Annexure – 1

A. Description of the Services to be performed by Company (the "Services").

1. Trenching in all types of soil incl. rock / boulders at a depth of 1.7m and/or 1.5m scope also
includes backfilling, dewatering, shoring, shuttering, barricading and removal of debris etc.
2. Obtaining managed ROW permissions from respective Govt / authorized bodies & liasoning with
local authorities / bodies for work completion for end to end activities up to closure of Lit up
3. HDD to be executed wherever required like railway / road / bridge crossings appear / CC & BT
Roads.
4. Laying of 40/32 mm HDPE ducts.
5. Conducting duct integration test for both ducts (yes, we can share the specifications/method of
test to be conducted by the vendor)
6. OFC Cable drum testing: Fiber cable drum testing is a test carried out on the cable which has
been received from the manufacturer to ensure that the cable has not been damaged during
transit or delivery. This is inclusive of visual inspection & optical test of each fiber used in the
cable construction
7. Supply / laying of warning tape # LDPE flat type 200 microns thickness with 150 mm width black
& blue color printed on orange color background
8. While crossing culverts you shall use DWC ducts encased with 100 mm CC (1:2:4) all around the
duct.
9. While crossing bridges you shall use DWC ducts (120 / 103 mm) with required size of GI clamps
which shall withstand weight of DWC Duct being clamped with HDPE Duct and Fiber Cable
inside.

10. In case of low depth, Proper protection to be provided by PCC/DWC as per standard TCTS Scope
and as per customer requirement.

11. Proper depth need to be maintained and if due to ground condition if variation in depth, then
need proper justification and proper protection to be used as per VIL standard, exception to be
obtained by prior approval
12. Cable blowing / pulling in new / existing ducts.
13. Fiber cable splicing & termination, including In building works
14. Supply / installation of splicing chambers as per Tata Communications and Transformation
Services specifications (Diagram & Spec shared in the proposal).

15. Chamber to be filled up with Sands post completion of activity

16. Route markers to be supplied and installed as per TCTSL instructions (diagram shared in the
proposal).
17. Placing Of CC 1:2:4 Mixing including of all transportation, labor etc as per site conditions
wherever required depth is not achieved as per TCTSL standard & protection is required.
18. Supply / installation of route markers, specs are as per Tata Communications
19. Supply / installation of materials non-supplied by TCTS for OSP & In Building works
20. Supply of as built drawings in both hard & soft copy in 3 copies, (Documents like SLD with
Lat/longs, with GIS pics Pre / Post snaps, GIS pics of Chamber Installation with sand filling are to
be submitted & also graphs if its HDD is to be submitted, MRC with Pre / Post snaps are to be
submitted, Work Completion Certificate is required to submit. Keep dedicated Site supervisor
for end to end closure including clearing the punch points during PE & AT. Site retrieved
materials are to be handover to operations team with written documents. If not able to manage
ROW, then DN is to be submitted to arrange DD and then have to start the work)
21. Entire route integration, end to end testing & commissioning and handing over to TCTSL

22. Work has to be completed in all respect on or before the delivery date mentioned in the service
order otherwise LD is applicable.

23. Safety measures should be done as per TCTSL and VIL policies
24. Wastage is a) ducts <2.5 % of route length, b) fiber cable of <1% of route length & c) Duct
Accessories <1% used during route length. Deduction will be applicable for wastage beyond
specified limits.

25. Work to be completed within 1 Month of PO release to service partner.

26. Horizontal Directional Drilling - Drilling with mechanized means of Bore Dia (depending upon number of
ducts), in all types of strata.

27. Laying of Half / Full Round RCC pipe in pre excavated trench (size to vary as per number of ducts)

28. Laying of GI Pipe & DWC (outdoor), Flexible pipe & conduit

29. Placing Cement Concrete of 1:2:4 mix (M-15 grade) of 0.1 m thick and 0.3 m width
30. De-installation of aerial cable and storing it for appropriate future use
31. For low depth cases (less than 1.2 m ) necessary protection of half round/RCC or any other suitable
protection mechanism to be provided,G.I,DWC

32. Complete end-to-end Permanent restoration underground project work including Trenching / HDD,
Ducting, Blowing / Pulling, Splicing and associated materials like, Chamber, PCC etc (other than fiber,
duct, joint closure & FMS)

33. Depth of 1.65m & should match with measurement sheet

34. Supply & Laying of GI pipe of 100 mm (class B of Jindal / TATA make) on bridges/Culverts and also
pre-excavated trench..
35. Route Marker- Route Marker should be available at every 200 Mtr. (700 mm +/- 10 % above the ground
level)

36. Splice / Loop chamber Marker-At every Joint pit location Presence at every joint pit / loop pit locations
and should be painted as per specification Measurement Sheet to be provided.

37. Duct crossing HT/LT Power cable Fiber cable should away from HT/LT cable as per plan ,Measurement
Sheet to be provided
38. Armour Continuity Test Continuity of Armour to be checked at joint pit Continuity of Armour should be
maintained, Millimeter, continuity tester to be available
39. Earth Resistance Test Using Earth Tester should not exceed 2 ohms on all soil strata Earth Tester to be
made available
40. Splice Loss By using OTDR Avg. splice loss should not exceed 0.00 dB, OTDR,
41. Link Loss By using OTDR & LSPM Laser Source, Power Meter, Patch cords, Should be less than link
budget calculation
42. Depth Check – HDD Should be capture video clip of all entry and exit point, Photographs and Soft copy
mandatory to be provided, Pilot should not come up at entry and exit points and to be maintained depth
at 2 Mtrs.
43. Cable entry should not be from top of Chamber, sand filing is mandate for protection of cable. Depth
should be maintained at coupler joints also.
44. Chambers are to be placed at road crossings at both sides, For every 250 Mtrs. Pull throw Chamber is
to be installed.
45. Daily progress is to be updated to the Project Manager / Project In-charge by end of the day.
46. GIS Entire route should be upload in Lepton as per As Built Drawing, Should be upload all details like,
Route Owner name, Route Name, Length, etc.
47. Fiber utilization details Link wise fiber utilization details should be uploaded in Lepton, Cable splicing
details (Chamber/FMS) All chambers should be proper aligned and splice along the fiber with details

48. 31 Related documents (soft/hard copies) to be submitted before offering A.T..

18. Transportation of material from TCTS / TCTS-contracted warehouse to site and transporting
back the balance material from site to the TCTS/TCTS-Contracted warehouse will be in vendor
scope.
19. Company will be responsible until the day the constructed route is handed over to O&M team
without punch points
20. Before start of Project Company shall have Project kick off meeting with Tata Communications
and Transformation Services project-in-charge, Vendor should do the Pre Site visit to
understand the requirement.
21. Materials will be issued at TCTS / TCTS-contracted warehouse through TCTS issued Material
Requisition Note, for which the Company will maintain due records and reconcile with TCTS
project-in-charge on weekly basis. These MRNs so used during project will be required to be
attached as supporting document during submission of final bill
22. At the end of the Project, Company shall reconcile the materials issued vis-a-vis consumption
duly certified by Project Manager / In-charge.
23. During course of execution any cable / utilities of other operator or local bodies if damaged then
the Company shall clear / repair / rectify them at their own cost / pay penalty to the satisfaction
of the said authority / operator / local body and procure a NOC & submit to Tata
Communications and Transformation Services thereby Tata Communications and
Transformation Services is no way responsible for any damages or demand notes thereof. If any
demand notes received is raised at a later date then Tata Communications and Transformation
Services is authorized to pay such amounts & shall deduct from the outstanding bills raised by
the Company for any other works done.
 Annexure - 2

General Safety Rules and Regulations

1. In respect of all labor, directly or indirectly employed in the work for the performance of the
Company’s part of the agreement, the Company shall at his own expenses arrange for all the safety
provisions as per safety codes of CPWD, Indian standard institution, the Electricity act, the Mines Act
and such other acts as applicable.
2. The Company shall observe and abide by all fire and safety regulations of the Tata Communications.
Before starting construction work, Company shall consult with Tata Communications’ Engineer-in-charge
on any special precautions needed. The Company shall make good to the satisfaction of the Tata
Communications and Transformation Services any loss or damage due to fire to any portion of the work
done or to be done under the present agreement or to any of the Tata Communications’ existing
property or to any adjacent works.
3. Whilst on work, in terms of this contract, the Company, his workmen, any sub-Contractors and the sub-
Contractor’s workmen he may appoint, shall strictly comply with all health and safety legislation and
Tata Communications and Transformation Services Ltd. health and safety regulations in force from time
to time.
4. The Company, his workmen and sub-Contractors and sub-Contractor’s workmen, shall ensure that all
equipment and tools brought on to the work site shall be in a safe condition, and that all personnel
using their equipment and tools have been trained in their safe operation.
5. The Company, his workmen and any sub-Contractors and sub-Contractor’s workmen, shall ensure
that training has been given to all their workmen in the safe execution of the work to be carried out on
the work site.
6. The Company shall be responsible and shall ensure good and proper behavior and working of the
workmen employed by him. The Company’s workers will be admitted into the work site subject to the
condition pertaining to discipline and Tata Communications and Transformation Services shall be
entitled to refuse admission whoever disobeys or violates the orders, rules or instructions.
7. In respect of all labor, directly or indirectly employed in Work for the performance of the Contractor’s
part of the work, the Contractor shall at his own expense, arrange for all the safety provisions as per
safety codes of C.P.W.D. Bureau of Indian Standards, The Electricity Act, The Mines Act and such other
acts as applicable.

Safety

The Service Provider/ Vendor shall take full responsibility for the safety of all its operations and methods
necessary for the performance of the works and the Service provider/ Vendor and its employees,
agents, contractors, sub-contractors, and any person engaged by the Service Provider/Vendor shall
ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of stipulated laws,
Governmental requirements, guidelines of statutory bodies and safe working practices as required by
Tata Communications. The Service Provider/ Vendor shall strictly comply with Tata Communications#
Fire and Safety Regulations and Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems and other
guidelines applicable for the Service Providers/Vendors from time to time. Service Provider/ Vendor
shall be responsible for any loss of, or damages to, such property caused by Service Provider / Vendor,
or its personnel, negligence or misconduct, while in the custody, care or control of Service Provider/
Vendor. The Service Provider/Vendor acknowledges and agrees that the abovementioned is an integral
part of this Purchase Order and Service Provider/Vendor herein agrees to abide by this.

For more information on safety, please refer to the relevant Annexure.

 ANNEXURE – 3

Compliance with Law

Service Provider has represented to Tata that it complies with all statutory requirements in relation to
its operations and thus Service Provider shall ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, laws, rules
and regulations of the Central or State Government or any other authority such as the Workmen’s
Compensation Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Employees State Insurance Act,
Employees Provident Fund Act, Apprentices Act, Contract Labor Regulation & Abolition Act, etc., and any
/ all other applicable statutes and all modifications thereof, in connection with Labor/employees
engaged by the Service Provider or his sub-contractors in the Work. Service Provider shall furnish to Tata
Communications, the details of its PF Code Number and all other required documents in respect of
Provident fund / Employees State Insurance and under other statutes, as may be necessary and it is
advised to submit the set of monthly compliance documents to Tata Communications and
Transformation Services for its validation to ensure the requisite compliance happened towards those
employees deployed to carry out the contract work of TATA Communications. Service Providers Invoice
will be considered for the release of payment on the basis of compliance clearance obtained from Tata
Communications and Transformation Services by submitting the set of monthly compliance documents
duly. In addition, as set forth in Section _ above, Tata Communications and Transformation Services may
appoint an agency to coordinate and monitor all regulatory and statutory compliance. Service Provider
shall reasonably cooperate with such agency and will provide, for the duration of the Agreement and for
at least five (5) years thereafter if a written claims made or occurrence reported form, the types of
applicable statutory documents including but not limited to as specified herein.

Documents to be provided for compliance verification

 Signed Wage Register & Signed Wage slip

 EPF # Challan, ECR (Electronic challan cum return), Payment Acknowledgement

 ESI # Challan, List of contribution details, Payment Acknowledgement

 Copy of Employees Compensation Policy, If ESI is not applicable.

 LWF/ Professional tax remittance as applicable

 The list of documents required for the contractors engaging the non-dedicated manpower:

One time documents

 1) Copy of ESI registration letter
2) Copy of EPF registration letter
3) Copy of PO / Agreement / Work Order

Monthly set of documents

1) Copy of ESI challan

2) Copy of EPF challan
3) Self-certification in the company’s letterhead for ensuring the EPF/ESI Coverage of their
employees in that particular month