NITAMI

NOTICE INVITING TENDER
(Tender invited through e-Tendering mode only)

For
Rate Contract for Supply, Implementation and Maintenance
of Smart Meters and AMI Communication System (AMI) for
Smart Grid Pilot Project at Chandigarh Electricity
Department (CED) as per NSGM Guidelines
No. RECPDCL/TECH/AMI-CED/e-Tender/2016-17/3932 Dated: 09.03.2017
Description of task, Pre-qualifying criteria, e-tender submission format and procedure is available
on RECPDCL website (www.recpdcl.in), REC website (www.recindia.com), Central Publication
Portal (www.eprocure.gov.in)
Important Dates for E Tendering mode

Date of Release of NIT 10.03.2017
Last date for queries / seeking clarification 20.03.2017 at 1800 Hours
Pre Bid Meeting 21.03.2017 at 1500 Hours
Last date of submission of Tender 27.03.2017 upto 1500 Hours
Date of Opening of Technical bid 27.03.2017 at 1600 Hours
Date of Opening of Financial bid To be intimated later
Note:
Online registration shall be done on e-tendering website i.e. www.tenderwizard.com/REC &
in general, activation of registration may takes 24 hours subject to the submission of all
requisite documents required in the process.
-Sd-
(S.C. Garg)
Addl. C.E.O.
[This document is meant for the exclusive purpose of Agencies participating against this bid and shall
not be transferred, reproduced or otherwise used for purposes other than that for which it is
specifically issued]
REC Power Distribution Company Limited
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE INVITING TENDER ..................................................................................... 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 2
SECTION-I................................................................................................................. 3
TENDER INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 3
SECTION-II................................................................................................................ 4
PREFACE .............................................................................................................................. 4
SECTION-III............................................................................................................... 7
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .............................................................................................. 7
SECTION-IV .............................................................................................................. 9
SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT.......................................................... 9
POST IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT & WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS ......................... 127
TIMELINES FOR DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION .......................................................... 128
PAYMENT CRITERIA ........................................................................................................ 129
SECTION-V ........................................................................................................... 131
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER.............................................................................. 131
SECTION-VI .......................................................................................................... 134
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ..................................................................................................... 134
SECTION-VII ......................................................................................................... 143
TENDER EVALUATION METHODOLOGY ........................................................................ 143
SECTION-VIII ........................................................................................................ 144
TENDER FORMATS .......................................................................................................... 144
Annexure-A ............................................................................................................ 160
PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE ............................................................................. 160
Annexure B ............................................................................................................ 162
ACCEPTANCE FORM FOR PARTICIPATION IN REVERSE AUCTION EVENT ............... 162
Annexure 1 ......................................................................................................... 166
38 TAMPER CONDITIONS ................................................................................................ 166
ABBREVIATION .................................................................................................... 172
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SECTION-I
TENDER INFORMATION
Name of the assignment:
Rate Contract for Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of Smart Meters and AMI
Communication System (AMI) for Smart Grid Pilot Project at Chandigarh Electricity
Important information
Si. No. Event Information to the agencies
1 Date of Release of NIT 10.03.2017
Last date for queries / seeking
2 20.03.2017 at 1800 Hours
clarification
3 Pre Bid Meeting 21.03.2017 at 1500 Hours
4 Last date of submission of Tender 27.03.2017 upto 1500 Hours
5 Date of Opening of Technical bid 27.03.2017 at 1600 Hours
6 Date of Opening of Financial bid To be intimated later
REC Power Distribution Company Limited, A10, 4th Floor,
7 Pre- Bid Meeting Address
Kribhco Bhawan, Sector-1, Noida - 201301
The details can be downloaded free of cost from the
websites
www.recpdcl.in (or)
8 Tender Document
www.recindia.com (or)
www.eprocure.gov.in (or)
www.tenderwizard.com/REC
9 EMD # Rs 6,93,800/-
Shri. Subhash Chandra Garg,
Addl. Chief Executive Officer,
10 Address for Bid submission
A10, 4th Floor, Kribhco Bhawan, Sector-1, Noida 201301
Email- ced.projects@recpdcl.in/scgarg@recpdcl.in
Shri. Sunil Bisht ,
Deputy Manager (Technical)
11 Contact Person REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL)
Phone:0120-4383759, 4383773
Email- ced.projects@recpdcl.in/sunil.bisht@recpdcl.in
# The EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is to be submitted by all the participating bidders in the
form of demand draft of an amount of Rs 6,93,800/- (Rupees Six Lakhs Ninety Three
Thousand and Eight Hundred Only) of any schedule Indian bank in favor of REC Power
Distribution Company Limited, Payable at New Delhi .The EMD of unsuccessful bidder will
be returned within 180 days from the contract and EMD of successful bidder will also be
returned after acceptance of work order and submission of PBG (Performance Bank
Guarantee) i.e. 10% of the Contract Value.
The bid shall remain valid for a period of 180 days from the last date of bid opening.
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SECTION-II
PREFACE
Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED) has recently awarded Smart Grid Pilot Project Works under
National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) to M/s REC Power Distribution Company Limited (RECPDCL)
with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited as its Technology Partner.
Chandigarh is a union territory in the northern part of India that serves as the capital of the states of
Punjab and Haryana. The Local Distribution of electricity in Chandigarh was taken over by the
Chandigarh Administration from the PSEB on 2nd May, 1967. Chandigarh Electricity Department is
responsible for Transmission and Distribution of power supply up to consumers door-step for making
quality and continuous power supply available to each and every resident.
Distribution system at Chandigarh has AT&C losses of 14.63%. There are areas which can be improved
using Smart Grid technologies:
i. Online visualization of energy consumption up to consumer level.

ii. Continuous two-way communication facility between utility and consumers.
iii. Monitoring of Outage & Quality of power up to consumer level.
iv. Online information for utilization of assets like distribution transformer, LT lines etc.
v. Preventive maintenance of distribution transformer.
vi. Control and monitoring of sub-station equipment.
The Scope of Services includes implementation of reliable, secure and economically viable Smart Grid
technologies which broadly categorized as mentioned below.
i. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

ii. Sub-station Automation System(SAS)
iii. Integration of Roof top solar through net meter
iv. Distribution Transformer Monitoring Unit
Smart Grid technologies, which would facilitate efficient, accurate & effective online recording &
monitoring of the energy exchanges in distribution system to reduce operational errors viz. reading
error, bias error, typographical errors etc. caused by involvement of human element.
i. Timely raising of bills

ii. Actuate empowerment of consumers to participate in the energy management process.
iii. Implement technologies that will help in proper monitoring of assets for extended life.
iv. Efficient system operation by better load management
v. Tempers and alarms monitoring.
vi. Online energy audit to overcome theft problem.
vii. Enable high level of customer satisfaction and increased awareness.
viii. Planning for new electricity connections.
ix. Utilization of renewable resources towards sustainability & green energy benefits by net
metering.
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Smart Meters and AMI communication systems shall be installed for 29,433 consumers scalable to
approx. 2,00,000 consumers, which will include 100 nos. of Smart Meters with net-metering feature. IT
infrastructure consisting of Servers, MDAS, MDAM and SCADA software etc. shall be installed in
control Centre for monitoring, collection of data, storage and analysis.
This RFP is being floated on behalf of CED to appoint System Implementation Agency (SIA) for
Supply, Implementation & Maintenance of Communication system or AMI for Smart Grid Pilot
Project at Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED). The activities for BA are described in the
detailed scope of work.
Profile of UT Chandigarh
1. Demographic Stats
Table 1 - Demographic statistics

Population (Nos.) Population
Area in Density
Location sq km Total % Urban % Rural (Nos./km2)
Proposed Project Area, 2.5 Lacs
Chandigarh 32 (approx.) 80% 20% 7812
# above data is only for reference and may vary in actual
2. Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED) has decided to implement a pilot smart grid project in
operation subdivision no. 5 comprising of Sector 29,31,47,48. Industrial Area Phase I and
Phase II, Ram Darbar Phase I & Phase II, Vill. Halomajra, Behlana, Raipur, Bairmajra, Faidan,
Makhanmajra, BRD Airforce station which is named as project area. Map of the proposed
project area is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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3. Electricity Profile of UT Chandigarh

The electricity profile of Chandigarh, in the year 2014-15 is as under:
1. The peak demand of Chandigarh Electricity Department is around 282 MW which is being met
from different Central/State Generating stations.
2. UT Chandigarh has no generating capacity of its own.
3. At present, the City is receiving 47% of its power through Mohali (PSEB), about 3% through
Dhulkote (BBMB) and remaining 50% through Nalagarh.
4. The city has a transmission network which comprises of one no. 220 kV Sub Station at
Kishangarh Manimajra, 11 nos. 66 kV Sub Stations and 6 nos. 33 kV Sub Stations.
5. At present the city has 2,00,000 consumers which includes 1,72,653 domestic consumers,
21,428 commercial consumers and about 2,300 industrial consumers.
6. The average power requirement is around 32.49 lac units per day.
7. UT has an allocation of 166 - 236 MW of power from different Central/State Generating Stations
during different hours of the day.
8. Per capita consumption is 1168 units per person per annum.
9. Besides this, Chandigarh administration is maintaining 19437 numbers of street light points
within sectors roads.
4. Electricity Profile of Project Area

Existing electrical network in the project area is as follows:
1. The peak demand (met) of project area is around 65 MW which is being met from different
Central/State Generating stations.
2. Peak demand timings of the project area in summer season is from 1500 to 1600 hrs. and from
2200 to 2300 hrs.
3. Identified project area for Smart Grid implementation in UT Chandigarh has 17,490 nos. of
single phase, 11037 nos. of three phase and 906 nos. of CT operated three phase consumers.
4. The average energy requirement in project area is around 400 MU annually.
5. There are six (06) nos. substations in the project area which include one (01) no. 66/33/11 kV
substation, one (01) no. 33/11 kV substation and four (04) on. 66/11 kV substations.
6. Total number of DTs in the project area is 402 with 1,06,500 KVA transformation capacity.
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SECTION-III
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
3.1 Submission of Bid

Agency shall submit their responses online through e-tendering website
www.tenderwizard.com/REC
A. The submission and opening of Bids will be through e-tendering process.

Agency can download Bid document from the RECPDCL web site i.e. http://www.recpdcl.in
or portal.recpdcl.in or www.recindia.com or eprocure.gov.in and e-tendering regd. link is
given in RECPDCL website i.e. www.tenderwizard.com/REC
(Note: To participate in the e-Bid submission, it is mandatory for agency to have user ID &
Password. For this purpose, the agency has to register them self with REC PDCL through
tender Wizard Website given below. Please also note that the agency has to obtain digital
signature token for applying in the Bid. In this connection vendor may also obtain the same
from tender Wizard.)
Steps for Registration

(i) Go to website http://www.tenderwizard.com/REC
(ii) Click the link Register Me
(iii) Enter the details about the E-tendering as per format
(iv) Click Create Profile
(v) E-tender will get confirmation with Login ID and Password
Note- Online registration shall be done on e-tendering website i.e.
www.tenderwizard.com/REC & in general, activation of registration may takes 24 hours
subject to the submission of all requisite documents required in the process. It is sole
responsibility of the bidder to register in advance.
B. Steps for application for Digital Signature from Bid Wizard:

Download the Application Form from the website http://www.tenderwizard.com/REC free of
cost. Follow the instructions as provided therein. In case of any assistance you may contact
RECPDCL officers whose address is given at the Bid.
Bid to be submitted through online mode on website www.tenderwizard.com/REC in the

prescribed form.
C. The Agency qualifying the criteria mention in section VI should upload Bid
document with duly signed scanned soft copy of the documents given below for
the prequalifying response:
Pre- Qualifying Criterion Documents/Technical Bid)

1 Form-I ------------Letter of submission of Tender
2 Form-II ------------Pre-Qualifying Criteria Details
3 Form-IV -----------Format for No-Deviation Certificate
4 Form-V ----------- Manufacturer Authorization Form
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5 Form-VI ---------- Format of Curriculum Vitae

6 Form-VII ---------- Letter of Transmittal
7 Form-VIII ---------- Format for Integrity Pact
8 Annexure-A ----- Performance Bank Guarantee
9 Annexure-B ----- Acceptance form for participation in reverse auction event
10 Annexure-C ----- EMD Bank Guarantee
11 Section-X ------- Detailed Technical Specification
12 Section-XI ------- Bill of Material
13 EMD of Rs. 6,93,800/- in form of DD or Bank Guarantee may be drawn from a
scheduled commercial bank in favour of The REC Power Distribution Company
Ltd, New Delhi and scanned copy to be uploaded and original to be submitted
before the last date & time of Submission of Tender.
14 Documents required in supporting of pre-qualification criteria details.
Financial Bid
1. Form-III---------Financial Proposal (to be submitted through online mode only)
Financial bid to be submitted in the specific format designed same may be downloaded from
website www.tenderwizard.com/REC and after filling the form it is to be uploaded through
digital signature.
The all documents should be addressed to.
Addl. Chief Executive Officer REC Power Distribution Company Ltd., A10, 4th Floor,
Kribhco Bhawan, Sector-1, Noida - 201301
(Note: All papers that comprise the Bid document of the concerned Bid must be numbered.
An index of each page should also be provided)
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SECTION-IV
SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT
Detailed Scope of Work
A. AMI Program Objectives

In addition to meeting the CEDs objectives with respect to energy efficiency and
conservation, the AMI Program is one of CEDs key strategic initiatives in support of our grid
modernization vision, which is to:
Enable customers to actively manage their energy choices, adopt

new energy and conservation solutions and benefit from an electric
grid that is modern, reliable, safe and cost-effective.
AMIs key strategic objectives include:
1. Achieve Operational Efficiencies: improved reliability and lower operating costs

in areas such as meter reading, distribution system maintenance, and outage
management.
2. Protect Revenue: reduced revenue loss due to the theft of power directly from
the distribution grid and tampering with the meters, as well as revenue leakage
in some customer processes.
3. Keep Customer Bills Low: achieving the conservation benefits, operational

efficiencies, and revenue protection lead to utility rate reductions which translate
directly into customer savings.
4. Improve Customer Service: provide real-time and detailed information on

consumption and cost, and enable better customer communication around
outages.
5. Achieve Conservation and Energy Efficiency: energy and capacity savings

achieved through time-based rates, effective communication and incentives to
customers, customer direct control of energy use, and grid operational
improvements.
6. Achieve Environment and Social Benefits: facilitating customer conservation,

energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improve safety for
employees and the public.
7. Support Advanced Customer Applications: provide a substantial portion of the

foundational infrastructure required to modernize the grid in support of advanced
customer applications such as distributed generation, electric vehicles, demand
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response, micro-grids, and future applications. Smart Meter Interface is a key, but
not sole, enabler of these advanced applications.
These additional features should also be considered
Energy audits can be done at distribution transformer level to check theft

Load pattern of individual consumer can be observed
Withdrawal of power above sanctioned load may be checked
Tampering may be checked in near real time
Control actions from control centre for load curtailment may be taken
Remote connection / disconnection is possible
Sending alert to consumer for higher load withdrawal, bill non-payment etc. is
possible
For variable pricing, signal transmission is possible
B. Definitions
Since the technology and naming conventions may vary between different bidders of Smart
Meters, AMI & RF Mesh systems, it is important to highlight the terminology that is used in
this document. However, the bidder is free to use their own conventions as long as it is
properly defined in the technical proposal with reference to the definitions below.
NODE: This is essentially the end-point device of AMI and other Field applications. This
device will offer wireless connectivity upstream to Collectors/Extender Bridges and/or
Gateways. For example, in AMI application, the smart meters with embedded RF modules
are Nodes themselves and will form a Mesh amongst themselves.
REPEATER / ROUTER: A Repeater/Router will be an intermediate aggregation point which
will wirelessly connect downstream to the Nodes in its vicinity and to Gateways upstream.
The Repeaters will form a Mesh amongst themselves to reach the Gateway either directly or
via hops in the Mesh.
DCU/GATEWAY: A Gateway is the device that will connect Smart meters to CHANDIGARH
ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT (CED)s Head end system/MDAS through GPRS. It will have
wireless connectivity upstream to the HES and wireless connectivity to Nodes and Repeaters
either directly or via hops in the Mesh.
SINGLE & THREE PHASE METER: Smart meter as per IS 16444 for LTCT and Whole
current meters. (As per latest version of applicable IS).
NET METERS: HT Net meters as per latest Net Metering regulations issued by Govt of India.
MDMS: Meter Data Management System
From now onwards CED will be used as an abbreviation for CHANDIGARH ELECTRICITY
DEPARTMENT at various places.
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C. Scope of work
For the deployment of smart metering throughout its territory, CED is in the process of
building a RF canopy communication network covering approx. 30,000 Smart meters across
32 Sq. Km of its service area sub division 5 proposed for pilot. The scope of work includes:
1. Design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and FMS of Smart Meters, AMI
system & RF Mesh with a network platform that can support multiple applications like
AMI, Net metering over a single communications platform.
2. Selected bidder will propose & establish the solution initially for approx. 30,000
consumers but it should be horizontally & vertically scalable to cover the entire utility
consumers i.e. approx. 2.0 Lakhs.
3. Site survey for identification of network design (equipment locations etc.) and detailing
out comprehensive bill of material.
4. Development of communication interface module for other field equipments including
Smart meter data flows from meter to MDMS as per frequency defined in SLA.
5. Supply, installation and commissioning of MDMS suitable for CED and its integration
with existing IT system.
6. Installation, commission and integration of RF Network, Meters and MDMS for smooth
functioning of AMI.
7. Training to CED staff and associated documentation for all deployed systems to ensure
a smooth transition from deployment to post-deployment operations and maintenance
of the system. Scope also includes training to CEDs staff and associated
documentation for all hardware / software updates as and when required.
8. CEDs goal is to deploy its chosen system across its entire service territory for 2.0 Lakh
meter/end points.
9. The purpose of this RFP is to find a suitable technology solution to meet CEDs
requirements that provide for some level of future proofing, while at the same time
dealing with the companys specific issues relating to revenue protection and last mile
connectivity.
10. The bidder shall provide comprehensive deliverable details for successful execution of
the project such as H/w, s/w, tools etc. as desired by CED in this document.
11. The bidder must also specify the degree of redundancy kept while designing the
system for self-healing features to be effectively working and the performance
parameters those that capture this commitment consistently. 99% of Communication
NIC cards in the network should be accessible from HES at any point of time. Bidder
should design the system accordingly.
12. The bidder shall confirm that, the HES has sufficient logic driven smoothening built
in features, for example: reliably determining current status of a meter once an
outage alert is received from the meter, as well as, ability to suppress or filter false
positives from outage and restoration notifications. There should be provision for
deploying more such user defined logics.
13. The bidder shall confirm that, the bandwidth made available by the Ministry of
communications for this purpose, shall not in any way limit or hamper the
performance of both the AMI & other applications running concurrently on the same
communication canopy as well as supporting other Smart grid applications.
14. Bidder to submit its after sale service support plan and escalation matrix in order to
meet contractual obligations and performance guidelines. Preferably, bidder should
have service office in Chandigarh, once PO is awarded. The bidder should have
minimum 5 technical persons on roll of the company having relevant experience.
CV of employees to be submitted along with the bid.
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15. It would be the responsibility of the bidder to integrate their NIC module with various
meter OEMs in India working with CED (like Genus, Secure, L+G, L&T, Elster).
Bidder should have either integrated their offered solution with any 3 of these meter
OEMs or should have signed an agreement to integrate their meter with the offered
solution. In future, it would be bidders responsibility to integrate new meter or any
other application/equipment as decided by CED, in RF canopy network.
16. Bidder to also indicate timeframe for developing solution with meter and other
application equipments / OEMs. As per CED, the desired timeline shall not exceed
4 months.
17. The bidder shall confirm that offered RF canopy solution and associated network
elements including NIC should be tuneable over a frequency range from kHz to
GHz so that in future if allocated bandwidth is increased or if new frequency band is
allocated to Power Utilities by statutory authorities, then the offered communication
hardware which will be installed at site or inside the Smart meter in the form of a
NIC, would not become obsolete and shall be capable to interoperate with any new
environment.
18. The bidder shall also ensure that there is adequate provision for communicating
with In Home Display Units (IHD) as per IS16444 & subsequent standards.
19. Interoperability for AMI shall be achieved through incorporation of the
communication modules (NICs) of the technology service provider inside the Smart
meters of various makes of Smart meters, short listed for this purpose as of now &
in future also for next 15 years.
20. The bidder shall ensure the possibility of up-gradation of the Firmware / software in
the communication modules/devices from remote from time to time to meet the
increasing demand of the system in operation / overcoming system limitations /
bugs. The bidder shall also ensure incorporation of new hardware (communication
devices, meter, NIC etc.), if required, in future. The bidder therefore shall ensure
that all such upgrades shall seamlessly fit into the existing end to end system in
operation and shall be backwardly compatible to the earlier generation devices /
software / Firmware in operation to guard against obsolescence at no cost to CED.
21. The bidder shall spell out the time duration required and associated success rate in
case of OTA firm-ware up-gradation on number of meters/communication devices
simultaneously, well in advance, from the design stage and shall also ensure that
all these Access points & Nodes to be used in the system shall have more than
adequate memory capacity for the Firmware upgrades to happen smoothly, and
securely, meeting the possible changing enhanced expectations of the next 15
years, as well as, avoiding overwriting operations during the Firmware upgrades,
thus avoiding obsolescence of the hardware installed at site in quick time.
22. The network canopy shall be designed in such a way that it can accept
improvements based on the experience / performance / new expectations/need
from time to time.
23. Bidder to commit that the communication media is transparent and shall be
exclusively used for data transfer of CED and that capacity can be allocated such
that it will not be used for any other purpose without any consent from CED. Bidder
shall submit corporate principal certificate for adherence of this clause.
24. The bidder shall guarantee for providing service & expansion support in the
aforesaid area (at least for backward compatibility) for at least 15 years.
25. Bidder must submit a certificate on company letterhead, stating that the bidder hasnt
been blacklisted by any institution/ organization/ society/ company of the Central / State
Government ministry/department, or its public sector organizations during the last five
years, with company stamp and signed by authorized signatory.
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26. The offered solution including (H/w, s/w, OS, licenses & others) shall have life cycle of
7 years from post go Live.
27. Specifications of hardware shall be provided along with bid and Manufactures
authorization for warranty & guarantee shall be in Name of CED.
28. RF network shall provide unified level of signal strength without discrimination of
Network topologies in licensed area.
29. Bidder shall provide 3rd party security audit certification after go live.
30. Bidder shall replace upgrade or replace third party equipment free of cost in case the
support on said equipment is withdrawn by respective OEM during this period i.e.
declared as End of support by OEM.
31. Vendors to submit its experience / credentials for integrating its solutions with multiple
applications used in power distribution utility nationally / internationally for solution
scalability, ease of integration point of view.
32. For product Maturity, Vendor to submit performance certificates from customers (power
distribution utility national / international) along with their contact details for their
experience on the solution implemented in their utility CED should be free to get in
touch with them for clarifications, if needed.
33. Offered solution to comply with the existing IS standards for applications as mentioned
in RFP & its Feasibility to change / modify the offered solution based on changes
happened in standards in future.
34. Proven solution/reference Worldwide Bidder to submit supporting documents
reference where bidder equipment is installed, commissioned and running successfully,
CED reserves the right to visit the site to ascertain bidders capabilities. Bidder shall
facilitate such visits at the client site. Travelling and lodging, boarding cost will be borne
by CED however all local travel expenses, relevant permissions shall be arranged by
the bidder. An undertaking to the same along with proposed client sites for visit needs
to be submitted in this regard.
35. CED reserve the right to review integration mechanism along with prices of NIC card
with Smart meters after every 2 years.
36. The NIC card /communication module ceiling price shall be revised downwards after
every 2 years period subject to market price.
37. The NIC card /communication module price will be mutually decided between meter
OEM and bidder subject to ceiling price offered to CED by the bidder.
38. Submission of Documents
In addition to the document as required in QR section following additional documents
are to be submitted along with the offer by the bidder(s):
Network design report of proposed solution for entire geographical area of CED
with tentative placement of offered network elements
Detailed specification & Guaranteed Technical Particulars of devices / hardware to
be used
All necessary test Certificates & licenses wherever applicable
Point by point clarification of the RFP
GTP & deviation sheet
39. Total devices required for roll out after complete RF Engineering
The Written Undertaking document
The Technical deliverable document
Declaration by the bidder as per this document
The detailed Commercial offer in tabular form encompassing various options,
covering all possible items (in a separate sealed envelope)
Suggested SLA documents
Security write-up
All Type Test certificates & clearances from Legal/Regulatory bodies
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There are other administrative expectations such as maintenance of local

warehouse(s) at Delhi for storage of communication devices, checking by CED &
subsequent distribution to end users. Factory Acceptance Tests shall be carried out
on features & functionalities as decided by CED from time to time and the
communication devices shall be accepted if it remains within the acceptance criteria.
Depending upon deployment terms and other conditions, pertaining to handling &
delivery, shall be detailed and discussed subsequently with the selected bidders
before commercial bidding process for final roll out.
40. Maintenance of the Network during Rollout
All network communications equipment shall support local (on-site) and remote
(system head end) non-intrusive diagnostics capable of detecting any abnormal
operating parameters including, but not limited to, network communications,
memory failure, power supply degradation, microprocessor failures (e.g.
Computer Operating Properly watch dog events), firmware/software problems,
excessive device temperature, SNR degradation etc.
Transition period for end Point will be considered as 1-month post installation.
It will be the responsibility of bidder to maintain SLA after 1 month of installation of
any end point. However, during this transition period, the bidder should ensure
monthly billable read to ensure that communication of end point is well established
using the offered solution.
Transition period will be considered as 3 days post installation of other network
elements except smart meters. On expiry of transition period for network elements
SLA will be applicable.
Rollout period will be considered from date of deployment of the network to
deceleration of post go live.
41. It shall be the responsibility of solution provider to resolve any communication and IT
Infrastructure related issues of meters and IT Infra of different OEMs. Failure Rate:
Less than 0.75% failure rate per annum for all network communications equipment
over the required operating life (i.e. 15 years) of the system. (Failure is defined as any
occurrence when the equipment is not functioning per design specification.)
42. Less than 1.5% failure rate per annum for all network communications equipment
over the extended operating life of the system. (Operating life and extended life of the
equipment is typically defined by contract between the utility and the communication
equipment supplier.
43. The network solution provider shall ensure that latest network security methodologies
and controls are exercised fully and not diluted at any point of time.
44. The network solution provider shall ensure two-way communication success rate, for
both AMI & operational applications and response time within 6 seconds for
operations of demand response and switching of electrical devices with a success
rate of 99%-, consistently.
45. The network solution provider shall ensure Turn Around Time (TAT) for response in
the following manner under service disruption.
a. Over and above the criterion mentioned in this document, CED reserves the right
for prioritisation of any issue at any point of time.
b. The bidder shall submit a report on the network status on daily, weekly and
monthly basis, even when the system is not covered under FMS, so that;
proactive responses may be generated for the betterment of the system.
c. Penalties shall be there when the performance of the system shall be below the
threshold parameter, as mutually agreed and documented, which will be judged
on the availability of AMI & DA data availability over a period.
46. Applicable Standards, Frequency and Statutory Approvals
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a. The system and all individual equipment must comply with all relevant statutory
requirements and regulations that are set by government authorities, such as the
Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Ministry of Communications
and Information Technology. Wireless technologies need to comply with the
Indian statutory bodies that govern communication related aspects such as WPC
(Wireless Planning Co-ordination wing) which oversees licensing and
management of all wireless spectrums in India. Equipment Type Approval (ETA)
is to be obtained for communication modules as per Department of Telecom,
Government of India requirements. Radio emission characteristics for the chosen
band shall comply with latest NFAP and the G.S.R (General Statutory Rules)
notifications from Department of Telecom, Government of India.
b. All documents demonstrating compliance, approval and usability must be
submitted by the bidder along with the technical proposal. Failure to do so may
result in bid disqualification. Any statutory clearances related to installation will be
in CEDs scope but has to be facilitated by the bidder.
c. The RF Mesh Communication Devices shall comply to the following standards:
IEEE 802.15.4 IEEE standard for Information Technology
Telecommunications and Information Exchange between Systems Local and
Metropolitan Area Networks Specific Requirements Part 15.4: Wireless Medium
Access Control (MAC) and Physical layer (PHY); IEEE 802.15.4g IEEE
Standard for Smart Utility Networks or any other equivalent standard /alliance.
d. The bidder to submit relevant certification in order to validate the conformance
and interoperability of their IEEE 802.15.4 and IEEE 802.15.4g or equivalent
implementations.
e. If the proposed solution operates in licensed frequency band, bidder to attain the
required license on behalf of CED for entire geographical area of CED for 15
years. Cost of procuring license and license fee for next 15 years will be in the
scope of bidder.
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D. Approach and Methodology
1. COMMUNICATION CANOPY
CED intends to set up a communication canopy over any of the unlicensed frequencies in
India (865-867 MHz/2.4 GHz /5.8 GHz etc.) or licensed wireless band, spread across its total
pilot project area of 32 sq. km, for AMI applications. RF canopy network should be designed
to cater data requirements of 2,00,000 Smart meters. RF canopy should be designed to
operate at minimum 50 % of designed capacity (peak data requirement with guaranteed
performance) for full scale deployment and balance capacity shall cater to performance
expectations during difficult & challenging times and also for meeting future applications.
CED envisions that the last mile communication infrastructure thus created shall be scalable
over the air for supporting more end-point deployments and other applications in future. The
system shall remain fully operational in the next 1.5 years and shall consequently not be
affected by obsolescence.
Pictorial representation of proposed connectivity between end point devices and Control
Centers is as shown below Figure 2
Figure 2
The RF canopy thus established, using wireless technology, shall be in the form of a RF
mesh with field devices like nodes, routers/repeaters, collectors/gateways etc. and Meters
forming the mesh & operating in a licensed / unlicensed frequency band. For solution on
licensed band, frequency license should be approved by Ministry of IT & Communications,
Govt. of India for use in Power Utility. These devices shall facilitate a network infrastructure
which can be distributed over a large span of distance covering the entire licensed area of
CED.
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The Collector/Gateway/Repeaters/Extender Bridge units are to be installed at a suitable

maintainable height primarily on CED owned properties so as to have a maximum coverage
area. Bidder may also envisage to utilize mobile towers of service providers for installation of
network elements at bidders cost. In case bidder use 3rd party mobile towers for creating RF
canopy, bidder is required to submit documentary proof for back to back arrangement with
tower owner for entire duration of project i.e. 15 years. The communication network shall be
reliable, scalable and shall have facility for auto registration and self-healing. Tripartite
agreement will be execute between utility, bidder and ISP as per the guidelines of TRAI (if
required)
It should be fault tolerant & sleepy in nature to optimize on resources. Suitable network
management system (NMS) shall also to be provide to monitor the performance of the
communication canopy round the clock from the Control Centre of CED. The NMS shall
provide view of all the networking elements deployed at site and enable configuration,
parameterization of the networking devices and the nodes over the air. The communication
network may also have to support other communication technologies (Ethernet/cellular/PLC)
for specific need based isolated deployment and if so, this shall have to be integrated into the
same HES for ease of operation. Bidder to share capability of the offered solution and
components including future product roadmap (support for Ethernet and cellular).
Functional Specification
Functional specification outlines the requirement & expectation of CED w.r.t. the
establishment of an integrated end to end last mile multi-application communication canopy
suitable for seamless data transfer between Smart Meters/ end point devices of different
makes and respective Control Centers of Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
The scope of the RFP also includes RF engineering study of the pilot project area (Sub
Division-5) of CED by the bidder. A report to be submitted to CED along with the bid clearly
specifying the quantity and type of the communication devices required for erecting the multi-
application communication canopy over the entire area both for DA/ AMI & other applications,
keeping in mind that the deployment shall be done phase wise, need based and in highly
scattered nature. Submitted report will be evaluated and shall be considered in evaluation
criterion.
CED will provide the necessary latitude & longitude of all the relevant substations/ assets,
CED establishments and other information as decided to facilitate bidder. However, it will be
the responsibility of bidder to make necessary site visits & ensure that proposed solution will
work as per SLA terms mentioned above.
For any further details regarding location of end points, bidder may do site visits under
intimation to CED office.
Bidder to provide point wise detailed description of queries as mentioned in questionnaire on

Approach and methodology as below to be followed for developing RF canopy.
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Question
Question
Number
Please describe RF communications canopy architecture for the proposed
applications mentioned in the scope of RFP, starting from the head end system
1 and ending with the different endpoint. If licensed frequencies are used, please
include details for the acquisition of these frequencies and any support provided.
Please include standards used in this communication architecture.
Please provide information on the RF and EMF emissions and the impact of the
AMI technology on the public. Has your company participated in any studies or
2
conducted studies related to this impact? How have customer issues been
resolved? Include any whitepapers or studies as an attachment.
Please provide communications deployment guidelines for the proposed system
3 based on specific system restrictions, requirements, and limitations. Also provide
guidelines for number and location of collector and/or repeater devices.
If the proposed AMI communications is an RF mesh technology, please describe
the overall mesh recommended operating parameters including any limitations on
4 the number of hops for network efficiency. If other RF technology, please
describe the limitations and recommendations to obtain optimum network
coverage and capacity.
If the system is deployed according to recommendations for collector locations,
optimum hops, optimum poll rates, etc., what is the expected data throughput of
the deployed network? Throughput claimed should be demonstrated at field
5 /FAT. What is the impact of changes in the network topology on the data
throughput? NOTE: Data throughput is the amount of data that can be
transmitted through the network accounting for collisions, overhead and data
retries.
Please describe the expected operational capabilities and limitations that would
exist a single / multiple network element becomes non-operational for any
6 extended period of time. What data collection limitations would exist? What are
the capabilities and limitations to recover data from the meters associated with
such failure?
Bidder has to study the requirement for RF mesh, design, supply, erection &
commissioning of all the equipments & auxiliaries for deployment of RF mesh.
Describe how the utility ensures that the number and location of the network
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equipment is sufficient to meet the performance and coverage requirements and
additional equipment will not be required to achieve the required level of
performance.
All ongoing support & maintenance activities required for the communication
8 infrastructure equipment such as batteries, comm card, etc. will be covered in
FMS.
The timing required to complete a disconnect or reconnect operation for the
proposed applications mentioned in the scope of RFP should be as per SLA.
9 Does this include a confirmation of successful disconnect or reconnect? Is a
separate request to the end point required to validate successful disconnect and
reconnect?
If the system is deployed according to recommendations (network elements
installed according to network plan) and the system is collecting daily data
10 according to recommended poll rates, how much of the total bandwidth is
available for other operations? At what bandwidth utilization does the network
cease to be functional?
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Does the communications technology support prioritization, such as control

11 commands will be transmitted with a higher priority than read requests? If so,
please describe.
Describe what tools, reports and capabilities are included in the head end
12 software to support the management and troubleshooting of the communications
infrastructure? Provide samples where possible.
Describe the roles and skill sets required for the maintenance of the
13
communications infrastructure
Do you provide software and hardware tools for the field technicians to support
the troubleshooting and testing of the communications equipment and the
communications network? Please describe all tools (hardware and software)
14 available for the testing, verification, configuration and evaluation of RF canopy.
Do you provide required software & hardware tools for field technicians to read
data from meters/ routers & also controlling of meters (sending
reconnection/disconnection command) from field using portable devices?
Is there any current or pending litigation with respect to the proposed
communication technology? This litigation could be with respect to ownership
15 rights to the technology or with respect to alleged harmful effects of the
technology. Please describe in detail any such litigations and the impact to CED.
Bidder to provide a certificate stating that no litigation is pending.
Describe the upgrade and maintenance process and capabilities for the
communications network. How is firmware updated in the communication
16 network equipment? Can components of the network equipment be upgraded in
the field? What is the bidder policy when components in the network are no
longer available?
Are there any alternative tools for communication with the end points and
network elements (other than through the installed RF canopy)? Is there a tool for
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collecting information from one or end points & network elements, for scenarios
where the network is unavailable or non-operational? Please describe
18 Describe prioritization mechanism of data flow for different applications

Are meters permanently connected to the communications medium or is a
connection established on an as required basis? If the meters are not
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permanently connected what mechanisms are used to initiate communications?
Please describe.
How many concurrent meter Head-End communications sessions can be
20 supported at any one time. What is typical data rate in kbps for a meter to Head-
End communications? Please describe
The Bidder shall provide a listing of all known sources of interference to the
21 proposed technology solution such as cellular systems, wide-area data networks,
distribution automation systems, power line carrier systems, etc.
Please describe Interference Management: The system shall not cause any
22 harmful interference to other systems. The bidder shall resolve any impact with
other parties as needed.
Radiation Exposure: The AMI supplier shall ensure that their devices and
installations are within the acceptable human exposure limits per international
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standards/WPC norms and as required for the utility service territory. Please
describe
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Embedded firmware and software shall be configurable and upgradeable locally

24 and remotely & notification should be sent to HES as well as local device. Please
describe.
The equipment should be certified by international accreditation bodies. Relevant
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certificates need to be provided.
Data Storage and Extraction:
All network communications equipment shall utilize non-volatile memory
for storing and retaining data. Data storage shall be sufficient to provide
redundancy for one full billing cycle i.e 30 days for all meters under this
26 device.
All network communications equipment shall provide a means for
extracting stored data directly from the device in the event of network
communications or equipment failure. (Using local device RF / RS 232/
Ethernet)
Network Equipment Battery Replacement:
If it is necessary to replace network equipment batteries within the required
operating and extended operating life of the system, the battery shall have a life
27 expectancy of at least 10 years. The AMI supplier shall provide detailed
estimates of the number of estimated replacements along with diagnostics and
battery replacement instructions and estimated labour and equipment costs (time
and materials) required to perform these replacements. Replacement of any
battery will be under FMS.
Installation of meters will not be in scope of bidder. However discovery and any
28 other troubleshooting for communication to the extent of replacing of NIC card in
field will be in the scope of bidder.
Bidder to provide detailed project execution plan within two weeks award of PO
29 for RF mesh, design, supply, erection & commissioning of all the equipments &
auxiliaries for deployment of RF mesh.
Bidder to provide the details of the conditions in which smart meter cannot be a
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part of RF mesh.
Bidder to share the drawings of mounting arrangements of network elements and
31 should get it approved from CED after award of PO. Bidder should also supply
the As-Built Drawings of network once erection phase is over.
Bidder are encouraged to review the CED network area through Google map for
understanding of RF network layout however CED shall share list of
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administrative offices, premises wherein data collector can be installed based on
Bidder network plan.
RF network creation is sole responsibility of bidder thus any addition of new
33 equipments like repeaters, Head end, DCU, RF routers shall be inclusive part of
Network designing & deployment to meet the performance criteria.
Due to development of any external infrastructure which may hamper the
34 performance of RF shall be relocated and deployed without cost implication
during FMS and warranty.
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2. SMART METERS AND AMI IMPLEMENTATION
Meters
Bidder to supply following type of Smart Meters as per mentioned BoQ.
Type of Meters
1. Single phase whole current Smart Meter
2. Three Phase whole current Smart Meter
3. Three Phase whole current Smart Meter (Net-
Meter)
4. Three phase CT operated Smart Meter
5. Three phase CT operated Smart Meter (for DT)
6. Feeder Meter
2.1. SINGLE PHASE WHOLE CURRENT SMART METER

2.1.1. SCOPE
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacturing, testing &
integration with network integration card (NIC) of RF communication to be used at CED for
LT Single phase two Wire, 10-60 A static smart meters of accuracy class 1.0 (here after
referred as meters) complete with all accessories for efficient and trouble free operation. It is
not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of technical design and construction
of material. However, the material shall conform in all respects to high standards of
engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous
commercial operation in manner acceptable to the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings
of drawings and specification and shall have the power to reject any work or material which,
in his judgment is not in accordance therewith.
The offered material shall be complete with all components necessary for their effective and
trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of Bidder's
supply irrespective of whether those are specifically brought out in this specification and/or
the commercial order or not.
2.1.2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The equipment covered by this specification shall conform to the requirements stated in
latest editions & amendments of relevant Indian/ IEC Standards and shall conform to the
regulations of local statutory authorities.
Table 2 - Applicable Standards- Single Phase Smart Meters

a IS 16444 Part-1 : A.C. Static Direct connected Watt hour Smart meter class 1.0
2015 and 2.0
b IS 13779 : 1999 A.C. Static Watt hour meter class 1.0 and 2.0
c IS 15884 : 2010 A.C. direct connected static prepayment meters for active
energy (class 1 & 2)
d IS 15959 Part-1 : Data exchange for electricity meter reading, tariff and load
2011 control
e IS 15959 Part 2 : Data exchange for electricity meter reading , tariff and load
2016 control
f IEEE 802.15.4 : Standard for local and metropolitan area networks
2016
g IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for electrical and
electronic items.
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h IEC 62052-11 : 2003

Electricity Requirements (AC) General Requirements Tests
and Test conditions for A.C. Static Watt hour meter for active
energy Class 1.0 and 2.0.
i IEC 62053-21 : 2003 A.C. Static Watt hour meter for active energy Class 1.0 and
2.0
j IS 15707 : 2006 Testing Evaluation installation and maintenance of AC
Electricity Meters- Code of practice.
k IEC 60068 Environmental testing.
l CBIPTR No.325 Specification for A.C. Static Electrical Energy Meters (latest
amendment)
m CEA Regulation : Installation and operation of meters Dated: 17/03/2006 or
2006 latest amendment
2.1.3. CLIMATE CONDITIONS OF THE INSTALLATION
Table 3
Max. Ambient Temperature 500C
Max. Daily average ambient temp. 400C
Min Ambient Temp 00C
Maximum Humidity 95%
Minimum Humidity 10%
Average No. of thunderstorm days per 50
annum
Maximum Annual Rainfall 750mm
Average No. of rainy days per annum 60
Rainy months June to October
Altitude above MSL not exceeding 300 Meters
Wind Pressure 126 kg/sq m up to an elevation at 10
m
2.1.4. GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMNTS
2.1.4.1. Type of the meter

Single phase two wire, static watt-hour direct connected type smart meter without
application of any Multiplication Constant. It consisting of measuring elements(s), time
of use of register(s), display, load switch and plug in type bi-directional communication
module all integral with the meter housing.
2.1.4.2. Accuracy Class of the meter
Accuracy Class of the smart meter should be 1.0
2.1.4.3. Basic Current (Ib) & rated Maximum current (Imax)
a) Ib = 10 Amp;
b) Imax = 60 Amps;
(Meter shall be able to continuously carry 120% of Imax Meeting the accuracy
requirements).
2.1.4.4. Reference Conditions for testing the performance of the meter
a) Vref = 230 V 1 %
b) Frequency = 50 Hz 0.3%
c) Temperature = 27 C 2 0C
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2.1.4.5. Operating Voltage

Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from 0.6 Vref to 1.2 Vref. However,
meter shall withstand the maximum system Voltage of 440V (for minimum 5 min).
2.1.4.6. Operating Frequency
Required operating frequency should be in the range of 50 Hz 5%.
2.1.4.7. Power Consumption
a) Voltage circuit : Maximum 5.0 W and 15 VA
b) Current Circuit : Max 4VA
(The additional power requirement during data transmission shall not exceed 7W per
communication module).
2.1.4.8. Starting Current
20mA (0.2% of Ib) (phase or neutral current)
2.1.4.9. Short time over current
1800 A for 0.01 sec (30 Imax for one half cycle at Rated frequency)
2.1.4.10. Influence of heating
Temperature rise at any point of the external surface of the meter shall not exceed by
more than 20K with an ambient temperature at 500C.
2.1.4.11. Rated Impulse Withstand voltage
6KV (shall be applied ten times with one polarity and then repeated with the other
polarity.)
2.1.4.12. AC withstand Voltage
4 KV for 1 Minute Minimum
2.1.4.13. Minimum Insulation resistance
Minimum Insulation resistance at test voltage 500+/- 50 V dc
a) Between frame & current, voltage circuits as well as auxiliary circuits
connected together: 5 M Ohm
b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) & each and every other circuit.:
50 M Ohm
2.1.4.14. Mechanical requirements
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.3 of IS 13779
2.1.4.15. Resistance to heat and fire
The terminal block and Meter case shall ensure safety against the spread of fire.
These should not get ignited by thermal overload of live parts in contact with them as
per clause 6.8 of IS 13779. Fire retardant material shall be used.
2.1.4.16. Protection against penetration of dust and water
Degree of protection: IP 51 as per IS 12063, but without suction in the meter. Meter
shall comply with clause 6.9 and 12.5 of IS 13779
2.1.4.17. Resistance against Climatic influence
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.6 of IS 13779.
2.1.4.18. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 4.5 and 5.5 of IS 15884
2.1.4.19. Accuracy requirements
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 11 of IS 13779.
2.1.4.20. Power factor range
Zero lag to Zero lead.
2.1.4.21. Energy measurement
Fundamental energy +Energy due to Harmonics
2.1.4.22. Connection Diagram
The connection diagram for the system shall be provided on terminal cover.
2.1.4.23. Self-Diagnostic feature
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The meter shall have indications for unsatisfactory /non-functioning of

a) Real Time Clock
b) RTC battery
c) Non Volatile Memory
d) NIC card
2.1.4.24. Initial start-up of meter
Meter shall be fully functional within 5 secs after reference voltage is applied to the
meter terminals.
2.1.4.25. Alternate mode of supply to the meters
In case of meter damage, reading/data should be retrieved with the help of battery or
other power source. (Bidder to be provide free of cost 04 nos of jig for retrieving data
from memory of meter. Jig should be such that NVM can be push fit on this jig and
data can be retrieve from this NVM).
2.1.4.26. Sleep Mode
Meter shall not go in sleep mode. Display should not be off at any point of time.
2.1.4.27. Terminal Specs
a) Minimum Internal Diameter of the terminal holes 9.5mm (minimum)
b) Minimum Depth of the terminal holes 25 mm
c) Clearance between adjacent terminals 10 mm (minimum)
2.1.4.28. Display
Backlit LCD, Scrolling, 10 seconds for each parameter minimum 6+1 digits LCD
display
2.1.4.29. Security feature
Programmable facility to restrict the access to the information recorded at different
security level such as read communication, write communication, firmware selection
from remote etc.
2.1.4.30. Software and communication compatibility
The bidder shall supply software required for local (CMRI) & remote (AMI)
connectivity including required training to use the software free of cost.
2.1.4.31. Calibration
Meters shall be software calibrated at factory and modifications in calibration shall not
be possible at site by any means. However, parameters like RTC, TOD tariff, DIP
(billing & load survey), billing date, display parameters etc. shall be reconfigure
through CMRI and remotely over the air (OTA).
2.1.4.32. Communication module of meter for AMI
As per clause no 1.2 (b) of IS 16444 PART-1. Meter should have provision of
communication module compatible with both the variant mentioned in IS 16444
PART-1. This module should be able to get connected to the NAN / WAN network of
service provider (RF/ 4G) of CED. Meter should be able to provide required power
supply to NIC card provided by communication provider recommended/approved by
CED. Size /form factor of NIC card should be approved by CED and bidder should
make necessary arrangement for integration of the same.
2.1.4.33. Communication Layer Protocol
Should be as per clause 9.3 of IS 16444 PART-1
2.1.4.34. Key Management and Security Feature
Should be as per IS 15959 Part-1 & Part- 2
2.1.4.35. Usage Application
Indoor and Outdoor usage
2.1.4.36. Disconnector
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The meter shall have the facility of disconnecting and re-connecting the load of the
meter from the remote and by authenticated command through Laptop/HHU at site by
means of a built-in contactor. This operation shall be conducted with the help of a
third party software which is owned by CED and in addition to the manufacturer's own
software, both in RF / RF Mesh with fall back provision on Cellular (GPRS/ 3G / 4G /
LTE) which can be given through optical port using external modem by utility.
Each operation of the switches shall be logged by the meter as an event with date
and time stamp and reading parameters. This operation should be in line with clause
11 of IS 16444 PART-1, however over current tripping should be disabled by default.
The cumulative no. of such operations shall also be made available.
The make of the load switch should be of reputed make like Grooner (German) or
equivalent and same shall be confirmed by the bidder during tendering. Switch shall
be in compliance to IS 15884.
The brief technical particulars of this Disconnector / load switch are furnished below: -
Table 4 - Disconnector Specification
S.No. DESCRIPTION Requirement
1 Operating Voltage range 130 V to 470 V
2 Operating Current range 20 mA to 72 A
3 Maximum switching power 22 kVA per phase/ per IS 15884
Annex G
4 No. of poles 2 nos ( one in phase and one in
neutral)
5 Operation of switches Simultaneous
6 Utilization Categories UC2 or better
7 Min. number of operation 3000 (close, open each)
2.1.4.37. Communication capabilities and software feasibilities

a) The meter shall have facilities for data transfer locally through CMRI (Using
optical port/NIC card) and remotely by RF / RF Mesh with proper security via
Plug in type NIC.
b) It should be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure integration of meter into
HES (Supplied by RF communication provider) of existing RF-mesh network
system of CED, (if Exists). For cellular fallback, the modem / Module should
have backward compatibility.
c) It shall be possible to reconfigure the meters for RTC, TOD Tariff, DIP
(Demand Integration period), billing date, display parameters etc. through
proper authentication process locally through CMRI and remotely over the air
(OTA). Necessary keys if required for performing this reconfiguration operation
should also be provided along with supply of meter lot & training to CED staff
on how to use it free of cost. Bidder to provide this support on a later stage
also on the request of CED without any cost implication.
d) Optical Communication port shall be available for communication.
Communication ports shall not be affected by any type of injection
/unauthenticated signals and having proper sealing arrangement. The
complete data shall be downloaded within 2 minutes.
e) The bidder shall supply software required for local (CMRI) & remote (AMI)
connectivity including required training to use the software free of cost. Bidder
shall provide the communication protocol / APIs for communication with meter
through local (CMRI) / remote (AMI) as and when required by CED free of cost
during life time of meter. The bidder should provide DLMS compliance for
Communication with the meter at Optical port and at HES.
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f) Bidder should also provide software for changing firmware of meters in mass
and should support integration of this software with HES. Bidder should also
provide base computer software (BCS) for viewing the data downloaded
through HES/CMRI/laptop/HHU in separate PC/laptop. Android based or
windows based HHU shall be preferred. API required for converting raw file to
XML. (DLMS/OBIS) should also be provided if applicable.
g) For purpose of exercising control, like outage management, the meter should
send abnormalities at the consumers' end like Power failure (Last Gasp),
Power Restoration (First Breath). Additional exceptional events should also be
communicated to HES by meter immediately after the occurrence through RF /
RF Mesh. It should also indicate the restoration of the same event. List of
events to be reported should be configurable over the air(OTA). The meter
should have "Last Gasp" and First Breath feature to facilitate sending alerts
to the HES during fully powered off / On condition.
h) Two way communications between:
a. Base Station (HES) and Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) shall be
through RF/ Fiber / Ethernet or any other suitable media, depending
upon suitability and choice of CED.
b. Meter and Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists)
and/or Data Concentrator Unit through RF/ Hybrid (combination of RF)
c. Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists) and Data
Concentrator Unit (if different & if applicable) through RF/ Hybrid
(combination of RF.
i) Last mile mesh network must support auto-registration and self-healing feature
to continue operation using easiest possible available route in case of failure
of any communication device in the mesh.
j) Meter Serial no will be used for tagging of all data of the meters in all database
(at HES / MDM/ DCU level etc.). However, it will be the responsibility of the
Bidder to establish the complete communication solution involving all the
meters in the system. Also, the Bidder must ensure that, the mode of
communication used for RF shall be consistent with the Government of India
stipulations.
k) Integration of meter softwares with HES / MDMS for seamless transfer of data
will be in scope of bidder till the expiry of warranty of the meters. It is desired
firmware up gradation/selection should be available over the air.
l) Bidder has to ensure that meter supplied by him will be compatible with RF
solution and MDMS supplied by him.
m) Communication of the meter at optical port /OTA (NAN/WAN) should be as per
IS 15959 (Part-2):2016.
n) There should not be any reservation of bidder on a particular frequency band
to be used for communication.
o) Communication network should be immune with any external Magnetic
field/ESD/Jammer/HV voltage influence such that it shall not affect the normal
overall functionality.
p) Meter once powered up with NIC card should be self-detected by RF network
and its basic name plate details & current readings should be transferred to
HES.
2.1.4.38. Immunity against external influencing signals
a) Magnetic Field:
i. Meter shall record accurate energy in case of any external influencing signals
in line with IS 13779:1999 Cl.11.2 and variation in limits of error (unto 100%
Imax) shall be as per the table 17 of IS 13779. Meter shall be immune to
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magnetic field such that it shall not affect the normal overall functionality
However, in case of abnormal magnetic field as defined below meter shall
perform as per the following features:
ii. Meter shall log the event in its memory as Magnet with date and time stamp
threshold values as per Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase
Smart Meters.
Abnormal Magnetic field is defined as below:

a) Continuous DC magnetic induction: >0.20 Tesla 5%(Value of the
magneto motive force to be applied shall be generally >17500 ATs, should
be immune up to 0.27Tesla)
b) AC magnetic induction: Immune for 10 Milli Tesla (if produced with circular
metal core with square cross section as specified in CBIP latest report with
2800 AT) / >0.2 Tesla 5% (if produced with 14 SWG 25,000 AT air cored
magnet as specified in CBIP Technical report no-325).
c) Permanent Magnet: Immune up to 0.5T and Event logging >0.5T.
d) In all above conditions the Recording to shift on I max and logging in
events. The thresh hold values as mentioned in Table 5 - Tamper Event
Details for Single Phase Smart Meters.
b) Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Meter shall be immune up to 8 kV and shall record accurate energy as per IS-
13779:1999/CBIP-325. Meter shall log the event into memory as ESD with date
& time stamp for any ESD greater than 8 kV with snap shot of Voltage, Phase
current, Neutral current, Energy KWh, KVAh and Instant PF. However, in case of
ESD application, the meter shall perform as per the following features:
i. Meter shall log the event in its memory as ESD with date and time stamp
threshold values as per Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase
Smart Meters
ii. The shielding around the meter shall be such that it does not get affected by
high Voltage and high energy or low energy impulse when comes in contact
with meter from any side. Meter should immune to jammer.
iii. Meter shall latch & store all the tampers events which have occurred/stored
in memory of meter from the date of energization till life of meter. Total
tamper storage should be as per Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single
Phase Smart Meters.
2.1.4.39. Neutral Disturbance & other tampers

a) The meter shall log the event in memory on thresholds defined in Table 5 -
Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters.
b) The meter shall not saturate on passage of direct current, which can cause the
meter either to stop recording/ record inaccurately. DC injection shall be tested
both in phase and neutral. Measurement by meter shall not get influenced by
injection of DC signal/ DC pulse up to 330V (both + & - DC) and for any value
beyond this.
c) The meter shall record energy proportional to the current and Vref (230V) when
any of the tamper circuits enclosed as per annexure-1 are used to tamper energy
using a diode or a variable resistance or a variable capacitance energy saving
device. The measurement by meter shall not get influenced by injection of AC
Voltages/Chopped signal/DC signal/ DC pulse of low frequency and harmonics.
The meter should be immune to such Neutral Disturbance. In case the meter
accuracy is disturbed under Neutral Disturbance, it should be able to log the
event.
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d) Single Wire tamper: When neutral is disconnected from both load side and
supply side, the meter should record energy as per rated parameters (Vref) & log
the event. Event logging & registering of energy shall be as per Table 5 - Tamper
Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters.
e) Low voltage check- Meter should log low voltage event as per threshold in Table
5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters
f) Current mismatch - Meter should log CM event as per thresholds in Table 5 -
Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters. Priority of logging this
event in memory of meter is higher than earth tamper and earth LED shall glow as
per its own logic Irrespective of this logic.
g) Tamper Icon in LCD shall glow for presence of meter top cover open case.
h) The following tampers shall also be considered:
i. Diode: Immune up to 6A,1000V and if > 6A, 1000V Logging in events with
snap shot of voltage, Phase current, Neutral current, Energy KWh, KVAh,
instant PF and shall show tamper in Meter Display.
ii. Resistance: Immune up to 1K, If> 1K Logging in events with snap shot of
voltage, Phase current, Neutral current, Energy KWh, KVAh, instant PF
and shall show tamper in Meter Display.
iii. Capacitor: immune up to 4.7Mf and if > 4.7Mf 1K Logging in events with
snap shot of voltage, Phase current, Neutral current, Energy KWh, KVAh,
instant PF and shall show tamper in Meter Display.
2.1.4.40. Abnormal Tamper conditions

(a) Meter shall be immune to Influence of Magnet and ESD as per clause
2.1.4.38 If value of Magnet is abnormal then, Tamper event shall be logged
and energy shall be recorded at 100% of Imax as per clause 2.1.4.38.
(b) All the tamper events i.e. Magnet/ESD/Meter Top Cover Open/Neutral
Disturbance /Single Wire/Low Voltage Check/Current Mismatch/Temperature
Rise/Power on-off shall be logged in the memory of the meter with date and
time stamp of occurrence and restoration along with instantaneous electrical
parameter (Voltage, Current (phase and neutral), energy, PF, frequency etc.)
Each register compartment size should be as per Table 5 - Tamper Event
Details for Single Phase Smart Meters.
(c) Tamper event logging along with values of intensity & snapshot of occurrences
& restorations Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart
Meters.
Note- If the meter senses or records the event above defined threshold then meter
shall not be tested in higher values in our lab for particular tamper.
All tamper logging thresholds values shall be configurable from remotes.
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Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters

Persistence Time for Persistence Time Threshold Value for Threshold Compart
Occurrences for Restoration Occurrence of Events Value for ment
Restoration of Size
Events
ESD/JAMMER = 0 Hr 02 ESD/JAMMER = 0 Immunity up to 8 KV with NIC Removal of 25
Min 0 sec (ESD) Hr 02 Min 0 sec and logging of value from 1 ESD signal
(ESD) KV to 50 KV
Magnet = 0 Hr 10 Min Magnet = 0 Hr > 50 mT (permanent magnet) < 50 mT 25
0 sec (MAG) 10 Min 0 sec OR DC magnetic induction > (permanent
(MAG) 200 mT OR AC magnetic magnet) OR
induction > 50 mT DC magnetic
induction < 50
mT or AC
magnetic
induction <50
mT
Meter Top Cover Open Meter Top Cover If meter top cover is opened NA 05
(TC Open) Open (TC Open) (Stay put
Type)
Single Wire = 0 Hr 10 Single Wire = 0 Hr a) At a current of >500mA Voltage > 25
Min 0 sec (SW) 10 Min 0 sec (SW) under tamper condition of 190 V
neutral missing (where
battery is used for voltage
reference). Meter will perform
the fraud energy registration
above 500mA assuming Vref
(from battery) and UPF.
b) At a current of >1 amps
under tamper condition of
neutral missing (where third
CT is used for voltage
reference). Meter will perform
the fraud energy registration
above 1A assuming Vref
(from third CT) and UPF.
c) Condition no. 38 of
Annexure-1 (Timer test): The
timer operation duration
on/off time for 30 seconds
with constant current for 30
min.
Neutral Disturbance = 0 Neutral Disturbance Voltage >145% of Vref Voltage <115% 25
Hr 10 Min 0 sec (ND) = 0 Hr 10 Min 0 Current >10% Ib OR of Vref Current
sec (ND) Frequency < 47 Hz OR > 10% Ib AND
Frequency > 52 Hz OR DC Frequency >
voltage /signal injection 47 Hz OR
Frequency < 52
Hz
Current Mismatch = Current Mismatch = Ip + In 20 % of Ib ( vector Ip + In < 10 % 25
0 Hr 10 Min 0 sec (CM) 0 Hr 10 Min 0 sec sum ) AND Ip > 20% of Ib of Ib ( vector
(CM) Sum ) AND Ip >
20% of Ib
Low Voltage Check = Low Voltage Check Voltage < 70% of Vref AND Voltage > 80% 25
0 Hr 10 Min 0 sec (LVC) = 0 Hr 10 Min 0 current > 2% Ib of Vref AND
sec (LVC) current > 2% Ib
Temperature Rise = Temperature Rise Temperature > 100 Degree C Temperature < 25
0 Hr 30 Min 0 sec (TR) = 0 Hr 30 Min 80 Degree C (Stay put
0 sec (TR) type)
Power On Off = 0 Hr 10 Power On Off = 0 Actual Voltage off Actual Voltage 25
Min 0 sec Hr 10 Min 0 sec On
Over Load (If enabled) Over Load = 0 >preset value (default set at <preset 25
OL Hr 30 Min 0 sec (TR) 120%) value(default
value)
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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

The Meter shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid introducing any
danger in normal use and under normal conditions, so as to ensure especially personal
safety against electric shock, safety against effect of excessive temperature, protection
against spread of fire, protection against penetration of solid objects, dust and water.
All parts, which are subject to corrosion under normal working conditions, shall be protected
effectively. Any protective coating shall not be liable to damage by ordinary handling or
damage due to exposure to air, under normal working conditions.
The meters shall be designed and manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
components.
All the material and electronic power components used in the manufacture of the meter shall
be of highest quality and reputed make to ensure higher reliability, longer life and sustained
accuracy as given below or any other equivalent make with the strict approval of Purchaser:
The bidder is also required to furnish details as per the table mentioned below.
Table 6
S Component Requirement Makes and Origin(
No Function to Be provided by
bidder)
1. Measurement/ The Measurement/ computing chips used in
computing chips the meter should be with the Surface mount
type along with the ASICs
2. Memory chips The memory chips should not be affected by
the external parameters like sparking, high
voltage spikes or electrostatic discharges.
3. Display modules The display modules should be well protected
from the external UV radiations. The display
visibility should be sufficient to read the meter
mounted between height of 0.5m and 2m. The
construction of the modules should be such
that the displayed quantity should not
disturbed with the life of display. (Pin Type) It
should be trans-reflective STN type industrial
grade with extended temperature range.
4. Optical port Optical port should be used to transfer the
meter data to meter reading instrument. The
mechanical construction of the port should be
such to facilitate the data transfer easily.
5 P.C.B. Glass Epoxy, fire resistance grade FR4, with
minimum thickness 1.6 mm
6. Electronic The active & passive components should be
components of the surface mount type & are to be handled
& soldered by the state of art assembly
processes.
7. Battery Lithium with guaranteed life of 15 years
8. RTC / The accuracy of RTC shall be as per relevant
Micro controller IEC / IS standards
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2.1.5. Meter Body

a) Meter body shall be made of unbreakable, high grade, fire retardant reinforced
Insulating material (protective Class II) with FV0 Fire Retardant, self -
extinguishing, UV stabilize, recyclable and Anti oxidation properties.
b) The minimum thickness of the meter enclosure shall be 2mm.
c) Meter base shall be opaque with polycarbonate LEXAN 500R or equivalent on
prior approval from the CED.
d) Meter cover shall be transparent with polycarbonate LEXAN 143R/943A or
equivalent on prior approval from the CED.
e) Meter cover & base shall be provided with continuous and seamless
Ultrasonic welding such that it is not opened without breaking the enclosure.
Front cover & base shall be such that it is not possible to cut & open the meter
without certainly damaging the meter body and by no means shall an attempt
to reassemble would not leave physical evidence.
f) The meter body shall be sealed in such a way that opening of meter base and
cover is possible only after breaking the seal(s).
g) Unidirectional screws to be used on meter covers where ever required.
2.1.6. Terminals, Terminal Block

a) Terminal block should be in single mould with meter body base. (Not
separate).
b) Terminals may be grouped in terminal block having adequate insulating
properties and mechanical strength. In order to satisfy such requirements
when choosing insulating materials for the terminal block adequate testing of
materials shall be taken into account.
c) Terminal block and terminal cover shall be of a material which complies with
the requirements of IS11731 (part 1) method FH1. The material of which the
terminal block is made shall be capable of passing the test given in ISO 75 for
temperature of 180C and pressure of 1.8 M Pa.
d) The terminal block shall be of opaque with polycarbonate LEXAN500R or
e) The terminals and connections shall be suitable to carry up to 120 % of Imax
continuously (Imax 60 A). The size, design & material of Bus bar
/Shunt/Terminal shall be with suitable cross sectional area so that temperature
rise will not be more than 20 Deg C above ambient temperature of 45 Deg C
at 150% of I max loading for 06 hrs. continuous. This test of temp. rise shall be
done on tender samples & will also be done on any samples from any supplied
lot.
f) To get the desired temp rise & avoid hot spots the design of each terminal
screw, preferred terminal screw shall be with hex head screw / allen head
screw & shall be operated with allen key or special key. The preferred Size of
the allen screw shall be 6mm dia.
g) The terminal block, the terminal cover and the meter case shall ensure
reasonable safety against the spread of fire. They shall not be ignited by
thermal overload of live parts in contact with them.
h) The manner of fixing the conductors to the terminals shall ensure adequate
and durable contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue heating.
Terminals shall be preferably with Allen screw with at least 8 mm dia for better
contact area. Terminal & screw should not be damaged during regular opening
and tightening.
i) Terminal block shall be such that the risk of corrosion resulting from contact
with any other metal part is minimized. Electrical connections shall be so
designed that contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating material.
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2.1.7. Terminal Cover

Terminal cover shall be transparent with polycarbonate LEXAN 143R/943A or
equivalent on prior approval from the CED. Appropriate space shall be available for
incoming /outgoing cables without damaging/stressing terminal cover (terminal cover
design shall be approved by CED). After sealing the cover, terminals shall not be
accessible without breaking the seals.
2.1.8. Sealing of meter
Reliable sealing arrangement shall be provided to make the meter tamper evident and
to avoid fiddling or tampering by unauthorized persons. For this, one no.
Polycarbonate seal and one no. Hologram seal shall be provided by the Purchaser.
One no polycarbonate seal and one no. hologram seal shall be provided by the
bidder. All the seals shall be fixed on meter body by the bidder at his works before
dispatch.
One sealing provision shall be provided at meter terminal cover; such that terminal
shall not be accessible without breaking the seals. All the seals shall be provided on
front side only and as per the Purchaser specification. Rear side sealing arrangement
shall not be accepted. Bidder shall provide seals be as per CEA regulation (2006).
Only patented seals to be used as per CEA requirements.
Plug in type NIC card should have proper sealing arrangement.
2.1.9. TOD FEATURE
The meter shall be capable of measuring Cumulative Energy (KWh), and MD (KW) with
time of day (TOD) registers having 8 zones & 02 seasons (no. of zones & time slot shall
be programmable by CMRI with adequate security level and in one to one /broadcast
mode over the air).
2.1.10. MD INTEGRATION
The MD integration period shall be 30 minutes (integration period-programmable by
CMRI at site and also through AMR with adequate security level). The MD resetting shall
be automatic at the 1st of the month i.e. 0000 hours of 1st day of the month. Manual MD
reset button shall not be available. Last six MD values shall be stored in the memory and
one to be displayed in the Auto scroll mode. MD shall be recorded and displayed with
minimum three digits before decimal and minimum two digits after decimal points.
2.1.11. PARAMETERS IN BCS
The parameters in BCS shall be as under
2.1.11.1. Load Survey
The meter shall be capable of recording load profile of 45 days 30 min IP for kWh,
kW, Voltage and Phase and Neutral current for ON days/time.
Meter shall be capable of recording daily Energy and Demand 00:00 to 24:00 Hrs.
KWh, KW in BCS for 45 days.
2.1.11.2. Instantaneous Parameters
Meter shall be capable for following Instantaneous Parameters in Memory and should
be available in BCS.
Table 7
Meter S.No.
Meter Type
Meter date & Time DD MM YYYY HH MM
MRI/PC date & Time SS
Dump date & Time DD MM YYYY HH MM
SS
DD MM YYYY HH MM
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SS
Voltage 000.000V
Phase Current 00.000A
Neutral Current 00.00A
Power factor 0.000
Instantaneous Frequency 00.000Hz
Instantaneous Load Active
Present Cumulative Energy Active
Cumulative Power Off 00000
Duration
Cumulative Power ON 00000
Duration
Cumulative Tamper count 00000
Cumulative Tamper duration 00000
Cumulative Billing Count 00000
Billing date dd:mm:yy
No of Power failure 00000
Temperature
Vector/phasor diagram
No. of Disconnector 00000
operation
2.1.11.3. General Information

Meter shall be capable for providing below mentioned general parameters in memory
Meter Serial number
Software Name
Version
Manufacture Name
Manufacture Year
Meter Type
Meter Class
Meter Constant
Meter Voltage Rating
Meter Current Rating
TOD profile
2.1.11.4. Billing Parameters
a) Maximum Demand (Reset date & all History, time zone register wise)
a. MD - Abs Active Load/ kW
b. MD - Abs Apparent/ kvA
b) Billing Dates (06 History)
c) Flags Description
a. NVM
b. RTC
c. Battery
d) Counters
Description Date & Time Value
a. MD Reset Count
b. Billing count
e) Main Energy (Reading date & all History, time zone register wise; Minimum 6
Histories)
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a. Period
b. Total active
f) Consumption (Reading date & all History, time zone register wise; Minimum 6
Histories)
a. Period
b. Total active
c. Power factor
d. CMD
g) Mode of operation of dis-connector switch
Last ten modes with date & time of switching with energy parameters (kwh, TOD1
kwh, TOD2 kwh, TOD3 kwh)
2.1.12. Transactions
All the changes in software of meter to be logged along with date & time stamp and
readings. Meter should do billing if any transaction is done.
2.1.13. Tamper Events
All the events should be logged as per Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single
Phase Smart Meters.
2.1.14. Display Units
The display unit shall be Pin type built-in liquid crystal display (Permanently backlit
type LCD). The LCD shall be of STN (Super Twisted Nematic) construction suitable
for maximum temperature withstands 650C and minimum temperature withstands 00C
during normal operating condition. The LCD display shall have a wide viewing angle
of 120 degrees. When the meter is not energized the electronic display need not be
visible. The display shall not be affected by electrical, magnetic disturbances and
ESD. The display should be readable in direct sunlight. Phase Indication should be
Green LED only.
2.1.15. Auto Scroll mode
Persistence time for each parameter shall be 10 second. Values followed by header
shall be avoided. (i.e. if MD1 is displayed in Auto scroll mode, Header (MD1) and
value (say 5.23 KW) shall be shown simultaneously; it shall not be shown in
successive displays. Off time shall not be available in auto scroll mode between each
cycle. Auto scroll mode is restored after 10 secs, if push button is not operated.
Display should not be stuck for any tamper events.
Following shall be continuously displayed in auto scroll and push button mode in the
given order.
Table 8
Sr. No. Auto Scroll Display
1 LCD CHECK
2 Meter Sr. No. (Serial no. display with sequence 2 + 6 digits at a
time, completer no. in single shot is preferred)
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
5 C 000000 KWh
6 000.000 Pr MD KW ( Current month MD)
7 (Last month reading) 000000 KWh
8 (Last month MD) 000.000 MD KW
9 Ph 00.000 A
10 N 00.000A
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11 000.000 V
12 Status of load switch(Connect or disconnect)
2.1.16. Push Button Scroll mode

Should facilitate following order
Table 9
Sr. No. Push Button Display
1 LCD CHECK
2 Meter Sr. No. (Serial no. display with sequence 2 + 6 digits at a
time, completer no. in single shot is preferred)
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
5 C 000000 KWh
6 000.000 Pr MD KW ( Current month MD)
7 (Last month reading) A 000000 KWh
8 (Last month MD) A 000.000 MD KW
9 Ph 00.000 A
10 N 00.000A
11 000.000 V
12 Ph 00.000 KW
13 N 00.000 KW
15 MAG 00 (cumulative count)
15 a Date of last occurrence
15 b Time of last occurrence
16 ESD 00 (cumulative count)
16a Date of last occurrence
16b Time of last occurrence
17 ND 00 (cumulative count)
18 SW 00 (cumulative count)
19 TC OPEN 00 (cumulative count)
19a First occurrence date
19b First occurrence time
20 Total tamper count 0000
21 Reading in high resolution
22 Count of connect
22a Date and time of last occurrence
23 Count of disconnect
23a Date and time of last occurrence
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All these parameters shall be downloaded locally or remotely and interpreted in

PC/Laptop. All the parameters shall be recorded and memorized in its Non Volatile
Memory (NVM). The corresponding non-volatile memory shall have a minimum
retention time of 10 years. Last twelve months history data (KWh reading and MD
and event as above with date and time) shall be available in the Non Volatile Memory.
2.1.17. Output Device
a) Pulse Rate: The meters shall have a suitable test output device. Red color
blinking LED (marked as imp/kWh) shall be provided in the front. This device
shall be suitable for using with sensing probe used with test benches or
reference standard meters. The test output device shall have constant pulse
rate of (preferred value- 3200) pulse / kWh. Meter constant shall be indelibly
printed on the name plate as (preferred value- 3200) imp / KWh
b) EL LCD Indicator- The meter shall be provided with suitable earth mark indicator
for Earth Leakage. The EL Indicator shall glow when there is a difference of 6.25
% between phase and neutral current.
c) Communication LCD indicator- The meter shall be provided with suitable LCD
indication for communication in progress.
d) Load Switch LCD indicator- The meter shall be provided with suitable LCD
indication for condition of load switch (Close/open). LCD should show when load
switch is open.
2.1.18. Mid Night Values

Meter should have mid night log for KWh for last 45 days.
2.1.19. Name Plate and Marking
Meters shall have a name plate clearly visible and effectively secured against
removal. The base color of Name plate shall be as of CED approval, indelibly and
distinctly marked with all essential particulars as per relevant standards along with
the following.
(a) Manufacturer's name
(b) Type designation
(c) Number of phases and wires
(d) Serial number (Meter serial number shall be laser printed on name plate
instead on sticker).
(e) Month and Year of manufacture
(f) Unit of measurement
(g) Reference voltage, frequency
(h) Ref. temperature if different from 27 deg. C
(i) Rated basic and maximum Current
(j) Meter constant (imp/kWh)
(k) BIS Mark
(l) Class index of meter
(m) "Property of CED
(n) Purchase Order No. & date
(o) Guarantee period
(p) Rated frequency
(q) Sign of double square
(r) Country of manufacture
(s) Symbol of load switch
(t) Communication Tech for WAN and NAN (with carrier frequency)
(u) Communication Technology is IHD supported (with carrier frequency)
(v) Firmware version for meter
(w) Category
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However, the following shall be printed in bar code on the meter nameplate. (Shall be
printed on name plate instead on sticker).
(a) Manufacturers code No. (given by CED)
(b) Meter Sr. No.
(c) CED Property
(d) Month/Year of manufacture.
2.1.20. TESTS
All routine, acceptance & type tests shall be carried out on the meter and meter body
separately in accordance with the relevant IS/IEC. All routine/acceptance tests shall be
witnessed by the purchaser/his authorized representative. All the components shall also
be type tested as per the relevant standards. Following tests shall be necessarily
conducted in addition to the tests specified in IS/IEC.
2.1.20.1. Type Test
(a) All tests as defined in IS 16444 Part-1: 2015 /IS 13779:1999 / IS15959 Part-2:
2016.
(b) Test against abnormal magnetic influence as per CBIP TR 325.
(c) DC immunity test (injection both on phase and neutral terminal) Test for Material
used for Terminal Block and meter body as per relevant standards.
(d) IP test
2.1.20.2. ROUTINE TEST

(a) AC High Voltage test
(b) Insulation test
(c) Test on limits of error
(d) Test of starting current
(e) Test of no load condition
2.1.20.3. ACCEPTANCE TEST

(a) AC High Voltage test
(b) Insulation test
(c) Test on limits of error with following loads
Table 10
120% I I max Ib(10A) 0.5 Ib (5A) 0.1Ib (1A)
0.05I
max(72A) (60A) b
(0.5A
)
UPF, 0.8 lead UPF, 0.8 UPF, 0.8 UPF, 0.8 UPF, 0.8 UPF
and 0.5 lag lead and lead and lead and Lead and
0.5 lag 0.5 lag 0.5 lag 0.5 lag
(d) Test of meter constant

(e) Test of starting current
(f) Test of no load condition
(g) Test of repeatability of error.
(h) Test of power consumption.
(i) Test for Immunity against external influencing signal as per the Purchaser
specification
(j) Test for Immunity against DC Immunity as per the Purchaser specification
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(k) Test for Immunity against Tamper conditions as per the Purchaser
specification
(l) Error measurements with 38 abnormal condition as per Annexure -1
(m) Test to Influence of Harmonics
(n) Supply voltage and frequency variation test
(o) Testing of self-diagnostic features and tamper count increment and logging
with date and time.
(p) All tests as defined in IS15959(Part-2): 2016
2.1.20.4. SPECIAL TEST

The bidder shall demonstrate the communication capability of the meter through
communication modes as defined in the specification before conducting acceptance
tests. The bidder shall ensure that API (Application protocol interface) is compatible
with CEDS CFW.
2.1.21. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE
The bidder shall furnish the type test certificates of the meter for the tests as mentioned
above as per the corresponding standards. All the tests shall be conducted at CPRI as
per the relevant standards. For communication testing any national approved laboratory
or international acclaimed lab or equivalent will also suffice at the discretion of CED. Type
test should have been conducted in certified Test Laboratories during the period not
exceeding 5 years from the date of opening the bid. In the event of any discrepancy in the
test reports i.e. any test report not acceptable or any/all type tests (including additional
type tests, if any) not carried out, same shall be carried out without any cost implication to
CED.
2.1.22. PRE-DISPATCH INSPECTION
The successful bidder shall facilitate the pre-dispatch inspection at their works site.
Inspection may be made at any stage of manufacture at the discretion of the purchaser
and the equipment, if found unsatisfactory as to workmanship or material, the same is
liable to rejection.
Equipment shall be subject to inspection by a duly authorized representative of the
Purchaser. Bidder shall grant free access to the places of manufacture to CEDs
representatives at all times when the work is in progress. Inspection by the CED or its
authorized representatives shall not relieve the bidder of his obligation of furnishing
equipment in accordance with the specifications. Material shall be dispatched after
specific MDCC (Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate) is issued by CED.
Following documents shall be sent along with material.
a. Govt certified/accredited lab testing certificate
b. Meter Test reports
c. MDCC issued by CED
d. Invoice in duplicate
e. Packing list
f. Drawings & catalogue
g. Guarantee / Warranty card
h. Delivery Challan
i. Other Documents (as applicable)
j. One no. leaflet with each meter
2.1.23. INSPECTION AFTER RECEIPT AT STORE

The material received at Purchasers store shall be inspected for acceptance and shall be
liable for rejection, if found different from the reports of the pre-dispatch inspection.
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2.1.24. GUARANTEE
Bidder shall stand guarantee towards design, materials, workmanship & quality of
process / manufacturing of items under this contract for due and intended performance of
the same, as an integrated product delivered under this contract. In the event any defect
is found by the purchaser up to a period of at least 12 months from the date of
commissioning made under the contract whichever is earlier, Bidder shall be liable to
undertake to replace/rectify such defects at its own costs, within mutually agreed time
frame, and to the entire satisfaction of the Company, failing which the purchaser will be at
liberty to get it replaced/rectified at bidders risks and costs and recover all such expenses
plus the Companys own charges (@ 20% of expenses incurred), from the bidder or from
the Security cum Performance Deposit as the case may be.
Bidder shall further be responsible for free replacement at site for another period of
THREE years from the end of the guarantee period for any Latent Defects if noticed and
reported by the purchaser.
2.1.25. PACKING
(a) Bidder shall ensure that all material covered under this specification shall be
prepared for rail/road transport (local equipment) and be packed in such a manner
as to protect it from damage in transit. The material used for packing shall be
environmentally friendly. Packing and transportation shall be as per IS 15707:206
clauses 9.1 and 9.2.
(b) Individual meter should be packed in separate box. Routine test report of the
individual meter shall be kept inside each card board carton of the meter.
(c) On back side of RTC the bidder shall print a picture of the meter with its small details
like for consumer to know about meter.
2.1.26. QUALITY CONTROL

The bidder shall submit with the offer Quality assurance plan indicating the various stages
of inspection, the tests and checks which will be carried out on the material of
construction, components during manufacture and bought out items and fully assembled
component and equipment after finishing. As part of the plan, a schedule for stage and
final inspection within the parameters of the delivery schedule shall be furnished.
Quality should be ensured at the following stages:
(a) At PCB manufacturing stage, each board shall be subjected to computerized bare
board testing.
(b) At insertion stage, all components should undergo computerized testing for
conforming to design parameter and orientation.
(c) Complete assembled and soldered PCB should undergo functional testing using
Automatic Test Equipment (ATEs).
(d) Prior to final testing and calibration, sample meters shall be subjected to aging test
(i.e. meters will be kept in ovens for 24 hours at 55 Deg. C temperature and
atmospheric humidity under real-life condition at its full load current. After 24 hours
meter should work satisfactorily)
The CED's engineer or its nominated representative shall have free access to the
bidders/manufacturers works to carry out inspections.
2.1.27. MINIMUM TESTING FACILITIES

Bidder should ensure that supplier of meter should have adequate in house testing
facilities for carrying out all routine tests & acceptance tests as per relevant International /
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Indian standards/CED specification. The bidder shall have duly calibrated Reference
Standard meter of Class 0.1 or better accuracy or better.
2.1.28. MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES
The successful bidder will have to submit the bar chart for various manufacturing
activities clearly elaborating each stage, with quantity. This bar chart shall be in line with
the Quality assurance plan submitted with the offer. This bar chart will have to be
submitted within 15 days from the release of the order.
2.1.29. SPARES, ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
Not Applicable
2.1.30. DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
Following drawings & Documents shall be prepared based on CED specifications and
statutory requirements and shall be submitted with the bid:
(a) Completely filled-in Technical Parameters.
(b) General arrangement drawing of the meter
(c) Terminal Block dimensional drawing
(d) Mounting arrangement drawings
(e) General description of the equipment and all components with makes and technical
requirement.
(f) Type Test Certificates
(g) Experience List
(h) Manufacturing schedule and test schedule
After the award of the contract, four (4) copies of following drawings, drawn to scale,
describing the equipment in detail shall be forwarded for approval:
Table 11
S. Description For For Final
No. Approva Review Submissio
l Informatio n
n
1 Technical Parameters
2 General Arrangement drawings
3 Terminal block Dimensional drawings
4 Mounting arrangement drawing
5 Manual/Catalogues
6 Transport/ Shipping dimension

drawing
7 QA &QC Plan
8 Routine, Acceptance and Type Test

Certificates
Bidder shall subsequently provide Four (4) complete sets of final drawings, one of which
shall be auto positive suitable for reproduction, before the dispatch of the equipment. Soft
copy (Compact Disk CD) of all the drawing, GTP, Test certificates shall be submitted after
the final approval of the same to CED.
All the documents & drawings shall be in English language.
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Instruction Manuals: Bidder shall furnish two softcopies (CD) and four (4) hard copies of
nicely bound manuals (In English language) covering erection and maintenance
instructions and all relevant information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment
as well as auxiliary devices.
2.1.31. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

Bidder must ensure to furnish following GTP along with bid submission.
Table 12 - GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (GTP)

S.No Description Units As
Furnished
by Bidder
1 Type of meter
2 Accuracy Class of the meter
3 Ib & Imax A
4 a. Operating Voltage for meter V
b. Operating Voltage with communication unit
functionality
5 Operating Frequency Hz
6 Power Consumption and Burden
7 Starting Current mA
8 Short time over current A
9 Influence of heating
10 Rated impulse withstand voltage KV
11 AC withstand Voltage for 1 min KV
12 Insulation resistance M ohm
a) Between frame &Current, voltage circuits
connected together:
b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) &
each and every other circuit.
13 Mechanical requirement as per IS 13779
14 Resistance to heat and fire (As per specification)
15 Degree of protection
16 Resistance against climatic influence (as per IS
13779)
17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
18 Accuracy requirements (As per IS 13779
19 Power factor range
20 Energy measurement
21 Connection Diagram for system on terminal cover Yes/No
22 Self-diagnostic feature
23 Initial startup of meter (meter shall be fully
functional within 5 sec after reference voltage is
applied to the meter terminals)
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24 Terminal block
a)Depth of the Terminal holes mm
b)Internal diameter of terminal holes mm
c) Clearance between adjacent terminals mm
25 Communication capabilities as per clause 2.1.4.37
26 Immunity against abnormal Magnetic influence, as
defined in Clause 2.1.4.38
27 Immunity against ESD as defined in clause
2.1.4.38
28 DC Immunity as defined in clause 2.1.4.39
29 Abnormal and tamper Conditions as per Yes/No
Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase
Smart Meters
30 Grade of material for
a) Meter base
b) Meter cover
c) Terminal block
d) Terminal cover
31 Tamper counts
32 Recording forward energy in all conditions as per Yes/No
Annexure - 1 (including current/potential reversal)
33 Makes of all components used in the meter as per Yes/No
clause Error! Reference source not found. to be
provided
34 Non Volatile memory (Retention period)
35 Measuring elements used in the meter
36 Power supply to circuit in case of supply failure
37 Display of measured values (As per specification Yes/No
clause Error! Reference source not found.)
38 LCD display ( Type and viewing angle)
39 Pulse rate Imp/ kWh,
40 Name plate marking Yes/No
41 Routine test certificates Yes/No
42 Acceptance test certificates Yes/No
43 Type test certificates Yes/No
44 Guarantee certificates Yes/No
45 Output Device (LEDs) As per clause 2.1.11 Yes/No
46 Make of Disconnector switch
47 Disconnector Technical particular as per Yes/No
Specification clause 2.1.4.36Error! Reference
source not found.
48 Terminal Screw dia.
49 Allen Screw head size (Terminal Screw)
50 Fire retardant category of the material
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a. Meter body
b. Terminal block
2.1.32. SCHEDULE OF DEVIATIONS

Bidders must submit any deviation as per the Form IV format.
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2.2. THREE PHASE WHOLE CURRENT METERS (IMPORT/NET)

2.2.1. Scope
This specification covers the technical requirements of design, manufacturing, testing &
integration with network integration card (NIC) of RF communication to be used at CED for
three phase four Wire, 3x230 voltage, 20-100A, whole current static smart meters of
accuracy class 1.0 (here after referred as meters) complete with all accessories for efficient
and trouble free operation.
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of tech design and construction
of material. However, the material shall conform in all respects to high standards of
engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous
commercial operation in manner acceptable to the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings
of drawings and specification and shall have the power to reject any work or material which,
in his judgment is not in accordance therewith. The offered material shall be complete with all
components necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall
be deemed to be within the scope of Bidder's supply irrespective of whether those are
specifically brought out in this specification and/or the commercial order or not.
The equipment covered by this specification shall conform to the requirements stated in
latest editions & amendments of relevant Indian/ IEC Standards and shall conform to the
Table 13 - Applicable Standards- Three Phase Smart Meters

a IS 16444 Part-1 : A.C. Static Direct connected Watt hour Smart meter
2015 class 1.0 and 2.0
b IS 13779 : 1999 A.C. Static Watt hour meter class 1.0 and 2.0
c IS 15884 : 2010 A.C. direct connected static prepayment meters for
active energy (class 1 & 2)
d IS 15959 Part-1 : Data exchange for electricity meter reading, tariff and
2011 load control
e IS 15959 Part 2 : Data exchange for electricity meter reading , tariff and
2016 load control
f IEEE 802.15.4 : Standard for local and metropolitan area networks
2016
g IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for electrical and
electronic items.
h IEC 62052-11 : 2003 Electricity Requirements (AC) General Requirements
Tests and Test conditions for A.C. Static Watt hour
meter for active energy Class 1.0 and 2.0.
i IEC 62053-21 : 2003 A.C. Static Watt hour meter for active energy Class 1.0
and 2.0
j IS 15707 : 2006 Testing Evaluation installation and maintenance of AC
Electricity Meters- Code of practice.
k IEC 60068 Environmental testing.
l CBIPTR No.325 Specification for A.C. Static Electrical Energy Meters
(latest amendment)
m CEA Regulation : Installation and operation of meters Dated: 17/03/2006
2006 or latest amendment
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2.2.3. CLIMATE CONDITIONS OF THE INSTALLATION
Table 14
Maximum Humidity 95%
annum
Wind Pressure 126 /sq m up to an
elevation at 10 m
2.2.4.1. Type of the meter

Three phase 04 wire, static watt-hour direct connected type smart meter without
application of any Multiplication Constant. It consisting of measuring elements(s), time
of use of register(s), display, load switch and plug in type bi-directional communication
2.2.4.2. Accuracy Class of the meter
Accuracy Class of the smart meter should be 1.0
2.2.4.3. Basic Current (Ib) & rated Maximum current (Imax)
(a) Ib = 20 Amp;
(b) Imax = 100 Amps;
(Meter shall be able to continuously carry 120% of Imax Meeting the accuracy
requirements).
2.2.4.4. Reference Conditions for testing the performance of the meter
(a) Vref = 230 V 1 %
(b) Frequency = 50 Hz 0.3%
(c) Temperature = 27 C 2 0C
2.2.4.5. Operating Voltage
Meter shall be operational with required accuracy from 0.6 Vref to 1.2 Vref. However,
meter shall withstand the maximum system Voltage of 440V (for minimum 5 min).
2.2.4.6. Operating Frequency
Required operating frequency should be in the range of 50 Hz 5%.
2.2.4.7. Power Consumption
(a) Voltage circuit : Maximum 5.0 W and 15 VA
(b) Current Circuit : Max 4VA
(The additional power requirement during data transmission shall not exceed 7W per
communication module).
2.2.4.8. Starting Current
40mA (0.2% of Ib) (phase or neutral current)
2.2.4.9. Short time over current
3000 A for 0.01 sec (30 Imax for one half cycle at Rated frequency)
2.2.4.10. Influence of heating
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Temperature rise at any point of the external surface of the meter shall not exceed by
more than 20K with an ambient temperature at 500 C.
2.2.4.11. Rated Impulse Withstand voltage
6KV (shall be applied ten times with one polarity and then repeated with the other
polarity.)
2.2.4.12. AC withstand Voltage
4 KV for 1 Minute Minimum
2.2.4.13. Minimum Insulation resistance
Minimum Insulation resistance at test voltage 500+/- 50 V dc
(a) Between frame & current, voltage circuits as well as auxiliary circuits
connected together: 5 M Ohm
(b) Between each current (or voltage circuit) & each and every other circuit.: 50 M
Ohm
2.2.4.14. Mechanical requirements
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.3 of IS 13779
2.2.4.15. Resistance to heat and fire
The terminal block and Meter case shall ensure safety against the spread of fire.
These should not get ignited by thermal overload of live parts in contact with them as
per clause 6.8 of IS 13779. Fire retardant material shall be used.
2.2.4.16. Protection against penetration of dust and water
Degree of protection: IP 51 as per IS 12063, but without suction in the meter. Meter
shall comply with clause 6.9 and 12.5 of IS 13779
2.2.4.17. Resistance against Climatic influence
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.6 of IS 13779.
2.2.4.18. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 4.5 and 5.5 of IS 15884
2.2.4.19. Accuracy requirements
Meter shall be in compliance with clause 11 of IS 13779.
2.2.4.20. Power factor range
Zero lag to Zero lead. & meter shall be programed at default lag only configuration i.e.
Lead to be treated as unity for kVA calculations
2.2.4.21. Energy measurement
Fundamental energy +Energy due to Harmonics (Forward Metering for Import mode
and Import / Export for Net configuration)
2.2.4.22. Connection Diagram
The connection diagram for the system shall be provided on terminal cover.
2.2.4.23. Self-Diagnostic feature
The meter shall have indications for unsatisfactory /non-functioning of
(a) Real Time Clock
b) RTC battery
c) Non Volatile Memory
d) NIC card
2.2.4.24. Initial start-up of meter
Meter shall be fully functional within 5 secs after reference voltage is applied to the
meter terminals.
2.2.4.25. Alternate mode of supply to the meters
In case of meter damage, reading/data should be retrieved with the help of battery or
other power source. (Bidder to be provide free of cost 04 nos of jig for retrieving data
from memory of meter. Jig should be such that NVM can be push fit on this jig and
data can be retrieve from this NVM).
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2.2.4.26. Sleep Mode

Meter shall not go in sleep mode. Display should not be off at any point of time.
2.2.4.27. Terminal Specs
(a) Minimum Internal Diameter of the terminal holes 9.5mm (minimum)
(b) Minimum Depth of the terminal holes 25 mm
(c) Clearance between adjacent terminals 10 mm (minimum)
2.2.4.28. Display
Backlit LCD, Scrolling, 10 seconds for each parameter minimum 8 digits LCD display
2.2.4.29. Security feature
Programmable facility to restrict the access to the information recorded at different
security level such as read communication, write communication, firmware selection
from remote etc.
2.2.4.30. Software and communication compatibility
The bidder shall supply software required for local (CMRI-conventional/RF) & remote
(AMI) connectivity including required training to use the software free of cost.
2.2.4.31. Calibration
Meters shall be software calibrated at factory and modifications in calibration shall not
be possible at site by any means. However, parameters like RTC, TOD tariff, DIP
(billing & load survey), billing date, display parameters etc. shall be reconfigure
through CMRI and remotely over the air (OTA).
2.2.4.32. Communication module of meter for AMI
As per clause no 1.2 (b) of IS 16444 PART-1. Meter should have provision of
communication module compatible with both the variant mentioned in IS 16444
PART-1. This module should be able to get connected to the NAN / WAN network of
service provider (RF/ 4G) of CED. Meter should be able to provide required power
supply to NIC card provided by communication provider recommended/approved by
CED. Size /form factor of NIC card should be approved by CED and bidder should
make necessary arrangement for integration of the same.
2.2.4.33. Communication Layer Protocol
Should be as per clause 9.3 of IS 16444
2.2.4.34. Key Management and Security Feature
Should be as per IS 15959 Part-1 & Part- 2
2.2.4.35. Usage Application
Indoor and Outdoor usage
2.2.4.36. Disconnector
The meter shall have the facility of disconnecting and re-connecting the load of the
meter from the remote and by authenticated command through Laptop/HHU at site by
means of a built-in contactor. This operation shall be conducted with the help of a
third party software which is owned by CED and in addition to the manufacturer's own
software, both in RF / RF Mesh with fall back provision on Cellular (GPRS/ 3G / 4G /
LTE) which can be given through optical port using external modem by utility.
Each operation of the switches shall be logged by the meter as an event with date
and time stamp and reading parameters. This operation should be in line with clause
11 of IS 16444 PART-1, however over current tripping should be disabled by default.
The cumulative no. of such operations shall also be made available.
The make of the load switch should be of reputed make like Grooner (German) or
equivalent and same shall be confirmed by the bidder during tendering. Switch shall
be in compliance to IS 15884.
The brief technical particulars of this Disconnector / load switch are furnished below: -
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Table 15 - Disconnector Specifications

S.No. DESCRIPTION Requirement
1 Operating Voltage range 130 V to 470 V
2 Operating Current range 20 mA to 120 A
3 Maximum switching power 25 kVA per phase/ per IS 15884
Annex G
4 No. of poles Min. 3 nos ( one in each phase R Y B
)
5 Operation of switches Simultaneous
6 Utilization Categories UC2 or better
7 Min. number of operation 3000 (close, open each)
2.2.5. Communication capabilities and software feasibilities

(a) The meter shall have facilities for data transfer locally through CMRI (Using
Plug in type NIC.
(b) It should be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure integration of meter into
system of CED. For cellular fallback, the modem / Module should have backward
compatibility.
(c) It shall be possible to reconfigure the meters for RTC, TOD Tariff, DIP (Demand
Integration period), billing date, display parameters etc. through proper
authentication process locally through CMRI and remotely over the air (OTA).
Necessary keys if required for performing this reconfiguration operation should
also be provided along with supply of meter lot & training to CED staff on how to
use it free of cost. Bidder to provide this support on a later stage also on the
request of CED without any cost implication.
(d) Optical Communication port shall be available for communication.
Communication ports shall not be affected by any type of injection
/unauthenticated signals and having proper sealing arrangement. The complete
data shall be downloaded within 2 minutes.
(e) The bidder shall supply software required for local (CMRI) & remote (AMI)
connectivity including required training to use the software free of cost. Bidder
shall provide the communication protocol / APIs for communication with meter
through local (CMRI) / remote (AMI) as and when required by CED free of cost
during life time of meter. The bidder should provide DLMS compliance for
Communication with the meter at Optical port and at HES.
(f) Bidder should also provide software for changing firmware of meters in mass and
should support integration of this software with HES. Bidder should also provide
base computer software (BCS) for viewing the data downloaded through
HES/CMRI/laptop/HHU in separate PC/laptop. Android based or windows based
HHU shall be preferred. API required for converting raw file to XML.
(DLMS/OBIS) should also be provided if applicable.
(g) For purpose of exercising control, like outage management, the meter should
send abnormalities at the consumers' end like Power failure (Last Gasp), Power
Restoration (First Breath). Additional exceptional events should also be
communicated to HES by meter immediately after the occurrence through RF /
RF Mesh. It should also indicate the restoration of the same event. List of events
to be reported should be configurable over the air(OTA). The meter should have
"Last Gasp" and First Breath feature to facilitate sending alerts to the HES
during fully powered off / On condition.
(h) Two way communications between:
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a. Base Station (HES) and Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) shall be through RF /
Fiber / Ethernet or any other suitable media, depending upon suitability and
choice of CED.
b. Meter and Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists) and/or
Data Concentrator Unit through RF/ Hybrid (combination of RF).
c. Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists) and Data
Concentrator Unit (if different & if applicable) through RF/ Hybrid (combination
of RF.
(i) Last mile mesh network must support auto-registration and self-healing
feature to continue operation using easiest possible available route in case of
failure of any communication device in the mesh.
(j) Meter Serial no will be used for tagging of all data of the meters in all database (at
HES / MDM/ DCU level etc.). However, it will be the responsibility of the Bidder to
establish the complete communication solution involving all the meters in the
system. Also, the Bidder must ensure that, the mode of communication used for
RF shall be consistent with the Government of India stipulations.
(k) Integration of meter softwares with HES / MDMS for seamless transfer of data
will be in scope of bidder till the expiry of warranty of the meters. It is desired
firmware up-gradation / selection should be available over the air.
(l) Bidder has to ensure that meter supplied by him will be compatible with RF
solution and MDMS supplied by him.
(m) Communication of the meter at optical port /OTA (NAN/WAN) should be as per IS
15959 (Part-2):2016.
(n) There should not be any reservation of bidder on a particular frequency band to
be used for communication.
(o) Communication network should be immune with any external Magnetic
field/ESD/Jammer/HV voltage influence such that it shall not affect the normal
overall functionality.
(p) Meter once powered up with NIC card should be self-detected by RF network and
its basic name plate details & current readings should be transferred to HES.
2.2.6. Immunity against external influencing signals

a) Magnetic Field:
a. Meter shall record accurate energy in case of any external influencing
signals in line with IS 13779:1999 Cl.11.2 and variation in limits of error
(unto 100% Imax) shall be as per the table 17 of IS 13779. Meter shall be
immune to magnetic field such that it shall not affect the normal overall
functionality However, in case of abnormal magnetic field as defined below
meter shall perform as per the following features:
b. Meter shall log the event in its memory as Magnet with date and time
stamp threshold values as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3
phase meters
Abnormal Magnetic field is defined as below:

i. Continuous DC magnetic induction: >0.20 Tesla 5%(Value of the magneto
motive force to be applied shall be generally >17500 ATs, should be
immune up to 0.27Tesla)
ii. AC magnetic induction: Immune for 10 Milli Tesla (if produced with circular
metal core with square cross section as specified in CBIP latest report with
2800 AT) / >0.2 Tesla 5% (if produced with 14 SWG 25,000 AT air cored
magnet as specified in CBIP Technical report no-325).
iii. Permanent Magnet: Immune up to 0.5T and Event logging >0.5T.
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iv. In all above conditions the Recording to shift on I max and logging in
events. The thresh hold values as mentioned in Table 16 - Tamper event
details for 3 phase meters
b) Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Meter shall be immune up to 8 kV and shall record accurate energy as per IS-
13779:1999/CBIP-325. Meter shall log the event into memory as ESD with date
& time stamp for any ESD greater than 8 kV with snap shot of Voltage, Phase
current, Neutral current, Energy KWh, KVAh and Instant PF. However, in case of
ESD application, the meter shall perform as per the following features:
a. Meter shall log the event in its memory as ESD with date and time stamp
threshold values as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase
meters
b. The shielding around the meter shall be such that it does not get affected by
high Voltage and high energy or low energy impulse when comes in contact
with meter from any side. Meter should immune to jammer.
c. Meter shall latch & store all the tampers events which have occurred/stored in
memory of meter from the date of energization till life of meter. Total tamper
storage should be as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase
meters
2.2.7. Neutral Disturbance & other tampers

The meter shall not saturate on passage of direct current, which can cause the
meter either to stop recording/ record inaccurately. DC injection shall be tested
both in phase and neutral. Measurement by meter shall not get influenced by
injection of Chopped signal/ DC signal/ DC pulse up to 330V and for any value
beyond this. Meter shall log the event into memory as Neutral Disturbance with
date & time stamp the thresholds are as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3
phase meters
2.2.8. Abnormal and Tamper conditions

The meter shall record forward energy under all abnormal tampering conditions and
shall be capable of recording occurrence and restoration of abnormal events listed
below along with date & time and snap shots of individual voltages, currents, power
factors, active energy and apparent energy at the time of occurrence of abnormal
event and restoration of normal supply. During abnormal & tamper conditions, the
current shall be recorded as active current and line current. Each such event shall be
provided with minimum count of as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase
meters to avoid missing of data amidst usual events (like power failure) due to the
limitation of FIFO. Persistence time for occurrence and restoration for the events
along with their threshold values shall be as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3
phase meters.
Tamper event logging along with values of intensity & snapshot of occurrences &
restorations Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase meters.
Note- If the meter senses or records the event above defined threshold then meter
shall not be tested in higher values in our lab for particular tamper.
All tamper logging thresholds values shall be configurable from remotes.
Note: Meter shall have neutral CT for tamper identification and analysis.
The meter shall record in export registers in case of reversal of all CT terminals. The
meters are to be used for registration of energy consumed by the consumer, as such
the meters shall be programmed for import mode and in case of reversal of energy
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direction (reversal of all CT terminals) meter shall register energy separately in export
mode i.e. in case of CT reversal, meter shall record scalar (not vector sum) sum of
energy.
The meter shall register correctly if supply neutral is not available at the meter neutral
terminal. The meter shall work in absence of any phase. It shall keep recording
correctly in case of unbalance system voltage also as defined above.
The meter shall keep working accurately irrespective of the phase sequence of the
supply. The meter shall be functional even if somehow change in the phase sequence
takes place. Meter shall sufficiently record this feature as reverse sequence.
Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase meters
Persistenc Persistence Threshold Value for Threshold Compartm
e Time for Time for Occurrence of Value for ent Size
Occurrenc Restoration Events Restoration of
es Events
ESD/JAMM ESD/JAMMER Immunity up to 8 KV Removal of 25
ER = 0 Hr = 0 Hr 02 Min 0 with NIC and logging ESD signal
02 Min 0 sec (ESD) of value from 1 KV to
sec (ESD) 50 KV
Magnet = 0 Magnet = 0 Hr > 50 mT (permanent < 50 mT 25
Hr 10 Min 0 10 Min 0 sec magnet) OR DC (permanent
sec (MAG) (MAG) magnetic induction > magnet) OR
200 mT OR AC DC magnetic
magnetic induction > induction < 50
50 mT mT or AC
magnetic
induction <50
mT
Meter Top Meter Top If meter top cover is NA 05
Cover Open Cover Open opened (Stay put
(TC Open) (TC Open) Type)
Potential Potential Voltage < 70% of Vref Voltage > 80% 25
Missing = 0 Missing = 0 Hr AND current > 2% of Vref AND
Hr 10 Min 0 10 Min 0 sec Ibasic current > 2%
sec (PM) Ibasic
Voltage Voltage 20% or more between Shall be less 25
Unbalance Unbalance = 0 the phases than 10 %
= 0 Hr 10 Hr 10 Min 0 sec and current > 2% between the
Min 0 sec Ibasic phases and
(VU) current > 2%
Ibasic
CT Open CT Open Ir + Iy + Ib + In 10 % Ir + Iy + Ib + In 25
(phase (phase wise) = of Ibasic (vector Sum) < 5 % of
wise) = 0 Hr 0 Hr 10 Min 0 AND Phase current < Ibasic. (vector
10 Min 0 sec 1% of Ibasic with All Sum) AND
sec current positive Phase current
> 10% of
Ibasic with All
current positive
CT CT Reversal = Active current negative Active current 25
Reversal = 0 Hr 10 Min 0 positive AND >
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0 Hr 10 Min sec 2 % Ibasic

0 sec
(CTR)-----
(NOT
Applicable
for Net
meter
Configuratio
n)
CT Bypass CT Bypass = 0 Ir + Iy + Ib + In 10 % Ir + Iy + Ib + In 25
= Hr 10 Min 0 sec of Ibasic (vector Sum) < 5 % of
0 Hr 10 Min AND Phase current > Ibasic. (vector
0 sec 10% of Ibasic with All Sum) AND
(CTB) current positive Phase current
> 10% of
Ibasic with All
current positive
Current Current Current difference > Current 25
Unbalance Unbalance = 0 30% between the difference <
= 0 Hr 10 Hr 10 Min 0 sec phases AND Ir + Iy + 20% between
Min 0 sec Ib + In 10 % of Ibasic the phases
(CU) (vector Sum) AND Ir + Iy +
Ib + In < 5 % of
Ibasic (vector
Sum)
Low Power Low Power Power Factor 0.5 Power Factor 25
Factor = 0 Factor = 0 Hr > 0.7
Hr 10 Min 0 10 Min 0 sec
sec (LPF)
Neutral Neutral Voltage >145% of Vref Voltage 25
Disturbance Disturbance = 0 Current >10% Ib OR <115% of Vref
= 0 Hr 10 Hr 10 Min 0 sec Frequency < 47 Hz OR Current > 10%
Min 0 sec (ND) Frequency > 52 Hz OR Ib AND
(ND) DC voltage / signal Frequency >
injection 47 Hz OR
Frequency <
52 Hz
Power On Power On Off = Actual Voltage off Actual Voltage 25
Off = 0 Hr 0 Hr 10 Min 0 On
10 Min 0 sec
sec
High High Voltage = Voltage > 130% of Voltage 25
Voltage = 0 0 Hr 10 Min 0 Vref <110% of Vref
Hr 10 Min 0 sec
sec (HV)
High High Neutral Ir + Iy + Ib + In > 20% Ir + Iy + Ib + In 25
Neutral Current = 0 Hr of Ibasic AND In > < 10% of
Current = 0 10 Min 0 sec 10% of Ibasic Ibasic AND In
Hr 10 Min 0 < 5% of Ibasic
sec (HNC)
Temperatur Temperature Temperature > 100 Temperature < 25
e Rise = 0 Rise = 0 Hr 30 Degree C 80 Degree C (Stay put
Hr 30 Min 0 Min 0 sec (TR) type)
sec (TR)
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Over Load Over Load = 0 >preset value (default <preset 25

(If enabled) Hr 30 Min 0 sec value shall be 120%) value/default
OL (TR) value
2.2.9. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

The Meter shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid introducing any
danger in normal use and under normal conditions, so as to ensure especially personal
safety against electric shock, safety against effect of excessive temperature, protection
against spread of fire, protection against penetration of solid objects, dust and water.
All parts, which are subject to corrosion under normal working conditions, shall be protected
effectively. Any protective coating shall not be liable to damage by ordinary handling or
damage due to exposure to air, under normal working conditions.
The meters shall be designed and manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
components.
All the material and electronic power components used in the manufacture of the meter shall
be of highest quality and reputed make to ensure higher reliability, longer life and sustained
accuracy as given below or any other equivalent make with the strict approval of Purchaser:
The bidder is also required to furnish details as per the table mentioned below.
Table 17
S Component Requirement Makes and Origin(
No Function to Be provided by
bidder)
voltage spikes or electrostatic discharges.
3. Display modules The display modules should be well protected
from the external UV radiations. The display
visibility should be sufficient to read the meter
mounted between height of 0.5m and 2m. The
construction of the modules should be such
that the displayed quantity should not
disturbed with the life of display. (Pin Type) It
should be trans-reflective STN type industrial
grade with extended temperature range.
meter data to meter reading instrument. The
mechanical construction of the port should be
such to facilitate the data transfer easily.
5 P.C.B. Glass Epoxy, fire resistance grade FR4, with
minimum thickness 1.6 mm
components of the surface mount type & are to be handled
& soldered by the state of art assembly
processes.
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8. RTC / The accuracy of RTC shall be as per relevant
Micro controller IEC / IS standards
2.2.10. Meter Body

a) Meter body shall be made of unbreakable, high grade, fire retardant reinforced
Insulating material (protective Class II) with FV0 Fire Retardant, self -
extinguishing, UV stabilize, recyclable and Anti oxidation properties.
b) The minimum thickness of the meter enclosure shall be 2mm.
c) Meter base shall be opaque with polycarbonate LEXAN 500R or equivalent on
prior approval from the CED.
d) Meter cover shall be transparent with polycarbonate LEXAN 143R/943A or
e) Meter cover & base shall be provided with continuous and seamless Ultrasonic
welding such that it is not opened without breaking the enclosure. Front cover &
base shall be such that it is not possible to cut & open the meter without certainly
damaging the meter body and by no means shall an attempt to reassemble would
not leave physical evidence.
f) The meter body shall be sealed in such a way that opening of meter base and
cover is possible only after breaking the seal(s).
g) Unidirectional screws to be used on meter covers where ever required.
2.2.11. Terminals, Terminal Block

a) Terminal block should be in single mould with meter body base. (Not
separate).
b) Terminals may be grouped in terminal block having adequate insulating properties
and mechanical strength. In order to satisfy such requirements when choosing
insulating materials for the terminal block adequate testing of materials shall be
taken into account.
c) Terminal block and terminal cover shall be of a material which complies with the
requirements of IS11731 (part 1) method FH1. The material of which the terminal
block is made shall be capable of passing the test given in ISO 75 for temperature
of 180C and pressure of 1.8 M Pa.
d) The terminal block shall be of opaque with polycarbonate LEXAN500R or
e) To get the desired temp rise & avoid hot spots the design of each terminal screw,
preferred terminal screw shall be with hex head screw / allen head screw & shall
be operated with allen key or special key. The preferred Size of the allen screw
shall be 6mm dia.
f) The terminal block, the terminal cover and the meter case shall ensure reasonable
safety against the spread of fire. They shall not be ignited by thermal overload of
live parts in contact with them.
g) The manner of fixing the conductors to the terminals shall ensure adequate and
durable contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue heating. Terminals
shall be preferably with Allen screw with at least 8 mm dia for better contact area.
Terminal & screw should not be damaged during regular opening and tightening.
h) Terminal block shall be such that the risk of corrosion resulting from contact with
any other metal part is minimized. Electrical connections shall be so designed that
contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating material.
2.2.12. Terminal Cover
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Terminal cover shall be transparent with polycarbonate LEXAN 143R/943A or

equivalent on prior approval from the CED. Appropriate space shall be available for
incoming /outgoing cables without damaging/stressing terminal cover (terminal cover
design shall be as per the CED approval). After sealing the cover, terminals shall not
be accessible without breaking the seals.
2.2.13. Sealing of meter
Reliable sealing arrangement shall be provided to make the meter tamper evident and
to avoid fiddling or tampering by unauthorized persons. For this, one no.
Polycarbonate seal and one no. Hologram seal shall be provided by the Purchaser.
One no polycarbonate seal and one no. hologram seal shall be provided by the
bidder. All the seals shall be fixed on meter body by the bidder at his works before
dispatch.
One sealing provision shall be provided at meter terminal cover; such that terminal
shall not be accessible without breaking the seals. All the seals shall be provided on
front side only and as per the Purchaser specification. Rear side sealing arrangement
shall not be accepted. Bidder shall provide seals be as per CEA regulation (2006).
Only patented seals to be used as per CEA requirements.
Plug in type NIC card should have proper sealing arrangement.
2.2.14. TOD FEATURE
The meter shall be capable of measuring Cumulative Energy (KWh), and MD (KW) with
time of day (TOD) registers having 8 zones & 02 seasons (no. of zones & time slot shall
be programmable by CMRI with adequate security level and in one to one /broadcast
mode over the air).
The MD integration period shall be 30 minutes (integration period-programmable by
CMRI at site and also through AMR with adequate security level). The MD resetting shall
be automatic at the 1st of the month i.e. 0000 hours of 1st day of the month. Manual MD
reset button shall not be available. Last six MD values shall be stored in the memory and
one to be displayed in the Auto scroll mode. MD shall be recorded and displayed with
minimum three digits before decimal and minimum two digits after decimal points.
2.2.16. PARAMETERS IN BCS
The parameters in BCS shall be as under
2.2.16.1. Load Survey
The meter shall be capable of recording 30 minutes average of the following
parameters for at least last 45 days
a) Voltage for each phase
b) Current of each phase
c) Average PF
d) Average KWh
e) Average KVAh
f) KVArh(Lagging)
g) KVArh(Leading)
h) Temperature(Deg-C)
Meter shall be capable of recording daily Energy and Demand 00:00 to 24:00 Hrs
KWh/KVAh, KW/KVA in BCS for 45 days. Midnight energy value of KWh/KVAh and
KW/KVA should be available in meter memory for last 45 days.
2.2.16.2. Instantaneous Parameters

Meter shall be capable for following Instantaneous Parameters in Memory and should
be available in BCS.
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Table 18
Meter Sr.No.
Meter Type
Meter date & Time DD MM YYYY HH MM SS
MRI/PC date & Time DD MM YYYY HH MM SS
Dump date & Time DD MM YYYY HH MM SS
Voltage -R 000.000V
Voltage -Y 000.000V
Voltage -B 000.000V
Line Current -R 00.000A
Line Current -Y 00.000A
Line Current -B 00.000A
Neutral Current 00.00A
Active Current -R 00.000A
Active Current -Y 00.000A
Active Current -B 00.000A
Reactive Current-R 00.000A
Reactive Current-Y 00.000A
Reactive Current-B 00.000A
Power factor-R 0.000
Power factor-Y 0.000
Power factor-B 0.000
Average Power factor 0.000
Instantaneous Frequency 00.000Hz
Instantaneous Load Active ,Reactive Lag/Lead, Apparent
Present Cumulative Energy Active ,Reactive Lag/Lead, Apparent
Cumulative Power Off Duration 00000
Cumulative Power ON Duration 00000
Cumulative Tamper count 00000
Cumulative Tamper duration 00000
Cumulative Billing Count 00000
Last Billing date dd:mm:yy
No of Power failure 00000
Temperature(Deg C)
Vector/phasor diagram (also showing
neutral current)
No. of Disconnector operation 00000
2.2.16.3. General Information

Meter shall be capable for providing below mentioned general parameters in memory
Meter Serial number
Software Name
Version
Manufacture Name
Manufacture Year
Meter Type
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Meter Class
Meter Constant
Meter Voltage Rating
Meter Current Rating
TOD profile
2.2.16.4. Billing Parameters
(a) Maximum Demand (Reset date & all History, time zone register wise)
i. MD - Abs Active Load/ kW
ii. MD - Abs Apparent/ kvA
iii. MD Abs Active Load KW Export (For Net configuration)
iv. MD - Abs Apparent/ kvA Export (For Net configuration)
In addition, Reactive MDIs under different combinations will be required.
(b) Billing Dates (06 History)
(c) Flags Description
i. NVM
ii. RTC
iii. Battery
(d) Counters
Description Date & Time Value
Billing count
(e) Main Energy (Reading date & all History, time zone register wise;
Minimum 6 Histories)
i. Period
ii. Total active
iii. Total reactive Lag Import
iv. Total Reactive Lead Import
v. Total Apparent Import
vi. Total active Export (For Net Configuration)
vii. Total reactive Lag Export (For Net Configuration)
viii. Total Reactive Lead Export (For Net Configuration)
ix. Total Apparent Export (For Net Configuration)
x. Net Active (For Net configuration)
(f) Consumption (Reading date & all History, time zone register wise;
Minimum 6 Histories)
i. Period
ii. Total active
iii. Reactive Lag Import
iv. Reactive Lead Import
v. Apparent Import
vi. Active Export (For Net Configuration)
vii. Reactive Lag Export (For Net Configuration)
viii. Reactive Lead Export (For Net Configuration)
ix. Apparent Export (For Net Configuration)
x. Net Active (For Net configuration)
xi. Power factor
xii. CMD
(g) Mode of operation of dis-connector switch
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Last ten modes with date & time of switching with energy parameters
(kwh, KVAh, TOD1 Kwh, TOD2 Kwh, TOD3 Kwh, TOD1 KVAh, TOD2
KVAh, TOD3 KVAh)
2.2.17. Transactions
All the changes in software of meter to be logged along with date & time stamp and
readings. Meter should do billing if any transaction is done.
2.2.18. Tamper Events
All the events should be logged as per Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase
meters
2.2.19. Display Units
type LCD). The LCD shall be of STN (Super Twisted Nematic) construction suitable
for maximum temperature withstands 65 C degree and minimum temperature
withstands 0degree C during normal operating condition. The LCD display shall have
a wide viewing angle of 120 degrees. When the meter is not energized the electronic
display need not be visible. The display shall not be affected by electrical, magnetic
disturbances and ESD. The display should be readable in direct sunlight.
The KWh & KVAh register shall have minimum 8 digits LCD display and size of the
digits shall be minimum 10mmx5mm. Cumulative energy (KWh & KVAh) shall be
displayed without decimal in auto scroll mode. (However decimal shall be available in
push button mode for high resolution display for testing).
2.2.20. Auto Scroll mode (For Import Configuration)
Persistence time for each parameter shall be 10 second. Values followed by header
shall be avoided. (i.e. if MD1 is displayed in Auto scroll mode, Header (MD1) and
value (say 5.23 KW) shall be shown simultaneously; it shall not be shown in
successive displays. Off time shall not be available in auto scroll mode between each
cycle. Auto scroll mode is restored after 10 secs, if push button is not operated.
Display should not be stuck for any tamper events.
Following shall be continuously displayed in auto scroll and push button mode in the
given order.
Table 19
Sr. Auto Scroll Display
No.
1 LCD CHECK
2 Meter Sr. No.* > Complete Meter Serial no. should be there in
single shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
5 b 1 KWh KWh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
6 b 1 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
7 b 1 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
8 b 1 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
9 b 1 PF Average power factor of entire month on 1st of last
month at 00.00 hrs.
10 C KWh Current Cumulative KWh
11 C KVAh Current Cumulative KVAh
12 C KVARh lag Current Cumulative KVARh(lag).
13 C KVARh lead Current Cumulative KVARh(lead).
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14 Pr 1 MD KW Current MD KW
15 Pr 1 MD KVA Current MD - KVA
16 rc MD MD reset count
17 U1 V R Phase Voltage (Instantaneous value).
18 U2 V Y Phase Voltage (Instantaneous value).
19 U3 V B Phase Voltage (Instantaneous value).
20 A1 A R Phase Current (Instantaneous value).
21 A2 A Y Phase Current (Instantaneous value).
22 A3 A B Phase Current (Instantaneous value).
23 Pr PF Instantaneous power factor
24 Pr KW Instantaneous load in KW
25 Pr KVA Instantaneous load in KVA
Fail to be log in memory in the following conditions only in BCS not in display
a. RTC fail
b. NVM memory fail
c. Battery fail
d. NIC card fail
2.2.21. Push Button Scroll mode (For Import Configuration)

Following parameters shall be displayed in Push button mode in the given order after
display of all the tamper events.
Table 20
Sr.
Push Button Display
No.
1 LCD CHECK
Meter Sr. No.* > Complete Meter Serial no. should be there in single
2
shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
6 b 1 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
7 b 1 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
8 b 1 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
b 1 PF Average power factor of entire month on 1st of last
9
month at 00.00 hrs.
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26 Status of load switch(connect or disconnect)
27 Count of connect and disconnect
28 Reading in high resolution( up to 3 digits after decimal)
Table 21
Sr. Auto Scroll Display ( Net Meter Configuration)
No.
1 LCD CHECK
single shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
5 b 1 KWh Import KWh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
6 b 1 KVAh Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
7 b 1 KVArh Lag Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00
hrs.
8 b 1 KVArh Lead Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00
hrs.
9 b 1 MD KW import MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
10 b 1 MD KVA import MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
11 b 1 KVArh Lag Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
12 b 1 KVArh Lead Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
13 b 1 KWh Export KWh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
14 b 1 KVAh Export KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
15 b 1 KVArh Lag Export KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
16 b 1 KVArh Lead Export KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
17 b 1 MD KW Export MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
18 b 1 MD KVA Export MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
month at 00.00 hrs.
22 C KWh import Current Cumulative KWh
23 C KVAh Import Current Cumulative KVAh
24 C KVARh lag Import Current Cumulative KVARh(lag).
25 C KVARh lead Import Current Cumulative KVARh(lead).
26 C KWh Export Current Cumulative KWh
27 C KVAh Export Current Cumulative KVAh
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28 C KVARh lag Export Current Cumulative KVARh(lag).

29 C KVARh lead Export Current Cumulative KVARh(lead).
2.2.22. Push Button Scroll mode (For Net Configuration)

Following parameters shall be displayed in Push button mode in the given order after
display of all the tamper events.
Table 22
Sr.
Push Button Display ( For Net Configuration)
No.
1 LCD CHECK
2 Meter Sr. No.* > Complete Meter Serial no. should be there in single
shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
5 b 1 KWh Import KWh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
6 b 1 KVAh Import KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
9 b 1 MD KW import MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
10 b 1 MD KVA import MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
13 b 1 KWh Export KWh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
14 b 1 KVAh Export KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
17 b 1 MD KW Export MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
18 b 1 MD KVA Export MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
month at 00.00 hrs.
22 C KWh import Current Cumulative KWh
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23 C KVAh Import Current Cumulative KVAh

24 C KVARh lag Import Current Cumulative KVARh(lag).
25 C KVARh lead import Current Cumulative KVARh(lead).
26 C KWh Export Current Cumulative KWh
27 C KVAh Export Current Cumulative KVAh
28 C KVARh lag Export Current Cumulative KVARh(lag).
29 C KVARh lead Export Current Cumulative KVARh(lead).
43 High Resolution C KWh import
Note: These Display parameters should have provision for inserting 24 additional parameters
in display for future requirement.
2.2.23. Output Device

(a) Pulse Rate: The meters shall have a suitable test output device. Red color
blinking LED (marked as imp/kWh) shall be provided in the front. This device
shall be suitable for using with sensing probe used with test benches or
reference standard meters. The test output device shall have constant pulse
rate of (preferred value- 3200) pulse / kWh. Meter constant shall be indelibly
printed on the name plate as (preferred value- 3200) imp / KWh.
(b) Communication LCD indicator- The meter shall be provided with suitable LCD
indication RxD and orange TxD communication in progress.
(c) Load Switch LCD indicator- The meter shall be provided with suitable LCD
indication for condition of load switch (Close/open). LCD should show when load
switch is open.

Meter should have mid night log for KWh for last 45 days.
2.2.25. NAME PLATE AND MARKING
removal. The base color of Name plate shall be approved by CED, indelibly and
distinctly marked with all essential particulars as per relevant standards along with
the following.
1. Manufacturer's name
2. Type designation
3. Number of phases and wires
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4. Serial number (Meter serial number shall be laser printed on name plate
instead on sticker).
5. Month and Year of manufacture
6. Unit of measurement
7. Reference voltage, frequency
8. Ref. temperature if different from 27 deg. C
9. Rated basic and maximum Current
10. Meter constant (imp/kWh)
11. BIS Mark
12. Class index of meter
13. "Property of CED
14. Purchase Order No. & date
15. Guarantee period
16. Rated frequency
17. Sign of double square
18. Country of manufacture
19. Symbol of load switch
20. Communication Tech for WAN and NAN (with carrier frequency)
21. Communication Technology is IHD supported (with carrier frequency)
22. Firmware version for meter
23. Category
However, the following shall be printed in bar code on the meter nameplate. (Shall be
printed on name plate instead on sticker).
1. Manufacturers code No. (given by CED)
2. Meter Sr. No.
3. CED Property
4. Month/Year of manufacture.
2.2.26. TESTS
All routine, acceptance & type tests shall be carried out on the meter and meter body
separately in accordance with the relevant IS/IEC. All routine/acceptance tests shall be
witnessed by the purchaser/his authorized representative. All the components shall also
be type tested as per the relevant standards. Following tests shall be necessarily
conducted in addition to the tests specified in IS/IEC.
2.2.26.1. Type Test
(e) All tests as defined in IS 16444 Part-1: 2015 /IS 13779:1999 / IS15959 Part-2:
2016.
(f) Test against abnormal magnetic influence as per CBIP TR 325.
(g) DC immunity test (injection both on phase and neutral terminal) Test for Material
used for Terminal Block and meter body as per relevant standards.
(h) IP test
2.2.26.2. ROUTINE TEST

a) AC High Voltage test
b) Insulation test
c) Test on limits of error
d) Test of starting current
e) Test of no load condition
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2.2.26.3. ACCEPTANCE TEST

a) AC High Voltage test
b) Insulation test
c) Test on limits of error with following loads
Table 23
120% I I max Ib(20A 0.5 Ib
0.1Ib (2A) 0.05Ib (1A)
max(120A) (100A) ) (10A)
UPF, 0.8 lead UPF, 0.8 UPF, UPF, 0.8 UPF, 0.8 UPF
and 0.5 lag lead and 0.5 0.8 lead lead and Lead and
lag and 0.5 0.5 lag 0.5 lag
lag
d) Test of meter constant

e) Test of starting current
f) Test of no load condition
g) Test of repeatability of error.
h) Test of power consumption.
i) Test for Immunity against external influencing signal as per the Purchaser
specification
j) Test for Immunity against DC Immunity as per the Purchaser specification
k) Test for Immunity against Tamper conditions as per the Purchaser
specification
l) Error measurements with 38 abnormal condition as per Annexure -1
m) Test to Influence of Harmonics
n) Supply voltage and frequency variation test
o) Testing of self-diagnostic features and tamper count increment and logging
with date and time.
p) All tests as defined in IS15959(Part-2): 2016
2.2.26.4. SPECIAL TEST

a) The bidder shall demonstrate the communication capability of the meter through
communication modes as defined in the specification before conducting
acceptance tests. The bidder shall ensure that API (Application protocol interface)
is compatible with CEDS CFW.
b) Temperature rise of terminal block with 150% Imax for 6 hours.
2.2.27. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE

The bidder shall furnish the type test certificates of the meter for the tests as mentioned
above as per the corresponding standards. All the tests shall be conducted at CPRI as
per the relevant standards. For communication testing any national approved laboratory
or international acclaimed lab or equivalent will also suffice at the discretion of CED. Type
test should have been conducted in certified Test Laboratories during the period not
exceeding 5 years from the date of opening the bid. In the event of any discrepancy in the
test reports i.e. any test report not acceptable or any/all type tests (including additional
type tests, if any) not carried out, same shall be carried out without any cost implication to
CED.
The successful bidder shall facilitate the pre-dispatch inspection at their works site.
Inspection may be made at any stage of manufacture at the discretion of the purchaser
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and the equipment, if found unsatisfactory as to workmanship or material, the same is

liable to rejection.
Purchaser. Bidder shall grant free access to the places of manufacture to CEDs
representatives at all times when the work is in progress. Inspection by the CED or its
authorized representatives shall not relieve the bidder of his obligation of furnishing
equipment in accordance with the specifications. Material shall be dispatched after
specific MDCC (Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate) is issued by CED.
Following documents shall be sent along with material.
a. Govt certified/accredited lab testing certificate
b. Meter Test reports
c. MDCC issued by CED
d. Invoice in duplicate
e. Packing list
f. Drawings & catalogue
g. Guarantee / Warranty card
h. Delivery Challan
i. Other Documents (as applicable)
j. One no. leaflet with each meter

The material received at Purchasers store shall be inspected for acceptance and shall be
liable for rejection, if found different from the reports of the pre-dispatch inspection and
one copy of the report shall be sent to RECPDCL and CED each.
2.2.30. GUARANTEE
process / manufacturing of items under this contract for due and intended performance of
the same, as an integrated product delivered under this contract. In the event any defect
is found by the purchaser up to a period of at least 60 months from the date of
commissioning or 66 months from the date of last supplies made under the contract
whichever is earlier, Bidder shall be liable to undertake to replace/rectify such defects at
its own costs, within mutually agreed time frame, and to the entire satisfaction of the
Company, failing which the purchaser will be at liberty to get it replaced/rectified at
bidders risks and costs and recover all such expenses plus the Companys own charges
(@ 20% of expenses incurred), from the bidder or from the Security cum Performance
Deposit as the case may be.
Bidder shall further be responsible for free replacement at site for another period of
THREE years from the end of the guarantee period for any Latent Defects if noticed and
reported by the purchaser.
2.2.31. PACKING
(a) Bidder shall ensure that all material covered under this specification shall be
environmentally friendly. Packing and transportation shall be as per IS 15707:206
clauses 9.1 and 9.2.
(b) Individual meter should be packed in separate box. Routine test report of the
individual meter shall be kept inside each card board carton of the meter.
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(c) On back side of RTC the bidder shall print a picture of the meter with its small details
like for consumer to know about meter.

The bidder shall submit with the offer Quality assurance plan indicating the various stages
of inspection, the tests and checks which will be carried out on the material of
construction, components during manufacture and bought out items and fully assembled
component and equipment after finishing. As part of the plan, a schedule for stage and
final inspection within the parameters of the delivery schedule shall be furnished.
(e) At PCB manufacturing stage, each board shall be subjected to computerized bare
board testing.
(f) At insertion stage, all components should undergo computerized testing for
(g) Complete assembled and soldered PCB should undergo functional testing using
Automatic Test Equipment (ATEs).
(h) Prior to final testing and calibration, sample meters shall be subjected to aging test
(i.e. meters will be kept in ovens for 24 hours at 55 Deg. C temperature and
atmospheric humidity under real-life condition at its full load current. After 24 hours
meter should work satisfactorily)
The CED's engineer or its nominated representative shall have free access to the
bidders/manufacturers works to carry out inspections.

Bidder should ensure that supplier of meter should have adequate in house testing
facilities for carrying out all routine tests & acceptance tests as per relevant International /
Indian standards/CED specification. The bidder shall have duly calibrated Reference
Standard meter of Class 0.1 or better accuracy or better
activities clearly elaborating each stage, with quantity. This bar chart shall be in line with
the Quality assurance plan submitted with the offer. This bar chart will have to be
submitted within 15 days from the release of the order.
2.2.35. SPARES, ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
Bidder to be provide free of cost 04 nos of jig for retrieving data from memory of meter
with every new design of meter in which previous jig is supplied cannot be used. Jig
should be such that NVM can be push fit on this jig and data can be retrieve from this
NVM.
40 nos of optical cord for retrieving the data of meter through optical port should be
provided, if design of optical port is changed from those of previously supplied meters.
2.2.36. DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
Following drawings & Documents shall be prepared based on CED specifications and
statutory requirements and shall be submitted with the bid:
(i) Completely filled-in Technical Parameters.

(j) General arrangement drawing of the meter
(k) Terminal Block dimensional drawing
(l) Mounting arrangement drawings
(m) General description of the equipment and all components with makes and technical
requirement.
(n) Type Test Certificates
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(o) Experience List

(p) Manufacturing schedule and test schedule
After the award of the contract, four (4) copies of following drawings, drawn to scale,
describing the equipment in detail shall be forwarded for approval:
Table 24
For For Review Final
S. No. Description
Approval Information Submission
General Arrangement
2
drawings
Terminal block
3
Dimensional drawings
Mounting arrangement
4
drawing
5 Manual/Catalogues
Transport/ Shipping
6
dimension drawing
7 QA &QC Plan
Routine, Acceptance and
8
Type Test Certificates
Bidder shall subsequently provide Four (4) complete sets of final drawings, one of which
shall be auto positive suitable for reproduction, before the dispatch of the equipment. Soft
copy (Compact Disk CD) of all the drawing, GTP, Test certificates shall be submitted after
the final approval of the same to CED.
Instruction Manuals: Bidder shall furnish two softcopies (CD) and four (4) hard copies of
nicely bound manuals (In English language) covering erection and maintenance
instructions and all relevant information and drawings pertaining to the main equipment
as well as auxiliary devices.

Bidder must ensure to furnish following GTP along with bid submission.
Table 25 - GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (GTP)

As
S.No Description Units Furnished
by Bidder
1 Type of meter
2 Accuracy Class of the meter
3 Ib & Imax A
c. Operating Voltage for meter
4 d. Operating Voltage with communication unit V
functionality
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5 Operating Frequency Hz
6 Power Consumption and Burden
7 Starting Current mA
8 Short time over current A
9 Influence of heating
10 Rated impulse withstand voltage KV
11 AC withstand Voltage for 1 min KV
Insulation resistance
c) Between frame &Current, voltage circuits
12 connected together: M ohm
d) Between each current (or voltage circuit) &
each and every other circuit.
13 Mechanical requirement as per IS 13779
14 Resistance to heat and fire (As per specification)
15 Degree of protection
Resistance against climatic influence (as per IS
16
13779)
17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
18 Accuracy requirements (As per IS 13779
19 Power factor range
20 Energy measurement
21 Connection Diagram for system on terminal cover Yes/No
22 Self-diagnostic feature
Initial startup of meter (meter shall be fully
23 functional within 5 sec after reference voltage is
applied to the meter terminals)
Terminal block
a)Depth of the Terminal holes mm
24
b)Internal diameter of terminal holes mm
c) Clearance between adjacent terminals mm
Communication capabilities as per clause Error!
25
Reference source not found.
Immunity against abnormal Magnetic influence, as
26 defined in Clause Error! Reference source not
found.
Immunity against ESD as defined in
27
Clause Error! Reference source not found.
DC Immunity as defined in Clause Error!
28
Abnormal and tamper Conditions as per
29 Table 16 - Tamper event details for 3 phase Yes/No
meters
30 Grade of material for
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e) Meter base
f) Meter cover
g) Terminal block
h) Terminal cover
31 Tamper counts
32 Recording forward energy in all conditions Yes/No
Makes of all components used in the meter as per
33 clause Error! Reference source not found. to be Yes/No
provided
34 Non Volatile memory (Retention period)
35 Measuring elements used in the meter
36 Power supply to circuit in case of supply failure
Display of measured values (As per specification
37 Yes/No
clause Error! Reference source not found.)
38 LCD display ( Type and viewing angle)
Imp/kWh,
39 Pulse rate Imp/KVAR
h
40 Name plate marking Yes/No
41 Routine test certificates Yes/No
42 Acceptance test certificates Yes/No
43 Type test certificates Yes/No
44 Guarantee certificates Yes/No
Output Device (LEDs) As per Clause Error!
45 Yes/No
46 Make of Disconnector switch
Disconnector Technical particular as per
47 Specification Clause Error! Reference source Yes/No
not found.
48 Terminal Screw dia.
49 Allen Screw head size (Terminal Screw)
Fire retardant category of the material
50 (b) Meter body
(c) Terminal block

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2.3. THREE PHASE CT OPERATED SMART METER for DT

2.3.1. SCOPE
The specification covers design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly,
inspection, testing & integration with network integration card (NIC) of RF
communication at manufacturers works before dispatch, forwarding, unloading at
store/site and supply of 3 phase 4 wire, 3 X 230 volts, ---/5 Amp CT operated
static smart meter of Class 0.5s accuracy complete with all accessories for
efficient and trouble free operation for indoor & outdoor use.
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of tech design and
construction of material. However, the material shall conform in all respects to
high standards of engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable of
performing in continuous commercial operation in manner acceptable to the
purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of drawings and specification and shall
have the power to reject any work or material which, in his judgment is not in
accordance therewith.
The offered material shall be complete with all components necessary for their
effective and trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be
within the scope of Bidder's supply irrespective of whether those are specifically
brought out in this specification and/or the commercial order or not.

The equipment covered by this specification shall conform to the requirements
stated in latest editions of relevant Indian/ IEC Standards and shall conform to the
Table 26
a IS 14697(1999) A.C. static transformer operated watt hour and
Var-hour meters, class 0.2s,0.5s
b IS 16444(2015) Only communication part
c IS 9000 Basic Environmental testing procedure for
electrical and electronic items
d IS 12346 (1999) Specification for testing equipment for A.C.
Electrical energy meter
e IS11000 (1984) Fire hazard testing
f IEC 62053-11 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.)-
(2003) Particulars requirements-part
11:Electromechanical meter for active energy(
classed 0.5,1.0 and 2)
g IEC 62053-22 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.)-
(2003) Particulars
h IS 15707 (2006) Testing Evaluation installation and maintenance
of AC Electricity.
i IEC 60068 Environmental testing

j CBIP- TR Specification for A.C. Static Electrical Energy
No.325 Meters (latest amendment).
k CEA Regulation Installation and operation of meters Dtd:
(2006) 17/03/2006
l IS 15959(Part Data exchange for electricity meter reading,
1-2011) tariff and load control
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m IS 15959(Part Data exchange for electricity meter reading ,

2-2016) tariff and load control
2.3.3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF THE INSTALLATION
Table 27
Maximum Humidity 95-100%
annum
Wind Pressure 126 kg/sq. m up to an elevation at
10 m
The atmosphere is generally laden with mild acid and dust in suspension during the
dry months and is subjected to fog in cold months. The design of equipment and
accessories shall be suitable to withstand seismic forces corresponding to an
acceleration of 0.3 g.
Table 28
S.No. DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT
4.1 Type of the meter Three phase four wire, CT operated static
smart meter. It consisting of measuring
elements(s), time of use of register(s), display,
and plug in type bi-directional communication
4.2 Accuracy Class of the 0.5s
meter
4.3 Basic Current (Ib) & Ib= 5A; Imax= 10Amps
Rated Maximum current
(Imax)
4.4 Reference Conditions for Vref = 230 V 1 %
Testing the performance of Frequency = 50hz 0.3%
the meter Temperature= 27 C 2 0C
(if the tests are made at the temperature other
than reference temperature the results shall be
corrected by applying Mean Temperature
Coefficient 0.05 )
4.5 Operating Voltage Meter shall be operational with required
accuracy from 0.6 Vref to 1.2 Vref.
4.6 Operating Frequency 50 Hz 5%.

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4.7 Power Consumption Voltage circuit: Maximum 5.0 W and 15 VA

Current Circuit :Maximum 4 VA (The additional
power requirement during data transmission
shall not exceed 7W/as mentioned in IS 16444
whichever is lower, per communication
module).
4.8 Starting Current 5 mA (0.1% of Ib )
4.9 Short time over 200 Amp for 0.5sec (20Imax for 0.5 Sec)
current(Secondary)
4.10 Influence of heating Temperature rise at any point of the external
surface of the meter shall not exceed by more
than 20K with an ambient temperature at 450
C.
4.11 Rated Impulse withstand 6KV (Shall be applied ten times with one
voltage polarity & then repeated with the other polarity
and minimum time between each impulse to
be 3 sec.
4.12 AC withstand voltage for 1 4 KV
min
4.13 Minimum Insulation
resistance 5 M ohm
a) Between frame &
current, voltage circuits
connected together:
b) Between each current
50 M ohm.
(or voltage circuit) &
each and every other
circuit. :
4.14 Mechanical requirements Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.3
of IS 14697
4.15 Resistance to heat and fire The terminal block, terminal cover and Meter
case shall ensure safety against spread of fire.
They should not be ignited by thermal
overload of live parts in contact with them as
per clause 6.8 of IS 14697.
4.16 Protection against Degree of protection: IP 51 as per IS 12063,
penetration of dust and but without suction
water. in the meter.
4.17 Resistance against Meter shall be in compliance with clause 12.6
Climatic influence. of IS 14697.
4.19 Accuracy requirements Meter shall be in compliance with clause 11 of
IS 14697.
4.20 Power factor range Zero lag to Zero lead.(meter shall be
programmed for Lag only configuration i.e.
lead to be treated as unity PF for KVAh
calculation)
4.21 Energy measurement Fundamental energy +Energy due to
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Harmonics.
4.22 Connection Diagram The connection diagram for the system shall be
provided on terminal cover.
4.23 Self-Diagnostic feature The meter shall have indications for un
satisfactory / non-functioning of,
i) Real Time Clock
ii) RTC battery
iii) Non Volatile Memory
iv) NIC card
4.24 Initial startup of meter Meter shall be fully functional within 5 sec after
reference voltage is applied to the meter
terminals.
4.25 Internal diameter of the 5.5mm (minimum)
terminal holes and Depth of
terminal hole. 25 mm
4.26 Clearance between 10 mm (minimum)
adjacent Terminals.
4.27 Alternate mode of supply to In case of meter damage, reading/data should be
the meters retrieved with the help of battery
4.28 Sleep Mode Meter shall not go in sleep mode
4.29 Display Backlit LCD ,Scrolling ,10 seconds for each

parameter
4.30 Software and The bidder shall supply software required for
communication local (CMRI) & remote (AMI) connectivity
compatibility including required training to use the software
free of cost.
4.31 Security Feature Programmable facility to restrict the access to the
information recorded at different security level
such as read communication, write
communication ,firmware selection from remote
etc
4.32 Usage Application Indoor and Outdoor
4.33 Calibration Meters shall be software calibrated at factory and

modifications in calibration shall not be possible
at site by any means. However parameters like
RTC, TOD tariff, DIP(billing & load survey), billing
date, display parameters etc shall be reconfigure
through CMRI and remotely over the air(OTA).
4.34 Communication module of As per clause no 1.2 (b) of IS 16444. Meter
meter for AMI should have provision of communication module
compatible with both the variant mentioned in IS
16444. This module should be able to get
connected to the NAN / WAN network of service
provider (RF/ 4G) of CED. Meter should be able
to provide required power supply to NIC card
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provided by communication provider shall be

approved by CED.
4.35 Harmonics The meter should record & display THDV and
THDI as percentage. It should also indicate
individual harmonic minimum up to 11 Harmonics
for 15 days. Integration period should be 15
minutes.
2.3.5. COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES AND SOFTWARE FEASIBILITIES:
2.3.5.1. The meter shall have facilities for data transfer locally through CMRI (Using
Plug in type NIC or an optically isolated communication port using serial
communication. (NIC card will be universal for all make and variants of
meters).
2.3.5.2. It should be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure integration of meter into
system of CED. (RF service provider will also support this activity).
2.3.5.3. For cellular fall back, the modem / Module should have backward
compatibility.
2.3.5.4. It should be possible to reconfigure the meters for RTC, TOD Tariff, DIP
(Demand Integration period), billing date, display parameters etc. through
proper authentication process locally through CMRI and remotely over the air
(OTA).
2.3.5.5. Necessary keys for performing this reconfiguration on meters should be

provided along with supply /subsequently during operations in field.
2.3.5.6. Optical Communication port shall be available for communication via CMRI
(conventional), Modem(GSM/GPRS).
2.3.5.7. Communication ports shall not be affected by any type of injection

/unauthenticated signals and having proper sealing arrangement.
2.3.5.8. The complete data shall be downloaded within 2 minutes.
2.3.5.9. HES/NIC side integration with meter will be taken care of by RF supplier and
meter side integration with HES/NIC will be taken care of by meter supplier.
So it will be joint responsibility of meter & RF supplier to ensure integration of
meter with head end for data transfer as mentioned in specification. Bidder
has to sign an MOU with RF service provider for integration of meter with NIC
for sending data up to HES in desired mode.
2.3.5.10. CED expected time for integration of meter with RF module is 04 months
maximum. Meter should be supplied to CED along with integrated NIC card
(bidder to purchase NIC card from CED approved RF supplier). NIC card
should be plug in type with proper sealing arrangement.
2.3.5.11. The bidder shall supply software required for local (CMRI) & remote (AMI)
connectivity including required training to use the software free of cost.
Bidder shall provide the communication protocol / APIs for communication
with meter through local (CMRI) / remote (AMI) as and when required by
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CED. The bidder should provide DLMS compliance for Communication with
the meter at Optical port and at HES.
2.3.5.12. Bidder should also provide software for changing firmware of meters in mass
and should support integration of this software with HES. Bidder should also
provide base computer software(BCS) for viewing the data downloaded
through HES/CMRI/laptop/HHU in separate PC/laptop.
2.3.5.13. API required for converting raw file to XML. (DLMS/OBIS) should also be
Provided.
2.3.5.14. For purpose of exercising control, like outage management, the meter
should send abnormalities like Power failure (Last Gasp), Power Restoration
(First Breath), CT secondary current is >90% and unbalancing of CT
secondary current among three phases CTs is > 50%. This values should be
configurable through remote in single/broadcast mode. Additional exceptional
events should also be communicated to HES by meter immediately after the
occurrence through RF / RF Mesh. It should also indicate the restoration of
the same event. List of events to be reported should be configurable over
the air(OTA). The meter should have Last Gasp and First Breath feature
to facilitate sending alerts to the HES during fully powered off / On condition.
2.3.5.15. Two way communications between:
2.3.5.15.1. Base Station (HES) and Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) shall be through
Cellular (GPRS/ 3G / 4G / LTE) / Fibre/ Ethernet or any other suitable media
preferably on RF , depending upon suitability and choice of CED.
2.3.5.15.2. Meter and Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists) and/or
Data Concentrator Unit through RF/ Hybrid (combination of RF).
Intermediated Communication Network Elements (if Exists) and Data
Concentrator Unit (if different & if applicable) through RF/ Hybrid
(combination of RF).
2.3.5.15.3. Meter and IHD through RF.
2.3.5.15.4. If there are 2 requests given for communication one from HES and other from
local device, request from local device should supersede.
2.3.5.15.5. Last mile mesh network must support auto-registration and self-healing
feature to continue operation using easiest possible available route in case
of failure of any communication device in the mesh. Meter Serial no will be
used for tagging of all data of the meters in all database (at HES / MDM/ DCU
level etc.). However, it will be the responsibility of the Bidder to establish
the complete communication solution involving all the meters in the system.
Also, the Bidder must ensure that, the mode of communication used for RF
shall be consistent with the Government of India stipulations. Bidder should
come out with their requirements for integration of meter with HES and MDMS
clearly during tender submission.
2.3.5.15.6. The Bidder's supplied meter with third party communication module should
have suitable hand-shaking features to allow a third-party MDMS to
configure, command, read and control smart meters installed at site. The
Bidder shall extend all necessary assistance in developing the adaptor
software through a third-party for facilitating the above.
2.3.5.15.7. Integration of meter softwares with HES / MDMS for seamless transfer of
data will also be in scope of bidder till useful life of the meters. It is desired
firmware up gradation/selection should be available over the air. Integration
of HES with MDMS will not be in scope of bidder, however if any support is
required then same should be provided.
2.3.5.15.8. Bidder should make necessary arrangements for CED approval of
dimensions / Specifications of the NIC card module which need to be used in
meter for integration.
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2.3.5.15.9. Communication of the meter at optical port /OTA (NAN/WAN) should be as

per IS 15959 (Part-2):2016.
2.3.5.15.10. There should not be any reservation of bidder on a particular frequency
band to be used for communication.
2.3.5.15.11. Communication network should be immune with any external Magnetic
field/ESD/Jammer/HV voltage influence such that it shall not affect the
normal overall functionality.
2.3.5.15.12. Backward compatibility of MDAS with hardware (meters and
communication devices) and vice-versa is required for any future upgradation
of hardware / software and this is an essential pre-requisite for supply.
2.3.5.15.13. Meter once powered up with NIC card should be self-detected by RF
network and its basic name plate details, instantaneous & billing parameters
are transferred to HES automatically.
Note: Necessary TOD registers for energy and demand shall have to be incorporated
while designing the meter under this specification, since in future the same meter may
have to be modified, through the downloading of relevant software on to the meter, to
convert the meter into an import-export (four quadrant) meter, if required.
2.3.6. ABNORMAL AND TAMPER CONDITIONS
2.3.6.1. The meter shall record forward energy under all abnormal tampering conditions.
The meter shall be capable of recording occurrence and restoration of abnormal
events listed below along with date & time and snap shots of individual voltages,
currents, power factors, active energy and apparent energy at the time of
occurrence of abnormal event and restoration of normal supply. During abnormal
and Tamper conditions, the current shall be recorded as active current and line
current. Each such event shall be provided with minimum 25 Nos of counts to
avoid missing of data amidst usual events (like power failure) due to the limitation
of FIFO. Persistence time for occurrence and restoration for the events along with
their threshold values shall be as per table given below.
Meter should count & duration of all cumulative events of all registers.
Table 29
Persistence Persistence time Threshold value Threshold value for
time for for restoration for Occurrence restoration event.
occurrences event.
PT Missing=0 PT Missing=0 Hr Voltage <70% of Voltage >80% of
Hr 5 Min 0 sec 5 Min 0 sec Vref: and current Vref: and current
> 2% Ib. > 2% Ib.
Voltage Voltage 20% or more Shall be less than

Unbalance=0 Unbalance=0 Hr between the 10 % between the
Hr 5 Min 0 sec 5 Min 0 sec phases phases and current
and current >2% > 2% Ib.
Ib
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CT Open CT Open (phase Ir + Iy + Ib + In Ir + Iy + Ib + In

(phase wise) = wise) = 10 % of Ibasic <5 % of Ibasic.
0 Hr 5 Min 0 0 Hr 5 Min (vector Sum). (vector Sum)
sec 0 sec AND AND
Phase current < Phase current >
1% of Ibasic with 10% of Ibasic
All current +ve. with All current
+ve.
CT Reversal=0 CT Reversal=0 Active current Active current positive

Hr 2 Min 0 sec Hr 2 Min 0 sec negative
CT Bypass=0 CT Bypass=0 Hr Ir + Iy + Ib + In Ir + Iy + Ib + In
Hr 5 Min 0 sec 5 Min 0 sec 10 % of Ibasic <5 % of Ibasic.
(vector Sum). (vector Sum)
AND AND
Phase current Phase current >
>10% of Ibasic 10% of Ibasic
with All current with All current
+ve. +ve.
Low Power Low Power PF 0.5 PF>0.6

Factor=0 Hr 5 Factor=0 Hr 5
Min 0 sec Min 0 sec
Power On Off=0 Power On Off=0 Actual V- off Actual V- On

Hr 5 Min 0 sec Hr 5 Min 0 sec
High Voltage=0 High Voltage=0 Voltage >130% Voltage <110% of Vref.

Hr 5 Min 0 sec Hr 5 Min 0 sec
of Vref.
High Neutral High Neutral Ir + Iy + Ib + In > Ir + Iy + Ib + In < 10%

Current=0 Hr 5 Current=0 Hr 5 20%
Min 0 sec Min 0 sec
Note: Meter shall have neutral CT for tamper identification and analysis.
2.3.6.2. The meter shall record in export registers in case of reversal of CT terminals
(either 1, 2 or 3) . The meters are to be used for registration of energy consumed
by the consumer, as such the meters shall be programmed for import mode and in
case of reversal of energy direction (reversal of either 1,2 or 3 CT terminals) meter
shall register energy separately in export mode i.e. in case of CT reversal, meter
shall record scalar (not vector sum) sum of energy.
2.3.6.3. The meter shall register correctly if supply neutral is not available at the meter
neutral terminal. The meter shall work in absence of any phase. It shall keep
recording correctly in case of unbalance system voltage also as defined above.
2.3.6.4. The meter shall keep working accurately irrespective of the phase sequence of
the supply. The meter shall be functional even if somehow change in the phase
sequence takes place. Meter shall sufficiently record this feature.
2.3.6.5. The meter shall be reprogrammable at site through CMRI or remotely with
adequate security level of DT meter.
2.3.6.6. Minimum 08 DI & 02 DO required (Extendable up to 12 each type for future

requirement) to communicate with DT/Breaker/Isolators/FPI, sensors etc.
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2.3.7. GENERAL CONSTRUCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
2.3.7.1. General
The Meter shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to avoid
introducing any danger in normal use and under normal conditions, so as to
ensure especially personal safety against electric shock, safety against effect of
excessive temperature, protection against spread of fire, protection against
penetration of solid objects, dust and water.
All parts, which are subject to corrosion under normal working conditions, shall be
protected effectively. Any protective coating shall not be liable to damage by
ordinary handling or damage due to exposure to air, under normal working
conditions.
The meters shall be designed and manufactured using SMT (Surface Mount
Technology) components.
All the material and electronic power components used in the manufacture of the
meter shall be of highest quality and reputed make to ensure higher reliability,
longer life and sustained accuracy as given below or any other equivalent make
with the strict approval of CED:
Table 30
S Component Requirement To be
No Function furnished by
bidder
Voltage spikes or electrostatic discharges.
3. Display modules The display modules should be well
protected from the external UV radiations.
The display visibility should be sufficient to
read the meter mounted between height of
0.5m and 2m. The construction of the
modules should be such that the displayed
quantity should not disturbed with the life of
display. ( Pin Type) It should be
trans-reflective STN type industrial grade
with extended temperature range.
meter data to meter reading instrument.
The mechanical construction of the port
should be such to facilitate the data transfer
easily.
5 P.C.B. Glass Epoxy, fire resistance grade FR4,
with minimum thickness 1.6 mm
components of the surface mount type & are to be
handled & soldered by the state of
art assembly processes.
8. RTC / The accuracy of RTC shall be as per
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Micro controller relevant IEC / IS standards
2.3.8. METER BODY
2.3.8.1. Meter body shall be made of unbreakable, high grade, fire retardant reinforced
Insulating material (protective Class II) with FVo Fire Retardant, self -
extinguishing, UV stabilize, recyclable and Anti oxidation properties. The minimum
thickness of the meter enclosure shall be 2mm. Meter base shall be opaque of
Green color with polycarbonate LEXAN 500R or equivalent on prior approval from
the CED. Meter cover shall be transparent with polycarbonate LEXAN 143R/943A
or equivalent on prior approval from the CED. Meter cover & base shall be
provided with continuous and seamless Ultrasonic welding such that it is not
opened without breaking the enclosure. Front cover & base shall be such that it is
not possible to cut & open the meter without certainly damaging the meter body
and by no means shall an attempt to reassemble would not leave physical
evidence. The meter body shall be sealed in such a way that opening of meter
base and cover is possible only after breaking the seal(s). Unidirectional screws to
be used on meter covers where ever required.
2.3.8.2. Meter PCB chamber should be hermetically sealed and pins for connecting NIC
card should come out from this hermetically sealed compartment in an adjoining
slot where NIC card can be push fit and sealed using CED sealing arrangement.
2.3.9. TERMINALS, TERMINAL BLOCK
2.3.9.1. Terminals may be grouped in terminal block having adequate insulating properties
and mechanical strength. In order to satisfy such requirements when choosing
insulating materials for the terminal block adequate testing of materials shall be
taken into account. Terminal block and terminal cover shall be of a material which
complies with the requirements of IS11731 (part 1) method FH1. The material of
which the terminal block is made shall be capable of passing the test given in ISO
75 for temperature of 135C and pressure of 1.8 M Pa. The terminal block shall be
of opaque with polycarbonate LEXAN500R.
2.3.9.2. The terminals and connections shall be suitable to carry up to 120 % of Imax
continuously.
2.3.9.3. The terminal block, the terminal cover and the meter case shall ensure reasonable
safety against the spread of fire. They shall not be ignited by thermal overload of
live parts in contact with them.
2.3.9.4. The manner of fixing the conductors to the terminals shall ensure adequate and
durable contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue heating.
2.3.9.5. Internal diameter of the terminal holes shall be minimum 5.5 mm; minimum
clearance between adjacent terminals shall be 10 mm. Depth of the terminal holes
shall be of 25 mm.
2.3.9.6. Terminal block shall be such that the risk of corrosion resulting from contact with
any other metal part is minimized. Electrical connections shall be so designed that
contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating material.
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2.3.10. TERMINAL COVER

Terminal cover shall be of short type and shall be transparent with polycarbonate
LEXAN 143R/943A. Appropriate space shall be available for incoming /outgoing
cables without damaging/stressing terminal cover (terminal cover design shall be
got approved from CED). After sealing the cover, terminals shall not be accessible
without breaking the seals.
2.3.11. SEALING OF METER

2.3.11.1. Reliable sealing arrangement shall be provided to make the meter tamper
evident and to avoid fiddling or tampering by unauthorized persons. For this,
one no. Polycarbonate seal and one no. Hologram seal shall be provided by
CED. One no polycarbonate seal and one no. hologram seal shall be provided
by the bidder. All the seals shall be fixed on meter body by the bidder at his
works before dispatch.
2.3.11.2. One sealing provision shall be provided at meter terminal cover; such that
terminal shall not be accessible without breaking the seals. All the seals shall be
provided on front side only and as per CED specification. Rear side sealing
arrangement shall not be accepted. Bidder shall provide seals be as per CEA
regulation (2006).
2.3.11.3. Plug in type NIC card should have proper sealing arrangement.
The MD integration period shall be 30 minutes (integration period- programmable
by CMRI at site and also through remote with adequate security level. The MD
resetting shall be automatic at the 1st of the month i.e 00:00 hours of 1st of the
month. Manual MD reset button shall not be available. Last six MD values shall be
stored in memory and four to be displayed in auto scroll mode. MD shall be
recorded and displayed with minimum two digits after decimal points. MD
integration shall be of sliding method, not in time block.
2.3.13. TOD FEATURE

The meter shall be capable of measuring Cumulative Energy (KWh & KVAh), and
MD (KW & KVA) with time of day (TOD) registers having 8 zones & 02 seasons
(no. of zones & time slot shall be programmable by CMRI with adequate security
level and in one to one /broadcast mode over the air). Midnight snap shot of TOD
value also required (Optional). Current TOD to be given during tender.
2.3.14. LOAD SURVEY

The meter shall be capable of recording 30 minutes average of the following
parameters for at least last 60 days
1) Voltage of each phase
2) Current of each phase
3) PF of each phase
4) Total KWh
5) Total KVAh
6) KVArh(Lagging)
7) KVArh(Leading)
8) Neutral Current
9) Frequency
10) THDV
11) THDI
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Note- Meter shall record consumption in forward mode in case of any CT

reversal
2.3.15. DISPLAY UNIT

type LCD). The LCD shall be of STN (Super Twisted Nematic) construction
suitable for maximum temperature withstands 65 C degree and minimum
temperature withstands 0-degree C during normal operating condition. The LCD
display shall have a wide viewing angle of 120 degrees. When the meter is not
energized the electronic display need not be visible. The display shall not be
affected by electrical and magnetic disturbances. The display should be readable
in direct sunlight.
The KWh & KVAh register shall have minimum 8 digits and size of the digits shall
be minimum 10mmx5mm. Cumulative energy (KWh & KVAh) shall be displayed
without decimal in auto scroll mode. (However decimal shall be available in push
button mode for high resolution display for testing).
2.3.15.1. Auto scroll mode

Persistence time for each parameter shall be 10 second. Values followed by
header shall be avoided. (i.e. if MD1 is displayed in Auto scroll mode, Header
(as given in ix below) and value (say 5.23 KW) shall be shown simultaneously;
it shall not be shown in successive displays. Off time shall not be available in
auto scroll mode between each cycle. Auto scroll mode is restored after 10
sec, if push button is not operated.
Following shall be continuously displayed in auto scroll mode in the given

order;
Table 31
Sr. Auto Scroll Display
No.
1 LCD CHECK
single shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
6 b 2 KWh KWh reading on 1 st of second last month at 00.00 hrs
7 b 1 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs
8 b 2 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of second last month at 00.00
hrs.
9 d 1 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
10 d 2 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of second last month at 00.00 hrs
11 d 1 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs
12 d 2 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of second last month at 00.00 hrs.
month at 00.00 hrs
14 b 2 PF Average power factor of entire month on 1st of second
last month at 00.00 hrs
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19 r 1 MD KW Current MD - KW
20 r 1 MD KVA Current MD - KVA
31 NIC card Status ( Good / Fail)
2.3.15.2. Push Button Mode:

Following parameters shall be displayed in Push button mode in the given
order after display of all the tamper events.
Table 32
Sr. Push Button Display
No.
1 LCD CHECK
single shot.
3 d- dd:mm:yy
4 t- hh:mm:ss
6 b 2 KWh KWh reading on 1 st of second last month at 00.00 hrs
7 b 1 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs
8 b 2 KVAh KVAh reading on 1st of second last month at 00.00 hrs.
9 d 1 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs.
10 d 2 1MD KW MD in KW on 1st of second last month at 00.00 hrs
11 d 1 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of last month at 00.00 hrs
12 d 2 2MD KVA MD in KVA on 1st of second last month at 00.00 hrs.
month at 00.00 hrs
14 b 2 PF Average power factor of entire month on 1st of second
last month at 00.00 hrs
19 r 1 MD KW Current MD - KW
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20 r 1 MD KVA Current MD - KVA

31 P1 PF R phase power factor(Instantaneous value).
32 P2 PF Y phase power factor(Instantaneous value).
33 P3 PF B phase power factor(Instantaneous value).
34 SE Uryb:Aryb Phase Sequence
35 A 000 Anamoly
36 C 1 MD KW Cumulative MD-KW
37 C 2 MD KVA Cumulative MD-KVA
38 1 RD KW Rising Demand in KW with elapsed time
39 2 RD KVA Rising Demand in KVA with elapsed time
40 NIC card Status (Good / Fail)
All these parameters shall be downloaded locally or remotely and interpreted

in PC/Laptop. All the parameters shall be recorded and memorized in its Non-
volatile Memory (NVM). The corresponding non-volatile memory shall have a
minimum retention time of 10 years. Last six months history data (KWh &
KVAh) reading and MD (KW & KVA) with data and time) and at least last six
tamper events for each tamper shall be available in the non-volatile Memory.
2.3.16. OUTPUT DEVICE
2.3.16.1. Pulse Output

The meters shall have a suitable test output device. 2 nos of Red colour
blinking LED (marked as imp/kWh and imp/KVAh) shall be provided in the
front. This device shall be suitable for using with sensing probe used with test
benches or reference standard meters. The test output device shall have
constant pulse rate of 400 pulse / kWh & 400 pulse/KVAh. Meter constant
shall be indelibly printed on the name plate as 400 imp / KWh & 400
imp/KVAh.
2.3.16.2. Communication LED

The meter shall be provided with Green color LED for RxD and orange color
LED for TxD communication in progress.

Meter should have mid night log for KWh, KVAh, KVARh lag, KVARh lead and
TOD readings for last 60 days.
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2.3.18. Name plate and Marking

removal. Indelibly and distinctly marked with all essential particulars as per
relevant standards along with the following.
i. Manufacturer's name
ii. Type designation
iii. Number of phases and wires
iv. Serial number
v. Month and Year of manufacture
vi. Unit of measurement
vii. Reference voltage, frequency
viii. Ref. temperature if different from 27 deg. C
ix. Rated basic and maximum Current
x. Meter constant (imp/kWh)
xi. BIS Mark
xii. Class index of meter
xiii. "Property of CED
xiv. Purchase Order No. & date
xv. Guarantee period.
xvi. Rated frequency
xvii. Sign of double square
xviii. Country of manufacture
xix. Communication Tech for WAN and NAN (with carrier frequency)
xx. Communication Technology is IHD supported (with carrier frequency)
However, the following shall be printed in bar code on the meter nameplate.
i. Manufacturers code No. (given by CED)
ii. Meter Sr. No
iii. CED Property
iv. Month/Year of manufacture.
2.3.19. TEST
All routine, acceptance & type tests shall be carried out on the meter and meter
body separately in accordance with the relevant IS/IEC. All routine/acceptance
tests shall be witnessed by the purchaser/his authorized representative. All the
components shall also be type tested as per the relevant standards. Following
tests shall be necessarily conducted in addition to the tests specified in IS/IEC.
2.3.19.1. Type Test

2.3.19.1.1. All tests as defined in IS 14697:1999/ IS 15959(Part-2):2016
2.3.19.1.2. Type test of the Material used for Terminal Block and meter body as per
relevant standards.
2.3.19.2. Routine Test

2.3.19.2.1. AC High Voltage test
2.3.19.2.2. Insulation test
2.3.19.2.3. Test on limits of error
2.3.19.2.4. Test of starting current
2.3.19.2.5. Test of no load condition
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2.3.19.3. Acceptance Test

2.3.19.3.1. AC High Voltage test
2.3.19.3.2. Insulation test
2.3.19.3.3. Test on limits of error with loads
120% I max (12A) I max(10A) Ib(5A) 0.5Ib(2.5A) 0.1 Ib(0.5A) 0.05 Ib(0.25A)
UPF,0.8 lead & UPF,0.8 UPF,0.8 UPF,0.8 lead UPF,0.8 lead UPF
0.5 lag lead & 0.5 lead & 0.5 & 0.5 lag & 0.5 lag
lag lag
2.3.19.3.4. Test of meter constant

2.3.19.3.5. Test of starting current
2.3.19.3.6. Test of no load condition
2.3.19.3.7. Test of repeatability of error
2.3.19.3.8. Test of power consumption
2.3.19.3.9. Test to influence of harmonics
2.3.19.3.10. Supply voltage and frequency variation test
2.3.19.3.11. Testing of self-diagnostics features and tamper count increment and
logging with date & time
2.3.19.4. Special Test

The bidder shall demonstrate the communication capability of the meter
through communication modes as defined in the specification before
conducting acceptance tests. The bidder shall ensure that API (Application
protocol interface) is compatible with CEDS CFW.
2.3.20. TYPE TESTS CERTIFICATES

The bidder shall furnish the type test certificates of the meter for the tests as
mentioned above as per the corresponding standards. All the tests shall be
conducted at CPRI or equivalent as per the relevant standards. For
communication testing any national approved laboratory or international acclaimed
lab or equivalent will also suffice at the discretion of CED. Type test should have
been conducted in certified Test Laboratories during the period not exceeding 5
years from the date of opening the bid. In the event of any discrepancy in the test
reports i.e. any test report not acceptable or any/all type tests (including additional
type tests, if any) not carried out, same shall be carried out without any cost
implication to CED.

The successful bidder shall submit testing and compliance
reports/certificate/manuals/documents as per specifications and getting approval
before mass manufacturing. Inspection may be made at any stage of manufacture
at the discretion of the purchaser of the equipment, if found unsatisfactory as to
workmanship or material, the same is liable to rejection.

CED. Bidder shall grant free access to the places of manufacture to CEDs
representatives at all times when the work is in progress. Inspection by the CED or
its authorized representatives shall not relieve the bidder of his obligation of
furnishing equipment in accordance with the specifications. Material shall be
dispatched after specific MDCC (Material Dispatch Clearance Certificate) is issued
by CED.
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Following documents shall be sent along with material
a) Test reports
b) MDCC issued by CED
c) Invoice in duplicate
d) Packing list
e) Drawings & catalogue
f) Guarantee / Warrantee card
g) Delivery Challan
h) Other Documents (as applicable)
i) One no. leaflet with each meter
NOTE- Photographs of packed lot clearly showing s.no of meters whose

inspection call has been requested should be sent along with letter for inspection
call.

The material received at CEDs store shall be inspected for acceptance and shall
be liable for rejection, if found different from the reports of the pre-dispatch
inspection and one copy of the report shall be sent to RECPDCL and CED each.
2.3.23. GUARANTEE
process / manufacturing of items under this contract for due and intended
performance of the same, as an integrated product delivered under this contract.
In the event any defect is found by the purchaser up to a period of at least 60
months from the date of commissioning or 66 months from the date of last
supplies made under the contract whichever is earlier. Bidder shall be liable to
undertake to replace/rectify such defects at its own costs, within mutually agreed
time frame, and to the entire satisfaction of the company, failing which the
purchaser will be at liberty to get it replaced/rectified at bidders risks and costs
and recover all such expenses plus the companys own charges (@ 20% of
expenses incurred), from the bidder or from the security cum performance
deposit as the case may be.
Bidder shall further be responsible for free replacement at site for another period
of three years from the end of the guarantee period for any latent defects if
noticed and reported by the purchaser
2.3.24. PACKING
Bidder shall ensure that all material covered under this specification shall be
environmentally friendly.
Packing and transportation shall be as per IS 15707:206 clauses 9.1 and 9.2.
Routine test report of the individual meter shall be kept inside each card board
carton of the meter. Each meter should be packed in separate cardboard box and
these meters can then be furthered packed into bigger boxes which will contain 10
meters arranged in S.no.
Leaflet: -The Vendor shall supply 1 no. leaflet with each meter. The leaflet shall be
coloured and shall contain General features and specifications as per CED
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requirement. A picture of the meter shall be printed on the leaflet. Prior to delivery,
the vendor need to submit the same for approval.

The bidder shall submit with the offer Quality assurance plan indicating the various
stages of inspection, the tests and checks which will be carried out on the material
of construction, components during manufacture and bought out items and fully
assembled component and equipment after finishing. As part of the plan, a
schedule for stage and final inspection within the parameters of the delivery
schedule shall be furnished.

At PCB manufacturing stage, each board shall be subjected to
computerized bare board testing.
At insertion stage, all components should undergo computerized testing for
Complete assembled and soldered PCB should undergo functional testing
using Automatic Test Equipment (ATEs).
Prior to final testing and calibration, sample meters shall be subjected to
aging test (i.e. meters will be kept in ovens for 72 hours at 55 Deg. C
temperature and atmospheric humidity under real-life condition at its full
load current. After 72 hours meter should work satisfactorily).
The Purchaser's engineer or its nominated representative shall have free access
to the bidders/manufacturers works to carry out inspections.

Bidder shall have adequate in house testing facilities for carrying out all routine
tests & acceptance tests as per relevant International / Indian standards. The
bidder shall have duly calibrated Reference Standard meter of Class 0.05
accuracy.

activities clearly elaborating each stage, with quantity. This bar chart shall be in
line with the Quality assurance plan submitted with the offer. This bar chart will
have to be submitted within 15 days from the release of the order.
2.3.28. SPARES, ACCESSORIES & TOOLS

40 nos of optical cord for retrieving the data of meter through optical port should
be provided, if design of optical port is changed from those of previously supplied
meters.
2.3.29. DRAWINGS
Following drawings & Documents shall be prepared based on CED specifications
and statutory requirements and shall be submitted with the bid:
a. Completely filled-in Technical Parameters.

b. General arrangement drawing of the meter
c. Terminal Block dimensional drawing
d. Mounting arrangement drawings.
e. General description of the equipment and all components with makes and
technical requirement
f. Type Test Certificates
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g. Experience List
h. Manufacturing schedule and test schedule
Drawings/documents to be submitted after the award of the contract:
Table 33
S. Description For For Final Final
No. Approv Review Submissi Submissio
al Informati on n
on
2 General Arrangement
drawings
3 Terminal block
Dimensional drawings
4 Mounting arrangement
drawing.
5 Manual/Catalogues
6 Transport/ Shipping
dimension drawing
7 QA &QC Plan
8 Routine, Acceptance
and Type Test
Certificates

After receipt of the order, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish five
copies of all relevant drawings for CED approval.
Table 34
S.N Description Units As Specified by CED As
o Furnishe
d by
Bidder
1 Operating Voltage V Meter shall be operational with
required accuracy from 0.6 Vref
to 1.2 Vref.
2 Operating Hz 50 5%.
Frequency
3 Ib=5A, Imax-10 Amps
Ib & Imax A
4 Power VA As per Cl.4.7
consumption
5 Accuracy Class 0.5s

6 Starting Current mA 5 mA(0.1% of Ib)
7 Short time over A 200A for 0.5 sec(20 Imax for
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current(Secondary) 0.5 sec)

8 Impulse withstand KV 6&4
& AC withstand
Voltage
9 Minimum M ohm
Insulation
resistance a) 5
e) Between frame
& Current,
voltage circuits
connected
together:
f) Between each b) 50
current (or
voltage circuit)
& each and
every other
circuit.
10 Degree of IP 51, but without suction in
protection meter
11 Power factor Zero lag to Zero lead
range
12 Energy Fundamental + harmonics
measurement
13 Self-diagnostic As per specification.
feature
14 Communication As per Specification.
capabilities as
per clause 4.36
15 DI/DO as per Yes/no
Cl 4.37.6
16 Meter body a) Ultrasonic/Chemical welding
shall be provided between
cover and base.
b) Base: opaque LEXAN
500R or equivalent.
c) Cover: transparent
LEXAN 143R/ LEXAN
943A.or equivalent.
d) min. 2mm thickness
e) Colour-Green
17 Tamper/ Tamper count shall be
abnormal increased in case of all
count tamper events as defined in
4.37
18 Recording Meter shall record forward
forward energy in energy in all conditions as
case of given in clause 4.37
current/potential
reversal.
19 Components used Components shall be of
in the meter. requirement stated and
bought from reputed make as
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defined in clause 5.1.

Details shall be submitted
along with the bid.
20 Terminal block As per Specification.
21 Depth of the mm 25 mm (minimum)
Terminal holes
22 Internal diameter mm 5.5 (minimum)
of terminal holes
23 Clearance mm 10 (minimum)
between adjacent
terminals
24 Material of the a) Terminal Block:
terminal block LEXAN 500R or equivalent
b) Terminal Cover:
LEXAN 143R/ 943A or
equivalent
25 Non Volatile Minimum 10 years retention
memory period.
26 Measuring To be furnished be bidder
elements used in
the meter
27 Power supply to Bidder to furnish complete

circuit Details.
(Through common
CT/Battery)
28 Display of As per specification
measured values
29 LCD display Pin type built in LCD. Shall be
of STN, Industrial grade.
Viewing angle is 120 degree.
Properties/ test reports of the
display shall be submitted by
the bidder.
30 Pulse rate Imp/ To be furnished by bidder.
KWh
Imp/
KVAh
31 Name plate marking As per Specification
32 Type test As per specifications
33 Acceptance test As per specifications
34 Routine test As per specifications
35 Test reports Meter shall be packed along
with individual routine test
report, while dispatching.
36 Guarantee As per specification

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3. HEAD END SYSTEM (HES)

The HES shall provide the means to monitor the networks status from end-to-end and the
status of each and every device (RF signal strength, dynamic status of links with colour-
codes, throughput, available bandwidth etc.) in the network in real-time, and provide
performance and activity statistics. The NMS shall support at least SNMPv2. Additionally, the
Hardware for the Network Management System is expected from the bidder. Bidder to
provide complete configuration of hardware and software with pricing schedule of individual
items. Head End System should be fully redundant and in hot standby mode. Standby HES
system should be commissioned at 2 different locations. The HES shall have the following in-
built module:
3.1. AMI module: This module shall support automatic meter reading, revenue
management, remote connect/disconnect, load control, peak pricing, demand side
management, Secure management for all types of signals/alerts to endpoint
devices/from the end points, data gap reconciliation (i.e., gap detection, gap
collection and gap retry), street lighting management & reporting.
3.2. Operational management module: This shall enable two-way communications

over the common communication gateway with the communication modules,
connected with the Grid management/control devices at site with associated
reporting. HES also shall serve as the control and monitoring hub for sending
commands to end points individually/ in defined groups or across the entire
network.
3.3. Security module: This is an additional module, attached to the HES, for secure
storage & to process security keys & certificates.
3.4. Firmware Upgrader: This shall enable the utility to upgrade Firmware in the
communication devices/meters over the air (OTA) in batch mode in bulk.
3.5. Network Management Module (NMM): The HES shall indicate mesh network
topology status, summary status by service type/ device type and events type, with
the following features:
Advanced configuration & visualization
Real time & historical information
Support external interfaces
Auto registration & self-healing
Dynamic network discovery
Backhaul flexibility & redundancy
Network provisioning
Performance monitoring
RF connectivity analysis
Trouble shooting
Security management
Network management system, inbuilt in the HES, shall be on open standard,

interoperable and shall support third party network equipment.
3.6. Power Quality Monitor (PQM)
Power quality related information such as voltage, frequency and harmonics can be
visualized device wise/ area wise with the help of this module.
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3.7. Functional Requirements
3.7.1. Bidder to provide the sizing of necessary hardware and software required to
implement AMI for 30,000 meters scalable to 2,00,000 meters. Front end
devices should be sized for 30,000 meters which is scalable to 2,00,000 meters
and backend IT systems should be sized to 2,00,000 meters so that in future no
additional cost to be incurred for backend IT Infra.
3.7.2. List of preferable hardware / software is listed below for reference.
Meter data acquisition software (MDAS)

Meter data management (MDM) capable of processing raw data,
building of desired analytics like giving demand response signal, taking
control / programming actions based on pre-set logic, interface with
billing software being used by utility.
Data archiving and SAN management software
Centralized network management software along with patch
management & identity management
Antivirus software for all machines in control center.
Application Server suitable for MDAS, MDM, along with operating
system.
Application server with minimum 4GB RAM for development, quality and
testing.
Web Server for access
SAN based storage for storing Smart Meter data, data from
MDM, SCADA, DTMU for 2 years with 100% expansion capacity to cater
2,00,000 meters data requirement.
Data Archiving Server and Application
Network management server with patch and identity management
Firewall
Routers
LAN Switch
3.7.3. Network Management, Monitoring and Control

The head end system shall support centralized remote management,
monitoring and control of all communication network and communication
equipment, including the tracking of necessary system component.
3.7.4. Meter Provisioning

The head-end system shall support self-discovery and self-registry
functionality to detect and register meters within 60 minutes of meter
connection and establishment of communication. The system shall allow
inputs via manual data entry or data files for the necessary meter provisioning
data.
3.7.5. Billing Support

The head end system shall support on-cycle and off-cycle billing reads.
3.7.6. Diagnostic and Performance Report
The system shall provide daily, weekly and monthly performance reports
tracking equipment failures, communications failures, and data latency for all
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customer and equipment classes. Reports shall be generated in common

commercially available reporting tools.
3.7.7. Energized Check
The head end system shall support meter energization checks (on-demand
pings) by meter/customer or batch of meters/customers.
3.7.8. On-Demand Read
The head end system shall support on-request reading of any available
information by meter/customer or batch of meters/customers.
3.7.9. Revenue Integrity Monitoring
The head end system shall support revenue integrity monitoring across the
entire meter/customer population including, but not limited to, meter tamper,
energy diversion, site diagnostics, and load diagnostics.
3.7.10. Outage Management
The head end system shall provide outage detection notification and power
restoration notification information in support of enhanced outage
management and improved customer satisfaction.
3.7.11. Physical Disconnect/Reconnect
The head end system shall support the physical disconnect/reconnect
functionality.
3.7.12. Load Limiting
The head end system should support the load limiting functionality.
3.7.13. Web-Based User Interface
The head end system should provide web-based user interfaces.
3.7.14. Pre-Payment/Prepaid Functions
The head end system should support pre-payment capabilities.
3.7.15. The HES system should comply with the communication protocol as defined in
IS standard 16444 and IS 15959 (for data exchange for electricity meter
reading tariff and load control) including latest amendments.
3.7.16. The HES must be able to communicate with the access point / router/DCU
which support communication protocol of RF, PLC and cellular.
3.7.17. The HES shall have an excellent capability of reporting all sorts of status,
alerts and transactions for both AMI & Grid management on real time as well
as historical basis.
3.7.18. The HES shall be flexible and on open standard so that it can communicate
with third party communication devices. The HES shall support web based
multiple data base support software and also support standard integration
Multi-also support standard integration Multi-speak and CIM IEC 61968 for third
party MDMS.
3.7.19. Data Validation and Exception Handling
The system shall detect and prevent logical data errors when the data
is input is either by user entry or from other systems.
Any data error shall not affect system functions that are not directly
associated with it.
The system should generate an error code and description which can
be used to help facilitate debugging end user problems. Error code
must be referenced to the actual exception generated.
3.8. Cyber Security

The HES system shall have adequate cyber security measures as detailed below:
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3.8.1. Secure Access Controls

The system shall include mechanisms for defining and controlling user access
to the operating system environment and applications. Measures such as
password policy, password strength, password aging, and password history
and reuse prevention must be implemented.
3.8.2. Authorization Controls
A least-privilege concept such that users are only allowed to use or access
functions for which they have been given authorization shall be available.
3.8.3. Logging
Logs must be maintained for all attempts to log on (both successful and
unsuccessful), any privilege change requests (both successful and
unsuccessful), user actions affecting security (such as password changes),
attempts to perform actions not authorized by the authorization controls, all
configuration changes etc. Additionally, the access to such logs must be
controlled in accordance to the least-privilege concept mentioned above, so
that entries may not be deleted, accidentally or maliciously.
3.8.3.1. Hardening
All unnecessary packages must be removed and/or disabled from the system.
Additionally, all unused operating system services and unused networking
ports must be disabled or blocked. Only secure maintenance access shall be
permitted and all known insecure protocols shall be disabled.
3.8.3.2. Malicious Software Prevention
Implementation of anti-virus software and other malicious software prevention
tools shall be supported.
3.8.3.3. Network Security
The network architecture of the HES must be secure with support for firewalls
and encryption. The system shall also allow host-based firewalls to be
configured, as an additional layer of security if the network firewall were to fail.
Bidder to provide detailed description as per Annexure 7.
3.9. Interfaces
Bidder to provide supporting documentation (OEM / product with version number/
customer reference) of questionnaire on integration of HES with Other systems as
per below for interfaces.
Table 35
1 Does the Bidder implemented an integration with the MDM System?
2 Is this integration real-time, batch, or a combination of real-time and batch?
3 Does the integration support the delivery of different type of meter data and
alerts to the MDMS?
4 Does the integration support on-request register reads?
5 Does the integration support the delivery of any interval data to the MDMS?
6 Does the integration support the delivery of power quality data (voltage, outage,
sag, swell, etc.)?
7 Does the integration support the remote operation of a meter like connect /
disconnect/ load control?
8 Does the integration support the remote reconfiguration of the meters, including
change of interval length, change of number of channels, change of tariff
(including TOU calendars), and change of alerts without manual interaction or
intervention??
9 Does the integration support resetting (both scheduled and adhoc) of demand
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registers?
10 Is the MDM integration framework based on web services version 2 on SOA
framework? Does it also support any other interoperability standards (e.g. IEC
61968, Multi-Speak and CIM)?
11 List a utility currently in operation with your AMI solution which is using the
integration to the any enterprise level MDM system.
12 Does the integration support the management, message initiation, and control of
load control devices?
13 Does the integration support the provisioning of AMI meters? Provisioning is the
automated process of identifying newly installed AMI meters, or removed AMI
meters and the interaction with the AMI head end to ensure that the meter and
system are correctly configured to deliver the required data on the required
schedule. Describe your system's automated processes, flexibility and exception
management in support of this activity. Include one reference (for each of the
indicated MDM) where this automated provisioning process is in production.
14 Does the integration support the receipt of event logs and alarms? Are all alarms
and events supported in the integration?
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4. METER DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MDMS)

4.1. Functional Modules
MDM system should support following modules:
Meter reading processing and developing billing determinant for Domestic,

Industrial, Commercial, agricultural, Net Metering, Open access customers etc. as
per CED billing requirement.
Virtual Metering for Customer Service, BI, Energy Audit and Network planning
purpose. On demand/scheduled read request processing. Device Management
(Detection, Provisioning and Commissioning of Device).
VEE (Validation, Estimation and Editing)
Revenue protection module.
Event Analyser / Reporting.
Analytical module to handle logics for handling data from different sources to
device business logics.
Outage Event Managers
Device Control (Remote Connect / Disconnect)
Pre-payment Module / Support - Shall have the ability to properly account for
prepaid metering when calculating billing determinants and sending those to
billing and other systems.
Demand Response Management
E VCHARGING MODULE
Universal Calculation Engine with Mathematical, Logical and Statical Operators
Integration for Real time BI system & Standard ETL Process / Tools
This RFP will include supply of all above mentioned modules along with technical
specification of required hardware capable to run the supplied software for 50,000 (Pilot
Phase) and scalable to 2,00,000 endpoints with a data storage of 2 years for maximum of 16
channels 15/30 Minute of interval data along with other type of all meter data.
This RFP also include installation, commission and testing of the MDMS along with
integration of MDMS with other application of CED as asked for in this RFP.
Bidder to complete 100% installation and integration of MDMS within one year from date of
PO. Bidder has to provide perpetual license along with warranty from the date of project
acceptance to 12 months after Go-Live (CED Acceptance). On expiry of Warranty bidder to
provide FMS for 36 months.
Bidder should also provide all the updates free of cost during warranty and FMS period.
Bidder should also provide the required training to the users for operating, developing system
and administrative training to selective persons for running system after support period free of
cost.
Bidder should also specify FMS cost for year to year basis for 36 months after completion of
warranty period this will include all updates free of cost.
Bidder has to provide all the supporting 3rd party software which it recommends for operation
of the system free of cost till the FMS period.
Any software updates, upgrades, patches released till the completion of warranty
period shall be supplied, installed and commissioned under scope of agreement / PO
/ RC. Training to CED employees on software from the OEM or OEMs certified
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training partner shall be arranged by the bidder. Bidder shall maintain the software on
24X7 basis during and after warranty period as per agreed SLA.
The Software licenses will be in the name of CED and will be perpetual in nature.
System will operate in English (British / US) language.
System should have a reporting system in GUI form which can plot any report using
different parameters if meter for user analysis purpose.
4.2. MDMS Technical Specification Requirement

An MDMS shall meet following requirements:
4.2.1. The MDMS system shall support multiple Head-End-System (HES) / AMI
System integration.
4.2.2. MDMS features and functionalities shall comply to IEC-61968-9, latest edition,
for interfacing with other upstream and downstream systems a framework to
achieve interoperability between those systems. It will be responsibility of the
bidder to integrate MDMS with other systems deployed in CED as specified in
this document.
4.2.3. The MDMS shall have passed EPRI IEC 61968-9 interoperability tests.
4.2.4. The MDMS shall provide storage for all IEC CIM 61968-9 units of measure.
4.2.5. The MDMS shall identify irregular alerts, consumption, alarms, and other
abnormal activity and should proactively generates the necessary reports,
service orders, or any user defined actions, resulting in operational
efficiencies.
4.2.6. The MDMS shall perform complex interval data calculations supporting:
addition, subtraction, negative values and multiplication by a different constant
based on magnitude.
4.2.7. The MDMS shall have the ability to automatically route validation errors to
different electronic work queues based on at least the following data elements:
Validation Error, Account Type, Meter Type, or any combination of the above
listed.
4.2.8. The MDMS shall have the ability to select which validations apply to accounts
based on the following at a minimum: rate category, billing class, customer
category, meter type, walking sequence, variable or zero use code, Contract
Account, Installation, and Meter ID and Manufacturer.
4.2.9. The MDMS shall have the ability to apply different estimation algorithm based
on different missing data conditions (e.g. missing interval in a one-hour gap,
missing interval with known scalar reads, missing intervals of an entire billing
span, etc.)
4.2.10. MDMS shall re-estimate the Gaps readings if, intermediate any actual reading
made available by HES, when it is made available and without waiting until the
billing cycle is due.
4.2.11. The MDMS shall suspend processing of the current read and flag any cut off
meter data when it encounters some configurable criteria which cause a
validation failure.
4.2.12. The MDMS shall revalidate any data if user edits or manually estimates.
4.2.13. The MDMS shall detect multiple flags during any technical validation
performed during meter data import including Meter hardware/firmware
failures, Communication errors, - Mismatches between the meter configuration
and the MDMS meter reference data (e.g., meter program, unit of measure,
multiplier or load factor, etc.), Meter replacement, Gaps in data, Alarms/ phase
errors reported by the meter (e.g. tamper, outage, phase failure, pulse
overflow, CRC error, time tolerance, and theft flags/tampers).
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4.2.14. The MDMS shall detect the following during business validation for scalar/time
of use/interval data performed during meter data import for Meter rollovers,
High/low consumption limits, Negative consumption, High/low checks against
a customer profile, Usage on an inactive meter etc. The MDMS shall have the
ability to merge and split intervals from different meters or channels into the
same account and automatically combine different cuts of data. (Use case
Interval Data and RTP) CED would configure the legacy rules based on their
business requirement.
4.2.15. The MDMS shall account for information derived from AMI alerts and alarms
and from external systems (e.g., outage management systems, etc.) when
performing VEE.
4.2.16. The MDMS shall have the ability to perform VEE functions on-request in
addition to scheduled VEE process.
4.2.17. The MDMS shall support version tracking of meter read data including the
reading source in the event that multiple iterations of the interval values are
available as a result of VEE contingency reads, on-request reads, or any other
event that may create additional versions of meter read data.
4.2.18. The MDMS shall have the ability to process the meter register read data /
Interval data for calculating the billing determinant within one hour of receiving
the data from HES. Same should be uploaded in Billing Engine with in this one
hour.
4.2.19. We will create Reading Quality Checks which system should follow while
uploading reading in Billing Engine and should generate exception log.
Reports which authorised user can check and process on case to case and
bulk basis.
4.2.20. MDMS should have capability to retain data of 2 million endpoints for last 2
years (All type meter data).
4.2.21. The MDMS shall have the ability to compare summarized interval reads with
scalar reads and when estimating, ensure estimates are balanced to the scalar
read.
4.2.22. The MDMS shall have the ability for any given meter, to select different
versions of reads based on priority of the reading source, and if necessary,
combine sources, to satisfy a billing request for reads.
4.2.23. The MDMS shall support the integration of prepayment systems if supplied by
third party.
4.2.24. The MDMS shall provide a mechanism to receive disconnect and reconnect
commands and transmit them down to the appropriate Head End Systems for
activation and should receive the feedback and update in existing Billing /
consumer Information System (If Exists) for same.
4.2.25. Disconnected meters reading should be continued till the meter is de-
commissioned and if any reading increment is noticed, an alert should be
generated.
4.2.26. The MDMS shall provide a daily summary report of validation errors that occur
as part of VEE (VEE Summary Report). The VEE Summary Report shall
include the following information at a minimum: Date of Report, Number of
Meters that Failed Validation, Number of Validation Errors Sent to the
Electronic Work Queue, and Number of Validation Errors Broken Down by
Validation Error Type (e.g. high/low check).
4.2.27. The MDMS shall generate a report listing meters that were estimated and the
reason for estimation. (Completed VEE) and for which the system could not
create billing determinants in a configurable period of time. (Failed VEE).
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4.2.28. The MDMS shall provide an estimation report by meter which provides details
of all estimations, flags them, as well as identifies gaps where automatic
estimation could not occur.
4.2.29. The MDMS shall have configurable capability to prioritize readings that have
been manually captured and imported over readings captured remotely and
version them as such for the same request for a given billing period.
4.2.30. The MDMS shall have the ability to request specific, current or historical data
from the meter.
4.2.31. The MDMS shall have the ability to define groups of meters that will apply unit
modifications, e.g. if a meter is read in MWh / MVARh/ MVAh and Billing
Engine requires kWh/KVARh/KVAh, to allow Billing engine to process the
data, and facilitate the translation.
4.2.32. The MDMS should enable users to define best read logic for using multiple
and overlapping readings within the same request window. If valid readings
cannot be obtained within the reading window, the MDMS can derive an
acceptable reading or initiate a new read request using a variety of standard /
configurable / newly created business rules.
4.2.33. MDM can be configured to calculate an estimated read, include an invalid
reading flagged with an invalid indicator, or invoke an automated gap fill
process to re-request readings from the appropriate collection engine.
4.2.34. The MDMS shall associate billing calculations with specific versions of data. It
shall also be able to support the versioning and restoration of billing
determinants and algorithms to support audits.
4.2.35. The MDMS shall be able to calculate estimated billing based on interval data
for dynamic rate structures such as but not limited to Time of Use, Real Time
Pricing, Peak Time Rebate, and Critical Peak Pricing.
4.2.36. MDMS should have the capability to create coincident peak from Interval data
for all the measured and subsequently virtual meters as per requirement.
4.2.37. The MDMS shall have the ability to perform VEE functions as part of the bill
determinant generation process on a meter, or multiple meters, possibly
across multiple service points containing more than one meter, for which there
may be multiple reading types (i.e. interval, time of use, scalar, etc.) (Use
case: Multi Meter)
4.2.38. There shall be an indicator / flag marking the version (actual / estimated) of
data that was used for billing.
4.2.39. The MDMS shall send billing determinants for all end point meters regardless
of whether or not a customer is active. A report of exception should be
populated.)
4.2.40. The MDMS shall have the ability to notify users that no actual or missing
billing determinants exists if the requested date range for a rebill includes any
day with no actual data.
4.2.41. The MDMS shall create work items if data is unable to be estimated during the
generate bill determinant process. The system should check for existing work
items and update if available.
4.2.42. The MDMS shall update billed versions based on rebill notification (e.g.
previous date range version now is "cancelled" and new date range is billed
version.)
4.2.43. The MDMS shall support an enterprise Red Hat Linux operating system of
enterprise version.
4.2.44. The MDMS shall be capable of running under a virtualized environment.
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4.2.45. The vendor shall accommodate the changes recommended by third party
security penetration testing performed on the MDMS party just after go live.
4.2.46. The MDMS shall align to Indian Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security.
4.2.47. The MDMS shall support end-Users and Administrator security, including:
Individual, named accounts for each end-user and administrator
Role-based security
Administration privileges provided only through specific authorization
Configurable, fine-grained access by service delivery point
LDAP v3 compliant integration
SSL secured communications
4.2.48. The MDMS shall support system integration security, including:
Web-services/ SOAP protocol and JMS integration require
username/password authentication
Keystore used to manage certificates and access credentials
Support for Mutual or 2-Way authentication
4.2.49. The MDMSs underlying data shall support the following security mechanisms:
Role-based security for database and application administration,
application operations and execution, ad-hoc read-only privileges
AES-256-bit encryption for persisting sensitive data at rest
Keystore to manage certificates and access credentials
4.2.50. The MDMS shall provide a customer portal offering which provides the
following functions:
Produce interactive charts & heat maps that toggle between interval,
hourly, daily and monthly usage
Compare monthly usage with nearby consumers, i.e. neighbourhoods
or with the entire utility population
View graphical representation of monthly usage totals and bills for past
2 years
Set energy markers to note efficiency upgrades
Set energy saving goals
View PDF of a paper bill along with dynamic web-based bill inserts.
Send automated notifications and alerts to keep customers aware of
real time energy use and outages, and alert them to relevant rebates
and other programs that can help lower their bill.
Provide tools for customer segmentation and insights based on building
square footage property use types age of HVAC and water heating
appliances. Details of appliance can be captured.
Enable custom list development for utility messaging to customers
based on property profiles and integrates with existing marketing
automation platforms.
4.3. Additional feature: Prepaid Functionality - The prepaid functionality can either
be availed at smart meter level or through MDM. In case of MDM, following shall
apply:
4.3.1. The MDM should support pre-payment metering and capability to interface
(Web and Mobile App) with pre-payment application.
4.3.2. The Mobile application should support presently available different OS
platform like Android, iOS, Windows etc.
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4.3.3. The prepayment should support the system that payment and connection
parameters are stored centrally and the details are being updated to consumer
portal/ app.
4.3.4. The system should periodically monitor the energy consumption of prepaid
consumer and decrease the available credit based on consumption.
4.3.5. The system should send connect/disconnect command on the basis of
available credit as per notified rules & regulations.
4.3.6. The system should send low-credit notifications to the consumer when their
balance approaches a threshold.
4.3.7. User Interface (Web and Mobile App) for Utility: User interface for utility to
update the credit amount of prepaid consumers to MDM. Such type of user
interface before login shall require password & login i.d. for authentication.
User interface after getting information like consumer i.d., mobile number &
recharge amount etc. shall update the same to MDM. The details of payment
information shall also update to consumer through SMS, email etc.
4.3.8. User Interface (Web and Mobile App) for Consumer: Consumers can view
recharge history & present balance. Prepaid consumers shall be provided
facility to recharge their account by logging on user interface. User interface
shall require consumer id., mobile number & password for secure login. This
user interface shall be integrated with the present online payment gateway of
utility.
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E. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Following SLA will be applicable during and after warranty period under FMS.
1. ADVANCE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE SLA
A. Network Performance
Table 36
Network Performance
S.No. Requirement Explanation Individual Group of Meters
Meters (1,000 Meters)
90% 99.9%
1. Remote Load Control Maximum time to 5 sec 5 10 1
command (peak control any load sec minute
demand)
2. Meter loss of supply Maximum time to 30 5 30
notification (Last Gasp) Distribution seconds minutes minutes
Management
System
3. Individual meter reading, On demand read 30 - -
Disconnect/ Reconnect requirement seconds
command and Event Log maximum
reporting allowable time
4. Command receipt So that 30
acknowledgement with performance can seconds
time stamp of reception be monitored
5. Respond with notice of So that NOC has 5 minutes
command completion up to date record
with timestamp of network status
6. Remote (batch) reading Minimum - 24 72
of whole network scheduled hours hours
requirement
7. Automated meter For customer
reporting of kWh power billing purposes
consumption
8. Field devices 3 sec
9 Ping response 3 secs 5 10 1
sec minute
10 Troubleshooting &
restoration of
communication
equipment
B. Read Performance & Penalty clause:

Table 37
Read Performance
Parameter Minimum requirements Remarks
Scheduled Data Performance / Latency
80% of readings from total
Interval Reads
installed base on daily basis
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Consumption 80% of readings from total

Read installed base on daily basis
TOU / TOD
80% of readings from total
DATA
installed base on daily basis
(buckets)
Monthly
Billable Read 99.5% of readings from total
(3 days billing installed base; HES to flag for
window) non-compliance cases
Register Read
Event Log from 85% of readings from total
endpoints installed base
Unscheduled Data - On demand Reads / Requests
<30 seconds for 99% of
Single query
endpoints
As per penalty clause
<1 minute for 99% of
up to 100 query matrix mentioned
endpoints
below
<5 minute for 90% of
up to 1000 endpoints
query
<10 minutes for 85% of

up to 10,000 endpoints
query
Total
Population
(assume
<10 minutes for 85% of
BROADCAST
endpoints
max 2000 per
collector /
DCU)
Unscheduled Data - Outage Alarm Msg. On highest priority
Prerequisite: Last gasp available in comms module and Battery
backup available Routers.
<30 seconds with 85% of
Single endpoint
endpoints reporting
<60 seconds with more than
up to 100
85% of endpoints reporting.
up to 1000
< 120 seconds with more than
up to 10,000
80% of population reporting.
Total
Population
(assume max
2400 per
collector /
DCU)
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Unscheduled Data - Restoration Alarm Msg.

Single AMI Meter
outage: 95% of
messages will be
delivered at HES
Single endpoint within than 30
endpoints reporting
seconds and rest of
4% within 2 minutes
(considering 99%
availability of meters).
up to 1000
up to 10,000
Total
Population
(assume max < 120 seconds with more than
2400 per 80% of population reporting.
collector /
DCU)
Reconfiguration of endpoint

Single endpoint
endpoints reporting

up to 10,000
endpoints reporting RTC, reset date, etc.
Total
Population
(assume max <300 seconds with 80% of
2400 per endpoints reporting
collector /
DCU)
Firmware Upgrade of meter / device
Single endpoint
endpoints reporting
up to 1000
endpoints reporting
< 10 minutes with 80% of
up to 10,000
endpoints reporting
Total
Population
(assume max
< 10 minutes with 80% of
2400 per
endpoints reporting
collector /
DCU)
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Firmware Upgrade of Communication module

Single endpoint
endpoints reporting
up to 1000
endpoints reporting
up to 10,000
endpoints reporting
Total
Population
(assume max <300 seconds with 80% of
2400 per endpoints reporting
collector /
DCU)
All %ages for SLA are to be calculated over calendar month.
There will be a penalty of additional 1% of monthly FMS for additional drop of 1% in
communication availability as per SLA, with maximum up to 10% per parameter.
One end point consider for a penalty in one parameter will not be consider for penalty
for other parameter.
There will be penalty of Rs 100 /AMI NIC card / Day for non-communicating for more
than 15 days.
Note: Replacement of faulty NIC card in meters will be in scope of bidder, however
installation of meter will not be in scope of bidder.
2. Maintenance & Support services

2.1. Introduction
The scope of maintenance work shall include a comprehensive maintenance of all
the software and hardware provided by the contractor for the various systems and
components of AMI system under this project. The maintenance practices to be
followed shall be as per ISO 20000 Standard. The essence of the maintenance
services is to provide maintenance support for the designated hardware and
software, with the goal of meeting the availability as set forth herein. SI is to hand
hold the EMPLOYER/UTILITY team to take over maintenance and support services
after completion of SIs FMS period. The project/ system devices should allow their
functionalities to be upgraded without disruption to the existing functionalities by downloading
new software and configuration information.
2.2. Maintenance support
The period of maintenance support shall be the 1 year Warranty (Defect

Liability) period commencing from Operational Acceptance and 3 year Maintenance
period thereafter.
The nature of maintenance support required for the different type of systems and
components are described in the Table 38 Maintenance support and Availability
requirements below:
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Table 38 Maintenance support and Availability requirements

Sl.no. System System
Availability requirements
1 Advanced Metering Infrastructure 99.5%

System (AMI System)
The system availability shall be measured for entire System. Similarly, the
availability of various systems of AMI elements Hardware and Software, Field
devices, Communication & Networking Systems shall be considered separately
control Centers wise. Individual device availability shall be at least 98%.
For all third party equipment (Hardware & Software) and services (communications)
Contractor shall have back to back support along with supply of spare and service
level agreement with appropriate response time from OEM/OEM Authorized
representatives. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with the OEM for all
matter related to that equipment. But the Contractor shall be responsible for meeting
the overall response times and availability requirements specified below.
The maintenance of the System shall be comprehensive and shall comprise of the
following category of works which is further elaborated for each of the different
subsystems:
(a) Preventive Maintenance Activity (performance monitoring, system backup, patch

management, updates and troubleshooting)
(b) Maintaining a minimum no. of specified spares.
(c) Integration of new equipment (Field devices, central systems, Communication
& networking systems) and integration of a new or existing central system.
2.2.1. Preventive Maintenance Activity

The preventive maintenance activity are be performed by the Contractor to keep the
system running at optimum level by diagnosis and rectification of all hardware and
software issues and would broadly include.
There should not be any unnecessary and unscheduled downtime of system

services.
Configuration of the replaced hardware and software, periodic routine
checking as part of a preventive maintenance program (as described in further
detail in this document) which would include checking of functionality of
hardware and software,
Monitoring of the performance of the system and doing necessary
tuning for optimum performance to accommodate any changes such as addition
of new components.
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Providing all necessary assistance to Employer/Utility for addition and

modification of database and displays, Database sizing activities including
Backup and restore of the system
Restoration of the systems upon its failure and to restore the functioning of the
various systems at the central systems
Log analysis to zero in developing issues
Routine works and other day-to-day operational activity would primarily be the
responsibility of Owner and in case of any difficulty in this regard the same shall be
referred to the contractor for support.
1.9.1. Hours of Cover
The Contractor shall provide engineers who have an experience and skill to
maintain the Smart Grid System to the desired level of availability. The contractors
on-site support for central systems, shall be standard hours of service i.e. Monday
to Saturday- 9:00 am to 5:30 pm local time (IST), excluding public and Owner
Company holidays, throughout a year. At least one experienced personnel having
expertise in AMI System shall be available during the standard hours of service.
The timings for Emergency Support would be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
throughout the year.
The support personnel so deployed shall be qualified personnel having at least 3

years of experience in the delivered AMI elements/parts. The contractor shall
submit the CVs and recommendation letter from customers for all support
personnel(s) to Employer/Utility for approval before deployment at site. The
Employer/Utility can ask the Contractor to replace the personnel deployed for
maintenance support if his performance is not found to be satisfactory.
2. Service Response requirements

The severity levels are defined in coming sections and the requirement of response
time for various severity levels is defined below:
Emergency Support for Severity 1 issues are to be provided 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. The on-call support team shall include all key technical
competencies so that any aspect of a system failure can be attended. The team
shall comprise of experienced technical staff that are skilled in troubleshooting of
the various systems covered under FMS. Severity 1 problems shall be reported by
telephone for rapid response; target response times are defined in this section. For
severity 1 problems, the key objective is to restore the system to an operational
state as quickly as possible, including by a temporary workaround. Resolution of
the defect may be completed during standard hours.
Severity 2, 3, and 4 problems shall be reported by Owner/Employer/Utility through a

call tracking system to be provided by the contractor. Resolution of problems may
also be provided by an individual fix that will be installed by the contractor at no
extra cost to Owner.
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2.9. Monitoring
The operation and performance of the various systems under FMS shall be
monitored on a bi-weekly basis; the contractor shall review the following, analyze
the results, and submit report to Owner. The contractor shall conduct at least
the following monitoring, for the all Control Centres.
2.9.1. Log Monitoring
System logs for a selected day
System history log
Aggregate data collection
Events Collection
During monitoring if any defect/ abnormality is found, the contractor shall undertake
corrective maintenance for the same.
2.9.2. Resource Monitoring

Resource Monitoring services comprises checking the system's major node
resources, gather log data, analyze results, and advise Owner/Employer/Utility on
the appropriate actions to be taken and undertake any agreed upon actions. The
supplied system tools shall be used to continuously collect the following information:
CPU loading (Peak and Average)
Memory utilization (Peak and Average)
Disk utilization (Peak and Average)
LAN/WAN utilization (Peak and Average)
Operating system resource utilization
System error log
The SI shall submit the procedures details to meet the above along
with the offer.
2.9.3. Cyber security System monitoring
The Contractor shall also be responsible for monitoring of the cyber security
system, if provided. The logs of the system shall be analyzed for exceptions and
the possible incident of intrusion/trespass shall be informed to the Employer/Utility.
The monitoring shall encompass the various cyber security devices installed at
Control Centre such as firewalls, Intrusion prevention system (both network based
and host based), routers. The Centralized Monitoring Console (CMC) shall monitor
and continuously collect the above logs. The Cyber security system shall also be
subjected to Annual Security Audit from CERT-In listed auditors at the cost of the
Contractor. Contractor shall implement the recommendations/remedial actions suggested
by the Auditor after audit.
2.10. Patch Management

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The contractor shall also be responsible for providing updates/patches for the
software products supplied under the project. All other patches of third party product
like Operating System and Anti-virus shall be tested by the Contractor prior to
installing in the Employer/Utilitys network. Other products like IPS, Network IPS,
Host based IPS, Firewalls shall also be provided with secure patch management. A
secure patch management and deployment system is to be established which
shall be provided with single point of Internet connectivity. All the patches shall be
downloaded through this single point of connection. Internet connection shall also
be provided and shall be shown in System Architecture diagram submitted during
Bid submission.
Software updates and patches shall be applied while the system is in operation and shall
not require a reboot (e.g. applied to one processor in a dual processor configuration). A
secure (e.g. https) remote method of initiating a rollback to the software prior to the update
or patch shall be provided.
SI to describe the method proposed to securely apply software updates and patches. SI to
also specify the method proposed to use to securely initiate a rollback to the software state
prior to an update or patch.
The Contractor shall describe a mechanism for patch management so that it is

known that what patches have been applied, what all patches are pending but
available with us and what is the recent release of patches for the various products
as part of cyber security documentation. Any patch shall be applied only with
express permission of the Employer/Utilitys representative.
2.11. Physical maintenance

The contractor shall undertake physical maintenance of all equipment/modules
under the scope of this contract, in accordance with this section. The physical
maintenance shall include cleaning, dusting, inspection of equipment for loose
connections, damage to insulation, pest infections etc. Equipment shutdown
approval for preventive maintenance shall be required from Employer/Utility.
2.12. Spares inventory

The Contractor shall maintain a spares inventory at his own cost to meet the
spare availability requirements of the system. The spares shall be used as and
when required and no separate charges are payable except the maintenance
charges. The Contractor shall decide the items and components to be maintained as
spare but a minimum number of spares as given Table below shall be kept at the
respective Centers. This shall be periodically verified by the Employer/Utility. If the
replenishment of the spare takes more than 30 days then it will be considered as
non- availability as per Severity-2.
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Table 39
S No. Item Description Unit Qty.
A Servers Lot 1*
B Work Station Lot 1*
C Routers & Switches Lot 1*
D Communication Equip. Lot 1*
E Field Devices Lot 1*
F Meters DCU and other Field Devices Lot 1*
* Note: One of each Type Supplied as part of system. Wherever one configuration can
replace multiple type of elements supplied only 5% (Minimum one) such equipment
shall be taken as spare
(a) Integration of new equipment

All future Field devices & other System integration shall be the responsibility of
contractor and shall be part of the maintenance charges.
(b) Problem/Defect Reporting

The SI shall propose an appropriate problem/defect reporting procedure to
meet the requirement of all severity level cases along with the offer.
The problems will be categorized as follows:
Table 40 Severity Levels

Category Definition
Severity 1 Urgent Complete system failure, severe system instability,

loss or
failure of any major subsystem or system component such
as to cause a significant adverse impact to system
availability, performance, or operational capability
Severity 2 Serious Degradation of services or critical functions such
as to
negatively impact system operation. Failure of any
redundant system component such that the normal
redundancy is lost
Non-availability of Man-power at Central system during

Severity 3 Minor working
Any other
hours,
systemnon-availability
defect, or unexpected
of spares operation not
covered under severity 1 or 2
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Severity 4 Request for information, technical configuration

General/Technical assistance,
Help how to guidance, and enhancement requests.
2.13. Severity levels
The detail of the systems under different severity levels is
as below:
1. Severity-1 (Urgent support)

This support is required when there is a complete system failure, severe system
instability, the loss/ failure of any major sub-system / system or its components,
which may significantly impact the system availability, performance, or operational
capability at central system. For example, loss of data to the operator due to
any problem software/Hardware-related in AMI/SMART GRID System, outage
of any important software functionality which is required to discharge
operational functions, outage of both main and standby routers, and loss of data
exchange with other computer systems or other Central systems would be
included under this category. The failure of complete UPS (uninterrupted Power
Supply) system resulting into loss of UPS output supply at both Output ACDB is
covered under this category.
Upon receiving intimation, the representative of the contractor would immediately

attend to the problem. The problem shall be attended by the contractor at the
earliest, and it shall arrange all resources and take all steps to restore the data
availability and functionality at the earliest.
2. Severity-2
Degradation of services or critical functions such as to negatively impact system
operation. Failure of one Data Server, stoppage of data collections for archiving, at
the respective Central system, and outage of other applications not covered under
severity-1 are included in this category.
Failure of one UPS system, Failure of Battery System and failure of any other
system of Auxiliary
Power supply not covered under Severity-1 are included in
this category.
Coverage under this severity would be outages that do not immediately cause on
line data loss but subsequently could result into Severity-1 category outage, loss
of an important subsystem that may affect the day-to-day works and loss of
archived data.
Failure of any redundant system component affecting the critical redundancy would
also be included in this category.
Non-availability of designated contractors Man-power at central system as well as

required inventory of spares specified here will also be covered under this category.
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3. Severity-3 (Standard support)

The support services included under this category are when the outage or loss of
functionality is neither of an emergency nor priority functionalities as indicated in
severity level 1 or 2 above.
4. Severity-4 (General Technical Help)

Request for information, technical configuration assistance, how to
guidance, and enhancement requests are included under this category.
2.14. Response and Resolution Time

This section describes the target times within which the contractor should respond
to support requests for each category of severity. The Initial Response Time is
defined as the period between the initial receipt of the support request (through
approved communications channels) and the acknowledgment of the contractor.
The Action Resolution Time is the period between the initial response and the
contractor delivering a solution. This period includes investigation time and
consideration of alternative courses of action to remedy the situation. The Action
is defined as a direct solution or a workaround.
Table 41 Support Response/Resolution Time
Severity Initial Initial Action Action

Response Respons Resoluti
time(Workin e on Time
g Hours) Time(No
n-
working
1 5 minutes hours)
30 minutes 2 hours An urgent or emergency situation
requiring continuous attention from
necessary support staff until system
operation is restored may be by
workaround.
2 5 minutes 2 Hours 24 Hours Attempt to find a solution acceptable
to Owner/ Employer/Utility
(dependent on reproducibility), as
3 2 hours 1 day 2 days quickly as practical.
Evaluation and action plan.
Resolution time is dependent on
reproducibility, ability to gather data,
and Owner/ Employer/Utilitys
prioritization. Resolution may be by
workaround.
4 2 hours 1 day 2 days Report on the problem/query is to be
furnished.
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(c) Availability and maintenance charges payment

Calculation
It is the endeavor of both the contractor and Owner to maximize system availability
to the extent possible. The contractor shall provide guaranteed availability for
various types of Severity levels as specified in section above.
The non-availability hours for availability calculation shall be counted from the
end of the allowed Action Resolution time. A standardized register shall be
maintained at each site containing full details of each outages, actions taken by
Owner to correct the problem, applicable Severity level, time of reporting to the
contractor support engineer/support center pursuant to the appropriate methods in
the Agreement, allowed Response time as per the Response times defined in
above section, actual Resolution time, and signature of Engineer-in-charge as well
as the contractors support engineer of the site.
Duration of outages over and above the Action Resolution time in each of the
Severity levels shall be counted for the non- availability computation and shall be
clearly brought out in the register. The resolution may be accomplished by a work
around, and such solution shall mark the end of non-availability.
In the event of multiple failures at a site, due to a common cause, the first FPR
(Field Problem, Report) logged shall be used for the purpose of availability
calculation.
2.15. Availability computation for System
Availability computation shall be done on per quarter per site basis. The formula to
be used for availability computation shall be as under:
Availability per quarter (per site) = THQ- (S1 x 1+S2

x0.8+S3 x
0.5) x
100% THQ
Where THQ is total hours in the quarter
S1 is the total non-available hours in Severity Level-1
S2 is the total non-available hours in Severity Level-2
S3 is the total non-available hours in Severity Level -3
2.16. Payment of maintenance charges (based on AMI availability)

In the event of availability below a certain level, the maintenance charges would be
proportionately reduced as follows: The same shall be applicable for the Auxiliary
Power supply system with the availability specified for the respective systems.
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For Software:
Availability of Deduction as % of the apportioned price of total FMS

central (Software Portion) for central system portion of the
system / quarter contract applicable (quarterly software price)
>99.5% NIL
Less than 99.5% Deduction of 2% of the apportioned quarterly FMS charges for
every
0.5% or part there of decrease in availability under 99.5%.
For Hardware:
Deduction as % of the apportioned price of total FMS

Availability for each
(Hardware portion) for central system portion of the contract
elements per quarter
applicable for that site (quarterly hardware price)
>98% NIL
Less than 98% Deduction of 2% of the apportioned quarterly FMS charges for
every
2.17. Computation of Availability / Non-availability

The computation of Availability / Non-availability would be rounded up to 2 decimal
places on quarterly basis and any deduction in the maintenance charges thereof
would be calculated as stated above in aforementioned Section on pro-rata basis.
2.18. Contractors Obligations

In order to optimize and improve the response of the system, the contractor may re-
install the program modules in consultation with and after making the Owner /
Employer/Utility engineer aware of the consequence (like data loss, database
rebuild etc.)
Any modification of Field devices, software/Operating System required to restore

functionality due to hardware upgrades, patches, or arising out of a necessity to fix
FPRs (Field problem reports), would be done by the contractor at no extra cost to
Owner / Employer/Utility.
The contractor will submit FSR (Field Service Report) and the steps taken to solve
the problem, along with details of code changes.
2.19. Responsibilities of Owner /Employer/Utility

The responsibilities of the owner during the maintenance period are as follows:
(a) Employer/Utility shall ensure that proper Environmental conditions are

maintained for the system.
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(b) Employer/Utility shall ensure that the System is kept and operated in a proper
and prudent manner as described in the system documentation provided by the
Contractor and only trained Employer/Utility representatives (or persons under
their supervision) are allowed to operate the system.
(c) Employer/Utility shall provide access to the sites of installation for purposes
of providing Support Services.
(d) Employer/Utility shall provide the contractor with Space for Office for their
maintenance staff and storage for spares.
2.19.1. Responsibility Matrix

The table in this section provides a summary definition of the roles and
responsibilities of the contractor.
Table 42 Responsibility Matrix
Item Task
0.0 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
Root cause analysis to determine whether the fault
0.1
is attributable to Hardware or Software.
Resolution of problems involving third party
0.2 maintainer where there is uncertainty whether the
root cause is hardware or software.
1.0 SOFTWARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
Report problem and assist with problem
1.1
identification
Provide or recommend corrections, temporary
1.2 patches, workarounds or other fixes to system
problems
Install and test corrections, temporary patches,
1.3
workarounds or other fixes to system problems
2.0 ROUTINE SOFTWARE SUPPORT
2.1 Build and maintain database, displays and reports
2.2 Perform system back-ups
2.3 Restore or reinstall software from back-ups
Monitor system logs (part of remote monitoring
2.4
service)
2.5 Maintain system logs
2.6 Maintain user accounts
3.0 HARDWARE PROBLEM RESOLUTION
3.1 Report problem and assist with defining problem
Troubleshoot problem to diagnose if it is software-
3.2
related or hardware-related
Identify failed component, Replace failed
3.3 components in online system using parts from
spares inventory
3.4 Restore operation of repaired/replaced equipment
4.0 HARDWARE SPARE PARTS
4.1 Manage local spares inventory
Provide appropriate facility for local storage of
4.2
spares
4.3 Replenish local spares inventory
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5.0 Integration and database work

5.1 FEP Card addition/Expansion
5.2 Database resizing
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F. General scope of work

1. Selected Bidder to establish proposed Advanced Metring Infrastructure System in
Project Area i.e. operation subdivision no. 5 of CED within 6 months from the award of
contract.
2. Selected bidder to provide 12 months Warranty support after Go-Live of project area
and 36 months Post implementation support after the end of warranty period.
3. For the maintenance phase, selected bidder to keep the availability and reliability of
the complete AMI system by at-least 99%.
4. For the maintenance phase, selected bidder to dedicatedly post at-least one support
engineer (Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at-least 2 years relevant experience)
per circle for resolving field related matters and at-least one dedicated Project In-
charge (B. Tech / B. E. in Electrical Engineering with at-least 5 years relevant
experience) at the Data Centre for application management and overall system
maintenance.
5. Integrating the proposed AMI system with other necessary software being
implemented under this project.
6. User Acceptance Testing and Sign-Off from CED would require for declaration of Go-
Live. RECPDCL will provide necessary support for coordination with CED.
7. Bidders to provide complete year wise plan for post implementation phase with
deployment of resources year wise.
8. Proposed AMI Software should be scalable in nature taking into consideration an
average growth rate of consumers and associated infrastructure to be 7.5 % per
annum for the complete project duration from the date of award of contract to selected
bidder. Enterprise-wide license for the software components is a mandatory requisite.
Proposed AMI Software and associated equipments should be capable of handling
at-least 50000 connections, without any additional infrastructure and cost implication
to CED.
9. The Proposed AMI solution/AMI system should have complete interoperability for
accommodating all types of FRTU/MFM and communication H/W and vice-versa
should also be there for any future up gradation of hardware / software.
10. Selected Bidder to setup a Project Management Office in CED, Chandigarh within 30
days from the date of award of contract. This office shall remain operational till the
successful completion of this project i.e. Implementation stage (6-10 Months),
Warranty Stage (12 months post implementation and Go-live) and O&M Stage (36
Months after end of warranty stage). All the dedicated resources are to be deployed in
Chandigarh for day-to-day coordination with Utility.
11. All supplied items must conform to the detailed technical specifications mentioned in
this tender document.
12. Packaging and transportation from the manufacturers work to the site including ports
and customs clearance will be borne by the bidder.
13. The equipment shall be highly reliable providing 99% uptime and ensuring availability
of the network of 99%
14. Unloading, Receipt, storage, preservation and conservation of equipment at the site.
15. The Bidder in consultation with RECPDCL Project In-charge and CED Local In-charge
shall determine the exact positioning of equipment Installation, housing of equipment.
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16. Insurance of all equipment from manufacturers site till installation, commissioning,
handing over and user acceptance will be borne by the bidder.
17. Maintain the mandatory and recommended (a minimum of 5%) spares during
warranty and FMS period and provide the list of the same.
18. Install the equipment, obtain CED acceptance and submit a copy of the same to
designated authority of RECPDCL.
19. Post completion of installation and commissioning works, the selected bidder shall
provide a complete and final location table and spreadsheet indicating all locations
including all the relevant following information.
20. The proposed solution must efficiently enable all required interfaces and integration,
including integration with the existing software as detailed in existing IT infrastructure.
21. Provide ongoing product information and documentation such as User manuals,
System administrator manuals, Technical manuals, Installation guides etc. as
applicable.
22. The Bidder shall be responsible for providing all material, equipment and services
specified or otherwise, which are required to fulfil the intent of ensuring operability,
maintainability and the reliability of the complete work covered under this
specification.
23. It is not the intent to specify all aspects of design and installation of associated
systems mentioned herein. The systems, sub-systems and equipment/devices shall
conform in all respect to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship, and
shall be capable of performing continuous commercial operation.
24. The bidder shall make his own necessary arrangements for the following and for those
not listed anywhere else:
Office and store.
Transportation.
Boarding & lodging arrangement for their personnel.
25. The supplier shall submit the data sheets for each of the equipment model
detailing the specifications of the equipment.
26. The equipment models shall be supported by the OEM for a minimum period of next
five years.
27. Technical Specifications of various type AMI equipment, Hardware & Softwares shall
have full compliance with NSGM guidelines and its amendment, which is available on
website www.nsgm.gov.in. However, any higher specifications are acceptable in case
of any technical specification has become obsolete.
28. Software Solution:
Software should provide following unique features:
1. Collects, archives and analyses collected parameter from all sites.

2. Can handle thousands of remote sites.
3. Multiple users are able to view the data in required formats for graphs,
trends, tables and reports. This enables better monitoring and control of
transformers.
4. Can be customised based on number of AMI installed and number of user
clients.
5. Each user can be assigned individual passwords and rights.
6. Graphic user interface.
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7. View location of transformers on map

8. Real time instantaneous parameters.
9. Log energy parameters for energy reports.
10. View all parameters and reports via web clients.
11. Trends.
12. Alarms and events
13. required log sheets
14. Required reports can be configured by the user.
15. Send alarm messages via e-mails to pre-defined users in case on events.
16. Send reports to pre-defined user at set intervals.
17. Results in saving capital equipment by early detection of expected faults.
18. Based on alarm messages received from remote DT sites.
19. Detect location of transformer faults.
20. Detect energy loss based on energy through DT and actual energy billed.
29. SYSTEM DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
i The Bidder shall be responsible for detailed design and engineering of overall
system, subsystems, elements, system facilities, equipment, services, including
systems application software etc.
ii It shall include proper definition and execution of all interfaces with systems,
equipment, material and services of Owner for proper and correct design,
performance and operation of the project.
iii Bidder shall provide complete engineering data, drawings, reports, manuals and
services offered etc. for Owners review, approval and records
30. SPECIAL TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
i The bidders proposal shall include the list of special tools, testing equipments and
accessories required during development stage, for day to day operation and
maintenance of the system.
ii The bidders proposal shall include the list of special tools, testing equipment and
accessories required for day to day operation and maintenance of the system. All
such tools shall be supplied by the bidder. The bidder should clearly bring out the
list of such tools in their technical proposal. However, the prices of these special
tools shall be included in the related equipment price in the price template given in
this RFP.
31. INSTALLATION & IMPLEMENTATION
i The bidder shall be responsible for installation of all identified hardware and
associated equipments at Data Centre, DR centre, Control Centre, Substations,
DT locations, HT and selected LT Consumers and Communication network
covered under the specification.
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ii The bidder shall be responsible for provisioning of all required manpower and
tools/kits for safe, reliable, proper and correct installation and providing support
services for IT infrastructure created for a period of five years.
iii The successful bidder shall be responsible for installation and configuration of
software, hardware and other equipment supplied to the satisfaction of the owner.
This shall include but not be limited to:
Installation of the software at Data Centre, DR Centre and various other locations,
Installation of AMI equipment at Sub stations, DTs, HT and Select LT consumers.
iv Post Go-Live, the software vendor shall provide support to fix any bug related to
implementation. The entire system would be considered as successfully installed
when the software will run with actual live data at site for 3 months without any
bugs (Bug is lacunae in the system that prevents/ delays an operation or performs
a function within the system at suboptimal level/ at performance level lesser than
that specified in this specification or provides incorrect operational data or
provides incorrect results in any data format in the reports generated by the
users).
v Demonstration of all the features of latest version of software; Acceptance testing
of the system thus implemented to the owners satisfaction.
32. TESTING, COMMISSION AND SUCCESSFUL OPERATION
The scope includes testing and commissioning & implementation of all equipment,
sub-systems and systems of the project and putting them into successful technical
& commercial operation. The scope shall include but not limited to the
requirements given elsewhere in the specification. The bidder shall be responsible
to provide all necessary testing and commissioning personnel, tools/kits, test
equipment etc.
33. TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES
Testing and quality assurance in software development is more rigorous since

each component has to be more reliable, if it is to be reused. A system is
tested at various stages of development and deployment. For example, each
component is tested as a unit for checking the correctness of its own code.
Further, the component is tested with its dependent components. After final
release of the entire set of components, system is tested for the correctness of
system functionality. Finally the components are further tested in simulated
production load for performance and load analysis.
The Implementation Agency shall be responsible for the testing processes

such as planning (includes preparing test plans and defining roles and their
responsibilities), preparation (consists of preparing test specification, test
environment and test data) and execution (includes testing at various levels
like unit level, integration level, system level and production).
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34. TEST PLAN

Test plans are prepared for each phase of testing. The initial test plan is
created during the Project Planning phase. The initial test plan describes who
performs which type of testing and when. Ideally master test plan covers all
types of test i.e. from unit testing to production testing. The Implementation
Agency is expected to submit the test plans to Utility for approval. Any
changes made to the test plan during the project life cycle should be
communicated to UTILITY for approval.
35. TEST SCENARIOS
The Selected Bidder should prepare test scenario for each business scenario. A test
scenario when executed should fulfill a business requirement as per the scope of
business functionality. Test scenarios include following:
a) Test Specification - During the test specification phase, the test cases are
specified. It consists of description of the input, process to be executed and a
prediction of output results.
b) Test Environment - Component developer does unit testing and integration
testing. Integration testing can be delegated to a specialized testing group.
Each of the members in the testing group is provided with testing environment
according to his/her role and responsibilities.
Following is sample testing environment for testing:

A workstation
A set of tools and applications required on workstation like access to user
interface, browser etc.
Access to centralized document database (where all the project related
documents are maintained)
Access to testing tools and defect logging tools
Access to the central database or repository for development and unit
testing (this database contains sample test data)
Access to deployed components
c) Test Data - Test data is prepared for testing at each stage. The test data
should be prepared in such a way that it covers basic path and every alternate
path of the code. The basic path and alternate paths are prioritized to capture
relevant data. Tools can also be used to generate test data.
36. Test Execution
The following testing steps are usually employed in the project lifecycle. The Implementation
Agency is expected to follow these steps:
a) Unit Testing - In unit testing, each piece of code has to be rigorously tested. At this
stage testing is done according to the priority of path of code. All the test results are
logged in the defect logging tools. After the completion of testing, code is corrected for
defect logs. This process is iterative till criteria for successful testing is reached.
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b) Integration Testing - Upon completion of unit testing, integration testing begins. The
purpose is to ensure distinct components of the application still work in accordance to
customer requirements. Test sets will be developed with the express purpose of
exercising the interfaces between the components. This activity is to be carried out by
the Test Team. Integration test will be termed complete when actual results and
expected results are either in line or differences are explainable/acceptable based on
client input.
c) Incremental Integration Testing - Continuous testing of an application as new
functionality is added.
d) System Testing - System testing is performed when all the components are delivered
to central repository prior to the release of the software. The testing is done on priority
basis of business processes. All the defects are logged and assigned to respective
component owners. The component and unit testing is performed after the correction
of code. However, it may depend on size and type of individual test specifications.
Impact analysis is useful to narrow done testing efforts by identifying critical test cases
affected due to code change.
e) Pre-Production Testing Pre-Production testing is done simulating the production
load. Test data is either prepared or generated from the tools. This testing is used to
evaluate performance, load capacity and concurrency. Load testing tools can also be
used for this purpose.
Following special types of testing are done during Pre-Production Testing Phase:
i. Regression Testing - The objective of regression testing is to ensure software

remains intact. A baseline set of data and scripts will be maintained and executed
to verify changes introduced during the release have not undone any previous
code. Expected results from the baseline are compared to results of the software
being regression tested. All discrepancies will be highlighted and accounted for,
before testing proceeds to the next level.
ii. Performance Testing - Although performance testing is described as a part of

system testing, it can be regarded as a distinct level of testing. Performance
testing will verify the load, volume, and response times as defined by
requirements.
iii. Load Testing - Testing an application under heavy loads, such as the testing of a
web site under a range of loads to determine at what point the systems response
time degrades or fails.
iv. Installation Testing - Testing full, partial, or upgrade install/uninstall processes.

The installation test for a release will be conducted with the objective of
demonstrating production readiness. This test is conducted after the application
has been migrated to the clients site. It will encompass the inventory of
configuration items (performed by the applications System Administration) and
evaluation of data readiness, as well as dynamic tests focused on basic system
functionality. When necessary, a sanity test will be performed following the
installation testing.
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v. Security/Penetration Testing - Testing how well the system protects against

unauthorized internal or external access, wilful damage, etc. This type of testing
may require sophisticated testing techniques:
vi. Recovery/Error Testing - Testing how well a system recovers from crashes,
hardware failures, or other catastrophic problems.
f) Acceptance Testing During the test scenarios definition, for each of the business
scenario, an acceptance criterion is defined. Acceptance criteria include expected
behaviour of the s/w component and the expected results (data). Expected results
form a part of the Exit Criteria. In addition to expected result and behaviours, some
conditions are also specified in the exit criteria. They can be:
Number of bugs to be discovered for a functional module. This depends on
size of the functionality and is an indicator of amount of testing done.
If any medium or low-priority errors are outstanding - the implementation
risk must be signed off as acceptable by Utility and Implementation Partner
along with consortium partners
All High Priority errors from System Test must be fixed and tested
Implementation Agency needs to get the acceptance criteria approved from Utility for
all the functional components of the system. The Acceptance Criteria for each release
into production environment will be agreed upon by Implementation Agency in
consultation with Utility prior to release from Testing to production environment. After
installation, if any bug is reported or there is non-compliance to requirements then a
proper procedure should be followed. End-user should report (Change Request) to
his/her supervisor about the bug that will in turn get forwarded to Project Manager
(PM). PM will forward the List of change request to Implementation Partner along with
consortium partners. After the bug is fixed, it should be reflected in the production
copy after testing it.
g) Performance Testing - The bidder has to test and demonstrate the operational
performance requirement as defined in the clause 9 of the specification after
completion of entire scope.
This will be part of acceptance testing. The system will be taken over by owner only after
successful operational performance testing. The bidder has to arrange necessary hardware /
software to demonstrate the performance testing.
Bidder should note that RECPDCL/CED can appoint a third party agency for conducting any
part of above testing procedures (in addition to the testing carried out by the bidder).
37. INTEGRATION SCOPE
All required external systems shall be integrated on a continuous basis using an integration
middleware layer. The integration is expected to be on on-line real time basis or batch mode
where appropriate and shall operate in an automated fashion without manual intervention.
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The scope of external integration will be, but not limited to:
o Integration with other Smart Grid Applications, which are being implemented.
o The integration may use a continuous integration middleware layer as specified by the
vendor. This integration middleware layer could then be used to undertake any future
integration between applications. The integration middleware shall be based on
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and shall use publish / subscribe mechanism.
Purchaser does not want to build and maintain point to point integration.
o The integration middleware shall be open architecture based.
o Data to be integrated must be validated by the developed interfaces.
o The data to be integrated will be mapped, transformed (if required) and reconciled
automatically.
o All interfaces are to be self-checking so that any exceptions or data validation errors
are reported by the system. In addition, integration logs should be maintained that
confirm the success or otherwise of the interface, complete with control totals.
o The mapping should be manageable through a GUI based administrative interface
38. TRAINING FOR THE EMPLOYEES -
The vendor shall be required to organize following training for the owners personnel.
The bidder shall provide training to various user groups nominated by CED. The bidder shall
provide the Training Approach in the response. The training modules shall include but not
limited to
AMI Administration & Configuration
AMI/AMI Installation and Trouble-Shooting
Application Management
Application Data Analysis
Training arrangements All trainings must be of minimum 1 day or bidder can propose more
no. of days training along with batch size as per requirement. A training calendar with
contents and sessions will be also agreed upon between bidder and RECPDCL/CED. The
selected bidder shall be required to organize following training for the CED/RECPDCL
personnel: -
Professional Training - This is the training for the core Group of implementation team of the
CED and RECPDCL/CED. This team will comprise of members from all the Business
Functions and IT sections.
Each member would be trained in the relevant function / module. This Training would be
required to be given to approximately 20-25 personnel. It is the responsibility of
implementation agency to deliver this training. Standard curriculum, designed and agreed by
the owner for hardware, software and network preferably from the OEM partner or OEMs
certified training partner shall be arranged for each group. The vendor is required to quote on
per person basis for this training. The Purchaser will prefer if a portion of the training is
conducted on-site.
End User Training - The bidder will provide training to the owners team on a "Train the
Trainer" basis. The Owners team so trained will then train all of the owners end users. It is
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estimated that this training will require around 8 groups, with each group comprising of
around 12 to 15 persons. These training sessions will be required to be conducted at any of
the sites.
The recommended training material can be in paper / electronic media with courses on BPA
software fundamentals, business process overview, job activity training, and delivery options
being on-line, CBTs, instructor led class rooms, etc.
During the course of the implementation, the bidder is expected to complete / be involved in
the following activities in terms of skill transfer:
Testing scripts should be prepared to test the business processes and scenarios of
the new system.
The project team members will further develop these testing scripts into training
documents.
Training material will be organized by functional process that will serve as the training
documentation for a particular functional area.
Assist the Owners team members in creating procedure documents for use in
conjunction with the other training material. A procedure document will list all of the
transactions necessary to complete a business scenario whereas a training document
lists the steps to execute a transaction. Each step will be a transaction referenced in a
training document.
Procedures will be listed for all the online steps needed to complete a scenario.
In addition to functional training document binders and procedures, the project team
members will create training courses and exercises. The training courses will contain
all the training documents and necessary to train an end-user in his / her role. The
training exercises will list common business scenarios and input data that the user will
enter to practice with the newly developed BPA software.
Vendor will assist in administering training to project team members and / or power
users, to train the trainers.
Vendor should assist in administering training to the rest of the users / peers in
functional areas based on the course documentation developed by the project team
and vendor.
The training will consist of a curriculum of courses to address the issues of system operation,
business-wide application, changed business processes and general use of the new system.
Representatives from the successful vendor, Purchasers implementation project and change
management teams will be involved throughout in the development of training strategy,
training material design and development, standards and training delivery to ensure that
change management issues are incorporated, and that training strategies and materials are
aligned to the requirements of the project and as business-specific as possible.
The roll out of the training program will be coordinated with the overall project implementation
strategy.
39. SUPPLY OF MEDIA -
The successful bidder shall supply two copies of media of AMI applications and its related
softwares solution against the specifications.
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40. DOCUMENTATION SCOPE
The following documents (one set each) will be required for smooth functioning of the system.
The successful vendor will provide ongoing product information for referential purposes and
facilitating self-education by CED/RECPDCL personnel. Key aspects shall include:
What documentation is included in the standard license fee, for example:
User Manuals
System Administrator Manuals
Technical Manuals
Installation Guides
Business Process Guides
Program Flow Descriptions
Sample Reports
Screen Formats
Toolkit Guides
Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Guides
The clarity, comprehensiveness and accuracy of the documentation (an example document
should be made available):
The media upon which documentation is made available.
The frequency of documentation updates and distribution mechanism of the updates.
The ability for documentation to be customized for or by RECPDCL/CED
Hard copy and soft copy of user manuals are expected to be provided by the successful
vendor. These should include information on the application concepts in addition to
transaction and field level documentation. Additionally, the Technical Users Information
manual provides information on the BPA softwares table structures.
Selected Bidder will be expected to assist in developing operational procedure manuals. If
the user manuals are provided in Word format, the client should have the ability to customize
their own manual to include specific business processes or operational procedures.
Selected Bidder can also be required to provide context sensitive on-line help, which includes
all materials provided in the hard copy manuals. Where possible, users should be able to add
their own on-line help documentation.
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POST IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT & WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
The bidder shall be responsible for providing the support after go live of the system for
next 3 years*. The scope shall include the following but not limited to the following
a. Warranty of software which include bug fixing, patches, upgrade etc. and same
shall be provided.
b. Trouble shooting of applications
c. Maintenance of system and application response time.
d. System and database administration
e. Existing Application maintenance, correction, enhancement, new development,
bug fixing etc.
f. Maintenance, modification, enhancement and new integrated business processes.
g. Post implementation support and management shall be governed by performance
parameters as mentioned in this NIT.
h. Post implementation shall also cover the new requirement of tools, application,
reports etc. of utility.
i. The bidder shall provide the off-site support of experts also to resolve the issues in
shortest time.
*
Initially the FMS will be for 3 years after 1 year warranty period, however FMS may be extended further for 2-
3 years on same terms and conditions on mutual agreement between Utility & Vendor.
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TIMELINES FOR DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION
The bidder is expected to complete the Enterprise Wide - implementation of AMI system on
all connections within 6 months from the date of award of contract by the RECPDCL.
Bidder shall submit a detail Gantt chart along with the following implementation schedule.
Bidders shall drill down these activities into sub/sub-sub activity in the chart. The chart shall
also detail out time and resource effort required to execute each activity. The detailed bar
charts for all the work activity shall however, be discussed and agreed to by the successful
Bidder with the owner before start of the execution of work.
Weekly
Plan
Start Date
End Date
Sr.

W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
Activity Name
No
Resource Mobilization and establishment

1
of site office
2 System Design and approval from Owner
3 Proof of concept of the Overall Solution
4 Establishment of AMI System
5 Roll Out in Project Area
6 Warranty Services (12 months)
7 FMS Services (36 months)
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PAYMENT CRITERIA
The payment terms for AMI system establishment and related services milestones in
sequence are given below:
S. No. Milestone Payment

After Sign off of SRS, design document and Data model
and Successful PoC & acceptance of AMI Hardware & 10% of quoted
1
software with data transactions on 1 feeder along with Price**
downstream DT and consumer
Factory Acceptance test (FAT) and Delivery of Materials at 40% of quoted
2
Project site Price**
Installation, commissioning and integration of all AMI
20% of quoted
3 Hardware, Software, field material in Project Area and Site
Price**
Acceptance test (SAT).
Completion of minimum 3 billing cycles (monthly) with at-
10% of quoted
4 least 98% (on daily basis) AMI system performance and
Price**
User Acceptance by utility.
Successful completion of all responsibilities and 15% of quoted
5
obligations and handing over of system to Utility Price**
Completion of 1 year warranty + 3 years FMS period. The
payment may be released earlier provided the supplier
5% of quoted
6 submits the Bank Guarantee (BG) for an amount
Price**
equivalent to 5% of contract value. This BG shall remain in
force up to and including 6 months after FMS period.
On half yearly basis
at the end of six
months on
satisfactory
Charges towards FMS during FMS period of 3 years after completion of
7
1 year warranty period. Facility
Management
Services (50% of
quoted price for per
year FMS).
** Price is sum total of all-inclusive cost for software, hardware supply and implementation
cost.
Payment procedure:
Method of payment: All invoices/claims shall be raised by the bidder in the name of
Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED), Chandigarh (owner) C/O RECPDCL. All the
payment shall be released directly to the bidder by RECPDCL within 30 days of submission of
invoices on receipt of funds from CED. Further tax will be deducted as per applicable law by
RECPDCL from the payment made on behalf of CED.
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The completion time of the project shall be monitored as per milestones mentioned above.
Any delay in compliance to the milestone timelines shall lead to Penalty, and shall be
deducted from the payments due under the Contract or by invoking the Contract Performance
Bank Guarantee and/or otherwise, as per the following Penalty table
Milestone Timelines % age penalty on Price

On installation, commissioning Within 12 Not Applicable
and integration of all AMI months
Hardware, Software, field Beyond 12 0.5% of Contract Value (excluding Post
material in all Project Area, months Implementation phase Value) per week or
completion of trainings and part-thereof with maximum 5% of the
user acceptance by contract value may be levied from the bill
RECPDCL and CED Project of the contractor.
In-charge.
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SECTION-V
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TENDER
1. The bidder must fulfil the above eligibility criteria/pre-qualifying conditions for evaluation of
their bids. Bids of bidders fulfilling the above eligibility/pre-qualifying conditions will only
be evaluated by the duly constituted evaluation committee. Bids of the bidders not
fulfilling the eligibility/pre-qualifying conditions given above may be summarily rejected.
Undertaking for subsequent submission of any of the above documents will not be
entertained under any circumstances.
2. RECPDCL reserves the right to conduct the reverse auction (if required) for the products/
services being asked in the tender. The terms and conditions for such reverse auction
event shall be as per the Acceptance Form attached as Annexure - B of this document.
The bidders shall mandatorily submit a duly signed copy of the Acceptance Form along
with the tender document as a token of acceptance.
3. RECPDCL reserve the right to verify/confirm all original documentary evidence submitted
by the bidder in support of above mentioned clauses of eligibility criteria, failure to
produce the same within the period as and when required and notified in writing by
RECPDCL shall result in summarily rejection of the bid.
4. Engagement with RECPDCL does not confer any right to the agencies to be invited for
participating in any bids, tender etc. floated by RECPDCL. RECPDCL reserves the right
to call bids/assign work/associate the agency/agencies in any area as may be deemed fit
by RECPDCL depending upon the profile provided by the agencies and requirement of
assignment.
5. RECPDCL reserves the right to accept or reject any or all requests for engagement
without assigning any reason or to accept in parts and engage more than one agencies at
its sole discretion.
6. Acceptance of the application(s) constitutes no form of commitment on the part of
RECPDCL. Furthermore, this acceptance of the application confers neither the right nor
an expectation on any application to participate in the proposed project.
7. RECPDCL reserve the right to waive off any shortfalls; accept the whole, accept part of or
reject any or all responses to the Tender.
8. RECPDCL reserve the right to call for fresh tenders at any stage and /or time as per the
present and /or envisaged RECPDCL requirements even if the tender is in evaluation
stage.
9. RECPDCL reserve the right to modify, expand, restrict, scrap, and re-float the tender
without assigning any reason for the same.
10. The responder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its
response, and RECPDCL will in no case be responsible or liable for these costs,
regardless of the conduct or the outcome of the tender process.
11. Consortium and joint venture responses will be acceptable.
12. RECPDCL reserves the right to increase or decrease the RC quantity (on same rate and
terms and conditions) by another 20% if required.
13. For all equipment, the bidder shall provide warranty for a period of 12 months from the
date of commissioning. After the completion of warranty period, the bidder shall provide 3
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years Facility Management Services (FMS) support for all supplied, installed and
commissioned equipment.
14. Performance Security: The agency need to deposit within fifteen (15) working days from
the date of acceptance of work order, a Performance Security in the form of Bank
Guarantee or Demand Draft (DD), for an amount of 10% (Ten per cent) of the Tender
value for the due performance and fulfilment of the contract by your firm which is valid for
60 months in the format placed at Annexure A.
a The Performance Bank Guarantee may be drawn from a scheduled commercial

bank in favour of The REC Power Distribution Company Ltd, New Delhi.
b The Performance Bank Guarantee may be discharged/ returned by the RECPDCL

after the completion of the contract upon being satisfied for the performance of the
obligations of your firm under the contract.
c Failing to comply with the above requirement, or failure to enter into contract
within 30 days or within such other extended period, as may be decided by the
CEO, RECPDCL shall constitute sufficient grounds, among others, if any, for the
annulment of the award of the tender.
d In the event the firm being unable to provide the services, during the engagement
period as per the contract for whatever reason, the Performance Bank Guarantee
would be invoked by RECPDCL.
e No Bank Charges/ interest shall be payable for the Performance Bank Guarantee.
15. Rates and Prices
f Bidders should quote item-wise rates/ prices including all taxes and duties as
mentioned in Form-III by explicitly mentioning the breakup of basic prices and
applicable taxes.
g Price quoted by bidder shall be firm for entire contract period.
h Price quoted shall be firm and any variation in rates, prices or terms during validity
of the offer shall lead to forfeiture of the EMD of said bidder.
i The quoted prices shall be for delivery and installation at Chandigarh. The prices
shall be FOR destination and shall include all charges, levies and duties for
delivery and installation at the specified locations in Chandigarh UT. The exact
details of location address etc. shall be provided along with the release order.
16. In case of default in services or denial of services, RECPDCL, at its sole discretion, will
be free to avail services of other service providers at your "Risk & Cost".
17. All other terms and conditions of the GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT shall be
applicable.
18. Bidders are advised to refrain from taking any deviations on this TENDER. Still in case of
any deviations, all such deviations from this tender document shall be set out by the
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Bidders, Clause by Clause in the format as mentioned in Form IV and submit the same as
a part of the Technical Bid. Please note that in case of deviations to the tender terms,
bids may be liable for rejection.
19. All the licenses shall be procured in the name of Chandigarh Electricity Department
20. The source code of the customized part of the application software will remain the
exclusive property of the CED, even after the termination or expiry of the contract. The
ownership shall also remain with the CED in case the selected vendor fails to execute
tasks to the satisfaction of the CED.
21. The proposed solution should have the provision for integration with near future systems
like Customer care and Billing System, SCADA, OMS, DMS, GIS etc. Bidder would be
sole responsible for providing the necessary touch points in required technology for
integrating future solutions with proposed systems during the complete contract period.
22. Bidder to provide sizing of servers, storage and network bandwidth in the technical
proposal. Although, supply of servers, storage and network is not part of bidder scope of
work.
23. The bidder shall provide enterprise wide license without constraint of number of CPU /
Core / Number of Users / Number of Consumers for AMI Software. However, licensing
requirement is indicative only for computation of immediate requirement but not limiting
the requirement of Enterprise Wide License in any way.
24. The RECPDCL/CED shall be at liberty to deploy the solution anywhere within the
Chandigarh UT and at any other location (Outside Chandigarh).
25. All Post implementation support period shall start from the date of sign off of Go Live of
complete project area.
26. Sub-contracting of the work is not permitted. In case of minor or field work, sub-
contracting shall be permitted subject to RECPDCL prior approval.
27. INTEGRITY PACT (Form-VIII):-The bidders have to submit integrity pact as per
prescribed format on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100/- in 2 copies duly signed by the
person signing the bid. The bidder shall not change the contents of Integrity Pact.
28. In a tender either the Indian agent on behalf of the Principle /OEM or Principle / OEM
itself can bid but both cannot bid simultaneously for the same item/product.
29. If an agent submits bid on behalf of the principal /OEM, the same agent shall not submit a
bid on behalf of another principal /OEM in the same tender for the same item/product.
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SECTION-VI
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Pre-Qualifying Criteria for Bidder
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT
S No Particulars QR/Definitions
1 Definition of - Bidder
Bidder(s) The bidder can be an individual organization or a consortium of
maximum three (3) organizations meeting the QR.
- Lead Bidder
One of the consortium members responsible for performing key
components of the contract shall be designated Lead Bidder.
Evidence of this authorization shall be provided by submitting a
power of attorney signed by legally authorized signatories of all
consortium members along with the bid.
The lead bidders direct experience in India or overseas will be

considered.
When the solution provider is not the lead bidder and is another
consortium member, they along with the lead bidder shall be
responsible for implementation of that module. In such cases,
the solution provider of each module should qualify
independently (i.e. QR for AMI, QR for NBSP etc.).
The lead bidder shall have a registered office and

operations in India for at least one year prior to
submission of the bid. Also each member of consortium
shall have registered office in India. (Certificate of
Incorporation/Registration Documents should be
submitted as proof of the same).
The Bidder / member of consortium should not be

blacklisted/barred by any Govt. Organization or Regulatory
Agencies or Govt. Undertaking. Bidder should submit a
self- undertaking signed by its Authorized Signatories for
the same.
Bidder must meet the following requirements individually and in case of a consortium,
collectively by the members of Consortium, except where specifically mentioned.
A. QR for Bidder:
Sr. Evaluation/Documents
Description Qualification Criteria
No. Required
The bidder shall be a
Certificate of Incorporation
Company private/public Company
1 and Registration needs to be
Registration registered under Companies
submitted along with the bid.
Act 1956
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a. The Bidder should be an

ISO 9001:2008 certified.
A valid ISO/CMMi certificate
OR
on or before the date of
Bidder should have CMMI
publication of the tender.
Level 3 (minimum)
Quality
2 certification.
Certification
b. Bidder should have Smart
Grid Maturity Model
Experience or equivalent Self-Certification
model (internationally
accepted) experience.
The average annual turnover of CA certified Annual financial
the bidder shall be a minimum statements, Audited Balance
Financial
3 of 30 Crores during the last 3 Sheet and P&L Account for
Strength
years ending 31st March of the the respective financial years
previous financial year. to be submitted in this regard
The Bidder should have at
least 5 personnel on its rolls
with a minimum AMR/AMI
implementation experience of 2 Signed resume of employees
Workforce years (either in his/her own or need to be submitted.
4
Capability other organization). The roles & Scanned signatures shall be
responsibilities of the personnel accepted
should include development
and/or customization of
AMR/AMI System.
The bidder should be an
authorized implementation
partner of OEM products authorization letter from OEM
OEM proposed in the bid and should for next 5 years back to back
5 Implementation possess all the necessary support of as per the format
Partner Status authorizations of the OEM in attached for Manufacturers
order to supply, customize, authorization form (MAF)
implement and support their
OEM solutions.
The Bidder must have
successfully executed &
implemented AMR/AMI
projects (meeting any of the
below criteria) in an Indian
List of clients, Smart Grid
Power Distribution Utility in the
Functionalities and individual
last 7 years (i.e. FY 2009-10 to
Clients PO / WO / LOI / LOA
till the previous date of
/ Contract/Certification on
publication of this tender).
6 Experience client letterhead/Performance
certificate and contact details
a. Successfully executed 01
of clients as proof provided
AMR/AMI project covering
for the last 7 years needs to
implementation of minimum
be submitted
24,000 nos. of Meters with
required hardware, software
and other associated
accessories and project
should have been
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operational for at least 01

year in last 05 years.
OR
b. Successfully executed 02
accessories and 01 project
should have been
OR
c. Successfully executed 03
accessories and 2 project
should have been
To establish the experience of Functionalities and individual
Smart Meters / AMI Systems, Clients PO / WO / LOI / LOA
bidder must have implemented / Contract/Certification on
Experience in Smart
7 / implementing at least 1000 client letterhead /
Grids implementation
Nos. of Smart Meters having Performance certificate and
single & three phase Smart contact details of clients as
Metering System. proof provided for the last 5
years needs to be submitted
B. QR for AMI Solution Provider / Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
No. Required
The OEM shall have ISO
9001:2008 certifications. A valid ISO/CMMi certificate
Quality
1 Or on or before the date of
Certification
Shall have CMMI Level 3 publication of the tender.
(minimum) certification.
The average annual turnover of
CA certified Annual financial
the OEM shall be a minimum of
statements, Audited Balance
Financial 30 Crores in any of 03
2 Sheet and P&L Account for
Strength audited financial years, during
the respective financial years
last 05 years (i.e. FY 2011-12
to be submitted in this regard
onwards).
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AMI solution provider should

have successfully executed at
least 2 AMI/AMR projects
involving an installation of at
Functionalities and individual
least 10,000 meters per project
in the last 5 years (i.e. FY
2011-12 to till the previous date
3 Experience client Letterhead /
of publication of this tender).
Performance certificate and
The AMI/AMR project should
contact details of clients as
have been operational for at
proof provided for the last 5
least 1 year in the last 7 years
(i.e. FY 2009-10 to till the
previous date of publication of
this tender).
Service center should be
located in India, however Self-Certify on OEM
4 Support Centre bidder has to adhere with the letterhead the list of service
timelines to provide response centers across India.
and resolution as per SLA.
C. QR for Meter Manufacturer (OEM)
No. Required
a. The OEM shall have ISO A valid ISO certificate on or
9001:2008 and ISO 14001 before the date of publication
Quality certifications. of the tender.
1
Certification b. OEM should have in-house A valid registration certificate
NABL accredited Laboratory mentioning issue / renewal /
since last 2 year expiry date
the OEM shall be a minimum of
Financial 30 Crores in any of 03
onwards).
OEM should have min 2 years
of experience in Smart meter
manufacturing in India and also
have supplied at least 25,000
AMI/AMR meters on
RF/GPRS/In-built modem &
List of clients and individual
related equipment to Indian
Power Utilities in any 2 years,
during last 7 years and have
client Letterhead /
3 Experience manufactured at least 5000
Performance certificate and
meters for AMI project duly
contact details of clients as
type tested as per BIS &
proof provided for the last 5
NSGM guidelines in last 3
years.
Total rejection of meters should
be less than 1% at field due to
manufacturing defects and all
such meters are installed and
working well as AMR with all
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hardware & software.

Nature of Firm of OEM should have Self-certificate and India
5
Meter Manufacturer manufacturing facility in India. works address
The smart meters proposed
should meet the relevant
standards applicable in India
and the meter supplier should
Smart Meter self-declaration and
6 have capabilities (both
Capability BIS certificate
production and financial) to
supply the full quantity of
meters within 1 month of the
award of contract
D. QR for Network Bandwidth Service Provider
No. Required
The network solution
provider should have been in Certificate of Incorporation
the network installation / and Registration certificate
1 Company Business
maintenance services business along with Memorandum &
for the last 3 years. (i.e. Year Articles of Association.
2013-14 ,14-15,15-16)
The NBSP shall have ISO A valid ISO certificate on or
Quality
2 9001:2008 and ISO 14001 before the date of publication
Certification
certifications. of the tender.
the NBSP shall be a minimum
Financial of 100 Crores in any of 03
onwards)
The network solution provider
should have implemented at
least 5 multi-location WAN
Projects (installation,
integration, maintenance & Necessary purchase
management) during the last order/LoI/contract/certification
07 financial years out of which on clients letterhead/
4 Work Experience at least 2 projects should have Performance certificate as
involved GPRS, 3G, 4G, proof of services provided for
Leased Lines, ISDN, VSAT, the last 3 financial years
RF, DSL, VPN /MPLS or Fiber needs to be submitted.
Optic or a combination of these
technologies for a customer
having a minimum of 10 WAN
locations.
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The Network Solution

provider should have the
Network Feasibility Internal Network reports &
necessary network
5 of Self-certification of feasibility
infrastructure and good quality
Project Area of Project Area locations.
network coverage in project
area.
The Network Solution Provider
should have at least 5
personnel on its payroll with a
Signed resume of employees
minimum experience of 2 years
need to be submitted.
7 Workforce The roles & responsibilities of
Scanned signatures shall be
the personnel should include
accepted
installation or integration or
maintenance or management
of network systems.
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Mandatory Technical Declaration by Bidder

The Bidder should provide documentary proof of compliance of following specification. Where
it is not possible to submit any certified proof for the same, bidder shall self-certify that it
would comply with the specification during implementation.
Validation
Through
S.
Solution Specifications (Certificate/ Available / Not
No.
Document/ Self- Available
Certify)
A.1 The solution shall be designed with Self-Certify
Service Oriented Architecture.
The solution shall be designed
based on Component-based
approach. It shall be highly granular
and loosely coupled to ensure that
the failure of one component does
not cascade to others.
A.2 The solution shall be designed on Self-Certify
web based architecture.
A.3 The solution shall be horizontally Self-Certify
and vertically scalable and also
have virtualization capability.
A.4 The solution shall be designed with Self-Certify
Open Industry Standards and not
with Suppliers proprietary protocol.
A.5 The directory services shall be Self-Certify

based on commonly accepted
application protocol like LDAP.
A.6 The proposed solution should be Self-Certify

based on WS-* specifications (Web
services specifications) & unified
access framework compliant to
W3C (World Wide Web
Consortium) specifications.
A.7 The application shall provide the Self-Certify
functionality to configure the
parameters to define the business
rules with the application. These
parameters shall not be hard-
coded in the application.
A.8 The solution shall provide the Self-Certify
functionality to configure the roles &
responsibilities and grant role based
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Validation
Through
S.
No.
Certify)
access to the users. Also, the
system shall have the capability to
integrate with various standard SSO
(Single Sign-On) or IDM (Identity
Management) applications.
A.9 The solution shall use an integration Self-Certify
middleware layer so that all
required external systems shall be
integrated on a continuous basis.
functionality to encrypt the data
stored or transmitted data.
functionality to maintain the audit
trail of all critical transactions.
A.12 The solution shall be able to Self-Certify
interoperate with:
standard RDBMS platforms like
Oracle, MS SQL, MY SQL, DB2,
Informix, Sybase or any other
RDBMS confirming to ANSI/ISO
SQL-200n standards
Operating systems like
Windows, UNIX, and Solaris etc.
web browsers like Internet
explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera
etc.
A.13 The solution shall be installed with Self-Certify
the latest security updates provided
by software Supplier.
A.14 The software version shall be Self-Certify
supported by the software vendor
for a minimum period of next five
years.
A1 Module: AMI
A1.1 The AMI Solution shall be capable Self-Certify
of collecting and analyzing data on
a common data structure/ format
from system/ consumer meters of
various makes and models.
The solution shall be compatible
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Validation
Through
S.
No.
Certify)
with present Modbus compliant
meters installed in utilities as well
as future meters likely to be
introduced in Indian market
complying with MODBUS/DLMS
/COSEM/IEC-62056/ANSI C-
12.19/IEEE P-1377 Standards.
A1.2 The regional hierarchy and network Self-Certify
topology shall be specific to the
Indian context and flexible enough
to account for different voltage
levels in Indian sub-transmission
and distribution networks e.g.
66/33/22/11/ 0.4 KV.
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SECTION-VII
TENDER EVALUATION METHODOLOGY
OPENING OF BID:
The Bidder or his authorized representative may be present at the time of opening of bid
on the specified date, but a letter in the form annexed at (Form I) hereto must be
forwarded to this office along with bid and a copy of this letter must be produced in the
office by the person attending the opening of bid. Unless this letter is presented by him, he
may not be allowed to attend the opening of bid.
In case of unscheduled holiday on the closing/opening day of bid, the next working day will
be treated as scheduled prescribed day of closing/opening of bid; the time notified
remaining the same.
EVALUATION OF BID
PRE-QUALIFIYING CRITERIA
Evaluation and comparison of bids will be done as per provisions of Pre-Qualifying
Criteria supporting documents as proof of pre-qualifying criteria at section VI.
RECPDCL reserves the right to verify the site of operation for above activity and list of
persons provided as per qualifying criteria and accordingly decide upon meeting the
requirement.
The RECPDCL will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any
computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished,
whether the documents have been properly signed and whether the bids are generally in
order qualifying to which bids shall be summarily rejected.
PRICE EVALUATION CRITERIA

1.1 Bidders should quote their rates/prices in Indian Rupees only which shall be
inclusive of all applicable taxes, duties, levies, insurance, transportation etc.,
applicable for entire scope of work as per Price Schedule included to Form - III of
this tender document.
1.2 Bids shall be evaluated on the basis of the total evaluated value as per the quoted
rates for the services mentioned in Scope of Work. The total evaluated price as per
the evaluation methodology mentioned as under at Form - III of this tender document
and the other details mentioned therein will be the basis for the evaluation purposes
and for arriving at inter-se ranking of the various bidders of the tender.
1.3 Bid shall be evaluated as per the Total Price of the Bidder for this tender as
mentioned in Form-III, which shall be filled by the bidder as a Financial Bid.
AWARD CRITERIA
The purchaser will award the contract to the successful bidder whose bid has been
determined to be in full conformity to the bid documents and has been determined as the
lowest evaluated bid.
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SECTION-VIII
TENDER FORMATS
FORM-I
Letter for Submission of Tender
To,
Addl. Chief Executive Officer
REC Power Distribution Company Ltd.
A10, 4th Floor, Kribhco Bhawan,
Sector-1, Noida 201301
Sub.: Engagement of Service Agency
Sir,
1. With reference to your Tender No. --------------- dated ------------ for Rate Contract
for Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of Smart Meters and AMI
Communication System (AMI) for Smart Grid Pilot Project at Chandigarh
Electricity Department (CED) as per NSGM Guidelines, I wish to apply for
engagement with RECPDCL as service provider for Rate Contract for Supply,
Implementation and Maintenance of Smart Meters and AMI Communication
System (AMI) for Smart Grid Pilot Project at Chandigarh Electricity
Further, I hereby certify that
I have read the provisions of the all clauses and confirm that notwithstanding
anything stated elsewhere to the contrary, the stipulation of all clauses of Tender
are acceptable to me and I have not taken any deviation to any clause.
2. I further confirm that any deviation to any clause of Tender found anywhere in my
Bid, shall stand unconditionally withdrawn, without any cost implication whatsoever
to the REC PDCL.
3. Our bid shall remain valid for period of 90 days from the last date of bid
submission.
Date: Signature
Place: Full Name ...
Designation ...
Address
Note: In absence of above declaration/certification, the Bid is liable to be rejected

and shall not be taken into account for evaluation.
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Form-II
PRE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
1. THE FIRM
2. Name
Regd. Address
a) Address of Office at Delhi/NCR
b) Contact Persons
i) Name & Design.
ii) Address
iii) Tel No. Landline Mobile
iv) Email ID
3. Type of Firm: Private Ltd./ Public Ltd./ Cooperative/

(Please tick) Partnership/ Proprietor
4. PAN
5. Service Tax Reg. No.:
6. E.M.D. Details Rs._

DD No._
Name & Address of Bank
Please upload duly signed copies by authorized signatory of documentary evidence

e.g. work order, corresponding satisfactory job completion certificates from clients
with amount of work order in support of above and any other document indicated in
prequalifying criteria)
Signature.
Full Name
Designation.
Address ..
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Form-III
Financial Bid (To be submitted through online mode only)
PROFORMA OF SCHEDULE OF RATES
Bidder Name:
Form: 1 Meters Cost (BOQ)

Per taxes Total Total Cost
FMS Cost
S.No. Equipment Unit Quantity Unit & Unit (Incl. taxes
for 01 year
Cost duties Cost & duties)
A B C D E F G=E+F H=DxG I
1 Meters
Single phase
whole current
1.1 Nos. 17490
Smart - - - - -
Meter
Three Phase
whole current
1.2 Nos. 10937
Smart - - - - -
Meter
Three Phase
whole current
1.3 Nos. 100
Smart - - - - -
Meter (Net-Meter)
Three phase CT

1.4 operated Smart Nos. 906
- - - - -
Meter
Three phase CT

1.5 operated Smart Nos. 402
- - - - -
Meter (for DT)

1.6 Feeder Meter Nos. 61
- - - - -
Data

1.7 Concentrator Nos. 300
- - - - -
Units

Sub Total 1
- -
Mandatory
2
Spares

2.1 5% of Sub total 1 Lot 1
- - - - -

Sub Total 2
- -
Installation &
3
Commissioning
Cost of SITC* &

3.1 Integration with Lumpsum 1
- - - - -
Existing System

Sub Total 3
- -
Other
4
Requirement
Any other
product, if
4.1 Lumpsum 1
required, along - - - - -
with details.
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Sub Total 4
- -

GRAND TOTAL
- -
Form: 2 Softwares
Per taxes Total Total Cost FMS Cost
S.No. Equipment Unit Quantity Unit & Unit (Incl. taxes for 01
Cost duties Cost & duties) year
Application
1
Software
Meter Data
Acquisition

1.1 Software Lot 1
- - - - -
(MDAS)/Head End
System (HES)
Meter data
management
(MDM) capable of
processing raw
data, building of
desired analytics
like giving demand
response signal,
taking control /
1.2 Lot 1
programming - - - - -
actions based on
preset logic,
interface with billing
software being used
by utility (50,000
Nos. of consumers
and scalable up to
100% expansion)

Sub Total 1
- -
Data Archiving
2
Software
Data Archiving and

2.1 SAN management Lot 1
- - - - -
software

Sub Total 2
- -
Network
3 Management
Software
Centralized network
management
software along with
3.1 Lot 1
patch management - - - - -
& identity
management
Antivirus software

3.2 for all machines in Lot 1
- - - - -
control centre

Sub Total 3
- -
Installation &
4
Commissioning
Cost of SITC* &

4.1 Integration with Lumpsum 1
- - - - -
Existing System
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Sub Total 4
- -
5 Other Requirement
Any other product, if

5.1 required, along with Lumpsum 1
- - - - -
details.

Sub Total 5
- -

GRAND TOTAL
- -
Form: 3 Hardwares
Total
Cost
Per taxes Total FMS
(Incl.
S.No. Equipment Unit Quantity Unit & Unit Cost for
taxes
Cost duties Cost 01 year
&
duties)
1 Hardware for application
Application Server suitable

1.1 for MDAS/HES, MDM along Set 2
- - - - -
with operating system
Application server with
minimum 4 GB RAM for
1.2 Set 1
development, quality and - - - - -
testing

1.3 Web Server for access Set 2
- - - - -

Sub Total 1
- -
2 Hardware for storage
SAN based storage for
storing Smart Meter data
(50,000 nos.), data from
2.1 No. 1
MDM, SCADA, DTMU for - - - - -
2 years with 100%
expansion capacity

2.2 Data Archiving Server Nos. 2
- - - - -

Sub Total 2
- -
Hardware for network
3
Management
Network Management

3.1 server with patch & identity Set 1
- - - - -
management
Centralized management
3.2 Set 1
console with single monitor - - - - -

Sub Total 3
- -
4 Workstation Consoles
Workstation consoles with

4.1 dual 24" monitor along with Set 2
- - - - -
Operating System & license

Sub Total 4
- -
5 Network Hardware
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Firewall with Network-based

intrusion prevention system
(NIPS) Minimum 8
5.1 Set 1
Ethernet ports (1 Gbps) and - - - - -
4 Fiber
Optics Ports
Router with Minimum 8
Ethernet ports
5.2 Set 1
(1 Gbps) and 4 Fiber Optic - - - - -
Ports
LAN Switch (24 port 1000 /
100 /10
5.3 Set 1
Mbps, layer 3 switching, 8 - - - - -
Ethernet ports (1 Gbps))

Sub Total 5
- -
6 Mandatory Spares

6.1 5% of Subtotal 1+2+3+4+5 Lot 1
- - - - -

Sub Total 6
- -
Installation &
7
Commissioning
Cost of SITC* & Integration
7.1 Lumpsum 1
with Existing System - - - - -

Sub Total 7
- -
8 Other Requirement
Any other product, if

8.1 Lumpsum 1
required, along with details. - - - - -

Sub Total 8
- -

GRAND TOTAL
- -
Form: 4 FMS
S.No. Equipment FMS Cost
A B C
1 FMS charges for meters (Form 1) for 01 year -
2 FMS charges for Softwares (Form 2) for 01 year -
3 FMS charges for Hardwares (Form 3) for 01 year -
Grand Total -
Form: 5 Total
Total
Duration for 3
Years + 2
Total Cost for 3
S.No. Equipment years
years
(Optional)
years after
warranty
A B C D

1 Total Cost for Meters (Form 1) -
-
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2 Total Cost for Softwares (Form 2) -
-

3 Total Cost for Hardwares (Form 3) -
-

4 FMS charges for Meters (Form 1) for 3 years 3
-

5 FMS charges for Softwares (Form 2) for 3 years 3
-

6 FMS charges for Hardwares (Form 3) for 3 years 3
-
FMS charges for Meters (Form 1) for additional 2 years
7 2
(Optional)# -
FMS charges for Softwares (Form 2) for additional 2 years
8 2
(Optional)# -
FMS charges for Hardwares (Form 3) for additional 2 years
9 2
(Optional)# -

Grand Total
-
# - Initially the FMS will be for 3 years after 1 year warranty period, however FMS may be extended further for
2-3 years on same terms and conditions on mutual agreement between Utility & Vendor.
* SITC - Supply, Installation, Commissioning & Testing
editable field
Note:-
Software Licensing Fees with 3 years warranty post go live (detail the pricing regime
which could include initial price and upgrade pricing)
Note: - Schedule of Integration with different systems provided in RFP.
All license are perpetual (All software required to run the system may it be direct
vendor supply or 3rd party should be a bundled offer) and on the name of CED.
The rates are invited for entering into an RC valid for 1 year from the date of issue of
contract. Prices are to be quoted accordingly. The quantities mentioned above are for
evaluation purposes only. Actual Quantities may vary as per site requirement and
Release Orders against this Rate Contract (RC) shall be placed accordingly.
The quoted rates must be inclusive of all taxes as applicable at the time of bidding.
Bidders are to quote their rates strictly as per above format.
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FORM IV
FORMAT FOR NO-DEVIATION CERTIFICATE
Unless specifically mentioned in this schedule, the tender shall be deemed to confirm
the RECPDCLs specifications:
S. No. Clause No. Details of deviation with justifications
By signing this document, we hereby withdraw all the deviations whatsoever taken
anywhere in this bid document and comply to all the terms and conditions, technical
specifications, scope of work etc. as mentioned in the standard document except
those as mentioned above.
Seal of the Company:
Signature
Name
Note: In absence of above declaration/certification, the Bid is liable to be rejected and

shall not be taken into account for evaluation.
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FORM-V
MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZATION FORM
(To be submitted on OEMs Letter Head)

Date: .
ICB No.: .
Invitation for Bid No.: ..
Alternative No.: .
To,
The Nodal Officer (Smart Grid Pilot Project)
Electricity OP Division No. 2,
Opp. Transport Area, New Power House
Industrial Area Phase 1, UT Chandigarh
Sir,
WHEREAS M/s. [name of OEM], who are official manufacturers of having factories
at [address of OEM] do hereby authorize M/s [name of bidder] to submit a Bid in relation to
the Invitation for Bids indicated above, the purpose of which is to provide the following
Goods, manufactured by us
.
and to subsequently negotiate and sign the Contract.
We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty in accordance with Clause 26 of the
General Conditions of Contract or as mentioned elsewhere in the Tender Document, with
respect to the Goods offered by the above firm in reply to this Invitation for Bids.
We hereby confirm that in case, the channel partner fails to provide the necessary services
as per the Tender Document referred above, M/s [name of OEM] shall provide standard
warranty on the machines supplied against the contract. The warranty period and inclusion /
exclusion of parts in the warranty shall remain same as defined in the contract issued to their
channel partner against this tender enquiry.
Yours Sincerely,
For ..
Authorized Signatory
Note: In absence of above declaration/certification, the Bid is liable to be rejected and
shall not be taken into account for evaluation.
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FORM-VI
Format of Curriculum Vitae
1 PROPOSED POSITION:
2 NAME OF FIRM
3 NAME OF STAFF:
4 DATE OF BIRTH: Nationality:
5 EDUCATION:
DEGREE/EXAMINATION YEAR INSTITUTE Board
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL
6
ASSOCIATIONS:
7 OTHER TRAINING:
8 COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE:
9 LANGUAGES:
LANGUAGE SPEAKING READING WRITING
10 EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
POSITIONS
FROM TO EMPLOYER
HELD
11 DETAILED TASKS ASSIGNED:
WORK UNDERTAKEN THAT BEST ILLUSTRATES CAPABILITY TO HANDLE THE TASKS

12
ASSIGNED:
13 Certification:
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV
correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience. I understand that
any wilful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or dismissal,
if engaged.
Signature of authorised representative of
the staff
Full name of authorised representative:
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FORM-VII
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
To: [Name and address of Client]
..
Dear Sir/s,
I/We, the undersigned, have examined the details given in your NIT dated [Insert Date] for
Engagement of bidder for implementation of Primary and Secondary MPLS Connectivity
Links at various Sub-Stations at Goa Electricity Department. We accept all the terms &
conditions of the bid document without any deviation and submit the Bid. We hereby certify
that M/s ________________________________________________________ or its group
companies have not been awarded any work for Engagement of bidder for implementation
of Primary and Secondary MPLS Connectivity Links at various Sub-Stations at Goa
Electricity Department & shall not be a competitor to RECPDCL within the Goa Electricity
Department during contract period in case the contract is awarded.
Also, M/s ___________________________________________________or its group
companies is not executing or providing any type of services either directly or as a sub-
contractor for the particular work for which Bid is submitted.
It is confirmed that M/s. __________________________________________________ is not
banned or blacklisted by any Govt./Pvt. Institutions in India.
Authorized Signature [In full and initials]:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Firm:
Address:
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FORM-VIII
(To be executed on non-judicial paper)
INTEGRITY PACT
Between
REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) hereinafter referred to as The Principal",
And
..hereinafter referred to as "agency for carrying out interior work"
Preamble
The Principal intends to award, under laid down organization procedures, contract/s for
..The Principal values full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and the
principles of economic use of resources, and of fairness and transparency in its relations with its
Bidder/s, agency/s.
In order to achieve these goals, the Principal cooperates with the renowned international Non-
Governmental Organisation "Transparency International" (TI). Following TI's national and
international experience, the Principal will appoint an Independent External Monitor who will
monitor the tender process and the execution of the contract for compliance with the principles
mentioned above.
Section 1 Commitments of the Principal
(1) The Principal commits itself to take all measures necessary to prevent corruption and to
observe the following principles:
a) No employee of the Principal, personally or through family members, will in
connection with the tender, or the execution of the contract, demand, take a
promise for or accept, for himself/herself or third person, any material or
immaterial benefit which he/she is not legally entitled to.
b) The Principal will, during the tender process, treat all Bidders with equity and
reason. The Principal will, in particular, before and during the tender process,
provide to all Bidders the same information and will not provide to any Bidder
confidential / additional information through which the Bidder could obtain an
advantage in relation to the tender process or the contract execution.
c) The Principal will exclude from the process all known prejudiced persons.
(2) If the Principal obtains information on the conduct of any of its employees which is a
criminal offence under the relevant Anti-Corruption Laws of India, or if there be a
substantive suspicion in this regard, the Principal will inform its Vigilance Office and in
addition can initiate disciplinary actions.
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Section 2 Commitments of the Bidder / agency.
(1) The Bidder / agency commits itself to take all measures necessary to prevent corruption.
He commits himself to observe the following principles during his participation in the
tender process and during the contract execution.
a) The Bidder /agency will not, directly or through any other person or firm, offer,
promise or give to any of the Principal's employees involved in the tender process
or the execution of the contract or to any third person, any material or immaterial
benefit which he/she is not legally entitled to, in order to obtain in exchange, any
advantage of any kind whatsoever during the tender process or during the
execution of the contract.
b) The Bidder / agency will not enter with other Bidders into any undisclosed
agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal. This applies in particular
to prices, specifications, certifications, subsidiary contracts, submission or non-
submission of bids or any other actions to restrict competitiveness or to introduce
cartelisation in the bidding process.
c) The Bidder / agency will not commit any offence under the relevant Anti-
Corruption Laws of India; further the Bidder / agency will not use improperly, for
purposes of competition or personal gain, or pass on to others, any information or
document provided by the Principal as part of the business relationship, regarding
plans, technical proposals and business details, including information contained or
transmitted electronically.
d) The Bidder / agency will, when presenting his bid, disclose any and all payments
he has made, is committed to, or intends to make to agents, brokers or any other
intermediaries in connection with the award of the contract.
(2) The Bidder / agency will not instigate third persons to commit offences outlined above
or be an accessory to such offences.
Section 3 Disqualification from tender process and exclusion from future contracts
If the Agency, before contract award, has committed a transgression through a violation of
Section 2 or in any other form such as to put his reliability or credibility as Bidder into question,
the Principal is entitled to disqualify the Bidder from the tender process or to terminate the
contract, if already signed, for such reason.
(1) If the agency has committed a transgression through a violation of Section 2 such as to
put his reliability or credibility into question, the Principal is also entitled to exclude the
agency from future contract award processes. The imposition and duration of the exclusion
will be determined by the severity of the transgression. The severity will be determined by
the circumstances of the case, in particular the number of transgressions, the position of the
transgressors within the company hierarchy of the Bidder and the amount of the damage. The
exclusion will be imposed for a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 3 years.
(2) A transgression is considered to have occurred if the Principal after due consideration of
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the available evidences, concludes that no reasonable doubt is possible.

(3) The Bidder accepts and undertakes to respect and uphold the Principal's absolute right to
resort to and impose such exclusion and further accepts and undertakes not to challenge or
question such exclusion on any ground, including the lack of any hearing before the decision
to resort to such exclusion is taken. This undertaking is given freely and after obtaining
independent legal advice.
(4) If the agency can prove that he has restored / recouped the damage caused by him and
has installed a suitable corruption prevention system, the Principal may revoke the exclusion
prematurely.
Section 4 Compensation for Damages
(1) If the Principal has disqualified the Bidder from the tender process prior to the award
according to Section 3, the Principal is entitled to demand and recover from the Bidder
liquidated damages equivalent to Earnest Money Deposit/Bid Security.
(2) If the Principal has terminated the contract according to Section 3, or if the Principal is
entitled to terminate the contract according to Section 3, the Principal shall be entitled to
demand and recover from the Consulting agency/Architect/Supplier liquidated damages
equivalent to Security Deposit / Performance Bank Guarantee.
(3) The Bidder agrees and undertakes to pay the said amounts without protest or demur
subject only to condition that if the agency can prove and establish that the exclusion of the
Bidder from the tender process or the termination of the contract after the contract award has
caused no damage or less damage than the amount of the liquidated damages, the agency
shall compensate the Principal only to the extent of the damage in the amount proved.
Section 5 Previous Transgression
(1) The Bidder declares that no previous transgression occurred in the last 3 years with any
other Company in any country conforming to the TI approach or with any other Public
Sector Enterprise in India that could justify his exclusion from the tender process.
(2) If the Bidder makes incorrect statement on this subject, he can be disqualified from the
tender process or the contract, if already awarded, can be terminated for such reason.
Section 6 Equal treatment of all agency
(1) The agency undertakes to demand from all sub-consulting agency a commitment in
conformity with this Integrity Pact, and to submit it to the Principal before contract signing.
(2) The Principal will enter into agreements with identical conditions as this one with all
agency and Sub-consulting agency.
(3) The Principal will disqualify from the tender process all Bidders who do not sign this
Pact or violate its provisions.
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Section 7 Punitive Action against violating agency /Sub-consulting agency/

If the Principal obtains knowledge of conduct of a agency or Sub-consulting agency, or of an
employee or a representative or an associate of a agency, Sub-consulting agency\ which
constitutes corruption, or if the Principal has substantive suspicion in this regard, the Principal will
inform the Vigilance Office.
Section 8 Independent External Monitors
(1) The Principal has appointed competent and credible Independent External Monitors for
this Pact. The task of the Monitor is to review independently and objectively, whether and
to what extent the parties comply with the obligations under this agreement.
(2) The Monitor is not subject to instructions by the representatives of the parties and
performs his functions neutrally and independently. He reports to the Chairperson of the
Board of the Principal.
(3) The agency accepts that the Monitor has the right to access without restriction to all
Project documentation of the Principal including that provided by the agency. The agency
will also grant the Monitor, upon his request and demonstration of a valid interest,
unrestricted and unconditional access to this project documentation. The same is applicable to
Sub-consulting agency. The Monitor is under contractual obligation to treat the information
and documents of the agency or Sub-consulting agency with confidentially.
(4) The Principal will provide to the Monitor sufficient information about all meetings
among the parties related to the Project provided such meetings could have an impact on the
contractual relations between the Principal and the agency. The parties offer to the Monitor
the option to participate in such meetings.
(5) As soon as the Monitor notices, or believes to notice, a violation of this agreement, he
will so inform the Management of the Principal and request the Management to discontinue
or heal the violation, or to take other relevant action. The Monitor can in this regard submit
non- binding recommendation. Beyond this, the Monitor has no right to demand from the
parties that they act in a specific manner, refrain from action or tolerate action. However, the
Independent External Monitor shall give an opportunity to the agency to present its case
before making its recommendations to the Principal.
(6) The Monitor will submit a written report to the Chairperson of the Board of the Principal
within 8 to 10 weeks from the date of reference or intimation to him by the 'Principal' and,
should the occasion arise, submit proposals for correcting problematic situations.
(7) If the Monitor has reported to the Chairperson of the Board a substantiated suspicion of
an offence under relevant Anti-Corruption Laws of India, and the Chairperson has not,
within reasonable time, taken visible action to proceed against such offence or reported it to
the Vigilance Office, the Monitor may also transmit this information directly to the Central
Vigilance Commissioner, Government of India.
(8) The word 'Monitor' would include both singular and plural.
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Section 9 Pact Duration

This Pact begins when both parties have legally signed it. It expires for the agency 12 months
after the last payment under the respective contract, and for all other Bidders 6 months after the
contract has been awarded.
If any claim is made / lodged during this time, the same shall be binding and continue to be
valid despite the lapse of this pact as specified above, unless it is discharged / determined by
Chairperson of the Principal.
Section 10 Other provisions
(1) This agreement is subject to Indian Law. Place of performance and jurisdiction is the
Registered Office of the Principal, i.e. Mumbai. The Arbitration clause provided in the main
tender document / contract shall not be applicable for any issue / dispute arising under
Integrity Pact.
(2) Changes and supplements as well as termination notices need to be made in writing.
Side agreements have not been made.
(3) If the Bidder/Consulting agency/Architect/Supplier is a partnership or a consortium, this
agreement must be signed by all partners or consortium members.
(4) Should one or several provisions of this agreement turn out to be invalid, the remainder
of this agreement remains valid. In this case, the parties will strive to come to an agreement
to their original intentions.
.. ...
For the Principal For the Bidder/Consulting agency/Architect/Supplier
Place .. Witness1: (Signature/Name/Address)
Date .. Witness2: (Signature/Name/Address)
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Annexure-A
PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE
M/s. REC Power Distribution Company Ltd.

A10, 4th Floor, Kribhco Bhawan,
Sector-1, Noida 201301
(With due Rs.100/- stamp duty, if applicable)
OUR LETTER OF GUARANTEE No. : .................. Date:
Amount: . Valid Date: .
Bank Name & Address:
In consideration of REC Power Distribution Company Ltd. having its office at A10, 4th
Floor, Kribhco Bhawan, Sector-1, Noida 201301 (hereinafter referred to as RECPDCL
which expression shall unless repugnant to the content or meaning there of include all its
successors, administrators and executors) and having entered into an agreement dated
____________/issued Work Order No.__________ dated
________________with/on as_______________________ (hereinafter referred to as The
service which expression unless repugnant to the content or meaning thereof, shall
include all the successors, Administrators and executors).
WHEREAS the Agency having unequivocally accepted to supply the materials as per terms
and conditions given in the Agreement accepted to providing service as per terms and
conditions given in the Agreement dated ________ /Work Order No.
_______________________ dated _______________ and RECPDCL having agreed that
the Agency shall furnish to RECPDCL a Performance Guarantee for the faithful
performance of the entire contract, to the extent of 10% (ten percent) (or the percentage as
per the individual case) of the value of the Work Order i.e. for _______________.
We, ___________________________________ (The Bank) which shall include OUR

successors, administrators and executors herewith establish an irrevocable Letter of
Guarantee No. _________________________ in your favour for account of
______________________________________ (The Agency) in cover of performance
guarantee in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement/work Order.
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Hereby, we undertake to pay upto but not exceeding ___________________ (say

______________________ only) upon receipt by us of your first written demand
accompanied by your declaration stating that the amount Claimed is due by reason of the
Agency having failed to perform the Agreement and despite any contestation on the part of
above named Agency.
This Letter of Guarantee will expire on __________________________ including 30 days

of claim period and any claims made hereunder must be received by us on or before expiry
date after which date this Letter of Guarantee will become of no effect whatsoever whether
returned to us or not.
_____________________
Authorized Signature
Chief Manager/Manger
Seal of Bank
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Annexure B
ACCEPTANCE FORM FOR PARTICIPATION IN REVERSE AUCTION
EVENT
(To be signed and stamped by the bidder)
In a bid to make our entire procurement process more fair and transparent, RECPDCL
intends to use the reverse auctions as an integral part of the entire tendering process. All the
bidders who are found as technically qualified based on the tender requirements shall be
eligible to participate in the reverse auction event.
The following terms and conditions are accepted by the bidder on participation in the
bid event:
1. RECPDCL shall provide the user id and password to the authorized representative of the
bidder. (Authorization Letter in lieu of the same shall be submitted along with the signed
and stamped Acceptance Form).
2. RECPDCL decision to award the work would be final and binding on the supplier.
3. The bidder agrees to non-disclosure of trade information regarding the purchase, identity
of RECPDCL, bid process, bid technology, bid documentation and bid details to any
other party.
4. The bidder is advised to fully make aware themselves of auto bid process and ensure
their participation in the event of reverse auction and failing to which RECPDCL will not
be liable in any way.
5. In case of bidding through Internet medium, bidders are further advised to ensure
availability of the infrastructure as required at their end to participate in the auction event.
Inability to bid due to telephone line glitch, internet response issues, software or
hardware hangs, power failure or any other reason shall not be the responsibility of
RECPDCL.
6. In case of intranet medium, RECPDCL shall provide the infrastructure to bidders.
Further, RECPDCL has sole discretion to extend or restart the auction event in case of
any glitches in infrastructure observed which has restricted the bidders to submit the bids
to ensure fair & transparent competitive bidding. In case an auction event is restarted,
the best bid as already available in the system shall become the basis for determining
start price of the new auction.
7. In case the bidder fails to participate in the auction event due any reason whatsoever, it
shall be presumed that the bidder has no further discounts to offer and the initial bid as
submitted by the bidder as a part of the tender shall be considered as the bidders final
no regret offer. Any offline price bids received from a bidder in lieu of non-participation in
the auction event shall be out rightly rejected by RECPDCL.
8. The bidder shall be prepared with competitive price quotes on the day of the bidding
event.
9. The prices as quoted by the bidder during the auction event shall be inclusive of all the
applicable taxes, duties and levies and shall be FOR at site.
10. The prices submitted by a bidder during the auction event shall be binding on the bidder.
11. No requests for time extension of the auction event shall be considered by RECPDCL.
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12. The original price bids of the bidders shall be reduced on pro-rata basis against each line
item based on the final all-inclusive prices offered during conclusion of the auction event
for arriving at Contract amount.
Signature & Seal of the Bidder
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ANNEXURE-C
BID BANK GUARANTEE (EARNEST MONEY)
(To be stamped in accordance with Stamp act)
This deed of Guarantee made this __________________ day of

___________________2016
by_______________________________________________________________________
_____
((Name of the Bank)
having one its branch at _____________________________________________________
acting through its Manager (hereinafter called the Bank) which expression shall wherever
the context so requires includes its successors and permitted assigns in favour of REC
Power Distribution Company Ltd., registered under the Companies Act, 1956, having its
office at
______________________________________________________________(hereinafter
called) (RECPDCL) which expression shall include its successors and assigns.
WHEREAS RECPDCL has invited tender vide their Tender Notice No.
______________________________________ Dated _________________ to be opened
on AND WHEREAS M/s
_________________________________________________________________
(Name of Tenderer)
having its office at
___________________________________________________________ (hereinafter
called the Tenderer), has/have in response to aforesaid tender notice offered to supply/ do
the job ___________________________ as contained in the tender.
AND WHEREAS the Tender is required to furnish to RECPDCL a Bank Guarantee for a sum
of Rs. __________________
(Rupees____________________________________________
_______________Only) as Earnest Money for participation in the Tender aforesaid.
AND WHEREAS, we
_________________________________________________________
(Name of Bank) have at the request of the tenderer agree to give RECPDCL this as
hereinafter contained.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises we, the undersigned, hereby

covenant that, the aforesaid Tender shall remain open for acceptance by RECPDCL during
the period of validity as mentioned in the Tender or any extension thereof as RECPDCL and
the Tenderer may subsequently agree and if the Tenderer for any reason back out, whether
expressly or impliedly, from his said Tender during the period of its validity or any extension
thereof as aforesaid or fail to furnish Bank Guarantee for performance as per terms of the
aforesaid Tender, we hereby undertake to pay RECPDCL, New Delhi on demand without
demur to the extent of Rs.__________________(Rupees____________________________
only).
We further agree as follows:-
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01. That RECPDCL may without affecting this guarantee extend the period of validity
of the said Tender or grant other indulgence to or negotiate further with the
Tenderer in regard to the conditions contained in the said tender or thereby
modify these conditions or add thereto any further conditions as may be mutually
agreed to in between RECPDCL and the Tender AND the said Bank shall not be
released from its liability under these presents by an exercise by RECPDCL of its
liberty with reference to the matters aforesaid or by reason of time being given to
the Tenderer or any other forbearance, act or omission on the part of the
RECPDCL or any indulgence by RECPDCL to the said Tenderer or any other
matter or thing whatsoever.
02. The Bank hereby waive all rights at any time in consistent with the terms of this
Guarantee and the obligations of the Bank in terms thereof shall not be otherwise
affected or suspended by reason of any dispute or dispute having been raised by
the Tenderer (whether or not pending before any arbitrator, tribunal or court) or
any denial of liability by the Tenderer stopping or preventing or purporting to stop
or prevent any payment by the Bank to RECPDCL in terms thereof.
03. We the said Bank, lastly undertake not to revoke this Guarantee during its
currency except with the previous consent of RECPDCL in writhing and agree
that any charges in the constitution, winding up, dissolution or insolvency of the
Tenderer, the said Bank shall not be discharged from their liability.
NOTWITHSTADING anything contained above, the liability of the Bank in respect of this
Guarantee is restricted to the said sum of Rs. ________________________________
(Rupees
____________________________________________________________________ only)
and this Guarantee shall remain in force till ____________ unless a claim under this
guarantee is filed with the bank within 30 (thirty) days from this date or the extended date, as
the case may be i.e. upto ___________________________________ all rights under
Guarantee shall lapse and the Bank be discharged from all liabilities hereunder.
In witness whereof the Bank has subscribed and set its name and seal here under.
Note: - The date shall be thirty (30) days after the last date for which the bid is valid.
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Annexure 1
38 TAMPER CONDITIONS
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ABBREVIATION
AB Switch Air Break Switch
AC Alternating Current
ACDB Alternating Current Distribution Board
ACL Access Control List
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ALG Application Layer Gateway
AMI Advanced Metering Infrastructure
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ARP Address Resolution Protocol
ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
AT&C Aggregate Technical & Commercial
BCS Base Computer Software
BGP Border Gateway Protocol
BIOS Basic Input / Output System
BIS Bureau of Indian Standards
BOQ Bill of Quantities
CBIP Central Board of Irrigation & Power
CCC Customer Care Centre
CEA Central Electricity Authority
CED Chandigarh Electricity Department
CERT-In Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
CGRF Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum
CIM Customer Interaction Meeting
CIM Common Information Model
CIPET Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology
CMC Centralized Monitoring Console
COSEM Companion Specification for Energy Metering
CPP Critical Peak Pricing
CPRI Central Power Research Institute
CPU Central Processing Unit
CRM Customer Relationship Manager
CT Current Transformer
CUM Cumulative
DAS Distribution Automation Scheme
dB Decibel
DCU Data Concentrator Unit
DDoS Distributed Denial of Service
DC Direct Current
DG Diesel Generator
DES Data Encryption Standard
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DLMS Device Language Message Specification
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DMC Dough Moldings Compound

DMS Distribution Management System
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
DNP Distributed Network Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
DoD Depth of Discharge
DoS Denial of Service
DR Demand Response
DSM Demand Side Management
DT Distribution Transformer
DTMU Distribution Transformer Monitoring Unit
DTMS Distribution Transformer Monitoring System
DTR Distribution Transformer
DVD Digital Video Disk
DXF Drawing exchange Format
EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol
ECS Electronic Clearing Scheme
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
ESB Enterprise Service Bus
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FAT Factory Acceptance Test
FMS Facility Management System
FIFO First In First Out
FPR Field, Problem, Report
FSR Field Service Report
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GB Gigabyte
GIS Geographic Information System
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
GUI Graphical User Interface
HD High Definition
HDD Hard Disk Drive
HES Head End System
HF High Frequency
HHU Hand Held Unit
HIDS Host based Intrusion Prevention system
HT High Tension
HTTP Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
HTTPS Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol
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ICs Integrated Circuits

IEC International Electro technical Commission
IKE Internet Key Exchange
IP Internet Protocol
IPCP Internet Protocol Control Protocol
IrDA Infrared Data Association
IS Indian Standard
iSCSI Internet Small Computer System Interface
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISP Internet Service Provider
IST Indian Standard Time
IT Information Technology
IVR Interactive Voice Response
KVM Switch Keyboard, Video & Mouse Switch
LAN Local Area Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
LDC Load Dispatch Centre
LED Light Emitting Diode
LT Low Tension
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB Molded Case Circuit Breaker
MD5 Message-digest algorithm
MDAS Meter Data Acquisition System
MDM Meter Data Management
MFT Multi-Function Transducer
MGCP Media Gateway Control Protocol
MIP Mapped Internet Protocol
MIS Management Information System
MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching
MU Million Unit
NABL National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
NAN Neighborhood Area Network
NAT Network Address Translation
NCIIPC National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre
NIPS Network based Intrusion Prevention system
NMS Network Management System
NPL National Physical Laboratory
NTP National Time Protocol
NVM Non Volatile Memory
O&M Operation & Maintenance
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OH Over Head
OMS Outage Management System
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OS Operating System
OSF Open Software Foundation
OSPF Open Shortest Path First
PAT Port Address Translation
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PERT Program Evaluation and Review Technique
PF Power Factor
PLC Power Line Communication
PLM Peak Load Management
POP3 Post Office Protocol 3
PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
PSTN Public Switch Telephone Network
PT Potential Transformer
PTH Plated Through Hole
PV Photo Voltaic
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
QAP Quality Assurance Plan
QR Qualifying Requirement
RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service
RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
RAM Read Access Memory
R-APDRP Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Program
RF Radio Frequency
RMU Ring Main Unit
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substance
RPC Remote Procedure Call
RPO Renewable Power Obligation
RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
RTC Real Time Clock
RTP Real Time Pricing
RTU Remote Terminal Unit
SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice
SAN Storage Area Network
SAT Site Acceptance Test
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SCCP Skinny Client Control Protocol
SGAs Smart Grid Applications
SHA Secure Hash Algorithm
SIM Subscriber Identity Module
SIP Session Initiation Protocol
SITC Supply, Installation , Testing and Commissioning
SMC Sheet Moldings Compounds
SMPS Switching Mode Power Supply
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SMS Short Message Services

SMT Surface Mount Technology
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol
SOA Service Oriented Architecture
SRAM Static Random Access Memory
Sun-RPC Sun Remote Procedure Call
TB Terabyte
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TDD Total Demand Distortion
TFT Thin-film Transistor
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
THQ Total Hour in Quarter
ToD Time of Day
ToU Time of Use
TS Technical Specification
UDP User Datagram Protocol
UG Under Ground
UGVCL Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited
UI Unscheduled Interchange
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
USB Universal Serial Bus
UV Ultra Violate
VDU Visual Display Unit
VEE Validation, Estimation & Editing
VIP Virtual Internet Protocol
VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol
VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid
VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal
WAN Wide Area Network
XML Extensible Markup Language
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NOTICE INVITING TENDER

(Tender invited through e-Tendering mode only)

Important Dates for E Tendering mode

NOTICE INVITING TENDER ..................................................................................... 1

i. Online visualization of energy consumption up to consumer level.

i. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

i. Timely raising of bills

Table 1 - Demographic statistics

3. Electricity Profile of UT Chandigarh

4. Electricity Profile of Project Area

3.1 Submission of Bid

A. The submission and opening of Bids will be through e-tendering process.

Steps for Registration

B. Steps for application for Digital Signature from Bid Wizard:

Bid to be submitted through online mode on website www.tenderwizard.com/REC in the

Pre- Qualifying Criterion Documents/Technical Bid)

5 Form-VI ---------- Format of Curriculum Vitae

The all documents should be addressed to.

SCOPE OF WORK & SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT

Detailed Scope of Work

A. AMI Program Objectives

Enable customers to actively manage their energy choices, adopt

AMIs key strategic objectives include:

1. Achieve Operational Efficiencies: improved reliability and lower operating costs

3. Keep Customer Bills Low: achieving the conservation benefits, operational

4. Improve Customer Service: provide real-time and detailed information on

5. Achieve Conservation and Energy Efficiency: energy and capacity savings

6. Achieve Environment and Social Benefits: facilitating customer conservation,

7. Support Advanced Customer Applications: provide a substantial portion of the

These additional features should also be considered

Energy audits can be done at distribution transformer level to check theft

There are other administrative expectations such as maintenance of local

D. Approach and Methodology

The Collector/Gateway/Repeaters/Extender Bridge units are to be installed at a suitable

Bidder to provide point wise detailed description of queries as mentioned in questionnaire on

Does the communications technology support prioritization, such as control

18 Describe prioritization mechanism of data flow for different applications

Embedded firmware and software shall be configurable and upgradeable locally

2. SMART METERS AND AMI IMPLEMENTATION

2.1. SINGLE PHASE WHOLE CURRENT SMART METER

Table 2 - Applicable Standards- Single Phase Smart Meters

h IEC 62052-11 : 2003

2.1.3. CLIMATE CONDITIONS OF THE INSTALLATION

2.1.4. GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMNTS

2.1.4.1. Type of the meter

2.1.4.5. Operating Voltage

The meter shall have indications for unsatisfactory /non-functioning of

2.1.4.37. Communication capabilities and software feasibilities

Abnormal Magnetic field is defined as below:

2.1.4.39. Neutral Disturbance & other tampers

2.1.4.40. Abnormal Tamper conditions

All tamper logging thresholds values shall be configurable from remotes.

Table 5 - Tamper Event Details for Single Phase Smart Meters

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

2.1.5. Meter Body

2.1.6. Terminals, Terminal Block

2.1.7. Terminal Cover

2.1.11.3. General Information

2.1.16. Push Button Scroll mode