Annexture -A
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Query received on
Bidder
Page No. / Clause No.
Technical Specifications as per RFP
Queries / Modifications / Changes Suggested
Bidder's Remarks
TPDDL Remarks
Remarks Type
JBVNL Remark
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Clause 17. Bid Prices and Discounts, Page no. 24
17.1 The prices and discounts quoted by the Bidder in the Letter of Bid -Financial Part and in the Price Schedules shall conform to the requirements specified below.
Agreed but the Employer shall use its best endeavours to assist the Contractor in obtaining in a timely and expeditious manner all permits, approvals and/or licenses necessary for the execution of the Contract from all local, state or national government authorities or public service undertakings that such authorities or undertakings require the Contractor or Subcontractors or the personnel of the Contractor or Subcontractors, as the case may be, to obtain.
JBVNL is requested to Amend the clause suitably.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Unless otherwise specified in the BDS, Bidders shall quote for the entire Plant and Installation Services on a "single responsibility" basis. The total Bid price shall include all the Contractor’s obligations mentioned in or to be reasonably inferred from the bidding document in respect of the design, manufacture, including procurement and subcontracting (if any), delivery, construction, installation and completion of the Plant. This includes all requirements under the Contractor’s responsibilities for testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the plant and, where so required by the bidding document, the acquisition of all permits, approvals and licenses, etc.; the operation, maintenance and training services and such other items and services as specified in the bidding document, all in accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions. Items against which no price is entered by the Bidder will not be paid for by the Employer when executed and shall be deemed to be covered by the prices for other items. Corrections if any in the bid can be carried out by editing the information before electronic submission on e- procurement portal
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Clause Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria, Page no. 55
4.Technical Qualification Requirement
Since we are in Non-Disclosure Agreement with our customer under which the contract details like purchase order, work order etc can’t be shared with the outside world.
4.Technical Qualification Requirement
In case, if bidder is submitting international experience (other than India) and requisite documents are not available, bidder shall submit a performance certificate duly signed/stamped by client with client name, signing authority, designation, contact no. and email with all the project related details for meeting the QR.
Amendment
SBD & Cost Estimation Committee clarified that bidder shall submit a performance certificate along with PO order Quantity duly signed/stamped by ordering authority with authority name, signing authority, designation, contact no. and email with all the project related details for meeting the QR.
4.(b) and 4(C)
4.(b) and 4(C)
Document Required:-(b) Purchase orders
Document Required:-
1. Copies of Purchase Order/ Work Order / Letter of Intent / Letter of Award / Contract Agreement
Copies of Purchase Order/ Work Order / Letter of Intent / Letter of Award / Contract Agreement/ Completion / Performance / Supply Completion Certificate on Client’s letterhead.
2. Completion / Performance / Supply Completion Certificate on Client’s letterhead.
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Clause Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria, Page no. 55
4.2(b) The Bidder must have successfully manufactured/ supplied, at least 180,000 AMR or AMI meters in Power Distribution Utility(s) in the last 7 years, out of which the bidder must have installed and commissioned at least 36,000 meters as part of an AMI/AMR system. The scope of any one of the above contracts shall include installation of MDAS or HES application.
4.2(b) The Bidder must have successfully manufactured/ supplied, at least 180,000 AMR or AMI meters in Power Distribution Utility(s) in the last 7 years, out of which the bidder must have installed/commissioned at least 36,000 meters as part of an AMI/AMR system. The scope of any one of the above contracts shall include installation of MDAS or HES application.
4.2(b) The Bidder must have successfully manufactured/ supplied, at least 180,000 AMR or AMI meters in Power Distribution Utility(s) in the last 7 years. The bidder must have installed or commissioned at least 36,000 meters as part of an AMI/AMR system. The scope of any one of the above contracts shall include installation of MDAS or HES application.
Amendment
4.2(b) The Bidder must have successfully manufactured/ supplied, at least 180,000 AMR or AMI meters in Power Distribution Utility(s) in the last 7 years. The bidder must have executed (including installation and commissioning) at least 36,000 meters as part of an AMI/AMR system. The scope of any one of the above contracts shall include installation of MDAS or HES application.
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Clause Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria, Page no. 55
4.Technical Qualification Requirement
As the clause demands is related to the supply and performance history hence there is no requirement to share Valid MOU/Letter from Meter Manufacturers and a letter from concerned utility.
JBVNL is requested to delete the clause.
JBVNL/WB
Amendment
deleted for 4.2 (a) and 4.2(b); applicable for 4.2(c) of table 2 & 3
4.(a) and 4.(b)
Document Required:-3. Valid MOU/Letter from Meter Manufacturers and a letter from concerned utility.
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Clause Section III - Evaluation and Qualification Criteria, Page no. 55
4.Technical Qualification Requirement
IT/Cloud Hosting is an integral part of the AMI solution. To ensure the security of the data is maintained GoI has approved several cloud service provider to offer the cloud service in India
JBVNL is requested to add the qualification criteria for the Cloud Service Provider.
JBVNL/WB
Clarification
Cloud Service Provider must be empanelled with MEITY.
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 551
9.3 The Contractor shall acquire and pay for all permits, approvals and/or licenses from all local, state or national government authorities or public service undertakings in the country where the Site is located which such authorities or undertakings require the Contractor to obtain in its name and which are necessary for the performance of the Contract, including, without limitation, visas for the Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s personnel and entry permits for all imported Contractor’s Equipment. The Contractor shall acquire all other permits, approvals and/or licenses that are not the responsibility of the Employer under GCC Sub-Clause 10.3 hereof and that are necessary for the performance of the Contract.
Agreed but the Employer shall use its best endeavours to assist the Contractor in obtaining in a timely and expeditious manner all permits, approvals and/or licenses necessary for the execution of the Contract from all local, state or national government authorities or public service undertakings that such authorities or undertakings require the Contractor or Subcontractors or the personnel of the Contractor or Subcontractors, as the case may be, to obtain.
JBVNL is requested to Amend the clause suitably.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Utility will facilitate, however, all the permits / approvals / licenses to be acquired and paid by bidder only and may load the cost in price bid
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 585
27.7 If the Contractor fails to commence the work necessary to remedy such defect or any damage to the Facilities caused by such defect within a reasonable time (which shall in no event be considered to be less than fifteen (15) days), the Employer may, following notice to the Contractor, proceed to do such work, and the reasonable costs incurred by the Employer in connection therewith shall be paid to the Employer by the Contractor or may be deducted by the Employer from any monies due the Contractor or claimed under the Performance Security.
Although we do not foresee such incident to occur. However, the additional cost in case of the clause getting implemented will not be borne by the Bidder.
JBVNL is requested to Amend the clause suitably.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 591
33. Loss of or Damage to Property; Accident or Injury to Workers; Indemnification
Contractor shall not be liable for any consequential damage arising in connection with the supply and installation of the Facilities and by reason of the negligence of the Contractor or its Subcontractors, or their employees, officers or agents, except any injury, death or property damage caused by the negligence of the Employer, its contractors, employees, officers or agents.
JBVNL is requested to Amend the clause suitably.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
33.1 Subject to GCC Sub-Clause 33.3, the Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer and its employees and officers from and against any and all suits, actions or administrative proceedings, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses of whatsoever nature, including attorney’s fees and expenses, in respect of the death or injury of any person or loss of or damage to any property other than the Facilities whether accepted or not, arising in connection with the supply and installation of the Facilities and by reason of the negligence of the Contractor or its Subcontractors, or their employees, officers or agents, except any injury, death or property damage caused by the negligence of the Employer, its contractors, employees, officers or agents.
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 689
3.1 General Repair Warranty
Replaced/reworked Meters shall have continuation of the existing warranty period as no "Extended Warranty Period" can be provided.
If during the Warranty/ Guarantee period some parts of the supplies are replaced owing to the defects/ damages under the Warranty, the Warranty period for replaced meters shall be for a period until the end of original Guarantee period
JBVNL/WB
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
3.1.1. All repairs and replacements performed by the Service Provider pursuant to this Agreement, shall cover a warranty for defects in materials and workmanship for a term that will expire twelve (12) months from the date of such corrective maintenance, without prejudice of the expiration date of the Agreement.
JBVNL is requested to amend the clause
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 689
3.1 General Repair Warranty
Replaced/reworked Meters shall have continuation of the existing warranty period as no "Extended Warranty Period" can be provided.
If during the Warranty/ Guarantee period some parts of the supplies are replaced owing to the defects/ damages under the Warranty, the Warranty period for replaced meters shall be for a period until the end of original Guarantee period
JBVNL/WB
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
3.1.3. In the event that Service Provider replaces Parts that failed during the final year of the Term in accordance with its obligations under the agreement, Service Provider hereby warrants to Employer that the replacement Parts installed in the Plant Equipment’s during such period shall not fail due to a defect for one (1) year following the date of installation of such replacement Parts; provided that in no event shall any such warranty extend beyond earlier of (i) the period that is one (1) year following the expiration of the Term or (ii) the date of any termination of this Agreement for reasons other than attributable to Service Provider. During such period, if this Agreement is not in effect for any reason other than being terminated by Employer for cause, Service Provider’s obligation will be limited to supplying all needed Parts on to the Site delivered basis. For the avoidance of doubt, this Clause may survive the termination or expiry (as the case may be) of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year.
JBVNL is requested to amend the clause
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Clause Section VIII - General Conditions of Contract, Page no. 689
3.1 General Repair Warranty
Replaced/reworked Meters shall have continuation of the existing warranty period as no "Extended Warranty Period" can be provided.
If during the Warranty/ Guarantee period some parts of the supplies are replaced owing to the defects/ damages under the Warranty, the Warranty period for replaced meters shall be for a period until the end of original Guarantee period
Yes
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
3.1.4. During Defect Liability Period if any repair and replacement are done, then the warrantee of the equipment shall be extended from the data of such repair and replacement to the period of original equipment warrantee w.r.t. that replaced component.
JBVNL is requested to amend the clause
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Clause B. FUNCTIONAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND PERFORMANCE
1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System • Supply, installation and integration of additional meters 6 (new Consumers/change in existing consumer in Project Area) that may be required after commissioning and during O&M period.
JBVNL is requested to clarify if this clause is applicable to this tender?
variation
This is optional, Any additional meter requirement over and above the project quantity, will be paid additionally. However if any requirement comes in project area during the execution bidder shall install the meter till total qty of meter under this projects exhaust.
Clarification
This is optional, Any additional meter requirement over and above the project quantity, will be paid additionally. However if any requirement comes in project area during the execution bidder shall install the meter till total qty of meter under this projects exhaust.
REQUIREMENTS OF AMI SYSTEM, Page no. 134
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Clause B. FUNCTIONAL, ARCHITECTURAL AND PERFORMANCE
f) Establishment of AMI Control Centre and management of Centralized management console with single monitor, Workstation consoles with dual 24" monitor along with Operating System & license and Printers with necessary software /Hardware and application software’s.
Please confirm whether JBVNL will provide the office space in the project area to open the control centre with basic requirements like electricity supply, furniture, air conditioning etc.
JBVNL will provide the space for control centre with basic civil infra
Clarification
JBVNL will provide the space for control centre with basic civil infra, furtniture, ACs, electrical fittings
REQUIREMENTS OF AMI SYSTEM, Page no. 135
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Clause Section VII - Scope of Work, Page no. 134
Operation and maintenance of the AMI system for five years.
As per the RFP the FMS is for the RF network only for 60 months and the Cloud based software HES and NMS O&M is only for One year with options to extension on years on year basis.
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
JBVNL is planning to procure cloud service in another tender of billing. However, for execution bidder will initially deploy solution on their cloud for one year and will be paid additionally for extended period on the quoted rate.
Clarification
FMS of HES & NMS is in the scope of Bidder for 5 years kindly refer clause 5.6.1 of price schedule for FMS of HES/NMS applications
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 135
c) Supply/Planning/Setup/tuning of RF Mesh Communication Infrastructure including Network Management (NMS) & Head End System (HES) for the project area. HES, NMS and associated Software should be scalable of handling at least 10,00,000 Meters.
a) RF network to be delivered for 3,51,710 Smart meters in the project .
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
Final Quantity to be considered as 3,51,710 for meters as on date but the system should support scalability up to 10,00,000 Meters to accommodate.
Amendment
Final Quantity to be considered as 3,51,710 for meters as on date but the system should support scalability up to 10,00,000 Meters to accommodate.
B) IT system to be delivered for supporting 3,62,655 end points
The system should be scalable for 10,00,000.
Is the above assumption true ?
As per Page 116 Schedule No 2 the scalability desired is 5,00,000 only.
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 135
e) Integration/interface of the HES/AMI system with MDM System. The MDM system will be implemented by JBVNL through a separate contract (to be funded by the World Bank). In case MDM implementation gets delayed due to any reason, the successful Bidder shall provide Billing Determinants to existing Billing Applications of the Employer.
JBVNL is requested to give details of the existing billing application and its interfaces to accept billing meter data.
JBVNL is requested to provide details
There is Home Grown Billing Application developed by M/s SRIT is being used as on date. JBVNL is planning to have Enterprise level Unified Billing application i.e SAP ISU / Oracle etc. in future.
Clarification
There is Home Grown Billing Application developed by M/s SRIT is being used as on date. JBVNL is planning to have Enterprise level Unified Billing application i.e SAP ISU / Oracle etc. in future.
Bidder has to ensure to provide the billing determinants in soft copy or API form to facilitate the existing bill till the new billing system deployed.
Bidder has to ensure to provide the billing determinants in soft copy or API form to facilitate the existing bill till the new billing system deployed.
We understand that, after integration of HES System with forthcoming MDM will take care of billing determinants to pass to Billing System.
We understand that, after integration of HES System with forthcoming MDM will take care of billing determinants to pass to Billing System.
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 135
f) Establishment of AMI Control Centre and management of Centralized management console with single monitor, Workstation consoles with dual 24" monitor along with Operating System & license and Printers with necessary software /Hardware and application software’s.
We would request to define the location of the Control centre .As per our understanding space for civil structure , building utilities (electricity , water and toilet) will be provided by JBVNL.
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
JBVNL will provide the space for control centre with basic civil infra
Clarification
JBVNL will provide the space for control centre with basic civil infra, furniture, Acs, electrical fittings. Location of the control centre shall be HQ/Data Centre at Ranchi
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 135
Smart Meter Installation requirements along with consumer identification.
As per our assumption the details of the consumer will be provided by JBVNL and only cross verification of the details shall be done by the bidder
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
Yes. Further, Bidder has to do complete survey of the designated are and need to inform to JBVNL in case of any discrepancy.
Clarification
Yes. Further , Bidder has to do complete survey of the designated are and need to inform to JBVNL in case of any discrepancy.
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 135
iii. Assessment of backhaul connectivity (SIM/MPLS/Fibre) for data transfer from DCU/Gateway/Router/Access Points, etc. to HES.
JBVNL is requested to provide location of the JBVNL office premises, substation where data collector can be erected.
JBVNL is requested to provide details
Optimized Location to be Proposed by the Bidder in Engineering Document after the Survey.
Clarification
It is not necessary that all the collectors to be deployed in JBVNL premise hence Installation of Collector on public/ private buildings with necessary infrastructure including rent, any civil infrastructure for Antenna, electricity, earthing etc. shall be in bidders scope.
a) Electrical supply
b) Earthing availability
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 136
Deployment of HES/NMS application on Cloud
The Cloud based IT Infra as per mandate from Government of India is required to be Meity Approved under Meghraj scheme.
The cloud based IT Infra must adhere to ISO 27001 certified MeitY empanelled minimum Tier-3 Data Centre within india.
Cloud Service Provider must be empanelled with MEITY.
Amendment
Cloud Service Provider must be empanelled with MEITY.
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Clause 1.3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System, Page no. 136
7. Integration with existing legacy systems and upcoming DISCOM systems including Metering, Billing and Collection, MDMS, etc. Systems after finalization of Blueprint document.
Details of legacy system and upcoming DISCOM systems are required with scope of work will be signed at the time of contract signing else it is requested to be excluded.
JBVNL is requested to delete the clause
There is Home Grown Billing Application developed by M/s SRIT is being used as on date. JBVNL is planning to have Enterprise level Unified Billing application i.e. SAP ISU / Oracle etc. in future.
Clarification
There is Home Grown Billing Application developed by M/s SRIT is being used as on date. JBVNL is planning to have Enterprise level Unified Billing application i.e SAP ISU / Oracle etc. in future.
Bidder has to ensure to provide the billing determinants in soft copy or API form to facilitate the existing bill till the new billing system deployed.
Bidder has to ensure to provide the billing determinants in soft copy or API form to facilitate the existing bill till the new billing system deployed.
We understand that, after integration of HES System with forthcoming MDM will take care of billing determinants to pass to Billing System.
We understand that, after integration of HES System with forthcoming MDM will take care of billing determinants to pass to Billing System.
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Clause 1.3.1. Smart Meters, Page no. 137
iv. Support both Smart-prepaid and post-paid metering as per CEA regulations.
We would request to clarify that the prepayment module is not in scope of work and is understood to be part of MDM application/separately sourced.
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
Yes, it is part of MDMS however meter and comm. System should support the required data transactions and writing of balance values and dates in meter memory for display
Clarification
Yes, it is part of MDMS however meter and comm. System should support the required data transactions and writing of balance values and dates in meter memory for display
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Clause 1.3.1. Smart Meters, Page no. 137
iv. Support both Smart-prepaid and post-paid metering as per CEA regulations.
As per our understanding only Prepaid and postpaid shall be supported by meter. Prepayment module/engine is not in scope of work.
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
No Separate Prepaid engine required however meter and comm. System should support the required data transactions and writing of balance values and dates in meter memory for display
Clarification
No Separate Prepaid engine required however meter and comm. System should support the required data transactions and writing of balance values and dates in meter memory for display
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Clause 1.3.2. Communication Infrastructure, Page no. 139
The bidder, TSP and JBVNL shall sign a tripartite agreement for enabling the TSP to provide telecommunication services for this project within a period of 15 days for a particular area before commencement of work subject of feasibility report and survey for availability of network connectivity etc.
Historically The TPA is signed on post feasibility of the network (by Network service provider). However, The TPA(without SLA) can be signed by Network service provider.
The bidder, TSP and JBVNL shall sign a tripartite agreement for enabling the TSP to provide telecommunication services for this project.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause 1.3.2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT, Page no. 139
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 specification of the RFP defines the quality of installation of the various equipment in scope. Any additional regulation (apart from mentioned standard) may please be given by utility for compliance
JBVNL is requested to clarify.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause 1.3.3.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF ROUTERS / REPEATERS / ACCESS POINTS / GATEWAY / DCU BASED RF MESH NETWORK: Page no. 142
14. Provision of battery backup for not less than 1 hour shall be there to continue operation in case of power supply failure. The life expectancy of battery must NOT BE LESS than 5 years.
Battery backup of Field devices are recommended for higher duration in view of outages in general and extreme conditions
14. Provision of battery backup for not less than 6 hours shall be there to continue operation in case of power supply failure. The life expectancy of battery must NOT BE LESS than 5 years.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause • DCU / GATEWAY / ROUTER / ACCESS POINT SPECIFICATIONS, Page no. 144
input Voltage - DCU / Gateway / Routers / Access Points shall have suitable power supply arrangements. Provision of battery backup for at least 1 hour shall be there to continue operation in case of power supply failure. The life expectancy of battery shall be 5 years or more.
Battery backup of Field devices are recommended for higher duration in view of outages in general and extreme conditions
input Voltage - DCU / Gateway / Routers / Access Points shall have suitable power supply arrangements. Provision of battery backup for at least 6 hours shall be there to continue operation in case of power supply failure. The life expectancy of battery shall be 5 years or more.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause Constructional Specifications, Page no. 145
Water and dust proofing for the DCU/ Gateway/ Routers/ Access Points shall be provided and shall be minimum IP67 compliant.
IP 65 compliance suffice out door installation and therefore recommended
Water and dust proofing for the DCU/ Gateway/ Routers/ Access Points shall be provided and shall be minimum IP65 compliant.
Agreed, IP 65
Amendment
Agreed, IP 65
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Clause Constructional Specifications, Page no. 145
Support for COAP as application layer protocol
CoAP is not applicable protocol for electrical distribution devices and is an IoT protocol
JBVNL is requested to delete the clause
Agreed
Amendment
Agreed
Open standard: RFC 7252
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Clause Standard Communication protocols, Page no. 148
CoAP -as application layer protocol
CoAP is not applicable protocol for electrical distribution devices and is an IoT protocol
JBVNL is requested to delete the clause
Agreed
Amendment
Agreed
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Clause 1.3.7. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, Page no. 156
vi. The successful bidder has to impart training to the DISCOM officers for using the application as and when required by DISCOM.
Training shall be imparted as per the RFP requirement
vi. The successful bidder has to impart training to the DISCOM officers for using the application as per RFP requirement.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause 1.4. METER INSTALLATION AT CONSUMER PREMISES, Page no. 156
The smart meter installation shall be done by the AMI Implementing Agency as per the meter installation guidelines of JBVNL.
JBVNL is requested to share installation guidelines of JBVNL
JBVNL is required to provide installation guidelines.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause 1.6. TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, Page no. 159
f) Mobile app/Web Portal
Mobile App/Web portal is not defined in the RFP or Price bid therefore JBVNL is requested to delete the clause. Additionally we would like to add that mobile app and Consumer portal is integrated with MDM and not with HES.
JBVNL is requested to delete the clause
Deleted
Amendment
Deleted
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Clause 1.10. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) & PENALTY, Page no. 164
Periodic collection of the 30-minute block profile data after every 60 minutes
The frequency of the meter block profile reading is generally industry followed once in every four hours (as option of on demand reading can be executed as required) .The requirement is theoretically possible but will require high number of RF elements thereby making it financially infeasible.
Periodic collection of the 30-minute block profile data after every 240 minutes-
Agreed
Amendment
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
From 95% of meters with next Meter reading cycle.
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Clause 1.10. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) & PENALTY, Page no. 164
From 98% of meters before next periodic packet is scheduled.
The frequency of the meter block profile reading is generally industry followed once in every four hours (as option of on demand reading can be executed as required) .
From 98% of meters before after two periodic packets is scheduled.
Agreed
Amendment
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
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Clause 1, Page no. 168
This specification covers the following for single phase 5-30A Static Watt hour
Meters having 10-60A current rating can measure lower current equivalent to 5-30A as well as can be used in future in case sanctioned load is increased by consumer.
Agreed
Amendment
Single Phase Smart Meter rating should be 5-30A
Therefore, we request JBVNL to change current rating from 5-30A to 10-60A.
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Clause 5, Page no. 173
16. Meter shall be calibrated through software at factory and modification in calibration shall not be possible at site by any means or external influence. However, configuration of parameter allowed for field reconfiguration shall be possible through wired or Over The Air (OTA) communication.
Smart meters have lots of programming as mentioned in IS 16444 including Firmware change, it is not advisable to program any parameter due to security concerns mentioned in IS 15959 P2.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Hence we request JBVNL to delete requirement of field programming through local port mentioned in different clauses of specification. However, any programming can be done through RF communication port Over the Air.
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Clause 5, Page no. 173
18. b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) & each other circuit.: 50 M Ohm
This requirement is not applicable for 1P and 3P whole current meter as per IS 16444 P1.
IS to be followed.
Clarification
Relevant IS to be followed.
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Clause 6, Page no. 177
5. All electrically live screws shall be of brass/ nickel tin-plated.
Live screws shall be Nickel plated brass. Same shall be applicable for other variant required in the specification.
All electrically live screws shall be of brass and nickel / tin-plated.
Amendment
All electrically live screws shall be of brass and nickel / tin-plated.
We assume it as Typographical error in specification it should be " All electrically live screws shall be of brass nickel/ tin-plated".
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Clause 6.0 Battery, Page no. 178
10. Lithium ion battery with guaranteed shelf life of 10 years and capacity life of 15 years. Lithium thiol Chloride battery will be preferred. In case battery removal or total discharge same should not affect the working & memory of the meter even in case of single wire power condition.
Non- rechargeable Lithium ion battery having guaranteed life up to guaranteed life of meter. JBVNL is requested to amend the clause.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
RTC shall have separate battery backup.
If main battery is disconnected/removed then meter functionality which is dependent on battery will impact like Single wire tamper condition, JBVNL is requested to delete the requirement.
Same shall be applicable for all variants mentioned in specs.
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Clause GSM comms compatibility, Page no. 179
15. As per clause no 1.2(b) of IS 16444 Part -1. Meter should have provision of communication module with both the variant mentioned in IS 16444 Part-1. This module should be able to connect NAN or WAN (as per the plugged module RF or GSM) for two-way communication. Either of these will be used.
Comms will be powered by meter; power supply requirement of RF and comms will differ. JBVNL is requested to use only one communication technology i.e. RF.
15. As per clause no 1.2(b) of IS 16444 Part -1. Meter should have provision of communication module mentioned in IS 16444 Part-1. This module should be able to connect NAN (as per the plugged RF module) for two-way communication.
Amendment
15. As per clause no 1.2(b) of IS 16444 Part -1. Meter should have provision of communication module mentioned in IS 16444 Part-1. This module should be able to connect NAN (as per the plugged RF module) for two-way communication.
Same shall be applicable for all variants mentioned in specs.
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Clause Seals, Page no. 179
17. The Serial Number of Meter, Polycarbonate Body Seal/ Sticker Seal and Loose Seal for Terminal Cover shall be same.
we request JBVNL to accept random seal number which is independent of meter number to avoid any seal replacement tampering in field.
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Same shall be applicable for all variants mentioned in specs.
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Clause 7.0 Load survey, Page no. 183
ii. Voltage
Only one parameter i.e. Average voltage shall be required as per IS 15959 P2. JBVNL is requested to delete voltage from Load survey
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
vii. Voltage- average values during the block period time.
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Clause 7.0 Name Plate, Page no. 184
h. Property of "JBVNL"
Property of utility is not available in nameplate Profile (in readout) as per IS 15959 P2, however same can be printed on Nameplate.
Agreed
Amendment
Agreed
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Clause periodic Push, Page no. 186
a) Meter shall be able to push following instantaneous parameters to HES at predefined intervals.
Instant parameter value will change in every instant, requested parameter are of no use for any analysis or billing. We request JBVNL to include event profile, billing, daily survey and load survey for Periodic push instead of instantaneous profile parameters.
Specification to be complied. Frequency of Instant data push will be finalised during detailed design stage.
Clarification
Bid will be evaluated as per existing Clause/Terms/Conditions
i. Device ID
Same shall be applicable for all variants mentioned in specs.
ii. Push setup ID
iii. Real Time clock- Date and time
iv. Voltage
v. Phase current
vi. Signed Power factor
vii. Apparent power KVA
viii. Active power Kw Cumulative Energy, Kwh (Import)
ix. Cumulative energy KVAH (Import)
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Clause Single wire Power, Page no. 189
11. Meter should have disconnected the load switch to avoid load drawn in above condition.
Meter should record an event as well as record energy. Relay operation cannot be provided during single wire.
Specification to be complied.
Clarification
Specification to be complied.
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Clause Non-Rollover events, Page no. 189
b) For each occurrence event captured, the cumulative tamper count shall be incremented.
As per IS 15959 tamper count shall not increment for Non-rollover event. JBVNL is requested to delete/modify the requirement for all variants mentioned in specs.
For each occurrence, even for Non-rollover event, event should be captured and tamper count shall be incremented.
Clarification
For each occurrence, even for Non-rollover event, event should be captured and tamper count shall be incremented.
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Clause 18, 19, Page no. 189
I/C Neutral Disconnected O/G Neutral & Load Connected to Earth.: -
Meter should record an event as well as record energy. Relay operation under such condition will impact revenue loss to JBVNL.
Specification to be complied.
Clarification
Specification to be complied.
Meter should have disconnected the load switch to avoid load drawn in above condition
I/C Neutral Disconnected, O/G Neutral Connected to Earth Through Resistor & Load Connected to Earth:-
Meter should have disconnected the load switch to avoid load drawn in above condition.
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Clause Parameter snap shot, Page no. 190
iii. Current R Phase - instantaneous current.
These parameters are for 3Phase, JBVNL is requested to mention single phase parameters that are: -
Agreed
Amendment
Agreed
iv. Current Y Phase - instantaneous current.
Voltage
v. Current B Phase - instantaneous current.
Metering Current
vi. Voltage R Phase
PF
vii. Voltage Y Phase
viii. Voltage B Phase
ix. Power factor R Phase
x. Power factor Y Phase
xi. Power factor B Phase
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