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E -Tender for OFC Laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying fresh fiber
in CHITRADURGA
REVENUE DISTRICT ( DAVANGERE SSA ) of HUBLI BUSINESS AREA (ON BEHALF OF BBNL)
एन.आई.ट सं NIT No : PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022
बोल द तावेज BID DOCUMENT
हुबल बजनेस ए रया के च दग

ु ा राज व िजला म नया फाइबर बछाकर खराब फाइबर को बदलने के
लए एनओएफएन प रयोजना के तहत ओएफसी बछाने के काम के लए ई- न वदा
(बीबीएनएल क ओर से)
E -Tender for OFC Laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying
fresh fiber in CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT OF DAVANGERE SSA / HUBLI
BUSINESS AREA
(ON BEHALF OF BBNL)
न वदा आमं ण सूचना/NIT No: PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022
भारत संचार िनगम िलिमटेड

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)
महा बंधक दरू संचार, हुबल कारोबार े
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUBLI BA
लाँक / BLOCK: - CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT
अनम
ु ा नत
बोल द तावेज क
लंबाई अनुमा नत बोल खुलने क
लागत (18%
सं लॉक का नाम कलोमीटर रा श पये म त थ और समय
जीएसट ) Cost of
Sl Name of Block म Appox. Estimated Date & Time
Bid document incl.
No Length in Amount in Rs. of Bid Opening
GST (18%) in Rs.
Km
CHITRADURG
A REVENUE 19.11.2022 at
1 DISTRICT 91 KM 1,86,36,260/- 2360/-
15:30Hrs
( DAVANGERE
SSA )
दरू भाषा सं Tel. No. 0836 2252155 or 2251799

(AGM PLG, BSNL HUBLI )
वेबसाईट Website: www.etenders.gov.in & www.karnataka.bsnl.co.in
बो लदाता का नाम NAME OF THE BIDDER.................................................................................
...............................................................................................................................
Signature of bidder
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E -Tender for OFC Laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying fresh fiber in CHITRADURGA

Office of the General Manager, HUBLI BA
Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI-580020
Tel. No. 0836 2252155 or 2251799
Website: www.karnataka.bsnl.co.in
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION CONTENT PAGE NO
QUALIFYING BID DOCUMENT
I-A Detailed Notice Inviting Tender 3-7
I-B Newspaper Notice Inviting Tender 8
II Bid Form 9
III Bidder's Profile 10 - 12
IV-A Instruction to Bidders including Appendix-1 (Penalty clauses) and 13 - 36
Appendix-2 (GST clauses)
IV –B E-tendering Instructions to Bidders 37-39
V General (commercial) conditions of the contract 40 – 59
VI Special conditions of the contract 60 – 72
VII Scope of Work and jurisdiction of Contract 73 – 74
VIII Engineering instruction for OFC laying work under NOFN Project 75 – 105
of BBNL through BSNL
IX Material Security Bond Form 106
IXA Performance Guarantee Form 107
X Agreement 108
XI Letter of authorization for attending bid opening 109
XII Power of attorney proforma 110
XIII Rate of Empty Cable drums 111
XIVA Undertaking -I (No near Relative) 112
XIVB Undertaking -II( Non-black listing of firm) 113
XIVC Payment insulation undertaking –III 114
XIVD Understanding the terms and condition of Tender and Specification 115
of work(Undertaking-IV)
XIVE Clause by clause compliance (Undertaking V) 116
XVA LIST OF ROUTES 117
XVB Schedule of rates 118
XVC Fixed Schedule of Rates 119-121
XVD Format for Financial Bid & Sample BOQ 122-123
XVI CHECK LIST 124-125
If interested, kindly submit your bid offers online

[on or before date & time specified in of Section I-A page no 3].
सहायक महा बंधक (योजना)

Asst. General Manager (Plg)
0836 2252155 or 2251799
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Signature of bidder
भारत संचार नगम ल मटे ड

महा बंधक दरू संचार का कायालय, हुबल कारोबार े
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUBLI BA
Section I-A
Detailed Notice Inviting Tender (DNIT)

NIT No. PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022
Digitally sealed tenders are invited by the General Manager, BSNL, HUBLI BA for the work of
replacement of Lossy fiber by laying fresh fiber work for National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) on behalf of
Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) from the eligible bidders for the following works:
1.
Cost of Bid Last Date &
Estimated Date & Time
EMD (2.5%) document Time of
cost Rs Opening of
Name of the Item Block Rs. incl. 18% Submission of
Tender
GST in Rs. Tender
OFC laying work under CHITRADURGA
NOFN Project for REVENUE 18.11.2022 19.11.2022
replacement of Lossy DISTRICT 1,86,36,260/- 4,65,907/- 2360/- Up to At
fiber by laying fresh ( DAVANGERE 15:00 hrs. 15:30 hrs.
fiber in HUBLI BA. SSA )
Note:-
(i) The BSNL, at the time of award of work under the contract or during currency of the contract reserves the right to
decrease or increase the work by up to +/- 25% of the total quantum of work specified in the schedule of requirements
without any change in the rates or other terms and conditions. However the individual item of works may be varied in any
quantum within the overall limit of +/- 25 % of the contracted value in terms of rupees or in physical terms as BSNL decides.
However, in exceptional circumstances only, due to change in scope of work or less availability of funds from BBNL or as
per BSNL requirement, the BSNL, at the time of award of work under the contract or during currency of the contract also
reserves the right to decrease the work by even less than 25% of the total quantum of work specified in the schedule of
requirements without any change in the rates or other terms and conditions after recording adequate reasons and justification
for the same.
(ii) The routes mentioned in the tender are tentative and based on survey there may be variation to the route or route length
but within the overall tender limits.
(iii) The bidding process will be accepted only through e-Tendering platform
(iv) Bid Form There is bid form for lossy fiber replacement work in the tender documents, which
should be filled. The evaluation of the tender as well as allotment of the work will be
done on L1 quoted rates.
2. Area of Work (Details given in rate sheet of financial bid).

3. Period of One Year from the date of agreement (extendable by one year)
contract
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4. Availability of e- e-Tender document can be obtained by downloading it from the website
Tender www.etenders.gov.in . The physical copy of the Tender document would not be
Document: available for sale. e-Tender documents will be available for downloading from
the date of floating to last date mentioned in above table at Clause-1 Section-1A.
5 Mode of
5.1 The Tender fee in the event of downloading from website should be paid
Payment
in the form of Crossed Demand Draft / Bankers Cheque issued by any
Nationalized /Scheduled Bank in favour of “ BSNL HUBLI BA ”.
OR
Can also be paid by cash payment to the Accounts Officer (Cash), at Cash
Counter, 1st floor, CTO Bldg Pinto Road ,HUBLI-580020 between
11:30hrs. to 13:30 hrs on all working days. Original Cash Receipt shall
be produced.
(i) The Crossed Demand Draft/ Bankers Cheque or Original Cash Receipt
should be submitted offline in the envelop as mentioned in clause 4.2
of Section- IV B
(ii) The Tender fee is non-refundable & non-transferable.
(iii) The MSE bidders are exempted from payment of tender fee provided they
submit requisite proof in respect of valid certification from MSE bodies
such as Udyog Adhaar Registration indicating registration for similar items
/ works
6 MSE I) MSE bidders registered for similar items may claim exemption from
VENDORS payment of cost of tender form. MSE bidders shall please note that
registration of Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) number is
mandatory on CPPP portal viz. www.etenders.gov.in. The bidders who
also fail to submit UAM number shall not be able to avail the benefits
available to MSEs as contained in Public Procurement Policy for MSEs
Order, 2012 issued by MSE. Failure to comply this provision shall
result in summarily rejection of the bid.
II) Reservation of 25% estimated tender quantity for MSE registered
firm/MSE within L 1+ 15%:-Reservation of 25% of estimated quantity
/requirement provided their quoted price is within the band of L1 +
15%. Out of this quantity sub target of 4. % is earmarked to be procured
from SC/ST owned eligible MSEs. If ownership of such MSE
enterprises happens to be from SC/ST category, proof in this regard also
needs to be submitted. In case of non-availability of SC/ST owned
MSEs this 4% quantity shall be offered to other MSEs. The work is to
be offered at L1 rates after tender evaluation. In case of more than one
such eligible MSE, the supplier will be shared equally.
III) If a vendor registered with body specified by Ministry of Micro, small
and medium enterprise claiming concessional benefits (such as
exemption from Tender Fee) and fails to accept AWO/ LoI & submit
required performance security OR is awarded work by BSNL and
subsequently fails to obey any of the contractual obligations, he may be
debarred from any further work /contract by BSNL for one year from
the date of issue of such order and MSE authority issuing the certificate
shall also be informed for taking suitable action
7 BID SECURITY The Bidder including MSE bidder shall be exempted from submission of
/ EMD : (Refer Bid Security
Clause 8 of
Section IV A)
8 Tender bids received after due time & date will not be accepted by the online
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system.
9 All documents submitted in the bid offer should be preferably in
Hindi/English/Marathi. In case the certificate viz. experience, registration etc. is
issued in any other language other than Hindi/English/Marathi, the bidder shall
attach an English translation of the same duly attested by the bidder & the
translator to be true copy in addition to the relevant certificate.
10 All documents should be digitally signed by the bidder/ vendor organization.

11 “The GM, BSNL HUBLI BA, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the
bids without assigning any reasons whatsoever and he is not bound to accept the
lowest tender rate.
12 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER

12.1 During the entire evaluation process, if it is observed that the down loaded document is exactly not as
per the original tender document and/or it is tempered/changed/ altered/modified in anyway, the bid
will be liable to be rejected and a case of fraud will be registered with police.
The tenders which are not submitted in above mentioned manner (1 to 10) will be rejected.
12.2 Eligibility Conditions:

Note: The Bidder has to upload the Scanned copy of all original above said documents during Online Bid
submission also except tender document.
or The bidder shall submit the following documents offline to AGM (PlgI) O/o G.M.Telecom,
Hubli BA on or before the date & time of submission of bids specified in NIT, in a Sealed
Envelope. The envelope shall bear (the tender name), the tender number and the words ‘DO
NOT OPEN BEFORE’ (due date & time).
Bidder must submit following documents with the tender form:

i. The Bidder including MSE bidder shall be exempted from submission of Bid Security and
shall submit the “BID SECURITY DECLARATION” on company letter head duly signed by
authorized signatory in original along with offline documents.
ii. Successful bidder has to submit Tender document(s), in original, duly filled in and signed by
Bidder or his authorized representative along with seal on each page before agreement
signing.
iii. The authenticated copy of registration of the firm for related concern work.
iv. Authenticated copy of the partnership deed in case of partnership firm OR joint venture
agreement and Registration certificate of constituent companies in case of the joint venture
companies.
v. Blue ink signed Original/Attested “Power of Attorney” in case a person other than the
Bidder has signed the tender document.
vi. Latest Income Tax Return along with authenticated copy of PAN Card.
vii. Labour license for any of ongoing works, and if not available at the time of bid submission or
there are no ongoing works, enclose a declaration letter mentioning that labour license will be
obtain on award of contract within stipulated period.
viii. For Proprietorship/Firms/Companies
(a) Experience certificate equivalent to 35% of the estimated cost of the tender, in any
THREE financial years (including current financial year up to DNIT date) during last
Five Financial years.
1) Experience of OFC laying / OFC fault restoration work/UG cable laying / fault restoration
work in DOT/BSNL/MTNL directly or through PSU’S authorized by DOT or PSU of
Govt. of India or State Govt. or any other telecom service provider shall be acceptable.
2) Experience of OFC laying / OFC fault restoration work/UG cable laying / fault restoration
work in any other telecom service provider also shall be acceptable.
Experience certificate should be issued by officer not below the rank of DGM of
BSNL/MTNL/DOT or similar certificate issued by competent authority of Central
Gov./State Gov./Gov. undertaking/Semi Govt. In case of private telecom service provider
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the certificate should be issued by Project Manager/middle management level officer
of the company.
ix. Turn over certificate: The turn over certificate issued by the chartered accountant.
Average annual financial turnover should be minimum 30% of the estimated bid value of
the block(s) he is bidding for, during any THREE financial years, out of last FIVE
financial years.( FY 2017-18,2018-19,2019-20,2020-21 and 2021-22)
x. Solvency certificate from the banker of the Bidder for 40% of the estimated bid value. The
solvency certificate shall not be older than SIX Months (or 6 months) from the date of issue
of NIT.
xi. Copy of certificates of incorporation/copy of Registration of firm /copy of valid shop act
license OR Copy of Partnership deed in case of partnership firm OR Copy of
Memorandum and Article of Association in case of limited company OR joint venture
agreement and registration certificate of constituent companies in case of joint venture
companies.
xii. Authenticated copy of Valid EPF registration certificate. A declaration letter
mentioning that certificate will be obtain on award of contract
within stipulated period.
xiii. Authenticated copy of Valid ESIC registration certificate , If not available at the time of
bid submission enclose a declaration letter that it will be submitted at the time of
agreement failing which EMD can be forfeited and party can be black listed from any tender
in BSNL.
xiv. Authenticated copy of Valid GST registration. A self-declaration along with the evidence
shall also be submitted that the bidder is not black listed by GST authorities
xv. Declaration regarding.
(1) Near relatives (declaration-I)
(2) Non Black listing of firm (declaration-II)
(3) Payment insulation undertaking (undertaking –III)
(4) Under taking and declaration for understanding the terms and conditions of tender and
specification of works (Undertaking –IV)
xvi. Bid Form duly filled in, as per Section-II.
xvii. Bidder’s Profile duly filled in, as per Section-III.
xviii. MSE certificate: In the case of MSE (Micro and small enterprises) units the bidder should
declare UAM number (Udyog Aadhar Memorandum) on CPPP portal. The bidders who fail
to submit UAM number shall not be able to avail the benefits (exemption from tender fee and
EMD) available to MSMs as contained in Public procurement policy for MSEs order, 2012
issued by MSE. The undertaking regarding submission of UAM number on CPPP portal is to
be uploaded online. If ownership of such MSE enterprises happens to be from SC/ST
category, proof in this regard also needs to be submitted.
xix. Contact details & DIN numbers of all board of directors, if applicable.
xx. Registration certificate / Acknowledgement of entrepreneurs memorandum issued by State
Director of Industries or from secretariat for industrial assistance (SIA), ministry of
Industries, Government of India, if applicable.
xxi. Clause by clause compliance / statement of deviation if any to the clauses of the tender
document signed by the authorized signatory on letter head of the firm as per Undertaking V
as per section XIV-E.
12.3 For Joint Ventures

i) For experience of work : - At least one member should have experience of the amount of at
least 20% of estimated tender cost & other members should have experience of the amount of
10% of estimated tender cost. Aggregate of all members experience should be 35% of the
estimated tender cost in any 3 years out of last 5 years, viii (a) (1) and viii ( a) (2) above is
applicable here also.
ii) For solvency Certificate: - At least one member should have solvency certificate of amount
of at least 20% of estimated tender cost & other should have solvency certificate of the
amount of 10% of estimated tender cost. Aggregate of all members should be of amount
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equal to 40% of the estimated tender cost.
iii) At least one member should have turnover of amount of 25% of estimated tender cost &
other members should have turnover of at least 10% of the estimated cost of all the Blocks the
Joint Venture is bidding for. Average annual financial turnover after aggregation of all
members should be of amount 50% of the estimated tender cost in last 3 financial years.
Note: DELETED
12.4 Contents of 2nd envelope (Financial bid/ BoQ) (to be submitted on line) Original price schedule
(BoQ) in xl /xls file format.
Note:
(i.) Scanned copies of all original documents / notarized copy of all original documents
are to uploaded with Digital Signature wherever applicable.
(ii.) Submission of:
a) Offline documents listed in section IV-B Clause 4.2 are mandatory non-compliance
will result in outright rejection of the Bid.
b) Online documents, the bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms terms
and specifications in the bid documents and clarifications/ amendments/ addenda if
any. Failure to furnish all Information required as per the bid documents or
submission of the bids not substantially responsive to the bid documents in every
respect will be at the bidder’s risk and may result in rejection of bid.
(iii) If some document is not applicable for the bidder then he has to upload scanned copy
of paper mentioning “The document …...< Name> called vide clause___________is
not applicable on us”.
(iv) Original documents will be verified before awarding of the work
The Bid, which is not accompanied by the Bid security declaration and cost of tender document,
shall be summarily rejected. Bid will not be accepted /received after expiry of schedule date and
time.
The GENERAL MANAGER HUBLI BA reserves the right to reject any or all tenders without
assigning any reason what-so-ever.
The total estimated cost includes cost of trenching, pipe laying, cost of providing cement concrete,
cost of materials ( RCC Route Indicators, RCC Splice Chambers) as indicated in section XIV., laying
of RCC/GI/DWC pipes, Cable pulling, Cable splicing, Cable termination, preparation of Pits, Fixing
of Joint Chamber, Indicator, transportation of excess material and all other associated works. Rate
should be quoted only on percentage basis Above/Below/at Par on standard scheduled rates.
 Bidders are instructed to examine worksite themselves at their own cost and quote accordingly.
Asstt. General Manager (Plg)

Tel. No. 0836 2252155 or 2251799
End of Section-I-A
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Signature of bidder
S E C T I O N I-B
NEWS PAPER NOTICE INVITING EOI .
(As per Ltr. F.No. CA/MMT/3-1/2018 dtd. 17.07.2018 from AGM (MMY), BSNL C.O., ND.,the
requirement of compulsory advertisement in Newspapers - as per GFR, 2005 - has been
dispensed with. Advertisements in case of tenders above certain threshold value should be
given on Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP), Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal
as well as, on the website of Ministries/Departments/Organizations, if available. Accordingly,
this NIT is being published on e-tenders website of NIC/CPPP with links to
Karnataka Intranet with link to
http://www.karnataka.bsnl.co.in/upload_tender/tender_ssa.php?ssaname=Hubli&Submit=Submit)
Signature of the bidder
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Signature of bidder
SECTION- II
BID Form
NIT No: PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022
Bid for CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT OF DAVANGERE SSA
To,
AGM (Plg),
O/o GMT, BSNL, HUBLI BA.
Dear sir,
1. Having examined the above mentioned Tender Documents, conditions of contract and specifications the receipt of which
is here by duly acknowledged, we, undersigned, offer to execute the works to Replace Lossy Fiber under NOFN
Project in HUBLI BA (for BBNL) for CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT OF DAVANGERE SSA as per the
engineering instructions in conformity with said drawing, conditions of contract and specifications as may be
ascertained in accordance with schedule of prices attached here with and made part of this Bid.
2. I/we undertake, if our Bid is accepted, we will execute the work in accordance with specifications, time limits and terms
and conditions stipulated in the tender document.
3. If our Bid is accepted, we shall submit the securities as per the conditions mentioned in the contract.
4. I/we agree to abide by this Bid for a period of 180 days from the date fixed for Bid opening (Qualifying Bid) and it shall
remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiry of that period.
5. Until a formal Agreement is prepared and executed, this Bid together with your written acceptance thereof in your
notification of award shall constitute a binding contract between us.
6. If our Bid is accepted, we will provide you with a performance guarantee from a Nationalized/ Scheduled Bank for a sum
@ 3 % of the contract value and material security guarantee from a Nationalized/ Scheduled Bank for a sum of Rs. 2
lacs for the due performance of the contract.
7. Bid submitted by us is properly sealed and prepared so as to prevent any subsequent alteration and replacement in
Electronic format.
8. I/we understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any bid, you may receive.
Date
Signature of the Bidder /Authorized Signatory…………..................……
Name of Bidder/ Authorized signatory…………………….………………………
In Capacity of …………….................................……………………..
End of Section-II
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Signature of bidder
SECTION- III
Tenderer / Bidder’s Profile and Questionnaire

(To be filled in and submitted by the bidder) Paste Color Passport
size photograph of
A) Tenderer’s Profile the tenderer /
authorized signatory
General: holding power of
Attorney and having
1. Name of the Bidder/ firm ……………………………………………………………. Digital Signature
Certificate.
Photograph should
2. Name of the person submitting the Bid whose photograph is affixed be self-attested
Shri/Smt. …………………………………………………………………………………..
(Bid shall be signed by the bidder or a person or persons duly "'authorized to bind the bidder to the
contract. The letter of authorization shall be indicated by written power-of-attorney accompanying the
bid. Tenderer will submit the self-attested copy of the PAN card / Election Commission I-Card / Passport
of the proprietor or the authorized signatory in case of proprietor/ partner/ director is not signing the
tender document. The tender is liable to be rejected if the signature and photograph do not match with
the photograph affixed and the signature made in the tender documents. In case PAN card is not
attached, copy of Income Tax Return should be submitted. Photograph and Signature of the authorized
signatory should be duly attested by the proprietor or the partner/ Director.)
3. Address of the Firm ….....................................................................................................................................

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Tel no. with STD code (O)…………………………… (FAX)…………………………(R)………………….
Mobile No………………………………………………………………………………..
Email Address…………………………………………………………………………..
5. Registration and incorporation particulars of the firm:
i) Proprietorship
ii) Partnership
iii) Private Limited
iv) Public Limited
(Please attach self-attested copies of documents of registration/ incorporation of your firm with
the competent authority as required by business law)
6. Name of the Sole Proprietor/ Partners/ Director(s) of Pvt. Ltd Co.:-

S. No. Name Father’s Name Designation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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7. Tenderer’s experience certificate details (if any) –
S. Name of the department/ Name and Designation Telephone number of Amount in Rs.
No. company, which has issued of certificate issuing certificate issuing as per
certificate authority authority certificate
Total:
(Self attested copy of the Experience Certificate may please be enclosed)
8 Bidder’s bank, its address and his current account number .............…………..…………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
IFS Code…………………………………….
9 Permanent Income Tax No., Income Tax Circle. .………...................………….……………
(Please attach a copy of latest last income tax return) ……….…………………………………
(Please give details in Sl. No. 10 to 14, )
10 GST registration no. ……………………………………………………………………..………
11 EPF Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………………
12 P- TAX Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………….
13 VAT/ TIN Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………
14 ESI Registration No………………………………………………………………………………………….
15 Infrastructure capabilities:
i. Capacity of trenching per day (in meters)..................................................................................
ii. Capacity of pipe laying per day (in meters)....................................................................................
iii. Capacity of pulling cable through duct/pipe per day (in meters)................................................
iv. Capacity of engaging mazdoors per day.....................................................................................
v. Particulars of vehicles available with the Bidder
Type of Vehicle(s) Registration number
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vi. Particulars of other machines possessed by the contractor which can help in trenching, pipe laying and
cable pulling:
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16 Details of Technical and supervisory Staff:

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B) Questionnaire
1. Do you think any other detail/ material is required to complete the work specified in the
specification? Yes/ No.
1.1 If Yes, Give details

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2. Do you think any other item of work need be included in tender form to complete the work specified in
the specification? Yes/ No.
2.1 If Yes, Give details
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3. Suggestion for improvement of the tender document.
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I/We hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct.
Place........................... Signature of Bidder/Authorized signatory...........................................
Name of the Bidder...............................................................................
Date…………………………………… Seal of the Bidder
Note:- All information should be filled by the contractor

(Questionnaire part of Bidder’s Profile is optional and not mandatory to be filled by the
Bidder.)
End of Section-III
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Signature of bidder
SECTION IV- A
Instruction to Bidders
A. INTRODUCTION:
1. DEFINITIOINS
a. President of India: The President of India means the President of India and his successors.
b. (i) BSNL: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

(ii) BBNL: Bharat Broadband Network Limited.
(iii) NOFN: National Optical Fibre Network.
(iv) MOU: Shall mean the Memorandum of Understanding herein containing the terms & conditions
set forth & agreed therein, including all other documents expressly annexed thereto or
incorporated therein.
c. BSNL: The BSNL means the BSNL, which invites the tenders on behalf of BBNL and its following
officers.
Chief General Manager
Principal General Manager
General Manager
Deputy General Manager/Area manager/ Director / Telecom Distt Manager
Divisional Engineer/Divisional Engineer (Projects)
Sub Divisional Engineer
Junior Telecom Officer
Chief Accounts Officer
Accounts Officer
Assistant Accounts Officer
Junior Accounts Officer
Including other officers in the BSNL, whatever designations assigned to them from time to time,
who may be the in-charge of direction, supervision, testing, acceptance and maintenance
including their successor(s) in the office appearing in various clauses shall be taken to mean the
BSNL under the Ministry of Communications, BSNL of India.
d. The GMT HUBLI BA means the Head of HUBLI Business Area and his successors.
e. The jurisdiction of the GMT HUBLI BA: The jurisdiction of the GMT HUBLI BA means
HUBLI Business Area, which coincides geographically with Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri revenue
districts in HUBLI SSA and Chitradurga and Davangere revenue Districts in Davangere SSA.
f. Representative of the GMT HUBLI : Representative of the GMT HUBLI means Officer and
staff for the time being in "HUBLI BA" deputed by the GMT HUBLI BA for inspecting or
supervising the work or testing etc.
g. Engineer - in - charge: The Engineer - in - charge means the Engineering Officer nominated by
the BSNL to supervise the work, under the contract. (Minimum Divisional Engineer level
officer).
h. Site Engineer: Site Engineer shall mean as SDE of the BSNL who may be placed by the GMT,
(HUBLI BA)/(the Director (Projects) as in charge of the work at site at any particular period of
time.
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i. A/T Unit : A/T Unit shall be mean Acceptance and Testing unit of the BSNL or authorized
unit of BBNL.
j. A/T Officer: An officer authorized by (the GMT HUBLI BA/T&D office KTK Circle/BBNL )
to conduct A/T.
k. Contract : The term contract means, the documents forming the tender and acceptance thereof
and the formal agreement executed between the competent authority on behalf of the Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Limited and the contractor, together with the documents referred to therein
including these conditions, the specifications, designs, drawings and instructions issued from
time to time, by the engineer in-charge and all these documents taken together shall be deemed
to form one contract and shall be complementary to one another .In the contract, the following
expressions shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meanings, hereby respectively
assigned to them. The expression works or work shall unless there be something either in the
subject or context repugnant to such construction, be construed and taken to mean the works by
or by virtue of the contract contracted to be executed whether temporary or permanent, and
whether original, altered, substituted or additional.
l. Contractor: The contractor shall mean the individual, firm or company, whether incorporated or
not, undertaking the works and shall include the legal personal representative of such individual
or the persons composing such firm or company, or the successors of such firm or company and
the permitted assignees of such individual, firm or company.
m. Work : The expression "works" shall unless there be something either in the subject or context
repugnant to such construction be construct and taken to mean the works by or by virtue of the
contract contracted to be executed whether temporary or permanent and whether original altered,
substituted or additional.
m(i) Similar works : Similar work means

(1) OFC/UG Copper Cable Construction.
(2) OFC / UG Copper Cable Maintenance.
n. Schedule(s) : Schedule(s) referred to in these conditions shall mean the relevant schedule(s) or
the standard schedule or rates mentioned in the document.
o Site: The site shall mean the land/or other places on, into or through which work is to be
executed under the contract or any adjacent land, path or street through which, the work is to be
executed under the contract or any adjacent land, path or street which may be allotted or used for
the purpose of carrying out the contract.
p. Normal time or stipulated time: Normal time or stipulated time means time specified in the
work order to complete the work.
q. Extension of Time (EOT): Extension of Time means the time granted by the BSNL to complete
the work beyond the normal time or stipulated time.
r. Date of Commencement of Work: Date of Commencement of Work means the date of actual
commencement of work or 7th day from the date of issue of work order, whichever is earlier.
s. Due date of completion: Due date of completion shall be the date by which the work shall be
completed at site including clearance of site.
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t. Duration of completion of work: the duration of completion of work or completion time shall
be time specified in the work order plus extension of time granted, if any.
u. Excepted risk : Excepted risk are risks due to war (whether declared or not), invasion, act of
foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped
power, any acts of BSNL damages from aircraft, acts of God, such as earthquake, lightening and
unprecedented floods and other causes over which, the contractor has no control and the same
having been accepted as such, by the Accepting Authority or causes solely due to use or
occupation by the BSNL of the part of the work, in respect of which a certificate of completion
has been issued.
v. The term 'GST Act' shall include Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST), State
Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (SGST), Integrated Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (IGST),
Union Territory Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (UTGST), Rules and any other GST related
legislation in India.
w. For the purpose of this agreement, the term ’GST' shall include Central Goods and Service Tax
Act, 2017 (CGST), State Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (SGST), Integrated Goods and
Service Tax Act, 2017 (IGST), Union Territory Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 (UTGST) and
any other taxes levied under the GST related legelation India, as may be applicable.
2. ELIGIBILITY OF BIDDERS:
The invitation of bids is open to all eligible bidder as per their eligibility mentioned in NIT of this
tender document.
3. BID DOCUMENTS:
3.1 The construction work to be carried out, goods required, bidding procedure and contract terms are
prescribed in the Bid Documents. The Bid Documents include:
3.1.1 Qualifying Bid:

3.1.1.1 Notice Inviting Tender.
3.1.1.2 Bid Form
3.1.1.3 Bidder's Profile
3.1.1.4 Instruction to Bidders
3.1.1.5 General (Commercial) Conditions of the contract
3.1.1.6 Special Conditions of Contract
3.1.1.7 Scope of Work and jurisdiction of the contract
3.1.1.8 Engineering instruction for OF Cable laying work Specifications
3.1.1.9 Material Security Bond Form.
3.1.1.10 Agreement (Sample)
3.1.1.11 Letter of Authorization for attending Bid Opening
3.1.1.12 List of Documents to be submitted along with the Qualifying bid.
3.1.1.13 Rates of Empty Cable Drums.
3.1.2 Financial Bid
3.1.2.1 Schedule of rates - for construction
3.2 The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms and specifications in the bid
documents. Failure to furnish all information required as per the Bid Documents or submission
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of bids not substantially responsive to the Bid Documents in every respect will be at the bidder's
risk and shall result in rejection of the bid.
4. QUERIES ON BID DOCUMENTS:

A prospective bidder, requiring any clarification on the Bid Documents shall notify the BSNL
HUBLI BA in writing by FAX or by Email of the BSNL HUBLI BA as indicated in the
invitation of Bid (NIT). The BSNL HUBLI shall respond in writing to any request for the
clarification of the Bid Documents, which it receives 10 days prior to the date of opening of
the Tenders. Copies of the query (without identifying the source) and clarifications by the
BSNL HUBLI shall be posted on website www.etenders.gov.in for information of bidders..
4.1 Any clarification issued by BSNL in response to query raised by prospective bidders shall form
an integral part of bid documents and shall amount to an amendment of the relevant clauses of
the bid documents.
5. AMENDMENT OF BID DOCUMENTS:

5.1 The BSNL HUBLI may, for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to a
clarification requested by a prospective bidder, may modify bid documents by amendments prior
to the date of submission of Bids with due notification to prospective bidders.
5.2 The amendments shall be posted on e-tendering portal (www.etenders.gov.in) to all prospective
bidders and these amendments will be binding on them.
5.3 In order to afford prospective bidders a reasonable time to take the amendment into account in
preparing their bids, the BSNL HUBLI may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the
submission of bids suitably.
C. PREPARATION OF BIDS
6. Cost of Bidding:
The bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the bid. The
BSNL, will in no case, be responsible or liable for these costs, regardless of the conduct or
outcome of the bidding process.
7. DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING BIDDER'S ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The bidder shall furnish, as part of his bid documents establishing the bidder's eligibility, the
following documents:
i. The Bidder including MSE bidder shall be exempted from submission of Bid Security
and shall submit the “BID SECURITY DECLARATION” on company letter head duly
signed by authorized signatory in original along with offline documents
ii. Successful bidder has to submit Tender document(s), in original, duly filled in and signed
by Bidder or his authorized representative along with seal on each page before agreement
signing.
iii. The Authenticated copy of registration of the firm.
iv. Authenticated copy of the partnership deed in case of partnership firm or OR joint
venture agreement and Registration certificate of constituent companies in case of the
joint venture companies.
v. Blue ink signed Original/Attested “Power of Attorney” in case a person other than the
Bidder has signed the tender document
vi. Latest Income Tax Return along with Authenticated copy of PAN Card.
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vii. Labour license for any of on going works, and if not available at the time of bid
submission or there are no on going works, enclose a declaration letter mentioning that
labour license will be obtain on award of contract within stipulated period.
viii. For Proprietorship/Firms/Companies
a) Experience certificate equivalent to 35% of the estimated cost of the tender, in any
THREE financial years (including current financial year up to DNIT date) during last
Five Financial years.
1) Experience of OFC laying / OFC fault restoration work / UG cable laying / fault
restoration work in DOT/BSNL/MTNL directly or through PSU’S authorized
by DOT or PSU of Govt. of India or State Govt. or any other telecom service
provider shall be acceptable.
2) Experience of OFC laying / OFC fault restoration work/UG cable laying / fault
restoration work in any other telecom service provider also shall be acceptable.
Experience certificate should be issued by officer not below the rank of DGM of
BSNL/MTNL/DOT or similar certificate issued by competent authority of
Central Gov./State Gov./Gov. undertaking/Semi Gov. In case of private telecom
service provider the certificate should be issued by Project Manager/middle
management officer level of the company.
b. Turn over certificate: The turn over certificate issued by the chartered accountant.
Average annual financial turnover should be minimum 30% of the estimated bid value.
during any THREE financial years, out of last Five financial years.(FY 2017-18,2018-
19,2019-20,2020-21 and 2021-22)
c. Solvency certificate from the banker of the Bidder for 40% of the estimated bid value.
The solvency certificate shall not be older than Six Month (6 months) from the date of
issue of NIT.
ix. For Joint Ventures
a. For experience of work : - At least one member should have experience of the
amount of at least 20% of estimated tender cost & other members should have
experience of the amount of 10% of estimated tender cost. Aggregate of all members
experience should be 35% of the estimated tender cost in any 3 years out of last 5
years, viii (a) (1) and viii ( a) (2) above is applicable here also.
b. For solvency Certificate: - At least one member should have solvency certificate of
amount of at least 20% of estimated tender cost & other should have solvency
certificate of the amount of 10% of estimated tender cost. Aggregate of all members
should be of amount equal to 40% of the estimated tender cost.
c. At least one member should have turnover of amount of 25% of estimated tender
cost & other members should have turnover of at least 10% of the estimated cost
tender, the Joint Venture is bidding for. Average annual financial turnover after
aggregation of all members should be of amount 50% of the estimated tender cost in
last 3 financial years.
x. Authenticated copy of Valid EPF registration.

xi. Authenticated copy of Valid ESIC registration. If not available at the time of bid
submission enclose a declaration letter that it will be submitted at the time of agreement
failing which EMD can be forfeited and party can be black listed from any tender in
BSNL.
xii. Authenticated copy of Valid GST registration. A self-declaration along with the evidence
shall also be submitted that the bidder is not black listed by GST authorities.
xiii. For firm registered with MSE:-
In the case of MSE (Micro and small enterprises) units the bidder should declare UAM
number (Udyog Aadhar Memorandum) on CPPP portal. The bidders who fail to submit
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UAM number shall not be able to avail the benefits (exemption from tender fee and
EMD) available to MSE as contained in Public procurement policy for MSEs order, 2012
issued by MSE. The undertaking regarding submission of UAM number on CPPP portal
is to be uploaded online. If ownership of such MSE enterprises happens to be from
SC/ST category, proof in this regard also needs to be submitted..
xiv. Declaration regarding.
(1) Close relatives (declaration-I)
(2) Non black listing of firm (declaration-II)
(3) Payment insulation undertaking (undertaking –III)
(4) Undertaking and Declaration for understanding the terms & conditions of Tender &
specification of works (undertaking – IV)
xv. Bid Form, duly filled in, as per SECTION II.
xvi. Bidder's profile duly filled in, as per SECTION III of the tender document.
xvii. Clause by clause compliance as per Undertaking V as per section XIV-E.
xviii. Contact details & DIN numbers of all board of directors, if applicable.
xix. Registration certificate / Acknowledgement of entrepreneurs memorandum issued by
State Director of Industries or from secretariat for industrial assistance (SIA) , ministry
of Industries , Government of India, if applicable
Note:
(i.) Scanned copies of all original documents / notarized copy of all original documents are to
uploaded with Digital Signature wherever applicable.
(ii.) Submission of:
a) Offline documents listed in section IV-B Clause 4.2 are mandatory non-compliance will result in
outright rejection of the Bid.
b) Online documents, the bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms terms and
specifications in the bid documents and clarifications/ amendments/ addenda if any. Failure to
furnish all Information required as per the bid documents or submission of the bids not
substantially responsive to the bid documents in every respect will be at the bidder’s risk and
may result in rejection of bid.
(iii) If some document is not applicable for the bidder then he has to upload scanned copy of paper
mentioning “The document …...< Name> called vide clause___________is not applicable on
us”.
(iv) Original documents will be verified before awarding of the work.
(v) DELETED
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8. BID SECURITY:
8.1 The Bidder including MSE bidder shall be exempted from submission of Bid Security and shall
submit the “BID SECURITY DECLARATION” on company letter head duly signed by
authorized signatory in original along with offline documents.
8.2 Deleted.
8.3 Deleted.
8.4 A bid not secured in accordance with para 8.1 shall be rejected by the BSNL as non-responsive.
8.5 Deleted.
8.6 Deleted.
8.7 Suspending / Debarring / Banning of Bidder for 1 year:-
8.7.1 If the bidder withdraws or amends its bid or impairs or derogates from the bid in any respect
during the period of bid validity specified by the bidder in the bid form or extended
subsequently OR
8.7.2 If the bidder makes any modifications in the terms and conditions of the tender before
acceptance of the tender, which are not acceptable to the BSNL OR
8.7.3 In case bidder submit any false Experience certificate relating to experience or any other
false document
8.7.4 In the case of successful bidder:
i. If the bidder fails to sign the agreement in accordance with clause 25.
OR
ii. If the bidder fails to accept the LOI/AWO and furnish the required performance security
or material security in accordance with clause 24.
OR
iii. If the bidder is awarded work by BSNL and subsequently fails to obey any of the
contractual obligations mandatory/ statutory/legal requirements eg. Labour,
Taxation laws etc.
8.7.5 In all the above cases, i.e. 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.3 & 8.7.4 the bidder shall be suspended /
debarred / banned for a period of one year from the date of issue of such order. The bidder will
not approach the court against the decision of BSNL in this regard.
9. BID PRICES:
9.1 The bidder shall give the total composite price inclusive of all levies and taxes, packing,
forwarding, freight and insurance in case of materials to be supplied and inclusive of all taxes
and levies but exclusive of Goods and service tax in case of works to be executed. Goods and
Service tax shall be paid extra, if applicable. The contractor shall be responsible for
loading/unloading and transporting the materials, to be supplied by the BSNL from any BSNL
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store / Telecom factory to the work site. The charges on this account shall be regulated as per the
rates in Standard Schedule of Rates (SOR). The offer shall be firm in Indian Rupees.
9.2 Price shall be quoted by the bidder only on percentage basis below/above/at par in figures given
in schedule of rates (Financial Bid). Prices quoted at any other place shall not be considered.
Quoted rates shall be inclusive of all charges and levies but exclusive of Goods and Service
Tax(GST) which shall be paid extra as applicable.
9.3 The price quoted by the bidder shall remain fixed during the entire period of contract and shall
not be subject to variation on any account. A bid submitted with an adjustable price quotation
will be treated as non-responsive and rejected.
9.4 Discount, if any, offered by the bidders shall not be considered unless they are specifically
indicated in the schedule or rates (financial Bid). Bidders desiring to offer discount shall
therefore modify their offers suitably while quoting and shall quote clearly net price taking all
such factors like Discount, free supply, etc. into account.
10. PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF BIDS:
10.1 Bid shall remain valid for 180 days from date of opening of the bid (Qualifying Bid). A BID
VALID FOR A SHORTER PERIOD SHALL BE REJECTED BY THE BSNL AS NON-
RESPONSIVE.
11. SIGNING OF BID:
11.1 The bidder shall submit his bid, online complying all eligibility conditions, other terms and
conditions of tender document to be read along with the verifications and amendments issued in
this respect. All the documents must be authenticated, using Digital signature.
11.2 The bid shall contain no interlineations, erasures or overwriting except as necessary to correct
errors made by the bidder in which case such corrections shall be signed by the person/ persons
signing the bid . All pages of the original bid, except for un-amended printed literatures, shall be
signed by the person or persons signing the bid.
11.3 Power of Attorney:
(a) The power of Attorney should be submitted and executed on the non-judicial stamp paper
(as per tender documents) of appropriate value as prevailing in the concerned states(s)
and the same be EITHER attested by a Notary public OR registered before Sub-registrar
of the state(s) concerned.
(b) The power of Attorney be executed by a person who has been authorized by the Board of
Directors of the bidder in this regard, on behalf of the Company/ institution/ Body
corporate. Copy of Board resolution / authorization shall also be submitted along with
POA.
(c) In case of the bidder being a firm, the said Power of Attorney should be executed by all the
partner(s) in favor of the said Attorney.
(d) In case of JV, the power of attorney should be issued in favor of authorized to bid. The
authority in name of the authorized person should be granted by all the firms forming JV.
(e) Attestation of the specimen signatures of such authorized signatory of the bid by the
Company’s/ firm’s bankers shall be furnished. Name, designation, Phone number, mobile
number, email address and postal address of the authorized signatory shall be provided.
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11.4 In case of partnership firm considered for PO, prior approval in writing shall be obtained from
the PO placing authority before making any changes in the constitution of the firm or
transferring the business to another person or company.
D. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
12.0 SEALING AND MARKING OF BIDS :

12.1 The bid may be called under :-
Single Stage Bidding & two Electronic Envelope System.
The details of sealing & marking of bids in each case is given below:
The bidder shall submit his bid in two envelopes.
 The First electronic envelope will be named as Techno-commercial bid . This envelope will
contain documents of bidders satisfying the eligibility / Technical & commercial conditions as
per clause 7&10 with Bid security as per Clause 8
 The second electronic envelope will be named as Financial bid (BOQ) containing Price
Schedules as per Section-_XV-B_
12.2 (a) The envelope, containing Offline documents mentioned in clause _4.2_of Section- IV B shall
be sealed properly by the bidder and addressed to:
The Asstt. General Manager (Plg )
Office of the General Manager,
BSNL ,Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI,
HUBLI 580020
Tel: 0836 2252155 or 2251799,
(b) The envelope shall bear the name of the tender, the tender Number, and the words ‘ DO
NOT OPEN BEFORE ’ due date …………. & time……………...
(c) The envelope shall indicate the name and complete postal address of the bidder to enable
the BSNL HUBLI to return the envelope unopened in case it is declared "LATE".
(d) The envelope containing all above offline documents shall be sealed properly by the bidder
and shall be delivered on or before due Date & Time of submission of bid as specified in
DNIT(Section-____I______) to above said address mentioned in clause 12.2 (a)
(e) The envelope should be deposited in the tender box available at the O/o AGM (PLG ), O/o
the General Manager, Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI 580020 or sent by Registered
Post/Speed Post/Currier or delivered in person on the above mentioned address (in clause
12.2(a) above). The responsibility for ensuring that outstation envelopes are delivered in
time shall rest with the bidder. The BSNL HUBLI BA shall not be responsible if the bids
are delivered elsewhere.
(f) Tender not submitted in above mentioned manner will be rejected
(g) Venue of Tender Opening: The e-Tender will be opened online in the chamber of AGM
(Planning ), O/o the General Manager, Sanchar Sadan Station road Hubli – 580020 on date &
time specified in DNIT.
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If due to administrative reasons, the venue of Bid opening is changed, it will be displayed
prominently at venue and notice board on, Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI - 580020 and
also on web site www.etenders.gov.in
12.3 If offline documents are not delivered up to date & time of submission of bid as specified
in DNIT, the bid shall be rejected.
13. 0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

13.1 Bids must be submitted online on e-tender portal www.etenders.gov.in and offline (Bid
document Cost, EMD, POA,) by the bidders at the address specified under clause _12.2_ not
later than given date & time of submission as specified in NIT Section- _ I___
13.2 The BSNL HUBLI may, at its discretion, extend this deadline for the submission of bids by
amending the Bid Documents in accordance with clause _5__ of this section in which case all
rights and obligations of the BSNL HUBLI and bidders previously subject to the deadline will
thereafter be subjected to the extended deadline.
14.0 LATE BIDS:

No bid shall be accepted online either by e-Tender Portal or offline document by the BSNL
HUBLIafter the specified deadline for submission of bids prescribed by the BSNL
HUBLIpursuant to clause _13___
15 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS :

15.1 The bidder may modify, revise or withdraw his bid after submission prior to deadline
prescribed for submission of bid.
15.2 The bidder’s modification, revision or withdrawal shall have to be online and digitally
authenticated as per clause ___12____
15.3 Subject to clause __17___ no bid shall be modified subsequent to the deadline for submission of
bids.
E Bid Opening and Evaluation:
16.0 OPENING OF BIDS BY BSNL HUBLI:

16.1 The BSNL HUBLIshall open bids online in the presence of the authorized representatives of
bidders physically present who choose to attend, at time & date specified in NIT(Section-
_I__) on due date. The bidder's representatives, who are present, shall sign in an attendance
register. Authority letter to this effect shall be submitted by the authorized representatives of
bidders before they are allowed to participate in bid opening (A Format is given in Section-
_XI___).
16.2 maximum 1 representatives of any bidder shall be authorized and permitted to attend the bid
opening.
16.3 For sequence & procedural details of opening of Bid, please refer Clause_6 of Section-__IV B
16.4 The date fixed for opening of bids, if subsequently declared holiday by the BSNL/ submission
of Bid is not possible due to unavoidable circumstances, the bid will be opened on the
following working day, time and venue remaining unaltered unless the revised date of opening
of bids is notified before opening of tender.
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17.0 CLARIFICATION OF BIDS :
17.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation and comparison of bids, the BSNL HUBLI may, at its
discretion ask the bidder for the clarification of its bid. The request for the clarification and the
response shall be in writing. However, no post bid clarification at the initiative of the bidder
shall be entertained.
17.2 If any of the documents, required to be submitted along with the technical bid is found wanting,
the offer is liable to be rejected at that stage. However the BSNL HUBLIat its discretion may call
for any clarification regarding the bid document within a stipulated time period. In case of non
compliance to such queries, the bid will be out rightly rejected without entertaining further
correspondence in this regard
18. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION:
18.1 BSNL shall evaluate the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any
computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished, whether
the documents have been properly signed and whether the bids are generally in order.
18.2 Arithmetical errors shall be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the
unit price and total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price
shall prevail and the total price shall be corrected by the purchaser.
18.3 If there is discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words shall prevail. If the
Contractor does not accept the correction of the errors, his bid shall be rejected.
18.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to clause _19__, the BSNL will determine the
substantial responsiveness of each bid to the bid document. For purpose of these clauses a
substantially responsive bid is one which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the bid
documents without deviations. The BSNL determination of bid's responsiveness is to be based
on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic evidence.
18.5 A bid, determined as substantially non responsive will be rejected by the BSNL and shall not
subsequent to the bid opening be made responsive by the bidder by correction of the non-
conformity.
18.6 The BSNL may waive any minor infirmity or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid which does
not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice or effect the relative
ranking of the bidder.
19. EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF SUBSTANTIALLY RESPONSIVE BIDS

19.1 The BSNL shall evaluate in detail and compare the bids previously determined to be
substantially responsive pursuant to clause 18.
19.2 The L-1 will be decided based on the lowest quoted rate in BOQ in financial bid in Section-
XV-B Part-C (on Schedule of rate of Section-XV-B,), which shall be realistic and rational in
financial bid. Section-XV-C of schedule of rates are pre-fixed and the bidder should accept
it.
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19.3 If the offered rates of more than one bidder are same than the work may be divided (In
terms of amount) equally among them. In such case no claim of Strata Variation in the
Route shall be accepted. The work may be awarded in any portion of the Section or
Route to any of the bidder as decided by Engineer in Charge.
19.4 General Manager Telecom, HUBLI BA, HUBLI is not bound to accept the lowest one.
19.5 The item of work shown in Section-XV-C, are of incidental nature. Hence this item will
not be taken into account for determining L-1.
19.6 The quantities shown in Section- XV-B, and Section- XV-C are approximate only and
may vary as per actual works requirements.
20. CONTACTING THE BSNL :

20.1 No bidder shall try to influence the BSNL on any matter relating to its bid, from the time of bid
opening till the time the contract is awarded.
20.2 Any effort by the bidder to modify his bid or influence the BSNL in the BSNL's bid evaluation,
bid comparison or the contract award decisions shall result in the rejection of the bid.
21. AWARD OF CONTRACT :

21.1 The BSNL shall consider award of contract only to those eligible bidders whose offers have been
found technically, commercially and financially acceptable.
21.2 The work against the tender is for one year's requirement and the terms and conditions of this
tender shall be operative for a period of one year from the date of signing of agreement between
the BSNL and the contractor.
21.3 The contractor can be asked to work in any other Block of HUBLI BA at L1 rate approved for
adjacent Block or any other Block in case of any exigency. It shall be mandatory upon the
contractor to accept the offer.
22. BSNL'S RIGHT TO VARY QUANTUM OF WORK :

The BSNL, at the time of award of work under the contract or during currency of the contract
reserves the right to decrease or increase the work by up to +/ -25% of the total quantum of work
specified in the schedule of requirements without any change in the rates or other terms and
conditions. However the individual item of works may be varied in any quantum within the
overall limit of +/ - 25 % of the contracted value in terms of rupees or in physical terms as BSNL
decides. However, in exceptional circumstances only, due to change in scope of work or less
availability of funds from BBNL or as per BSNL requirement, the BSNL, at the time of award of
work under the contract or during currency of the contract also reserves the right to decrease the
work by even less than 25% of the total quantum of work specified in the schedule of
requirements without any change in the rates or other terms and conditions after recording
adequate reasons and justification for the same.
23. BSNL'S RIGHT TO ACCEPT ANY BID AND TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS :
The BSNL reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process and
reject all bids, at any time to award of contract without assigning any reason what so ever and
without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders on the grounds for the
BSNL’s action.
24. ISSUE OF LETTER OF INTENT :
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24.1 The issue of letter of intent shall constitute the intention of the BSNL to enter in to the contract
with the bidder. Letter of intent will be issued as offer to the successful bidder.
24.2 The bidder shall within 14 days of issue of intent , give his acceptance along with material
security and performance security in conformity with clause 5(i) SECTION -V , provided
with the bid documents, failing which his EMD may be forfeited and bid is liable to be
cancelled.
25. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT

25.1 The signing of agreement shall constitute the award of contract on the bidder. The agreement
with the successful bidder shall be signed by the BSNL within a week of submission of material
security as per clause 24.2 above.
25.2 (a) Bid security of successful bidder will be either refunded as per option or will be adjusted in
to PBG provided the Bidder submits PBG of entire amount or submit DD for balance amount.
(b) Incase bidder prefers to submit PBG then PBG will be taken for entire amount and EMD
will be refunded.
26. ANNULMENT OF AWARD:

Failure of the successful bidder to comply with the requirement of clause 24 and 25 shall
constitute sufficient ground for the annulment of the award and forfeiture of the bid security, in
which event; the BSNL may award the work to any other bidder at the discretion of the BSNL or
call for new bids.
27. Work Distribution Policy: MSE related reservation policy is as below.
a. 25% of the Estimated Quantity / requirement in any tender shall be earmarked for MSEs
provided their quoted price is within the band of L1+15%. Out of this quantity, a sub
target of 4% is earmarked for SC/ST owned eligible MSES. In case of non-availability of
SC/ST owned MSE, this 4% quantity shall be offered to other MSE.
b. The participating MSEs in a tender, quoting price within the band of L1+15% are also to
be allowed for work distribution by bringing down their price to the L1 price arrived after
tender evaluation. Such MSE shall be distributed work upto 25% of the total tendered
value. In case of more than one such eligible MSE/, the work will be shared equally.
Subject to above policy, work distribution is as below.
(i) Number of Bidders on whom the order is Proposed quantity of Distribution

proposed to be placed
1 (One) 100%
(ii) This clause is removed.
28. Preferable Requirements:

Bidder & his supervisor be equipped with (i) BSNL Mobile phone, (ii) Identity card.
29. If any innovative and creative alternative is devised by the BA either on its own or as directed
from above, which covers the scope of this tender in whole or in part, this tender/contract
agreement can be terminated by GMT HUBLI BA after taking stock of the situation either
immediately or at a future date to which contractor will not have any claim.
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Appendix-1 to Section IV-A
S.No. Defaults of the bidder / vendor. Action to be taken

A B C
1(a) Submitting fake / forged i) Rejection of tender bid of respective Vendor.
a. Bank Instruments with the bid to meet terms ii) Banning of business for 3 years which implies
& condition of tender in respect of tender fee barring further dealing with the vendor for
and/ or EMD; procurement of Goods & Services including
b. Certificate for claiming exemption in respect participation in future tenders invited by BSNL
of tender fee and/ or EMD; for 3 years from date of issue of banning order.
iii) Termination/ Short Closure of PO/WO, if
And detection of default at any stage from issued. This implies non-acceptance of further
receipt of bids till award of APO/ issue of supplies / work & services except to make the
PO/WO. already received material work/ complete work
in hand.
Note 1:- However, in this case the performance guarantee if alright will not be forfeited.
Note 2:-Payment for already received supplies/ completed work shall be made as per terms &
conditions of PO/ WO.
1(b) Submitting fake / forged documents towards
meeting eligibility criteria such as experience
capability, supply proof, registration with Sales
Tax, Income Tax departments etc and as
supporting documents towards other terms &
conditions with the bid to meet terms &
condition of tender :
(i) If detection of default is prior to award of
i) Rejection of Bid & ii) Forfeiture of EMD.
APO
i) Cancellation of APO ,
(ii) If detection of default after issue of APO but
ii) Rejection of Bid &
before receipt of PG/ SD (DD,BG etc.)
iii) Forfeiture of EMD.
i) Cancellation of APO
ii) Rejection of Bid &
(iii) If detection of default after receipt of PG/
iii) Forfeiture of PG/ SD.
SD (DD,BG etc.) .
However on realization of PG/ SD amount, EMD,
if not already released shall be returned.
i) Termination/ Short Closure of PO/WO and
Cancellation of APO
ii)Rejection of Bid &
(iv) If detection of default after issue of PO/ WO
Iii) Forfeiture of PG/ SD. However on realization of
PG/ SD amount, EMD, if not released shall be
returned.
Note 3:- However, settle bills for the material received in correct quantity and quality if pending items
do not affect working or use of supplied items.
Note 4:- No further supplies are to be accepted except that required to make the already supplied items
work.
2 If vendor or his representative uses violent/
Banning of business for 3 years which implies
coercive means viz. Physical / Verbal means to
Barring further dealing with the vendor for
threatens BSNL Executive / employees and/ or
procurement of Goods & Services including
obstruct him from functioning in discharge of
participation in future tenders invited by BSNL for
his duties & responsibilities for the following :
3 years from date of issue of banning order.
a) Obstructing functioning of tender opening
executives of BSNL in receipt/ opening of
tender bids from prospective Bidders,
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suppliers/ Contractors.
b) Obstructing/ Threatening other prospective
bidders i.e. suppliers/ Contractors from
entering the tender venue and/ or submitting
their tender bid freely.
3 Non-receipt of acceptance of APO/ AWO and
SD/ PG by L-1 bidder within time period Forfeiture of EMD.
specified in APO/ AWO.
i) Termination of PO/ WO.
Failure to supply and/ or Commission the ii) Under take purchase/ work at the risk & cost of
equipment and /or execution of the work at all defaulting vendor.
4.1
even in extended delivery schedules, if granted iii) Recover the excess charges if incurred from the
against PO/ WO. PG/ SD and outstanding bills of the defaulting
Vendor.
i. Short Closure of PO/ WO to the quantity
already received by and/ or commissioned in
BSNL and/ or in pipeline provided the same is
Failure to supply and/ or Commission the usable and/or the Vendor promises to make it
equipment and /or execution of the Work in usable.
4.2
full even in extended delivery schedules, if ii. Under take purchase/ work for balance quantity
granted against PO/ WO. at the risk & cost of defaulting vendor.
iii. Recover the excess charges if incurred from the
PG/ SD and outstanding bills of the defaulting
Vendor.
5.1 i. If the material is not at all acceptable, then return
the non-acceptable material (or its part) &
recover its cost, if paid, from the o/s bills/ PG/
SD.
OR
The supplied equipment does not perform ii. If the material is inducted in network & it is
satisfactory in the field in accordance with the not possible to return it and/ or material is
specifications mentioned in the PO/ acceptable with degraded performance, the
WO/Contract. purchaser may determine the price for degraded
equipment (Financial penalty = Price – price
determined for degraded equipment) himself
and/ or through a committee. Undertake
recovery of financial penalty from outstanding
dues of vendor including PG/ SD.
i. If the material is not at all acceptable, then
return the non-acceptable material (or its
part) & recover its cost, if paid, from the o/s
bills/ PG/ SD;
OR
Major quality problems (as established by a ii. If the material is inducted in network & it is
joint team / committee of User unit(s) and QA not possible to return it and/ or material is
5.2 Circle) / performance problems and non- acceptable with degraded performance, the
rectification of defects (based on reports of purchaser may determine the price for
field units and QA circle). degraded equipment (Financial penalty =
Price – price determined for degraded
equipment) himself and/ or through a
Committee. Undertake recovery of financial
penalty from outstanding dues of vendor
including PG/ SD;
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And
iii. Withdrawal of TSEC/ IA issued by QA
Circle.
6 Submission of claims to BSNL against a contract i. Recovery of over payment from the
outstanding dues of Vendor including EMD/
(a) for amount already paid by BSNL PG & SD etc. and by invoking ‘Set off’ clause
(b) for Quantity in excess of that supplied by 21 of Section V or by any other legal tenable
Vendor to BSNL. manner.
ii. Banning of Business for 3 years from date of
(c) for unit rate and/ or amount higher than that issue of banning order or till the date of
approved by BSNL for that purchase. recovery of over payment in full, whichever is
later.
Note 5:- The claims may be submitted with or without collusion of BSNL Executive/ employees.
Note 6:- This penalty will be imposed irrespective of the fact that payment is disbursed by BSNL or
not.
7 Network Security/ Safety/ Privacy:- If the vendor i. Termination of PO/ WO.
tampers with the hardware, software/ firmware or ii. Banning of business for 3 years which implies
in any other way that barring further dealing with the vendor for
participation in future tenders invited by BSNL
a) Adversely affects the normal working of
for 3 years from date of issue of banning order.
BSNL equipment(s) and/ or any other TSP
iii. Recovery of any loss incurred on this account
through BSNL.
from the Vendor from its PG/ SD/ O/s bills etc.
b)Disrupts/ Sabotages functioning of the BSNL

network equipments such as exchanges, BTS,
BSC/ MSC, Control equipment including IN
etc., transmission equipments but not limited
to these elements and/ or any other TSP
through BSNL.
c)tampers with the billing related data/ iv. Legal action will be initiated by BSNL against
invoicing/ account of the Customer/ User(s) of the Vendor if required.
BSNL and/ or any other TSP(s).
d) hacks the account of BSNL Customer for
unauthorized use i.e. to threaten others/ spread
improper news etc.
e)undertakes any action that affects/ endangers
the security of India.
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8 i. Termination/ Short Closure of the PO/ WO
ii. Settle bills for the quantity received in correct
quantity and quality if pending items do not
affect working or use of supplied items.
iii. No further supplies are to be accepted except
that required to make the already supplied
items work.
iv. In case of turnkey projects, If the material is
commissioned and is usable without any
If the vendor is declared bankrupt or degradation of performance, then settle bills
insolvent or its financial position has become for the acceptable equipment/ material (or its
unsound and in case of a limited company, if part).
it is wound up or it is liquidated. v. In case of turnkey projects, if the material is
inducted in network & it is not possible to
return it and/ or material is acceptable with
degraded performance, the purchaser may
determine the price for degraded equipment
(Financial penalty = Price – price determined
for degraded equipment) himself and/ or
through a committee. Undertake recovery of
financial penalty from outstanding dues of
vendor including PG/ SD.
9 i. Termination/ Short Closure of the PO/ WO.
ii. Settle bills for the material received in correct
quantity and quality if pending items do not
affect working or use of supplied items.
iii. No further supplies are to be accepted except
that required to make the already supplied
items work.
iv. In case of turnkey projects, If the material is
commissioned and is usable without any
In the event of the vendor, its proprietor,
degradation of performance, then settle bills
Director(s), partner(s) is / are convicted by a
for the acceptable equipment/ material (or its
Court of Law following prosecution for
part).
offences involving moral turpitude in relation
v. In case of turnkey projects, If the material is
to the business dealings.
inducted in network & it is not possible to
return it and/ or material is acceptable with
degraded performance, the purchaser may
determine the price for degraded equipment
(Financial penalty = Price – price determined
for degraded equipment) himself and/ or
through a committee. Undertake recovery of
financial penalty from outstanding dues of
vendor including PG/ SD.
10 If the vendor does not return/ refuses to return i) Take action to appoint Arbitrator to adjudicate
BSNL’s dues: the dispute.
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i. Termination of contract, if any.
ii. Banning of business for 3 years which implies
barring further dealing with the vendor for
participation in future tenders invited by
a) in spite of order of Arbitrator.
BSNL from date of issue of banning order or
till the date by which vendor clears the
BSNL’s dues, whichever is later.
iii. Take legal recourse i.e. filing recovery suite in
appropriate court.
i. Termination of contract, if any.
ii. Banning of business for 3 years which implies
barring further dealing with the vendor for
b) in spite of Court Orders.
BSNL from date of issue of banning order or
till the date by which vendor clears the
BSNL’s dues, whichever is later.
11 If the Central Bureau of Investigation/
Independent External Monitor (IEM) / Income Take Action as per the directions of
Tax/ Sales Tax/ Excise / Custom Departments CBI or concerned department.
recommends such a Course
12 The following cases may also be considered for
Banning of business:
a. If there is strong justification for believing
that the proprietor, manager, MD, Director,
partner, employee or representative of the
vendor/ supplier has been guilty of
malpractices such as bribery, corruption,
i) Banning of business for 3 years which implies
fraud, substitution of tenders, interpolation,
Barring further dealing with the vendor for
misrepresentation with respect to the contract
in question.
b. If the vendor/ supplier fails to execute a
BSNL for 3 years from date of issue of
contract or fails to execute it satisfactorily
banning order.
beyond the provisions of Para 4.1 & 4.2.
c. If the vendor/ supplier fails to submit
required documents/ information, where
required
d. Any other ground which in the opinion of
BSNL is just and proper to order for banning
of business dealing with a vendor/ supplier
Note 7: Banning of Business dealing order shall not have any effect on the existing/
ongoing works/ AMC / CAMC which will continue along with settlement of
Bills.
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Appendix-2 to Section IV-A

GST clauses for the Bidder
Sl. Contractual Clause Clause Description
1 Definition 'The term 'GST Act' shall include Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017( CGST), State
Goods and Service TaxAct,2 017( SGST)' . Integrated Goods and Service Tax AcI,2017(
IGST),Union Territory Goods and Service TaxAct,2017( UTGST), Rules and any other GST
related legislation in India
2 Definition ‘For the purpose of this agreement, the term ’GST' shall include Central Goods and Service
Tax Act, 2017(CGST),State Goods and Service TaxAct,2017( SGST),Integrated Goods and
Service Tax Adt,2 017( IGST), Union Territory Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017(
UTGST)and any other taxes levied under the GST related legislation in India, as may be
applicable.
3 Eligibility For the purpose of this agreement the supplier should:
1. Have a valid PAN No.
2.Have a valid Goods and Services Tax Registration Certificate No. or mention as
unregistered dealer ;
3. File a self-declaration along with the evidence that the supplier is not Blacklisted by GST
authorities ;
4. Intimate all GST registration number to BSNL, where supplier holds multiple GST
numbers.
4 Tax Clause All taxes except CGST, SGST,UTGST and IGST, if any, required to be Paid on the invoices
as specified in clause above shall be borne by the supplier.
5 Composition scheme Where the supplier is registered as a composition dealer under GST Act, it shall declare the
same time of acceptance of purchase order .Supplier shall not levy or impose taxes under
GST on invoices'
6 Indemnity It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that outward supply return (GSTR-1)is filed
correctly and to declare correct information on the Invoice and GST portal.
In case of mismatch because of vendor’s fault prompt amendments must be made by the
supplier else supplier shall be required to indemnify BSNL of the loss of credit due to mis-
match and BSNL shall recover the said amount from vendor. The compliance to be adhered
by supplier includes (but is not limited to ) the following:
(i)Uploading appropriate invoice details on the GSTN( Goods and Service Tax Network)
with in the stipulated time.
(ii) issuing GST compliant invoice/ CN/DN. PO issued by BSNL should be referred by
supplier for capturing information on the invoice.
(iii))Acceptance of changes made by BSNL on GSTN on account of non-upload or incorrect
upload details on GSTN. Such changes w .r. t the mis-match are required to be accepted by
supplier within the time limit prescribed under the GST law. lt must be noted that in case
supplier does not accept such changes within the time limit prescribed under GST law, the
loss of input tax credit( if any) would be recovered from the supplier.
BSNL reserves the right to be indemnified for the credit loss and recover the said amount
from the supplier in case BSNL is unable to claim the input tax credit for any non-
compliance or default or due to lack of diligence on the part of the supplier. Further in case
any error because of which no credit is received then such equivalent amount is not liable to
be paid by BSNL .Where, however the amount has already been paid by BSNL the same is
liable to be recoverable or adjustable against subsequent payments.
7 Indemnity Clause It is hereby agreed between both the parties that in case any GST and /or cess liability,
interest, penalties or any other tax / duty / amount/charge liability /professional costs related
to litigation becomes payable by BSNL or input tax credit is denied to BSNL due to failure of
the supplier to comply with the relevant laws / regulations applicable in India or overseas.
Supplier undertakes to indemnify BSNL for an amount equal to amount payable by BSNL
and the same shall be recovered by BSNL.
8 Tax deducted at Nothing contained herein in the agreement shall prevent BSNL from deducting tax at source
source if required under GST Act and GST Regulations, any law or any regulation.
9 Reverse Charge Wherever domestic reverse charge is applicable on BSNL under GST Act.no. tax shall be
liability –Domestic charged by supplier on invoice. It shall be the liability of BSNL to pay tax under reverse
procurement charge mechanism.
10 Reverse Charge It is specially agreed between the parties that where the supplier is not registered under
liability –Unregistered GST Act. It shall be the responsibility of BSNL to discharge liability under reverse charge
supplier. mechanism. It is further agreed that supplier shall not charge tax on invoice.
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11 GST Invoice It shall be the responsibility of supplier to raise appropriate tax invoice as per the provisions
of GST Act. BSNL reserves the right to be indemnified for the credit loss in case BSNL is
unable to claim the input tax credit for any non-compliance / default in raising appropriate
invoice by supplier. Further all invoices should be sent to BSNL promptly.
Further the supplier is required to comply following requirements w.r.to issuance of invoice:
-All the details of supplier (name, address, GST IN/ unregistered vendor ,place of supply,
SAC/HSN code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on the invoice.
-Invoice / DN/ CN need to be issued timely within the time prescribed under GST law.
-in case of any deficient supply, BSNL shall convey the same in a reasonable time to enable
the supplier to issue credit note and take tax adjustment:
-it would be the responsibility of the supplier to declare correct information on invoice and
GST portal viz. the amount, the place of supply, rate of tax etc. in case, the eligibility if input
tax credit is questioned or denied to BSNL on account of default by the supplier , the same
would be recovered by BSNL from the supplier.
-Registered location of the both parties i.e. BSNL and supplier should be mentioned in the
agreement with GSTIN No.. Further, supplier should raise invoice at the registered premises
of BSNL for availment of credit and ensure that the place of supply as per GST law is same
as registered premise:
-it shall be responsibility of supplier to raise invoice within the prescribed timelines.
-E-waybill number should be mentioned in the invoice.
12 Debit note The supplier acknowledge and agrees to issue appropriate debit note / credit note as
prescribed under GST Act and send to BSNL within the prescribed time. All documents
should be received well in advance so as to enable BSNL to claim proper credit.
Further it shall be the responsibility of supplier to declare the details of such credit note in
the return for the month during which such credit note has been issued but not later than
September following the end of the financial year in which such supply was made of the
date of furnishing of the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier.
BSNL reserves the right to indemnified for the credit loss by supplier in case of BSNL is
unable to claim the input tax credit for any non-compliance of default of due to lack of
diligence on the part of the supplier.
13 Payment terms BSNL will make payment to supplier only after the invoice is uploaded by supplier in GST
outward return i.e. GSTR-1 and credit of GST is available (reflected in GSTR-2A) to BSNL.
Further it is agreed that for claiming the payment the following documents are to be
submitted by the supplier to the paying state along with appropriate invoice.
1. Invoice along with e-way bills.
2. 2. Delivery challan.
3. Consignee receipt (LR)
4. Each equipment shall be accompanied by supplier certification confirming
adherence to all standard for materials and workmanship head / state operation
heads for records.
5. Bill of materials.
6. Any other documents as may be demanded by BSNL.
14 Payment terms Supplier hereby agrees that it will be solely responsible for performing all compliances and
making payments of GST , cesses, interest, penalties or any other
tax/duty/amount/charge/liability/arising either out of laws /regulations applicable in India and
overseas or because of a demand / recovery initiated by any revenue authority under laws /
regulations applicable in India or overseas.
15 Purchase Order It is understood between the parties that supplier shall raise invoice basis purchase order
issued by BSNL. In case of any deviation or disagreement by supplier on place of supply ,
billing location/ HSN code/SAC code stated on PO, it shall be the responsibility of supplier
to intimate BSNL well in advance.
Further, in case supplier raises the invoice on an address other than agreed, it shall be the
responsibility of the supplier to modify the invoice.
16 Place of supply For the purpose of this agreement place of supply under GST Act shall be the place of
supply as determined under purchase order raised by BSNL. It shall be responsibility of
supplier to intimate BSNL well in advance in case of deviation / disagreement with the place
of supply as determined in PO.
17 Deficient supply / Each party to contract agrees that in case of any deficient supply or incomplete supply or
Incomplete Supply / rejected supplier, it shall be the responsibility of supplier to issue GST compliance credit
rejected supply note within the reasonable time and take tax adjustment in case the supplier fails to issue
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proper credit note within the time stipulated under the GST law the taxes charged and not
adjusted would be borne by the supplier.
18 Advance payment Wherein terms of the agreement BSNL pays advance amount to supplier for supply of
goods / services, it shall be the responsibility of supplier to issue GST compliant receipt
voucher or such other document as may be prescribed to BSNL. Further supplier would be
required to issue refund voucher as prescribed under GST Act in case no supply is made
and no invoice is raised.
19 Discount Clause In cases where supplier is providing g discount to BSNL for the goods supplied by it or
service rendered, following should be predetermined or mutually agreed between supplier
and BSNL.
1. Situations in which discount would be allowed by supplier to BSNL (eg. Value
based / quantity based discounts)
2. Basis and manner in which discount would be computed and allowed to BSNL.
3. Deduction of such discount from the value of supply as per provision of GST Act.
20 Compliance rating Supplier shall be liable to comply with all the compliances as may be prescribed to ensure
that compliance rating is not reduced below the prescribed limit as laid down under GST Act
and GST regulations. Supplier shall be required to submit a self-declaration from time ti time
that they are not black-listed on the GST portal. Notwithstanding anything contained in
agreement, in the event of black listing of supplier ie. Compliance rating reduced below the
prescribed limit, the amount related to tax shall be paid to supplier only on receipt of input
tax credit to BSNL.
21 E-way Bill It shall be responsibility of supplier to obtain e-way bill in case of movement of goods
exceeding limit as prescribed under the GST Act. Supplier would indemnify BSNL in case of
any non-compliance or default or due to lack of diligence on the part of the supplier to
comply with the e-way bill requirement.
22 Penalty It is agreed by supplier that in case of any deviation , default or negligence on the part of
supplier due to which it is liable to pay penalty to BSNL, the same shall be recovered by
BSNL from supplier along with applicable GST Tax (as may be applicable).
23 Liquidated damages GST (If applicable ) on account of liquidated damages due to delay in supply / service of
goods would be borne by supplier.
24 Set off It is agreed in case of set off the security deposit against any claim of the purchaser or
BSNL or such other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money arising out of this
contract or under any other contract made by the supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or
such other person(s) contracting through the BSNL, the GST on such set off will be borne
by the supplier.
Any sum of money due and payable to the supplier (including security deposit refundable to
him) under this contract may be appropriated by the purchaser or the BSNL or any other
person(s) contracting through the BSNL and set off the same against any claim of the
Purchaser or BSNL or such other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money
arising out of this contract or under any other contract made by the supplier with the
Purchaser or BSNL or such other person(s) contracting through the BSNL.
In case of set off of the security deposit against any claim of the purchaser or BSNL or such
other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money arising out of this contract or
under any other contract made by the supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or such other
person(s) contracting through the BSNL, the GST on such set off will be borne by the
supplier.
GST would not be liable on security deposit. But if supplier set off the security deposit
against any claim of the purchaser or BSNL or such other person or person(s) for payment
of a sum of money arising out of this contract or under any other contract made by the
supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or such other person(s) contracting through the BSNL,
then GST would be levied.
25 Miscellaneous 1. Supplier agrees to share the monthly information with BSNL which would be
uploaded by the supplier in its GSTR-1 along with the information of input credit to
be claimed by BSNL in such month:
2. It shall be the responsibility of vendor to provide reconciliation statement of all the
supplies made by it including issuance of credit note, debit note or other
documents as prescribed within 30th September following the end of relevant
financial year.
26 Prices Duties ,taxes & Cesses for which the firm has to furnish GST Challans / Tax Invoices will be
indicated separately in the PO / APO.
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27 Prices Suppliers should furnish the correct HSN / SAC classification /Customs tariff Head in the
price Schedule. If the credit for the Duties ,Taxes and Cesses under provision/ rules under
GST law is found to be not admissible at any stage subsequently owing to wrong furnishing
of Tariff Head, then the suppliers will be liable to refund such non-admissible amount, if
already paid, along with penalty and interest if charged by the concerned authority.
28 Prices In case the Duties ,Taxes and Cesses which are not eligible for input tax credit as per the
quotes indicated in the price schedule by the suppliers and subsequently at any stage it is
found that Credit for such Duties ,Taxes and Cesses is admissible as per provision of GST
law, then the suppliers will be liable to refund the amount equivalent of such Duties ,Taxes
and Cesses if already paid to them provided the credit can be claimed within the time
prescribed under the applicable legislation and BSNL has all documents to claim such
credit. The refund is also subject to the bidder performing necessary act for enabling BSNL
to claim the credit viz. upload the information on GSTN. However, the purchaser may allow
the supplier to submit necessary documents in this regard which may enable the purchaser
to avail the input tax credit provided such credit is still available for the amount so paid as
per provision of GST law.
29 Prices The purchaser reserves the right to ask the bidders to submit documentary proof confirming
the correct HSN or SAC classification/ Customs Tariff Head from the CGST/SGST/IGST
officer or Customs authority where the HSN or SAC classification/ Customs Tariff Head
furnished against the particular tendered item by different bidders, differs from each other or
the same is found apparently not furnished in accordance with GST Act/Customs Tariff
notifications.
30 Prices If the supplier fails to furnish necessary supporting documents i.e. Tax invoices / Customs
invoices etc. in respect of the Duties ,Taxes and Cesses which are eligible for input tax
credit, the amount pertaining to such Duties ,Taxes and Cesses will be deducted from the
payment due to the firm
31 Prices If the supplier fails to perform necessary compliances which would any manner restrict
BSNL to claim input tax credit, then the amount pertaining to such Duties, Taxes and
Cesses will be deducted from the payment due to the supplier.
32 Prices If the supplier does not disclose the correct details on the invoice or on the GSTN viz.
GSTIN, Place of Supply, etc. which restricts BSNL to claim input tax credit, then the amount
pertaining to such Duties ,Taxes and Cesses will be deducted from the payment due to the
supplier.
33 Payment Terms Payment of bills shall be made on receipt of goods by consignee. For claiming this payment
the following documents are to be submitted to the paying authority.
(a) Invoice clearly indicating break up details of composite price i.e. Basic, Goods and
Services Tax (GST), any other Duties and Taxes, Freight/Packing Charges, etc.
(b) Acknowledged Delivery Challan in original.
(c) Inspection Certificate of QA(Payable copy in original)
(d) The sea freight receipt as per the rates approved by the Ministry of Water and Surface
Transport, if applicable.
(e) E-way bill as prescribed in the GST law in case of movement of goods
(f) Proof of payment of GST, if applicable.
(g) Timely uploading of correct and necessary information on GSTN portal is mandatory as
prescribed in GST compliances.
Note :- 1) If the supplier fails to furnish necessary supporting documents i.e. GST invoice /
Customs invoices etc. and also fails to upload the information on GSTN in respect of the
Duties/taxes for which input tax credit is available, the amount pertaining to such
Duties/Taxes will be deducted from the payment due to the supplier.
2) Tax amount will be paid to the supplier only after supplier declares the details of the
invoices in its return in GSTR 1 and GSTR-3 uploaded by the supplier and the same is
reflected in GSTR-2A of BSNL on GSTN portal .
3) TDS/ TCS shall be deducted at the prescribed rate, if any (as the case may be).
4) BSNL can adjust/ forfeit Bank Guarantee obtained from the supplier against any loss of
input tax credit to BSNL on account of supplier's default.
5) In case BSNL has to pay GST on reverse charge basis, the supplier would not charge
GST on its invoices. Further, the supplier undertakes to comply with the provisions of GST
law as may be applicable
34 Payment Terms The balance payment (if any) shall be made within a period of 6 months from invoice date to
ensure availability of input tax credit (ITC) & subject to condition that there are no
damage/shortages. In those cases where such shortages/damages are intimated to the
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supplier in writing, the balance payment shall be released only after the cases are settled in
accordance with the provision of the P.O.
Further, in case of any dispute on the payment to be made to the supplier, the same shall
be settled on or before the month of September following the end of financial year to which
the invoice pertains.
Additionally, in case the dispute is not settled due to any act of the supplier and input credit
on the said invoice is lost by BSNL, the same shall be recovered from the supplier.
35 Payment Terms Necessary declaration, statutory forms (if any) shall be provided by BSNL to avail
concessional rate of tax wherever applicable on the request of the bidder as and when
asked for.
36 Payment Terms GST Invoice
All the details of supplier (name, address, GSTIN/ unregistered supplier, place of supply,
SAC/ HSN code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on the invoice.
Invoice/Supplementary invoice/Debit Note/Credit Note/Receipt Voucher
need to be issued in compliant format and timely within the time prescribed under GST law.
In case of any deficient/incomplete/rejected supply, BSNL shall convey the same in a
reasonable time to enable the supplier to issue credit note and take tax adjustment.
It would be the responsibility of the supplier to declare correct information on invoice and
GSTN viz. the amount, the place of supply, rate of tax etc. In case, the eligibility of input tax
credit is questioned or denied to BSNL on account of default by the supplier, the same
would be recovered by BSNL from the supplier.
Registered location of the both the parties i.e. BSNL and supplier should be mentioned in
the agreement with GSTIN No. Further, supplier should raise invoices at the registered
premise of BSNL for availing of credit and ensure that the place of supply as per GST law is
same as registered premise
BSNL could at any time instruct the supplier to raise its invoices at a particular location of
BSNL
It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that place of supply and the GSTN of BSNL
are in the same state. If for any reason they are not in the same state, the supplier shall
intimate to BSNL and give adequate time before raising of the invoice.
E-waybill number should be mentioned on the invoices.
Supplier shall be responsible for timely issuance and delivery of invoice/ DN/ CN to enable
BSNL to claim tax benefit on or before the stipulated time period provided by the GST law.
(a) It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that outward supply return (GSTR-1)
would be filed correctly. If not, than cost would be borne by supplier.
(b) Reporting of correct outward supply by supplier in the outward return (GSTR-1) is the
responsibility of the supplier. In case of mismatch because of supplier’s fault, prompt
amendments must be made by the supplier else supplier would be required to indemnify
BSNL of the loss of credit due to mis-match. The compliances to be adhered by supplier
includes (but is not limited to) the following:
(i) Uploading appropriate invoice details on the GSTN within the stipulated time;
(ii) Issuing GST compliant invoice / CN/ DN. PO issued by BSNL should be referred by
supplier for capturing information on the invoice.
(iii) Supplier nees to pay the entire self-assessed tax on timely basis.
(iv) Where invoice is not uploaded or incorrect upload of invoice detail of GSTN by supplier
then credit on such invoice will be given provisionally subject to matching. So, acceptance
of changes made by BSNL on GSTN on account of non-upload or incorrect upload of
invoice details on GSTN is to be submitted by supplier. Such changes w.r.t. the mismatch
are required to be accepted by supplier within the time limit prescribed under the GST law. It
should be noted that in case supplier does not accept such changes within the time limit
prescribed under GST law, the loss of input tax credit (if any) would be recovered from the
supplier. In case of mismatch because of Supplier's fault, prompt amendments must be
made by the supplier else supplier would be required to indemnify BSNL for the losses of
credit and interest paid due to mismatch.
(v) Supplier to issue all necessary documentation and perform all necessary compliances
for BSNL to be eligible to claim the input tax credit of GST tax to them. In case BSNL is
unable to claim the input tax credit, the amount w.r.t. GST charged by the supplier would be
recovered from the supplier
(vi) A self-declaration along with evidence that the bidder is not black listed by GST
authorities. In case supplier gets black listed during the tenure of BSNL contract, then
supplier must indemnify BSNL to ensure that no loss of input tax credit is borne by BSNL
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due to default of supplier.
27.10 Refer Annexures below( placed as Annexure- A1 ) for clause stating that all the
details of supplier (name, address, GSTN/ unregistered supplier, place of supply, SAC/ HSN
code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on the invoice
Where the location agreed are more than one state, then separate invoice state wise to
claim input tax credit in a particular state (typically happens in a bill to-ship to scenario) shall
have to be submitted.
It shall be the responsibility of the supplier to mention State of place of supply of

goods/services in the invoice issued to BSNL.
Payment against GST credit will be made only when GST compliant invoice is submitted by
the supplier.
37 Contractor/Supplier/S Contractor/Supplier/SBO
BO
Contractor/Supplier/SBO means the individual or firm providing
goods/services under the contract.
The bidder should furnish the name of its collaborator (if applicable), brand name, model
number, type of the products and HSN classification under GST and Customs law offered in
this tender. The technical literatures of the products should also be submitted. No change in
either technology or product shall be permitted after opening of bids.
38 Extension of Time & GST (if applicable) on account of liquidated damages due to delay in supply of goods would
sanction of Extension be borne by supplier.
of Time(EOT)
39 Penalty GST (if applicable) on account of liquidated damages due to delay in supply of goods would
be borne by supplier.
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SECTION IV-B
E-TENDERING INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Note:-The instructions given below are for NIC’s e-tender portal and for e-tenders invited by GM, BSNL,
HUBLI only.
General
These Special Instructions (for e-Tendering) supplement ‘Instruction to Bidders’, as enclosed in Sec IV-A of the Tender
Documents. Submission of Bids only through online process is mandatory for this Tender. For conducting electronic tendering,
BSNL HUBLIhas decided to use the portal https://etenders.gov.in through Central Public Procurement Portal of NIC, (Govt. of
India) New Delhi.
1. Tender Bidding Methodology:
Sealed Bid System –‘Single Stage Using Two Envelopes’,
The Techno-commercial & Financial bids shall be submitted online by the bidder at the same time.
2. Broad outline of activities from Bidders prospective:
1. Procure a Digital Signing Certificate (DSC)
2. Register on Electronic Tendering System® (ETS)
3. Create Users and assign roles on ETS
4. View Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) on ETS
5. Download Official Copy of Tender Documents from ETS
6. Clarification to Tender Documents on ETS
 Query to BSNL (Optional)
 View response to queries posted by BSNL, as addenda.
7. Bid-Submission on ETS
8. Attend Online Tender Opening Event (TOE) of Techno-commercial Part
9. View Post-TOE Clarification posted by BSNL on ETS (Optional) Respond to BSNL’s Post-TOE queries
10. Attend Online Tender Opening Event (TOE) of Financial-Part (Only for Technical Responsive Bidders).
3. For participating in this tender online, the following instructions are to be read carefully. These instructions are
supplemented with more detailed guidelines on the relevant screens of the CPPP.
a. Digital Certificates:
For integrity of data and its authenticity/ non-repudiation of electronic records, and be compliant with IT Act 2000, it is
necessary for each user to have a Digital Certificate (DC). also referred to as Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), of Class
2 or above, issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) licensed by Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) [refer
http://www.cca.gov.in].
b. Registration :
®
To use the Electronic Tender portal (https://etenders.gov.in ), vendor needs to register on the portal. Registration of
each organization is to be done by one of its senior persons who will be the main person coordinating for the e-tendering
activities. For further details, use the Electronic Tender portal https://etenders.gov.in , The vendor should visit the home
page of the portal https://etenders.gov.in and go to the etenders link then select Bidders Manual KIT.
On successful submission of Registration details. Please contact NIC Helpdesk as given below, to get your registration
accepted/activated.
NIC HELPDESK
Telephone No. (Toll Free) 1800 233 7315
E-Mail I.D. [email protected]
(Please mark cc to [email protected])
BSNL CONTACT DETAILS.
BSNL`s Contact Person-1 AGM(Plg)
Telephone No. 0836 2252155 or 2251799
(between 10:00 hrs. to 17.30 Hrs. on working days.
BSNL`s Contact Person-2 SDE(Planning)
Telephone No. 0836-2251799
(between 10:00 hrs. to 17.30 Hrs. on working days.
4. Method for submission of bid documents:-

The bid-submission shall be online on CPPP, however Some documents mentioned below in clause 4.2 are to be
submitted physically offline as follows:
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4.1 Online submission:
st
Sl.No Contents of 1 Electronic Envelops Contents of 2nd Electronic Envelops
(1) Original Price Schedule (BOQ) as per Section-ix.

The documents listed Clause 7, (Download Price Schedule (BOQ) in XLS format, duly fill in
01 the required details & upload)
Section IV-A
Should be submitted by online in BOQ format only
Note:- (i) If some document is not applicable for the bidder then he has to upload scanned copy of paper mentioning “The
document < Name> called vide clause___________is not applicable on us”.
(ii) If document asked for contains more than one page then all those pages may be uploaded in one PDF format file
a. Please take care to scan documents such that the total size of documents to be uploaded remains minimum. If required,
documents may be scanned at lower resolutions say at 150 dpi. However it shall be sole responsibility of bidder that the
uploaded documents remain legible.
b. Utmost care may be taken to name the files / documents to be uploaded on CPPP. There should be no special character
or space in the name of file. Only underscores are allowed. The illustrative examples are given below:-
File Name Allowed or not allowed in Reason for allowed / not allowed
CPPP
Q A Certificate Not allowed Space in between words / characters not allowed
QACertificate(I) Not allowed Special characters not allowed.

QA_Certificate Allowed Under Score allowed between words / characters.
QACertificate Allowed Upper & Lower case allowed
c. It is advised that all the documents to be submitted as per Clause 2 & 10 of Section IV-A of bid document are kept
scanned or converted to PDF format in a separate folder on your computer before starting on-line submission.
d. The names and total size of each document (Preferable below 50 MB) may be checked before uploading.
4.2 Offline Submissions:
The bidder shall submit the following documents offline to AGM (Plg), Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI – 580020 on
or before the date & time of submission of bids specified in NIT, in a wax/pvc Sealed Envelope. The envelope shall bear
(the tender name), the tender number, name of Zone and the words ‘DO NOT OPEN BEFORE’ (due date & time).
1. “Bid Security Declaration” on the company letter head duly signed with authorized signatory (Original copy).
2. Bid Document fee in the form of DD/ Bankers cheque - drawn in favour of “ BSNL HUBLI BA”, against payment of
tender fee). (Original copy).
3. Power of Attorney duly notarized on Rs.100/-non judicial stamp paper in original in case a person other than the Bidder
has signed the tender document (if applicable)
Note: i) The Bidder has to upload the Scanned copy of all original above said documents during Online Bid submission also.
ii) For (2) above, in case of MSE (Micro & Small) Bidders, requisite proof towards exemption from payment of Tender
Fee, in terms of valid certification from MSE (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India) for the
tendered item/work, shall be submitted along with declaration on letterhead by such Bidder.
5. Special Note on Security of Bids:
Security related functionality has been rigorously implemented in ETS in a multi-dimensional manner. Starting with
'Acceptance of Registration by the Service Provider', provision for security has been made at various stages in
Electronic Tender’s software.
6. Online Tender Opening Event (TOE) :
CPPP offers a unique facility for ‘Online Tender Opening Event (TOE)’. Tender Opening Officers as well as authorized
representatives of bidders can attend the Online Tender Opening Event (TOE) .
Every legal requirement for a transparent and secure ‘ Online Tender Opening Event (TOE)’ has been implemented on
CPPP.
(i) The bids will be opened in 2 stages i.e.(i) Techno-commercial bid & (ii) Financial bid (BOQ). The techno-commercial
bid shall be opened on the date of tender opening given in DNIT. The financial bid (BOQ) will not be opened on the
date of opening of techno-commercial bids.
 As soon as a Bid is decrypted by the TOC, the documents will be opened from the Techno-commercial bid one by one
and the same report of TOC will be uploaded on e-tender portal .
 Thereafter the TEC will evaluate Techno-commercial bids and the report of TEC will be approved by competent
authority and the same report of TEC will be uploaded on e-tender portal of techno-commercially compliant bidders for
information of financial bid opening.
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 The financial bids of those bidders who are approved to be techno-commercially compliant by the competent authority
will be opened by TOC in front of techno-commercially eligible bidders/authorized representatives.
(ii) The following information should be read out at the time of Techno-commercial bid opening:-
a) Name of the Bidder
b) Name of the item
c) EMD amount & validity and acceptability
d) Information in respect of eligibility of the bidder
e) Details of bid modification / withdrawal, if applicable
(iii) The following information should be read out at the time of Financial bid opening:-
a) Name of the Bidder
b) Name of the item
c) Quantities / prices quoted in the bid
d) Taxes & levies.
7. PRICE SCHEDULE / (Bill Of Quantity )
Utmost care may kindly be taken to upload Price Schedule (BOQ). Any change in the format of Price Schedule (BOQ)
shall render it unfit for bidding. Following steps may be followed:-
1. Down load (price quoted rates in XLS format.
2. Fill rates in down loaded price bid as specified in XLS format only in white back ground cells. Don’t fill in grey back
ground cells.
3. file is password protected XLS file. Don’t unprotect the file. Price has to be filled in the same file and has to be
uploaded
4. Save filled copy of downloaded price schedule (BOQ) in your computer and remember its name & location for
uploading correct file (duly filled in) when required.
8. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS :
For further instructions, the vendor should visit the home-page of the portal (https://etenders.gov.in ), and go to the
Bidders Manual Kit. The compatible support software (PDF Converter, Java, etc) for online bid submission may be
downloaded from CPP Portal.
Important Note: It is strongly recommended that all authorized users of Supplier organizations should thoroughly
peruse the information provided under the relevant links of e-procurement portal (CPPP), and take appropriate action.
This will prevent hiccups, and minimize teething problems during the use of CPPP.
The following ‘FOUR KEY INSTRUCTIONS for BIDDERS’ must be assiduously adhered to:
1. Obtain individual Digital Signing Certificate (DSC or DC) well in advance of your first tender submission deadline
on CPPP.
2. Register your organization on CPPP well in advance of your first tender submission deadline on CPPP.
3. Get your organization’s concerned executives trained on CPPP well in advance of your first tender submission
deadline on CPPP.
4. Submit your bids well in advance of tender submission deadline on CPPP as there could be last minute
problems due to internet timeout, breakdown, etc.
While the first three instructions mentioned above are especially relevant to first-time users of CPPP, the fourth
instruction is relevant at all times.
(BSNL shall not be responsible any problem arising out of internet connectivity issues).
9. Minimum Requirements at Bidders end
 Computer System with good configuration (Min P IV, 1 GB RAM, Windows XP )
 Broadband connectivity.
 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
 Digital Certificate(s) for users.
******
End of Section-IV
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SECTION V
GENERAL (COMMERCIAL) CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
1. APPLICATION :
The General conditions shall apply in contracts made by the BSNL for the execution of OF cable
construction works.
2. STANDARDS
The works to be executed under the contract shall conform to the standards prescribed in the OF
Cable construction practices.
3. PRICES:
3.1 Prices charged by the Contractor for the works performed under the Contract shall not be higher
from the prices quoted by the Contractor in his Bid.
3.2 Price once fixed will remain valid for the period of contract. Increase and decrease of
taxes/duties will not affect the price during this period except service tax.
4. SUBCONTRACTS :
The contractor shall not assign, sub contract or subject the whole or any part of the works
covered by the contract, under any circumstance.
5. SECURITY
i. Material Security :
a. The successful Bidder will have to deposit material security as mentioned in the Scope of Work,
subject to a minimum of Rs 2 lacs ( Rupees Two Lakh ), or suitably decided by BSNL as for
work requirement in the form of bank guarantee (valid up to and including six months after, the
period of the contract) from a Nationalized / Scheduled bank and in the material security bond
form provided in the bid document, SECTION -IX. Material Security can also be submitted in
the form of Crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of BSNL HUBLIissued by a Nationalized /
Scheduled bank and payable at HUBLI. The material Security will be a non interest bearing
deposit, for any period what so ever.
b. The contractor at any point of time will not be issued stores costing more than material security.
If due to any reason more store has to be issued to the contractor, then the material security will
be suitably enhanced. In this regard the decision of the GMT HUBLI BA shall be final and
binding.
c. Proceeds of the material security shall be payable to the BSNL as a compensation for any loss
resulting from the contractor's failure to handle properly the material issued to him under the
contract.
d. The material security shall be released / refunded within a fortnight from the date of the payment
of the last final bill of the work under the contract or final settlement of material account
whichever is later on production of "no dues certificate" from "Engineer-in-charge".
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ii. PERFORMANCE SECURITY
a. The total amount of Performance Security Deposit including MSE shall be 3% of the contract
value. ( As per CO New Delhi Letter No, BSNLCO-MMT/12(15/1/2020-MMT Dated:
05.01.2022 ) .The successful bidder will be required to submit PBG in the prescribed proforma
within 14 days after receipt of LOI. Performance security in the form of Account Payee Demand
Draft issued by a Nationalized/scheduled bank drawn in favour of BSNL HUBLI BA , Payable
at HUBLI. OR Bankers Cheque shall also be acceptable.
b. The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to the BSNL as compensation for any
loss resulting from the contractor's failure to complete its obligations under the contract.
c. The performance security deposit shall be refunded after expiry of warranty period of last work
executed provided there are no recoveries to be made arising out of poor quality of work,
incomplete work and/or violation of any terms and conditions of the contract as stipulated in the
bid document.
d. No interest will be paid to the contractor on the security deposit.
e. Validity of Performance security :- Validity period the performance security in the form of
PBG should be up to One year and Six Months beyond period of completion of the contract i.e
as given below
Period of contract Validity

1 Year 2 Years & 6 Months
1 Year & 6 Months 3 Years
2 Years 3 Years & 6 Months
6. ISSUE OF WORK ORDERS AND TIME LIMIT :
6.1 The work order shall be issued so as to include all items of works for the SECTION allotted to
the contractor as put in the NIT.
6.2 The work orders shall be issued by the Divisional Engineer in-charge / DE(TM) of OF cable
construction works after examining the technical and planning details of the works to be
executed.
6.3 If due to any reason partial work order is to be issued then the same shall be issued with the
approval of an officer not below the rank of General Manager/ (SSA Head not below the rank of
Director).
6.4 The Divisional Engineer shall mention the time limit to execute the work order after seeing the
quantum of work and store availability position.
6.5 The BSNL reserves the right to cancel or modify the scope of work stipulated to be carried out
against the work order in the event of change of plan necessitated on account of technical
reasons or in the opinion of work order issuing authority or the head of HUBLI BA, the
contractor is not executing the work at the required pace.
7. EXTENSION OF THE TIME LIMIT :
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7.1 General
7.1.1 In each work order, the work order issuing authority shall specify the time allowed for
completion of work consistent with the magnitude and urgency of work. The time allowed for
carrying out the work is to be strictly observed by the contactor and shall be reckoned from
seventh day from the date of issue of work order.
7.1.2 In as much as "the time being deemed to be the essence of contract", throughout the stipulated
period of contract, the work is to be proceeded with all due diligence on the part of the
contractor.
7.2 Application for Extension of the Time and Sanction of Extension of Time (EOT):
7.2.1 There may be some hindrances, other than covered under force major, while execution of work
and in such cases the contractor shall apply in writing to the engineer-in-charge for extension of
time (EOT), on account of which he desires such extension within three days of occurrence of
hindrance. The Engineer-in charge shall forward the request to the competent authority (an
officer of the rank of JAG level in-charge of OF cable construction work) with his detailed
report and photocopy of the hindrance register, within three days of receipt of request from the
contractor. The competent authority is empowered to grant extension of time for completion of
work on certain conditions. He shall exercise such powers, if the following conditions are
satisfied.
7.2.1.1.The application contains the ground(s), which hindered the contractor in execution of work.
7.2.1.2 The Engineer-in-charge is of the opinion that the grounds shown for extension of time are
reasonable.
7.2.2 The competent authority shall consider the request keeping all the facts and circumstances in
view and shall grant extension of time, if in his opinion, there are reasonable and sufficient
grounds for granting such extension and the reasons for delay are not ascribable to the
contractor.
7.2.3 The competent authority may also grant extension of time for completion of work in cases where
reasons for delay are ascribable to the contractor, but such extension of time shall be with LD
charges as per clause dealing with penalty for delays in execution of works. The extension of
time with LD charges shall be issued under the signature of JAG level Telecom. Officer
competent to grant the extension of time.
7.2.4 The competent authority shall grant EOT with time period for completion of work expressly
mentioned. The sanction of the competent Authority of EOT shall be issued under the signature
of the Engineer in-charge.
7.2.5 If the competent authority is of the opinion that the grounds shown by the contractors are not
reasonable and sufficient and declines to grant the extension of time, the contractor cannot
challenge the soundness of the opinion by reference to arbitration. The decision of the competent
authority on period of extension of time or refusal for extension of time shall be final and
binding on the contractor.
7.3 Grant of Extension of Time without Applications:
7.3.1 There are, at times, practical difficulties like non-availability of materials, delay in providing
permissions/right of way etc. reasons of which are ascribable to the BSNL. In such cases, the
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Engineer-in-charge with the approval of competent authority to sanction EOT, may issue
extension of time suo moto without waiting for contractor to make an application for EOT. Entry
of hindrances shall be made in the Hindrance Register. The BSNL will, however, not be liable to
the contractor for any losses or damages, costs, charges or expenses that the contractor may in
any way sustain/suffer due to delay in making the above available.
7.4 PERIODICITY OF AGREEMENT
The agreement will be normally for one year and can be extended on discretion of the
competent authority for six month and further extension of six months can be given on mutual
agreement. The period of agreement can be less than one year also which may be further
extended on satisfactory performance. Extension will always be given on same rates and same
terms and condition & of the tender
8. MEASUREMENT, INSPECTION, TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING
8.1 Measurement :
8.1.1 The measurement books are to be maintained by the officer in-charge of the work or his
immediate engineering subordinate not below the rank of Junior Telecom Officer. The entry
shall be made in ink. No entry shall be erased. If a mistake is made, it should be corrected by
crossing out the incorrect words or figures and inserting the corrections, the corrections thus
made shall be initialed & dated by the officer concerned.
8.1.2 Responsibility of taking and recording measurements: The measurement of various items of
work shall be taken and recorded in the measurement book issued with each work order. The
measurement shall be taken and recorded by an officer not below the rank of Junior Telecom
Officer, supervising the work. The Junior Telecom Officer/Sub Divisional Engineer, directly
responsible for supervision of work, shall be responsible for accuracy of 100% of measurements.
The Sub Divisional Engineer where Junior Telecom Officer is supervising officer shall be
responsible for conducting test check of 50% of measurements. The Divisional Engineer shall be
responsible for conducting test check of 10% of measurements.
8.1.3 Method of recording of nomenclature of items : Complete nomenclature of items, as given in

the agreement need not be reproduced in the measurement book for recording the measurements
but corresponding Item Code as provided, shall be used.
8.1.4 Method of measurements: The measurements of the work shall be done for activity wise as and
when the item of work is ready for measurement. The methods of measurement of various items
are enumerated as under:
 Measurement of depth of trenches
The cable routes of one work order shall be divided into a number of segments each of
maximum 200 meters length bounded by identifiable landmarks at both the ends of the
segments. If landmarks are not available, length of segment may be maintained at 200 meters.
The measurement of depth shall be recorded at each point of measurement (POM) in the
measurement book in meters in the multiples of 5cms. For example 97 cms will be recorded as
95 cms and 103 cms as 105 cms. The points of measurements shall be at a distance of 10 meters
starting from 0 (Zero) Meter. For example, if the length of segment is 75 meters, the POMs shall
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be at 0 M, 10M, 20M, 30M, 40M, 50M, 60M, 70M. The last POM shall be at 75th M to be
recorded against Residual POM.
The efforts required to excavate trenches is not proportionate especially with reference to depth.
Therefore, normally the workers tend to dig shallow trenches. As standard depth of the trench is
important for future life and protection of cables, this tendency has to be discouraged. In order to
encourage the contractor to achieve best possible depth in the face of site constraints, the
following scale of payment shall be applied for digging trenches of lesser depths, subject to
condition that relaxation has been granted by the competent authority for lesser depths.
Payment for lesser depth

Payment to contractors will be based on Proportionate rate as per strata of achieved
depth. Emphasis has to be given for achieving standard depth of 165 cms and depth
relaxation in deserving cases as per competent authority approval should be given,.
 Measurement of lengths and profiles of strata and protection.

The measurements of length of trenches are on running meter basis, irrespective of type of soil
encountered while digging. The length of trenches dug in different strata in a segment shall be measured
and recorded item code wise in the measurement book. The segment length from POMs and total of item
code wise length should match.
The type of protection provided (item code-wise) in a segment shall be recorded in the measurement
book in the sheet provided for this purpose.
 Measurement of length of cable: The length of cables laid in trenches, through pipes and through ducts
shall be measured by use of RODO Meter/Measuring Tape. The length should be cross verified with the
marking of lengths on the cable. The lengths shall be recorded in sheet provided in the measurement
book.
 Measurement of Number of Splices & Splices Loss. The Contractor shall make splices for all the fibers
at all the joints along the route he has under taken right from the termination at the Gram Panchayat up to
the spur joints when the laid cable is be joined with an existing cable, as well as all the spur joints to be
made along the route with other cables being laid by the contractor. The contractor shall record the no. of
splices and the splice loss at each of the splices and other transmission parameters for the laid cable (end
to end)
 Measurement of other items. The measurement/numerical details of other items shall be recorded in the
sheets provided for respective items viz.
 Digging of joint pit and preparation of joint chamber along with its type i.e. Brick chamber or Pre
Cast RCC type.
 Fixing, Painting and sign writing of route/joint indicators
 Termination of Cable in equipment room and no. of joints
8.1.5 The contractor shall sign all the measurement recorded in the measurement book. This will be
considered as an acceptance by the contractor, of measurements recorded in the MB. In case
contractor fails to attend at the measurements or fails to countersign or to record the difference with
in a week, than in any such events the measurements taken by Engineer-in-charge or by the
subordinate as the case may be shall be final and binding on the contractor and the contractor shall
have no right to dispute the same.
8.1.6 The Divisional Engineer before passing the bill for SECTION covered by each set of measurement may
carry out test check by re-opening trench at as many locations as necessary as specified in document
'procedures for underground cable construction' and bills be passed only when he is personally satisfied
of the correctness of entries in the "measurement Book" and also when he is satisfied of other aspects of
the work as per the terms of the contract. The contractor shall provide the necessary assistance of labour
for re-opening of trench for test check by the Divisional Engineer; Separate payment shall not be made to
the contractor for excavation of such test checks; however such test pits shall not be more than 10% of the
cable laying work.
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8.1.7 Measurement of the work of cable pulling through pipe/duct will be taken equal to the length of the
pipe/duct through which the cable has been pulled and not the total length of the cable pulled through
pipe/duct.
8.2 Inspection, and Quality Control :
8.2.1 (a) 1. State of the art technology shall be used. Quality control through Acceptance Test (AT) shall
be done by BSNL as per guidelines issued by BBNL from time to time. BBNL reserves the
right to carry out sample checks. Shortcomings/deficiencies noted shall be attended by
contractor within 15 days and intimated to BSNL/BBNL for re verification.
2. Payment shall be linked to Acceptance Testing (AT).
3. Quality will also be controlled through Project Management/BSNL.
4. Contractor will ensure incorporation of sufficient safety clauses.
The Quality of Works: The importance of quality of Optical Fibre Cable Construction
works cannot be over-emphasized. The quality and availability of long distance media and
efficiency of the reliable media connectivity to exchanges depends up on quality of laying of
Optical Fibre Cable. Further, the OF cables are vulnerable to damages due to work of other
agencies.
8.2.1 The quality of O.F. cable Plant depends upon the quality of individual items of work involved
viz Depth of Cables laid, care while paying & laying, Protection, Jointing of Cables and
Terminations in equipment room and at last but not the least on documentation of cable network.
In order to ensure quality in Cable Construction Work, each component of work needs attention.
The works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with specifications laid down to achieve the
requisite quality aim.
8.2.2 It is imperative that the contractor(s) is/are fully conversant with the construction practices and
shall be fully equipped to carry out the work in accordance with the specifications. The
contractors are expected and bound to ensure quality in construction works in accordance with
specifications laid down. The contractor shall engage adequate and experienced supervisors to
ensure that work are carried out as per specifications and with due diligence and in a
professional manner. The contractors shall satisfy himself/themselves that the work conforms to
the quality specifications before offering the same to A.T. Wing for Acceptance and Testing.
8.2.3 An assessment of extent of interest shown by the contractors in executing the works with
requisite quality shall be recorded and used in evaluating the contractors' Performance Rating
(CPR).
8.2.4 In addition to Acceptance Testing being carried out by A.T. Wing and supervision by
Construction Officers, all works at all times shall be open to inspection of the BSNL. The
contractors shall be bound, if called upon to do so, to offer the works for inspection without any
extra payment.
8.2.5 Site Order Book: The site order book is one of the primary records to be maintained by the
JTO/SDE supervising the work during the course of execution of works. The noting made by
officers as well as contractors, will form as basis for operation of many contractual clauses. The
contractor shall remove all the defects pointed out by the BSNL in the. Site order book. The site
order book is to be maintained in the prescribed format. The contractor or their authorized
representatives shall also be at liberty to note their difficulties etc. in these books. The site order
books shall invariably be consulted at the time of making final payments to the contractor.
8.3 Testing and Acceptance Testing :
8.3.1 The work shall be deemed to have been completed only after the same has been accepted by the
A.T. Officer. The contractor shall make test pits at the locations desired by A.T. Officer for
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conducting test checks without any extra payment. The contractor shall restore the pits after test
measurements to its original shape. The contractor shall be responsible to provide
test/measurement tools and testers for conducting various tests.
8.3.2 Scope of Acceptance and Testing: The purpose of acceptance and testing is to verify integrity
of measurement and quality of work done. The A.T. Officer shall not be responsible for
recording of measurements for the purpose of billing and contractual obligations. However if the
measurements taking by A.T. Officer are found to be lesser than the measurement recorded by
the officer responsible for recording the measurements. The measurement taken by A.T officer
shall prevail without prejudice to any punitive action against the contractor as per provisions of
the contract and the officer recording the measurements. The contractor shall be obligated to
remove defects/deficiencies pointed out by the A.T. Officer without any additional cost to the
BSNL.
8.3.3 Offering the work for acceptance and testing: The Sub Divisional Engineer responsible for
construction, after having satisfied himself of completion of work ready for A.T., shall offer the
work to A.T. Officer for conducting Acceptance and Testing. The work shall be offered for A.T.
as soon as part of work is complete in all respects. The work against any work order can be
offered for A.T. in a number of stages.
8.3.4 The contractor shall provide labour, if demanded by the A/T officer for digging of test pits and
other necessary infrastructure for carrying out the A/T work. No extra payment will be made for
the digging of test pit.
9. WARRANTY:
9.1 The contractor shall warrant that the material supplied for the work shall be new and free from
all defects and faults in material, workmanship and manufacture and shall be of the highest grade
and consistent with the established and generally accepted standards for materials of the type
ordered and shall perform in full conformity with the specifications and drawings. The
contractor shall be responsible for any defects that may develop under the conditions provided
by the contract and under proper use, arising from faulty materials, design or workmanship such
as corrosion of the equipment, inadequate quantity of materials etc. and shall remedy such
defects at his own cost when called upon to do so by the BSNL who shall state in writing in what
respect the stores are faulty. This warranty shall survive inspection or payment for and
acceptance of goods, but shall expire except in respect of complaints notified prior to such date,
twelve months after the acceptance testing.
9.2 If it becomes necessary for the contractor to replace or renew any defective portion/portions of
the material under this clause, the provisions of the clause shall apply to the portion/portions
material so replaced or renewed or until and end of the above mentioned period of twelve
months, whichever may be later. If any defect is not remedied within a reasonable time, as
prescribed by the BSNL, the BSNL may proceed to do the work at the contractor's risk and costs,
but without prejudice to any other rights which the BSNL may have against the contractor in
respect of such defects.
9.3 The Cable joint shall be guaranteed for a period of ONE year from the date of closing of joint. In
case of failure of the joint due to poor workmanship i.e. failure of joint without external damage,
with in the stipulated period of guarantee the contractor shall repair the joint(s) at his own cost
within 24 hours of informing him, failing which the BSNL may carry out the repairs and penalty
equivalent to five times of the approved rate of the jointing work plus the cost of materials used
shall be recovered from the contractor from his pending bill/SD or any amount due to him
without prejudice to any other action as per terms and conditions of the tender. The cost of
joining kit, supplied by the BSNL, so used to revive the joint shall be deducted from the running
bills of the contractor pending for payment or from security if all bills have been settled.
9.4 Replacement under warranty clause shall be made by the contractor free of all charges at site
including freight, insurance, cost of works and other incidental charges.
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10. AUDIT AND TECHNICAL EXAMINATION :
10.1 BSNL shall have the right to cause an audit and technical examination of the work and the final
bills of the contractor including all supporting vouchers, abstract etc. to be made after payment
of the final bill and if as a result of such audit and technical examination any sum is found to
have been overpaid in respect of any work done by the contractor under the contract or any work
claimed by him to have been done by him under the contract and found not to have been
executed, the contractor shall be liable to refund the amount of over payment and it shall be
lawful for BSNL to recover the same from him in the manner prescribed in clause with the
heading payment of bills (same chapter), or in any other manner legally permissible and if it is
found that the contractor was paid less than what was due to him under it, the amount of such
under payment shall be duly paid by BSNL to the contractor.
10.2 Provided that BSNL shall be entitled to recover any sum overpaid and the contractor shall be
entitled to payment of any sum paid short where such payment have been agreed upon between
the Divisional Engineer or his subordinate officer on one hand and the contractor on the other
under any term of the contract permitting payment for work after assessment by the (the BA
Head/Director (Projects)) or his subordinate officer.
10.3 Any sum of money due and payable to the contractor (including security deposit returnable to
him) under this contract may be appropriated by the BSNL for the payment of a sum of money
arising or under any other contract made by the contractor with the BSNL.
PAYMENT TERMS:
11.1 Procedure for Preparation and settlement of bills :
11.1.1 Work order will be issued for entire Block for all Grampanchayats notified. Contractor has to
organize the work in such a way that in minimum cable laying maximum nos. of
Grampanchayats are completed. Contractors will start the work from the branch Joint location
for OF route up to village Grampanchayat and will complete all the work w/o discontinuing
activities. He may take up the work at the same time from different branch joint locations up to
different Grampanchayats. All items of work involved in this unit of work shall be completed in
all respects before preferring the bills for the work. The provision of running bill has been made
to make it easy for the contractor to manage his cash flow and to complete the work
systematically and meaningfully in a shortest possible time. The procedure for preparation of
bills is enumerated as under.
11.1.1.1 BILL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

The contractor shall prepare the bills in triplicate ensuring execution of part work in its
completeness as envisaged above correctness of rates and quantum of work and submit the
bills to S.D.E. in-charge of work. The bills shall be prepared accurately and as per
measurements recorded in the measurement book and after acceptance and testing of all the
items involved in the work. The contractor should submit the bill within 30 days of acceptance
and testing along with copy of documents certificate as described below. The bill shall be
prepared for all the measurements of all items involved in execution of work order. The
contractor shall prepare the bill containing the following details.
 The bill for all the quantities as per Measurements at the approved rates
 Adjustment of amount received against running bills
 Adjustment of performance security deposit and statutory taxes already recovered.
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 Store reconciliation statement furnishing account of stores received against the work order and
returned to the designated Store godown as surplus with requisite verifications from store in-
charge/S.D.E. in-charge of work.
 Letters of grant of E.O.T(s) if work could not be completed within stipulated time.
 Sets of bound documentation.
 Test certificate of bricks.
 Scrutiny of bills by S.D.E.(I/C)
The S.D.E. in-charge of work shall scrutinize the bill against the works entrusted and accord
necessary certificates stating that the work has been executed satisfactorily in accordance with
specifications and terms and conditions of the contract. The S.D.E. shall verify the quantities of
items of work with reference to measurements recorded in the measurement book (and also A/T
reports in case of any deviations noted by A/T officer). The S.D.E. in-charge of work shall
submit the bills, prepaid by contractor along the documents as mentioned hereunder to the
Divisional Engineer, in-charge of work.
Documents to be attached with bills
 Material reconciliation statement
 Measurement Book.
 A/T Certificates
 The site order Book.
 The hindrance registers.
 RID in physical as well as Electronic form shall be attached.
 Third copy of the bill with photocopies of measurement sheets and A/T reports. (Not for
Payment)
 List showing the details of labours / employees engaged and duration of their engagement.
 Details of empty cable drums cost which needs to be recovered from the bill
 The amount of wages paid to such labours / Employees for the duration in question.
 Amount of EPF contributions (both employer’s and employees’ contribution) for the duration of
engagement in question paid to the EPF authorities.
 Copies of authenticated documents of payment of such contribution to EPF authorities.
 Declaration regarding compliance of the EPF Act / ESI Act and other labour laws applicable
from time to time.
 Details of recoveries/penalties for delays, damages to BSNL/Third party properties as per
provisions of the contract. In case no recovery is to be made, NIL report needs to be submitted.
Submission of bills by S.D.E. (I/C)

 The SDE in-charge of the work shall scrutinize bills and accord necessary certificates and
submit the bills with the documents as mentioned below to the Divisional Engineer, in-charge of
work.
 First copy of bill with first copies of measurement sheets of measurement book and A/T reports.
(PAYABLE copy) and copy of work order
 Second copy of bill with second copies of measurement sheets of measurement book and A/T
reports. (Not for Payment) and copy of work order
11.1.1.2 Processing & Certificate of bills by D.E (I/C)
The divisional Engineer I/C shall exercise the prescribed checks on the bills and accord
necessary certificates on the bills. The Divisional Engineer shall retain the third copy in record
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and record it in the estimate file maintained in his office and send first and second copies with all
documents to relevant higher office for processing of bills and release of payment.
11.1.1.3 The work section shall process the bills in the estimate file of the concerned work and
scrutinize the bills vis-a-vis work order issued, sanctioned provisions in the estimate etc. The
bill shall be passed after necessary scrutiny by Works section, by the officer competent to pass
the bill. Against any bill, payment to the extent of only 90% shall be made which shall be
treated as an advance to the contractor and Statutory taxes (Income Tax etc.) applicable to
contract shall be deducted at the time of payment from each running bill. Account payee
cheque for the amount passed in the bill will be issued only after the contractor gives a
stamped receipt for the amount, if the bills are not pre-receipted .Details of payment of all the
bills shall be entered into contract's ledger by Work section of the Planning Cell.
11.1.1.4 The office cell shall also scrutinize the bill to recover all the liabilities of the contractor and
statutory taxes. The bill shall be passed, after necessary scrutiny by Works section, by the officer
competent to pass the bill.
11.1.1.5 Payment to the contractor will be made from one central point by the Circle office or BA HQ to
be decided.
11.1.1.6 All efforts will be made for payment of duly accepted completed bills within 2 to 3 months’
time subject to availability of funds from BBNL.
11.1.1.7 Provision of Running Bills - Normally maximum One running bill will be allowed to
contractors during the work at the following stage
1) First running bill will be accepted after completion of work equal to 80% of estimated cost. This
will mainly include-Trenching, Pipe laying and back filling along with the Depth A/T and Cable
AT
2) Last and final bill will be submitted by contractor when entire work of Trenching, Pipe laying,
Back filling, Cable pulling, Splicing and termination at all Gram panchayat locations is complete
along with the Depth A/T and E2E Cable AT.
3) In exceptional cases where work required for preferring a Bill cannot be completed within
reasonable time due to non-availability of stores or any other reason and where the BSNL is
responsible for delay, the GMT HUBLI BA may permit payment of bill (prepared without
completing the work end-to-end for that unit of work) to the extent of 70% so that the contractor
does not face resource crunch.
All payments on account of running bills will only be made as mentioned below.
I). 70% payment on receipt of the bills for work completed up to depth AT duly verified in all
respects by the Site Engineers and certified by the DE Incharge.
II). 20% payment on successful completion of Cable AT.
III). 5% payment on successful commissioning of equipments on the completed Cable work and
IV). 5% payment shall be paid along with final settlement after one year of date of commissioning.
11.2 Procedure for Payment for substandard works :
11.2.1 The contractors are required to execute all works satisfactorily and in accordance with the
specifications. If certain items of work are executed with unsound, imperfect or unskilled
workmanship or with materials of any inferior description or that any materials or articles
provided by him for execution of work are unsound or of a quality inferior to that contracted for
or otherwise not in accordance with the contract (referred to as substandard work hereinafter),
the Divisional Engineer in-charge shall make a demand in writing specifying the work, materials
or articles about which there is a complaint .
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11.2.2 Timely action by construction Officers: Timely reporting and action, to a great extent can
prevent occurrence of substandard work, which will be difficult or impossible to rectify latter on.
It is incumbent on the part of Construction Officers to point out the defects in work in time
during progress of the work. The Junior Telecom Officer/sub Divisional Engineer responsible
for execution and super vision of work shall without any loss of time submit a report of
occurrence of any substandard work to the Divisional Engineer in-charge besides making entry
in the site order book. A notice in respect of defective work shall be given to the contractor by
Divisional Engineer in-charge in writing during the progress of work asking the contractor to
rectify/replace/remove the substandard item of work and also definite time period within which
such rectification/removal/replacement has to be done. After expiry of the notice period, if the
contractor fails to rectify/replace/remove the sub standard items, the defects shall be got
rectified/replaced / removed BSNL ally or through some other agency at the risk and cost of the
contractor.
11.2.3 Non-reporting of the sub standard work in time on the part of Construction Officer (s) shall not
in any way entitle the contractor to claim that the defects were not pointed out during execution
and as such the contractor cannot be absolved of the responsibility for sub standard work and
associated liabilities.
11.2.4 Authority and Procedure to accept sub standard work and payment thereof: There may be
certain items of work pointed out as sub standard which may be difficult to rectify and in the
opinion of the GMT HUBLI BA, the items in question will not materially deteriorate the
quality of service provided by the construction, the GMT HUBLI BA, shall appoint committee
to work out the reduced rates payable to the contractor for such sub standard work. The
committee shall constitute one Divisional Engineer other than the one who is directly in-charge
of cable Construction involving sub standard items of work, as Chairman and one S.D.E. and an
Accounts Officer as members. The committee shall take into account the approximate cost of
material / work pointed out sub standard and recommend the rates payable for sub standard work
which shall not exceed 60% of the approved rates of the items in question.
11.2.5 Record of sub standard work: The items adjudged as sub standard shall be entered into the
measurement book with red ink.
DISPOSAL OF EMPTY CABLE DRUMS:
12.1 The contractor shall be responsible to dispose off the empty cable drums after laying of the
cable. The competent authority taking in to account the prevailing market rates has fixed the cost
of Optical Fibre cable drums. The cost of empty cable drums shall be deducted from the bill for
the work on which the cable along with the drum has been issued or any other amount due to the
contractor or from security deposit.
12.2 Rates fixed for Optical Fibre cable drums are given in Section- XIII of Tender Document
(Qualifying Bid). The rates are fixed and there is no percentage above or below applicable on
these rates.
12.3 The contractor shall be responsible for the accounting of the cable drums issued and shall
mention the number cable drums in the bill so that the amount is deducted from the bills due.
12.4 The contractor shall not be allowed to dump the empty cable drums in Govt. / public place,
which may cause inconvenience to Govt. / Public. If the contractor does not dispose off the
empty cable drums with in 3 days of becoming empty, the BSNL is at liberty to dispose off the
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drum in any manner deemed fit and also recover the amount fixed in this contract for empty
cable drums along with the transportation charges (to be decided by GMT HUBLI BA from the
bill/security deposit/any other amount due to the contractor.
13. PENALTY CLAUSE :
13.1.1 Delay in the contractors’ performance
13.1.1 The time allowed for completion of the work as entered in the tender shall be strictly adhered by
the contractor and shall be deemed to be the most important aspect of the contract on the part of
the contactor and shall be reckoned from Seventh day from issue of work order by the BSNL.
The work shall throughout the stipulated period of contract, be proceeded with all due diligence
to achieve the desired progress uniformly, and the contractor shall pay as penalty an amount
equal to 0.5 % of the pending work/ route each week of delay in completion of work, or part
thereof for a period up to ten weeks and thereafter at the rate of 0.7 % for each week of delay or
part thereof for another ten weeks subject to a maximum of 12 % (12) percent will be applicable
and deducted on delay of execution of project.
13.1.2 On any date the penalty payable as above, reaches 10 (ten) percent of the estimated cost of the
work, the contractor should proceed with the work further only on getting a written instructions
from the Divisional Engineer that, he is allowed to proceed further with the work. It will be in
the discretion of the Divisional Engineer to allow the contractor to continue with the work on the
basis of any written agreement reached between the contractor and the Divisional Engineer on
one of the conditions of such agreement may be a stipulation for the contractor to agree for
realization of penalty for delay at a higher rate as may be agreed between the Divisional
Engineer and contractor.
13.1.3 Penalty for delay in completion of the work shall be recoverable from the bills of the contractor
and/or by adjustment from the security deposit or from the bills of any other contract. However,
adjustment from security deposit will be made only when the contract has been terminated or at
the time of final settlement of bills on completion of work.
13.1.4 Set Off Clause: In case of slow progress of the work in a SECTION which have been awarded
to a particular contractor, and the public interest does not permit extension of time limit for
completion of the work, the GMT HUBLI BA will have the full right to order that the scope of
the contractor may be restricted to such fraction of the whole of the work and get the balance
executed at the risk and cost of the contractor. The details are given in Rescission of the contract
clause of the bid document (Section-V clause-14). All such payments shall be recovered from
the contractor's pending bills or security deposit.
13.1.5 The GMT HUBLI BA / BBNL reserves the right to cancel the contract and forfeit the security
deposit if the contractor fails to commence the work within 7 days after issue of the work order.
13.1.6. Since this damage naturally arise in the usual course of things from the breach of contract when
the contractor and the BSNL are aware of the consequences of the Clause relating to the
Penalty, the clauses relating to (a) forfeiture of security deposit (b) rescinding of the contract
and have the balance of tendered work executed by another agency at the risk and cost of the
defaulting contractor have to be read together as one single whole and interpreted with
reference to each other and their provisions.
13.2 Penalty for causing inconvenience to the Public :
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13.2.1 To ensure progress during the execution of work and to cause minimum inconvenience to the
public, the contract shall not dig a trench of more than 200 meters at a stretch in a route at a time.
He shall cause to lay cable and close such trenches expeditiously. Under any circumstances a
stretch of trench of maximum 200 meters shall not be kept open for more than 4 days in case of
cable laying by digging paved surfaces. In the event of contract falling to comply with, these
conditions a penalty of recovery up to Rs. 300/- per day the trench is kept open beyond the item
limit allowed may be imposed by the BSNL. This penalty will be in addition to that payable for
delay or slow work.
13.2.2 The contractor shall not be allowed to dump the empty cable drums/waste materials in
Govt/Public place, which may cause inconvenience to Govt./Public. I f the contractor does not
dispose off the empty cable drums/waste materials with in 3 days of becoming empty, the BSNL
is at liberty to dispose off the drum in any manner deemed fit and also recover the amount fixed
in this contract for empty cable drums/waste materials from the bill/security deposit/along with
the costs incurred by the BSNL in disposing off such materials. The BSNL may also levy a
penalty up to Rs one thousand for each such default.
13.2.3 If any such penalty is levied on a contractor for more than 2 occasions, then his/her contract
could be terminated. In this regard the decision of the GENERAL MANAGER, HUBLI BA
shall be final and binding.
13.3 Penalty for cutting /damaging the old cable:
13.3.1 During excavation of trench utmost care is to be taken by the contractor so that the existing
underground cables are not damaged or cut. In case any damage/cut is done to the existing
cables, a penalty as per the schedules given below will be charged from the contractor or the
amount will be deducted from his running bills;
Size of existing UG/OF cables cut/damaged Amount of penalty per cut/damage
Up to 100 pairs cable Rs. 500.00 (Five Hundred)
About 100 pairs & up to 400 pairs Rs. 1000.00 (One Thousand)
Above 400 pairs Rs. 2000.00 (Two thousand)
Of Cable of any size Rs. 5000.00 (Five Thousand)
Besides the above penalty, the contractor shall carry out such repairs for restoration of the
damaged cable free of charge. The cost of jointing kit shall also be borne by the contractor. If
contractor fails to repair the damage, the cost of repair (including cost of labour + jointing kit)
shall be recovered from the contractor.
13.3.2 Contractor shall either pay to third parties all expenditure incurred for restoring services which
are damaged by Contractor while carrying out the work or the same amount will be deducted
from his bills. Such expenditure shall be intimated to Contractor either by Engineer-in-charge or
concerned third parties in writing. The amount deducted from the Contractor from his bill shall
be paid to concerned third parties by Divisional Engineer or Accounts Officer.
13.3.3 Engineer-in-charge at his absolute discretion shall reserve the right to reject any bill submitted by
the Contractor prior to making payment by him to third parties for the damages caused or to
deduct same amount from his bill.
13.4 Penalty to damage stores/materials supplied by the BSNL while laying
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13.4.1 The contractor while taking delivery of materials supplied by the BSNL at the designated place
shall thoroughly inspect all items before taking them over. In case of execution of the work, if
any material is found damaged / working unsatisfactorily, then a penalty equivalent to the cost of
material + 10% as penalty shall be recovered from the contractor's payments securities.
13.4.1 In case of damage to O F cables, while laying, the cost of number of pairs damaged (including
laying charges, transportation/storage charges) adding 10% as penalty shall be recovered from
the contractor's bills/securities.
13.4.2 However, contractor will not be penalized for any defect in workmanship of the materials, which
shall be taken up separately with the supplier of the stores.
14. Rescission/Termination of contract
14.1 Circumstances for rescission of contract: Under the following conditions of the contract:
a. If the contractor commits breach of any item of terms and conditions of the contract.
b. If the contractor suspends or abandons the execution of work and the engineer in-charge of the
work comes to conclusion that work could not be completed by due date for completion or
the contractor had already failed to complete the work by that date.
c. If the contractor had been given by the officer-in-charge of work a notice in writing to
rectify/replace any defective work and he/she fails to comply with the requirement within the
specified period.
14.2 Upon rescission of the contract, the security deposit of the contractor shall be liable to be
forfeited and shall be absolutely at the disposal of the BSNL as under :
14.2.1 Measurement of works executed since the date of last measurement and up to the date of
rescission of contract shall be taken in the presence of the contractor or his authorized
representative who shall sign the same in the MB. If the contractor or his authorized
representative do not turn up for joint measurement, the measurement shall be taken by the
officer authorized for this purpose after expiry of due date given for joint measurement. The
measurement taken by the officer so authorized shall be final and no further request for joint
measurement shall be entertained.
14.2.2 The unused material (Supplied by the BSNL) available at site shall be transported back by the
BSNL to the Telecom Store at the risk and cost of the contractor. If any such material is found
damaged/lost then the penalty shall also be recovered from the contractor as per conditions in
tender documents, ibid.
14.2.3 The un-executed work shall be got executed through the qualified bidder from amongst the
bidders, who participated in the bidding process, by giving them offers in their order of ranking
(L2, L3---) at their quoted rates . In case of non-acceptance of offer by any of the qualified
bidder from amongst the bidders, then the BSNL shall get the unexecuted work completed
through any other contractor approved in the HUBLI BA at the approved rates of the contractor.
If the work was awarded on single tender basis then the BSNL shall get the unexecuted work
completed through any other contractor approved in the HUBLI BA at the approved rates of the
contractor. In such an event no compensation shall be payable by the BSNL to the contractor
towards any inconvenience/loss that he may be subjected to as a result or such an action by the
BSNL. In this regard the decision of (the BA Head shall be final and binding. In all these cases,
expenses which may be incurred in excess of the sum which would have been paid to the
original contractor if the whole work had been executed by him shall be borne and paid by the
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original contractor and shall be deducted from any money due to him by the BSNL under the
contract or any other account whatsoever anywhere in the BSNL or from a security deposit.
14.2.4 The certificate of the Divisional Engineer in-charge of work as to the value of work done shall
be final and conclusive against the contractor, provided always that action shall only be taken
after giving notice in writing to the contractor.
14.3 Termination for Insolvency:
13.1.1 The BSNL may at any time terminate the contract by giving written notice to the Contractor,
without compensation to contractor, if the Contractor becomes bankrupt or otherwise insolvent
as declared by the competent court provided that such termination will not prejudice or affect
any right or action or remedy which has accrued or will accrue thereafter to the BSNL .
14.4 Optional Termination by BSNL (Other than due default of the contractor)
14.4.1 The BSNL may, at any time, at its option cancel and terminate this contract by written notice to
the contractor, in which event the contractor shall be entitled to payment for the work done up to
the time of such cancellation and a reasonable compensation in accordance with the contract
prices for any additional expenses already incurred for balance work exclusive of purchases
and/or whole of material, machinery and other equipment for use in or in respect of the work.
14.4.2 In the event of the termination of the contract, the contractor shall forthwith clear the site of all
the contractor's materials, Machinery and equipment's and hand over possession of the
work/operation concerned to the BSNL or as the BSNL may direct.
14.4.3 The BSNL may, at its option, cancel or omit the execution of one or more items of work under
this contract and may part of such items without any compensation whatsoever to the contractor.
14.5 Issuance of Notice:
14.5.1 The Divisional Engineer in-charge of work shall issue show cause notice giving details of lapses,
violation of terms and conditions of the contract, wrongful details or suspension of work or slow
progress to the contractor directing the contractor to take corrective action a definite time
schedule for corrective action shall be mentioned in the show cause notice. If the contractor fails
to take corrective action within the stipulated time frame, the Divisional Engineer in-charge shall
submit a draft of final notice alongwith a detailed report to the competent authority who had
accepted the contract.
14.5.2 The final notice for rescission of contract to the contractor shall expressly state the precise date
and time from which the rescission would become effective. The following safe guards shall be
taken while issuing the final notice:
a. During the period of service of notice and its effectiveness, the contractor should not be allowed
to remove from the site any material/equipment belonging to the BSNL.
b. The contractor shall give in writing the tools and plants he would like to take away/remove from
the site. Such of the materials as belong to him and which may not be required for future
execution of balance work may be allowed by the Divisional Engineer in-charge of work to be
removed with proper records.
c. No new construction beneficial to the contractor shall be allowed.
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d. Adequate BSNL security arrangement in replacement of the contractor watch and ward shall be
made forthwith. Expenses on this account are recoverable form the security deposit or any
amount due to the contractor.
15. INDEMNITIES:
15.1 The contractor shall at all times hold the BSNL harmless and indemnify from against all action,
suits, proceedings, works, cost damages, changes claims and demands of every nature and
descriptions, brought or procured against the BSNL its officers and employees and forthwith
upon demand and without protect or demur to pay to the BSNL any and all losses and damages
and cost (inclusive between attorney and client) and all costs incurred in endorsing this or any
other indemnity or security which the BSNL may now or at any time have relative to the work or
the contractors obligation or in protecting or endorsing its right in any suit on other legal
proceeding, charges and expense and liabilities resulting from or incidental or in connection with
injury, damages of the contractor or damage to property resulting from or arising out of or in any
way connected with or incidental to the operations caused by the contract documents . In
addition the contractor shall reimburse the BSNL or pay to the BSNL forthwith on demand
without protect or demur all cost, charges and expenses and losses and damages otherwise
incurred by it in consequences of any claim, damages and actions which may be brought against
the BSNL arising out of or incidental to or in connection with the operation covered by the
contractor.
15.2 The contractor shall at his own cost at the BSNL's request defend any suit or other proceeding
asserting a claim covered by this indemnity, but shall not settle, compound or compromise any
suit or other finding without first consulting the BSNL.
16. FORCE MAJEURE:
16.1 If any time, during the continuance of this contract, the performance in whole or in part by either
party or any obligation under this contract shall be prevented or delayed be reason of any war, or
hostility, acts of the public enemy, civil commotion sabotage, fires, floods explosions,
epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, lockouts or act of God (Herein after referred to as
events) provided notice of happenings, of any such eventuality is given by either party to the
other within 21 days from the date of occurrence thereof, neither party shall be reason of such
event be entitled to terminate this contract nor shall either party have any such claim for
damages against the other in respect of such non-performance and work under the contract shall
be resumed as soon as practicable after such event may come to an end or cease to exist, and the
decision of the BSNL as to whether the work have been so resumed or not shall be final and
conclusive, provided further that if the performance in whole or part of any obligation under this
contract is prevent or delayed by reason of any such event for a period exceeding 60 days either
party may, at his obtain terminate the contract.
16.2 Provided also that if the contract is terminated under this clause, the BSNL shall be at liberty to
take over from the contractor at a price to be fixed by the BSNL which shall be final, all unused,
undamaged and acceptable materials, bought out components and stores in the course of
execution of the contract, in possession of the contractor at the time of such termination of such
portions thereof as the BSNL may deem fit excepting such materials bought out components and
stores as the contracts may with the concurrence of the BSNL elect to retain.
17. ARBITRATION:
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I. ARBITRATION (Applicable in case of supply orders/Contracts with firms, other than Public
Sector Enterprise) (Not applicable in cases valuing less than Rs. 5 lakhs)
Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in the contract, if any dispute, difference, question or
disagreement arises between the parties hereto or their respective representatives or assignees, in
connection with construction, meaning, operation, effect, interpretation of the contract or breach thereof
which parties unable to settle mutually, the same shall be referred to Arbitration as provided hereunder:
(1) A party wishing to commence arbitration proceeding shall revoke Arbitration Clause by giving
60 days’ notice to the designated officer of the other party. The notice invoking arbitration shall specify
all the points of disputes with details of the amount claimed to be referred to arbitration at the time of
invocation of arbitration and not thereafter. If the claim is in foreign currency, the claimant shall
indicate its value in Indian Rupee for the purpose of constitution of the arbitral tribunal.
(2) The number of the arbitrators and the appointing authority will be as under:
Claim amount Number of Appointing Authority

(excluding claim for arbitrator
counter claim, if any)
Above Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. Sole Arbitrator to BSNL
5 crores be appointed from (Note: BSNL will forward a list containing
a panel of names of three empanelled arbitrators to the other
arbitrators of party for selecting one from the list who will be
BSNL. appointed as sole arbitrator by BSNL)
rd
Above Rs. 5 crores 3 Arbitrators One arbitrator by each party and the 3 arbitrator,
who shall be the presiding arbitrator, by the two
arbitrators. BSNL will appoint its arbitrator from
its panel.
(3) Neither party shall appoint its serving employee as arbitrator.
4. If any of the Arbitrators so appointed dies, resigns, becomes incapacitated or withdraws for any
reason from the proceedings, it shall be lawful for the concerned party/arbitrators to appoint another
person in his place in the same manner as aforesaid. Such person shall proceed with the reference from
the stage where his predecessor had left it both parties consent for the same; otherwise, he shall
proceed de novo.
5. Parties agree that neither party shall be entitled for any pre-reference or pendente-lite interest
on its claims. Parties agree that any claim for such interest made by any party shall be void.
6. Unless otherwise decided by the parties, Fast Track procedure as prescribed in Section 29 B of
the Arbitration Conciliation Act, 1996 and amended in 2015 for resolution of all disputes shall be
followed, where the claim amount is upto Rs. 5 crores.
[29B. Fast track procedure – (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the parties to an
arbitration agreement, may, at any stage either before or at the time of appointment of the
arbitral tribunal, agree in writing to have their dispute resolved by fast track procedure
specified in sub-section (3).
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(2) The parties to the arbitration agreement, while agreeing for resolution of dispute by fast track
procedure, may agree that the arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator who shall be chosen
by the parties.
(3) The arbitral tribunal shall follow the following procedure while conducting arbitration
proceedings under sub-section (1):-
(a) The arbitral tribunal shall decide the dispute on the basis of written
pleadings, documents and submissions filed by the parties without oral
hearing;
(b) The arbitral tribunal shall have power to call for any further information
or clarification from the parties in addition to the pleadings and documents
filed by them;
(c) An oral hearing may be held only, if, all the parties make a request or if
the arbitral tribunal considers it necessary to have oral hearing for clarifying
certain issues;
(d) The arbitral tribunal may dispense with any technical formalities, if an
oral hearing is held, and adopt such procedure as deemed appropriate for
expeditious disposal of the case.
(4) The award under this section shall be made within a period of six months from the date the
arbitral tribunal enters upon the reference.
(5) If the award is not made within the period specified in sub-section (4), the provisions of sub-
sections (3) to (9) of Section 29 A shall apply to the proceedings.
(6) The fees payable to the arbitrator and the manner of payment of the fees shall be such as may be
agreed between the arbitrator and the parties.]
7. The arbitral tribunal shall make and publish the award within time stipulated as under:
Amount of Claims and Counter Claims Period for making and publishing of the award (counted
from the date the arbitral tribunal enters upon the
reference)
Up to Rs. 5 crores Within 6 months (Fast Track procedure)
Above Rs. 5 crores Within 12 months
However, the above time limit can be extended by the Arbitrator for reasons to be recorded in
writing with the consent of parties and in terms of provisions of the Act.
8. In case of arbitral tribunal of 3 arbitrators, each party shall be responsible to make arrangements
for the travel and stay, etc. of the arbitrator appointed by it. Claimant shall also be responsible for
making arrangements for travel/stay arrangements for the Presiding Arbitrator and the expenses
incurred shall be shared equally by the parties.
In case of sole arbitrator, BSNL shall make all necessary arrangements for his travel/stay and the
expenses incurred shall be shared equally by the parties.
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9. The Arbitration proceeding shall be held at New Delhi or Circle or SSA Headquarter (as the case
may be).
10. Subject to the aforesaid conditions, provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
amended in 2015 and any statutory modifications or re-enactment thereof shall apply to the
arbitration proceedings under this clause.
II.In the event of any dispute or difference relating to the interpretation and application of the provisions
of commercial contracts between Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)/Port Trusts inter se and
also between CPSEs and Government Department(s)/organizations(s)(excluding disputes concerning
Railways, Income Tax, Customs & Excise departments). Such dispute or difference shall be taken up
by either party for resolution through AMRCD as mentioned in DPE OM no. 4(1) 2013-
DPE(GM)/FTS-1835 dt. 22.5.2018.
III. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURSDICTION

(a) The supply order for Goods ‘or’ Services, including all matters connected with this supply order
shall be governed by the Indian law both substantive and procedural, for the time being in force and
shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Indian Courts at the place from where the Purchase
Order has been placed.
(b) Foreign companies, operating in India or entering into Joint Ventures in India, shall have to obey
the law of land and there shall be no compromise or excuse for the ignorance of the Indian legal system
in any way.
18 SET OFF:
Any sum of money due and payable to the supplier (including security deposit refundable to
him) under this contract may be appropriated by the purchaser or the BSNL or any other person(s)
contracting through the BSNL and set off the same against any claim of the Purchaser or BSNL or
such other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money arising out of this contract or under any
other contract made by the supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or such other person(s) contracting
through the BSNL. In case of set off of the security deposit against any claim of the purchaser or
BSNL or such other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money arising out of this contract or
under any other contract made by the supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or such other person(s)
contracting through the BSNL, the GST on such set off will be borne by the supplier. GST would not
be liable on security deposit. But if supplier’s security deposit is set off against any claim of the
purchaser or BSNL or such other person or person(s) for payment of a sum of money arising out of
this contract or under any other contract made by the supplier with the Purchaser or BSNL or such
other person(s) contracting through the BSNL, then GST would be levied on such amount as being set
off”.
19. COURT JURISDICTION
“This tender is subject to Jurisdiction of Court at DAVANGERE only”.
20. Compliance of Provisions of EPF Act 1952

The bidder must comply with the Provisions of EPF & Misc. Provisions Act, 1952 and employees
Provident fund Scheme 1952, in respect of labourers /employees engaged by the bidder for
carrying out works. The claim bill of contractor must accompany.
(i) The list showing the details of labourers / employees engaged.
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(ii) Duration of their engagement.
(iii)The amount of wages paid to such labours/ employees for the duration in question.
(iv)Amount of EPF contributions (both employer’s & employees contribution), paid to the EPF
Authorities.
(v) Copies of Authenticated documents paid to EPF Authorities.
(vi) A declaration from the bidder regarding compliance of the conditions of EPF Act 1952 must
be submitted along with the bid.
Noncompliance of above provision will be treated as breach of contract and necessary action
against the bidder will be taken.
21. Goods & Service Tax Registration
The contractor has to submit the registration of the Goods & Service tax. Otherwise no bill will be
initiated for payment till the submission of Goods & service tax registration.
22. TAX INDEMNITY CLAUSE:

BSNL has the right to recover Input Tax Credit loss suffered by it due to any mis-declaration on
invoice by the supplier.
23. ACTION BY PURCHASER AGAINST BIDDER(S)/ VENDOR(S) IN CASE OF DEFAULT.

In case of default by Bidder(s)/ Vendor(s) such as
(a) Failure to deliver and/ or commission any or all of the goods/work within the time period(s)
specified in the contract, or any extension thereof granted by the purchaser.
(b) Failure to perform any other obligation(s) under the Contract; and
(c) Equipment does not perform satisfactory in the field in accordance with the specifications;
(d) Or any other default whose complete list is enclosed in Appendix-1 of Section IV-A;
Purchaser will take action as specified in Appendix-1 of Section IV-A.
End of Section-V
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SECTION VI
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
1. GENERAL
1.1 The work shall be accepted only after Acceptance Testing carried out by the BSNL/BBNL, as
per prescribed schedule and work/material passing the test successfully.
1.2 The BSNL reserves the right to disqualify such bidders who have a record of not meeting
contractual obligations against earlier contracts entered into with the BSNL
1.3 The BSNL reserves the right to black list a bidder for a suitable period in case he fails to honor
his bid without sufficient grounds.
1.4 The BSNL reserves the right to counter offer price(s) against price(s) quoted by any bidder.
1.5 Any clarification issued by BSNL / BBNL, in response to query raised by prospective bidders
shall form an integral part of bid documents and it may amount to amendment of relevant
clauses of the bid documents.
1.6 Tender will be evaluated as single package of all the items given in the price schedule.
1.7 All work to be executed under the contract shall be executed under the direction and subject to
the approval in all respects of by the Divisional Engineer or Site Engineer in-charge of work site
who shall be entitled to direct at what point or points and what manner they are to be
commenced, and from the time to time carried on.
1.8 The BSNL reserves the right to distribute the work to the other bidder on the approved rate
seeing the quantum of work and on the basis of requirement and necessity.
1.9. If the contractor shall desire an extension of time for completion of the work on the grounds of
unavoidable hindrance in execution of work or on any other ground he shall apply in writing to
the Divisional Engineer within 3 days of the date of hindrance on account of which he desires
such extension as aforesaid. In this regard the decision of the GMT HUBLI BA / BSNL /
BBNL) shall be final.
1.10 If at any time after the commencement of the work, the BSNL may feel that execution of whole
or part of work, as specified in the tender is not required to be carried out, then the BSNL shall
give notice in writing of the fact to the contractor who shall have no claim to any payment of
compensation whatsoever on account of any profit or advantage which he might have derived in
consequence of the full amount of the work not having been carried out neither shall he have any
claim for compensations by reason of any alterations having been made in the original
specifications, drawings, design and instruction which shall involve any curtailment of the work
as originally contemplated.
1.11Whenever any claims against the contractor for the payment of a sum of money arises out of or
under the contract, the BSNL shall be entitled to recover such sum by appropriating in part or
whole the security deposit of the contractor, and to sell any BSNL promissory notes etc. forming
the whole or part of such security or running / Final bill pending against any contract with the
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BSNL. In the event of the security being insufficient or if no security has been taken from the
contractor, then the balance or the total sum recoverable as the case may be, shall be deducted
from any sum then due or which at any time thereafter may become due to the contractor under
this or any other contract with BSNL . Should this sum be not sufficient to cover the full amount
recoverable the contract or shall pay to BSNL on demand the balance remaining due.
1.12 No official of Gazetted rank or other Gazetted officer employed in Engineering or administrative
duties in BSNL / DOT / MTNL is allowed to work as a contractor for a period of two years after
his retirement from BSNL service without the previous permission of BSNL of India. This
contract is liable to be cancelled if either the contract or any of his employee is found at any time
to be such a person who hadn't obtained the permission of BSNL of India as aforesaid before
submission of the engagement in the contractor's service as the case may be.
1.13In the event of the contractor being, adjusted insolvent or going voluntarily into liquidation of
having received order or other order under insolvency act made against him or in the case of
company, of the passing of any resolution, or making of any order for winding up whether
voluntarily or otherwise, or in the event of the contractor failing to comply with any of the
condition herein specified, The (the BA Head/ Director(Projects)) shall have the power to
terminate the contract without any notice .
1.14 Without prejudice to any of the rights or remedies under this contract, if the contractor dies, the
GMT HUBLI BA on behalf of the President can terminate the contract without compensation to
the contractor. However the GMT HUBLI BA, at his discretion may permit contractor's heirs to
perform the duties or engagements of the contractor under the contract, in case of his death. In
this regard the decision of the GMT HUBLI BA shall be the final.
1.15In the event of the contractor, winding up his company on account of transfer or merger of his
company with any other, the contractor shall make it one of the terms and stipulations of the
contract for the transfer of his properties and business, that such other person or company, shall
continue to perform the duties or engagement of the contractor under this contract and be subject
to his liabilities there under.
1.15.1 Interpretation of the contract document
1.16.1 The representative of the GMT HUBLI BA and the contractor shall in so far as possible by
mutual consultation, try to decide upon the meaning and intent of the contract document. In case
of disagreement the matter shall be referred to (the BA Head / Director (Project)) whose decision
shall be final. Any change in the contract documents shall be set forth in writing by the
representative of the parties hereto. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to thoroughly
familiarize all of his supervisory personnel with the contents of all the contract documents.
1.2 Notification:-
1.2.1 The contractor shall give in writing to the proper person or authority person or authority with a copy
to the Divisional Engineer such notification as may be mandatory or necessary in connection with
the commencement, suspension, resumption, performance and/or completion of the contracted work.
All notice shall be given sufficiently in advance of the proposed operation to permit proper co--
relation of activities and the contractor shall keep all proper persons or authorities involved and
advised of the progress of operations throughout the performance of the work and/or with such other
information and/or supporting figure and data as may from time to time as directed or required.
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1.3 Shut down on account of weather conditions:
1.3.1 The contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation whatsoever by reason of suspension of
the whole or any part of the work made necessary by the BSNL or deemed advisable on account
of bad weather conditions or other Force major conditions.
2. STORES SUPPLIED BY THE BSNL :
2.1 At no point of time the contractor shall be issued stores of value more than the contractor's
material security as per clause number 5(i) of SECTION-V. If at all the work requires more
amount of materials to be issued, the contractor will not have any objection to it.
2.2 The contractor shall transport (including loading and unloading) all stores issued to him from
District Telecom Store, to the site of work at his own cost. The BSNL shall not pay any
transportation charges to the contractor.
2.3 All materials supplied to the contractor by the BSNL shall remain the absolute property of BSNL
and shall not be removed from site of the work except for use in the work and shall be at all
times open to inspection by the Representative of GMT HUBLI BA In-case the materials like
cable and accessories are taken delivery of by the contractor and stored at the site office/store
will also be treated "as site" for this purpose. Any such materials remaining unused at the time of
the abandonment, completion or determination of the contract shall be returned to the BSNL at a
place informed to him by the BSNL, failing which the cost of the unused materials shall be
deducted from the contractor's material security or any of his pending bills or from any other
security.
2.4 The contractor shall be responsible for the transportation of store, storage and safe custody of all
material supplied to him by the BSNL, which in the contractor's custody whether, or not installed
in the work. The contractor shall satisfy himself regularly the quantity and quality of the
materials supplied to him and he will be responsible for any subsequent deterioration and
discrepancy (inclusive of theft) in the quantity/quality of the materials.
2.5 The contractor shall submit a proper account every months of all the materials supplied to him
by the BSNL and those consumed for items of work any discrepancy of difference between the
materials issued to the contractor and those consumed in the work as per the "BSNL's
calculation" (which shall be final) will be charged to the contractor or deducted from his bills at
1.5 times of prevailing standard price including freight, handling charges, storage, charges etc.
2.6 The contractor shall ensure that only the required materials are issued to him. Upon completion
of work, the contractor shall return to the Govt. at the later designated store in good condition,
free of charges, any unused materials that were supplied by the BSNL
2.7 The contractor shall supply all items which are not specifically mentioned to be supplied by
BSNL.
3. EASEMENTS, PERMITS, LICENCES AND OTHER FACILITIES:
3.1 The contractor shall obtain/provide at his own cost all easements, permits and license necessary
to do its work except for the following which shall be provided by the Representative of the (the
BA Head / Direction (Projects)):
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A. "Right of User" easements and permits.
B. Railway and Highway crossing permits including bridge.
C. Canal/stream crossing permits.
3.2 The contractor shall be fully responsible for angling and obtaining all necessary easements,
permits and licenses, for moving all construction equipment, tools, supplied materials and men
across Railways and Highway, across public or private road as well as premises of any public
utility within the right of user and for bearing all costs that may be incurred in respect of the
same.
3.3 The contractor is to confine his operation to the provided construction "Right of User" unless it
has made other arrangement with the particular property owners and /or tenant s such other
arrangements shall be entirely at the responsibility of the contractor as to cost and arrangement
as also breach and claim and shall be entitled with a copy to the Divisional Engineer.
3.4 The contractor will not be entitled to extra compensation for hardship and increase in cost by the
cable trench being routed adjacent to or across other pipeline, Highways, Railways, telephones
or pose poles and wires or guy wires, embankments, cliffs, streams or other obstacles which may
physically or otherwise in any manner, restrict or limit the use of the construction "Right of
User". Some construction and such contingency shall be deemed to have been providing for in
the rates.
3.5 At location where the OF cable trench is routed across or along railways or roads the contractor
shall without extra cost provide and maintain such detours and road controls as are required by
the railways or BSNL or local agencies having jurisdiction.
3.6 If the BSNL is not able to provide above mentioned permits etc. in time then the extension of
time limit shall be provided as per EOT clause given in tender document.
4. QUALITY OF WORK:
4.1 The BSNL/BBNL shall be the final judge of the quality of the work and the satisfaction of the
BSNL/BBNL in respect thereof set forth in the contract documents. Laxity or failure to enforce
compliance with the contract documents by the BSNL and/or its representative shall not
manifest a change or intent of waiver, the intention being that , notwithstanding the same, the
contractor shall be and remain responsible for complete and proper compliance with the contract
documents and the specification there in . The representative of GMT HUBLI BA / BBNL has
the right to prohibit the use of men and any tools, materials and equipment which in his opinion
do not produce work or performance meet the requirement of the contract documents.
5. TAXES AND DUTIES:
5.1 Contractor shall pay all rates, levies, fees royalties, taxes and duties payable or arising from out
of, by virtue of or in connection with and/or incidental to the contract or any of the obligations of
the parties in terms of the contractor documents and/or in respect of the works or operations or
any part thereof to be performed by the contractor and the contractor shall indemnify and keep
indemnified the BSNL from and against the some or any default by the contractor in the
payment thereof. However, service tax (GST) shall be paid extra by BSNL as applicable.
6. PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY AND EXISTING FACILITIES:
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6.1 The contractor is fully responsible for taking all possible safety precaution during preparation for
and actual performance of the works and for keeping the construction site in a reasonable safe
condition. The contractor shall protect all life and property from damage or losses resulting from
his construction operations and shall minimize the disturbance and inconvenience to the public.
6.2 If the excavation of trench alters the contours of the ground road and highway crossing in such
locations dangerous to traffic, the contractor shall at his own cost, take all necessary precautions
to protect public and shall comply with all the BSNL regulations as to placing of warning
boards (Minimum size 3'x2'), traffic signals barricades, flags etc., at such location. If the
contractor does not put the warning signal as per above direction, then a penalty of Rs. 500/- per
day shall be levied on the contractor, till the directions are complied by the contractor. The
contractor shall take due precautions to avoid damages to other pipe lines, water mains, sewers,
telephones, telegraphs and power conduits, laid wires poles and guy wires, railways, highways,
bridges or other underground or above ground structure and/or property crossing or adjacent to
the cable trench being excavated.
6.3 Attention of the contractor is drawn to the rules regarding laying of cables at road crossing,
along Railways Bridges, Highways safety precautions while working in Public Street. The
contractor in writing shall obtain the detailed engineering instructions from the Divisional
Engineer of the area.
6.4 The contractor shall be solely responsible for location through approved non destructive means
and ensuring the safety of all existing underground pipeline, electrical cables, and or other
structures.
6.5 The contractor shall be solely liable for all expense for and in respect of repairs and / or damage
occasioned by injury of or damage to such underground and above structures or other properties
and under take to indemnify the BSNL from and against all actions, cause of actions, damages,
claims and demands what so ever, either in law or in equity and all losses and damages and costs
(inclusive between attorney and client) charges and expenses in connection therewith and/or
incidental thereto. The contractor shall take all responsibilities and risk in crossing other
pipelines and cables and shall be responsible for protecting all such existing pipelines, poles,
electric lines, sewers cable or other facilities from damage by the contractor's operation in
connection with the work. The contractor without cost of the BSNL shall promptly repair any
damage incurred.
6.6 The current market value of any commodities lost as a result of any damage to the aforesaid
existing facilities shall be paid by the contractor together with such additional sums necessary to
liquidate the personal of property damages, resulting there form.
7. LABOUR WELFARE MEASURES AND WORKMAN COMPENSATION:
7.1 Obtaining License before commencement of work:
The contractor shall obtain a valid labour license under the contract Labour (R&A) Act 1970 and
the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Central Rules 1971, before commencement of
the work and continue to have a valid license until the completion of the work. The contractor
shall also abide by the provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986.
Any failure to fulfill this requirement shall attract the penal provisions of this contract arising out
of the resultant non execution of work.
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7.2 Contractors Labour Regulations:
7.2.1 Working Hours
7.2.1.1 Normally working hours of an employee should not exceed 9 hours a day. The working day shall
be so arranged that inclusive of interval for rest, if any, it shall not spread over more than 12
hours on any day.
7.2.1.2 When a worker is made to work for more than 9 hours on any day or for more than 48 hours in
any week he shall be paid over time for the extra hours put in by him.
7.2.1.3 Every worker shall be given a weekly holiday normally on a Sunday, in accordance with the
provisions of Minimum Wages (Central) Rules 1960, as amended from time to time, irrespective
of whether such worker is governed by the minimum Wages Act or not.
7.2.1.4 Where the minimum wages prescribed by the BSNL, under the Minimum Wages act, are not
inclusive of the wages for the weekly day of rest, the worker shall be entitled to rest day wages,
at the rate applicable to the next preceding day, provided he has worked under the same
contractor for a continuous period of not less than 6 days.
7.2.1.5 Where a contractor is permitted by the Engineer-in-charge to allow a worker to work on normal
weekly holiday, he shall grant a substituted holiday to him for the whole day, on one of the five
days, immediately before or after the normal weekly holiday, and pay wages to such worker for
the work performed on the normal weekly holiday at the overtime rate.
7.2.2 Display of Notice Regarding Wages Etc.
The contractor shall, before he commences his work on contract, display and correctly maintain
and continue to display and correctly maintain, in a clear and legible condition in conspicuous
places on the work, notices in English and in local Indian languages spoken by the majority of
the workers, giving the minimum rates of the wages fixed under Minimum Wages Act, the actual
wages being paid, the hours of work for which such wage are earned, wages periods, dates of
payments of wages and other relevant information .
7.2.3 Payment of Wages
7.2.3.1 The contractor shall fix wage periods in respect of which wages shall by payable.
7.2.3.2 No wage period shall exceed one month.
7.2.3.3 The wages of every person employed as contract labour in an establishment or by a contractor,
where less than one thousand such persons are employed, shall be paid before the expiry of
seventh day and in other cases before the expiry of tenth day after the last day of the wage period
in respect of which the wages are payable.
7.2.3.4 Where the employment of any worker is terminated by or on behalf of the contractor, the wages
earned by him shall be paid before the expiry of the second working day from the date on which
his employment is terminated.
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7.2.3.5 All payment of wages shall be made on a working day at the work premises and during the
working time and on a date notified in advance and in case the work is completed before the
expiry of the wage period, final payment shall be made within 48 hours of the last working day.
7.2.3.6 Wages due to every worker shall be paid to him direct or to other person authorized by him in
this behalf.
7.2.3.7 All wages shall be paid in current coin or currency or in both.
7.2.3.8 All wages shall be paid without any deductions of any kind except those specified by the Central
BSNL by general or special order in this behalf or permissible under the Payment of Wages Act
1956.
7.2.3.9 A notice showing the wages period and the place and time of disbursement of wages shall be
displayed at the place of work and a disbursement of wages shall be displayed at the place of
work and a copy sent by the contractor to the Engineer-in-Charge under acknowledgement.
7.2.3.10 It shall be the duty of the contractor to ensure the disbursement of wages in presence of
the site Engineer or any other authorized representative of the Engineer-in-Charge who will be
required to be present at the place and time of the disbursement of wages by the contractor to
workmen.
7.2.3.11 The contractor shall obtain from the site Engineer or any other authorized representative
of the Engineer-in-Charge, as the case may be, a certificate under his signature at the end of the
entries in the "Register of Wages" or the "Wage-cum-Muster Roll", as the case may be, in the
following form:-
"Certified that the amount shown in the column No....... has been paid to the workman concerned
in my presence on .......... at ............. "
7.2.4 Fines and deductions which may be made from wages
7.2.4.1 The wages of a worker shall be paid to him without any deduction of any kind except the
following;
a. Fines
b. Deductions for absence from duty i.e. from the place or the places where by the terms of his
employment he is required to work .The amount of deduction shall be in proportion to the period
for which he was absent.
c. Deductions for damage to or loss of goods expressly entrusted to the employed person for
custody, or for loss of money or any other deductions which he is required to account, where
such damage or loss is directly attributable to his neglect or default.
d. Deduction for recovery of advances or for adjustment of overpayment of wages, advances
granted shall be entered in a register.
e. Any other deduction which the central BSNL may from time to time, allow
7.2.4.2 No fines should be imposed on any worker save in respect of such acts and omissions on his part
as have been approved of by the Labour Commissioner.
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7.2.4.3 No fine shall be imposed on a worker and no deduction for damages or loss shall be made from
his wages until the worker has been given an opportunity of showing cause against such fines or
deductions.
7.2.4.4 Every fine shall be deemed to have been imposed on the day of the act or omission in respect of
which is imposed.
7.2.5 Labour records
7.2.5.1 The contractor shall maintain a muster roll register in respect of all workmen employed on work
on contract in Form XIII of the Contract Labour (R&A) Central Rules 1971.
7.2.5.2 The contractor shall maintain a Muster Roll register in respect of all workmen employed by him
on the work under Contract in Form XVI of the CL (R&A) Rules 1971
7.2.5.3 The contractor shall maintain a Wage Register in respect of all workmen employed by him on
the work under contract in Form XVII of the CL (R&A) Rules 1971.
7.2.5.4 Register of accidents - The contractor shall maintain a register of accidents in such form as may
be convenient at the work place but the same shall include the following particulars.
a. Full Particulars of the labourers who met with accident .

b. Rate of wages
c. Sex
d. Age
e. Nature of accident and cause of accident
f. Time and date of accident
g. Date and time when admitted in hospital
h. Date of discharge from the hospital
i. Period of treatment and result of treatment
j. Percentage of loss of earning capacity and disability as assessed by Medical Officer.
k. Claim required to be paid under Workmen's compensation Act.
l. Date of payment of compensation.
m. Amount paid with details of the person to whom the same was paid.
n. Authority by whom the compensation was assessed.
o. Remarks
7.2.5.5 The contractor shall maintain a Register of Fines in the Form XII of the CL (R&A) Rules 1971.
The contractor shall display in a good condition and in a conspicuous place of work the
approved list of acts and omission for which fines can be imposed.
7.2.5.6 The contractor shall maintain a Register of deductions for damage or loss in Form XX of the
CL(R&A) Rules 1971.
7.2.5.7 The contractor shall maintain a Register of Advances in form XXIII of the CL (R&A) Rules
1971.
7.2.5.8 The contractor shall maintain a Register of Overtime in Form XXIII of the CL(R&A) Rules
1971.
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7.2.6 Attendance card-cum wage slip
7.2.6.1 The contractor shall issue an Attendance card cum wage slip to each workman employed by him.
7.2.6.2 The card shall be valid for each wage period.
7.2.6.3 The contractor shall mark the attendance of each workman on the card twice each day, once at
the commencement of the day and again after the rest interval, before he actually starts work.
7.2.6.4 The card shall remain in possession of the worker during the wage period under reference.
7.2.6.5 The contractor shall complete the wage slip portion on the reverse of the card at least a day prior
to the disbursement of wages in respect of the wage period under reference.
7.2.6.6 The contractor shall obtain the signature or thumb impression of the worker on the wage slip at
the time of disbursement of wages and retain the card with him.
7.2.7 Employment card
The contract shall issue an Employment Card in the Form XIV of CL (R&A) Central Rules 1971
to each worker within three days of the employment of the worker.
7.2.8 Service certificate
On termination of employment for any reason whatsoever the contractor shall issue to the
workman whose services have been terminated, a service certificate in the form XV of the
CL(R&A) Central Rules 1971.
7.2.9 Preservation of labour records
The labour records and records of Fines and deductions shall be preserved in original for a
period of three years from the date of last entries made in them and shall be made available for
inspection by the Engineer-in-charge or labour officer or any other officers authorized by the
Ministry of communication in this behalf.
7.3 Power of labour officer to make investigations or enquiry

The labour officer or any person authorized by the central BSNL on their behalf shall have
power to make enquires with a view to ascertaining and enforcing due and proper observance of
fair wage clauses and provisions of these Regulations . He shall investigate into any complaint
regarding the default made by the contractor in regard to such provision.
7.4 Report of Investigating officer and action thereon

The labour officer or other persons authorized as aforesaid shall submit a report of result of his
investigation or enquiry to the Engineer in-charge indicating the extent, if any, to which the
default has been committed with a note that necessary deductions from the contractor's bill be
made and the wages and other dues be paid to the labourers concerned. The engineer incharge
shall arrange payments to the labour concerned with 45 days from the receipt of the report from
the labour officer or the authorized officer as the case may be.
7.5 Inspection of Books and Slips

The contractor shall allow inspection of all the prescribed labour records to any of his workers or
to his agent at a convenient time and place after due notice is received or to the labour officer or
any other person, authorized by the central BSNL on his behalf.
7.6 Submission of Returns

The contractor shall submit periodical returns as may be specified from time to time.
7.7 Amendments
The central BSNL may from time to time add to or amend the regulations and on any question as
to the application/interpretation or effect of those regulations.
8.0 INSURANCE:
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8.1 Without limiting any of his other obligations or liabilities the contractor shall, at his own
expense, take and keep comprehensive insurance including third party risk for the plant,
machinery, men, materials etc. brought to the site and for all the work during the execution. The
contractor shall also take out workmen's compensations insurance as required by law and under
take to indemnify and keep indemnified the BSNL from and against all manner of claims and
demands and losses and damages and cost (including between attorney and client) charges and
expenses that may arise in regard the same or that the BSNL may suffer or incur with respect to
end/or incidental to the same. The contractor shall have to furnish originals and/or attested
copies as required by the BSNL of the policies of insurance taken with 15 (fifteen) days of
being called upon to do so together with all premium receipts and other papers related thereto
which the BSNL may require.
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS

9.1 During the performance of the works the contractor shall at his own cost and initiative fully
comply with all applicable laws of the land and with any and all applicable by laws rules,
regulations and orders and any other provisions having therefore of law made or promulgated or
deemed to be made or promulgated by the BSNL, BSNL agency or BSNL, municipal board,
BSNL of other regulatory or Authorized body or persons and shall provide all certificates of
compliance therewith as may be required by such applicable law By-laws, Rules, Regulations,
order and / or provisions. The contractor shall assume full responsibility for the payment of all
contributions and pay roll taxes as to its employees, servants or agents engaged in the
performance of the work specified in the contractor documents. If the contractor shall require
any assignee or subcontractor to sham any portion of the work to be performed hereunder may
be assigned, subleased or sub contracted to comply with the provisions of the clause and in this
connection the contractor agrees as to undertake to save and hold the BSNL harmless and
indemnified from and against any/all penalties, actions, suits, losses and damages, claims and
demands and costs (inclusive between attorney and client charges and expenses whatsoever
arising out or occasioned, indirectly or directly, by failure of the contractor or any assignee or
sub-contractor to make full and proper compliance with the said by laws, rules regulation law
and order provision as aforesaid.
9.2 The contractor shall also comply with the rule and regulation of EPF & ESI as per
government rule and regulation from time to time at his own cost and expenses. The
contractor shall indemnify the BSNL from any act or action in future or during the course
of work in this regards at his own cost and expense. GMT HUBLI BA / BBNL reserves the
right to withhold the contractor amount up to 25% of tender value from the bills of
contractor/security deposit in case of non-compliance of these rule and regulation by the
contractor.
10. TOOLS and PLANTS

The contractor shall provide at his own cost all tools, plants appliances, implements, measuring
instruments etc. required for proper execution of works. The contractor shall also supply without
charge the requisite number of persons with the means and materials necessary for the purpose
of setting out works, counting, weighing and assisting the measurements for examination at any
time and from time to time. The contractor shall be responsible to make all arrangements, at his
own cost for dewatering of trenches/ducts and de-gasification of the ducts before carrying out
work. The contractor shall also be responsible to make arrangements, at his own cost for water
required for carrying of works at sites including curing of CC/RCC works. Failing his so doing
the same may be provided by the Engineer-in-charge at the expense of the contractor and the
expenses shall be deducted from any money due to the contractor under this contract or
otherwise.
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11. Compliance of Provisions of EPF Act 1952
The contractor will ensure compliance of Employees Provident Fund & Misc. Provisions Act
1952 & Employees Provident Fund Scheme 1952 in respect of laborers/ employees engaged by
him for performing the works of BSNL.
12. The permission for laying cables will have to be arranged by the contractor from National High
Way Authorities, State PWD, and Local bodies (Like Municipal Corporation, Nagar Palika,
Panchayats etc.) and from any other authorities, if required.
13. Tax deducted at source: Nothing contained herein in the agreement shall prevent BSNL from deducting
tax at source if required under GST Act and GST Regulations, any law or any regulation.
14. Reverse Charge liability –

14.1 Domestic procurement: Wherever domestic reverse charge is applicable on BSNL under GST Act.no.
tax shall be charged by supplier on invoice. It shall be the liability of BSNL to pay tax under reverse charge
mechanism.
14.2 Unregistered supplier: It is specially agreed between the parties that where the supplier is not
registered under GST Act. It shall be the responsibility of BSNL to discharge liability under reverse charge
mechanism. It is further agreed that supplier shall not charge tax on invoice
15. GST Invoice : (i)It shall be the responsibility of supplier to raise appropriate tax invoice as per
the provisions of GST Act. BSNL reserves the right to be indemnified for the
credit loss in case BSNL is unable to claim the input tax credit for any non-
compliance / default in raising appropriate invoice by supplier. Further all invoices
should be sent to BSNL promptly.
(ii)Further the supplier is required to comply following requirements w.r.to
issuance of invoice:
 All the details of supplier (name, address, GST IN/ unregistered vendor, place
Of supply, SAC/HSN code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on
the invoice.
 Invoice / DN/ CN need to be issued timely within the time prescribed under GST
law.
 in case of any deficient supply, BSNL shall convey the same in a reasonable time to
enable the supplier to issue credit note and take tax adjustment:
 it would be the responsibility of the supplier to declare correct information on
invoice and GST portal viz. the amount, the place of supply, rate of tax etc. in case,
the eligibility if input tax credit is questioned or denied to BSNL on account of
default by the supplier , the same would be recovered by BSNL from the supplier.
 Registered location of the both parties i.e. BSNL and supplier should be mentioned
in the agreement with GSTIN No.. Further, supplier should raise invoice at the
registered premises of BSNL for availment of credit and ensure that the place of
supply as per GST law is same as registered premise:
 It shall be responsibility of supplier to raise invoice within the prescribed
timelines.
 E-way bill number should be mentioned in the invoice.
16. GST Invoice and Compliances:
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16.1 All the details of Service Provider (name, address, GSTIN/ unregistered Service Provider,
place of supply, SAC/ HSN code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on the
invoice.
16.2 Invoice/Supplementary invoice/Debit Note/Credit Note/Receipt Voucher need to be issued
in compliant format and timely within the time prescribed under GST law.
16.3 In case of any deficient/incomplete/rejected supply, BSNL shall convey the same in a
reasonable time to enable the Service Provider to issue credit note and take tax adjustment.
16.4 It would be the responsibility of the Service Provider to declare correct information on
invoice and GSTN viz. the amount, the place of supply, rate of tax etc. In case, the eligibility of
input tax credit is questioned or denied to BSNL on account of default by the Service Provider,
the same would be recovered by BSNL from the Service Provider.
16.5. Registered location of the both the parties i.e. BSNL and Service Provider should be
mentioned in the agreement with GSTIN No. Further, Service Provider should raise invoices at
the registered premise of BSNL for availing of credit and ensure that the place of supply as per
GST law is same as registered premise
16.6. BSNL could at any time instruct the Service Provider to raise its invoices at a particular
location of BSNL
16.7. It is the responsibility of the Service Provider to ensure that place of supply and the GSTN
of BSNL are in the same state. If for any reason they are not in the same state, the Service
Provider shall intimate to BSNL and give adequate time before raising of the invoice.
16.8. E-waybill number should be mentioned on the invoices.
16.9. Service Provider shall be responsible for timely issuance and delivery of invoice/ DN/ CN to
enable BSNL to claim tax benefit on or before the stipulated time period provided by the GST
law.
(a) It is the responsibility of the Service Provider to ensure that outward supply return (GSTR-1)
would be filed correctly. If not, than cost would be borne by Service Provider.
(b) Reporting of correct outward supply by Service Provider in the outward return (GSTR-1) is the
responsibility of the Service Provider. In case of mismatch because of Service Provider’s fault,
prompt amendments must be made by the Service Provider else Service Provider would be
required to indemnify BSNL of the loss of credit due to mis-match. The compliances to be
adhered by Service Provider includes (but is not limited to) the following:
(i) Uploading appropriate invoice details on the GSTN within the stipulated time;
(ii) Issuing GST compliant invoice / CN/ DN. PO issued by BSNL should be referred by Service
Provider for capturing information on the invoice.
(iii) Service Provider needs to pay the entire self-assessed tax on timely basis.
(iv) Where invoice is not uploaded or incorrect upload of invoice detail of GSTN by Service
Provider then credit on such invoice will be given provisionally subject to matching. So,
acceptance of changes made by BSNL on GSTN on account of non-upload or incorrect upload of
invoice details on GSTN is to be submitted by Service Provider. Such changes w.r.t. the mismatch
are required to be accepted by Service Provider within the time limit prescribed under the GST
law. It should be noted that in case Service Provider does not accept such changes within the
time limit prescribed under GST law, the loss of input tax credit (if any) would be recovered from
the Service Provider. In case of mismatch because of Service Provider’s fault, prompt
amendments must be made by the Service Provider else Service Provider would be required to
indemnify BSNL for the losses of credit and interest paid due to mismatch.
(v) Service Provider to issue all necessary documentation and perform all necessary compliances
for BSNL to be eligible to claim the input tax credit of GST tax to them. In case BSNL is unable to
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claim the input tax credit, the amount w.r.t. GST charged by the Service Provider would be
recovered from the Service Provider.
(vi) A self-declaration along with evidence that the bidder is not blacklisted by GST authorities. In
case Service Provider gets black listed during the tenure of BSNL contract, then Service Provider
must indemnify BSNL so ensure that no loss of input tax credit is borne by BSNL due to default of
Service Provider.
16.10 All the details of Service Provider (name, address, GSTN/ unregistered Service Provider,
place of supply, SAC/ HSN code etc.) and other mandatory details shall be mentioned on the
invoice.
16.11. Where the location agreed are more than one state, then separate invoice state wise to
claim input tax credit in a particular state (typically happens in a bill to-ship to scenario) shall
have to be submitted.
16.12 It shall be the responsibility of the Service Provider to mention State of place of supply of
goods/services in the invoice issued to BSNL..
17. Composition scheme : Where the supplier is registered as a composition dealer under GST Act, it shall declare
the same at the time of acceptance of purchase order. Supplier shall not levy or impose taxes under GST on
invoices.
18. DEBIT NOTE:

(i)The supplier acknowledge and agrees to issue appropriate debit note / credit note as prescribed
under GST Act and send to BSNL within the prescribed time. All documents should be received
well in advance so as to enable BSNL to claim proper credit.
(ii)Further it shall be the responsibility of supplier to declare the details of such credit note in the
return for the month during which such credit note has been issued but not later than September
following the end of the financial year in which such supply was made of the date of furnishing of
the relevant annual return, whichever is earlier.
(iii)BSNL reserves the right to indemnified for the credit loss by supplier in case of BSNL is unable to
claim the input tax credit for any non-compliance of default of due to lack of diligence on the part
of the supplier.
19. Miscellaneous:
1. Supplier agrees to share the monthly information with BSNL which would be uploaded by the
supplier in its GSTR-1 along with the information of input credit to be claimed by BSNL in such
month:
2. It shall be the responsibility of vendor to provide reconciliation statement of all the supplies made
by it including issuance of credit note, debit note or other documents as prescribed within 30 th
September following the end of relevant financial year
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SECTION VII
SCOPE OF WORK AND JURISDICTION OF CONTRACT
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 The quantum of OFC work indicated in the tender document is tentative. Actual requirement may vary as
per site survey and finalization of sites. The work will be carried out in HUBLI BA only.
1.2. The optical Fibre cable is laid through PLB pipes buried at a nominal depth of 165 cms. The steps
involved in engineering instructions issued by BBNL for execution of OFC laying work under NOFN
Project are as given below-
i. Excavation of trench up to a nominal depth of 165 cms., according to construction specifications along
National/State Highways / other roads and also in city limits as mentioned in the notice inviting tender.
ii. Laying of PLB pipes / coils coupled by PLB sockets in excavated trenches, on bridges and culverts,
drawing of 4 mm Polypropylene rope (P.P. rope) through the PLB pipes/coils as per construction
specifications and sealing of PLB pipe ends at every manhole by PLB and caps of suitable size.
iii. Providing of mechanical protection by R.C.C. Pipes/GI pipes and/or concreting/chambering according to
construction specifications, wherever required.
iv. Fixing of GI. Pipes / troughs with clamps at culverts/bridges and / or chambering or concreting of G.I.
Pipes/troughs, wherever necessary.
v. Back filing and dressing of the excavated trenches according to construction specifications.
vi. Opening of manholes (of size 3 meters x 1 meter x 1.65 meters depth), replacing existing 4 mm P.P. ropes
by 8 mm P.P. rope (from manhole to manhole) for ensuring smooth passage for pulling the cable. Pulling
of Optical Fibre Cable with proper tools and accessories as per construction specifications. Sealing of
both ends of the manholes by hard rubber bush of suitable size to avoid entry of rodents into the PLB
pipes, putting split PLB pipes and split RCC pipes with proper fixtures over cable in the manhole to
protect the bare cable in the pulling manhole. Back filling and dressing of manholes.
vii. Digging of pit of size 2 meter x 2 meter x 1.8 meter (depth) for construction of jointing chamber at
approximately every two kilometers of internal size of 1.5 meter x 1.5 meter x 1.2 meter using bricks and
mortar or fixing pre-cast jointing chamber of internal diameter of 1.2 meter filling of jointing chamber
with clean sand, placing either pre-cast RCC cover or stone of suitable size on jointing chamber to protect
the joint and back filling of jointing chamber with excavated soil.
viii. Splicing of fibres in existing /New Joint chambers for making Straight or branch joints in new routes.
End to end testing of all fibres after splicing.
ix. Installation and splicing of splitters at the splice locations or any other location.
x. Splicing of all the fibres of 24F OFC cable in the fibre termination box and testing of all fibres for
continuity.
xi. Installation and mounting of fibre termination box as per specifications at village gram panchayat.
xii. Digging of pits 1 meter towards jungle side at every manhole and jointing chamber to a depth of 60 cms.
Fixing of route Indicator/joint indicator, concreting and back filling of pits. Painting of route indicators
with Blue colour and joint indicator by Grey colour and sign writing denoting route/joint indicator
number, as per construction specification.
xiii. Documentation:-Preparation and supply of route index diagrams hard as well as soft copy in CD.
xiv. Videography of OFC route construction activities.
xv. In case of conflict between scope of work and jurisdiction of contract in section VII and Engineering
instruction in section VIII, the Engineering instruction shall prevail.
ALLIED ACTIVITIES:
1.2.1 Transportation of Materials: The materials required for executing the work entrusted to the contractors
against a work order shall be made available at District Store Depot at _Amargol HUBLI. In some cases
the materials may be available at sub-divisional store godown. The contractor shall be responsible for
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transporting the materials, to be supplied by the BSNL or otherwise to execute the work under the
contract to site at his/their own cost. The costs of transportation are included in the standard schedule
rates and therefore no separate charges and payable on this account.
12.2.2 Disposal of empty cable drums: The contractor shall be responsible to dispose of the empty cable drums
after laying of the cables. The cost of various sizes of empty cable drums recoverable from the contractor
has been fixed taking into account the prevailing market rates as mentioned in this document.
1.2.2.1 It shall be obligatory on part of the contractor to dispose of the empty cable drums at his/their level and
the amount fixed for various empty cable drums shall be recovered from the bill for the work for which
the drum(s) was/were issued or from any other amount due to the contractor or the Security Deposit.
1.2.2.2 The contractor shall not be allowed to dump the empty cable drums in Govt. /Public place which may
cause inconvenience to the BSNL/public. If the contractor does not dispose off the empty cable drums
within 3 days of becoming empty, the BSNL shall be at liberty to dispose of the drums in any manner
deemed fit and also recover the amount fixed in this contract from the bill/security / deposit/any other
amount due to the contractor.
1.2.3 Supply of Materials: There are some materials required to be supplied by the contractor for execution of
works under this contract like bricks, cement, joint chamber, RCC/Stone route /joint indicator, wire mesh
and steel for protection, etc., besides using other consumables which do/don't become the part of the
asset. The contractor shall ensure that the materials supplied are of best quality and workmanship and
shall be strictly in accordance with the specifications.
2. COST OF WORK: The estimated cost of work is as mentioned in the notice inviting tenders which have
been worked out based on standard scheduled rates mentioned in this tender document. The actual value
of work may vary based on the actual requirement but generally being limited to +/- 50 % of the indicated
value.
3. PROVISION OF EPF
3.1. The bidder must comply with the Provisions of EPF & Misc. Provisions Act, 1952 and employees
Provident fund Scheme 1952, in respect of labourers/employees engaged by the bidder for carrying out
works. The claim bill of contractor must accompany.
(i) The list showing the details of labourers/ employees engaged.

(ii) Duration of their engagement.
(iii) The amount of wages paid to such labours/ employees for the duration in question.
(iv) Amount of EPF contributions (both employer’s & employees contribution), paid to the EPF
Authorities.
(v) Copies of Authenticated documents paid to EPF Authorities.
(vi) A declaration from the bidder regarding compliance of the conditions of EPF Act 1952 must be
submitted along with the bill.
3.2 The contractor shall be required to comply the provision of ESI & EPF, payment of wages act, contractor
labour regulation act, payment of bonus act, payment of gratuity act and service tax regulation.
Noncompliance of above provision will be treated as breach of contract and necessary action against the bidder
will be taken.
End of Section-VII
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SECTION - VIII
Engineering instruction for Optical Fibre Cable Laying work Specifications
The detailed Optical fibre construction specifications are given in document titled as "Engineering
instruction” for Optical Fibre Cable laying work under NOFN Project of BBNL through BSNL
Manual" attach with tender documents. The bidders are advised to go through the manual before quoting
for bid.
Signature of Bidder
Name of the Bidder

(Capacity in which signing)
Station:
Date
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BHARAT BROADBAND NETWORK LIMITED

(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS
ON
UNDER GROUND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE LAYING WORKS
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 The Engineering Instructions spelt out in this document deal with the methods to be adopted for
underground Optical Fiber Cable laying in PLB HDPE ducts and inter connection of the existing
Optical Fiber Cables with the newly laid OF cables and termination of OF Cables at Gram Panchayats
(GPs) for National Optical Fiber Network.
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 The existing core Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network already deployed by various service providers
mostly covers State/District/Block headquarter but does not extend upto most of the Gram Panchayats.
Under the NOFN project all 250000 Gram Panchayats across the country are proposed to be connected
to the Block HQs by laying incremental Optical Fiber Cable.
3.0 OF CABLE LAYING APPROACH
3.1 Restoration of Road surface:- On the basis of the survey reports routes for OF cable laying shall be
finalized. Road Cutting Permission shall be obtained from road and rail authorities for laying the Optical
Fiber Cable along the finalized roads and at rail / road crossing along the route. Generally O.F. Cable
may preferably be laid straight as far as possible along the road near the boundaries, away from the
burrow pits.
When the O.F. Cable is laid along the National Highways, Cable should run along the road land
boundary or at a minimum distance of 15 meters from the center line of the road where the road land in
wider as the OFC carries high capacity traffic and is planned for about 25 to 30 years of life.
It is essential that the cable is laid after obtaining due permission from all the concerned authorities to
avoid any damage (which may result in disruption of services / revenue loss) and shifting in near future
due to their planned road widening works.
3.1(a) RRSB: Road restoration work to be made with bituminous macadam for semi grouting 50
mm thick and premix carpet surfacing 25 mm thick over the grouted surface (total up to 75 mm
thick) including supply of asphalt etc. to evenly match the road, including consolidation and
rolling as per standard specification of DSR 1997.
3.1(b) RRSC: Road restoration work with cement concrete 1:4:8 mix for thickness varying from
150 mm to 225 mm, including supply of concrete to be made to evenly match the road.
3.2 In special cases where it may be necessary to avoid burrow pits or low lying areas, the Cable may be
laid underneath the shoulders at a distance of 0.6 meter from the outer edge of the road embankment
provided the same is located at least 4.5 meters away from centre line of road.
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4.0 GENERAL
4.1 Soil Classification

Soil shall be classified under two broad categories Rocky and Non Rocky, The soil is categorized as
rocky if the cable trench cannot be dug without blasting and / of chiselling. All other types of soils shall
be categorized as Non Rocky including Murrum & soil mixed with stone or soft rock.
1. Rocky soil .
The terrain which consists of hard rocks or boulders where blasting/ chiseling is required for trenching
such as quartzite, granite, basalt in hilly areas and RCC (reinforcement to be cut through but not
separated) and the like.
2. Non Rocky soils
This will include all types of soil- soft soil/hard soil/murrum ie. any strata, such as sand, gravel, loam,
clay, mud, black cotton murrum, shingle, river or nullah bed boulders, soling of roads, paths etc. (All
such soils shall be sub-classified as kachcha soil) and hard core, macadam surface of any description
(water bound, grouted tarmac etc), CC roads and pavements, bituminous roads, bridges, culverts (All
such soils shall be classified as Pucca soils)
4.2 The Optical Fibre Cable shall be laid through PLB HDPE Ducts buried at a nominal depth of
165 cms. The steps involved in OF Cable construction are as under
4.2.1. Excavation of trench upto a nominal depth of 165 cms. in non-Rocky soil, according to
construction specifications. along National/State Highways/other roads and in built up / rural areas.
Under exceptional conditions/ genuine circumstances due to site constraints/ soil conditions, relaxation
can be granted by the competent authority for excavation of trench to a depth lesser than 165cm. Such
relaxation shall be given as per the laid down norms/ procedures being followed by the concerned
CPSUs for their own works and with the approval of the competent authority. The payment in such
cases shall be made on pro-rata basis as per
the existing norms adopted by the concerned CPSUs.
4.2.2. Laying of PLB HDPE Ducts/coils coupled by sockets in excavated trenches, on bridges and
culverts, as per construction specification and sealing of PLB HDPE Ducts pipe ends at every manhole
by end-plugs of appropriate size.
4.2.3. Providing additional protection by R.C.C. Pipes/GI pipes and/or concreting/chambering, wherever
required according to construction specification.
4.2.4. Fixing of GI pipes/troughs with clamps on culverts/bridges and/or chambering or concreting of

G.I. Pipes/troughs, wherever necessary. Normally, RCC/DWC pipes shall be used and use of GI pipes
shall be avoided. However, in case it is felt that GI pipe is unavoidable in certain circumstances this
should be done with the prior approval of competent authority within the concerned CPSUs. This shall
be recorded appropriately.
4.2.5. Laying Protection Pipes On Bridges And Culverts. In case trenching and pipe laying is not
possible on the culverts, the pipes shall be laid on the surface of the culverts/bridges after due
permission from the competent authority as per construction specification
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4.2.6. Back filling and Dressing of the Trench according to construction specifications.
4.2.7. Making manhole (of size 2.0 m length x 1.0 m width x 1.65 m Depth) at every Cable pulling
location for housing the OF Cable loop & Pulling Optical Fibre Cable using proper tools and
accessories. Sealing of both ends of the PLB HDPE pipe in manhole by hard rubber bush of suitable size
to avoid entry of rodents into the PLB DPE Ducts, putting split PLB HDPE Ducts and split RCC pipes
with proper fixtures over cable in the manhole to protect the bare cable.
4.2.8. Digging of pit of size 2 meter x 2 meter x 1.8 meter (depth) for fixing of Jointing chamber precast
RCC cover or stone of s uitable size on Jointing chamber to protect the Joint and back filling of jointing
chamber with excavated soil.
4.2.9. Digging of pits 500 cm to 1000 cm towards jungle side at every manhole and jointing chamber
along the route to a depth of 75 cms., fixing of route Indicator/joint indicator, concreting and back
filling of pits. Painting of route indicators with Blue colour and joint Indicator by Grey colour and sign
writing denoting route/joint indicator number and marked as “BBNL”, as per construction specification.
4.3 Specifications of Materials to be used
4.3.1. PLB HDPE Duct

Optical Fiber Cables should be pulled though Permanently Lubricated HDPE Duct of 40 mm/33mm size
conforming to the specifications as per TEC GR No. TEC/GR/TX/CDS-008/03/MAR-11 with latest
Amendments. The Ducts shall be blue in colour and have the identification markings as per TEC GR.
4.3.2. PLB HDPE Duct Accessories
a) Push fit Coupler
Push Fit couplers shall be used for coupling PLB HDPE ducts/coils. The specifications of the couplers
shall be as per TEC GR no TEC/GR/TX/CDS-008/03/Mar11 with latest amendments.
b) PP Rope
Should confirm to TEC GR No. TEC/GR/TX/CDS-008/03/MAR-11 with latest Amendments.
However, this is optional and CPSUs may use the same on need basis. The PP rope can be ordered
alongwith the PLB duct as required. In this case PP rope is drawn through the HDPE/PLB pipes/coils
and safely tied to the end caps at either ends with hooks to facilitate pulling of the OF cables at a later
stage. The rope used is 3 strands Polypropylene rope having yellow colour and size of 4 mm diameter
for 40mm/33mm duct and conform to IS 5175 with minimum slackness of 2% It should have a
minimum breaking strength of 550 kgs. The length of each coil of rope should be 5 meter more than the
standard length of duct (or as ordered) and it should conform to (i) BS 4928 Part-II of 1974 (ii) IS 5175
of 1982. It should be of special grade and should have ISI certificate mark. It should be manufactured
out of industrial quality Polypropylene.
b) End Cap
End Cap shall be used for sealing the ends of the empty ducts, prior to installation of the OF Cable and
shall be fitted immediately after laying the duct to prevent the entry of any dirt, water, moisture,
insects/rodents etc. It should confirm to TEC GR No. TEC/GR/TX/CDS-008/03/MAR- 11 with latest
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amendments. The ends of the PLB HDPE ducts/coils laid in the manholes should be closed with End
Caps. The End Caps used should be suitable for closing 40mm/33mm PLB HDPE ducts/coils. A
suitable arrangement should be provided in the End Cap to tie PP Rope.
(See figure-1 for details)
d) Cable sealing Plug
This shall be used to seal the end of the ducts perfectly, after the OF cable is pulled in the duct. For
pulling the cable through the ducts, it is necessary to provide man holes at that location and also at
bends and corners wherever required. The ends of the PLB HDPE ducts/coils are closed with Cable
sealing Plugs. The End Plugs used should be suitable for closing 40mm/33mm PLB HDPE ducts/coils.
The Cable sealing plug shall confirm to TEC GR No. TEC/GR/TX/CDS- 008/03/MAR-11 with latest
amendments. (Wherever blowing technique is used for laying OF Cable, at the discretion of the CPSUs
concerned, the hand holes/manholes required for accessing the cable during cable laying can be at
longer distances depending upon requirement.)
4.3.3. Material for Providing Additional Protection
a) RCC Full Round Pipes
Reinforced cement concrete pipes (spun type) coupled with RCC collars sealed with cement mortar
used to provide additional protection to PLB HDPE Ducts/coils at lessor depths should be of full round,
NP-2 class and size 100 mm (internal diameter), conforming to IS standard 458-1988 with latest
amendments. The pipes should have a nominal length of 2 meters.
The RCC collars should be properly sealed using cement mortar 1:3 (1:53 grade cement of reputed
brand, 3: fine sand without Impurities). If case of long spans, every third joint will be embedded in a
concrete block of size 60 cms (L) x 40 cms (W) x 25 cms (H) of 1:2:4 cement concrete mix (1: cement,
2: coarse sand, 4: stone aggregate of 20 mm nominal size) so that the alignment of RCC pipes remain
firm and intact. Also, both ends of RCC pipes spans will be sealed by providing concrete block of size
40 cm (L) x 40 cm (W) x 25 cm (H) of 1:2:4 cement concrete mix to avoid entry of rodents.
b) RCC Split Pipes
The split Reinforced cement concrete pipes (spun type) with in-built collars are used to provide
additional protection to PLB HDPE Ducts/coils should be of 100mm internal dia.(Spigotted), Class--
NP-3, Thickness: 25mm, Length: 2Meters with inbuilt collar at one end, Conforming to ISI
Specification IS: 458, 1988 with latest amendment
c) G.I. Pipes
G.I. pipes should be of medium duty class having inner diameter of 50mm and should conform to
specifications as per IS 554/1985 (revised up to date) IS 1989 (Part-I), 1900 Sockets (revised upto date)
& IS 1239 (Part-II) 1992 (revised up to date).
d) DWC Pipes
Use of normal duty DWC (Double walled corrugated) HDPE pipe – confirming to TEC GR
no.GR/DWC-34/01 Sep.2007 with latest amendments shall be preferably utilized as first choice for
protection of Optical Fiber Cable instead of GI pipes. The DWC pipes used shall be of size 75/56 mm as
per table 2 of the said TEC GR.
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e) M.S. Weld Mesh
The PLB HDPE Ducts can also be protected by embedding it in concrete of size of 25 cms x 25 cms
reinforced with MS weld mesh. The MS weld mesh used should be of 50 mm x 100 mm size, 12 SWG,
120 cms in width in rolls of 50m each. One meter of MS weld mesh caters to approx. 3 meters of
concreting. (See figure ‘2’ for details)
The strength of RCC/CC is dependent on proper curing; therefore, it is imperative that water content of
CC/RCC mix does not drain out into the surrounding soil. In order to ensure this, the RCC/CC work
should be carried out by covering all the sides by yellow PVC sheets of weight not less than 1 kg per 8
sqm to avoid seepage of water into the soil.
4.3.4. Joint Chamber
The Joint chamber shall be provided at every joint location to keep the OF cable joint well protected and
also to house extra length of cable which may be required in the event of faults at a later date. The Joint
chamber shall be of pre-cast RCC type as per construction specification. Brick chamber can also be
made with prior permission of Engineer in-charge.
4.3.5. Rubber Bush
To prevent entry of rodents into PLB HDPE DUCTS, the ends of PLB HDPE DUCTS are sealed at
every manhole and joint using rodent resistant hard rubber bush (cap) after optical fibre cable is
Pulled. The rubber bush should be manufactured from hard rubber with grooves and holes to fit into 40
mm PLB HDPE DUCTS pipe, so that it should be able to prevent the entry of insects, rodents, mud, and
rainwater into the PLB HDPE DUCTS pipe. It should conform to TEC GR with latest amendments.(see
Figure-3).
4.3.6. Route/Joint Indicator
The Route/Joint indicators are co-located with each manhole/joint chamber. In addition Route indicators
are also to be placed where route changes direction like road crossings etc. Either RCC/Pre-cast or Stone
based route indicators can be used. The detailed specification and design of the same shall be as per
construction specification. Generally, Stone Route indicators shall be used for the NOFN project
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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
1. EXACAVATION OF TRENCHES
1.1. Trenching
1.1.1. Location and Alignment of the Trench
In built up areas, the trench will normally follow the foot-path of the road except where it may have to
come to the edge of the carriage way cutting across road with specific permissions from the concerned
authorities maintaining the road (such permissions shall be obtained by the department as per MOU
signed with respective State Govt.). Outside the built up limits the trench will normally follow then
boundary of the roadside land. However, where the road side land is full of burrow pits or a forestation
or when the cable has to cross culverts/ bridges or streams, the trench may come closer to the road edge
or in some cases, over the embankment or shoulder of the Road (permissions for such deviations for
cutting the embankment as well as shoulder of the road shall be obtained).
The alignment of the trench will be decided by a responsible official of the CPSUs, not below the rank
of a Junior Telecom Officer in case of BSNL and similar level in case of other CPSUs. Once the
alignment is marked, no deviation from the alignment is permissible except with the approval of
Engineer-in- charge. While marking the alignment only the centre line will be marked and the
Contractor shall set out all other work to ensure that, the excavated trench is as straight as possible. The
Contractor shall provide all necessary assistance and labour, at his own cost for marking the alignment.
Contractor shall remove all bushes, undergrowth, stumps, rocks and other obstacles to facilitate marking
the centre line without any extra charges. It is to be ensured that minimum amount of bushes and shrubs
shall be removed to clear the way and the contractor shall give all, consideration to the preservation of
the trees.
The line up of the trench must be such that PLB pipe(s) shall be laid in a straight line, both laterally as
well as vertically except at locations where it has to necessarily take a bend because of change in the
alignment or gradient of the trench, subject to the restrictions mentioned elsewhere.
1.1.2. Line-Up
The line-up of the trench must be such that PLB HDPE Ducts shall be laid in a straight line except at
locations where it has to necessarily take a bend because of change in the alignment or gradient of the
trench, subject to the restrictions mentioned elsewhere.
1.2. Method of Excavation
In built up areas, the contractor shall resort to use of manual labour / HDD only to ensure no damage is
caused to any underground or surface installations belonging to other public utility services and/or
private parties.
However, along the Highways and cross country there shall be no objection to the Contractor resorting
to mechanical means of excavation, provided that no underground installations exist in the path of
excavation, if any, are damaged.
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There shall be no objection to resort to horizontal boring to bore a hole of required size and to push
through G.I. Pipe (50 mm ID) through horizontal bore at road crossing or rail crossing or small hillocks
etc.
All excavation operations shall include excavation and ‘getting out’. ‘Getting out’ shall include
throwing the excavated materials at a distance of at least one meter or half the depth of excavation,
whichever is more, clear off the edge of excavation. In all other cases ‘getting out’ shall include
depositing the excavated materials as specified.
In Rocky strata excavation shall be carried out by use of electro mechanical means like breakers/ jack
hammers or by blasting wherever permissible with express permission from the competent authority. If
blasting operations are prohibited or not practicable, excavation in hard rock shall be done by chiselling/
jack hammers.
Trenching shall as far as possible be kept ahead of the laying of pipes. Contractor shall exercise due
care that the soil from trenching intended to be loose for back filling is not mixed with loose debris.
While trenching, the Contractor should not cause damage to any underground installations belonging to
other agencies and any damage caused should be made good at his own cost and expense.
Necessary barricades, night lamps, warning board and required watchman shall be provided by the
contractor to prevent any accident to pedestrians or vehicles. While carrying out the blasting operations,
the contractor shall ensure adequate safety by cautioning the vehicular and other traffic.
The contractor shall employ sufficient man-power for this with caution boards, flags, sign writings etc.
The contractor should provide sufficient width at the trench at all such places, where it is likely to cave
in due to soil conditions without any extra payment. A minimum free clearance of 15 cms. Should be
maintained above or below any existing underground installation. No extra payment will be made
towards this. In order to prevent damage to PLB HDPE DUCTS over a period of time, due to the growth
of trees, roots, bushes, etc., the contractor shall cut them when encountered in the path of alignment of
trench without any additional charges.
In large burrow pits, excavation may be required to be carried out for more than 165 cms in depth to
keep gradient of bed less than 15 degrees with horizontal. If not possible as stated above, alignment of
trench shall be changed to avoid burrow pit completely.
1.2. Depth and Size of the Trench
The depth of the trench form top of the surface shall not be less than 165 cms unless otherwise
relaxation is granted by competent authority under genuine circumstances.
In rocky terrain, less depth shall be allowed only in exceptional circumstances with additional protection
where it is not possible to achieve the normal depth due to harsh terrain/ adverse site conditions
encountered.
This shall be done only with the approval of the competent authority and consent of the Engineer in-
charge after following the laid down norms and procedures being followed in the CPSUs concerned.
This shall be properly documented. In all cases, the slope of the trench shall not be less than 15 degrees
with the horizontal surface. The width of the trench shall normally be 45 cms at the top & 30 cms at the
bottom.
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In case, additional pipes (HDPE/GI/RCC Pipes) are to be laid in some stretches, the same shall be
accommodated in this normal size trench.
When trenches are excavated in slopes, uneven ground, inclined portion, the lower edge shall be treated,
as top surface of land and depth of trench will be measured accordingly. In certain locations, such as
uneven ground, hilly areas and all other Places, due to any reason whatsoever it can be ordered to
excavate beyond standard depth of 165 cms to keep the bed of the trench as smooth as possible. Near
the culverts, both ends of the culverts shall be excavated more than 165 cms. to keep the gradient less
than 15 degree with horizontal. For additional depth in excess of 165 cms. no additional payment shall
be applicable.
If excavation is not possible to the minimum depth of 165 cms. As detailed above, full facts shall be
brought to the notice of the Engineer in charge in writing giving details of location and reason for not
being able to excavate that particular portion to the minimum depth. Approval shall be granted by the
competent authority in writing under genuine circumstances. The decision of the competent authority
shall be final and binding on the contractor. All the relaxations granted as specified above shall be dealt
with as per the laid down norms and procedure of CPSUs.
1.3.1. Dewatering: The Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary arrangements to remove or
pump out water from trench. The Contractor should survey the soil conditions encountered in the
section and make his own assessment about dewatering arrangement that may be necessary. No extra
payment shall be admissible for this.
1.3.2. Wetting: Wherever the soil is hard due to dry weather conditions, if watering is to be done for
wetting the soil to make it loose, the same shall be done by the contractor. No extra payment shall be
admissible for this.
1.3.3. Blasting: For excavation in hard rock, where blasting operations are considered necessary, the
contractor shall obtain approval of the Engineer-in-Charge in writing for resorting to blasting operation.
The contractor shall obtain license from the competent authority for undertaking blasting work as well
as for obtaining and storing the explosive as per the Explosive Act, 1884 as amended upto date and the
explosive Rules, 1983. The contractor shall purchase the explosives fuses, detonators, etc. only from a
licensed dealer. Transportation and storage of explosive at site shall conform to the aforesaid Explosive
Act and Explosive Rules. The contractor shall be responsible for the safe custody and proper accounting
of the explosive materials. Fuses and detonators shall be stored separately and away from the
explosives. The Engineer-in-Charge or his authorized representative shall have the right to check the
contractor’s store and account of explosives. The contractor shall provide necessary facilities for this.
The contractor shall be responsible for any damage arising out of accident to workmen, public or
property due to storage, transportation and use of explosive during blasting operation. Blasting
operations shall be carried out under the supervision of a responsible authorized agent of the contractor
(referred subsequently as agent only), during specified hours as approved in writing by the Engineer-in-
Charge. The agent shall be conversant with the rules of blasting. All procedures and safety precautions
for the use of explosives drilling and loading of explosives before and after shot firing and disposal of
explosives shall be taken by the contractor as detailed in IS: 4081 safety code for blasting and related
drilling operation.
1.3.4. Trenching near Culverts/ Bridges: The PLB HDPE Ducts shall be laid in the bed of culvert at
the depth not less than 165 cms protected by RCC pipes as decided by Engineer- in charge. Both ends of
culverts shall be excavated more than 165 cms in depth to keep the gradient of not less than 15 degree
with horizontal. The bed of trench should be as smooth as possible.
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1.3.5. While carrying out the work on bridges and culverts, adequate arrangement for cautioning the
traffic by way of caution boards during day time and danger lights at night shall be provided. In case of
small bridges and culverts, where there is a likelihood of their subsequent expansion and remodeling,
the cable should be laid with some curve on both sides of the culvert or the bridge to make some extra
length available for readjustment of the cable at the time of reconstruction of culvert or the bridge.
2. Laying OF PLB HDPE Ducts

After the trench is excavated to the specified depth, the bottom of the trench has to be cleared of all
stones or pieces of rock and leveled up properly. A layer of soft soil/or sand (in case the excavated
material contains sharp pieces of rock/stones) of not less than 5 cms is required for levelling the trench
to ensure that the cable when laid will follow a straight alignment. Adequate care shall be exercised
while laying so that the OF cables are not put to undue tension/pressure after being laid as this may
adversely affect the optical characteristics of cables with passage of time.
The contractor shall ensure that trenching and pipe laying activities are continuous, without leaving
patches or portions incomplete in between. In case intermediate patches are left, measurement of the
completed portions will be taken only after work in such left over patches are also completed in all
respects. Preparatory to aligning the pipe for jointing, each length of the PLB HDPE Ducts shall be
thoroughly cleaned to remove all sand, dust or any other debris that may clog, disturb or damage the
optical fibre cable when it is pulled at a later stage. The ends of each pipe and inside of each Socket
shall be thoroughly cleaned of any dirt or other foreign materials.
After the trench is cleaned the PLB HDPE Ducts/Coil shall be laid in the cleaned trench, jointed with
Sockets. Drawing up of PP rope is optional as per TEC GR. In case of use of PP Rope, at every manhole
approximately at every 200m or at bends or turns the PP rope will be tied to the HDPE end caps used for
sealing the PLB HDPE Ducts, to avoid entry of rodents/mud etc.
At the end of each day work, the open ends of the pipes sections shall be tightly closed with end caps to
prevent the entry of dirt/mud, water or any foreign matter into PLB HDPE Ducts until the work is
resumed. In built up area falling within Municipal/Corporation limits, the PLB HDPE Ducts shall be
laid with protection using RCC Pipes/ Concreting reinforced with weld mesh (only in exceptional
cases).
Providing Protection to the OFC:-
For lesser depths requiring additional protection in built up areas, towns and cities falling within t the
municipal limits, suitable protection shall be provided to PLB HDPE pipes/coils using RCC/DWC full
round/split pipes or GI pipes or cement concreting reinforced with MS weld mesh or a combination of
any of these as per the site requirement. This shall be done only with the prior instructions/approval of
the Engineer-in-charge. The specifications for providing each of these protections are given later in this
document.
Moreover, in cross country routes, if depth is less than 1.2 meters, protection by using RCC/DWC Pipe
shall be provided. Engineer-in-Charges shall decide about such stretches and type of protection to be
provided in view of the site requirements. Normally 100 mm RCC /DWC Pipes shall be used for
protecting PLB HDPE Ducts but if more than one PLB pipe is to be laid and protected, RCC/DWC Pipe
of suitable size to accommodate the required number of PLB Pipes shall be used.
The PLB HDPE Ducts shall be laid in RCC Full Round spun Pipes/GI Pipes as required at Road
Crossings. The RCC pipes/GI pipes shall extend at least 3 meters on either side of the road at Road
crossings. At Road crossings, extra GI/PLB HDPE Ducts may be laid as per the direction of
The Engineer-in charge. On Rail bridges and crossings, the PLB HDPE Ducts shall be encased in
Suitable cast iron as prescribed by the Railway Authorities.
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Wherever RCC pipes are used for protection, the gaps between the RCC collars and the RCC pipes shall
be sealed using cement mortar 1:3 (1:53 grade cement of reputed brand, 3: fine sand without impurities)
to bar entry of rodents. Every third collar of RCC pipes (normally of 2 meters length) and also both
ends of RCC Pipes will be embedded in a concrete block of size 40 cms (L)x 40 cms (W) x 25 cms (H)
of 1:2:4 cement concrete mix (1:53 grade cement of reputed brand, 2: coarse sand, 3: stone aggregate of
nominal size of 20 mm ) so that the alignment of RCC pipes remain firm and intact and to avoid entry
of rodents.
Wherever GI pipes are used, special care should be taken to ensure that G.I. Pipes are coupled Properly
with the sockets so as to avoid damage to PLB pipe and eventually the OF Cable in the eventof pressure
coming on the joint and G.I. Pipe joint giving its way. Rubber bushes shall be used at either ends of the
GI pipes to protect PLB pipe. Both the ends of G.I. Pipe will be embedded in a concrete block of size 40
cms (L) x 40 cms ((W) x 25 cms (H) of 1:2:4 cement concrete mix (1:53 grade cement of reputed brand,
2: coarse sand, 3: stone aggregate of nominal size of 20 mm) so that the alignment of G.I. Pipes remain
firm and intact and to avoid entry of rodents.
In case of protection by concreting at site, the nominal dimension of concreting shall be 250 mm x 250
mm section. Cement Concrete Mixture used shall be of 1:2:4 composition i.e. 1:53 grade Cement of a
reputed company , 2: Coarse Sand, 4: Graded Coarse Stone aggregate of 20 mm nominal size,
reinforced with MS weld mesh. As the RCC is cast at site, it is imperative to ensure that special care is
taken to see that proper curing arrangements are made with adequate supply of water. The contractor
shall invariably use mechanical mixer at site for providing RCC protection, to ensure consistency of the
mix. For carrying out concreting work in trenches, yellow PVC sheets of width not less than 1.0 M and
of weight not less than 1 kg. Per 8 sq. meters shall be spread and nailed on sides of the trench to form
trapezoidal section for concreting in the cleaned trench, to avoid seepage of water into the soil. A bed of
cement concrete mixture of appropriate width and 75 mm thickness shall be laid on the PVC Sheet,
before laying PLB HDPE ducts. The PLB HDPE Ducts shall then be laid above this bed of Concrete.
After laying the PLB HDPE Ducts, MS weld mesh is wrapped around and tied and concrete mix is
poured to form the cross sectional dimensions as instructed by the Engineer-in charge.
The strength of RCC is dependent on proper curing therefore; it is imperative that water content of RCC
mix does not drain out into the surrounding soil. Portions where cement concreting has been carried out
shall be cured with sufficient amount of water for reasonable time to harden the surface. After curing,
refilling of the balance depth of the trench has to be carried out with excavated soil.
The PLB HDPE Ducts/RCC/GI Pipes shall be laid only in trenches accepted by Engineer-in-Charge or
his representative. The Contractor shall exercise due care to ensure that the PLB HDPE Ducts are not
subjected to any damage or strain.
Water present in the trench at the time of laying the PLB HDPE Ducts shall be pumped out by the
contractor before laying the pipes in the trench to ensure that no mud or water gets into the pipes, thus
choking it.
In case of nallahs, which are dry for nine months in a year, the PLB HDPE Ducts shall be laid inside the
RCC Pipes laid at a minimum depth of 165 cms. as instructed by the Engineer-in-charge. The
mechanical protection shall extend at least 5 meters beyond the bed of nallah on either side.
Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses referred above, the Engineer-in-charge may order, based
on special site requirements, that the PLB HDPE Ducts may be encased in reinforced cement concrete,
as detailed, ibid. While laying the pipes, a gap of 2 M is kept at convenient locations approx. 200 m
apart and at the bends and turns, which will be used as manholes during OF cable pulling. Ends of the
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PLB HDPE Ducts at the manholes shall be sealed using end caps after tying the PP rope to the end caps
to avoid choking of the pipes. In a similar manner, manholes shall be kept while approaching bridges,
road crossings etc., as instructed by the Engineer-in-charge. The location of the manholes will be
decided by the Engineer-in-charge.
2.1. Laying Protection Pipes On Bridges And Culverts:

In case trenching and pipe laying is not possible on the culverts, the pipes shall be laid on the Surface of
the culverts/bridges after due permission from the competent authority. Of late the bridge construction
authorities are providing channel ducts on the footpaths on the bridges for various services. The
RCC/DWC/ G.I. Pipes can be laid in these ducts for pulling cables. However, for laying cables on
existing bridges, where duct arrangement does not exist, one of the following methods may be adopted.
a. In case of the Bridges/Culverts, where t here are no ducts and where the cushion on the top of the
Arch is 50 cm to 100 cm or more, G.I. Pipe (Carrying PLB HDPE pipe and cable) may be buried on the
top of the Arch adjoining the parapet wall, by digging close to the wheel guards. Every precaution shall
be taken to see that no damage occurs to the arch of the culvert. After burying the GI pipe, the excavated
surface on the arch shall be restored.
b. Where the thickness of the Arch is less than 50 cms, the pipe must be buried under the wheel guard
masonry and the wheel guard rebuilt.
c. If neither of the two methods is possible, the G.I. Pipes/GI Troughs must be clamped on the parapet
wall with the clamps. If necessary, the pipes may be taken through the parapet wall at the ends where
the wall diverges away from the road. Methods cited in above clauses should be carried out under close
supervision of Road authorities.
The surface to be concreted should be thoroughly cleaned and levelled before concreting. At both ends
of the Bridges/Culverts, where the GI Pipes /GI Troughs slope down and get buried, the concreting
should be extended sufficiently to ensure that no portion of the GI Pipes/GI Troughs is exposed as
approved by the Engineer- in- charge to protect the pipe/trough from any possible externally caused
damage.
Where white wash / colour wash exists on the Bridges/ Culverts, the same should also be carried out on
the concreted portion to ensure uniformity.
3. Back Filling and Dressing of the Trench
Provided that the PLB HDPE pipes have been properly laid in the trench at the specified depth, the back
filling operation shall follow as early as practicable. The earth used for filling shall be free from all
roots, Grass, shrubs, vegetation, trees, saplings and any other kind of garbage or pebbles. The back
filling operation shall be performed in such a manner so as to provide firm support under and above the
pipes and to avoid bend or deformation of the PLB HDPE pipes when the pipes get loaded with the back
filled earth. At locations where the back filled materials contains stones/sharp objects which may cause
injury to the PLB HDPE pipes and where the excavated or rock fragments are intended to refill the
trench in whole or in part, the trench should be initially filled, with a layer of ordinary soil or loose earth
(free from any stones/pebbles) not less than 10 cms thick over the pipes. Back filling on public, roads,
railway crossings, footpaths in city areas shall be performed immediately after laying the HDPE pipes.
Back filling at such locations shall be thoroughly rammed, so as to ensure original condition so that it is
safe for the road traffic. All excess soil/ material left on road/ footpath/railway crossing shall be
removed by contractor. However, along the highways and in country side, the excess dug up material
left over after refilling should be kept in a heap above over the trench. In city limits, at any given time
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more than 50 Meters length of trench should be kept open and in all places where excavation has been
done, no part of the trench should be kept open over night to avoid occurrence of any mishap or accident
in darkness.
4. CABLE PULLING AND JOINING/SPLICING
4.1. CABLE PULLING
Manholes marked during PLB HDPE Ducts pipe laying of approx... Size of 2.0 m length x 1.0 m width
x 1.65 m depth shall be excavated for pulling the cables. There may be situations where addition
manholes are required to be excavated, for some reasons, to facilitate smooth pulling of cable.
Excavation of addition manholes will be carried out, without any extra cost. De-watering of the
manhole, if required, will be carried out without any extra costs. Dewatering/ De-gasification of the
Ducts, if required, will be carried out without any extra costs.
The Optical Fibre cables are available in drums in lengths of appox. 2 kms. The cables shall be blown
/manually pulled (in exceptional cases) through already laid PLB HDPE DUCTS. This work is to be
carried out under the strict supervision of site in-charge. It shall be ensured that during the blowing /
pulling of Cable the tension is minimum and there is no damage to the Cable/Optical fibers. After
pulling of the drum is completed, both ends of the PLB HDPE DUCTS pipe in each Manhole should be
sealed by hard rodent resistant rubber bush, to avoid entry of rodents/mud into PLB HDPE Ducts.
The Manholes are prepared by providing 40 mm split PLB HDPE DUCTS pipe of 2.5 to 3m length and
closing the split PLB HDPE Ducts by providing necessary clamps/ adhesive tape as per the directions
of Engineer-in- charge. Afterwards, the split/cut PLB HDPE DUCTS pipe are covered with 100 mm
split RCC pipe of 2m length and sealing the ends of RCC pipe with lean cement solution for protecting
bare cable in the manhole . After fixing of RCC Split Pipes necessary back filling/reinstatement and
dressing of manholes should be carried out as referred under trenching. The location of the pulling
manhole should be recorded for preparation of documentation.
4.2. Jointing/ Splicing
Optical Fibre Cable Joints will be at varying distances depending upon the incremental fiber to be laid
for connecting Panchayats. The 24 fibers are to be spliced at every Joint & at both ends (Terminations)
in the equipment room as directed by the Engineer-in-charge. The Infrastructure required for cable
splicing i.e.
· Splicing machine
· OTDR
· Optical talk set
· Tool kit etc.
will be arranged by the CPSU and also any additional accessories. e.g. Engine etc. required at site for
splicing will also be arranged by the CPSU. The Optical Fibre Cable thus jointed end-to-end will be
tested by an officer of Acceptance Testing unit of the concerned CPSUs for splice losses and
transmission parameters as specified by BBNL and prevalent at that time. The through Optical Fibre
should meet all the technical parameters, specified and no relaxation will be granted.
5. Construction of Jointing Chamber:
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The joint chambers are provided at every joint to keep the O.F.C. joint well protected and also to keep
extra length of cable, which may be, required to attend the faults at a later date. Jointing chambers are to
be prepared at the Fiber Point of Interconnect (FPIO) or normally at distance of every 2 kms. Actual
location of jointing chamber depends on length of cable drum and appropriateness of location for
carrying out jointing work. The location is finalized by Engineer-incharge. The jointing chambers are
constructed by way of fixing pre-cast RCC chambers/Brick Chambers and covers as per the instructions
from Engineer-in- charge.
5.1. Pre cast RCC chamber

For fixing pre cast RCC chamber, first a pit of size 2 m x 2 m x 1.8 m depth shall be required to be dug.
Pre cast RCC chamber shall consist of three parts (i) round base plate of 140 cm diameter and 5 cm
thickness in two halves (ii) full round RCC joint chamber with diameter of 120 cm and height of 50 cm
and thickness of 5 cm (iii) round top cover will be in two halves with diameter of 140 cm and thickness
of 5 cm having one handle for each half in centre and word ‘BBNL OFC’ engraved on it. (See figure
‘4’). After, fixing the pre cast RCC joint chamber, the joint chamber is filled with clean sand before
closing. Back filling of joint chamber pit with excavated soil shall be carried out in the end.
5.2. Brick Chamber

For constructing brick chamber, first a pit of size 2m x2 mx1.8 m depth is shall be required to be dug..
Then, base of the chamber shall be made using concrete mix of 1:5:10 (1 cement, 5 coarse sand, 10
graded stone aggregate of 40mm nominal size) of size of 1.7m x 1.7 m and 0.15 m thickness. Wall of
brick chamber should be constructed on this base having wall thickness of 9” using cement mortar mix
of 1:5 ( 1: cement, 5: fine sand). The chamber should have internal dimensions of 1.2 m x 1.2 m amd 1
m height.. The bricks to be used for this purpose should be of size 9” x 4.5” x 3”, best quality available
and should have smooth rectangular shape with sharp corners and shall be uniform in colour and emit
clear ringing sound when struck. The joint chamber should be so constructed that PLB pipe ends remain
protruding minimum 5 cms inside the chamber on completion of plastering. The PLB pipes should be
embedded in wall in such a way that, the bottom brick should support the pipe and upper brick should
be provided in a manner that PLB HDPE pipe remains free from the weight of the construction. The
joint chamber should be plastered on all internal surfaces and top edges with cement mortar of 1:3 (1:
cement, 3: coarse sand), 12 mm thick finished with a floating coat of complete cement as per standard.
Pre-cast RCC slab with two handles to facilitate easy lifting, of size 0.7 m x 1.4 m and of thickness of 5
cm having one handle for each half in centre and word '’OFC' engraved on it are to be used to cover the
joint chamber. Two numbers of such slabs are required for one joint chamber. This pre-cast slab should
be made of cement concrete mix of 1:2:4 (1: cement, 2: coarse sand, 4: stone aggregate 6 mm nominal
size) reinforced with steel wire fabric 75 x 25 mm mesh of weight not less than 7.75 Kg per sq. Meter.
The joint chamber is filled with clean sand
Before closing. Back filling of joint chamber pit with excavated soil shall be carried out in the end
6. Fixing of Route Indicators / Joint Indicators
Pits shall be dug 500 cm to 1000 cm towards jungle side at every Manhole and Jointing chamber for
fixing of Route/Joint Indicator. In addition, Route Indicators are also required to be placed where O.F.
Cable changes directions like road crossing etc.
The pits for fixing the indicator shall be dug for a size of 60 cms. x 60 cms. and 75 cms. (Depth).The
indicator shall be secured in upright position by ramming with stone and murrum upto a depth of 60
cms. And concreting in the ratio of 1:2:4 (1: cement, 2: coarse sand, 4 stone aggregate 20 mm nominal
size) for the remaining portion of 15 cms. Necessary curing shall be carried out for the concreted
structure with sufficient amount of water for reasonable time to harden the structure.
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6.1. RCC/Pre cast Route Indicators
The route /joint indicator made of pre-cast RCC should have the following dimensions
(see Figure ‘5’)
Base - 250 mm x 150 mm
Top - 200 mm x 75 mm
Height - 1250 mm
6.2. Stone based Route Indicators
The route /joint indicators made of Sand/lime Stone Should have the following dimension
The word ‘BBNL OFC’ should be engraved on the Route/Joint indicators.
i. Stone to be used (Sand/lime Stone)

ii. Indicator Top surface to be rounded
iii. Base 155 mm × 100 mm
iv. Upper 500 mm length to be Tapered width wise as shown in the drawing and homogeneously
finished.
v. Height 650mm (Straight) + 400 mm (Tapered)
vi. The route indicators should be engraved with word ‘OFC’ of size 80mm length & 50mm,
Width.
vii. Length 3.5 Ft., top 4”x4” dressed 1Ft. from top & tapered.
(See figure ‘6’ for details of Stone Route Indicators)
The Route indicators shall painted Blue and placed at 500 to 1000 cm away from the centre of the rench
towards jungle side. The Joint indicators are placed at OFC joints and placed 500 to 1000 cm Away
from wall of the joint chamber facing jungle side and are painted Grey. The engraved word “BBNL
OFC” should be painted in white, on route as well as joint indicators. Numbering of route
indicators/joint indicators should also be done in white paint. The numbering scheme for route
indicators will be Joint No. /Route Indicator No. for that joint. For example, 2/6 marking on a route
indicator means 6th route indicator after 2 joint. Additional joints on account of faults at a later date
nd
should be given number of preceding joint with suffix A, B, C, and D. For example sign writing 2A on a
joint indicator means, additional joint between joint No. 2 and 3. The numbering of existing route/joint
indicator should not be disturbed on account of additional joints. Enamel paints of reputed brand should
be used for painting and sign writing of route as well joint indicators.
The route and joint indicator shall be painted with primer before painting with oil paint. The material
used should bear ISI mark. The size of each written letter should be at least 3.5 cms. The colours of
painting and sign writing is as under:
(1) For Joint Indicator: Grey colour

(2) For Route Indicator: Blue colour
(3) For BBNL OFC & Nos: White colour.
7. Documentation
The documentation, consisting of the following shall be prepared for each Block and the Panchayats
connected to the Block. 6 sets of documentation shall be provided both in Electronic format on CD as
well as Hard binded copy.
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7.1. Route Index Diagrams – General: This diagram shall consist of Cable Route Details on
Geographical Map drawn to scale with prominent land marks and alignment of cable with reference to
road. This shall be prepared on A-3 sheets of 80 GSM.
7.2. Route Index Diagrams –Profile
These diagrams will contain

 Make and size of the cable.
 Offset of cable from centre of the road at every 10 meters
 Depth profile of Cable at every 10 meter;
 Details of protection with type of protection depicted on it;
 Location of culvert and bridges with their lengths and scheme of laying of PLB HDPE
Ducts pipe thereon.
 Important landmarks to facilitated locating the cable in future; Location of Joints and pulling
manholes.
These diagrams shall be prepared on A-4 sheets of 80 GSM. On one sheet profile of maximum 400
meters shall be given to ensure clarity.
7.3. Joint Location Diagram
This diagram will show

 Geographical location of all the joints.
 Depth of Joint Chamber covers from ground level
 Type of chamber (Brick/Pre-cast)
 Length of O.F. Cable kept inside the joint chamber from either direction.
This shall be prepared on A-4 sheets of 80 GSM.
All the diagrams (i), (ii) & (iii) shall bear the signatures of the contractor, the Engineer-in-charge as a
proof of accuracy of the details. The diagrams shall be bound in A-4 size book with cover. The cover
sheets shall be of 110 GSM and laminated. The front cover shall have the following details.
1. Name of the State/District/Block

2. Name of the Panchayats connected
3. Name of the BBNL with logo
4. Name of the CPSU executing the work
5. Name of the Contractor
6. Date of commencement of work
7. Date of completion of work
For each Block 1 sets of above mentioned document shall be submitted to BBNL.
8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8.1. Safety Precautions when excavating or working in excavations close to electric cables
The Engineer- in-charge of the work should get full information from Electricity undertaking
regarding any electric cables, which are known or suspected to exist near the proposed excavation and
unless this is done, excavation should not be carried out in the section concerned.
The electricity undertaking should be asked to send a representative and work should be preceded with
close consultation with them.
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Only wooden handled hand tools should be used until the electric cables have been completely exposed.
Power Cables, not laid in conduits, are usually protected from above by a cover slab of concrete, brick
or stone. They may or may not be protected on the sides. It is safer, therefore, always to drive the point
of the pickaxe downwards then uncovering a cable, so that there is less chance of missing such warning
slabs. No workman should be permitted to work alone where there are electric cables involved. At least
one more man should be working near by so that help can be given quickly in case of an accident. If
disconnection of power could be arranged in that section it will be better. No electric cables shall be
moved or altered without the consent of the Electric Authority and they should be contacted to do the
needful. If an electric cable is damaged even slightly, it should be reported to the Electric Authority and
any warning bricks disturbed during excavation should be replaced while back filling the trench. Before
driving a spike into the ground, the presence of other underground properties should be checked.
Information on plans regarding the location of power cables need not to be assumed as wholly accurate.
Full precautions should be taken in the vicinity until the power cable is uncovered. All electric cables
should be regarded as being live and consequently dangerous. Any power is generally dangerous, even
low voltage proving fatal in several cases.
8.2. Electric shock-Action and treatment:
Free the victim from the contact as quickly as possible. He should be jerked away from the live
conductors by dry timber, dry rope or dry clothing. Care should be taken not to touch with bare hands as
his body may be energized while in contact. Artificial respiration should begin immediately to restore
breathing even if life appears to be extinct. Every moment of delay is serious, so, in the meanwhile, a
doctor should be called for.
8.3. Safety Precautions while working in Public Street and along railway lines:
Where a road or footpath is to be opened up in the course of work, special care should be taken to see
that proper protection is provided to prevent any accidents from occurring. Excavation work should be
done in such a manner that it will not unduly cause inconvenience to pedestrians or occupants of
buildings or obstruct road traffic. Suitable bridges over open trenches should be so planned that these
are required for the minimum possible time. Where bridges are constructed to accommodate vehicular
traffic and is done near or on railway property, it should be with the full consent and knowledge of the
competent railway authorities.
8.4. Danger from falling material
Care should be taken to see that apparatus, tools or other excavating implements or excavated Materials
are not left in a dangerous or insecure position so as to fall or be knocked into the trench thereby
injuring any workman who may be working inside the trench.
8.5. Care when working in Excavations

Jumping into a trench is dangerous. If it is deep, workmen should be encouraged to lower themselves.
Workers should work at safe distance so as to avoid striking each other accidentally with tools. If the
walls of the trench contain glass bits, corroded wire or sharp objects they should be removed carefully.
If an obstruction is encountered, it should be carefully uncovered and protected if necessary. If an
obstruction is encountered, it should be carefully uncovered and protected if necessary. Care must be
taken to see that excavated material is not left in such a position that it is likely to cause any accident or
obstruction to a roadway or waterway. If possible the excavated material should be put between the
workmen and the traffic without encroaching too much on the road.
8.6. Danger of cave in
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When working in deep trenches in loose soil, timbering up/shoring the sides will prevent soil
subsidence. The excavated material should be kept at sufficient distance from the edge of the trench or
pit. Vehicles or heavy equipment must not be permitted to approach too close to the excavation. When
making tunnelled opening, it should be ensured that the soil is compact enough to prevent cave in even
under adverse conditions of traffic. Extra care should be taken while excavating near the foundations of
buildings or retaining walls. In such cases, excavation should be done gradually and as far as possible in
the presence of the owners of the property.
8.7. Protection of Excavations:
Excavations in populated areas, which are not likely to be filled up on the same day should be protected
by barriers or other effective means of preventing accidents and the location of all such openings must
in any event be indicated by red flags or other suitable warning signs. During the hours from dusk to
dawn, adequate number of red warning lamps should be displayed. Supervisory officers should ensure
that all excavations are adequately protected in this manner as serious risk and responsibility is
involved. Notwithstanding adoption of the above mentioned precautions, works involving excavations
should be so arranged as to keep the extent of opened ground and the time to open it to a minimum.
8.8. Precautions while working on roads
The period between half an hour after sun-set and half an hour before sunrise, and any period of fog or
abnormal darkness may also be considered as night for the purpose of these instructions, for the purpose
of providing the warning signs. Excavation liable to cause danger to vehicles or the public must at all
times be protected with fencing of rope tied to strong uprights or bamboo poles at a suitable height or by
some other effective means. Any such temporary erection which is likely to cause obstructions and
which is not readily visible should be marked by posts carrying red flags or boards with a red
background by day and by continuously lighted lamps at night.
The flags and the lamps should be placed in conspicuous positions so as to indicate the pedestrians and
drivers of vehicles the full expanse i.e. both width and length of the obstruction. The distance between
lamps or between floors should not generally exceed 1.25 m along the width and 6m along length of the
obstruction in non congested areas, but 4 meters along the length in congested areas. If the excavation is
extensive, sufficient notice to give adequate warning of the danger should be displayed consciously not
less than 1.25 m above the ground and close to the excavation. Where any excavation is not clearly
visible for a distance of 25m to traffic approaching from any direction or any part of the carriage way of
the road in which the excavation exists, a warning notice should be placed on the kerb or edge of all
such roads from which the excavation or as near the distance as is practicable but not less than 10 m
from the junction of an entering or intersecting road in which the excavation exists. All warnings, in
these should have a red background and should be clearly visible and legible. All warning lamps should
exhibit a red light, but white lights may be used in addition to facilitate working at night. Wherever
required a passage for pedestrians with footbridge should be provided. At excavations, cable drums,
tools and all materials likely to offer obstructions should be properly folded round and protected. This
applies to jointer’s tents as well. Leads, hoses etc. stretched and across the carriageway should be
guarded adequately for their own protection and also that of the public.
8.9. Traffic Control
The police authorities are normally responsible for the control of traffic and may require the setting up
of traffic controls to reduce the inconvenience occasioned by establishment of a single line of traffic due
to restriction in road width or any other form of obstruction caused by the work. As far as possible, such
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arrangements should be settled in advance. If there are any specific regulations imposed by the local
authorities, these should be followed.
8.10. Work along Railway Lines
Normally all works at Railway crossing is to be done under supervision of the railway authorities
concerned, but it is to be borne in mind that use of white, red or green flags by the Departmental staff is
positively forbidden to be used when working along a railway line as this practice may cause an
accident through engine drivers mistaking them for railway signals. When working along a double line
of railway, the men should be warned to keep a sharp look on both the “UP” and ‘DOWN” lines to
avoid the possibility of any accident when trains pass or happen to cross one another near the work spot.
8.11. Procedure and Safety Precautions for use of explosives during blasting for trenching:
In areas where the cable trench cannot be done manually on account of boulders and rocks, it is
necessary to blast the rocks by using suitable explosives. The quality of explosive to be used depends on
the nature of the rocks and the kind of boulders. A few types of explosive fuses and detonators normally
used for making trenches for cable works are detailed below:
i) Gun powder
ii) Nitrate Mixture
iii) Gilatine
iv) Safety fuses
v) Electric Detonator
vi) Ordinary Detonator
8.11.1. Procedure
A detailed survey of the route is to be done to assess the length of the section where trenching is to be
done with the help of blasting. A route diagram of the rocky section may be prepared indicating the
length of the route where the explosives are to be used. For the purpose of obtaining license, a longer
length of route should be given in the application as in many cases, after digging; rocks appear which
was not initially anticipated.
Next a license will have to be obtained for use and storing of explosive in that section. If the area falls
under a police commissioner, the authority for granting such license is the police commissioner of the
concerned area. When the route does not fall in the jurisdiction of a police commissioner, the authority
for issuing license is the District Magistrate. The concerned authority should be applied in prescribed
form with a route map. The concerned authority will make an enquiry and issue license for using/storing
explosives for cables trenching work. Such license will be valid for 15 days only. The license should be
got renewed if the blasting operation needs to be extended. Once the license is granted, it is the
responsibility of the holders of the license for the proper use of explosives, its transportation and storing.
8.11.2. Method of using
The safest explosive is the Gilatine and electric detonator. Gilatine is in the form of a stick. Electric
detonator is a type of fuse used for firing the explosive electrically. Holes are made at suitable intervals
on rocky terrain or boulders either by air compressor or by manual chipping. The depth of the holes
should be 2 to 3 ft. Fill up the holes with small quantity of sand for about 6”. First the electric detonator
is to be inserted into the Gilatine and the Gilatine is to be inserted into the holes keeping the + ve and-
ve wirings of electric detonators outside the holes. Again refill the holes with sand. These +ve and-ve
insulated wires of detonator are than extended and finally connected to an EXPLODER kept at a
distance of not less than 100 m. Now the explosive is ready for blasting. But, before connecting wires to
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exploder for blasting, all necessary precautions for stopping the traffic, use of red flags, exchange of
caution signals, etc. Should be completed and only then Exploder should be connected and operated.
8.11.3. Operation of exploder (IDL schaffler type 350 type exploder )
The type 350 blasting machine consists of a bearing block with blasting machine system and the
explosion proof light- alloy injection molded housing. The exploder is held with the left hand. The twist
handle is applied to the drive pin, clapped with the right hand turned in the clock wise direction in
continuous measurements at the highest speed from the initial position until it reached to a stop. At this
stage an indication lamp will glow. When the indication lamp glows, “press button switch” should be
pressed. This will extend the electric current to detonator and Gilatine will be detonated. The rock will
be blasted out of the trench. Number of holes can be blasted in a single stroke by connecting all such
detonators in series connection and finally to the exploder. After blasting, again mazdoors are engaged
on the work to clear the debris. It the result of the first blasting is not satisfactory, it should be repeated
again on the same place.
8.11.4. Warning
There may be two reasons for unsatisfactory results of the blasting

a) Misfire of Gilatine due to leakage of current from detonator.
b) Over loading because of overburdens. Never pull the broken wire pieces form the holes in such cases.
Attempt should not be made to reblast the misfired Gilatine. The safest way is to make a fresh hole by
its side and put fresh Gilatine in that hole and blast it.
8.11.5. Precautions
The abstract of Explosives Rules 1983 which are relevant to our work is given below:
8.12. Restriction of delivery and dispatch of explosives
No person shall deliver or dispatch any explosives to anyone other than a person who.
a) is the holder of a license to possess the explosives or the agent of a holder of such a license duly
authorized by him in writing on his behalf.
OR
b) is entitled under these rules to possess the explosives without a license.
The explosives so delivered or dispatched shall in no case exceed the quantity, which the person to
whom they are delivered or dispatched is authorized to possess with or without a license under these
rules.
No person shall receive explosives form any person other than the holder of a license granted under
these rules. No person shall receive from or transfer explosives to any person for a temporary storage or
safe custody in a licensed premise unless prior approval is obtained from the Chief Controller. A person
holding license for possession of explosives granted under these rules shall store the explosives only in
premised specified in the license.
8.13. Protection from Lightening During Storing
Every magazine shall have attached there to one or more efficient lightening conductors designed and
erected in accordance with the specification laid down in Indian Standard Specifications No.2309 as
amended from time to time. The connections to various parts of earth resistance of the lightening
conductor terminal on the building to the earth shall be tested at least once in every year by a qualified
electrical engineer or any other competent person holding a certificate of competency in this behalf from
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the State Electricity Department. A certificate showing the results of such tests and the date of the last
test shall be hung up in conspicuous place in the building.
8.14. Precautions during thunder-storm
When a thunder- storm appears to be imminent in the vicinity of a magazine or store house every person
engaged in or a round such magazine and store house shall be withdrawn to a safe distance from such
magazine or store house and the magazine and store house shall be kept closed and locked until the
thunder storm has ceased or the threat of it has passed.
8.15. Maintenance of records
Every person holding a license granted under these rules for possession, sale or use of explosives shall
maintain records in the prescribed form and shall produce such record on demand to an Inspection
Officer.
8.16. Explosives not to be kept in damaged boxes
The licensee of every magazine or store house shall ensure that, the explosives are always kept in their
original outer package. In case, the outer package gets damaged so that the explosive contained therein
cannot be stored or transported, such explosives shall be repacked only after the same are examined by
controller of explosives.
8.17. Storage of explosives in excess of the licensed quantity
The quantity of any kind of explosives kept in any licensed magazine or store house shall not exceed the
quantity entered in the license against such kind of explosives. No explosives in excess of the licensed
quantity shall be stored in the magazine or store house unless a permit in this behalf is obtained from the
licensing authority by a letter or telegram.
8.18. Precautions to be observed at Site
The electric power at the blasting site shall be discontinued as far as practicable before charging the
explosives. No work other than that associated with the charging operations shall be carried out within
10 meters of the holes unless otherwise specified to the contrary by the licensing authority.
When charging is completed, any surplus explosive detonators and fuses shall be removed from the
vicinity of the hole and stored at a distance which should prevent accidental detonation in the event of a
charge detonating prematurely in any hole. The holes which have been charged with explosive shall not
be left unattended till the blasting is completed. Care shall be taken to ensure that fuse or wires
connected to the detonation are not damaged during the placing of stemming materials and tamping.
8.19. Suitable warning procedure to be maintained
The licensee or a person appointed by the licensee to be in charge of the use of explosives at the site
shall lay down a clear warning procedure consisting of warning signs and suitable signals and all
persons employed in the area shall be made fully conversant with such signs and signals.
8.20. Precautions to be observed while firing
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The end of the safety fuse (if used in place of a detonator should be freshly cut before being lighted. The
exploders shall be regularly tested and maintained in a fit condition for use in firing. An exploder shall
not be used for firing a circuit above its rated capacity. The electric circuits shall e tested for continuity
before firing. All persons other than the shot-firer and his assistant, if any, shall be withdrawn from the
site before testing the continuity. For the purpose of jointing, the ends of all wires and cables should
have the insulation removed for a maximum length of 5 cms. and should, then be made clear and bright
for a minimum length of 2.5 cms. and the ends to be joined should be twisted together so as to have a
positive metal contact.
Then these should be taped with insulation to avoid leakage when in contact with earth. In case of
blasting with dynamite or any other high explosive, the position of all the bore holes to be drilled shall
be marked in circles with white paint. These shall be inspected by the Contractor’s agent. Bore holes
shall be of a size that the cartridge can easily pass down. After the drilling operation, the agent shall
inspect the holes to ensure that drilling has been done only at the marked locations and no extra hole has
been drilled. The agent shall then prepare the necessary charge separately for each bore hole. The bore
holes shall be thoroughly cleaned before a Cartridge is inserted. Only cylindrical wooden tamping rods
shall be used for tamping. Metal rods or rods having pointed end shall never b e used for tamping. One
cartridge shall be placed in the bore hole and gently pressed but not rammed down. Other cartridges
shall then be added as may be required to make up the necessary charge for the bore hole. The top most
cartridges shall be connected to the detonator which shall in turn be connected to the safety fuses of
required length. All fuses shall be cut to the length required before being inserted into the holes. Joints
in fuses shall be avoided.
Where joints are unavoidable, a semi-circular niche shall be cut in one piece inserted into the niche. The
two pieces shall then be wrapped together with string. All joints exposed to dampness shall be wrapped
with rubber tape.
The maximum of eight bore holes shall be loaded and fired at one occasion. The charges shall be fired
successively and not simultaneously. Immediately before firing, warning shall be given and the agent
shall see that all persons have retired to a place of safety. The fuses of the charged holes shall be ignited
in the presence of the agent, who shall see that all the fuses are properly ignited.
Careful count shall be kept by the agent and other of each blast as it explodes. In case all the charged
bore holes have exploded, the agent shall inspect the site soon after the blast but in case of misfire the
agent shall inspect the site after half an hour and mark red crosses (X) over the holes which have not
exploded. During this interval of half an hour, nobody shall approach the misfired holes. No driller shall
work near such bore until either of the following operations has been done by the agent for the misfired
boreholes.
i. The contractor’s agent shall very carefully (when the tamping is damp clay) extract the tamping with a
wooden scraper and withdraw the primer and detonator.
ii. The holes shall be cleaned for 30 cm of tamping and its direction ascertained by placing a stick in the
hole. Another hole shall then be drilled 15 cm away and parallel to it. This hole shall be charged and
fired. The misfired holes shall also explode along with the new one.
Before leaving the site of work, the agent of one shift shall inform the another agent relieving him for
the next shift, of any case of misfire and each such location shall be jointly inspected and the action to
be taken in the matter shall be explained to the relieving agent.
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The Engineer-in-charge shall also be informed by the agent of all cases of misfire, their cause and steps
taken in that connection.
8.21. General Precautions
For the safety of persons red flags shall be prominently displayed around the area where blasting
operations are to be carried out. All the workers at site, except those who actually ignite the fuse, shall
withdraw to a safe distance of at least 200 metere from the blasting site. Audio warning by blowing
whistle shall be given before igniting the fuse.
Blasting work shall be done under careful supervision and trained personnel shall be employed.
Blasting shall not be done within 200 meters of an existing structure, unless specifically permitted by
the Engineer-in-Charge in writing.
8.22. Precautions against misfire
The safety fuse shall be cut in an oblique direction with a knife. All saw dust shall be cleared from
inside of the detonator. This can be done by blowing down the detonator and tapping the open end. No
tools shall be inserted into the detonator for this purpose. If there is water present or if the borehole is damp, the
junction of the fuse and detonator shall be made water tight by means of tough grease or any other suitable
material. The detonator shall be inserted into the cartridge so that about one-third of the copper tube is left
exposed outside the explosive. The safety fuse just above the detonator shall be securely tied in position in the
cartridge. Waster proof fuse only shall be used in the damp borehole or when water is present in the borehole. If a
misfire has been found to be due to defective fuse, detonator or dynamite, the entire consignment from which the
fuse, detonator or dynamite was taken shall be got inspected by the Engineer-in-Charge or his authorized
representative before resuming the blasting or returning the consignment.
8.23. Precaution against stray currents:
Where electrically operated equipments is used in locations having conductive ground or continuous metal
objects, tests shall be made for stray current to ensure that electrical firing can proceed safely.
9. ALLIED ACTIVITIES
9.1. Transportation of Materials: The materials required for executing the work entrusted to the contractors
against a work order shall be made available at Project Store Depot. In some cases the materials may be available
at sub divisional store godown. The contractor shall be responsible for transporting the materials, to be supplied
by the BBNL or otherwise to execute the work under the contract, to site at his/ their own cost. The costs of
transportation are subsumed in the standard Schedule Rates and therefore no separate charges are payable on this
account.
9.2. Disposal of Empty Cable Drums: The contractor shall be responsible to dispose of the empty cable drums
after laying of the cables. The cost of various sizes of empty cable drums recoverable from the contractor has
been fixed taking into account the prevailing market rates as mentioned in this document.
9.3. It shall be obligatory on part of the contractor to dispose of the empty cable drums at his/their level and the
amount fixed for various empty cable drums shall be recovered from the bill for the work for which the drum (s)
was/were issued or from any other amount due to the contractor or the Security Deposit.
9.4. The contractor shall not be allowed to dump the empty cable drums in Govt./Public place which may cause
inconvenience to the BBNL / public. If the contractor does not dispose of the empty cable drums within 3 days of
becoming it empty, the BBNL shall be at liberty to dispose off the drums in any manner deemed fit and also
recover the amount fixed in this contract from the bill/security deposit/ any other amount due to the contractor.
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9.5. Supply of Materials: There are some materials required to be supplied by the contractor for execution of
work under this contract like Bricks, Cement, Wire Mesh and Steel for protection, etc., besides using other
consumables which do/don’t become the part of the asset. The contractor shall ensure that the materials supplied
are of best quality and workmanship and shall be strictly in a accordance with the specifications.
9.6. Social auditing: While carrying out the execution work of cable/Eqpt, videography may be carried out on
sample basis for duration of 15 to 30 minutes per Gram Panchayat which may also involve the local people of the
Gram Panchayats and villages including the Gram Panchayat Pradhan (If possible) and same may be submitted in
a form of CD along with the documentation sets for information.
Note: All the materials as above have to be TSEC/Type approved by BSNL QA/TEC against mentioned
TEC GR or as per the approval procedure of executing CPSUs for which TEC GR not there.
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SPECIFICATION AND REINFORCEMENT DETAILS OF R.C.C. JOINT PROTECTING CHEMBERS
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Abbreviations
DOT : Department of Telecom
BBNL : Bharat Broadband Network Limited
BSNL : Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
TEC : Telecom Engineering Centre
HDPE : High Density Polyethelene
DWC Ducts : Double Walled Corrugated Ducts
GI pipe : Galvanized Iron Pipe
ASTM : American Society for Testing and materials
GR : Generic Requirement
CACT : Component Approval Centre for Telecom
RCC : Reinforced Cement concrete
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SECTION IX
MATERIAL SECURITY BOND FORM
(To be typed on Rs. 100/- non-judicial Stamp Paper)
Whereas........................................................ (Hereinafter called "the contractor") has been awarded the

contract of OF cable construction work, as per tender number TENDER NO: PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-
Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022
_______________________ know all men by these presents that We......of......having our
registered office at _______ (hereinafter called the "the contractor") are bound unto ----------------
-----(hereinafter called ‘the BSNL”) in the sum of--------------------------------for which payment
will and truly to be made of the said BSNL, the bank binds itself, its successors and assigns by
these presents.
THE CONDITIONS of the obligation are:
1. If the contractor is unable to keep stores issued to him, properly, i.e. the store provided to the
contractor, by the BSNL are damaged or
2. The stores issued to the contractor by the BSNL are stolen or
3. The contractor is not able to provide proper account of the stores issued to him/her/them by the
BSNL.
We undertake to pay to the BSNL up to the above amount upon receipt of its first witting
demand without the BSNL having to substantiate its demand, provided that in its demand, the
BSNL will note that the amount claimed by it is due to it owing to the occurrence of one or two
or all of three conditions specifying the occurred condition or conditions.
This guarantee will remain in force up to and including one hundred and eighty (180) days after
the Period of contract validity, and any demand in respect thereof should reach the bank not
latter than the above date.
Signature of the bank

Signature of the Witness
Name of Witness
Address of Witness
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SECTION - IX A
PERFORMANCE SECURITY GUARANTEE BOND

(To be typed on Rs.100/- non-judicial stamp paper)
Whereas the AGM (Plg) BSNL, HUBLI R/o _____________________ (hereinafter called ‘BSNL’) has issued an
LOI/APO no. ____________________Dated _______ awarding work of _________________to M/s
____________________ (hereinafter to as Bidder) and BSNL has asked him/her to submit a performance guarantee in
favour of AGM Plg, BSNL, HUBLI of Rs. __________/-(hereafter referred to as (P.G Amount) valid up to ___/___/20
__(hereafter referred to as validity Date)
Now at the request of the Bidder, we _________ bank __________ Branch having ________ (address) and
registered office address as __________ (herein after called the Bank) agreed to give this guarantee as herein after contained:
1) We, “the Bank” do hereby undertake and assure to the BSNL that if in the opinion of the BSNL, the Bidder has in
any way failed to observe or perform the terms and conditions of the said agreement or has committed any breach of
its obligations there-under, the Bank shall on demand and without any objection or demur pay to the BSNL the said
sum limited to P.G. Amount or such lesser amount as BSNL may demand without requiring BSNL to have recourse
to any legal remedy that may be available to it to compel the Bank to pay the same.
2) Any such demand from the BSNL shall be conclusive as regards the liability of Bidder to pay to BSNL or as regards
the amount payable by the Bank under this guarantee. The Bank shall not be entitled to withhold payment on the
ground that the Bidder had disputed its liability to pay or has disputed the quantum of the amount or that any
arbitration proceeding or legal proceeding is pending between Bidder and BSNL regarding the claim.
3) We, the Bank further agree that the guarantee shall come into force from the date of its issue and shall remain in full
force and effect up to its Validity date.
4) The Bank further agrees that the BSNL shall have the fullest liberty without the consent of the Bank and without
affecting in any way the obligations hereunder to vary any of the terms and conditions of the said agreement or to
extend the time for performance of the said agreement from any of the powers exercisable by BSNL against the
Bidder and to forebear to enforce any of the terms and conditions relating to the said agreement and the Bank shall
not be relieved from its liability by reason of such failure or extension being granted to Bidder or through any
forbearance, act or omission on the part of BSNL or any indulgence by BSNL to Bidder or any other matter or thing
whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties would but for this provision have the effect of relieving or
discharging the guarantor.
5) Notwithstanding anything herein contained :
(a) The liability of the Bank under this guarantee is restricted to the P.G. Amount and it will remain in
force up to its Validity date.
(b) The guarantee shall stand completely discharged and all rights of the BSNL under this Guarantee shall
be extinguished if no claim or demand is made on us in writing on or before its validity date.
6) In case BSNL demands for any money under this bank guarantee, the same shall be paid through banker’s Cheque1`
in favour of “ BSNL, HUBLI” payable at HUBLI
7) The Bank guarantees that the below mentioned officer who have signed it on behalf of the Bank have authority to
give this guarantee under its delegated power.
8) We (name of the bank) ___________________lastly undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency
except with the previous consent of the BSNL in writing.
Place: ……………………………
Date: ………………………….. (Signature of the Bank Officer)
Rubber stamp of the bank

Authorized Power of Attorney Number: ……………….
Name of the Bank officer: ……………………………..
Designation: ……………………………………
Complete Postal address of Bank: ………………………………….
Telephone Numbers ……………………………..
Fax numbers ………………………………
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SECTION - X
AGREEMENT
(The successful Bidder shall have to execute the following agreement)
This agreement made on this ____________________ day of (months) ___________

(year)______________________ between M/s _________________________________
_______________________________________________________ herein after called "The contractor" (Which
expression shall unless excluded by or repugnant) to the context, include its successors, heir, executors,
administrative representative and assignee) of the one part & the representative of BSNL on behalf of BBNL on the
other part.
Where as the contractor has offered to enter into contract with the said BSNL for the execution of work of trenching
& pipe laying of cable pulling of cable splicing and termination, preparation of joint chambers, fixing, painting and
sign writing of route/joint indicators and other associated works in GMT HUBLI BA on the terms and conditions
herein contained and the rates approved by the BSNL (copy of rates annexed ) have been duly accepted and where
as the necessary security deposits have been furnished in accordance with the provisions of the tender document and
whereas no interest will be claimed on the security deposits.
Not these presents witness and it is hereby agreed and declared by and between the parties to these presents as
follows.
1. The contractor shall, during the period of this contract that is to say from ............. to.............. or completion of work
for Rs ______________________ (in words) _________ __________________ whichever is earlier or until this
contact shall be determined by such notice as is hereinafter mentioned, safely carryout, by means of labours
employed at his own expenses and by means of tools, implements and equipment etc. to be supplied by him to his
labour at his own expenses, all trenching pipe laying cable pulling cable splicing, joint chamber preparation fixing
painting and sign writing of route indicators and other associated works as described in tender documents (annexed
to the agreement), when the BSNL or GMT HUBLI BA or any other personal authorized by GMT HUBLI BA in
that behalf require . It is understood by the contractor that the quantity of work mentioned on the schedule is likely
to change as per actual requirements as demanded by exigencies of service.
2. The NIT (notice inviting tender), Bid documents (Qualifying and Financial), letter of intent approved rates, annexed
hereto and such other additional particulars, instruction, drawings, work orders as may be found requisite to be
given during execution of the work shall be deemed and taken to be an integral part of the contract and shall also be
deemed to be included in the expression "The agreement" or "the contract" wherever herein used.
3. The contractor shall also supply the requisite number of workmen with means & materials as well as tools,
appliances, machines, implements, vehicles for transportation, cartage etc. required for the proper execution of work
within the time prescribed in the work orders.
4. The contractor hereby declares that nobody connected with or in the employment of the BSNL of
telecommunications / DTS is not / shall not ever be admitted as partner in the contract.
The contractor shall abide by the terms and conditions, rules, guidelines, construction practices, safety precautions
etc. stipulated in the tender documents including any correspondence between the contractor and the BSNL having
bearing on execution of work and payments of work to be done under the contract.
In witness where of the parties presents have here into set their respective hands and seals the day and year in
____________
Above Written:
Signed sealed & Delivered by
the above named contractor in
the presence of .
Witness:
1.
2.
Signed & executed on behalf
BBNL by
Witness:
1.
2. In HUBLI
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SECTION XI
Letter of Authorization for attending Bid Opening Event.

(To be typed preferably on letter head of the company)
Subject: Authorization for attending Bid opening
I/ We Mr. /Ms. …………………………………….. have submitted our bid for the tender no.
………………………….……… in respect of ……………………
………………………………………………………….. (Item of work) which is due to open on
…………………. (date) in the Meeting Room, O/o
………………………………………………………………………………. We hereby authorize Mr.
/ Ms. ………………………………& Mr. / Ms…………….………… (Alternative) whose
signatures are attested below, to attend the bid opening for the tender mentioned above on our
behalf.
……………………………………. Signature of the Representative …………………………………
Signature of Bidder/ Officer authorized to sign Name of the Representative on behalf of the
Bidder ……………………………………. Signature of the alternative Representative ……..
Name of the alternative Representative above Signatures Attested
Note 1: Maximum one representative will be permitted to attend the Bid opening
2. Permission for entry to the hall where bids are opened may be refused in case authorization
as prescribed above is not received.
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SECTION XII
PROFORMA OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
(Refer Clause 11.3 of Section IV-A)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Be it known all to whom it concern that :-
1. Shri/Smt./Ku________________ S/o / W/o / D/o ______________ residing at _____________
2. Shri/Smt./Ku_________________ S/o / W/o / D/o ______________ residing at ____________
3. Shri/Smt./Ku_________________ S/o / W/o / D/o ______________ residing at ____________
I, the Proprietor/We all the Partners/Directors of M/s _______________________________________

__________________________________________________ (Name & Address) hereby appoint
Shri/Smt./Ku. _____________________________s/o / w/o / d/o ________________________
residing at_____________________________________________________ as my/our Attorney to
act in my/our name and on behalf and sign and execute all documents/agreements binding the firm for all
contractual obligations (including references of cases to arbitration) arising out of contracts to be entered into by
the firm with the GMT HUBLI BA, BSNL, Sanchar Sadan Station road HUBLI -580020 in connection with their
Tender Enquiry No. ____________________________________________________________
dated _____________ for the supply of _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________ due for opening on_____________
________________. In short he is fully authorized to do all, each and everything requisite for the above
purpose concerning M/s _____________________________________________. And I/We hereby
agree to confirm and ratify his all and every act of this or any documents executed by my/our said Attorney
within the scope of the authority hereby conferred on him including references of cases to arbitration and the
same shall be binding on me/us and my/our firm as if the same were executed by me/us individually or jointly.
Witness (with Address) Signature of the Proprietor/Partners/Directors

1.Name____________Sign.___________ 1.Name:__________________Sign._______________
(Address__________________________)
(Address__________________________)
(Address__________________________)
Accepted
(Name & Signature of Signatory of Tender Offer of the firm)
(with Designation, Address, Phone No., Mobile No. & Email)
ATTESTED
Notary Public
(Signature with Official Seal )
OR
REGISTERED
Before
(SUB – REGISTRAR ) …………………………….. (of concerned State)
Signature with Official Seal
(Note :-Kindly refer Clause 11.3 of Section IV-A for compliance same is reiterated as :-
(i) The Power of Attorney should be submitted and executed on the non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate
value as prevailing in the respective states(s) and the same be EITHER attested by a Notary Public OR
registered before Sub-Registrar of the states(s) concerned.
(ii)The said Power of Attorney be executed by a person who has been authorized by the Board of Directors of
the bidder in this regard, on behalf of the Company/Institution/Body corporate .Copy of the Board
Resolution / authorization shall also be submitted along with POA
(iii) In case of the bidder being a firm, the said Power of Attorney should be executed by all the partner(s) in
favour of the said Attorney.)
End of Section-XII
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SECTION - XIII
RATES OF EMPTY CABLE DRUMS
These are the rates of the empty cable drums which have to be deducted from contractor's bills as
per tender document.
SI. No. Size of drum Rate of disposal
1. Optical Fiber cable drums. Rs. 250/-per cable drum
Note : These are fixed rates and no variation shall be acceptable from these rates during bidding.
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SECTION- XIV-A
REGARDING NEAR RELATIVES (UNDERTAKING-I)
“I…………………………………………………………S/o…………………….…………………………….……....
……………………… resident of ……………………………….…………………………………….… hereby certify
that none of my near relative(s) and none of near relative(s) of proprietor/ partner(s)/ director(s) of company is/ are
employed in BSNL/BBNL unit. The near relatives for this purpose are defined as:
a) Members of a Hindu Undivided family.

b) They are husband and wife.
c) The one is related to the other in the manner as father, mother son(s), son’s wife (daughter-in-law) Daughter(s) &
daughter’s husband (son-in-law) brother(s) & brother’s wife, sister(s) & sister’s husband (brother-in-law).
In case at any stage, it is found that the information given by me is false/ incorrect, BSNL shall have the absolute right to
take any action as deemed fit/without any prior intimation to me”.
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: _____________________
NAME OF BIDDER: __________________________
Seal of the Tenderer
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SECTION-XIV -B
DECLARATION REGARDING BLACK LISTING / DEBARRING FROM TAKING PART IN

THE GOVT. TENDERS BY BSNL (UNDERTAKING-II)
(To be duly signed by the bidder with seal invariably)
I/We_________________________________________________________________________
Proprietor/Partner/Director(s) of M/s._________________________________________________
has/ have not been blacklisted or debarred in the past by DOT/BSNL/MTNL or any other Government /Semi Government
organization from taking part in the Government tenders.
OR
I/ We __________________________________________________________________________
Proprietor / Partner /Director(s) of M/s._______________________________________________
was/ were blacklisted /barred by DOT/BSNL/MTNL/Govt. Dept/PSU from taking part in Govt. /PSU tenders for a period of
___________ years w.e.f.___________ to ___________ . The period is over on ____________ and now the firm/ company
is entitled to take part in Govt. / PSU tenders.
In case above information is found false I/we am/are fully aware that the tender/contract will be rejected/cancelled by the Pr.
General Manager, HUBLI BA and EMD/SD shall stand forfeited along with any suitable action as deemed fit.
Signature
Seal of the firm
Place Capacity in which is signed
Date Name and Address of the firm
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SECTION-XIV -C
PAYMENT INSULATION (UNDERTAKING-III)
I/We undertake that I have sufficient capital resources to execute the scope of this tender
and will make due payment to our firms labour / employees assigned to execution of the tender of
HUBLI BA (BSNL) as per laws every month insulating it from payments from BSNL. I/We also under
take to perform in faithful & efficient manner the work of this tender without linking it to payments
from BSNL.
Signature of Bidder
Name of the Bidder

(Capacity in which signing)
Station:
Date:
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SECTION – XIV -D
UNDERTAKING and DECLARATION (UNDERTAKING-IV)
Understanding the terms and condition of Tender and Specification of work
A) Certified that:
1. I/ We ________________________________, have read and agree with all the terms and conditions, specifications
included in the tender documents and offer to execute the work at the rates quoted by us in the tender form.
2. If I/ We fail to enter into the agreement and commence the work in time, the EMD/ SD deposited by us will stand forfeited
to the BSNL.
B) The Tenderer hereby covenants and declares that:
1. All the information, Documents, Photo copies of the Documents/ Certificates enclosed along with the Tender offer are
correct.
2. If anything is found false and/or incorrect and/or reveals any suppression of fact at any time, BSNL reserves the right to
debar our tender offer/ cancel the LOI/ Award of Work/ work order if issued and forfeit the EMD/ SD/ Bill amount pending
with BSNL. In addition, BSNL may debar the contractor from participation in its future tenders.
Date: _____________
Signature of Tenderer
Place: ____________ Name of Tenderer ____________________

Along with date and Seal
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SECTION - XIV –E
Clause by Clause compliance (UNDERTAKING-V)
I/We …………………………………………………………………………………hereby undertake that all the

terms and conditions as per Tender Enquiry No PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6
Dt. 27.10.2022 for the ………………………………are acceptable to us. We have nil deviation from bid stipulation
of this tender document.
Place :…………… …………. Signature of tenderer /Authorized Signatory……………
Date : ……………………… Name of the Tenderer……………………………………
Seal of the Tenderer
End of Section-XIV
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Signature of bidder
SECTION XV – A
OFC laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying fresh fiber in
CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT ( DAVANGERE SSA ) of HUBLI BUSINESS AREA (ON
BEHALF OF BBNL)
LIST OF ROUTES
Fiber
Sr BLOCK NAME OF ROUTE Replacement
in KM
1 CHITRADURGA
2 REVENUE
DISTRICT REVENUE DISTRICT 91
3 ( DAVANGERE
4 SSA )
Total 91 KM
Note:-
1. The bidders are advised to go through optical fibre cable construction practices manual before quoting for bid. Before quoting the rate it
is advised to bidder that he should physically inspect the site, after bid submission no claim regarding strata and others will be entertained
by competent authority and the decision of site in charge will be final.
2. The routes or quantity of route length may vary.
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Signature of bidder
SECTION XV – B
Standard Schedule of rate for trenching, pipe laying, OFC pulling, splicing, termination and allied
work in NOFN Project on behalf of BBNL of CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT OF
DAVANGERE SSA
Schedule of rates, Part-A (Rates to be quoted by the bidder as Above/ Below/ At Par in BOQ, Sample
copy given in Section-XV-D)
Note: Quantities shown in last column are approximate only. It may varies as per actual requirements of works.
Scheduled
Approximate
Sl. Item Rate per
Description of the work/ item Unit
meter in
Quantities in
No. Code meters
Rs.
1 Excavation of Trenches
Excavating trenches up to a depth of 1.65 m and
back filling the excavated trenches after laying Per
1.1 OFT 164.16 86000
the HDPE/PLB with or without protection as per Meter
tender specifications
Laying of PLB/HDPE duct by HDD method at a
depth of 1.65 m or more (up to 3 PLB pipes) Per
1.2 OFH 500 5000
including Road/Rail crossing only Meter
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Signature of bidder
Section-XV - C
Schedule of rates (exclusive of GST), (The rates remain fixed per unit of item)
Note: Quantities shown in last column are approximate only. It may varies as per actual requirements of
works.
Qty for
DVG
Rates
SL Rev
No Item Code Item Units Dist
Laying of PLB Pipes coupled with sockets ( PLB 4

1 2PLB pipe 40mm OD ) Per MTR 91000
Sub ducting in existing ducts per pipe ( PLB pipe 7
2 2PLB-SD 40mm OD ) Per MTR
Leading in of OF cable from Exchange manhole
to transmission room by supplying and providing
52
Rigid PVC pipes / PVC Hoses on existing / with
3 3LI-ES/WS supports Per MTR
Laying and Fixing <= 100 mm dia GI pipes in 5
4 5GITR1 trenches Per MTR
Laying and Fixing > 100 mm dia GI pipes in 6
5 5GITR2 trenches Per MTR
Laying and Fixing <= 100 mm dia GI pipes in 10
6 5GIBR1 troughs / bridges and culverts. Per MTR
Laying and Fixing > 100 mm dia GI pipes in 12
7 5GIBR2 troughs / bridges and culverts. Per MTR
8 5GICL Fabrication and Supply of Galvanised clamps Per KG 90
Providing CC protection (1:2:4) at site for
encasing PLB Pipe / GI pipe in roads, bridges, Per Cubic 3500
9 6CC crossings, culverts etc. Meter
Supply of weld wire mesh 50mm x 100mm , 12 Per Sq. 125
10 6WLD SWG MTR
7RCC /
7
11 DWC-FR Laying Full round RCC pipes in trench. Per MTR
Laying RCC/DWC troughs / Napah / RCC / 3
12 7RCC/DWC DWC slab Per MTR
Opening of manholes, insertion of 4mm Nylon 5
13 8-OFCP rope, pulling of OF cable 12F / 24F / 48F / 96F. Per MTR
Cable blowing including DIT, 12F / 24F / 48F / 10 96000
14 8-OFBL 96F Per MTR
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Signature of bidder
Digging of pit 1 meter towards jungle side on

each MH for fixing of route indicator, fixing and 250 460
concreting of routes indicator, painting and sign
15 9ORJF writing of route indicators. Per indicator
16 11REDR Cost of recovery of empty drums. Per drum 250

Supply and installation of Iron OF cable storage
box, as per specification in the transmission 1500
17 12OFSB room. Per each
Road restoration work with cement concrete

2100
13RRCC / 1:4:8 mix for thickness of 225 mm including
18 DWC supply of Concrete to evenly match the road Per Cu.MTR
Road restoration work with bituminous
macadam for semi grouting 50 mm thick and
premix Carpet surfacing 25 mm thick over the
grouted surface ( total upto 75 mm thick ) Per Cu.MTR 4500
including supply of asphalt etc. to evenly match
the road, including consolidation and rolling as
19 13RRBT per standard specification of DSR 2007
Laying & fixing >= 63 mm dia DWC ducts in 3
20 14DWCT3 trenches Per MTR
Laying & fixing >= 63 mm dia DWC ducts in 4
21 14DWCB1 Bridges / Culverts Per MTR
Laying of PLB pipes coupled with sockets ( PLB 3
22 15PLB50 pipe 50 mm OD ) Per MTR
15PLB50- Sub Ducting in existing ducts per pipe ( PLB 8
23 SD pipe 50 mm OD ) Per MTR
DIT including localization of fault, fault
clearance and replacing the old damaged pipe ( 10
24 16DITFC excluding cable blowing ) Per MTR
Digging of pit for jointing chamber, construction

of brick chamber and filling the brick chamber
3000 55
with clean sand, supply and placing of pre-cast
RCC slabs on brick chamber, and back filling of Per Jointing
25 JCBR joint pit. chamber
Digging of pit for jointing chamber, fixing of
pre-cast RCC chamber, filling the RCC chamber
with clean sand, supply and placing of pre-cast 3500 55
RCC slabs on RCC chamber and back filling of Per Jointing
26 JCRC joint pit. chamber
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Signature of bidder
Splicing of fibres in existing / new Joint chamber

or at locations as per site requirements for
making straight / branch joints on new routes or
at FPOI and end to end testing of all fibres after
splicing. The rates specified are inclusive of
installation and splicing of splitters also
27 SSBJ / SFTB wherever applicable.
a 24F /48F / 96F OF Cables splicing per joint Per Joint 3000 74
b 12F OF Cable Splicing per joint Per Joint 1500
c 6F OF Cable Splicing per joint Per Joint 400
d 4F Low count OF Cable Splicing per joint Per Joint 200
Installation / Mounting of the FTB / TJB /
500
e FDMS Per Unit
Clamping which requires drilling the holes along 20
28 CGD1 the retention wall Per Clamp
Laying of OF Cable in Corridor / Risers /
Exchange / BTS premises ( Leading in work 40
29 LOIB through the hose pipe ) Per MTR
Page 121 of 125

Signature of bidder
Section-XV – D
SECTION-9 PART-C
Financial Bid- Price Schedule (BOQ)
Office of the General Manager Telecom, HUBLI Business Area, ‘Sanchar

Sadan’, Station Road, Hubballi-580020.
FINANCIAL BID
for
E -Tender for OFC Laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying
fresh fiber in CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT ( DAVANGERE SSA ) of HUBLI
BUSINESS AREA
( ON BEHALF OF BBNL )
एन.आई.ट सं NIT No : PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dtd.
27.10.2022
Name of the
Bidder………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 122 of 125

Signature of bidder
Sample BOQ
End of Section-XV-D
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Signature of bidder
CHECK LIST FOR THE BIDDERS
Please ensure that all documents are fully authenticated by the Authorized Signatory with his signature
with official seal, as per the eligible bidder’s criteria. Offer is liable to be rejected, if enclosed documents
are not authenticated.
Documents forming part of the bid: -
Submitted /
Sl. Not Submitted
No. DOCUMENTS
(If Not Applicable,
reason in brief)
Cost of the tender document
or
A proof regarding valid registration with body specified by
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise for the
1
tendered items will have to be attached along with the bid.
The address mentioned in the Registration Certificate & MSE
certificate must be the same. The enlistment certificate issued
by MSE should be valid on the date of opening of tender.
Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee valid up to 180 days
from the date of tender opening.
Or
A proof regarding valid registration with body specified by
2 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise for the
tendered items will have to be attached along with the bid.
The address mentioned in the Registration Certificate & MSE
certificate must be the same. The enlistment certificate issued
by MSE should be valid on the date of opening of tender.
3 Scanned copy of Bid Form , signed on all pages with seal.
Scanned Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/ Registration of

4
firms etc. as applicable
Scanned copy of Power of Attorney attested by Notary Public or
5 Registered with Sub Registrar in favour of the signatory signing
the offer and documents as per Clauses.
Scanned Copy of board resolution, authorizing a person for
executing power of attorney in the name of person, who is
6
signing the bid document. (In case of
Company/Institution/Body Corporate)
Scanned Copy of Memorandum of Association (or Partnership
7
deed, if not a proprietor firm).
Scanned copy of Credentials regarding experience as per
8
clauses mentioned.
9 Scanned copy of Documents related to financial capabilities of
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Signature of bidder
the bidder as per clauses.
Scanned copy of ‘No Deviation’ statement or Clause-by-Clause
10
compliance statement.
Scanned copy of a list of all Board of Directors of the company
11
(In case of Limited Company).
Scanned copy of Near Relationship Certificate as per Section VI
12
(B)
Declaration that the firm is not black listed by GST Authorities.

13
14 Letter of Authorization to attend Bid opening event
15 Valid PAN Card
16 Valid Goods and Services Tax Registration Certificate(s)
17 Duly filled Vendor master form.
Scanned copy of attestation of the specimen signature of the
18
authorized by the Bank.
19 Bidder’s Profile & Questionnaire duly filled up and signed.
20 Any other supporting documents asked for in bid document.
21 This Check list
End of Document
Signature Not Verified

Digitally signed by SWAPNA RAGHU
BHUJANG
Page 125 of 125 Date: 2022.10.27 17:17:51 IST
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E -Tender for OFC Laying work under NOFN Project for replacement of Lossy fiber by laying fresh fiber

बोल द तावेज BID DOCUMENT

हुबल बजनेस ए रया के च दग

न वदा आमं ण सूचना/NIT No: PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022

भारत संचार िनगम िलिमटेड

दरू भाषा सं Tel. No. 0836 2252155 or 2251799

बो लदाता का नाम NAME OF THE BIDDER.................................................................................

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

If interested, kindly submit your bid offers online

सहायक महा बंधक (योजना)

भारत संचार नगम ल मटे ड

Detailed Notice Inviting Tender (DNIT)

2. Area of Work (Details given in rate sheet of financial bid).

10 All documents should be digitally signed by the bidder/ vendor organization.

12 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER

12.2 Eligibility Conditions:

Bidder must submit following documents with the tender form:

12.3 For Joint Ventures

Asstt. General Manager (Plg)

NEWS PAPER NOTICE INVITING EOI .

Signature of the bidder

NIT No: PLG-NOFN/21-98/E-Tender/OF Lossy/CTD-HBL/2022-23/6 Dt. 27.10.2022

Bid for CHITRADURGA REVENUE DISTRICT OF DAVANGERE SSA

Signature of the Bidder /Authorized Signatory…………..................……

Name of Bidder/ Authorized signatory…………………….………………………

Tenderer / Bidder’s Profile and Questionnaire

3. Address of the Firm ….....................................................................................................................................

6. Name of the Sole Proprietor/ Partners/ Director(s) of Pvt. Ltd Co.:-

(Self attested copy of the Experience Certificate may please be enclosed)

9 Permanent Income Tax No., Income Tax Circle. .………...................………….……………

(Please attach a copy of latest last income tax return) ……….…………………………………

(Please give details in Sl. No. 10 to 14, )

10 GST registration no. ……………………………………………………………………..………

11 EPF Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………………

12 P- TAX Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………….

13 VAT/ TIN Registration No…………………………………………………………………………………

14 ESI Registration No………………………………………………………………………………………….

16 Details of Technical and supervisory Staff:

1.1 If Yes, Give details

Place........................... Signature of Bidder/Authorized signatory...........................................

Name of the Bidder...............................................................................

Date…………………………………… Seal of the Bidder

Note:- All information should be filled by the contractor

b. (i) BSNL: The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

m(i) Similar works : Similar work means

3.1.1 Qualifying Bid:

3.1.2 Financial Bid

3.1.2.1 Schedule of rates - for construction

4. QUERIES ON BID DOCUMENTS:

5. AMENDMENT OF BID DOCUMENTS:

7. DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING BIDDER'S ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS:

x. Authenticated copy of Valid EPF registration.

8.7 Suspending / Debarring / Banning of Bidder for 1 year:-

10. PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF BIDS:

11. SIGNING OF BID:

11.3 Power of Attorney:

12.0 SEALING AND MARKING OF BIDS :

Single Stage Bidding & two Electronic Envelope System.

(f) Tender not submitted in above mentioned manner will be rejected

13. 0 SUBMISSION OF BIDS: