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Damodar Valley Corporation AMC & Fault Rectification Tender for OPGW/UGFO & Approach Cable in Optical Fibre Link DHANBAD Jharkhand 2025

Q: What is the contract duration and variation clause

The AMC is for **3 years** with variation up to **±25%** of contract quantity or duration. The buyer may issue revised quantity or duration at contract issuance or during execution, and bidders must accept these changes.

Q: What is the geographical scope of the DVC AMC contract

The scope covers the **DVC transmission system network** in DHANBAD, Jharkhand, with maintenance across existing and planned OPGW links as detailed in Annexure-I and III.

Bid Publish Date

05-Dec-2025, 5:21 pm

Bid End Date

26-Dec-2025, 6:00 pm

EMD

₹2,82,117

Value

₹1,66,44,895

Location

DHANBAD , JHARKHAND

Progress

Issue05-Dec-2025, 5:21 pm

Corrigendum16-Dec-2025

AwardPending

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Quantity

Bid Type

Single Packet Bid

Key Highlights

• AMC scope for OPGW/UGFO and approach cables across the DVC transmission network
• Three-year contract with potential ±25% quantity/duration adjustment
• Mandatory KMZ data submission line-wise with tower photos
• Aviation globules removal/reinstallation at no cost to DVC
• Bidder must submit EMD ₹282,117 and comply with ATC excess settlement option
• Detailed field survey and Annexure-I/III data formats required

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ALCOHOL ETHYL ALCOHOLS TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICES OTHER SERVICE CABLE SERVICES AROMATIC SPIRIT WATER LEVEL RECORDER RECTIFIERS MICROCENTRIFUGES

Tender Overview

Damodar Valley Corporation invites bids for Annual Maintenance Contract & Fault Rectification of OPGW, UGFO & approach cable in the optical fibre transmission links across the DVC network. Estimated value is ₹16,644,894.66 with an EMD of ₹282,117. Scope covers three years of maintenance, including detailed field surveys, line-wise KMZ data preparation, and mandatory KMZ submissions with per-tower photos. Location is DHANBAD, Jharkhand (826001), with work across multiple transmission lines as per Annexures. A key differentiator is the requirement to remove and reinstall aviation globules during maintenance at no cost to DVC and to provide line-wise survey formats. The contract also includes potential expansion up to ±25% of quantity or duration and an excess settlement option for invoicing additions.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Scope includes: AMC for OPGW links over existing transmission lines and upcoming OPGW installations after defect liability period.
Survey & KMZ: Mandatory detailed survey; line-wise KMZ data with line photos submitted to pen drive per transmission line.
Data formats: Seal compliance with Annexure I & III; Tower schedule assistance to be provided by GOMD if available.
Aviation globules: Removal, reinstallation and replacement as needed at no cost.
Contract duration: 3 years with potential adjustment up to ±25% as per ATC terms.
Inspections/Reporting: Frequent site visits and documentation as required by AMC.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

EMD: ₹282,117.
Contract quantity/duration adjustment: Up to 25% increase/decrease allowed at contract issue or post-issue.
Excess settlement: Additional charges may be invoiced up to a specified percentage of item-level value with full supporting documentation.
Scope inclusions: Detailed survey, KMZ data submission, aviation globule handling, and line-wise reporting.
Delivery/Performance: Three-year commitment with defined maintenance windows and compliance to tender ATCs.
Payment terms: Not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate standard government terms per AMC norms.
Documents to submit: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical bid documents, OEM authorizations, and EMD submission proof.

Key Specifications

OPGW maintenance for existing and upcoming links across the DVC network
KMZ format line-wise data submission with tower-wise photos
Aviation globule handling (removal/reinstallation) at no cost
Survey Form I completion during award and mandatory KMZ submission
Contract duration: 3 years with ±25% adjustment window

Terms & Conditions

EMD amount and submission method must be provided
Contract quantity/duration can shift by up to 25%
Excess settlement option allows additional invoicing with documentation

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

Not explicitly stated; bidders should expect AMC norms, with EMD already specified as ₹282,117

Delivery Schedule

AMC activities to cover three-year period with line-wise maintenance windows and KMZ data submission

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in provided terms; bidders must refer to ATC for any LD provisions

Bidder Eligibility

Experience in AMC/maintenance of OPGW/UGFO networks or similar fibre optic link systems
Financial capability to support a ₹16.64 Crore project value and manage EMD of ₹2.82 Lakh
Compliance with local tender terms for DHANBAD, Jharkhand and ability to submit KMZ data formats