulation 2006/RERC regulations
with latest amendments.

2.2 Communication Infrastructure

The communication infrastructure should either be based on RF / RF mesh network / NBIOT / PLCC
/cellular network or a combination of these. Communication network shall provide reliable medium for
two-way communication between various nodes (Smart Meter, Gateway/Router/Access Point/ DCU
(wherever applicable)) & HES. RF based network should use licensed / unlicensed frequency band as
permitted by WPC. The engagement of network service provider would be in the scope of AMISP to
meet the performance level as given in the document.
Meter data shall be routed / collected by field devices like Gateway/Router/Access Point, Data
Concentrator Units (DCUs) wherever applicable given the communication technology used and
transported to HES through WAN backhaul connectivity.

2.2.1 General Requirements

The AMISP shall design / hire reliable, interference free & robust communication network. It shall be
effective for providing communication in terrain, topology & the consumer density of the project site.
During designing, suitable consideration shall be kept for future expansion as mentioned in Annexure-
E. Before designing the communication network, the AMISP shall do the site survey and would provide
the most efficient communication infrastructure.
The entire infrastructure & associated civil works required for installation & commissioning of
equipment/devices such as DCUs, repeaters, routers & access points etc. shall be in the scope of AMISP.
The network Solution deployed by the AMISP should have disaster recovery mechanism in place. The
redundancy mechanism of HES and MDM and their disaster recovery plan shall also be highlighted by
the AMISP. AMISP shall satisfy itself through the operational testing of network as a whole and its
element for reliability before starting operations and billing.
The quality of installation of the various equipment & power supply wiring to all field equipment shall
be as per standards/ regulations/prevailing practices of the Utility. The reasonable supply of electricity
needed for operation and maintenance of entire AMI system shall be provided by the Utility free of
cost.
A suitable NMS shall be built to monitor the performance of the communication network round the
clock. The NMS shall provide viewing of all the networking elements deployed at site and enable
configuration & parameterization of the networking devices and the nodes. In case of public network
such as cellular, the web-based portal (for example Open Network platform) should be provided to have
the network view at location of installed devices. The portal shall have connectivity & subscription
management.
A suitable digital platform (cloud-based application) and mobile apps could be provided to support field
installation and capture field related activities and to manage the field operation & maintenance activity
during the contract period. This platform shall manage project life cycle.
2.2.2 Network Management System (NMS)
The proposed NMS shall facilitate following activities:
a) Security Management to protect systems and network from unauthorized access, manage user
access, authorizing rights and privileges.
b) Viewing of all network elements deployed in the field and administer configuration changes of the
network devices and nodes through toolkits to automate the following tasks:
i. Capture running configuration, capture start-up configuration, upload configuration
ii. Compare configuration
iii. Real-time or scheduled capture of device configurations
iv. Store historical device configurations captured and enable comparison of current device
configuration against a previously captured configuration
c) Security patch management of all applications shall be encrypted and signed.
d) Performance Management to monitor network performance as specified.
e) Fault Management to recognize, isolate, log and identify fault on network and connected nodes,
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The network management software shall be based on the latest secured version of SNMP v3. The NMS
shall have a simple browser-based user interface to provide all the pertinent information about the
system. The NMS shall not impact the availability and performance of AMI applications and shall load
not more than 1% of network bandwidth and shall have secure communication.
The Network Management Software shall have following functionality:
a) It shall maintain performance & error statistics, and present this information via displays, periodic
reports and on-demand reports.
b) Apart from real-time monitoring of critical network devices, the above information shall be
collected and stored at user configurable periodicities i.e., 5 minutes to 60 minutes. The NMS shall
be capable of storing the above data for a period of one (1) year at an interval of 5 minutes.
c) It shall maintain a graphical display for connectivity and status of peripheral devices. The monitored
devices shall be configured to send SNMP notifications, and the graphical element representing the
device shall change to a different colour depending on the severity of the notification received.
d) It shall issue alarms when error conditions occur.
e) The period over which the statistics are gathered shall be adjustable by the user and the accumulated
statistics shall be reset at the start of each period.
f) The statistics shall be available for printout and display after each period and on demand during the
period.
g) In case more than one technology of AMI (example PLCC and RF between Smart Meter & DCU)
deployed in the field. It shall maintain statistics on the performance and availability of node being
delivered per AMI technology.
2.2.2.1 NMS Requirements Specific to HES
The Network Management System (NMS) function within the HES shall manage communication
network and its associated devices and monitor the performance of network. This module shall provide
real time information about the IP network and its associated NAN/WAN modules in the field device/s.
a) NMS shall be able to collect parameters viz. terminal status, device status, next hop
information, RF / PLC signal strength, Hardware/software version numbers, communication
logs/events etc. For cellular WAN network, it shall be able to constantly monitor the meter
WAN module for its connectivity and signal strength and quality
b) NMS function shall be able to perform ping & trace-route to an individual and a group of
Nodes (NAN / WAN), Routers /Gateways / Access Point, DCU.
c) NMS function shall routinely check the logged in status of the end node / field device and
its availability in the network for data exchange. In case of failure to get the ‘alive’ message
from the end node/field device, it shall mark and notify the node as logged out. It shall be
also possible to restart of a node (NAN/WAN) as well as trigger a hardware reset of the
node.
d) NMS function should be able to collect and store monitoring profiles from End Points
(NAN/WAN modules) and network devices for performance evaluation and troubleshooting
purposes. Historical logs of monitored profiles shall be available analysis through standard
reporting tool.

e) If GIS is enabled, then topology, location (lat./long) and status of all network nodes shall be
visible on GIS map.
2.2.3 Network Protection & Security
The AMI Network shall have adequate cyber security measures not limited to the measures as
described below. The network security would be extended to all the interfaces also.
Secure Access Controls: The system shall include mechanisms for defining and controlling user
access to the applications environment. Best practices from enterprise security including password
strength, password aging, password history, reuse prevention etc. must be followed for access
control.
Authorization Controls: A least-privilege concept such that users are only allowed to use or
access functions for which they have been given authorization shall be available.
Logging: Logs must be maintained for all attempts to log on (both successful and unsuccessful),
any privilege change requests (both successful and unsuccessful), user actions affecting security
(such as password changes), attempts to perform actions not authorized by the authorization
controls, all configuration changes etc. Additionally, the access to such logs must be controlled in
accordance with the least-privilege concept mentioned above, so that entries may not be deleted,
accidentally or maliciously.
The overall cyber security policy and implementation shall account for:
a) Prevent unauthorized users from reading or writing data or files, executing programs or
performing operations without appropriate privileges.
b) Document all user sign on procedure
c) Record all network traffic for detecting unauthorized activity, unusual activity and attempts to
defeat system security (AMISP to propose and document what constitutes normal
activity/traffic)
d) A user authentication scheme consisting of at least a user identification and password shall be
required for the user to request a connection to any network node.
e) GUI to provide role-based access based on user identity and user role. Shall have following
types of users:
i. Administrator
ii. Operator
iii. Field staff
iv. Viewer/Guest
2.2.4 Communication Network Elements
Following sections provide detail on both DCU based communication network and router-based
RF mesh network. The AMISP shall select relevant parts as applicable for designing and
establishing communication infrastructure. The network shall be horizontally and vertically
scalable to accommodate future meter installations at least 2X smart meter (including the existing
installation). The network elements may be comprised of the following.

2.2.4.1 Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) based Communication Network

The Data Concentrator Unit is a gateway for communication of data between the Smart Meters
and the HES. The Data Concentrator Unit receives information from the Smart Meter on a
scheduled / need basis and passes it on to HES / MDM.
The DCU provides the central link between Smart Meters and HES, enabling
continuous/periodic meter-read and control. DCU shall exchange data from Smart Meters on RF
/ PLCC communication and with HES on WAN.
2.2.4.1.1 Hardware & Power Supply of DCU
a) Enclosure/box of DCU shall be IP65 or better compliant. A suitable mounting
arrangement required for DCU installation shall also be provided.
b) A suitable and optimum power supply shall be provided keeping in view that even in
case of outage in one or two phases, DCU can be powered. DCU should be capable of
withstanding surges & voltage spikes of 6 kV. Power supply shall be terminated on
suitable sized Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) to facilitate isolation during on-site
maintenance.
c) DCU shall have battery with backup for 1(one) hour for normal meter reading, to push
tamper event, carry out on demand reading and the network health status/ connectivity
continuity & check. DCU should have the suitable feature to send power outage and
restoration message to the HES.
d) DCU shall have built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) with separate battery backup. It shall
have self- diagnostic feature for RTC, memory, battery, communication module, etc.
2.2.4.1.2 Configuration, Functionality & Interface of DCU
DCU shall have following configuration functionalities / tools:
a) Configuring the communication with underlying nodes/meters.
b) Communication of data from the field devices and push the data at configured intervals
to the HES. It should also support the HES in pulling data from the field devices/meters.
The data acquisition (Push/Pull) frequency shall be configurable. DCU shall be capable
to prioritize control commands.
c) DCU shall ensure a secure communication to HES and shall have internal memory for
storing interval data for at least 5 (five) days. This storage shall be in non-volatile
memory as opposed to battery backed memory.
d) DCU shall support on demand read and ping of individual/group of meters.
e) It shall support IPv6 network addressing.
f) DCU shall push events such as tamper, power off etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field devices/meters.
g) The equipment shall be weatherproof, dustproof and constructed for outdoor installation
on poles (minimum rating: IP65). A suitable mounting provision shall be made for the
equipment.
h) Enclosure: Provision for security sealing shall be provided and in case the gasket of the
cover is used for protection against moisture, dust and insects, the gasket shall be made
of weather and aging resistant material.
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i) The list of standards followed in all the devices/equipment used in communication

network shall be furnished
j) The communication network shall have dynamic & self-healing capability. If one of the
communication elements fails, then nodes connecting to that element shall switch to best
available element for communication of data to HES.

2.2.4.1.3 DCU Communication

a) The DCU shall ensure the appropriate backhaul for secure transfer of data to HES either
via cellular or Fiber Optic communication. In case of cellular backhaul, it shall support
SIM card / e-SIM with dynamic/static IP as the architecture demands from any service
provider. It shall have Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity to the HES through
suitable means. Best available link shall be used to connect to HES.
b) DCU shall be able to communicate with meters through a secured, standard
communication protocol between meter and DCU.
c) DCU shall periodically monitor meter reads/downstream commands and shall retry and
reconnect in case of failed events/reads.
d) It shall push events such as tamper, power off etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field devices/meters. DCU shall be able to acquire and send
data to HES for full capacity (as per designed for no. of meters/field devices) to ensure
the performance level. Full capacity of DCU is required to be indicated in the offer.
e) On restoration of power supply, DCU shall establish communication with underlying
devices as well as upstream application automatically.
f) DCU shall be able to communicate with the nearest meters.
g) Remote firmware upgrade: The DCU shall support remote firmware upgrades as well as
remote configuration from the Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre (NOMC)
h) DCU shall facilitate recording of minimum of the following events at HES (for 7 days):
i. No of packet failures
ii. Retry attempts
iii. Missed periodic readings
iv. Failure to connect
v. Tamper events

2.2.4.2 Gateway/ Router/ Access Point based RF Mesh Network

In this type of communication network, different network nodes including end points (Smart
Meters) shall interconnect with each other using RF mesh network and they shall communicate
with nearby gateways/ routers to transfer the data to access points. If any gateways/ routers/
repeaters/ access points fail, then nodes connected on that device shall automatically reconfigure
the mesh with available nearby nodes.

2.2.4.2.1 General Requirement of RF Mesh Network:

a) The communication network shall have dynamic & self-healing capability. If one of the
communication elements such as gateways/ routers/ access points fails, then nodes
connecting to that element shall switch to best available element for communication of
data to HES.
b) It shall support IPv6 network addressing.
c) Each node shall keep a track of best available nearby nodes or access points.
d) The communication network equipment shall use Unlicensed or Licensed frequency
band as permitted by WPC/Statutory Bodies as applicable.
e) All the communication network equipment shall be as per WPC guidelines, Government
of India for operation in licensed / license free frequency band.
f) Suitable NMS shall be available to monitor the performance of the communication
network round the clock. The NMS shall provide viewing of all the networking elements
deployed at site and enable configuration, parameterization of the networking devices
and the nodes.
g) It shall support remote firmware upgrading
h) It shall be secure enough to avoid all cyber threats
i) The communication network shall ensure secure communication of data to HES.
j) The equipment shall be weatherproof, dustproof and constructed for outdoor installation
on poles (minimum rating: IP65). A suitable mounting provision shall be made for the
equipment.
k) The list of standards followed in all the devices/equipment used in communication
network shall be furnished.
l) Gateway/ Router/ Access Point shall have battery with backup for 1(one) hour for
normal meter reading, to push tamper event, carry out on demand reading and the
network health status/ connectivity continuity & check etc. during battery operations
also. It should have the suitable feature to send power outage and restoration message
to the HES even during battery back-up.
2.2.4.2.2 Configuration, Functionality & Interface
Access points shall have following configuration functionalities:
a) It shall be able to configure the communication with underlying nodes/end points.
b) It shall support on demand read and ping of individual/group of meters.
c) It shall push events such as tamper, power off etc. to HES immediately on
occurrence/receipt from field devices/meters.
d) It shall have Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity to the HES through suitable
means.
e) It shall communicate with gateways/ routers/ nodes/ end points/ access points on RF
mesh network (Unlicensed or Licensed frequency band as permitted by WPC/Statutory
Bodies in country of deployment as applicable).

f) It shall periodically monitor meter reads/downstream commands and shall retry and
reconnect in case of failed events/reads.
g) After power Interruption, on restoration of power supply, it shall establish
communication with underlying devices as well as upstream application (HES)
automatically.
h) Access point shall facilitate recording of minimum of the following events at HES (for
seven (7) days):
i. No of lost packets
ii. Retry attempts
iii. Missed periodic reading
iv. Failure to connect
v. Tamper events
i) It shall be capable to handle interval data of suitable nos. of any type of Smart Meter.
Access point shall be able to acquire and send data to HES for full capacity (No. of
meters/field devices it is designed for) within a suitable time period to achieve the
performance level. Full capacity of access point is required to be indicated in the offer.
j) Gateway / Router / Access point shall support remote firmware upgrades as well as
remote configuration from the Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre.
k) The Gateway / Router / Access Points shall have provision to maintain the time and
date information and shall always be in Time synchronization to the HES server via
NTP to sub second accuracy. The Gateway / Router / Access Points shall support time
distribution to each Mesh Node.
2.3 Head End System (HES)
The main objective of HES is to acquire meter data automatically avoiding any human intervention and
monitor parameters acquired from meters.
The AMISP shall provide a HES which is suitable to support the collection and storage of data as per
performance level for a defined no. of Smart Meters with facility of future expansion as per the
requirement specified in this document.

HES shall be responsible for discovery of all Smart Meters once deployed in the field, the periodic
collection of all meter data as well as the processing of all alarms and commands such as
connect/disconnect for those meters.
HES would perform all the requisite functions as per the defined functionalities of AMI and it is the
responsibility of the AMISP to supply the requisite software and hardware to achieve the defined
functionalities of AMI. HES shall ensure data integrity checks, for example, checksum, time check,
pulse, overflow, etc. on all metered data.
HES shall be developed on open platform based on distributed architecture for scalability without
degradation of the performance using additional hardware. The scalability shall ensure the ability to
handle applicable workloads including the following:
a) Up to 1634981 consumer meters & 49409 system metersnumbers of meters installed scalable to 2x
times of the total meters
b) 15 mins interval meter reads
c) 100% users requesting data from meters
d) All other events and statuses coming from meters.

The HES shall be cloud enabled and support deployment with high availability clustering and automatic
load balancing that ensure hardware as well as application failover. Adequate data base and security
features for storage of data at HES need to be ensured.
The suggested functions of HES (not exhaustive) may be:
a) On power up after installation, Smart Meter shall register itself automatically into the HES along
with its metering profile. The HES shall store meter profile status by meter type, hardware &
software versions, device IDs, logged in / logged out details etc.
b) Upon deployment and establishment of communication, it shall be possible for field level end device
nodes (NAN/WAN) like Router/Gateway, Access Point, DCU to have self-discovery and
registration.
c) Acquisition of meter data on demand & at user selectable periodicity. On demand meter read may
be for single meter (unicast) or for a group of meters (multicast).
d) Two-way communication with meter/ DCU
e) Signals for connect & disconnect of switches present in end points such as meters. This facility shall
be provided for both single meter (unicast) as well as for a group of meters (multicast).
f) Audit trail and Event & Alarm Logging
g) Ability to redirect messages including configuration commands from the MDM in order to reach the
desired meter
h) Maintain time sync with DCU / meter
i) Store raw data for defined duration (minimum 3 days). HES shall hold the data before it is transferred
to the MDM
j) Handling of Control signals / event messages on priority
k) Manage time distribution to ensure that nodes / meters always have an accurate RTC using NTP
servers. The time distribution mechanism shall take into account the network latencies.
l) Setting of Smart Meter configurable parameters
m) Critical and non-critical event reporting functionality
n) Device management functionality to get periodic updates from devices on health check, hardware &
firmware version, location mapping etc.
o) The data collection and computation for the purpose of SLA penalties (as mentioned in the following
table) should be automated and visualized in Utility Interface as per Clause 2.5 of this Section.
2.3.1 Configuration
HES shall facilitate configuration of following minimum AMI parameters:
a) Load profile capture period
b) Demand integration period
c) Setting of parameters for TOU billing
d) Prepaid / post-paid configuration
e) Net metering
f) Billing date / month-to-date for prepaid meters
g) Clock setting/time synchronizations
h) Load curtailment limit
i) Event setting for connect/disconnect
j) Number of auto reconnection attempt

k) Time interval between auto reconnection attempts

l) Lock out period for endpoint (meter) relay
m) Remote firmware update: It shall be possible to update the firmware of the meters in both
Unicast (one to one) and in Multicast fashion (Group of meters). It shall be also possible to
have remote firmware upgrade for an individual and a group of nodes (NAN/WAN,
Routers/Gateways/Access Point, DCU.
n) Password setting
o) Push schedule
p) Setting threshold limits for monitored parameters
The AMISP may suggest more parameters as per the requirement.
2.3.2 Communication
The following communication functions with network devices shall be supported:
a) HES shall communicate with DCUs/access points using WAN technology
b) HES shall encrypt data for secure communication
c) HES shall be able to accept data according to IS 15959 part-2 /part 3 and latest amendments
d) HES shall automatically retry for missed data; the number of retry attempts shall be
configurable
e) To receive confirmation on successful execution of a command
f) HES shall ensure data integrity checks, for example, checksum, time check, pulse, overflow,
etc. on all metered data
2.3.3 Monitoring and Reporting Capability
HES shall have critical and non-critical reporting functionality. The critical & non-critical
information generated from this reporting functionality shall be made available to MDM at user
configurable periodicity.
2.3.3.1 Critical Reporting
HES shall have alarms and keep record of following events:
a) Event log for node’s (meter) events such as tamper/power failures etc.
b) Data not received from nodes/end points
c) Relay does not operate for connect / disconnect
d) Communication link failure with nodes/end points
e) Network Failure
f) Power Failure
2.3.3.2 Non-Critical Reporting
HES shall report and keep record of following communication failure events:
a) Retry attempts
b) Missed periodic reading
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c) Failure to connect
HES shall support reporting of communication failure history of nodes/routers/access points etc.
and give an exception report for nodes/routers/access points not communicating for last 0 – 24
hours (the reporting period shall be on user configurable period). HES shall have feature to send
email/SMS notification of configured alarms & events to its users.
2.4 Meter Data Management system (MDM)
The Meter Data Management system (MDM) shall support storage, archiving, retrieval & analysis of
meter data and various other MIS along with validation & verification algorithms. The MDM shall be
a scalable and COTS product. It shall act as a central data repository with interactive dashboard. MDM
shall have capability to import raw or validated data in defined formats and export the processed and
validated data to various other systems sources and services in the agreed format. It shall provide
validated data for upstream systems such as billing, analytics, reporting, etc.
As mentioned in Clause 1.2 (g) of this Schedule, MDM should support the future requirement of Utility
by way integration with other smart grid functionalities as listed in Clause 1.2 (g) as and when
implemented by Utility. In this effort, the methodology as outlined in the approach paper shall be
followed.
The key use cases to be enabled by AMISP are provided below. Please note that these are illustrative
list of use cases only and is not an exhaustive list. Further please note that all IS Standards shall be
applicable.

Use Case Activity

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Description
1. Collection of Daily Meter Profile
Meter Number, reading
At scheduled frequency HES
date & time, kW, kVA,
should pull the Daily Meter
1.1 HES Meter kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
Data from Smart Meter over
Demand, Non-critical
communication Channel
Event Code / Date
Meter should send the data to
HES. Provision for retrial
should be there if Meter data
is not collected within time. Meter Number, reading
Consumption details date & time, kW, kVA,
1.2 including non-critical events Meter HES kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
will be in 15 min/30 min Demand Non-critical
block data, and data could be Event Code / Date
incremental to what was sent
by meter in preceding
instance
Meter Number, reading
HES should send the data to date & time, kW, kVA,
1.3 HES MDM
MDM kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
Demand
MDM should send the Meter Number, reading
required parameter to Prepaid date & time, kW, kVA,
1.4 system for daily charge MDM Prepaid Engine kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
calculation at least once on Demand, Non-critical
daily basis Event Code / Date
2. Monthly Billing profile collection
Command from Billing Billing Meter Number, reading
2.1 MDM / HES
system triggered and send to System date & time, kW, kVA,
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Description
MDM / HES for collection of kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
Monthly billing Data Demand, Non-critical
Event Code / Date
Meter Number, reading
At scheduled frequency HES
date & time, kW, kVA,
should pull the monthly meter
2.2 HES Meter kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
data from Smart Meter over
Demand, Non-critical
the communication channel
Event Code / Date
Meter Number, reading
Meter should send the data to
date & time, kW, kVA,
HES. Provision for retrial
2.3 Meter HES kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
should be there if Meter data
Demand, Non-critical
is not collected within time.
Event Code / Date
Meter Number, reading
HES should decrypt and date & time, kW, kVA,
2.4 validate the data collected HES MDM kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
and send to MDM Demand, Non-critical
Event Code / Date
Meter Number, reading
MDM should send the
date & time, kW, kVA,
required parameter to Billing
2.5 MDM Billing Engine kWh, kVAh, PF, Max
system for Monthly Bill
Demand, Non-critical
calculation
Event Code / Date
3. Remote Meter disconnection
Prepaid
Meter disconnect operation Meter Number, group of
Engine/
3.1 command after wallet balance MDM meters, instruction to
Billing
calculation close switch
system
Meter Number, group of
Disconnection alert sent to
3.2 MDM Billing System meters, instruction to
consumer
close switch
Meter disconnection operator Meter number, action
3.3 MDM HES
command (disconnect)
Consumer meter Meter Number, switch
3.4 HES Meter
disconnection status
Meter Number, switch
3.5 Disconnection Status Update Meter HES
status
Meter Number, switch
3.6 Disconnection Status Update HES MDM
status
4. Remote Meter Reconnection
Meter reconnect operation Billing MDM
Meter Number, group of
command after wallet system/
4.1 meters, instruction to
recharge Billing Prepaid
close switch
Engine
Meter Number, group of
Meter reconnect operation
4.2 MDM HES meters, instruction to
command close switch
Consumer meter Meter number, action
4.3 HES Meter
reconnection (reconnect)

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Description
Reconnection Status Meter number, action
4.4 Meter HES
Update (reconnect)
Reconnection Status Meter number, action
4.5 HES MDM
Update (reconnect)
5. Utility detects tampering at consumer site
High priority events captured Meter Number, event date
5.1 by Meter sent to HES as and Meter HES & time, event Code
when occurred /description
Meter Number, event date
High priority events reach
5.2 HES MDM & time, event Code
MDM for further action.
/description
Share with WFM to Notify Consumer number, Meter
5.3 Utility personnel for site MDM WFM Number, Tamper code,
inspection address
On analysis and detection of
Consumer number, meter
valid tamper event or
number, action to be
5.4 malfunction, the tamper event Meter HES/ MDM
triggered (disconnect),
must be sent / pushed by the
action date & time
meter to the HES /MDM
HES sends disconnect Meter Number, action
5.5 HES Meter
command to meter (disconnect)
Tamper event shared with
Meter Number, event date
CIS/CRM. Billing
5.6 MDM CIS / CRM & time, event Code
determinants are updated for
/description
tamper invoicing
Meter re-connection order Meter number, action (re-
5.7 MDM HES
once tamper issue is resolved connect)
HES sends re-connect Meter Number, action (re-
5.8 HES Meter
command to meter connect)
6. Missed interval readings
On identifying missed Meter Number, from date
interval, HES will re-acquire & time, to date & time
6.1 HES Meter
data for the missing period (for which data is
from meter missing)
On receiving data request Meter Number, reading
6.2 command, meter will send Meter HES date & time, kW, kVA,
data to HES kWh, kVAh
Missed Interval and Reads Meter Number, readings
6.3 HES MDM
Data acquired by MDM with date & time
7. Consumer connection outage/restoration event
Outage/restore event recorded Meter Number, Outage /
7.1 by meter is sent to HES as Meter HES restoration Date / Time,
and when event occurs Power On or Off count
Meter Number, Outage /
Outage / Restoration
7.2 HES MDM restoration Date / Time,
Notification
Power On or Off count
Sharing Outage / Restoration OMS/CIS- Meter Number, Outage /
7.3 MDM
Notification CRM restoration Date / Time,

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Description
Power On or Off count
Meter read request from
7.4 OMS to identify service OMS MDM → HES Meter Number,
outage / restoration
Meter responds to event poll Meter number, Status
7.5 Meter HES
from HES (live/dead)
8. Remote firmware upgrades/ meter configuration changes
8.1 Remote firmware upgrade HES Meter Firmware
Configuration Commands: Meter number, tariff
Change tariff parameters, parameters, registers
8.2 HES Meter
Synchronize clock, Registers status, event type and
reset (status, max, tampering) priority
Status update of Firmware /
8.3 Meter HES
Configuration
9. Load monitoring at demand side
When there is a load violation
Meter Number, max
event recorded in the meter,
9.1 Meter HES → MDM demand, date & time of
the information is sent to the
load violation
CC
10. Time synchronization
Synchronizing RTCs of
10.1 HES DCU/Meter Time Setting
meters / DCUs/ACP
11. Metering network changes
Change / new installation in
Meter / Network identification
11.1 Meter / DCU Network HES
DCU info including DCUs
Hierarchy
Change / new installation in
Network identification
11.2 Meter / DCU Network HES MDM
info including DCU
Hierarchy
12. New consumer connection
Receive verified pre & post- CIS-CRM/ Consumer name, address.
12.1 MDM
paid new consumer requests Billing Connection request etc.
Generate meter installation
12.2 MDM /WFM Consumer ID & details
order
Receive meter installation Meter number, DT no,
12.3 WFM MDM
report Feeder & reading
Meter Number, Reading
Requesting instant,
date & time, reading
12.4 interval & events data from MDM HES → Meter
params (kWh, kVAh, kW
meters
etc.)
Acquire instant, interval / Meter Number, Reading
events data from meter by date & time, reading
12.5 HES MDM
HES which then reaches params (kWh, kVAh, kW
MDM system. etc.)
Once new meter remote read
Consumer ID, Consumer
verification is over, confirm Billing / CIS-
12.6 MDM address, Meter Number,
new connection with other CRM
initial reading etc.
applications

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Description
13. Migrate post-paid consumer to prepaid mode
Migration request for
CIS-CRM/
13.1 Receive migration request MDM post-paid consumer with
Billing
profile
Setup prepaid consumer
profile in prepaid engine. If
13.2 MDM Prepaid Engine Prepaid consumer profile
no change in meter is
required, skip next two steps
Generate prepaid meter
13.3 MDM WFM Consumer ID & details
installation order if required
Receive meter installation Meter number, DT no,
13.4 WFM MDM
report Feeder & reading
Prepaid
13.5 Enable prepaid mode in meter HES → Meter Engineering token
engine
Receive activation
13.6 HES MDM Activation status
confirmation
Meter Number, Reading
Request instant, interval & date & time, reading
13.7 MDM HES → Meter
events data from meter params (kWh, kVAh, kW
etc.)
Acquire instant, interval / Meter Number, Reading
events data from meter by date & time, reading
13.8 HES MDM
HES which then reaches params (kWh, kVAh, kW
MDM system. etc.)
Once meter remote read
verification is over, share Billing / CIS-
13.9 MDM Prepaid consumer profile
migration request completion CRM
detail with other modules
14. Migrate prepaid consumer to post-paid mode
Migration request for
14.1 Receive migration request CIS-CRM MDM prepaid consumer with
profile
Meter Number, Consumer
14.2 Request meter data MDM HES → Meter
ID
Acquire instant, interval / Meter Number, Reading
events data from meter by date & time, reading
14.3 HES MDM
HES which then reaches params (kWh, kVAh, kW
MDM system. etc.) with balance credit
Send meter disconnect
14.4 MDM HES → Meter
command
14.5 Receive connection status HES MDM Disconnect status
Enable post-paid mode in
14.6 MDM HES → Meter Engineering token
meter
Receive activation of post-
14.7 HES MDM Activation Status
paid mode
Request instant,
Meter Number, Consumer
14.8 interval & events data from MDM HES → Meter
ID
meter

Use Case Activity

Sr. Source Destination Info Exchanged
Description
Acquire instant, interval / Meter Number, Reading
events data from meter by date & time, reading
14.9 HES MDM
HES which then reaches params (kWh, kVAh, kW
MDM system. etc.)

Once meter remote read Post-paid consumer

verification is over, share Billing / CIS- profile and meter data
14.10 MDM
migration request completion CRM along with credit balance
detail with other modules

15. Consumer Registration in Consumer Portal/ App

Consumer clicks on new user
on consumer portal/ App, Request for registration
15.1 Portal/ App CIS/CRM
provides RMN or email ID with RMN/email ID
and submits data
Utility receives request for
Email/Message
15.2 registration and sends OTP CIS/CRM OTP
Gateway
after verification
15.3 Consumer submits OTP Portal/ App CIS/CRM
Consumer receives Login ID and default
15.4 CIS/CRM Email Gateway
registration detail password
Consumer submits first login
15.5 Portal/ App CIS/CRM
request
System seeks password
15.6 CIS/CRM Portal/ App
change
Consumer changes default
15.7 Portal/ App CIS/CRM
password
16. Consumer Access to Consumption, Billing & Profile Data
Consumer logs in to Portal/
16.1 Portal/ App MDM
App
Consumer Profile for Portal/ MDM →Portal/ Name, Account, Address,
16.2 CIS-CRM
App App Service Points, K Number
Portal/ App
16.3 Consumption Data MDM Consumption profile
→UI
Post-paid Billing history/
Billing (post-paid) / Credit Billing →
16.4 Portal/ App Current Bill, Prepaid
Balance (prepaid) MDM
Recharge history
17. Prepaid Consumer Recharge
Consumer logs into Portal / Mob App /
17.1 UI Login
Mobile App Portal
Consumer fills-in required
UI→ Payment Consumer ID, Recharge
17.2 detail in UI and requests
Prepaid App Gateway amount
recharge
Net banking
Consumer selects payment Payment
17.3 /Credit Card /
method Gateway
Wallet etc.
Consumer receives payment Payment Prepaid
17.4
acknowledgement Gateway App→Portal→

Use Case Activity

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Description
UI
Calculate credit balance for
Consumer credit balance
17.5 prepaid consumer & update Prepaid App HES→Meter
(virtual token)
prepaid meter
Notify credit balance to Email/SMS
17.6 Prepaid App Credit Balance
consumer Gateway
18. Post-Paid Consumer Bill Payment
Consumer logs into Portal / Mob App /
18.1 UI Login
Mobile App Portal
Consumer is presented with
Billing → Portal/
18.2 Billing history and current Outstanding Bill
MDM App→UI
outstanding Bill
Consumer requests bill
Payment
18.3 payment. Option to download UI→Billing
Gateway
bill
Net banking
Consumer selects payment Payment
18.4 /Credit Card /
method Gateway
Wallet etc.
Billing→
Consumer receives payment Payment
18.5 Portal/
acknowledgement Gateway
App→UI
Payment acknowledgement Email/SMS Payment
18.6 Billing
through email/SMS Gateway acknowledgement
19. Consumer Service Request
Consumer logs in to Portal/
19.1 Portal/ App CIS/CRM
App
Consumer requests for
19.2 UI CIS/CRM Service request
service
Portal/
System assigns SRN & sends App→UI,
19.3 CIS/CRM
acknowledgement Email/SMS
Gateway
Portal/
System resolves request &
19.4 CIS/CRM App→UI,
updates consumer records
CIS/CRM
Email/SMS
19.5 System closes SRN CIS/CRM
Gateway
20. Consumer Complaints
Consumer logs into Portal/
20.1 Portal/ App CIS/CRM
App
20.2 Consumer registers complaint UI CIS/CRM Specific complaint
Portal/
System assigns CRN & sends App→UI,
20.3 CIS/CRM
acknowledgement Email/SMS
Gateway
System assigns resolution CIS / OMS /
20.4 CIS/CRM
based on nature of complaint WFM
20.5 Target system reports OMS / CIS/CRM
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Description
completion of complaint WFM
CIS,
System updates records and
20.6 Email/SMS
CIS/CRM
closes CRN
Gateway
21. Demand read of meters from consumer premises
Meter Number, Reading
Requesting instantaneous,
date & time, reading
21.1 interval, load profile & events MDM HES→Meter
params (kWh, kVAh, kW
data from meters
etc.)
Acquire instant, interval, load Meter Number, Reading
profile & events data from Meter→ date & time, reading
21.2 MDM
meters by HES which then HES params (kWh, kVAh, kW
reaches MDM system. etc.)
22. Staff User Access to Utility Portal
Login with appropriate
22.1 User logs in to Portal Portal MDM
credentials
User selects available
22.2 MDM Portal → UI
functions
Portal →
22.3 User logs out MDM
UI

The AMISP shall specify and deliver an initial system that supports the collection and storage of data
for meeting the performance level for 2x times of the total meters with facility of future expansion.

The MDM shall have the ability to selectively choose which data to be maintained and which to be
purged or archived as per requirement of Utility (user selectable)]
2.4.1 Asset Management
a) The MDM shall maintain information and relationships between the current installed meter
location (apartment, shop, industry/ address etc.), Consumer information (Name etc.),
Consumer account no, Meter ID, Type of Meter (type of consumer, 1 phase/ 3phase, with or
without relay, etc.), Meter configuration (Demand integration period, Load profile capture
period etc.), GIS supplied information (longitude, latitude, connection with feeder/
transformer/ pole etc.) etc.
b) The software should support tracking the status of meters and communication equipment from
the date when they are installed in the field. The history of in-service asset location is
maintained throughout the device life with start and end dates associated with each in-service
location reference.
c) Ability to report and log any damage / deterioration in the meter attributable to consumer /
Utility.
2.4.2 AMI Installation Support
a) The MDM shall also support device lifecycle management from device registration,
installation, provisioning, operations and maintenance to decommissioning etc. The MDM
shall generate exceptions for meter or modules not delivering the correct meter data after
installation.

b) The MDM shall provide a reconciliation report that identifies the meters that have been
installed but not communicating for a designated (configurable) period. MDM shall generate
reports on the number of meters installed in comparison to the number of meters successfully
communicating.
2.4.3 Meter Data
a) The MDM shall accept input, process, store, and analyse Meter data from HES and meter data
collected through handheld meter reading instruments and manual meter reads. In case of
manual reads, provision should be there to insert associated notes such as assessed energy, etc.
It would responsibility of AMISP for manual meter reading in case of any communication
failure, etc. with seven (7) days of such failure.
b) The MDM should accept input, process, store, and analyse non-billing meter data such voltage
and power quality data (such as under/over voltage, out of band frequency, etc.) as they are
available from HES. The MDM should also support schedule and on-demand meter reads and
pinging of meter energized states by authorized users and by other Utility systems.
c) The MDM shall provide storage and retrieval of all collected Meter Data, events and alarm. It
shall have capacity of storing 10 years data via archiving
d) The archiving of data should be done at a frequency of once daily and all data older than 365
days should be archived. AMISP’s solution should describe the process of archiving and
restoration from the archive.
e) Correctly track & resolve energy usage across meter changes with no loss of individual meter
data.
f) Provide complete history and audit trail for all data collected from meters including commands
sent to meters and other devices for 30 days (configurable period).
g) Execute on-demand read processes.
h) Handle special metering configurations such as net metering/pre-paid metering/multiple
meters at same premises.
i) The MDM shall have the ability to manage at a minimum 5-minute interval data.
j) The AMISP shall ensure data integrity checks on all metered data received from data collection
systems.
k) MDM to maintain TOD/TOU configured for meter / Group / consumer type.
l) MDM should adhere to the JdVVNL TOD/TOU rates and calendar.
MDM to maintain the customer information – Customer Profile, Location, Sanction Load, billing
Profile, Prepaid/Post-paid.
2.4.4 Data Validation, Estimation, and Editing (VEE)
a) The validation and estimation of metered data shall be based on standard estimation methods
(such as max/avg. of past three days, max/avg. of past X number of similar weekdays,
max/avg. of similar blocks of past X numbers of similar weekdays, etc.). The MDM should
also support and maintain following data-
i. Registered Read Data including register reads, daily billing cycle, as well as derived
billing determinants such as TOU

ii. Interval Data channels with variable intervals and variable units of measure
iii. Calculated Data that is derived or computed such as billing determinants and
aggregated loads.
iv. Event data storage of all collected event and alarm data from meters, network
equipment, and MDM itself
b) MDM shall flag, alarm and trigger an estimating process including but not limited to when the
following anomalies occur in the cumulative (“CUM”) register reads
i. CUM decrements within a billing cycle (except net-metering)
ii. CUM reads increments more than configurable threshold
iii. Future or old read dates
iv. Number of digits exceeds number of meter dials
c) MDM shall detect, flag, alarm and trigger an estimating process including but not limited to
when the following anomalies occur in Time of Use (TOU) register reads
i. Register decrements (except net-metering)
ii. Resets (to zero) (except net-metering)
iii. CUM reads increments more than configurable threshold
iv. Future or old read dates
v. Erratic compared to CUM read (sum of TOU reads minus CUM read)
d) MDM shall detect, flag, alarm and trigger an estimating process including but not limited to
when the following anomalies occur in Demand register reads
i. Do not reset on cycle
ii. Do not reset coincident with consumer move-out or move-in
iii. Reset off cycle inappropriately
iv. Too high
e) All data shall be transferred to billing system after meter data validation and estimation
including transformer / feeder station wise energy audit.
f) MDM shall estimate usage for non-metered service points such as streetlights, farm lights,
traffic signals, etc.
g) The MDM shall maintain both the original received raw data in a non- manipulated state, in
addition to VEE data.
h) Notwithstanding the latency of data collection via the AMI system, once the MDM receives
meter read data, the VEE process occurs in real-time and the post-VEE data is then
immediately available to user or external systems.
i) The MDM shall be able to automatically flag data changes from manual edits, VEE
(Validating, Editing and Estimating) rules and data source corrections and electronically
generate audit trail with timestamps and user-ids.

2.4.5 Billing Determinants Calculations

The MDM-
a) Shall allow configuring multiple TOU options (e.g., the number and duration of TOU rate
periods) by consumer type, tariffs and day type (weekend, weekdays, and holidays) and by
season.
b) Shall support the processing of interval data into billing determinants to include the following
at a minimum:
i. Total Consumption
ii. Consumption in different time blocks for ToU billing
iii. Maximum Demand (in kW and kVA)
iv. Number of tamper counts
v. Average power factor
vi. Net-Metering data
c) Shall process interval data and frame it into the appropriate TOU periods for consumption and
demand; for example, roll up 15/30-minute data intervals into hourly data.
d) Shall have the ability to properly account for special metering situations such as check
metering, sub metering, prepaid metering and net metering when calculating billing
determinants and sending them to billing and other systems.
e) Shall have the ability to properly account for special situations including, but not limited to,
curtailment requests, demand response scenarios (based on use cases provided in Annexure
H) when calculating billing determinants and sending them to billing software.
f) Shall have the ability to facilitate implementation of automatic compensation payments by
Utility to consumers for sustained outages when requested. Compensation calculations would
require cross checking with billing and consumer balance information to ensure that
disconnection is not construed as a no supply event.
2.4.6 Prepaid functionality
The MDM with the help of the corresponding HES, should be able to switch the Smart Meter
between prepaid and post-paid modes by a simple change in configuration of the Smart Meter
firmware remotely. The following prepaid functionality shall apply
a) MDM shall use consumer attributes from Consumer Care System (CCS) and/or Utility Billing
system to,
i. enrol and setup new prepaid/ post-paid consumers
ii. migrate existing post-paid consumers to prepaid mode and vice versa
b) An appropriate pre-payment application engine shall support the pre-payment metering
capability through the delivered system.
c) The prepayment system shall ensure that payment and connection parameters are stored
centrally, and the details are updated to CIS-CRM/MDM through consumer portal/ app as per
Clause 2.5 of this Section. Information required by consumer’s Mobile App and web portal
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d) Prepaid consumers shall be provided facility to recharge their account by logging on to the
consumer portal/app as per Clause 2.5 of this Section.
i. The user interface shall be integrated with the present online payment gateway of the
Utility. Additional payment gateways shall be implemented if required
ii. The payment gateways shall facilitate payments through on-line banking, credit cards
and payment wallets
e) A prepaid mobile application functionality shall be provided as a recharge option for android
OS and iOS. The consumer portal/ app, shall enable consumers to recharge as well as view
recharge history, existing balance, daily usage etc.
f) In addition to billing determinants, the MDM shall share, consumer recharge and credit
updates with the Utility Billing system. Any re-conciliation shall be carried out in the Billing
System and the same shall be shared with the MDM for use by the prepayment application.
g) The system shall periodically monitor the energy consumption of prepaid consumer and
decrease the available credit based on consumption. For this purpose, the MDM shall fetch
billing data (kWh/kVAh consumption and MD) at configured intervals3 from the prepaid
meter. The raw billing data shall be subjected to standard VEE rules before being used to
update recharge balance with the help of applicable tariff slabs. The credit balance is updated
into meter at re-charge time.
h) The prepayment application shall use determinants such as minimum fixed charges, TOU
tariffs, slab rates, duties & surcharge while calculating consumer credit/balance. Fixed charge
shall be deducted on daily basis irrespective of the consumption, even after disconnection of
supply and adjusted in the next transaction.
i) The prepayment application should be able to automatically apply different TOU tariffs for
future date lines, while calculating consumer credits.
j) The system should send connect/disconnect command based on available credit as per notified
rules & regulations.
k) The system should send low-credit notifications to the consumer when their balance
approaches a pre-configured threshold. Alerts shall initiate on every recharge, low credit and
load connection/disconnection. The alerts shall be posted on the consumer web Portal/ App in
real time and sent through SMS and email. Consumer should also be alerted through other
mechanisms such as one-time alarm / beep from the meter, LED blinking, message, etc.
l) It shall be possible to configure an “emergency” credit limit in INR as well as day terms. This
emergency credit shall be used as reserved amount that is consumed when consumer credit is
exhausted. The credit amount shall be adjusted in next recharge transaction.
m) It shall be possible to configure certain prepaid consumers where auto-disconnections shall
not happen due to negative credit. The conditions/protocols for auto-disconnections are
detailed in Annexure I.
n) The pre-payment function as part of MDM shall also have a facility to configure arrear
recovery mechanism to recover arrears from a consumer. Some of the indicative mechanism
to recover the same can be recovery of 50 % from every recharge amount while the rest goes
as charging amount till all the arrears are recovered. Alternately the arrears may be settled in

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next 2 instalments as decided by Utility such that not more than 50% of any instalment shall
be adjusted towards arrear. Arrear handling mechanism would be finalized during business
process finalization stage.
2.4.7 Net Metering
MDM shall flag, alarm and trigger an estimating process including but not limited to when the
following events occur:
a) CUM decrements of forward energy within a billing cycle
b) Register decrements for Time of Use (ToU) of forward energy
c) Power generated(exported) by any net-metering consumer more than the installed capacity of
solar PV rooftop system
d) Energy exported in any given day by any net-metering consumer more than the programmable
threshold value
Like billing for post-paid meters, the billing for net-meters shall take place in the Utility Billing
server.
2.4.8 Exception Management
a) Ability to capture and log data exceptions, problems and failures and to generate management
reports, provide trend analysis, automate generation of service requests and track corrective
actions.
b) Ability to group, prioritize, filter and send system generated alarms and events to
predetermined email addresses, cellular text messages to phone numbers/SMS/consumer care
etc. Alternatively, these alarms/alerts may be routed to Utility’s WFMS.
c) Exception Generation - MDM shall generate exceptions based on configurable business rules
including but not limited to the following:
i. Meter tamper alerts
ii. Communication module health alerts for meter/DCU
iii. If the consumption is less/more than pre-defined average consumption
iv. Negative Consumption (not for net-metering)
v. Power outage indications received from the Smart Meter
2.4.9 Service Orders
a) The MDM shall generate service orders based on configurable rules for various events and
alarms such as stop meter, tampers, problem in communication networks, etc.
b) MDM shall send service orders via SMS, email, etc. with the email addresses / phone numbers
being configurable. MDM shall receive feedback on action taken on the service order and
track the status of service orders until resolution.
c) Service order tickets could be generated by MDM but processed and closed under jurisdiction
of the HES-NMS combine. If the Utility already has a separate Workforce Management
System (WFM), then the service order tickets can be routed from the MDM and the NMS to
the WFM for completion of the tasks and reporting.

2.4.10 Revenue Protection Support

a) Ability to analyse meter tampering flags, power outages, usage trends and usage profiles to
identify potential energy diversion situations, and produce daily reports, monthly reports and
service order requests for investigation.
b) The business rules for revenue protection alerts shall be configurable via a user-friendly
interface.
c) The MDM shall filter out revenue protection alerts that may be caused by field activities if
the field activity information is provided to the MDM.
d) The MDM shall support the analytics/investigation (i.e., view current and historical usage
patterns) to validate suspected revenue protection issues.

2.5 Utility Interface and Consumer Portal/ App

2.5.1 Utility User Interface
User interface for Utility shall have ability for at least the following functionality:
a) Compare total energy costs on one rate schedule vs. one or many alternative rates.
b) Enable the user to see how different options within a rate affect costs.
c) Enable the user to see how adjusting load or consumption levels or shifting them to different
time periods influences costs.
d) Display meter data at a user defined configurable cycle that allows authorized users to view
energy usage patterns and the data behind them for selected consumers.
e) Allow authorized users to view metered data, initiate and view reports, modify configurations,
and initiate and update service requests.
f) Display the energy usage profile for a single meter or group of meters. The load profile shall
illustrate energy consumption and peak demand in user defined intervals for a user-specified
time period.
g) Display the energy usage profile for a single meter or group of meters according to Time of
Use (ToU) tariff.
h) The UI shall support a configurable Utility dashboard for Operations and Utility Management
i) Access to a minimum of three (3) years of historical energy usage and meter reads through the
UI.
j) Clearly and visually distinguish between metered, estimated, allocated and substituted data.
k) User management with roles and access rights
l) GUI to provide role-based access based on user identity and user role. Shall have following
types of users:
i. Administrator
ii. Operator
iii. Field staff

iv. Viewer/Guest
m) Configure the look, feel, and functionality of the MDM in accordance with business needs,
business processes, and business conventions. (E.g., GUI, content, look and feel of screens,
validation rules, exception handling, etc.).
n) Ability to set up alarm and event notifications that can be directed to a combination of
configurable email addresses, cellular text messages.
o) UI shall enable viewing of the credit amount updated in MDM for prepaid consumers.
p) Option to send marketing messages and notification to select consumers or selected category
of consumers
q) Facility to enable or disable existing functionalities/sections of App/Portal for consumers use.
r) Consumer views to be available to Utility consumer Service Executive also except payment
card/bank information.
s) Authorised representative to be enabled for consumer engagement analytics. The analytics to
be configurable/ generated with minimal database skill and nil programming requirements.
t) Representative to be able to generate various reports at different intervals the various reports
as per Clause 6 of this Section. It shall be also possible to export the report data in multiple
formats such as XLS, CSV format, etc.
u) Provide consumer interactions history to enable efficient consumer complaints and queries
resolution with consumer information in single screen.
2.5.2 Consumer Portal/ App
Consumer portal and mobile application shall cover all consumer categories and category specific
features as applicable prior to operational Go-Live. These apps shall have provision to enable
features required to facilitate consumer participation in Demand Response programs which the
Utility may choose to roll out in future. The consumer web portal and the mobile application (for
smartphone and tablet devices using latest and commonly available browsers and operating
systems and platforms) shall provide consumers, ready access to features extended by MDM. The
Solution shall integrate via a user-friendly graphical interface. It shall facilitate self service
capabilities such as usage management, billing, service requests, participation in energy efficiency
programs etc. It shall be noted that the Consumer Portal / App acts as the bridge between the
consumers touch point and the existing Utility Customer Care and Billing Systems. It does not
replace these legacy systems in place. Following features shall be supported by Portal / Mobile
app:
a) The mobile app and web portal shall support all device form factors such as mobile, tablet,
desktop etc. by recognising the device details automatically.
b) It shall be OS agnostic to operating system and devices (iOS, Android, etc.)
c) It shall work on all standard browsers such as Internet Explorer (IE), Chrome, Safari, Firefox
etc.
d) The application should be modular and scalable a COTS product.
e) The application should be native for better user experience.
f) It shall support multiple languages viz Hindi, English and local language(s). Also, notifications
should be sent to consumers in local languages.
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g) The user experience of the citizen on the Portal and App shall be similar in terms of look and
feel, navigation, menu and access to preferences and other data.
h) Menu should have navigation options, not limited to, Home, Settings, Recharge, notification
preferences, usage rates, change password, terms and conditions, privacy policy, sign out.
i) It shall have search functionality across all the pages.
Software patches, updates, and version upgrades, when they become available for general release,
should be part of ongoing support and maintenance services.
2.5.2.1 Functional Requirements of Consumer Portal/ App

Web portal and Mobile app for consumers should have minimum following functionalities:
a) The consumer portal/app shall have a landing Home page. This page shall provide a brief
description about the Utility, any promotional features or advertisement for special programs
can be placed in this page. Login Component is provided, and registered users may login
using their username and password. New Users can also register by clicking on the First
Time Users Register link. The Forgot Password link helps the user to retrieve their password.
New users can register by providing their personal information and setting up of security
answers. Forgot passwords can be retrieved or reset using OTP through registered mobile
number or through email address. The registered users can change their password and
account information as well as registered mobile number through OTP feature.
b) The consumer portal/app shall provide consumers with access to consumer ID, meter ID,
meter type and name plate details, besides other account information such as account name,
address, balance, due, status etc. Any status message pertaining to the account/s viz.
alerts/actions shall be displayed here. It shall also provide current and historical consumption
in graphical formats for at least 12 months. A more detailed analysis can be provided in a
tabular format listing meter reading date, reading, consumption, charges, selected period etc.
Consumers shall be able to view interval data, outage flags, voltage, power quality
indications, existing tariffs and incentives for selected period. Information about different
consumer engagement programs shall also be displayed here.
c) The portal/app shall have the ability to provide option for registering in online/paper billing
to the consumer. There shall be a bill summary page that shall display bill information in
summary and also option for detailed view and download in pdf format if required by
consumer. The use shall be able to pay bill for single and multiple accounts.
d) The portal/app shall be integrated with existing helpdesk of the Utility and have the ability
to provide option for recording service requests/complaints lodged by the consumer as new
connection, disconnection, load change, category change, meter shifting etc. The user can
view the service request status. The user can register complaints viz. power failure, faulty
meter, streetlight outage etc. There shall be option to track status of service requests.
e) Mobile App and Web Portal shall facilitate Chat-bot functionality of the Utility’s Help Desk.
The portal/ App shall support configuration of notification types via email/ SMS/ message/
automated call (through Utility IVRS), of configured alarms & events.
f) The information on consumer identification no., meter ID, name plate details, make, type
i.e., 1 Phase or 3 Phase, etc. (as per requirement of Utility) shall be updated in HES, MDM,
and the consumer portal/app.

g) The consumer Portal/ App shall have the ability to provide the consumer near real time
online views of both usage and cost differentiating high energy usage periods, helping
consumers to understand electricity usage and cost information, alerts and notifications and
energy savings tips with different levels of detail. The Portal/ App shall support the view for
past electricity usage, last week’s, yesterday’s, current days or other period etc. as per
selection as well as voltage and power quality indications. The portal/ app shall provide user
friendly access to consumer for their data via graphs and charts and can download the data
into a spreadsheet.
h) The portal/app shall provide option to the consumer to view/download online bill. There
shall be a bill summary page that shall display bill information in summary and option for
detailed view and download in pdf format. The user shall be able to pay bill for single and
multiple accounts.
i) The portal/app shall also provide platform for implementation of peak load management
functionality by providing existing tariff & incentives rates, participation options etc. The
portal/app shall also provide consumers with interval data, flags, voltage, power quality
indications etc. Show outage information in map view.
j) There should be different UI and landing pages for different type of consumers as per the
need of Utility.
k) User interface to consumer Portal/ App to access consumer’s data from MDM for all
authorized consumers shall have ability for at least the following functionality:
i. View metered data, monthly average usage, current monthly consumption, maximum
demand and other reports
ii. View data according to Time of Use (ToU), day, week, month, year and season etc.
iii. Update profile information such as mobile number/email etc.
iv. Guest user account/multi-user account access facility for consumer convenience
v. Initiate request for connection/disconnection
vi. Initiate request to switch between pre-paid and post-paid mode
vii. Initiate service requests for maximum demand updating meter checking etc.
viii. Initiate complaints such as Meter not working, supply off etc.
ix. In case on net-metering consumers, user can view data for both import & export data
x. Can view recharge history, present balance, next possible recharge date and amount
etc.
xi. Historical energy consumption and energy charges during the desired time period
xii. Facility to recharge their account through the payment gateway facilitated by the
Utility.

2.6 Network Operation & Monitoring Centre

The Network Operations and Monitoring Centre shall cater to the needs of the,
• Project Management Team and the
• AMI network operations team

The Network operation and monitoring center shall be created in the Utility premises by the AMISP,
for which suitable built-up space shall be provided by the Utility. The built-up space to be arranged by
the Utility, shall be properly air conditioned, illuminated, and adequate for at least five operator
workstations and one cabin for a supervisor.

The AMISP is required to suggest a suitable architecture for the Network Operation & Monitoring
Centre, taking care of the security requirements as described in this document. AMISP shall establish
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connectivity between the workstations located at the NOMC with that of the cloud-based MDM-HES
system. In addition, the AMISP shall establish connectivity between the cloud-based MDM system with
Utility’s existing Billing system. This will necessitate creation of a VPN tunnel between the two unless
it is decided to migrate the Billing system to the same cloud data centre.

The AMISP must submit the details of the supplied hardware along with the Bid. The AMISP shall
assess the adequacy of hardware specified in the List of Material and Services & if any additional
hardware or higher end hardware configurations are required to meet all the requirements of the
Technical Specifications, the same shall be included in the offer.

2.6.1 General Requirements for NOMC Hardware

All hardware shall be manufactured, fabricated, assembled and finished with workmanship of the
highest production quality and shall conform to all applicable quality control standards of the
original manufacturer and the AMISP. All hardware components shall be new and suitable for the
purposes specified.
All workstations and network equipment (routers, firewall etc.) shall be compatible for remote
monitoring using secure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Ver. 3.0. All hardware
shall support IPv6 simultaneously.
The AMISP shall ensure that at the time of final approval of hardware configuration and List of
Material and Services, all the hardware is as per the current industry standard models and that the
equipment manufacturer has not established a date for termination of its production. Any hardware
changes, except version upgrade in same series, proposed after contract agreement shall be subject
to the following:
a) Such changes/updates shall be proposed, and approval obtained from the Utility along with
the approval of Drawings/documents.
b) The proposed equipment shall be equivalent or with better features than the equipment
included in the Contract.
c) Complete justification along with a comparative statement showing the original and the
proposed hardware features/parameters including brochures shall be submitted to the Utility
for review and approval.
d) Changes/updates proposed will be at no additional cost to the Utility.
e) The porting of software shall be at no additional cost in case of replacement of hardware during
the contract period.
2.6.2 Minimum Technical Requirements for NOMC Hardware
The network operation and monitoring centre shall be equipped with the following minimum
hardware components:
a) Six numbers 17” Operator workstations including one for Supervisor
b) A dual redundant 1 Gbps local area network
c) Internet router with at least 48 no’s 1 Gbps LAN ports and redundant at least 2 Gbps internet
ports supporting IPsec, and SSLVPN capability
d) Firewall and intrusion protection system
e) One video display system of at least 70-inch diagonal with laser light source HD cube (DLP
technology) supported by,
i. Dual power supply
ii. IP based control options and
iii. Display Port, DVI, HDMI and Analog D-Sub signal interfaces
f) One A3/A4 size laser jet (duplex) B/W printer with LAN interface
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g) One A4 size ink jet (duplex) colour printer with LAN interface
h) One dual redundant online UPS to support the load of the above-mentioned equipment with
minimum 2 hours backup
i) 2 Gbps internet connectivity
The minimum technical specification and requirement to be followed for hardware equipment is as follows:
Hardware Item Minimum Specification Quantity
Firewall As per Annexure W
WAN Router As per Annexure X
Workstation Console As per Annexure Y
Printers As per Annexure Y

2.7 System Software Requirements

This section describes the standards and characteristics of system software such as operating system,
database and support software (compilers, DBMS, display development, network utilities, report
generation, diagnostics and backup utilities) provided by AMISP and the original software manufacturer
as necessary to support the functioning of AMI Applications systems. All the system software to be
used for the present scope of work shall have valid license(s).
2.7.1 Software Standards
All software provided by the AMISP under this RFP, including the operating system, database and
support software, shall comply with the industry-accepted software standards. In areas where these
organizations have not yet set standards, the software shall comply with those widely accepted de-
facto open standards put forth by industry consortiums, such as Open Software Foundation (OSF)
and X/Open. The AMISP shall commit to meet the "open systems" objective promoted by industry
standards groups.
2.7.1.1 Design and Coding Standards for AMI Applications and Utilities
These provisions are applicable for both software applications and operating systems and would
address program features that must be contained in software for the product to meet the
standards.
a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall
be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function
can be distinguished textually.
b) A well-defined on-screen indication of the present focus shall be provided that moves among
interactive interface elements as the input focus changes.
c) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and colour selections and other
individual display attributes.
When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated
presentation mode at the option of the user
2.7.1.2 Applications
All components of AMI application system shall be maintainable by owner using the supplied
software utilities and documentation. The software design and coding standards of the system
shall address the followings:

a) Expansion: Software shall be dimensioned to accommodate the size of AMI application

system as given in List of Material and Services (as mentioned in this RFP) and Annexure
E.
b) Modularity: Software shall be modular i.e. functionally partitioned into discrete, scalable,
reusable modules consisting of isolated self-contained functional elements and designed for
ease of change. The system shall make maximum use of common industry standards for
interfaces.
c) User-Directed Termination: Functions taking long execution times shall recognize and
process user requests to abort the processing.
d) Portability & Interoperability: The system shall be designed for hardware independence
and operation in a network environment that facilitates interoperability and integration of
third-party applications. AMI applications should support multiple Relational Database
Management Systems (RDBMS) including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
e) Programming Languages: The software shall be written using high level ISO or ANSI
standard programming languages.
All applications shall be designed with sufficient background logs which capture various level
of errors encountered (warning, fatal, informational) while executing, so that the same can be
reviewed and attended to.
2.7.1.3 Operating System
The operating system of all the equipment of AMI application system including network
equipment shall be latest version released up to six months prior to FAT. The operating system
shall be hardened to provide robust security. The operating system and data file shall be placed
in different disk partitions.
In order to facilitate cyber security requirements including patch management, common
operating system is preferable to be used by all server nodes within the AMI application
including MDM/HES servers. This is also to minimize the maintenance. All licenses for
Operating System and other application software shall be supplied by the AMISP and shall be
valid throughout the contract period.
2.7.1.4 Time and Calendar Feature
The AMI application & other servers shall maintain time and calendar for use by various
software applications. The internal clocks of all servers and workstation consoles shall be
automatically synchronized on Network Time Protocol (NTP) protocol. The calendar shall be
customizable for working hours, holidays, weekends etc. The holidays, including type of days,
shall be entered for each year at the beginning of the year and shall be recognized by all
applications.
2.7.1.5 Remote Diagnostic
Remote Diagnostic facility with necessary hardware as required shall be provided for
communication between the AMI application system at the cloud data centre and the NOMC for
the diagnosis of hardware & software problems. The login shall be protected by a username &
password entry. An automatic logging and intimation shall be provided to inform authorized
person from AMISP/ Utility on such events of remote access and diagnosis.

2.7.1.6 Development System as a Test Bench

A Development system independent of the production environment shall be defined at the cloud
data centre which shall provide testing facility for integration of changes/modifications of the
AMI application and new field devices before putting it online with Real-time system. This
Development system shall be on a VLAN separated from the production VLAN and shall be
self-sufficient to carryout testing of changes/ modifications.
2.7.2 Network Communication
The network communications software shall use a standard network protocol such as TCP/IP, UDP
etc. and shall support IPv6. The software shall link dissimilar hardware nodes such as local and
remote workstations and peripheral devices into a common data communication network allowing
communications among these devices. The network communication software shall include
network security, security management, patch management and network services of the AMI
system. Network communication software shall have scalability feature as envisaged.
2.7.3 Cloud Service Providers (CSP)
This section mentions key requirements from the Cloud Service Provider (CSP). AMISP shall be
responsible to provide the services of CSP/ IT Infrastructure.

Govt. of Rajasthan has established a Tier-IV certified 600 Rack data Centre known as Bhamashah
State Data Centre (BSDC). As per State Government’s mandate all State Govt.
Departments/PSU’s are required to host their Portals/Applications in BSDC only. In view of this
and to have a better control over the data with regard to sharing with other State Government’s
applications, the required IT Infrastructure shall be brought and maintained by AMISP at their own
cost and the same shall be hosted in BSDC. BSDC shall provide the colocation facility at bidder`s
cost.

2.7.3.1 General Conditions

The cloud data centre shall have to comply with requirements of tier III category which applies
to a concurrently maintainable site infrastructure with redundant capacity components and
multiple independent distribution paths serving the critical environment. All IT equipment shall
be dual powered. The following general conditions will apply:
a) Only Bhamashah State Data Center, DOIT, Government of Rajasthan should be used as
data center for cloud services.
b) One of the most critical issues in the Cloud Service implementation is the security of the
data. It is the responsibility of the AMISP to define the security services that need to be
implemented for their workloads depending on the nature of the applications / data hosted
on the cloud.
c) AMISP need to ensure that the CSPs Cloud facilities/services are compliant to various
security standards (as mentioned in Clause 2.7.3.4 of this Section) and should be verified by
third party auditors.
d) AMISP should suitably address all the potential risks and issues in cloud implementation
including data security and privacy, increased complexity in integration with existing
environments, vendor lock-in, application portability between different platforms, exit
management / Transition-Out Services etc.
e) The AMISP shall be responsible for providing the cloud data centre services. It shall be up
to the AMISP, to identify the critical service agreements with the concerned cloud data
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centre provider in order that the AMISP can meet and sustain the SLA for the AMI project
as per Clause 7.7 of this Section.
f) All Services including data should be hosted in Bhamashah State Data Center, DOIT .
g) Exit Management / Transition-Out Services -The responsibilities of the CSP AMISP
regarding Cloud services during the Exit Management Period need to be agreed upon with
the Utility and they should assist the Utility in migrating the data etc.
h) The responsibilities of CSP AMISP include migration of the data, content and any other
assets to the new environment or on alternate cloud service provider’s offerings and ensuring
successful deployment and running of the Utility’s Solution on the new infrastructure
i) The ownership of the data generated upon usage of the system, at any point of time during
the contract or expiry or termination of the contract, shall rest absolutely with the Utility.
The AMISP may also choose to procure the following Managed Services (O&M – Cloud
Services) from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) in addition to the cloud services to handhold
the department in managing the operations on the cloud. The scope of MSP may include:
a) Migration of Existing Applications to Cloud / Deploying of new applications.
b) Operations & Maintenance Services on Cloud (e.g., Resource Management, User
Administration, Security Administration & Monitoring of Security Incidents, Monitoring
Performance & Service Levels, Backup, Usage Reporting and Billing Management)
c) Exit Management & Transition-out Services, etc.
2.7.3.2 MeitY’s Guidelines
While the security, storage, data and compliance tools are may be provided by the CSP BSDC,
it is the AMISP’s responsibility to ensure that the CSPs facilities/services are certified to be
compliant to standards.
In the MeitY’s guidelines to Government Departments on Adoption / Procurement of Cloud
Services, the following are included as essential certification by CSP. AMISP also needs to
ensure that the CSPs facilities/services are certified to be compliant to the following standards
(indicative list provided below):
a) ISO 27001 - Data Center and the cloud services should be certified for the latest version of
the standards towards information security management system
b) ISO/IEC 27017:2015-Code of practice for information security controls based on ISO/IEC
27002 for cloud services and Information technology
c) ISO 27018 - Code of practice for protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in
public clouds.
d) ISO 20000-1 – Information Technology service management system requirements
e) The CSP’s Data Center should conform to at least Tier III standard (preferably certified
under TIA 942 or Uptime Institute certifications by a 3rd party) and implement tool-based
processes based on ITIL standards.
f) Payment Card Industry (PCI) DSS - compliant technology infrastructure for storing,
processing, and transmitting credit card information in the cloud

2.7.3.3 Functional Requirements of the CSP Cloud

2.7.3.3.1 Operational Management

a) AMISP should provide access of cloud virtual machines either by SSH in case of
Linux and RDP in case of Windows servers.
b) AMISP should enable Utility to get console access of cloud virtual machine from
portal and perform operations. There should be facility to view resource type-wise
(VM, database, storage etc.) quota usage. It should be possible to configure
automated alerts when the threshold of estimated quota is reached.
c) AMISP should upgrade its hardware time to time to recent configuration to delivery
expected performance for this Project.
d) Investigate outages, perform appropriate corrective action to restore the hardware,
operating system, and related tools.
e) AMISP should manage their cloud infrastructure as per standard ITIL framework
in order to delivery right services to Project.
f) The AMISP should allow different users with different level of access on CSP
portal. For example, billing user should not be able to provision resources or delete
any resources
g) The AMISP should allow quota management for each department/ISV/Group. The
resources to specific department/group/ISV should be as per allocated quota only.
If there is any request for more than quota request, then it should be sent as request
to admin.
2.7.3.3.2 Compatibility Requirements

a) AMISP should provide capability to import a Virtual Machine (VM) as an image

and support standard formats such as OVA, VMDK, VHD, and raw.
b) AMISP should give provision to import cloud VM template from other cloud
providers.
c) AMISP should ensure connectivity to and from cloud resources used for this
project is allowed to/ from other cloud service providers if required.
2.7.3.3.3 Cloud Network Requirement

a) AMISP must ensure that the non-production and the production environments are
in separate VLANs in the cloud so that users of the two environments are separated.
b) AMISP must ensure that cloud VM are having private IP network assigned.
c) AMISP must ensure that all the cloud VMs are in same network segment (VLAN)
even if they are spread across multi data centres of CSP.
d) AMISP should ensure that cloud VMs are having Internet and Service Network
(internal) vNIC cards.
e) AMISP should ensure that Internet vNIC card is having minimum 1 Gbps network
connectivity and service NIC card is on 10 Gbps for better internal communication.
f) In case of scalability like horizontal scalability, the AMISP should ensure that
additional require network is provisioned automatically of same network segment.
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g) AMISP must ensure that public IP address of cloud VMs remains same even if
cloud VM gets migrated to another data centre due to any incident.
h) AMISP must ensure that public IP address of cloud VMs remains same even if
cloud VM network is being served from multiple CSP data centres.
i) AMISP must ensure that the public network provisioned for cloud VMs is
redundant at every point.
j) AMISP must ensure that cloud VMs are accessible from Utility private network if
private links P2P/MPLS is used by Utility
k) AMISP must ensure that there is access to cloud VMs if Utility requires to access
it using IPSEC/SSL or any other type of VPN.
l) AMISP should ensure that cloud VM network is IPV6 compatible.
m) AMISP should ensure use of appropriate load balancers for network request
distribution across multiple cloud VMs.
2.7.3.3.4 Cloud data centre specifications

a) All the physical servers, storage and other IT hardware from where cloud resources
are provisioned for this project must be BSDC.
b) Selection of DC-DR site architecture shall be in accordance with applicable laws
including but not limited to the “Disaster Recovery Best Practices” guidelines
issued by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITy) and as
amended from time to time”.
c) The CSP data centres should have adequate physical security in place.
d) The Data Centre should conform to at least Tier III standard (preferably certified
under TIA 942 or Uptime Institute certifications by a 3rd party) and implement
tool-based processes based on ITIL standards.
2.7.3.3.5 Cloud Storage Service Requirements

a) AMISP should provide scalable, dynamic and redundant storage.

b) AMISP should offer provision from self-provisioning portal to add more storage
as and when require by respective Utilities.
c) AMISP should clearly differentiate its storage offering based on IOPS. There
should be standards IOPS offering per GB and high-performance disk offering for
OLTP kind of workload.
d) AMISP should have block disk offering as well as file/object disk offering to
address different kind of Project needs.
e) The AMISP should retain AMI data for 10 years
2.7.3.3.6 Cloud Security Requirements

a) AMISP should ensure there is multi-tenant environment and cloud virtual resources
of this project are logically separated from others.
b) AMISP should ensure that any OS provisioned as part of cloud virtual machine
should be patched with latest security patch.
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c) In case, the AMISP provides some of the System Software as a Service for the
project, AMISP is responsible for securing, monitoring, and maintaining the
System and any supporting software.
d) AMISP should implement industry standard storage strategies and controls for
securing data in the Storage Area Network so that clients are restricted to their
allocated storage
e) AMISP should deploy public facing services in a zone (DMZ) different from the
application services. The Database nodes (RDBMS) should be in a separate zone
with higher security layer.
f) AMISP should give ability to create non-production environments and segregate
(in a different VLAN) non-production environments from the production
environment such that the users of the environments are in separate networks.
g) AMISP should have built-in user-level controls and administrator logs for
transparency and audit control.
h) AMISP cloud platform should be protected by fully managed Intrusion detection
system using signature, protocol, and anomaly-based inspection thus providing
network intrusion detection monitoring.
2.7.3.3.7 Data Management

a) AMISP should clearly define policies to handle data in transit and at rest.
b) AMISP should not delete any data at the end of agreement without consent from
Utility.
c) In case of scalability like horizontal scalability, the AMISP should ensure that
additional generated data is modify/deleted with proper consent from Utility.
2.7.3.3.8 Managed Services

a) Network and Security Management:

i. Monitoring & management of network link proposed as part of this Solution.
Bandwidth utilization, latency, packet loss etc.
ii. Call logging and co-ordination with vendors for restoration of links, if need
arises.
iii. Addressing the ongoing needs of security management including, but not
limited to, monitoring of various devices / tools such as firewall, intrusion
protection, content filtering and blocking, virus protection, and vulnerability
protection through implementation of proper patches and rules.
iv. Ensuring that patches / workarounds for identified vulnerabilities are patched
/ blocked immediately
v. Ensure a well-designed access management process, ensuring security of
physical and digital assets, data and network security, backup and recovery
etc.
vi. Adding/ Changing network address translation rules of existing security
policies on the firewall

vii. Diagnosis and resolving problems related to firewall, IDS/IPS.

viii. Managing configuration and security of Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Alert /
advise Utility(s) about any possible attack / hacking of services, unauthorized
access / attempt by internal or external persons etc.
b) Server Administration and Management:
i. Administrative support for user registration, User ID creation, maintaining
user profiles, granting user access, authorization, user password support, and
administrative support for print, file, and directory services.
ii. Installation/ re-installation of the server operating systems and operating
system utilities
iii. OS Administration including troubleshooting, hardening, patch/ upgrades
deployment, BIOS & firmware upgrade as and when required/ necessary for
Windows, Linux or any other O.S proposed as part of this solution whether
mentioned in the RFP or any new deployment in future.
iv. Ensure proper configuration of server parameters, operating systems
administration, hardening and tuning
v. Regular backup of servers as per the backup & restoration
vi. Managing uptime of servers as per SLAs.
vii. Preparation/ update of the new and existing Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) documents on servers & applications deployment and hardening.
2.7.3.3.9 Business Continuity Plan & Backup Services

As part of a business continuity plan, the Utility has made a business impact analysis
in the event of loss of AMI applications running in the cloud and consequent loss of
data to come up with a management plan for the associated risk to business operations.
Central to this risk management strategy, the Utility has defined the following target
objectives:
a) Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Duration of time and a service level within
which a business process must be restored after a disruption in order to avoid
unacceptable consequences associated with a break in continuity of service. The
RTO of [4 hours] shall be met by infrastructure redundancy and failover.
b) Recovery Point Objective (RPO): Interval of time that may pass during a
disruption before the quantity of lost data during that period exceeds the business
continuity plan’s maximum allowable threshold. The RPO of [2 hours] shall be met
by a suitable backup and replication strategy of operational data / application. The
RPO shall define how fast the replicated data / application can be made available
to the target system after a disruption strikes.
With these two objectives, the AMISP shall provide the following:
a) AMISP must provide backup of cloud resources. The backup tool should be
accessible
b) To perform backup and restore management as per policy & procedures for
backup and restore, including performance of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly
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and annual backup functions (full volume and incremental) for data and
software maintained on the servers and storage systems using Enterprise
Backup Solution.
c) Backup and restoration of Operating System, application, databases and file
system etc. in accordance with defined process / procedure / policy. Monitoring
and enhancement of the performance of scheduled backups, schedule regular
testing of backups and ensure adherence to related retention policies
d) Ensuring prompt execution of on-demand backups & restoration of volumes,
files and database applications whenever required.
e) Real-time monitoring, log maintenance and reporting of backup status on a
regular basis. Prompt problem resolution in case of failures in the backup
processes.
f) Media management including, but not limited to, tagging, cross-referencing,
storing (both on-site and off-site), logging, testing, and vaulting in fireproof
cabinets if applicable.
g) Generating and sharing backup reports periodically
h) Coordinating to retrieve off-site media in the event of any disaster recovery
i) Periodic Restoration Testing of the Backup
j) Maintenance log of backup/ restoration
k) AMISP should provide network information of cloud virtual resources.
l) AMISP must offer provision to monitor network uptime of each cloud VM.
2.7.3.3.10 Web Application Firewall (WAF) as Service

a) Cloud platform should provide Web Application Filter for OWASP Top 10
protection
b) AMISP WAF should be able to support multiple website security.
c) AMISP WAF should be able to perform packet inspection on every request
covering the 7th layers.
d) AMISP WAF should be able to block invalidated requests.
e) AMISP WAF should be able to block attacks before it is posted to website.
f) AMISP WAF should have manual control over IP/Subnet. i.e., Allow or Deny
IP/Subnet from accessing website.
g) The attackers should receive custom response once they are blocked.
h) AMISP must offer provision to customize response of vulnerable requests.
i) AMISP WAF should be able to monitor attack incidents and simultaneously
control the attacker IP.
j) AMISP WAF should be able to Grey list or Backlist IP/Subnet.

k) AMISP WAF should be able to set a limit to maximum number of simultaneous

requests to the web server & should drop requests if the number of requests exceed
the threshold limit.
l) The WAF should be able to set a limit to maximum number of simultaneous
connections per IP. And should BAN the IP if the threshold is violated.
m) AMISP WAF should be able to set a limit to maximum length of path to URL.
n) AMISP WAF should be able to limit maximum size of request to Kilobytes.
o) AMISP WAF should be able to limit maximum time in seconds for a client to
send its HTTP request.
p) AMISP WAF should be able to BAN an IP for a customizable specified amount
of time if the HTTP request is too large.
q) AMISP WAF should be able to limit maximum size of PUT request entity in MB
r) The WAF should be able to close all the sessions of an IP if it is ban.
s) AMISP WAF should be able to ban IP on every sort of attack detected and the
time span for ban should be customizable. There should be a custom response for
Ban IP.
t) The Dashboard should show a graphical representation of
i. Top 5 Attacked Websites.
ii. Top 5 Attacking IP.
iii. Top 5 Attack types.
iv. Top 5 Attacked URLs.
u) For analysis purpose the Dashboard should contain following information:
i. Number of requests to web server.
ii. Number of attacks.
iii. Number of Attackers.
iv. Types of error messages and on. Of error messages sent to the users.
v. Total Bytes sent during transaction
2.7.3.3.11 Database support service

a) Installation, configuration, maintenance of the database (Cluster & Standalone).

b) Regular health check-up of databases.
c) Regular monitoring of CPU & Memory utilization of database server, Alert log
monitoring & configuration of the alerts for errors.
d) Space monitoring for database table space, Index fragmentation monitoring and
rebuilding.
e) Performance tuning of Databases.
f) Partition creation & management of database objects, Archiving of database
objects on need basis.
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g) Patching, upgrade & backup activity and restoring the database backup as per
defined interval.
h) Schedule/review the various backup and alert jobs.
i) Configuration, installation and maintenance of Automatic Storage Management
(ASM), capacity planning/sizing estimation of the Database setup have to be
provided and taken care by the AMISP.
j) Setup, maintain and monitor the ‘Database replication’ / Physical standby and
Assess IT infrastructure up-gradation on need basis pertaining to databases
2.7.3.3.12 Factory acceptance testing:

a) The functional performance test shall verify all features specified in respective
technical specifications of equipment/ systems along with cloud services &
software using selected communication paths.
b) The data exchange between central systems shall also be simulated in the factory
test environment. Contractor shall submit the documents for tests and test
procedures for approval of Utility.
2.7.3.4 Security
Further, commercial CSPs offer cloud services to multiple consumers/Departments. In such an
environment, the security controls and compliance to various standards (Including ISO 27001,
ISO 27017, and ISO 27018) should be verified by third party auditors. Third-party certifications
and evaluations provide assurance that effective physical and logical security controls are in
place.
Although, the Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) offer assurances of effective physical and logical
security controls through the third-party certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO
27018, etc. and also may provide a host of security services such as encryption, web application
firewall, etc., it is the responsibility of the AMISP to define the security services that need to be
implemented for their workloads depending on the nature of the applications / data hosted on the
cloud.
Now a days, CSPs offer tools and features to help consumers to meet their security objectives
concerning visibility, auditability, controllability, and agility. These tools and features provide
basic but important security measures such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection
and password brute-force detection on CSP’s accounts.
However, the following basic security features should be ensured by any AMISP -
a) Strong encryption capabilities for data in transit or at rest
b) Firewalls – instance and subnet levels
c) Identity and Access Management (IAM): Control users' access to cloud services. Create and
manage users and groups, and grant or deny access
d) Managed Threat Detection: Managed threat detection service that provides you with a more
accurate and easy way to continuously monitor and protect your cloud accounts and
workloads
e) Managed DDoS Protection: Managed Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection
service that safeguards web applications running on cloud.
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f) Web Application Firewall: Helps protect your web applications from common web exploits
that could affect application availability, compromise security, or consume excessive
resources.
g) Key Management Service (KMS): Managed service that makes it easy for you to create and
control the encryption keys used to encrypt your data
h) Certificate Manager: Easily provision, manage, and deploy Secure Sockets Layer/Transport
Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificates.
i) Cloud HSM: Meet regulatory compliance requirements for data security by using dedicated
Hardware Security Module (HSM) appliances within the Cloud.
j) Inspector: Automated security assessment service that helps improve the security and
compliance of applications deployed on cloud
k) Organizations: Policy-based management for multiple consumer accounts. With
Organizations, you can create groups of accounts and then apply policies to those groups.
BSDC may also offers access to additional third-party security tools (e.g., IDS / IPS, SIEM) to
complement and enhance the AMISP’ operations in the Cloud. The third-party security tools
complement existing Cloud services to enable AMISP to deploy a comprehensive security
architecture. These security tools on cloud are equivalent and identical to the existing controls
in an on-premises environment.
The AMISP needs to review and validate the security configurations, review the notifications
and patches released by the BSDC and validate that the same is being taken into consideration
during operations, confirm that the audit trails (e.g., who is accessing the services, changes to
the configurations, etc.) are captured for supporting any downstream audits of the projects by
the finance or audit organization such as STQC.
2.7.3.5 Reporting
Further, the AMISP should insist on the following regular reporting by CSP during the contract:
a) Availability of the cloud services being used
b) Summary of alerts that are automatically triggered by changes in the health of those services.
c) Summary of event-based alerts, providing proactive notifications of scheduled activities,
such as any changes to the infrastructure powering the cloud resources
d) Reports providing system-wide visibility into resource utilization, application performance,
and operational health through proactive monitoring (collect and track metrics, collect and
monitor log files, and set alarms) of the cloud resources
e) Auto-scaling rules and limits
f) In case of any un-authorized access, the Agency should provide logs of all user activity
within an account, with details including the identity of the API caller, the time of the API
call, the source IP address of the API caller, the request parameters, and the response
elements returned by the cloud service. This is required to enable security analysis, resource
change tracking, and compliance auditing
g) Report of all the provisioned resources and view the configuration of each.
h) Summary of notifications, triggered each time a configuration changes

i) Incident Analysis in case of any un-authorized configuration changes.

j) Summary of alerts with respect to security configuration gaps such as overly permissive
access to certain compute instance ports and storage buckets, minimal use of role segregation
using Identity and Access Management (IAM), and weak password policies
k) Summary of security assessment report that identifies the possible improvements (prioritized
by the severity) to the security and compliance of applications deployed on cloud
l) Report on upcoming planned changes to provisioning, either possible optimizations, if any,
indicating how the underutilized services can be reduced to optimize the overall spend, or
required enhancements (e.g., upgrade to additional storage) to meet the service levels
defined in the RFP.
m) A copy of HES data (Raw Data) shall be stored in Data Lake by AMISP in common format
from Day-1. The required IT Infrastructure for this purpose shall be provided by respective
Discoms of the State.
2.7.4 Database
2.7.4.1 Initial Database Generation
Development Tools
The AMISP shall provide all necessary software tools for the development and maintenance of
the databases required for AMI application.
This tool shall be capable of managing the entire system database. The database development
software tool delivered with the system shall be used to generate, integrate and test the database.
The system must support export of data into XML format.
The database development tool shall facilitate exchange of both incremental and full data in
standard exchange format. The product should have facility to export and import databases from
different vendors applications.
2.7.4.2 Management
The database manager shall locate order, retrieve, update, insert, and delete data; ensure database
integrity; and provide backup and recovery of database files. The database manager shall
generate and modify all AMI application data by interfacing with all database structures. In
systems with a distributed database, the database manager shall have access to all portions of the
database wherever stored.
Execution of the database manager in any server of the system shall not interfere with the on-
line functions of AMI applications including the normal updating of each server's real-time
database. In a primary server, database editing shall be limited to viewing functions, database
documentation functions and functions that change the contents but not the structure of the
database. Editing the on-line database shall not affect the operation of the primary/backup
configuration.
The database manager shall include the mechanisms, in both interactive and batch processing
modes, to perform the following functions:
a) Add, modify and delete database items and data sources such as data links, and local I/O.
b) Add, modify and delete application program data

c) Create a new database attribute or new database object

d) Resize the entire database or a subset of the database
e) Redefine the structure of any portion of the database.
The AMISP shall be required to provide whether they require or impose any particular hardware
and database management techniques to achieve above functionality.
2.7.4.3 Tracking Changes
The database manager Utility shall maintain Audit trail files for all changes made by all users
(both online/off-line). The audit trails shall identify each change including date and time stamp
for each change and identify the user making the change. Audit trail of past [2] year in live
system & with archiving facility for complete contract period (edit operations shall be
maintained).
2.7.4.4 Integration
The System should support exchange of data from Utility’s computerized billing & collection,
consumer indexing and asset mapping systems residing at different servers.
2.7.5 Display Generation, Management and Integration (Display Management and Reporting)
The AMISP shall provide necessary software tools preferably browser based for the generation,
management and Integration of AMI application displays.
The displays shall be generated and edited interactively using this display generation software
delivered with the system. All displays, symbols, segments, and user interaction fields shall be
maintained in libraries. The size of any library and the number of libraries shall not be constrained
by software. The display generator shall support the creation, editing, and deletion of libraries,
including copying of elements within a library and copying of similar elements across libraries.
Execution of the display generator functions shall not interfere with the on-line AMI application
functions.
Displays shall be generated in an interactive mode. The user shall be able to interactively:
a) Develop display elements
b) Link display elements to the database via symbolic point names
c) Establish display element dynamics via database linkages
d) Define linkages to other displays and programs
e) Combine elements and linkages into display layers
f) Combine display layers into single displays.
All workstation features and all user interface features defined in this specification shall be
supported by the display generator software.

The display generator shall support the addition, deletion and modification of segments, including
the merging of one segment with another to create a new segment.

Displays shall not be limited by the size of the viewable area of the screen.

The displays shall be constructed from the display elements library. The display definition shall
allow displays to be sized to meet the requirements of the AMI application for which they are used.
The display generation software shall allow unbroken viewing of the display image being built as
the user extends the size of the display beyond the screen size limits.

The display generator shall support the integration of new and edited displays into the active
display library. During an edit session, the display generation software shall allow the user to store

and recall a partial display. To protect against loss of display work when a server fails, the current
work shall be automatically saved every five minutes (user adjustable) to an auxiliary memory file.

The display generator shall verify that the display is complete and error-free before integrating the
display into the active display library. It shall not be necessary to regenerate any display following
a complete or partial system or database generation unless the database points linked to the display
have been modified or deleted.

The system shall generate reports for all the modules in user-defined formats. The system will
have a graphical user interface with a capability for generating customized reports, apart from the
regular ones mentioned above, as per the requirement of management and operations staff. Display
of statistical data shall be presented additionally in graphical formats such as bar- graph/pie
diagram etc. for convenience of analysis.
2.7.6 Software Utilities
AMISP shall supply all software utilities used to develop and maintain these software, whether or
not specifically described by this Specification. The software utilities shall operate on-line (in
background mode) without jeopardizing other application functions running concurrently. Utility
software shall be accessible from workstations, processor terminals and servers.
2.7.6.1 Auxiliary Memory Backup Utility
Software utility, to take back-up of auxiliary memory files of server and workstation onto a user-
selected archival device such as SAN, shall be installed. Backup shall be maintained for the
entire duration of contract period. The backup utility shall allow for user selection of the files to
be saved based on:
a) Server and workstation
b) File names (including directory and wildcard designations)
c) File creation or modification date and time
d) Whether or not the file was modified since the last backup.
Further a utility for taking image backup of auxiliary memory files of the Servers and
workstations shall be provided. The Utility shall allow restoration of the servers/workstation
from this image backup without requiring any other software. An image backup of the as built
system of each of the Servers and workstations shall be provided on a user-selected archival
device such as SAN, which shall be used to restore the system. Automatic full or incremental
back up capability of selected systems at user defined intervals shall be provided. It should be
possible to restore or recover any software/system at a selected time from backup.
2.7.6.2 On-Line Monitoring Diagnostics Utility
On-Line monitoring diagnostic programs shall be provided for verifying the availability of the
backup equipment and for limited testing of devices without interfering with on-line operations
of AMI application system or the failover capability of the devices.
Redundant communication line interface equipment shall be tested by periodically retrieving
data over these lines and checking for the ability to communicate with the redundant channel for
any errors.
Designated backup server(s) and associated auxiliary memories shall be automatically tested for
proper operation to ensure they are ready if needed for a failure over contingency. Any failure
to perform diagnostic functions correctly shall cause an alarm to be issued.

2.7.6.3 Data Exchange Utilities

Facility of data export and import between this system and external systems shall be provided
through web services.
2.7.6.4 Other Utility Services
AMI Application management shall include the following utility services:
a) Loading and storage of information from labelled portable media storage units as dictated
by the requirements of this specification.
b) Preparation of .pdf output for the displays/reports available in the AMI Application system.
It should also be possible to export all the reports to any MS-Office format.
c) Displays and Reports for Web server -The AMISP shall provide utilities for preparing
displays and reports suitable for Web publishing. These utilities shall be used to generate,
all required displays and reports from the system displays and reports, automatically
(without requiring rebuilding).
d) Online access to user and system manuals for all software products (e.g., Operating System
and Relational Database Software) and AMI applications shall be provided with computer
system
e) Antivirus Software - All computers and firewalls shall be provided with the latest antivirus
software as on date of supply. The antivirus software shall have the capability of having its
virus definitions updated from time to time. The AMISP shall be responsible for the
maintenance & update of the antivirus software during the contract period.
f) Software Upgrade-The AMISP shall be responsible for the maintenance & update of the
patches and signatures of operating system, applications (AMI Applications) system and
Web based System up to the contract period.
g) Automated patch management and anti-virus tools shall be provided to expedite the
distributions of patches and virus definitions to the system using an orchestration facility.
These tools should consider the possibility to use standardized configurations for IT resources.
2.7.7 Cyber Security – General Guidance
Cyber security governance problems are unique as well as evolving therefore, they cannot be dealt
with a traditional approach. For establishing secure and resilient Smart Meter systems, a
standardized cybersecurity framework should be adopted by the AMISP in consultation with the
Utility and relevant stakeholders. The key elements of the cyber security framework must include:
a) Differentiation of stakeholders into broad categories to aid in proper distribution of
responsibilities among stakeholders and avoid overlapping
b) Defined set of responsibilities for each stakeholder group. As a result, the decision-making
process is streamlined, and proper management hierarchy is established for handling the
reported cyber-attacks. The roles and responsibilities are divided into two groups:
i. Cyber – strategy and governance: The responsibilities under this group relates to the
policy and decision-making aspects of cyber security framework
ii. Cyber security – risk, operations and compliance: This group comprises of
responsibilities relating to the operational parts of implementing cyber security policies
c) Standardization of security practices and abundant guidance from knowledge bodies while
implementing security controls and processes. There are multiple global security standards

and Indian standards that are relevant in context of underlying technologies used in smart
meters:
i. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a framework for
Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). The Framework provides a taxonomy and organization
of analysis that allow the complex process of studying, designing, and evolving CPS to
be orderly and sufficiently encompassing.
ii. Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), Government of India
has developed a National Cyber Security Policy. It aims at protecting the public and
private infrastructure from cyber- attacks. The policy also intends to safeguard
"information, such as personal information (of web users), financial and banking
information and sovereign data”.
d) Cyber security incident management: The ISO/IEC Standard 27035 outlines a five-step
process for security incident management, including:
i. Prepare for handling incidents.
ii. Identify potential security incidents through monitoring and report all incidents.
iii. Assess identified incidents to determine the appropriate next steps for mitigating the
risk.
iv. Respond to the incident by containing, investigating, and resolving it
v. Learn and document key takeaways from every incident
Notwithstanding the measures suggested above, the following guidelines/strategies shall be taken
care of by the AMISP for making the entire AMI system including the NOMC immune to Cyber
Attacks.
a) All the Hardware, OS and application software shall be hardened.
b) Application, scanning and hardware scanning tools shall be provided to identify vulnerability
& security threats.
c) Data shall be encrypted at system/device/technology level.
d) Network Zoning shall be implemented as per the proposed architecture. However, the AMISP
may suggest other methods of network architecture without compromising the security of the
System.
e) Internal user shall be allowed to access all adjacent zones. However, they will not have access
to remote network zone.
f) While procuring cyber security items testing must be done and the system must be secure by
design.
g) Residual information risk shall be calculated by AMISP and same shall be submitted to the
Utility for approval.
h) All default user id & passwords shall be changed.
i) All log in/out and cable plugs in/ out shall also be logged in Central Syslog server.
j) Penetration & Vulnerability assessment test from CERT-IN certified auditors during SAT &
Operations and Maintenance period.
k) Auditing by third party during SAT and annually during operations and maintenance period
shall be in the scope of AMISP.
l) As the computer system in NOMC has access to external environment the AMISP shall
document and implement Cyber Security Policy/Plan in association with the Utility to secure
the system.
m) Latest Cyber Security Guidelines issued by CERT-In specified at http://www.cert-in.org.in/,
Ministry of Power (including “Testing of all equipment, components, and parts imported for
use in the power Supply System and Network in the country to check for any kind of embedded
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malware /trojans/ cyber threat and for adherence to Indian Standards – Regarding” vide Order
No. No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part(2) published by Ministry of Power, Government of India dated
18 November 2020 and amended from time to time) or any other competent authority shall be
followed.
n) AMISP shall adhere with the appropriate security algorithm for encryption and decryption as
per established cyber security guidelines. For smooth functioning of the entire system, it is
essential that the AMISP shall provide in the form of a document enough details of such
algorithm including the mechanism of security key generation to the Utility. In case of
proprietary or secret mechanism, the same shall be kept in a secured escrow account.
2.7.8 Data Privacy
AMISP should describe ensure that the system is compliant with the applicable provisions of the
“Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information Rules,
2011 (IT Act)” as well as shall be committed to work with Utility for compliance to Personal Data
Protection requirements. In this regard, the general elements of the data privacy framework may
include:
a) The Utility shall be the sole custodian of the Smart Meter data. The AMISP and its contracted
vendors will have limited need basis access to the data. In case of pre-mature termination or
at the end of contract, the AMISP and the contracted vendors should relinquish all access to
the data and transfer the same to the Utility.
b) AMISP is required to prepare and submit a “Privacy by Design” document to the Utility which
details out all the policies, practices, processes and technologies employed to manage, and
process the Smart Meter data in a secure manner. This should also include the details on
methods of anonymization applied to the personal Smart Meter data based on data types
defined below:
i. Aggregated Data: No identification individually and at neighborhood level unless
explicitly required to report
ii. Anonymized Data: A data set which has individual Smart Meter data but without any
personally identifiable information like consumer name, account number, address etc.
iii. Personal Data: A data set with Smart Meter data tagged with personally identifiable
information.
c) AMI system should enable the Utility to get the consumer consent on sharing and processing
of Smart Meter data based on following criteria
i. Consumer consent not required
1) If any type of Smart Meter data is processed by the Utility or a third party on behalf
of Utility for the purpose of generating bills, identifying theft, network planning,
load forecasting or any related activities that can enable the Utility to fulfil its duty
as a licensee.
2) If any type of Smart Meter data is requested by the law enforcement agencies.
3) If aggregated or anonymized data is shared with not-for-profit academics, policy
research, civil society entities for research that can benefit the sector in general.
ii. Opt-out consumer consent
1) If any type of smart meter data is shared with or processed by any third-party
commercial entity to provide services other than as enabled by regulation. In this
case, the AMI system should enable the Utility to conduct the following consumer
consent process
• Consumer should be notified and given a time to opt-out

• Consumer should have the right to change his/her option through the app/web
account/direct communication to Utility.
d) AMI system should enable following Data sharing protocol
i. Data should be shared by providing finite and secure access to the system. The access
can be modified or terminated as need be.
ii. Sharing of part/full database shall be subject to review and consent of Utility.
e) All data sharing shall be recorded and periodically submitted to Utility for review / regulatory
requirement
f) AMISP should have a data breach response plan and should communicate to the Utility and
consumers in case of any data breach from AMI system
g) AMISP is responsible to conduct 3rd party data privacy audit at least once every year based
on evaluation criteria pre-identified by the Utility in consultation with data experts. The audit
report should be made available to Utility. AMISP to take necessary actions on audit
observations in consultation with the Utility.

3 AMI System Integrations

The AMISP’s core deliverables are the MDM, the HES, the NMS and the smart field devices
(DCUs/Routers and Smart Meters). Hence the system integrations shall comprise of the following,
i. HES with field devices (DCUs/Routers and smart Meters)
ii. MDM with
a. HES
b. Billing and CIS
c. Other legacy IT/OT systems as required by the utility
d. National level Reporting Platform to come up in future
3.1 MDM Integrations with Utility IT/OT Systems

The MDM will act as the bridge to integrate the AMI system with other utility IT/OT systems. These
IT/OT systems may be already existing or those which the Utility have planned. The IT/OT systems
may include but not be limited to the following:
a) Billing, CIS, IVRS, CRM systems
b) Legacy Data Collection Systems
c) HHU/CMRI or manual reading system etc.
d) Consumer Portal/ App
e) GIS
f) SCADA, OMS
g) PLM, DRMS
h) Asset Management System
i) Work Force Management System
j) DT Monitoring System
k) EVSE

The details of the existing integration infrastructure, including specificity in implementation, interface
and services available for each of the existing enterprise applications which the AMISP has to integrate
with the AMI system, has been provided in Annexure L of this Section.
For those IT/OT systems which the Utility have planned in future, the AMISP shall publish document
on available standard interfaces to enable their integration.
It will be necessary to integrate the MDM with the utility IT/OT systems following robust industry
standard mechanisms.
MDM shall interface with these IT/OT systems on standard interfaces. The data exchange models and
interfaces shall comply with CIM-XML-IEC 61968-9 / IEC 61968-100 / Web Services / MultiSpeak
v3.0. MDM solution shall be ESB-SOA enabled.
The aim of the above interface standards is to ensure generic two-way interfacing of the MDM with
other applications. This effort shall be guided by the methodology whose details are outlined in the
approach paper set out in Project Implementation Plan.
3.2 HES Integrations with Field Devices

HES shall export all meter data to MDM and pass control commands from MDM. HES should conform
to IEC 61968-9 as well as support CIM 2.0 / MultiSpeak v3.0 standards. It may use any other standard
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interfaces as outlined in the approach paper, submitted as part of project implementation plan, for
integrating with the MDM. In case, utility has implemented any Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)/
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architecture, the data exchange to and from HES shall be through this
ESB. The details of its ESB in the templated provided in Annexure G.
The HES shall follow the integration protocol established by IS 15959 (DLMS-COSEM) and make use
of ACSE and xDLMS services to communicate with southbound field devices (DCUs and Smart
Meters) irrespective of the physical communication layer.

3.3 Integrated Network Management System

The Network Management function specific to the HES shall be integrated with overall Data Centre
level NMS module for easy monitoring, analysis and reporting

3.4 Integration with national level reporting platform

The AMI system put in place should provide a seamless exchange of data with a national level data
portal without any manual interface including NFMS. In this regard, the MDM shall have an out-bound
interface to facilitate data transfer through API-based model/ service bus to a central platform as and
when made available. An indicative data list will be provided by the Utility for sharing with the national
level reporting platform during contract period. The technical interface (such as web services, published
APIs, DB table schemas etc.) for enabling this integration, will be defined accordingly. However, the
AMISP needs to ensure the following:
a) Any reports / analytics / graphics from system would provide opportunity to anonymize/ remove
traceability to individual consumers to maintain privacy
b) Reports/data made available in the public domain for public consumption should be always sufficiently
aggregated/ anonymized so as to protect consumer privacy.

4 Consumer Indexing
Consumer indexing will be carried out/verified for the incoming population of smart meters for end-to-end
metering at contiguous electrical locations in the selected AMI Project Area only. The responsibility for
consumer indexing for dispersed metering at non-contiguous electrical locations in the selected AMI Project
Area shall lie with the Utility. For this a door-to-door survey shall be required for each meter installed and
tallying it with the consumer related records (physical, electrical and commercial) available with the Utility.
In establishing the linkage of the consumer meter to the electric network, the asset (including the meter)
codification as used by the utility GIS (or as per standards set by the utility) shall be strictly followed. If the
GIS asset database is available, the verified consumer data shall be uploaded into the GIS database by the
Utility for a single point of truth, presentation and secondary evaluation. If GIS is not available, then the
AMISP is required to create a standalone consumer indexing database. This database of electrical indexing
shall have the following broad parameters but not limited to:
— Energy Meter name plate details
— Meter clustering if any
— Sealing Status
— Installation Date
— Initial Reading (New Meter) and Final Reading (Old Meter)
— Geo Location
— Customer Name
— Username
— Postal Address / Telephone / Email
— Sanctioned Load
— Pole/DT/Feeder Code

Either of the following checks may be done to establish the correctness of the indexing database. The
selection of these methods or any other equivalent method shall be at the sole discretion of the AMISP
vendor.
1. Correlation of DT wise energy loss with load flow studies; or
2. Selective demand trip of DT to identify meters under outage
4.1 Scope of Work for CI

a. Obtaining details of existing consumer indexing available with the utility as a starting reference point.
b. Capturing of all the mandatory attributes mentioned in the CI format.
c. Updation of consumer details within the geographical boundary covered by the utility as part of the
scope. The details of new/shifted consumers shall be provided by the Utility.
d. Consumer indexing for added/shifted consumers based on the ledger/field survey with physical
verification of the existing consumer database. Modification/correction of consumers based on
electrical system with the help of Utility.
e. Capturing of complete attributes of the consumers; viz, consumer code present in utility legacy system,
consumer name, address, mobile number, asset id of source of power supply, service type (poles,
feeder/pillar box, OH/UG), meter make, meter location, meter serial number etc.
f. Capturing of GPS co-ordinates (Latitude/Longitude) of consumer premises through the Mobile
Application (developed by Implementing Agency) which must have facility of capturing
Latitude/Longitude. During the CI, Field Team must click on the location and Mobile App must
automatically take the Latitude/Longitude of the consumer premises.
g. Carrying out QA/QC on the collected consumer data.

h. Submission of data of the consumers in computerized file to the Utility. The file shall have the facility
to edit, update and create data. Further, (2) hard copies of the deliverables, for approvals/comments by
the concerned officer(s), shall also be submitted by the implementation agency.
i. Getting the CI data verified/validated by the concerned Officers/Authorities. The implementation
agency is expected to obtain approval from Competent Authority. The implementation agency shall
obtain the acceptance/take over certificate by the concerned Officers/Authorities.
j. Surveyor/Field Team shall walk along with the line and identify the consumers to whom supply is
released from each pole / service pillar and identify the Distribution Transformer from where each
Consumer is fed.
k. For the purpose of data validation and quality check, the sample size would be 10% of the total
consumers under the assignment. The error toleration level shall be 5% of the sample size.
l. In case of comments by the concerned Officers/Authorities, the same would be incorporated and
resubmitted by the SI. It will be the responsibility of the SI to ensure that Consumer data collected does
not become stale during the course of the execution of the project.

After meter installation, details of consumer connections, such as consumer identification no., meter ID, its
hardware & software configuration, name plate details, make, type i.e. 1 Phase or 3 Phase shall be automatically
updated in the AMI system. The information would also be updated on the consumer portal and app for
providing information to consumers.

4.2 Consumer Indexing & Meter Installation APP: Consumer Indexing & Meter Installation should be
carried out through a robust CI/MI Application for better tracking and record of field activities.

Consumer Indexing (CI): Site Survey of electrical device and conduct door to door survey to obtain consumer
details by consumer indexing (CI), we can find Division/sub division wise location of the consumer through
which feeder, or transformer, or circuit number and or pole consumer is being supplied. Mobile App should
have functionality of capturing the asset condition, Meter Condition, Meter Height, Meter Location
(Inside/outside), Cable Type (un-armoured /armoured), Consumer Connection Status (Active /IDF /TD /PD),
Others (Consumer Denial /Door Locked) and other required information through automated tool or manual
screens, most important Longitude & Latitude (auto-populated) of location using Google map.

Meter Installation (MI): Smart meter installation on the premises as per order received from organization.
Meter installation is the process where Implementing Agency needs to install smart meter physically on the
consumer premises based on the order finalized. There may be different scenarios i.e. New Service connection,
old meter change, smart meter to smart meter change, Net meter, IDF, Load Enhancement etc. The provision to
capture the details against each case as mentioned above to be provided in the application for paperless activity
and the consumer/ old meter information/new information data should be seamlessly updated to the AMI/Utility
System. Meter Installation App should have capability to capture before (Existing Meter) & after (Smart Meter)
Installation meter images along with time stamp.

Inventory Management: Inventory Management is to have readily availability of stock. All inventory of
Meters devices and its accessories are maintained in warehouse and system will provide the actual inventory
status of all devices. This system would be real-time integrated with meter installation system or other system.
Selection of Meter or Asset from Inventory for installation, meter or device will be automatically deduct the
balance of asset from the inventory. In case of Smart Meter to Smart Meter replacement, inventory will be added

as defective and as well as deducted from the inventory management with meter status (in case of faulty) with
a maker and checker concept.
AMI Implementing Agency shall maintain the inventory of all the meters in designated warehouse, maintenance
and security including full responsibility for protection from theft and fire. Meter Inventory Management and
Warehousing to be maintained by AMI Implementing Partner on real-time basis.

Mobile application for Consumer Information, Meter Installation & Meter Advising (MC)
During consumer indexing and meter installation implementation agency will use android/iOS based mobile
application. Consequently, following are the major scope of work for installation in the field.
• Consumer Indexing team (for capturing consumer’s information)
• Documentation and Approval of prescribed format for Consumer indexing & Smart Meter installation
and sealing information.
• Resource deployment and Responsibility allocation
• Quality and Safety Assurance during field work

5 Consumer Engagement
5.1 AMISP shall develop a consumer engagement plan for smooth implementation of AMI system. The plan at
the minimum should include consumer engagement activities to be undertaken at Utility’s headquarter,
division and sub-division level as well as communication and media plan for the same. The plan should
include educating consumers about the pre-paid recharge mechanism, benefits of pre-paid meters,
potential usage of Smart Meters data for consumers, etc;

5.2 Utility shall provide necessary inputs for developing a comprehensive consumer engagement plan;

5.3 The Utility shall implement consumer engagement plan with support of AMISP. This would include running
media campaign to raise awareness and counter myths around smart metering prior to installation, etc.

6 Analytics and Reports

6.1 Analytics including Energy Audit

The MDM shall have analysis capability based on configurable business rules including but not limited
to the following:
a) Energy Audit: Perform DT/Feeder/ Sub-Division/ Division/ Circle wise energy audit for
configurable period. These energy audit reports shall clearly bring out the technical and commercial
losses through detailed analysis of supply side energy data and corresponding aggregated
consumption data of connected consumers. In this analysis it must factor in data of energy export
from net-metered consumers. The automated audit should include but not limited to:
I. A daily automatic feeder loss (Feeder Head reading minus summation of all DT meters
readings)
II. Automatic LT Energy loss (DT meter reading minus summation of readings of all those
consumer meters served by the selected DT) would be reported
III. Billing and collection efficiency
IV. Identify the top 10% best as well as worst performing feeders and DTs configurable as per
the discretion of the Utility.
b) Display consumption/load profiles by configurable period (15/30 min, hour, day, month, year etc.)
day type (weekday, weekend, holiday, festival wise etc.) and by tariff, consumer type (hospitals,
schools, govt. offices, multiplexes, commercial, residential, industrial etc.), or any user specified
collection of meters.
c) Generate peak & off-peak load patterns by aggregating all loads of consumer group/consumer
type/DT/Feeder over configurable period/day type.
d) Perform load analysis for different groups and categories of consumers in different weather
conditions.
e) Ability to provide the data to load forecasting, load research or demand response applications (based
on use cases provided in Annexure H) and perform error management such as missed reads and
intermittent meter reads before sharing data with load forecasting, load research or demand response
f) Ability to configure the system to effectively visualize consumption trends, identify unusual
patterns, and visualize load analysis to understand which assets are being over utilized.
g) Analysing data to identify new patterns of usage, Setting fraud alert / transformer overload alerts /
demand – supply gap alert etc.
h) Ability to receive and store outage and restoration event data from Smart Meters and outage systems
and to log all such events for analysis and also support calculation of compensation payments for
sustained outages. Five reliability indices shall be calculated,
i. System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI), which is sum of all consumer
interruption durations in a given period over total number of consumers served.
ii. System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), which is the total number of
sustained interruptions in a given period over total number of consumers served.

iii. Consumer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI), which is sum of all consumer
interruption durations in a given period over the total number of sustained interruptions in
that given period
iv. Consumer Average Interruption Frequency Index (CAIFI), which is the total number of
sustained interruptions in a given period over the total number of distinct consumers
interrupted in that given period
v. Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index (MAIFI), which is the total number of
consumer interruptions less than the defined time (1 or 5 minutes) over the total number of
consumers served
These reliability indices shall be calculated for each month, for individual feeders and aggregated
annually for the whole utility. The source data for outage shall be last gasp / first breath messages
from DT/Feeder level meters or the power outage/restoration events logged by these meters. These
computations shall be independent of similar computations made by any OMS application.
i) Ability to alerts on DT/ Feeder level overvoltage & back-to normal event and under-voltage and
back-to-normal events. Based on these alerts the system should calculate the duration in which the
DT/Feeder remained outside the nominal zone of defined voltage. Similar calculations should be
allowed for power factor and current unbalance.
j) Identify & visualize poor performing assets such as feeder/DT on multiple criteria such as energy
losses, outage duration etc. through appropriate colour coding depending on severity thresholds.
k) Analyse data of net-metering consumers to identify patterns of energy export to grid on
hourly/weekly/monthly/yearly basis.
6.2 Reporting Function

The Report function shall enable the Utility to deliver reports in standard digital format such as PDF,
Excel, etc. All queries for report generation shall be made through user driven drop down menu through
GUI of Utility user interface (refer to Clause 2.5.1 of this Section for more details). The AMISP shall
provide example queries to support internal report generation needs. The GUI shall have provisions to
set up or change report delivery to configurable email addresses, network file directories, ftp sites or
printer systems without modifying source program code and without any proprietary language skills.
6.2.1 The MDM shall generate following reports (an indicative list only). Utility may request for additional
reports as well during the contract period.
i. Daily/Weekly/Monthly data collection report
ii. Usage exceptions
iii. VEE validation failures
iv. Missing interval Read date and times (on hourly, daily, weekly & monthly basis) and their
trends
v. Physical meter events (install, remove, connect, disconnect) & meter reset report
vi. Meter flags
vii. Meter inventory
viii. Defective meters
ix. AMI performance measurements

x. Threshold exception
xi. DT condition monitoring
xii. MIS reports and analytical reports including but not limited to following:
1) Payment collection summary and details in a day/week/month/year or as per user
selectable period and trends
2) Number / list of disconnected consumers due to inadequate prepaid account balance
3) Prepaid consumers running low on account balance
4) Connected consumers
5) Critical notifications sent to consumers
6) Revenue analytics as per consumption pattern of consumers (in terms of money and
energy units). This shall also include automatic compensation payments by Utility to
consumers for sustained outages, if implemented
7) Data-driven Analytics reports by leveraging AI/ML based technologies
xiii. Maximum demand for interval/Daily/Monthly for meter or group of meters under a
DT/Feeder/Division/Single-phase/three phase/Domestic/Industrial, etc
xiv. Data pertaining to Meter-DCU communication failure rate in Day/Week/Monthly frequency

6.2.2 Following high level reports for Utility Management shall be generated automatically at specified
frequencies to help management with business decisions.

Category Report Frequency

Energy Audit Report (DT/ Feeder / Sub-
Division/ Division/ Circle wise) in
contiguous electrical locations:
• A daily automatic feeder loss report
(Feeder Head reading minus summation
of all DT meters readings) Daily, Monthly and User
• Automatic LT Energy loss report (DT Selectable Time Period with
Energy Audit meter reading minus summation of configurable near real time
readings of all those consumer meters alerts for exceeding defined
served by the selected DT) would be loss threshold
reported
• Billing and collection efficiency
• Identify the top 10% best as well as
worst performing feeders and DTs
configurable as per Utility.
SAIFI and SAIDI; CAIFI and CAIDI;
MAIFI of the feeder(s) and connected
Daily, Monthly and User
Reliability Indices consumers would be tracked to measure the
Selectable Time Period
improvement in the same overtime and
establishing reference levels
DT Loading (Categorize DT as overloaded, Daily, Monthly and User
Load Management optimally loaded, near optimal, under Selectable Time Period with
loaded) configurable near real time
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Category Report Frequency

alerts

Load recording (Consumers): Actual

Daily, Monthly and User
consumption recorded higher than the
Selectable Time Period with
sanctioned load identifying the top 5%
configurable near real time
consumers and subdivision wise detailed list
alerts
configurable as per Utility.
Load Management Report (Identify top Monthly and User Selectable
overloaded DTs) and load rise trend Time Period
Daily, Monthly and User
Voltage Deviation Index and Frequency Selectable Time Period with
Deviation Index (DT/ Feeder) configurable near real time
alerts
Daily, Monthly and User
Selectable Time Period with
Power quality Low Power Factor (DT/ Feeder)
configurable near real time
alerts
Daily, Monthly and User
Selectable Time Period with
Meter Current Unbalance (DT/ Feeder)
configurable near real time
alerts

Tamper Alert: as per IS 15959 Part 2

Daily, Monthly and User
Comparison Consumption (system used to Selectable Time Period with
Loss Analytics detect & track theft suspects) configurable near real time
Consumption lower than the expected alerts
pattern (pattern of previous year applied to
the monthly average) or monthly average
Summary report on top 10% high loss DTs/
Feeders, top overloaded DTs/ Feeders, Top
feeders/ DTs with most outages (number
Management
and duration), Top feeders with most power Monthly and User Selectable
Summary Report
quality issues (over voltage, under voltage, Time Period
(Dashboards)
current unbalance, out of band frequency),
DTs with high failure rate; configurable as
per Utility.
6.2.3 The utility interface should have ability to generate reports on critical and non-critical information
received from the HES to the MDM as per Clause 2.3.3 of this Section.
6.2.4 The utility interface shall have feature to generate report related to SLAs being mentioned in Clause 7.7
of this Section.
6.2.5 Ability to generate various analytics reports as per Clause 6.1 of this Section.
6.2.6 AMISP shall submit a detailed report on data being shared as per Clause 2.7.8 on a yearly basis. AMISP
shall submit detailed report on any exception in general data sharing on monthly basis. Further, AMISP
shall also submit a detailed report for any other time period as requested by utility

7 Operation and Maintenance

7.1 Scope and period

The operation, maintenance, and support services start after the successful completion of the operational
go-live of the system as per Clause 9.6 of this Section. Operation, maintenance and support services
shall extend up to end of Total Meter-months from Operational Go-Live. The scope of work under
operation and maintenance services shall include,
a) Comprehensive maintenance of all the software (including licensing, version upgrades if any and
annual technical support cost)
b) Comprehensive maintenance of all hardware at the Operation and Monitoring Centre, along with
field devices (like Smart Meters, DCUs etc.) provided by AMISP under the project
c) Comprehensive maintenance of all equipment under leased service like cloud data centre, MPLS
band width etc.
d) Comprehensive maintenance of NAN / WAN communication infra between field devices and the
cloud data centre
e) Day to day operations of the AMI system under supervision and authority of the Utility. These shall
include among others,
i. New meter installation
ii. Changeover of consumer meters from post-paid to prepaid mode and vice versa
iii. Firmware update of remote devices (Meters and DCUs) as required
iv. Update of tariff slabs
v. Ensuring completion of recharge cycle of prepaid consumer meters
vi. Connecting, disconnecting or reducing consumer’s licensed load under approval from the
Utility
vii. Initiating resolution of consumer trouble tickets raised by utility CCS
viii. Ensuring availability of BP (Block Profile), LP (Load Profile), interval data and event
notifications from meters in time schedules as agreed with the utility
ix. Ensuring scheduled completion of billing determinant calculations
x. Ensuring daily reports from the AMI system as per agreed list, are made available to utility
xi. Ensuring Consumer Portal is kept updated
xii. Ensuring smooth data traffic between the MDM and utility systems
xiii. Patch management of AMI applications at cloud data centre
xiv. Provide backup data to support SLA and AMISP invoicing
xv. Carry out performance checks of various functions as per agreed schedule or on demand

As part of their Operation and Maintenance responsibilities, the AMISP shall develop a compendium
of Operation and Maintenance Manuals covering the areas mentioned in serial number e), Clause 7.1
of this Section. These manuals shall be kept updated as often as necessary to reflect best practices being
employed in the project.

The AMISP is to hand hold the Utility team to take over operation, maintenance and support services
after completion of contract period. The project/ system devices should allow their functionalities to be
upgraded without disruption to the existing functionalities by downloading new software and
configuration information.

7.2 AMISP's Responsibilities under Operation & Maintenance Services

The AMISP shall make available the following man-power resources at the utility’s Network
Operations cum Monitoring Centre,
a) One resident Project Manager cum Supervisor,
b) Five numbers operations staff
c) One support engineer for each category of hardware supplied and
d) One software specialists for each domain.
The above-mentioned operation and support staff shall be made available as required to meet the SLA
and system availability requirements. Re-distribution of any support engineer/specialist at the cloud
Data Centre shall be at the discretion of the AMISP.

It shall be the responsibility of the AMISP to collect meter data through handheld meter reading
instruments for the balance meter data reads not fulfilled by the automated remote reading process.
Similarly, if the remote connect / disconnect facility fails, it shall be the AMISP’s responsibility to
manage the function locally.

7.3 Maintenance Practices

For all third-party equipment (Hardware & Software) AMISP shall have back-to-back support along
with supply of spare with appropriate response time from OEM/OEM Authorized representatives.
AMISP shall be responsible for coordination with the OEM for all matter related to equipment.
The maintenance practice followed by AMISP shall be in accordance with best industry practices and
must include the following:
a) Scheduled preventive maintenance, performance monitoring, system backup, hardware & software
maintenance and update, field & network devices firmware update, emergency response and
troubleshooting etc.
b) Maintaining adequate spares for maintenance.
7.3.1 Preventative Maintenance Activity
The preventive maintenance activities shall be performed by the AMISP to keep the system
running at optimum level by diagnosis and rectification of all hardware and software failures and
would broadly include:
a) Repair / replacement of defective equipment
b) Configuration of the replaced hardware and software, periodic routine checking as part of a
preventive maintenance program
c) Monitoring of the performance of the system and doing necessary tuning for optimum
performance to accommodate any changes such as addition of new components
d) Providing all necessary assistance to the Utility for addition and modification of utility user
interface, consumer Portal/ App displays, and Database
e) Ensure Backup of the system at regular interval which is mutually decided during system
design
f) Restoration of the systems upon its failure and to restore the functioning of the various
application / systems at the cloud data centre. Towards this, the RPO and RTO shall have to
be measured no less than once a month.

7.3.2 Integration of Equipment

All future services, protocol emulations and configuration support for integration of Smart Meters/
nodes, routers, access points, network devices, web services, integration with other offline
applications etc. shall be the responsibility of AMISP and shall be part of the maintenance
activities.
7.3.3 Spares inventory
As part of project implementation plan, the AMISP shall detail the spares inventory that shall be
maintained for the AMI Project. These spares shall be used as and when required by the AMISP
for the project and no separate charges shall be payable. The AMISP shall decide the items and
components to be maintained as spare
7.4 Monitoring

The operation and performance of the various systems shall be monitored on a continuous basis. The
AMISP shall conduct at least the following monitoring:
a) MDM / HES system error history logs or selected day
b) Field & Network device failure – rate and trends
c) Availability of various communication links
d) Missing meter data – rate and trend
e) Reviewing resource information
f) Cyber Security
During monitoring if any defect/ abnormality is found, the AMISP shall undertake corrective
maintenance for the same. The Utility’s UI shall be kept updated with a summary of such monitored
data
7.4.1 System Cyber Security Monitoring
The AMISP shall also be responsible for monitoring of the system from cyber security perspective.
The logs of the system shall be analysed for exceptions and the possible incident of
intrusion/trespass shall be informed to the Utility and analysed to discover root cause. The
monitoring shall encompass all cyber security devices installed at the cloud data centre as well as
at the NOMC such as firewalls, all types of Intrusion prevention system, routers etc.
The Cyber security system shall also be subjected to Annual Security Audit from CERT-In listed
auditors at the cost of the AMISP during the contract period. AMISP shall share with Utility such
audit reports and implement the recommendations/remedial actions suggested by the Auditor.
7.5 Meter Accuracy Tests

In case a Consumer complains about meter accuracy post operational go-live and same isn’t reasonably
resolved through past consumption trend, Transformer Energy Audit, Check Meter (by Utility), etc.
AMISP will be obliged to facilitate the meter testing. In this regard, AMISP shall handover the meter
for testing to CPRI Lab/ Utility Lab/ NABL accredited Lab and install a temporary meter till the period
of removal and replacing meter, if found inaccurate or reinstall if found accurate.
7.6 Physical Maintenance

The AMISP shall undertake physical maintenance of all equipment/modules under the scope of this
contract, in accordance with the schedule as indicated by AMISP in project implementation plan. The
physical maintenance shall include cleaning, dusting, inspection of equipment for loose connections,
damage to insulation, pest infections etc. Equipment shutdown during preventive maintenance shall be
deemed as available.
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7.7 Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Service Level Agreement (SLA) shall be monitored as mentioned in the following table. It is expected
that the AMI system shall meet the minimum threshold of service defined against each lever. Any
degradation below this minimum threshold will attract penalties as per bands of service level met. The
idea is that it triggers a proper review of any defect / failure / performance that had been agreed upon
for the project, and to find resolutions in keeping with the highest standards of service excellence. The
total penalties under SLA categories are capped at 20% of AMISP Service Charge. AMISP shall ensure
that the data collection and computation for the purpose of SLA penalties (as mentioned in the following
table) should be automated and visualized in Utility Interface as per Clause 2.5 of this Section.
For this purpose, each of the designated scheduled tasks in the following table, shall signal4 the SLA
computation application to record the start time. The same designated tasks shall generate mile-stone
signals5 in order that the SLA application is able to record times when various thresholds (as indicated
in the table) of meter population have responded. For system level availability, the SLA computation
application shall offer a ticketing system which shall be used by the Utility &/or AMISP to raise an
incident against any line item at corresponding severity level. The incident originator shall select the
severity level followed by selecting the incident description (as per Annexure J) available as a drop-
down list within the SLA application. The ticketing system shall follow a process flow such that,
a) The AMISP’s response along with time of response are recorded. This ‘response’ may be a simple
acknowledgement of the incident or a rejection of the incident as not being part of its ‘scope of
work’ with adequate explanation.
b) Utility’s acknowledgement or rejection of AMISP ‘response’ along with time are recorded. If utility
acknowledges the incident to be irrelevant to AMISP’s scope of work, then the incident is
immediately closed, and no further records are maintained for this incident6.
c) Resolution &/or workarounds are recorded and submitted by AMISP along with time
d) In case of enhancements and change requests, AMISP’s Plan of Action (POA) and schedule are
recorded
e) AMISP’s POA and schedule (for enhancements and change requests) are approved by utility
f) Resolution as submitted by AMSIP is approved by utility and the incident closed. In case of
rejection of resolution, the incident shall remain live and shall have to be re-worked by the AMISP.
g) All submittals, acknowledgements, approvals/agreements shall have system generated time stamps
by default. There shall be also provision for a separate manual entry of time stamps.

Performance
SLA Penalty Calculation
Requirement
Data Type Penalty (For understanding
(Averaged over a
purpose only)
month)7
A. Scheduled Tasks
1. Scheduled Interval data readings
Deduction of 0.2% of
Periodic collection of Maximum Penalty of 1% if
From 95% of meters AMISP Service Charge for
the interval load action takes place for <91%
within 8 hours every 1% or part there of
profile data for the of meters
capped at 1% penalty

4
This signal shall be always automated, and the SLA Application would know precise number of meters involved.
5
Alternate provision may be kept for manual entry of time for such mile-stone signals but with proper backup monitoring
report made available.
6
The first two process steps in the ticketing system of the SLA App shall ensure complete agreement between Utility and
AMSIP, before an incident is accepted for resolution.
7
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Performance
SLA Penalty Calculation
Requirement
Data Type Penalty (For understanding
(Averaged over a
purpose only)
month)7
day8

2. Scheduled Interval data readings

Periodic collection of Deduction of 0.2% of
Maximum Penalty of 1% if
the interval load From 98% of meters AMISP Service Charge for
action takes place for <94%
profile data for the within 12 hours every 1% or part there of
of meters
day9 capped at 1% penalty
3. Scheduled daily meter readings
Previous days’10 Deduction of 0.2% of
From 99.5% of Maximum Penalty of 2% if
interval energy and AMISP Service Charge for
meters within 24 action takes place for
total accumulated every 1% or part there of
hours after midnight <90.5% of meters
energy capped at 2% penalty
4. Scheduled billing profile data for the bill period
From 99.5% of
meters within 72
hours of the
scheduled periodic
collection/ end of the
billing period and
Deduction of 0.5% of
Collection of billing From remaining 0.5% Maximum Penalty of 3% if
AMISP Service Charge for
data for the bill of meters within 168 action takes place for
every 0.5% or part there of
period hours of the <97.5% of meters
capped at 3% penalty
scheduled periodic
collection/ end of the
billing period. Please
refer to Annexure J
for the billing
schedule
5. Scheduled energy audit and reliability indices report11 (DT wise)
Generation of From 100% of DT Deduction of 0.1875% of
Maximum Penalty of 1.5%
monthly energy audit installed meters AMISP Service Charge for
if action takes place for
and reliability indices within 384 hours (16 every 1% or part there of
<93% of meters
report days) capped at 1.5% penalty

8
Assuming interval of 30 minutes. <In case, Utility aims to change the interval, accordingly the performance
requirement may need to be changed>
9
Assuming interval of 30 minutes. <In case, Utility aims to change the interval, accordingly the performance
requirement may need to be changed>
10
All previous days from the last billing cycle
11
As defined in Clause 6 of this Section. Unless both energy audit and reliability indices report (DT wise) are generated
at scheduled periodic interval, AMISP shall be considered non-compliant to the defined SLA and shall be liable to
penalties.
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Performance
SLA Penalty Calculation
Requirement
Data Type Penalty (For understanding
(Averaged over a
purpose only)
month)7
6. Scheduled energy audit and reliability indices report12 (Feeder wise)
Generation of From 100% of Deduction of 0.25% of
Maximum Penalty of 1.5%
monthly energy audit installed Feeder AMISP Service Charge for
if action takes place for
and reliability indices meters within 384 every 0.5% or part there of
<97.5% of meters
report hours (16 days) capped at 1.5% penalty
B. Remote Actions / tasks performed by AMI System
7. For remote connect/disconnect with acknowledgement/ response for
selected meters
Deduction of 0.5% of Maximum Penalty of 2.0%
Remote connect / Action performed at
AMISP Service Charge for if within 15 minutes,
disconnect of the 90% of meters within
every 0.5% or part there of delivery takes place for
AMI meters 15 minutes
capped at 2.0% penalty <88.5% of meters
8. For remote connect/disconnect with acknowledgement/ response for
selected meters
Deduction of 0.25% of Maximum Penalty of 1.0%
Remote connect / Action performed
AMISP Service Charge for if within 6 hours, delivery
disconnect of the 99.5% of meters
every 0.5% or part there of takes place for <98% of
AMI meters within 6 hours
capped at 1.0% penalty meters

9. Remotely top-up amount (for pre-paid application only)

Delivery of top up
amount/ credit
Deduction of 0.5% of
recharge in case of 99.9% meters within Maximum Penalty of 3.0%
AMISP Service Charge for
prepayment post 30 minutes (delivered if within 30 minutes,
delay of every 0.5% or part
successful transaction and intimated to delivery takes place for
there of capped at 3.0%
from payment consumer) <97.4% of meters
penalty
gateway up to
consumer interface13
C. System Availability
10. Availability of AMI System per month
Deduction of 0.4% of
AMISP Service Charge for Maximum penalty of 4%
Availability of AMI shall be deducted when
≥99.5% every 0.5% or part there of
System per month system availability is
reduction in availability
<95.0%
capped at 4.0% penalty
Notes:

12
As defined in Clause 6 of this Section. Unless both energy audit and reliability indices report (Feeder wise) are
generated at scheduled periodic interval, AMISP shall be considered non-compliant to the defined SLA and shall be
liable to penalties.
13
Delay in delivery of credit recharge information to payment gateway or Utility Billing System excluded from the SLA
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1. Maximum Penalty out of the above shall be restricted at 20% of AMISP Service Charge. The deduction
shall be computed as AMISP Service Charge X penalty % as computed in above table
2. The penalty, as mentioned above, shall be computed as per the performance deviated from the
performance requirement. For instance, for SLA “Periodic collection of the interval load profile data
for the day”, if within 8 hours, data is received from only 94.6% meters which means deviation of 0.4%,
max⁡(0.4%,1%)
then the penalty shall be computed as ( 1%
X⁡𝟎. 𝟐%) = 0.2%.
3. Averaged over a month means weighted average performance from meter population over a predefined
time interval. For instance,
a. Assuming on ith day or event, action was done on yi% of total meters and within stipulated time,
data was received from zi% of yi% meters. So, the average SLA over the month shall be
∑ 𝑧𝑖 ⁡×⁡𝑦𝑖
computed as ∑ 𝑦𝑖
THM−(S1⁡X⁡1+S2⁡X⁡0.8+S3⁡X⁡0.5)
b. For system availability, the availability is computed as THM
;⁡Where
THM is total hours in the month when power supply to AMI system is available, S1/S2/S3 is
the total non-available hours in Severity Level-1/Level-2/ Level-3. Please refer to Annexure-I
for more details on the same.
4. AMISP shall submit AMI generated reports for cases mentioned above based on data available in
HES/MDM
5. Exclusions: Power Outages, Meter bypass by consumers, Local Temporary/ Permanent disconnection
by Utilities, Meter burnt shall be excluded from above SLA calculations. For these cases, joint visit of
AMISP and Utility officials shall be carried out and field inspection report shall be submitted by AMISP
to Utility for suitable action.
6. For the purpose of joint visit, AMISP shall put a request to Utility who should allocate manpower for
joint visit within 1 working day. In case of non-allocation/ non-availability of manpower from Utility,
the report submitted by AMISP shall be final and actionable by Utility.
7. The penalties would be computed on the basis of performance of AMISP for a calendar month.
8. AMISP shall be responsible for collection of billing data for all Smart Meters within a week of the
scheduled periodic collection/ end of the billing period.

7.8 Duties of Utility and AMISP during Operations and Maintenance Phase

The table in this section provides a summary definition of the roles and responsibilities of
the AMISP and the Utility during operation and maintenance phase of the AMI Project.
Legend:
• This indicates who has primary responsibility to perform this function
A: This indicates who will provide assistance
F: Feedback

Item Task Utility AMISP

1.0 Problem Identification
Root cause analysis to determine whether the fault is attributable
1.1 F •
to Hardware or Software.
Resolution of problems involving third party maintainer where
1.2 there is uncertainty whether the root cause is hardware or A •
software.
2.0 Software Problem Resolution
2.1 Report problem and assist with problem identification F •
Provide or recommend corrections, temporary patches,
2.2
workarounds or other fixes to system problems F •
Install and test corrections, temporary patches, workarounds or
2.3
other fixes to system problems F •
Routine Software (including MDM, HES, Utility Interface,
3.0
Consumer app/portal) Support
3.1 Build and maintain database, displays and reports F •
3.2 Perform system back-ups F •
3.3 Restore or reinstall software from back-ups F •
3.4 Monitor system logs (part of remote monitoring service) F •
3.5 Maintain system logs F •
3.6 Maintain user accounts A •
Hardware (including meter, DCUs, routers, network
4.0
operation and monitoring center etc.) Problem Resolution
4.1 Report problem and assist with defining problem A •
Troubleshoot problem to diagnose if it is software- related or
4.2
hardware-related F •
Identify failed component, replace failed components in the
4.3
system using parts from spares inventory F •
4.4 Restore operation of repaired/replaced equipment A •

Item Task Utility AMISP

5.0 Hardware Spare Parts
5.1 Manage local spares inventory F •
5.2 Replenish local spares inventory F •
6.0 Integration and Database Work at NOMC End
6.1 Field Device Integration A •
6.2 Other System Integration A •
7.0 Cyber Security Monitoring
7.1 Patch Updates F •
7.2 Cyber Security Monitoring F •
7.3 Annual Audits F •
7.4 Implementation of Recommendations during Audit F •
Manual Meter Read Through HHU In Case of Non-
8. A •
Communication of Smart Meters

8 Training Requirements
8.1 Training Categories
The AMISP is required to organize following categories of training for the Utility personnel:
a) Professional Training - This is the training for the core group of implementation team
of the Utility. This team will comprise of members from all the Business Functions and
IT sections. Each member would be trained in the relevant function/ module. This
Training would be required to be given to approximately 50 personnel. It is the
responsibility of AMISP to deliver this training. Standard curriculum designed and
agreed by the Utility for hardware, software and network preferably shall be arranged
by the AMISP for each group. The Utility will prefer if a portion of the training is
conducted on-site.
b) End User Training - The AMISP will provide training to the owner’s team on a "Train
the Trainer" basis. The Utility’s team so trained will then train all of the Utility’s end
users. It is estimated that this training will require around 5 groups, with each group
comprising of around 50 persons. These training sessions will be required to be
conducted at any of the sites. The recommended training material can be in paper /
electronic media with courses on Business Process Automation software fundamentals,
business process overview, job activity training, and delivery options being on-line,
CBTs, instructor led classrooms, etc.
8.2 Training modules
The training modules shall include but not be limited to:
a) AMI Administration & Configuration
b) AMI Installation and troubleshooting
c) Application Management and Operations
d) Database and Data Analysis Reports
e) Cyber Security
f) Smart Meter and communication technology
An indicative list of training is as provided below;

Duration in weeks Total Man-weeks

Item No. of At At At
Description At AMISP’s
No. Trainees Utility’s AMISP’s Utility’s
facility
facility facility facility
1 Smart Grid components 30 1 1 30 30
Hardware and Software
Course
2 Database, Report and 10 1 1 10 10
Analytic Building Course
3 Application Software 20 1 2 20 40
4 Operator training & 40 1 0 40 0
Maintenance course
5 Smart Meter & 15 1 0 15 0
Communication network
6 Cyber Security Training 5 0 1 0 5
course

Duration in weeks Total Man-weeks

Item No. of At At At
Description At AMISP’s
No. Trainees Utility’s AMISP’s Utility’s
facility
facility facility facility
Total

8.3 Training Schedules

As part of the project implementation plan (refer Clause 10.1 of this Section), the AMISP
shall draw up a training schedule in consultation with the Utility. This will enable the Utility
representatives gain knowledge and understanding of the activities during the following
stages of the project implementation, so that they may discharge effective oversight and
witness capabilities.
1. Pre-FAT
2. Pre-Operation Go-Live
3. Operation and Maintenance
4. End of Contract

The training modules as described in Clause 8.2 shall be distributed among these phases of
the training schedule and mutually agreed.
8.4 General Requirements
General requirement for training to be imparted is as follows:
a) Training shall be conducted by AMISP personnel who are experienced instructors and
speak understandable Hindi/English.
b) The AMISP shall provide training to various user groups nominated by the Utility. The
AMISP shall provide the Training Approach in the response
c) All necessary training material shall be provided by the AMISP. Each trainee shall
receive individual copies of documents used for training. Training material shall be
organized by functional process that will serve as the training documentation for a
particular functional area.
d) Training materials, including the documents provided to the trainees as well as
handouts, shall become the property of the Utility. The Utility reserves the right to copy
such materials, but for in-house use only.
e) For all trainings the travel expenses of the Utility will be borne by the Utility.
f) The schedule, location, detailed contents, for each course shall be finalized during detail
engineering. The number of participants in the training program may undergo change.
However, all the training courses shall preferably be conducted in single batch. Training
shall be done in batches comprising of Introduction, Basic and Advanced categories.
g) The training will consist of a curriculum of courses to address the issues of system
operation, system troubleshooting, business-wide application, changed business
processes and general use of the new system.
h) Representatives from the AMISP, Utility’s project management teams will be involved
throughout in the development of training strategy, training material design and
development, standards and training delivery to ensure that change management issues
are incorporated, and that training strategies and materials are aligned to the
requirements of the project and as business-specific as possible.

i) Two Engineer’s from the Utility shall be stationed at the AMISP’s works during
development/customization of solution as per the RFP. The deputed utility engineers
shall be involved with the project till its completion.

9 Tests, Inspections and Management of the Quality Assurance

/ Quality Control Program
9.1 Responsibility of Tests and Inspection

Test and inspections are in the complete purview of the AMISP and its sub-vendors. It shall
be ensured that there are no conflicts in roles played between AMISP personnel carrying
out tests / inspections, and those assigned responsibilities of quality assurance (QA) and
quality control (QC).
The QA/QC organization of the AMISP shall be an independent administrative and
functional structure reporting via its manager to the AMISP’s top management. The QA/QC
manager(s) shall have the authority within the delegated areas of responsibility to resolve
all matters pertaining to quality when actual quality deviates from that stated in the Work
Statement. The personnel performing QA/QC functions shall have well-defined responsi-
bility, authority, and organizational freedom to identify and evaluate quality problems and
to initiate, recommend, or provide solutions during all phases of the Contract.
The QA/QC Manager designate for the project shall be the custodian of all inspection and
test records/certificates. QA/QC Manager either directly or through its authorized
representative shall be responsible for all witness testing, approval of test records and in
general, management of the QA/QC program of the project.
The responsibility for inspections and tests is borne by the Inspections and Tests Manager.
This team is responsible for creating the various inspection and test procedures and under
the general supervision of the QA/QC Manager, conducts the tests.
In the event any imports are required for the purposes of this AMISP Contract, such imports
shall be in accordance with all applicable laws including those issued by Ministry of Power
(Order No. No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part (2) dated 18 November 2020; as amended and/ or
modified from time to time) for testing of imports including those from prior reference
countries.
9.2 In-Process Inspection

9.2.1 Type Testing and Data Exchange Protocol Testing

Type Tests shall be defined as those tests which are to be carried out to prove the
design, process of manufacture and general conformity of the product as per BIS
standards. The Data Exchange Protocol Tests are defined as those tests which establish
compliance with DLMS/COSEM application layer. The Type Testing and the Data
Exchange Protocol Testing shall comply with the following general conditions.
a) The QA/QC Manager shall document, within scheduled period as per project plan,
copies of test reports and certificates for all the Type Tests that are specified in
the specifications and that have previously been performed. These certificates
shall apply to items and equipment that are essentially identical to those due to be
delivered under the Contract and test procedures and parameter values shall be
identical to those specified in this specification. The type tests shall be carried out
at nationally/Internationally accredited labs and type test certificates shall not be
more than three years old.

b) Type Tests shall be performed for all equipment types for which certification is
not provided as required above. If any of the type tests are required to be carried
out, the same shall be carried out by the AMISP.
c) For direct connected Smart Meters, the Type Tests shall follow IS 16444 read in
conjunction with IS 13779. The test schedule adopted for running the Type Tests
along with the sampling criteria and the criteria for conformity shall follow IS
13779.
d) For transformer operated Smart Meters, the Type Tests shall follow IS 16444
(Part 2) read in conjunction with IS 14697. The test schedule adopted for running
the Type Tests along with the sampling criteria and the criteria for conformity
shall follow IS 14697.
e) For pluggable NIC modules, the type tests shall be carried out with the NIC
module integrated in the field device, that is meters and DCUs being supplied
under the project.
f) Type Tests and Data Exchange Protocol Tests shall be certified or performed by
nationally/internationally reputed laboratories using material and equipment data
sheets and test procedures that have been developed for the project. The test
procedures shall be formatted as in the specifications and shall include a complete
list of the applicable reference standards before commencement of test (s).
g) The AMISP shall prepare a detailed schedule for performing all specified type
tests.
h) The AMISP shall ensure that all type tests can be completed within the time
schedule offered in its Technical Proposal.
i) In case of failure during any type test, the AMISP shall follow the conformance
criteria as laid out in corresponding standard (refer serial number c and d above)
j) For direct connected Smart Meters, the Data Exchange Protocol Tests shall follow
IS 16444 (Part 1) read in conjunction with IS 15959 (Parts 1 & 2). The sampling
criteria for running these tests shall be [one per one lakh] smart meters under
production.
k) For transformer operated Smart Meters, the Data Exchange Protocol Tests shall
follow IS 16444 (Part 2) read in conjunction with IS 15959 (Parts 1 & 3). The
sampling criteria for running these tests shall be [one per one lakh] smart meters
under production.
l) Documentation for all factory, field, and availability tests that apply to the AMI
system shall be provided in accordance with the requirements defined in this
section of specification
9.2.2 Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program
The QA/QC Manager shall maintain a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
program that provides that equipment, materials and services under this specification
whether manufactured, designed or performed within the AMISP’s plant, in the field,
or at any sub-contractor’s source shall be controlled at all points necessary to assure
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The program shall provide for prevention and ready detection of discrepancies and for
timely and positive corrective action. The QA/QC Manager shall document objective
evidence of quality conformance.
Instructions and records for quality assurance shall be controlled and maintained at the
system levels. The AMISP shall outline its QA/QC program plan along with any
supporting documents in the Technical Proposal and update the QA/QC program
document following site the survey.
A Quality Assurance Program of the AMISP shall cover but not be limited to the
following:
a) The organization structure for the management and implementation of the
proposed Quality Assurance Program
b) Documentation control system
c) Qualification data for key personnel
d) The procedure for purchase of materials, parts/components and selection of Sub-
contractors’ services including vendor analysis, source inspection, incoming raw
material inspection, verification of material purchases, etc.
e) System for shop manufacturing including process controls
f) Control of non-conforming items and system for corrective action
g) Control of calibration and testing of measuring and testing equipment
h) Inspection and test procedure for manufacture
i) System for indication and appraisal of inspection status
j) System for quality audits
k) System for authorizing release of manufactured product
l) System for maintenance of records
m) System for handling, storage and delivery
n) A Quality Plan detailing out the specific quality control procedure adopted for
controlling the quality characteristics of the product.
The QA/QC Manager shall be required to make available to the Inspection and Testing
Team, all the Quality Assurance Documents as stipulated in the Quality Plan at the
time of inspection of equipment/materials.

9.2.3 Scope and Duties of QA/QC Program Manager

The QA/QC Manager of the AMI Project shall have the right to carry out Quality Audit
and Quality Surveillance of the systems and procedures of the AMISP’s/his vendor's
Quality Management and Control Activities. The scope of the duties of the QA/QC
Manager, pursuant to the Contract, will include but not be limited to the following:
a) Review of all the AMISP’s drawings, engineering data etc.

b) Witness or authorize its representative to witness tests at the manufacturer's works

or at site, or at any place where work is performed under the Contract.
c) Inspect, accept or reject any equipment, material and work under the Contract in
accordance with the specifications.
d) Issue certificate of acceptance
e) Review and suggest modification and improvement in completion schedules from
time to time; and
f) Monitor the Quality Assurance program implementation at all stages of the works.
9.2.4 Inspection and Test
All materials furnished and all work performed under this Specification shall be
inspected and tested. Deliverables shall not be shipped until all required inspections
and tests have been completed, all deficiencies have been corrected, and the equipment
has been approved for shipment by the QA/QC Manager
Documents identified in the hardware and software quality assurance plan and
procedures shall be inspected to verify that the required quality assurance activities
have been performed in the manufacturing process of hardware and software.
Inspections will include visual examination of hardware, enclosure cable dressings,
and equipment and cable labelling.
Should any inspections or tests indicate that specific hardware, software or
documentation does not meet the Specification requirements, the appropriate items
shall be replaced, upgraded, or added by the AMISP as necessary to correct the noted
deficiencies. After correction of a deficiency, all necessary retests shall be performed
to verify the effectiveness of the corrective action.
The test shall be considered complete when (a) when all variances have been resolved;
(b) all the test records have been filed; (c) QA/QC Manager acknowledges in writing
the successful completion of the test.
9.2.4.1 Test Plans & Procedures
Test plans shall be provided by the QA/QC Manager, for all tests to ensure that each
factory and field test is comprehensive and verifies all the features of the equipment
are tested.
The Inspection and Test Manager in AMISP shall prepare detail testing procedure in
line with specification. The procedure shall be modular to the extent possible, which
shall facilitate the completion of the testing in the least possible time.
During the development of test plans and test procedures for the system, emphasis
shall be placed on testing each conditional logic statement, checking error conditions,
and documenting the simulation techniques used. The test plans and test procedures
shall be modular to allow individual test segments to be repeated as necessary.

9.2.4.1.1 Test Plans

The test plans shall describe the overall test process, including the
responsibilities of individuals and the documentation of the test results. The
following shall be included in the test plans:
a) Test schedule on a day-by-day basis
b) Responsibilities of test engineer and QA/QC personnel
c) Record-keeping assignments, procedures, and forms
d) Procedures for monitoring, correcting, and retesting variances
e) Procedures for controlling and documenting all changes made to the
hardware and software after the start of testing
f) Block diagrams of the hardware test configuration, the external
communication channels, and any test or simulation hardware.
9.2.4.1.2 Test Procedures
The test procedures shall describe the individual tests segments and the
steps comprising each segment, particularly the methods and processes to
be followed. The test procedures in general shall include the following
items:
a) Name of function to be tested;
b) References to the functional, design, user, and any other documents
describing the function;
c) List of test segments to be performed and the purpose of each test
segment;
d) Set-up conditions for each test segment, including descriptions of the
test equipment;
e) Descriptions, listings, and instructions for test software tools and
displays if any;
f) Step-by-step descriptions of each test segment, including user actions
for each test step;
g) Expected results for each test segment, including pass/fail criteria;
h) Descriptions of the techniques and scenarios to be used to simulate
system field inputs and controlled equipment;
i) Copies of any certified test data to be used in lieu of testing.

9.2.4.1.3 Test Records

The complete record of all factory and field acceptance tests results shall
be maintained by the designated QA/QC Manager of AMISP. The records
shall be maintained in a logical form and shall contain all the relevant
information. The test reports shall be signed by the inspection & testing
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engineer and the QA/QC representative witnessing the tests. The records
shall be keyed to the test procedures. The following items shall be included
in the test records:
a) Reference to appropriate test procedure
b) Date of test
c) Description of any test conditions, input data, or user actions differing
from that described in the test procedure
d) Test results for each test segment including a pass/fail indication
e) Identification of AMISP’s test engineer and QA/QC representative.
f) Provision for comments by test engineer and QA/QC representative
g) Copies of any variance reports generated
h) Copies of reports, display copies, and any other hardcopy generated as
part of the test.
9.2.4.1.4 Reporting of variances
Starting from the dry run test period, a variance report shall be prepared by
the inspection and testing engineer each time a deviation from the
requirements of this Specification is detected in areas such as system
functions, design parameters, performance, documentation, test plans, and
test procedures. Record of all such variances and their resolution shall be
maintained by the QA/QC Manager.
However, at any stage if QA/QC Manager feels that quality of variances
calls for suspension of the testing the testing shall be halted till satisfactory
resolution of variances, which may involve retesting.
The report shall include a complete description of the variance, including:
a) Sequential identifying number assigned to the variance
b) Date and time the variance was detected
c) Appropriate references to the test procedures and this Specification
d) Description of test conditions at the time the variance was detected
e) Identification of testing and QA/QC representatives
f) Estimated date and time when variance is expected to be fixed
g) Description of the corrective actions taken (to be completed as part of
the variance resolution process
h) Dated signature lines for the QA/QC and test representatives to signify
reporting and correction of the variance.
Each variance shall be assigned to one of three classes defining the action
to be taken to resolve the variance:
a) Class 1: Testing will immediately stop and the AMISP will evaluate
and correct the variance before testing is resumed
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b) Class 2: Testing will continue, and the variance will be evaluated and
corrected by the AMISP at the end of the current session but prior to
further testing
c) Class 3: Testing will continue, and the variance will be evaluated and
corrected at a mutually agreed upon time between QA/QC Manager and
the Inspection and Testing Manager.
The class shall be assigned by the QA/QC representative.
The QA/QC Manager shall maintain and periodically distribute a variance
summary that lists for each variance the report number, a brief description
of the variance, its class, and its current status (open or resolved).
All actions taken to correct variances shall be documented on the variance
report by the AMISP. Sufficient information shall be recorded to enable
QA/QC representative to determine the need for and extent of retesting, the
need for testing interactions of the correlation with any previously tested
hardware or software, and the need for updating appropriate
documentation. A variance shall be deemed resolved after retesting has
been performed satisfactorily and the test engineer and QA/QC
representatives have acknowledged correction of the variance on the
variance report.
9.2.4.2 Test Initiation
The following conditions must be satisfied before starting any test
a) All test plans and procedures for the test shall be available.
b) All hardware and software engineering design change orders shall be
incorporated into the system under test.
c) All relevant documentation including drawings, lists of deliverables, and
software functional and design documents, and user manuals shall be available.
d) A complete regeneration of the software under test shall be performed
immediately prior to the start of factory testing.
e) All operating system parameters, files, and configuration information shall be
saved to archive media so that the AMI systems operating environment can be
recreated starting with an un-initialized system. The existence and completeness
of this data shall be demonstrable.
f) All database, display, and report definitions shall be saved to archive media so
that the databases, displays, and reports can be recreated if necessary.
g) The image backup of all applications of AMI Systems shall be taken on the
archive media so that AMI systems software can be regenerated if necessary.
h) A complete dry run of each factory test (excluding the integrated system test)
shall be conducted by the AMISP using the test plans and test procedures.
9.2.4.3 Test Completion
A test shall be deemed to be successfully completed only when:
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a) All variances have been resolved

b) All test records have been documented and issued
c) QA/QC acknowledges, in writing, successful completion of the test.
9.2.5 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
The factory tests shall be conducted on all the equipment to be supplied under the
project. FAT1 shall include, but not be limited to the following, appropriate to the
equipment being tested:
a) Verification of all functional characteristics and requirements specified.
b) Inspection and verification of all construction, wiring, labelling, documentation
and completeness of the hardware
Arrangements shall be made to carry out the tests for pluggable NIC modules
integrated into three different meter makes, including the make(s) of meter being
supplied by the AMISP. The slot for plugging the NIC modules in the meter shall
conform to this specification. The FAT shall be carried out on the meter and/or DCU
integrated with the NIC modules. If any on-line communication failover has been
agreed between the Utility and the AMISP, tests shall be carried out to check a
seamless failover of communication. The three makes of meters shall be checked with
NIC modules for all type of communication technologies selected for the project.
Before the start of factory testing, the QA/QC Manager shall verify that all changes
applicable to the equipment have been implemented, type test certificates and Data
Exchange Protocol Certificates (as per sampling criteria specified) are available. As a
part of the factory tests, unstructured testing shall be performed to enable proper
verification of operation of the equipment under conditions not specifically tested in
the above structured performance test. All special test facilities used during the
structured performance test shall be made available for use during unstructured
testing. On the approval of the QA/QC Manager, The Project Manager of the AMISP
to inform the schedule of FAT to Utility as soon as finalised, with changes, if any. If
the Utility so desires, it may choose to witness the FAT at its own cost.
9.2.5.1 Factory Test Requirements
a) The database displays and the report formats developed for the central system by
the AMISP shall be demonstrated and verified at the start of factory testing.
b) All Field Device, AMI functions, communication & networking systems as well
as performance shall be tested and demonstrated.
c) The AMISP shall also carry out testing of the standard protocol implementation
for successful integration before the FAT starts.

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It is expected that the FAT for equipment supplies shall happen in phases of delivery. For this a test cum
development system environment shall have to be created for the AMI system, with the HES, MDM and
Database application servers installed in the target cloud data centre. This test / development system
environment shall be separate from the production environment and shall continue to serve the purpose of
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d) All hardware and software associated with AMI Systems shall be staged and
completely tested with simulated data at the AMISP’s facility.
e) For smart meters, the FAT shall be governed by the Routine and Acceptance
tests as laid out in IS 13779 and IS 14697.
f) The Tests and Inspection Manager of the AMISP is responsible for conducting
all factory tests.
g) Each of the factory tests described below (i.e., Routine & Acceptance Test of
Smart Meters, the hardware integration test, the functional performance test, and
the integrated system test, unstructured tests) shall be carried out under factory
test stage.
9.2.5.2 Sample Routine & Acceptance Tests for Smart Meters
a) These tests for Smart Meters are in addition to the Type Test requirements
specified under clause 9.2.1 and the Routine and Acceptance tests that the
AMISP will carry out as a part of their FAT procedure.
b) The sample Routine and Acceptance tests as per IS 13779 and IS 14697 shall
be performed in a third-party NABL accredited laboratory. The Utility shall
have the authority of selecting the samples (in accordance with IS 13779 and IS
14697) for carrying out the Routine and Acceptance Tests. The AMISP shall be
obliged to undertake these tests at their own cost. The conformity requirement
shall follow IS 13779 and IS 14697 as the case may be.
c) The AMISP shall be responsible for packing, handing over the material to the
respective labs and ensuring transportation of the material directly from the
manufacturer’s location to the Labs for testing and delivering the material to
site after successful test results are obtained. The AMISP shall be obliged to
undertake all expenditures that shall be incurred towards packing, transport,
inspection, testing charges etc.
d) The lot wise testing shall be as per following methodology:
i. Sample Routine & Acceptance Tests shall mandatorily be carried out for the
1st lot through NABL Accredited Lab, before installation commencement.
and thereafter the same can be done at discretion of utility on subsequent lots
on random basis not exceeding a total of 6 times (i.e. 1 random sample test
per 10,000 lot).
ii. In addition to the above, the utility reserves the right to carry out accuracy
tests, in line with the above guidelines, in their own Meter testing Laboratory
for each lot. The sample size for such test would be [5%] of the smart meters
of each lot.
e) The material clearance for installation / commissioning of the lots under the
inspection shall only be issued post successful test results from the labs are
provided to the Utility by the AMISP.
f) Failure of Inspection/Testing

i. In case a meter fails in the test, the whole offered lot would be rejected and
complete lot of meters under inspection will be required to be replaced by
the AMISP, at its own cost.
ii. If in subsequent inspection of the new lot, the meter again fails the
inspection, then the meter shall be rejected, and vendor/sub-vendor shall also
be blacklisted.

9.2.5.3 Hardware Integration Test

The hardware integration test shall confirm that the computer hardware conforms to
this Specification and the AMISP-supplied hardware documentation. The hardware
integration test shall be performed when the computer hardware has been installed
in the AMISP’s factory. The operation of each item shall be verified as an integral
part of the system. Applicable hardware diagnostics shall be used to verify that each
hardware component is completely operational and assembled into a configuration
capable of supporting software integration and factory testing of the system.
Equipment expansion capability shall also be verified during the hardware
integration test.
9.2.5.4 Functional Performance Test
The functional performance test shall completely verify all features of the AMI
Systems hardware and software. This shall mean the suit of application software shall
be made to run on the actual CSP infrastructure integrated with the field level
hardware components, using selected communication paths. As a minimum, the
following items shall be included in the functional performance test:
a) Inspection of all equipment for conformance to drawings/document and
satisfactory construction and appearance
b) Testing of the proper functioning of all software, including test cases with normal
and exception user-entered inputs and responses
c) Simulation of local error and failure conditions
d) Verification that ultimate expansion requirements are met
e) Verification of data link interfaces with other Central systems
f) Verification of Field Device communication interfaces (with failover if any) and
data link interfaces with other central systems. This shall include the tests of
three makes of meters with different types of NIC modules.
g) Simulation of Field Device and data link communication errors and channel
failures, including incorrect check codes and random channel noise bursts
h) Testing of all user interface functions, including random tests to verify correct
database linkages
i) Simulation of hardware failures and input power failures to verify the reaction
of the system to server and device failure

j) Demonstration of all features of the database, display, and report generators and
all other software maintenance features. These shall include but not be limited to
functional features like pre-payment calculations, billing determinants, tariff
settings, energy audit, generation of NMS reports, data base maintenance
functions etc.
k) Demonstration of the software utilities, libraries, and development tools
l) Verification that the computer system meets or exceeds performance
requirements
m) Verification of the accuracy of hardware and software documentation via
random tests
n) Sample check of meter calibration accuracy and testing of spare parts.
9.2.5.5 Integrated System Test
The integrated system test shall verify the stability of the system hardware and
software after the functional performance test has been successfully completed.
During the integrated system test, all functions shall run concurrently and all
AMISP-supplied equipment shall operate for a continuous 100-hour period. This
minimum level of activity may be augmented, by other activities that represent
normal day-to-day operation of the system as long as these activities are conducted
in accordance with the documentation provided with the system. These other
activities may include, but shall not be limited to, database, display, and report
modifications, software development activities, configuration changes (including
user-commanded server and device failovers), and the execution of any function
described in this Specification.
The integrated system test shall ensure that the computer system is free of improper
interactions between software and hardware while the system is operating as an
integrated unit. In case during the 100-hour period testing, un-commanded
functional restart or server or device fail occurs the test shall be extended by 24 hours
each time such a failure over occurs. Further the test shall not be conducted with the
failed device.
9.2.5.6 Unstructured Testing
Periods of unstructured testing shall be allocated to allow AMISP to verify proper
operation of the systems under conditions not specifically included in the test
procedures. Unstructured testing shall be conducted in compliance with the
following conditions:
a) A minimum of 25 percent of the actual test period shall be reserved for
unstructured test of the system
b) The AMISP's Tests & Inspection Manager along with the QA/QC representative
shall be present during unstructured test periods
c) All simulation software, test cases, and other test facilities used during the
structured portions of the factory tests shall be available for use during
unstructured testing

d) Unstructured testing shall not begin prior to the start of the functional
performance test
e) Unstructured testing shall be allowed at the discretion of QA/QC Manager both
at the end of a structured test segment and after completion of the functional
performance test.
9.2.5.7 Dispatch of Material to Site
The Material Inspection Clearance Certificate (MICC) for all hardware shall be
issued by Utility only after successful completion of FAT as per specification. For
this the QA/QC Manager of the AMISP is obliged to submit a comprehensive FAT
clearance report to the Utility. At least 10 Field Devices for each protocol shall relate
to each central system and the remaining Field devices shall be simulated in the
factory test environment. The data exchange between central systems shall also be
simulated in the factory test environment.
All Equipment Suppliers/OEMs to the project shall make use of categorised Interim
Inspection Reports (CIP Clearance) from Utility to ship materials to site after
completion of FAT. CIP shall be issued by the Utility subject to specific FAT report
carried out under the responsibility of the QA/QC Manager. Categorised Interim
Inspection Report with the lowest category would mean a complete failure of FAT
and hence rejection of material. A category between the lowest and the highest, shall
mean pending actionable points of minor nature, but material deemed fit for dispatch
to site. The category of CIP shall be authorised by the QA/QC Manager and issued
by the Utility. In case where CIP is authorised by the QA/QC Manager with the
highest category (with no pending actionable points in FAT), the Utility shall issue
a Material Inspection Clearance Certificate (MICC) ..
9.3 Field Installation and Integration Test (FIIT)
Before the start of the FIIT, the following steps have to be completed:
a) Sample Routine & Acceptance Tests for Smart Meters
These tests for Smart Meters as specified in clause 9.2.5.2 may be repeated at the
discretion of the Utility on lots received in the warehouse of the AMISP at site.
The sample Routine and Acceptance tests as per IS 13779 and IS 14697 shall be
performed in a third-party accredited laboratory. The Utility shall have the authority of
selecting the samples (in accordance with IS 13779 and IS 14697) for carrying out the
Routine and Acceptance Tests. The AMISP shall be obliged to undertake these tests at
their own cost. The conformity requirement shall follow IS 13779 and IS 14697 as the
case may be.
b) All field level hardware which has undergone FAT shall be installed at the site and the
installation report signed off.
c) Before the delivery of the first lot of field devices (meters/DCUs etc.),
a. The production hardware (servers, WS, LAN/Routers, FW, etc.) and software shall
be provisioned at the cloud data centre.
b. The IT hardware shall be installed and made functional at the NOMC with requisite
connectivity to the cloud data centre.

d) The installed field hardware shall be configured and registered in the production
environment of the cloud data centre.
e) It shall be ensured that the smart meter deployment follows a contiguous area coverage
plan. This is to mean for each installation of DT meter, attempt shall be made to
prioritize deployment of all downstream consumer meters and for each installation of
feeder wise, similar effort shall be made to prioritize deployment of all downstream
DT/Boundaries meters. However, this requirement of contiguous area coverage plan
may exclude dispersed metering for certain industrial, commercial and government
consumers at non-contiguous electrical locations as per the scope of work

It shall be the responsibility of the AMISP to devise the FIIT tests regime. The tests regime
so developed shall be shared with the Utility at the time of submittal of the QA Plan. Any
comments received from the Utility shall be addressed within the FIIT. At the minimum the
following tests shall be performed.
a) Proper registration of the incoming population of field devices
b) Checking of user interface linkages with database
c) Remote configuration downloads and reading of profiles
d) If required checking of new meter readings with existing meter readings.
e) Forced event creation and communication of such events
f) Performance tests of device communication links
g) Device communication link failover
h) Integration tests with the MDM in line with a use case table to be drawn up by the
AMISP. A use case table is provided in Clause 2.4 of this Section for reference purpose
Appropriate notice shall be sent to the Utility by the QA/QC Manager before the start of the
FIIT test regimes to enable the Utility to witness the same.
9.3.1 Tests on receipt of complaint by consumer
During the project period, in case of receipt of complaint by consumer of faulty meter
reading within three months of installation, the AMISP would follow the policies of the
utility or corresponding regulations that have been laid out. For this purpose, the Utility may
also install its own check meter. In case of any discrepancy, based on the process followed
as per the prevalent utility policy / regulation, the lot shall be subjected to Routine &
Acceptance Test through Third Party NABL Accredited Lab. If the lot is found faulty, the
same shall be replaced by the AMISP at its own cost.

9.4 Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

Once the AMISP finalizes the SAT schedule, the QA/QC Manager shall invite the Utility
to witness the tests as per their convenience.

SAT shall be carried out with Smart Meters/DCUs in lots as these are delivered and passes
through the Field Installation and Integration tests. The first lot to be subjected to SAT shall
consist of the complete cloud data centre and its hardware and software components along
with supply, installation & integration of a minimum of 5% Smart Meters/ DCUs (along
with its related hardware and software equipment). The SAT for remaining meter population
shall be staged on monthly basis based on the monthly supply, installation and integration
of Smart Meters (along with its related hardware and software equipment).

The AMISP shall start up and check the performance of the equipment of field locations.
All hardware shall be aligned and adjusted, interfaces to all inputs and outputs installed,
operation verified, and all test readings recorded in accordance with the AMISP’s
recommended procedures. The SAT shall exhibit generally all functions of the equipment
and duplicate factory test. All variances must be corrected prior to the start of the SAT. The
list of final tests to be carried out in the field shall be listed in the site-testing document by
the AMISP. Among others, the site testing document shall include the following minimum
performance tests:

Data Type Performance Requirement

1. Load Profile Data Read2
From 98% of the meters in
One-month block load profile for installed meters
12 hours after the midnight
2. Billing Profile Data Read3
From 98% of the meters in
Billing profile data for installed meters
12 hours after the midnight
3. On-Demand Remote reads of meters

Collection of 7 days of interval energy data and the current total

Within 2 minutes
accumulated energy from a selected individual meter

4. Remote connect / disconnect

Action to response for individual meter Less than 3 mins
5. Updating of data on consumer portal/ app
Action performed for active
Updating of individual consumer data on portal/ app after on portal consumers within 5
receiving the data in MDM minutes after receiving the
data in MDM
6. Ping Response with acknowledgement/ response for selected meters
Action performed at 98% of
For installed meters meters within [5] minute;
and
Action performed within 3
For an individual meter
seconds
7. Meter loss and restoration of supply
Alert to be received within 3
Receiving of alert for all affected AMI meters
minutes for 60% of meters
8. Meter Tamper Alerts
Alert to be received within 3
Receiving of alert for an individual meter
minutes
9. Power Quality Alerts
Alert to be received within 5
Receiving of alert for an individual meter
minutes
10. Firmware upgrade with acknowledgement/ response for selected meters

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This performance test shall be done during SAT, from second lot of meters onwards
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This performance test shall be done during SAT, from second lot of meters onwards
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Data Type Performance Requirement

Action performed at 99% of

meters within [18] hours;
For installed AMI meters (for a batch of at least 20% of installed and
base)
Action performed at 99.9%
of meters within [24] hours

11. Remotely altering settings in meter

Action performed at 99% of

For installed AMI meters (for a batch of at least 20% of installed meters within [8] hours; and
base)
Action performed at 99.9%
of meters within [24] hours
12. Remotely read events logs
Action performed at 90% of
meters within [30] minutes;
and
For reading the full event log for installed AMI meter Action performed at 99% of
meters within 1 hour; and
Action performed at 99.9%
of meters within [6] hours.
13. VEE processing
Action performed in [15]
For all installed meters
mins
14. Computation of Billing Determinants
Action performed in [2]
For all installed meters
hours
15. Prepaid Recharge
Payment success to consumer acknowledgement Within 5 mins
• From 90% of meters
within 30 minutes
Payment success to meter update (From MDM to HES to Meter)
• From 99% of meters
within 1 (one) hour
16. Utility User Interface
Manual data entry of new value appears on screen Less than 6 secs
Acknowledgement of any action request Within 3 secs
Display update rate 2 secs
17. Disaster Recovery Capability (Refer to Clause 2.7.3.3.9 of this Section for details)
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) [4 hours] as agreed
Recovery Point Objective (RPO) [2 hours] as agreed
18. On-Demand Remote reads of meters
Collection of 7 days interval energy data and the current total 95% complete within 2 hrs
accumulated energy from a group of 10% of installed base of 100% complete within 4 hrs
meters (configurable)

Interim inspection reports shall be generated if the SAT is unsuccessful at any stage and all variances
shall have to be corrected and recorded. On successful completion of each lot of SAT a clear SAT
Report shall be issued for the benefit of the Utility. These SAT reports shall be signed by both the
Inspection and Tests Manager and the QA/QC Manager.
9.5 System Availability Test
QA/QC Manager will be responsible for oversight of the conduct of the availability test.
The test shall consist of normal AMI Systems operations without special test equipment or
procedures.
Test records defined in the availability test plan and procedures will be maintained by
QA/QC Manager. AMISP will operate and maintain the system according to procedures
described in the AMISP documentation. QA/QC Manager shall raise incident reports for
every incident that is encountered and closed with response time, resolution time and hold
times.
AMI systems maintenance on an on-call basis shall be provided by the AMISP during the
availability test period. When on-site maintenance support is needed, qualified AMISP
personnel shall arrive at the site within maximum four (4) hours of notification and shall
keep records of the progress in problem resolution. For availability purposes, this service
response time and the associated on-site maintenance time shall be taken into account as
defined in sections of “Downtime” and “Hold time”.
The AMISP shall maintain an inventory of spare parts, which may be required to achieve
the specified availability. These spares shall be in addition to the mandatory spares. All spare
parts used during the availability test shall be drawn from AMISP’s inventory.
9.5.1 Downtime
Downtime occurs whenever the criteria for successful operation defined in Clause 9.6.1
of this Section are not satisfied. Downtime shall be measured from the start of
diagnostic procedures until full service is restored. In the event of multiple failures, the
total elapsed time for repair of all problems (regardless of the number of maintenance
personnel available) shall be counted as downtime. For onsite response the delay in
response time (more than four hours) shall be added to downtime.
9.5.2 Hold time
During the availability test, certain contingencies may occur that are beyond the control
of any stake holder. These contingencies may prevent successful operation of the
system but are not necessarily valid for the purpose of measuring AMI systems
availability. Such periods of unsuccessful operation may be declared "hold time”.
Specific instances of hold time contingencies are:
a) Scheduled Shutdown: During scheduled shutdowns, or if an equipment failure
occurs while its backup device is scheduled out-of-service, the resulting system
outage shall be hold time, provided that service can be restored according to
AMISP-specified procedures within 30 minutes.
b) Power Interruption and Environmental Excursion: Loss of power or manual
shutdown in the event of loss of environmental control shall be considered hold
time. If the system is operated during periods of power or environmental conditions
beyond those specified, any resultant downtime shall also be considered hold time.
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c) Intermittent Failure: Periods during which an intermittent, recurring software or

hardware failure is experienced will be considered hold time, provided that the
AMISP is engaged in remedial action and normal functions can be restored by
AMISP-defined procedures whenever the failure occurs. Instead of accounting for
the actual intermittent downtime, one hour of downtime shall be counted for each
24 hours of otherwise successful operation while the problem persists.
d) Service Response Time: A maximum four (4) hours of hold time will be allowed
for the AMISP to respond to each call for maintenance support.
e) Corrected Design Defect: Hold time may be declared to ensure against similar
future occurrences if a failure occurs due to a defect in system design for which
the AMISP defines and implements corrective measures. In such a case, hold time
shall be allowed in increments of 24 hours to allow verification of the corrective
action.
9.5.3 Test Duration and Criteria for Acceptance
After the elapse of [120 hours] of cumulative test time, the availability shall be
calculated. Should availability fall short of specified percentage as defined in Clause
9.6.1 of this Section, the AMISP may either (a) Continue the test by moving the starting
time of the test forward and continuing the test until the consecutive hours have been
accumulated and the specified availability has been achieved subject to maximum of 5
days, Or (b) the AMISP may restart the test for 120 hours.
To establish that all failures have been satisfactorily repaired prior to the end of the
availability test, no downtime, intermittent (hold time) failures, or more than one un-
commanded fail over shall have occurred within 48 hours of the test's conclusion.
9.5.3.1 Criteria for successful operation
The AMI system shall be designed to meet the system availability as defined below:

Minimum System
S. No. System Availability
Requirements
1. Smart Meters 99.5%
2. DCU/ AP 99.5%
3. MDM 99.5%
4. HES 99.5%
5. NOMC Hardware such as UPS, Router, etc. 99.5%
6. Utility and Consumer User Interface 99.5%
The total operational time shall not include the hold time. The system shall be considered
available as long as all the requirements defined under Clause 9.5 are available.

9.6 Operational Go Live

9.6.1 Conditions to Be Met for Operational Go Live
The Operational Go Live of the AMI system shall be considered as completion of the
SAT for 5% or 25,000 of Smart Meters whichever is less (along with its related
hardware and software equipment) supplied installed and integrated. AMISP’s
obligations for Operational Go Live of the system shall be deemed to be met when the
following milestones are achieved:
a) Completion of training obligations pre-Operational Go-Live;
b) Supply, installation & integration of 5% or 25,000 of Smart Meters of the
respective project as per the definition of Go-Live/ UAT specified therein
whichever is less (along with its related hardware and software equipment);
c) Successful completion of SAT for the quantity of Smart Meters as mentioned in
serial no (b) above;
d) Successful completion of system availability test for 120 (one hundred twenty)
hour. This shall be conducted on supplied systems under normal day-to-day
operating conditions. The test shall verify the reliability and integrity of the Field
devices, Central Systems, Communication & networking systems, database,
displays, report, and all communication interfaces.
e) Independent third-party cyber security audit
The Availability Test mentioned in Clause 9.6.1 (d) is meant for the initial supply as
mentioned in Clause 9.6.1 (b). For the subsequent lots of Smart Meters along with
associated equipment, only up to SAT will be required for operationalizing the lot.
9.6.2 Certification of Operational Go Live
Following the successful completion of System Availability Tests as per Clause 9.5 of
this Section, the AMISP has to submit the following documentation to the Utility
Project Manager:
a. Utility certification of training obligations pre-Operational Go-Live
b. SAT and resolved variance reports of initial installation phase co-signed by the
QA/QC Manager and the Inspection and Test Manager.
c. Availability and resolved incident reports of System Availability Test signed by
QA/QC Manager
d. Initial third-party Cyber Security Audit Report
Based on these submittals the utility shall check for the completeness and accuracy of
the submittals and issue Operational Go Live certificate to the AMISP in not more than
[15] days from the date of submittal. Commercial operation shall be effective from the
date mentioned in this certificate.

10 Project Management
Prior to AMI Project Implementation, the AMISP will prepare and submit a detailed project
implementation plan, in consultation with the Utility, to ensure smooth takeover of existing
Utility systems and any ongoing services under the scope of the AMI Project.
10.1 Project Implementation Plan would cover the following:
i. Understanding of Utility and its requirement with respect to Project implementation;
ii. Overall system architecture and system philosophy capable of scale-up;
iii. Details of proposed methodology;
iv. Schematic Diagram of Proposed System Configuration
v. Strategy for deployment of feeder-wise smart meters and communication
infrastructure
vi. Detailed bill of quantities for materials and services (including any special equipment)
necessary to meet the technical specifications, functional & performance requirements
vii. An approach paper documenting the interfaces for integration with existing and future
applications based on the information provided by utility
viii. Project team structure;
ix. Line of Credit / Source of funding and supporting documents;
x. Governance framework;
xi. Resource planning and estimation;
xii. Risk planning;
xiii. Quality Assurance/ Quality Control of the Program (including Testing and Inspection);
xiv. Data Privacy Approach
xv. Cyber Security Approach;
xvi. Site Survey result;
xvii. Documents, Data Requirement Sheet, Drawing submission and approval;
xviii. Installation & Field update schedule;
xix. Repair and Maintenance Schedule including details on Spares Management;
xx. Training schedule;

10.2 Key Personnel

The AMISP shall appoint at least the following personnel dedicated for the AMI Project
a) Project Manager: She / he shall have the authority to make commitments and decisions
that are binding on the AMISP. Utility will designate a Nodal officer to coordinate all
project activities. All communications between the Utility and the AMISP shall be
coordinated through the project manager and nodal officer. The project manager should
be an expert in AMI Implementation including metering and related aspects, installation
and management of Smart Meters, communication network, last mile connectivity, HES
and MDM. The project managers shall be responsible for all communications between
other members of the project staffs including sub-contractors, if any.
b) System Integration Expert: An expert in System Integration covering application
software, hardware and network installation, integration design and ability to manage
multiple partners with different skill sets in different technology domains.
c) Cyber Security Expert: An expert in cyber security related aspects covering planning
and implementing high level system security requirements, managing data privacy and

confidentiality, information flow through adequate authorizations, threat modelling and

security testing
d) Communication Protocol Expert: An expert in communication protocols and in
implementing applications using different communication technologies and ensuring
communication inter-operability across applications/functionalities
The project manager shall be responsible for bringing in the Cyber Security expert and
Communication Protocols expert at the appropriate stage in the project as and when
required.
10.3 Progress Report
A progress report shall be prepared by the AMISP for each month against the activities listed
in the project schedule. The report shall be made available to Utility on a monthly basis on a
mutually agreed schedule, e.g., the 5th day of each month. The progress report shall include
all the completed, ongoing and scheduled activities and transmittals issued and received for
the month. The progress report will also highlight the risks to the project and plan for risk
mitigation.
10.4 Transmittals
Every document, letter, progress report, change order, and any other written transmissions
exchanged between the AMISP and the Utility shall be assigned a unique transmittal number.
The AMISP shall maintain a correspondence index and assign transmittal numbers
consecutively for all AMISP documents. The Utility will maintain a similar correspondence
numbering scheme identifying documents and correspondence that the Utility initiates.
10.5 Review Meeting
Progress meetings shall be scheduled by the Utility and attended by the AMISP each
reporting period to review progress of the project. Progress meetings shall be used to review
the progress report, written correspondence exchanged since the last meeting, and open action
items. The review meeting will also be used to discuss upcoming milestones, support needed
from the Utility, risk identified by the Program team, risk mitigation strategies and to make
decisions for path forward.
The AMISP shall also attend technical meetings as and when required by the Utility to
discuss technical aspects of the project and to review Utility comments on documents. When
appropriate, these technical meetings shall be conducted as extensions to the progress
meetings.
10.6 Document Review and Approval Rights
To ensure that the proposed systems conform to the specific provisions and general intent of
the Specification, the AMISP shall submit documentation describing the systems to the
Utility for review and approval.
The Utility will respond with written comments to the AMISP within Fifteen (15) calendar
days after receipt of the documents. Documents requiring correction must be resubmitted by
the AMISP to the Utility within fifteen (15) calendar days. The Utility will respond to
resubmitted documents within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the document. No
Project Implementation Schedule relief is to be implied for documents requiring correction
and resubmission to the Utility.
The Utility shall have the right to require the AMISP to make any necessary documentation
changes at no additional cost to the Utility to achieve conformance with the Specification.
To help the Utility manage the review and approval of documents during any given period,
the AMISP shall stagger the release of documents over the time allocated in the project
schedule. The number and size of documents shall be factored into the document release
schedule.
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11 Document Requirements
List of documents to be provided by the AMSIP to the Utility over the entire Contract period
has been provided below. The timelines for submission along with requirement of Utility
approval (if required) have also been provided herewith:

S.
Documentation to be submitted Frequency Purpose4
No.
A Pre-Operational Go-Live Phase (from the date of execution of the Contract till the
date of achievement of the Operational Go-Live of the AMI system)
1 A checklist of all documents on which approvals from Once I
utility or other agencies may be required;
2 Consumer engagement plan; Once I
3 Detailed Project Implementation Plan including Once A
verification of all integrations with external systems as
mentioned in this Contract and delineated in the
approach paper created for the purpose
4 Exit Management Plan Once A
5 Document/ drawings to indicate the following: Once I
i. Tentative location of devices/equipment for
setting up communication network with power
plan;
ii. Confirmation of adequacy of space and AC power
supply requirements.
iii. Additional items required for interconnection with
the existing/owner provided equipment/facilities;
iv. Requirement of modification to existing earthing
arrangement of NOMC and locations where
communication equipment / devices etc. are to be
installed, if any.
6 As-Built Drawings Updated I
7 Quality Assurance Plan including the test plans for Once A
each stage of Testing.
8 Type test reports, Guaranteed Technical Parameters of Once I
components and associated document as per Clause 9
of this section
9 Data Exchange Protocol Test Certificate one per one Once I
lakh smart meters
10 Consumer indexing as per the implemented AMI Updated I
system
11 Notice to Utility to witness Factory Acceptance Test Periodic I
12 Factory Acceptance Test Reports with category if any Periodic I
13 Notice to Utility to witness Field Installation and Once I
Integration Test
14 Field Installation and Integration Test Reports Once I
15 Notice to Utility to witness Site Acceptance Tests Periodic I
16 Site Acceptance Test Reports Periodic I

4
I: Informational, no approval required from Utility, A: Approval required from Utility based on signed
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17 Progress report briefing the status of installation of Monthly I

meters and key challenges faced if any
18 Notice to Utility to witness System Availability Test Once I
19 System Availability Test Once I
20 Certification for Operational Go Live with following Once A
documentation:
i. SAT & resolved Variance Reports
ii. Availability & resolved incident Reports
iii. Completion of Training certificate
iv. Third party Cyber Security Audit
v. Document detailing security algorithm and
security key generation method
B Post-Operational Go-Live Phase (after the Operational Go-Live of the AMI system
till the end of Contract Period)
1 Monthly progress report briefing the status of Monthly I
installation of meters and key challenges faced if any
2 Reports as mentioned in this Contract which includes Monthly A
but not limited to the following:
i. Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance
report;
ii. Monthly progress report including problems that
arise with the installed AMI system (if any)
including any cyber security related issues and
corrective action taken by AMISP for the same.
iii. Reports mentioned in Clause 6 of the Section 6; Monthly I
iv. Cyber Security Audit Yearly I
v. Data Privacy Audit report; Yearly I
3 Change Requests / Change Notes Periodic A
4 Change Orders Yearly A
5 Operation and maintenance manual Updated I
6 Exit Management Plan Updated A

12 Project Implementation Schedule

The Project Implementation Schedule for AMI system establishment and timelines for Related
Services milestones from date of execution of the Contract are given below:
Time is the essence in this project, Bidder must ensure to implement the system for the project
as per defined schedule.
The Work Shall Commence & complete for Phase-I on priority. further, it may be noted that
the Bidder would be allowed to start work in phase II area only after completion of 60% work
of phase-I areas. In case non achievement of this milestone in Phase phase-I areas, Discom
have right to cancel the work order of Phase-II areas.

S. No. Milestone Timeline (in months)

1 Submission of detailed Project Within [30] days from the date of
Implementation Plan giving the compliance execution of the Contract
sheet along with the make and model of
various infrastructure, hardware & software
that are proposed for delivery and operations
incl.:
• Specification of System
• Architecture and Software Solution
2 Approval of detailed Project Within [15] days from the date of
Implementation Plan by Utility submission of Project
Implementation Plan.
3 Delivery, site installation, integration and Within [3] months from the date
operationalization of Integration, collection, of execution of the Contract
storage of data and its utilization 100% of
Feeder Meters each with related hardware,
software and equipment
4 • Delivery, site installation and Within [3] months from the date
commissioning of Network Operations cum of execution of the Contract
Monitoring Centre with related hardware,
software and equipment; and
• Delivery, site installation, integration and
operationalization of [5%] of Smart Meters
each with related meter box, hardware,
software and equipment and successful
operational go-live
5 Delivery, site installation, integration and Within [5] months from the date
operationalization of 50% of Smart Meters each of execution of the Contract
with related meter box, hardware, software and
equipment
6 Delivery, site installation, integration and Within [8] months from the date
operationalization of 100% of DT Meters each of execution of the Contract
with related hardware, software and equipment
7 Installation Milestone Phase-1: Up to Dec-23 from the
date of execution of the Contract
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S. No. Milestone Timeline (in months)

Phase-II: Up to March-25 from

the date of execution of the
Contract
8 Certification of Installation Milestone in Within [15] days from the date of
accordance with the provisions of this Contract Installation Milestone.
by Utility
9 Operational period of the AMI system From Operational Go-Live till end
of the Contract Period
10 Transfer of AMI system to the utility At the end of Term of the
Contract in accordance with Exit
Management Plan provided in
Article 11.6 of GCC in Section 7

Installation Milestone
The “Installation Milestone” is defined as the milestone when installation and operationalisation is
completed for the number of smart meters envisaged for the project. The AMISP is expected to
complete this Installation Milestone as per the table given above. The number of smart meters
envisaged may change through negative variations provided for in the Contract as mentioned in
Article 14 given in Section 7. If the AMISP completes the “Installation Milestone” ahead of
schedule, then the revised date shall be accepted as the date of achievement of “Installation
Milestone”.

In accordance with Clause 1.15 (w) of this Section, the Utility shall provide necessary clearance/
approval/ permits that are to be issued by it for initial 20% of contiguous electrical locations for
Smart Meter deployment along with related documentation within 6 (six) months from date of
execution of this Contract. Furthermore, the Utility shall provide necessary clearance/ approval/
permits to be issued by it for remaining contiguous electrical locations as well as non-contiguous
electrical locations for Smart Meter deployment along with related documentation on quarterly basis.
Utility shall endeavour to provide 20% of contiguous electrical locations cleared each quarter and
complete area within 18 (eighteen) months from date of execution of the Contract. The Utility shall
issue a Notice no later than 7 days of expiry of time period specified above confirming the actual
number of meters for which clearance/ approval/ permits is available. If the Utility fails to issue the
necessary clearance and approvals or if the Utility acknowledges that no further consumer/feeder
locations are available for deployment within the allotted time, then the meter population for which
clearance/ approval/ permits is available shall be assumed as the number required for meeting the
“Installation Milestone”.

As and when the “Installation Milestone” is achieved by the AMISP, the Utility shall be obliged to
certify the milestone through a written communication giving the date and the meter population
installed and operationalised.

13 Annexures
Annexure A Technical Specifications for Whole Current A.C. Single Phase Smart Energy
Meter
Scope
These specifications cover the design, manufacturing, testing, supply and delivery of AC whole current,
single phase, 2 wires Smart Energy Meter with bidirectional communication facility & remote
connect/disconnect switch. The meter shall communicate with Head End System (HES) on any one
of the communication technologies mentioned in IS16444 Part 1, as per the requirement of the utility.
Basic Features
The Smart Meter would have the following minimum basic features-
• Measurement of electrical energy parameters
• Bidirectional Communication
• Integrated Load limiting /connect/disconnect switch
• Tamper event detection, recording and reporting
• Power event alarms as per IS 16444 Part 1
• Remote firmware upgrade
• Pre-paid features at MDM end (as per IS 15959 Part 2)
• TOD features
• Net Metering(kWh) features (Configurable)
• On demand reading

General standards applicable for meters

S. No. Standard No. Title

1 IS 13779 with latest AC Static Watt-hour Meter class 1& 2

amendments
2 IS 15884 with latest Alternating Current Direct Connected Static
amendments Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class 1 and 2)-
Specification
3 IS 16444 Part 1 with latest A.C. Static Direct Connected Watt Hour Smart Meter
amendments Class 1 and 2- Specification

4 IS 15959 Part 1 & Part 2 Data Exchange for Electricity Meter Reading, Tariff
with latest amendments and Load Control-Companion Standards

Communication
Meter shall have the ability to communicate with Head End System (HES) on any one of the
communication technologies mentioned in IS16444 Part 1 (RF/PLCC /Cellular) in a secure manner.
The selection of communication technology should be as per the site conditions and as per design
consideration of AMI Implementing agency to meet the performance as per agreed Service Level
Agreements (SLAs). In case of Cellular based meter, the meter shall accommodate SIM card/ e-SIM
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of any service provider. In case of Plug-in type communication module, the meter shall log
communication module removal /non-responsive event with snapshot.
Remote connect/disconnect/load limiting: Remote Connect/disconnect/Load control facilities
would be as per IS 16444 part 1.

Other Specifications

Features Minimum Requirement of Features

The meters shall comply with IS 16444 Part 1 for all

Applicable Standards
requirements.

Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt.

Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from
Reference Voltage 60% of Vref to 120% of Vref. However meter shall with
stand with the maximum system voltage of 440 volts (for
minimum 5 minutes).

Current Rating 10-60 A

Category UC1
Starting Current As per IS 16444 Part 1
Accuracy Class 1.0 as per IS 16444 Part 1
Limits of error As per IS 16444 Part 1
Operating Temperature range As per IS 13779
Humidity As per IS 13779
Frequency As per IS 16444 Part 1
Influence Quantities As per IS 16444 Part 1
Power Consumption of meter As per IS 16444 Part 1
Current and Voltage Circuit As per IS 16444 Part 1
Running at No Load As per IS 16444 Part 1
Test output device As per IS 16444 Part 1
Meter Display As per IS 16444 Part 1
Name Plate & marking Meter
As per IS 16444 Part 1
Display
Parameters to be measured As per IS 16444 Part 1 / As per IS 15959 Part-2

Maximum Demand resetting As per IS 15959 Part 2

Time of Use registers As per IS 15959 part 2

Power Quality Information As per IS 15959 part 2

LED/LCD Indicators As per IS 16444 Part 1

Features Minimum Requirement of Features

Load Survey/Interval Data As per IS 15959 part 2
Tamper/ Event Recording As per IS 15959 part 2
Measuring Elements As per IS 16444 part 1
Alarm As per IS 16444 Part 1/ 15959 Part 2
Load Control As per IS 16444 Part 1
Connect/Disconnect switch UC1 (As per IS 16444 part 1)
Status of load switch As per IS 16444 Part 1

Programmability As per IS 16444 Part 1

Communication As per IS 16444 Part 1
Data Exchange Protocol As per IS 16444 Part 1

Remote Firmware upgrade As per IS 15959 Part 2

Real Time Clock (RTC) As per IS 16444 Part 1/ IS 15959 Part1 & Part 2

Data Retention As per IS 16444 Part 1

Meter shall be supplied with separate battery backup

Battery Backup
for RTC.
First Breath (power on) and Last
gasp (power off) condition
detection and communication to As per IS 16444 Part 1
HES

The Smart Meters shall have a dedicated sealable slot for

accommodating plug-in type bi -directional
communication module which shall integrate the
Plug-in Communication Module respective communication technology (RF/PLCC/
Cellular) with the Smart Meters, leading to easy
adaptability for network interfaces (WAN/NAN). The
Plug-In module shall be field swappable/ replaceable.

Data display facility (auto/manual)

o Current Balance Amount

o Current Balance Time
o Cumulative Active Energy kWh with legend.
o Current calendar month MD in kW with legend.
o Instantaneous voltage
o Instantaneous Phase current
o Instantaneous Load kW
o Instantaneous average Power Factor
These parameters should be displayed on the Meter Display continuously for a period of 10
seconds on Auto scroll.

▪ Scroll with Push-button

All Parameters mentioned under Auto-Scroll mode should be displayed. Additionally, the following
Parameters shall also be displayed:
• Internal diagnostics (display check)
• Meter Serial No.
• Cumulative Energy in kVArh Lag/ Lead with legend
• Cumulative Active Energy kWh ToD wise with legends.
• Cumulative Apparent Energy kVAh ToD wise with legends.
• Current month MD in kVAh with legends
• Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• Last month cumulative kVAh with legends
• Last month MD in kW with legends
• Last month Average Power Factor
• Current month Average Power Factor

Further, the Meter should display high resolution energy values with resolution of 3 digits before
decimal and 2 digits after decimal in push button mode

The meter’s display should return to default display mode (continues auto scroll) if push button is
not operated for more than 10 seconds. (The order of display may be revised as per requirement of
the utility). Meter display should not go into sleep mode during Power-On condition.

Anti-tamper features
The meter shall continue recording energy under tamper conditions as defined in IS 15959 Part
2 and would log the event and send alarm at Head End System after detection of the defined
tamper features as per IS 15959 Part 2.

Type Tests & Test Certificates

Smart Meter shall be type tested for all the tests as per relevant parts of IS 16444 (latest versions) and
certified by Indian Standard wise list of BIS recognized labs as available at
https://bis.gov.in/index.php/laboratorys/list-of-bis-recognized-lab/. The number of sampling for
testing of meters and criteria for conformity would be as per IS 16444 (as amended up to date).
Necessary copies of test certificates shall be submitted as per agreement with the utility.

Routine & Acceptance Tests

The Factory Acceptance and Routine tests shall be carried out as per IS 16444 Part 1.

General & Constructional requirements

Meter shall be BIS marked as per IS 16444 Part 1. General & construction requirement shall be as
per IS 16444/IS 13779

Meter base & cover - Meter base & cover shall be as per IS 16444 Part1 / IS 13779. The meter Base
& cover shall be ‘Break to open’ design. The material for meter base and cover shall be made of
high-grade polycarbonate.
The meter Base & cover shall be ultrasonically welded / Chemically welded or other suitable
bonding technology and it will not be possible to remove the cover from the base without evidence
of damage
Terminal block & cover - As per IS 16444 Part 1/IS 13779

Design
Voltage circuit, sealing arrangement, terminal block, terminal cover, and nameplate etc. shall be in
accordance with IS-16444 Part 1(latest version).
The meter shall be compact and reliable in design, easy to transport and immune to vibration and
shock involved in transportation and handling.

Name plate and marking

The name plate on the meter should be clearly visible, effectively secured against removal and
indelibly/distinctly marked in accordance with relevant IS. In addition, “Name of the Utility”,
purchase order no. & year/month of manufacturing shall be provided on the name plate. The rating
plate information shall be as per relevant IS.
Connection diagram: As per IS 16444 Part 1

Fixing arrangements
The meter shall be mounted type. The Meter should have three fixing holes, one at top and two
at the bottom. The Top hole should be such that the holding screw is not accessible to the consumer
after fixing the meters. The lower screws should be provided under sealable terminal cover.

Sealing arrangement:
Arrangements shall be provided for proper sealing of the meter cover so that access to the working
parts shall not be possible without breaking the seal. The sealing arrangement and number of seals
shall be as per relevant IS/ requirement of utility.

Meter box:
The Meter Box if required by utility/purchaser, would be provided as per requirement of the utility/
purchaser and the material of the Meter Box should be such that it does not hamper communications.
Meter box would be a mix of pole top multimeter distribution box for high loss area’s and individual
meter box as per the quantity mentioned in Annexure - Z

Packing
The meters shall be suitably packed for vertical/horizontal support to withstand handling during
transportation. The meter shall be packed appropriately to ensure safe transportation, handling,
identification, and storage. All packing materials shall be a s p e r environment law in force.
The primary packing shall ensure protection against humidity, dust, grease and safeguard the
meter’s performance until its installation. The secondary packing shall provide protection during
transportation. The packing case shall indicate “Fragile in nature” and direction of placement of
box. The packing shall indicate marking details like Manufacturer’s name, S. No. of meters, quantity
etc.

Transportation
• The meter shall be compact in design. The meter block unit shall be capable of withstanding
stresses likely to occur in actual service and rough handling during transportation.
• The meter shall be convenient to transport and immune to shock and vibration during
transportation and handling.
• The meter should not be exposed to undue shock and mishandling during transportation.
• The stacking of box inside transport media should be such as to avoid their free movement.
• The packing should also be protected from rain and dust by transport media.
• The AMISP shall be responsible for any damage during transit due to inadequate or improper
packing.

Testing and Manufacturing Facilities at Manufacturer’s Place

The manufacturer shall have facilities of conducting Acceptance Testing as per IS 16444 Part 1.

Inspection
• The meters shall be sealed as per the mutual agreement of the supplier and the purchaser
• The utility/ purchaser may inspect the meter randomly as per sampling plan for acceptance test
as per IS 16444 Part 1. The meters shall be tested for acceptance test as per IS 16444 Part 1

S.No Description Units As Furnished

by Bidder
1 Type of meter
2 Accuracy Class of the meter
3 Ib & Imax A
4 a. Operating Voltage for meter V
b. Operating Voltage with communication unit functionality
5 Operating Frequency Hz
6 Power Consumption and Burden
7 Starting Current mA
8 Short time over current A
9 Influence of heating
10 Rated impulse withstand voltage KV
11 AC withstand Voltage for 1 min KV
12 Insulation resistance M ohm
a) Between frame &Current, voltage circuits connected together:
b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) & each and every
other circuit.
13 Mechanical requirement as per IS 13779
14 Resistance to heat and fire (As per specification)
15 Degree of protection
16 Resistance against climatic influence (as per IS 13779)

- Storage temperature - 25 to 70 Deg as per IS 13779, 2020 (

-Operating temperate -10 to 55 Deg as per IS 13779, 2000 ( outdoor)

Meter OEM to produce data sheet of components, if so required

S.No Description Units As Furnished

by Bidder
during detailed engineering, from component manufacturers
indicating temperature range.
17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
18 Accuracy requirements (As per IS 13779
19 Power factor range
20 Energy measurement
21 Connection Diagram for system on terminal cover Yes/No
22 Self-diagnostic feature
23 Initial startup of meter (meter shall be fully functional within 5 sec
after reference voltage is applied to the meter terminals)
24 Terminal block
a) Depth of the Terminal holes mm
b) Internal diameter of terminal holes mm
c) Clearance between adjacent terminals mm
25 Communication capabilities as per clause 1.4.36
26 Immunity against abnormal Magnetic influence, as defined in
Clause 1.4.37
27 Immunity against ESD as defined in clause 1.4.37
28 DC Immunity as defined in clause 1.4.38
29 Abnormal and tamper Conditions as per Yes/No
Table 4 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters
30 Grade of material for
a) Meter base
b) Meter cover
c) Terminal block
d) Terminal cover
31 Tamper counts
32 Recording forward energy in all conditions as per Annexure - 1 Yes/No
(including current/potential reversal)
33 Makes of all components used in the meter to be provided Yes/No
34 Non-Volatile memory (Retention period)
35 Measuring elements used in the meter
36 Power supply to circuit in case of supply failure
37 Display of measured values Yes/No
38 LCD display (Type and viewing angle)
39 Pulse rate Imp/
kWh,
40 Name plate marking Yes/No
41 Routine test certificates Yes/No
42 Acceptance test certificates Yes/No
43 Type test certificates Yes/No
44 Guarantee certificates Yes/No

S.No Description Units As Furnished

by Bidder
45 Output Device (LEDs) As per clause Error! Reference source Yes/No

46 Make of Disconnector switch

47 Disconnector Technical particular as per Specification clause Yes/No
1.4.35
48 Terminal Screw dia.
49 Allen Screw head size (Terminal Screw)
50 Fire retardant category of the material
a. Meter body
b. Terminal block

Annexure B Technical Specifications for Whole Current A.C. Three Phase Smart Energy
Meter

Scope
The specification covers the design, manufacturing, testing, supply, and delivery of AC whole current 3
phase 4 wires Smart Energy Meter with bidirectional communication facility suitable for Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) with connect/disconnect switch. The meter shall communicate with Head
End System (HES) on any one of the communication technologies mentioned in IS16444 Part 1, as per
the requirement of the utility / authorized system integrator.
Basic Features
The Smart Meter would have the following minimum basic features-
• Measurement of electrical energy parameters
• Bidirectional Communication
• Integrated Load limiting switch /relay
• Tamper event detection, recording and reporting
• Power event alarms as per IS 16444 Part 1
• Remote firmware upgrade
• Pre-Paid features at MDM end (as per 15959 part 2)
• TOD feature
• Net Metering(kWh) features (Configurable)
• On demand reading
General standards applicable for meters

S. No. Standard No. Title

IS 13779 with latest

1 amendments
AC Static Watt-hour Meter class 1& 2

Alternating Current Direct Connected Static

IS 15884 with latest
2 Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class 1 and 2)-
amendments
Specification

IS 16444 Part 1 with A.C. Static Direct Connected Watt Hour Smart Meter
3 latest amendments Class 1 and 2- Specification

IS 15959 Part 1 & Part 2 Data Exchange for Electricity Meter Reading, Tariff and
4 with latest amendments Load Control-Companion Standards

Communication
Meter shall have the ability to communicate with Head End System (HES) on any one of the
communication technologies mentioned in IS16444 Part 1 (RF/PLC/ Cellular) in a secure manner.
The selection of communication technology should be as per the site conditions and as per design
requirement of AMI Implementing agency to meet the performance as per agreed Service Level
Agreements (SLAs). In case of Cellular based meter, the meter shall accommodate SIM card/ e-SIM
of any service provider. The meter shall log the removal of the plug-in type communication module
removal /nonresponsive event with snapshot.

Remote connect/disconnect/load limiting: Remote Connect/disconnect/Load control facilities

would be as per IS 16444 part 1.

Other Specifications
Features Minimum requirement of features
Applicable Standards The meters shall comply with IS 16444 Part 1 for all requirements.
Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt (Phase to neutral).
Reference Voltage Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from 60% of Vref
to 120% of Vref. However, meter shall with stand with the
maximum system voltage of 440 volts (for minimum 5 minutes).
Current Rating 20-100 A
Category UC1
Starting Current As per IS 16444 Part 1
Accuracy Class 1.0 as per IS 16444 Part 1
Limits of error As per IS 16444 Part 1
Operating Temperature range As per IS 13779
Humidity As per IS 13779
Frequency As per IS 16444 Part 1
Influence Quantities As per IS 16444 Part 1
Power Consumption of meter As per IS 16444 Part 1
Current and Voltage Circuit As per IS 16444 Part 1
Running at No Load As per IS 16444 Part 1
Test output device As per IS 16444 Part 1
Meter Display As per IS 16444 Part 1
Name Plate & marking Meter Display As per IS 16444 Part 1
Parameters to be measured As per IS 16444 Part 1 / As per IS 15959 Part-2
Maximum Demand resetting As per IS 15959 Part-2
Time of Use registers As per IS 15959 Part-2
Power Quality Information As per IS 15959 Part-2
LED/LCD Indicators As per IS 16444 Part 1
Load Survey/Interval Data As per IS 15959 Part-2
Tamper/ Event Recording As per IS 15959 Part-2
Measuring Elements As per Is 16444 Part 1
Alarm As per IS 16444 Part 1 / As per IS 15959 Part-2
Load Control As per IS 16444 Part 1
Connect/Disconnect switch UC1 as per IS 16444 Part 1
Status of Load switch As per IS 16444 Part 1
Programmability As per IS 16444 Part 1
Communication As per IS 16444 Part 1
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Features Minimum requirement of features

Communication Protocol As per IS 16444 Part 1
Remote Firmware upgrade As per IS 15959 Part-2
As per IS 16444 Part 1 /
Real Time Clock (RTC)
IS 15959 Part 1 & Part 2
Data Retention As per IS 16444 Part 1
Meter shall be supplied with adequate separate battery backup for
Battery Backup
RTC.
First Breath (Power on) and Last
gasp (Power off) condition
As per IS 16444 Part 1
detection and communication to
HES
The Smart Meters shall have a dedicated sealable slot for
accommodating plug-in type bi -directional communication module
which shall integrate the respective communication technology
Plug-in Communication Module
(RF/PLC/ Cellular) with the Smart Meters, leading to easy
adaptability for network interfaces (WAN/NAN). The Plug-In module
shall be field swappable/ replaceable.

Data display facility (auto/manual)

As per IS 16444. However minimum requirement should include the following:
Data Display shall be in two modes-
1. Auto Scroll
2. Scroll with Push Button
The display parameters shall be:
▪ Auto Scroll
• Display Check
• Date and Time
• Last Recharge Amount
• Last Recharge Time
• Current Balance Amount
• Current Balance time
• Cumulative Active Energy kWh with legend.
• Cumulative Apparent Energy kVAh with legend.
• Current month MD in kW with legend.
• Current month average Power Factor
• Instantaneous voltage VRN
• Instantaneous voltage VYN
• Instantaneous voltage VBN
• Instantaneous current IR
• Instantaneous current IY
• Instantaneous current IB
• Instantaneous current IN
• Instantaneous Load kW and kVA
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• Instantaneous average Power Factor

These parameters should be displayed on the LCD/LED continuously for a period of 10 seconds
on Auto scroll.

▪ Scroll with Push-button

All Parameters mentioned under Auto-Scroll mode should be displayed. Additionally, the following
Parameters shall also be displayed:
• Internal diagnostics (display check)
• Meter Serial No
• Cumulative Energy in kVArh Lag/ Lead with legend
• Cumulative Active Energy kWh ToD wise with legends.
• Cumulative Apparent Energy kVAh ToD wise with legends.
• Current month MD in kVA with legends
• Last month cumulative kWh with legends
• Last month cumulative kVAh with legends
• Last month MD in kW with legends
• Last month Average Power Factor

Further, the Meter should display High Resolution energy values with resolution of 3 digits before
decimal and 2 digits after decimal in push button mode.

The meter’s display should return to default display mode (continues auto scroll) if push button is not
operated for more than 10 seconds. (The order of display may be as per the requirement of utility).
Meter display should not go in to sleep mode during Power-On condition.

Anti-tamper features
The meter shall continue working under tamper conditions as defined in IS 15959 Part 2 and
would log the event and send alarm at Head End System after detection of the defined tamper
features as per IS 15959 Part 2.

Type Tests & Test Certificates

Smart Meter shall be type tested for tests as per relevant parts of IS 16444 (latest versions) and
certified by Indian Standard wise list of BIS recognized labs as available at
https://bis.gov.in/index.php/laboratorys/list-of-bis-recognized-lab/. The number of sampling for
testing of meters and criteria for conformity would be as per IS 16444(as amended up to date).
Necessary copies of test certificates shall be submitted as per agreement with the utility.

Routine & Acceptance Tests

The Factory Acceptance and Routine tests shall be carried out as per IS 16444 Part 1.

General & Constructional requirements

Meter shall be BIS marked as per IS 16444 Part 1. General & construction requirement shall be as
per IS 16444/IS 13779
Meter base & cover - Meter base & cover shall be as per IS 16444 Part1 / IS 13779. The meter Base
& cover shall be ‘Break to open’ design. The material for meter base and cover shall be made of
high-grade polycarbonate.

The meter Base & cover shall be ultrasonically welded / Chemically welded or other suitable
bonding technology and it will not be possible to remove the cover from the base without evidence
of damage

Terminal block & cover - As per IS 16444 Part 1/IS 13779

Design
Voltage circuit, sealing arrangement, terminal block, terminal cover and nameplate etc. shall be in
accordance with IS-16444 Part 1 (latest version). The meter shall be compact and reliable in design,
easy to transport and immune to vibration and shock involved in transportation and handling

Name plate and marking

The meter should bear a name plate clearly visible, effectively secured against removal and
indelibly/distinctly marked in accordance with relevant IS. In addition, “Name of the Utility”,
purchase order no. & year/month of manufacturing shall be provided on the meter name plate. The
rating plate information shall be as per relevant IS.

Connection diagram: As per IS 16444 Part 1

Fixing arrangements:
The meter shall be mounted type. The Meter should have three fixing holes, one at top and two at
the bottom. The Top hole should be such that the holding screw is not accessible to the consumer
after fixing the meters. The lower screws should be provided under sealable terminal cover. The
requisite fixing screws shall be supplied with each meter.

Meter box:
The Meter Box if required, would be provided as per requirement of the utility/ purchaser and the material
of the Meter Box should be such that it does not hamper communications.

Packing
• The meters shall be suitably packed for vertical/horizontal support to withstand handling during
transportation.
• The meter shall be packed appropriately to ensure safe transportation, handling, identification
and storage.
• All packing materials shall be as per environment law in force. The primary packing shall
ensure protection against humidity, dust, grease and safeguard the meter’s performance until
its installation.
• The secondary packing shall provide protection during transportation.
• The packing case shall indicate “Fragile in nature” and direction of placement of box.
• The packing shall indicate marking details like Manufacturer’s name, meters #s, quantity, etc.

Transportation
• The meter shall be compact in design. The meter block unit shall be capable of withstanding
stresses likely to occur in actual service and rough handling during transportation.
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• The meter shall be convenient to transport and immune to shock and vibration during
transportation and handling.
• The meter should not be exposed to undue shock and mishandling during transportation.
• The stacking of box inside transport media should be such as to avoid their free movement.
• The packing should also be protected from rain and dust by transport media.
• The AMISP shall be responsible for any damage during transit due to inadequate or improper
packing.

Testing and Manufacturing Facilities at Manufacturer’s Place

The manufacturer shall have facilities of conducting Acceptance Testing as per IS 16444
Part 1.

Inspection
• The meters shall be sealed as per the mutual agreement of the supplier and the purchaser
• The Utility/ purchaser may inspect the meter randomly as per sampling plan for acceptance test
as per IS 16444 Part 1. The meters shall be tested for acceptance test as per IS 16444 Part 1

Annexure C Three phase CT operated alternating current Smart Meter of Accuracy Class
0.5S (DT Meter, LT-CT Meter, etc.)

C.1 General Standards Applicable for Meter

Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification, the performance and testing of
the meters shall conform to the following standards and amendments/revisions thereof.

Sl. No. Standard No. Title

AC Static Transformer Operated Watt-hour
IS 16444: Part 2 with latest and VAR-Hour Smart Meters, class 0.2S,
1
amendments
0.5S and 1S
CBIP- Publication 325 with Standardization of AC Static Electrical
2
latest amendments Energy Meters

CBIP Technical report no. 111 Specification for Common Meter Reading
3
with latest amendments Instrument
Basic Environmental Testing Procedures
4 IS:9000 with latest amendments
for Electronic & Electrical Items.
IS 12063 with latest Degrees of protection provided by
5
amendments enclosures of electrical equipment.
Telemetering for consumption and
IS 14451, Part-2: 1999 with
6 demand. Direct digital transfer of meter
latest amendments
values.
IS 4905: 1999 with latest
7 Methods for Random sampling.
amendments
IS 12346 with latest Specifications for Testing Equipment for
8
amendments AC Energy meter.
Data exchange for electricity meter
IS 15959 Part 3 (as applicable) reading, tariff and load control: Companion
9
with latest amendments
specification

C.2 Communication
Meter shall have ability to communicate with HES on any one of the technologies
mentioned in IS 16444 (RF/Cellular/PLC) in a secure manner. The selection of
communication technology should be as per the site conditions and as per design
requirement of the AMISP to meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs). In case of cellular
based meter, the meter shall accommodate dual SIM Card / e-SIM of any service provider.
The meter shall log the removal of the plug-in type communication module removal
/nonresponsive event with snapshot.

C.3 Other Specifications

Particulars Specifications
The meters shall comply with IS 16444: Part2 for all
requirements except for those parameters which have
Applicable Standards
been specifically mentioned to be otherwise in this
specification.
Reference Voltage (Vref) – 240 Volt (Phase to neutral).
Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from
Reference Voltage 60% of Vref to 120% of Vref. However, meter shall with
stand with the maximum system voltage of 440 volts (for
minimum 5 minutes).
Current Rating Ib 5A
Starting Current As per IS 16444: Part2
Accuracy Class 0.5S as per IS 16444: Part 2
Limits of error As per IS 16444: Part 2
Operating Temperature
As per IS 16444: Part 2
range
Humidity As per IS 16444: Part 2
Frequency As per IS 16444: Part 2
Influence Quantities As per IS 16444: Part 2
Power Consumption of
meter excluding As per IS 16444: Part 2
communication module
Current and Voltage circuit As per IS 16444: Part 2
Running at No Load As per IS 16444: Part 2
Test output device As per IS 16444: Part 2
Meter Display As per IS 16444: Part 2
Time of Use
(In case of net-meter both
export & import As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
parameters to be
measured)
Parameters to be measured As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Power Quality
As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Information
Maximum Demand As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Load Survey/Interval Data As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
LED/LCD
As per IS 16444: Part 2
Indicators
Tamper/Event recording As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Alarm As per IS 16444 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
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Particulars Specifications
Measuring Elements As per IS 16444: Part 2

The meter shall continue working under tamper

conditions as defined in IS 15959 Part 3 and would log
Anti-Tamper features
the event and send alarm at HES after logging of the
defined tamper features as per IS 15959 Part 3.

Programmability As per IS 16444: Part 2

Communication As per IS 16444: Part 2
Communication Protocol As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Real time clock (RTC) As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Data Retention As per IS 16444: Part 2
Meter shall be supplied with separate battery backup for
Battery Backup
RTC.
As per IS 16444: Part 2 (as applicable)
However minimum requirement should include the
following:
Data Display shall have following features:
• High Resolution (Shall display energy values with
Data display facility resolution of 2 digits before decimal and 3 digits
(manual/Auto) after decimal.
• The Push button for manual scrolling in
addition to auto scrolling with a persistence
time of 10 seconds for each parameter shall
be provided.
Display of data as per IS 16444 (Part 2)
Remote Firmware As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Upgrade
The Smart meter should have the provision of sensing
digital inputs via DI (Digital Input) port provided at the
terminal block. The smart meter should register the digital
input(s) sensed, upon reaching respective threshold
(configurable) and the event shall be communicated to
HES. The OBIS code required for this shall be provided
during detailed engineering.
Digital Input (DI) The requisite power supply requirement (AC to DC
auxiliary supply/ charger) for the DI should be made
internal to the smart meter itself. In case the same is not
feasible to be provided, bidder should provide external
power supply with following specifications.
d) Input voltage: 63.5V AC
e) Operating voltage: 12V DC
f) Contact Rating: 5A Continuous @30V DC, 25A for 3
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Particulars Specifications
sec
No. of DIs - 04 Nos. DI for 4V(DC), 10 mA

Annexure D Three phase CT/PT operated alternating current Smart Meter of Accuracy Class
0.5S/ 0.2S (as required) –Feeder Meter, Boundary Meter, HT Consumers, etc.
D.1 General Standards Applicable for Meter

Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification, the performance and testing of
the meters shall conform to the following standards and amendments/revisions thereof.

Sl. No. Standard No. Title

AC Static Transformer Operated Watt-hour
IS 16444: Part 2 with latest
1 and VAR-Hour Smart Meters, class 0.2S,
amendments
0.5S and 1S
CBIP- Publication 325 with Standardization of AC Static Electrical
2
latest amendments Energy Meters

CBIP Technical report no. 111 Specification for Common Meter

3
with latest amendments Reading Instrument
Basic Environmental Testing Procedures
4 IS:9000 with latest amendments
for Electronic & Electrical Items.
IS 12063 with latest Degrees of protection provided by
5
amendments enclosures of electrical equipment.
Telemetering for consumption and
IS 14451, Part-2: 1999 with demand. Direct digital transfer of meter
6
latest amendments
values.
IS 4905: 1999 with latest
7 Methods for Random sampling.
amendments
IS 12346 with latest Specifications for Testing Equipment for
8
amendments AC Energy meter.
Data exchange for electricity meter
IS 15959 Part 3 (as applicable) reading, tariff and load control:
9
with latest amendments
Companion specification

D.2 Communication
Meter shall have ability to communicate with HES on any one of the technologies mentioned
in IS 16444 (RF/Cellular/PLC) in a secure manner. The selection of communication
technology should be as per the site conditions and as per design requirement of the AMISP
to meet the Service Level Agreements (SLAs). In case of cellular based meter, the meter
shall accommodate SIM Card / e-SIM of any service provider. For installation on Feeders,
if cellular, the meter shall accommodate dual SIM Card / e-SIM of any service
provider/multinetwork or dual-profile SIM. The meter shall log the removal of the plug-in
type communication module removal /nonresponsive event with snapshot.
D.3 Other Specifications

Particulars Specifications
The meters shall comply with IS 16444: Part2 for all
requirements except for those parameters which have
Applicable Standards
been specifically mentioned to be otherwise in this
specification.
Reference Voltage [As per relevant IS]
Current Rating Ib 5A/ 1A (as applicable)
Starting Current As per IS 16444: Part2
Accuracy Class 0.5S or 0.2S as per IS 16444: Part 2
Limits of error As per IS 16444: Part 2
Operating Temperature
As per IS 16444: Part 2
range
Humidity As per IS 16444: Part 2
Frequency As per IS 16444: Part 2
Influence Quantities As per IS 16444: Part 2
Power Consumption of
meter excluding As per I S 16444: Part 2
communication module
Current and Voltage circuit As per IS 16444: Part 2
Running at No Load As per IS 16444: Part 2
Test output device As per IS 16444: Part 2
Meter Display As per IS 16444: Part 2
Time of Use
(In case of net-meter both As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
export & import parameters
to be measured)
Parameters to be measured As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Power Quality Information As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Maximum Demand As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Load Survey/Interval Data As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
LED/LCD Indicators As per IS 16444: Part 2
Tamper/Event recording As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Alarm As per IS 16444 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Measuring Elements As per IS 16444: Part 2

The meter shall continue working under tamper conditions as

defined in IS 15959 Part 3 and would log the event and send
Anti-Tamper features
alarm at HES after logging of the defined tamper features as
per IS 15959 Part 3.

Programmability As per IS 16444: Part 2

Communication As per IS 16444: Part 2

Particulars Specifications
Communication Protocol As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Real time clock (RTC) As per IS 16444: Part 2 / IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)
Data Retention As per IS 16444: Part 2
Meter shall be supplied with separate battery backup for
Battery Backup
RTC.
As per IS 16444: Part 2 (as applicable)
However minimum requirement should include the following:
Data Display shall have following features:
• High Resolution (Shall display energy values
with resolution of 2 digits before decimal and 5
Data display facility
digits after decimal.
(manual/Auto)
• The Push button for manual scrolling in
addition to auto scrolling with a persistence
time of 10 seconds for each parameter shall be
provided.
Display of data as per IS 16444 (Part 2)
Remote Firmware Upgrade As per IS 15959: Part 3 (as applicable)

The Smart meter should have the provision of sensing digital

inputs via DI (Digital Input) port provided at the terminal
block. The smart meter should register the digital input(s)
sensed, upon reaching respective threshold (configurable) and
the event shall be communicated to HES. The OBIS code
required for this shall be provided during detailed engineering.
The requisite power supply requirement (AC to DC auxiliary
Digital Input (DI) supply/ charger) for the DI should be made internal to the
smart meter itself. In case the same is not feasible to be
provided, bidder should provide external power supply with
following specifications.
a) Input voltage: 63.5V AC
b) Operating voltage: 12V DC
c) Contact Rating: 5A Continuous @30V DC, 25A for 3 sec
No. of DIs - 04 Nos. DI for 4V(DC), 10 mA

Annexure E System Sizing Requirement

E.1 Sizing Parameter
The system shall be designed as per the technical parameters defined in this specification and as
specified in this Annexure.
The AMI system (MDM, Historian, NMS etc.) shall be suitably sized based on expansion
requirements mentioned in Article 14 of Section 7.

CSP should offer auto-scaling of the compute resources based on the defined threshold of resource
utilization. There should be a minimum and maximum limit defined for auto-scaling for a workload.

This memory utilization includes the memory used for storage of data (including expansion
requirement defined in above para) for the defined duration as specified in the Technical
Specification. The system architecture and the network design shall have the ability to handle the
growth with respect to functions, and user as defined.

Annexure F General requirement for common pluggable communication module for Smart
Meters
Considering that the new Smart Meters may use different types of communication technologies
(RF/PLCC/Cellular, etc.), thus in order to enable different communication modules to be used in the
same meter, it is necessary to use a universal interface and a particular size irrespective of the choice
of communication technology that defines the dimensions of the communication slot as well as
physical placement and location of connectors. The following example recommendations will go a
long way in assuring interoperability whilst still complying with the provisions of IS 16444 and IS
15959 standards:
Part I
1. Recommended Module Placement location
In order to improve the Radio Performances of any of the wireless technologies encompassing
but not limited to Cellular, RF and / or RF mesh, it is recommended to place the communication
module anywhere on the accessible part of the meter. This will also enable an easy approach to
improve antennae performances.
2. Meter shall have the means of tamper detection to record the event(s) of the removal of the
communication module set from the meter, irrespective of whether the meter is in power on (has
supply) or powered off (no supply) condition.
3. The Module shall be hot swappable and shall fit snugly inside the meter box, so that the same
IP class of the meter is maintained.
4. A transparent cover may be used for the purpose,
a. To have a sealing arrangement with the meter body as well as
b. For easy viewing of LED indicators and antenna assembly without having to open
the cover.
Part II
AC power interface:
In the event of PLC communication being chosen as the only or one of the choices, the following
arrangement of connector and pinouts need to be provisioned on the communication module.
Female connector
1. Front View:

Single phase meter

Poly phase meter

2、Top View:

Single phase meter

Poly phase meter

3、Side View:

Pin to Pin distance should be: 7.62mm (Standard Pin connector)

Communication interface:
The meter shall have a slot of an appropriate size to allow for the pluggable communication module
(such as but not limited to NAN /WAN, dual mode RF, Dual Technology, cellular etc.) to be fit in
to the meter. The meter shall provide a 14-pins Female socket connector (2*7pin, 2.54mm). The
socket shall be selected and positioned to ensure that the male pins on the communication module
can connect reliably and easily connect with the female contactors on the meter.
Female connector
1. Front View：

2. Top View:

3. Side View:

PIN Outs may be provided as per below details

Pin No Name Input/output Description
1 Reserved / /
2 Reserved / /
3 Power EN Output Control the module’s power supply
4 Reserved / /
5 Reserved / /
6 Meter TXD Output To Module UART port RXD, Min.38400
7 Meter RXD Input From Module UART port TXD, Min.38400
8 Reserved / /
9 RTS Input Input digital signal from module
10 RST Output Reset signal for module
11 CTS Output Output digital signal to module
12 +Vdc Power As per IS16444
13 GND Common Ground Reference Potential
14 GND Common Ground Reference Potential

Part III
The following reference size may be adhered to irrespective of a single or multiple communication
options provisioned on the same module. This standard form factor and dimensions will enable
physical and functional interoperability with different makes of meters.
A. Module 3-D views (For Representational Purpose Only)

1. Module in meter (Top View) 2. 3D View

3. Front View 4. Back View

5. Side View 6. Top View

7. Bottom View

B. Module Dimensions

Overall view of the module:

Overall view of the module’s PCBA:

Notes: Module Reference Sizes: unit mm.

Annexure G Details of ESB Architecture

At present, Utility IT/OT systems are interconnected with API based integration. However looking
to the upcoming AMISP, IT/OT System under RDSS scheme and other. Utility is considering for
establishment of Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) in future. Architecture Design, Core Functionalities,
Implementations details shall be provided to AMISP thereafter for integration.

Annexure H Future Demand Response Program Use Cases for Reference

The objective of the Demand Response is to optimal utilization of energy resources by uniform
distribution of load across the day, to save additional investment in capacity addition within the
utility, improved access of power to rural areas, reduction in technical losses, enhanced consumer
satisfaction by load curtailment in place of load shedding.

S. Functional
Description of Functional requirement
No. requirement
System will determine based on day ahead schedule for available
generation capacity and load forecasting the load curtailment events.
Load Curtailment
1. Advance notice will be sent to a group of consumers affected by this
event in place of
load curtailment. DR system will send the load curtailment command
Load Shedding
to the MDM. The MDM will forward this command to the
appropriate AMI Head-End.
Once the consumer is set up with all the devices necessary, the
2. DR Program consumer details will be sent to DR system. Premium charges for
Commencement assured power supply with SLA and/or Rebates and incentives can be
given to consumers who participate in DR programs.
3. Utility shall be able to send real-time pricing signals to end
Real time Pricing
consumers/ AMI system
Utility limits consumer’s load due to reasons like exceeding
contract load
Curtailment due
4. to Contract Alarms (visual and audio) shall be provided in case of load violation
Violation (in home device, Email, SMS etc.). The billing system shall be
notified of the load violation, and the corresponding charges shall be
applied to consumer (based on tariff rules).
In every 15-minute interval Meter data should be captured,
5. Demand side Confirmation of action taken for demand response should be
Management mentioned as well as monitoring of historical Consumer Load Profile
should be done.
Daily Meter Reading, Status and associated details capturing for
records of consumer consumption data, TOU details, real time trends
6. Load Monitoring
and Load profile Details. Along with this whenever there is a load
at Demand side
violation event recorded in the meter, the information is sent to the
control center
Utility calls a Direct Load Control Event using the Peak Load
Initiate Direct
Management (PLM) Application and executes through head-end by
7. Load Control
sending a load control signal to Smart Appliances thru HAN/Smart
Event
Meter or other means
Register and Interval based accounting:
Register based
Register based accounting supports requirements for prepaid energy
accounting based on register reads.
It includes billing cycle data services that deliver billing determinants
Energy via an interface to CIS/Billing on the billing cycle date and on request
8. accounting when special reads are required. A Billing Determinant Calculator
system provides the flexibility to compute the billing determinant values
based on utility defined formulas. Formulas are built around logical
and arithmetic operators, and can contain other billing determinants,
constants, and consumer functions.
Bi-directional
MDM should support bi-directional metering by processing the
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S. Functional
Description of Functional requirement
No. requirement
delivered and received channels for a given meter in two separate
channels.
Net Metering (using Virtual channel)
MDM should support net metering by processing the delivered and
received channels from the meter/recorder and calculating a net
amount. The calculated net will be stored onto a virtual channel.
MDM should provide full tracking, management, and storage of
usage data related to each data channel. This allows summation of
usage data separately for each data channel.
Usage Calculated from Register Reads
MDM can create usage data from register reads received from AMI
systems or gathered manually through HHUs. MDM will calculate
the difference between the current bill period register read and the
previous bill period register read, applying the ratio required
converting to the correct kWh usage. Rollover conditions are also
considered when computing usage. The calculated usage is stored in
the billing table and accessible to all applications that require the data.
Interval Billing:
The Interval Billing should include all of the functionality offered in
the Register Billing in addition to support Advanced Billing
Determinants (ABD) calculated from interval reads.
As interval data is retrieved by the AMI systems, the Advanced
Billing Determinant (ABD) engine should process the interval reads
into daily and billing cycle usage-based billing determinants (as
compared to register-based billing).
For example, if 15 min interval data is retrieved by the system, MDM
calculates the proper billing determinant which is based on RTP/
Time-of-Use (TOU) tariff, then ABD engine will make this
computation based on tariff configuration data in the database. Then
it stores this daily data set (RTP/TOU values with usage details for
each), along with the interval data in the Metered Usage Data
Repository (MUDR). On each billing cycle, the ABD engine will
summarize the RTP/TOU and demand data for each period over the
requested billing span and deliver these billing determinants to the
billing system. By performing the billing determinant summations
daily, MDM support end-user presentation of "month-to-date"
information as well as spread computational loads over time
(including weekends).

Annexure I Conditions/protocols for auto-disconnections

a) The consumer categories for which the protocol auto-disconnections shall apply and for
which consumer categories the same shall not be applicable would be decided mutually
between JdVVNL and AMISP.
b) The auto-disconnection shall not be allowed during gazetted holiday / national holidays/
holiday calendar of JdVVNL and during night-time
c) AMISP to ensure the compliance of MOP advisory dated 13-09-2022

Annexure J AMI system availability

AMI system issues and availability are flagged at three different severity levels.
a) Severity 1 is the most critical being a complete system level failure or breach of IT policies
and requiring urgent and immediate attention.
b) Coverage under severity 2 are outages that do not cause any immediate disruption but
subsequently may result into severity 1 outage.
c) Severity 3 are those issues / problems / outages which are neither of an emergency nor
priority level as grouped under severity level 1 or 2.
The AMISP shall implement an appropriate online SLA Application (as elaborated in Clause 7.7 of
this Section) for problem/defect reporting and tracking system. This would enable logging and
tracking of outages / defects/non-conformances of all severity levels and get the approval of the
same from the Utility towards desired resolution. The incidents (15 in number) are categorized as
mentioned in below table.

Category Incident Description1

Severity 1 – a) Complete loss of AMI system functions2

Urgent b) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Utility user interface
ii. Consumer portal
c) Stoppage of data backup at DC/DR (refer Clause ‘7.3.1 e’ of this Section)
d) Cyber Security issues leading to unauthorized access to
systems/applications
Severity 2 – a) Outage at Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre
Serious i. Complete outage of communication connectivity
ii. Failure of UPS system
iii. Failure of Battery / other auxiliary system)
b) Interruption of data exchange with utility enterprise systems
c) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Outage of VEE
ii. Billing Determinants
iii. Reports
d) Breach of data privacy
e) Adherence to RPO / RTO3 as per Clause 2.7.3.3.9 of this Section and as
mentioned in Clause 7.3.1 of this Section

1
Please note that the table provides the different incidents categorized under different severity levels. If any incident at a higher
severity level or order is active, then it shall be understood that a new incident at a lower severity level or order linked to the one at the
higher-level incident, shall not be separately registered. For instance, when there is an incident “Complete Outage of AMI system
functions” under Severity-1, then “Partial outage of AMI functions” or “Interruption of data exchange with utility enterprise systems”
shall not be registered.
2
A complete outage of AMI functions may happen due to a system level crash or outage of DC/DR infra or outage of MPLS bandwidth
at DC/DR
3
RTO and RPO are expected to be checked once a month for purpose of SLA
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Category Incident Description1

Severity 3 – a) Non-availability of reports as per Clause 6.2 of this Section during the
Minor Operation Phase
b) Resolution of complaint ticket raised and passed on by CCS. These
complaints shall be registered within the SLA Application and hence
shall have to undergo mutual agreement checks between Utility/AMISP
before being registered for resolution.
c) Non-availability of required inventory of spares specified in Clause 7.3.3
of this Section
d) Failure of workstation, printers, LAN etc. at the NOMC
e) Non-availability of designated AMISP’s Manpower at the NOMC
.

J.1 Response & Resolution Time

The target times within which the AMISP should respond to support requests for each category of
severity is described in the following table.
a) The Initial Response Time is defined as the period from the initial logging of the support
request (through established systems and/or communications channels) and the
acknowledgment of the AMISP subject to the maximum time defined in the following table.
In case, AMISP doesn’t respond within initial response time, the support shall be deemed
acknowledged by the AMISP.
b) The Action Resolution Time is the period from the acknowledgement of support request to
the AMISP delivering a solution subject to the Maximum time defined in following table.
c) The Action Resolution Time includes investigation time and consideration of alternative
courses of action to remedy the situation.

Initial Response Maximum Action

Severity Action
Time Resolution Time
An urgent or emergency situation requiring
1 [15 minutes] [2 hours] continuous attention from necessary support
staff until system operation is restored.
Attempt to find a solution acceptable to the
2 [30 minutes] [24 Hours] utility (dependent on reproducibility), as
quickly as practical.
Evaluation and action plan. Resolution time is
3 [2 hours] [10 days] dependent on reproducibility, ability to gather
data, and the Utility’s prioritization.

J.2 Service Response Requirements

Emergency Support for Severity 1 issues are to be provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
on-call support team shall include all key technical competencies so that any aspect of a system
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failure can be attended to. Severity 1 issues shall be reported by telephone for rapid response; the
key objective is to restore the system to an operational state as quickly as possible.
J.3 System Availability Calculations
System level issues / availability calculation methodology shall be as below:
a) For Severity-1 and 2 level incidents, the non-availability hours for availability calculation
shall be counted from the end of the allowed Action Resolution time for their first instance
in a given month. If any incident, repeats in the same month, the non-availability hours for
availability calculation shall be counted from the end of allowed Initial Response Time.
b) For Severity-3 events, the non-availability hours for availability calculation shall be counted
from the end of the allowed Action Resolution time
A standardized online ticket register shall be maintained, that shall be made available to utility
online, containing the following:
Details of each issue reported:
a) Actions taken by AMISP to correct the issue
b) Applicable Severity level
c) Time of reporting to the AMISP support engineer/support
d) Actual vs Allowed response & resolution time as defined in this annexure
e) Review of utility’s Engineer-in-charge as well as the AMISP’s support engineer of the site.
In the event of multiple failures at a site, due to a common cause, the first FPR (Field Problem,
Report) logged shall be used for the purpose of system availability calculation. However,
simultaneous multiple outages due to unrelated cause would be counted separately.
Availability computation shall be done on monthly basis in selected area(s) of operation. The
formula to be used for availability computation shall be as under:
THM−(S1⁡X⁡1+S2⁡X⁡0.8+S3⁡X⁡0.5)
Availability per month =
THM
• Where THM is total hours in the month when power supply to AMI system is available
• S1/ S2/ S3 is the total non-available hours in Severity Level-1 /2/3
S1/ S2/ S3 are computed for each event. For instance, S3 for each Severity-3 event would be number
of hours passed beyond the maximum resolution time for which the event is not resolved. Some
examples for the same are provided below

Category Example of computing non-available hours

Severity 1 For incidents happening for the first time in the month, Number of hours beyond the allowed
– Urgent maximum resolution time for which:
a) Complete loss of AMI system functions
b) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Utility user interface
ii. Consumer portal
c) Cyber security issues remain unresolved
d) Data backup at DC/DR remains stopped
For incidents happening for the second or more times in the month, Number of hours beyond
the allowed initial response time for which:
a) Complete loss of AMI system functions
b) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Utility user interface
ii. Consumer portal
c) Cyber security issues remain unresolved
d) Data backup at DC/DR remains stopped

Severity 2 For incidents happening for the first time in the month, Number of hours beyond the allowed
– Serious maximum resolution time for which:
a) Outage at Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre
i. Complete outage of communication connectivity
ii. Failure of UPS system
iii. Failure of Battery / other auxiliary system)
b) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Outage of VEE
ii. Billing Determinants
iii. Reports etc.
c) Any single event on data privacy breach is not resolved
d) Interruption of data exchange with utility enterprise systems remains unresolved
e) Adherence to RPO / RTO is not ensured

For incidents happening for the second or more times in the month, Number of working
hours beyond the allowed initial response time for which
a) Outage at Network Operation cum Monitoring Centre
i. Complete outage of communication connectivity
ii. Failure of UPS system
iii. Failure of Battery / other auxiliary system)
b) Partial outage of AMI functions
i. Outage of VEE
ii. Billing Determinants
iii. Reports etc.
c) Any single event on data privacy breach is not resolved
d) Interruption of data exchange with utility enterprise systems remains unresolved
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Category Example of computing non-available hours

e) Adherence to RPO / RTO is not ensured

Severity 3 Number of days beyond 10 days for which (Number of days shall be converted to number
– Minor of hours by multiplying it with 24)
a) Non-availability of reports as per Clause 6.2 of this Section during the Operation
Phase
b) Resolution of complaint ticket raised and passed on by CCS. These complaints shall
be registered within the SLA Application and hence shall have to undergo mutual
agreement checks between Utility/AMISP before being registered for resolution.
c) Non-availability of required inventory of spares specified in Clause 7.3.3 of this
Section
d) Failure of workstation, printers, LAN etc. at the NOMC
e) Non-availability of designated AMISP’s Manpower at the NOMC

Annexure K
Schedule of billing data collection for different consumer category

The schedule for billing for various consumers on which the current AMI system (procured under
this contract) is implemented is provided below:

K.1 Industrial Consumers

Monthly billing on 1st of Every month (Billing Parameter of Every month)

K.2 Commercial consumers

Monthly / Bimonthly billing on as per the defined billing schedule. (Billing Parameter of Every
month)

K.3 Residential consumers

Monthly/Bimonthly billing on as per the defined billing schedule. (Billing Parameter of specific
month)

K.4 Agricultural consumers

Monthly / Bimonthly billing on as per the defined billing schedule.

*Above is the existing schedule of billing in utility, the schedule for the billing may change as per
DISCOM, Regulatory and Government directive.

Annexure L Integration Interface of Existing Enterprise Applications

In addition to IT/OT Systems mentioned in section 6, clause 3.1 (MDM Integrations with
Utility IT/OT Systems), The MDM will also act as the bridge to integrate the AMI system
with following utility IT/OT systems. These IT/OT systems may be already existing or those
which the Utility have planned. The IT/OT systems may include but not be limited to the
following:

a) RMS upcoming and RMS (Billing) existing System / RAPDRP application suite
b) Smart Customer Care Center
c) SCADA/DMS/ OMS/ RT-DAS/ Basic SCADA (Existing/Upcoming)
d) FDRMS (Feeder Data Reporting & Monitoring System), GPRS Communication
- Approx. 15,000 Feeder Meter
e) ERP - Existing & Upcoming ERP System under RDSS
f) Vendor Self-Management System – For Inspection of Material
g) AMR System - DT Meters & HT Consumers –MDM System, GPRS
Communication – ~ Approx. 25,000 DT & 32,000 HT Consumers & Other
Consumers
h) AMI – MDM, HES, Meters, RF Communication – Approx. 5 Lakh meters
i) PMA – ARM Tool
j) Mobile application (Consumer/Discom) and/or Common mobile application for
smart meter (O&M, Customer, CI, MI),
k) Application Portals (Consumer/Discom)
l) State Government and National Portals/NPP, URJA App, 11kV RFMS, Urja
Mitra, E Mitra, PFC/ REC/ BEE/ EESL/ CEA/ NIC/ DoIT portals etc.
m) Roaster management and load forecasting
n) Power transformer and health monitoring
o) GIS, Network Analysis, Asset Management
p) SMS Gateways, email Gateways, various payment Gateways, Vidyut Saathi/ Urja
Sarthi, Bijalee Mitra/ R-APDRP portals/ Discoms DT/Consumer AMR system/
RT-DAS/ SCADA-DMS/ ERP system
q) Enterprise Service Bus (Upcoming)
r) State Data Lake
s) Migration to Common/State Level Prepaid Engine
t) Other upcoming systems

Note: Some of the above-mentioned solutions envisaged will be implemented in the future and
integration with this system should not be considered as new requirement.

Annexure M
Additional Requirements/ Specifications
<To be filled by the Utility and approved by REC / MoP>

Single Phase Whole Current Smart Meter

S. No. Description of the Features

1 …
2 …

Three Phase Whole Current Smart Meter

S. No. Description of the Features
1 …
2 …

Three Phase LT-CT Operated Smart Meter

S. No. Description of the Features
1 …
2 …

Three Phase CT/PT Operated Smart Meter

S. No. Description of the Features
1 …
2 …

Annexure N Specifications of CT for LT-CT meters

Technical Specification of Current Transformer

1. General:
This specification covers manufacture, test, & supply of LT Current transformers of class 0.5
accuracy.
The CTs shall be suitable for metering purpose.

2. Type:
The CTs shall be of ring type and bar type as per site requirement.

The secondary leads shall be terminated with Tinned Cooper rose contact terminals with
arrangements for sealing purposes. Polarity (both for primary and second leads) shall be marked.

The CTs shall be varnished, fiberglass tape insulated or cast resin, air-cooled type. Only super
enameled electrolytic grade copper wires shall be used.
The CTs shall conform to IS 2705: Part-I & II/IEC:185 with latest amendments.

2.1. TECHNICAL DETAILS:

Technical details shall be as given below:

Sr. Type Ring Type

No
1 Class of Accuracy 0.5s
2. Rated Burden 5.00 VA
3. Power Frequency Withstand Voltage 3KV
4. Highest System Voltage 660 V
5. Nominal System Voltage 415 V
6. Frequency 50 Hz
7. Supply System 3 Ph. Solidly grounded Neutral System
8 Insulation Level (HVPF test voltage for 3 KV
1 minute)
9. Transformer Ratio As mentioned below
10. Short Term Thermal Current Minimum 5KA for one second
11. Rated Continues Thermal Current 120% of the rated primary current
12. Instrument security factor Shall not exceed 5
13. Ratio (Current) error max Shall not exceed the values prescribed in
IS:2705/1992
14. Phase angle error max Shall not exceed the values prescribed in
IS:2705/1992

15. Temperature rise over an ambient Shall not exceed the values prescribed in
temperature of 50 degree C at rated IS:2705/1992
continuous thermal current (1.2 Ip)
16. Current Density Max. 1.6A/sq.mm.
17. Insulation Epoxy Resin

Transformation ratio shall be specified from the following standard ratings as per requirement:

S,No LTCT Consumers/DT rating CT Ratio

1 >10 kVA upto 30kVA 50/5
2 >30kVA upto 47kVA 75/5
3 >47kVA upto 63 kVA 100/5
4 >63 kVA upto 94 kVA 150/5
5 >94kVA upto 125kVA 200/5
6 >125kVA upto 187kVA 300/5
7 >187kVA upto 250kVA 400/5
8 >250kVA upto 310kVA 500/5
9 >310kVA upto 375kVA 600/5
10 >375kVA upto 575kVA 800/5
11 >575kVA upto 700kVA 1000/5

Bore diameter of the CT shall not be less than 40 mm. Ring type CTs shall have suitable clamp to
fix the CT to panel Board, wherever required.

The limits of current error and phase angle displacement as per IS:2705 at several defined percentage
of rated current are:

Accuracy % Ratio error at % of rated Phase displacement in minutes at % of

Class current rated current
0.5 5 20 100 120 5 20 100 120
1.5 0.75 0.5 0.5 90 45 30 30

Current error and phase displacement at rated frequency is required to be as above when the
secondary burden from 25% to 100% of the rated burden i.e. 50 V A.
Rated extended primary current shall be 120% of rated primary Current in accordance with IS:2705
Pt-II.
Rated ISF (Instrument Security Factor) shall be declared by the manufacturer & marked on the CT.
CT’s shall be made with good engineering practices. Core winding shall evenly spread stress &
avoid stress concentration at any one point. Cast resin CT’s shall be processed by hot curing method
under controlled vacuum conditions.
The base shall be of hot dip galvanized steel.

2.2. TESTS

2.2.1. TYPE TESTS:

Copies of all type tests as per IS.2705 Part-I and II including short time current &
temperature rise tests in NABL accredited laboratory shall be submitted and got
approved before commencement of supply.

2.2.2. ROUTINE TESTS:

The supplier shall conduct all the routine tests such as Ratio test, phase angle error test
for 0.5 accuracy class as per IS 2705 Part I & II.

2.2.3. COMMISSIONING TEST:

In accordance with IS:2705, Power frequency test on primary winding shall be carried
out after erection on site on sample basis.

2.3. MARKING:

The CTs shall have marking and nameplate as per IS 2705 in addition to class of insulation & ISF.
The markings shall be indelible. The nameplate shall be securely fixed to the body of the CT.

2.4. PACKING:
Each CT shall be securely packed to withstand rough handling during transit and storage.

2.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

Immediately on award of contract, the bidder shall prepare detailed quality assurance plan / test
procedure identifying the various stages of manufacture, quality checks performed at each stage,
raw material inspection and the Customer hold points. The document shall also furnish details of
method of checking, inspection and acceptance standards / values and get the approval of Purchaser
before proceeding with manufacturing. However, Purchaser shall have right to review the inspection
reports, quality checks and results of suppliers in house inspection department which are not
Customer hold points and the supplier shall comply with the remarks made by purchaser or his
representative on such reviews with regards to further testing, rectification or rejection.

Purchaser reserve the right to send any material out of the supply to any recognized laboratory for
testing and the cost of testing shall be borne by the Purchaser. In case the material is found not in
order with the technical requirement / specification, the charges along with any other penalty which
may be levied is to be borne by the bidder. To avoid any complaint the supplier is advised to send
his representative to the stores to see that the material sent for testing is being sealed in the presence
of bidder’s representative.

Annexure O Specifications of 1-ph and 3-ph Polycarbonate Meter Box and 2:1 & 4:1 Meter
Box for 1-ph Consumers

SCOPE
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacture, testing at
manufacturer's works, packing, forwarding, supply and unloading at store/site and performance of
single-phase meter box intended to contain one number single phase whole current energy meter
complete with all accessories for trouble free and efficient operation.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The equipment covered by this specification shall unless otherwise stated, be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest edition of the following Indian/international
standards and shall conform to the regulations of the local statutory authorities.

S. No. Standard Name Title

i. IS:14772-2000 General requirements for Meter boxes for accessories for household
and similar fixed electrical installations- specifications.
ii. IS:11731(Part-II)- Methods of test for determination of Flammability of solid electrical
1992 insulating material when exposed to an igniting source.
iii. IS:4249-1967 Specification for classification and method of test for non- ignitable
and self-extinguishing properties of solid electrical insulating
materials.
iv. IS:5133(Part-II)- Specification for boxes far the Meter box of electrical accessories.
1969
v. IS:2500(Part-I)- Sampling procedure for inspection by attributes part-I sampling
2000 schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot
inspection.
vi. UL 746-C Polymeric Materials in Electrical equipment.

GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS PROPERTIES OF PLASTIC MATERIAL

The plastic material, which is to be used by the bidder for these molded Meter Box, must have the
following properties:

S. No Property Units Value

1. Physical Water Absorption % Max. 0.35

2. Thermal HDT Deg. C Min. 125.
3. Flammability
a) Rating FV2
b) Glow wire test @ 650 Deg. C Passes

4. Mechanical
a) Tensile Strength Mpa Min. 50
b) Flexural strength Mpa Min. 90
c) Modulus of Elasticity Mpa Min. 2000
d) Izod impact strength notched 23OC. KJ/Sq.m. Min 8

Technical Requirements

S. No. Description Requirement

i. Application Outdoor
ii. Degree of protection IP 55
iii. Flammability requirement FV2
iv. Grade of material Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self- Extinguishing, UV
stabilized and anti-oxidation properties having good
dielectric and mechanical strength.
v. Material Meter box (base and Cover) shall be made of
polycarbonate material which complies
following properties;
• Meter box shall be weather proof
• Capable to withstanding temperatures of boiling
water for 5 minutes continuously without
distortion or softening.
• It shall withstanding Glow-wire test at 650DC as
per IS:14772.
Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self- Extinguishing, UV
a) Base: stabilized and anti-oxidation properties having good
dielectric and mechanical strength.
Opaque.
b) Cover:
Polycarbonate with fire retardant, Self- Extinguishing, UV
stabilized and anti-oxidation properties having good
dielectric and mechanical strength.
Transparent.
vi. Material of the gasket Rubber gasket
vii Material withstand 125OC + 2 OC
.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONS:

i. The meter box shall be weatherproof, tamper proof and shall be made of Injection moulded
polycarbonate material with self-extinguishing, UV stabilized, recyclable and Anti oxidation
properties having good dielectric and mechanical strength. The box shall be of adequate
strength, unbreakable and shall be made in two pieces (base and cover). The base shall be
opaque whereas the cover shall be completely transparent.

ii. The meter Box shall have roof tapering down to both the sides for easy flow of rainwater and
shall have IP 55 degree of protection for affording protection against dust and water.

iii. The thickness of the box shall not be less than 3.0 mm on the load bearing side and other
sides, door and roof shall not be less than 2.5 mm.

iv. The box shall be designed in such a way that there should be the following clearances
between the meter and the Meter box:

S. No. Parameter Minimum Clearance

i. Between Sides of the meter body and meter box 30 mm
(Excluding the flanges on the meter body for sealing screws.)
ii. Between the lower edge of the terminal block and the box 70 mm
iii. Between the back of the meter and the meter box base 10 mm
iv. Between the front of the meter and the meter box front 10 mm
v. Between the top of the meter and the meter box cover 20 mm

v. The meter base supports inside the box should have adequate strong enough moulded
supports within the block to avoid damage during tightening of screws and raised by about
10 mm in the box for ease of wiring. While fixing, the meter screws should not protrude
outside.

vi. The design of the meter box shall be such that it may facilitate easy wiring and access to the
meter terminals. Suitable circular holes shall be provided at the bottom of the cupboard for
inlet & outlet cables with glands of size 15/16mm suitable for 2 core armored aluminium
cable(s) and for three phase meter, for internal gland diameter shall be 22-26 mm made of
engineering plastic for the cable securely fixed to the bottom of the meter box on both sides
by chuck-nuts. A suitable arrangement like clamping nut may be provided with the gland so
that opening diameter can be reduced to the size of cable.

vii. The box cover shall be fixed to the base through two number hinges (approx. length 30 - 60
mm). The arrangement for hinges shall be provided on the side of the base and shall be
such that it may avoid unauthorized access to inside of the box. Hinges should be outside
and enclosed by polycarbonate material and once the box is closed and sealed, hinges
should not be approachable. Box cover shall be openable by more than 90 degrees.

viii. For holding and sealing the box, two U-shaped latches shall be provided. The latch shall be
Gl sheet with minimum thickness 2 mm, to secure it with the base of the box. The latch
shall be provided along with suitable clamp assembly in base as well as cover, such that
these are fully covered by the latch after closing. The clamp along with the latch shall have
a sealing hole such as to provide a through sealing arrangement in the assembly.

ix. For fixing the box to flat wall or wooden board 4Nos. holes (2Nos. key holes at top) of
minimum 6 mm dia. shall be provided at the four corners of the meter box. For fixing of
Box on flat wall, 4 Nos. 5mm diameter 40mm long, pan head self- taping screws and
washers shall be provided by the supplier with every Box. 4 Nos. plastic fixing plugs of
50mm length suitable for self-tapping screws shall also be provided.

x. The meter is to be installed in the Meter Box and the Meter Box in assembled condition
shall have provision to fix it to a pole or on wall.

xi. A provision in form of depression should be provided on the meter box cover to download
the meter data from the meter using the CMRI probe without opening the meter box cover.
This shall be provided in such a way that the optical probe of the CMRI cable can be placed
on top of the meter box cover in a suitable depression in the meter box cover, which is
aligned suitably with the meter optical port. The meter box cover shall have provision of
sealing this depression. The depression so provided should be covered so that there is no
physical access to the meter optical port while using this depression.

xii. Suitable rubber gasket of round shape all around the cover along its periphery shall be
provided for protection.

xiii. After closing and sealing the meter box, it should not be possible to allow entry of any
sharp object even forcefully inside the box without breaking base/cover.

xiv. Suitable overlapping (approx. 10 mm) shall be provided between base and cover to avoid
access to the meter or its accessories inside the meter box by any means after sealing the
box.

xv. The tolerance permissible in overall dimension of Meter Box shall be ± 2 %.

Meter Body Material: Base body and top cover shall be made of UV stabilized, unbreakable high
grade flame retardant insulating material of good dielectric and mechanical strength with FV2/V2
in-flammability level.

Terminal Block:
a) The terminal block shall be moulded type made of non-hygroscopic, flame-retardant
material having good dielectric and mechanical strength.
b) The moulded terminal block shall be made from best quality phenol formaldehyde/Poly
carbonate conforming to IS:13779-1999 (latest amended) having adequate insulating
properties and mechanical strength with brass inserts for connecting terminals.
c) The terminal block should satisfy all the conditions specified in IS:13779 and IEC 62052 -
11. The material of the terminal block should fulfil the requirement of following tests:
• The flame retardant rating of V0 as per UL 94 testing.
• The glow wire test for temperature of 960OC. as per IS:11000 (Part 2/Sec.1) or IEC
60695-2-1.
• Heat deflection temperature (HDT) test of 135OC. as per ISO 75 or ASTM D-648
• Ball pressure test at 125OC. as per IEC 60335-1.

2:1 & 4:1 Meter Box arrangement for 1-ph Consumers:

The bidder shall provide the design specification for the arrangement of 1:1 Meter box for 1-ph
Consumers in Polycarbonate meeting the quality requirements as mentioned in the specification
for Polycarbonate boxes.

Annexure P Specifications of LT-CT Meter Box

Scope:
• This specification covers the design, manufacture, testing and supply of anti-corrosive,
dust proof, rust proof, shock proof, vermin and water proof, U.V. stabilized and pilfer
resistant meter boxes made of Glass reinforced, polyester sheet moulding compound
(SMC) confirming to IS:13410:1992 (with latest amendment thereof) for installation on
distribution transformers of various ratings.

• Meter boxes shall consist of two separate chambers, one suitable to accommodate LT
TVM and other suitable for installation of 4 nos. single core, single ratio, ring type Current
Transformers (CTs) of current ratios as per requirement in the RfP.

Constructional Features of Meter Box:

• LTCT SMC Box: Meter Box shall be made of minimum 2.5 mm. thick Glass reinforced
Polyester sheet moulding compound (SMC) conforming to IS:13410:1992 with latest
amendments thereof.

• LT meter box shall contain two separate chambers. The upper chamber shall be suitable
to house 3 phase 4 wire energy meter. The lower chamber of the box is intended for
housing 04 nos. ring type LT CTs. Both the chambers of box shall be independent from
each other.

• The appropriate size of cables from the secondary of distribution transformer shall pass
through ring type LT CTs.

• If any portion of box is closed, it shall not be possible to approach it by opening the other
portion and vice-versa. It shall be moulded in a single piece forming the body of the Meter
Box and CT chamber with SMC lid/shed fitted with the base by two nos. concealed brass
hinges.

• The concealed brass hinges shall be fitted with the meter Box body base and the cover
rigidly in such a way that the same are neither visible nor accessible from outside, thereby
making the Meter Box pilfer proof.

• The door/cover in closed position should house properly within collar of meter box/ body
base, which shall also house the edges of the lid/cover so that no direct entry or access is
possible.

• The box should have a front door opening with a window provided with toughened glass
of minimum 4.0 mm. thickness for viewing and taking meter reading.

• The meter box shall be of moulded type without any fabrication joint made by the process
of hot press compression moulding.

• The body of the Meter Box shall have such construction that while installing on the grouted
bolts of base-wall/ mounting bracket, the top surfaces of the box shall have little tapering
shape frame centre towards both sides of the meter box so that easy flow of rainwater etc.
is facilitated.

• The meter box should be anti-corrosive, rust-proof, dust-proof, vermin-proof, water-proof,

UN, stabilized and pilfer resistant. The meter box becomes completely closed by providing
locking arrangement in the shape of two nos. clamps.

• Clamp shall have separate holes of 1 mm. dia. each across the meter box body base as well
as covers for both the chambers separately

• The meter box shall have four wall mounting bracket with proper screws to fix with the
bottom base and provision for Four nos. holes each of 6 mm. dia.

• The meter box should neither melt nor become soft or distort when tested up to
temperatures 2500C. (As per IS 13360 part 6 sec 10 1992 by 'A' capillary tube method The
thickness of these boxes shall not be less than 2.5 mm on all sides including floor. The box
shall have 3 mm thickness on the tongue and groove area. The meter box cover shall have
a groove to hold minimum of 2.5 mm Neoprene gasket.

• The tongue of the base shall ensure tongue, Groove and sealing arrangement against
rainwater and dust entering inside the box. The box shall have its roof tapering down to
both sides for easy flow of water.

• The boxes shall generally comply with the provision of IS: 14772:2000. The boxes shall
be suitable for outdoor / indoor application. The box shall be with good workmanship.
There should be a minimum of 25 mm clearance on all sides and 25 mm clearance on the
front and 10 mm clearance on the back of the meter.

• Sufficient space should be available inside the meter box for making out-going
connections of the leads with the terminal block of the meter.

Material Of Meter Box:

• LTCT SMC Box: Material for construction of meter box shall be glass reinforced polyester
sheet moulding compound (SMC) as per IS: 13410:1992 Grade S-1 with latest amendment
thereof. Thickness of boxes shall be 2.5 mm from all sides. However, thickness of partition
plate shall be 2.0 mm.

• LTCT Polycarbonate boxes: The meter box shall be weather proof, tamper proof and shall
be made of Injection moulded reinforce polycarbonate material with FV0 fire retardant,
self-extinguishing, UV stabilization and Anti oxidation properties. The box shall be of
adequate strength, unbreakable and shall be made in two pieces(base and cover). The base
shall be dark grey color whereas the cover shall be completely transparent for
polycarbonate material. The material for base and cover shall be polycarbonate with
minimum cover thickens of 2.5mm & base -3 mm thickness.

• The material of meter box should be anti-corrosive, rust proof, waterproof, shock proof
and U.V stabilized.

• Material of meter box should not get soften on heating. (Heat distortion temperature should
be above 170-degree C.)

• The material of Meter box should be self-extinguishing as per IS: 4249 with latest
amendment thereof.
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• All MS parts of the meter boxes shall be anti-corrosive treated.

Rating Plate: Manufacturers should Screen Print the following information on each meter box.
• Name of Manufacturer

• Year of manufacturing

• Type of Meter

• PO NO with Date

• Meter Box Number

• Property of Utility

The same shall be finalized during GTP approval stage.

Annexure Q Specifications of Service Cables

SCOPE

This section provides for manufacture, testing before dispatch, supply and delivery F.O.R.
destination of Four Core & Twin Core size 16mm2 , 10mm2 XLPE insulated and XLPE Sheathed
Un-armored circular LT cables with aluminum conductor suitable for working voltage up to &
including 1100 Volts ISI Marked & Conforming to IS 7098 (Pt-I)/1988 with latest amendments.
STANDARDS

Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the following standards with latest amendments shall
be applicable.
a) IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988 XLPE Insulated (Heavy Duty) Electric cable for
Voltages up to and including 1100 Volts working
b) IS: 8130/1984 Conductors for insulated cables.
c) IS: 5831/1984 XLPE insulation and sheath of electric cables.

d) IS: 10810/1984 Method of test for cables.

e) IS: 3975/1979 Galvanized Steel Wire/Strips.
f) IS: 10418/1982 Drums for electric cables.

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

Parameters Conditions
Maximum altitude above sea level 5000m
Maximum ambient air temperature 50° C
Maximum daily average ambient air temperature 40° C
Minimum ambient air temperature -30° C
Maximum temperature attainable by an object 60 ° C
exposed to the sun
Maximum yearly weighted average ambient 32° C
temperature
Maximum relative humidity 100%
Average number of thunderstorm days per 70
annum (isokeraunic level)
Average number of rainy days per annum 120
Average annual rainfall 1500 mm
Maximum wind pressure 260Kg/m²

Note: The atmosphere is generally laden with mild acid and dust in suspension during the dry months
and is subjected to fog and snow in cold months. The design of equipment and accessories shall be
suitable to withstand seismic forces corresponding to an acceleration of 0.3 g.

GENERAL REQUIRMENT:
a) The ISI marked XLPE Insulated Un-un-armored cables shall conform to IS: 7098(PT-I)
/1988 with latest amendment and bear BIS certification mark. The material used for
construction of the cables shall be of best quality complying with the requirement of IS:
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7098(Pt-I)/1988 and other relevant standards. The cables shall be suitable for
outdoor/indoor installation free in air and shall be capable of withstanding the normal
stresses associated with transportation, erection, reeling and unreeling operations without
getting deformed.
b) The cable shall be suitable for use where combination of ambient temperature and
temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C
under normal operation and 250 degree C under short circuit condition.
c) The XLPE Insulated Un-Un-armored LT Cable shall be ISI marked. The
(MANUFACTURER) must furnish valid ISI certificate along with offer.

MATERIAL:

1) CONDUCTOR:

The conductor shall be composed of aluminum wire complying with IS: 8130/1984 with
latest amendments.

2) INSULATION
Insulation shall be cross linked Polyethylene (XLPE) conforming to the requirements
Table-I of IS: 7098/1984 with latest amendments.
3) FILLERS
• The central hole/void, if any, of the cable shall be invariably filled with suitable filler
material so that there is no gap in the center.
• The filler shall be of vulcanized rubber, un-vulcanized rubber or Thermoplastic material
and shall be provided to fill the gaps between cores.
• The filler material shall be so chosen so as to be compatible with temperature of the
cable and shall have no deleterious effect on other components of the cable. These shall
not be harder than XLPE and PVC used for insulation and outer sheath respectively.

4) OUTER SHEATH
The outer sheath shall consist of type ST-2 PVC Compound conforming to the
requirements of IS: 5831/1984.

CONSTRUCTION:

1) CONDUCTOR
The construction of the conductor shall be stranded for cable size 10 Sq. mm and above, as per
Clause No. 8.1 of IS:7098(Pt-I)/1988 & relevant clause of IS:8130/1984.
A protective barrier may be applied between the conductor and insulation. Such barriers when used
shall be compatible with insulating material and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable.
2) INSULATION:
The conductor (with protective barrier, wherever applied) shall be provided with Cross-Linked
Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation applied by extrusion. The insulation shall be so applied that it fits
closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove it without damage to the conductor. The
thickness and tolerance on thickness of insulation shall be as per clause No. 9.2 of IS: 7098 (Pt-
I)/1988.
3) CORE IDENTIFICATION:

The core shall be identified by different coloring of XLPE insulation as per Clause No. 10.1 of IS:
7098 (Pt-I)/ 1988.
4) LAYING UP OF CORES:
The cores shall be laid up together with the suitable right hand lay. The interstices shall be filled
with non-hygroscopic material.
5) INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVERING):
i. The laid up cores shall be provided with an inner sheath applied either by extrusion or
by wrapping. It shall be ensured that it is as circular as possible. The thickness of inner
sheath shall be as given in Table-5 of IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988.
ii. The inner sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely on the laid up cores and it shall
be possible to remove it without damage to the insulation.

6) OUTER SHEATH
i. The outer sheath shall be applied over the armouring.
ii. The color of the outer sheath shall be black.
iii. The minimum thickness of XLPE outer sheath shall not fall below the thickness
specified in Table -8 of IS: 7098 (Pt-I) /1988.

TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES:

The cable should meet the requirement of all tests including optional tests as specified at Clause
No. 15.4 of IS: 7098 (Pt. I) / 1988.

The following shall constitute routine tests:

a) Conductor resistance test.
b) High Voltage test.
The following shall constitute Acceptance Tests:
a) Tensile test (for Aluminum).
b) Wrapping test (for Aluminum).
c) Conductor resistance test.
i. Test for thickness of Insulation & Sheath.
ii. Tensile strength & elongation at break of Insulation & sheath.
iii. Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity) test.
iv. High Voltage test.
v. Hot Set Test for Insulation.
vi. Cold Bend Test for outer sheath.
vii. Cold Impact Test for outer sheath.
The following shall constitute Type Tests

I). Tests of Conductor

a. Tensile test (for aluminum)
b. Wrapping test (for aluminum)
c. Conductor resistance test.
d. Test for Armoring Wires/ Strips

e. Test for thickness of insulation and sheath

II). Physical tests for insulation: Tensile strength and elongation at
a. Ageing in air oven.
b. Hot Set test.
c. Shrinkage Test.
d. Water Absorption (Gravimetric).
III). Physical tests for Outer Sheath:
a. Tensile strength and elongation at break.
b. Ageing in air oven.
c. Loss of mass in air oven.
d. Shrinkage Test.
e. Hot Deformation Test.
f. Heat shock Test.
g. Thermal Stability.
IV). Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity Test)
V). High voltage test.
VI). Flammability test.

INSPECTION:
1) The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of manufacture. Free access
should be granted to the purchaser’s representatives at a reasonable time when the work is
in progress. Inspection and acceptance of any equipment / material under this specification
by the purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing equipment
in accordance with the specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the
equipment/material is found to be defective.
2) The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance about the manufacturing program
so that arrangement can be made for inspection.
3) The acceptance tests as per IS: 7098(Pt-I)/1988 shall also be conducted by the manufacturer
before dispatch in the presence of purchaser’s Representative / Inspecting Officer as per
relevant clause of “General Conditions of Contract” along with verification of lengths &
weight and checking the manufacturing defects, if any of samples coils .The mass of
aluminum, XLPE, PVC & Filler in sample coils shall also be verified by the Inspecting
Officer(s). Cold bend/ cold impact test (IS: 5831/ 1984) shall constitute the optional tests
and shall be conducted on each offered lot of the cables of each size as per Clause No.
15.4 of IS: 7098(Pt- I)/1988.
4) TYPE TESTS:
a. The first lot offered shall not be less than 10% of ordered quantity of each size of LT
XLPE UN-ARMORED & ARMOURED CABLE.
b. One sample from the 1st Lot of LT XLPE UN-ARMORED/ARMOURED Cable of each
size as received in purchaser’s store shall be selected and sealed by the inspecting
officer nominated by purchaser’s for getting it type tested at any NABL accredited

testing laboratory. The charges incurred towards type test of the material received in
our stores shall be borne by Supplier.
c. In case sample from first lot fails then:
i. Supplier shall have to replace the full quantity of the respective inspected
lot supplied to various stores and lying unused at stores.
ii. For the quantity already utilized against the order in field a deduction @
15% (Fifteen Percent) of F.O.R. Destination prices of the material supplied
shall be made.
iii. Sample from next lot shall be selected again for type test. All test charges
incurred towards type test of the material for second time shall be borne by
the Supplier. In case sample again fails in the type test then further supplies
shall not be accepted.
5) The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance /routine tests of the
bought out items.
6) At least 5% of total numbers of drums subject to minimum of 2 in each lot put up for
inspection shall be selected at random to ascertain the length/workmanship of cable by the
following method:
a. At the work of the manufacture, the cable shall be transferred from one drum to another
for checking any manufacturing defects in the cable drum selected for conducting
acceptance tests, at the same time measuring its length with the help of pulley &
cyclometer graduated in presence of inspector. The difference in the measured
length thus obtained from the declared length by the supplier in the packing list shall
be applied to all the drums if the cable is found short during checking the sample lot
(s).
7) The supplier shall present the latest Calibration Certificate(s) of testing
instruments/equipment to be used for the testing of the material covered in the Purchase
Order to the authorized inspecting officer /inspecting agency of the purchaser. The testing
instruments / meters /apparatus etc. should be got calibrated by the supplier from time to
time from an independent testing laboratory / house having valid accreditation from National
Accreditation Board for testing and calibrating laboratories for the testing equipment or from
original manufacturers having trace ability to NABL /NPL. The calibration certificate(s)
should not in any case be older than one year at the time of presenting the same to the
inspecting officer / inspecting agency of the purchaser. The testing instruments /
equipment should be duly sealed by the Calibrating Agency and mention thereof shall be
indicated in the calibration certificate(s).
8) TEST CHECKING OF MATERIAL AT STORES:
a. SAMPLING: One number out of each lot / sub-lot of 25 Nos. drums or pert thereof
for cables of size 10 Sq. mm. and above.
b. TESTS: The following tests shall be carried out:
i. Measurement of Resistance of conductor.
ii. Tensile & Elongation test for insulation.
iii. Thickness of Insulation.
c. CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE:
i. If the measured conductor resistance of the sample(s) exceeds beyond 2%
as per the resistance specified in the contract, the material shall be rejected
and the same shall have to be replaced by the supplier.
ii. If the measured conductor resistance of the sample(s) exceeds the value
specified in the contract but does not exceed by more than 2% of the
resistance value specified in the contract, the material pertaining to the
relevant lot/ sub-lot to shall be accepted with a deduction @ 1.5% of the
cost of cable for increase in resistance for every 1% or part thereof.
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iii. If the sample(s) fails in any other test, the material contained in the pertinent
lot/sub-lot shall be rejected and shall have to be replaced by the supplier.
d. TEST CHARGES: All test charges incurred towards test checking of the material
received in our stores shall be borne by the PURCHASER.
9) The manufacturer shall be responsible to pay penalty of Rs 20,000/- for each occasion at
which the fake inspection call has been made or the material is rejected during
testing/inspection by the authorized agency/representative of the Purchaser. This penalty
would be in addition to the expenses incurred by the Purchaser in deputing the Inspecting
Officer, carrying out such inspection.

IDENTIFICATION:
1) The manufacture shall be identified through-out the length of cables as per Clause No. 17.1
of IS: 7098(Pt-1)/1988.
2) In order to distinguish these electric cables from telephone cables, the word ELECTRIC
shall be indicated, printed or embossed throughout the length of the cable on outer sheath.
3) The cable code shall be provided as per Clause No. 17.3 of IS: 7098 (Pt- I)/1988.
4) The cable shall also be required to be embossed with the word Name of Manufacture or
trade name, Cable code, Voltage Grade, Utility name, size of cable, year of manufacture and
ISI certification mark at every meter length for which no extra charges shall be paid.
5) The cable shall be colour coded as per requirement of the Utility.

PACKING AND MARKING:

1) The cables shall be wound on non-returnable wooden drums conforming to IS: 10418/1982
of suitable size and packed. The ends of the cable shall be sealed by means of non-
hygroscopic sealing material. Only one cable length shall be supplied on a drum.
2) The cable shall carry the following information stenciled /painted on the drum:
a. Manufacturer ‘s name, Brand name or trade mark.
b. Type of cable and voltage grade.
c. Number of Cores.
d. Nominal Cross-sectional area of the conductor.
e. Cable Code.
f. Length of cable on the drum.
g. Approximate gross weight.
h. Year of manufacture.
i. BIS Certification marks.
j. Name of the Consignee and full destination.
k. Tender number/Purchase Order No.
l. The word SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE & LOW TEMPERATURE
CONDITIONS.

STANDARD LENGTH:
1) The cables shall be supplied in the standard length of 500 Meter for, 4CX16 Sq. mm2, and
1000 Meter for size 4CX10Sq. mm2, 2CX16Sq. mm2 2CX10 Sq. mm2.
2) A tolerance (+/-) 5 % shall be allowed in standard length.
3) Only one cable length shall be acceptable by non-standard length measuring not less than
50% of standard length to complete the ordered quantity in each size.

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS:

The Utility shall furnish guaranteed technical particulars in the relevant schedule [as per Annexure
Z].

CHALLENGE CLAUSE:
The material offered/received after the inspection by the authorized inspecting officer may again be
subjected to the test for or any parameter from any testing house/in-house technique of the Purchaser
& the results if found deviating un-acceptable or not complying to approved GTPs the bidder shall
arrange to supply the replacement within thirty (30) days of such detection at his cost including to
& fro transportation. In addition, penalty @10% of cost of the inspected lot of material shall be
imposed.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The supplier shall be responsible to replace, free of cost, with no transportation or insurance cost to
the purchaser, up to destination, the whole or any part to the material which in normal and proper
use proves the defective in quality or workmanship, subject to the condition that the defect is noticed
within 18 months from the date of receipt of material in stores or 12 months from the date of
commissioning whichever period may expire earlier. The consignee or nay other officer of Purchaser
actually using the material will give prompt notice of each such defect to the supplier. The
replacement shall be effected by the supplier within a reasonable time, but not, in any case, exceeding
45 days/ The supplier shall, also, arrange to remove the defective within a reasonable period, but not
exceeding 45 days from the date of issue of notice in respect thereof, failing which, the purchaser
reserve the right to dispose of defective material in any manner considered fit by him (purchaser), at
the sole risk and cost of the supplier. Any sale proceeds of the defective material after meeting the
expenses incurred on its custody, disposal handling etc., shall however be credited to the supplier’s
account and set off against any outstanding dues of the purchaser against the supplier. The warranty
for 12/18 months shall be one time.

Annexure R Specifications of DT Cables

SCOPE:
The scope of this specification covers the design, manufacture inspection and testing the finished
ISI marked LT (1100 volts, 35 Sq.mm to 630 Sq.mm stranded, compact aluminum conductor, with
XLPE insulated, PVC inner sheathed, unarmoured and overall PVC sheathed Black colour cable
conforming to IS:7098 /88 with latest amendments and as per specification detailed.

RATED VOLTAGE:

The rated voltage of the cable shall be 1100 Volts AC with the highest system voltage of 1100 Volts
between phases of the effectively earthed three-phase transmission system.

The cables shall be capable of operating continuously under the system frequency variation of ± 3
Hz, voltage variation of ± 10% and a combine d frequency – voltage variation of ± 10%.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

i) Unless otherwise stipulated in the specifications, the latest version of the following
Standards shall be applicable:

o IS 7098 (Part 2)-Cross-linked Polyethylene insulation for Cables.

o IS 8130-Conductors for insulated electrical cables and flexible cords.

o IS 10810(series)-Methods of tests for cables.

o IS 10418-Drums for electric cables.

o IS 3975-Specification for mild steel wires, strips and tapes for armouring of cables.

o IS 5831-Specification for PVC insulation sheath for electric cables.

o IS 10462-Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of

protective coverings of cables Part 1 - Elastomeric and thermoplastic insulated
cables.

ii) The cables manufactured to any other International Standards like BSS, IEC or equivalent
standards not less stringent than Indian Standards are also acceptable. In such cases the
Manufacturer shall enclose a copy of the equivalent international standard, in English
language.

CONSTRUCTION:

Conductor: - The cable conductor shall be made from stranded aluminum to form compact sector
shaped conductor having resistance within the limits specified in IS:8130/1984 and any amendment
thereof. The wires shall be laid up together with a suitable right hand lay. Stranded Class 2 – as per
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the IS:8 130 / IEC 60228/ BS 6360 standards.

Insulation: - The insulation shall be cross linked polyethylene applied by extrusion and shall be
steam (wet) cured as Pre IS:7098(1)1988 and curing in hot water tank/bath is not accepted.:

Sl.No. Properties Requirements

1. Tensile Strength 12.5N/mm², Min.

2. Elongation to break 200 percent, Min

3. Aging in air oven:

a) Treatment: Temperature: 135±3°C
Duration: 7 days
b) Tensile Strength variation: ±25 percent, Max
c) Elongation variation: ±25 percent, Max
4. Hot set:
a) Treatment: Temperature: 200±3°C
Time under load 15 min
Mechanical stress 20N/cm²
b) Elongation under load 175 percent, Max
c) Permanent elongation (set) after cooling 15 percent, Max

5. Shrinkage:
a) Treatment: Temperature 130±3°C
Duration 1 hour
b) Shrinkage 4 percent, Max
6. Water absorption (Gravimetric):
a) Treatment: Temperature: 85±2°C
Duration 14 days
b) Water absorbed 1 mg/cm², Max
7. Volume Resistivity 1x1014 ohm-cm, Min
a) at 27°C
b) at 70°C 1x1013 ohm-cm, Min
8 Thermal Resistivity 350 degrees C cm/W

9 Power factor at maximum conductor 0.008

temperature
10 Dielectric strength 22 kV/mm

The XLPE insulation should be suitable for specified 1.1 KV system voltage.

The manufacturing process shall ensure that insulations shall be free from voids.

The insulation shall withstand mechanical and thermal stresses under steady state and transient
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operating conditions.

The insulation of the cable shall be high stranded quality, specified in IS:7098 (Part-II/1985).
Withstand continuous conductor temperature of 90 deg C, which means higher continuous rated
current carrying capacity.

The cables can operate even at conductor temperature of 130 deg C continuously and 250 deg C
during a Short Circuit condition.

SHEATH:

The sheath shall be suitable to withstand the site conditions and the desired temperature. It should
be of adequate thickness, consistent quality and free from all defects. The PVC sheath shall be
extruded as per IS:7098 (Part – I/1988). IEC:60502 Part– I, BS:6622, LSOH to BS:7835.

The cable shall be without armouring shall also be accepted of type detailed in price schedule.

OUTER SHEATH: Extruded PVC ST2, outer sheath as per IS:5831/1984, IS:7098 Part 1,
IEC:60502 Part – 1, BS:6622, LSOH to BS:78 35. shall be applied over armoring with suitable
additives to prevent attack by rodents and termites. Outer sheathing shall be designed to offer high
degree of mechanical protection and shall also be heat, oils, chemicals, abrasion and weather
resistant. Common acids, alkalis, saline solutions etc., shall not have adverse effects on the PVC
sheathing material used.

The cables should be suitable for use in solidly earthed system.

The power cables shall be manufactured to the highest quality, best workmanship with scientific
material management and quality control. The Manufacturer shall furnish the quality plan, giving
in detail the quality control procedure / management system.

The cable shall be suitable for laying in covered trenches and/or buried underground to meet the
outdoor application purposes.

SYSTEM DETAILS:

General Technical particulars

Nominal system voltage (rms) (U) 0.44kV
Highest system voltage (rms) (Um) 1.1 kV
Number of Phase 3
Frequency 50Hz
Variation in Frequency +/- 3%
Type of Earthing Solidly Earthed
Total relay & circuit breaker Operating time 15 – 20 cycles

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

(a) Maximum ambient air temperature (in shade) 450 C

(b) Maximum ambient air temperature (under sun) 500 C

(c) Maximum daily average ambient air temperature 350 C

(d) Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature 300 C

(e) Minimum ambient air temperature -30deg C

(f) Maximum humidity 100%

(g) Altitude above M.S.L. Up to 1000M

(h) Average No. of thunder storm days per annum 50

(i) Average No. of dust storm days per annum Occasional

(j) Average No. of rainy days / annum 90

(k) Average Annual Rain fall 925mm

(l) Normal tropical monsoon period 4 months

(m) Maximum wind pressure 150 kg/Sq.M

MATERIALS:

Conductor: -The conductor shall be of stranded construction. The material for conductor shall
consist of the plain aluminum of H2 or H4 grade as per clause – 3 of IS 8130/ 1984.

The minimum number of wires shall be 53 for circular compacted 400 sq. mm aluminum conductor
as per table – 2 of IS 8130/ 1984.

INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL:

The Manufacturer shall furnish a complete and detailed quality plan for the manufacturing process
of the cable. All raw materials shall conform to relevant applicable standards and tested for
compliance to quality and requirement. During the manufacturing process, at all stages, inspections
shall be made to check the physical and dimensional parameters, for verification to compliance to
the standards. The Manufacturer shall arrange, for inspection by the purchaser, during manufacture
with one month advance notice for verifying the various stage inspections as specified in the quality
assurance plan enclosed to verify the quality control process of the Manufacturer.

TYPE TESTS:
Type test certificates from Accredited NABL Testing Laboratories for 1.1 kV XLPE, shall be
submitted along with Purchase order. The Type Tests should have been conducted not later than 5
years as on the date of supply.

1. Stage wise Inspection: The Manufacturer shall offer the stage wise inspection as detailed
in the in the quality assurance plan

2. All acceptance tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Employer’s representative.
3. The supplier shall give 10 days advance notice for inspections, and witnessing of tests by
the Employer representative.
4. The following type tests shall be conducted on the cable.

ACCEPTANCE TEST:
The sampling plan for acceptance test shall be as per IS 7098 part -II, Appendix ‘A’. The following
shall constitute the acceptance test.

a. Tensile test for aluminum.

b. Wrapping test for aluminum.
c. Conductor resistance test.
d. Test for thickness of insulation.

(i) Test for thickness of inner and outer sheath.

(ii) Hot-set test for insulation.
(iii) Tensile strength and elongation at break test for
insulation and outer sheath.
(iv) High voltage test.
(v) Insulation resistance (volume resistivity) test.

ROUTINE TEST:
The following shall constitute routine tests:
i. Conductor resistance test.
ii. High voltage test.

PACKING:
The cables, as per specified delivery lengths, shall be securely wound /packed in non-returnable
wooden drums, capable of withstanding rough handling during transport by Rail, Road, etc. The
packing should withstand storage conditions in open yards. The cable drums shall conform to IS
10418-1982 or equivalent standard. The dimensional drawings of wooden drums shall be furnished
with the Purchase order. The drum shall be provided with circumferential lagging of strong wooden
planks. The end of the cable shall be sealed with good quality heat shrink sealing caps. The
sufficiently required additional sealing caps shall be supplied for use of testing during laying and
jointing at site and to seal spare lengths of cable. The packing should be able to withstand the rigorous
of transport. The following information in bold letters in English shall be painted on the flanges.

a. Name & Address of the manufacturer, Trade name/Trade mark/Brand

b. ISI Marking
c. Size of cable (Cross section) rated voltage, standard, insulation, cable code, drum
No., and year of manufacture.
d. Length of cables (Meters)
e. Direction of rolling
i) Net weight (in Kg)
ii) Gross weight (in Kg)
iii) Owners purchase order reference.

Annexure S Price variation for Service Cables & DT Cables

The price adjustment on the Ex-works price component, less advance, of Cables shall be as
follows:
Terms used in price variation formula:
P = Price payable as adjusted in accordance with the appropriate formula (in Rs/km)
Po = Price quoted/confirmed (in Rs/km)
Aluminium
AIF = Variation factor in Aluminium (as published by IEEMA)
Al = Price of EC grade aluminium rods (Properzi rods) (as published by IEEMA). This price
is as applicable on the first working day of the month, one month prior to the date of delivery.
Alo = Price of EC grade aluminium rods (Properzi rods) (as published by IEEMA). This price
is as applicable on the first working day of the month, one month prior to the date of
tendering.
PVC Compound Polymer
Cc = Price of PVC compound (as published by IEEMA). This price is as applicable on the
first working day of the month, one month prior to the date of delivery.
Cco = Price of PVC compound (as published by IEEMA). This price is as applicable on the
first working day of the month, one month prior to the date of tendering.
CCFAl = Variation factor for PVC Compound/ Polymer for aluminium conductor cable (as
published by IEEMA)
CCFCu = Variation factor for PVC Compound/ Polymer for copper conductor cable (as
published by IEEMA)
The prices and indices mentioned above are published by IEEMA vide circular reference
IEEMA(PVC)/Cable/--/-- prevailing as on 1st working day of the month i.e., one month prior
to the date of tendering.
Price variation formulae for Power Cables
A. Aluminium conductor PVC insulated 1.1kV power cables
P=Po + AlF ( AL – Alo ) + CCFAl ( CC – Cco ) + FeF ( Fe – Feo)
For unarmoured multicore cables (without steel armour); FeF = 0
D. Aluminium conductor XLPE insulated 1.1kV power cables
P = Po + AlF (AL – Alo) + CCFAl (CC – Cco) + FeF (Fe – Feo)
For unarmoured cables; FeF = 0
For steel armoured cables; AlF = 0
For aluminium armoured cables ; FeF = 0
For unarmoured cables ; FeF, AlF = 0
G. For Aluminium conductor XLPE insulated 3.3 to 33kV power cables
P = Po + AlF (Al -Alo) + CCFAl (Cc – Cco) + FeF (Fe – Feo)
For unarmoured multicore cables (without steel armour); FeF = 0
Note : In case of any clarifications in the above formula kindly refer the IEEMA price variation
formula given in circular IEEMA/PVC/CABLE/2007 effective from 1 st January 2007, In case
of any discrepancies the IEEMA circular mentioned shall prevail.

Annexure T Specification of Polycarbonate Seals.

Specification of Poly Carbonate Seals required for Sealing of Single / Poly Phase
Meters

1 SCOPE The specification covers the design, manufacture, testing at

manufacturers works, supply and delivery at destination stores of
tamper evident poly-carbonate security seals (Anchor type) heat
resistant for sealing of Meter body and terminal covers of energy
meters, Meter Box, CT-PT Units etc. with non-corrosive, non-
magnetic stainless steel sealing wire.
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details
of technical design and construction of material. However, the
material shall conform in all respects to high standards of
engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of
performing in continuous commercial operation in manner
acceptable to the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings
of drawings and specification and shall have the power to
reject any work or material which, in his judgment is not in
accordance therewith. The offered material shall be complete
with all components necessary for their effective and trouble
free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within
the scope of Bidder's supply irrespective of whether those are
specifically brought out in this specification and/or the
commercial order or not.
2 APPLICABLE The equipment covered by this specification shall conform to the
STANDARDS requirements stated in latest editions & amendments of relevant
Indian/ IEC Standards and shall conform to the regulations of local
statutory authorities.
A IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for
electrical and electronic items.
B IS 15707 : Testing, evaluation, installation and
2006 Maintenance of ac electricity meters —
Code of practice
C ASTM F 997 Standard Specification for Polycarbonate
Resin
D ASTM Specific Gravity
D792-08
E ASTM G154 Exposure to UV radiations

F ASTM B Salt Spray Test

117 -09
G IS 15707 : Testing Evaluation installation and
2006 maintenance of AC Electricity Meters-
Code of practice.
H IEC 60068 Environmental testing.

I CBIP–TR Specification for A.C. Static Electrical

No.325 Energy Meters (latest amendment)

J CEA Installation and operation of meters Dtd:

Regulation : 17/03/2006 or latest amendment
2006
K Supply code Delhi Supply Code 2006

3 CLIMATE
CONDITIONS Sl. Parameters Specified Values
OF THE No.
INSTALLATI 1 Maximum Ambient temperature 50⁰C
ON 2 Yearly average temperature 32⁰C
3 Daily average temperature 42⁰C
4 Minimum temperature -25⁰C
5 Height above sea level 1500-2200 Mtrs.
6 Max. relative humidity 100%
7 Min. relative humidity 10%
8 Average No. of thunder storm days 54 days
per year
9 Average rainfall 118 cm
10 Max. wind pressure 130 kgs/m2
11 Average number of rainy days per 106 days
year

The atmosphere is generally laden with mild acid and dust in

suspension during the dry months and is subjected to fog in cold
months. The design of equipment and accessories shall be suitable
to withstand seismic forces corresponding to an acceleration of 0.3
g.
4 GENERAL
TECHNICAL S. No. DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT
REQUIREMN 4. 1 Material of seal Polycarbonate grade 143R or equivalent
TS 4.2 UV resistance Should not get affected by UV
properties rays
4.3 Boiling water, acid or Seal shall not be affect by boiling
chemicals resistance water, acid or chemicals
4.4 Seal wire Seal should have 6 inch long 26
gauges, twisted strand stainless
steel wire non-corrosive & non
magnetic
4.5 Temperature Withstand 147 deg. Cel.
4.6 THICKNESS OF Minimum 1mm thick
SEAL
4.7 Serial number printing Serial number should be laser
& visibility printed on male & female part &
should be separately visible after
closing of seal
4.8 Company Utility Monogram to be
MONOGRAM embossed as specified.
4.9 Embossing quality Embossing should have superior
quality with good smooth finish.
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4.10 Seal design Seal should be

constructed/moulded with one
piece twisted sealed wire &
polycarbonate male & female
part such way that no extra seal
wire is required.
4.11 Surface finish The surface should be free from
any burr or casting voids etc.
4.12 Colour shade The colour shades of all seals of
specific color should be same.
The color code will be provided
by Utility.
5 GENERAL
CONSTRUCTI 5.0.1 The seal shall be capable to withstand temperature upto 147
ONS deg. C without any damage / deformation.
5.0.2 The seal shall be designed for a single use only and if
tampered with the help of plier, knife or any other sharp
instruments, the seal shall be damaged and due to its
transparent property, the sign of internal tampering shall be
easily detected. Also once opened, it cannot be re-used.
5.0.3 The seal shall be made in such a way that, it can be easily
locked with the help of finger and thumb pressing no tools
shall be required to close the seal in the laboratory or at site.
5.0.4 Both the parts shall be designed in such a way that they
cannot be separated and the attachment shall be flexible
and shall not break. After inserting the seal wire through
female part, the cap of the male part shall be fitted in the
female part in such a way that it should not leave any space
to avoid insertion of any sharp tools for opening of seal
body of the female part in hot or cold condition.
5.0.5 The seal shall have also the following features: -
a. Tamper resistance and reliable.
b. Environmentally safe as it does not contain any lead.
c. Withstand long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
d. Required no tools for installation.
e. Transparent.
f. Heat resistance.
5.1 Design
5.1.1 The seal shall be anchor (Push Fit) type tamper evident
with double locking.

5.1.2 There shall not be any change in size, shape or design of

the seal than the approved tender samples. If the seal is
found different than the approved design / shape / size, the
same shall be out rightly rejected.

5.1.3 The double anchor should not be so soft that it can be easily
pressed before sealing, so that after pressing the seal cannot
be opened.

5.1.4 The double anchor should be very hard such that it should
not require plier to press fit. Should be easily press fit with
hand/ thumb pressure.
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5.1.5 The wall thickness of seal should be minimum one mm

(1mm).

5.1.6 Seal shall be made of unbreakable, high grade, fire

retardant reinforced Insulating material with FV0 Fire
Retardant, self -extinguishing, UV stabilize, recyclable and
Anti oxidation properties.

5.1.7 Non repeat seven digits Sr. No. With Code No. shall be
laser etched / embossed during moulding (it shall not be
screen printed) in contrast color on one side of capsule
body (female).

5.1.8 The Sr. No. shall also be laser etched / embossed during
moulding (it shall not be screen printed) in contrast color
on top of the male part.

5.1.9 The laser etched printing shall be through complete

thickness of the polycarbonate.

5.1.10 Hole for inserting sealing wire of diameter of 1mm only

with + 0.1mm tolerance.
5.2 Color of Seal
5.2.1 The female portion of the Polycarbonate Seal(s) shall be
available in Clear color and should be transparent (see
through) type, which shall give complete visualization of
its fixing mechanism and shall show clear indication if
tampered.

5.2.2 Male part Anchor type body may be in colors of Red /

Yellow/ Green/ Violet/ Orange or as per requirement of
Utility. The color of seal should not fade with UV
radiations of sunlight.

5.2.3 The color should be such that any two seals should not
show any visual color shade difference.

5.2.4 The required shade of color shall be given/mentioned in the

PO.
5.3 Marking/ The seal shall have laser etched printing of monogram of Utility on
Monogram front side and month and year embossed of manufacture in figure
on the backside. The laser etched printing should be through
complete thickness of polycarbonate.
5.4 Seal material The raw material used for polycarbonate plastic seals shall be M/s
GE plastic, (Grade 143R or 943 AA), any other equivalent
manufacturer having similar material properties as under:

Sr. No Item Polycarbonate

1 Melting Temperature 2800 C to 2950 C
2 USE Engineering
3 Softness Hard
4 Durability Weather effect resistant
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5 Transparency Fully Transparent (long

time transparency)

5.5 Seal Wire

The non-corrosive, non-magnetic stainless steel twisted wire (26
guage) confirming to IS : 280 shall be used . The seal wire shall not
have effect of magnet i.e. it should not attract to magnet. The length
of the sealing wire should be minimum 6” twisted two strand pull
resistant stainless steel wire fixed to the seal. The diameter of each
individual stand should be of 0.46mm (26 gauge) to 0.5 mm. dia and
overall diameter of the seal wire shall be 0.92 to 1.0 mm (+ 0.05).
The No. of turns shall be minimum 20 per inch. The seal wire should
be inserted at the female and male part during the process of
moulding itself and with a visible projected and continuously length
of the wire. The wire shall be intact such that it cannot be pulled out
after sealing.
The seal wire insert hole should be just sufficient for passing the seal
wire and hole of larger dia. is discouraged.
5.6 Tolerance Any dimension Tolerance shall be max. 0.5mm or below.

5.9 Special feature

A secret code shall be given in each seal by bidder on whom the
Utility places the order. The name of the bidder embossed/laser
printed on the seals along with Utility logo, Sr. No., Month and Year
of manufacture or any other symbol given by the Utility shall be
embossed/ laser printed. Before commencing mass manufacturing &
supply Six Nos. of sample seals of each color shall have to be
approved from the purchaser.
5.10 Patent Seals should be patented, or design is registered with patent office.
Copy of patent certificate /lease & patent drawing/design should be
submitted for verification along with the offer. This should comply
to the latest CEA guidelines & its Bidders responsibility to provide
genuine documents complying to statutory guidelines.
6.0 NAME PLATE Seals shall have embossed marking clearly visible and effectively
AND secured against removal. Following marking to be done on seals.
MARKING i. Manufacturer’s name on female part side below date & month
ii. Serial number – unique seven digit no (Seal serial number shall
be laser printed on top of the male part & bottom of the female
part).
iii. Utility monogram with logo on high-rise moulding in 8mm dia.
On side of female part
iv. Month and Year of manufacture in MM/YY format on other side
of the female part in high-rise moulding in 8mm dia.
7.0 TESTS All routine, acceptance & type tests shall be carried out on the seals
separately in accordance with the relevant IS/IEC. All
routine/acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the purchaser/his
authorized representative. All the components shall also be type
tested as per the relevant standards. Following tests shall be
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necessarily conducted
7.1 TYPE TEST As per acceptance tests.
7.2 ROUTINE TEST 1. Dimension check – Dimensions as per approved GTP & within
min. tolerances in specs.
2. Surface finish- Male & female part – The surface should be
free from any burr or casting voids etc.
3. Embossing quality- embossing should have superior quality &
good finish.
4. Colour shade- the colour shades of all seals of specific color
should be same.
5. The steel seal wire shall be properly placed in insulating
material.

7.3 ACCEPTANC The seals shall be inspected / tested as a acceptance test at the
E TEST manufacture’s works before dispatch in presence of authorized
representative of
purchaser for the following tests:
i) Physical Dimensional Check-up: The seals shall be subjected
to visual check-up for verification of workmanship and other
features as mentioned above including shape / design /
dimensions as per approved drawing /Samples & dimensions
should be within min. tolerances mentioned in specs./drawings.

ii) Boiling Water Test: The seal when immersed in the boiling water
for two hours there shall not be any effect on the seal and it shall remain
intact condition i.e. the seal should not become soft, but instead should
turn out to trail and easily break thus showing easily the tampering
signs if it eventually happens. Even, with the help of any sharp
instrument, pulling with plier i.e. by applying mechanical force, the
male portion shall not come out from the female part (body seal). In
case, it comes out, the same shall damage the seal, so that it cannot be
re-used.
iii) Pull Out Test: After locking the seal, if the male part / insert is
pulled with mechanical force with the help of plier or any other
instrument, sharp instrument etc. at normal condition, the seal should
not get unlocked without any damage and when such condition occurs,
it should leave traces of tampering.
iv) Seal Wire: In case, if someone tries to pull the seal wire and in any
of the tests as mentioned above at (ii) & (iii) in that case the male /
female portion of the seal should be damaged and the same can be seen
visually being a transparent one.
v) Chemical Test: The seal be kept in the concentrated acid for
minimum one hour. The same shall remain in tact condition and if try
to unlock the seal, the same shall be damaged.
vi) Temperature withstand test: The seal should be capable to withstand
temperature up to 147 deg. C without damage/deformation.
vii) Effect of oil, chemical & sunlight: The seal shall be so designed
made that there shall not be any effect of temperature, chemicals, oil
and sunlight etc. on the performance of the seal.
Other checks -
1. Surface finish- Male & female part – The surface should be
free from any burr or casting voids etc.
2. Embossing quality- embossing should have superior quality &
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good finish.
3. Colour shade- the colour shades of all seals of specific color
should be same.
4. Marking & embossing - The LOGO embossing shall be as per
Utility standard logo & making as mentioned in specs. The
steel seal wire shall be properly placed in insulating material.

In short, if the seal is tested for any of the above tests, in no condition
the male and female part shall be separated out without affecting /
damaging the seal. In case, if they are separated, the seal shall have
sufficient tamper evident. Also, if seal wire is pulled out from the seal
in any of the above tests, it shall not come out from the seal without
damaging seal.
7.4 Sampling Plan For carrying out above acceptance tests at manufacturer’s works
shall be Selected at the rate of 0.2% of the offered quantity with
minimum 5 samples selected at random from the each lot offered
as per IS4905. The seals used in testing shall be destroyed in the
presence of Utility Inspecting Officer.
8.0 TYPE TEST The bidder shall furnish the type test certificates of the meter for
CERTIFICAT the tests as mentioned above as per the corresponding standards.
E All the tests shall be conducted at CPRI or ERDA or UL or
accredited laboratory as per the relevant standards. Testing from
any national approved laboratory or international acclaimed lab or
equivalent will also suffice at the discretion of Utility. Type test
should have been conducted in certified Test Laboratories during
the period not exceeding 5 years from the date of opening the bid.
In the event of any discrepancy in the test reports i.e. any test report
not acceptable or any/all type tests (including additional type tests,
if any) not carried out, same shall be carried out without any cost
implication to Utility.
9.0 PRE-
DESPATCH The successful bidder shall submit Six samples of each color seal
INSPECTION (non-returnable) mentioned in tender/ PO for further testing and
compliance as per specifications and getting approval before mass
manufacturing. Out of Six samples, five samples to be submitted in
Meter testing lab and one in Utility.

Inspection may be made at any stage of manufacture at the

discretion of the purchaser and if found unsatisfactory as to
workmanship or material, the same is liable to rejection.
Equipment shall be subject to inspection by a duly authorized
representative of the Purchaser. Bidder shall grant free access to the
places of manufacture to Utility’s representatives at all times when
the work is in progress. Inspection by the Utility or its authorized
representatives shall not relieve the bidder of his obligation of
furnishing equipment in accordance with the specifications.
Material shall be dispatched after specific MDCC (Material
Dispatch Clearance Certificate) is issued by Utility.
Following documents shall be sent along with material
a) Test reports
b) MDCC issued by Utility
c) Invoice in duplicate
d) Packing list

e) Drawings & catalogue

f) Guarantee / Warrantee card
g) Delivery Challan
h) Other Documents (as applicable)

Stage Inspection: If desired by Utility, Utility will arrange stage

inspection for the material used for manufacturing of seal and also
during the process of manufacturing. If desired, during the surprise
checking Utility shall take sample of raw material and will check for
the material properties. In case, the same is not found as per the
specification, the entire lot under process shall be rejected.
10.0 INSPECTION The material received at Purchaser’s store shall be inspected for
AFTER acceptance and shall be liable for rejection, if found different from
RECEIPT AT the reports of the pre-dispatch inspection or approved GTP &
STORE drawings and one copy of the report shall be sent to the Utility.
11.0 GUARANTEE Bidder shall stand guarantee towards design, materials,
workmanship & quality of process / manufacturing of items under
this contract for due and intended performance of the same, as an
integrated product delivered under this contract. In the event any
defect is found by the purchaser up to a period of at least 24 months
from the date of commissioning or 30 months from the date of last
supplies made under the contract whichever is earlier, Bidder shall
be liable to undertake to replace/rectify such defects at its own
costs, within mutually agreed time frame, and to the entire
satisfaction of the Company, failing which the purchaser will be at
liberty to get it replaced/rectified at bidder’s risks and costs and
recover all such expenses plus the Company’s own charges (@ 20%
of expenses incurred), from the bidder or from the “ Security cum
Performance Deposit” as the case may be.
12.0 PACKING The bidder shall be responsible for suitable packing of seals, colour
wise. The bidder shall have to supply each 100 seals in
chronological order i.e. arranging in serially, tied with the steel wire
forming a loop and same shall be packed in polythene bag with
labels furnishing serial no., colour etc. & further packed in
cardboard boxes for safety in transit.
13.0 TENDER Not Applicable
SAMPLE
14.0 QUALITY The bidder shall submit with the offer Quality assurance plan
CONTROL indicating the various stages of internal factory inspections, tests
and checks which will be carried out on the material of
construction, components during manufacture and bought out items
and after finishing final product.
Quality should be ensured at the following stages:
• Inwards raw material
• At Female part moulding along with seal wire
• At male part moulding with seal wire
• On finished product
• Prior to packing

The Utility’s engineer or its nominated representative shall have

free access to the bidder’s/manufacturer’s works to carry out
inspections of QAP.

14.1 IDENTIFICAT Supplier shall ensure that process cannot be duplicated to prevent
ION OF duplicate seals.
DUPLICATES However, in case Utility finds any doubtful seal at site,
manufacturer shall visit the site for certifying whether the seals are
genuine or duplicate.
Manufacturer shall give a letter stating reason’s for duplicate and
technical report needs to be provided along with conclusions. A
copy of the report should be sent to Plant Egg. Department.
15.0 MINIMUM Bidder shall have adequate in house testing facilities for carrying
TESTING out all routine tests & acceptance tests as per relevant International
FACILITIES / Indian standards/Utility specification. The bidder shall have
good/digital/calibrated instruments to check minute difference in
dimensions & logo etc.
16.0 MANUFACTU The successful bidder will have to submit the bar chart for various
RING manufacturing activities clearly elaborating each stage, with
ACTIVITIES quantity. This bar chart shall be in line with the Quality assurance
plan submitted with the offer. This bar chart will have to be
submitted within 15 days from the release of the order.
17.0 SPARES, Not Applicable
ACCESSORIE
S AND TOOLS
As per relevant regulations, seal tracking and recording software for
all new seals shall be provided by the meter manufacturer. The
18. SEAL WITH software shall have following features
TRACKING & • Software should have facility of defining the system
RECORDING controller
SOFTWARE • Facility to enter serial number of seals with the help of bar
code scanner.
• Receiving of seal in the system and with authentication like
signature.
• Facility to identify the concern who is responsible for
receiving of seals and nominated by system supervisor.
• Provision to define different type of seals for various uses.
• Software should have facility of report generation for
inventory & issue records.
• Facility to track for relevant data for individual seal entered
in the system.
19.0 DRAWINGS Following drawings & Documents shall be prepared based on
AND Utility specifications and statutory requirements and shall be
DOCUMENTS submitted with the bid:
a) Completely filled-in Technical Parameters.
b) General arrangement drawing of the meter
c) Terminal Block dimensional drawing
d) Mounting arrangement drawings.
e) General description of the equipment and all components
with makes and technical requirement
f) Type Test Certificates
g) Experience List
h) Manufacturing schedule and test schedule

After the award of the contract, soft copies or hard copies

of following drawings, drawn to scale, describing the
equipment in detail shall be forwarded for approval:
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S. No. Description For For Review Final

Approval Information Submission
1 Technical  
Parameters
2 General  
Arrangement
drawings
3 Manual/Catalogues √
4 Transport/ Shipping  
dimension drawing
5 QA &QC Plan   
6 Routine, Acceptance   
and Type Test
Certificates

All the documents & drawings shall be in English language.

Instruction Manuals (If applicable) : Bidder shall furnish softcopies

and one hard copies of nicely bound manuals (In English language)
covering instructions for use & application and all relevant
information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment as well
as auxiliary devices if any.
20.0 GUARANTEE
D Sr. PARTICULARS TO BE FURNISHED
TECHNICAL No. BY BIDDER
PARTICULAR 1 Name & address of manufacturer
S 2 Work’s address
3 Raw material of polycarbonate
seals
4 UV resistance properties
Seal shall not be affect by boiling
water & acid
5 Seal should have 6 inch long 26
gauges, twisted strand stainless
steel wire non corrosive & non
magnetic
6 Max. Withstand temperature (upto
147deg.c.)
7 Thickness of seal
8 Serial number should be laser
printed on male & female part &
should be separately visible after
closing of seal
9 Embosing of monogram is as Per
specification
10 Colour of the seals
11 Seal should be
constructed/moulded with one
piece twisted sealed wire &
polycarbonate male & female part
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such way that no extra seal wire is

required.
12 Seal design should be such that
once seal is closed, the two parts
should not be separated.
13 Seal should permanently secure
steel wire inside seal after closing
of male & female part.
14 Seal should have positive locking
& locking should be easy &
should be possible with pressure
of thumb.
15 1. Surface finish- Male &
female part – The surface
should be free from any
burr or casting voids etc.
2. Embossing quality-
embossing should have
superior quality
3. Colour shade- the colour
shades of all seals of
specific color should be
same.

16 Guarantee of seal
17 SEAL IS PATENTED (Provide
patent no. & patent
drawing/design along with COPY
OF PATENT certificate.
18 Seal wire details
19 Supplier should have supplied
minimum 1 lakh such seals to
power utility. Give details.
20 a. Color of female part
b. Color of male part
21 Manufacturer specific secret code
-(Yes/No)

21.0 SCHEDULE (TO BE ENCLOSED WITH THE BID)

OF
DEVIATIONS All deviations from this specification shall be set out by the
Bidders, clause by Clause in this schedule. Unless
specifically mentioned in this Schedule, the tender shall be
deemed to confirm the purchaser's specifications:

S.No. Clause No. Details of deviation with

justifications

We confirm that there are no deviations apart from those detailed

above.
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Seal of the Company:

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UNDERTAKI On award of contract the bidder should not sell or offer the
NG seals with Utility logo to any unauthorized person outside
Utility in any circumstances.

We confirm that we or any our company representative shall not

offer to sell the Utility logo seals to any unauthorized person outside
Utility.

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Annexure U: Specification of Piercing Connectors.

5.1 Piercing Insulator:

5.1.1 Insulation Piercing Connectors (IPC) are used for making Tee/Tap-
off/Service connectors to an ABC/Bare Overhead Line.

5.1.2 Insulation Piercing Connectors are designed to make a connection between

the uncut main conductor and a branch cable conductor without having to
strip either cable to expose the conductor instead the tightening action of the
IPC will first pierce the Insulation, then make good electrical contact
between the main end and branch conductor while simultaneously
insulating and sealing the connection.

5.1.3. Constructional Features of IPC

5.1.3.1 The housing shall be made entirely of mechanical and weather resistant
plastic insulation material and no metallic part outside the housing is
acceptable except for the tightening bolt.

5.1.3.2 Any metallic part that is exposed must not be capable of carrying a potential
during or after connector installation.

5.1.3.3 Screws or nuts assigned for fitting with IPC (Insulating Piercing connector),
must be fitted with torque limiting shear heads to prevent over tightening or
under tightening (min & max torque values to be specified by Manufacturer).

5.1.3.4 The IPC must perform piercing and connection on Main and Branch cable
simultaneously.

5.1.3.5 The IPCs shall be water proof and the water tightness shall be ensured by
appropriate elastomer materials and not by grease, gel or paste alone.

5.1.3.6 Design of IPC should be such as to not cause damage to insulation of

adjacent conductors due to vibration and relative movement during service.

5.1.3.7 The connector shall have a rigid removable end cap which can be slide fitted
onto the main connector body on either right or left by the installer
(depending on site requirement) for sealing the cut end of the branch cable.
Once the connector is fitted, it should not be possible to remove the cap
without removing the connector.

5.1.3.8 All the metallic parts of the connector should be corrosion resistant and there

should not be any appreciable change in contact resistance & temperature

after overloads & load cycling.

• The contact plates should be made of aluminium alloy.

• Connector teeth should be factory greased & sealed to retard
water or moisture ingress & corrosion.
• The Insulation material should be made of weather & UV resistant
reinforced polymer.
• The outer metallic part should have potential free tightening bolts to
allow safe installation on live lines.

5.1.4. Mechanical Tightening and Electrical Continuity

5.1.4.1 Connectors shall be tightened upto 70% of the minimum torque indicated
by the Manufacturer. At this torque electrical contact should have occurred
between conductors to be joined. Then connectors shall be tightened up to
the breakdown of the shear heads and lastly, upto 1.5 times the maximum
torque indicated by the manufacturer.
For the connector fitted with two screws on the same core, after the breakdown of the
shear heads tightening may be carried out manually and alternatively using a torque
meter. The test conditions shall be as close as possible to those defined for the use of
the test machine as per NF-C standard.

5.1.4.2 At 1.5 times the maximum torque indicated by the manufacturer, there shall
be no breakdown of any part of the connector or the core conductor.

5.1.4.3 Maximum rated torque shall not exceed 20 N.m for conductor <95 sq.mm and30
for >95 but <150 sq.mm.

5.1.4.4 Tightening screws shall have hex. Heads of 10 mm, 13 mm or 17 mm only.

5.1.5. Effect of Tightening on Main Core of IPC

5.1.5.1 The connector shall be fitted approx. at the centre of the main core, which is secure
between two anchoring points 0.5 mtr. To 1.5 mtr.apart. At the time of fitting the
connectors, the main core shall be under longitudinal tension at 20% of the load
indicated in Table-1:

Table-1
Nominal Cross – section (sq.mm.) Tensile Strength (Newton)
16 1200

25 1800
35 2500
50 3500
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70 5000

150 10000

5.1.5.2 Tensile strain shall be increased to the full value indicated in the Table 1 and
held minute. There should be no breakdown of the core conductor.

5.1.6. Effect of Tightening on Branch Core of IPC

5.1.6.1 Test specimen shall be made up as in clause 5.1.5.1 except that this shall be
do the smallest cross sections of main and branch conductors within its
range.

5.1.6.2 An increasing tensile load shall be applied to the Branch Conductor along
the axis of the recess for the Branch cable. Load shall increase at 100 – 500
N/minute until it reaches the value specified in the Table 2 and maintained
for 1 minute.

Table-2
Nominal Cross – section (sq.mm.) Tensile Strength (Newton)
16 (Alu) 290
25 450
35 & above 500

5.1.6.3 No slippage or breaking of conductor shall occur.

5.1.7. Dielectric & Water Tightness Test of IPC

5.1.7.1 The connector is tightened up to the minimum torque indicated by the

manufacturer.

5.1.7.2 Connectors are mounted on

• Minimum cross section of main core.
• Maximum cross section of main core.
5.1.7.3 In each case Branch is of minimum cross section.

5.1.7.4 Protection caps for the branch cable are to be used in accordance with the
requirements of clause
5.1.3.7. An additional water tight cap of any design may be used to seal one end of the
main cable if it is immersed under water. No additional gel or any protection is to be
provided while installing connector.

5.1.7.5 The entire assembly shall be immersed at a depth of approx. 30cms. For
30 minutes with the free ends of main and branch cable out of the water.
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5.1.7.6 An AC voltage of 6 kV shall be applied between the water bath and

each of the cores in turn for 1 minute. There shall be no flashover or
electrical tripping with a trip setting of 10 mA + 0.5mA.

5.1.8. Electrical & Ageing Test of IPC

5.1.8.1 Two test configurations are used according to Table 3 with the
connections tightened to the minimum torque specified by their
manufacturers and resistance recorded.

Table - 3
Configuration Main core cross section Branch core cross section
Tensile Strength (K.N)
1st Configuration Maximum Maximum
2nd Configuration Maximum Maximum

5.1.8.2 The configurations are subjected to 200 heat cycles by injecting suitable
current into them. In each cycle the temperature of the conductor shall be
raised from ambient to 120 + 5°C as, measured by a thermocouple.

5.1.8.3 The duration of each heating cycle is chosen to maintain a sufficiently

steady temperature of 120 + 5°C for 15 minutes. The duration of each
cooling cycle is chosen to bring the conductor temperature to within 2°C of
ambient.

5.1.8.4 Nominal heating current is indicated in the Table-4. It shall be permissible

to accelerate the temperature rise by using a current up to 1.5 times the
nominal current and to accelerate the cooling period by use of a fan or air
blower.

Table-4
Nominal Cross – section (sq.mm.) Nominal Heating Current (A)
16 102
25 139
35 175
50 225
70 283
95 350
120 412
150 480
185 545
240 670
5.1.8.5 The over current test of Clause 5.1.9 shall be done after 50 cycles if the

connector is a safety connector designed to ground a phase connector while

the line is being worked on.

5.1.8.6 At the end of the 200 cycles the resistance shall again be measured. It shall
not differ from the initial value by more than 12%.

5.1.9. Over Current Test of IPC

5.1.9.1 Over current test is required to establish the performance of Safety

Connectors that are intended to provide a safe path to ground for the
phases while the line is de-energised for working. It establishes the
performance of the connector under short term over load conditions.

5.1.9.2 After the first 50 cycles of clause 5.1.8, the connectors are subjected to 4
over currents of 1 sec duration each.

5.1.9.3 The conductor temperature at the start of the over current test should be not
more than 35ºC.

5.1.9.4 Current density during over current shall be 100 A/sq.mm for Aluminium
and 95 A/sq.mm for Aluminium – Alloy Conductor.

5.1.9.5 Variation in time of over current is permissible between 0.85 sec & 1.15
sec., provided if maintains the relationship I2
t = K where,
I = rms value of over current in Amps. t = time in Seconds
K = Constant

5.1.9.6 After the over current test the electrical ageing test of clause 5.1.8 shall be
resumed.

5.1.10. Type Test of IPC

5.1.10.1 Type Test Reports should be submitted from an Independent Laboratory

of Repute or the Works Laboratory in case of a foreign manufacturer
covering the following (on any convenient size of fitting of same design
made from the same materials).

5.1.10.2 The installation of the connectors shall be done by the laboratory

following instructions provided by the manufacturer.

5.1.10.3 The Test report shall record the embossing and marking on the connector.

5.1.10.4 The following shall constitute Type Tests for IPC:

• Electrical Ageing Test
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• Dielectric and Water Tightness Test.

• Mechanical Tightening Test
• Effect of Tightening on main Core
• Effect of Tightening on Branch core
• Over-current Test (if applicable)

The following shall be Type Test for Suspension Assembly (SA)

• Mechanical Test
• Voltage Test
• Climatic Aging Test
• Corrosion Test
• Endurance Test under Thermal & Mechanical Stresses

The following shall be Type Tests for Anchoring Assemblies (AA)

• Mechanical Test
• Voltage Test
• Dynamic Test
• Climatic Aging Test
• Corrosion Test
• Endurance Test under Thermal & Mechanical Stresses

5.2 Anchoring Clamp for Insulated Messenger:

The clamps should be designed to Anchor LT-AB cable with insulated messenger. The
clamp should consists of an Aluminium alloy corrosion resistant castled body, bail of
stainless steel and self adjusting plastic wedges which shall anchor/hold the neutral
messenger without damaging the insulation.
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• No losable part in the process of clamping arrangement
• The clamp should conform to the standard NFC 33041 and 33042 or
equivalent I.S. if any.
• The clamp body should be made of corrosion resistant Alluminium alloy,
bail should be of stainless steel and wedges should be weather and UV
resistant polymer.
• Ultimate tensile strength of the clamp should not be less than 15 km for
50/70sq.mm insulated messenger wire / 10 KN for 25/35 sq.mm insulated
messenger wire.
• Slip load of the clamp should not be less than 3 KN for 50/70 sq.mm.
messenger wire / 2 KN for 25/35 sq.mm. messenger wire.

5.2.1 Anchoring assemblies are used to firmly attach the messenger of ABC to a support
and transmit the mechanical tension.
• at the end of a run or to the supporting structures
• at a major change in direction.

5.2.2 Each Anchoring Assembly shall include.

• One number tension bracket.
• One number wedge type tension clamp
• Flexible Rope for fixing tension clamp to bracket.

5.2.3 Anchoring assemblies shall be supplied in sets to ensure compatibility of

the materials against

corrosion or wear of moving parts.

5.2.1 Tension Bracket of AA

5.2.4.1 The tension bracket shall be made out of a single piece of Aluminium alloy
suitable for attachment to a pole either by

a) 16mm galvanized steel bolt (s) or

b) two stainless Steel straps of 20 x 0.7 mm.

5.2.4.2 The tension bracket should be designed to ensure the Flexible rope cannot slip
out at any angle.

5.2.4.3 The tension bracket should be rated and tested for the loads specified in Table-
5. The load shall be applied at an angle of 45º from the normal to the surface of
mounting of the bracket.

Table - 5

Conductor Size Rating Load for deformation Load for

(Sq.mm.) <10mm (Newtons) deformation
<30mm & no-break
(Newtons)
25-35 1500 Kg. 12,000 15,000
50-95 2000Kg 15,600 19,500

5.2.5 Flexible Rope of AA

5.2.5.1 The Anchoring assembly shall be supplied with a stainless steel flexible Rope to
connect the Tension Clamp to the Tension Bracket.

5.2.5.2 The rope should have sufficient flexibility to ease the torsional movement of the
ABC System.

5.2.5.3 The Rope should be pre-fitted with compression type end fittings to secure the
tension clamp.

5.2.5.4 A wear resistant moveable saddle should be un-loosably fitted on the Rope to
prevent abrasion at the point of fitting into the tension bracket.
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5.2.5.5 The Rope should have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the
mechanical test for the complete assembly tests in this specification.

5.2.6 Wedge Type Tension Clamp of AA

5.2.6.1 Wedge type clamps shall be used for clamping the messenger without damaging
the insulation.

5.2.6.2 The clamp shall be capable of clamping an uncut messenger so that it can
continue without break to the connecting point or next span.

5.2.6.3 The clamp shall be fully insulating type of mechanical and weather resisting
thermoplastic.

5.2.6.4 No bolts or loose parts are allowed as part of the Clamping system.

5.2.6.5 No tools shall be needed for fitting the messenger into the clamp.

5.2.6.6 The clamp shall be self tightening and capable of holding without slippage the
load specified in the Table-6.

Table - 6
Conductor Size Rating (Kg.) T start (I minute) T final (I
Sq. mm. Dia. (mm) (Newtons) minute)
(Newtons)
25-35 8-11 1000 Kg. 8,000 10,000
50-54 8-11 1500 Kg. 12,000 15,000
70-95 13.5-16 2000 Kg. 12,000 15,000

5.2.6.7 After fitting the insulated messenger in the clamp, load T start will be held for
1 minute & then load increased to T final at rate between 5000 – 7,500 N/mtr.
In each case there shall be no breakdown of any part of clamp and slippage of
messenger in relation to the clamp.

5.2.7 Voltage Test on Clamp of AA

5.2.7.1 Voltage test is carried out on anchor clamps to ensure no damage is caused to the
insulated messenger.

5.2.7.2 A conductive rod of dia. corresponding to the average dia. that can be
accommodated in the clamp is fitted into the clamp, protruding by approx.
50mm at each end of the tightening piece.

5.2.7.3 The rod and clamp is subjected to tensile load as stated in Table 7 below when
fixed to a support in its normal manner.
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Table - 7
Conductor Size Normal rating (kg) Load Applied (N)
Sq. mm. Dia. (mm)
25-35 8-11 1000 2000
50-54 8-11 1500 4000
70-95 13.5-16 2000 4000

5.2.7.4 A power frequency voltage of 6 kV is applied for 1 minute between the rod and
conductive part of the clamp, or fixation point in absence of conductive part.

5.2.7.5 No breakdown or flashover shall occur. There shall be no tripping due to

leakage with a setting of 10 +0.5 mA.

5.2.8 Endurance under Mechanical & Thermal Stress of AA

5.2.8.1 This test is done on clamp rated 1500 Kg. or 2000 Kg. using insulated messenger
50 to 70 sq. mm.

5.2.8.2 A neutral messenger is fitted between two anchor clamps, with clamp spacing
approx. 5 mtr. & 1 mtr. Of messenger protruding from the end. Marks are made
to enable measurement of slippage.

5.2.8.3 The sample is subjected to 500 cycles of 90 minutes each as described below:

5.2.8.3.1 Messenger temperature is raised by passing an AC current to 60 +3O C within

15 minutes. This temperature is maintained for at least 30 minutes to give a total
heating period of 45 mts.per cycle.

5.2.8.3.2 Messenger is allowed to cool naturally to ambient for further 45 minutes to

complete 90mts. Cycle time.

5.2.8.3.3 Mechanical load is applied during the cycle as per table 8 below. Load F1 is
applied throughout the cycle, except for a short period of 5 sec. to 60 sec. when
it is gradually increased from F1 to F2 at any time during the last 15 minutes
of the 90 minute cycle.
Table - 8
Conductor Size Rating (Kg.) F1 (Newtons) F2 (Newtons)
Sq. mm. Dia. (mm)
25-35 8-11 1000 Kg. 2,200 5,000
50-54 8-11 1500 Kg. 4,000 7,500
70-95 13.5-16 2000 Kg. 4,500 10,000

5.2.8.3.4 There should be no slippage greater than 4 mm after 2 cycles or greater than 8
mm after 500 cycles.

5.2.8.3.5 Voltage test is done at the end of the 500 cycles by immersing the test specimen
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of neutral messenger and clamps in water of resistively not less than 200 Ohm
mtr. For 30 minutes.

5.2.8.3.6 A voltage of 10 kV ac is applied for 1 minute between messenger and water bath
using a trip setting of 10 + 0.5 am. There should be no breakdown or tripping.

5.3 Suspension clamp for insulated neutral messenger:

The clamp should be designed to hang L.T – AB cable with insulated neutral messengers.
The neutral messengers should be fixed by an adjustable grip device. A movable link should
allow longitudinal and transversal movement of the clamp body.

• No losable part in the process of clamping arrangement.

• The clamp should conform to the standard NFC 33040 or equivalent I.S,
if any.
• The clamp and the link made of Polymer should provide an additional
insulation between the cable and the pole.
• The clamps and movable links should be made of weather and UV resistant
glass fibre reinforced polymer.
• Clamps should be fixed with pole by eye hook / bracket. Bracket should
be made of corrosion resistant alluminium alloy.
• Ultimate tensile strength of the clamp should not be less than 15 KN for
50/70 sq.mm. Insulated messenger wire 4.3 KN for 25/35 sq.mm.
Insulated messenger wire.
• Maximum allowable load of the clamp should not be less than 20 KN for
50/70 sq.mm. insulated messenger sire/15 KN for 25/30 sq.mm insulated
messenger wire.
5.3.1 Suspension Assembly is used for supporting an ABC by installation on the
messenger at an intermediate point of support such as a pole. It can
accommodate small angles of deviation upto 30°.

5.3.2 Each Suspension Assembly shall consist of:

• One number Suspension Bracket.

• One number moveable (articulated) connecting link.
• One number Suspension Clamp.

5.3.3 Suspension Assemblies shall be supplied in sets to ensure compatibility of the

materials against corrosion or wear of rotating/moving parts.

5.3.4 Suspension Bracket of SA

5.3.4.1 The Suspension Bracket shall be made from single piece alluminium alloy
suitable for attachment to a pole by either.

a) 16 mm galvanized steel bolt or

b) Two stainless steel straps.
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5.3.4.2 The Suspension Bracket shall be provided with an upper bulge to prevent the
clamp from turning over on the Bracket for more than 45 O from the horizontal
or to within less than 60 mm from the pole / fixing structure.

5.3.4.3 The Suspension Bracket should be so designed to ensure that the articulated link
cannot slip out

of it.

5.3.4.4 Suspension Brackets shall be designed to withstand a load applied at the

anchoring point of the movable link as per Table – 9 below without deformation
of more than 10mm or breakdown at 33O below horizontal (there should be no
longitudinal component of load parallel to the plane of fixing).

Table - 9
Conductor Size Normal rating (kg) Load (N)
Sq. mm. Dia. (mm)
25-35 8-11 1500Kg. 12500
70-95 13-17 2000Kg. 14000

5.3.5 Movable (Articulated) Link of SA

5.3.5.1 Movable Links are used between the Suspension Bracket and Suspension
Clamp to allow a degree of movement and flexibility between the two.

5.3.5.2 Moveable Links should be made fully of insulating type of mechanical and
weather resistant thermoplastic. A metallic wear resistant ring should however
be fitted at point of contact between the Suspension Bracket and the movable
link.

5.3.5.3 The Movable link should be unloosably fitted to the Bracket and the Clamp.

5.3.6 Suspension Clamp of SA

5.3.6.1 Suspension Clamps are used for locking the messenger of the ABC bundle
without damaging the insulation or allowing the messenger to become
dismounted from the fitting.

5.3.6.2 The Suspension Clamp shall accommodate messenger wires from 25 to 95 sq.m.

5.3.6.3 The Suspension Clamp shall be made fully of insulating type of mechanically
strong and weather resistant plastic.

5.3.6.4 Bolts should not be used for clamping / locking the messenger in the Clamp.

5.3.6.5 There shall be no losable parts in the Suspension clamp.

5.3.6.6 The Suspension Clamp should be unloosably fitted to the rest of the Suspension
Assembly.

5.3.7 Mechanical Test on Clamp of SA

5.3.7.1 The Sub Assembly shall be subjected to a vertical load applied as per drawing
in accordance with Table-
10. There shall be no breakdown or permanent deformation at load T initial for 1 minute or
when the load is increased to T final and released.

Table - 10
Conductor Size Rating (Kg.) T start (I minute) T final
Sq. mm. Dia. (mm) (Newtons) (I minute)
(Newtons)
25-54 8-15 1500 Kg. 9,600 12,000
70-95 13-17 2000 Kg. 12,800 16,000

5.3.7.2 A sample messenger shall be fitted into a fixed suspension clamp and
subjected to a gradually applied longitudinal load of 300 N. There shall
be no permanent slip page.

5.3.8 Voltage Test of SA

A copper foil is wrapped at the clamping point around the maximum size of messenger
allowed in that clamp. An ac voltage of 6 KV is applied between the copper foil and
nearest conductive point of the clamp or into its absence to the point of fixation. The
voltage should be withstood for 1 minute without breakdown or flashover.

5.3.9 Test Under Mechanical & Thermal Stress

5.3.9.1 The test specimen is made up of approx. 10mts. Of messenger wire strung
between two anchor clamps with a Suspension Clamp fixed in the middle.
Masses of 40 Kg. are suspended at a distance of 1-2mtr. On either side of
the Suspension Clamp with a fixing mechanism of mass 2 + 1 Kg.

5.3.9.2 The specimen is subjected to 500 cycles of 90 minutes each. Each cycle consists
of the following:

a) For first 75 minutes a constant longitudinal tension of 4000 N is applied

to the messenger for rating of 1500 Kg. and of 4500 N rating of 2000 Kg.
while 64cycles right and left oscillation are produced on the clamp 32ºon
either side of the vertical.

b) During the first 45 minutes an intermittent current of 4-5 A/sq.mm is

applied to maintain the conductor temp at 60 + 3º C.

c) During the next 45 minutes of the cycle the conductor is allowed to cool down
naturally to the ambient.

d) At the 75th minute, after having completed 64 oscillations, the

oscillations are stopped and the longitudinal tension is increased to 7500
N for 1500 kg. Rating and 10000 N for 2000 Kg. Rating.

5.3.9.3 No messenger slippage should occur within the Suspension Clamp during the
500cycles.

5.3.9.4 At the end of the 500 cycles, the messenger is immersed in water for 30 minutes.
It is then tested to withstand 10 kV ac for 1 minute with a trip setting of 10 + 0.5 mA.
There should be no breakdown or flashover.

5.4 Acceptance Tests

5.4.1 The following shall constitute Acceptance Tests for Insulation Piercing
Connectors (IPC):
• Visual *
• Dimensional (as per SCD and overall dimensions submitted with Tender
Offer) *
• Electrical Ageing Test ***
• Dielectric and Water Tightness Test. **
• Mechanical Tightening Test **
• Effect of Tightening on Main Core **
• Effect of Tightening on Branch Core **

The above tests are to be carried out as per sampling plan below. However electrical geing
test on IPC (market***) is to be done on only one connector of each type and size.
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In case of random failure/defect, double the sample lot is to be drawn and there should be
no failure/defect exceeding half the permissible defects (rounded down) shown in the chart.

For tests Marked* For tests Marked**

Lot Size Sample Size Max. Sample Size Max.
permissible permissible
Defects Defects
Upto 100 2 nil 2 nil
101 to 1000 6 nil 4 nil
>1001 0.01% 0.1% of pieces 4 nil
subject to min. checked
6 pieces

5.4.2 The following shall constitute acceptance tests for Anchor Assemblies:
• Visual *
• Dimensional (as per SCD and overall dimensions submitted with Tender Offer) *
• Mechanical Test on Bracket**
• Mechanical Test on Clamp **
• Voltage Test *

5.4.3 The following shall constitute acceptance tests for Suspension Assemblies:
• Visual *
• Dimensional (as per SCD and overall dimensions submitted with Tender Offer) *
• Mechanical Test on Bracket**
• Mechanical Test on Clamp **
• Voltage Test *

The above tests (for AA & SA) are to be carried out as per sampling plan below. In case of random
failure/defect, double the sample lot is to be drawn and there should be no failure/defect
exceeding half the permissible defects (rounded down) shown in the chart.

For tests Marked* For tests Marked**

Lot Size Sample Size Max. Sample Size Max.
permissible permissible
Defects
Defects
Upto 100 2 nil 1 nil
101 - 500 5 1 2 nil
501 - 2500 10 2 2 nil
2501 & 10 + 0.2 2 + 10% pf addl. 4 1
above % Sample quantity

Annexure V: General Arrangement drawings.

1-ph Connections:

3-ph Connections:

Note: The above drawings are tentative and may be revised as per the requirement of the
utility

Annexure W Specifications of Firewall

** Below specifications are minimum and indicative. The AMISP should ensure that the
equipment specification confirms the performance and comply with scope and CEA (Cyber
security in power sector) guidelines, 2021.

Firewalls should be properly configured to segregate networks into different segments.

The following strategies shall be followed for secure configuration of firewalls. a)
Cleanup rule.
a) Place a “Deny Any-Any” rule at the end of the rule base.
b) Never create an “Allow any-any” rule.
c) Allow rules should be created only for required services.
d) This will result in all traffic being disallowed, unless specifically allowed.
e) Lockdown/stealth rule
f) All traffic destined for the firewall itself should be disallowed.
g) Place anti-spoofing rule as per RFC 2827.
h) Enable DoS/DDoS features on Firewall
i) Enable application-level filtering of firewall

Firewall with UTM solution

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The proposed system must be appliance based and rack mountable.
2. All UTM features like Firewall, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Web & Application
filtering up to Layer 7, IPS, DNS Security, SSL Decryption Technology, Wildfire
& Sandbox Technology, DOS Protection with Protect interface & Zone Label,
Data Filtering and File Blocking should be available for UTM requirement. And
should support IPS/IDS and HIPS
3. Licensing should be per device and not user/IP based.
4. The proposed solution should support Load Balancing and Failover among more
than 2 ISP Links (with USB port 3G/4G and Wimax Support).
5. The proposed solution should support integration with Windows NTLM,
Active Directory, LDAP, Radius, RSA SecurID, Novell e-Directory or Local
Database and further integration with SIEM/NMS/EMS solution for user
authentication and Guest User authentication via SMS and log analysis
6. The proposed solution must be able to be capable of deploying in Route (Layer 3)
and Transparent mode (Layer 2), individually and simultaneously.
7. The proposed solution should support dynamic routing like RIP1, RIP2, OSPF,
BGP4.
8. The proposed solution must support Automatic Transparent Single Sign On for
user authentication
9. The proposed solution should support DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNMP, DHCP
(Server/Relay), VLANs etc.

10. The proposed solution should support user, IP and mac binding that can map
username with corresponding IP and MAC addresses for security reason.
11. The proposed solution must support User based policy configuration for security
and Internet
12. The proposed solution should support High Availability Active/Passive and
Active/Active
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
1 The proposed solution must be based on ASIC or Multicore Parallel Processing
Architecture
2 Proposed solution should support inbuilt HDD 250GB for storage or external
device for Logs and Reports to meet the UTM Features.
3 The proposed solution should have minimum 8 x Copper GbE ports &
Expandable to 24 x Copper GbE ports for Future Expansion & Segregation of
Zones.

4 There should be provision to Load Fibre modules (10G) for future Enhancements
5 The proposed solution should have minimum 2 USB ports.
PERMORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1 The Proposed Solution should meet the following performance criteria & should
mandatorily produce valid references for the same at the time of bidding:
a. Firewall Throughput of 20,000 Mbps or Above
b. Concurrent sessions: 3,200,000 or Above
c. New sessions/second: 1,00,000 or Above
d. IPSec VPN throughput: 1,300 Mbps or Above
e. SSL VPN throughput: 500 Mbps or Above
f. Antivirus throughput: 2,900 Mbps or Above
g. IPS throughput: 4,000 Mbps or Above
h. UTM Throughput (Firewall, IPS, Web & App. Filtering and Anti-Virus): 1,700
Mbps or Above
UTM FEATURES REQUIREMENTS
1. The proposed solution should facilitate the application of UTM policies like
AV/AS, IPS, IDS, HIPS Content filtering, Bandwidth policy and policy-based
routing decision on the firewall rule itself. Also, UTM controls should be able to
be applied on inter zone traffic. UTM should be NERC compliant
2. The proposed system must provide Mac Address (Physical Address) based
firewall rule configuration to provide OSI Layer 2 to Layer 7 security
3. The proposed solution must support Application/Web Category-based Bandwidth
Management which allows administrator to create application/web category-based
bandwidth policies.
4. The proposed solution should have minimum 40000 signatures in its database &
provision for Custom IPS
5. The. proposed solution should support Anti-Virus scanning for SMTP, SMTPS,
SNMP(Public/Private), POP3, IMAP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP over HTTP
protocols.
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6. For POP3 and IMAP traffic, the proposed solution should strip the virus infected
attachment and then notify the recipient and administrator.
7. The proposed solution should support spam scanning for SMTP, SMTPS, POP3,
IMAP.
8. The proposed solution must support on-appliance quarantine facility and also a
personalized user-based quarantine area which allows you to release legitimate
emails.
9. The proposed solution should support real time spam detection and proactive virus
detection technology which detects and blocks new outbreaks immediately and
accurately.
10. The proposed solution should have specific Web categories that broadly classify
websites. For instance, websites that reduce employee productivity, bandwidth
choking sites or malicious websites.
11. The proposed solution should support creation of cyclic policies on
Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly basis for Internet access on individual users/group
of users.
12. The proposed solution should provide option to define different bandwidth for
different schedule in a single policy and bandwidth should change as per schedule
on the fly.
13. The proposed solution must be capable of identifying hidden applications running
over standard ports (80,
443, 22 etc.)
14. The proposed solution must be capable of blocking the following type of
applications: P2P, VOIP, Games,
Remote; Control, Chats, Geo-fencing etc.
VPN REQUIREMENTS
1 The proposed solution should support IPSec, L2TP, PPTP and SSL VPN
connection.
2 The proposed solution should support DES, 3DES, AES, Twofish, Blowfish,
Serpent encryption algorithms.
3 The proposed solution must support automatic failover of Point to Point link
(MPLS) with VPN for redundancy purpose.
4 The proposed solution must support Apple iOS and Android VPN clients
LOGGING & REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1 The proposed solution should have On-Appliance, integrated reporting solution or
External Device
2 The proposed solution should allow exporting of reports in PDF and Excel format.
3 The proposed solution should support logging of Antivirus, Antispam, Content
Filtering, Traffic discovery, IPS, Firewall activity on syslog server.
4 The proposed solution should provide connection-wise reports for user, source IP,
destination IP, source port, destination port or protocol.
5 The proposed solution should provide compliance reports for SOX, HIPPA, PCI,
FISMA, GLBA and NERC compliance.
6 The proposed solution should support multiple syslog servers for remote logging.
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7The proposed solution should have customizable email alerts/automated Report

scheduling.
WARRANTY, SUPPORT & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1 Warranty & UTM Features Subscription: 60 months & AMC support for next 5
years
2 OEM Web/Phone/Chat Support: 24x7 (120 Months)
3 The Proposed Solution should meet the following Certification Criteria:
a. Common Criteria - EAL4+
b. “IPv6 Ready” Gold Logo
c. ICSA Firewall or Equivalent

Annexure X Specifications of Router

Necessary control should be applied on router to stop unwanted traffic and attacks
at the perimeter itself. In the secure configuration of a router, the following
strategies should be considered.
a. Deploy proper access management and avoid remote administration.
b. Enable password.
c. Change default SNMP community string.
d. ACLs (Access Control Lists) should include
i. Apply egress/ingress filter
ii. Filter all RFC 1918, 3330 address space and special/reserved address
iii. Permit the required services for the required IP addresses only
iv. Deny everything else.
e. Turn on logging to a central syslog server.

Annexure Y Specifications of other hardware configuration

A. Desktop

S.No Description Minimum Specification

1. Form Factor Desktop Mini/Micro (Provision to mount the CPU behind it)
(Computer
Type)
2. Processor & 10th Generation Minimum Core i7-8700T (Min 2.4 GHz with
Chipset Turbo up to 4 Ghz, 12 MB
Cache, 6 cores, 12 threads) or higher Q370 Chipset or higher

S.No Description Minimum Specification

3. Monitor 19.5" or higher IPS Panel LED backlit with TCO 7.0 and 1440 x
900 Resolution
4. Memory 32 GB of ECC DDR4 Memory and scalable up to 512 GB memory
(Memory slots free for expansion)
5. RAM 4 GB delivered, expandable upto 8GB
6. Display Minimum 2 Nos. * 17" (1280x1024), Antiglare LED Monitor.
Should have display port and VGA connector. Provision to mount
the CPU behind it. Both monitors to be connected to CPU with
proper connector/video cables
7. Mounting Desktop mounting
8. Operating Windows 11 Professional (64 bit) with latest Service Packs pre-
System installed
9. Operating Windows 11; 64 bit (Original OS CDs and license keys to be
System (OS) provided)
support
10. Processor 3.0 GHZ each processor
speed
11. Internal 500GB delivered, expandable upto 1TB
Auxiliary
memory
12. Speakers Two internal speakers

S.No Description Minimum Specification

13. Interfaces •
1 GB dual Ethernet ports
•
Min 4 USB Ports, of which atleast 2 USB Ports in Front
•
Front I/O: (2) USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports, Universal Audio jack
•
Port for cartridge magnetic tape drive
•
Graphic adapter cards (HDMI)
•
Rear I/O: (4) USB 2.0 ports, (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports, (1) VGA
video port; (1)
DisplayPort Port, (1) RJ-45 network connector, (1) RS-232
serial port, (2) PS/2 Ports, 3.5mm audio in/out jacks
14. User Three/Two (as per List of Materials and Services at Form 14 of
interface Section 4 of the RfP) 24” wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio), HD
Resolution (1920x1080) TFT Colour monitors, keyboard &
optical mouse
15. Graphics Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 630 or higher
16. Audio High Definition Integrated Audio with Internal Speaker
17. Hard Disk 1TB 2.5" SATA III 6.0Gbps HDD @ 7200 rpm, Partitioned into 2
Drives drives.
18. Ethernet Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) LAN
19. Connectivity Integrated Gigabit LAN Network Connection 10/100/1000 Mbps
NIC with RJ45/UTP Interface.
20. Keyboard USB 104 keys or higher OEM make.
21. Mouse 2 Button USB Optical scroll mouse, OEM make
22. Chassis Max. 1.2 litre (without Mounting Kit). CPU must be mounted
Volume behind the monitor.
23. Power Minimum 65W or above External Indian Power Adapter for CPU
Supply with average efficiency of 87% or more
24. Security TPM 2.0, Setup/BIOS Password, Slot for locking CPU using lock
Features and key. (Lock with 2 / 3 keys should be provided)
25. Software Office 365 Enterprise
(loaded in
Desktop)
26. Diagnostics Inbuilt Pre-Boot BIOS Diagnostics
Tool
27. Security TPM 1.2 Security Chip, SATA port disablement (via BIOS),
Serial, USB enable/disable (via BIOS), Removable media
write/boot control, Power-On password (via BIOS), Administrator
password (via BIOS), Setup password (via BIOS), Support for
chassis padlocks and cable lock devices , Antivirus
28. Warranty 5 years Comprehensive onsite warranty
29. Compliance Energy Star ver 6.1, EPEAT Certified for India for quoted desktop
& Monitor, TCO
S.No Description Minimum Specification

S.No Description Minimum Specification

Certification Certified for both Desktop & Monitor, FCC, CE, RoHS certified,
UL Certified ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, Certified OEM
30. Information Product details, specifications, and brochure to be available in
Accessibility public domain
31. Support Drivers should be available for download from OEM site for at
least 5 years from the date of purchase order

B. Workstations with Monitors

Workstation for development system shall consist of dual monitors & single
keyboard and a cursor positioning device/ mouse. The user shall be able to switch
the keyboard and cursor-positioning device as a unit between both monitors of
console. Workstation consoles shall also be used as development console to take up
developmental/
maintenance activities such as generation/ updation of database, displays etc. and
to impart training. Minimum hardware configuration of operator workstation and
Display monitors are as follows:

S.No. Item Description

A. Operator
Workstation
1. Spec As per the base runtime requirements of SPEC CPU 2017
V1.0 Benchmarking Standards.
2. RAM 8 Gb expandable upto 16 GB
3. Processor Speed 3.0 GHz
4. Internal 2x500 GB RAID, expandable upto 1 TB
Auxiliary
Memory
5. Speakers 2 internal speakers
6. Interface 1GB dual Ethernet Ports
Min 4 USB Ports
Port for Cartridge magnetic type drive
Graphic adapter cards (HDMI)
7. User Interfaces 24’’ wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) as per List of Materials
and Services at Form 14 of Section 4 of the RfP
HD resolution (1920x1080), TFT Colour Monitors, keyboard
and optical mouse
8. Mounting Desktop Mounting
9. Power Supply Dual AC Power Supply
10. Operating Microsoft Windows 8.1 or Latest Professional (compatible
System with the OEM Software)
B. Monitors
1. Diagonal Yes
Viewable Size
2. Colour Support 16.7 million
3. On Screen Required
Control
4. Anti-Glare and Yes
AntiStatic
5. Tilt, Swivel Yes
6. Aspect Ration 16:9
C. UPS – 2kVA Line Interactive INTELLIGENT UPS for Desktop PC
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S.No. Description Minimum Requirements

1. Capacity 2 kVA Line Interactive
2. Back up Time 10 Minutes on 450 VA Continuous Load; Overload
capacity: 125% of required capacity for at least 1
Minute
3. Input Voltage 230 V AC, Single Phase 3 wire
4. Input Voltage Range 160 V AC to 270 V AC
5. Input Frequency Range 45 to 55 Hz
6. Input Over Voltage 280 V AC
7. Protection 155 V AC
Input Under Voltage
8. Over Voltage Cut-Off Should be offered externally
9. Output Voltage 230 + 5% (On Battery) Automatic Voltage
Regulation
10. Output Over Voltage 245 V AC Single Phase
11. Output Under Voltage 210 V AC Single Phase
Protection
12. Load Power Factor 0.8 Lag to Unity
13. Short Circuit Protection Soft shut down should occur without blowing any
fuse.
14. General Features Automatic Voltage Regulation, Lightning & Surge
Protection
Output Wave form — Modified Sine wave
Audio Alarms: Low Battery; Battery ON; Overload
Protection: Overload, Short circuit, spike & surge
15. Switching Time Less than 5 MS without data loss
16. Operating Temp. Up to 40 Deg. C.
17. Operating Humidity Up to 90%, Non-condensing
18. Battery Type SMF-Hitachi/ Exide/ Global Yuasa/ Panasonic make
or equivalent
19. Make APC, Liebert, TVSE, Powerware (Invensys),
Guard/NEXUS, Wep, HCL or equivalent.
20. Others Output Sockets - Min 3 Nos., each 6 Amp- 3 Pin
with all Sockets wired for UPS output Socket of UPS
must be compatible with PC and Printer.
UPS input power plug should be of Indian standard.
Software: Required for health monitoring of battery
& Power mgmt. system RS232-C Serial port or USB
port with interface cable, Min 3 Ft Long.

D. A4 B/W Network Laser Printer

S.No. Description Minimum Specification

1. Make & To be Specified
Model
2. Type Dry Type Laser Electro Photography
3. Function Print, Copy, Scan
4. Resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Colour
5. Speed 32 PPM or higher for A4 in normal mode, first page out 8 seconds
(colour)
6. Memory 256 MB or Higher
7. Processor 466 MHz or better
8. Paper Size A4 and Legal including Envelops & letter
9. Type of Bond Paper, Transparency Sheets, Envelopes, Labels, Cards
Media
10. Paper 250 Sheet Input
Handling Tray, 50 Sheet
Bypass Tray.
150 Sheet output Tray
11. Std Paper Two trays (Total paper Input capacity 300 Sheets or more
Trays Input
12. Printing PCL 6, PCl 5, postscript 3 emulation
Languages
13. Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0
14. Duplex Automatic Duplex
printing
Capability
15. Duty Cycle 50,000 Pages per month or higher
16. Connectivity Hi Speed USB, 2.0, Gigabit 10/100/1000
17. N/W Print Needed.
Mgmt S/W Built-in wireless networking.
Fast Ethernet network port
18. Power Less than 750 Watts
Requirement
19. Copy Copy Speed : Black (A4) : Up to 20 cpm
1200 x 2400 dpi; Originals content settings; Text, Text/Photo,
Photo, Map; Reduce/Enlarge scaling: 25 to 400%; Copy quantity
settings: 1 to 999;
Darkness controls: Scan 600
First Copy Time :9.0 sec
Maximum Number of Copies : 999
Copy Features : Memory Sort, 2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID card Copy
20. OS Support Vendor to provide drivers for supporting all the required OS

S.No. Description Minimum Specification

21. Scanner Flatbed scanner handles up to 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm) paper
Specification Scan File Format: PDF, Single-Page-TIFF, JPEG, Multi-Page-
TIFF, SinglePage-PDF, TIFF
Scanner Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi
Scanning Depth (Input/Output)
Color: 48 Bit / 24 bit
Greyscale: 16 Bit/ 8 bit

E. A4 Size Inkjet/ Bubble Jet Printer

S.No Description Minimum Specification

1. Printer Type Inkjet/ bubble jet;
2. Functionality Print, Scan, Copy; Printer Output - Color
3. Connectivity Wi-Fi and USB
4. Compatibility Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 SP1, Windows
Vista SP2,Mac OS X v10.8.5 and later
5. Power requirements: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
6. Power consumption Manual-off: 0.2 W; Standby : 1.6 W
7. USB support USB 2.0
8. Pages per minute 4 pages (Color),8 pages (Black)
9. Page size supported A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, 4 x 6", 5 x 7", Envelopes
(DL, COM10), Square (5 x
5"), Custom size (width 101.6 - 215.9mm, length 127 -
676mm); Duplex Print - Manual
10. Print resolution 4800 × 600 dpi
11. Scan resolution 600 x 1200dpi

F. A3 Size Inkjet Color Printer / All-in-one Color laser jet Printer

S.No. Description Minimum Specification

1 Make & To be Specified
Model
2 Power 220 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Requirements
3 Copier
Paper Size A3
Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Speed Upto 15 ipm Mono, 11ipm Color
(A3 Colour &
Black)
Copier Reduce or Increase document sizes from 25% to 400% in 1%
Resize
4 Printer increments

S.No. Description Minimum Specification

Print Speed 22 ipm mono & 20 ipm color
(Colour &
B/W)
Paper Size A4, LTR, EXE, A3, LGR, LGL, A5, A6, Photo (10x15cm),
Indexcard (13x20cm), Photo-L (9x13cm), Photo-2L
(13x18cm), Com-10, DL
Paper Envelope, C5, India LegaleStandard Tray - 250 Sheets
Capacity Lower Trays - 250 Sheets
Multi Purpose Tray - 100 Sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) - 50 Sheets
Memory 512MB
Resolm ution Upto 4800 x 1200dpi
Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Print wirelessly without having to use a
wireless access point (both automatic and manual methods
supported)
Supported Windows 7/Mac OS
OS
5 Flatbed Scanner
Scan Type A3 Flatbed Scanner with ADF
Scan CMOS CIS
Technology
Scan Speed A4 portrait: 18 ipm / 18 ipm
A4 landscape: 11 ipm / 11
ipm A3: 8 ipm / 8 ipm
Duplex Required
Scanning
Duplex Scan 40 IPM or better
Speed
Scan Minimum 600*600 dpi in ADF, 1200*1200 dpi or better in
Resolution Flatbed
Daily Duty 1500 pages or more
Cycle (ADF)
Memory 512 MB
Processor 120MHz or higher
Speed
Scanning Single Pass Duplex
Options
(ADF)
Bit Depth Grey Scale8 bit (256 shades)
Colour24 bit (16,777,216 colors)
Supported 60 to 105 GSM or better

Paper Weight
Connectivity USB 2.0
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S.No. Description Minimum Specification

6 Fax
Fax Speed 33.6 kbps (3 sec per page)
Faxing Yes
Auto Yes
Redialing

Annexure Z - Technical Specification and schedule of Requirement for ISI marked

two core LT PVC Insulated and PVC sheathed armoured cable with Aluminium
Conductor

1. SCOPE:

1.1 This section provides for manufacture, testing before dispatch, supply and delivery
F.O.R. destination of ISI Marked Two Core LT PVC Insulated and PVC Sheathed
Armoured Circular Cables with Aluminium Conductor suitable for working voltage up
to & including 1100 Volts & Conforming to IS:1554(Pt.-I)/1988 with latest amendments.

2. STANDARDS:
Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the following standards with latest
amendments shall be applicable. Any departure from the Standards be indicated in
Schedule-III.

i) IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988 : PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty ) Electric cables for

working voltages up to and including 1100 Volts.
ii) IS:8130 : Conductors for insulated cables.
iii) IS:5831 : PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables.
iv) IS:10810 : Methods of test for cables.
v) IS:3975/1979 : Galvanized Steel Wire/Strips.
vi) IS:10418 : Drums for electric cables.

3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
i) Peak ambient temperature in shade 50 deg.C
ii) Maximum average ambient temperature 40 deg.C
in a 24 hours period in shade.
iii) Min. ambient air temperature in shade (-)5 deg.C
iv) Maximum temperature attainable 60 deg.C
by an object exposed to sun.
v) Maximum relative humidity. 100%
vi) Average number of thunder 40
storm days per annum.
vii) Average number of rainy days 100
per annum.
viii) Average annual rainfall 10 to 100 cm
ix) Number of months of tropical 4 months
monsoon conditions.
x) Maximum wind pressure. 100kg/sq.mm.
xi) Altitude not exceeding 1000 M

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

4.1 The LT PVC Insulated Armoured cables shall conform to IS:1554 (Pt.-
I)/1988 with latest amendment and bear BIS certification mark. The material
used for construction of the cables shall be of best qualities complying with the
requirements of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988 and other relevant standards. The cables shall
be suitable for outdoor / indoor installation free in air and shall be capable of
withstanding the normal stresses associated with transportation, erection, reeling and
unreeling operations without getting deformed.

4.2 The cable shall be suitable for use where combination of ambient temperature and
temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 85
degree C under normal operation and 160 degree C under short circuit condition.

4.3 The LT PVC Insulated Armoured Cable shall be ISI marked.

5.0 MATERIAL:

5.1 CONDUCTOR:
The conductor shall be composed of plain aluminium wires complying with
IS:8130/1984 with latest amendments.

The bidder must guaranteed the minimum weight of Aluminium in Kg/Km

corresponding to nominal cross sectional area of conductor as per relevant IS.

5.2 INSULATION:
Insulation shall be LT PVC Type-C conforming to the requirements given in Table-
I of IS: 5831/1984 with latest amendments.

5.3 FILLER & INNER SHEATH :

5.3.1 The filler and the Inner Sheath shall be of un-vulcanized rubber or Thermoplastic
material or proofed tape.

5.3.2. The filler materials shall be so chosen so as to be compatible with temperature of

the cable and shall have no deleterious effect on other components of the cable.
These shall not be harder than PVC used for insulation and outer sheath
respectively.

5.3.3 The Central hole/void, if any, of the cable shall be invariably filled with suitable filler
material so that there is no gap in the center.

5.4 ARMOURING :
Armouring shall be galvanized round steel wires / Strip.

5.5 OUTER SHEATH:

The outer sheath shall consist of type ST-2 PVC Compound conforming to the
requirements of IS:5831/1984.

6. CONSTRUCTION:
6.1 CONDUCTOR:

The construction of the conductor shall be solid for 2CX4 Sq.mm and 4CX6 sq.mm
whereas the conductor shall be stranded for remaining sizes as per Clause No.8.1
of IS:1554 (Pt-.I) /1988 & relevant clause of IS:8130/1984.
A protective barrier may be applied between the conductor and insulation. Such
barriers when used, shall be compatible with insulating material and suitable for the
operating temperature of the cable.

6.2 INSULATION:
The conductor (with protective barrier, wherever applied) shall be provided with
PVC Type-C insulation applied by extrusion. The insulation shall be so applied that
it fits closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove it without damage
to the conductor. The thickness and tolerance on thickness of insulation shall be as
per Clause No.9.2 of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988.

6.3 CORE IDENTIFICATION:

The core shall be identified by different colouring of PVC insulation as per Clause
No.10.1 of IS:1554(Pt.-I)/ 1988.

6.4 LAYING UP OF CORES:

The cores shall be laid up together with the suitable right hand lay. The interstices
shall be filled with non-hygroscopic material.
6.5 INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVERING):

6.5.1 The laid up cores shall be provided with an inner sheath applied either by extrusion
or by wrapping. However, application of inner sheath by EXTRUSION shall be
preferred. It shall be ensured that it is as circular as possible. The thickness of
inner sheath shall be as given in Table-4 of IS:1554(Pt.-I)/1988.

6.5.2 The inner sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely on the laid up cores and it
shall be possible to remove it without damage to the insulation.

6.6. ARMOURING :

6.6.1 Application:- Armouring shall be applied over the inner sheath. The armour Wire /
Strip shall be applied as closely as possible with a coverage of not less than 90%. .

6.6.2 The direction of lay of armour shall be left hand. A Binder Tape may be provided on
the armour.
6.6.3 Type of Armour & Dimension :- The armour shall consist of galvanized round
steel wires for cable size 2CX4 and 4Cx6 Sq.mm whereas it shall consist of
galvanized steel strip for remaining sizes with the dimensions as specified in Table-
5 of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/ 1988.
6.6.4 Joints:- The joints in the armour Wire / Strips shall be made by brazing or welding
and the surface irregularities shall be removed. A joint in any strips shall be at
least 300 mm. from the nearest joint in any other armour strip in the completed
cable.

6.7 OUTER SHEATH:

6.7.1 The outer sheath shall be applied by extrusion over armouring.

6.7.2 The colour of the outer sheath shall be black.
6.7.3 The minimum thickness of PVC outer sheath shall not fall below the nominal
thickness ( ts ) specified in Table-7 of IS:1554(pt.I/1988.

7. TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES:

7.1 The cables should meet the requirement of all tests including optional tests as
specified at Clause No.15 of IS:1554(Pt.1)/1988 with latest amendment.

The following shall constitute Routine Test:

i) Conductor resistance test.
ii) High Voltage test at room temperature.

The following shall constitute Acceptance Tests:

i)Tensile test (for Aluminium).
ii) Wrapping test (for Aluminium).
iii) Conductor resistance test.
iv) Test for thickness of Insulation & Sheath.
v) Tensile strength & elongation at break of insulation & sheath.
vi) Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity)test.
vii) High Voltage test at room temperature.
viii) Test for Armour:
a) Verification of Dimension of Wire / Strip.
b) Tensile Strength & elongation at break.
c) Uniformity of Zinc Coating.
d) Weight of Zinc Coating.
e) Winding Test on Armour.
f) Resistivity Test on Armour.
The following shall constitute Optional Tests:
i) Cold Bend Test .
ii) Cold Impact Test.

The following shall constitute Type Tests:

a) Tests of Conductor:
i) Tensile test (for aluminium)
ii) Wrapping test (for aluminium)
iii) Conductor resistance test.

b) Test for Armouring Wire / Strip.

c) Tests for thickness of insulation and sheath.
d) Physical tests for insulation and outer sheath.
i) Tensile strength and elongation at break.
ii) Ageing in air oven.
iii) Shrinkage Test
iv) Hot deformation.
v) Loss of mass in air oven.
vi) Heat Shock Test.
vii) Thermal Stability.
e) Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity test)
f) High voltage test (water immersion test).
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g) High Voltage Test at room temperature.

h) Flammability test.
i) Any other test as per relevant ISS.

7.2 TYPE TESTS : The material offered, shall be fully type tested as per relevant
standard of specification of IS:1554 (Part.1/1988) amended up to date.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AND SCHEDULE OF REQUIREMENT AGAINST

FOR SUPPLY OF ISI MARKED FOUR CORE LT PVC INSULATED AND PVC
SHEATHED ARMOURED CABLES WITH ALUMINIUM CONDUCTOR .

1. SCOPE:

1.1 This section provides for manufacture, testing before dispatch,

supply and delivery F.O.R. destination of ISI Marked Four Core LT PVC Insulated
and PVC Sheathed Armoured Circular Cables with Aluminium Conductor suitable
for working voltage up to & including 1100 Volts & Conforming to IS:1554(Pt.-
I)/1988 with latest amendments. The cables shall be ISI marked.

2. STANDARDS:

Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification the following

standards with latest amendments shall be applicable.

i) IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988 : PVC Insulated (Heavy Duty )

Electric cables for
working voltages up to and
including 1100 Volts.

ii) IS:8130 : Conductors for insulated

cables.

iii) IS:5831 : PVC insulation and sheath of

electric cables.

iv) IS:10810 : Methods of test for cables.

v) IS:3975/1979 : Galvanized Steel Wire/Strips.

vi) IS:10418 : Drums for electric cables.

3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:

i) Peak ambient temperature in shade 50 deg.C

ii) Maximum average ambient 40 deg.C

temperature in a 24 hours period
in shade.
iii) Min. ambient air temperature in shade (-)5 deg.C

iv) Maximum temperature attainable 60 deg.C

by an object exposed to sun.
v) Maximum relative humidity. 100%

vi) Average number of thunder 40

storm days per annum.

vii) Average number of rainy days 100

per annum.

viii) Average annual rainfall 10 to 100 cm

ix) Number of months of tropical 4 months

monsoon conditions.

x) Maximum wind pressure. 100kg/sq.mm.

xi) Altitude not exceeding 1000 M

4. GENERAL REQUIREMENT:

4.1 The LT PVC Insulated Armoured cables shall conform to IS:1554

(Pt.-I)/1988 with latest amendment and bear BIS certification mark. The
material used for construction of the cables shall be of best qualities complying
with the requirements of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988 and other relevant standards. The
cables shall be suitable for outdoor / indoor installation free in air and shall be
capable of withstanding the normal stresses associated with transportation,
erection, reeling and unreeling operations without getting deformed.

4.2 The cable shall be suitable for use where combination of ambient
temperature and temperature rise due to load results in a conductor temperature
not exceeding 85 degree C under normal operation and 160 degree C under short
circuit condition.

4.3 The LT PVC Insulated Armoured Cable shall be ISI marked.

5.0 MATERIAL:

5.1 CONDUCTOR:
The conductor shall be composed of plain aluminium wires complying
with IS:8130/1984 with latest amendments.

The bidder must guaranteed the minimum weight of Aluminium in

Kg/Km corresponding to nominal cross sectional area of conductor as per IS.

5.2 INSULATION:
Insulation shall be LT PVC Type-C conforming to the requirements
given in Table-I of IS: 5831/1984 with latest amendments.
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5.3 FILLER & INNER SHEATH :

1.3.1. The filler and the Inner Sheath shall be of un-vulcanized rubber
or Thermoplastic material or proofed tape.

5.3.2. The filler materials shall be so chosen so as to be compatible with

temperature of the cable and shall have no deleterious effect on other components
of the cable. These shall not be harder than PVC used for insulation and outer
sheath respectively.

5.3.3 The Central hole/void, if any, of the cable shall be invariably filled
with suitable filler material so that there is no gap in the center.

5.4 ARMOURING :
Armouring shall be galvanized round steel wires / Strip.

5.5 OUTER SHEATH:

The outer sheath shall consist of type ST-2 PVC Compound conforming
to the requirements of IS:5831/1984.

6. CONSTRUCTION:

6.1 CONDUCTOR:
The construction of the conductor shall be solid for 4Cx6 sq.mm
whereas the conductor shall be stranded for remaining sizes as per Clause No.8.1
of IS:1554 (Pt-.I) /1988 & relevant clause of IS:8130/1984.

A protective barrier may be applied between the conductor and

insulation. Such barriers when used, shall be compatible with insulating material
and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable.

6.2 INSULATION:

The conductor (with protective barrier, wherever applied) shall be

provided with PVC Type-C insulation applied by extrusion. The insulation shall
be so applied that it fits closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove
it without damage to the conductor. The thickness and tolerance on thickness of
insulation shall be as per Clause No.9.2 of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988.

6.3 CORE IDENTIFICATION:

The core shall be identified by different colouring of PVC insulation as
per Clause No.10.1 of IS:1554(Pt.-I)/ 1988.

6.4 LAYING UP OF CORES:

The cores shall be laid up together with the suitable right hand lay. The
interstices shall be filled with non-hygroscopic material.

6.5 INNER SHEATH (COMMON COVERING):

6.5.1 The laid up cores shall be provided with an inner sheath applied
either by extrusion or by wrapping. However, application of inner sheath by
EXTRUSION shall be preferred. It shall be ensured that it is as circular as
possible. The thickness of inner sheath shall be as given in Table-4 of
IS:1554(Pt.-I)/1988.

6.5.2 The inner sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely on the laid
up cores and it shall be possible to remove it without damage to the insulation.

6.6. ARMOURING :
6.6.1 Application:- Armouring shall be applied over the inner sheath. The
armour Wire / Strip shall be applied as closely as possible with a coverage of not
less than 90%. .

6.6.2 The direction of lay of armour shall be left hand. A Binder Tape may
be provided on the armour.

6.6.3 Type of Armour & Dimension :- The armour shall consist of

galvanized round steel wires for cable size 4Cx6 Sq.mm whereas it shall consist of
galvanized steel strip for remaining sizes with the dimensions as specified in Table-
5 of IS:1554(Pt-.I)/1988.

6.6.4 Joints:- The joints in the armour Wire / Strips shall be made by
brazing or welding and the surface irregularities shall be removed. A joint in any
strips shall be at least 300 mm. from the nearest joint in any other armour strip in
the completed
cable.

6.7 OUTER SHEATH:

6.7.1 The outer sheath shall be applied by extrusion over armouring.
6.7.2 The colour of the outer sheath shall be black.
6.7.3 The minimum thickness of PVC outer sheath shall not fall below the
nominal thickness ( ts ) specified in Table-7 of IS:1554(pt.I/1988.

7. TESTS AND TEST CERTIFICATES:

7.1 The cables should meet the requirement of all tests including optional
tests as specified at Clause No.15 of IS:1554(Pt.1)/1988 with latest amendment.
The following shall constitute Routine Test:
ii) Conductor resistance test.
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ii) High Voltage test at room temperature.

The following shall constitute Acceptance Tests:
i) Tensile test (for Aluminium).
ii) Wrapping test (for Aluminium).
iii) Conductor resistance test.
iv) Test for thickness of Insulation & Sheath.
v) Tensile strength & elongation at break of insulation & sheath.
vi) Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity)test.
vii) High Voltage test at room temperature.
ix) Test for Armour:
j) Verification of Dimension of Wire / Strip.
k) Tensile Strength & elongation at break.
l) Uniformity of Zinc Coating.
m) Weight of Zinc Coating.
n) Winding Test on Armour.
o) Resistivity Test on Armour.
The following shall constitute Optional Tests:
ii) Cold Bend Test .
ii) Cold Impact Test.

The following shall constitute Type Tests:

a) Tests of Conductor:
i) Tensile test (for aluminium)
ii) Wrapping test (for aluminium)
iii) Conductor resistance test.
b) Test for Armouring Wire / Strip.
c) Tests for thickness of insulation and sheath.
d) Physical tests for insulation and outer sheath.
i) Tensile strength and elongation at break.
ii) Ageing in air oven.
iii) Shrinkage Test
iv) Hot deformation.
v) Loss of mass in air oven.
vi) Heat Shock Test.
vii) Thermal Stability.
e) Insulation resistance (Volume Resistivity test)
f) High voltage test (water immersion test).

High Voltage Test at room temperature.

Flammability test.

Any other test as per relevant ISS.

7.3 TYPE TESTS : The material offered, shall be fully type tested as per
relevant standard of specification of IS:1554 (Part.1/1988) amended up to date.
7.4 The bidder must also clearly indicate various testing facilities available
at their works for testing the material as per relevant standards. In case of otherwise
particulars of the place where such testing in proposed to be conducted during
the course of inspection shall be indicated with the offer.

7.5 However, the purchaser reserves the right to demand repetition of

same or all the type tests in presence of purchaser’s representative.

7.6 The bidding firms (manufacturers) must have valid ISI license for the
offered cable. The bidder shall furnish the details of ISI License granted to them.
8 MARKING:

The progressive length of cable shall be marked on the outer

sheath of every meter length of cable.

Exhibit - A
Installation of prepaid Smart Meters and System Meters will be taken up in phases as per
requirement of the Discoms under the guidelines of RDSS.

❖ Work to be covered under Phase I:

• AMRUT City's and Sub-Divisions having more than 50% Urban Consume & Losses >15%
• Sub-Division which having AT&C more than 25% Loss
• Govt., Industrial And NDS consumers & DTs (including Phase-II Areas) to be covered in
Phase-1

❖ Work to be covered under Phase II:

• All Other Subdivisions not covered in Phase-I the Zone

Package Total Smart

Circle Considered Meters Count Total Smart Meters Count
Name
(Consumer) (DT)
(Jodhpur Jodhpur City, Jodhpur District,
Zone Lot-1) Pali, Sirohi, 1634981 49409
Grand Total 1684390

Time is the essence in this project, Bidder must ensure to implement the system for the project as
per defined schedule.
The Work Shall Commence & complete for Phase-I on priority. further, it may be noted that the
Bidder would be allowed to start work in phase II area only after completion of 60% work of
phase-I areas. In case non achievement of this milestone in Phase phase-I areas, Discom have
right to cancel the work order of Phase-II areas.

1. Quantity of Smart Meters

Metering work to be covered under Phase - I (Jodhpur Zone

Lot-1)
Three phase
Single phase Three Phase Three phase
LTCT
whole current whole current LTCT operated
Sr. No. Description operated
Smart Meter – Smart Meter – Smart Meter –
Smart Meter
Consumer Meter Consumer Meter Consumer Meter
– DT Meter
Sub-Division which having
A 311897 8443 2060 24562
AT&C more than 25% Loss
AMRUT City's and Sub-
Divisions having more than
B 102641 12341 1084 1761
50% Urban Consume &
Losses >15%
Govt., Industrial And NDS
consumers & DTs (including
C 77658 81008 1755 23086
Phase-II Areas) to be
covered in Phase-1
Total Smart Meter Required 492196 101792 4899 49409

492196 101792 4899 49409

Metering work to be covered under Phase - II (Jodhpur Zone

Lot-1)
Three phase
Single phase Three Phase Three phase
LTCT
whole current whole current LTCT operated
Sr. No. Description operated
Smart Meter – Smart Meter – Smart Meter –
Smart Meter
Consumer Meter Consumer Meter Consumer Meter
– DT Meter
All Other Subdivisions not
A 994513 36585 4995
covered in Phase-I the Zone
Total Smart Meter Required 994513 36585 4995 0

994513 36585 4995 0

2. Circle wise Break-up of Consumers and DT Meters: (Tentative /Indicative Data)

Three
Single phase Three Phase Three phase
phase LTCT
whole current whole current LTCT operated
operated
Sr. No. Circle Smart Meter – Smart Meter – Smart Meter –
Smart
Consumer Consumer Consumer
Meter – DT
Meter Meter Meter
Meter
1 Jodhpur City 312970 66914 2585 3652
2 Jodhpur District 501553 45496 4369 29542
3 Pali 419703 21109 2431 8387
4 Sirohi 252483 4859 509 7828
Total Smart Meter Required 1486709 138377 9894 49409

1486709 138377 9894 49409

3. Sub-Division wise Break-up of Consumers and DT Meter (Tentative /Indicative

Data)

Three phase Three

Single phase Three Phase
LTCT phase LTCT
AMRUT City's and Urban sub- whole current whole current
Sr. operated operated
divisions having AT&C More Smart Meter Smart Meter –
No. Smart Meter Smart
than 15 % – Consumer Consumer
– Consumer Meter – DT
Meter Meter
Meter Meter
1 AEN (CSD-D-I) JODHPUR 12935 5632 601 506
2 AEN(A-1) 20292 11612 238 166
3 AEN(C-1) 22546 4158 37 94
4 AEN(C-2) 18835 12969 199 190
5 AEN(C-3) 30427 16667 544 607
6 AEN(C-IV,Pariharnagar) 16835 9403 69 198
Total Smart Meter Required 121869 60442 1689 1761
121869 60442 1689 1761

Three phase Three

Single phase Three Phase
LTCT phase LTCT
whole current whole current
Sr. Sub-Division which having operated operated
Smart Meter Smart Meter –
No. AT&C more than 25% Loss Smart Meter Smart
– Consumer Consumer
– Consumer Meter – DT
Meter Meter
Meter Meter
1 AEN (O&M) AAU 26343 2400 59 1494
2 AEN (O&M) BALESER 26845 2287 506 3124
3 AEN (O&M) BAPINI 7549 1024 25 719
4 AEN (O&M) HATUDI 8697 1043 20 988
5 AEN (O&M) NANDRI 31388 3198 164 790
6 AEN (O&M) SEKHALA 11406 1033 14 1561
7 AEN( O&M, Bawari) 21060 1680 86 1426
8 AEN( O&M, Bhopalgarh) 23325 1944 167 1052
9 AEN( O&M, Luni) 22379 1533 212 1001
10 AEN( O&M, Mandore) 24923 2473 958 1999
11 AEN( O&M, Mathania) 13629 2096 126 1472
12 AEN( O&M, Matora) 9313 730 5 849
13 AEN( O&M, Tinwari) 16637 2228 64 1650
14 AEN(City,Phalodi) 17520 3879 249 556
15 AEN(O&M, Bap) 20612 2498 111 280
16 AEN(O&M, Lohawat) 20896 1866 56 1678
17 AEN(O&M,Osian) 26259 3659 93 2277
18 AEN(O&M,Piparcity) 41544 5779 294 1646
Total Smart Meter Required 370327 41351 3210 24562
370327 41351 3210 24562

Three phase Three

Single phase Three Phase
LTCT phase LTCT
whole current whole current
Sr. All Other Subdivisions not operated operated
Smart Meter Smart Meter –
No. covered in Phase-I the Zone Smart Meter Smart
– Consumer Consumer
– Consumer Meter – DT
Meter Meter
Meter Meter
1 AEN (CSD-A-VI ) JODHPUR 22949 298 16 71
2 AEN (CSD-D-III) JODHPUR 22952 405 162 104
3 AEN (CSD-D-IV) JODHPUR 17090 2371 153 158
4 AEN (CSD-III) PALI 17799 297 15 135
5 AEN (O&M) ANANDPUR KALU 34450 1135 276 427
6 AEN (O&M) BAR 20111 405 47 687
7 AEN (O&M) BERA 25796 723 91 200
8 AEN (O&M) CHAMU 15820 1581 45 621
9 AEN (O&M) DECHU 18265 620 34 1545
10 AEN (O&M) DESURI 25523 383 23 783
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11 AEN (O&M) JAITARAN 23459 243 68 574

12 AEN (O&M) JAWAL 26731 817 89 211
13 AEN (O&M) KHINWARA 24057 338 145 282
14 AEN (O&M) NANA 14309 326 178 307
15 AEN (O&M) PIPLIYA KALA 16830 2329 176 383
16 AEN (O&M) RANAWAS 13098 148 12 299
17 AEN (O&M) RANI 19246 3063 290 348
18 AEN (O&M) SALAWAS 22609 467 325 497
19 AEN (O&M) SANDARI 17936 1225 302 415
20 AEN (O&M) SHERGARH 16441 221 23 668
21 AEN (O&M) TAKHATGARH 13933 247 31 271
22 AEN (O&M, Borunda) 20991 505 615 376
23 AEN( O&M, Bali ) 8907 372 58 306
24 AEN( O&M, Falna ) 9714 164 25 341
25 AEN( O&M, Kailash nagar) 28786 554 38 180
26 AEN( O&M, Kalandri) 21819 335 23 543
27 AEN( O&M, Kharchi ) 23416 764 153 240
28 AEN( O&M, Mandar) 8004 105 3 2905
29 AEN( O&M, Rohat.) 25313 318 56 354
30 AEN( O&M, Saroopganj) 16747 227 9 570
31 AEN( O&M, Sojat Road ) 14823 176 9 447
32 AEN( O&M,Mount Abu) 19803 323 29 15
33 AEN( O&M,Reodar) 18943 274 58 828
34 AEN( Rural,Abu Road) 21443 324 101 1080
35 AEN( Rural,Pali) 7069 146 14 361
36 AEN(A-2) 12725 504 69 85
37 AEN(A-3) 35863 817 95 121
38 AEN(B-3) 11629 165 13 175
39 AEN(B-4) 16688 385 176 401
40 AEN(B-V,Boranada) 31728 718 104 521
41 AEN(B-VI,Jhalamand) 12898 628 85 179
42 AEN(CSD- D-II ) JODHPUR 6579 181 23 76
43 AEN(CSD-1,Pali) 14756 792 160 151
44 AEN(CSD-2,Pali) 14883 530 53 165
45 AEN(O&M, Phalodi) 17455 354 10 633
46 AEN(O&M,Aburoad) 21324 496 30 121
47 AEN(O&M,Bilara) 19645 397 107 640
48 AEN(O&M,Pindwara) 22417 516 54 505
49 AEN(O&M,Sheoganj) 25825 399 42 509
50 AEN(O&M,Sirohi) 20641 489 33 361
51 AEN(O&M,Sojatcity) 23663 1620 107 582
52 AEN(O&M,Sumerpur) 10612 5365 142 329
Total Smart Meter Required 994513 36585 4995 23086
994513 36585 4995 23086
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4. Circle wise Capacity wise DTs (Tentative /Indicative Data)

CIRCLE JODHPUR CC JODHPUR DC PALI SIROHI

1000 0 1 0 0
750 1 0 1 0
630 10 0 0 0
600 0 0 0 0
500 125 15 1 2
450 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 1
350 0 0 0 0
315 351 15 51 19
300 0 0 1 0
250 464 42 106 36
200 1 0 0 1
160 332 140 8 8
150 0 0 0 0
125 0 8 0 0
100 2071 3076 1882 552
75 0 0 0 0
63 218 8186 3184 1093
50 0 17 5 8
40 50 13443 851 1266
25 29 4599 2297 4842

5. Requirement of infrastructure for recharge through feature phones/ offline channels:

Type No. of KIOSKs required for recharge of prepaid meters

Having > 50,000 Nos. of Consumers 1 Nos. of KIOSK per 10,000 Nos. of Consumers
1 Nos. of KIOSK per 12,000 Nos. of Consumers
For Sub-Divisions having less than 12,000 Nos. of
Having <= 50,000 Nos. of Consumers
Consumers at least 1 nos. of KIOSK stations to be
established

AMISP shall provide all items including all hardware, software and equipment including any internet
connectivity required for operation of KIOSK stations to be established at JdVVNL collection centers
in assigned areas for enabling recharge of prepaid meters. The exact locations of these stations shall be
informed by the respective sub-divisions.

6. Sub-Division wise AT&C Loss

Energy Energy
Name of Sub- % T&D Assessment Realization %
Supplied Sold (in % AT&C
Division loss in Lac Rs. in Lac Rs Realization
(in LU) LU)
A-I, JODHPUR 850.40 698.26 17.89 6855.52 6865.10 100.14 17.78
A-II, JODHPUR 730.62 670.49 8.23 6875.87 6787.65 98.72 9.41
A-III, JODHPUR 1449.07 1319.49 8.94 12511.68 12416.05 99.24 9.64
A-VI, JODHPUR 320.00 262.96 17.82 2493.15 2503.14 100.40 17.49
CD-I, JODHPUR 3350.08 2951.21 11.91 28736.22 28571.94 99.43 12.41
A-IV/D-II 815.07 701.82 13.90 6630.77 6581.57 99.26 14.53
A-V/D-I 719.75 587.08 18.43 5741.20 5775.50 100.60 17.95
B-II/D-III 882.69 813.39 7.85 7596.31 7560.59 99.53 8.28
D-IV 785.97 694.50 11.64 6613.73 6708.63 101.43 10.37
CD-IV 3203.49 2796.78 12.70 26582.01 26626.29 100.17 12.55
B-III 1243.79 1074.95 13.57 10671.07 10743.50 100.68 12.99
B-IV 2452.45 2385.71 2.72 22610.12 22642.42 100.14 2.58
B-V 2332.55 2142.73 8.14 19552.48 19600.53 100.25 7.91
B-VI 903.05 766.40 15.13 7587.17 7600.20 100.17 14.99
CD-II 6931.85 6369.79 8.11 60420.85 60586.66 100.27 7.86
C-I 688.97 475.85 30.93 4539.54 4598.15 101.29 30.04
C-II 895.36 627.19 29.95 6086.15 6150.92 101.06 29.21
C-III 1346.80 1088.56 19.17 10455.75 10516.65 100.58 18.70
C-IV 544.66 443.33 18.61 4115.19 4082.25 99.20 19.26
CD-III 3475.80 2634.92 24.19 25196.63 25347.97 100.60 23.74
CC JODHPUR 16961.22 14752.70 13.02 140935.71 141132.86 100.14 12.90
(O&M) Luni 796.19 525.22 34.03 4562.53 4690.88 102.81 32.18
(O&M) Salawas 1053.60 819.03 22.26 7670.61 7679.78 100.12 22.17
(O&M) Mandore 2147.54 1429.90 33.42 12905.67 13232.31 102.53 31.73
(O&M) Nandari 967.52 657.02 32.09 6008.25 6124.85 101.94 30.77
DISTRICT
DIVISION 4964.84 3431.17 30.89 31147.06 31727.82 101.86 29.60
(REC) Balesar 1830.04 1390.66 24.01 10234.45 10370.37 101.33 23.00
(O&M) Dechu 4601.10 3523.60 23.42 25369.27 25685.19 101.25 22.46
(O&M) Chamu 2360.82 1753.29 25.73 11973.74 12185.21 101.77 24.42
(O&M) Shergarh 619.13 484.16 21.80 3783.06 3901.88 103.14 19.34
(O&M) Shekhala 1635.53 1173.85 28.23 7797.32 7972.37 102.25 26.62
Balesar DIVISION 11046.62 8325.56 24.63 59157.84 60115.02 101.62 23.41
(O&M)
Mathaniya 2588.84 1816.27 29.84 11840.75 11924.91 100.71 29.34
(O&M) Tinwari 4910.21 2690.94 45.20 19172.49 19572.52 102.09 44.05
(O&M) Osian 4424.77 2840.70 35.80 20055.25 20159.02 100.52 35.47
(O&M) Baori 3374.28 1725.54 48.86 12033.38 12060.92 100.23 48.74
(O&M) Matora 4475.69 2590.62 42.12 17606.46 17704.09 100.55 41.80
(O&M) Hatundi 3054.75 1676.86 45.11 11296.76 11379.76 100.73 44.70
MATHANIYA DIV. 22828.53 13340.93 41.56 92005.09 92801.22 100.87 41.05

(CITY) Phalodi 2592.98 2284.77 11.89 16928.35 17049.56 100.72 11.26

(O&M) Phalodi 5892.24 3773.22 35.96 25948.89 26055.32 100.41 35.70
(O&M) Lohawat 5076.60 3498.20 31.09 24003.75 23667.68 98.60 32.06
(O&M) Bap 4162.57 2898.08 30.38 20150.68 20308.17 100.78 29.83
(O&M) Bapini 2673.69 1725.81 35.45 11559.98 11652.34 100.80 34.94
(O&M) Aau 5085.13 3439.42 32.36 23761.27 23897.03 100.57 31.98
PHALODI DIV. 25483.21 17619.50 30.86 122352.92 122630.10 100.23 30.70
(O&M) Bilara 1336.28 1146.30 14.22 8553.84 8633.58 100.93 13.42
(REC) Piparcity 1098.65 850.43 22.59 7374.14 7396.04 100.30 22.36
(O&M) Borunda 967.93 766.21 20.84 6010.47 6066.05 100.92 20.11
(O&M)
Bhopalgarh 4123.30 1911.50 53.64 13495.05 13516.51 100.16 53.57
BILARA DIV. 7526.15 4674.44 37.89 35433.50 35612.18 100.50 37.58
DISTRICT CIRCLE 71849.36 47391.60 34.04 340096.41 342886.34 100.82 33.50
CSD-I, Pali 1141.50 1066.50 6.57 9927.19 9829.93 99.02 7.49
CSD-II, Pali 1534.70 1451.91 5.39 12116.44 12056.19 99.50 5.86
CSD-III, Pali 711.74 646.45 9.17 6057.45 6010.26 99.22 9.88
Rural, Pali 520.08 481.99 7.32 4534.71 4554.18 100.43 6.93
O&M, Rohat 307.33 280.64 8.69 2703.27 2708.15 100.18 8.52
Total Pali 4215.35 3927.48 6.83 35339.06 35158.70 99.49 7.30
Sojat City. 950.56 886.15 6.78 7805.34 7819.69 100.18 6.61
Sojat Road 681.01 614.30 9.80 4868.33 4891.18 100.47 9.37
Kharchi 569.21 540.47 5.05 4491.58 4521.46 100.67 4.42
Ranawas 515.64 464.38 9.94 3694.77 3698.62 100.10 9.85
Total Sojat 2716.42 2505.31 7.77 20860.01 20930.94 100.34 7.46
Falna 630.14 569.82 9.57 5102.28 5111.08 100.17 9.42
Bali 402.58 356.81 11.37 2985.68 2998.54 100.43 10.99
Sumerpur 736.90 666.24 9.59 5827.32 5857.48 100.52 9.12
Takhatgarh 415.77 376.66 9.41 3130.67 3155.49 100.79 8.69
Nana 208.91 186.03 10.95 1505.24 1509.20 100.26 10.72
Bera 251.06 220.53 12.16 1780.93 1791.89 100.62 11.62
Total Falna 2645.36 2376.10 10.18 20332.12 20423.68 100.45 9.77
Jaitaran 1662.93 1542.16 7.26 11562.51 11637.56 100.65 6.66
Pipliya 577.87 509.24 11.88 4308.36 4175.05 96.91 14.60
Barr 515.02 450.19 12.59 3989.83 4010.08 100.51 12.14
A.P. Kaloo 901.26 828.88 8.03 7214.01 7235.10 100.29 7.76
Total Jaitaran 3657.08 3330.47 8.93 27074.72 27057.80 99.94 8.99
Desuri 477.28 438.40 8.15 3701.53 3708.18 100.18 7.98
Sadri 453.64 421.41 7.11 3317.89 3332.42 100.44 6.70
Rani 431.52 399.41 7.44 3407.83 3414.78 100.20 7.25
Khinwara 346.10 314.81 9.04 2474.28 2481.32 100.28 8.78
Total Desuri 1708.54 1574.02 7.87 12901.52 12936.70 100.27 7.62
Pali Circle 14942.75 13713.37 8.23 116507.44 116507.83 100.00 8.23
SIROHI 680.41 631.87 7.13 5367.74 5385.19 100.33 6.83
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Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 381

JAWAL 356.26 313.69 11.95 2423.32 2439.17 100.65 11.37

SWARUPANJ 478.50 431.48 9.83 3566.15 3574.24 100.23 9.62
SHEOGANJ 1125.77 962.77 14.48 7971.68 7975.36 100.05 14.44
K.NAGAR 257.91 225.26 12.66 1651.55 1654.12 100.16 12.52
PINDWARA 2205.70 2155.49 2.28 16524.40 16529.75 100.03 2.24
KALANDRI 568.30 534.90 5.88 4369.95 4418.76 101.12 4.83
Total 5672.85 5255.46 7.36 41874.79 41976.59 100.24 7.13
ABU-ROAD(U) 906.32 870.34 3.97 7463.11 7463.34 100.00 3.97
ABU-ROAD(R) 1539.37 1491.38 3.12 12001.70 12007.32 100.05 3.07
MT.ABU 242.85 223.97 7.77 2378.60 2368.27 99.57 8.17
Total 2688.54 2585.69 3.83 21843.41 21838.93 99.98 3.85
REODAR 1049.00 915.67 12.71 7030.25 7043.38 100.19 12.55
MANDAR 1409.16 1219.81 13.44 8245.63 8252.68 100.09 13.36
Total 2458.16 2135.48 13.13 15275.88 15296.06 100.13 13.01
CIRCLE SIROHI
TOTAL 10819.55 9976.63 7.79 78994.08 79111.58 100.15 7.65

7. Substation and Feeder Details

Installation of Feeder and Boundary meter is not in scope of AMISP. However, AMSIP shall be
responsible for integration, collection, storage of data and its utilization like generation of energy
audit report and other scope etc. as mentioned in RFP depending on Feeder and Boundary meter
data.

8. Newly Added Subdivisions (Post Approval of DPR)

if any entity(Zone/Circle/Division/SDO) emerges/restructured in the Geographical Area of Operation

Post Approval of DPR & during contract , the necessary changes for that entity are to made by AMISP
at no additional cost to Discoms.

Exhibit - B

B.1 Bill of Materials and Services for Smart Meters. To be filled by AMISP. The Total
Quantity of Smart Meters and Lumpsum payment amount to be defined by the Utility

Rate per AMISP

Total
Unit Service
cost for
including Charge
Lumpsum each
all taxes (in
Item GST payment category
Quantity in and duties INR/
S. No. Description applicable per Unit of meter
Nos. (B) other than month/
(A) in % (D) (in INR/ (G = BX
GST (in meter)
meter) (F) ((E X 90
INR/ (E = C
months)
month/ x
+F))
meter) (C) (1+D%)
1. Meters (each with related meter box, hardware, software and equipment)
1.2 Single phase
whole current
Smart Meter
(with Net -
metering) –
Consumer
Meter with
Meter Box,
Back-end IT 14,86,709 900
Infra with
associated
works and
requisite no.
of
polycarbonate
Seal
1.4 Three Phase
whole current
Smart Meter
(with Net -
Metering) -
Consumer
Meter with
Meter Box
and Back-end 1,38,377 900
IT Infra with
associated
works and
requisite no.
of
polycarbonate
seal

1.6 Three phase

LT- CT
operated
Smart Meter
(with Net-
Metering) –
Consumer
Meter with
CTs, control
cables,
without DI
9,894 900
provisions
Meter Box
and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated
works and
requisite no.
of
polycarbonate
seal
1.10 Three phase
LT- CT
operated
Smart Meter
(without Net-
Metering) –
Smart DT
Meters with
CTs, control &
DT cables,
with DI
49,409 3,450
provisions
Meter Box
and Back-end
IT Infra with
associated
works and
requisite no.
of
polycarbonate
seal

Note:

• As per site requirement, Replacement of un-armoured and unhealthy service cable of existing
consumers and service cable for new connection will be in the scope of AMISP upto the extend
of quantity mentioned in BOQ. Any additional quantity required during the project execution
shall be provided by DISCOM.
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in
JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 384

• Quantity of individual meter box/pole mounted multi meter box to be provided by AMISP for
single and three phase whole current smart meters can be varied based on site requirement
(Quantity mentioned in Exhibit B and C).

B.2 Auxiliary LT items: Service Cable Supply, Installation, Commissioning & other
services

Rate per
Unit
including
all taxes Total
GST
Sr Quantity and cost (L
Item Description (H) UoM applicable
No. in Nos. (I) duties =IXJX
in % (K)
other (1+K))
than GST
(in INR)
(J)
Auxiliary LT items: Service Cable & Pole Mounted Multimeter Box-Supply, Installation,
2
Commissioning & other services
Supply
2.1 Armoured cable for new consumers
2.1.3 Three phase (4CX10sqmm) Kms 1761
2.1.1 Single phase (2CX4sqmm) Kms 17580
2.1.4 Three phase (4CX50sqmm) Kms 10
Pole Mounted Multi Meter Box with
Assorted Cable Size and required
2.2 accessories Nos. 45,961
Erection
2.1 Armoured cable for new consumers
2.1.2 Three phase (4CX10sqmm) Kms 1761
2.1.3 Single phase (2CX4sqmm) Kms 17580
2.1.4 Three phase (4CX50sqmm) Kms 10
Pole Mounted Multi Meter Box with
Assorted Cable Size and required
2.2 accessories Nos. 45,961

Note:

• Payment against these Auxiliary LT items shall be paid to the AMISP on a lumpsum (capex)
basis, as per terms and conditions of the AMISP contract
• The cost of above auxiliary items shall not be included in the per meter per month cost to be
discovered as part of the bidding process. Cost for these components shall be quoted
separately under Section B above.

• Rate per unit quoted by the bidder shall not exceed the SoR rates as approved by the Utility.
In case SoR is not available for any specific item, rate per unit quoted by the bidder shall not
exceed the estimated unit rate to be provided by the Utility.

B.3 New requirement for Software Components

Total
Estimated Person Total
Person Day Cost
S. No. Item Description (M)
Days Rate (P= N X
Required (O) O)
(N)
4 New requirement for software components
4.1 Architecture Specialists (Experience- 10+ years) 1x365x2
4.2 Security Specialists (Experience- 10+ years) 1x365x2
4.3 Integration Specialists (Experience- 10+ years) 1x365x2
4.4 Data Base Developer- Sr. (Experience- 5+ years) 1x365x5
4.5 Web/ Mobile Application Developer- Sr. (Experience- 5+ years) 1x365x5
4.6 Core Application Developer- Sr. (Experience- 5+ years) 1x365x5
4.7 Data Base Developer- Jr. (Experience- Less than 5 years) 1x365x5
Web/ Mobile Application Developer- Jr. (Experience- Less than 5
4.8
years) 1x365x5
4.9 Core Application Developer- Jr. (Experience- Less than 5 years) 1x365x5

Exhibit - C

C.1 Circle Wise , Sub-Division wise Count of Pole Mounted Multi Meter Box

Total Quantity
Circle Division Sub-division Type
(Nos.)
Jodhpur (CC) XEN(CD-1) LT Multi Meter Box 3869
Jodhpur (CC) XEN(CD-2) LT Multi Meter Box 3860
Jodhpur (CC) XEN(CD-3) LT Multi Meter Box 3860
Jodhpur (CC) XEN(CD-4) LT Multi Meter Box 3860
Jodhpur(DC) DD, Jodhpur AEN( O&M, Luni) LT Multi Meter Box 659
Jodhpur(DC) DD, Jodhpur AEN( O&M, Mandore) LT Multi Meter Box 659
Jodhpur(DC) DD, Jodhpur AEN (O&M) NANDRI LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Balesar AEN (O&M) BALESER LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Balesar AEN (O&M) SEKHALA LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN( O&M, Mathania) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN( O&M, Tinwari) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN(O&M,Osian) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN( O&M, Bawari) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN( O&M, Matora) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Mathania AEN (O&M) HATUDI LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN(City, Phalodi) LT Multi Meter Box 655
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN(O&M, Lohawat) LT Multi Meter Box 655
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN(O&M, Bap) LT Multi Meter Box 655
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN (O&M) BAPINI LT Multi Meter Box 655
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN (O&M) AAU LT Multi Meter Box 654
Jodhpur(DC) Bilara AEN( O&M, Piparcity) LT Multi Meter Box 654
Jodhpur(DC) Bilara AEN( O&M, Bhopalgarh) LT Multi Meter Box 654
Jodhpur(DC) DD, Jodhpur AEN (O&M) SALAWAS LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Bilara AEN( O&M, Bilara) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Bilara AEN (O&M, Borunda) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Balesar AEN (O&M) DECHU LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Balesar AEN (O&M) CHAMU LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Balesar AEN (O&M) SHERGARH LT Multi Meter Box 280
Jodhpur(DC) Phalodi AEN(O&M, Phalodi) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Falna AEN( O&M, Bali ) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Falna AEN( O&M, Falna ) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Falna AEN( O&M, Sumerpur ) LT Multi Meter Box 280

Pali Falna AEN (O&M) BERA LT Multi Meter Box 280

Pali Falna AEN (O&M) NANA LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Falna AEN (O&M) TAKHATGARH LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Pali AEN( CSD-1, Pali) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Pali AEN( CSD-2, Pali) LT Multi Meter Box 280
Pali Pali AEN( Rural,Pali) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Pali AEN( O&M, Rohat.) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Pali AEN (CSD-III) PALI LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Sojatcity AEN( O&M, Kharchi ) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Sojatcity AEN(O&M,Sojatcity) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Sojatcity AEN( O&M, Sojat Road ) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Sojatcity AEN (O&M) RANAWAS LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Desuri AEN (O&M) DESURI LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Desuri AEN (O&M) RANI LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Desuri AEN (O&M) SANDARI LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Desuri AEN (O&M) KHINWARA LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Jaitaran AEN (O&M) JAITARAN LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Jaitaran AEN (O&M) PIPLIYA KALA LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Jaitaran AEN (O&M) BAR LT Multi Meter Box 649
Pali Jaitaran AEN (O&M) ANANDPUR KALU LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN( O&M, Kailash nagar) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN( O&M, Kalandri) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN(O&M,Sheoganj) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN(O&M,Pindwara) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN( O&M, Sirohi) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN( O&M, Saroopganj) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Sirohi AEN (O&M) JAWAL LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Abu Road AEN(O&M,Aburoad) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Abu Road AEN( Rural,Abu Road) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Abu Road AEN( O&M,Mount Abu) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Reodar AEN( O&M, Mandar) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Sirohi Reodar AEN( O&M,Reodar) LT Multi Meter Box 649
Total LT Multi Meter Boxr
Required 45961

** Note: -
1. Sub-division wise quantity of pole mounted multi-meter box can be varied within the circle as per
the approval from Nodal officer.
2. Installation of pole mounted multi meter box in high loss area (defined by JdVVNL) as per the
arrangement of 1x4 (1- In and 4 - Out).
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C.2 Circle Wise , Sub-Division wise Quantity of Service Cable

P.V.C. Armoured P.V.C. Armoured PVC 4

Sr. No. Subdivisions Cable (4 Core) Cable( 2C X 4 core 50
10 SQMM SQMM ) sqmm

1 AEN( A-1) 140.778 241.065

2 AEN( A-2) 6.7914 151.173
2.5
3 AEN( A-3) 10.8306 400
4 AEN( A-4) 3.7422 272.6262
5 AEN( B-3) 2.1186 138.1446
6 AEN( B-4) 6.6726 198.2574
2.5
7 AEN( B-V, Boranada) 9.7614 350
8 AEN( B-VI, Jhalamand) 8.4744 153.2322
9 AEN( C-IV, Parihar nagar) 112.5234 199.9998
10 AEN(C-1) 49.8366 263.0144
2.5
11 AEN(C-2) 156.42 223.7598
12 AEN(C-3) 204.4548 340
13 AEN ( D-I) JODHPUR 74.052 153.6678
14 AEN( D-II ) JODHPUR 2.4354 78.1506
2.5
15 AEN ( D-III) JODHPUR 6.732 270
16 AEN ( D-IV) JODHPUR 29.997 203.0292
17 AEN (O&M) AAU 29.205 312.9588
18 AEN (O&M) BALESER 33.1848 318.9186
19 AEN (O&M) BAPINI 12.4542 89.6742
20 AEN (O&M) CHAMU 19.3248 187.9416
21 AEN (O&M) DECHU 7.7616 216.9882
22 AEN (O&M) HATUDI 12.6324 103.3164
23 AEN (O&M) NANDRI 39.9366 372.8934
24 AEN (O&M) SALAWAS 9.405 268.587
25 AEN (O&M) SEKHALA 12.4344 135.5112
26 AEN (O&M) SHERGARH 2.9106 195.327
27 AEN (O&M, Borunda) 13.3056 249.381
28 AEN( O&M, Bawari) 20.988 250.1928
29 AEN( O&M, Bhopalgarh) 25.0668 277.101
30 AEN( O&M, Bilara) 5.9796 233.3826
31 AEN( O&M, Luni) 20.7306 265.8546
32 AEN( O&M, Mandore) 40.7682 296.0892
33 AEN( O&M, Mathania) 26.4132 161.9046
34 AEN( O&M, Matora) 8.7318 110.6424
35 AEN( O&M, Piparcity) 72.1314 493.5348
36 AEN( O&M, Tinwari) 27.225 197.6436
37 AEN(City, Phalodi) 49.0248 208.1376
38 AEN(O&M, Bap) 31.0068 244.8666
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Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 389

39 AEN(O&M, Lohawat) 22.8492 248.2524

40 AEN(O&M, Phalodi) 4.3164 207.3654
41 AEN(O&M,Osian) 44.5698 311.949
42 AEN (CSD-III) PALI 3.7026 211.4442
43 AEN (O&M) ANANDPUR KALU 16.7706 409.266
44 AEN (O&M) BAR 5.3658 238.9266
45 AEN (O&M) BERA 9.6822 306.4644
46 AEN (O&M) DESURI 4.8312 303.2172
47 AEN (O&M) JAITARAN 3.7026 278.685
48 AEN (O&M) KHINWARA 5.742 285.7932
49 AEN (O&M) NANA 5.9994 169.983
50 AEN (O&M) PIPLIYA KALA 29.7594 199.9404
51 AEN (O&M) RANAWAS 1.9008 155.6082
52 AEN (O&M) RANI 39.8376 228.6504
53 AEN (O&M) SANDARI 18.1368 213.0876
54 AEN (O&M) TAKHATGARH 3.3066 165.528
55 AEN( CSD-1, Pali) 11.3058 175.3092
56 AEN( CSD-2, Pali) 6.93 176.814
57 AEN( O&M, Bali ) 5.1084 105.8112
58 AEN( O&M, Falna ) 2.2374 115.3944
59 AEN( O&M, Kharchi ) 10.89 278.19
60 AEN( O&M, Rohat.) 4.455 300.7224
61 AEN( O&M, Sojat Road ) 2.1978 176.1012
62 AEN( O&M, Sumerpur ) 65.4192 126.0666
63 AEN( Rural,Pali) 1.9008 83.9718
64 AEN(O&M,Sojatcity) 20.5128 281.1204
65 AEN (O&M) JAWAL 10.7514 317.5722
66 AEN( O&M, Kailash nagar) 7.029 341.9856
67 AEN( O&M, Kalandri) 4.257 259.2018
68 AEN( O&M, Mandar) 1.287 95.0796
69 AEN( O&M, Saroopganj) 2.7918 198.9504
70 AEN( O&M, Sirohi) 6.1974 245.223
71 AEN( O&M,Mount Abu) 4.1778 235.2636
72 AEN( O&M,Reodar) 3.9402 225.0468
73 AEN( Rural,Abu Road) 5.049 254.7468
74 AEN(O&M,Aburoad) 6.2568 253.3212
75 AEN(O&M,Pindwara) 6.7716 266.31
76 AEN(O&M,Sheoganj) 5.2272 306.801
Total Armoured Cable Required 1761 17580 10

Exhibit – D
1.

1. Operational Guidelines for institutionalising the Direct Debit Facility (mentioned in Clause
5.2.7 – 5.2.9 in Section 7 of the RFP) as a payment mechanism of AMISP payments are
outlined below:
A pictorial illustration of the process flow has been attached as Appendix-1 and Key features
of the proposed structure are as detailed below:
a. Creation of the Direct Debit Facility:
i. Utility shall, at the time of contract signing, enter into a Quadripartite Agreement,
with AMISP, Payment Gateway service provider & Direct Debit Account
Agent as designated Bank, to establish a separate Direct Debit Account
(hereinafter referred to as “Direct Debit Account");
ii. Direct Debit Account shall be linked to the Utility’s Chosen Payment Gateway,
Utility’s Bank Accounts (where online consumer payments from sale of power
by the Utility are deposited) as well as the AMISP's Bank Account (where the
AMISP Monthly Fee shall be credited to);
iii. Direct Debit Account Agent would act as the sole authorizing agency for any
transaction related to the Direct Debit Account in line with agreed terms &
conditions of the Agreement;
iv. Utility shall ensure that a separate Direct Debit Account is created for each
AMISP project area and that the Direct Debit Account so created shall be utilized
specifically for making monthly payments to the AMISP as per the contract.
b. Choosing the Payment Gateway: Utility shall choose the Payment Gateway
(“Chosen Payment Gateway”) which has the maximum average monthly inflow of
monies, which maybe at least 5 (five) times the estimated monthly payment to the
AMISP, calculated on the total contract award quantity. Average monthly inflow
shall be calculated for the last six calendar months from the date of letter of award.
c. Deposits in the Direct Debit Facility: Utility shall ensure that a daily inflow of at
least 1/10th of the approved invoice amount is transferred from the Chosen
Payment Gateway to the Direct Debit Bank account from the 11th working day of
the month till the time the due approved payment to the AMISP is cleared in its
entirety.
d. Withdrawal from the Direct Debit Account:
i. Utility shall authorize Direct Debit Account Agent and issue standing and
irrevocable instructions to automatically make payments to AMISP Bank
Account for purpose of this Agreement;
ii. AMISP will raise invoice to the Utility for monthly payments within first 5
working days of every month and shall share a copy of the invoice with the
Direct Debit Account Agent as well;
iii. Utility will review AMISP invoice and notify Direct Debit Account Agent within
5 working days of submission of invoice on the approved amount to be paid to
AMISP. ln case the Utility doesn't provide the approved amount report to
AMISP, and Direct Debit Account Agent as mentioned above, it shall be deemed
that the entire invoice amount as raised by AMISP is undisputed and shall be
deemed approved;
iv. From the 11th working day of the month, Direct Debit Account Agent shall
transfer amount from the Direct Debit Account to the AMISP Bank Account on
a daily basis till the amount equivalent to approved AMISP Invoice amount is
reached;
v. In case of any difference in the due AMISP invoice amount and approved
amount report provided by utility, the disputed portion of the AMISP Monthly
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fee shall be dealt with in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AMISP
Contract and post dispute resolution, the disputed portion shall be paid with the
subsequent month’s invoice of the AMISP.

e. Key contours of the agreement:

i. This Agreement shall be effective from the date of opening of the Direct Debit Account
and shall remain in full force and effect until the Utility and AMISP issues an
unconditional written notice to the Direct Debit Account Agent directing the Direct
Debit Account Agent to close the Direct Debit Account.
ii. The Direct Debit Account Agent may at any time resign by giving ninety (90) Business
Days prior written notice of resignation to the other Parties, provided a successor
Direct Debit Account Agent has been appointed to the satisfaction of the Utility
and AMISP.
iii. The Payment Gateway service provider may at any time resign, or the Utility may
choose to change the Payment Gateway service provider at any time, by giving
ninety (90) Business Days prior written notice of resignation/ change to the other
Parties, provided a successor Payment Gateway service provider has been chosen
by the Utility to the satisfaction of the AMISP. In this scenario, an agreement with
the new Chosen Payment Gateway along with necessary approval from the AMISP
shall be included as an addendum to this Quadripartite Agreement.
iv. This Quadripartite Agreement shall be considered terminated if the AMISP Contract
is terminated in entirety

1. Section – 8 Form – 5 Format for direct debit facility (Format of Quadripartite agreement
as mentioned below).

Appendix 1

TO BE EXECUTED ON STAMP PAPER

OF RS. 500/-
DIRECT DEBIT ACCOUNT QUADRIPARTITE AGREEMENT FOR MONTHLY
AMISP PAYMENTS

This Quadripartite Agreement is made on this day of ___ 2022 at [Location]

AMONGST

[Name of the Utility], a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013, and having its
Registered Office at [Address of the Utility] (hereinafter referred as 'Utility', which expression shall
unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to include its successors, assigns and
permitted substitutes);

AND

[Name of the SPV (OR) the lead consortium member/ sole bidder (in case CPSE/PSU or any subsidiary/
Joint venture of a CPSE/ PSU is the sole/ lead member)], a Company registered under the Companies
Act, 1956/2013 and having its registered office at [Name (hereinafter referred to as “AMISP”, which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include its successors, assigns and
permitted substitutes);

AND

[Name of the Direct Debit Account Bank], a Bank constituted under the Banking Companies
(Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 having its Head Office at [Address of the Bank]
and several branches throughout the country and abroad and having branch at [Address of the branch]
(hereinafter referred to as the “Direct Debit Account Agent” which expression shall unless it be
repugnant to the subject or context thereof, be deemed to include its successors and permitted assigns).

AND

[Name of the Payment Gateway service provider], a Company authorized under the Payment and
Settlements Act, 2007, and having its Registered Office at [Address of the Payment Gateway service
provider] (hereinafter referred as 'Payment Gateway service provider', which expression shall unless it
be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to include its successors, assigns and
permitted substitutes);

The utility, the AMISP, the Payment Gateway service provider and the Direct Debit Account Agent are
collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.

WHEREAS:

A. The Utility and AMISP have entered into an agreement for Implementation of AMI project in prepaid
mode on DBFOOT basis for a consumer base of [XX nos] in the [areas of XX] (hereinafter referred
to as the 'AMISP Contract" which expression shall include all amendments thereto), as presented in
Schedule II of this Agreement.
B. In terms of the said AMISP Contract enclosed at Schedule II, the utility is required to provide Payment
Security Mechanism and duly secure the AMISP by establishing a separate facility for securing the
payment obligations outlined in the AMISP Contract. For the said purpose and as per the AMISP
Contract, Utility shall enter into a Quadripartite Agreement with AMISP, Payment Gateway service
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provider and the designated bank (“Direct Debit Account Agent”) for ensuring prompt payment to
AMISP of amounts due under the AMISP Contract.
C. The Parties have decided to reduce the terms and conditions agreed upon, into writing, through these
presents.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND

BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE – I

1. DEFINITIONS:
In this Agreement, unless there is anything repugnant to the subject or context thereof, the expressions
listed below shall have the following meanings viz.:

“AMISP’s Bank Account” shall mean the Account Number [A/c No.] held by AMISP with [Name of
the Bank with Address] and denominated in Rupees or any other account and bank as may thereafter be
notified by AMISP to the other parties to this agreement in writing.

“AMISP Monthly Fee” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the AMISP Contract

“Business Day” means any day on which the Office of the Direct Debit Account Agent is open for
normal business transaction in terms of the Negotiable lnstruments Act 1881 or such other office as may
be notified by the Direct Debit Account Agent are open for normal business transactions.

“Business Hours" Shall mean 10 AM to 5 PM on any Business Day.

"Effective Date" means the date on which this Agreement is executed.

"Default Interest" means interest on the overdue amount from the due date.

"Fees" shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 8.1 hereof due and payable to the Direct Debit
Account Agent.

"Force Majeure" shall mean as ascribed in AMISP Contract

"Payment Due Date" shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 5.2.5 hereof.

"Direct Debit Account" means a current bank account opened in terms of this agreement and Account
Number [A/c No.] denominated in Rupees established and maintained by the Utility, with the Direct
Debit Account Agent at its branch situated at [location].

"SLA" shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 4.2.1 hereof.

"Utility's Bank Accounts" shall mean the accounts as mentioned in the Schedule-l where all online
consumer payments for sale of power by the Utility are deposited - Collectively called as Utility's Bank
Accounts.

“Chosen Payment Gateway” shall mean the Payment Gateway chosen by the Utility for the purpose of
this agreement.

ARTICLE - II
2. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECT DEBIT ACCOUNT AGENT:
2.1. The [Name of the Direct Debit Account Bank] is hereby appointed and [Name of the Direct Debit
Account Bank] accepts appointment as the Direct Debit Account Agent under this Agreement
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and undertakes to carry out its obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions contained
herein.
2.2. Any Fees and expenses of the Direct Debit Account Agent in connection with its duties hereunder
shall be paid by Utility.

3. CHOOSING THE PAYMENT GATEWAY:

3.1. Utility shall choose the Payment Gateway (‘Chosen Payment Gateway’) which has the maximum
average monthly inflow of monies, which maybe at least 5 (five) times the estimated monthly
payment to the AMISP, calculated on the total contract award quantity. Average monthly inflow
shall be calculated for the last six calendar months from the date of letter of award.

ARTICLE - III

4. ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECT DEBIT ACCOUNT

4.1. Utility shall enter into a Quadripartite Agreement, with the AMISP, Payment Gateway service
provider and Direct Debit Account Agent as designated Bank, at the time of contract signing,
to establish a separate current Direct Debit Account (hereinafter referred to as "Direct Debit
Account").
4.2. This Direct Debit Account shall be linked to the Utility's Chosen Payment Gateway (where
online consumer payments from sale of power by the Utility are routed through), Utility’s
Bank Accounts (where all online consumer payments from sale of power by the Utility are
deposited) as well as the AMISP's Bank Account (where the AMISP Monthly Fee shall be
credited to).
4.3. The Direct Debit Account Agent would act as the sole authorizing agency for any transaction
related to the Direct Debit Account in line with the agreed terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
4.4. The Utility hereby authorize the Direct Debit Account Agent and has issued standing and
irrevocable instructions to automatically make payments to the AMISP Bank Account for
the purpose of this Agreement.
4.5. As soon as practicable but in no event later than 14 (fourteen) days from the execution of this
Agreement, Utility, AMISP and Payment Gateway service provider shall deliver to each
other and to the Direct Debit Account Agent, specimen signatures of their respective
authorized officers duly attested by their banks for the purposes of this Agreement. Utility,
AMISP and Payment Gateway service provider shall have the right to change their respective
authorized officers by delivering specimen signatures of their respective new authorized
officers. All the instruction should be provided by the authorized officers of the Parties.
4.6. The Utility, AMISP and the Payment Gateway service provider shall be bound by the acts done
by the Direct Debit Account Agent in accordance with such instructions as per the terms of
this Agreement.

ARTICLE - IV

5. OPERATION OF THE DIRECT DEBIT ACCOUNT

5.1. Deposits
5.1.1. The Utility shall ensure that a daily inflow of at least 1/10th of the approved invoice
amount is transferred from the Chosen Payment Gateway to the Direct Debit Bank
account from the 11th working day of the month of invoice submission during the term
of this Agreement till the due approved payment to the AMISP is cleared in its entirety
as per clause 5.2.5.
5.1.2. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall monitor the inflow into the Direct Debit Account
during the AMISP Contract period. In case the daily inflow is less than 1/10th of the
approved invoice amount, Direct Debit Account Agent shall pass on necessary
instructions in writing within 1 (one) working day of such default to the Utility and
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AMISP. Utility shall be responsible to address the non-adherence within 2 working days
of receiving such intimation from the Direct Debit Account Agent.

5.2. Withdrawals
5.2.1. As per the covenants of the AMISP Contract, AMISP will raise the invoice for AMISP
Monthly payment along with the service level agreement ("SLA") performance report
and deliver a copy of the invoice to the Direct Debit Account Agent for the monthly
payments within first 5 (five) working days of the month. 5.2.2. The Direct Debit
Account Agent will duly notify the Utility upon receipt of any invoice for the AMISP
Monthly Fee from AMISP to the Utility within 1 (one) working day.
5.2.3. The Utility will review/examine/verify the invoice and the SLA performance report raised
by AMISP, within Five (5) working days from the date of invoice submission and shall
prepare an approved amount report along with deductions (if any) in form of penalties,
liquidated damages and taxes. The approved amount report of the invoice shall be
notified to AMISP and Direct Debit Account Agent within Five (5) working days from
the date of invoice submission.
5.2.4. ln case the Utility doesn't provide the approved amount report to AMISP, and Direct Debit
Account Agent as mentioned above, it shall be deemed that the entire invoice amount as
raised by AMISP is undisputed and shall be deemed approved.
5.2.5. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall pay the approved amount of the AMISP Monthly
Fee starting from the 11th working day of the month and shall ensure that all payments
are made in full to the AMISP within 45 (forty-five) days (the "Payment Due Date") of
receipt of invoices in which the concerned invoice has been raised and inform Utility of
the due payments made to AMISP. At the end of each day during the AMISP Contract
period, any amount remaining in the Direct Debit Account after paying any pending
approved amount to the AMISP shall automatically be transferred to the Utility’s Bank
Accounts.
5.2.6. ln the event Utility fails to clear any payment to the AMISP (including disputed payment)
within the Payment Due Date, Utility shall pay interest on the delayed payment to the
AMISP from the Payment Due Date till the date of release of payment. Utility shall pass
on necessary instructions to the Direct Debit Account Agent on this regard for clearing
any delayed payment along with the interest. Direct Debit Account Agent shall transfer
the notified amount (delayed payment plus interest) to the AMISP within 1 (one)
working day from such notification from the Utility.
5.2.7. In case the Utility fails to make any interest payment on the delayed amount, AMISP may
raise a separate invoice on a quarterly basis within 5 (five) working day of the first month
of the quarter and deliver two copies of the invoices for interest payment to Utility and
the Direct Debit Account agent. The Utility will review/examine/verify the invoice on
the due interest amount, within Five (5) working days from the date of invoice
submission and shall prepare an approved interest amount report. Same shall be notified
to AMISP and Direct Debit Account Agent by the 10th working day of the first month
of the quarter in which the concerned invoice is raised.
5.2.8. ln case of any difference in the due AMISP invoice amount and approved amount report
provided by utility, the disputed portion of the AMISP Monthly fee shall be dealt with
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AMISP Contract and post dispute
resolution, the disputed portion shall be paid with the subsequent month’s invoice of the
AMISP.

ARTICLE - V

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Parties hereby represent and warrant:

6.1. That they are fully authorized to enter into this agreement and that this agreement is not in
violation of any terms and conditions or covenant of any agreement to which the Utility, AMISP,
Payment Gateway service provider and Direct Debit Account Agent is a party.
6.2. That this Agreement constitutes a valid, legal and binding legal obligation and is enforceable
against the Utility, AMISP, Payment Gateway service provider and Direct Debit Account Agent
in accordance with the terms hereof.
6.3. That neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor the fulfillment of or compliance
with the terms and conditions thereof conflict with or result in a breach of or a default under any
of the terms, conditions or provisions of any legal restriction (including, without limitation, any
judgment, order, injunction, decree or ruling of any court or governmental authority, or any
federal, state, local or other law, statute, rule or regulation) or any covenant or agreement or
instrument to which the Utility, AMISP, Payment Gateway service provider and Direct Debit
Account Agent are a party.

ARTICLE - VI

7.RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECT DEBIT ACCOUNT AGENT

7.1. The Direct Debit Account Agent:
a) may, in good faith, rely as to any matters of fact, which might reasonably be expected
to be within the knowledge of Utility and AMISP; and
b) may, in good faith, rely upon the authenticity of any communication or documents
believed by it to be authentic.
7.2. The duties and responsibilities of the Direct Debit Account Agent shall be restricted to the terms
of this Agreement only and the Direct Debit Account Agent shall not be responsible for the
performance or non-performance and the observance or non-observance of any contractual or
any legal obligations by any other party.
7.3. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall provide to the Utility and AMISP no later than fifteen (15)
Business Days from the end of each month, a statement of account detailing all deposits,
transfers, disbursements or payments into and from the Direct Debit Account during the
previous month.
7.4. Monies received by the Direct Debit Account Agent under this Agreement shall, until used or
applied in accordance with this Agreement, be held by the Direct Debit Account Agent for the
purposes for which they were received.
7.5. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall have no liability to either the Utility or AMISP for any loss
or damage that either or any may claim to have suffered or incurred either directly or indirectly,
by reason of this Agreement or any transaction or service contemplated by the provisions of this
Agreement unless caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct or fraud or breach of
obligations of the Direct Debit Account Agent. The Utility and AMISP agree to indemnify the
Direct Debit Account Agent and hold it harmless from and against any and all claims, other than
those ultimately determined to be founded on gross negligence or willful misconduct or fraud
of the Direct Debit Account Agent or as a result of breach of its obligations and from and against
any damages, penalties, judgements, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable
attorney's fees and disbursements) incurred as a result of the assertion of any claim by any person
or entity, arising out of or otherwise related to any transaction conducted or service provided by
the Direct Debit Account Agent through the use of any account at the Direct Debit Account
Agent pursuant to the procedures provided for or contemplated by this Agreement. All
indemnities in favour of the Direct Debit Account Agent in terms of this Agreement shall
survive the termination of Agreement.
7.6. Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary, the Parties agree that the liability of Direct
Debit Account Agent to Utility and AMISP (in contract or tort or under statute or otherwise)
under this Agreement, shall be limited to the Fees agreed by the Direct Debit Account Agent
for such services other than on account of its gross negligence or willful misconduct or fraud or
breach of obligations of the Direct Debit Account Agent.

7.7. The Direct Debit Account Agent is not expected or required to be familiar with the provisions of
any other agreement or documents and shall not be charged with any responsibility or liability
in connection with the observance of the provisions of any such other agreement.
7.8. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential,
exemplary or other damages, claims or suits in any action brought by any Party, for any reason
whatsoever, even if the Direct Debit Account Agent is advised of such claims or damages.
7.9. None of the provisions of this Agreement shall require the Direct Debit Account Agent to expend
or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability or expense in the performance of any
of its duties hereunder.
7.10. The Direct Debit Account Agent is hereby authorized to comply with and obey all orders,
judgments, decrees or writs entered or issued by any court, and in the event the Direct Debit
Account Agent obeys or complies with any such order, judgement, decree or writ of any court,
in whole or in part, it shall not be liable to Utility and AMISP, nor to any other person or entity,
by reason of such compliance, notwithstanding that it shall be determined that any such order,
judgement, decree or writ be entered without jurisdiction or be invalid for any reason or be
subsequently reversed, modified, annulled or vacated.
7.11. The Direct Debit Account Agent may rely upon any notice or certificate believed by it to be
genuine and correct and to have been signed by, or with the authority of, the proper person and
not on its face contrary to any provision of this Agreement and the Direct Debit Account Agent
shall not be bound in any such case to call for further evidence or be responsible for any losses,
liabilities, costs, damages, expenses or inconvenience that may be occasioned by its failure to
do so. The Direct Debit Account Agent neither makes any representation or warranty
whatsoever nor be required to check, ensure or determine the validity, authenticity or
genuineness of any documents/ instructions/ confirmations/ certifications received by it
pursuant to this Agreement and shall be entitled to rely and act upon them.
7.12. No Party shall raise any dispute, objection or raise any question on any act, deed or thing done
by Direct Debit Account Agent pursuant to acting or relying upon any documents/ instructions/
confirmations/ certifications received by it in accordance with this Agreement.
7.13. The Direct Debit Account agent is not acting nor shall be required to act in its capacity as the
security trustee or agent on behalf of the Utility and AMISP or any third party and no security
or encumbrance is being created by the Direct Debit Account Agent or shall be required to be
created by the Direct Debit Account Agent or in favour of the Direct Debit Account Agent or in
favour of any third Party with respect to the amounts in the Direct Debit Account and the Direct
Debit Account Agent shall not responsible to ensure or keep track of the fact whether any
encumbrance is created or has been created or may be created by any person or entity with
respect to the amounts in the Direct Debit Account.
7.14. The Direct Debit Account Agent does not have any interest in the deposited amount hereunder
but is serving as escrow holder only and only has possession hereof.
7.15. The Direct Debit Account Agent makes no representation and assumes no responsibility as to
the validity, value, genuineness or the enforceability of any security or any other document or
instrument held by or delivered to it.
7.16. This Agreement expressly sets forth all the duties of the Direct Debit Account Agent with respect
to any and all matters pertinent hereto. No implied duties or obligations shall be read into this
Agreement against the Direct Debit Account Agent, charges and expenses arising out of or
resulting from this Direct Debit Account Agreement (including without limitation, enforcement
of the Direct Debit Account Agreement but excluding any such claims, losses or liabilities
resulting from the Direct Debit Account Agents' gross negligence or willful misconduct).
7.17. It is hereby specifically agreed and confirmed by the Parties hereto that any act performed by
the Direct Debit Account Agent pursuant to the due instructions received by the Direct Debit
Account Agent from Utility and AMISP, shall be considered to be performed by the Direct
Debit Account Agent in Good Faith under the instructions of Utility and AMISP and shall not
be contested/ questioned by Utility and the AMISP unless the act so done by the Direct Debit
Account Agent was due to its own negligence or willful default or fraud.

7.18. The Direct Debit Account Agent is authorized to rely on any document believed by it to authentic
in making delivery of the Direct Debit Account. It shall have no responsibility for the
genuineness or the validity of any document or any other item deposited with it and it shall be
fully protected in acting in accordance with this agreement or instructions received.

ARTICLE - VII

8. UTILITY, PAYMENT GATEWAY SERVICE PROVIDER AND AMISP COVENANTS:

8.1. The Utility hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that the Utility's Bank Accounts are its
only accounts wherein all online consumer payments from sale of power by the Utility is being
accumulated.
8.1.1. The Utility shall ensure that during the tenure of this Agreement under any
circumstances, Utility's Bank Accounts will not change. ln case of any such event, a
prior written consent from the AMISP will be required.
8.1.2. The Utility shall ensure submission of acknowledgement to AMISP from the new
Utility Bank Account of the Letter in Schedule I within 7 working days from the
AMISP's written consent.
8.2. In no event and under no circumstances, the Chosen Payment Gateway shall deny to adhere to
withdrawal requests from Direct Debit Account Agent for transferring the monies from the
Payment Gateway into the Direct Debit Account therefore ensuring the terms and conditions of
this agreement are adhered to. For the said purpose Utility shall provide the letter of
authorization to Direct Debit Account Agent duly acknowledged and agreed by Utility Bank
Account and as per the format provided in Schedule I on the date of executing this Agreement.
8.3. The Direct Debit Account shall not be discontinued / closed without the prior written
consent from both AMISP and the Utility. The Utility's Bank Accounts shall not be discontinued
/ closed without the prior written Consent from AMISP and with a written intimation to Direct
Debit Account Agent. AMISP's Account shall not be discontinued / closed without the prior
written consent from the Utility and with a written intimation to Direct Debit Account Agent.
The Chosen Payment Gateway shall not be discontinued / closed without the prior written
consent from the Utility.
8.4. The Utility and AMISP represent and warrant that they have the necessary power, authority and
legal right to agree to these terms and have taken all necessary actions required for the validity,
enforceability and performance of their respective obligations/duties in terms hereof.

ARTICLE - VIII

9. FEES
9.1. The Utility shall pay, on demand, all the usual and customary service charges, transfer fees,
account maintenance, account acceptance, statement, investigation, funds transfer and any other
charges as are levied by the Direct Debit Account Agent as mutually agreed and such other out
of pocket expenses as are claimed by the Direct Debit Account Agent (collectively, the "Fees")
in connection with the Account.
9.2. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, in the event that the Direct Debit Account
Agent is not paid its undisputed fees within 28 days of the same becoming due then penal interest
shall be payable for the defaulted amounts. The applicable penal interest rate will be equal to
the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) for one year of the State Bank of India
(MCLR shall be as applicable on the 1st April of the financial year in which the date of release
of delayed payment lies)

ARTICLE - IX

10. SEGREGATION
10.1. The Direct Debit Account Agent shall, if by the terms of this Agreement, be required to perform
any act / take any action on or within a period ending on a day which is not a Business Day, and
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then such action will be performed / taken by the Direct Debit Account Agent on the
immediately succeeding Business Day.
10.2. Monies received by the Direct Debit Account Agent under this Agreement shall, until transferred
in accordance with this agreement, be held for the purposes for which they were received and
shall be segregated from other accounts of the constituents of the Direct Debit Account Agent
and from the funds of the Direct Debit Account Agent, in accordance with the Banking law and
practice and the Direct Debit Account Agent shall not exercise any right of set off or lien on any
such monies.

ARTICLE - X

11. INDEMNITY
11.1. The duties and obligations of the Direct Debit Account Agent shall be determined solely by this
Agreement, and the Direct Debit Account Agent shall not be liable except for the performance
of such duties and obligations as are specifically set forth in this Agreement. The Direct Debit
Account Agent shall not be liable for any error of judgment, or any action taken, suffered or
omitted to be taken, hereunder.
11.2. The Utility and AMISP severally for their respective breaches shall reimburse and indemnify
the Direct Debit Account Agent, its directors, employees and agents, and hold them harmless
from and against, any damages, loss, liability or expenses, including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred arising out of, or connection with the acceptance of, or the
performance of, its duties and obligations under this Agreement (other than on account of gross
negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of the Direct Debit Account Agent).

ARTICLE - XI

12. CONFIDENTIALITY
12.1. The Parties will maintain the utmost confidentiality regarding the contents of this agreement at
all times and they shall not make any announcement to the public or to any third party regarding
the arrangements contemplated by this agreement without the consent of the Parties involved,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, provided that the Parties to this Agreement shall
not be liable for disclosure or use of any confidential information if the same is required to be
disclosed by law or regulation (including Stock Exchange regulations).

ARTICLE – XII

13. TERM AND TERMINATION

13.1. This Agreement shall be effective from the date of opening of the Direct Debit Account and
shall remain in full force and effect until the Utility and AMISP issues an unconditional written
notice to the Direct Debit Account Agent directing the Direct Debit Account Agent to close the
Direct Debit Account.
13.2. The Direct Debit Account Agent may at any time resign by giving ninety (90) Business Days
prior written notice of resignation to the other Parties, provided that the resignation shall be
effective only after a successor Direct Debit Account Agent has been appointed to the
satisfaction of the Utility and AMISP. 13.3. The Payment Gateway service provider may at any
time resign, or the Utility may choose to change the Payment Gateway service provider at any
time, by giving ninety (90) Business Days prior written notice of resignation/ change to the other
Parties, provided that the resignation/ change shall be effective only after a successor Payment
Gateway service provider has been chosen by the Utility to the satisfaction of the AMISP.
13.4. This Agreement shall be considered terminated if the AMISP Contract is terminated in entirety.

ARTICLE - XIII

14. MISCELLANEOUS
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14.1. ASSIGNMENT AMISP shall be free to assign, only after due intimation to and approval of the
Utility, all or any of the rights and interest of this Agreement in favour of its lenders (including
their agents and trustees) as per the terms and conditions of the AMISP Contract. Such approval
shall be granted within the shortest time possible and shall not be withheld except on causes to
be recorded in writing by the Utility or the Direct Debit Account Agent and communicated to
AMISP.
14.2. FORCE MAJEURE The Direct Debit Account Agent shall not be held liable for any failure to
perform its obligations hereunder, or for any delay in the performance thereof, due to Force
Majeure.
14.3. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
laws of lndia.
14.4. JURISDICTION The Courts in Jodhpur, Rajasthan shall have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of
all matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything contained in
this Agreement, the Direct Debit Account Agent shall be entitled to restrain from taking actions
that are determined by it as being in contravention of any applicable laws or regulations or mala-
fide.
14.5. NOTICES All Notices, request and other communications to any party hereunder shall be in
writing (including facsimile and email transmission) and shall be given or made (and shall be
deemed to have been duly given or made upon receipt) by delivery in person, by telecopy, by
courier or by registered or certified mail (Postage prepaid, return receipt requested) or by
facsimile (with correct answerback) or email (without a delivery failure message) to the
respective Parties at the following address and details (or at such other address and details as
maybe intimated to the Parties)

If to the Utility:
Attn:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:

If to the AMISP:
Attn:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
If to the Direct Debit Account Agent:
Attn:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:

If to the Payment Gateway Service Provider:

Attn:
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:

14.6. AMENDMENTS
Any amendments of any provision of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by the
Parties hereto.
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This Agreement is binding upon and will insure to the benefit of the Parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day,
month and year first hereinabove written as hereinafter appearing.

For Utility
[Signature of Authorized Representative]

For AMISP
[Signature of Authorized Representative]

For Direct Debit Account Agent

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

For Payment Gateway Service Provider

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

WITNESS:
For Utility:

For AMISP:

For Direct Debit Account Agent:

For Payment Gateway Service Provider:

SCHEDULE-I

Letter from Utility to Chosen Payment Gateway and Direct Debit Account Agent granting permission
to withdraw amounts from the Chosen Payment Gateway to deposit in the Direct Debit Account

SCHEDULE-II

Executed copy of the AMISP Contract

Exhibit - E
Indicative Bill of Materials for DT Metering

1) For 1 no. of XXX KVA DT – Meter and associated Hardware Fittings

S No. Description Unit Quantity

A. Meter and associated Hardware Fittings

3 Phase 4 Wire LT CT Operated DTR smart meter with meter box

1 Nos. 1
as per specification.

2 LT Epoxy resin cast ring CT assorted size (set of 4), 0.5 Class Set 1

SMC Meter Box for housing Meter and SMC box for housing 4
3 Nos. 1
nos. of LT-CTs (separate cabinets)

LV 1.1 kV PVC Insulated Aluminium un-armoured cable (assorted

4 Mtr. 32
size) for single circuit
5 Other Accessories required for DT Metering Lot 1

PART II

CONTRACT FORM AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Contract for

Appointment of AMI Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering in India on DBFOOT basis
(Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).)

Between

[STATE POWER UTILITY]

AND

[ SPV incorporated by Selected Bidder]1

AND

[ SELECTED BIDDER]

1
Notes:
(i) Applicable only in the event the Utility proposes to incorporate a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) by the
Selected Bidder for project implementation.
(ii) The provisions in square brackets and/or blank spaces shall be suitably filled post finalisation of the
Contract.

Section 7. Contract Form and Conditions of Contract

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article/ Clause ...................................................................................................... 413

1. Definitions and Interpretations ......................................................................... 413
2. The Contract................................................................................................. 417
3. Obligations of the Selected Bidder in case an SPV has been formed .......... 417
4. Rights, Title and Interest to AMI System and Equipment ........................... 418
5. Contract Price and Payment ......................................................................... 418
6. Performance Security ................................................................................... 422
7. Liquidated Damages, Penalty and Incentive ................................................ 423
8. SLAs and SLA Audit ................................................................................... 424
9. Force Majeure .............................................................................................. 425
10. Intellectual Property ..................................................................................... 428
11. Termination ..................................................................................................... 429
12. Liability/ Indemnity ..................................................................................... 438
13. Governing Laws and Settlement of Disputes................................................. 440
14. Change Order .................................................................................................. 442
15. Miscellaneous ................................................................................................. 445
16.Confidential Information ................................................................................. 447
17. Subcontracting ................................................................................................ 448
18. Warranty ......................................................................................................... 449
19. Change in Laws and Regulations .................................................................... 449
20. Severability ..................................................................................................... 450
21. Language ......................................................................................................... 450
22. Assignment .................................................................................................... 450
23. Entire Agreement ............................................................................................ 451
24. Disclaimer ....................................................................................................... 451
25. Public Disclosure ............................................................................................ 451
26. Adherence to Safety Procedures, Rules, Regulations and Restriction............ 451
27. Non- Solicitation of Staff ................................................................................ 452
28. Survival ........................................................................................................... 452
29. Notices ............................................................................................................ 453
III. Special Conditions of Contract ................................................................. 455

A. Form of Contract
(Applicable in the event SPV incorporated by Selected Bidder)

THIS Contract (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”) executed on this …....... [date] day of ….......
[month], …....... [year]:

BETWEEN:

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL) (hereinafter referred to as “Utility” which expression
shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include its successors, assigns and permitted
substitutes), a company incorporated under the extant provisions of Indian Laws and having its
registered office at "OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT), JODHPUR VIDYUT
VITRAN NIGAM LTD., New Power House, Jodhpur - 342003
E-mail: - seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in
Website: - energy.rajasthan.gov.in/jdvvnl";

AND

……………. <insert the name of the SPV>, a company incorporated in terms of the Companies Act,
2013 having its registered office at……………. [Registered address of the Company] (hereinafter
referred to as the “AMISP” which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof
include its successors, assigns and permitted substitutes).

AND

< insert the following if the Selected Bidder identified pursuant to the RFP is Sole Bidder>

……………., < insert the name of Selected Bidder> having its registered office at…………….
[Registered address of the Company] (hereinafter referred to as the “Selected Bidder” which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include its successors, assigns and
permitted substitutes).

< insert the following in case the Selected Bidder identified pursuant to the RFP is a Consortium >

……………. < insert the name of the Lead Member of the Consortium who is the Selected Bidder>,
having its registered office at……………. [Registered address of the Company], the Lead Member
acting for and on behalf of the Consortium comprising ………<insert name of the all the members of
the Consortium including the Lead Member> (hereinafter referred to as the “Selected Bidder” which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include its/ their successors, assigns
and permitted substitutes).

WHEREAS the Utility had invited Bids for Appointment of AMI Service Provider for Smart Prepaid
Metering in India on Design Build Finance Own Operate Transfer (DBFOOT) (the “Project”) through
RFP/Tender No. JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32.

WHEAREAS after evaluation of the Bids received from the Bidders, the Utility accepted the Bid of
the Selected Bidder, and issued its Letter of Award No. [__________] dated [__________] (“LOA”)
to the Selected Bidder, requiring the Selected Bidder, inter alia, to execute this Contract within the time
period prescribed in the RFP.
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 407

WHEAREAS the Selected Bidder has since promoted and incorporated such a special purpose vehicle
as the AMISP under the Companies Act, 2013 in accordance with the terms of the RFP, and has
requested the Utility to accept the AMISP as the entity which shall undertake and perform the
obligations and exercise the rights of the Selected Bidder under the LOA, including the obligation to
enter into this Contract for Design Build Finance Own Operate Transfer (DBFOOT) AMI system in
the Project area.

WHEAREAS the AMISP, by its letter dated [__________], while representing that it has been
promoted by the Selected Bidder for the purposes hereof, joined in the request of the Selected Bidder
to the Utility to accept the AMISP as the entity which shall undertake and perform the obligations and
exercise the rights of the Selected Bidder including the obligation to enter into this Contract pursuant
to the Letter of Award (LOA).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective covenants and agreements
set forth in this Contract, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending
to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

1. The following documents attached hereto shall be deemed to form an integral part of this
Contract:

(a) The General Conditions of Contract (including Attachment 1 “Fraud and Corruption”;
(b) The Special Conditions of Contract;
(c) Appendices:

Appendix A: Project Requirements (AMI System Requirements and Service Level

Agreement)

Appendix B: AMISP Service Charge

(d) Technical and Financial Bid as submitted by the Selected Bidder

In the event of any inconsistency between the documents, the following order of precedence
shall prevail: the Special Conditions of Contract; the General Conditions of Contract,
including amendments thereto […. Insert reference to amendments….]; Appendix A and
Appendix B; and Technical and Financial Bid as submitted by the Selected Bidder. Any
reference to this Contract shall include, where the context permits, a reference to its
Appendices also.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the AMISP, the Selected Bidder and the Utility, executed these
presents and affixed common seals of their respective companies on the Day, Month and Year first
mentioned above.

1. Common Seal of Utility has been affixed in my/ our presence pursuant to Board Resolution
dated …..................
For Utility

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

….............................................................
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
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[Name of the Authorized Representative]

[Designation of the Authorized Representative]

1. Common Seal of ……………. [Name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder], has been
affixed in my/ our presence pursuant to Board Resolution dated …..................
For [Selected Bidder]

[Name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder],

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

….............................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]

2. Common Seal of ……………. [Name of the AMISP], has been affixed in my/ our presence
pursuant to Board Resolution dated …..................
For AMISP

[Name of the AMISP],

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

….............................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]

WITNESS:

1. ………………………………………………. (Signature) Name

……………………………………………….
Designation…........……….…………………

2. ………………………………………………. (Signature) Name

………………………….……………………
Designation…........…………………………

Attested:

…………………………….
[Signature]
(Notary Public)

Place: …………………………. Date: …………………………….

B. Form of Contract
(Applicable in the event SPV is not incorporated in the case, when CPSE / PSU or a Subsidiary/
Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is the sole bidder/ lead consortium member)

THIS Contract (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”) executed on this .......... [date] day of ..........
[month], .......... [year]:

BETWEEN

AND

…………….. , < insert the name of Selected Bidder, being the Sole Bidder/ lead consortium member>
having its registered office at……………. [Registered address of the Company] (hereinafter referred
to as the “AMISP” which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include
its successors, assigns and permitted substitutes).

WHEAREAS after evaluation of the Bids received from the Bidders, the Utility accepted the Bid of
the AMISP, and issued its Letter of Award No. [__________] dated [__________] (“LOA”) to the
Selected Bidder, requiring the Selected Bidder, inter alia, to execute this Contract within the time period
prescribed in the RFP.

WHEAREAS the AMISP, in accordance with the terms of the RFP, shall undertake and perform the
obligations and exercise the rights under the LOA, including the obligation to enter into this Contract
for Design Build Finance Own Operate Transfer (DBFOOT) AMI system in the Project area.

1. The following documents attached hereto shall be deemed to form an integral part of this
Contract:

(a) The General Conditions of Contract (including Attachment 1 “Fraud and Corruption”;
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 410

(b) The Special Conditions of Contract;

Appendix A: Project Requirements (AMI System Requirements and Service Level

Agreement)

Appendix B: AMISP Service Charge

(d) Technical and Financial Bid as submitted by the Selected Bidder

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the AMISP and the Utility, executed these presents and affixed
common seals of their respective companies on the Day, Month and Year first mentioned above.

1. Common Seal of Utility has been affixed in my/ our presence pursuant to Board Resolution
dated .....................
For Utility

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

................................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]

3. Common Seal of ……………. [Name of the Sole Bidder/AMISP], has been affixed in my/ our
presence pursuant to Board Resolution dated .....................
For [Sole Bidder/ AMISP]

[Name of the AMISP/ Sole Bidder],

[Signature of Authorized Representative]

................................................................
[Name of the Authorized Representative]
[Designation of the Authorized Representative]

WITNESS:

3. ………………………………………………. (Signature) Name

……………………………………………….
Designation...........……….………………..

4. ………………………………………………. (Signature) Name

………………………….……………………
Designation...........…………………………

Attested:

…………………………….
[Signature]
(Notary Public)

Place: …………………………. Date: …………………………….

II. General Conditions of Contract

Article/ Clause

1. Definitions and
Interpretations

(a) Definitions
1.1 In this Contract, unless the context otherwise requires, the
following words, expressions and abbreviations shall have
the following meanings:

(a) “Advanced Metering Infrastructure” or “AMI” means

an integrated system of Smart Meters, communication
networks and meter data management systems that enables
two-way communication between the utilities and
consumer premises equipment. The functional blocks of
AMI typically include HES — Head End System, WAN —
Wide Area Network, NAN — Neighbourhood Area
Network, DCU — Data Concentrator Unit / Gateway and
HAN — Home Area Network;
(b) “Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider”
or “AMISP”, means the responsible implementation
agency named in SCC appointed by Utility for designing,
building, financing, owning, operating and transferring the
AMI Project in its area of operation upon execution of the
Contract subsequent to the Letter of Award referred to in
SCC;
(c) “Affected Party” means any of the AMISP or the Utility
whose performance has been affected by an event of Force
Majeure or Force Majeure Event;
(d) “AMISP Service Charge” means the payment to be made
by the Utility to the AMISP in Indian Rupee (INR) per
meter per month for each category of meter as indicated in
Appendix B;
(e) “Applicable Laws” shall mean the laws and any other
instruments having the force of law in India as they may be
issued and in force from time to time;
(f) “Bid” means the bid submitted by the Bidder(s) in response
to the RFP and shall include the Technical Bid and the
Financial Bid;
(g) “Bidder(s)” means individual entity or consortium of
entities bidding in response to the RFP;
(h) “Change Order” shall have the meaning as ascribed
thereto in Article 14 of this Contract;
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 414

(i) “Consortium Member” Any member of the bidding

consortium other than the Lead Consortium Member;
(j) “AMISP Contract” or “Contract” shall mean this
Contract entered into between, the SPV incorporated by the
Selected Bidder (if applicable and so indicated in SCC),
Selected Bidder (represented by the Lead Member acting
for and on behalf of the consortium if the Selected Bidder
is a consortium) and the Utility for undertaking the AMI
Project and is the legally binding written agreement signed
by the Parties and which includes all the attached
documents listed in its paragraph 1 of the Form of Contract
(the General Conditions (GCC), the Special Conditions
(SCC), and the Appendices, Attachments, Annexures etc.).
(k) “Contract Period” or “Term of the Contract” shall have
the meaning as ascribed thereto in Article 2.1.2 of this
Contract;
(l) “Contract Price” shall have the meaning as ascribed
thereto in Article 5.1 of this Contract;
(m) “Day” means a calendar day unless indicated otherwise;
(n) “Exit Management Period” shall mean the transition
period encompassing the time from the date of termination
of the Contract or end of the Contract Period until the date
upon which all transition activities/ services are completed
by the AMISP;
(o) “Force Majeure” or “Force Majeure Event” shall have
the meaning as ascribed thereto in Article 9 of this Section;
(p) “GCC” means these General Conditions of Contract.
(q) “Goods” means any good(s) supplied or to be supplied as
a part of the Solution by the AMISP;
(r) “Independent Valuer” shall mean a qualified valuer duly
registered under Companies (Registered Valuers and
Valuation) Rules, 2017 for Plant and Machinery and jointly
appointed by the Parties in the event of termination prior to
Installation Milestone;
(s) “Lender” means the banks, financial institutions,
multilateral funding agencies, non-banking financial
companies registered with the Reserve Bank of India
(RBl), insurance companies registered with the lnsurance
Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA), pension
funds regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory &
Development Authority (PFRDA), mutual funds registered
with Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI), etc.,
including their successors and assigns, who have agreed to
provide the AMISP with the debt financing, and any
successor banks or financial institutions to whom their
interests may be transferred or assigned;
(t) “Month” means a calendar month unless indicated
otherwise;
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
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(u) “Operational Go Live” shall have the meaning ascribed

thereto in Clause 9.6 of Section 6;
(v) “Operational Period” means the period from the
Operational Go-Live till the end of the Contract Period;
(w) “Project or AMI Project” means the Utility’s AMI
Project defined in recital clause in the Contract Form;
(x) “Project Implementation Schedule” shall have the
meaning ascribed thereto in Clause 12 of Section 6;
(y) “Request for Proposal” or “RFP” means the Tender of
which the number, name and details have been mentioned
in SCC, including all its Volumes/ Sections/ Forms/
Annexures/ Appendices etc., for Appointment of AMISP
(including all clarification/ addendum/ amendment/
corrigendum/ etc. issued from time to time);
(z) “Rupees” or “Rs.” Or “INR” or “₹” means Indian
Rupees;
(aa) “SCC” means the Special Conditions of Contract by
which the GCC may be amended or supplemented.
(bb) “Service(s)” or “Related Service(s)” means any
service(s) performed or to be performed as a part of the
Solution by the AMISP;
(cc) SLA Default Notice means notice to be issued by the
Utility in the event AMISP fails meet any of the criteria
specified in the SLA for cumulatively 3 (three) months in
past 6 (six) months so as to entitling levy of maximum
penalty for such criteria;
(dd) “Smart Meter” shall mean and is an ac static watt-hour
meter with time of use registers, internal connect and
disconnect switches with two-way communication
capability. It is designed to measure flow of forward
(import) or both forward (import) and reverse (export),
store and communicate the same along with other
parameters defined in this standard. It shall be remotely
accessed for collecting data/events, programming for select
parameters (as defined in IS 16444 including any
amendments or modifications to the same from time to
time);
(ee) “Solution” shall mean the AMI system implemented in its
entirety including but not limited to the designing,
financing, supply of hardware, software, transportation,
installation, integration, testing, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, training and other services by the AMISP;
(ff) “Termination Payment” shall have the meaning as
ascribed thereto in Article 11 of GCC in Section 7;
(gg) “Utility” shall have the same meaning as ascribed to it in
the recital clause of the Form of Contract.
(hh) “Meter-months”: At any point of time, meter-months of

the AMI system is calculated as the sum of number of

months from operationalization of the meter or Operational
Go-Live, whichever is later, for all meters installed and
commissioned by the AMISP, taking into account all
Change Orders issued by the Utility
(ii) “Total Meter-months”: Total Meter-months of the AMI
system is calculated as the product of total number of smart
meters installed, integrated and operationalized in the
Project (by taking into account all Change Orders issued
by the Utility) and 93 (ninety three) months commencing
from Operational Go-Live
(jj) “Installation Milestone” shall have the meaning as
ascribed thereto in Clause 12 of Section 6;

1.2 In the interpretation of this Contract, unless the context

(b) Interpretation otherwise requires:

1.2.1. Utility, the Selected Bidder, and the AMISP/ Contractor

shall individually be referred to as “Party” and collectively
as “Parties”;

1.2.2. Unless otherwise specified a reference to an Article number

is a reference to all of its sub-articles;

1.2.3. Unless otherwise specified a reference to a clause, sub-

clause or section is a reference to a clause, sub-clause or
section of this Contract including any amendments or
modifications to the same from time to time;

1.2.4. A word in the singular includes the plural and a word in the
plural includes the singular;

1.2.5. A word importing a gender includes any other gender;

1.2.6. A reference to a person includes a partnership and a body

corporate;

1.2.7. A reference to legislation includes legislation repealing,

replacing or amending that legislation;

1.2.8. Where a word or phrase is given a particular meaning, it

includes the appropriate grammatical forms of that word or
phrase which has a corresponding meaning;

1.2.9. In the event of an inconsistency between the terms of the

RFP, Bid submitted by the Selected Bidder and the
subsequent Contract, the terms of the Contract hereof shall
prevail;

1.2.10. Whenever a material or article is specified or described by

the name of a particular brand, manufacturer or trademark,
the specific item shall be understood as establishing type,
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function and quality desired. Products of other

manufacturers may also be considered, provided sufficient
information is furnished so as to enable Utility to determine
that the products are equivalent to those named.

1.2.11. No amendment or other variation of this Contract shall be

valid unless it is in writing, is dated, expressly refers to this
Contract, and is signed by a duly authorised representative
of both Utility and the AMISP thereto.

1.2.12. An illustration of the methodology for determining the

‘Total Meter-Months’ as well as ‘Operation and
Maintenance Period of the AMI system’ is provided in SCC.

2. The Contract
(a) Effectiveness and 2.1. EFFECTIVENESS AND TERM
Term
2.1.1. This Contract shall come into force and effect on the date of
execution of the Contract by the Parties;
2.1.2. Unless terminated earlier by either Party or extended by the
Utility in accordance with the terms of this Contract, this
Contract shall continue in full force and effect until the earlier
of (a) 10 (ten) years from the date of execution of the Contract
or (b) As soon as the “Meter-Months” exceeds “Total Meter-
months” (“Term of the Contract”).
2.1.3. The Utility, at its own discretion, may extend the operation
and maintenance period of the AMI system at terms mutually
agreed upon with the AMISP.

3. Obligations of 3.1 In case an SPV has been formed, Selected Bidder shall
the Selected ensure that it along with other members of the Consortium,
Bidder in case an if any, subscribe to 100% (one hundred percent) of the
SPV has been
equity share capital of the SPV and continue to hold such
formed
shares for a period up to two years after Installation
Milestone. In the event Selected Bidder is a consortium then
the shareholding pattern indicated in the Consortium
Agreement, shall be maintained for a period up to two years
after Installation Milestone.

3.2 In case a SPV has been formed, the Selected Bidder along
with other members of the Consortium, if any, shall
continue to hold not less than 51% (fifty-one percent) for

the entire term of the AMISP Contract;

3.3 In the event the Selected Bidder is a Consortium, the Lead

Consortium Member shall hold at least 51% (fifty-one per
cent) of the equity of the AMISP at all times until the expiry
of two years from the Installation Milestone as per this
Contract and 26% (twenty-six) for the remaining term of
this Contract.

3.4 Subject to the conditions of the contract, any direct and/ or

indirect change in shareholding of SPV, if formed, shall
require prior approval of the Utility. Any change in
shareholding shall be in compliance with applicable laws
including but not limited to the guidelines issued vide Order
No. F/No.6/18/2019-PPD by Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure, Public Procurement Division
dated 23 July 2020 and rules for foreign direct investment
in India.

4. Rights, Title 4.1 The ownership, rights and title to the AMI system and other
and Interest equipment installed by AMISP for operation of the AMI
to AMI system pursuant to this Contract shall vest with AMISP
System and
during the entire Term of Contract.
Equipment
However, the lenders shall have first right on AMISP’s
assets subject to the fulfilment of the provisions in this
Contract.

4.2 Unless extended by mutual consent of the Utility and

AMISP, after the Contract Period the ownership, rights and
title of the installed AMI system and other equipment (if
any) installed by AMISP for operation of the AMI system
pursuant to this Contract shall be transferred to the Utility
without any cost.

5. Contract
Price and
Payment

5.1 CONTRACT PRICE

(a) Contract Price
5.1.1 The Contract Price is as indicated in SCC
5.1.2 In the event any approval required for imports and/ or use of

imported equipment is denied in accordance with all

applicable laws including those in relation to testing issued by
Ministry of Power (Order No No.9/16/2016-Trans-Part (2)
dated 18 November 2020, as amended and/ or modified from
time to time), the same shall neither entitle revision of
Contract Price nor shall result in revision of the Project
Implementation Plan.

(b) Payment 5.2 PAYMENT MECHANISM

Mechanism
5.2.1 The payment shall be made to the AMISP in Indian Rupees
(INR) only.
5.2.2 The payment to the AMISP shall commence only one month
after Operational Go-Live as defined in Section 6;
5.2.3 The payments due to the AMISP from the Utility shall be paid
on monthly basis as per the payment structure specified in
SCC.
5.2.4 Except in case of Change Order in accordance with Article 14
of this Contract, the sum total of all payments made to the
AMISP shall not exceed the Contract Price quoted in Article
5.1.1
5.2.5 The actual payment shall be net of any applicable liquidated
damages and/or penalty due to noncompliance of SLAs by the
AMISP.
5.2.6 AMISP will raise and deliver the invoice and the Deliverables
mentioned above to the Utility for the monthly payments
within first 5 (five) working days of every month. AMISP
shall also raise a supplementary invoice for the agreed amount
towards software change requests/new requirements
completed in the previous month, in accordance with Article
14.2 of this Contract. Utility will review the AMISP invoice
raised by the AMISP and the Deliverables including the SLA
performance report, in accordance with Article 8, within 5
(five) working days from the invoice and SLA performance
report delivered by the AMISP. Utility may dispute the
amount payable and shall pay the undisputed amount of the
payment due via direct debit facility (as specified in Article
5.2.7) from the 11th (Eleventh) working day of every month
till the 10th (tenth) working day of succeeding month. The
disputed amount, (related to actual number of meters installed,
integrated and operationalized, penalty imposed due to non-
compliance of SLAs, and liquidated damages), shall be dealt
as per Article 13 of this Contract.

5.2.7 The Utility shall, as a condition precedent to the award of the

contract to the selected bidder, establish a Direct Debit Facility
for the entire online consumer payments to ensure recovery of
the amount due to be paid to the AMISP including amount due
to be paid towards supplementary invoice. In this regard, the
Utility shall create a separate facility compatible with all online
payment options such as Net Banking, Credit/ Debit Card,
Mobile Wallets, UPIs, etc. This facility shall be configurable
for direct debit of 100% (hundred percent) of the monthly
payment due to the AMISP from all recharges and bill
payments by Consumers. For the avoidance of doubt, it is
expressly acknowledged that the Direct Debit Facility shall not
be restricted to the area where the AMISP is providing services
but for the entire area of supply of the Utility.
5.2.8 The Direct Debit Facility would include a bucket filling
approach whereby all consumer recharges and bill payments
from the 11th (eleventh) working day of every month up to
10th (tenth) working day of the immediately succeeding
month will be routed directly to the AMISP’s bank account
till such time the undisputed amount of the payment due
including amount due towards with supplementary invoice
issued by AMISP is recovered in its entirety. Once the entire
undisputed amount of the payment due including amount
due towards with supplementary invoice is recovered, the
Direct Debit Facility shall no longer transfer any money to
the AMISP. In the event the overall monthly amount due to
the AMISP (i.e. 100% of undisputed amount due to be paid
including any amount due to be paid towards supplementary
invoice issued by AMISP) as the sum of the consumer
payments is not reached till 10th working day of the next
month, the shortfall/ deficit amount shall be paid along with
the undisputed amount due to be paid including any amount
to be paid towards supplementary invoice issued by AMISP
for the immediately succeeding month. In Case utility fails
to clear any payment (Including disputed amount) of ther
AMISP within 45 (Forty-five) days of receipt of invoices,
interest on the delayed payment shall be applicable as
mentioned in Article 5.2.15 of the contract.
5.2.9 While establishing the direct debit facility and to ensure
adequate funds for timely payment to the AMISP, the utility
shall ensure the direct debit facility so created, has an average
monthly inflow of at least 5 (five) times the estimated monthly
payment to the AMISP. Average monthly inflow shall be
calculated for the last six calendar months from the date of
letter of award.

5.2.10 In the event the AMISP fails to meet a particular performance

criterion as mentioned under the Service Level Agreement
(SLA) specified in Clause 7.7 of Section 6 for cumulatively 3
(three) months in past 6 (six) months, resulting in the
maximum penalty for the particular performance criterion,
Utility may issue an SLA Default Notice to the AMISP
directing it to take steps within 90 days to comply with the
performance criterion specified in the SLA1.
5.2.11 In the event a Smart Meter supplied and installed by the
AMISP is damaged for reasons not attributable to the AMISP
such as theft, vandalism, burning, etc. or as a result of Force
Majeure Event, the AMISP shall not be liable for such
damage. In such cases, upon receipt of Notice from the Utility,
the AMISP shall repair or replace the damaged Smart Meters.
AMISP shall be required to replace the Smart Meter no later
than 15 days of notification by the Utility. Upon replacing the
Smart Meter, AMISP shall be entitled to raise a supplementary
invoice for the amount mutually agreed between AMISP and
the Utility. The Supplementary Bill shall be paid along with
the amount due to be paid towards AMISP Service Charges,
for the immediately succeeding month. For the avoidance of
doubt: (i) a damaged meter(s) shall be excluded from the total
numbers installed and operational smart meters while
conducting the SLA audit of the AMI system in accordance
with Article 8; and (ii) in the event, AMISP replaces the Meter
within 15 days of request by the Utility or Utility directs to
continue operations without replacing the damaged Meter, the
AMISP Service Charge qua such meter(s) shall be paid as if
such damaged meter complies with the SLA prescribed in this
AMISP Contract.
5.2.13 For lumpsum payment against Auxiliary LT items, the
AMISP shall raise and deliver a separate invoice on a quarterly
basis and payment for the same shall be released by the Utility
through electronic mode in designated bank account of the
AMISP. The payment against this invoice shall not be included
as part of the direct debit mechanism as mentioned in Article
5.2.8 above and Utility shall reconcile and release the
undisputed payment within 60 (Sixty) days of receipt of
invoices along with requisite documents. The disputed amount
shall be dealt as per Article 13 of this Contract. In case Utility
fails to clear any payment (including disputed amount) of the
AMISP within 60 (sixty) days of receipt of invoices, interest
on the delayed payment shall be applicable as mentioned in
Article 5.2.14 of the Contract.

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For example, in the event AMISP fails to meet the norm specified for “Availability of AMI System per
month” for cumulatively 3 (three) months in past 6 (six) months leading to levy of maximum penalty
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5.2.14 In the event that the AMISP has duly followed the procedure
enumerated above and the Utility fails to make any payment
on its respective due date, the Utility shall pay interest to the
AMISP on such delayed payment amount (including disputed
amount) as from the due date of payment. The applicable
interest rate on the delayed payment amount will be equal to
the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) for one
year of the State Bank of India plus 400 bps (MCLR shall be
as applicable on the 1st April of the financial year in which the
date of release of delayed payment lies). In case the period of
default lies in two or more financial years the interest amount
shall be calculated separately for the periods falling in different
years.
5.2.15 All payments under this AMISP Contract shall be made to
the Lead Consortium Member and Utility shall have no role in
payments to the Consortium Members.
5.2.16 AMISP service charge along with Lumpsum payment per
meter paid by the Utility to the AMISP will be considered as
an Operational Expenditure on Utility’s account.
5.3 TAXES AND DUTIES

5.3.1 For Goods whether supplied from or outside India, the AMISP
shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, duties, stamp duties,
(c) Taxes and Duties license fees, and other such levies imposed outside India.
5.3.2 Any statutory increase or decrease in the taxes and duties
including GST and Cess as applicable or in the event of
introduction of new tax/cess or cessation of existing tax/cess
subsequent to the AMISP’s offer on the goods and services
explicitly mentioned in financial bid shall be dealt with in
accordance with provisions of Change in Law.
5.3.3 Notwithstanding anything above or elsewhere in the Contract,
in the event that the input tax credit of the GST charged by the
AMISP is denied by the tax authorities to the Utility for
reasons attributable to the AMISP, the Utility shall be entitled
to recover such amount from the AMISP by way of adjustment
from any of the subsequent invoices submitted by the AMISP
to the Utility.

6. Performance 6.1 The AMISP has furnished Performance Security in the form
Security of an irrevocable bank guarantee valid up to a period of 6
(six) months beyond the end of the Contract Period or
extended thereafter, for the amount indicated in SCC on the
prescribed format. However, in case of delay in Installation
Milestone, the validity of the initial Performance Security

shall be extended by the period of such delay. In the event

delay is solely due to acts and/ or omission of the Utility cost
of extending the validity of Performance Security shall be
reimbursed to the AMISP by the Utility.

6.2 Upon achievement of Installation Milestone, the value of

the Performance Security shall be reduced by AMISP, to the
extent indicated in SCC as determined in accordance with
numbers of meters considered for Installation Milestone.

6.3 Any payments shall be made to the AMISP only after

receipt of the initial Performance Security by Utility.

6.4 Upon Termination of the Contract due to Utility Event of

default or expiry of the Contract Period, the separate
Performance Security shall be discharged by Utility without
any interest and returned to the AMISP not later than 14
(fourteen) working days following the date of Termination
of the Contract.

Upon Termination of the Contract due to AMISP Event of

default, the Performance Security shall be forfeited by
Utility.
6.5 In case of any delay by the AMISP in performing the
activities of the scope of work with respect to the Project
Implementation Schedule, then upon Utility’s request, the
AMISP shall extend the validity of the separate
Performance Security for the period for which the Contract
is extended. In the event delay is solely due to acts and/ or
omission of the Utility cost of extending the validity of
separate Performance Security shall be reimbursed to the
AMISP by the Utility.

7. Liquidated 7.1 Except in case of Force Majeure or where the delay in

Damages, delivery of the Solution is caused due to any delay or default
Penalty and of Utility, if the Installation Milestone is delayed by more
Incentive
than as provided in Project Implementation Schedule of
Section 6 months from the date of execution of the Contract
the AMISP shall be liable to pay liquidated damages as per
the rates specified in this Article.

7.2 Except in case of Force Majeure or where the delay in

delivery of the Solution is caused due to any delay or default
of Utility, if the delivery, site installation, integration and

operationalization of:

7.2.1 Integration, collection, storage of data and its

utilization 100% of Feeder Meters each with related
hardware, software and equipment is delayed by
more than as provided in Project Implementation
Schedule of Section 6 from the date of execution of the
Contract the AMISP shall be liable to pay liquidated
damages as per the rates specified in this Article.

7.2.2 100% of DT Meters each with related hardware,

software and equipment is delayed by more than as
provided in Project Implementation Schedule of Section
6 from the date of execution of the Contract the AMISP
shall be liable to pay liquidated damages as per the rates
specified in this Article.

7.3 Utility shall without prejudice to all its other remedies under
the Contract, deduct from the amount due to be paid, as
liquidated damages, 50% of AMISP Service Charge for
each delayed meter for each completed month of delay for
a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months. An illustrative
example for arriving at the deductions is given in SCC.

7.4 If the AMISP achieves milestone of “Installation

Milestone (as provided in Section 6) at least one month in
advance than the timelines specified in the Contract, Utility
shall provide an incentive as specified in SCC.

7.5 Upon achieving Installation Milestone, in accordance with

Article 7.4, AMISP shall be entitled to raise a supplementary
invoice for the amount indicated therein. The Supplementary
invoice shall be paid along with the amount due to be paid
for AMISP Service Charges for the immediately succeeding
month.

8. SLAs and SLA 8.1 The AMISP shall be liable to penalties in the event of non-
Audit compliance of Service Level Agreements as specified in
Section 6;

8.2 A designated team/ person from Utility may review the system
generated SLA performance report of AMISP each month.
The review/ audit report will form basis of any action
relating to imposing penalty on or breach of Contract of the

AMISP.

8.3 In case, there is no review/ audit report submitted within 10

(ten) working days of every month, it shall be deemed that all
SLAs were met in the previous month.
9. Force Majeure
9.1 A Force Majeure means any event or circumstance or
(a) Force Majeure combination of events and circumstances including those
Event stated below that wholly or partly prevents or unavoidably
delays an Affected Party in the performance of its
obligations under this AMISP Contract, but only if and to
the extent that such events or circumstances are not within
the reasonable control, directly or indirectly, of the Affected
Party and could not have been avoided if the Affected Party
had taken reasonable care or complied with prudent utility
practices:

a) Natural Force Majeure Events:

act of God, including, but not limited to drought, fire

and explosion (to the extent originating from a source
external to the site), earthquake, epidemic, volcanic
eruption, landslide, flood, cyclone, typhoon, tornado,
or exceptionally adverse weather conditions,

b) Non-Natural Force Majeure Events:

i) Direct Non–Natural Force Majeure Events

a) Nationalization or compulsory acquisition by
any Governmental instrumentality of any
material assets or rights of the AMISP; or
b) the unlawful, unreasonable or discriminatory
revocation of, or refusal to renew, any
Consents, Clearances and Permits required by
the AMISP to perform their obligations under
the Contract or any unlawful, unreasonable or
discriminatory refusal to grant any other
Consents, Clearances and permits required for
the development/ operation of the Project,
provided that a Competent Court of Law
declares the revocation or refusal to be
unlawful, unreasonable and discriminatory
and strikes the same down; or
c) any other unlawful, unreasonable or
discriminatory action on the part of any
Governmental instrumentality which is
directed against the Project, provided that a
competent Court of law declares the action to
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be unlawful, unreasonable and discriminatory

and strikes the same down.
d) any partial or complete shut-down of the
internet services in the Project area
e) Shortage of labor, materials or utilities where
caused by circumstances that are themselves
Force Majeure
f) Restrictions imposed by central or state
government that prevent or delay project
execution

ii) Indirect Non - Natural Force Majeure Events:

a) an act of war (whether declared or

undeclared), invasion, armed conflict or act of
foreign enemy, blockade, embargo, riot,
insurrection, terrorist or military action, civil
commotion or politically motivated sabotage;

b) radioactive contamination or ionizing

radiation originating from a source in India or
resulting from any other Indirect Non-Natural
Force Majeure Event mentioned above,
excluding circumstances where the source or
cause of contamination or radiation is brought
or has been brought into or near the Site by the
Affected Party or those employed or engaged
by the Affected Party; or

c) industry wide strikes and labor disturbances,

having a nationwide impact in India.

9.2 FORCE MAJEURE EXCLUSIONS

9.2.1 Force Majeure shall not include (i) any event or circumstance
(b) Force Majeure
which is within the reasonable control of the Parties and (ii)
Exclusions
the following conditions, except to the extent that they are
consequences of an event of Force Majeure:
i. Unavailability, late delivery, or changes in cost of the
machinery, equipment, materials, spare parts etc. for the
Project;
ii. Delay in the performance of any Contractors or their agents;
iii. Non-performance resulting from normal wear and tear
typically experienced in transmission materials and
equipment;
iv. Strikes or labour disturbance at the facilities of the Affected
Party;

v. Insufficiency of finances or funds or the AMISP Contract

becoming onerous to perform; and
vi. Non-performance caused by, or connected with, the
Affected Party’s:
a. negligent or intentional acts, errors or omissions;
b. failure to comply with an Indian Law; or
c. breach of, or default under this AMISP Contract or
any Project documents.

9.3 NOTIFICATION OF FORCE MAJEURE EVENT

9.3.1 The Affected Party shall give notice to the other Party of any
(c) Notification of event of Force Majeure as soon as reasonably practicable,
Force Majeure but not later than 7 (seven) days after the date on which such
Event Party knew or should reasonably have known of the
commencement of the event of Force Majeure. If an event
of Force Majeure results in a breakdown of communications
rendering it unreasonable to give notice within the
applicable time limit specified herein, then the Party
claiming Force Majeure shall give such notice as soon as
reasonably practicable after reinstatement of
communications, but not later than 1(one) day after such
reinstatement. Provided that such notice shall be a pre-
condition to the Affected Party’s entitlement to claim relief
under this AMISP Contract. Such notice shall include full
particulars of the event of Force Majeure, its effects on the
Party claiming relief and the remedial measures proposed.
The Affected Party shall give the other Party regular reports
on the progress of those remedial measures and such other
information as the other Party may reasonably request about
the Force Majeure.
9.3.2 The Affected Party shall give notice to the other Party of (i)
the cessation of the relevant event of Force Majeure; and (ii)
the cessation of the effects of such event of Force Majeure
on the performance of its rights or obligations under this
AMISP Contract, as soon as practicable after becoming
aware of each of these cessations.
9.4 DUTY TO PERFORM AND DUTY TO MITIGATE

9.4.1 To the extent not prevented by a Force Majeure Event, the

(d) Duty to Perform Affected Party shall continue to perform its obligations as
and Duty to provided in this AMISP Contract. The Affected Party shall
Mitigate use its reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect of any event
of Force Majeure as soon as practicable.
9.5 AVAILABLE RELIEF FOR A FORCE MAJEURE

EVENT
(e) Available Relief
for a Force Majeure 9.5.1 Subject to this Article 9
Event a) no Party shall be in breach of its obligations pursuant to this
AMISP Contract except to the extent that the performance
of its obligations was prevented, hindered or delayed due to
a Force Majeure Event;
b) every Party shall be entitled to claim relief for a Force
Majeure Event affecting its performance in relation to its
obligations under this AMISP Contract;
c) in the event on the 10th anniversary of the date of execution
of this AMISP Contract, the AMISP has not operated the
AMI system for ‘Total Meter-Months’ due to a Force
Majeure Event(s) the Utility shall extend the term of this
AMISP Contract by such duration as may enable the
operation of AMI system for the ‘Total Meter-Months’;
d) The AMISP shall be entitled to receive payment at rates to
be mutually agreed between the Utility and the AMISP for
the smart meters replaced or repaired due to an event of
force majeure.

10. Intellectual 10.1 All Intellectual Property Rights in all material (including but
Property not limited to all Source code, Object code, records, reports,
designs, application configurations, data and written
material, products, specifications, reports, drawings and
other documents), which have been newly created and
developed by the AMISP solely during the performance of
Related Services and for the purposes of inter-alia use or
sub-license of such services under this Contract, shall be the
property of the AMISP. The AMISP undertakes to disclose
all such material, which have been newly created and
developed by the AMISP solely during the performance of
Related Services and for the purposes of inter-alia use or
sub-license of such services under this Contract, to the
Utility. The AMISP hereby grants to Utility a perpetual,
non‐exclusive, non-transferable, irrevocable, royalty‐
free license to use all material disclosed to the Utility under
the Contract. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as
transferring ownership of any Intellectual Property Right
from the AMISP to the Utility.

10.2 The AMISP shall ensure that while it uses any software,
hardware, processes, document or material in the course of
performing the Services, it does not infringe the Intellectual
Property Rights of any person and the AMISP shall keep the
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Utility indemnified against all costs, expenses and liabilities

howsoever, arising out any illegal or unauthorized use
(piracy) or in connection with any claim or proceedings
relating to any breach or violation of any permission/license
terms or infringement of any Intellectual Property Rights by
the AMISP or its personnel during the course of
performance of the Related Services. In case of any
infringement by the AMISP, the AMISP shall have sole
control of the defence and all related settlement negotiations

10.3 Subject to Article 10, the AMISP shall retain exclusive

ownership of all methods, concepts, algorithms, trade
secrets, software documentation, other intellectual property
or other information belonging to the AMISP that existed
before the date of execution of the Contract.

11. Termination
(a) AMISP Event of 11.1.1 AMISP Event of Default means any of the following events
Default arising out of any acts or omission of AMISP, its
representative, sub-contracts, employees and which have not
occurred solely as a result of any breach of this Contract by
the Utility or due to Force Majeure, and where AMISP has
failed to remedy these events within a period of 90 (ninety)
days of issuance of a notice by Utility requiring AMISP to
remedy such event.
a) AMISP has failed to procure and arrange requisite finances
for the implementation of the Project;
b) AMISP abandons the implementation of the Project or
repudiates this Contract or otherwise takes any action, or
evidences or conveys an intention not to be bound by the
Contract;
c) AMISP, in the judgment of Utility has engaged in corrupt,
fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices, in competing for
or in executing the Contract; or
d) AMISP is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if a trustee or
receiver is appointed for AMISP or for the whole or material
part of its assets that has a material bearing on its ability to
implement the Project;
e) AMISP has been, or is in the process of being liquidated,
dissolved, wound-up, amalgamated or reconstituted in a
manner that in the reasonable opinion of Utility would
adversely affect AMISP’s ability to implement the Project;
f) A resolution for winding up of AMISP is passed, or any
petition for winding up of AMISP is admitted by a court of
competent jurisdiction and a provisional liquidator or
receiver is appointed and such order has not been set aside
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within 90 (Ninety) days of the date thereof or AMISP is

ordered to be wound up by a court of competent jurisdiction;
g) In the event AMISP fails to cure the default as indicated in
the SLA Default Notice within the time period specified
therein;
h) Failure of AMISP to furnish Performance Security in
accordance with the provisions of this Contract;
i) Failure or inordinate delay by AMISP to provide Solution as
per Contract;
j) Any representation or warranty made by the AMISP during
the term of the Contract is found to be false and/or
misleading;
k) Failure on account of AMISP to abide by Applicable Laws
and regulations;
l) The shareholding of the AMISP ceases to be in accordance
with the provisions of this Contract;
m) In the event equipment installed or proposed to be installed
by the AMISP is found to have any embedded malware/
trojans/ cyber threat;
n) AMISP fails to comply with the local content requirement
as specified in the Bid Submission;
o) AMISP fails to comply with any of its material obligations
under this Contract.
p) In the event the Solution supplied do not meet the minimum
specifications as per the Contract, and the same is not
replaced/ modified by the AMISP to meet the requirements
within 14 (fourteen) working days of being informed by
Utility, or as mutually decided between Utility and AMISP.

11.2.1 Utility Event of Default means any of the following events,

unless such event has occurred as a consequence of the
(b) Utility Event of AMISP Event of Default or a Force Majeure event and where
Default Utility has failed to remedy these events within a period of 90
(ninety) days of issuance of a notice by AMISP requiring
Utility to remedy such event:
a) Failure of Utility to establish Direct Debit Facility through
online Consumer payments or pay the Monthly amount due
to be paid including amount due towards supplementary
invoice in accordance with Article 5.2 or any other payment
due from Utility under this Contract and more than 90
(ninety) days have elapsed since such payments became due;
b) Utility is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if a trustee or
receiver is appointed for Utility or for the whole or material
part of its assets that has a material bearing on its ability to
perform its obligations under this Contract;
c) Utility has been, or is in the process of being liquidated,
dissolved, wound-up, amalgamated or reconstituted in a
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manner that in the reasonable opinion of AMISP would

adversely affect Utility’s ability to perform its obligations
under this Contract;
d) A resolution for winding up of Utility is passed, or any
petition for winding up of Utility is admitted by a court of
competent jurisdiction and a provisional liquidator or
receiver is appointed and such order has not been set aside
within 90 (Ninety) days of the date thereof or Utility is
ordered to be wound up by a court of competent jurisdiction;
e) The breach by Utility of its obligations under this Contract
which has an adverse effect on the performance of AMISP’s
obligations under this Contract.

11.3 TERMINATION FOR AMISP EVENT FOR DEFAULT

11.3.1 Without prejudice to any other right or remedy which Utility

may have in respect thereof under this Contract, upon the
occurrence of AMISP Event of Default, Utility shall be
(c) Termination for entitled to terminate this Contract in the manner provided in
AMISP Event for Article 11.3.2.
Default
11.3.2 Utility shall issue a Preliminary Notice to AMISP providing
90 (Ninety) Days, or such extended period as the Utility may
allow, to cure the underlying Event of Default. If AMISP
fails to cure the underlying Event of Default within such
period allowed, Utility shall be entitled to terminate this
Contract by issuing a termination notice to AMISP.
11.4 TERMINATION FOR UTILITY EVENT FOR DEFAULT

11.4.1 Without prejudice to any other right or remedy which AMISP

may have in respect thereof under this Contract, upon the
occurrence of a Utility Event of Default, AMISP shall be
entitled to terminate this Contract in the manner provided in
(d) Termination for Article 11.4.2.
Utility Event of
Default 11.4.2 AMISP shall issue a Preliminary Notice to Utility providing
90 (Ninety) Days, or such extended period as the AMISP
may allow, to cure the underlying Event of Default. If Utility
fails to cure the underlying Event of Default within such
period allowed, AMISP shall be entitled to terminate this
Contract by issuing a termination notice to Utility.
11.5 CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION

Upon Termination of the Contract, the AMISP shall:

11.5.1 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Contract, any termination of this Contract pursuant to its
term shall be without prejudice to accrued rights of any
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Party, including its right to claim and recover damages and

(e) Consequences of other rights and remedies which it may have in law or
Termination contract. All accrued rights and obligations of any of the
Parties under this Contract, shall survive the termination of
this Contract to the extent such survival is necessary for
giving effect to such rights and obligations.
11.5.2 Following issue of the Termination Notice by Utility or
AMISP, Utility take possession and control of AMISP’s
control room and call centre and the exclusivity granted to
AMISP under Article 4 will come to an end.
11.5.3 Upon termination of this Contract by Utility or AMISP on
account of AMISP’s Event of Default (in accordance with
Article 11.1), or termination of this Contract on account of
Utility’s event of default (in accordance with Article 11.2),
AMISP shall be entitled to a termination payment subject to
proper transfer of the installed AMI System, as agreed
mutually upon, basis the following criteria:
a) In case termination of this Contract is on account of
AMISP’s event of default: Termination payment to
AMISP after Installation Milestone has been declared
shall be the percentage, specified in SCC, of the
termination payment Value as determined in terms of
this Contract.
b) In case termination of this Contract is on account of
Utility’s event of default: Termination payment to
AMISP after Installation Milestone has been declared
shall be the percentage, specified in SCC, of the
termination payment Value as determined in terms of
this Contract.
c) In case termination of this Contract is prior to
Installation Milestone the Termination payment shall be
equal to:
i. the percentage, specified in SCC, of the value of
the assets proposed to be handed over to the
Utility as certified by an independent valuer in the
event termination is on account of AMISP event
of default–and
ii. the percentage, specified in SCC, of the asset
values shall be paid to the AMISP in the event
termination is on account of Utility event of
default

For the avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that in the event

lumpsum payment in terms of Article 5 has been made
then such payment shall be reduced from the amount
determined in accordance with this Article 11.5.3.(c)
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d) In case termination of the Contract is prior to the

Installation Milestone- The Goods that are complete and
ready for shipment within 28 (twenty-eight) days after
the AMISP’s receipt of the Notice of termination shall
be taken into account while determining value of the
assets proposed to be handed over to the Utility.
e) In the event of termination prior to Installation
Milestone, Utility may request the AMISP to complete
any part of the Solution. The cost of such works shall be
agreed between the Parties. In the event Parties deem it
appropriate the cost may be determined by the
Independent Valuer.

Upon termination of this Contract by Utility or AMISP on

account of AMISP’s Event of Default (in accordance with
Article 11.1), or termination of this Contract on account of
Utility’s event of default (in accordance with Article 11.2),
AMISP shall be entitled to raise a supplementary invoice for
an amount which is equal to the termination payment. The
Supplementary invoice shall be paid separately by the
Utility within 30 (thirty) days from the date of such invoice.
11.5.4 The Termination payment value would be calculated basis
the following mechanism:
a) The present value of the receivables for the AMI system
installed shall be calculated by multiplying the
outstanding/remaining meter-months of operating the
AMI system with percentage of total meters installed,
integrated and operationalized as on the date of
termination, and AMISP Service Charge, and
discounting the same as on date of termination at the
percentage specified in SCC (“Present Value”).
b) All amounts due, but not paid by the Utility, including
the aggregated amount due to be paid including amount
due to be paid towards supplementary invoice, but not
paid or recovered from the Utility, for the AMI system
operations and maintenance as defined in the RFP by the
AMISP, shall be calculated and factored in to arrive at
the net outstanding receivables of the AMISP
(“Outstanding Receivables”);
c) All amounts due, but not paid by the AMISP, including
the aggregated applicable liquidated damages and/(or)
penalties due to non-compliance of SLAs by the
AMISP, but not paid or recovered from the AMISP, for
the AMI system operations and maintenance as defined
in the RFP by the AMISP, shall be calculated and
factored in to arrive at the net outstanding payables by
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the AMISP (“Outstanding Payables”);

d) Termination Payment Value shall be equal to the sum of
Net Present Value and Outstanding Receivables as per
Article 11.5.4.(a) and (b); reduced by Outstanding
Payables as per Article 11.5.4.(c) and the sum of
insurance proceeds received by the AMISP for the AMI
system, (if any).

11.5.5 Upon Termination of the Contract or expiry of the contract

period, the AMISP shall prepare and present a detailed Exit
Management Plan within 5 (five) working days of
termination notice receipt to the Utility (“Exit
Management Plan”) in accordance with Article 11.6.
11.5.6 The Utility or its nominated agency will review the Exit
Management plan. If approved, AMISP shall start working
on the same immediately. If the plan is rejected, AMISP
shall prepare alternate plan within 2 ( two) working days.
If the second plan is also rejected, Utility will provide a
plan for AMISP and it should be adhered by in totality.
11.5.7 The Exit Management Plan should cover at least the
following:
a) Execute all documents that may be necessary to
effectively transfer the ownership and title, including
OEM warranties in respect of all equipment;
b) Handover all developed codes, related documentation
and other Configurable Items, if any in his possession;
c) Handover the list of all IT Assets, passwords at all
locations to Utility.

11.5.8 The AMISP and the Authorized personnel from Utility will
sign a completion certificate at the end of successful
completion (all points tracked to closure) of the Exit
Management Plan.

11.6 Exit Management

11.6.1 Exit Management

In case the Contract with the Utility ends or is terminated
before the expiry date of Contracts, the Parties shall agree at
that time whether, and if so during what period, the
provisions of this Exit Management Plan shall apply. The
Parties shall ensure that their respective associated entities
(f) Exit Management carry out their respective obligations set out in this Exit
Management Plan. The exit management shall be done in
such a manner that operations should continue without any
restriction on access/usage of any kind of functionality. At
the end of the Contract period, AMISP shall provide
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necessary handholding and transition support to the Utility

or its agency for maintaining the system post the Contract
with the AMISP. This includes (but not limited to):
a) Conducting detailed walkthrough and demonstrations
for the AMI Solution;

b) Handing over of AMI Solution, Utility’s data and all

other relevant documentation including updated
detailed bill of quantities for materials and services
provided under the Contract;

c) Addressing the queries/clarifications of the designated

staff / new agency with respect to the working /
performance levels of the infrastructure;

d) Conducting training sessions;

e) Knowledge Transfer;

f) Any other activity, over and above these, as may be

deemed necessary to meet the service levels and
requirements specified in the RFP.

11.6.2 Transfer of Assets / AMI Solutions

a) Utility shall be entitled to serve notice in writing on the
AMISP at any time during the Exit Management Period
requiring the AMISP and/or its sub-contractor to
provide the Utility with a complete and up to date list of
the Assets within 30 (thirty) days of such notice. Utility
shall also be entitled to serve notice in writing on the
AMISP at any time prior to the end of the Exit
Management Period requiring the AMISP to transfer to
the Utility or its nominated agencies in accordance with
Article 11.
b) In case of contract being terminated by Utility, Utility
reserves the right to ask AMISP to continue running the
project operations for a period of 3 (three) months after
termination orders are issued. In case of contract being
terminated by AMISP, Utility reserves the right to ask
the AMISP to continue running the project operations
for a period of 6 (six) months after termination notice is
served by AMISP. In such case, payments during the
Exit Management Period shall be made in accordance
with the Article 5.2 and 11.5 (as the case may be).
c) Upon service of a notice under this Plan, the following
provisions shall apply:
i. All title to the assets as per the updated detailed
bill of quantities for materials and services
provided under the Contract shall be transferred to

Utility, on or before the last day of the Exit

Management Period.
ii. Payment to the outgoing AMISP shall be made to
the tune of last set of completed Services /
deliverables, subject to SLA requirements.

11.6.3 Cooperation and provision of information

During the Exit Management Period:
a) AMISP will facilitate / allow the Utility or its nominated
agency access to information reasonably required to
define the then current mode of operation associated
with the provision of the services to enable the Utility to
assess the existing services being delivered;
b) Promptly on reasonable request by the Utility, the
AMISP shall provide access to and copies of all
information held or controlled by them which they have
prepared or maintained in accordance with this Contract
relating to any material aspect of the services (whether
provided by the AMISP or sub-contractors appointed by
the AMISP) to the Utility or its nominated agency. Such
information shall include details pertaining to the list of
assets as per updated detailed bill of quantities for
materials and services provided under the Contract,
services rendered and other performance data. AMISP
shall permit the Utility or its nominated agencies to have
reasonable access to its employees and facilities to
understand the methods of delivery of the services
employed by the AMISP and to assist appropriate
knowledge transfer; and
c) In the event of Termination prior to Installation
Milestone, AMISP and Utility shall jointly appoint an
Independent Valuer to certify the value of assets, as per
the updated detailed bill of quantities for materials and
services provided under the Contract, proposed to be
handed over to the Utility upon termination. The cost of
Independent Valuer shall be paid by the AMISP.

11.6.4 Confidential information, security and data

AMISP shall promptly on the commencement of the Exit
Management Period supply to the Utility or its nominated
agency the following:
a. information relating to the list of assets as per the
updated detailed bill of quantities for materials and
services provided under the Contract, current Services
rendered and consumer and performance data relating to
the performance of sub-contractors in relation to the
Services;
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b. documentation relating to the Project’s Intellectual

Property Rights;
c. documentation relating to sub-contractors;
d. all current and updated data as is reasonably required for
purposes of Utility or its nominated agencies
transitioning the services in a readily available format;
e. all other information (including but not limited to
documents, records and agreements) relating to the
services reasonably necessary to enable Utility or its
nominated agencies, to carry out due diligence in order
to transition the provision of the Services to Utility or its
nominated agencies, (as the case may be).

11.6.5 Transfer of certain agreements

On request by the Utility or its nominated agency, the
AMISP shall affect such assignments, licenses and sub-
licenses as Utility may require in favor of the Utility or its
nominated agency reasonably necessary for the carrying out
of replacement services. These agreements may include
equipment lease, maintenance or service provision
agreement between selected AMISP and third-party lessors,
service providers, and any other agreements related to the
Services.
11.6.6 General obligations of the AMISP during exit management
period
a. The AMISP shall provide all such information as may
reasonably be necessary to effect as seamless a
handover as practicable in the circumstances to the
Utility or its nominated agency and which the AMISP
has in its possession or control at any time during the
Exit Management Period.
b. For the purposes of this Schedule, anything in the
possession or control of the AMISP or associated entity,
or sub-contractors is deemed to be in the possession or
control of the AMISP.
c. The AMISP shall commit adequate resources to comply
with its obligations under this Exit Management
Schedule.

11.6.7 Exit management process

The AMISP shall prepare an Exit Management Plan for
transfer of operations to the Utility or its nominated agency,
in the event of termination or expiry of the contract with the
Utility, without affecting services to stakeholders adversely.
AMISP shall get this process approved by Utility. The Plan
shall include, but not be limited to, the following-
a. A detailed program of the transfer process including
details of the means to be used to ensure continuing
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provision of the Services throughout the transfer process

or until the cessation of the Services and of the
management structure to be used during the transfer;
b. Plans for the communication with such of the AMISP’s
subcontractors, staff, suppliers, customers and any
related third party as are necessary to avoid any material
detrimental impact on the Utility’s project operations
and AMI Services to other stakeholders as a result of
undertaking the transfer;
c. Plans for provision of contingent support to
Utility or its nominated Agency for a reasonable period
after transfer.
d. The Exit Management Plan including all updates shall
be presented by the AMISP to and approved by the
Utility or its nominated agencies.
e. During the Exit Management Period, the AMISP shall
use its best efforts to deliver the services.
f. Payments during the Exit Management Period shall be
made in accordance with the Articles 5.2 and 11.5 (as
the case may be)
g. The Exit Management plan shall be furnished in writing
to the Utility or its nominated agencies within
90(ninety) days from date of execution this AMISP
contract
h. The AMISP shall re-draft the Exit Management Plan
annually thereafter to ensure that it is kept relevant and
up to date. The updated plan shall be furnished in
writing to the Utility or its nominated agencies within
15 days from the end of such period.

12. Liability/ 12.1 The AMISP hereby agrees to indemnify Utility, for all
Indemnity conditions and situations mentioned in this Article, in a form
and manner acceptable to Utility. The AMISP agrees to
indemnify Utility and its officers, servants, agents (“Utility
Indemnified Persons”) from and against any costs, loss,
damages, expense, claims including those from third parties
or liabilities of any kind howsoever suffered, arising or
incurred inter alia during and after the Contract Period out
of:

a) any negligence or wrongful act or omission by the

AMISP or its agents or employees or any third Party
associated with AMISP in connection with or
incidental to this Contract; or
b) any infringement of patent, trademark/copyright or
industrial design rights arising from the use of the

supplied Solution or any part thereof.

12.2 The AMISP shall also indemnify Utility against any privilege,
claim or assertion made by third party with respect to right or
interest in, ownership, mortgage or disposal of any asset,
property, movable or immovable as mentioned in any
Intellectual Property Rights, licenses and permits.

12.3 Without limiting the generality of the provisions of the Article

12.1 and 12.2, the AMISP shall fully indemnify, hold
harmless and defend Utility Indemnified Persons from and
against any and all suits, proceedings, actions, claims,
demands, liabilities and damages which Utility Indemnified
Persons may hereafter suffer, or pay by reason of any
demands, claims, suits or proceedings arising out of claims
of infringement of any domestic or foreign patent rights,
copyrights or other intellectual property, proprietary or
confidentiality rights with respect to the Solution,
information, design or process supplied or used by the
AMISP in performing the AMISP’s obligations or in any
way incorporated in or related to the Project. If in any such
suit, action, claim or proceedings, a temporary restraint order
or preliminary injunction is granted, the AMISP shall make
every reasonable effort, by giving a satisfactory bond or
otherwise, to secure the suspension of the injunction or
restraint order. If, in any such suit, action, claim or
proceedings, the Solution or any part thereof or comprised
therein, is held to constitute an infringement and its use is
permanently enjoined, the AMISP shall promptly make
every reasonable effort to secure for the Utility a license, at
no cost to Utility, authorizing continued use of the infringing
work. If the AMISP is unable to secure such license within a
reasonable time, the AMISP shall, at its own expense, and
without impairing the specifications and standards, either
replace the affected work, or part, or process thereof.

12.4 SURVIVAL ON TERMINATION

(a) Survival on
Termination 12.4.1 The provisions of this Article 12 shall survive the
Termination of the Contract
12.5 DEFENCE OF CLAIMS
(b) Defence of Claim
12.5.1 If any proceedings are brought or any claim is made against
the Utility arising out of the matters referred to in Article 12,
the Utility shall promptly give the AMISP a notice thereof,
and the AMISP may at its own expense and in the Utility’s
name conduct such proceedings or claim and any

negotiations for the settlement of any such proceedings or

claims.
12.5.2 If the AMISP fails to notify the Utility within 28 (twenty-
eight) days after receipt of such notice that it intends to
conduct any such proceedings or claim, then the Utility shall
be free to conduct the same on its own behalf.
12.5.3 The Utility shall, at the AMISP’s request, afford all available
assistance to the AMISP in conducting such proceedings or
claim, and shall be reimbursed by the AMISP for all
reasonable expenses incurred in so doing.
12.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

(c) Limitation of Liability 12.6.1 Except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct:
a) Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for any
indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of use, loss
of production, or loss of profits or interest costs, provided
that this exclusion shall not apply to any obligation of the
AMISP to pay liquidated damages to the Utility; and
b) The aggregate liability of the AMISP to the Utility, whether
under the Contract, in tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed
the Contract Price. Provided that this limitation shall not
apply to the cost of repairing or replacing defective
equipment, or to any obligation of the AMISP to indemnify
the Utility with respect to infringement of any Intellectual
Property Rights.

13. Governing Laws 13.1 The Utility and the AMISP shall make every effort to resolve
and Settlement of amicably any disagreement or dispute arising between them
Disputes under or in connection with the Contract, by direct informal
negotiation.

13.2 If the Utility and the AMISP fail to resolve such a dispute (the
date of commencement of the dispute shall be taken from the
date when this Article reference is quoted by either Party in a
formal communication clearly mentioning existence of
dispute or as mutually agreed) or difference by mutual
consultation within 28 (twenty-eight) days from the
commencement of such consultation, either Party may require
that the dispute be referred for resolution to the formal
mechanisms specified in this Article 13. If either Party objects
to any action or inaction of the other Party, the objecting Party
may file a written Notice of Dispute to the other Party
providing in detail the basis of the dispute. The Party
receiving the Notice of Dispute will consider it and respond
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in writing within fourteen (14) days after receipt. If that Party

fails to respond within fourteen (14) days, or the dispute
cannot be amicably settled within fourteen (14) days
following the response of that Party, Clause GCC 13.3 shall
apply. The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle
amicably all disputes arising out of or in connection with this
Contract or its interpretation.

13.3 Specifically, for the resolution of disputed payments, All

disputes or differences in respect of which the decision, if
any, has not become final or binding as aforesaid in Clause
13.2 shall be referred to a dedicated Conciliation committee
for RDSS, formulated by Ministry of Power (MoP) for
resolution of any disputes under the scheme. This
Conciliation Committee shall be an alternate dispute
resolution mechanism being put in the place by the MoP. The
process shall be in-line with the notification, as and when
published by the MoP. If the successful bidder is not willing
to take recourse to this process or has any reluctance in this
behalf, there shall be no compulsion to take such a recourse.
This Conciliation process shall be conducted under Part III of
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In the event of
the conciliation proceedings being successful, the parties to
the dispute would sign the written settlement agreement and
the conciliators would authenticate the same. Such settlement
agreement would then be binding on the parties in terms of
Section 73 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
After successful conclusion of proceedings, the Parties to the
conciliation process, have to undertake and complete all
necessary actions for implementation of the terms of
settlement within a period of 30 days from execution of
settlement agreement, unless a different timeline not
exceeding 60 days is agreed upon in settlement agreement.
All pending claims of parties, in connection with the dispute,
before any other legal forum are to be withdrawn within the
said 30 days in pursuance of the settlement agreement. In case
of failure of the conciliation process at the level of the
Conciliation Committee, the parties may withdraw from
conciliation process and take recourse to the laid down legal
process of Courts. However, the option of Arbitration would
not be available once the conciliation mechanism has been
exercised. . Any Dispute related to tendering process shall
be dealt as RTPP Act-2012/RTTP Rules-2013.Any dispute
between the Parties arising under or related to this Contract
that cannot be settled amicably may be referred to by either
Party to conciliation in accordance with the provisions
specified in the SCC (13.3).

However, in case of any dispute among CPSEs & Govt

Departments, it may be settled as per DPE Guideline on
Resolution of Dispute, dated: 21.02.2020.

13.4 All disputes or differences in respect of which the decision, if

any, has not become final or binding as aforesaid in Article
13.2 or if the parties are not willing to refer the dispute to the
dedicated Conciliation committee for RDSS, then the
dispute shall be settled by arbitration in the manner
hereinafter provided. The arbitration shall be conducted by
three arbitrators, one arbitrator each to be nominated by the
AMISP and the Utility and the third to be appointed as the
presiding arbitrator by both the arbitrators in accordance with
the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,1996. If either of the
parties fails to appoint its nominee arbitrator within 60 (sixty)
days after receipt of a notice from the other party invoking
the arbitration, the nominee arbitrator appointed by one of the
party invoking the arbitration clause shall act as the sole
arbitrator to conduct the arbitration under the Arbitration and
Conciliation Act 1996, as amended from time to time.
13.5 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or
any statutory modification thereof. The seat of arbitration
shall be as specified in SCC. (Please refer SCC clause 32.2.2)

13.6 The Contract shall be governed by and interpreted in

accordance with laws of India. The Courts, specified in SCC,
shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising under
this Contract.

13.7 Parties to Perform Obligations: Notwithstanding the

existence of any Dispute and difference referred to the
Arbitration Tribunal Discom`s Settlement Committee as
provided in Article 13.3 and save as the Arbitration Tribunal
Discom`s Settlement Committee may otherwise direct by a
final or interim order, the Parties hereto shall continue to
perform their respective obligations (which are not in dispute)
under this Contract.

14. Change Order 14.1 Change Notes / Change Order to Alter Number of Meters
to be Installed
(a) Change Notes /
Change Order to Alter Necessity of Change Notes arise due to change in the
Number of Meters to number of meters against the numbers agreed for the project.
be Installed Negative variation is permissible only up to the “Installation
Milestone”. Positive variation is however possible at any
time during the Contract Period. The variation allowed
cannot be more than the minimum and maximum numbers,
as specified in SCC.
14.1.1 Change Notes shall be generated and maintained by the
AMISP based on a written communication from the
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authorised officer(s) of the Utility. The AMISP shall receive

the AMISP Service Charges for additional meters installed
and made operational through the means of Change Notes.
14.1.2 To establish the revised Total Meter-Months for the project
due to additional meters installed, the Utility shall convert
all such Change Notes to Change Orders any time before the
Total Meter-Months are completed.
14.1.3 In the event a Smart Meter is shifted from one node to another,
AMISP shall be entitled to receive the Monthly AMISP
Service Charges for such meters as if such smart meter has
not been shifted. In other words, this will not increase the
total number of meters installed by the AMISP.
14.1.4 In the event a Change Note / Change Order causes an increase
or decrease in the time required for, the AMISP’s
performance of any provisions under the Contract, an
equitable adjustment shall be made in the Project
Implementation Schedule as provided in Clause 12 of
Section 6 and the Contract shall accordingly be amended.
Any claims by the AMISP or the Utility for adjustment
under this Article must be asserted within 28 (twenty-eight)
days from the date of the AMISP’s receipt of the Change
Note / Change Order. The Parties agree that any change in
the delivery and Project Implementation Schedule shall
result in a proportional change in the Term of the Contract.
14.1.5 An institutional mechanism will be set up for taking
decisions regarding requests for changes or New
Requirements. The Utility will set up a Change Control
Committee with members from the Utility and the AMISP.
If it is unable to reach an agreement, the decision of the
Utility will be final.

14.1.6 In the case of additional meters installed through Change

Notes maintained by the AMISP, the Utility shall convert
all such Change Notes to Change Orders any time before
the Total Meter-Months are completed.

14.2 Change Request/Change Order for New/Enhancements to

Software Applications

(b) Change Request/ Another form of change may arise when the Utility
Change Order for discovers the need to have enhancements in the delivered
New/Enhancements to software applications and/or entirely new functional
Software Applications requirements in the applications (“New Requirements”),
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14.2.1 At any point in time the Utility may raise a Change Request
to include New Requirements in the AMI system
application. This Change Request shall include the
following:
• Identification and documentation of the need for the
change
• Functional details of the change
• Information related to initiator, initiation date and
• Priority of the change
14.2.2 The AMISP will analyse and evaluate the Change Request to
come up with the estimate of the effort involved in terms of
man-days required (in respective skill areas) and time
schedule as per agreed priority and document the same.
Utility will use the estimated effort of the new requirements
made by the AMISP and together with the quoted man-
month rates arrive at a cost estimate. For all technical
resources, the quoted man-month rate shall be used. Efforts
of support staff shall not be taken into consideration for this
purpose.
14.2.3 Based on the agreed cost estimate, the Utility shall raise a
“Change Order”. The AMISP shall undertake the
development of the New Requirements only after securing
express consent of the Utility. If the consent of Utility is not
received, then the change will not be carried out. The change
will be implemented in accordance to the agreed cost, effort,
and schedule by the AMISP and the change will be verified
by the Utility on completion of implementation.
14.2.4 If the Change Order for New Requirements agreed to herein
causes an increase or decrease in cost of, or the time required
for, firm’s performance of any provisions under the
Agreement, equitable adjustments shall be made in the
Agreement Price or Delivery Schedule, or both, and the
Agreement shall accordingly be amended. Any claims by
firm for adjustment under this must be asserted within 30
(thirty) days from the date of AMISP receiving the change
order.
14.2.5 The following categories of Change Requests shall not be
treated as “New Requirements” and the AMISP is expected
to deliver these Change Requests as per agreed schedule
without any commercial implications.
• All bug fixes
• All upgrades of the licensed platforms
• Changes made to report templates
• New reports as per the utility’s requirements.
• Integration with national level systems like NFMS etc.
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and systems mentioned in Section 6 (Point 3) and

Annexure L.
• Minor changes not requiring more than 10 man-days
• Aspects already covered under existing scope of work
provided in this Contract
14.2.6 In the case of New Requirements in Software Applications,
Utility may at any time, by a written Change Request seek
changes to be implemented within the general scope of the
Agreement provided this does not constitute unrelated work
and that it is technically practicable, taking into account
both the state of advancement of the Solution and the
technical compatibility of the change envisaged with the
nature of the Solution as specified in the Contract.

14.2.7 The Change Request/New Requirement management

procedure will follow the following steps: -
i. Identification and documentation of the need for the
Change Request/New Requirement - The
information related to initiator, initiation date and
details of Change Request/New Requirement and
priority of the change/New Requirement will be
documented by the Utility.
ii. Analysis and evaluation of the Change Request/New
Requirement - Impact of the change/ new
requirement in terms of the estimated effort, changed
schedule, cost and the items impacted will be
analyzed and documented by the AMISP.
iii. Approval or disapproval of the Change Request/New
Requirement – the Utility will approve or disapprove
the Change Request/New Requirements. Once
approved the Change Request is converted into a
Change Order which is subject to the conditions laid
down in Article 14.2.5.
iv. Implementation of the change/New Requirement –
The Change Order/New Requirement will be
implemented in accordance with the agreed cost,
effort, and schedule by the AMISP.
v. Verification of the change/New Requirement - The
Change Order/New Requirement will be verified by
the Utility on implementation of the change request.

15. Miscellaneous

(a) Waiver

15.1 WAIVER

15.1.1 Subject to Article 15.1.2, no relaxation, forbearance, delay,

or indulgence by either Party in enforcing any of the terms
and conditions of the Contract or the granting of time by
either Party to the other shall prejudice, affect, or restrict the
rights of that Party under the Contract. Neither shall any
waiver by either Party of any breach of Contract operate as
waiver of any subsequent or continuing breach of Contract.
15.1.2 The waiver by either Party of a breach or default of any of
the provisions of this Contract by the other Party shall not
be interpreted as:
a) A waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or other
provision, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of
the other Party to exercise; or
b) A way to avail itself of any right, power, or privilege that
it has or may have under this contract to operate as
waiver of any breach or default by the other Party.
c) Any waiver of a Party’s rights, powers, or remedies
under the Contract must be in writing, dated, and signed
by an authorized representative of the Party granting
such waiver, and must specify the right and the extent to
(b) Extension of Time which it is being waived.

15.2 EXTENSIONS OF TIME

15.2.1 If at any time during performance of the Contract, the AMISP

or its subcontractors should encounter conditions impeding
timely delivery of the Goods or completion of Related
Services pursuant to this Contract, the AMISP shall
promptly notify the Utility in writing of the delay, its likely
duration, and its cause. As soon as practicable after receipt
of the AMISP’s notice, the Utility shall evaluate the
situation and may at its discretion extend the AMISP’s time
for performance, in which case the extension shall be ratified
by the Parties by amendment of the Contract.
15.2.2 Except in case of Force Majeure, as provided in Article 9 or
where the delay in delivery of the Goods or completion of
Related Services is caused due to any delay or default of the
Utility, any extension granted under Article 15.2.1 shall not
absolve the AMISP from its liability to the pay of liquidated
damages pursuant to Article 7. Time will be the essence of
the Contract and no variation shall be permitted in the
delivery time/delivery schedule mentioned in the order
unless agreed by the Utility. The AMISP is expected to
implement the systems for the project area as per the
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schedule indicated in the Contract.

(c) Insurance 15.3 INSURANCE

15.3.1 The Goods supplied under the Contract shall be fully insured
by the AMISP against loss or damage incidental to
manufacture or acquisition, transportation, storage, and
delivery.
15.3.2 The AMISP shall furnish to the Utility copies of certificates
and policies of the Insurances as soon as they are affected
and renewed by or on behalf Of the AMISP from time to
time in terms of Article 15.
(d) Transportation
15.4 TRANSPORTATION

15.4.1 The AMISP shall at its own risk and expense transport all the
AMISP’s equipment to the site by the mode of transport that
the AMISP judges most suitable under all the circumstances.
15.4.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract, the AMISP shall
be entitled to select any safe mode of transport operated by
any person to carry the AMISP’s equipment.
15.4.3 The AMISP shall be responsible for obtaining, if necessary,
approvals from the authorities for transportation of the
AMISP’s equipment to the Project site. Utility shall use its
best endeavours in a timely and expeditious manner to assist
the AMISP in obtaining such approvals, if requested by the
AMISP.

16.Confidential 16.1 Both AMISP and the Utility undertake to each other to keep
Information confidential all information (written as well as oral)
concerning the business and affairs of the other, which has
been obtained or received as a result of the discussions
leading up to or the entering of the Contract.

16.2 After the entering of the Contract, the Utility and the AMISP
shall keep confidential and shall not, without the written
consent of the other Party hereto, divulge to any third party
any documents, data, or other information furnished directly
or indirectly by the other Party hereto in connection with the
Contract, whether such information has been furnished prior
to, during or following completion or termination of the
Contract. Notwithstanding the above, the AMISP may
furnish to its subcontractors such documents, data, and other
information it receives from the Utility to the extent required
for the subcontractors to perform its work under the
Contract, in which event the AMISP shall obtain from such
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in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 448

subcontractors an undertaking of confidentiality similar to

that imposed on the AMISP under this Article 16.

16.3 The Utility shall not use such documents, data, and other
information received from the AMISP for any purposes
unrelated to the Contract. Similarly, the AMISP shall not use
such documents, data, and other information received from
the Utility for any purpose other than the design,
procurement, or other work and services required for the
performance of the Contract.

16.3.1 The obligation of a Party under Articles 16.1 and 16.2 above,
however, shall not apply to information that:
a) Utility or AMISP need to share with the institutions
participating in the financing of the Contract;
b) now or hereafter enters the public domain through no
fault of that Party;
c) can be proven to have been possessed by that Party at
the time of disclosure and which was not previously
obtained, directly or indirectly, from the other Party; or
d) Otherwise lawfully becomes available to that Party from
a third Party that has no obligation of confidentiality.

16.3.2 The above provisions of this Article 16 shall not in any way
modify any undertaking of confidentiality given by either of
the Parties hereto prior to the date of execution of the
Contract in respect of the Supply or any part thereof.
16.3.3 Each of the Parties to this Contract, undertakes to the other to
take all such steps as shall from time to time be necessary to
ensure compliance with the provisions of the above Articles
by its employees, agents and sub-contractors.
16.3.4 The provisions of this Article 16 survive completion or
termination, for whatever reason, of the Contract.

17. Subcontracting 17.1 The AMISP shall be permitted to appoint subcontractor(s) so

as to meet its obligations under the Contract with the Utility,
with intimation to the Utility, provided they ensure that any
person engaged by AMISP are not blacklisted by any
Government organization or regulatory agencies or
Government Undertaking as on the date of intimation to the
Utility (as defined under the Section 2 of this RFP).

177.2 AMISP shall engage only such sub-contractor(s) who satisfy

the eligibility requirement in terms of applicable laws
including the guidelines issued vide Order No.
F/No.6/18/2019-PPD by Ministry of Finance, Department

of Expenditure, Public Procurement Division dated 23 July

2020 and as amended from time to time.

18. Warranty 18.1 The AMISP warrants that all the Goods that would be used as
part of Solution would be new, unused, and of the most
recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent
improvements in design and materials, unless provided
otherwise in the Contract.

18.2 The AMISP further warrants that the Goods shall be free from
defects arising from any act or omission of the AMISP or
arising from design, materials, and workmanship, under
normal use in the conditions prevailing in the country of
final destination.

18.3 The warranty of the AMI system shall remain valid till expiry
of the Contract Period.

18.4 The AMISP shall be responsible for comprehensive

maintenance of all the equipment and systems supplied &
installed under this Contract during the Operational Period.
There may be some variation during detailed engineering.
AMISP will have to make their own assessment of the
systems and deploy manpower accordingly. However, it is
to be ensured that specified manpower of requisite
qualification is deployed.

18.5 The maintenance of the system supplied & installed by the

AMISP shall be comprehensive. The AMISP shall be
responsible for providing all the spares as may be required.
The spares shall be maintained by the AMISP at no extra
cost to the Utility.

18.6 At the end of the contract or at the time of transfer in case of

termination under article 11, the meters shall have a
warranty of five years from their installation.

19. Change in Laws and 19.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, if after the Bid
Regulations Submission Deadline indicated in SCC, any law, regulation,
ordinance, order or bylaw having the force of law is enacted,
promulgated, abrogated, or changed in India where the sites is
located (which shall be deemed to include any change in
interpretation or application by the competent authorities) that
subsequently affects the project delivery, then such delivery
shall be correspondingly amended, to the extent that the AMISP
has thereby been affected in the performance of any of its
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 7. Contract Forms and Conditions of Contract 450

obligations under the Contract.

19.2 The Party affected by a change in law shall give notice giving
details of the likely impact of the change in law. The Parties shall
negotiate in good faith to place the affected party at the same
economic position as if no change in law had occurred. Provided
only such change in law events which have financial impact
beyond a threshold specified in SCC, are to be considered for
the purposes of grant of relief to the affected Party.

19.3 Notification of Change In Law: If the AMISP is affected by a

Change in Law in accordance with Article 19.1 and wishes to
claim relief for such Change in Law under this Article 19, it shall
give notice to the Utility of such Change in Law as soon as
reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the same. Any
notice served pursuant to Articles 18 shall provide, amongst
other things, precise details of the Change in Law and its effect
on the AMISP.

20. Severability 20.1 If any provision or condition of the Contract is prohibited or

rendered invalid or unenforceable, such prohibition, invalidity
or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any other provisions and conditions of the Contract or the
Contract as a whole and the remaining provisions of the Contract
shall remain in full force and effect.

21. Language 21.1 The official language of the Contract is English. Contract as well
as all correspondence and documents relating to the Contract
exchanged by the AMISP and Utility, shall be written in English.
Supporting documents and printed literature that are part of the
Contract may be in another language provided they are
accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages
in English, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the
Contract, the English translation shall govern.

21.2 The AMISP shall bear all costs of translation to English and all
risks of the accuracy of such translation. The AMISP shall be
bound to the English translation and what has been stated therein.

22. Assignment 22.1 The AMISP shall not assign, in whole or in part, their obligations
under this Contract without prior permission of the Utility.

22.2 The permission for assignment of whole or part of the AMISP’s

obligations of this contract shall only be requested/permitted at
least two years after Installation Milestone.

22.3 However, in case of default by the AMISP in debt repayments or

in the event of default by the AMISP as per Article 11 of Section

7, the Utility may facilitate the Lenders to substitute the existing
AMISP with their nominee AMISP subject to the fulfilment of
the qualification requirements and provisions of the Contract and
subsequently execute an amendment to this Contract.

23. Entire Agreement 23.1 This Contract along with all its annexures, schedule and the
provisions of the RFP reflect the entire understanding of the
Parties.

23.2 No variation or modification of the terms of the Contract shall be

made except by written amendment signed by the Parties.

24. Disclaimer 24.1 Utility reserves the right to share, with any consultant of its
choosing, any resultant proposals in order to secure expert
opinion.

24.2 Utility reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in

the best interest of the Utility.

25. Public Disclosure 25.1 All materials provided to Utility by the AMISP may be disclosed
in accordance with the provisions of applicable law including but
not limited to the Right To Information Act, 2005 (RTI), etc.

25.2 The AMISP’s team shall not make or permit to be made a public
announcement or media release about any aspect of this Contract
unless Utility first gives the AMISP its written consent.

26. Adherence to Safety 26.1 AMISP shall comply with the provision of all laws including
Procedures, Rules, labour laws, rules, regulations and notifications issued there
Regulations and under from time to time. All safety and labour laws enforced by
Restriction
statutory agencies and by Utility shall be applicable in the
performance of this Contract and AMISP’s team shall abide by
these laws.

26.2 Access to the Utility’s locations shall be strictly restricted. No

access to any person except the designated personnel belonging
to the AMISP who are genuinely required for execution of work
or for carrying out management/maintenance who have been
explicitly authorized by Utility shall be allowed entry to the
Utility’s locations. Even if allowed, access shall be restricted
to the pertaining equipment of Utility only. The AMISP shall

maintain a log of all such activities.

26.3 The AMISP shall take all measures necessary or proper to protect
the personnel, work and facilities and shall observe all
reasonable safety rules and instructions. AMISP’s team shall
adhere to all security requirement/regulations of Utility during
the execution of the work. Utility’s employees and associates
also shall comply with safety procedures/policy.

26.4 The AMISP shall report as soon as possible any evidence, which
may indicate or is likely to lead to an abnormal or dangerous
situation and shall take all necessary emergency control steps to
avoid such abnormal situations.

26.5 Utility will be indemnified for all the situations mentioned in this
Article in the similar way as defined in Article 12.

27. Non- Solicitation of 27.1 The Articles of this contract, which by nature are intended to
Staff survive termination of this Contract, shall remain in effect after
such termination

28. Survival 28.1 The Articles of this contract, which by nature are intended to
survive termination of this Contract, shall remain in effect after
such termination.

28.2 In the event AMISP is a consortium and a Party proposes to

cease to be a member of the Consortium it shall send a notice to
the Utility and all other members of the Consortium. In the event
no objection is received from the Utility and/ or other
Consortium Member within 15 days of the receipt of notice, the
Consortium Member shall be entitled to leave the Project after
giving a notice of 7 days.

28.3 Notwithstanding that exit of any member of the consortium the

Lead Consortium Member shall be responsible for development
of the Project and compliance with the terms and conditions of
this AMISP Contract.

28.4 In the event Lead Consortium Member proposes to bring in a

new entity for implementation of the Project, such new entity
shall execute a deed of adherence stating that it shall comply
with the provisions of the Consortium Agreement and the
AMISP Contract. Also, the new entity, as on date of replacement
shall, satisfy the qualification requirements as mentioned in
section 3: Eligibility and Qualification requirements.

29. Notices 29.1 All notices to be given under this Contract shall be in writing and
in the English language.

29.2 A Notice shall be effective when delivered or on the notice

effective date, whichever is later.

29.3 All notices must be delivered personally, by registered or certified

mail or by facsimile transmission or email.

29.4 All notices shall be effective:

a) If sent by facsimile transmission or email, when sent (on

receipt of confirmation of the correct number or address);
b) If sent by registered post or certified mail, within 5 (five)
days of dispatch;
c) If delivered personally, on receipt by intended recipient,
provided that all notices given by facsimile transmission
shall be confirmed by registered or certified mail.

29.5 Each party shall forthwith notify the other party of any change in
its address to which notices under this Contract are to be
delivered, mailed or facsimiled.

30. Additional Security

30.1 The AMISP has furnished Additional Security in the form of an
irrevocable bank guarantee valid up to a period of 6 (six) months
beyond a period of two years after the Installation Milestone or
extended thereafter, for the amount indicated in SCC on the
prescribed format. However, in case of delay in Installation
Milestone, the validity of the initial Additional Security shall be
extended by the period of such delay. In the event delay is solely
due to acts and/ or omission of the Utility cost of extending the
validity of Additional security shall be reimbursed to the AMISP
by the Utility.

30.2 Any payments shall be made to the AMISP only after receipt of
the additional security by Utility.

30.3 Upon achievement of the Installation Milestone, the value of the

additional security shall be reduced by AMISP, to the extent
indicated in SCC as determined in accordance with numbers of
meters considered for Installation Milestone.
30.4 Upon Termination of the Contract due to Utility Event of default
or completion of a period of two years after the installation
milestone, the additional Security shall be discharged by Utility
without any interest and returned to the AMISP not later than 14
(fourteen) working days following the date of Termination of the
Contract or completion of a period of two years after the

installation milestone.

30.5 Upon Termination of the Contract due to AMISP Event of default,

the additional security shall be forfeited by Utility.

30.6 In case of any delay by the AMISP in performing the activities of

the scope of work with respect to the Project Implementation
Schedule, then upon Utility’s request, the AMISP shall extend the
validity of the additional Security for the period for which the
installation milestone is extended. In the event delay is solely due
to acts and/ or omission of the Utility cost of extending the
validity of additional Security shall be reimbursed to the AMISP
by the Utility.

31. [Advance Payment 31.1 [Utility, at its discretion, may provide to the successful bidder an
Security (Optional)] interest-bearing advance payment against an advance payment security
furnished by the successful bidder in the form of a bank guarantee for
[15] % of the Contract Price.
31.2 Within 14 (fourteen) Days of the receipt of Letter of Award from
the Utility, the Successful Bidder shall furnish the Advance Payment
Security, using for that purpose the format of Advance payment Security
given in Form 4 in Section 8.
31.3 The utility shall provide an advance payment for [70] % of the
advance payment security furnished by the successful bidder, at the time
of contract signing.
31.4 The amount of the security shall be reduced in proportion to the
value of the services executed by and paid to the successful bidder from
time to time and shall automatically become null and void when the full
amount of the advance payment has been recovered by the Utility. The
security shall be returned to the successful bidder immediately after its
expiration
31.5 The interest rate on advance payment shall be Marginal Cost of
Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for one year of the State Bank of
India, prevailing on the date of advance payment to the Successful
Bidder. The interest accrued on interest bearing advance shall be
adjusted first before releasing any payment. The interest rate shall be
calculated on the daily progressive balances outstanding as on the date
of recovery/adjustment i.e., on daily rest basis.]

III. Special Conditions of Contract

GCC
Amendments of, and Supplements to, Clauses in the
Article/
General Conditions of Contract
Clause

1.1 (b) <Name of the successful Bidder/ AMISP>

1.1 (j) < To indicate whether if SPV is applicable or not >

1.1 (y) <The Utility to indicate here the number, name and salient details of the RFP>

1.2.12 The methodology for determining the ‘Total Meter-Months’ as well as

‘Operation and Maintenance Period of the AMI system’ is provided below:
Assuming a deployment of 1 million Smart Meters to be installed in Project
area A, ‘Total Meter-Months’ is determined as below:
‘Total Meter-Months’ = (Total number of smart Meters to be installed in the
AMI Project X 90 months) = 1 million meters X 90 months = 90 million meter-
months (A)
The implementation of the AMI system is aligned to the schedule provided
above. This implies the following:
a) 50,000 Smart Meters (5% of total) are operationalized at the end of 9th Month
from date of execution of the Contract;
b) From there on, ~40,909 Smart Meters (4.09% of total) are operationalized
every month till 500,000 Smart Meters (50% of total) are operationalized at
the end of 20th Month from date of execution of the Contract;
c) From there on, 50,000 Smart Meters (5 % of total) are operationalized every
month till 1,000,000 smart meters (100% of total) are operationalized at the
end of 30th Month from date of execution of the Contract.

The accrual of meter-months will commence as soon as the first lot of 5% of

total Smart Meters are installed and operationalized at the end of 9th Month
from date of execution of the Contract. Hence, ‘Meter-Months’ of AMI system
operated after operational go-live is determined as below:

Month Total Smart Meters Installed Meter-Months

9 50,000 0
10 90,909 50,000
11 131,818 90,909
12 172,727 131,818
13 213,636 172,727
14 254,545 213,636
15 295,455 254,545
16 336,364 295,455
17 377,273 336,364
18 418,182 377,273
19 459,091 418,182
20 500,000 459,091

21 550,000 500,000
22 600,000 550,000
23 650,000 600,000
24 700,000 650,000
25 750,000 700,000
26 800,000 750,000
27 850,000 800,000
28 900,000 850,000
29 950,000 900,000
30 1,000,000 950,000
Total 1,000,000 10,050,000

Basis the above table, the AMI System would have been already operational
for 10,050,000 meter-months prior to Installation Milestone (B)
Hence, AMI system will remain operational for the remaining Contract period,
i.e.,
= [‘Total Meter-Months’ (A) – ‘Meter-Months’ of prior to Installation
Milestone (B)] (C)
= (90,000,000 – 10,050,000) meter-months
= 79,950,000 meter-months (C)
Time period (in months) for operating AMI system after Installation Milestone
is,
= [Remaining ‘Meter-Months’ / (Total number of Smart Meters installed in
the AMI Project)] (D)
= 79,950,000 / 1,000,000
= ~79.95 months
Hence the Total ‘Operation and Maintenance period of the AMI system’ =
(Months of operating Smart meters prior to Installation Milestone + ‘Months’
of operating AMI system after Installation Milestone) = 21 months + 79.95
months = 100.95 months

The above methodology has been illustrated in the graphic at Annexure I (SCC)

5.1.1 Contract Price is INR [X] <Utility to insert to figure based on the total project
cost as provided in Form 1 given in Section 5>.

5.2.3
S. No. Deliverable Payment
i. Monthly documentation/ records/ = AMISP Service Charge (as
test certificates/ etc. during Post- per Table- Bill of Materials
Operational Go-Live Phase and Services for Smart
Meters in Form 1 given in
a. Monthly progress report
Section 5) X total number of
briefing the status of meters in operation and
1. installation of meters, meter maintenance phase at the end
boxes on pro-rata basis, of each month Post-
including problems that arise Operational Go-Live
with the installed AMI system
(if any) as well any cyber Plus
security related issues and

corrective action taken by Lumpsum payment rate per

AMISP for the same; meter (as per Table- Bill of
b. Change Notes Materials and Services for
Smart Meters in Form 1
c. Reports as mentioned in this
given in Section 5) X total
Contract which includes but number of new smart meters
not limited to the following: installed and integrated for
i. Service Level Agreement which Lumpsum payment
(SLA) performance report; has not been made earlier, if
ii. Energy Audit report; any
iii. Other reports as per
Plus
mentioned in Clause 6.2.2
of the Section 6; Agreed rate for replacement
of meters X Number of
meters replaced due to
vandalism, theft, etc.
Quarterly documentation/ records/ test <Tsso be made on every
certificates/ etc. during Post-Operational third month of each quarter
Go-Live Phase of the Contract Period as
a. As-Built Drawings; defined by the Utility>
b. Updated consumer indexing as
per the implemented AMI = AMISP Service Charge X
total number of meters in
system;
operation and maintenance
phase at the end of each
month Post-Operational Go-
Live

Plus
2.
Lumpsum payment rate per
meter X total number of new
smart meters installed and
integrated for which
Lumpsum payment has not
been made earlier, if any

Plus

Agreed rate for replacement

of meters X Number of
meters replaced due to
vandalism, theft, etc.

Annual documentation/ records/ test <To be made on every last

certificates/ etc. during Post-Operational month of each year of the
Go-Live Phase Contract Period as defined
a. Cyber Security Audit; by the Utility>
b. Data Privacy Audit report;
c. Updated Exit Management Plan = AMISP Service Charge X
total number of meters in
operation and maintenance
phase at the end of each
month Post-Operational Go-
Live

Plus

Lumpsum payment rate per

3. meter X total number of new
smart meters installed and
integrated for which
Lumpsum payment has not
been made earlier, if any

Plus

Agreed rate for replacement

of meters X Number of
meters replaced due to
vandalism, theft, etc.

* Note: - AMISP has to submit the invoices to Nodal Officer.

[5% of the Contract Price or as per the prevalent GoI guidelines/ Orders], if the
6.1
selected bidder is a consortium or a Sole Bidder

[1.5] % of the Contract Price, if the selected bidder is a consortium or a Sole

6.2
Bidder

7.3 An illustrative example for arriving at the deductions is given in Annexure

III(SCC)

7.4 A sum equivalent to [Nil] % of the Contract Price

11.5.3 (a) [60] %

11.5.3 (b) [100] %

11.5.3 (c) i [60] %

11.5.3 (c) ii [100] %

11.5.4 (a) [10.5] %

In any time, any question, dispute or difference what so ever which may arise
between Discom and the Agency, the same shall be decided by CMD/MD of Discom
or by the settlement committee. constituted by him and shall be final and binding on
both the parties.
Settlement committee(s) have been constituted to settle the disputed purchase cases
where the firm(s) do not agree with the Nigam viewpoint and have given their
representations. The settlement committee(s) will be empowered to decide all
disputed cases. The committee is also authorized to settle such cases which are either
sub judice in case firm make formal request in this regard. In case of disagreement
amongst committee members, the case with full details shall be put-up before the
next level committee for decision.

a) For settlement, firm shall furnish in writing their representation indicating

the details of dispute / grievances along-with requisite settlement fee within
a period of 6 months after receiving communication giving rise to cause of
13.3 dispute / grievances. Appeal against any decision of settlement committee
can be filed within three months from the date of conveying such decision
to the firm.
b) The requisite fee either in cash / demand draft / pay order to be deposited to
the Sr. Accounts Officer (CPC) Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited,
Jodhpur along-with detailed representation for various settlement are
detailed as under:

I. For CE Level Settlement Committee (Cases upto Rs. 2.5 Lacs) Rs.
1000/-
II. For Nigam Level Settlement Committee (Cases above Rs. 2.5 Lacs) and
Appeal against CE level committee Rs. 3000/-
III. For review of Decision of Nigam level Settlement Committee by BOD Rs.
5000/-

The GST will be charge extra at the prevailing rate on all the settlement fees.

13.6 Jodhpur

14.1 [-20%] to [+30%]

19.1 15.02.2023 before 1700 Hrs.

19.2 0.2 % of the Contract Price

[2.5] % of the Contract Price, in case the share of equity participation in the SPV of
any consortium member is less than 10% or if any consortium member is not
willing to be a part of the SPV to be formed, except in the case when the said
consortium member is a CPSE/ PSU or a subsidiary/ Joint venture of a CPSE/ PSU.
30.1
If a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) / Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or
Subsidiary/ Joint Venture of a CPSE/ PSU is either the sole Bidder or a lead
member of a Bidding Consortium, the bidder shall be exempted from providing an
additional security.

[0.75] % of the Contract Price, in case the share of equity participation in the SPV
of any consortium member is less than 10% or if any consortium member is not
30.3
willing to be a part of the SPV to be formed, except in the case when the said
consortium member is a CPSE/ PSU or a subsidiary/ Joint venture of a CPSE/ PSU.

31 Not Applicable

Annexure I (SCC)

Graphic Illustration

Annexure II (SCC)

< For example, in case AMISP delays installation of say 100 similar type of meters by say 5.5 months
out of a total meter installation of 1000 meters assuming AMISP Service Charges as Rs. 50
/meter/month for such meter. Liquidated Damages would be worked as 5*50*100*50%= Rs.12,500.
Maximum Liquidated Damages that can be deducted in case of delay of say 13 months is limited to
12 months i.e., 12*50*100*50%= Rs. 30,000. Further, Liquidated Damages will be levied as per the
delay of Goods i.e., if 80 meters are implemented after 5 months of delay and rest 20 meters are
implemented after 12 months of delay, then LD would be 5*80*50*50%+12*20*50*50% = Rs.
16,000. In the event more than one type of meter are delayed, the LD would be calculated for each
category of the meter on basis of their respective AMISP Service Charge >
Appendix A – Project Requirements (AMI System Requirements and Service Level
Agreement)

[This Appendix shall include Section 6 of the RFP Document including all amendments/
clarification etc. thereto]

Appendix B - AMISP Charges including AMISP Service Charges

[This Appendix shall include Bill of Material given in Section 5 of the RFP Document and
the charges agreed therefor]

PART III

Contract Related Forms

Section 8. Contract Related Forms

Form No. Document

1 Performance Security as per the format prescribed in Form 1

2 Letter of Award as per the format prescribed in Form 2

3 Additional security as per the format prescribed in Form 3

4 Format for Bank Guarantee for Advance payment in Form 4

5 Format for Direct Debit Facility

Form 1: Format of Performance Security

[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per Rajasthan Stamp Act,
duly signed on each page.]

Reference No. ……………. Bank Guarantee No. ……….…. Dated: …………….

To:

Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL)

"OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
E-mail: - seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in "

Dear Sir/ Madam,

And WHEREAS a Bank Guarantee for Rupees ……………. [Insert amount in words equivalent]
(…………….) [Insert amount in figures] valid till……………. [Insert Contract Period] is required
to be submitted by the AMISP as per the terms and conditions of the RFP.

We,…………….[Insert name of the Bank and address of the Branch giving the Bank Guarantee]
having our registered office at …………….[Insert address of the registered office of the Bank]
hereby give this Bank Guarantee No. …………….[Insert Bank Guarantee number] dated
…………….[Insert the date of the Bank Guarantee], and hereby agree unequivocally and
unconditionally to pay immediately on demand in writing from the Beneficiary any officer
authorized by it in this behalf any amount not exceeding Rupees ……………. [Insert amount in
words] (…………….) [Insert amount in figures] to the said Beneficiary on behalf of the Contractor.

We ……………. [Insert name of the Bank] also agree that non-performance, delayed performance
or violation of any of the terms and conditions of the contract by AMISP would constitute a default
on the part of the Bidder and that this Bank Guarantee is liable to be invoked and encashed within
its validity by the Beneficiary in case of any occurrence of a default on the part of the AMISP or the
Selected Bidder and that the encashed amount is liable to be forfeited by the Beneficiary.

All disputes arising under the said guarantee between the bank and Nigam or the between the
contractor and the Nigam, pertaining to the guarantee, shall be subject to jurisdiction of courts in
Jodhpur, Rajasthan only.

This agreement shall be valid and binding on this Bank up to and inclusive of ……………. [Insert
the date of validity of the Bank] and shall not be terminable by notice or by Guarantor change in the
constitution of the Bank or the firm of the Bidder Or by any reason whatsoever and our liability
hereunder shall not be impaired or discharged by any extension of time or variations or alternations
made, given, conceded with or without our knowledge or consent by or between the Bidder and the
Beneficiary.
NOTWITHSTANDING anything contained hereinbefore, our liability under this guarantee is
restricted to Rupees .......... [Insert amount in words equivalent]. Our Guarantee shall remain in
force till ……………. [Insert the contract period]. Unless demands or claims under this Bank
Guarantee are made to us in writing on or before……………. [Insert contract period], all rights of
the Beneficiary under this Bank Guarantee shall be forfeited, and we shall be released and discharged
from all liabilities there under.

[Insert the address of the Bank with complete [Insert signature of the Bank’s
postal branch code, telephone and fax numbers, Authorized Signatory]
and official round seal of the Bank]

Attested:

……………………………. [Signature] (Notary Public)

Place: …………………………. Date: …………………………….

_________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BANK GUARANTEE

Form 2: Format of Letter of Award

Sub: Bid for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for
Smart Prepaid Metering in JdVVNL on DBFOOT basis (Lot-1 Jodhpur Zone).

REF: - 1. Request for Proposal for selection of AMISP dated [•] (“RFP”)
2. Your proposal dated [•] (“Proposal”)
3. Your clarification [•]

Dear Sir,

1. This is in reference to your Proposal in relation to the RFP.

2. Pursuant to the evaluations of the Bid, your bid has been found to be most suited.

3. < applicable in the event the Selected Bidder is a sole bidder or a bidding Consortium with
the lead consortium member not being a CPSE/ PSU or subsidiary/ Joint venture of a CPSE/ PSU
> You are requested to please take steps for incorporation of the SPV in terms of the RFP for
execution of the AMISP Contract. The execution of the AMISP Contract shall happen only after you
have furnished the performance security in terms of the RFP.

4. A draft of the AMISP Contract was provided to you along with the RFP. Please note that
there shall be no change whatsoever in the terms and conditions as set out in the draft Contract.

5. Please note that in the event of failure to comply with any terms and conditions of this Letter
of Award, the entire Bid Security may be forfeited.

6. Any further correspondence in connection with the Project should be addressed to the [insert
details of the appropriate authority •]” with a copy to Chairman/ Managing Director, till further
instructions are issued.

7. The terms and conditions as set out in this Letter of Award shall stand valid until execution
of the AMISP Contract.

8. Please acknowledge the receipt and return the duplicate copy of this Letter of Award after
signing and stamping it in all the pages to the undersigned as a token of acceptance.

Thanking You

Yours truly
[insert details of the Utility]

Reference No. ……………. Bank Guarantee No. ……….…. Dated: …………….

Form 3: Format of Additional Security

[To be on Rajasthan non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per Rajasthan Stamp Act,
duly signed on each page.]

Reference No. ……………. Bank Guarantee No. ……….…. Dated: …………….

To:
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL)
"OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER(IT),
JODHPUR VIDYUT VITRAN NIGAM LTD.,
New Power House, Jodhpur- 342003
E-mail: - seit.jdvvnl@rajasthan.gov.in "

Dear Sir/ Madam,

WHEREAS……………. [Insert name of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder] with address
……………. [Insert address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder] having its registered
office at ……………. [Insert address of the Lead Consortium Member/ Sole Bidder] (hereinafter,
the “Contractor”), subsequent to participation in Tender No. JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
(the “RFP”) issued by Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (JdVVNL) (hereinafter, the “Beneficiary”)
for Appointment of AMI Service Provider for Implementation of AMI Project in pre-paid mode,
have been issued the Letter of Award as the Selected Bidder. The Selected Bidder was required to
incorporate the AMISP. Further the AMISP was required to furnish an additional Security in the
form of a Bank Guarantee on behalf of ……………. [Insert names of the Consortium Members]
with address ……………. [Insert addresses of the Consortium Members] having its registered office
at ……………. [Insert address of the Consortium Members] (hereinafter, the “Consortium
Member”), [whose % of equity participation in the SPV to be formed is less than 10%] (OR) [who
is not going to be a part of the SPV to be formed]

And WHEREAS a Bank Guarantee for Rupees ……………. [Insert amount in words equivalent]
(…………….) [Insert amount in figures] valid till……………. [Insert Additional security validity
period] is required to be submitted by the AMISP as per the terms and conditions of the RFP.

We,…………….[Insert name of the Bank and address of the Branch giving the Bank Guarantee]
having our registered office at …………….[Insert address of the registered office of the Bank]
hereby give this Bank Guarantee No. …………….[Insert Bank Guarantee number] dated
…………….[Insert the date of the Bank Guarantee], and hereby agree unequivocally and
unconditionally to pay immediately on demand in writing from the Beneficiary any officer
authorized by it in this behalf any amount not exceeding Rupees ……………. [Insert amount in
words] (…………….) [Insert amount in figures] to the said Beneficiary on behalf of the Contractor.

its validity by the Beneficiary in case of any occurrence of a default on the part of the AMISP or the
Selected Bidder and that the encashed amount is liable to be forfeited by the Beneficiary.

NOTWITHSTANDING anything contained hereinbefore, our liability under this guarantee is

restricted to Rupees .......... [Insert amount in words equivalent]. Our Guarantee shall remain in
force till ……………. [Insert the contract period]. Unless demands or claims under this Bank
Guarantee are made to us in writing on or before……………. [Insert contract period], all rights of
the Beneficiary under this Bank Guarantee shall be forfeited, and we shall be released and discharged
from all liabilities there under.

[Insert the address of the Bank with complete [Insert signature of the Bank’s
postal branch code, telephone and fax numbers, Authorized Signatory]
and official round seal of the Bank]

Attested:

……………………………. [Signature] (Notary Public)

Place: …………………………. Date: …………………………….

_________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BANK GUARANTEE

1. Bank Guarantee to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per Stamp
Act relevant to place of execution.
2. The Bank Guarantee by Bidder shall be given from the Scheduled Commercial Banks.
3. Lead bidder shall execute separate bank guarantees for each of the consortium members, on
behalf of whom, the additional security is being provided.

Form 4: Format of Bank Guarantee for Advance payment

Bank Guarantee No. …………………… Date...................

Contract No.....................................

…………..[Name of Contract]…………………….

To: [Name and address of the Employer]

Dear Ladies and/or Gentlemen,

We refer to the Contract ("the Contract") signed on ..............(insert date of the

Contract)…..... between you and M/s ................. (Name of Contractor) .................., having
its Principal place of business at ………....(Address of Contractor) ............................... and
Registered Office at ………....(Registered address of Contractor)
........................................................................................ ("the Contractor") concerning
…….................….. (Indicate brief scope of work) ............................... for the complete
execution of the …… (insert name of Package alongwith name of the Project)……..

Whereas, in accordance with the terms of the said Contract, the Employer has agreed to pay
or cause to be paid to the Contractor an Advance Payment in the amount of
………….(Amount in figures and words)……………

By this letter we, the undersigned, ………(insert name & address of the issuing bank)
………, a Bank (which expression shall include its successors, administrators, executors
and assigns) organized under the laws of .................................... and having its
Registered/Head Office at …..…….(insert address of registered office of the bank)…….....
do hereby irrevocably guarantee repayment of the said amounts upon the first demand of
the Employer without cavil or argument in the event that the Contractor fails to commence
or fulfill its obligations under the terms of the said Contract, and in the event of such failure,
refuses to repay all or part (as the case may be) of the said advance payment to the Employer.

Provided always that the Bank's obligation shall be limited to an amount equal to the
outstanding balance of the advance payment, taking into account such amounts, which have
been repaid by the Contractor from time to time in accordance with the terms of payment of
the said Contract as evidenced by appropriate payment certificates.

This Guarantee shall remain in full force from the date upon which the said advance
payment is received by the Contractor upto thirty (30) days beyond the date on which the
entire advance so advanced alongwith the interest if any due thereon has been fully adjusted
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 8. Contract Related Forms 470

in terms of the Contract i.e., upto of thirty (30) days beyond the date of Completion of the
Facilities under the Contract. This Guarantee may be extended from time to time, as may be
desired by M/s. ……………………….. on whose behalf this Guarantee has been issued.

Any claims to be made under this Guarantee must be received by the Bank during its period
of validity, i.e. upto thirty (30) days beyond the date of Completion of the Facilities by the
Employer i.e. upto and inclusive of ……………. (dd/mm/yy).

For and on behalf of the Bank

[Signature of the authorised signatory(ies)]

Signature_______________________

Name_______________________

Designation_______________________

POA Number_______________________

Contact Number(s): Tel.Mobile

Fax Number_______________________

email ____________________________

Common Seal of the Bank______________________

Witness:

Signature_______________________

Name_______________________

Address______________________________

Contact Number(s): Tel.Mobile

email ____________________________

Note:
RFP for Appointment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Service Provider for Smart Prepaid Metering
in JdVVNL in DBFOOT basis RFP/ Tender No JdVVNL/SE-IT/RDSS/AMISP/TN32
Section 8. Contract Related Forms 471

1. For the purpose of executing the Bank Guarantee, the non-judicial stamp papers of
appropriate value shall be purchased in the name of Bank who issues the ‘Bank
Guarantee’.

2. The Bank Guarantee shall be signed on all the pages by the Bank Authorities
indicating their POA nos. and should invariably be witnessed.

3. The Bank Guarantee should be in accordance with the proforma as provided.

However, in case the issuing bank insists for additional paragraph for limitation of
liability, the following may be added at the end of the proforma of the Bank
Guarantee [i.e., end paragraph of the Bank Guarantee preceding the signature(s) of
the issuing authority(ies) of the Bank Guarantee]:

Quote

“Notwithstanding anything contained herein:

1. Our liability under this Bank Guarantee shall not exceed _________ (value
in figures)____________ [_____________________ (value in
words)____________].

2. This Bank Guarantee shall be valid upto ________(validity

date)__________.

3. We are liable to pay the guaranteed amount or any part thereof under this
Bank Guarantee only & only if we receive a written claim or demand on or
before ________ (validity date) __________.”

Unquote

Form 5: Format for Direct Debit Facility

As per Exhibit D

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