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TENDER SPECIFICATION REPLACEMENT OF 2 X 40 L 70 NAVAL GUN - BNS BANGABANDHU

1. lntrodr"rction. BNS BANGABANDHU is fitted with 02 X 40L70 'Fast Forty' Gun. These existing
02 X 40L70 'Fast Forty' gurn to be replaced with new gun system with minimum modification of the
auxiliary/ supporting systems.

2. Purpose. To replace existing 2X4OL7O 'Fast Forty'Gun with suitable 40 mm Twin Barrel
Gun System with minlmum modification of existing structural system.

3. Scope of Supplv. The scope of supply are as follows:

a New 2 X 40 mm Twin Barrel Naval Gun System with accessories.

b. Removal of existing 2 X 40L70 Fast Forty Gun from the ship.

c. lnstallation, alignnrent, STW, HAT and SAT of the new guns.

d lntegration facilities of existing Combat Management System (CMS) through existing

Gun lnterface Cabinet (GIC).

e. Modification of existing ammunition storage and hoisting arrangement with the

requirement of new gun, if necessary.

f. Necessary modification for maintaining ship's stability due to difference in weight (if
required).

4. Countrv of Origin. Australia, Canada, EU Countries (Country to be mentioned), Singapore,

Norway, UK, USA.

5. Countrv of Manufacturer. Australia, Canada, EU Countries (Country to be mentioned),

Singapore, Norway, UK, USA.

6. Year of Manufactqrer. 2017 or later.

7. Proven lnformation. The proposed gun is to be in use by 03 or more Navies. The fitted
platform of gun to be a Firgate/Corvette or any other type of combat ship. Gun fitted on board auxiliary
or OPVs or similar naval vessels would not be considered. Proposed gun (model) has to be in use by
naval forces for at least 05 years. The supplier is to mention the name of Navy, platform and year of
installation.

B. Description of Existinq Svstem.

a Functions. Anti-surface and anti-air operation.

b. Weisht. The weight of each gun is 5900 kg.

c. Dimension. The dimension of the gun mounting is 3070mmX2920mmX21B7mm

(LXBXH).

d. Hgistinq and l-oading Facilitv, lt includes porlable hoist system by which

ammunition is transferred from magazine to Ready Service (RS) Room. Ammunition loading
system is hydraulically operated. Present loading mechanism is composed of automatic
magazine, lower hoist, upper hoist, fan shape shifter and auto loader.
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e. Fower Requirement. Main power supply is 415V, 3ph, 50Hz and maximum
consumption is 18.4 KW.

f. lnterfacinq. The guns can be operated remotely.by Gombat'management system.

Primarily the target is acquired by trackingi search radar and designate through CMS. Gun is
interfaced with CMS by Gun lnterface Cabinet (GlC). The supplier is:to interface the gun from
the GlC. ln this regard lnterface Control Diagram (lCD) is to be provided.

g. Ammunition. Therb are various types of ammunition used in 40 mm gun namely

HET/HEIT, APT, MPT, TPT etc.

9. - Site Suryev. Suppliers may carryout site survey at their own expense before submitting the
quotation. Supplier is to ensure minimum modification in the existing structure and layout of the ship.

10. Tgchnical Speqification of.40 mm Twin Barr.el Naval Gun.

a. Caliber :40.mm
b. Type of Ammunition to be used : HE/TP/To be mentioned
c. Weight
Gun : Overall dimensions, Weight of the mount, Different
Component weight needs to be mentioned.
Length of Barrel : To be mentioned
Method of Operation :Automatic and Manual
Muzzle Velocity : To be mentioned
Magazine Capacity : To be mentioned
Maximum effective Range : To be mentioned
Barrel Life : To be mentioned
Feed System : To be mentioned
Accuracy : To be mentioned
. m. Continuous Fire : To be mentioned
n. Firing System : To be mentioned
p. Operated by : Remote
q. Power Supply : To be mentioned
r. Aiming Sight : To be mentioned
s. System Configuration :To be mentioned
t. type of Mounting : To be mentioned.
u. Rifling : To be mentioned.
v. Pressures . Actual service pressure & muzzle pressure
to be mentioned.
w. Projectile velocity : To be mentioned.
x. Muzzle Brake : To be mentioned.
y. Evacuator
Bore : To be mentioned.
z. Stabilization : Details to be mentioned.
aa. Cooling. Details to be mentioned. Temperature indication facility to be there.
ab. Firing Mechanism. Details to be mentioned,
ac. Recoil. To be mentioned.
ad. Recoil and Counter Recoil Brake Svstem.
(1) Recoil Brake : To be mentioned.
(2) Gas Recuperator : To be mentioned.
(3) Buffers : Type and details to be mentioned.
(4) RecoilThrust : To be mentioned.

ae. Balancing Mechanism. : To be mentioned.

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af. Mountinq Feature.

(1) carriage : To be mentioned.

\?) Training Bearing (e.s. roler) f. t" ;;ril;;.
(3) Cradle ; To be mentioned.
(4) Trunnions : To be ,";ii;;;J.
(5) Sheild : To be mentioneJ.
(6) Feeder Hoist
(7) Revorving-Feed Magazine or any; To be mentioned.
type: To be mentioned.
(8) Loading Mechanism : toother Oe mentioned.

ag' oYer?ll Dimensions. Gun mount and off-mount

mentioned' Necessary drawings and figures need to be
components details, to be
attached.
11' operational Performance. Proposed n-ew gun systems must be capable
scenarios including engagement of generic surface-threais, of operating naval
fast crafts, anti-srrip helicopters and fast
attacking aircraft as well as various missiles.

a. Traininq and Elevation

(1) Maximum Firing Arc (deg) : Detairs to be mentioned.

(2) Speed(deg/sec) _ : Details to be mentioned.
(3) Acceleration (deg/sec2) : Details to be mentioned.
b. Rate of Fire

(1) Rounds per minute per gun : Minimum 300 rds.

(2) Length of burst : Details to be mentioned.
(3) any)
Timer position (if : Details to be mentioned.
c. Readv to Fire Rounds

(1) Number of rounds : To be mentioned

(2) Timer position (if any) : To be mentioned.

d. Ranqg

(1) Maximum and effective range against surface

(2) Maximum and effective range against air target
target
" : To be mentioned.
, To be mentioned.
e. Svstem Failure Atarm. To be mentioned.

l"**nffi.BuiItinwithsystemtolocatefaultuptomodulelevelto
g Firing Mode. Remote.
12' Environm.entat. Condltion. Equipment under the complete
naval warship and must compry with appropriat" system will be fitted on board
mirilary standards for:
a' Vibration and shock withstand capacity :
b' lqmiditv
T:.1:!": :
Details to be mentioned.
Detairs to be mentioned.
c. EMI & EMC : Details to be mentioned.
d. Blast and undenryater shock : Details to be mentioned
e. Temperature : Operating temperature above and
below deck and storage
temperature range to be mentionec1
i\ f. Maximum Wind Speed : Details to be mentioned.
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g Ship's Stability for Gun Operation : Maximum roll, pitch and yaw for
stable operation of the guns are
be mentioned.
h. NBC Protection : To be mentioned.

13 Power Supplv & Power Consr,rFptio,fr.

a. Ship's Power Supplies are a$ follows:

(1) Main Power is 41SVt 10%, 3 Phase, 50 Hz

(2) Converted supply:
(a) 440V,3 phase,60 Hz
(b) 115V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz
(c) 115V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz
(d) 115V, 400H2
(d) 220V,3 Phase,50 Hz
(d) 24V DC

b. Requirement of any other Power : To be provided by supplier with Converter.

c. Power Consumption : To be mentioned,

14. I nterfacinq Requirement.

a. Remote Operation: For remote operation guns are to be interfaced with CMS through
existing GlC. All the operation including firing of the guns will be performed from Combat
lnformation Center(ClC). The Supplier is to have third party agreement with Thales Nederland
(OEM of CMS) for interfacing works.

b. Qlhe,r Interface. Requirement of other interfaces, (Gyro, Log, GPS etc) with the
guns are to be mentioned.

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a. Gener.al. Documentation is to beispecific for the configuration and capabilities of

the system chosen by the buyer. The documentations are to coyer all equipment, units, sub-
assemblies, all kinds of test equipment of on board system and all equipment of base support
facility. The documentation shall be provided in English.

b. lV!.flnuals. ,06 (six) copies each of following original documents in English for the
whole system is to be supplied during delivery of the system:

(1) operatinq Manual. lt will cover all"itandard aspects of subjects including

system general description, working principle,.qperating procedures, safeties etc of each
unit.

(2) Maintenance Manual. It will cover detailed technical description of each

unit, circuit diagram in details of all units/modules/PCBs, procedure for fault finding,
performance test procedure, adjustment procedure, installation of software, repair 6f
software related faults, electrical and mechanicaltrouble shooting (including hydraulics),
inter-unit interconnection diagram showing number of connection terminals and wire
number etc.

(3) lnstatlation Manual. lt will cover detailed mechanical and electrical installation
drawings.
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(a).. lllusl,liteq f{ts 9 tt wiil cover lists of parts atons with

pattern/identification numbers of atl tne PCBs.and:components of the TCM
system and
!91!_ eCuipment,' Parts catalogue is also to , oontain color pictorial oLgram of
PCBs/rnodules/components showing ,identification and pattern number of each
component.

16. StandFrd AcqeqFori.es and Consumable includinq Lubricants. Standard

.no.o
are essential
to
incruoe;il;;;yffiffi;;
accessories

install and operate Gun whether those are mentioned in the specification oi not. A list of
such essential accessories with item wise price must be included in the quotaiion.

17. Baqk:up$oftware. The supplier will pr:ovide,',backup copy of software to be used in the
system in CDs along with instruction for installation and related passworO it neeOeO ior inu r,rt";.
Updatedversionin.futurewillbeprovidedforatleastl10yeat.s......,......-.",.
18. Iqols,IlestEquipmept. Specialized toolsl test eouipment is to be supplied with gun
system. List and item wise price of suc'h tools/ test equipment is io'U" prorio"O *itr, t["",Itf".

t? SEres .Adequate number of recommended spares for S years to be quoted with item
wise price for gun system. Buyer may select whoie or partial spares from ihe list.

20. Factorv Acceptance Test (FATI.

a. Factory Acceptance Test (fn1 will be carried out by'team of 04 (four:),members of BN

for a duration of minimum 07 working:days (to be mentioned) exctuOlng journey,period,'at the
buyer's expelses. Both way airfare, accommodation and food for BN FAt Team members will
pe boqe !V gltl The supplier should inform the buyer, about the date and schedute or rm ui
least 08 (eight) weeks prior: to the date of commencement of the said trial. After FAT, joint
report will be prepared and signed by both of seller and buyers r"pr""ur.,iitiv;.
' ' ;'. ' ' ' Ea 'Y" " test

b. On return.!|o1n the country-of supplier, the FAT team will submit the.report to NHe
(concerned Dte). NHQ (concerned Dte) will, in turn, fonruard final decision
atonj *it'h FAireport
with in a week, basing,on,which DGD-p,will,,render clearance,for shipment of stores io tn"
supplier concerned._Ill_e_supplier will not make any shipment of any iteri, oflfil .oniir.i*itrrort
clearance from the DGDP.

c. All types of movemenUtransportation (air/road/sea) of

the team within the
manufacturer/supplier:ls country, reception and arrangement for entry into the country/coneerned
area for the FAT team also to be arranged by the supplier without iny extra cost. The
FAT witl
becarriedoutatthemanufacturer,spremises':
. d. FAT will be carried out to fulfill the required condition mentioned in the technical ':}
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specification of the Gun. Relevant FAT procedures will be worked out and ton rrO"Ji"; I
BN
approval 03 months before FAT. Following inspection and tests may be ciir:ieO out
Jurlng Fnf.
(1) Various Test

(a) Sinusoidal motion Test

(b) Leakage Test
(c) Loading cycle Test
(d) Actuation Test
(e) Automatic Operation test
(f) Yietd Test

(2) lnspections

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(a) lnspection on the connecting parts of gun mount, joint barrel
condition, visual and mechanical test of chamber of the gun barrel.
(b) Joint of breech and bar:rel assembly; recoil,brake,'and preloading oil tank.
(c) lnspection of runout system/mechanism.
(d) lnspection on the oonditions pf all mechanisms.lubiication.
(e) lnspection of all hydraulic system
(0 lnspection of ammunition loading system.
(g) lnspgction of ammunition feeding system. I
(h) lnspection of empty cartr:idge ejection and extracti$n system.
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0) Liquid quantity of recoil brake.

(k) Cooling water system.
(l) Manual recocking
(m) Manual recoil of gun.
(n) Maximum-breech block opening travel, striker depth (protr"usion) cHC
(Cartridge Head , Clearance) condition of firing striker hole bush of breech
mechanism.
(p) Hoisting rate (consideration rate of fire of the gun) of ammunition hoist.

(3) Test Firinq. Test firing of the gun at OEM firing range to be carried out.
Necessary ammunition for test firing will be provided by OEM free of cost. Detail firing
proposalto be mentioned with the offer"

21. lnEt4llatioT Drawinq. Following drawings are to be submitted for Buyer's approval 03
month before starting the installation work on board..After approval, 03 copies of each in original are to
be submitted to the Buyer:

a. Drawing of the layout of all equipment in differenl plaees showing the spaces behind and
all other sides of the equipment for working and maintenance.

b. Electrical interconnection diagram of all equipment along with different provision of

power supply connection (showing the position of cir:cuit breaker and switches etc).
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c. Cable diagram including cable type and cable grouping.

d. Position of bulkhead glands for cable passing, which are to be made watertight after
lying of cables.

e. Diagram showing interface (mechanical and electrical) with the,ship's system.

22. lnstall4tlonMaterialandAccessoires.

a. lnstallatipn
Fg+qpnsiFllitv. 'lnstallation of the , gun will be done in Chittagong,
Bangladesh under: full,responsibilitylsupervision of manufacturer's engineers., The supplier will
be responsible to ensure all safety requirements relevant to the ship;s stability, gun'firing arc
and other associated activities. A detailed work schedule will be provided by the-supplier at least
three months before the commencement of the gun installation on board, the ship. The
purchaser will examine and confirm the schedule within one month of its receipt. Manufacturer,s
will carry out all
'with interconnecting cableswiring connections of the equipmenUsystem including connections
,.engineers
and interfacing with:all equipment ahd sensors. tiany difficulty
arises to inter-face with the-existing equipment, the suppiier will solve the problem. The supplier
will not claim any additional expenditure for, any modification required for installation work"
Number of manufacturer experts, personnel and required duration for the installation jobs are to
' be mentione.d in the offer, BN Dockyard will provide rmen power, and equipment,facilities for
cutting, welding, installation, cleaning, pulling cable etc. Ail these works will be done under
supervision of supplier engineers. All special tools, equipment, rigs, ,slipgs, adapters, etc
required for installation will arrange by supplier. BN Dockyard will, however asiist with.available
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b' lnstallation M3terials' , ',,All.kinds of special .tools, test equip-ment,.alignment
equipment, ,facility et'creqmed for instaflition, tools,
,rignrtilnt, catibration, system integration test,
HAT and sAT etc.9re. tg be provideo ov suBpri*i
rni"r their fuil responsibility ,and cost. All
' instattation materiat inctudins iabtes, **;i;iUI'i.l.i"t;
box and joints etc are to be iupptied by tne jubpfi.i.----
,ritj;;;,lunction box, switch
c. Labels,qr?d:Tpilies., OJ,,equipment? ar.e to. be identified
with appr:opriate labels and
talties in Engrish engrav6-'on brasi-,ir rginrgrceo prrrti. piri;.
and cable connectors etc are arso to be crearry r"udr"J.'
d*iilHffi;'ilto,il, ff;;
d. Shock Mountinq. All units/subunits are to be supplied with military standard shock
and vibration mounting.

23' settinq to work' As soon as the installations of the systems have been
supplier will immediately perform the setting to work on completed the
the ship wit'hin the schedule. After installation,
required alignment will be done under the filt responsibility
of supptier. t,lecessary test equipment is to
be brought by the supplier for alignment. BN will provide
.riip'. docking facilities with prior notification.
24. HAT and SAT.

a'.Afterinstallationonboardship'thewholesystem
will be operated at harbour t'o cheffi@-ration of ,tt
.orponuntr. b"triled HAT procedures are
to be forwarded for buyer's approval dltnree; months 'before the
start of HAT. HAT wilt be
conducted by the manufacturer's representatives and in
the presence of BN personnel.
" b. Sea Acceptance Trial (SAT)

(1) The SAT will be conducted on satisfactory conduct

of HAT including rectification
of deficiencies if found during HAT. sAT will be conducteJ in Bangladesh waters
immediately after the HAT' D&ailed sAT procedure
are to be provided with the HAT
procedure for approval.

(2) on completion of sAT-, acceptance certificate will be rendered duly signed

supplier and representative of BN. by the

(3) ..
surface Target for test firing during sAr will be provided
by BN as per supplier,s
specification.

(1). ,lnllAir (AA) target (suitabte drone or any other suitable target) for
test firing
during SAT to be.provided by supplier. Type tf target
and target features to be
mentioned in the offer

(5) Necessary ammunitions, test target with launching mechanism (if

any) and necessary arrangements to "lut.T_u,?t,,M
beiuppriei ny inutrpprier..::.
(6) Number of ammo will be used during sAT to be mentioned
in the offer.
(7) The accuracy of test firing criteria to be mentioned.

c.
.- The supplier will provide all necessary
:::':fltoolsandfortesti;i;'.d##t".ffi,&?;:ffi:lJ
system.

25' user's List' The offered model and its user list information
to be furnished in support of the
performance of the products. while furnishing
tne usei risi, tn" typ" of platform and purpose are to be
clearly mentioned. I

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26. Warrantv. Two (02) years warranty after satisfactory acceptance by BN. lf any defect arises'
within this two years, supplier will rectify the defect by replacing the respective module. lf ihe equiprnent
remains non-operational for a certain period due to defect in any sub unit/component during the
warranty period, the warranty period will furlher be extended for that period.

27. Gua.r3ntee. The supplier is to give guaraRtee of continued supply of :spare and ammunition
for at least 10 years at a reasonable price.

28. AggeEtange-oI:the Svstem. On successful completion of SAT, acceptance certificate will be

signed by the representative of the buyer and the supplier.

29. Traininq.

a. Manufacturer's Premises. The supplier is to provide operator's and maintarner's

training to the nominated personnel of the buyer at manufacturer's premises. Cost of air fair
(Dhaka to manufactures premises) will be borne by the buyer) and accommodation, food ancl
internal travel are to be borne by the supplier. Training is to be provided in English Language.
Duration of training are as follows.

(t I Operator's Training. Supplier will arrange operator's training at their premises

for 08 BN personnel for duration of 04 weeks. Training will be conducted during various
stages of manufacturing and assembling of the gun, so that practical learning can
provide maximum assimilation of the trainee.

(2) Maintainer's Traininq. Supplier will arrange maintenance training at their

premises for 08 BN personnel for duration of 10 weeks. Standard maintainer trainilng
period is to be mentioned including up to 2nd level maintainer course.

Local Traininq. A group of operators/ technicians has to be trained locally in

Bangladesh for 02 weeks, by manufacturers Engineer/ technicians after complete installaiion
i.e. after HAT and SAT. Cost of air fare (to and from Bangladesh), accommodation, food and
internal transportation (to and from worksite and hotel) of the manufacture/s/engineer
technicians is to be borne by supplier.

30 Validitv. 30 June 2018.

31 Shipment ?nd Deliverv.

a. The supplier will arrange shipment of all items by sea to Chittagong within 12 months
after signing the contract to the following address:

The Commanding Officer

Naval Stores Depot
New Mooring, Chittagong
Bangladesh

b. All items are to be delivered in sea worthy packing to ensure safe transit by sea.

All packages are to have packing notes showing their contents in detail and all packages
shall be marked with the name and address of the consignee and gross weight.

d. BN will assist in completing custom formalities. The supplier will arrange transportation
of all supplied items from Chittagong port to NSD Chittagong.

e. Port of Shipment. To be specified.

f. Port of Delive-rv. Chittagong port (Bangtadesh).
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.,;i" 32' ,. Ter.qns of Pavment. Letter of credit,

supplier with the following terms of payment:
- -'.-' (Lc;
\ will be opened in favour of the manufactureri
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a' 80% of the total LC value of the contract is to be paid
after shipment of all items and on
production of necessary shipping documents.

b' The remaining 20o/o LiC amount of contract,will be paid

following successful test trial joingy
carried out by the buyer representative and supplier
representitive.
33' comptiance.st3terrent. A clear
and complete compliance statement of the tender
specification supported by brochure/booklet is to be
submitted with the offer. Any deviation from this
mentioned in the o*er. tncompi"t"'.#ptiance stalemeni
ij::[:'3,1:,Lf 3ilJ""fl:clearlv may attribute

34'.Quotationmaynotbeconsideredifdetailed
information/specifications,ffiletaboutthesamemodeloftheoffereditem,
accessories and scope of supply. etc are not provideo. guvei$
may"prrcr,ase part or whole of the
con s u m a,bles/accessoriesltest eq u ipm ent

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