Tcil FTTH

Tender No.
: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7 FTTX and FTTH Overhead Curative Maintenance Works in Mauritius
Tender No.: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7 Dated March 28, 2017
FTTX and FTTH Overhead Curative Maintenance Works in

Mauritius
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Tender No.: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7 FTTX and FTTH Overhead Curative Maintenance Works in Mauritius
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Description
No.
1 Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT)
2 Instructions to Bidders
3 General Conditions of Contract
4 Special Conditions of Contract
5 Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
6 Bill of Quantity and Price Schedule
7 Formats

SECTION-1
NOTICE INVITING TENDERS (N.I.T.)

SECTION-1
NOTICE INVITING TENDERS

(NIT No.: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7)
1.1 TCIL is likely to be awarded telecom works from Mauritius Telecom in Mauritius.
Therefore sealed bids are invited by Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL)
from eligible/ experienced Mauritian contractors for „„FTTX and FTTH Overhead
Curative Maintenance Works in Mauritius”.
1.2 Complete tender document is available on TCIL‟s website: http://www.tcil-india.com.

Bidders willing to participate may download the tender document.
NOTE: Any amendment/corrigendum/clarification to the tender document shall be

posted on TCIL website www.tcil-india.com, for which bidders may kindly keep a
regular watch on the TCIL website.
1.3 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The bidder shall fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
i) The bidder shall have „Business Registration Card‟ provided by „Corporate and
Business Registration Department, Govt. of Mauritius‟.
ii) Average annual turnover of the bidder in last three years will be MUR 5 million.
iii) Experience of having successfully completed similar works during last 7 years
ending last day of month previous to the one in which tenders are invited.
iv) The bidder should not be barred or black-listed by any of the central govt.
departments/organizations/Central PSUs of India & Mauritius on the scheduled
date of submission of tenders.
Note-1: Bidder should attach necessary supporting documents (self-attested copies) as

proof in respect of each of the eligibility conditions mentioned above.
1.4 Bid Submission:
Time : on or before 1500 hrs

Date : on or before 20 Apr 2017
Venue : Project Director, 26, Palmiers Avenue, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
1.5 Bid Opening:
Time : 1530 hrs

Date : Same day of bid submission
Venue : Same place of bid submission
1.6 Bid security: No bid security is required.

1.7 Tender Fee: There is no fee for the purchase of tender document.
1.8 TCIL reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the bids without assigning any
reasons.
Project Director
26, Palmiers Avenue, Quatre Bornes
Mauritius
Tel: +230-4549944, 4652160
Email: tcil@intnet.mu; tcilpd@intnet.mu
-END OF SECTION 1-

SECTION-2
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SECTION – 2
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
2.1 INTRODUCTION (DEFINITIONS)
2.1.1 “Purchaser” means Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL), with its Head
Quarters at New Delhi or any other project/branch offices within or outside India.
2.1.2 “Bidder” means the Company or firm or consortium or corporate body that
participates in the tender and submits its bid.
2.1.3 “Supplier” or “Contractor” means the Company or firm or consortium or corporate
body whose bid to supply the goods/ provide the services, has been accepted by the
Purchaser under the Purchase Order/ Work Order.
2.1.4 “Client” or “Operator” means „Mauritius Telecom, Mauritius‟.
2.1.5 "OEM” means the original equipment manufacturer of equipment or hardware
proposed to be offered against this tender enquiry.
2.1.6 “Goods/Products” means all the hardware/ software, equipments, instruments, tools,
machinery etc., and/or other materials like components/parts/spares including
consumables, which the supplier is required to supply to the Purchaser under the
Purchase Order.
2.1.7 “Letter of Intent” means the communication of the intention of the Purchaser to the
Bidder to place the Purchaser Order for the former‟s offered goods/services.
2.1.8 “Purchase Order” means the technically & commercially clear order placed by the
Purchaser on the Supplier duly signed by the Purchaser‟s authorized representative to
procure/purchase certain goods & services from the vendor/contractor.
2.1.9 “Contract Price” means considerations payable to the supplier as stipulated in the
Purchase Order for performance of specified contractual obligations.
2.1.10 "Specification" means the document as listed in the appendix, including Employer‟s
requirements in respect of design to be carried out by the Contractor, if any, and any
Variation to such document.
2.1.11 "Drawings" and/or "Technical documentation" means all drawings, records, calculations
and technical information of a like nature to be provided under the Contract.
2.1.12 "Contract Agreement" means the contract agreement signed by both parties.
2.1.13 "Date of Completion" means the date(s) specified in the Implementation Plan by which
the Network or part thereof shall be installed and having successfully passed Acceptance
Test, taking into account all changes of the implementation period as agreed upon.
2.1.14 "Acceptance Test" means the test(s) to be carried out in accordance with client
specifications.
2.1.15 "Acceptance Certificate" means the written confirmation of acceptance to be issued by
client.
2.1.16 "Date of Acceptance" means the date when the Works or part thereof is actually
accepted or deemed as accepted.
2.1.17 "Contract Price" means the sum named in the Letter of Award subject to such additions
thereto or deductions therefrom as may be made under the provisions of the Contract
Agreement.
2.1.18 "Contract period" means the time period defined in the Tender Documents or PO/WO.
2.1.19 "Works" means the Permanent Works and the Temporary Works or either of them as
appropriate including services.

2.1.20 "Permanent Works" means the permanent works to be executed in accordance with the
Contract.
2.1.21 "Temporary Works" means all temporary works of every kind required in or about the
execution and completion of the works and the remedying of any defects therein.
2.1.22 "Contractor's equipment" means all appliances and things of whatever nature required
for the execution and completion of the works, but does not include materials or other
things intended to form or forming part of the Permanent Works.
2.1.23 "Maintenance" means the installation and repair activities to be provided or undertaken
by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract, to enable the Equipment to be
installed/ repaired at the Date of Completion.
2.1.24 "Site Instruction" means a written order to the Contractor issued by the Employer or his
representative after Contract signature authorizing minor alterations, additions, deletions
or revisions in the agreed scope of work which shall not require an adjustment to the
Contract Period or the Contract Price.
2.1.25 "Change order" means a written order to the Contractor, issued by the Employer after
Contract signature authorizing alterations, additions, deletions, extensions or taking up of
options in the works or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Date of Completion.
2.1.26 "Complementary materials" means all materials and fittings required for the execution
of works as per the „Scope of Works‟ and the „Work Items Description‟ and not
supplied by the Employer.
2.1.27 “Lines / services‟‟ means customers‟ FTTH/FTTB lines and / or services subscribed
to by customers, whether basic telephony only, or basic telephony, internet access and
television services.
2.2 BIDDER TO BEAR COST OF PURCHASE OF TENDER
The Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the
bid. The Purchaser in any case will not be responsible or liable for these costs
regardless of the conduct of the bidding process tender documents.
2.4 AMENDMENT TO TENDER DOCUMENTS
2.4.1 At any time, prior to the date of submission of bids, the Purchaser may for any reason,
whether at its own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by a
prospective bidder, modify the tender documents by amendments.
2.4.2 The amendment(s)/ clarification(s)/ corrigendum(s), if any, to the tender document

shall be available on TCIL website: www.tcil-india.com . These amendment (s) /
clarification (s) / corrigendum (s) will be binding on all bidders.
2.5 EXTENSION OF TIME
In order to give prospective bidders required time in which to take the amendments
into action in preparing their bid, the Purchaser may at its discretion extend the
deadline for submission of bid suitably.
2.6 BID PRICE
Prices/rates shall be quoted as given in Special Conditions of the tender in

Section – 4.

2.7 BIDDER’S ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bidder shall furnish as a part of bid, documents establishing the bidder‟s eligibility
conditions. The bidder shall also submit documentary evidence in the form of
literature, drawing, data on the goods offered/services delivered.
2.8 BID SECURITY
As specified in NIT.
2.9 VALIDITY PERIOD OF BID
Bid shall remain valid for 90 days after the scheduled date of bid submission. The bid
valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by the Purchaser as non-responsive.
In exceptional circumstances, the purchaser may request the consent of the bidder for
an extension to the period of bid validity. A bidder accepting the request and granting
extension will not be permitted to modify or withdraw his bid.
2.10 FORMAT OF SIGNING OF THE BID
2.10.1 The bidder shall prepare two copies of the bid clearly marking one copy as “Original”
and the other as “Copy” & also provide softcopy of techno-commercial bid on CD-
ROM in suitable file format (MS-Word/MS-Excel as appropriate) in their respective
sealed covers.
2.10.2 In the event of any discrepancy between the original and copy, the original shall
prevail.
2.10.3 The original copy of the bid shall be prepared (in typed/printed form) in English
language and shall be signed by the bidder or a person duly authorized by the bidder.
The Letter of Authorization, accompanied by a written Power of Attorney shall be

submitted.
2.10.4 All pages of the original bid, except printed literature, shall be initialed by the
authorized signatory only.
2.10.5 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 initialed by
the bidder signing the bid.
2.11 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BID
Bid must be submitted by the Bidder at the address specified and not later than the
date and time specified in the NIT.
2.12 LATE BID
Any bid received late by the Purchaser after the deadline for submission of the bid
shall be rejected and returned un-opened to the bidder. The decision about a bid being
late will be taken by the bid opening committee on behalf of the Purchaser and such
decision will be final and will not be disputed.
2.13 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
2.13.1 A bidder may modify or withdraw his bid provided that written notice of modification
or withdrawal is received by the Purchaser prior to the deadline prescribed for
submission of bids.
2.13.2 No bidder will be allowed to modify or withdraw his bid subsequent to the deadline
for submission of bids.
2.14 OPENING OF BID
2.14.1 The Purchaser shall open the bids in presence of bidders‟ authorized representatives
who choose to attend the bid opening at a date and time specified in the NIT. The
bidder‟s representative who is present shall sign the Attendance Register.
2.14.2 A maximum of two representatives for any bidder as authorized by him shall be
permitted to attend the bid opening.
2.14.3 If the date fixed for opening of bids is subsequently declared as holiday by TCIL, the
revised date of schedule will be notified. However, in absence of such notification, the
bids will be opened on next working day, time and venue remaining unaltered.
2.15 CLARIFICATION OF BIDS
2.15.1 To assist evaluation and comparison of bids, the Purchaser may at its discretion ask a
bidder for clarification of the bid. The clarification and response from bidders shall be
in writing. All clarifications given by a bidder will form part of his bid.
2.15.2 The Purchaser does not bind himself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves to
him the right to accept the whole or any part of the tender and altering the quantities
offered and Bidder shall supply the same at the rate quoted.
2.16 EVALUATION OF BIDS

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2.16.1 The Purchaser shall evaluate the bids with respect to the substantive
responsiveness of the bid or otherwise. The Purchaser shall carry out detailed
evaluation of the substantially responsive bids. The Purchaser shall check the bid to
determine whether they are complete, whether any computational errors have been
made or required sureties have been furnished.
2.16.2 Arithmetical error in commercial bid shall be rectified on the following basis: -
a) If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and total price that is obtained by
multiplying the unit price and the quantity, the unit price shall prevail and the
purchaser shall correct the total price.
b) In case of discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words shall
prevail.

c) When the arithmetically calculated/corrected total price based on unit prices is

less than the Price shown as Total Price, the arithmetically calculated Price shall
prevail.
d) When the arithmetically corrected total price based on unit prices is more than
Price shown as Total Price, the unit prices will be corrected proportionately to
match the shown Total Price.
e) If a discount has been offered in the Commercial Bid, such discount will be
applied pro-rata against each currency cost item or against the items specified.
2.16.3 The Purchaser shall reject a bid determined as substantially non-responsive.
2.16.4 The Purchaser shall evaluate in detail and compare the bids, which are substantially
responsive.
2.16.5 The Purchaser reserves the right at the time of award of the contract to increase or
decrease the quantity of the goods and services specified in the bill of quantity
without any change in unit price of the ordered quantity.
2.16.6 TCIL reserves the right to reject, at its sole discretion, any or all evaluated
Commercial Bids and if necessary, call for submission of new Commercial Bids.
2.16.7 TCIL shall have the sole discretion in deciding the number of parties on whom the
orders shall be finally placed.
2.17 APPLICABLE LICENCES/ APPROVALS
The bidders should have all the appropriate licenses/ approvals from competent
authority to receive orders and to carry out the proposed work and commercial
transactions related to it. The same will be produced to TCIL for verification as and
when asked for.
2.18 PURCHASER’S RIGHT TO ACCEPT ANY BID AND TO REJECT ANY OR

ALL BIDS
The Purchaser does not bind himself to accept lowest or any other tender/bid and has
the right to cancel the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to award of
the contract without assigning any reasons whatsoever and without thereby incurring
any liability to the affected bidders on the grounds for the Purchaser‟s action.
2.19 NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDER (s)
2.19.1 Prior to the expiration of the bid period, the Purchaser will notify the successful
bidder in writing by placing the letter of intent on him.
2.19.2 Upon successful bidder‟s furnishing of the Performance Guarantee, the Purchaser will
notify the successful bidder and will discharge his bid bond.

2.20 ISSUE OF LETTER OF INTENT
2.20.1 The issue of Letter of Intent (LOI) shall constitute the intention of the Purchaser to
place the Purchase Order with the successful bidder.
2.20.2 The bidder, on whom the Letter of Intent has been issued, shall within 07 working
days of issue of LOI give its acceptance along with Performance Guarantee in
conformity with the bid documents.
2.20.3 On acceptance of the LOI, the name of the accredited representative (s) of the
Supplier/Vendor, who would be responsible for taking instructions from the TCIL
Engineers, shall be communicated to TCIL.
2.21 CANCELLATION OF LETTER OF INTENT
Failure of a bidder on whom LOI has been placed, to comply with the requirement of
submission of Performance Guarantee in time shall constitute sufficient ground for
the cancellation of the acceptance of the Letter of Intent and forfeiture of his bid bond.
2.22 POST BID CLARIFICATIONS
No post bid clarification at the initiative of the bidders shall be entertained and any
effort by the bidders to influence the Purchaser in the Purchaser‟s bid evaluation, bid
comparison or award of the contract shall result in rejection of the bid.
2.23 DELIVERY
Delivery of the goods/services shall be made by the Supplier in accordance with the
terms specified by the Purchaser in the Special Conditions of Contract and the goods
shall remain at the risk of the Supplier until delivery has been completed in full and
accepted by the Purchaser. The Schedule of delivery shall be the essence of the
contract.
2.24 SUBMISSION OF BID
2.24.1 Bids shall contain the following:
a) Covering Letter addressed to Project Director, TCIL, Mauritius, on the

printed letterhead of the Bidder, duly signed and stamped with the
office/company seal by the authorized signatory as per the prescribed format,
Format-04 in section-7;
b) Power of Attorney in favour of the authorized signatory from the competent

authority of the Bidder, to sign the bid documents and to correspond with the
purchaser in connection with all matters connected with the tender/contract;
c) Documentary evidence in respect of each of the eligibility conditions

mentioned in the N.I.T. (section-1);

d) Deviation statement specifying the deviations, if any, from tender terms and
conditions as per the format provided in this tender. In case the Deviation
Statement is not submitted, it would be presumed that there are no deviations.
e) Price Bid shall be submitted as per the format provided.
2.24.2 The envelopes should be super scribed with Tender No. ……………… Dated
………… for …………………………………………………. (Fill in the details of
tender as applicable).
The tenders may be sent by Bidders by Courier/Speed-post/ordinary post/messenger

at their own risk for safe/timely delivery, with the envelopes marked as above.
2.24.3 The inner and outer envelopes shall indicate the name and address of the bidder to
identify the bid and to enable the bid to be returned unopened in case it is declared
„late‟ or „rejected‟.
2.24.4 Unsealed tenders and the offers received through Fax/E-mail or through open letter
shall be ignored.
2.27 CONVICTION
In case Bidder is convicted of an offence under the Indian and/or Mauritius Law,
Bidder will be considered ineligible for being given the contract.
Any involvement of the supplier in Anti-National Activities during the contract period
shall be governed by the Laws of the Republic of India including the I T Act 2000,
including its amendments, if any.
2.28 Integrity Pact Programme

1. As a part of implementation of Integrity Pact Programme (IPP) in TCIL, all tenders
with the estimated value equal to or exceeding the threshold value will be covered
under the Integrity Pact Programme (IPP) and the vendors are required to sign the IP
document and submit the same to TCIL before or alongwith the bids. The present
threshold value is INR 300,000 (Three Hundred Thousand).
2. Even in case of tenders with the estimated value less the threshold value, the
vendors would be required to sign the IP document if the total value of the Purchase
Order (POs) exceeds the threshold value in respect:
i. Multiple / repeat POs on single vendor against a tender
ii. POs placed on multiple vendors against a tender
3. Only those vendors who have purchased the tender document and signed the IP
document can send their grievances, if any, to the Independent External Monitors
(IEMs) through the nodal officer, i.e. Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), TCIL in the
prescribed Performa.
Name of IEMs with their contact Details:

i) Shri N.P. Gupta, Independent External Monitor

E-mail ID: enpeeg33@hotmail.com
ii) Sh. Samir Kumar Singh, Independent External Monitor

E-mail ID: samir_k_singh@yahoo.com
Name & contact details of Nodal Officer (IP) in TCIL:

Mrs Neelam Gupta, Chief Vigilance Officer
E-Mail ID: neelamg@tcil-india.com
4. If the Order, with total value equal to or more than the threshold value, is split to
more than one vendors and even if the value of PO placed on any/ each vendor(s) is
less than the threshold value, IP document having been signed by the vendors at bid
stage itself, the Pact shall continue to be applicable.
5. In respect of tenders for Pre-bid tie up/ Expression of Interest (EoI): In case of
TCIL getting the order from the client, before placement of Purchase Order/ Work
Order on technically & commercially qualified vendor, the selected vendor is required
to sign the IP document.
-END OF SECTION 2-

SECTION-3
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

SECTION – 3
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
3.1 PRICE APPLICABILITY
Prices in the Purchase Order shall remain firm and fixed for the period of delivery
schedule or extended delivery schedule. In case of delayed supplies, after the delivery
period or the extended delivery period, the advantage of reduction of taxes/duties
shall be passed onto the Purchaser and no benefit of increase will be permitted to the
Supplier.
3.2 STANDARDS
The goods supplied under the contract shall conform to the standards mentioned in the
Technical Specifications. In case no standards are mentioned, industry standards
ensuring quality shall be followed.
3.3 PATENT RIGHTS
The Supplier shall indemnify the Purchaser against all third party actions/claims of
infringement of patent, trademark or industrial design rights arising from the use of
goods or any part thereof.
3.4 PERFORMANCE SECURITY
3.4.1 Within 7 working days of the receipt of Letter of Intent (LOI)/P.O., the supplier shall
furnish a Performance Security for the amount of 10% of the P.O value regardless of
the sponsorship value.
3.4.2 The proceeds of the Performance Security shall be payable to the Purchaser as
compensation for any loss resulting from the supplier‟s failure to complete its
obligations under the contract.
3.4.3 The Performance Bond shall be in the form of Bank Guarantee (BG) issued by a
Scheduled Bank situated in India from its branch in Delhi and in the form provided by
TCIL.
3.4.4 The Performance Bond will be discharged by the Purchaser after completion of the
contractor‟s obligations under the contract.
3.4.5 For validity of BG, please refer to Special Conditions of Contract (Section-4).
3.5 INSPECTION AND TESTS
3.5.1 The Purchaser or its representatives or ultimate client shall have the right to inspect
and test the goods/services for their conformity to the specifications.
3.5.2 As regards Inspecting Authority and other details regarding acceptance testing please
refer to Special Conditions of Contract (Section-4).

3.6 GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
All goods or material shall be supplied and services delivered strictly in accordance
with the specifications. No deviation from such specifications of these conditions
shall be made. All materials furnished by the successful bidder pursuant to the Order
(irrespective of whether engineering/design or other information has been furnished,
reviewed or approved by TCIL) are guaranteed to be of the required quality of their
respective kinds (unless otherwise specifically authorized in writing by TCIL) and
shall be free from faulty design. The goods/materials used by the successful Bidder
and its workmanship should be of proper quality so as to fulfill in all respects the
operating conditions and other requirements specified in the order.
3.6.1 If any trouble or defect is originating with the design, materials, workmanship or
operating characteristic of any materials any time prior to 12 months after
commissioning of the equipment, duly certified by the Purchaser, and the bidder
notified thereof, the Bidder at his own expense and at no cost to TCIL/OC-CWG shall
make such alterations, repairs and replacements at site as may be necessary for the
functioning of the equipment in accordance with the specifications.
Repaired or replaced goods shall be similarly guaranteed for a period of 12 months

after re-installing and commissioning. In case of wet-lease, such warranty shall be for
up to the period of lease.
3.6.2 The bidder shall remove and replace such defective material at his expense, within
time period specified by the Purchaser.
3.6.3 In the event that the materials supplied do not meet the specifications and/or are not in
accordance with the drawings, data sheets and rectification is required at site, TCIL
shall inform the Bidder giving full details of deficiencies. The Bidder shall attend at
his own expense to meet and come to an agreement with the representatives of TCIL
the action required to correct the deficiencies and do the rectification/replacement to
make the system functional as per specifications within 24 hours of notifying by
TCIL.
3.7 CHANGE ORDERS
3.7.1 The Purchaser may at any time by written order given to the Supplier make changes
within the general scope of the contract in any one or more of the following: -
a) Drawings, designs or specifications where goods to be furnished under the
contract are to be specifically manufactured for the Purchaser.
b) Place of delivery.
c) Services to be provided by the contractor.
3.7.2 If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost or the time required for
the execution of the contractor, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract
price or delivery schedule or both and the contract shall accordingly be amended.
3.8 SUB-LETTING
The Bidder cannot assign or transfer or subcontract its interest/ obligations under the
contract without prior written permission of the Purchaser.

3.9 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (LD)
3.9.1 The date of the delivery of the goods or execution of services stipulated in the
acceptance of tender should be deemed to be the essence of the contract and the same
must be completed not later than the dates specified therein. Extension in delivery
period will not be given except in exceptional circumstances. Should, however,
deliveries/services be made after expiry of the contract delivery period and accepted
by the Purchaser, such deliveries/services will not deprive the Purchaser of the right to
recover Liquidated Damages.
3.9.2 In case the Supplier fails to execute the contract, it would be got done from other
suppliers/contractors at the cost and risk of the supplier and the excess money will be
recovered from him, which may include recovery from any dues payable to him by
the Purchaser.
3.9.3 The Purchaser also reserves the right to cancel the order in case of non-performance
and forfeit the EMD/Performance Bank Guarantee and may also debar the contractor
for future purchases/works
3.9.4 LD can be recovered from any dues of the supplier including recovery through
encashment of performance bank guarantee.
3.9.5 Payment or deduction of such LD charges shall not relieve the supplier from his
obligation to complete the work awarded or from any other obligations and liabilities
under the contract.
3.10 ARBITRATION
3.10.1 In the event of any dispute arising between TCIL and the Supplier in any matter
covered by this contract or arising directly or indirectly therefrom or connected or
concerned with the said contract in any manner of the implementation of any terms
and conditions of the said contract, the matter shall be referred to the Chairman &
Managing Director, TCIL who may himself act as sole arbitrator or may name as sole
arbitrator an officer of TCIL notwithstanding the fact that such officer has been
directly or indirectly associated with this contract and the provisions of the Indian
Arbitration Conciliation Act, 1996 shall apply to such arbitration. The supplier
expressly agrees that the arbitration proceedings shall be held at New Delhi.
3.10.2 In case of Public Sector Undertaking/Government Departments:

In the event of any dispute or difference relating to the interpretation and application
of the provisions of the contracts with any Public Sector Undertaking/Government
Department, such dispute or difference shall be referred by either party for Arbitration
to the sole Arbitrator in the Department of Public Enterprises to be nominated by the
Secretary to the Government of India in-charge of the Department of Public
Enterprises. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 shall not be applicable to
arbitration under this clause. The award of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon the
parties to the dispute, provided, however, any party aggrieved by such award may
make a further reference for setting aside or revision of the award to the Law
Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of
India. Upon such reference, the dispute shall be decided by the Law Secretary or the

Special Secretary / Additional Secretary, when so authorized by the Law Secretary,

whose decision shall bind the Parties finally and conclusively. The Parties to the
dispute will share equally the cost of arbitration as intimated by the Arbitrator.
3.10.3 The proceedings of arbitration shall be in English language.
3.10.4 In case the supplier wants to take the dispute to a court of law after arbitration award
as aforesaid, it is clearly understood that only courts in Delhi shall have the
Jurisdiction.
3.11 RISK PURCHASE
In the event of supplier‟s failure to execute the P.O. (s) to the satisfaction of the
Purchaser, the Purchaser reserves the right:
(a) to reject any part of the Contract executed and withhold payment for such
portion of the contract till such time the defects are rectified to the satisfaction
of the Purchaser.
(b) to terminate the contract by giving 1 (one) week‟s notice in writing without
assigning any reason and to get the contract executed from other agency at the
risk and cost of the contractor.
3.12 APPLICABLE LAWS
This contract shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of the Republic
of India and the parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court and to
all Courts having jurisdiction in appeal therefrom.
Any dispute in relation to the contract shall be submitted to the appropriate Court of
the Republic of India for determination. The party to the contract shall continue to
fulfill its obligations under the contract during the currency of the contract pending
the final decision of the Court.
3.13 GENERAL LIEN
Whenever under this contract any sum of money is recoverable from and payable by
the contractor, the Company shall be entitled to recover such sum by appropriating in
part or in whole the security deposit of the contractor, if a security is taken from the
contractor. In the event of the Security being insufficient or if no security has been
taken from the Supplier, the balance or the total sum recoverable, as may be, shall be
deducted from any sum due to the contractor or which at any time thereafter may
become due to the contractor under this or any other contract with the Company.
Should this sum be not sufficient to cover the full amount recoverable, the contractor
shall pay to the Company on demand the remaining balance due.
3.14 REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE SUPPLIES/SERVICES
If any materials/items of supply or any part thereof/service, is found defective or fails

to meet the requirements of the contract before it is accepted, TCIL shall give the
contractor a notice setting forth details of such defects or failures and the contractor
shall forthwith arrange to set right the defective item or replace the same by the good
one to make it comply with the requirements of the contract. This in any case shall be

completed within a period not exceeding 2 (two) working days from the date of the
initial report pointing out the defects. The replacement or rectification shall be made
at site by the contractor free of cost. Should the contractor fail to do the needful
within this stipulated time frame, the purchaser reserves the right to reject the
stores/work in full or in part and get it replaced at the cost of the contractor. The cost
of any such replacement made by the Purchaser shall be deducted from the amount
payable to the contractor against this purchase order.
3.15 FORCE MAJEURE
If any time, during the continuance of this contract, the performance in whole or in
part by either party under obligation as per this contract is prevented or delayed by
reasons of any war or hostility, act of the public enemy, civil commotion, sabotage,
fire, flood, explosion, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, strike, lockout or acts of God
(hereinafter referred to “eventuality”), provided notice of happening of any such
eventuality is given by either party to the other within 7 days of the date of occurrence
thereof, neither party shall be reason of such an “eventuality” be entitled to terminate
this contract nor shall either party have any claim or damages against the other in
respect of such non-performance or delay in performance and deliveries under the
contract. The contract shall be resumed as soon as practicable after such “eventuality”
has come to an end or ceased to exist. In case of any dispute, the decision of CMD,
TCIL, shall be final and conclusive, provided further that if the performance in whole
or part of any obligation under this contract is prevented or delayed by reason of any
such eventuality for a period exceeding 15 days, either party may at its option,
terminate the contract. Provided also that if the contract is terminated under this
clause the Purchaser shall be at liberty to take over from the contractor at a price to be
fixed by the Purchaser, which shall be final, all unused, undamaged and acceptable
materials, bought out components and other stores in the course of manufacture which
may be in the possession of the contractor at the time of such termination, or such
portion thereof as the Purchaser may deem fit except such material, as the contractor
may, with the concurrence of the Purchaser, elect to retain.
3.16 TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
3.16.1 The Purchaser, may, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of contract, by
written notice of default, sent to the supplier, terminate the contract in whole or in
part,
a) if the supplier fails to execute the contract within the time period (s) specified
in the contract, or any extension thereof granted by the Purchaser.
b) if the supplier fails to perform any other obligation (s) under the contract;
c) if the supplier, in either of the above circumstances, does not remedy his
failure within a period of 3 days (or such longer period as the Purchaser may
authorize in writing) after receipt of the default notice from the Purchaser.
d) On a notice period of 7 days.
3.16.2 In the event the Purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part pursuant to
above sub-clause, the Purchaser may procure, upon such terms and in such manner as
it deems appropriate, goods/services similar to those undelivered and the supplier
shall be liable to the Purchaser for any excess cost for such similar goods/services.
However, the supplier shall continue the performance of the contract to the extent not

terminated.
3.16.3 CONSEQUENCES OF TERMINATION:
The supplier‟s Rights and Obligations Upon termination or expiration of this

Agreement:
(a) all rights, opportunities and benefits granted under this Agreement to the supplier
will immediately cease;
(b) the supplier must, at its cost, deliver up to the purchaser or, at the direction of
Client, destroy all copies in its possession or control of the Works;
(c) the supplier must promptly return and ensure that all Personnel return to the
purchaser all Confidential Information and any other property of the purchaser
(together with a detailed inventory of that Confidential Information);
(d) purchaser will not be liable to the supplier for, and the supplier waives, releases
and forever discharges purchaser from, any loss, cost, expense or damage incurred by
the supplier as a consequence of or arising out of this Agreement or termination of it.
3.17 TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY
The Purchaser may at any time terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the
supplier, without compensation to the supplier if it becomes bankrupt or otherwise
insolvent as declared by the competent court provided that such termination will not
prejudice or effect any right of action or remedy which has accrued or will accrue
thereafter to the purchaser.
3.18 VARIATION IN QUANTITY OF STORES
Purchaser reserves the right to vary the quantities of supply/services and supplier shall
be bound to oblige.
3.19 PATENTS, SUPPLIER’S LIABILITY & COMPLIANCE OF REGULATIONS
3.19.1 Successful Bidder shall protect and fully indemnify TCIL from any claims for
infringement of patents, copyright, trademark or industrial design rights arising from
the use of the Goods or any part thereof.
3.19.2 Successful Bidder shall also protect and fully indemnify TCIL from any claims from
successful Bidder's workmen/employees, their heirs, dependents, representatives etc.
or from any other person(s) or bodies/companies etc. for any act of commission or
omission while executing the order.
3.19.3 Successful Bidder shall be responsible for compliance with requirements under the
laws and shall protect and indemnify completely TCIL from any claims/penalties
arising out of any infringements.

3.20 SUBSTITUTION & WRONG SUPPLIES
During the delivery and testing if some of the items are found missing, wrong
description, short-supplied or damaged the supplier shall supply or replace these items
without any cost to TCIL and all the costs including customs and other taxes, levies
shall be borne by the supplier.
3.21 INOFRMATION PROVIDED BY TCIL
3.21.1 All information provided by TCIL in relation to the tender, whether in the tender
document or not, is provided in good faith to assist bidder to assess and respond to
this tender. The information does not intend to exhaustively cover every element of
the proposed opportunity. TCIL makes no representation or warranties regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information.
3.21.2 The bidder acknowledges that TCIL is not liable for any loss, damage or expense
suffered by a bidder as a result of any inaccuracy or inadequacy in any information it
provides to the bidder, or any reliance on such information by the bidder.
- END OF SECTION- 3 -

SECTION-4
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

SECTION – 4
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
The terms and conditions laid down here shall be final and override all other, if there is any
conflict with the terms laid down anywhere else in this tender document.
4.1 Price Basis

a. Prices shall be quoted in Mauritius Rupees, as per the Price bid Schedule
given in section – 6.
b. Prices will be exclusive of VAT in Mauritius.
c. All govt. taxes, fees & levies shall be included in the prices.
d. It will be rate contract. Work may be awarded in many parts at different times.
e. Quantities shown in the BoQ are only indicative. Actual quantities can vary by
any magnitude.
f. The Contractor accepts to execute work without adjustment of the prices for
variations of increase or decrease within a frame of twenty (20) percent of the
sum, provided that such variations are notified to the Contractor within a
period of not less than one (1) months from the Contract Termination Date
g. Work may be awarded for all or few items shown in the BoQ depending on
the requirement.
h. Any other terms of the end client MT not mentioned here shall apply on back
to back.
4.2 Bid Validity

The bid/rates shall be valid for a period of three (3) months from the last date of bid
submission.
4.3 Tender Fee

There is no tender fee.
4.4 Bid Security

No bid security is required for this tender.
4.5 Payment Terms

All payments will be in Mauritian Rupees. Applicable withholding tax (TDS) shall be
deducted at the time of making payment under the laws of Mauritius. Payment shall
be as follows:-
a) 80% on certification of works by TCIL engineer.

b) 15% on receipt of PAC from MT.
c) 5% „after Material Reconciliation and receipt of FAC from MT.
4.6 Performance Guarantee

The supplier shall be required to furnish Performance Guarantee for a value
equivalent to 10% of contract value, valid for the period of execution + warranty
period in the prescribed TCIL format. It can be submitted by way of:-
Bank guarantee issued by a bank of Mauritius govt or India govt, located in

Mauritius.
It may also be given as FD of equivalent amount. FD will not bear any interest.

4.7 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND DELAY

For such delays which are beyond the control of the Contractor, the Employer shall grant
suitable extensions or postponement of the dates of the Acceptance Test originally specified
in the time schedules for the works orders. If due to any other circumstances successful
Acceptance Test cannot be achieved on the original extended or postponed dates mentioned
above as the case may be, then the Employer shall have the right to claim liquidated damages.
The liquidated damages shall be Rs 10,000 (ten thousand) for each day of delay for each
works order.
The total liquidated damages stated shall be limited to 10 % of the contract value.
The Employer, may without prejudice to any other method of recovery and without having to
resort to any judicial or extra-judicial process, deduct the amount of such damages from any
monies in his hands due or which may become due to the Contractor.
The payment or deduction of such liquidated damages shall not relieve the Contractor from
the obligation to deliver and install the Network or part thereof or from any other obligation
and liabilities under the Contract.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to increase the unit rates as in the contract as a result of a
delay caused by him.
In case of a delay caused by the Employer, the Contractor shall be entitled to an extension of
the time for completion of the works without compensation. However, if such delays amount
totally to a period exceeding two months or more on the critical path for the whole project,
the Contractor shall be entitled to both time extension and compensation for all additional
costs established due to the delay, beyond two months.
In case of delay on the critical path caused by the Employer for duration longer than three
months, the Contractor shall be entitled to acceptance of the completed works after
satisfactory testing and the attached payments.
4.8 PLANNING AND COORDINATION

The Contractor shall to a reasonable extent coordinate with the Employer for the total project
management and shall give all reasonable information required by the Employer as listed below:
(a) Time schedules for each works order shall be prepared and submitted for the
Employer's approval. Frequency of updating of this time schedule will be
finalized during Contract negotiations.
(b) Contractor‟s general manpower organization in relation to sites of works.

(c) Daily report giving rough estimate of the progress of the works achieved for each
works order
(d) Weekly summary of the progress achieved.
(e) Involvement in coordination meetings for the whole program (every fortnightly)
and for organization of work on site (frequency would be weekly at the most);
(f) Participation in defining and in formulating corrective actions, should the need
arise.
4.9 SUPERVISION OF THE CONTRACT EXECUTION AND TECHNICAL

ACCEPTANCES
4.9.1 Access to Site
Any person duly authorized by the Employer shall at all times during working hours have access
to the Contractor's Works and to the site, and to all workshops and places where work is being
prepared, or where manufactured articles are being obtained for the works and the Contractor
shall provide such access.
4.9.2 Time Schedule
The time schedules specified in Articles 4.7 and 4.8 shall indicate the proposed Provisional
Acceptance date for each works order.
The tests for acceptance shall be those as defined in the accompanying documents including
such visual and physical checks as are deemed necessary by the Employer. Moreover,
documents such as site reports and diaries shall form part of the official documents for
provisional acceptance.
The tests for acceptance will be done after the receipt of request, in writing, from the Contractor
after completion of the related works order. The Employer shall fix a date for the tests and this
date shall be within one month from the receipt of the request.
In case the Employer fails to fix the date for the acceptances referred to in this Article within two
weeks from the date of receipt of the Contractor's request without giving valid reasons for not
doing so, the Contractor shall propose in writing a reasonable date to the Employer, which date
shall apply for the acceptance unless the parties agree in writing upon any other date.
Should the Employer's representative fail to attend on the scheduled date the tests referred to
in Article 4.10 up to 4.11 herein below, the Works shall be considered as accepted after
satisfactory conclusion of Acceptance Tests by the Contractor himself. As of the day of
completion of the Acceptance Test, the relevant Acceptance Certificate shall be established
and signed by the Contractor and shall in all respects be considered as signed by both parties.

4.9.3 Execution of Controls
The tests of the Works in connection with compliance with the Specification will be continued
even if a performance inadequacy is found, as long as, in the sole discretion of the Employer, it
does not affect the test as a whole, or if this inadequacy can be rapidly corrected. In the event of
such inadequacies which prevent the Employer from continuing the test operations and require
additional visits beyond those scheduled, a report will be drawn up by the Employer's
representative doing the test and all additional costs will be claimed from the Contractor.
4.10 Provisional Acceptance (PA)

Progressively as the works are performed, PA will take place for completed works orders.
The different activities will be:
- Fault clearance on FTTH customers‟ lines/services.
- Testing of customers‟ lines
- Fault clearance on FTTX networks
All tools and materials needed for the tests shall be provided by the Contractor.
If within 21 days from the said acceptance test no PA Certificate has been signed by the
Employer and no rejection report has been issued by the Employer, the Contractor shall be
entitled to establish a PA Certificate which shall be equivalent in all respects to a PA Certificate
signed by Mauritius Telecom.
4.11 Final Acceptance

Immediately before the end of the guarantee period, the Employer shall perform relevant tests.
However, the Contractor shall submit a request, in writing, to the Employer immediately after
the end of the guarantee period for issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate. The Employer
shall within 21 days of the receipt of the Contractor's request issue a Final Acceptance
Certificate provided that tests conducted have yielded results as per the Contract and all defects
found during the tests have meanwhile been rectified. The Contractor's representative can
witness these tests.
If the defects are of such a nature that the works do not meet the specification excluding those
due to fair wear and tear so that the Final Acceptance Certificate cannot be issued, the
Contractor shall rectify the defects and request again for Final Acceptance of the concerned
works within a mutually agreed time period. The costs involved thereof will be borne by the
Contractor.
4.12 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS

The Employer will proceed to verification of the works performed and will verify the progress
reports of the works which will be signed by both the representatives of the Employer and the
Contractor.
After verification, a monthly report showing the status of works completed and materials used
shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Employer with due expedition.

4.13 CONTRACTOR’S PERSONNEL

The Employer shall assist the Contractor in securing compliance with Government of Mauritius
Regulations in respect of any work or entry permits or visas required for staff engaged by the
Contractor and the obtention of such permit or visa. The Contractor shall provide all necessary
bonds to concerned Government Agencies and bear all costs.
The Contractor shall request, in writing, for the issue of temporary Mauritius Telecom's
Identification Cards for all its representatives who will be required to have access to customer
premises only. The Mauritius Telecom's Identification Cards shall be in the possession of the
bearers at all times during the execution of the contract.
The successful Tenderer shall send an updated list of its entirestaff to Mauritius Telecom, on a
monthly basis. Also, all unused Identification Cards shall be returned immediately to Mauritius
Telecom. Keeping of unused Identification Cardsshall result in a penalty of Rs 25,000.00 per
Identification Card.
A nominal fee will be charged for the issue of the above mentioned cards and these should be
returned to Mauritius Telecom at the end of the project.
The Contractor‟s personnel shall be uniformly dressed, well groomed, have a neat appearance,
behave courteously towards the customers and present a good image of Mauritius Telecom.
Each complaint arising from non-compliance to the aforesaid shall carry a penalty of Rs 10,000
per complaint.
The Contractor‟s personnel shall be granted access to Mauritius Telecom‟s exchanges during
normal working hours only, i.e. between 7:30 and 16:30.
4.14 SAFETY MEASURES

The contractor shall comply with all relevant laws (Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare
Act 1988), regulations, bye-laws, such as but not limited to, regulations, laws, bye-laws
relating to safety.
The Contractor shall indemnify and keep the Employer indemnified against all losses and
claims for injuries or damage to any person or any property whatsoever caused by the
Contractor and which may arise out of or in consequence of the implementation of the works
and against all claims, demands, proceedings, damages, costs, charges and expenses
whatsoever in respect of or in relation thereto. The Contractor shall subscribe to the
necessary policies to cover those risks.
Before starting any work, in order to ensure safety of road users and the public at large, the
Contractor shall take all necessary measures such as, but not limited to, the use of advance-
warning signs, cones, barricades, “stop / go” arrangements etc.
The Contractor shall ensure that all workmen in his employment make use of safety
equipment such as, but not limited to, helmet, safety belts, goggles etc.
The contractor shall be answerable for and compensate the client for any action brought by
any party against the client as a result of non-observance of applicable laws by the contractor.
4.15 GUARANTEES AND OWNERSHIP

The guarantee period of the completed network will start from its date of Provisional
Acceptance.
Contractor guarantees up and until a period of twelve (12) months from the respective
date of Provisional Acceptance that the performance of the rehabilitated network will
be in accordance with the criteria shown in the Specifications. During such period he
shall repair, replace or make good at his own expense any defects, fault or damage
which in the opinion of the Employer is a consequence of poor workmanship or
mishandling of materials used by the Contractor.
In case of default from his part, the Employer may employ or pay persons to carry out
the necessary repairs and all expenses consequent thereon and incidental thereto shall
be borne by the Contractor and shall be recoverable from him by the Employer, or
may be deducted by the Employer from any monies due or that may become due to
the Contractor. The whole without the prejudice to the rights of the Employer at
Common Law.
Hence and notwithstanding the installed network or part thereof having been accepted
by the Employer, the Contractor shall expeditiously repair or replace without charge
to the Employer any part of the Network found to be faulty within the guarantee
period provided that the Network or part thereof is used and maintained under
conditions which are normal for such installation; that the Employer without undue
delay has given the Contractor notice of such defects before the expiration of the
above-mentioned guarantee period, and that the Employer shall give the Contractor
every opportunity to inspect and remedy such defect.
Consumable parts such as indicator lamps, fuses, etc. are excluded from the said
guarantee.
Without prejudice to the provision of the Contractors' Liability for defects in the
Network delivered and installed shall be to repair or replace the defective works/parts.
The Employer shall have the right to make use of the five (5) percent retention in the
event of a default by the Contractor under this Article.
- END OF SECTION-4 -
SECTION-5
SCOPE OF WORKS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION – 5
SCOPE OF WORKS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The project to be implemented under this Contract consists of the execution of fault-
clearing activities on existing
I. Customers‟ FTTH lines and/or services (mainly overhead part of the network).
II. FTTX networks (mainly ODN).
and the supply of all complementary materials required.
Part 1 Fault-clearing Works on FTTH lines and/or services:
I. The list of customers‟ FTTH lines for fault-clearing will be provided by Mauritius
Telecom, together with the relevant network occupation records, on a daily
basis, from Monday to Sunday.
II. The contractor shall clear these faults from Monday to Sunday. In exceptional
situations, fault clearance may also be required on public holidays.
III. Fault-clearing at the following locations :
On FDP (including pole accessories)

on Overhead / Underground FTTH line
at Customer premises, including replacement/troubleshooting of faulty
Internal Installations/Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), wherever
applicable and restoration of services.
IV. Verify and test the complete fibre link between ODF and ONU.
V. Verify and test the complete installation / services after carrying out fault-clearing
activities on the customers‟ FTTH lines / services.
VI. After fault-clearing, the contractor will have to submit a list of all faults cleared,
on a daily basis, giving information on the nature and location of faults cleared,
details on actions taken, line constitutions and materials usage.
VII. Due to the unpredictable nature of curative maintenance works, e.g. cyclones,
bad weather, breakdowns etc., the contractor shall be able to increase its daily
production capacity, by up to as much as two times, as and when required.

Part 2 Fault-Clearing Works on FTTX networks
1. Repair and maintenance and testing of the Optical Distribution Network. It

involves the testing and repair of telecommunications installation works in
the Outside Plant Network from equipment in Telecom Exchanges and/or
Telecom Cabinets/dome closures to the Optical DPs / Terminal Equipment.
The works comprise of the following main tasks:
(i) Some minor extents of civil works comprising amongst others of duct
tests, duct repairs, raising of manholes, soldering/de-soldering of
manhole frame & covers, cleaning of manholes, demolition &
reconstruction of manholes, poles planting and poles consolidation for
running the fiber cables.
(ii) Testing and submission of test results of the repaired ODN as per the
format requested by MT
(iii) Whenever there are surges in faults, the contractor shall be able to
increase its daily fault clearance capacity, by up to as much as three
times, as and when required.
(iv) The contractor is expected to work on calendar days (including
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) and after normal working hours
if required.
(v) Repair of ODN faults all over the island.
(vi) Repair of active optical networks (Wi-Fi Hotspots, interexchange optical
links, mobile sites, FTTB sites, FTTC‟s and FTTH).
3 Emergencies
In the event of large scale service interruptions, e.g. interexchange

optical link failure, FTTX link failure or fibre service interruption for VIP’s
/ Essential services like Police, Hospital, Fire Stations etc., the
contractor shall mobilise within one (1) hour.

PART 1 : Fault-clearing Works on FTTH lines and/or services
WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CONTRACTOR
2.1 PREAMBLE
2.1.1 Subcontracting of Works

The contractor shall be responsible for the whole implementation of the
project. He will be allowed to allocate to subcontractors (local or not) parts of
the works.
The subcontractors shall be subject to a preliminary approval from Mauritius

Telecom.
2.1.2 Supply, Stocking & Transportation of Materials

Mauritius Telecom shall supply materials as per the list in Chapter 4 -
"Technical Specifications", under Section B - "Materials". All other
complementary materials and fittings required for the execution of works as
per „Scope of Works‟ and the „Work Items Description‟ shall be supplied by the
contractor.
The cost of all complementary materials and fittings shall be included in the
cost of works items in the Bill of Quantities and shall not be claimed
separately.
Before execution of works under this contract, the successful tenderer shall
give a detailed description of these complementary materials and fittings he
proposes to use under this contract, for approval by Mauritius Telecom.
The Contractor shall make, at its own expense, arrangements for stocking
and transportation of materials, including those materials supplied by
Mauritius Telecom to be taken from Mauritius Telecom stores.
The Contractor shall perform, at its own expense, the tests judged necessary
by him, to ensure that materials supplied by Mauritius Telecom have not been
damaged during transportation and storage by Mauritius Telecom.

2.1.3 Tools requirements
The contractor shall ensure that, at all times during the execution of the
contract, all their field technicians have the appropriate tools to carry out all
the different type of curative maintenance worksas per ItemsDescription. A list
of the necessary tools to be used is shown in Appendix A.
Mauritius Telecom shall apply a penalty of Rs 25,000. per case, and reject
any work if contractor‟s techniciansare found to be using inappropriate tools
during execution of works.
2.2 CURATIVE MAINTENANCE WORK
2.2.1 Procedure for fault-clearing
The Contractor will be issued with lists of existing customers having reported
their lines / services faulty, on a daily basis, from Monday to Sunday.
All faults shall be attended as per appointments taken by Mauritius Telecom.
The contractor shall, at all times, provide sufficient time-slots so that :
a) Faults reported before noon on a day shall be provided appointments on

the same day and cleared the same day.
b) Faults reported after noon on a day shall be provided appointments on the
next day before noon and cleared accordingly.
The Contractor shall be required to perform the following works : -
a) Testing of customers‟ lines&all services, includingCat5/6 cabling,MT

extensions and CPE‟s.
b) Localise fault(s) on customers‟ lines (whether overhead, underground, in
conduit, in trunking etc.) / Internal fibre (whether in conduit, in trunking
etc.) / MT extensions / Cat5/6 cabling / CPE‟s.
c) Clear faults by repairing, renewing or replacing faulty components / parts,
splicing broken fibres, reconfiguring of CPE‟s whenever required, as per
standard work practices and technical specifications and restoration of all
services.
d) Removal of unnecessary/unused accessories.
e) Recovery of faulty components / parts.
f) A penalty of Rs 25,000 per case shall be applied if Exchanges/FDP‟s are
left open or inappropriately closed by contractor‟s staff.

The contractor shall also repair, renew or replaceFDPaccessories and ensure

proper termination of the fibres, wherever required.
The Contractor shall inform all customers prior to the intervention on their lines
and seek necessary authorization for accessing their premises.
A penalty of Rs 10,000 per case shall be applied for appointments not

attended by the Contractor.
For validation of fault clearance, the Contractor shall perform the appropriate
operations on Tablet / send appropriate sms from the customer premises,
after having tested the line / all services for any malfunction immediately
following fault-clearance on site. The contractor shall also provide the
following :
- Cause of fault.
- Location of fault.
- Results of tests performed.
The tests must be carried out as per below-mentioned procedures:
The Contractor shall disconnect any terminal equipment on the

repaired line and have the line tested using N2510 / PON OTDR /
power meter.
If line is found conforming to technical specifications when tested, then

the Contractor shall reconnect the subscriber‟s terminal equipment and
existing private extension, ensure that all services are functioning
properly and give all necessary details of works performed and
materials used to CMC/CSL via sms.
If any defects are found after testing, then the Contractor shall
disconnect the line on the FDP and test the line using and OTDR
equipment and a power meter.
If the defects have been located on the overhead section by the

Contractor, then the Contractor should check all the works performed
and make necessary repairs / replacements to clear out the defects.
Then new testing shall be performed again as described above until no
defect is detected on the line attended by the contractor.
If no defect is found on the line, but services are still not functioning
properly, the contractor shall liaise with the CMC/CSL for appropriate
troubleshooting until all services are restored.

The line shall be deemed to have been repaired after these tests have
been carried out successfully and corresponds to the standard
parameters set by Mauritius Telecom, and all the services functioning
properly.
Subsequent complaints from customers about quality of works

performed shall carry a penalty of Rs 10,000 per complaint.
The Contractor shall submit a form indicating: -
- The customer‟s name and address.

- The network records including Cabinet, FDP and position on FDP.
- His telephone number.
- Nature of fault reported.
- The type and quantities of works carried out.
- The type and quantities of materials used.
2.2.2 Targets for Clearance times
100 % of all faults shall be attended as per appointments or within one

(1) day from the time the fault was reported to Mauritius Telecom.
A penalty of Rs 10,000 per case shall be applied for appointments not
attended by the Contractor.

PART 2 : Fault-clearingWorks on FTTX networks
2.3 FTTB/C/H/M NETWORKS
This part of the tender concerns the repair and maintenance and testing of the
FTTB/C/H/M, more precisely from the splicing Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) to
the Optical DPs. Potential bidders should take note that:
The repair and maintenance works should be according to ITU standards
related to FTTB/C/H/M works
 ITU-T Recommendation L.35
FTTB/C/H/M repair and maintenance shall comply with the following standards:
TIA 455
TIA 526
TIA 568
TIA 569
TIA 590
TIA 598
TIA 607
TIA 640
TIA 758
Telcordia GR 198
Telcordia GR 365
Telcordia GR 771
Telcordia GR 1081
Telcordia GR 3108
ITU-T L50
ITU-T L52
2.4 DEFINITION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

WORKS
2.4.1 REPAIR OF DUCTS
The works shall consist mainly of repairing existing ducts wherever duct faults /
breakdowns are suspected.
The contractor shall carry out repairs of such damaged ducts over asphalted roads, off
road (earth, sand etc.) or embedded in concrete, as per specifications.

2.4.2 WARNING TAPES
Warning tapes (green colour) in the form of grids or plastic tapes shall be laid across
and along the whole width and length of the excavations with sufficient overlapping
between each element. This is generally laid over the first layer of backfill. Under no
circumstances shall it be laid less than 0.20 m above the embedded works and less
than 0.10 m below the surface. Warning tapes shall be supplied by the contractor
himself and approved by MAURITIUS TELECOM.
The width of the warning tape should be chosen, so that it overlaps the duct nest width
by at least 50 mm.
2.4.3 MANHOLE WORKS
Wherever applicable, the following works shall be carried out :
Cleaning of manholes
Cutting of asphalt
Re-asphalting over manhole frame and cover
Welding/Unwelding of manhole
2.4.4 INTERIM RESTORATION
Prior to the final reinstatement, asphalt, concrete or masonry stone surfaces, footways
and roadways shall be restored to suitable condition to enable normal motorist or
pedestrian flow.
The interim restoration shall be executed immediately following backfilling and in the
manner specified so that affected portion is neither a source of inconvenience nor
danger to the motorist or pedestrian.
The interim restoration of roadways should be carried out in the manner specified by
the Ministry of Public Infrastructure/RDA.
2.4.5 REINSTATEMENT OF PAVEMENT IN MASONRY STONE
(a) The trench is well compacted by a Mechanical rammer as defined in backfilling

of trenches.
(b) Concrete mix, 350 kg cement per m3 concrete, for 0.4 m3 of washed granular
sand, and 0.8 m3 coarse aggregate is laid on trench surface up to 100 mm.
(c) The masonry stones are laid in the concrete in such a way that they are level
with the existing surface.
(d) The joints are filled up with concrete mortar 400Kg cement per m3 of sand, and
finished flush with the masonry stone pavement.
2.4.6 REINSTATEMENT OF GUTTER OR DRAIN IN MASONRY STONE

(a) The same operations as the reinstatement of pavement are carried out.
(b) The thickness of the concrete laid on the trench bottom is however, 150 mm.
(c) The reinstatement stone works must match the existing gutter regarding shape
and gradient.
2.4.7 REINSTATEMENT OF PAVEMENT IN CONCRETE

(a) The trench is well compacted by means of a Mechanical Rammer.
(b) Hardcore filling is to be handpicked to an average thickness of 70 mm on the
trench top.
(c) The hardcore filling is blinded with 32 mm (1¼") blue basalt aggregate.
(d) 100 m thick concrete 350 kg m3 concrete for 0.400 m3 of washed granular sand,
and 0.8 m3 coarse aggregate is laid on the prepared base and made anti-acid
with a float.
(e) When required, the surface should be rendered anti-acid with required pattern to
restore it to its original condition.
2.4.8 REINSTATEMENT OF GUTTER OR DRAIN IN CONCRETE

(a) The same operations as the reinstatement of concrete are carried out.
(b) The thickness of the concrete is, however, 150 mm.
(c) The bottom is rendered with cement mortar 400 Kg cement for 1 m3 of sand and
should match existing shape or slope.
2.4.9 SAFETY AND HYGIENE ON SITE

The contractor shall carry out the works in conformity with the existing legislation
in force.
2.4.10 DUCT TEST

The Contractor shall inform the client of the date he proposes to perform duct tests.
He shall carry out the tests with the help of appropriate mandrel or rings which must
travel freely in the laid pipes. He shall prepare test sheets in two copies, one of
which handed over to the Mauritius Telecom.
All the tests should be carried out in the presence of Mauritius Telecom.

3 PENALTIES
1. Fault Clearance from the time the fault lists have been dispatched to the
contractor :
All fibre faults shall be cleared within a maximum of twenty four (24) hours.
Any delay shall incur application of a penalty fee of Rs 1,000/- per fault per
day (24 hours delay).
All Dome closure faults shall be cleared within a maximum of twenty four
(24) hours. Any delay shall incur application of a penalty fee of Rs 1,000/-
per fault per day (24 hours delay).
All FDP faults shall be cleared within a maximum of twenty four (24) hours.
Any delay shall incur application of a penalty fee of Rs 1,000/- per fault per
day (24 hours delay).
2. Complaints directly related to works carried out by the contractor from
customers or local (public) authorities complaints :
A penalty fee of Rs 10,000/- shall be applied per complaint.
3. Repeated faults at same location and of same nature :
A penalty fee of Rs 15,000/- shall be applied per repeated fault.
4. Bad workmanship :
A penalty fee of Rs 10,000/- shall be applied per case.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The installation standards specified in this document are to be adhered to for

the contract implementation.
In case the tenderer would propose different techniques, they should be at

least equivalent to the ones specified here. Prior approval from Mauritius
Telecom shall be obtained.
Whatever the techniques, they shall be described in detail in the tender,

supported by relevant international and local standards.
4.0 Introduction
Proper installation techniques and procedures guarantee a low network failure

rate and subsequent low repair and maintenance works and translates into
extended lifetime of optical fiber networks.
To this end, this document is intended to serve as a general guide for

installing residential/business connection network and includes testing
procedures. Besides, the installer must always refer and follow, when
available, to cable and optical accessories manufacturer‟s specifications and
as well as ITU L. 50, L.52 and BS 6701 standards for the installation works in
order to ensure high quality standard installations.
4.1 FTTH/FTTB NETWORK OVERVIEW
Each fiber from the exchange (GPON equipment) via an optical distribution
frame (ODF) is split up to 64/16 using optical splitters. A first level split
(1:2,1:4,1:8.1:16,1:32) is carried out in an underground dome closure located in
manhole whereas the second splitter (1:8,1:16) is installed in a pole mounted
optical distribution point. The feeder and distribution sections are underground
(ducted) whereas the drop section is aerial. A maximum of 192-core cable will
be installed in the feeder section whereas the distribution and optical DPs will be
served by 24 or 16-core cables and 4 and 2-core distribution cables
respectively. Optionally, a transition and storage box may connect the outdoor
optical drop cable to the indoor optical wiring. An access terminal block or
optical socket connects, via a patch cord, the ONT/ODF to the in-house optical
wiring. Aerial drop cable and indoor optical cable may carry two or four optical
fibers; only one/four fibre will be connected and the others are for redundancy.
SC/APC connectors are deployed throughout the optical distribution network.

Figure 1.0 – FTTH deployment ODN scenario
The Figure 1.0 above provides a big picture of the FTTH deployment scenario –
the various optical components to be used. It is worth noting that pre-
connectorized drop fiber cables with various lengths ranging from 20 to 200m
will/may be used. Likewise, pre-connectorized indoor cable, with access
terminal block at one end and a SC/APC connector at the other end will be
used. A transition box together with storage space to house extra fiber lengths
from the indoor cable as well as from the drop fiber will/may be required. An
SC/APC adapter, within the transition box will be used to connect the drop fiber
with the indoor cable.
Patch cords (one for each port) from GPON equipment (OLT) will be connected
to patch panels on ODF (equipment parking bay). Access feeder cable will
connect the outdoor splitters to the ODF patch panels (network parking bay) via
pigtails. GPON equipment ports will be connected to the access feeder cable via
patchcords.

4.2 Home Connection Network
Figure 2.0 below provides an overview of the FTTH home deployment

scenario and the various components to be installed. Connectorized single
core drop cable with SC/APC connectors at both ends connects to a fiber
distribution point (FDP) at one end and may have a Storage Transition
Module (STM) at the other end. Drop cable length ranges from 20m to 200m.
Drop cable installation Indoor cable installation
FDP STM ATB
1 ONT
Single core drop
8 cable 50/100/150/ Single core indoor
200m cable 15/20/25/30m SC/APC Connector
3m patch cord
Figure 2.0: Home connection network overview

Likewise, connectorized indoor single core cable, with a single port access
terminal block (ATB) at one end and a SC/APC connector at the other end is
used to connect to an optical network terminal (ONT) via a patch cord at one
end and to the transition storage module at the other end respectively. Indoor
cable length ranges from 5m to 30m in step of 5m. In some cases, the
outdoor wall-mounted STM storage houses both extra drop cable and indoor
cable lengths. It acts as a transition point between the outdoor and indoor
cabling. An SC/APC adapter, within the STM, connects the drop cable to the
indoor cable. One ONT FE port will be connected via UTP cable to the
customer‟s laptop or computer for internet access; another FE port will be
used for connection to a set-top-box for IPTV and VoD service. POTs ports on
ONT are used for voice service where applicable.
4.3 Home Connection Materials/equipment
4.3.1.1 Storage &Transition Module (STM)
The Transition and storage boxshall be used to store excess lengths of fiber
from the pre-connectorized drop fiber as well as the pre-connectorized indoor
fiber cable outside the building (external). It is the transition point between the
drop fiber and the indoor fiber
The proposed transition boxshall support the following features:

A. Be wall mounted (external)
B. Shall provide two cable entry ports for cables diameter of up to 15mm
C. Two SC/ APC adaptors to connect 2-core drop fiber cable to indoor 2-
core fiber cable
D. Accommodate up to 50 m of fiber cables.
E. Be of light colour, preferably white, ivory or pale cream

Figure 1.1 below shows a 20 m storage capacity STM
Figure 4.1: Storage &Transition Module (STM)
4.3.1.2 Transition Box (TB)
The Transition box shall be used to house the splice between drop fibre and
indoor fibre outside buildings (external). It is the transition point between the
drop fiber and the indoor fiber.
The proposed transition boxshall support the following features:

A. Be wall mounted (external)
B. Shall provide two cable entry ports for cables diameter of up to 15mm
C. Be of light colour, preferably white, ivory or pale cream
Figure 4.2: Transition Box (TB)
4.3.2 Access Terminal Block (ATB)
The access terminal block shall support the following features:

A. Be of light color, preferably white or ivory
B. Shall consist of two ports which can accommodate two standard SC/APC
optical fiber adaptors for patch cord exit.

C. Shall allow fast and easy installation and a removable cover for easy
access
D. Shall allow cables to enter from rear, bottom or top of the box.
E. Shall support connector laser protection for security purposes (flip
mechanism)
F. Be of fire resistant rated material
G. Shall be supplied with all required fixing accessories
H. Be of maximum dimensions of 100mm x 100mm x 25mm
4.3.3 Universal Pole Bracket (UPB)
4.3.4 Anchoring Clamp
4.3.5 Suspension clamp/s
4.3.6 Wall hook/s

4.3.7 Single core drop G657A cable with an SC/APC connector at both
ends
4.3.8 Single core indoor G657A cable with an SC/APC connector at one end
and an Access Terminal Block at the other end
4.4 Active Equipment supplied by Mauritius Telecom or already available at

customer premises
4.4.1 One unit of Optical Network Terminal and accessories
4.4.2 One unit of Set-Top-Box and accessories

4.4.3 Telephone set (where applicable)
4.5 Installation itemsto be supplied by contractor/s

1. Glue/Gluegun & cable ties
2. Ladder/s
3. Hardware
4. Alabastine
4.6 Installation tools and test equipment to be used by contractor
4.6.1 One unit of PON OTDR for two teams
4.6.2 One unit of PON power meter and light source per team

4.6.3 One unit of fiber cleaning kit per team and inspection microscope
(where applicable)
4.6.4 One optical visual indicator per team
4.6.5 A set of optical cable adapters and reference test cables

4.6.6 One vacuum cleaner per team (optional)
4.7 Installation
4.7.1 Drop Cable Installation
Drop Cable Routing
Drop optical cable run for the home connection shall be surrounded, all along
their lengths by a clear cylinder of at least 1.0m free from any branches, twigs
or leaves and wind effect needs to be considered.
The overhead customer‟s drop cable shall be installed in such a way so as to
provide a clearance of at least 6.0m from road level when crossing roads or
entrances. In all other cases the minimum clearance shall be 5.5m.
Maximum allowable sag is 2% depending on span length. Crossing of
highways or motorways is not allowed.
Harsh, hazardous and corrosive environments
Drop cables shall not be installed where vapours, fumes, corrosives, dusts, or
other industrial by-products are present without appropriate precautions to
protect the cables and subject to approval by Mauritius Telecom.
Single Family Unit Connection -Installation Overview

Drop optical cable shall be run from FDP up to STM. Drop optical cable shall
be fixed to all intermediate pole(s), and at customer premises, using
anchoring clamps and accessories. The total lengths for typical installations
shall not exceed 500m. From the hanging point at customer premises up to
Transition and storage box, the drop fiber shall be fixed using fixing clips. The
drop cable shall be terminated in the FDP at one end and in the STM (where
applicable) or at the next splicing point at the other end through SC/APC
connectors.
Selection of drop cable length

Survey drop cable installation to estimate maximum length required
o Confirm location of ATB
o Confirm location of STM/ splicing point
o Confirm location of anchoring clamp
o Select best cable path considering positioning of anchoring clamp/s
and wall hook/s on customer premises to ensure that minimum extra
drop cable (less than 15m) is stored into STM if applicable.
Select drop cable length required based on estimated length –20m to 200m
Note drop cable length selected and rough length of extra cable stored in
STM in commissioning sheet where applicable
Drop cable connection into FDP (See Annex 3)
Install anchoring clamp, UPB and accessories while referring to

manufacturer‟s instruction
One UPB shall accommodate up to 3 anchoring clamps
Remove rubber grommet at relevant cable entry port of FDP

Only remove drop cable connector cap at time when cable will be inserted into
FDP
Insert (with precaution) about 0.5m of drop cable (yellow part) into the FDP
Insert drop cable (black part) in rubber grommet at the cable entry port of the
FDP
Clean the SC/APC connector where applicable with a suitable solvent and a
lint free pad
Arrange extra drop cable (yellow) in the tray

Connect drop SC/APC connector to first (topmost adapter) or nextconsecutive

free SC/APC adapter; note FDP port taken, associated FDP name and
customer data
Drop cables shall be properly labelled (1-8) based on it order on the adapter
tag-block
Use tie cables (with precaution) to organize without strain the drop cables
(yellow part) inside the FDP
Close FDP and ensure box is correctly closed to prevent entrance of water
and dust particles
Ensure that all FDP port entries do have their rubber grommet
4.7.2 Subscriber or indoor Cable Installation
4.7.2.1 Single Family Unit Connection -Installation Overview
The subscriber cable shall run from the outdoor wall-mounted STM (where
applicable)to the customer‟s Access Terminal Box through trunking / internal conduit
or glued on the wall. Part of subscriber cable used outdoor must be installed in
trunking.
4.7.2.2 Subscriber Cable Installation
Subscriber cable shall be routed and protected from moving mechanical or physical
contacts, such as foot or vehicular traffic.
Subscriber cable shall be free from tension at both ends. Cable run on wall surfaces
shall be neatly laid and securely fixed along the run to prevent sag or accidental
displacement due to vibration. The subscriber cables shall be fixed using clear glue
with high bonding capacity for heat-sensitive material. Also, cable can be stapled
against the wall with fixing clips (C1, C2 etc.). Although subscriber cable is a bend
optimised cable and can withstand bends with low radius, care shall be taken by
Contractor to avoid multiple sharp bend (90º) at edges and corners to minimise cable
power loss. It is recommended that 45º to 60º bend be used along subscriber cable
installation routes where practical.
4.7.2.3 Access Terminal Block Installation
1. Survey of indoor cable installation to estimate maximum length required.

Select indoor cable length needed based on required length: 5m-30m
2. Select location of ATB considering:
a. That the shortest extra indoor cable is to be stored in STM (where

applicable)
b. That it should allow easy maintenance
3. Select cable entry routing into ATB – rear, bottom/ top or sides of the box
a. As specified by customer
b. Providing most practical installation
4. Follow manufacturer‟s manual for installation of ATB
5. Ensure that connector flip mechanism (laser protection) is working for security
purposes.
4.7.2.4 Storage Transition Module (STM)
1. Install STM on a wall to ensure that shortest extra drop and subscriber cables
cable are stored into the STM
2. Install and organize extra drop and subscriber cables (less than 15m) into the
STM
3. Keep the largest diameter cable loops as practical in the STM to reduce
optical power loss.
4. Connect drop cable to subscriber cable using in-built adapter
4.8 Testing Procedures and methodology
4.8.1 Outdoor and Indoor cables Installation

Visual Inspection using visual fault locator
1. Connect one cable end to the light source
2. On the other end of cable, check if the light is visible or not
3. If light is not visible, check cable for bends and stresses; replace cable if
necessary
4.8.2 Home Connection installation power measurement
Precautions
During testing the following must be observed in order to get accurate results:
1. Ensure that all measuring equipment are calibrated
2. Ensure that the connectors are cleaned each time they are used and the
same reference cables are used.
3. The reference cables used shall be of the highest quality (e.g. factory
terminated),

4. The quality of the reference cables shall be frequently tested. One end of the
reference cable shall be terminated with the type of connector on the meter
while the other end shall be SC/APC connectors.
5. The mating adaptor used shall also be of highest quality and always stored in
dust-free containers. The testing shall be carried out at 1310nm and either
1490nm or 1550nm. A deadzone box is required for OTDR troubleshooting
because of the short length of the home connection span.
6. The test shall be started only after ensuring that the optical source output has
stabilized after switching on the source. This time is to be taken from the
manufacturer‟s equipment recommendations.
4.9 Tests
4.9.1 PON power measurement (bi-directional testing)

1. PON power measurement at wavelength 1310nm from ATB port to drop cable
end connector
2. PON power measurement at wavelength 1490nm or 1550nm from drop cable
end connector to ATB port.
Power loss measured in home connection installation shall be less than 2.5 dB
4.9.2 PON OTDR measurement
Span Signature and optical reflection loss measurement (bi-directional testing)

End to end OTDR test (manual or automatic) from the exchange (ODF) is to be carried
out to obtain FTTH network span signature as well as the optical reflection loss (where
applicable).
End to end OTDR test (manual or automatic) from the ATB is to be carried out to obtain
FTTH network span signature as well as the optical reflection loss (where applicable).
Troubleshooting
If power loss is greater than 2.5 dB - OTDR measurements are carried out to identify
loss due micro or macro-bending using higher wavelengths (e.g. 1625nm).
ONT received power level
Once ONT is registered, actual power received by ONT can be noted by:
1. Calling CMC to record observed received signal level on NMS

2. Looking at the received signal level in the ONT

Observed ONT received power shall be more than -28 dBm.
5.4 Tests‟ Results
The OTDR waveform/s and power measurements results (soft version) shall be
submitted to Mauritius Telecom (CMC) for each fault cleared.
Calibration certificates of measuring instruments shall be submitted to Mauritius
Telecom at the outset of the project.
4.10 ONT Configuration & service testing
1. Install and power on ONT as per ONT HG8245T manual and Huawei
Installation Guide
2. Check ONT status indicators as listed below and act accordingly
a. POWER led green light: electrical Power On
i. If not good – replace ONT
b. Blinking LOS led: Insufficient optical power
i. Check installation and inform CMC
c. LOS led OFF and PON led OFF: No connection with OLT
i. Check installation and inform CMC
d. LOS led off and PON led ON: ONT registered and connected
i. OK
ii. CMC to be contacted for submission of ONT ID for configuration
of service profiles onto ONT based on customer‟s order
iii. CMC to be contacted for setting up of Internet access service -
for login data -Username and password
3. ONT ports allocation for services delivery are as follows:

a. LAN1: Internet Access service
b. LAN 2: IPTV and VoD service
c. LAN3: free or SIP service
d. LAN4: free
e. POTS ports: PSTN Voice service
4. Connect relevant devices to ONT as per Huawei Installation Guide

a. Configure Internet Access on PC or laptop
b. Configure STB and check channels
c. Configure Wifi service – new WEP key
d. Ensure that new WEP key is entered on all existing devices
5. Fill FTTH order completion form (as per annex) and have it signed by
customer
4.11 INSTALLATION TESTS

1. Power loss measurement (OLTS) and PON OTDR tests:

a. From GPON port/ODF to 1st splitter
b. From GPON port/ODF to 2nd splitter
c. From GPON port/ODF to FAT
d. From GPON port/ODF to TB
e. From GPON port/ODF to ATB
All OTDR waveforms must be saved and available on NICE network inventory
and GIS (document application)
2. Acceptance test ranges
a. End-to-end optical power loss range: 15 - 25 dB
If lower - attenuator must be used
If higher – loss of signal may occur
b. Component loss
Splice loss range: 0.1 - 0.3 dB
Connector loss: 0.1- 0.3 dB
Fiber loss/Km: 2.0 - 3.5 dB
c. Splitter loss
For 1:4 splitters : < 7.5 dB
4.12 Works/services
ODN installation by Contractor shall comply with the following standards:

(Related to residential optical fiber installations and guidelines for fiber and fiber
accessories)
d. TIA 455,526, 568,569, 590, 598, 607, 640 and 758
e. ITU-T L50 and 52
4.13 Items to return to stores

The following items are to be returned to Mauritius Telecom Stores
Drop cable connector caps (2)
Indoor cable connector cap (1)
Indoor cable box or plastic package

STM box or plastic package

STB and power cord (where applicable)
Existing modem and power cord–livebox (where applicable)
UTP cables (optional)
ONT box
Any other materials which remain after the installation

Glossary
ATB: Access Terminal Block

FDH: Fiber Distribution Hub
FDP: Fiber Distribution Point
PON: Passive Optical Network
ODF: Optical Distribution Frame
ODN: Optical Distribution Network
ONT: Optical Network terminal
OLT: Optical Line Terminal
STB: Set-Top-Box
STM: Storage Transition Module Installers equipment
TB: Transition Box




4.14 MATERIALS
This section contains the list of materials to be supplied by the Employer and
their Technical Specifications.
LIST OF MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY MAURITIUS TELECOM
S/N Item Metric
1 Drop Cable 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with 2 SC/APC connectors - 30 m unit

Drop Cable 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with 2 SC/APC connectors - 50 m
2 unit
3 unit
4 unit
5 unit
6 unit
7 unit
8 unit
Drop Cable 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with 1 SC/APC connector at one end- 30 m
9 unit
10 unit
11 unit
12 unit
Drop Cable 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with 1 SC/APC connector at one end - 110
13 m unit
14 unit
15 unit
Drop Cable 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with 1 SC/APC connector at one end - 200
16 m unit
Indoor Cable FR LSZH 1 core SM G.657A preconnectorised with one SC/APC connector on
17 one end and ATB with a single port on the other end - 5 m unit
one end and ATB with a single port on the other end - 8 m
18 unit
one end and ATB with a single port on the other end - 12 m
18 unit
Indoor Cable FR LSZH 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with one SC/APC connector on
Indoor Cable FR LSZH 1 core SM G.657A pre-connectorised with one SC/APC connector on
Cat5/Cat 6
21
RJ45
22
Tespa Band and Accessories
23 Roll
Ega Tube 45 mm Φ
24 unit

Anchoring clamps - pole clamps

25 unit
UPB with accessories - pole bracket
26 unit
Transition Box with Storage (STM)
27 unit
Access Terminal Box (ATB)
28 unit

4.15 Specifications for Category 5 cable, UTP

Applications Standards
- IEEE 802.3-IEEE802.5 - EN 50288-1
- FDDI - EN 50173
- ATM - ISO/IEC 11801
- RNIS - TIA/EIA 568
- IEC 61156-5
Installation Characteristics
Maximum pulling tension (N) 80
Minimum bend radius during installation (mm): 40
Minimum installed bend radius (mm) 20
Nominal weight 30 kg/km
Temperature rating (°C)
Installation 0 to +50
Operation -20 to +60
Flammability Performances
Fire retardant IEC 60332-1
Halogen free (LSOH versions) IEC 60754-1
Part of the 3M™ Volition™ Network Solutions, this 250 MHz UTP cable is a
Category 5e TIA/EIA 568 and Class D ISO 11801 and EN 50173 approved range.
The green sheath has length marking which is easy and convenient for the installer
and gives a clear identification of cable and link lengths.
A polyester tape between the sheath and twisted pairs allows easier stripping.
Features
Excellent electrical performance - tested to 250 MHz
Length markings on the cable sheath
Low smoke, zero halogen (LSOH)
Specifications
Electrical characteristics at 20º C :
Conductor resistance at 20° C (max.) 98.6 Ω /km
Dielectric strength at 50 Hz 1 kV/1min
Insulation resistance (min.) 5000 MΩ/km
Velocity (nom.) 66%
Characteristic impedance from 1 to 100 MHz 100 +/-15 Ω
Mutual capacitance (nom) <55 pF/m
Propagation delay skew 10 ns/100 m


4.16 INDICATIVE LIST OF TOOLS REQUIRED
S/N Items Remarks
1 Fusion Splicing machine At least one per two teams
2 Cleaver At least one per team
3 Inspection probes At least one per team
4 Fiber Tool Kit Cutters, Pliers, Strippers, Goggles, Alcohol etc.
5 Working Mat At least one per team
6 Step ladder 3.5 m At least one per team
7 PON OTDR At least one per two teams
8 FTTH Optical power meter At least one per team
9 Visual optical indicator At least one per team
10 Drilling Machine At least one per team
11 Screw Driver Sets (7 types) At least one set per team
12 Side Cutter – Plier At least one per team
13 Plier Long Nose At least one per team
14 Tespa Tool At least one per team
15 Adjustable Spanner - Spanner Set At least one set per team
16 Hammer 1 Pound At least one per team
17 Concrete Borer 8, 10, 12 mm At least one set per team
18 Concrete Drill Twist Set (4, 5.5, 6, 8, 10 mm) At least one set per team
19 Wood Drill Twist Set At least one set per team

20 Hammer 1/2 pound At least one per team
21 Plier Wire Stripper At least one per team
22 Pad Lock No. 2 At least one per team
23 Ladder 3.5 Mts At least one per team
24 Step Ladder At least one per team
25 Spirit Level At least one per team
26 Electric Plier At least one per team
27 Extension Lead At least one per team

PART 2 : FTTX
4.17 Introduction
Mauritius Telecom started the deployment of Fibre to the Home (FTTH) to its
customers in 2013 and plans to fully deploy FTTH to all its customers by the first
quarter of 2017.
The present tender seeks quotations from potential bidders and involves the execution
of the following parts:
1. Repair and maintenance of FTTB ODN network

2. Repair and maintenance of FTTH ODN network
3. Repair and maintenance of FTTC Core network
4. Repair and maintenance of FTTM Core network
4.18 FTTH NETWORK OVERVIEW
Scenario 1
Each fiber from the exchange (GPON equipment) via an optical distribution frame
(ODF) is split up to feed 16 customers using optical splitters. A first level split (1:2) in
ODF, located in exchanges, is followed by the second splitter (1:8) installed in a pole
mounted optical distribution point.
Scenario 2
A first level split (1:8) in dome closure, located in manhole, is followed by the second
splitter (1:8) installed in a pole mounted optical distribution point, hence feeding 64
customers.
The feeder and distribution sections are underground (ducted) whereas the drop
section is aerial. A maximum of 288-core cable will be installed in the feeder section
whereas the distribution and optical DPs will be served by 96-12 core cables and 4 or
2-core distribution cables respectively. A transition box connects the outdoor optical
drop cable to the indoor optical wiring through a fusion splice. An access terminal block
or optical socket connects, via a patch cord, the ONT to the in-house optical wiring.
Aerial drop cable and indoor optical cable shall carry only a single optical fiber. SC/APC
connectors are deployed throughout the optical distribution network.
Figure 1.0 provides an overall picture of the FTTH deployment scenario – the various
optical components to be used. It is worth noting that the drop fibre cable of various
lengths shall be pre-connectorised at only one end with an SC/APC connector.
Likewise, indoor cable shall be terminated with access terminal block at one end. A
transition box shall be used to store the fusion splice that shall be carried out between
the drop cable and indoor cable.

Patch cords of SC/APC type shall be used to connect the Access Terminal Block to the
Optical Network Terminal.
Equipment
ODF point
Patch panels
Aerial drop fibre
Splice tray &

patch panel
Network
point
Pole mounted
optical DP
Patch
f4 f5 cord
f1 TB
OLT f2 f3 ATB ONT
IP Core with 8 1 core
Back up FNMS aerial 1 core
(96-4) core
link (288-144) core drop indoor
Distribution
ODF Feeder cable cable cable cable
with
splitter
Exchange equipment Home passed network Home connection Network
Fibre optic cable
N
1:N splitter
f1 Feeder cable G652D
Manhole Distribution cable G652 D

f2
connectors f3 Duct/overhead cable G657 A2

Fusion splice
f4 Aerial drop cable G657 A2
TB Transition box
f5 Indoor cable G657 A2
ATB Access terminal block
Figure 1.0 – FTTH Network Overview
4.19 EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES NECESSARY FOR EXECUTION OF THE

PROJECT
For the efficient performance of the work, the contractor shall have sufficient
appropriate equipment in permanence on site.
Mauritius Telecom shall not accept any delays or poor standard of works resulting from
insufficient equipment or tools on site of works. Penalty as per Article 20 will be applied
in case of such delays.
An indication of the basic equipment required is listed below.
Power Generator
Welding machine
Metal cutter
Water pump
Duct Rods

Drum trailers
Crane lorries
Ladders
Cable grips
Swivel
Metal detector, cable locator
Optical Fibre Splicer
PON OTDR (iOLM)
OTDR
PON Power meter & Light source
Inspection probes and microscopes
Fiber tool kit
Visual Optical indicator
Cleavers, Strippers and other specialised accessories
Water tank
Tank for removal of water, liquids in manhole
Any other related equipment.
Mauritius Telecom will proceed for an inspection of the above equipment prior to
the award of the Letter of Intent. In case any discrepancy found, the contractor
will be required to take immediate remedial action so that the contract could be
awarded.
The contractor‟s vehicles should be clean and in a reasonable condition. The

Employer may request the contractor to remove any vehicle(s) should it consider that
such the vehicle(s) is (are) not appropriate.
The contractor‟s vehicles shall be branded with appropriate logos, tag lines and any
other hoarding/advertising. Stickers/logo will be provided to the contractor to be used
on the vehicles. Further details on the branding and advertising of the vehicles shall
be mutually agreed by Mauritius Telecom and the contractor before execution of
works.
4.20 WORKS SPECIFICATION – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
4.20.1 WORKS IN THE VICINITY OF SERVICES, STRUCTURES OR

MONUMENTS ETC
Extreme care has to be taken by the contractor while working in the vicinity of services,
such as telephone plant, power cables, water pipes, sewage, concrete structures,
monuments etc.
During the construction of new duct route any existing plant or structure has to be
adequately protected and arrangements made to maintain its stability.

During non working hours and at night, permanent watch is to be provided to avoid
damage to any plant or structure resulting from accident, vandalism or otherwise.
The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to telephone plant, water pipes,
power cables, sewage plants, concrete structures and all existing underground
installations caused by the contractor, or resulting from vandalism, accident, or
otherwise.
The contractor shall submit an adequate insurance policy to cover those risks.
4.20.2 WATER IN TRENCH AFFECTING THE WORK PROGRESS

Note drop cable length selected and rough length of extra cable stored in STM in
commissioning sheet where applicable
(a) He shall construct special sumps with concrete or otherwise to divert the
water.
(b) He shall contact the service concerned for the necessary repairs.
(c) He shall carry out the repair of the drain or gutter demolished for the
necessary repairs.
(d) He shall carry out the repair of the drain or gutter demolished for the purpose
of the ductwork.
4.20.3 DAMAGE TO MAURITIUS TELECOM MATERIALS

Greatest care has to be taken while handling, placing or installing the materials
belonging to Mauritius Telecom under the custody of the contractor for the purpose
of the work.
The contractor shall be responsible for any damage or losses resulting from
carelessness, negligence, mishandling or any act of default of its own or its workers.
The contractor shall be required to make immediate replacement of damaged

materials.
4.20.4 INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall ensure that the stores supplied and the works performed meet
the specified standard. The materials not otherwise defined are to be in accordance
with specifications of the Mauritius Standard Bureau (MSB), the RDA and Mauritius
Telecom.
Stores supplied and works are subject to inspection and quality tests during the
works progress and at delivery.
The quality control tests, which are to be performed by the RDA, the MSB or any
other approved laboratory, are at the expense of the contractor, which shall abide by
the procedures and conditions of these organisations.
The contractor shall submit, to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure or other local
authorities, test results on compaction, from an approved laboratory, taken before
and after laying of crusher run when requesting acceptance certificates for
reinstatement from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure or other local authorities.
The contractor shall also supply a copy of the test report to Mauritius Telecom.

4.20.5 QUALITY OF REPAIRED DUCTS

(a) Each and every PVC duct in a duct nest shall be tested by means of a mandrel
after permanent reinstatement.
(b) The test shall be done in the presence of the contractor's works representative
and Mauritius Telecom's Inspector.
(c) The test equipment such as "Furet", "Treuil" and nylon wire rope, etc shall be
provided by the contractor.
(d) Air compressor and other related accessories as well as operators and workmen
required for the test shall be provided by the contractor.
(e) The test results shall be certified by both the contractor's representative and
Mauritius Telecom's representative.
(f) The test results shall be attached to the contractor's claim.
(g) The contractor shall supply and provide nylon draw wires of a type approved by
Mauritius Telecom in all ducts.
Note: The cost of duct test and provision of draw wires in all PVC pipes shall be borne
entirely by the contractor.
4.20.6 QUALITY OF REINSTATEMENT
(a) Officers of the road authority and local authority may carry out inspections during
the progress of reinstatement works.
(b) The contractor's works representative will follow instruction given by officers of
those authorities, and perform work to their requirements as defined by standard
specifications.
(c) Claim for payment for reinstatement works shall be made only after joint
inspection by representatives from Mauritius Telecom, the contractor and the
authority concerned.
(d) All reinstatement works on roads under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public
Infrastructure shall be carried out by GRADE A contractors registered with the
said Ministry.
4.20.7 SUB-STANDARD MATERIAL/STORE OR WORKS ITEM
(a) Mauritius Telecom shall not accept any store provided by the contractor or work
item that has been found to be substandard through test-results or otherwise.
(b) The contractor shall replace any defective store supplied and reconstruct any
item of work, such as duct nest, manhole, etc having been found to be
substandard, within the period specified by Mauritius Telecom's representative.
4.20.8 NON COMPLIANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
If the contractor, having been informed by Mauritius Telecom to rectify, reconstruct,

correct, or replace any defective part, or having been informed that the work is being
performed in an insufficient or improper manner with respect to quality, fails to take

corrective measures within one (1) day following the issue of instruction to him, the
inspector in charge shall at once stop the work and the contractor will be required to
take immediate corrective actions.
Any delay caused by such stoppages shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor
and the Contractor will not be eligible for any extension in time or any other
compensation whatsoever for such delays.
4.21 SAFETY MEASURES
4.21.1 ORGANISATION, PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AND SAFETY ON

SITE OF WORK
Works of this nature, performed on public places, demand a well-organized and
efficiently protected site of work, as they should in no circumstances be a source of
inconvenience or danger to the general public or working personnel themselves.
No obstruction of passages, entrances, roads, pavements shall be caused by wrongly
parked equipment, vehicles or by dumping heaps of earth, stone and materials
haphazardly.
4.21.2 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR
The contractor is responsible for: -

(a) The provision and placing of traffic signs, warning signs, barriers, rods,
temporary bridges, lamps and other means or equipment in adequate quantity
at the works area.
(b) The provision and placing on site of a board mentioning Mauritius Telecom as
the name of the client, and its own name, as the contractor carrying out the
excavation works. The size, colour of the board as well as the lettering should
be approved by the RDA.
(c) The provision of sufficient persons to monitor the security organization aspect at
all times during the day, and watchman at night.
(d) Any accident causing damage to vehicles, plants, materials, property of any
person or organisation or injuries or death of any person.
The contractor shall comply with Road Traffic Ordinance and the requirement of RDA
and local authorities and should obtain from them the approval for the proposed
signalisation and safety measures prior to start of work on a site.
4.21.3 OPEN TRENCHES AND MAXIMUM OPENING LENGTH

Warning signs, fences and barriers etc shall be moved along as work progress so as to
maintain safety, and secure a smooth traffic flow.
The Contractor's works representative shall so organize the work that trenches, or
other items of works are not left opened or uncompleted in any street or zone as new

trenches are opened, thus causing Mauritius Telecom's representatives on site of work
to stop further excavations.
4.21.4 REMOVAL OF EARTH, STONE AND UNUSED MATERIALS

Excavated soil and stone shall be dumped along the trenches during excavation in
such a way that they neither restrict the use of entrances, passages, pavements or
roads by pedestrians and vehicles, nor obstruct culvert or drain. Where such problem
is observed, Mauritius Telecom's representative shall require the Contractor's works
representative to cart away the excavated soil as excavation progresses.
Extra earth, stones and unused materials shall be carted away once backfilling or any
other item of work is completed. The road pavements, drains, gutters and bridges shall
then be cleared and cleaned.
4.21.5 STACKING OF AGGREGATE, SPALL, SAND ETC ON SITE OF

WORK
Materials required for backfilling, manhole construction or road reconstruction, shall be
stacked at one place, or at few convenient places in the vicinity of the location of work.
Dumping of such materials on roads, and on pavements is inconvenient to the
residents in the area, and a source of danger to pedestrians and vehicles and shall not
be allowed by Mauritius Telecom's representative.
4.21.6 TEMPORARY ACCESS FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLES, ETC

The Contractor shall maintain access to private and business premises, and normal
traffic flow by means of wooden and steel bridges during excavation along or across
roads. These bridges shall be of sufficient strength, and of adequate shape and size so
as to be hazard-free for pedestrians, and other road users.
The dimensions of wooden bridge per unit :
Width = 100 cm
Length= (Width of trench + 100) cm
The dimensions of steel plate per unit :
Width = 300 cm
Length= (width of trench + 100) cm
Thickness = 1.6 cm
4.21.7 SAFETY MEASURES, SPECIFICATIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY

CONTRACTOR
(a) Rods linked with fluorescent warning tapes and barriers are provided for the
fencing and isolation of uncompleted works and other related obstruction from
portions not affected by the works for the safety of pedestrians, motorist and
other road users.
(b) “Reduce speed 15 KM/H”, “TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKS AHEAD” and

“SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC”, signs with reflectorized red and white paints are
placed at 50, 100 and 150 m respectively at the both ends of the works on the
side of the traffic flow to give clear warning to motorists:
(c) “STOP–GO”, “DIVERSION”, “NO ENTRY” signs are provided for the channelling
of traffic.
(d) Beacon flashers at both ends of the works and at intermediate positions as
required are provided at night and during hours of darkness to maintain visibility
of the site of work.
(e) Watchmen are provided during non-working hours and at night to ensure that
security is maintained at all times.
(f) The signs and fences of specified dimensions and designs are provided in the
necessary quantity so as to be effective and are approved by the competent
authorities.
4.21.8 MEASURES BY MAURITIUS TELECOM IN ABSENCE OF STANDARD

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Failure to provide the safety measures to the specifications of the Road Authority and
Mauritius Telecom, during both day and night shall cause Mauritius Telecom to apply
any of the following measures.
(a) The immediate stopping of further trench excavations, etc
(b) The closure of the site of work.
(c) The deduction of an amount equal to Rs 5000/- (five thousand) per day from
contractor's claim.
The contractor shall be held responsible for any delay in the completion of the project
resulting from such measures.
4.21.9 NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR FOR SUB STANDARD

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
(a) Attention of the Contractor's works Representative shall be drawn only once for
each site of work by Mauritius Telecom's representative during the execution of
the project in case the precautionary and safety measures provided are found
insufficient, inappropriate or sub-standard.
(b) The contractor shall be required to take corrective action within twenty-four (24)
hours.
(c) Failure to take necessary corrective action within the defined period shall cause
Mauritius Telecom to apply any of the measures mentioned at Clause 3.4.9.
4.22 OPTICAL FIBER NETWORK ACCEPTANCE

4.22 Summary
The optical fiber network repaired as per order received must be tested
according to ITU standards and to ensure delivery to MT of the completed
network without defects.
Any defects found during testing must be corrected by the contractor at no
additional cost to Mauritius Telecom.
All fiber cores/cables installed and terminated must be tested and test results
provided to MT in the format requested by MT.
4.22.1 Acceptance documents to be submitted by the contractor

The following are required for Acceptance of the completed network in one complete
set per order in soft and paper within 2 weeks after completion of the order. PAC will
then be issued after verification and approval of same.
4.22.2 Signed Acceptance Sheet for Optical Network repaired

The acceptance sheet is a summary of all activities done in the order
received. This includes from pulling of cable up to the testing of core fibers.
This also includes the acceptance of the completed work on site for tidiness.
All complaints & solutions concerning the order should be highlighted so that
corrective actions could be taken to prevent such occurring.
4.22.3 Network Tests

 The completed optical network loss should be compared to calculated loss
budget including cables loss, splice loss, connector loss and splitter loss.
 The optical power attenuation tests shall be performed by both the OTDR and
the Power Meter/Light source methods, the latter method is used to ensure
that split splicing has not been done (Core No=x connected to Core No= not x
in another cable section).
 As applicable tests shall be carried out using 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm
and 1625 nm wavelengths together with the OTDR trace.
 Return loss also should be tested.
 Results should be provided for each and very core fiber installed and
terminated.
4.22.4 Splice loss table

The table should provide the loss at each splice for every core spliced with a
maximum loss of 0.05dB per splice. The core colors should also be provided.
4.22.5 Plate organization in closures and ODF

The fiber core organization inside closures and optical distribution frames should
provide details of each and every cables installed, division of tubes and splitters
installed in the network.
4.22.6 OTDR trace/Light Source & Power Meter readings

The captured OTDR trace, else, light source & power meter readings for ALL
Optical DP ports at output of last splitter should be provided with details of cable
length, attenuation, reflection, location of splitters and events over the completed
networks. The OTDR traces or light source & power meter readings should be done
at 1310nm, 1550nm and 1625nm.
4.22.7 Photographs of repaired network

The contractor shall use tablets to take photos of affected network before and after the
repair done. These photographs shall be uploaded onto a centralised system as
provided by Mauritius Telecom. They will be used for acceptance and commissioning
of the installed network.
4.23 IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS
4.23.1 Staff details
At the time of contract execution, the contractor shall provide the following details for
all the staff involved in customer connections, the manager(s), the team leader(s)
and the team(s):
1 Exact name
2 Mobile telephone number
3 Office telephone number
4 E-mail address
5 NIC
6 Qualifications
7 Experience
8 Photo
9 Morality certificate
4.23.2 Attending customer premises:

a. Technicians attending customer‟s premises shall be well groomed and
shall abide to the following requirements:
Wear uniforms apparel with Mauritius Telecom contractor logo
Well shaved
Shall not wear any earrings, piercings
Shall not wear slippers. Shall wear shoes at all time.
b. Technicians shall always show the ID cards provided by Mauritius
Telecom clearly to customers
c. Technicians should be polite and conversant in French, English, Creole
and Bhojpuri.
d. Technicians shall exercise extreme care when carrying out works
e. Technicians shall protect customers' assets like furniture, carpets, paint,
building etc.

f. Technicians shall never use customers' assets like ladders and/or phone
to make calls etc.
g. Vehicles should be clean and in a reasonable condition. The Employer
may request the contractor to remove any vehicle(s) should it consider
that such the vehicle(s) is (are) not appropriate.
h. The contractor‟s vehicles shall be branded with appropriate logos, tag
lines and any other hoarding/advertising. Stickers/logo will be provided to
the contractor to be used on the vehicles. Further details on the branding
and advertising of the vehicles shall be mutually agreed by Mauritius
Telecom and the contractor before execution of works.
i. Complaints from customers on any of the above will carry out a penalty of
Rs 10,000.00 per case.
4.24 Use of tablets

All technicians shall make use of tablets to receive their daily appointments/works
orders to carry out installations. The tablets shall be also used to take photos of the
installed network. These photographs shall be uploaded onto a centralised system as
provided by Mauritius Telecom. They will be used for acceptance and commissioning
of the installed network.
4.25 Tools
All technicians shall use appropriate tools as described under section 2.1.3.
4.26 ID card
ID card shall be provided by the MT. The ID card will contain the following:
Full name of staff

Photograph
Validity period
Logo of the contractor‟s company
QR code
All details pertaining to the contractors‟ staffs as described above shall be provided to
MT upon request.
Customers will identify the technician attending their premises by scanning and counter
verifying the code. The name, photograph, location(s) of work etc of the technician will
be sent from a central database to the customers‟ terminals. In the event the QR code
does not positively identify the technician, no intervention will be allowed. Further
details on the ID card shall be mutually agreed by Mauritius Telecom and the contractor
before start of works.
4.27 Training
The contractor shall ensure that training is provided to its personnel for continuous
improvement in their performance while carrying out works for this contract.

4.28 Cable bends

The radius of every bend shall be such that the fibre shall not suffer damage.
Fibre bends, or radii, shall not be less than twenty (20) times the fibre external
diameter.
4.29 Harsh, hazardous, or corrosive environments

Communications fibres shall not be installed where vapors, fumes, corrosives,
dusts, or other industrial byproducts are present without appropriate precautions
to protect the cables. Mauritius Telecom shall be consulted in all such cases.
4.30 Damage to Mauritius Telecom materials

Greatest care has to be taken while handling, placing or installing the materials
belonging to the MAURITIUS TELECOM under the custody of the contractor for
the purpose of the work.
The contractor shall be responsible for any damage or losses resulting from
carelessness, negligence, mishandling or any act of default of its own or its
workers.
The contractor shall be required to make immediate replacement of damaged

materials or pay the amount against the concerned item.
4.31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The installation standards specified in this document are to be adhered to for the
contract implementation.
All materials to be used to carry out installation works shall be compliant to Mauritius
Telecom‟s technical specifications.
In case the tenderer would propose different techniques or materials, they should be
at least equivalent to the ones specified here. Prior approval from Mauritius Telecom
shall be obtained.
Whatever the techniques or materials, they shall be described in detail in the tender
and supported by relevant international and local standards.
4.32 MATERIALS

The materials listed at Annex 3 shall be supplied by Mauritius Telecom for ODN
maintenance. Any other items required for ODN maintenance shall be supplied by the
contractor.
4.33 ACCEPTANCE
The following tests shall be carried out by the contractor:

A. Power loss measurement (OLTS) and PON OTDR tests:
f. From GPON port/ODF to 1st splitter
g. From GPON port/ODF to 2nd splitter
h. From GPON port/ODF to FDP
All OTDR waveforms must be saved and available on NICE network inventory
and GIS (document application)
B. Acceptance test ranges
i. Maximum Component loss
Splice loss range: 0.1 - 0.3 dB
Connector loss: 0.1- 0.3 dB
Fiber loss/Km: 2.0 - 3.5 dB
j. Splitter loss
For
o For 1:2 splitters : < 4.0 dB
o For 1:32 splitters : < 17 dB
o For 1:64 splitters : < 20 dB
C. Works/services
ODN repaired works shall comply with the following standards:
(Related to residential optical fiber installations and guidelines for fiber and fiber
accessories)
k. TIA 455,526, 568,569, 590, 598, 607, 640 and 758
l. ITU-T L50 and 52

List of Materials
Unit of
Material Items
measurement
Distribution & overhead cable 2 core m
UG Duct 4 core m
UG Duct 12 core m
UG Duct 24 core m
UG Duct 48 Core m
Fire Retardant 48 Core m
UG Duct 96 Core m
UG Duct 144 Core m
UG Duct 228 Core m
Aerial 4 core m
Aerial 12 core m
Dome closure to include 1:8 splitters u
Closure T0 10 entries u
Closure T1 10 entries u
Splice protectors u
Optical DP to include one unit of 1:8 splitter u
Optical DP to include two units of 1:8 splitter u
Anchoring clamps for pole u
Suspension clamps for pole (aerial cable) u
Cross arm for multiple suspension clamp u
UPB Pole clamps-accessories u
Straight closure 4 entries (48C) u
Straight closures with 6 entries (48C) u
Galvanised Pipes 1" (unit of 3 m) u
Galvanised Pipes 1/2"(unit of 3 m) u
Tespa Bands 20mm (Roll 30m) u
Tespa Buckles 20mm u

Ega tube 45mm u
PVC Bends 45mm u

PVC sleeve/ socket 45mm u
PVC Pipe Ø 45 mm m
PVC Pipe Ø 60 mm m
PVC Pipe Ø 80 mm m
PVC Pipe Ø 110 mm m
Patch cord SC /PC - SC/APC u
Patch cord SC /APC - SC/APC u
- END OF SECTION-5 –

SECTION-6
BoQ and Price Schedule

SECTION – 6
BILL OF QUANTITIES AND ITEMS DESCRIPTION

PART 1 : FAULT-CLEARING WORKS ON FTTH LINES AND/OR SERVICES
Item
Items Description Unit Quantity
Code
Rate shall include :
a) Testing of faulty line
b) Localisation of fault
c) Clearing of faults by :
repairing, renewing or replacing faulty / worn out
components, including internal and external
installations& accessories, MT extensions, CPE‟s
(including faulty telephone set) and restoration of all
services, as per standard work practices and technical
specifications.
Clearing of fault on
FM01 U 95,000
customer‟s Line d) Splicing broken fibres whenever required.
e) Call the CMC for validation of fault clearance.
f) Removal of unnecessary / unused accessories.
g) Recovery of faulty components.
h) Transportation of faulty CPE‟s to Mauritius Telecom
Main / Sub Store.
i) The contractor shall dispose of other recovered items in
an environment friendly manner.
Both items FM01 and FM02shall not be claimed for any
fault attended by the contractor.
Rate shall include :
a) Testing of customer line up to FDP to demonstrate that
fault is on ODN.
b) Testing of customer line from FDP to customer
Testing of customer‟s premises, including MT extension(s) and CPE(s) to
FM02 U 5,000
line
confirm there is no fault on this part of the customer‟s
line.
Both items FM01 and FM02 shall not be claimed for any
fault attended by the contractor.
Table 1

BILL OF QUANTITIES AND ITEMS DESCRIPTION
PART 2 : FAULT-CLEARINGWORKS ON FTTX NETWORKS
PULLING OF OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE IN Unit of Quantity

FA
DUCT Measure (option 1)
FA01 1 CORE m 5,000

FA02 2 CORES m 5,000
FA03 4 CORES m 5,000
FA04 12 CORES m 5,000
FA05 24 CORES m 3,000
FA06 48 CORES m 3,000
FA07 96 CORES m 3,000
FA08 144 CORES m 1,000
FA09 288 CORES m 1,000
PULLING OF OVERHEAD OPTICAL FIBRE
FB
CABLE
FB01 1 CORE 5,000
FB02 2 CORES m 5,000
FB03 4 CORES m 5,000
FB04 12 CORES m 3,000
FB05 24 CORES m 3,000
FB06 48 CORES m 3,000
RUNNING OF INDOOR/WALL OPTICAL
FC
FIBRE CABLE
FC01 2 CORES m 1,000
FC02 4 CORES m 1,000
FC03 12 CORES m 1,000
RECOVERY OF OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE
FD
AND EQUIPMENT
FD01 OFC IN DUCT m 10,000
FD02 OFC OVERHEAD/ INDOOR m 3,000
FD03 SPLICE CLOSURE u 1,000
FE TERMINATION OF FIBRE IN ODF
FE01 4 CORES u 500
FE02 12 CORES u 500
FE03 24 CORES u 50
FE04 48 CORES u 50
FE05 96 CORES u 50
FE06 144 CORES u 50
FE07 288 CORES u 50
TERMINATION OF FIBRE ON FDP (FIBER
FF
DISTRIBUTION POINT)
FF01 1 CORE u 1,000

FF02 2 CORES u 1,000

FG STRAIGHT SPLICING OF FIBRE
FG01 1 CORE u 1,000
FG02 2 CORES u 1,000
FG03 4 CORES u 1,000
FG03 12 CORES u 1,000
FG04 24 CORES u 500
FG05 48 CORES u 100
FG06 96 CORES u 50
FG07 144 CORES u 50
FG08 288 CORES u 50
FH REPLACEMENT OF SPLITTER MODULE
FH01 1-2 u 3,000
FH02 1-4 u 200
FH03 1-8 u 2,000
FH04 1 - 16 u 200
FH05 1 - 32 u 500
INSTALLATION OF CABLE
FK
TRAY/TRUNKING
FK01 METALIC TRAY m 500
FK02 PVC TRUNKING m 1,000
FK03 PVC PIPES FIXED ON WALL m 1,000
FL INATALLATION OF RACK
FL01 Installation of ETSI rack u 10
FM PATCHING
FM01 Installation of patchcords u 10,000
REPLACEMENT OF FDP AND
FN
ACCESSORIES
FN 01 Replacement of FDP u 1,000
FN 02 Replacement of FDP cover u 1,000
Replacement of Reducer/Bend/GI
FN 03 u 1,000
Pipe/EGA Tube
OT OTHERS
OT01 UNWELDING OF MANHOLE COVERS u 1,000
OT02 WELDING OF MANHOLE COVERS 1,000
RODDING & CLEANING OF EXISTING
OT03 m 500
FREE DUCTS
RODDING & CLEANING OF EXISTING
OT04 m 1,000
OCCUPIED DUCTS
OT05 RAISING OF MANHOLE u 50
OT06 DUCT REPAIR IN OPEN TRENCH u 100
OT07 CLEANING OF MANHOLE u 1,000
REMOVAL OF SOIL ON MANHOLE
OT08 u 50
COVERS

REPAIR OF BLOCKAGE IN BEND AT BASE

OT09 u 200
OF RISER
OT10 FDP GPS COORDINATES & PHOTOS u 100
REPAIR OF ADDITIONAL PIPE IN OPEN
OT11 m 1,000
TRENCH
FIXING OF FITTING IN EXISTING
OT12 u 100
MANHOLE
OT13 FIXING OF TAGS ON ALL POLES u 1,000
DUCT REPAIR WITH ASSOCIATED CIVIL
OT14 u 100
WORKS
DT CONSTRUCTION OF U/G DUCT IN SAND
DT 01 DUCT 1x45 IN SAND m 200

DT 02 DUCT 2x45 IN SAND m 200
DT 03 SUPPLEMENTARY DUCT 1X45 IN SAND m 200
DT 04 INSTALLATION OF BEND 45 u 100
DT 05 LEADING DUCT IN MANHOLE u 50
REINSTATEMENT FOR ROADS WITH
DT 06 m 500
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE (RDA.)
REINSTATEMENT FOR ROADS WITH
DT 07 m 500
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE (L.A)
REINSTATEMENT FOR CONCRETE
DT 08 m 300
SURFACE
Table 2

ITEMS DESCRIPTION
ITEM No DESCRIPTION UNIT
Pulling of Optical Fibre Cable in free ducts

FA01
Rate shall include site survey, pulling of 2c, 4c, 6c, 12c, 24c, 48c,
96c, 144c and 288c duct cable or fire retardants OF cables
according to execution drawing submitted by MT. Rate shall also
include providing safety measures, caution signs on site of work,
To pumping out water in manholes, rodding, cleaning and testing of m
duct. Rate also includes pulling, coiling, supporting, labelling of
cable as specified on annexed Drgs No OFSP, supply of
consumable materials, submitting of duct allocation record to MT
and cleaning of site.
FA08
Pulling of Optical Fibre Cable in occupied ducts
FA09
Rate shall include site survey, pulling of 2c, 4c, 6c, 12c, 24c, 48c,
96c, 144c and 288c duct cable or fire retardants OF cables
To pumping out water in manholes, rodding, cleaning and testing of m
duct. Rate also includes pulling, coiling, supporting, labelling of
cable as specified on annexed Drgs No OFSP, supply of
consumable materials, submitting of duct allocation record to MT
FA16
Pulling of Overhead Optical Fibre Cable

FB01
Rate shall include site survey, pulling of 2c, 4c, 12c, 24c and 48c
overhead Optical Fibre cable on pole according to execution
drawing submitted by MT.Rate shall also include providing safety
measures, caution signs on site of work. Rate also include drilling,
fixing of accessories on pole, building, metallic container/ shelter,
To m
replacing of existing reducer by 2 way reducer at riser pole, fixing of
GI pipe on pole/wall, fixing of Egatube(PVC pipe) on pole,
supporting, coiling and labelling of cable as per annexed Drg No
OFSP – 01and supply of all consumable materials and cleaning of
site.
FB05
FC01 Running of Indoor/ wall Optical Fibre Cable

Rate shall include site survey, running of 2c, 4c, 12c, 24c, 48c, 96c,
and 144c cable or fire retardants OF cables on wall, in building,
container/shelter, in cable tray, cable trough, riser, false ceiling
To m
fixing of GI pipe on wall, fixing of 2 way reducer, labelling of cable
as per annexed Drg No OFSP – 01 and Supply of all consumable
materials, and cleaning of site.
FC 07
FD 01 Recovery of Optical Fibre Cable and equipment
Rate shall include recovery of UG, indoor and overhead Optical

Fibre Cables. Rate shall also include providing safety measures,
caution signs on site of work, pumping out water in manholes,
To testing of cables, sealing at both ends, rolling in drums or in m
bundles, labelling of bundles and transportation to MT store. Rate
shall also include recovery of rack, sub rack, ODF, Splice closures,
fittings, and cleaning of site.
FD 03
FE 01 Termination of Fibre on ODF
Rate shall include termination of 4c, 6c, 12c, 24c, 48c, 96c and
144c optical fibre cables on ODF in Exchange, Cabinet, FTTC, and
GPON Cabinet or on Client‟s ODF. Rate shall also include drilling,
To u
fixing of floor/wall mounted ODF as required, testing of fibre as
detailed in tender documents, submitting test results, labelling and
supply of consumable materials.
FE07
Termination of fibre on FDP (Optical Distribution Point) with or

without splitter.
FF 01
Rate shall include site survey, providing safety measures, caution
signs on site of work, drilling and fixing of FDP on wall / pole/
internal as per MT works order. replacing of existing reducer at
riser pole, fixing of GI pipe on pole/wall, fixing of Egatube(PVC
To u
pipe) on pole, labelling of cable as per MT standard and supply of
all consumable materials and cleaning of site. Rate shall also
include testing and providing records, supply consumable materials
FF02

Splicing of Fibre
FG 01
Rate shall include providing safety measures, caution signs on site

of work, pumping out water in manholes, preparation of OF cable
according to splice closure is being used. Rate shall also include all
necessary works to complete split /branch/straightsplicingof fibre,
To u
performing test of fibre as per MT requirement and submit a record
of splice loss (≤ 0.5 dB). Rate shall also include labeling of joints,
supply of consumable materials, fixing of joint closure on wall, in
manhole and cleaning of site.
FG 08
Installation of Splitter Module

FH01
Rate shall include installation of on splitter in Rack in rack/ cabinet/
To ODF, either in indoor or outdoor premises. Rate shall also include u
supply of consumable materials and cleaning of site.
FH 05
Installation of cable tray/ trunking/PVC pipes

FK 01
signs on site of work,drilling,fixing of metallic cable tray or trunking
To as per MT works order, on wall, false ceiling, in metallic container m
/shelter. Rate shall also include supply of necessary fittings,
consumable materials and cleaning of site.
FK 03
Installation of rack

signs on site of work, drilling and fixing of floor/ wall mounted rack
FL 01 u
as per MT works order. Rate shall also include supply of necessary
fittings and consumable materials and cleaning of site.
Patching

Rate shall include installation of Patch cords from point to point as

per execution plan/ drawing. Rate includes also installation of
FM 01 u
flexible pipe where required, cleaning of, both simplex and duplex
connectors and testing as detailed in tender documents.
REPLACEMENT OF FDP AND ACCESSORIES
Rate shall include replacement of FDP, splicing of splitter to

existing fibre, re-connection of existing fibre drop cable, labeling of
FN 01
FDP, cleaning of site. Recovery of replaced FDP and delivery to
MT store.
Rate shall include replacement of faulty/damaged FDP cover,

FN 02 labeling of FDP, cleaning of site. Recovery of replaced FDP cover
and delivery to MT store.
Rate shall include replacement of Reducer/Bend/GI Pipe/EGA

FN 03
Tube wherever applicable.
UNWELDING OF MANHOLE COVERS

OT01 u
Rate shall include unwelding of manhole covers.
UNWELDING OF MANHOLE COVERS
Rate shall include welding of covers securely to the frames by

OT02 u
using rectangular flat metal bars.
RODDING & CLEANING OF EXISTING FREE DUCTS
Rate shall include cleaning pipe, mandrel test and rodding

OT03 m
(including nylon wire supply).
RODDING & CLEANING OF EXISTING OCCUPIED DUCTS
Rate shall include cleaning pipe and rodding (including nylon wire
OT04 m
supply)
RAISING OF MANHOLE
OT 05 Rates shall include demolition of manhole top, fixing of frame

(including concrete supply), greasing, laying of cover and cleaning
of work site and recovery of manhole frame and covers and u
transportation to MT store

DUCT REPAIR IN OPEN TRENCH/OVER EARTH, SAND
Rates shall include digging, localisation of the fault, repairing with

OT 06 the same type of pipes ,backfilling, compaction, mandrel test and u
cleaning of work site (1 unit duct repair= 2 m of repaired pipes
CLEANING OF MANHOLES
OT07 Rate shall include removal of soil, mud or any other foreign
materials from the manhole & carting away from site. u
REMOVAL OF SOIL ON MANHOLE COVERS
Rate shall include removal of soil, mud or any other foreign

OT08 materials on manhole covers & carting away from site. This item
u
shall apply for cases whereby the manhole is not accessible &
significant work is required to provide access to the manhole.
REPAIR OF BLOCKAGE IN BEND AT BASE OF RISER
OT09 Rate shall include digging, localization of the fault, repair with the
same type of pipes, backfilling, compaction, mandrel test and
u
cleaning of work site. Reinstatement with asphaltic concrete or
cement concrete is excluded (off-road repair)
DP GPS COORDINATES
Rate shall include submission of GPS Coordinates

(Latitude/Longitude) of FDP with accuracy of 1 m and in the
appropriate format. Contractor is requested to upload the data
OT10 directly to MT Server.
Contractor shall also upload JPEG pictures of the DP pole. Front

view picture of labelled DP and pole label. Labels must be highly
visible and readable.
REPAIR OF ADDITIONAL PIPE

OT11
Rate shall include repair of additional pipe related to OT05 U
OT12
FIXING OF FITTING IN EXISTING MANHOLE

Rate shall include supply of Bearers for installation of splice closure

u
& supply of fitting for fixing of fibre coils in manhole by the
Contractor.
FIXING OF TAGS ON ALL POLES
Rate shall include fixing of tag (supplied by MT) on all poles

(Copper DP, Fibre DP, Intermediate Poles), and submission of u
OT13 records/drawings to MT.
Contractor may be required to upload the data directly to MT

Server.
DUCT REPAIR WITH ASSOCIATED CIVIL WORKS
Rates shall include digging ,localisation of the fault, repairing with

OT14 the same type of pipes ,backfilling, compaction, mandrel test and
u
cleaning of work site and reinstatement as per specifications (1 unit
duct repair= 2 m of repaired pipes
DT01 DUCT CONSTRUCTION

TO
Rate shall include asphalt cutting, removal of tiles, excavation of

all types of soil, (whatever the soil conditions are, whatever the
DT03 depth of the trenches is, even if there is work to be implemented
under existing facilities) shuttering, protection and transfer of
existing telephone plants and other services, pilot holes
(Including backfilling and reinstatement of surface), dewatering,

backfilling (including the different aggregates: sand, crusher run,
imported materials) compaction, Leveling, and cleaning of work
site. Rate shall also include laying, jointing with glue and tightening
pipes ( including supply of complementary materials : scour, glue,
clamps, obturating caps, nylon wire, warning tape ), termination
of pipes in manhole walls, mandrel test, concrete blocks every
50 meters if applicable (including concrete ), fixing obturating
caps and necessary other works.
DT04 Installation of bend 45

Rate shall include installation of bend close to pole or wall and
U
jointing of bend with straight horizontal PVC pipes.
Leading duct in manhole

Rate shall include demolition of wall, removal of debris, leading

DT05 new duct in type C, construction of new duct face and cleaning of u
work site.
DT06 Reinstatement for roads with bituminous concrete

Rate shall include reinstatement of surface as required by Road
TO Authorities including supply of asphalt, concrete, tiles, marking of m
roads/surface.
DT08

SECTION-7
FORMATS

Format 7.1
Deviation Statement
Section/
Page
S/N Clause Tender Requirement Deviation details
No.
No.
Alternatively, the bidder can submit the tender documents duly signing all pages in token of
having accepted the terms. If the bidder disagrees with any clause, the same may be spelt out
against that clause in that page.

Form No.-7.2
(To be submitted on the letterhead of the Bidder/Lead Bidder)
Covering Letter of the BID from the Bidder
From (name and business address of the bidder)
M/s._____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
To
Project Director
26, Palmiers Avenue, Quatre Bornes
Mauritius.
Subject: FTTX and FTTH Overhead Curative Maintenance Works in Mauritius
In response to your Notice Inviting Tender no. ----------------------------- dated ---------------,

M/s __________________________ (name of bidder) hereby propose to
Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) to provide the necessary equipments/
materials and the required services and to perform all operations, duties and obligations as
per the said tender for the price as quoted in the Price Bid.
The undersigned being the authorized signatory of M/s _______________________ (name of

bidder) certifies that he has carefully read and examined and understood the complete tender
document with all its amendments/corrigenda/clarifications issued by TCIL from time to time
and is fully familiar with all the provisions of the tender documents and is satisfied: that they
are accurate, that he has carefully checked all the words and figures and all the statements
made in this bid; that he has satisfied himself with respect to the actual site conditions and the
nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions to be encountered in the
performance of the work, and other matters which in any way may affect the cost thereof.
The undersigned hereby agrees that TCIL will not be responsible for any errors or omissions
in this bid.
The undersigned agrees that this bid constitutes a firm offer on TCIL which cannot be
withdrawn for 365 calendar days from and after the due date of submission.
Place:
Date:
Signature……………………………………….
Name of Authorised Signatory……………………………………….
Designation……………………………………….
Office/Company Seal……………………………………….

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Tender No.

: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7 FTTX and FTTH Overhead Curative Maintenance Works in Mauritius

Tender No.: TCIL/Mauritius/Works/2017/T-7 Dated March 28, 2017

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NOTICE INVITING TENDERS (N.I.T.)

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NOTICE INVITING TENDERS

1.2 Complete tender document is available on TCIL‟s website: http://www.tcil-india.com.

NOTE: Any amendment/corrigendum/clarification to the tender document shall be

1.3 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The bidder shall fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

Note-1: Bidder should attach necessary supporting documents (self-attested copies) as

1.4 Bid Submission:

Time : on or before 1500 hrs

1.5 Bid Opening:

Time : 1530 hrs

1.6 Bid security: No bid security is required.

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2.1 INTRODUCTION (DEFINITIONS)

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2.2 BIDDER TO BEAR COST OF PURCHASE OF TENDER

2.4 AMENDMENT TO TENDER DOCUMENTS

2.4.2 The amendment(s)/ clarification(s)/ corrigendum(s), if any, to the tender document

2.5 EXTENSION OF TIME

2.6 BID PRICE

Prices/rates shall be quoted as given in Special Conditions of the tender in

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2.7 BIDDER’S ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS

2.8 BID SECURITY

2.9 VALIDITY PERIOD OF BID

2.10 FORMAT OF SIGNING OF THE BID

The Letter of Authorization, accompanied by a written Power of Attorney shall be

2.11 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BID

2.12 LATE BID

2.13 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

2.14 OPENING OF BID

2.15 CLARIFICATION OF BIDS

2.16 EVALUATION OF BIDS

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c) When the arithmetically calculated/corrected total price based on unit prices is

2.16.3 The Purchaser shall reject a bid determined as substantially non-responsive.

2.17 APPLICABLE LICENCES/ APPROVALS

2.18 PURCHASER’S RIGHT TO ACCEPT ANY BID AND TO REJECT ANY OR

2.19 NOTIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL BIDDER (s)

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2.20 ISSUE OF LETTER OF INTENT

2.21 CANCELLATION OF LETTER OF INTENT

2.22 POST BID CLARIFICATIONS

2.24 SUBMISSION OF BID

2.24.1 Bids shall contain the following:

a) Covering Letter addressed to Project Director, TCIL, Mauritius, on the

b) Power of Attorney in favour of the authorized signatory from the competent

c) Documentary evidence in respect of each of the eligibility conditions

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e) Price Bid shall be submitted as per the format provided.

The tenders may be sent by Bidders by Courier/Speed-post/ordinary post/messenger

2.28 Integrity Pact Programme

Name of IEMs with their contact Details:

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