REQUEST FOR APPLICATION
To
BUILD BROANDBAND NETWORK AND PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS
CONNECTIVITY SERVICES IN 8 DISTRICTS OF PROVINCE6
National Competitive Bidding (NCB) IFA No. 04/NTA/2073/074
NEPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY GPO Box No.: 9754 Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal
April, 2017
Issued at: Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal Issued to: Nepal Telecommunications Authority
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Acronyms of OFN
Abbreviation Description ADS Application Data Sheet ADSL Asynchonous Digital Subscriber Loop ADSS All Dielectric Self Supported optical Fiber cable B.S. Bikram Sambat BER Bit Error Ratio CDMA Code Division Multiple Access CDR Central Development Province DHQs District Headquarters DWDM Dense Wavelength Division Multiplex EBIT Earning Before Interest and Taxes EBITDA Earning Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization EBT Earning Before Taxes EDR Eastern Development Province GCC General Conditions of Contract GI Galvanized Iron GON Government of Nepal GPRS General Packet Radio Service GSM Global Mobile System ISD International Subscriber Dialing HSS Higher Secondary School HSEB Higher Secondary Education Board AP Access Point HS High School IP Internet Protocol HC Health Center ITA Instructions To Applicants ITU International Telecommunication Union ITU-T International Telecommunication Union – Telephony JV Joint Venture LOI Letter of Intend MOIC Ministry of Information and Communication MOU Memorandum Of Understanding MQS Minimum Quality Standards MTBF Mean Time Between Failures MTTR Mean Time To Repairs MWDR Mid - Western Development Province NDCL Nepal Doorsanchar Company Limited, aka Nepal Telecom, aka NTC NEA Nepal Electricity Authority NEPCA Nepal Council of Arbitrations NRs Nepalese Rupees NTA Nepal Telecommunications Authority OFN Optical Fiber Network OPGW Overhead Power Ground Wired PCO Public Call Office PPMO Public Procurement Monitoring Office
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PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network RFA Request For Applications RTDF Rural Telecommunication Development Fund SCC Special Condition of Contract SLO Selected Licensed Operator STD Subscriber Trunk Dialing TOR Terms of Reference UG Underground Cable VDC Village Development Committee VSAT Very Small Aperture Terminal WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access WDM Wave Division Multiplex WDR Western Development Province WLL Wireless Local Loop
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Table of Contents
Acronyms………………..………………………..………………………………..2 Request for Application ...... 5
Section I. Instructions to Applicant ...... 6
Section II. Application Data Sheet ...... 28
Section III. Application Forms...... 32
Section IV. Terms of Reference ...... 50
Section V. General Conditions of Contract ...... 61
Section VI. Special Conditions of Contract ...... 71
Section VII. Contract Forms ...... 80
Section VIII Draft of Proposed Authorization ...... 88
Section IX Compliance Check List ...... 92
Section XAnnexes ...... 94
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Request for Application
NEPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (NTA) Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal
Invitation for Applicationto Build Broadband Network and Provide Internet Access Connectivity Services in 8 Districts of Province 6 of Nepal
Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Kamaladi, Kathmandu is collecting two percent of Gross Adjusted Revenue as a Rural Telecommunication Development Fund (RTDF) every year from the Service providers in telecommunications sector as per the Telecommunication Act, 2053 B.S. and intends to apply a part of RTDF to cover eligible financial subsidy to the selected (based on this RFA) internet service provider (ISP)licensee(s)to buildbroadband network and provide Internet Access connectivity services in 8disctricts viz. Humla, Mugu, Dolpa, Jumla, Kalikot, Rukum, Jajarkot , Dailekh Surkhet and Salyan of Province 6by installing broadband access equipment and provide internet Access connectivity servicesatleast at Public Colleges, Higher Secondary Schools, Secondary (High) Schools, Health Centers/Posts and Village/Municipality Development Committee offices in all the 8 Districts of Province6of Nepal. NTA invites Requests for Applications (RFA) for the award of the contractfrom existing NTA internet service provider licensees to build broadband network and provide internet Access connectivity services in the 9 districts within next ,,,,[Insert Number] months. NTA will provide subsidy to the successful Applicant from RTDF to establish broadband network and provide internet/data access connectivity inall VDC/MDC offices, health centers/health posts and public educational institutions (colleges and high schools) of theTen districts of Province6.The contract (subsidy) shall be provided to the qualified and successful applicant that has appliedfor lowest subsidy for each of the packages. However, máximum of two packages can be granted to an Applicant. The máximum subsidy amount shall not exceed NRs………….[Insert Amount]for Package A, NRs…………[Insert Amount]... for Package B and NRs…………[Insert Amount]... for Package C Eligible Applicants may obtain further information and inspect the RFA documents at the office of Nepal Telecommunications Authority,Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel:+977-1-4255474, Fax: +977-1-4255250, Email: [email protected], www.nta.gov.np RFA documents may be purchased from the above office by eligible Applicants on the submission of a written Application, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs………….[insert amount]. Pre-Application meeting may be held at …..[insert name and address of venue]on…..[insert time and date]. Sealed Applications shall be submitted to the above office on or before ….. [inserttime] on ..[insertdate].Applications received after this deadline shall not be accepted. Applicationsshall be opened in the presence of Applicants' representatives who desire to attend ……..[time and date] at the office of NTA, Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal. Application must be valid for a period of90 (Ninety) days counting from the day of Application opening and must be accompanied by bid security, amounting to a minimum of NRs. ….[insert amount] for this bidding, which shall be valid for minimum 30 days beyond the Application validity period ( i.e. ……[insert date]). If the last date of purchasing, submission and opening falls on a public holiday then the next working day and stipulated time shall be considered the last day and time. NTA reserves the right to accept or reject, wholly or partly any or all the Applications.
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Section I. Instructions to Applicants
Table of Contents
A. General
1. Definitions 8 2. Scope of Application 11 3. Source of Funds 11 4. Fraud and Corruption 11 5. Eligible Applicants 13 6. One Application per Applicant 13 7. SiteVisit13
B. Contents of RFA Document
8. Sections of the RFA Document 13 9. Clarification of RFA Document/Pre-Application meeting 14 10. Amendment of RFA Document 14
C. Preparation of Applications
11. Cost of Application and Bidding 14 12. Language of Application 15 13. Documents Comprising the Application 15 14. Application Submission Form and Subsidy Schedule 17 15. Application for Subsidy and Discounts 17 16. Currencies of Application 17 17. Qualifications of the Applicant 17 18. Period of Validity of Applications 17 19. Bid Security 18 20. Format and Signing of Application 19
D. Submission and Opening of Applications
21. Sealing and Marking of Applications 19 22. Deadline for Submission of Applications 19 23. Late Applications 20 24. Withdrawal, or Modification of Applications 20 25. Application Opening 20
E.Evaluation and Comparison of Applications
26. Confidentiality 21 27. Clarification of Applications 22 28. Deviations, Reservations, and Omissions 22 29. Determination of Responsiveness 22 30. Non-material Non-conformities 23
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31. Correction of Arithmetical Errors 23 32. Evaluation of Applications 23 33. Post-qualification of the Applicant 24 34. NTA’s Right to Accept Any Application, and to Reject Any or All Applications 24
F.Award of Contract
35. Award Criteria 24 36. Notification of Intention to Award 24 37. Performance Security 25 38. Signing of Contract and issuance of Authorization 25 39. Complaint and Review 25
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SectionI. Instructions to Applicants
A. General 1.1 In this Request for Applications (RFA), unless the subject matter 1. Definitions or context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
a) “Act” means the Telecommunications Act, 2053 (1997) as amended and any successor legislation;
b) “Applicant” means any Personwho is an existing ISP licensee of NTA that registers itself with the NTA as an applicant for the purpose of this RFA, having purchased a copy of this RFA from the NTA;
c) “Application” means an Application or Bid submitted by an Applicant in response to this RFA;
d) “Authorization” means designation granted by NTA to its Licensee(s) pursuant to this Telecommunication regulation, as it may be amended; and as provided by sub-section (6) of Section 30 of the Act, to develop, extend and operate broadband connectivity Network in specified Districts.
e) “Basic public telephone access service” means a Telecommunications Service providing access to the PSTN and comprised of technical features which permit the establishing of a telephony channel capable of allowing users to make and receive Local, STD and ISD real time voice telephone calls;
f) “Control” means the ownership of at least 50% (fifty percent) of the voting interests in the subject Person and/or the ability to control in fact the business of the subject Person whether by ownership, contract or otherwise;
g) “Data Capability” means the network capable of providing Internet, e-mail,Data Communication;
h) “Effective date” means the date identified as the effective date in the Authorization;
i) “Existing Licensee” means any internet service provider licensed issued by NTA;
j) “Force Majeure Event” means circumstances, which are beyond the reasonable control and proper responsibility of the Applicant/Licensee and the NTA. By way of illustration, the following circumstances are to be properly characterized as events of “force majeure”: flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane and other acts of God; war, military actions, civil war, guerrilla or terrorist
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actions, including all measures limiting the free movement of foreigners and their performance of activities; and acts by a governmental or executive body, which makes a Party’s performance of its obligations under the Contract impossible or so impractical as to be considered impossible under the circumstances.
k) “Gross annual revenues” includes all of the income or revenue collected by the SLO in connection with any and all Authorized Services;
l) “GoN” means Government of Nepal;
m) "Licensee" means the Person to whom aISP License is issued by NTA.
n) "Authorized Service Area" means the service area stipulated in TOR included in this RFA;
o) “Authorized Service” means any of the Internet/Data Services which the SLO will be authorized to provide pursuant to Clause 2 of the Authorization;
p) “Mandatory Service Area” means the areas to be covered by the broadband connectivity Network identified in TORincluded in this RFA for the provisions of subsidy;
q) “Ministry” means the Ministry of Information and Communicationss(MoIC) of GoN;
r) “NTA” means the Nepal Telecommunications Authority and its successors;
s) “Performance Security” means the performance security submitted as part of the Contract;“Person” means any individual, company, corporation, partnership, joint venture or consortium, government or governmental entity;
t) “Point of Interconnection” means a connection point within the PSTN or any other Telecommunications/Internet/Data Network at which a circuit provided by one Telecommunications/Internet/Data Service Provider may be interconnected with the Telecommunication System of another Telecommunications/Internet/Data /Network Service Provider;
u) “Policy” means the Telecommunications Policy, 2060 (2004)Broadband Policy2071 (2014) and ICT Policy, 2072 (2015) as amended and any successor policy statement;
v) “PSTN” means the Public Switched Telephone Network in Nepal, consisting of the telecommunications transmission and switching facilities, including any wire, cable, radio, satellite, optical or other
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electromagnetic Telecommunications Systems, that are (i) owned by any licensed Telecommunications Service Provider, including the Licensee/s and NDCL, (ii) used for the transmission or switching of intelligence for members of the public, and (iii) located wholly or partly in Nepal;
w) “RFA” means this Request for Applications, including all annexes hereto, as amended or modified by the NTA;
x) “Broadband Network and Connectivity Services” means the services described in the RFA which the Selected ISP Licensed Operator will be authorized to provide in the Service Area;
Ab) “Rules” means the Telecommunications Regulations, 2054 (1997) and Telecommunications (First Amendment) Regulation, 2055 (1999), ICT Policy 2072 (2015), Broadband Policy 2071 (2014) as amended and any further regulations established pursuant to the Act;
ac) “Rural areas” means the the geographical areas of Village/MunicipalDevelopment Committees as listed in this RFA;
ad) “Selected Licensed Operator” or “SLO” means existing ISP licenseeof NTA, who will be selected according to the RFA document to build the broadband connectivity network; An SLO shall be equivalent to a Internet Service Provider Licensee of NTA and shall comply with all the terms and conditions in the special Guidelines for Network Services besides those mentioned in this RFA.
ae) “Service Quality Criteria” means the criteria for the Services and related equipment set out in Network Quality Criteria of this RFA;
af) “Subsidy” means the subsidy to be paid to the selected ISP licensed operator as part of the contract on achieving the identified network roll-out requirements;
ag) “Telecommunications System” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the Act;
ah) “MDCs” means one or more of the Municipality Development Committees (each consisting of several separate Wards).
2. Scope of 2.1 NTA ISP licensees are invited to submit a Technical and a Subsidy Application proposal for services required for the assignment named in the Application Data Sheet (ADS). The Proposal will be the basis for contract negotiations and ultimately for signing the Contract with the selected Applicant and providing Authorization 2.2 Throughout this RFA Document:
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(a) The term “in writing” means document communicated in written form with proof of receipt; (b) If the context so requires, singular means plural and vice versa; and (c) “Day” means calendar day. 2.2 The successful Applicant will be expected to complete the performance of the Services specified in the TORby the Intended Completion Date provided in the ADS. 3. Source of Funds 3.1 In accordance with its annual program, NTA plans to apply a portion of the funds as indicated in the ADS to eligible payments under the contract(s) for which this RFA Document is issued.
4. Fraud and 4.1 Anticorruption related laws require that Public officials (including Corruption beneficiaries of funds), as well as Applicants, SLOs, and contractors and their sub-contractors observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement and execution of such contracts. In pursuance of this policy, NTA (a) defines, for the purposes of this provision, the terms set forth below as follows: (i) “corrupt practice” means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly, anything of value to influence improperly the actions of another party; (ii) “fraudulent practice” means any act or omission, including a misrepresentation, that knowingly or recklessly misleads, or attempts to mislead, a party to obtain a financial or other benefit or to avoid an obligation; (iii) “coercive practice” means impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or harm, directly or indirectly, any party or the property of the party to influence improperly the actions of a party; (iv) “collusive practice” means an arrangement between two or more parties designed to achieve an improper purpose, including influencing improperly the actions of another party. (v) “obstructive practice” means:deliberately destroying, falsifying, altering or concealing of evidence material to the investigation or making false statements to investigators in order to materially impede a GoN investigation into allegations of a corrupt, fraudulent, coercive or collusive practice; and/or threatening, harassing or intimidating any party to prevent it from disclosing its knowledge of matters relevant to the investigation or from pursuing the investigation. (b) will reject Application(s) if it determines that the Applicant has, directly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive practices in competing for the contract in question; (c) will sanction a firm or individual, including declaring ineligible, for a stated period of time, to be awarded a contract if it at any
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time determines that the firm has, directly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, coercive, or obstructive practices in competing for, or in executing, a contract. 4.2 The Applicant shall not carry out or cause to carry out the following acts with an intention to influence the implementation of the procurement process or the procurement agreement : (a) give or propose improper inducement directly or indirectly, (b) distort or misrepresent facts, (c) engage in corrupt or fraudulent practice or getinvolved in such act, (d) interfere in participation of other competing Applicants, (e) coerce or threaten directly or indirectly to cause harm to the person or the property of any person to be involved in the procurement proceedings, (f) undertake any collusive practice among Applicants before or after submission of Applications for distribution of works among Applicants or fixing artificial/uncompetitive Application pricewith an intention to deprive the NTA the benefit of open competitive Application price, (g) ContactNTA with an intention to influenceNTA with regards to the Applications or interference of any kind in examination and evaluation of the Applications during the period from the time of opening of the Applications until the notification of award of contract. 4.3 Without prejudice to any other rights of the NTA under the related laws andon recommendation of NTA, PPMO may blacklist anApplicant for its conduct for a period of one (1) to three (3) years on the following grounds and seriousness of the act committed by the Applicant: a) if convicted by a court of law in a criminal offence which disqualifies the Applicant from participating in the contract,
b) If it is proved that the Applicant has committed an act contrary to ITA4.2
5. Eligible Applicants 5.1 This Invitation for Applications is open to all existing Internet Service Provider (ISP) licensees of NTA, as a internet service provider and that has purchased a copy of this RFA from the NTA or through its assigned office as stated in the ADSare eligible to participate in the Application process and to submit anApplication. 5.2 The Applicant shallhave minimum of 100Km of transmission (optical, microwave, satellite, PMP, wireless) network in operation and shall have been providing internet or data service. 5.3 The Applicant shall have minimum annual revenue of Rs. 10,000,000/- (Rupees TenMillions only)inthe last fiscal year. 5.4Applicants that participate in the submission of anApplication shallsubmit documentary evidence as stated in ADS.
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5.5 AnApplicant declared blacklisted and ineligible by the GoN, Public procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO), shall be ineligible to submit Application during the period of time determined by the PPMO.
AnyApplicant not fulfilling all the requirements of the above Clauses No. – 5.1 to 5.5 of this section shall be rejected. 6. Single 6.1 Each Applicant shall submit single Application either for single Applications per package or multiple pakages. If anApplicant submits or participates in Applicant more than one Application packages, such Applications shall be considered.
7. Site Visit 7.1 AllApplicantsare encouraged to visit and examine the Sites of required Services and its surroundings and obtain all information that may be necessary for preparing the Application and entering into a contract for the Services. However, such undertaking/s shall be at the Applicant’s own responsibility and risk.
7.2 The costs of visiting the Site shall be at the Applicant’s own expense.
B. Contents of RFA Document
8. Sections of the 8.1 The RFA Document consist of Parts 1, 2, and 3, which include all RFA Document the Sections indicated below, and should be read and construed in conjunction with any Addenda issued in accordance with ITA . Section I. Instructions to Applicants (ITA) Section II. Application Data Sheet (ADS) Section III. Application Forms Section IV Terms of References (TOR) Section V General Conditions of Contract (GCC) Section VI Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) Section VII Contract Forms Section VIII Draft Authorization Section IX Compliance check list Section X Annexes 8.2 The NTA will reject any Application submission if the RFA Document was not purchased directly from the NTA, or through its assigned office as stated in the ADS. 8.3 The Applicant is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms, and Terms of Reference in the RFA Document as well as in Amendments, if any. Failure to furnish all information or documentation required by the RFA Document may result in the rejection of the Application.
9. Clarification of 9.1 A prospective Applicant requiring any clarification of the RFA RFADocument/ Document shall contact NTA in writing at NTA’s address indicated in Pre-
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Application the ADS. NTA will respond in writing to any request for clarification, meeting provided that such request is received within the time limit specified in the ADS prior to the deadline for submission of Applications. NTA shall forward copies of its response to all Applicants who have acquired the RFA Document directly from it, including a description of the inquiry but without identifying its source. Should NTA deem it necessary to amend the RFA Document as a result of a clarification, it shall do so. 9.2 NTA may organize a pre-Application meeting of Applicants at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline for submission of Applications at the place, date and time as specified in the ADS to provide information relating to RFA Documents, TORand the like matters. ShouldNTA deem it necessary to amend the RFA Document as a result of a clarification, it shall do so.
10. Amendment of 10.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of the Applications, RFA Document the NTA may amend the RFA Document by issuing addenda which it considers necessary to ensure that the RFA process occurs in a fair, open and transparent manner, in accordance with law and so as to meet the objectives of NTA and GoN. 10.2 Any addendum issued shall be part of the RFA Document and shall be communicated in writing to all who have obtained the RFA Document directly from NTA. 10.3 To give prospective Applicants reasonable time in which to take an addendum into account in preparing their Applications, NTA may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the submission of the Applications. C. Preparation of Applications
11. Cost of 11.1 The Applicant shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and Applicationand submission of herApplication, and NTA shall not be responsible or bidding liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the RFA process. 11.2 Neither GoN nor any of its Ministries, agencies, employees, representatives, advisors or consultants, including NTA, shall incur any liability whatsoever to any Applicant or any of their respective shareholder/s or any other Person by reason of any decision made or action taken by the NTA, its employees, consultants or advisors, in connection with the evaluation or disqualification of an Application or the carrying out (or termination) of the RFA process initiated by this RFA.
12. Language of 12.1 The Application, as well as all correspondence and documents Application relating to the Application exchanged by the Applicant and NTA, shall be written in the language specified in the ADS.
13. Documents 13.1 The Application shall comprise the following: Comprising the a) Application Submission Form, Application
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(i) Application Submission Form duly filled by the Applicant must be signed by a person or persons duly authorised to act on behalf of the Applicant.
(ii) Application Submission Form must provide a summary description of the Applicant.
(iii) Application Submission Form must indicate a firm commitment to apply to build broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in the Eight districts of Province6.
(iv) Application Submission Form must confirm that the Application is open for acceptance by the NTA for 90 (Ninety) days from the Application opening date identified in ADS.
b)Technical proposal The Technical proposal must include: (i) Network Description - The Applicant shall provide a detailed description of licensee's planned network, including a detailed description of the technology to be employed and the roll-out/service coverage plans for the 24 months of operation. The Applicant shall submit compliance of technical standards (Annex 10), and provide proposed interconnection points and network capacity. A detail survey may be necessaryfor this purpose.
(ii) Operations - a) A general description of the proposed approach to operate theBroadband Network;
b) A statement indicating how the broadband Network will be operated in the authorized districts a description of franchise arrangements that the Applicant proposes to use, if any;
c) A brief statement of the particulars of any land that must be acquired for the installation and operations and the estimated compensation payable for the land;
d) A description of quality standards and capacity (which must accord with this RFA), performance monitoring, billing and maintenance procedures and systems.
e) A description of network services including bandwidth and capacity lease.
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f) A detailed description of proposed tariff plan beyond the subsidy period.
g) A detailed maintenance plan to meet the quality of service specified in this RFA.
(iii) Financial Statements- the Applicant must submit duly audited financial statements of last fiscal year. (iv) Projected Financial Statements - The Applicant must provide projected financial statements for years 1 (one) through 3 (three), including an incomestatement, balance sheet and statements of sources and Proposal of funds for the Applicant prepared in accepted accounting standards. (v) Interconnection-The Application shall include documentation and information that is required to be submitted pursuant to TOR included in this RFA. (vi) Calculation of Subsidy - The Technical Proposal must include concise financial analysis detailing the calculation of the proposed broadband connectivity network to be installed with respect to available subsidy amount. The information furnished in this regard will be kept strictly confidential by NTA. The financial analysis must also clearly demonstrate the breakdown of costs per service point (RURAL MUNICIPALITY AND WADA office or HS/HSS or Health center).
(vii) Equipment The Applicant shall submitdetailed technical specifications of the equipment to be installed and operated, including: type of the equipment as outlined in this RFA.
(viii) Work Schedule Applicant shall submit their work schedule along with their Application. c) The subsidy Application form shall also contain: i) Bid Security per package in accordance with ITA19; ii) Written confirmation authorizing the signatory of the Applicationfrom their Board of Directors or equivalent authorities to commit the Applicant, in accordance with ITA 20.2; iii) Documentary evidence in accordance with ITA5 establishing the Applicant’s eligibility to Application; iv) Documentary evidence in accordance with ITA 17 establishing the Applicant’s qualifications to perform the contract, if its Application is accepted; and
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v) Any other document specified in the ADS. 14. Application 14.1 The Applicant shall submit the Application Submission Form using Submission the form furnished in Section III, Application Forms. This form Form and must be completed without any alterations to its format, and no subsidy substitutes shall be accepted. All blank spaces shall be filled in with Schedule the information requested. 14.2 The Applicant shall fill in subsidy for all items of the Services described in the Terms of Reference, no other payments shall be made to the Applicants. 14.3 All duties, taxes, and other levies payable by the SLO under the Contract, or for any other cause, shall be deemed included in the total subsidy amount requested by the Applicant.
15. Applicationfor 15.1 The Applicant shall complete the requested Subsidy Schedule included Subsidy and in this RFA document, stating the unit prices and total subsidy amount. Discounts 15.2 Subsidy quoted by the Applicant shall be fixed during the Applicant’s performance of the Contract and not subject to variation on any account. AnyApplication submitted with an adjustable subsidy request shall be treated as nonresponsive and shall be rejected. 15.3 If the Applicant intends to offer any unconditional discount, it shall always be expressed in fixed percentage. The methodology for its Application shall be provided in Application submission form.
16. Currencies of 16.1 All subsidies shall be quoted in Nepalese Rupees. Application
17. Qualifications 17.1 The documentary evidence of the Applicant’s qualifications to of the perform the contract, if it’sApplication is accepted, shall establish Applicant to the NTA’s satisfaction that the Applicant meets each of the qualification criterion specified in ADS.
18. Period of 18.1 Application shall remain valid for a period specified in the Validity of ADSfrom the date of opening of Application prescribed by the Applications NTA. AnyApplication valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by the NTA as non-responsive. 18.2 In exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiration of the Application validity period, the NTA may request Applicants to extend the period of validity of their Applications. The request and the responses shall be made in writing. If a Bid Security is requested in accordance with ITA19, it shall also be extended for a corresponding period. AnApplicant may refuse the request without forfeiting its Bid Security. AnApplicant granting the request shall not be required or permitted to modify its Application.
19. Bid Security 19.1 The Applicant shall furnish as part of its Application, in original form a Bid Security per package asspecified in the ADS.
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19.2 If a bid security is specified pursuant to ITA19.1, the bid security per package shall be a demand guarantee in any of the following forms at the Applicant’s option: (a) original copy of an unconditional bank guarantee from a "A Class" commercial bank in Nepal or; (b) original copy of cash deposit voucher in the NTA's Account as specified in ADS. In case of a bank guarantee, the Bid Security shall be submitted using the Bid Security Form included in Section III, Application Forms. The form must include the complete name of the Applicant. The Bid Security shall be valid for minimum one hundred twenty(120) daysfrom the date of Application opening. Where the Bid Security is issued by a commercial bank located outside of Nepal, it shall be endorsed by any "A class" commercial bankin Nepal. 19.3 Any Application not accompanied by an enforceable and compliant Bid Security per package in accordance with ITA19.2, shall be rejected by the NTA as nonresponsive. 19.4 The Bid Security of unsuccessful Applicants shall be returned within five (5) days after signing of the contract of each package with the successful Applicant. 19.5 The Bid Security of the successful Applicant shall be returned as promptly as possible once the successful Applicant has signed the Contract Agreement and furnished the required Performance Security. 19.6 NTA will not be obligated or liable to pay any accumulated interest on the Bid Security to the Applicant on release of the Bid Security. 19.7 The Bid Security may be forfeited under the following condition: (a) the Applicant files to withdraw or amend its Application after the expiry of the Application submission deadline; (b) the applicant refuses to accept the arithmetical correction in the RFA document; (c) the applicant modifies the subsidy amount or major changes in the RFA document while the added information is sought from the applicant during the evaluation; (d) Applicant is found to be involved in illegal conduct specified under ITA 4. (e) where the successful Applicant has received from the NTA a Letter of Intent to issue the award ofcontract and if the successful Applicant fails to: (i) Sign the Contract in accordance with ITA38; or (ii) Furnish a Performance Security in accordance with ITA37.
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20. Format and 20.1 The Applicant shall prepare one set of original documents Signing of comprising the Application as described in ITA 19 and clearly mark Application it “ORIGINAL”. In addition, the Applicant shall submit copies of the Application, in the number specified in the ADS and clearly mark them “COPY”. In the event of any discrepancy between the original and the copies, the original shall prevail. 20.2 The original and all copies of the Application shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be signed and stamped by a person duly authorized to sign on behalf of the Applicant. 20.3 Any amendments such as interlineations, erasures, or overwriting shall be valid only if they are signed or initialed by the person signing the Application. D. Submission and Opening of Applications
21. Sealing and 21.1 Applicants may always submit their Applications by mail or by hand Marking of or by courier, but in any means Application must be delivered within Applications the deadline of submission as mentioned in ITA 22. 21.2 Applicants submitting Applications by mail or by hand or by courier shall enclose the original and each copy of the Application, in separate sealed envelopes, duly marking the envelopes as “ORIGINAL”, “ALTERNATIVE” and “COPY”. These envelopes containing the original and the copies shall then be enclosed in one single envelope. The rest of the procedure shall be in accordance with ITA 21.3 and 21.4. 21.3 The inner and outer envelopes shall: (a) bear the name and address of the Applicant; (b) be addressed to the NTA in accordance with ITA 22.1; and (c) bear a warning "NOT TO OPEN BEFORE THE TIME AND DATE FOR APPLICATION OPENING". 21.4 If all envelopes are not sealed and marked as required, the NTA will assume no responsibility for the misplacement or premature opening of the Application.
22. Deadline for 22.1 Applications must be received byNTA at the address and no later Submission of than the date and time indicated in the ADS. Applications 22.2 NTA may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the submission of Applications by amending the RFA Document in accordance with ITA10, in which case all rights and obligations of NTA and Applicants previously subject to the deadline shall thereafter be subject to the deadline as extended.
23. Late 23.1 The NTA shall not consider any Application that arrives after the Applications deadline for submission of Applications in accordance with ITA 22. Any Application received by NTA after the deadline for submission of Applications shall be declared late, rejected, and returned unopened to the Applicant.
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24. Withdrawal, or 24.1 AnApplicant may withdraw or modify its Application after it has Modification of been submitted by sending a written Notice in a sealed envelope, Applications duly signed by an authorized representative, and shall include a copy of the authorization (power of attorney) in accordance with ITA 20.2 (except that Withdrawal Notices do not require copies). The corresponding withdrawal or modification of the Application must accompany the respective written Notice. All Notices must be: (a) submitted in accordance with ITA 21 and 22 (except that Withdrawal Notices do not require copies), and in addition, the respective envelopes shall be clearly marked “Withdrawal”, “Modification”; and (b) Received byNTAas specified in ADS. 24.2 Applications requested to be withdrawn in accordance with ITA 24.1 shall be returned unopened to the Applicants. 24.3 No Application shall be withdrawn or modified in the interval between the deadline for submission of Applications and the expiration of the period of Application validity specified by the Applicant on the Application Submission Form or any extension thereof.
25. Application 25.1 The NTAshall conduct the Application opening in public in the presence Opening of Applicant or its representative who chose to attend at the address, date and time specified in the ADS. 25.2 Before opening the Applications NTA shall separate the envelopes of the Applications received after the deadline of Application submission, the envelopes containing an Application given for WITHDRAWAL, MODIFICATION of Applications and the envelopes of Applications duly registered. The Applications received after the deadline of submission shall be returned to the concerned Applicant unopened. Then envelopes marked “WITHDRAWAL” shall be opened first, read out, and recorded, and the envelope containing the corresponding Application shall not be opened, but returned to the Applicant. If the withdrawal notice is not accompanied by a copy of the valid authorization (power of attorney) pursuant to ITA 20.2, the withdrawal shall not be permitted and the corresponding Application will be opened. Envelopes marked “MODIFICATION” shall be opened, read out, and recorded with the corresponding Application. No Application shall be modified unless the corresponding Modification Notice contains a valid authorization (power of attorney) to request the modification and is read out and recorded at Application opening. Only envelopes that are opened, read out, and recorded at Application opening shall be considered further. 25.3 All other envelopes shall be opened one at a time, and the following read out and recorded: the name of the Applicant and whether there is a modification; the subsidy requested, any discounts; the presence of a Bid Security, if there is discrepancy between figure and words, description of such discrepancy; whether the Application form is
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signed by the Applicant or his agent; and any other details as NTA may consider appropriate. Only discounts read out and recorded at Application opening shall be considered for evaluation. No Application shall be rejected at Application opening except for late Applications, in accordance with ITA 23.1. 25.4 NTA shall prepare a record of the Application opening that shall include, as a minimum: the name of the Applicant and whether there is a withdrawal, or modification; the subsidy amount, any discounts; and the presence or absence of a Bid Security. The Applicants’ representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record. The omission of anApplicant’s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and effect of the record. A copy of the record shall be distributed to all Applicants who submitted Applications in time, The Applicants’ representatives, who are present, shall also be requested to sign an attendance sheet.
E. Evaluation and Comparison of Applications
26. Confidentiality 26.1 Information relating to the examination, evaluation, comparison, qualifications and recommendation of contract award, shall not be disclosed to Applicants or any other persons not officially concerned with such process until publication of the Contract award; 26.2 Any attempt by anApplicant to influence NTA in the examination, evaluation, comparison, and post-qualification of the Applications or Contract award decisions may result in the rejection of its Application. 26.3 Notwithstanding ITA 26.2, from the time of Application opening to the time of Contract award, if any Applicant wishes to contact NTA on any matter related to the Application process, it shall do so in writing. 26.4 NTA shall treat all Applications received in relation to this RFA as confidential during the period before the award of the contract. 26.5 After the contract has been signed, NTA may decide to place some or all of the Applications that NTA has on file in relation to this RFA on the public record. However, prior to placing an Application on the public record, NTA will notify the Applicant that submitted that NTA plans to place the Applicant's Application on the public record. The Applicant will then have an opportunity to request that commercially sensitive or proprietary information in its Application be treated as confidential. NTA will advise the Applicant of the procedure for claiming confidentiality over any such information. 26.6 Neither NTA nor any of its agencies, employees, representatives, advisors or consultants shall be liable in any respect whatsoever to any Applicant or any of its members or representatives for damages or harm resulting from a failure to maintain such confidentiality.
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27. Clarification of 27.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation, comparison and post- Applications qualification of the Applications,NTA may, at its discretion, ask any Applicant for a clarification of its Application. Any clarification submitted by anApplicant with regard to its Application and that is not in response to a request by NTA shall not be considered. NTA’s request for clarification and the response shall be in writing. No change in the subsidy or substance of the Application shall be sought, offered, or permitted, except to confirm the correction of arithmetic errors discovered by NTA in the evaluation of the Applications, in accordance with ITA 32.
28. Deviations, 28.1 During the evaluation of Applications, the following definitions Reservations, apply: and Omissions (a) “Deviation” is a departure from the requirements specified in the RFA Document; (b) “Reservation” is the setting of limiting conditions or withholding from complete acceptance of the requirements specified in the RFA Document; and (c) “Omission” is the failure to submit part or all of the information or documentation required in the RFA Document.
29. Determination 29.1 NTA’s determination of the responsiveness of anApplication is to be of based on the contents of the Application itself, as defined in ITA 13. Responsiveness 29.2 A substantially responsive Application is one that meets the requirements of the RFA Document without material deviation, reservation, or omission. A material deviation, reservation, or omission is one that, (a) if accepted, would: (i) affect in any substantial way the scope, quality, or performance of the Services specified in Section IV, Terms of Reference; or (ii) Limits in any substantial way, inconsistent with the RFA Document,NTA’s rights or the Applicant’s obligations under the proposed Contract; or (b) If rectified, would unfairly affect the competitive position of other Applicants presenting substantially responsive Applications. 29.3 NTA shall examine the technical aspects of the Application in particular, to confirm that all requirements of Section IV, Terms of Reference and Section X Annex 10 Technical Specificationhave been met without any material deviation or reservation.
30. Non- 30.1 NTA may regard anApplication as responsive even if it contains materialNon- minor deviations that do not materially alter or depart from the conformi-ties characteristics, terms, conditions and other requirement set forth in the RFA Document or if it contains errors or oversights that are
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capable of being corrected without affecting the substance of the Application. 30.2 Provided that anApplicationis substantially responsive,NTA may request that the Applicant submit the necessary information or documentation, within a reasonable period of time, to rectify non- material non-conformities or omissions in the Application related to documentation requirements. Requesting information or documentation on such non-conformities shall not be related to any aspect of subsidy. Failure of the Applicant to comply with the request may result in the rejection of its Application.
31. Correction of 31.1 Provided that the Applicationis substantially responsive,NTA shall Arithmetical correct arithmetical errors on the following basis: Errors (a) if there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail and the total price shall be corrected, unless in the opinion of NTA there is an obvious misplacement of the decimal point in the unit price, in which case the total price as quoted shall govern and the unit price shall be corrected; (b) if there is an error in a total corresponding to the addition or subtraction of subtotals, the subtotals shall prevail and the total shall be corrected; and (c) if there is a discrepancy between words and figures, the amount in words shall prevail, unless the amount expressed in words is related to an arithmetic error, in which case the amount in figures shall prevail subject to (a) and (b) above. 31.2 If the Applicant that submitted the lowest evaluated Application does not accept the correction of errors, its Application shall be rejected.
32.1 Evaluation will be in different stages, preliminary, technical and 32. Evaluation of commercial. Technical evaluation is only carried out for all Applications substantially responsive applicants under preliminary examination. Technically responsive Applicants are further considered for commercial evaluation. 32.2 NTA shall evaluate and compare each Application that has been determined, up to this stage of the evaluation, to be substantially responsive. 32.3 To evaluate anApplication, NTA shall only use all the criteria and methodologies defined in ITA17 qualification of Applicants. No other criteria or methodology shall be permitted. 33.1 NTA shall determine to its satisfaction whether the Applicant that is selected as having submitted the lowest evaluated and 33. Post- substantially responsive Application is qualified to perform the qualification of Contract satisfactorily. the Applicant 33.2 The determination shall be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the Applicant’s qualifications submitted by the Applicant, pursuant to ITA 17.
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33.3 An affirmative determination shall be a prerequisite for award of the Contract and issuance of Authorization to the Applicant. A negative determination shall result in disqualification of the Application, in which eventNTA shall proceed to the next lowest evaluated Application to make a similar determination of that Applicant’s capabilities to perform the contract satisfactorily. 34. NTA’s Right to 34.1 NTA reserves the right to accept or reject any Application, and to Accept Any annul the Applicationprocess and reject all Applications at any time Application, prior to Contract award, and/or decide not to select any Licensee for and to Reject award of the Subsidy without thereby incurring any liability to the Any or All Applicants. The termination notice will be communicated to all Applications theApplicants. If the Applicant seeks further clarification from NTA within 30 days of such notice, NTA shall communicate further clarification behind such termination. 34.2 For greater clarity, NTA is not legally obligated to issue the contract. It may terminate the RFA process at any time before the contract is actually issued. F. Award of Contract 35.1 NTA shall select to award the Contract for providing subsidy to the Applicant whose offer has been determined to be the lowest subsidy 35. Award Criteria amount to fulfil the network roll-out requirements and is substantially responsive to the RFAdocument, provided further that the Applicant is determined to be qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily. 35.2 The maximum subsidy amount shall not exceed the amount mentioned in this RFA. 36. Notification of 36.1 NTA shall notify the concerned Applicant/s whose Application has Intention to been selected in accordance with ITA 35.1 within seven days of the Award selection of the Application, in writing that NTA has intention to accept his/her Application to grant the contract and shall Inform via the Letter of Intention. The information of name, address and amount of selected Applicant shall be given to all other Applicants who submitted the Application. 36.2 If no Applicant submits an Application pursuant to ITA39.1 within a period of seven days of providing the notice under ITA36.1, NTA shall accept the Application selected in accordance with ITA 35.1 prior to the expiry of Application validity period, and notification of award shall be communicated to the Applicant to furnish the performance security and sign the contract.
37. Performance 37.1 Within Fifteen(15) days of the receipt of notification of award from Security NTA, the successful Applicant/s shall furnish the Performance Security of 5% of the Subsidy amountfrom a commercial bank in Nepal in accordance with the SCC, using for that purpose the Performance Security Form included in Section VII, Contract Forms, or another form acceptable to the NTA.
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37.2 Failure of the successful Applicant to submit the above-mentioned Performance Security or sign the Contract Agreement shall constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award,disqualify the SLO for providing subsidy and forfeiture of the Bid Security. In that eventNTA may award the Contract to another Applicantthat has proposed the next lowest subsidy and whose offer is substantially responsive and is determined byNTA to be qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily.
38. Signing of 38.1 The successful Applicant/s shall sign the contract in the form included Contract and in section VII after the submission of Performance Security in issuance of accordance with ITA37;and Authorization 38.2 NTA shall issue Authorization to such Applicant/s as and when it deems necessary to receive the authorization for Braodband connectivity Services to local customers atleast at RURAL MUNICIPALITY AND WADA offices, Health Centers and PublicEducational instidution (High school and above). 38.3 NTA in its discretion may modify the terms of the Authorization as set out in this RFA to reflect the plans or commitments made by the SLO, to the extent that those plans or commitments meet or exceed the requirements set out in the attached draft Authorization and provide additional benefits to the general public. 38.4 At the same time,NTA shall also notify all other Applicants of the results of the RFA, and shall publish in an daily newspaper or NTA website the results identifying the Application and package numbers and the following information: (i) name of each Applicant who submitted anApplication; (ii) subsidy amount as read out at Application Opening; (iii) name of Applicants whose Applications were rejected and the reasons for their rejection; and (iv) name of the winning Applicant, and the subsidy requested. 38.5 NTA shall promptly respond in writing to any unsuccessful Applicant who, within thirty days from the date of issuance of notification of award in accordance with ITA36.2, requests in writing the grounds on which its Application was not selected.
39. Complaint and 39.1 If anApplicant dissatisfies with the Procurement proceedings or the Review decision made byNTA in the intention to award the Contract, it may file an Application to the Chairman (Chairman ?) of the NTA within seven (7) days of having, receipt of such notice or decision making, for review of the proceedings stating the factual and legal grounds. 39.2 An Application filed after the deadline pursuant ITA39.1 shall not be processed. 39.3 The Chairman ofNTA shall, within five (5) days after receiving the Application, give its decision with reasons, in writing pursuant to ITA39.1: (a) whether to suspend the procurement proceeding and the procedure for further proceedings to be adopted; or
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(b) whether or not to reject a Application. 39.4 If the Applicant is not satisfied with the decision ofNTA in accordance with ITA39.3, or the decision by the Chairman of NTA is not given within five (5) days of receipt of Application pursuant to ITA39.1, it can, within seven (7) days of receipt of such decision, file an Application to the Review Committee of the GoN, stating the reason of its disagreement on the decision of the Chairman of NTA and furnishing the relevant documents. The Application may be sent by hand, or by post, or by courier, or by electronic media at the risk of the Applicant itself. 39.5 Late Application filed after the deadline pursuant to ITA39.4 shall not be processed. 39.6 The Review Committee shall notify the NTA to furnish its procurement proceedings and comments on the issue, pursuant to ITA39.3. 39.7 Within three (3) working days of receipt of the notification pursuant to ITA39.6, NTA shall furnish the copy of the related documents along with its comment or reaction of complaint to the Review Committee. 39.8 The Review Committee, after inquiring from the Applicant and the NTA, if needed, shall give its decision within one (1) month after receiving the Application filed by the Applicant, pursuant to ITA39.4. 39.9 The Applicant, filing Application pursuant to ITA39.4, shall have to furnish a cash amount or Bank guarantee of "A class" commercial bank equivalent to zero point five percentage (0.5%) of its quoted subsidy amount with the validity period of at least ninety (90) days from the date of the filing of Application pursuant to ITA39.4. Application filed without furnishing the security deposit shall not be processed. 39.10 If the claim made by the Applicant pursuant to ITA39.4 is justified, the Review Committee shall have to return the security deposit to the applicant, pursuant to ITA39.9, within seven (7) days of such decision made. 39.11 If the claim made by the Applicant pursuant to ITA39.4 is rejected by the Review Committee, the security deposit submitted by the Applicant pursuant to ITA39.9 shall be forfeited.
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Section II. Application Data Sheet A. Introduction ITA 1.1 Name and Address of the NTA: Nepal Telecommunications Authority GPO Box No. 9754 Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel.: +977-1- 4255474 Fax : +977-1-4255250 E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.nta.gov.np
ITA 2.1 Name of the Contract: To build broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in 8 districts viz. Package A (Humla, Mugu, Dolpa and Jumla ) and package B( Kalikot, Rukum, Jajarkot and Rolpa) of Province6
Identification number of the Contract:04/NTA/2073/074 ITA 2.2 Intended completion date: Twelve months from the date of signing of contract. ITA 3.1 Source of Funds: Rural Telecom Development Fund (RTDF) as per the Telecommunication Act 2053 B.S. ITA5.1 The eligibility requirement of the Applicants are: Copy of Firm Registration Certificate; Copy of memorandum and articles of association; Copy of valid ISP License from NTA Copy of VAT/PAN Registration Certificate Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate for the F/Y 2071/072 or evidence of tax return submission. Copy of audited report of last fiscal year. Proof of minimum of one year owned and operation of 100kmtransmission network in Nepal. A written declaration made by the Applicant, with a statement that it is not ineligible to participate in the procurement proceedings; has no conflict of interest in the proposed procurement proceedings, and has not been punished for a profession or business related offense
B. RFA Document ITA 9.1 For clarification purposes only, the address is: Attention: The Chairman
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Nepal Telecommunications Authority GPO Box No. 9754 Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel.: +977-1-4255474 Fax : +977-1-4255250 E-mail: [email protected] ITA 9.1 The NTA will respond in writing to any request for clarification provided that such request is received no later than Fifteen (15) days prior to the deadline date for submission of Application. ITA 9.2 Pre-Application meeting maybe organized on the following date, time and place: Date: 18 May 2017 Time:14:00 Hr Place: Nepal Telecommunications Authority Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal
C. Preparation of Applications ITA 12.1 The language of the Application is: Nepali or English ITA 13.1(h) Any other required document:
ITA 17.1 The Applicant shall have qualifications as follows: Financing Capacity
The Applicant must satisfy the NTA that it has the financing capacity as follows:
(i) The Applicant shall have minimum annual revenueof NRs 10,000,000 (Nepalese Rupees Ten Million Only)for last three consecutive years. (ii) The Applicant shall not have incurred financial losses for 1 year over the period of last three years. (iii) The Applicant demonstrates that it has “Net Worth” of at least Hundred MillionRupeeswhich has to be duly certified by the registered authorized auditors. Evidence/s of committed financial resources shall include:
. A detailed list of all sources and amounts of equity and debt financing required in the first 3 (three) years of operation; and Other evidence that the Licensee proposed by the Applicant clearly has the capacity to finance the building and operating of Network
Operational Experience
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The Applicant shall provide clear evidence that it hasthe operational experience of:
Supply and install network for broadband purpose
Ownedand operate at least 100kmtransmission network for minimum of one year in Nepal.
Owned and operate (wireline or wireless) for last consecutive one year in Nepal including two hilly/mountaneous districts except Kathmandu valley’s 3 districts.
Network Capacity
Network uptime has to be 99.5% for each location.
Latency should not exceed 600ms
It should be disaster proof Network
It should have minimum effect of load shedding
(To fulfil the above requirements, the Applicant shall submit documentation substantiating its description of the relevant operations, such as records of relevant government or regulatory authorities, auditor’s reports, securities filings or independent analyst profiles, appropriately certified by the regulatory or government Authority.)
ITA 18.1 The Application validity period shall be 90 days from the date of Application opening. ITA 19.1 The Applicant shall furnish a bid security: NRs 9,375,000.00 (NRs Nine Million and Three hundred Seven fifty thousand only) for Package A AND NRs 11,500,000.00 (NRs Eleven Million Fifty Thousandonly) for Package B ITA 19.2 If the Applicant wishes to submit the Bid Security in the form of cash, the cash should be deposited in following account number and submit the receipt of the deposited amount of cash along with the Application. Deposit Account No.: 0106011664201 Name of the Account holder:Nepal Telecommunications Authority Name and address of Bank:Nabil Bank Limited, Kathmandu
ITA 20.1 In addition to the original of the Application, the number of copies are: Three
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ITA 20.2 The written confirmation of authorization (Power of attorney) to sign on behalf of the Applicant/s shall consist of: Power of attorney from their Board of Directors or equivalent competent authority to sign the Application.
D. Submission and Opening of Applications ITA 22.1 For Application submission purposes, the NTA’s address is : Nepal Telecommunications Authority GPO Box No. 9754 Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal ITA 22.1 The deadline for Application submission is: Date: 4th June 2017 Time:14:00 Hr ITA 22.1 If the last date of purchasing, submission and opening of Application falls on a government holiday then the next working dayshall be considered as the last day without any change in the time and place as fixed. ITA 24.1(b) The deadline for withdrawal, or modification of Applications: Date: 4th June 2017 Time: 14:00 Hr Place: Nepal Telecommunications Authority Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal
ITA 25.1 The Application opening shall take place at: Date:4Th June, 2017 Time: 16:00 Hrs Place: Meeting Hall, NTA Office, Kamaladi, Kathmandu
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Section III. Application Forms
Table of Forms
Applicant's Application Submission Form……………………………..33 Applicant's Technical Proposal ……………………………………...... 345 Applicant's Subsidy Application Form …………………………….…..36 Applicant's Information Form………………………………………..…38 Financial Statement Forms and Projected Financial Information…....39 Specific Experience Form…………………………………………...... 48 Bid Security…………………………………………………………….....49
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1. Applicant's Application Submission Form
(The Applicant shall accomplish the Application Submission Formin its Letter Head clearly showing the Applicants Complete name and address)
Date:
Invitation for Application No.: To: ______
We, the undersigned, declare that:
(a) We have examined and have no reservations to the RFA Document, including Addenda No.: ;
(b) We offer our confirmity to build the bandwidth conectivity network in conformity with the RFA Document and in accordance with the TOR, (c) The discounts offered and the methodology for their Application are:
(d) Our Application shall be valid for a period of one hundred twenty days from the date fixed for the Application submission deadline in accordance with the RFA Document, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period; (e) If our Application is accepted, we commit to obtain a Performance Security in the amount as specified in ADS by us for the due performance of the Contract; (f) We are not participating, as Applicants, in more than one Applicationin this Application process in accordance with the RFA Document; (g) Our firm, its affiliates or subsidiaries, including any sub-contractors for any part of the Contract, has not been declared ineligible by the GoN; (h) We understand that this Application, together with your written acceptance thereof included in your notification of award, shall constitute a binding contract between us, until a formal Contract is prepared and executed. (i) We understand that you are not bound to accept any or all Applications that you may receive and/or decide not to select any Applicant for award of subsidy (j) We declare that we are not ineligible to participate in the procurement proceedings; have no conflict of interest in the proposed procurement proceedings and have not been punished for a profession or business related offense.
Name In the capacity of Signed Duly authorized to sign the Application for and on behalf of
Stamp
Date
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2. Applicant's Technical Proposal Submission Form
Date:
(i) Network Description, Drawings and Working Schedules - a) A concise description of the planned network with detailed drawings: b) Detailed description of the technology to be employed c) Roll-out/service coverage plans for 12 months of operation with GANT chart d) Applicable additional technical standards along with the compliance on this RFA including Annex 10 Technical Specifications. e) Proposed interconnection points and available network capacity with detailed drawings. (ii) Operations -: a) a general description of the proposed approach to operate the Network including backhauling, access or Band Width lease.
b) a statement indicating how the Network will be operated in the authorized districts a description of franchise arrangements that the Applicant proposes to use, if any
c) a brief statement of the particulars of any land that shall be acquired for the installation and operations and the estimated compensation payable for the land; and
d) a description of quality standards and capacity which shall accord with service quality and availability obligation stated in the TOR,
(iii) Projected Financial Statements - The Applicant shall provide projected financial statements for years 1 (one) through 3 (three) of the Authorization, include an income statement, balance sheet and statements of sources and Proposal of funds for the Applicant prepared in accepted accounting standards. Any Application, which does not comply with this requirement, may be disqualified. For this purpose, the financial statements shall treat the capital Subsidy amount as if it were part of the debt or equity of the Licensee.
(iv) Interconnection - The Applicant shall provide it's best estimate of the number and size of the interconnection circuits and the point(s) of interconnection that it will require during the first 2 (two) years of operation. (v) Calculation of subsidy: The Applicationshall include concise financial analysis detailing the calculation of the proposed bandwidth connectivity network to be installed with respect to available subsidy amount. The information furnished in this regard will be kept strictly confidential by NTA. The financial analysis shall also clearly demonstrate the breakdown of costs per station connectivity and unit price of each equipment to be installed.
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(VI) On Demand Service: The Applicant should provide on demand broadband services to Government Offices, Corporate offices as aproved tariff rate from NTA.
Name
In the capacity of
Signed
Duly authorized to sign the Application for and on behalf of
Stamp:
Date:
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3. APPLICANT'S SUBSIDY APPLICATION FORM
To: The Chairman Nepal Telecommunications Authority GPO Box No. 9754 Kamaladi,Kathmandu, Nepal
The Applicant, ……………………………..[name of applicant], hereby commits to build the Broadband Connectivity Network obligations identified in the RFA in consideration for the award of the contract. We request you for the payment of the following amount of Subsidy, which has been detailed as project cost:
Package:…… Particulars Unit Quantity Rate Amount (in NRs) Material cost Equipment (Backhaul, Access Number of Points, Routers etc) Statons/ Connectivity ………………………. ------Civil Construction Labour cost Connectity Service Cost for two year Number of Statons/ Connectivity Total Project Cost Fixed element representing profit and overheads
Proposed Subsidy: NRs ……………………………(in amount)
Nepalese Rupees …………………………………………….. …………………………………(in words)
[Enter amount of proposed Subsidy, denominated in Nepalese Rupees and set out in both words and numbers]
For financial evaluation purpose, the proposed subsidy amount will only be considered. In the event of any discrepancy between the Subsidy amount identified in words and numbers, the amount set out in words shall govern. The breakdown of the project cost is for information purpose only.
The Applicant acknowledges that the Subsidy will be paid in four installments in accordance with, and that payment will be contingent on, the roll-out and service obligations requirements identified in SCC.
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The Applicant also acknowledges that payment of the Subsidy will be contingent on final award of the contract and compliance with SCC.
The Applicant agrees and acknowledges that the Subsidy represents the entire and exclusive claim of financial assistance in building the broadband Network and Broadband access connectivity Servicesobligations in the Service Areas identified in TOR, and further agrees not to seek additional financial assistance from NTA or any related entities or institutions in connection with meeting these service obligations.
Name
In the capacity of
Signed
Duly authorized to sign the Application for and on behalf of
Stamp
Date:
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4. Applicant's Information Form
[The Applicant shall fill in this Form. No alterations to its format shall be permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.
Date: ...... [Insert date (as day, month and year) of Application Submission]
Page ______of______pages
1. Applicant’s Legal Name
2 Applicant’s Legal Address:
3 Applicant’s NTA ISP License number and date:
4. Applicant’s Year of Registration:
5 Description of the business
6. Applicant’s Authorized Representative Information: Name: Address: Telephone/Fax numbers:
Email Address
7 Applicant’s Telephone/Fax numbers:
8 Applicant’s Email Address:
Attached are copies of the following original documents. 1. Firm Registration Certificate/ 2. copy of memorándum and articles of association if any 2. Authorization (Power of attorney) to represent the firm 3 NTA ISP License
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5. Financial statement Forms and Projected Financial Information
Please inlcude following details:
Financial statement, Income statement.
Financial statement, Balance sheet, Assets.
Financial statement, Balance sheet, Liabilities and shareholders' equity.
Statement of Cash Flow.
Income statement, forecast.
Balance sheet, forecast, Assets.
Balance sheet, forecast, Liabilities and shareholders' equity.
Statement of Cash Flow, forecast.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT,INCOME STATEMENT:
(NPR thousand)
End of Year : 2070/71 2071/72 2072/73 A Net operating revenues* B Other operating revenues* C = A + B Total revenue
D Operating expenses* E Staff expenses* F Overhead* G = D + E Total operating expenses + F
Earnings before H = C - G depreciation (EBITDA)
Depreciation and I amortization* Total operating earnings J = H - I (EBIT)
K Net financial cost Earnings before taxes L = J - K (EBT)
M Taxes N = L - M Net earnings * Details should be presented in a separate sheet for each item.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT, BALANCE SHEET,ASSETS:
(NPRThousand)
End of Year : 2070/71 2071/72 2072/73 A Intangible assets* B Property, plant and equipment* C Investments and other assets*
D = A + B Total fixed assets + C
E Total inventories*
F Trade accounts receivable G Other accounts receivable H Prepaid expenses
I = F + G Total accounts receivable + H
J = E + I Total current assets
K = D + Total assets J
* Details for each item should be presented in a separate sheet.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT, BALANCE SHEET,LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
(NPRThousand)
End of Year : 2070/71 2071/72 2072/73 L Total shareowners' equity*
M Deferred tax N Other provisions O = M + N Total provisions
Prepayments from customers and P deposits Q Trade accounts payable R Other accounts payable Proposed dividends for the fiscal S year T = P + Q + R + S Total short-term debt
U Total long-term debt*
V = T + U Total debt
W = L + O Total liabilities and
+ V shareholders' equity
* Details for each item should be presented in a separate sheet.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW:
(NPRThousand)
YEAR: 2070/71 2071/72 2072/73 A Net earnings Depreciation, amortization and B write downs C Other adjustments D Change in working capital Cash flow from operating E = A + B + C + D activities before net financials F Net interest Cash flow from operating G = E + F activities before tax H Corporate income tax paid Cash flow from operating I = G + H activities J Cash flow from investing activities Cash flow from financing K activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and L = I + J + K equivalents Cash and equivalents on first of M Shrawan Cash and equivalents on last of N = M + L Ashad
Note : It is furthermore required that details of the items shown above are to be presented in a separate sheet (e.g. cash flow from investing activities, cash flow from financing activities etc.)
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INCOME STATEMENT, FORECAST: (NPRThousand)
END OF YEAR: 2074/75 2075/76 2076/77 Net operating revenues* Other operating revenues* Total revenue
Operating expenses* Staff expenses* Overhead* Total operating expenses
Earnings before depreciation
(EBITDA)
Depreciation and amortization* Total operating earnings (EBIT)
Net financial costs
Earnings before taxes (EBT)
Taxes Net earnings
* Details for each item should be presented in a separate sheet.
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BALANCE SHEET, FORECAST, ASSETS: (NPRThousand)
END OF YEAR: 2074/75 2075/76 2076/77 Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment* Investments and other assets Total fixed assets
Total inventories
Trade accounts receivable Other accounts receivable Prepaid expenses
Total accounts receivable
Cash
Total current assets
Total assets
* Details for each item should be presented in a separate sheet.
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BALANCE SHEET, FORECAST, LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: (NPRThousand)
END OF YEAR: 2074/75 2075/76 2076/77 Total shareowners' equity*
Deferred tax Other provisions* Total provisions
Prepayments from customers and deposits Trade accounts payable Other accounts payable Proposed dividends for the fiscal year Total short-term debt
Total long-term debt
Total debt
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity
* Details for each item should be presented in a separate sheet.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW, FORECAST: (NPRThousand)
YEAR: 2074/75 2075/76 2076/77
Net earnings Depreciation, amortization and write
downs Other adjustments Change in working capital Cash flow from operating activities
before net financials Net interest Cash flow from operating activities
before tax Corporate income tax paid Cash flow from operating activities
Cash flow from investing activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Increase/(decrease) in cash and
equivalents Cash and equivalents on first of Shrawan Cash and equivalents on last of Ashad
Note : It is furthermore required that details of the items shown above are to be presented in a separate sheet (e.g. cash flow from investing activities, cash flow from financing activities etc.).
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Specific Experience Form
Applicants’s Legal Name: ______
Operational Experience:
Nuber of Internet/Data Subscribers at present: ……………………………………… Access Methods Number of Internet/Data Subscribers Name of Districts Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 …. …. Wireless Wireline LAN/WAN/MAN
Transmission Backhaul Network Experience: Operational Experience of Number of hops Network length inKm Districts Transmission Network Optical Fiber Microwave Links Wireless Backhaul PMP Backhaul Operational Experience in years = years
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Bid Security ( On letterhead paper of the 'A' class commercial Bank) [Insert Bank’s Name and Address of Issuing Branch or Office] Date:[insert date] Beneficiary: [insert Name and Address of NTA] BID Security No.:[insert number] We have been informed that …..[insert name of the Applicant] (hereinafter called "the Applicant") intends to submit its Application (hereinafter called "the Application") to you for the execution of …..[insert name of contract] under Invitation for Applications No. …..[Insert IFA number] (“the IFA”). Furthermore, we understand that, according to your conditions, Applications must be supported by a bid guarantee. At the request of the Applicant, we …..[insert name of Bank] hereby irrevocably undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of …..[insert amount in figures][insert amount in words]upon receipt by us of your first demand in writing accompanied by a written statement stating that the Applicant is in breach of its obligation(s) under the bid conditions, because the Applicant: (a) has withdrawn its Application during the period of bid validity specified by the Applicant in the Form of Application; or (b) having been notified of the acceptance of its Application by the NTA during the period of bid validity, (i) fails or refuses to execute the Contract, if required, or (ii) fails or refuses to furnish the performance security, in accordance with the ITA. (c) is involved in fraud and corruption in accordance with this RFA This guarantee will remain in force up to and including the date ……[Insert Date] ….[Insert Number] days after the deadline for submission of Bids as such deadline is stated in the instructions to Applicants or as it may be extended by the NTA, notice of which extension(s) to the Bank is hereby waived. Any demand in respect of this guarantee should reach the Bank not letter than the above date.
This Bank guarantee shall not be withdrawn or released merely upon return of the original guarantee by the Applicant unless notified by you for the release of the guarantee.
Name In the capacity of Signed
Duly authorized to sign the Bid Security for and on behalf of Date
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Section IV. Terms of Reference
1. Purpose of the Service:
This RFA is issued by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) pursuant to the Telecommunications Act, 2053(1997) (the “Act”) and the policy of the Government of Nepal (GoN) to expedite the development of Internet/data services in Nepal.
In particular, thisRFA is aimed at increasing broadband access throughout 8 Districts of Province 6 of Nepal.The purpose of this Request for Applications is to invite Application to build broadband network and provide Internet/data access connectivity services in 8 Districts of Province 6 in the next …[Insert number] months and provide broadband connectivity services by providing subsidy to the existing NTA ISP licensees in order to provide connectivity for broadband services to all RURAL MUNICIPALITY AND WADA/MDC offices, Health centers, and public academic institutions (high school and above).
All Applicants are advised to study current MIS report of NTA at www.nta.gov.np to explore the present status of Nepalese ICT markets.
2. Breakdown of the Assignment:
This RFA contains 8 Districts of Province 6, as listed in this Terms of Reference. All RURAL MUNICIPALITY AND WADAs/MDCs offices, Health Posts/Centers and public academic institutions (high schools and higher i.e. HS, HSS, Colleges, Universities) listed below shall be provisioned for broadband connectivity. Details are listed in Annex 9.
Package B
Package A Rukum Humla Jajarkot
Districts Mugu, Kalikot Dolpa Rolpa Jumla
3. Sources of Funds:
NTA is collecting 2% of the Gross Adjusted Revenue as a Rural Telecom Development Fund (RTDF) every year from Telecom operators as per the Telecommunication Act 2053 B.S. This fund is collected specifically for the development of Rural Telecommunications, and presently stands over Rs. 10 billion. NTA plans to utilise this fund to provide financial subsidy to its ISP licensee(s) for commissioning of this project which will be instrumental in establishing broadband connectivity network for the development of internet/data services in 8 Districts of Province 6 of Nepal.
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4. Estimated Project Costs:
Summary of the Broadband Internet Access points: Total Name Total Total RURAL Municipality Higher Grand Package S.N. of High Health Total MUNICIPALITY Total Secondary Total District School Post School Total No of RURAL No of Munic Wada MUNICI Wada ipality PALITY 1 Mugu 3 31 1 14 17 6 24 96 2 Humla 7 44 0 9 13 1 27 101 A 426 3 Dolpa 6 43 2 11 12 3 23 100 4 Jumla 7 50 1 10 29 2 30 129 5 Kalikot 6 51 3 31 35 13 28 167 6 Rukum 6 62 3 42 20 15 42 190 B 684 7 Rolpa 9 62 1 10 10 51 11 154 8 Jajarkot 4 38 3 39 42 16 31 173 Grand
Total 48 381 14 166 178 107 216 1110 1110
Note: Some VDCs have been merged and others are included in Municipalities. Details are not available at the central level viz. Ministry of Local Development and Central Bureau of Statistics. Hence the bidders are required to contact local district offices to ascertain and find out the missing Data. For this purpose upto additional 10% sites may be required to be served. The bidder and succeeful applicant will have to provide services in these locations also on own their own costs.
Package A: Rs 375,000,000.00 (Nepalese Rupees Only) Package B: Rs 460,000,000.00 (Nepalese Rupees Only)
As a prelude to the initial planning for establishing a broadband connectivity Network in the 8 Districts of Province 6 of the country, a Team led by Technical consultant was deputed to conduct a map study, which has been termed Technical Study throughout this RFA. It is understood that the Team carried out its studies based on information & data obtained from the concerned stakeholders who are stationed in their respective ministries/headquarters in Kathmandu, and their websites and not at the sites concerned. Present RFA being an outcome of the said study, all estimated stations come from the Technical Study only. Therefore, the Applicants are advised to carry out their own detailed field survey(s) in order to verify or otherwise amend the route length and other assumptions of the Technical Study, so that their Applications could reflect the actual site conditions. The name of districts, RURAL MUNICIPALITY/MDCs, Health posts/centers,
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PublicAcademic Institutions (High School, Higher Secondary Schools, Collges, Universities)of network as found out from the study is shown in Annex 9.
SLO shall be required to build broadband connectivity networkusing mainly optical fiber cable (Underground, Direct buried and aerial cables as appropriate. However wireless (microwave, wifi etc.) may be used where absolutely essential. Transmission media and Equipment used at target routes and sites shall meet technical specifications (minimum requirements) as indicated Annex 9 and Annex 10. Also, the capacity of broadband connectivityequipment as indicated by the Technical Study for each sites shall be the minimum capacity that the Applicant needs to provide. However, all the stations/sites shall be connected with minimum capacity of 512 Kbps (extendble at least upto 1 MB/s on demand)/Terminal broadband capacity. The SLO may increase the capacity as per their requirements at any time.
Despite the attempts of the government and prívate operators,it has not been possible to connect all district headquarters (DHQs) by backhaul links either by optical or microwaves yet. However, all 8 Districts headquarters are well connected by high capacity backhaul links either by microwave or optical fiber or both and all district headquarters are connected with exchanges. Applicantsare requested to survey and opt the cost effective solutions to connect each stations either by wireless routers or optical LAN or microwave backhaul or Point to Multipoint (PMP) or satellite radio links. Applicants are encouraged to use existing ADSL or FTTH or Optical routers/switches of other Telco’s/ ISP’s network for connecting to nearby broadband connecting stations. However, Applicants are solely responsable for arrangements to utilize other’s network infrastructures.
The maximum amount of subsidy assumes a existing transmission connectivity up to the each district headquarters and one and half hops (in an average) are required for each stations to connect terminals. Each terminal site may need one wireless wifi router, feeder cable, atleast 50mm dia GI pipe and one directional antenna.Financial evaluation shall only compare the actual amounts of subsidy sought by the applicants. The subsidy amount also includes the operation cost for two years (i.e the free of cost to the end users for two years only).[to be verified by NTA]
The RFA also encourages Applicants to make optimum use of all existing infrastructure including OFNs commissioned by one or the other Operator/s or other entities including Nepal Telecom, NCELL, Smart Telecom, UTL, STM Sanchar, Subisu, Worldlink, Merantile, and Electricity Authority (NEA), to the extent that it allows the usage of such section(s) of the existing facilities that do not presently come up to levels as required by the Minimum Quality Standards (MQS) set by NTA, to become part of the SLO's network, but the responsibility falls upon the SLO to upgrade such section(s) within stated time frameof the Authorization. SLO proposing to make use of existing instrastructure would be required to produce evidence of understanding reached with the owner(s) of existing network, by submitting copies of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) reached by the Applicant with the concerned Operator(s). However, SLO shall be solely responsible to provide the broadband connectivity network and services stated in RFA.
It is the intention of NTA to act carry out its function, as designated by the Act, of making necessary arrangement to avail basic internet/data Services and facilities in all rural areas throughout the country, by increasing access to broadband services in Nepal, particularly in rural and remote areas of 10Districts of Province 6.
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This RFA will be governed by the Public Procurement Act 2063 B.S, Telecommunication Act 2053 B.S., NTA’s Financial Administration bylaw 2067 B.S. and RTDF Disbursement (working procedure) by law 2064 B.S. and relavent other laws.
5. Rights and Obligations of Selected Licensed Operator
The authorization will be issued on a non-exclusive basis. This authorization will not change the existing rights and obligations of SLO except providing additional rights and obligations as provided by this RFA. However, NTA will try and avoid duplication of infrastructure in areas where it has already been established through the use of RTDF fund.
6. Network Roll-out Requirements
The SLO shall build broadband connectivity to all sites including RURAL MUNICIPALITY/MDCs, Health posts/centers and public academic institutions of 8 Districts of Province 6in accordance with the following schedules:
Installation of services must commence within nine months of the effective date of the Authorization. The broadband connecvity network must be installed in all staions linsted in Annex 9 in accordance with the following schedule:
a) 50% of each Pakage: within 9 months from the date of signing of the contract: [to be confirmed by NTA] and
b) Remaining 50% of each Pakage: within 12 months from the date of signing of the contract. [to be confirmed by NTA]
c) Force Majeure: if an independent technical consultant appointed by the NTA, provides written confirmation to NTA that one or more events of force majeure prevented the installation, activation or operation of some of the broadband connectivity networks required under this TOR, then the obligations shall be modified accordingly; provided, however, that the responsibility of the ISP for the installation, activation and operation of the broadband connectivity network shall remain intact during the tenure of the contract, on improvement of the conditions giving rise to the event of force majeure.
Failure to Meet Roll-out Requirements – Failure to meet the network roll-out requirements may result in the imposition of one or more of the following penalties:
i) loss of eligibility for the Subsidy;
ii) forfeiture of the Performance Security pursuant to GCC 17;
iii) termination of the contract;
iv) the imposition of fines for breach of ISP licence conditions pursuant to the Act; and
v) the forfeiture of all the equipment, land and other assets related to this service.
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Force Majeure – The penalties specified above shall not apply if the roll-out delay results solely from an event of force majeure.
7. Account Seperation and Service Obligations
7.1 Account Separation:To facilitate the NTA to make interventions as and when necessary, SLO shall keep accounts pertaining to all transactions accruing pursuant to the Project in a manner separate from other activities carried out by the ISP Licensee(s). Such account separation should clearly demonstrate the basis of charges levied by the SLO to its own affiliates, and also to other clients. Maintaining of accounts in this manner by the SLO can be helpful to the NTA to judge if any changes in tariffs would be desirable in the interest of the consumers and the Licensee(s) alike.
7.2 Public Information: SLO shall, within 3 months of completion of the network, bring out a publication clearly identifying the network established by them under the Project, and detailing the services offered thereof. Copy of such publication shall be submitted to the NTA, and also made public through distribution of hard copies, and posting at the Websites of the Licensee, and that of the NTA. SLO shall publish details of such broadband connectivity network & service at her disposal and offered by her, and update such information every three months. Licensee(s) shall also clearly enumerate conditions and procedures if any, for anyone to obtain access to its network & services. SLO shall ensure that all customers are connected with minimum of 512 Kbps/terminal and publish the guaranteed speed on each terminal.
7.3 Service Obligations: Uponcompletion of the broadband access connectity, the SLO shall invite each customer to handover the terminal and it’s password and train them to operate the CPE (computer, smartphone etc.). Once the customer purchases/arrangesher CPE then Licensee(s) shall provide the broadband connectivity without any discrimination.
SLO shall make its broadband connectivitynetwork & services available to all the potential requesting clients so as to have immediate access after ordering. SLO shall not be allowed to refuse to provide such access to valid clients.
In case the SLO is unable to provide network or services as per the request, and intimates the reasons thereof to the requesting potential valid client, SLO shall, maintain record of each such case mentioning therein the reasons thereof and such records shall be maintained for all such cases for a period of two years beginning from the date of such intimation.
To ensure compliance of the Obligations of the SLO, the NTA shall appoint Inspector(s) to inspect any of the records maintained, especially with regards to the Licensee’s inability to provide network or services, and submit to NTA a report in respect of such inspection.
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8. Minimum Quality Standards
The minimum quality standards shall be as follows:
8.1 Optical Fiber Cable Specifications
Different attributes for the Fiber like mode field diameter, cladding diameter, Core concentricity error, non-circularity, Cut-off wavelength, macro-bending loss, material properties of the Fiber, refractive index profile, chromatic dispersion coefficient attenuation coefficient, polarization mode dispersion, are specified as a minimum essential parameters for Fiber manufacture of a single mode optical Fiber cable in the ITU-T Recommendation G.652, ITU-TL1700 & L. Supplement 22 (Pub. 2016) and Annex 10 Technical Specification of this RFA. The successful Applicant shall install minimum of 6 core fiber cable.
8.2 Field Proveness ofFiber and Equipment:
NTA assumes that SLO shall construct OFN (wherever possible) with components and workmanship at international quality as specified in ITU/IEEE and Annex 10 Technical Specifications.
8.3 Construction Standard
The construction requirementsmay differ on the geographical terrain conditions of the routes. Ecologically, the country consistsof three Provinces viz. the Plain (Tarai), the Hill and the Mountain. The nature of soil condition is different; hence different standards shall be applied as per Section X - Annex 10 Technical Specifications.
9. Termination Standard
9.1 System structure and functions SLO shall follow minimum technical specifications specified in Annex 10 for Ducted Fiber cable, Aerial Cable, ADSS, OPGW, Wireless connectivity (WiFi/ 3G to 4G/WiMax/ IPCDMA/VSAT),Poles/Tower/Mast, System Availability etc.
9.2 In addition to Section X, Annex 10, the SLO shall meet the following standards:
a) Operation and Maintenance Operation and maintenance of the network shall be controlled and performed by an Operating System. It is required that broadband connectivity accessnetwork element is managed according to Telecommunication Managing Network (TMN) and internationally practiced rules.
b) Services and Penalties The minimum service quality criteria shall be as follows:
i) Service Availability - The SLO shall ensure that the broadband connecvity network is available 24hrs a day throughout a year to its customers.
ii)Service Obligation - The SLO shall ensure that the services are made available through the installation, activation and operation of broadband connectivity access
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network lines through shared or dedicated leased optical cable to its customers that shall be retained and continued throughout the period of the authorization validity.
iii)Failure to meet service quality and availability obligations – The failures of the SLO to meet the obligations specified in this section shall result in the imposition of penalties for breach of contract and Authorization conditions and other applicable penalties stipulated in the Act. However, the penalties shall not apply if the failure results solely from an event of force majeure.
10. Scope of Service
10.1 Mandatory Service:
The SLO shall provide its broadband access connectivity networkto all customers as listed in Annex 9.
10.2 Complaint Centre:
The SLO shall establish a Complaint Centre for the users. SLO needs to ensure that all calls made to its Complaint Centre are free of charge.The SLO shall act as per the request of customers.
10.3 Right of Way:
The authorisation to build the broadband connecvity Network includes the authorisation to construct and use any required facilities for the provision of network access at the SLO’s own cost, and under its own responsibility. NTA will issue recommendation letters to this effect to the concerned Government Department, Institution, or individual who owns the land, building, etc.
11. Regulation of Other Internet Service Providers
The network access to the other internet service providers shall be regulated by NTA to ensure that existing internet service providers do not abuse their possible dominant position. In particular, NTA will regulate other internet service providers to ensure that they do not unfairly discriminate against the SLO and do not grant anti-competitive preferences or cross-subsidise its own internet/data network leasing charge with other infrastructure.
12. Interconnection
Interconnection between the SLO’s network and other licensees’ ICT/internet/data networks, including that of incumbent, is governed in general terms by section 31 of the Act and the InterconnectionsGuideline 2065 (2008) in force (see Annex 4 to this RFA).
The SLO's internet/data network must be technically compatible with other ISPs’ network so as to provide seamless interconnection. For interconnection purposes, technical compatibility includes, but is not limited to, compatible numbering, signalling, routing and synchronization.
In its Application, the Applicant shall provide the bandwidth of access connectivity as per the requirements of this RFA at the beginging and shall also provide its best estimate of
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the number and size of the interconnection bandwidth and the point(s) of interconnection it will require during the nexttwo (2) years of operation so that the other ISPs can plan in advance and arrange for suitable network provisioning, and the SLO shall continue to provide other ISPs with such information as its network plans evolve.
The SLO is required to publish “Reference Interconnection Offer” as mandated by the Interconnections Guidelines.
13. Regulation of SLO’s Tariffs
The tariff rates charged by the SLO to its customers for use of the Broadband Network will be subject to regulation by the NTA in accordance with Section 42 of the Telecommunication Act and Broadband act, as is the case with tariffs of other ISPs.
SLO have to submit the details of the tariff structure to the NTA as and when requested, including cost breakdown.
All user charges after two years shall be in accordance with approved rates under the guideline of NTA.
After two years, the Applicant cannot charge more than the maximum tariff as stated below prior to the release of NTA geuideline:
a) Maximum Tariff for 512Kbps per month = NRs. 450.00 (NRs. Four Hundred Fifty Only excluding taxes) or as directed by NTA
b) NTA wishes to provide minimum subsidy for providing broadband connectivity to all users as listed in the Annex 9 for minimum period of two years. The SLO may charge the users only after the expiry of the subsidy period.
14. Authority to Construct and Use Facilities
Subject to the other terms of the contract and Authorization, the SLO may construct all ICT facilities required to provide the broadband access connectivityservices. The SLO may also use the facilities of licensed ISPs/telecommunications service providers or the facilities of any other Persons that are located in Nepal, for the purposes of providing the services. Use of such facilities may be obtained from the other operators or Persons by agreement with them.
The Qualified Applicant must submit the locations of its Backhaul/Access Points/nodes to be established. Each RURAL MUNICIPALITY/MDC shall have atleast one access/node points.
Unless otherwise approved by NTA, all ICT facilities and equipment installed by the SLO in its ICT System shall be new when first installed and shall, so far as reasonably practicable, be state of the art technology that complies with internationally recognized standards. Interoperability and upgradability shall be ensured by SLO.
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The SLO shall be free to procure the goods, works and services required for its internet/data network services using its own procurement procedures confirming to the existing laws of Nepal.
(i) Access to Public and Private Lands
The SLO shall have rights of access to public and private lands, and the rights of inspection and entry set out in Sections 36 to 38 of the Telecommunication Act 2053 B.S.
(ii) Co-operation among ISP Licensees
The SLO shall communicate and co-operate with other ISP licensees with a view to provide compatible and consistent types and quality of service to internet/data users across Nepal.
(iii) Transfer of Control/Ownership of Authorization
Transfer of Licence/Authorization - The SLO’s ISP Licence/Authorization shall not be sold or transferred except with the approval of the NTA in accordance with the provisions of Section 27 of the Act.
Change of Control - During the first 5(Five) years after issuance of the Authorization, prior written consent of the NTA will be required for any change in the ultimate beneficial ownership of any shares of the SLO or for any change of Control of the Authorization.
Except in extraordinary circumstances, the NTA does not intend to consent to any change in Control of Authorization in the first five years of SLO’s operations.
Prior written consent of the NTAwill not be required in respect of changes in share holdings resulting from trades made through a stock exchange or changes that affect less than 25% (twenty five percent) of the shares of the SLO, provided that any such changes do not result in a change of Control of the Authorization and provided further that any such changes do not result in a change in the ownership interest of any member.
Compliance with Law-The SLO shall be required to comply with all the laws of Nepal applicable to its Services business at all times, including the Act, the Rules, all regulations, by-laws, orders, directives and guidelines issued under the Act (including any other instruments which may be made by the NTA) and the payment of all applicable taxes.
15. Terms of Authorization
In accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of the Act, the initial term of the Authorization will be 5 (five) years, commencing from the effective date of the Authorization. Not less than 6 (six) months before the expiry of the relevant term, the SLO may apply for an additional term of 5 (five) years, and the NTA shall grant the Authorization renewals, provided that there are no material breaches of the Authorization, until a full licence term of 25 (twenty-five) years is reached and the SLO
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has renewed its original license. However, the validity of authorization automatically ceases to exist in case the license of the SLO is terminated by NTA.
In case the SLO cannot fulfil the requirements mentioned in the contract/Authorization, NTA may decide to terminate the contract/authorization. In such case, the ownership of the broadband connectivity infrastructure laid by the SLO will automatically come under NTA.
16. Fees Payable by the SLO
Annual Royalty to be paid to GoN- The SLO shall pay a royalty fee of 4% (four percent) of the SLO’s adjusted gross annual revenues in each fiscal year. This Royalty is due 3 (three) months following the end of each fiscal year.
Rural Telecommunications Development Fund ("RTDF") - The SLO shall contribute 2% (two percent) of its adjusted gross annual revenues, to the fund established by the NTA pursuant to subsection 30(4) of the Act. This payment is due 3 (three) months following the end of each fiscal year.
17. Financial Incentives
The following incentives will be provided to the ISP Licensee, in order to promote GoN's policy of providing ICT access in the Service Area:
(i) For each packages, payment of one time financial Subsidy spread over different tranches.
(ii) Prevailing custom duties on all the equipment imported for rural internet/data services is 1%. However, it is subject to change by Government.
18. Appointment of independent technical consultant:
NTA shall appoint an independent technical consultant in a timely manner for verifying, and supervising the broadband connectivity network as per the quality stated in Minimum Quality Standards (Annex 10), network roll-out requirement and subsequently recommending to NTA for subsidy payment as per SCC. In case, NTA fails to appoint an independent technical consultant in time, it will use it's own or hire temporary independent local consultant directly for short period of time.
19. Letter of Appreciation
Letter of appreciation will be given to the ISP Licensee if the work is completed prior to the time mentioned in the contract.
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20. Schedule
The timetable for the RFA process is set out below.
Event Days Start From Calendar Date RFA document available for purchase Day 1 Deadline for questions and clarification Day 27 Pre-Application Meeting Day 30 Issue minutes of clarification Day 37 Deadline for submission of Applications and Day 45 Opening Evaluation of the Applications Starts Day 46 Issue of LOI to the Qualified Applicant with Day 75 lowest subsidy Application Issue of Letter of acceptance Day 82 Contract award (Issuance of Authorization) Day 100 Network Roll-out Each Package Completion Days100-465 Completion and start of services Days 100-465
If the scheduled day of an event falls on a legal holiday in Nepal, the day of the event will be the next calendar day following the holiday.
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Section V. General Conditions of Contract
Table of Clauses
A. General Provisions
1.1 Definitions 63 1.2 Applicable Law 64 1.3 Language 64 1.4 Notices 64 1.5 Location 64 1.6 Authorized Representatives 64 1.7 Inspection and Audit by the NTA 64 1.8 Taxes and Duties 64
2. Commencement, Completion, Modification, and Termination of Contract
2.1 Effectiveness of Contract 64 2.2 Commencement of Services 64 2.3 Intended Completion Date 65 2.4 Modification 65 2.5 Force Majeure 65 2.6 Termination 65
3. Obligations of the SLO
3.1 General 66 3.2 Conflict of Interests 66 3.3 Confidentiality 67 3.4 Insurance to be Taken Out by the SLO 67 3.5 SLO’s Actions Requiring NTA’s Prior Approval 67 3.6 Reporting Obligations 67 3.7 Liquidated Damages 68 3.8 Performance Security 68
4. SLO’s Personnel
4.1 Description of Personnel 68 4.2 Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel 68
5. Obligations of the NTA
5.1 Assistance and Exemptions 69 5.2 Change in the Applicable Law 69 5.3 Services and Facilities 69
6. Payments to the SLO
6.1 Contract currency 69 6.2 Terms and Conditions of Payment 69
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6.3 Interest on Delayed Payments 69
7. Quality Control
7.1 Identifying Defects 70 7.2 Correction of Defects, and 70
8. Settlement of Disputes
8.1 Amicable Settlement 70 8.2 Dispute Settlement 70
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Section V. General Conditions of Contract
A. General Provisions
1.1 Definitions Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms whenever used in this Contract have the following meanings: (a) “Terms of Reference” is list of Services to be performed by the SLO forming part of this contract;
(b) "Completion Date” means the date of completion of the commissioning of Optical Fiber Network Services by the SLO as certified by the NTA/its consultant;
(c) “Contract” means the Contract signed by the Parties, to which these General Conditions of Contract (GCC) are attached, together with all the documents listed in Clause 1 of such signed Contract;
(d) “GCC” means these General Conditions of Contract;
(e) “Member/partner,” in case the Service Provider consist of a joint venture/consortium of more than one entity, means any of these entities; “Members/partners” means all these entities, and “Member in Charge/lead partner” means the entity specified to act on their behalf in exercising all the Service Provider’ rights and obligations towards the NTA under this Contract;
(f) “Party” means the NTA or the SLO, as the case may be, and “Parties” means both of them;
(g) “Personnel” means persons hired by the SLO or by any Sub- contractor as employees and assigned to the performance of the Services or any part thereof;
(h) “SCC” means the Special Conditions of Contract by which the GCC may be amended or supplemented;
(i) “Specifications” means the specifications of the Goods to be installed by the SLO.
(j) “Goods” means all of the commodities, raw material, machinery and equipment, and/or other materials that is required to be installed under the Contract by the SLO.
(k) “Services” means the work to be performed by the SLO pursuant to this Contract and Authorization, as described in the TOR included in the contract.
(l) “Sub-contractor” means any entity to which the SLO sub- contracts any part of the supply/commissioning work of optical
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Fiber networking Services in accordance with the provisions of Sub-Clauses 3.5 and 4.
All other definitions shall be in accordance to Section I. Invitation to Applications.
1.2 Applicable Law The Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Nepal.
1.3 Language This Contract has been executed in the language specified in the SCC, which shall be the binding and controlling language for all matters relating to the meaning or interpretation of this Contract.
1.4 Notices Any notice, request, or consent made pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been made when delivered in person to an authorized representative of the Party to whom the communication is addressed, or when sent by registered mail, telex, telegram, or facsimile to such Party at the address specified in the SCC. 1.5 Location The Services shall be performed at such locations as are specified in Terms of Reference and Annex 9.
1.6 Authorized Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document Representatives required or permitted to be executed, under this Contract by the NTA or the SLO may be taken or executed by the officials specified in the SCC. 1.7 Inspection and The Service Provider shall permit the NTA to inspect its accounts and Audit by the NTA records relating to the performance of the Services and to have them audited by authorized auditors.
1.8 Taxes and Duties The Service Provider, Sub-contractors, and their Personnel shall pay all taxes, duties, fees, and other impositions as may be levied under the Applicable Law, the amount of which is deemed to have been included in the subsidy.
2. Commencement, Completion, Modification, and Termination of Contract
2.1 Effectiveness of This Contract shall come into effect immediately after the Contract Contract signing date by both parties or such other later date as may be stated in the SCC.
2.2 Commencement of Services 2.2.1 Scope of service The Selected Licensed ISP shall be required to install, activate and operate broadband connectivity network (including backhaul and access points) in the locations listed in TOR and Annex 9 included in this RFA.
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2.2.2 Program Before commencement of the Services, the SLO shall submit to the NTA for approval a Program showing the general methods, arrangements, order and timing for all activities. The Services shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Program as updated.
2.2.3 Starting Date The SLO shall start carrying out the work immediately after the date of signing of the contract, or at such other date as may be specified in the SCC. 2.3 Intended Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Sub-Clause 2.6, the SLO shall Completion Date complete the building of broadband connectivity access network activities by the Intended Completion Date, as is specified in the SCC. If the SLO does not complete the activities by the Intended Completion Date, it shall be liable to pay liquidated damage as per Sub-Clause 3.7. In this case, the Completion Date will be the date of completion of all activities.
2.4 Modification Modification of the terms and conditions of this Contract, including any modification of the scope of the Services may only be made by written agreement between the Parties.
2.5 Force Majeure 2.5.1 Definition As defined in Section I ITA.
2.5.2 No Breach The failure of a Party to fulfill any of its obligations under the of Contract contract shall not be considered to be a breach of, or default under, this Contract insofar as such inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the Party affected by such an event (a) has taken all reasonable precautions, due care and reasonable alternative measures in order to carry out the terms and conditions of this Contract, and (b) has informed the other Party as soon as possible about the occurrence of such an event.
2.5.3 Extension of Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Contract, Time complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the time during which such Party was unable to perform such action as a result of Force Majeure.
2.6 Termination 2.6.1 By the NTA The NTA may terminate this Contract, by not less than Thirty (30) days’ written notice of termination to the SLO, to be given after the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Sub-Clause 2.6.1: (a) if the SLO does not remedy a failure in the performance of its obligations under the Contract, within fifteen (15) days after being notified or within any further period as the NTA may have subsequently approved in writing; (b) if the SLO become insolvent or bankrupt;
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(c) if, as the result of Force Majeure, the SLO is unable to perform a material portion of the Services for a period of not less than thirty (30) days; or (d) if the SLO, in the judgment of the NTA has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for or in executing the Contract.
2.6.2 By the SLO The SLO may terminate this Contract, by not less than thirty (30) days’ written notice to the NTA, if the NTA fails to pay any subsidies due to the SLO pursuant to this Contract and not subject to dispute pursuant to Clause 8 within thirty (30) days after receiving written notice with all supporting documents from the Service Provider that such payment is overdue.
2.6.3Payment upon Upon termination of this Contract pursuant to Sub-Clauses 2.6.1 or Termination 2.6.2, the NTA shall make the following payments to the SLO: subsidy pursuant to Clause 6 for Services satisfactorily performed prior to the effective date of termination;
3. Obligations of the SLO
3.1 General The SLO shall perform the Services in accordance with the Terms of Reference, Annex 9 and 10, and carry out its obligations with all due diligence, efficiency, and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices, and shall observe sound management practices, and employ appropriate advanced technology,qualified personnel and safe methods. The SLO shall always act, in respect of any matter relating to this Contract or to the Services, as faithful adviser to the NTA, and shall at all times support and safeguard the NTA’s legitimate interests in any dealings with Sub-contractors or third parties.
3.2 Conflict of Interests 3.2.1 SLO Not to The subsidy pursuant to Clause 6 shall constitute in connection with Benefit from this Contract or the Services provided, and the SLO shall not accept Commissions and for their own benefit any trade commission, discount, or similar Discounts. payment in connection with activities pursuant to this Contract or to the Services or in the discharge of their obligations under the Contract, and the SLO shall use their best efforts to ensure that the Personnel, any Sub-contractors, and agents of either of them similarly shall not receive any such additional remuneration/subsidies.
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3.2.2Prohibition of Neither the SLO nor its Sub-contractors nor the Personnel shall Conflicting engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the following Activities activities: (a) during the term of this Contract, any business or professional activities in Nepal which would conflict with the activities assigned to them under this Contract; (b) during the term of this Contract/authorization, neither the SLO nor their Sub-contractors shall hire public employees in active duty or on any type of leave, to perform any activity under this Contract; (c) after the termination of this Contract, such other activities as may be specified in the SCC.
3.3 Confidentiality The SLO, its Sub-contractors, and the Personnel of either of them shall not, either during the term or within five (5) years after the expiration of this Contract, disclose any proprietary or confidential information relating to the Project, the Services, this Contract, orNTA’s business or operations without the prior written consent of the NTA.
3.4 Insurance to be The SLO (a) shall take out and maintain, and shall cause any Sub- Taken Out by contractors to take out and maintain, at its (or the Sub-contractors’, theSLO as the case may be) own cost but on terms and conditions approved by the NTA, insurance against the risks, and for the coverage, as shall be specified in the SCC; and (b) atNTA’s request, shall provide evidence to the NTA showing that such insurance has been taken out and maintained and that the current premiums have been paid.
3.5 SLO’s Actions The SLO shall obtainNTA’s prior approval in writing before taking Requiring NTA’s any of the following actions: Prior Approval (a) entering into a sub-contract for the performance of any part of the Services, (b) appointing such members of the Personnel not listed by name in Appendix C (“Sub-contractor/s and it’s key personnel”), (c) changing the Program of activities; (d) changing the terms and conditions of insurance in accordance with GCC 3.4; and (e) any other action that may be specified in the SCC.
3.6Reporting The SLO shall submit toNTA the reports and documents specified in Obligations Appendix A in the form, in the numbers, and within the periods set forth in the said Appendix.
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3.7 Liquidated Damages 3.7.1 Payments of The SLO shall pay liquidated damages toNTA at the rate per day Liquidated stated in the SCC for each day that the Completion Date is later than Damages the Intended Completion Date. The total amount of liquidated damages shall not exceed the amount defined in the SCC.NTA may deduct liquidated damages from payments due to the SLO. Payment of liquidated damages shall not affect the SLO’s liabilities.
3.7.2 Correction for If the Intended Completion Date is extended after liquidated Over- damages have been paid,NTA shall correct any overpayment of payment liquidated damages by the SLO by adjusting the next payment certificate. The SLO shall be paid interest on the overpayment, calculated from the date of payment to the date of repayment, at the rates specified.
3.7.3Lack of If the SLO has not corrected a Defect within the time specified performance inNTA’s notice, a penalty for Lack of performance will be paid by penalty the SLO. The amount to be paid will be calculated as a percentage of the cost of having the Defect corrected, assessed as described in Sub- Clause 7.2 and specified in the SCC.
3.8 Performance 3.8.1 The SLO shall provide the Performance Security toNTAas Security specified in the SCCno later than the date specified in the Letter of acceptance. The Performance Security shall be issued in an amount specified in SCC issued by a comercial bank. The performance Security shall be valid until a date 30 days from the Completion Date of the Contract in case of a bank guarantee. 3.8.2 Discharge of the Performance Security shall take place: on completion of the roll out of broadband connectivity network in all stations/sites as per TOR.
4. SLO’s Personnel
4.1 Description of The titles, agreed job descriptions, minimum qualifications, and Personnel estimated periods of engagement in the carrying out of the Services of the SLO’s Key Personnel are to be described as in Appendix B. The Key Personnel and Sub-contractors listed by title as well as by name in Appendix C shall have to be approved by NTA.
4.2 Removal and/or (a) Except asNTA may otherwise agree, no changes shall be made Replacement of in the Key Personnel. If, for any reason beyond the reasonable Personnel control of the SLO, it becomes necessary to replace any of the Key Personnel, the SLO shall provide as a replacement a person of equivalent or better qualifications.
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(b) IfNTA finds that any of the Personnel have (i) committed serious misconduct or have been charged with having committed a criminal action, or (ii) have reasonable cause to be dissatisfied with the performance of any of the Personnel, then the SLO shall, atNTA’s written request specifying the grounds thereof, provide as a replacement a person with qualifications and experience acceptable to NTA. (c) The SLO shall have no claim for additional costs arising out of or incidental to any removal and/or replacement of Personnel.
5. Obligations of NTA
5.1Assistance and NTA shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Government shall Exemptions provide the SLO such assistance and exemptions as specified in the SCC. 5.2 Change in the Law/s with respect to taxes and duties may increase or decrease the cost Applicable Law of the Services rendered by the SLO. However, the subsidy payable to the SLO under this Contract shall remain fixed.
5.3Services and NTA shall make available to the SLO the Services and Facilities listed Facilities under Appendix D.
6. Payments to the SLO
6.1Contract The subsidy payable shall be in Nepalese currency. currency 6.2 Terms and Payments will be made to the SLO according to the payment schedule Conditions of stated in the SCC.Unless otherwise stated in the SCC, Any other Payment payment shall be made after the conditions listed in the SCC for such payment have been met, and the SLO have submitted an invoice to NTA specifying the amount due.
6.3 Interest on If NTA has delayed payments beyond twenty one (21) days after the Delayed due date stated in the SCC, interest shall be paid to the SLO for each Payments day of delay at the rate stated in the SCC.
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7. Quality Control 7.1 Identifying The principle and modalities of Inspection of the Services by the Defects NTA/independent consultant shall be as indicated in the SCC. The NTA/independent consultant shall check the SLO’s performance and notify him of any Defects that are found. Such checking shall not affect the SLO’s responsibilities. NTA/independent consultant may instruct the SLO to search for a Defect and to uncover and test any service thatNTA considers may have a Defectover the period of contract and authorization.
7.2 Correction of (a) NTA shall give notice to the SLO of any Defects during the Defects, andLack period of contract and authorization. of Performance Penalty (b) Every time a notice of a Defect is given, the SLO shall correct the notified Defect within the length of time specified by the NTA’s notice. (c) If the SLO has not corrected a Defect within the time specified in NTA’s notice, NTA will assess the cost of having the Defect corrected, the SLO will pay this amount, and a Penalty for Lack of Performance calculated as described in Sub-Clause 3.7.3.
8. Settlement of Disputes
8.1Amicable The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably all disputes Settlement arising out of or in connection with this Contract or its interpretation.
8.2Dispute 8.2.1 The NTA and the SLO shall make every effort to resolve Settlement amicably by direct informal negotiation any disagreement or dispute arising between them under or in connection with the Contract.
8.2.2 If the parties fail to resolve such a dispute or difference by mutual consultation within thirty (30) days from the commencement of such consultation, either party may require that the dispute be referred for resolution to Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA) or resolved in accordance with the Madyasthata Act 2055.
8.2.3 Fees for arbitrationshall be paid at the rate specified in SCC,and the cost shall be divided equally betweenNTA and the SLO, whatever decision is reached by the NEPCA or resolved in accordance with the Madyasthata Act 2055.
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Section VI. Special Conditions of Contract
The following Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) shall supplement the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions herein shall prevail over those in the GCC.
GCC 1.3 The language shall be: Nepali or English GCC 1.4 For notices, the NTA’s address shall be: Nepal Telecommunications Authority GPO Box No. 9754 Kamaladi,Kathmandu, Nepal Tel.: +977-1-4255474 Fax : +977-1-4255450 E-mail: [email protected] Web:www.nta.gov.np For notices, the SLOs’ address shall be:
Name and Address of the SLO: Telephone number: Facsimile number: e-mail Address: GCC 3.2.2(c) After termination of this contract prohibition of conflicting activities are as follows: Non disclosure of any information in connection with this RFP. GCC 3.4 The insurance coverage shall be in an amount equal to: 110 percent of the subsidy amount on “All Risks” basis, including War Risks, riots and/or Strikes. GCC 3.5(d) SLO’s other actions requiring NTA’s prior approval are as follows: a) Key Personnel b) Force Measures c) Work program d) Tarriff e) Route Change f) Any modification GCC 3.7.1 The applicable rate of liquidated damages shall be: 0.05 percent of the Subsidy amount per day.
GCC 3.7.1 The maximum amount of liquidated damages shall be: ten (10) percent of the Subsidy amount.
GCC 3.8 The SLO shall provide 5% of Contractual Subsidy amount as a Performance Securityfrom a"A Class" commercial bankin Nepal.
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GCC 3.8 The types of acceptable Performance Securities are: A bank guarantee issued by a"A Class" commercial bank located in Nepal or reputable bank located abroad, acceptable to NTA, in the format included in Section VII, Contract Forms, Performance Security issued by foreign Bank must be counter guaranteed by a commercial Bank in Nepal. GCC 5.1 Assistance and exemptions, if any: -A recommendation letter
GCC 6.2 The terms of payment of the subsidy to be made to the SLO under the contract shall be as follows: Payment shall be made within thirty days from the date of recommendation received from the independent consultant appointed by NTA. The total subsidy payment shall be based on the actual cost borne by the successful Applicant under this RFA. However, the total subsidy payment shall not be more than the contract subsidy amount. Subsidy Payment Schedule: The Subsidy shall consist of a one-time grant paid in different instalments. For each claim, SLO shall have to get confirmation of job done as per this RFA from the independent consultant appointed by NTA. The independent technical consultant issues written confirmation that the broadband connectivity networks have been activated and are in operation in compliance with the requirements of this RFA. Total subsidy shall be payable in different tranches for each package as follows:
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GCC 6.2 i) The SLO shall be entitled to 20% (twenty percent) payment of the total subsidy amount allocated for the package upon the submission of request after the award of the contract, as an initial financial incentive, upon the submission of the bank guarantee in favour of NTA for the same amount. The bank guarantee shall remain valid for two years. The format of the bank guarantee is attached in Section VII Contract Forms; If SLO does not wish to receive payment against bank guarantee then SLOmay claim 20% at any time when equivalent amount of job has been completed and optical network is in activation & operation and verified by the independent consultant appointed by NTA.
ii) The SLO shall be entitled to 30% (thirty percent) payment of the total subsidy amount for the packageupon satisfactory completion of broadband network/connectivity of 50% of the total stations/sites under the package, the SLO shall notify the NTA and send report showing the description of the services and total amount of subsidyrequested and the independent technical consultant issues written confirmation that the broadband connectivity networks have been activated and are in operation in compliance with the requirement of Terms of Reference.
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GCC 6.2 iii) The SLO shall be entitled to 30% (thirty percent) payment of the total subsidy amount for the packageupon satisfactory completion broadband connectivity of 80% of the total stations/sites under the package, the SLO shall notify the NTA and send report showing the description of the service and total amount of subsidy requested and the independent technical consultant issues written confirmation that the broadband connectivity networks have been activated and are in operation in compliance with the requirement of Terms of Reference.
iv) The SLO shall be entitled to 10% (Ten percent) payment of the total subsidy amount for the packageupon satisfactory completion broadband connectivity of 100% of the total stations/sites under the package, the SLO shall notify the NTA and send report showing the description of the service and total amount of subsidy requested and the independent technical consultant issues written confirmation that the broadband connectivity networks have been activated and are in operation in compliance with the requirement of Terms of Reference.
v) The final tranche of 10% (Tenpercent) of the total subsidy amount for the packageupon satisfactory operation of the broadband connectivity in all stations/sites under the packagefor minimum period of 180 days, provided that Minimum Quality Standards as described in this contract have been maintained and is certified by an independent technical consultant appointed by NTA within thirty days (30 days) after receiving the claim.
GCC 6.2 If an independent technical consultant appointed by the NTA, provides that one or more events of force majeure prevented the installation, activation or operation of some of the broadband connectivity network required to be installed, then amount of the quoted subsidy shall be reduced by an amount proportionate to the number of stations being served with broadband connectivity networks that NTA has confirmed to have been reduced by the events of force majeure; provided, however, that the responsibility of the operator for the installation, activation and operation of the access lines shall remain intact during the tenure of the Authorization, on improvement of the conditions giving rise to the event of force majeure
GCC 6.2 Interest on Delayed Payments shall be: 5% per annum of delayed payment
GCC 7.1 Modalities of inspection of the services: As per contract agreement with the independent consultant. The contract agreement with the independent consultant shall be provided to SLO after the appointment of the consultant.
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GCC 8.2.3 The rate of the dispute resolution committee shall be: As per standard rule of NEPCAor Madyasthata Act 2055.
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Appendix- A
Reporting Format
Three copies of monthly progress report shall be submitted in the following format within first week of following month.
S/N District Site Name Backhaul Date Access Test Remarks (if Equipment Report any) Status
1
2
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Appendix- B
Key Personnel and Their Jobs
SLO’s Key Personnel and their obligations shall be listed in the following format:
S/N Name of Assigned Duties/ Past Job related Remarks Person Qualification Location Obligations Experience specific experience
Detailed curriculam vitae of each personnel listed above shall be included along with this Appendix.
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Appendix- C
Outsourcing
Name of the Sub-contractors:
Their obligations:
S/N Name of Name of key Registration Past Experience Work Tax Clearance subcontractor personnel1 Number/ Pan assignment Certificates and address Number/ Last F/Y2
Notes:
1. Attach key personnel details in the same format as per Appendix B.
2. Note: Attach copies of tax clearance certificate/s
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Appendix- D
Facilities and Services to be provided by NTA
(a) Payment of Subsidy as per the contract value under the payment terms.
(b) Appointment of an independent consultant/Office staff to evaluate work performance of the SLO
(c) Approval of the SLO's key personnel working under this RFA
(d) Recommendation a letter
(e) Approval of subcontractor and it’s key personnel
(f) Issuence of completion certificate
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Section VII. Contract Forms
Table of Forms
Application for Purchasing of Document.………………….…………..81
Participation on the Application Opening..…………………………….82
Letter of Intent …………………………………………………………..83
Letter of Acceptance…………………………………………..…………84
Agreement Form ………………………………………………..……….85
Performance Security …………………………………………….…….86
Advance Payment Security ……………………………………………..87
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Application for the Purchase of Document
To: Nepal Telecommunications Authority ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……..
Subject: Purchase of Application Document
We, ------(Specify name of the Applicant, having office at ------(Specify Address) have gone through the Applicatn’s Eligibility and other criteria for building broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in 8 Districts of Province 6 (Application Invitation No. NTA/04/073-74)published in daily newspaper “Rising Nepal/Gorkhapatra” and in your Website (http:nta.gov.np) and we are willing to participate in said Application Invitation.
Therefore, we are hereby submitting non-refundable fee of NRs. ... (Nepalese Rupees: … only) and hereby authorize ------(Specify Name and Address of Applicant/ Agent)to collect the Application Document on behalf of our company.
Please find below the details of our authorized contact person and, we kindly request you to make all the correspondences related to theabove mentioned Application number before the opening of Applications.
Details of the Contact Person for the Correspondences:
Name: Designation: Company Name: Tel: Fax: E-mail:
______[Signature for and on behalf of Applicant] [Name] ------[Designation] ------Date :
[Seal of the Company}
Signature of Document Collector:
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Sample Form: Participation on the Application Opening
To: Nepal Telecommunications Authority ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……..
Subject: Participation on Application Opening
We, ------(Specify name of the Applicant/s, having office at ------(Specify Address) have submitted the Application Proposal for building broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in the 8 Districts of Province 6 (Application Invitation No. 04/NTA/073-74). We hereby authorize following one (1) person to participate in Application Opening on behalf of our company.
Participant No. 1 Name: Designation: Company Name: Tel: Fax: E-mail:
______[Signature for and on behalf of Applicant] [Name] ------[Designation] ------Date :
Seal of the Company
------Note: Maximum number of participants is two (2)
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Letter of Intent [On letterhead paper of the NTA]
Date………. .
To: ...... name and address of the SLO
Subject: . .Issuance of letter of intent to award the contract
This is to notify you that, it is our intention to award the contractfor execution of the contract for building broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in 8 Districts of Province 6 (contract identification number 04/NTA/2072/073), as given in the Contract Data/SCC to you as you have proposed lowest subsidy amount of...... amount in figures and words in Nepalese Rupees ……………….as corrected and modified in accordance with the the RFA document is hereby selected as substantially responsive lowest evaluated Application. You are also requested to contact NTA within …..days of this notice.
Authorized Signature: ......
Name: ......
Title: ......
CC: [Insert name and address of all other Applicants, who submitted the Application]
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Letter of Acceptance [on letterhead paper of the NTA]
Date......
To: ...... name and address of the SLO. . . .
Subject: . . . . . Notification of Award of the contract
This is to notify that your Applicationdated. . . . Date. . . . Forexecution of the contract for building District Optical Fiber Network and for providing authorization for building broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in 8 Districts of Province 6 (contract identification number04/NTA/2073/074), as given in the Contract Data/SCC for the subsidy amount of Nepalese Rupees [insertamount in figures and words in Nepalese Rupees], as corrected in accordance with the Instructions to Applicants is hereby accepted in accordance with the Instruction to Applicants.
You are hereby instructed to contact this office to negotiate and sign the formal contract agreement within 15 days, you are also required to submit 10% of the contract Price as Performance Security, as specified in SCC, consisting of a Bank Guarantee from a commercial bank in Nepal in the format included in Section VII (Contract Forms) of the RFA Document.
The NTA shall forfeit the bid security, in case you fail to furnish the Performance Security and to sign the contract within specified period.
Authorized Signature: ......
Name and Title of Signatory:
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Agreement Form
THIS AGREEMENT made on the [insert number] day of [insert month], [insert year], between Nepal Telecommunications Authority, Kamaladi, Kathmandu (hereinafter “the NTA”), of the one part, and [insert complete name of SLO] of [insert complete address of SLO] (hereinafter “the SLO”), of the other part: WHEREAS the NTA invited Application for an authorization to build broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in the 8 Districts of Province 6 and has accepted theApplicationsubmitted by the SLO for the Services in the sum of [insert currency or currencies and amount of subsidy in words and figures including taxes] (hereinafter “the subsidy”). NTA and SLO agrees as follows: 1. In this Agreement words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to them in the Contract documents referred to. 2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this Agreement, viz.: (a) the NTA’s Notification to the SLO of Award of Contract; (b) the Application Submission Form and the subsidy submitted by the SLO; (c) the Special Conditions of Contract; (d) the General Conditions of Contract; (e) Bills of Quantities (BoQs) (f) the Terms of Reference; (g) the RFA full document including Technical Specifications (h) the Drawings (i) the Activities Schedules/Program (j) Table of Price Adjustment Data (k) the Addenda Numbers(if any) (l) the Minutes of Meeting during contract negotiation (m) [indicate other documents required] This Contract shall prevail over all other Contract documents. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency within the Contract documents, then the documents shall prevail in the order listed above. 3. In consideration of the payments to be made by the NTA to the SLO as indicated in this Agreement, the SLO hereby covenants with the NTA to provide the above Services and to remedy defects therein in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Contract. 4. The NTA hereby covenants to pay the SLO in consideration of the provision of the Services and the remedying of defects therein, the subsidy at the Contract at the times and in the manner prescribed by the Contract. IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed in accordance with the laws of “Nepal” on the day, month, and year indicated above. Signed by [insert authorized signature for the NTA] (for the NTA) Signed by [insert authorized signature for the SLO] (for the SLO)
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Performance Security (On letterhead paper of the 'A' class commercial Bank)
...... Bank’s Name, and Address of Issuing Branch or Office ......
Beneficiary: ...... Name and Address of NTA …………………...... Date: ......
Performance Guarantee No.:………………………………………………….
We have been informed that ...... [insert name of the SLO] (hereinafter called "SLO") has been notified by you to sign the Contract No. .. .. [insert reference number of the Contract] for the execution of ... .. [insert name of contract and brief description of Works] (hereinafter called "the Contract").
Furthermore, we understand that, according to the conditions of the Contract, a performance guarantee is required.
At the request of the NTA, we ...... [insert name of the Bank] hereby irrevocably undertake to pay you any sum or sums not exceeding in total an amount of ...... [insert name of the currency and amount in figures*] (...... insert amount in words) such sum being payable in Nepalese Rupees, upon receipt by us of your first demand in writing accompanied by a written statement stating that the Contractor is in breach of its obligation(s) under the Contract, without your needing to prove or to show grounds for your demand or the sum specified therein.
This guarantee shall expire, no later than the ...... Day of ...... **, and any demand for payment under it must be received by us at this office on or before that date.
………………………………………… Seal of Bank and Signature(s)
Note: All italicized text is for guidance on how to prepare this demand guarantee and shall be deleted from the final document. The Guarantor shall insert an amount representing the percentage of the Contract Price specified in the Contract in Nepalese Rupees.
** Insert the date thirty days after the date specified for the Defect Liability Period. NTA should note that in the event of an extension of the time for completion of the Contract, NTA would need to request an extension of this guarantee from the Guarantor. Such request must be in writing and must be made prior to the expiration date established in the guarantee. In preparing this guarantee, NTA might consider adding the following text to the form, at the end of the penultimate paragraph: “The Guarantor agrees to a one-time extension of this guarantee for a period not to exceed [six months], in response to the NTA’s written request for such extension, such request to be presented to the Guarantor before the expiry of the guarantee”.
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Advance Payment Security (On letterhead paper of the 'A' class commercial Bank)
[Insert complete name and number of SLO]
To: [insert complete name of NTA]
In accordance with the payment provision included in the Contract, in relation to advance payments, [insert complete name of SLO] (hereinafter called “the SLO”) shall deposit withNTA a security consisting of [indicate type of security], to guarantee its proper and faithful performance of the obligations imposed by said Clause of the Contract, in the amount of [insert currency and amount of guarantee in words and figures].
We, the undersigned [insert complete name of Guarantor], legally domiciled in [insert full address of Guarantor] (hereinafter “the Guarantor”), as instructed by the SLO, agree unconditionally and irrevocably to guarantee as primary obligator and not as surety merely, the payment to the NTA on its first demand without whatsoever right of objection on our part and without its first claim to the SLO, in the amount not exceeding [insert currency and amount of guarantee in words and figures].
This security shall remain valid and in full effect from the date of the advance payment being received by the SLO under the Contract until [(insert day, month, year) Contract completion date may be a basis for this date].
Name: [insert complete name of person signing the Security] In the capacity of: [insert legal capacity of person signing the Security] Signed: [insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown above] Duly authorized to sign the security for and on behalf of: [insert seal and complete name of Guarantor] Date: [insert date of signing]
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Section VIII DRAFT OF PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION
1. Name of the Selected Licensed (ISP) Operator (SLO):
2. Address:
3. Type of service to be provided:
Building broadband network and provide internet access connectivity services in the 8 Districts of Province 6 and stations/sites covered/stated by TOR and Annex 9.
4. Area of operation of the service:
As listed in the TOR and Annex 9 included in this RFA/Authorization.
5. Authorization No:
6. Validity Period of the Authorization:-
The initial term of the Authorization will be for 5 (five) years, commencing from the effective date of the authorization. This Authorization shall be continued as a part of the existing license of the SLOs. The Authorization shall be an integral part of the existing license of the SLO and shall be valid throughout validity period of the existing license of the SLO.
7. Information and Services
a. Accounting: The provision of Accounting shall be governed by the provision of existing license of SLO b. Other Records and Provision of Information to the NTA: The provision of Other Records and Provision of Information to the NTA shall be governed by the provision of existing license of SLO c. National Emergencies: The provision of National Emergency shall be governed by the provision of existing license of SLO. d. Compliance with Law: The SLO shall be required to comply with all the prevailing laws of Nepal applicable to its Telephone Services business at all times, including the Act, the Rules, all regulations, by-laws, orders, directives and guidelines issued under the Act (including any other instruments which may be made by the NTA) and the payment of all applicable taxes and dues. e. Force Majeure Events: The SLO shall be excused from performance of the service obligations set out in this Authorization to the extent and for the period of time that such performance is prevented or materially affected by a Force Majeure event.
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8. Service Obligations and Roll-out Schedule:
Design, Survey, Installation commission and Operation and Maintenance of Broadband Connectivity Network according to this RFA and provide broadband connectivity Services in all RURAL MUNICIPALITY offices, Health Centers and Governement Academic Institutions of the 8 Districts and stations/sites covered by TOR and Annex 9.The Selected Licensed (ISP) Operator shall be required to install, activate and operate Broadband connectivity network in the stations/sites of the 8 Districts of Province 6 as listed in TOR included in this contract/Authorization.
Installation of services must commence within 1 month of the effective date of the Authorization. The broadband connectivity network must be installed in the stations/sites of each district listed in TOR and Annex 9 included in this RFA, in accordance with the following schedule:
a. 50% of all the stations/sites of assigned districts listed in TOR and Annex 9of this RFAunder each package to this Authorization within 9 months from the effective date of the Authorization, as certified by an independent technical consultant appointed by NTA; and
b. 100% of all of the stations/sites of assigned districts listed in TOR and Annex 9 under the assigned package included in this RFAwithin 12 months from the date of signing of the contractand will be certified by an independent technical consultant appointed by the NTA,
c. Because of the difficult terrain, it is possible that a potential Applicant may not consider it cost effective to use particular technology to some of the concerned stations/sites at that point of time. SLO may be given the option of completing such portion of the Project at a predefined later point of time with payment of financial subsidy for such section/s also delayed till such date. Along such section/s of the stations/sites, Licensee(s) shall be obliged to take the responsibility of offering service through other available means, for which SLO shall have entered into understanding, evidenced through appropriate MoU(s). However, a maximum of 20% of the station/sites entrusted to any one Licensee may be authorized to be operated in the manner described above.
d. If the independent technical consultant appointed by NTA, provides written confirmation to NTA that one or more events of force majeure prevented the installation, activation or operation of some of the broadband connectivity networks required under this clause, then the obligations under this clause shall be modified accordingly; provided, however, that the responsibility of the operator for the installation, activation and operation of the broadband connectivity lines shall remain intact during the tenure of the Authorization, on improvement of the conditions giving rise to the event of force majeure.
9. Failure to Meet Roll-out Requirements
Failure to meet the broadband connectivity network roll-out requirements may result in the imposition of one or more of the following penalties:
(a) loss of eligibility for the Subsidy;
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(b) forfeiture of the Performance Security; (c) termination of the Authorization; (d) the imposition of fines for breach of licence conditions pursuant to the Act; and (e) the forfeiture of all the equipment, land and other assets related to this service. 10. Exclusivity:
The authorization will be granted on a non-exclusive basis. However, this Authorization shall not affect the provisions of the existing license of the SLO.
11. Scope of Service:
Optional Services: –The Authorization will provide the SLO to provide the following services in the stations/sites of the 8 Districts of Province 6 listed in TOR and Annex 9 included in this RFA, even during the roll out period.
a) The Authorisation to build, operate and maintain broadband connectivity network service includes the Authorisation to construct and to use any required facilities for the provision of such services at the SLO’s own cost, and under its own responsibility.
b) The SLO is entitled to providemore than 512 Kbps broadband connectivity to its customers
c) Notwithstanding this section above, the SLO may provide more bandwidth and other services under their license boundary than that mentioned in the Authorization without any subsidy at any time.
12. Rate Regulation:
The tariff rates charged by the SLO to its customers for use of the broadband connectivity or lease connectivity service will be subject to regulation by the NTA in accordance with subsection 13(i) of the Act beyond the two years period of free service obligation. New Tarriff guidelines for RTDF subsidised broadband connectivity services shall be developed and provided by NTA.A clear and concise description of all rates must be prominently made known to its customers.
13. Interconnection:
a) Interconnection between the SLO’s network and other licensed telecommunications/ISP networks in Nepal, is governed in general terms by section 31 of the Act, the Guidelines for Interconnection prescribed by NTA and its successors,
b) The SLO's network must be technically compatible with other operator's network so as to provide seamless interconnection. For interconnection purposes, technical compatibility includes, but is not limited to, compatible numbering, signalling, routing and synchronization.
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c) The SLO must provide a description of the planned network, including a description of the technology to be employed and the roll-out/service coverage plans for the (to be inserted)………… months of operation. The SLO should specify applicable technical standards, proposed interconnection points and network capacity.
14. Authority to Construct and Use Facilities:
a) Subject to the other terms of the Authorization, the SLO may construct all ICT facilities required to provide the broadband connectivity service. The SLO may also use the facilities of licensed internet service providers or telecommunications service providers or the facilities of any other Persons that are located in Nepal, for the purposes of providing theauthorized internet/data services. Use of such facilities may be obtained from the other operators or Persons by agreement with them. b) The SLO may adopt wireless routers/switches, access points, wireless backhaul sytem, Point to Multipoint, Microwave Links, any other transmission links, ADSL, FTTH, WDM fiber/copper cable approach for building the broadband connectivity network as appropriate depending on the topography considering cost and feasibility of such construction as well. c) Unless otherwise approved by NTA, all broadband connectivity facilities and equipment installed by the SLO in its ICT System shall be new when first installed and shall be, so far as reasonably practicable, state of the art technology that complies with internationally recognized standards. d) The SLO shall be free to procure the goods, works and services required for its Internet/Data Services network using its own procurement procedures. 15. Access to Public and Private Lands:
The SLO shall have rights of access to public and private lands, and the rights of inspection and entry set out in Sections 36 to 38 of the Act.
16. Co-operation among Licensees:
The SLO shall communicate and co-operate with other licensees with a view to provide compatible and consistent types and quality of service to ICT users across Nepal.
Seal of the Office Issuing Official's
Signature :
Name :
Designation :
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SECTION IX
COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
Applicant to indicate Documents and Information Requirements with and indicate page Reference number in Application
Section II. Application Data Sheet ITA 5.1 Copy of Firm Registration Certificate ITA 5.1 Copy of memorandum and articles of association, ITA 5.1 Copy of ISP License from NTA
ITA 5.1 Copy of VAT/PAN Registration Certificate
ITA 5.1 Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate for the F/Y 2072/073 or evidence of tax return submission.
ITA 5.1 A written declaration made by the Applicant, with a statement that it is not ineligible to participate in the procurementproceedings; has no conflict of interest in the proposed procurement proceedings, and has not been punished for a profession or business related offense
ITA 17.1 Audit certificate with its detailed audited report of last years from F/Y 2069/70 to 2071/72 to show Financing Capacity
ITA 17.1 The Applicant must provide evidence appropriately certified by the regulatory or government authority that it posses the operational experience of:
-Owned or leased at least 100 km backhaullinks using any technology for minimum of one year.
ITA 17.1 At least two years of operational experience in internet/data (as ISP) services including two districts outside Kathmandu valley;
ITA 17.1 The Applicant should describe that it has not incurred financial losses for one year over the period of last three years.
ITA 17.1 TheApplicant demonstrates that it has a “Net Worth” as Rs 100 Million which has to be duly certified by the registered Chartered Accountant and it has annual revenue of Rs.10 Million.
ITA 17.1 Evidence/s of committed financial resources must include:
. A detailed list of all sources and amounts of equity and debt (if any) financing required in the first 3 (three) years of operation; and
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Applicant to indicate Documents and Information Requirements with and indicate page Reference number in Application
. Any other evidence that the Applicant clearly has the capacity to finance the building of broadband connectivity Network
ITA 18.1 The validity period of the application shall be 120 days from the date of Application opening.
ITA 19.1 Bid security: as specified in Application Data Sheet (ADS) in the form of original copy of an unconditional
bank guarantee from a commercial bank or; original copy of cash deposit voucher in the NTA's Account as specified in ADS.
ITA 20.1 In addition to the original of the Application, threecopies of Application
ITA 20.2 The written confirmation of Authorization to sign on behalf of the Applicant shall consist of: Power of attorney from their Board of Directors or equivalent competent authority to sign the Application.
Section III. Duly filled and signed the following Forms: Application Forms . Applicant's Application Submission Form . Applicant's Technical Proposal . Applicant's Subsidy Proposal Form with detailed cost breakdown . Applicant's Information Form . Financial Statement Forms and Projected financial informations . Income statement. . Balance sheet, Assets. . Balance sheet, Liabilities and shareholders' equity. . Statement of Cash Flow. . Income statement, forecast. . Balance sheet, forecast, Assets. . Balance sheet, forecast, Liabilities and shareholders' equity. . Statement of Cash Flow, forecast. . Specific Experience Form
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Section X Annexes
Annex-1 Telecommunication Act, 2053(1997) Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-2 Telecommunication Regulations, 2054 (1997) Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-3 Telecom Policy, 2060 (2004) Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-4 Interconnections Guideline, 2065 (2008) Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-5 National Numbering plan Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-6 Public Procurement Act, 2063 (2007) Please refer to www.lawcommission.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-7 Rural Telecom Disbursement Fund Disbursement Bylaws, 2008 Please refer to www.nta.gov.npor contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-8 NTA Financial Management Bylaws, 2067 (2010) Please refer to www.nta.gov.np or contact NTA if not accesible
Annex-9 Details of stations/sites to be connected by broadbandnetwork
Annex-10 Technical Specifications
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Annex-9 Details of stations/sites to be connected by broadband network 9.1. Introduction
The RFA for building and operate broadband connectivity in 8 Districts of Province No. 6 of Nepal. There are in total 8 Districts among which 4 districts are included in Each Package A, Packages are distributed as an inaccessible, Seasionally accessible and Accessible all time by vehicle are covered under this RFA as shown in Table 9.1a-b.
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In most of these districts, 2G and 3G celular mobile tchnologies, optical Fiber, VSAT, wireless, Radio Relay Links have been laid by different service providers. They might be in a position to lease the bandwidth for other Internet service providers of the country. In such situation, the Applicant may propose the leasing of existing network and extend it to the required locations either by using suitable technologies.
The summary of the broadband internet connectivity points/stations/sites are presented in the Table 9.1a and details of each package are presented in the Table 9.1b. Applicants are requested to prepare a site/station/location wise Bill of Quantity/Bill of Materials based on Table 9.1b
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Table 9.1a Summary of the Broadband Internet Access points:
Summary of the Broadband Internet Access points: Total Name Total Total RURAL Municipality Higher Grand Package S.N. of High Health Total MUNICIPALITY Total Secondary Total District School Post School Total No of RURAL No of Munic Wada MUNICI Wada ipality PALITY 1 Mugu 3 31 1 14 17 6 24 96 2 Humla 7 44 0 9 13 1 27 101 A 426 3 Dolpa 6 43 2 11 12 3 23 100 4 Jumla 7 50 1 10 29 2 30 129 5 Kalikot 6 51 3 31 35 13 28 167 6 Rukum 6 62 3 42 20 15 42 190 B 684 7 Rolpa 9 62 1 10 10 51 11 154 8 Jajarkot 4 38 3 39 42 16 31 173 Grand
Total 48 381 14 166 178 107 216 1110 1110
Note: 1. Total RURAL MUNICIPALITY mentioned in the District map 2. RURAL MUNICIPALITY s merged in 1 above 3. Health Center/Post , High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools of the Municipality are not included These figures are tentative based on available maps of RURAL MUNICIPALITY s/MDCs on above mentioned web sites. Applicants shall determine the actual numbers of required service points after their detailed survey and discussion with NTA.
Table 9.1b. Details of Stations/sites of 8 Districts to be Connected with Broadband Services for each Package (Source: Maps, www.mofald.gov.np,www.mohp.gov.np, www.moe.gov.np&wikipedia)
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Package A : Mugu, Humla, Dolpa & Jumla
Education and Health Center/Post of MUGU District
S.N VDC Health of Ma V U Ma V (English) Center/Post VDCs 2352 Bhiyee Guru Ma Vi Bhiyee 1 Mugu Health Post 2353 Dhainakot Ne Ra Ma Bi 7 Hitbada Jagatmala Uchcha Ma Vi Health Post Dhaina 1 kotwada 2354 Dolphu Health Post 2355 Ghumtha Lokpriya Uchcha Ma Vi Health Post Gamtha 9 Gamth 2356 Hyanglung Mahadev Ma Vi Hyanglu 5 Health Post Hyanglu 2357 Jima Bhawani Ma V 7 Purumuru Health Post 2358 Karkibada Ne Ra Ni Ma Vi Karkibada Health Post 6 Karkibada Ne Ra Ma V 2 Chhabyalbada 2359 Khaumale Bal Shiksya Ma V 2 Health Post Dandawada 2360 Kimari Health Post 2361 Kotdada Saraswati Ma Vi Rikhiya 2 Mahadev Masta Uchha Ma V PHC Rinkhiya 9 Lohasen Ratapani 2362 Mangri Buddha Uchcha Ma Vi Health Post Mangri 6 Mangri 2363 Mugu Health Post 2364 Natharpu Jana Jyoti Ma V 5 Health Post Dhupichaur 2365 Photu Health Post 2366 Pina Karnali Ma V 3 Topla Health Post 2367 Pulu Health Post 2368 Kalai Bijaya Ma Vi Kalai 9 Kalai Health Post 2369 Rara Rara Ma Vi Kachche 6 Health Post Kachhe Ne Ra Ma Vi Murma 8 Murma 2370 Rowa Prabhat Uchha Ma Vi Rowa 5 Rowa 2371 Ruga Prakash Ma Vi Luma 5 Lum Health Post Gaun 2372 Seri Health Post 2373 Shree Nagar Mahakali Uchha Ma V 4 District Store Gumgadhi 2374 Shreekot Kalika Ma V 4 Shreekot Health Post
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2375 Sukhadhik Sarvodaya Ma V 1 Health Post Sukadhik Panchodaya Ma V 7 Nakharji 24 17 6 22 Dhungedhara Health Post Guma Health Post Institutional
Coordinates, Population and Household of MUGU District
S.N of VDC (English) Coordinate VDCs Population Household
2352 Bhiyee 29°38′0″N 81°53′0″E 1,406 223
2353 Dhainakot 29°35′0″N 81°52′0″E 2,398 427
2354 Dolphu 29°45′0″N 82°45′0″E 573 125 2355 Ghumtha 2,598 433 2356 Hyanglung 2,067 338
2357 Jima 29°37′0″N 82°1′0″E 2,841 495
2358 Karkibada 29°32′0″N 82°8′30″E 3,654 662 2359 Khaumale 1,785 292 2360 Kimari 579 114 2361 Kotdada 1,812 301
2362 Mangri 29°37′30″N 82°19′0″E 2,439 455
2363 Mugu 29°52′0″N 82°37′0″E 898 153
2364 Natharpu 29°38′0″N 81°54′0″E 1,603 278
2365 Photu 29°42′0″N 82°3′0″E 1,371 245
2366 Pina 29°27′0″N 82°9′0″E 3,847 672
2367 Pulu 29°35′0″N 82°23′30″E 1,095 216
2368 Kalai 29°35′0″N 81°57′0″E 1,557 265
2369 Rara 29°33′0″N 82°3′0″E 1,399 242
2370 Rowa 29°30′0″N 82°15′0″E 4,439 760
2371 Ruga 29°35′0″N 82°32′0″E 3,899 709
2372 Seri 29°31′0″N 81°58′0″E 2,307 384
2373 Shree Nagar 29°33′0″N 82°8′0″E 3,906 772
2374 Shreekot 29.57°N 80.53°E 3,676 644
2375 Sukhadhik 29°29′0″N 81°49′0″E 2,871 429 24 Dhungedhara Guma Institutional 454 19
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Education and Health Center/Post of HUMLA District
S.N VDC Ma V U Ma V Health of (English) Center/Post VDCs 2399 Baraigaun Health Post 2400 Bargaun Raling Ma V 6 Aaulikot Health Post 2401 Chhipra Health Post 2402 Dandafaya Karnali Ma V 7 Chuganfaya Health Post 2403 Darma Mahadev Ma V 2 Deuli Health Post 2404 Gothi Health Post 2405 Hepka Health Post 2406 Jair Saraswati Ma V 6 Vitagau Health Post 2407 Kalika 2408 Khagalgaun Health Post 2409 Kharpunath Mandhara Ma V 4 Khapail Gaun Health Post 2410 Lali Malika Ma V 6 Lali Health Post 2411 Limi Health Post 2412 Madana Madana Dew Ma V 6 Madana Health Post 2413 Maila Health Post 2414 Melchham Health Post 2415 Mimi Health Post 2416 Muchu Maha Bouddaha Ma Vi 1 Yalwang Health Post 2417 Raya Humla Ma V 2 Raya Health Post 2418 Rodikot Kot Ma V 9 Kot Danda Health Post 2419 Sara(Sama) Him Jyoti Ma V 5 Sarkagad 2420 Sarkeedeu
2421 Shree Nagar Suryodaya Ma V 4 Budheli Health Post
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2422 Shreemastha Health Post 2423 Simikot Bal Mandir Ma V 4 Simikot Man Sarobar Uchha Ma V 1 Simikot District Store 2424 Syada Health Post 2425 Thehe Health Post 27 13 1 24 Lauthi Health Post Ripa Health Post Sarkegadh (. Saya) Health Post Institutional
Coordinates, Population and Household of HUMLA District
S.N of RURAL VDC (English) Coordinate Population Household MUNICIPALITY s
2399 Baraigaun 29.80°N 81.91°E 1,235 213
2400 Bargaun 30.02°N 81.90°E 738 169
2401 Chhipra 29.93°N 81.84°E 1,045 214
2402 Dandafaya 30.00°N 81.79°E 2,098 368 2403 Darma 2,116 386 2404 Gothi 28°26′N 1,111 191 81°31′E / 28.433°N
81.517°E 2405 Hepka 30°05′N 1,057 204 81°52′E / 30.09°N
81.86°E 2406 Jair 2,150 384 2407 Kalika 3,158 533 2408 Khagalgaun 30°05′N 1,023 219 81°41′E / 30.08°N
81.69°E 2409 Kharpunath 30°03′N 1,489 265 82°06′E / 30.05°N
82.10°E 2410 Lali 1,575 305 2411 Limi 30°17′N 904 181 81°39′E / 30.29°N
81.65°E 2412 Madana 29°42′N 1,546 285 81°45′E / 29.70°N
81.75°E
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2413 Maila 29°38′N 4,418 741 81°44′E / 29.64°N
81.74°E 2414 Melchham 29°47′N 925 163 82°02′E / 29.78°N
82.03°E 2415 Mimi 29°47′N 1,143 193 82°15′E / 29.79°N
82.25°E 2416 Muchu 30°04′N 916 231 81°28′E / 30.06°N
81.46°E 2417 Raya 29°52′N 1,902 348 81°50′E / 29.86°N
81.84°E 2418 Rodikot 29°51′N 2,611 459 81°59′E / 29.85°N
81.99°E 2419 Sara(Sama) 2420 Sarkeedeu 29°47′N 1,921 396 81°52′E / 29.78°N
81.86°E 2421 Shree Nagar 29°41′N 3,958 588 81°54′E / 29.69°N
81.90°E 2422 Shreemastha 29°56′N 1,110 183 82°19′E / 29.93°N
82.31°E 2423 Simikot 4,341 1,249 2424 Syada 29°58′N 2,036 337 81°45′E / 29.96°N
81.75°E 2425 Thehe 2,344 443 27 Lauthi Ripa Sarkegadh (. Saya) 1,063 189 Institutional 925 42
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Education and Health Center/Post of DOLPA District
S.N VDC Ma V U Ma V Health of (English) Center/Post VDCs 2376 Bhijer Health Post 2377 Chharka Health Post 2378 Dho Health Post 2379 Dunai Saraswati Uchha Ma V 1 District Dunai Bazar Store 2380 Jufal Adarsha Ma V 1 Juphal Health Post 2381 Kaigaun Tripura U Ma V 5 Kaigaun Health Post 2382 Kalika Kalika Ma V 04 Kalika Health Post Baltham 2383 Khadang/Lhna 2384 Lawan 2385 Likhu Jana Prabha Uchha Ma V 4 Health Post Likhu 2386 Majhfal Bidya Mandir Ma V 3 Health Post Majhfal Laxmi Ma Vi Thargaun 8 Thargaun 2387 Mukot Health Post 2388 Narku Malika Ma V 2 Narku 2389 Pahada Health Post 2390 Phoksundo Taparicha Ma Vi 4 Health Post Phoksundo Tapiricha Ma V 4 Sizal 2391 Raha Health Post 2392 Rimi Bhagawati Ma V 6 Jhankot Health Post 2393 Sahartara Health Post 2394 Saldang Health Post 2395 Sarmi Annapurna Ma V 2 Sharmi Health Post 2396 Sunhoo Health Post 2397 Tinje Health Post 2398 Tripurakot Tripurakot Ma V 4 Maddu Health Post 23 10 3 20 Laha Mukteshwor Ma Vi 6 Health Post Phulching Sun Saraswati Ma V 1 Sun Banthada Health Post (Laun) Ila (ILL) Health Post Institutional
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Coordinates, Population and Household of DOLPA District
S.N VDC (English) Coordination Population Household of VDCs
2376 Bhijer 29.51°N 82.90°E 446 93
2377 Chharka 29.07°N 83.45°E 746 119 2378 Dho 923 212 2379 Dunai 2,592 672
2380 Jufal 28.97°N 82.81°E 2,279 522
2381 Kaigaun 29°03′N 82°33′E 879 177
2382 Kalika 29.02°N 82.58°E 1,321 236 2383 Khadang/Lhna 1,199 205
2384 Lawan 28.99°N 83.02°E 865 735
2385 Likhu 29.05°N 82.71°E 2,206 415
2386 Majhfal 28.89°N 82.77°E 2,576 519
2387 Mukot 28.87°N 83.33°E 705 163
2388 Narku 29.07°N 82.55°E 1,523 288
2389 Pahada 29.09°N 82.73°E 2,156 440
2390 Phoksundo 29.20°N 82.89°E 550 115
2391 Raha 29°52′N 81°52′E 923 190
2392 Rimi 29°08′N 82°34′E 1,394 256
2393 Sahartara 28.84°N 83.06°E 1,976 430
2394 Saldang 29.42°N 83.09°E 2,103 522
2395 Sarmi 29°4′N 82°29′E 2,285 402
2396 Sunhoo 29°0′N 82°49′E 1,846 363
2397 Tinje 29.34°N 83.35°E 1,203 256
2398 Tripurakot 29.03°N 82.85°E 2,697 521 23 Laha Sun Banthada (Laun) Ila (ILL) Institutional 572 22
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Education and Health Center/Post of JUMLA District
S.N VDC (English) Ma V U Ma V Health of Center/Post VDCs 2426 Badki Rahadav Ma Vi 3 Mofla Health Post Kalika Ma Vi 1 Badki 2427 Birat Kanak Sundari Ma V 8 Ludku Health Post 2428 Buvramadichaur Mahadav Ma Vi 5 Neta Health Post 2429 Chhumchaur Health Post 2430 Dhapa Malika Ma Vi 3 Jacha Health Post 2431 Dillichaur Rina Mokshya Ma V 6 Health Post Dillichaur 2432 Dipalgaun Tribhuwan Hss 7 Foae Health Post Jaranjwala 2433 Garjyangkot Satyabadi Ma Vi 9 Bigare Health Post Gaun 2434 Ghode Mahadev Jana Jagriti Ma Vi 4 Ghode Health Post Pokhri 2435 Guthichaur Khadaga Devi Ma V 5 Manisanghu 2436 Haku Ma V Haku 5 Patheni Health Post 2437 Kalikakhetu Kalika Ma V 5 Katgaon PHC 2438 Kanakasundari Koilichari Ma Vi 1 Lum Okharpata 2439 Kudari Saraswati Ma V 2 Kudari Health Post 2440 Lamra Mavi Tamti 3 Tamti Health Post Mavi Manushangu 5 Manushangu Durga Ma V 5 Aireni 2441 Rara Lihi Sita Ma Vi Raralihi Health Post 2442 Mahabe Bhanu Ma Vi Patarkhola 1 Health Post Pattharkhola Patharkhola 2443 Malika Bota Nepal Rastriya Ma Vi 8 Malikabota 2444 Malikathota Deurali Ma V 2 Jumlakot Health Post 2445 Narakot Bhairab Uchha Ma V 1 Health Post Kot Dada 2446 Pandawagufa Pandawa Gufa Ma Vi 6 Health Post Kotghar 2447 Patarasi Health Post 2448 Patmara Saraswati Ma Vi Rini 4 Health Post Dillichaur 2449 Sanigaun Kailash Ma V 5 Fungra Health Post 2450 Tamti Janajagroto Ma Vi 3 Tamti Health Post 2451 Tatopani Himsikhar Ma V 6 Tatopani Health Post
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26 25 2 23 Kartik Swami Ratna Chandeshwor Health Post Sanskrit Ma V 2 Bohara Gaun Jana Jyoti Ma V 8 Barkote Talium Bhairab Ma Vi 6 Dupiduska Health Post Mahat Gaun Janata Mavi Mahatgaun 6 Health Post Mahat Gaun. Chandan Nath Karnali Ma V 3 Anamnagar Chandan Nath Uchha Ma District V 6 Khalanga Store Botamalika Health Post Hatsinja Health Post Manisanghu Health Post Ransa Health Post Institutional
Coordinate, Population & Household of JUMLA District
S.N VDC (English) Coordination Population Household of VDCs 2426 Badki 29°17′N 4,740 777 81°59′E / 29.29°N
81.98°E
2427 Birat 29.44°N 81.99°E 3,541 644
2428 Buvramadichaur 29.41°N 82.13°E 1,177 214
2429 Chhumchaur 29.35°N 82.38°E 2,615 413
2430 Dhapa 29.37°N 81.97°E 3,746 675
2431 Dillichaur 29.42°N 82.32°E 4,711 877
2432 Dipalgaun 29.23°N 82.24°E 2,398 498
2433 Garjyangkot 29.27°N 82.24°E 4,146 775
2434 Ghode Mahadev 29.18°N 81.94°E 2,424 371
2435 Guthichaur 29°16′N 82°19′E 3,326 575
2436 Haku 29.17°N 82.18°E 2,226 467
2437 Kalikakhetu 29.16°N 81.57°E 2,815 436
2438 Kanakasundari 29.39°N 82.05°E 2,988 486 2439 Kudari 5,011 862
2440 Lamra 29.26°N 82.10°E 2,855 555
2441 Rara Lihi 29°14′N 81°58′E 2,681 486
2442 Mahabe 29.24°N 81.89°E 2,998 500 Pattharkhola
2443 Malika Bota 29.15°N 81.99°E 1,691 266
2444 Malikathota 29.15°N 81.99°E 3,491 531
2445 Narakot 29.34°N 82.02°E 3,518 587
2446 Pandawagufa 29.41°N 81.96°E 3,819 637
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2447 Patarasi 29.34°N 82.50°E 3,791 625
2448 Patmara 29.37°N 82.22°E 3,454 622 2449 Sanigaun 4,729 734
2450 Tamti 29.09°N 82.09°E 4,478 750
2451 Tatopani 29.24°N 82.05°E 5,079 932 26 Kartik Talium 4,745 896 Mahat Gaun 3,625 807
Chandan Nath 29.17°N 82.12°E 5,842 Botamalika Hatsinja Manisanghu Ransa Institutional 1,426 12
Package B :KALIKOT, RUKUM, JAJARKOT AND ROLPA
Education and Health Center/Post of KALIKOTDistrict
S.N VDC Ma V U Ma V Health of (English) Center/Post VDCs 2452 Badalkot Saraswati Ma V 5 Siku Health Post Chulimalika Ma V 2 Badalkot 2453 Chhapre Nainal Dev Ma V 8 Okharbhitta Health Post Takulla Kalika Ma V 5 Rawatbada 2454 Chikhava Shivalaya U Ma V 1 Thinkey Health Post 2455 Dahapafatgaun Kalika Ma V 9 Talsera Health Post Daha Chuli Malika Ma V 2 Ghodena 2456 Dholagobe Saraswati Ma V 5 Raduneta Health Post 2457 Gela Ram Ma V 9 Ramni Kalika U Ma V 2 Gela Health Post 2458 Jubika Kalika Ma V 1 Khalla Satya Devi Uchha Ma V 6 Health Post Jubithha 2459 Kheen Karnali Ma V 9 Khetgode Health Post 2460 Kothaba Nanda Devi Uchha Ma V 4 Kotbada 2461 Kumalgaun Rama Ma V 7 Gangakot Chaur PHC Bishwokuna Ma V 9 Majhgothi 2462 Lalutantikot Jana Pravat Uchha Ma V 8 Health Post Shreekot
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2463 Malkot Shanti Ma V 6 Ratimati Health Post Nanda Devi Ma V 3 Serapata 2464 Manma Jana Jivan Ma V 8 Tadi Pancha Dev Uchha Ma V District 5 Manma Hospital, District Store 2465 Marta 2466 Mehamudi Pancha Dewal U Ma V 8 Health Post Mehelmudi 2467 Mugraha Pancha Kalika Ma V 5 Mugraha Health Post 2468 Mumrakot Danfe Ma V 4 Mumrakot Health Post 2469 Nanikot Pangelni Devi Ma V 3 Saraswati U Ma V 6 Vitta Health Post Nuwaghar Bidya Devi Ma V 4 Mayakot 2470 Odanku Triveni Ma V 9 Dillikot Health Post Tribeni Ma V 9 Mukhibada 2471 Pakha Jana Jyoti Ma V 5 Pakha Health Post 2472 Phukot Jana Jagriti Ma V 8 Dunridada Health Post 2473 Pohi Mahadev Malika Ma V 3 Nagma Mahadev U Ma V 7 Health Post Phoikot 2474 Raku Shankar Ma V 4 Serijyula Health Post Vidhyajyoti Ma V 8 Luyata 2475 Ramanakot Pancha Kalika Ma V 1 Banjhkot Health Post Janata Ma V 9 Khardu Gyanodaya Ma V 5 Ramnakot 2476 Ramchuli Kalika Ma V 3 Ranchuli Health Post Durga Ma V 6 Ratada 2477 Rupsa Janta U Ma V 4 Rupsa Health Post 2478 Sipkhana Motiram Ma V 5 Serachaur Health Post 2479 Siuna Malika Uchha Ma V 5 Health Post Raskot 2480 Sukitaya Chandra Surya Ma V 9 Sukatiya Mahadev Uchha Ma V 1 Health Post Rarakatiya 2481 Thirpu Dudeshillo Ma V 5 Birsainkot Saraswati U Ma V 4 Health Post Thirpu 30 34 13 27 Bharta Jana Jyoti Ma V 4 Bharta Health Post 31 35 13 28 Institutional
Coordinate, Population & Household of KALIKOT District
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S.N VDC (English) Coordination Population Household of VDCs
2452 Badalkot 29°12′0″N 81°39′0″E 3,254 589
2453 Chhapre 29°9′0″N 81°46′0″E 3,661 601
2454 Chikhava 29°5′0″N 81°52′0″E 4,654 749
2455 Dahapafatgaun 29°8′0″N 81°40′0″E 5,084 849
2456 Dholagobe 29°24′0″N 81°47′0″E 7,111 1,112
2457 Gela 29°3′45″N 81°43′0″E 3,911 706 2458 Jubika 2,339 407 2459 Kheen 3,624 607
2460 Kothaba 29°8′30″N 81°35′0″E 3,866 686
2461 Kumalgaun 29°10′0″N 81°33′45″E 3,708 621
2462 Lalutantikot 29°8′0″N 81°32′0″E 5,938 984
2463 Malkot 33°57′0″N 73°21′7″E 3,866 682
2464 Manma 29°9′0″N 81°37′0″E 9,094 1,696
2465 Marta 29°5′0″N 81°35′0″E 7,075 1,265 2466 Mehamudi 4,971 816
2467 Mugraha 29°5′0″N 81°40′0″E 2,790 497
2468 Mumrakot 29°19′0″N 81°35′0″E 3,411 548
2469 Nanikot 29°17′30″N 81°43′0″E 6,283 973 2470 Odanku 3,736 638
2471 Pakha 29°8′0″N 81°44′30″E 4,249 691
2472 Phukot 29°16′0″N 81°38′30″E 5,334 897
2473 Pohi Mahadev 29°12′30″N 81°52′0″E 3,418 617 2474 Raku 4,464 741 2475 Ramanakot 3,827 625
2476 Ramchuli 29°8′30″N 81°53′0″E 2,370 422
2477 Rupsa 29°15′30″N 81°32′0″E 3,988 612 2478 Sipkhana 5,357 877 2479 Siuna 5,581 911
2480 Sukitaya 29°4′30″N 81°38′0″E 5,055 887
2481 Thirpu 29°18′0″N 81°48′45″E 4,568 702 30 Bharta 31 Institutional 361 5
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Education and Health Center/Post of RUKUM District
S.N VDC Ma V U Ma V Health of (English) Center/Post VDCs 2482 Aathbis Danda Health Post 2483 Aathbis Kot Himalaya Ma V Danje 4 Bal Kalyan Uchha Ma V 7 Health Post Daje Dantikhola 2484 Arma Saraswati Ma V 1 Dada Health Post Arma Arma Dada 2485 Baflikot Birendra Uchha Ma V 2 Health Post Taligaun 2486 Bhalakacha Health Post 2487 Chhiwang Health Post 2488 Chokhawang Health Post 2489 Chunwang Ma V Gaurigaon 2 Health Post Gaiorigaon 2490 Duli Ne Ra Ma Vi Pokhara 6 Health Post Pokhara 2491 Garayala Health Post 2492 Gautamkot Health Post 2493 Ghetma Adarsha U Ma Vi 1 Ghetma Health Post 2494 Hukam Deurali Ma Vi 2 Health Post Hukamkot 2495 Jang Jana Sahayog Ma V 3 Health Post Ribangchaur 2496 Jhula Health Post 2497 Kanda Health Post 2498 Kankri Sidha Chaur U Ma Vi 6 Health Post Lukum 2499 Khara Health Post 2500 Kol Parbat Ma V 3 Kol PHC 2501 Magma Siddhartha Janata Ma V 3 Health Post Mathimagma 2502 Mahat Jana Jagriti U Ma V 1 Health Post Mahat 2503 Morawang Sahid Sukra U Ma Vi 3 Health Post Sima 2504 Muru Jana Shakti Ma Vi Sadharan U Ma V 8 Muru Health Post Bittadanda 1 Bittadanda Danda 2505 Kholagau Jana Kalyan Ma V 3 Himalaya Uchha Ma V 4 Health Post Jogineta Chaufa Kholagaun 2506 Nuwakot Himalaya Ma V 3 Health Post Nuwakot Danda Balhit Ma Vi Sacchakhola
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2507 Pipal Jana Kalyan U Ma V Jipu 7 Health Post Jamunakatte 2508 Pokhara Janta U Ma V 1 Pokhara Health Post 2509 Purtimkanda Health Post 2510 Pwang Himalaya U Ma Vi 8 Health Post Nayagad 2511 Pyaugha Jana Priya Ma V 6 Peugha Health Post 2512 Rangsi Siddha Mandali Ma V 1 Health Post Rangsi Puwang 2513 Ranmamaikot Putha Himalaya Ma V 1 Health Post Maikot Dharmashala 2514 Rugha Triveni Uchha Ma V 2 Simrutu 2515 Rukumkot/Sho Rukmini Uchha Ma V 1 Health Post va Bahunthan 2516 Simli Rapti Gyanodaya Ma V 1 Health Post Simli 2517 Sisne Health Post 2518 Syalagadi Health Post 2519 Syalapakha Tripura Ma V 3 Chhing Health Post 2520 Taksera Mahendra Uchha Uchha Health Post Ma V 1 Choutara Sadenchour Mahendra U Ma V 4 Taksara 39 17 15 38 Musikot Pashupati Ma V 8 Yamuna Nanda Namuna U District Store Khalanga Ratamata Ma Vi 3 Serigaoun Health Post Bal Kalyan Ma V 9 Totke Tribhuwan Janata Uchha Bal Kalyan Ma V 6 Ma V 1 Musikot Khalanga Solabang Kotjahari Ma V Kotjahar 2 Kot Jahari Sankha Syarpu Ma V 3 Banphikot Health Post Syarpodhaha Bal Kalyan Ma V 8 Tangtara Jhulkhet Chaurjahari Prabhat Ma V 5 Dopai Shital Uchha Ma V 1 PHC Chaurjahari Bijyaswori Health Post Peugha Health Post Simrutu Health Post Institutional
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Coordinate, Population & Household of RUKUM District
S.N VDC (English) Coordination Populati Househol of on d VDC s
2482 Aathbis Danda 28.75°N 82.39°E 7439 1440
2483 Aathbis Kot 28.80°N 82.39°E 8560 1699
2484 Arma 28.63°N 82.35°E 4022 720 2485 Baflikot
2486 Bhalakacha 28.37°N 82.27°E 3713 748
2487 Chhiwang 28.62°N 82.40°E 4252 805
2488 Chokhawang 28.58°N 82.51°E 2690 477
2489 Chunwang 28.54°N 82.58°E 3114 609
2490 Duli 28.70°N 82.39°E 4837 851
2491 Garayala 28.68°N 82.33°E 5917 1116
2492 Gautamkot 28.90°N 82.61°E 7040 1361
2493 Ghetma 28.74°N 82.32°E 4789 862
2494 Hukam 28.63°N 82.91°E 2148 475
2495 Jang 28.71°N 82.74°E 3084 578
2496 Jhula 28.67°N 82.43°E 3334 686
2497 Kanda 28.61°N 82.67°E 2561 543
2498 Kankri 28.53°N 82.79°E 4210 851
2499 Khara 28.55°N 82.43°E 6186 1133
2500 Kol 28.61°N 82.77°E 3127 707
2501 Magma 28.72°N 82.44°E 5723 1094
2502 Mahat 28.53°N 82.65°E 4621 937
2503 Morawang 28.58°N 82.69°E 2442 512
2504 Muru 28.58°N 82.41°E 3931 788
2505 Kholagau 28.63°N 82.29°E 4462 778
2506 Nuwakot 28.61°N 82.32°E 5709 1059
2507 Pipal 28.69°N 82.57°E 4111 846
2508 Pokhara 28.65°N 82.60°E 4333 916
2509 Purtimkanda 28.39°N 82.16°E 5127 932
2510 Pwang 28.70°N 82.66°E 1802 359
2511 Pyaugha 28.60°N 82.38°E 4595 819
2512 Rangsi 28.37°N 82.43°E 2098 425
2513 Ranmamaikot 28.46°N 82.49°E 3777 774
2514 Rugha 28.56°N 82.47°E 4233 425 2515 Rukumkot/Shov a
2516 Simli 28.65°N 82.35°E 5316 1044
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2517 Sisne 28.79°N 82.66°E 1877 372
2518 Syalagadi 28.80°N 82.51°E 4695 852
2519 Syalapakha 28.64°N 82.52°E 5433 1160
2520 Taksera 28.56°N 82.86°E 3698 902 39
Musikot 28.63°N 82.49°E 13,203 3,279 Khalanga
Kotjahari 28.66°N 82.24°E 5125 1058 Sankha Chaurjahari 8,261 Bijyaswori Peugha Simrutu Institutional 1,277 19
Education and Health Center/Post of JAJARKOT District
S.N VDC Ma V U Ma V Health of (English) Center/Post VDCs 2769 Archhani Maltakura Ma V 9 Tamte Health Post Bhagawati Ma V 4 Bhetukhana 2770 Bhagawati Tol Ne Ra Ma V 3 Awaal Birendra Himalaya U Ma V 2 Health Post Gurta Thulo Bagar 2771 Daha Panchala Ma V 7 Kalli Health Post 2772 Dandagaun Suryodaya Ma V 6 Tatta Health Post 2773 Dasera Ramodaya Ma Vi 5 Jewa Health Post Jana Priya Uchha Ma V 3 Dasera Bhagayadaya Ma V 8 Badaban 2774 Dhime Tharpu Ma V 2 Dhime Laxmi Prapti U Ma V 5 Health Post Janta Ma Vi 8 Samaila Khurpa Dipendra Ma Vi 4 Gharanga 2775 Garkhakot Bhanubhakta Himalaya Shivapuri U Ma V 4 PHC Ma Vi 5 Maip Garkhakot 2776 Jharpa Ram Ma V 6 Khaltakura Bal U Ma V 3 Jhapra Health Post 2777 Junga Chandra Dipak Ma V 9 Birendra Uchha Ma Vi 5 Health Post Thapachaur Nahada Junga Thapachaur
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2778 Karkigaun Narayaniuchha Ma Vi 1 Health Post Ghimine Jan Kalyan Ma V 3 Sirugar 2779 Khagenkot Panchabhayar Ma V 7 Tribhuwan Uchha Ma V 1 PHC Jikuwa Dalli Janaki Ma V 8 Maidai 2780 Kortrang Ma V Sirpachaur 9 Mahendra U Ma V 3 Health Post Sirpachaur Kortrang 2781 Lahai Bal Samrakchen Center Bhanu Bhakta U Ma V 4 Health Post Ma Vi 8 Aairari Lahai Khalchaur 2782 Majhakot Narayan Chaur Ma V 9 Adarsha U Ma V 1 Luhadaha Health Post Kapra Bhairab Ma V 6 Majkot 2783 Nayakwada Sita Ma V 8 Karki Jiula Health Post Saraswoti Ma Vi 7 Silinge Chour 2784 Paink Saraswati Ma V 8 Rija Janata Uchha Ma V 5 Paink Health Post Pahada 2785 Pajaru Ne Ra Ma Vi 8 Rintakura Bageshwori U Ma V 5 Pajaru Health Post Kalika Ma Vi 3 Sherakhahare 2786 Ragda Tapobhumi Ma V 5 Health Post Rugda 2787 Ramidanda Kalika Adarsha Ma V 5 Health Post Mathiaagar 2788 Rokayagaun Dipendra Ma V 1 Padha Birendra Aishworya U Ma V Mulsam 9 Limsha 2789 Sakala Dipendra Ma V 8 Health Post Sakalchaur 2790 Salma Laxmi Ma V 8 Underkot Health Post Indra Jyoti Ma V 1 Salma 2791 Sima Nepal Rastriya Ma Vi 9 Saraswati U Ma V 4 Health Post Syapi Rakamkot 2792 Suwanauli Jana Bikash Ma V 8 Suwa Health Post 2793 Talegaun Manne Dhunga Ma V 1 Health Post Nunare 2794 Thala Raikar Rakar Saraswati Ma V 9 Health Post Janta Khadak Davi Ma V 7 Lotpakha Saraswati Ma V 6 Tatagunhela Indra Jyoti Ma V 2 Khatena Tol 26 39 14 25 Khalanga Shiva Ma Vi 9 Kalegaun Tribhuwan Uchha Ma V 2 District Shankar Bhagwan Ma V 6 Khalanga Hospital Bhawanthana District Triveni Ma V 8 Rimnaghat Store Health Post
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Jagatipur Shiv Shankar U Ma V 1 Health Post Jagatipur Punama Saraswati Ma V 1 Punama Health Post Laxmi Ma V 5 Sholtar Bijay Ma V 3 Chhiprena Bhoor Dipendra U Ma V 1 Kalabhur Health Post Gharanga Health Post Kudu Health Post Limsa PHC 33 42 16 31 Institutional
Coordinate, Population & Household of JAJARKOTDistrict
S.N VDC (English) Coordination Population Household of VDCs
2769 Archhani 28.86°N 82.11°E 3,675 657
2770 Bhagawati Tol 28°55′N 82°30′E 3,479 621
2771 Daha 28°55′N 81°59′E 4,995 863
2772 Dandagaun 28.79°N 82.26°E 6,839 1,253
2773 Dasera 28.75°N 82.00°E 8,178 1,432
2774 Dhime 28.84°N 82.17°E 7,551 1,311
2775 Garkhakot 28.88°N 82.03°E 5,630 989
2776 Jharpa 28.76°N 82.11°E 5,802 986
2777 Junga 28.70°N 81.96°E 5,333 829 Thapachaur
2778 Karkigaun 28.69°N 82.04°E 6,206 1,143
2779 Khagenkot 28.83°N 82.35°E 4,844 963
2780 Kortrang 28.87°N 81.97°E 3,242 552
2781 Lahai 28.84°N 82.27°E 6,343 1,112
2782 Majhakot 28°49′N 81°57′E 7,866 1,370
2783 Nayakwada 29.04°N 82.33°E 6,077 1,045
2784 Paink 28.93°N 82.13°E 4,935 854
2785 Pajaru 28.80°N 82.06°E 7,163 1,244
2786 Ragda 28.93°N 82.44°E 4,085 772
2787 Ramidanda 28.92°N 82.24°E 2,429 445
2788 Rokayagaun 29.02°N 82.18°E 3,385 572
2789 Sakala 28.93°N 82.36°E 6,192 1,031
2790 Salma 28.73°N 81.94°E 6,297 1,048
2791 Sima 28.66°N 81.95°E 5,275 939
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2792 Suwanauli 28.78°N 81.98°E 2,926 516
2793 Talegaun 28.83°N 82.10°E 3,183 543
2794 Thala Raikar 28.70°N 81.88°E 4,661 788 26
Khalanga 28.73°N 82.22°E 12,186 2,523
Jagatipur 28.65°N 82.16°E 7,279 1,441
Punama 28.71°N 82.13°E 7,917 1,495
Bhoor 28.66°N 82.10°E 6,133 1,131 Gharanga Kudu Limsa 33 Institutional 1,198 4
9.3. District Maps & Location Photo (Source: Maps, MOFA&LD) The district maps & Location Photo for package A are included for the reference in Figure 9.3 (a-b).
Figure 9.3a Map of Mugu District
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Figure 9.3b Map of Humla District
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The district maps for package B are included for the reference in Figure 9.4 (a-c).
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Figure 9.4a Map of Dolpa District
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Figure 9.4b Map of Jumla District
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Figure 9.4c Map of Kalikot District
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The district maps are included for the reference in Figure 9.5 (a-d).
Figure 9.5a Map of Rukum District
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Figure 9.5b Map of Jajarkot District
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Figure 9.5d Map of Dailekh District
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Road and Transportation in the Districts of Province # 6
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Karnali Highway 52 Hrs from Surkhet to Jumla
Phoksindo Lake Dolpa
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Dolpa Yak Caravan
Way to Kalikot
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Manma, Kalikot
https://ourrukum.wordpress.com/2009/04/18/introduction-of-rukum/ District Jajarkot:
Jajarkot Village.html
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District Salyan:
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District Surkhet: Ma V School, Maleta
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Annex-10 Technical Specifications
The Applicant shall install broadband network in all 8 Districts of Province 6 and provide broadband connectivity with minimum of 512 Kbps scalable to 1Mbps on demand in each village development committee office, publiceducational institutions and health center/post in each VDC/MDC. The successful Applicant may developit’s own network or use rented or leased services from any other existing operator’s technology and services using mainly optical fiber (underground/aerial/ADSS/OPGW) and or lightweight, thin, rodent proof and robust submarine optical cables. The SLO may deploy, where optical fiber cannot be deployes due to compelling reasons, essential Radio Relay point to point or point to multi point (PMP) or wifi or IPCDMA or WiMax or 3G or 4G or ADSL or VSAT or combination of any of these technologiesto provide broadband connectivity services. In case of lease or rented services, the Applicant shall take assurance from the service provider to provide the service for the minimm period of next five years. The purpose of broadband network is to provide broadband connectivity service with minimum of 512 Kbps scalable to 1Mbps in each village/municipal development committee office, publiceducational institutions and health center/post in each VDC/MDC. This annex is prepared to provide mínimum technical specification of different types of Access technology and media to provide broadband network. Each successful Applicant shall meet mínimum of all the availability or key indicating parameters as listed in this Annex. The Applicant shall provide detailed technical specifications of each Access media and tehcnology/(s) based on their proposed broadband network.
10.1 Optical Fiber Cables Clause Particulars of Technical Requirements No. 10.1.1 General This specification deals with different sizes of Single Mode Optical Fibre (duct cable), Single Mode Optical Fibre (ADSS) cables complying with ITU-T rec. G.652D (latest) and other relevant ITU-T recommendations, and lightweight, thin and robust rodent protected Surface layed/submerged/direct buried/aerial “submersible type” optical cables complying with ITU-T L1700 andITU-T L Supplement 22 (04/2016) and enclosures, ODF and OTB to be used in various areas of Nepal. 10.1.2 Cable Life The fibre and cable shall be designed for a life expectancy of at least thirty (30) years without serious degradation of the performance or reliability when maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and when operated in the environmental condition of Nepal. 10.1.3 Cable Construction a) Fibre The fibres shall be made from high-grade silica or compound glass. The geometric and optical properties of the fibre shall be in accordance with table below. 8.6-9.5 ± 0.6 (ITU-T Mode field diameter (µm) at 1310 nm rec.G652D) Cladding diameter (µm) 125 ± 1
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Maximum mode field /core concentricity error (µm) 0.8 Coating diameter (µm) 245 ± 10 Maximum Cladding non-circularity 2% Maximum cut-off wavelength (nm) 1260 λ0min 1300 nm Chromatic dispersion co-efficient λ0min 1324 nm 2 S0max 0.093 ps/nm x km Maximum attenuation range at 1310 nm/1550 nm 0.38/0.2 dB/km Cable Attributes Attenuation coefficient maximum at 1310 and 1550 nm 0.4 dB/km and 0.35 dB/km M 20 Cables Q 0.01% PMD Coefficient Maximum PMDQ 0.20 ps/√km b) The loss increase of 100 turns of fibre, loosely wound with a 300 mm radius shall be less than 0.5 dB at wavelengths of 1310/1550 nm. c) A PMD link design value, PMDQ, which serves as a statistical upper bound for the PMD coefficient of the concatenated optical fibre cables shall be supplied. d) The nominal operating wavelength of the systems in this project shall be 1310 nm, (within the Province of 1280-1330 nm). The fibres shall be able to support future systems in the 1550 nm Province. e) Coating: A dual protective Ultra Violet (UV) curable primary coating or similar quality alternative materials shall be applied to the fiber. Removal of the primary coating for the jointing shall be achieved without the use of chemicals. A simple mechanical operation shall be sufficient to prepare the fiber for jointing. 10.1.4 Loose Tube The Maximum no. of fibres that shall be put in a loose plastic tube of different size of Optical Fibre Cable is as followed: Maximum no. of Fibre that shall Size of OFC Type of OFC be put inside loose tube of OFC Duct or directly burried/aerial“submersible 48 Fibre ” cable Upto 48 Duct or directly burried/aerial“submersible 24 Fibre ” cable Upto 24 24/12/8 Fibre “Submersible” Aerial cable From 8 to 12 to 24 The space inside the tube shall be filled with gel. And fibers shall be loose 10.1.5 Filling Compound All spaces within the cable shall be filled to prevent the ingress or flow of moisture. The water-blocking compound shall be compatible with all other cable components and shall not cause deterioration or damage to any part of the cable. The compound shall be dermatologically safe. The viscosity of the compound must be low enough to allow free movement of the fibre. It shall be easily removable from the fibre by wiping.
10.1.6 Core Wrapping
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After application of water-resistant compound, at least one close helical or longitudinal application of non-hygroscopic and non-wicking plastic tape shall be applied over the cable core. The inside and outside of the core wrapping tape/ water-blocking tape (for a “dry core” cable design) shall be flooded with the same compound. 10.1.7 Moisture Barrier a) Duct Cable Electrolytic chrome coated steel tape with a longitudinal overlap, coated with polyethylene / co-polymer on both sides shall be applied throughout the cable core. The corrugated steel tape shall be sealed and bonded to the inner surface of the polyethylene sheath extended over it. The tape shall be electrically continuous throughout the length.
10.1.8 Sheath a) The cable shall be sheathed with polyethylene in accordance with the requirements of BS 6234-1987. b) The sheath shall be free of pinholes, joints and other defects. It shall be circular in shape. Thermoplastic cylinder may be used as filler for circular core formation. 10.1.9 Strength Members a) Central Strength Member All types of cables shall have one solid galvanized steel wire as central strength member. The loose tubes shall be placed around the central strength member.
b) Messenger wire for Aerial Cable Aerial cable shall contain a messenger wire of high tensile galvanised steel strand wires. The messenger wire must have seven wires, six of them stranded around central wire. 10.1.10 Cable Constructional Requirements a) Optical Fiber Cables Construction and mechanical requirements of the duct cable shall be as per ITU-T L1700 and ITU-T L supplement 22 or equivalent.
b) Color Code The color code for the identification of fibre & loose tube shall be in the following order,
Fibre No. Color Fibre No. Color 1 Blue 7 Orange 2 White 8 Black 3 Yellow 9 Pink 4 Green 10 Violet 5 Grey 11 Brown 6 Red 12 Aqua
10.1.11 Tests Tests on the finished cables shall be made to prove compliance with all requirements of this specification. There shall be a guarantee that the materials used for production of the fibers and coating shall be of the same origin for all cables. Combination of fibres and coating from different suppliers is not acceptable.
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10.1.12 Tests For Geometrical, Optical & Transmission Characteristics a) Geometric tests shall include the following : ─ Mode field diameter ─ Cladding diameter ─ Mode field concentricity ─ Cladding non-circularity ─ Primary coating diameter b) For each production length, to be delivered in Nepal, the following measurements shall be performed and random sampling shall be provided:
─ Attenuation at 1310 nm and 1550 nm. ─ Chromatic dispersion at 1310 nm and 1550 nm. 10.1.13 Mechanical Test a) The following mechanical tests shall be carried out on the cables as per ITU (T) 652.D ─ Tensile performance ─ Crush ─ Impact ─ Repeated bending ─ Torsion ─ Flexibility ─ Snatch ─ Kink ─ Cable bend b) The construction of protective cover of the cable shall be of good engineering practices with respect to: ─ Air tightness ─ Resistance to water penetration ─ Flexibility within a temperature range of –5º c to + 50º C ─ Mechanical stability ─ Chemical resistance ─ Small diameter, light weight c) Conditions of measurement and test All the measurements shall be carried out at a temperature of 20 + 5°C. 10.1.14 Cable Drum Information a) The cable shall be coiled on metallic or synthetic drum, the size of which shall conform to those given in table below. Barrel Overall Width Flange Internal spindle Diameter Of Drum Diameter (mm) hole dia. (mm) (mm) (mm) Minimum 900 385 500 85 Maximum 2200 1400 1200 - b) Strong battens shall be fixed on to the circumference of the flanges of the drum so as to protect cable from damage during transportation and storage. 10.1.17 Optical Distribution Frame (ODF)/Termination Box All the new fibre ends shall be terminated in ODF/Termination Box. 10.1.18 Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) ODF to be installed shall of rack system possessing with following characteristics :
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a) Modular design with easy installation. b) Splice and Distribution Module with capacity of sufficient ports with FC adaptors. c) Optimal arrangement for patch cords with fiber storage units. d) Reliable holding, protection and grounding of optical cables. 10.1.19 Environmental Conditions: The Optical Fiber cable and Accessories shall be capable of maintaining its performance for 24 hours daily throughout the year under the following climatological conditions.
(a) Temperature : -10 degree C to +55 degree C
(b) Humidity :RH up to 100% @ 0 - 35°C & up to 75% @ above 40°C.
(c) Altitude : At any altitude up to 5000 m above sea level.
(d) Ultraviolet Ray :OFC shall not be affected by ultraviolet ray exposure. 10.1.20 Laying of PL-HDPE and Underground Optical Fiber Cable (UG Cable)
Laying of PL-HDPE: i. The duct shall be made up of PL-HDPE (Permanently Lubricated High Density Polyethelene). ii. Usage of such ducts shall permit the installation of cable into ducts by Blowing Technology. iii. The duct shall be joined by means of suitable Plastic Couples to ensure durable water and airtight joints, using 'O' ring. iv. In places like bridges, culverts, under rivers, inside pits, canals, rain washable areas, heavy vehicle traffic passing areas etc., the duct shall be made up of GI (Galvanized Iron) pipe. 10.1.21 Construction Standards Construction Standards shall be as per ITU-T recommendation G.652. and ITU-T1700 and ITU-T L Supplement 22 (04/2016) as applicable to the type of Cable used recorded. 10.1.22 Design and Mechanical Construction of “submersible” type armoured Cable It shall confirm with the specifications ITU-T1700 and ITU-T L Supplement 22 (04/2016)
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10.2 ALL DIELECTRIC SELF-SUPPORTING CABLE (ADSS) AND ACCESSORIES
S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements 10.2.1 FIBER CHARACTERISTICS The fibers shall be made from high-grade germanium doped silica glass or compound glass. It shall have a primary coating made of silicon or similar material. The fiber shall be dual-window single mode type.The geometric and optical properties of the fiber shall be in accordance with table below. Mode field diameter (µm) at 1310 nm 9~10 ± 10 % (ITU-T rec.G652D) Cladding diameter (µm) 125 ± 1 Maximum Core concentricity error (µm) 0.6 Coating diameter (µm) 245 ± 5 Maximum Cladding Non-circularity 1% Maximum cut-off wavelength (nm) 1260 Maximum chromatic dispersion at 1310 nm 3.5 ps/nm.km Maximum attenuation range dB/km at 1310/1550 nm 0.35/0.2 Macro bend Loss @ 1310 nm (75 ± 2 mm dia Mandrel), 100 turns; Attenuation Rise ≤ 0.05 dB @ 1550 nm (30±1 mm radius Mandrel), 100 turns; Attenuation Rise ≤ 0.05 dB Proof Test Level ≥ 0.69 Gpa Chromatic Dispersion; 18 ps/(nm x km) @ 1550 nm 3.5 ps/(nm x km) 1288-1339nm 5.3 ps/(nm x km) 1271-1360nm Zero Dispersion Wavelength: 1300 to 1324nm Zero Dispersion Slope: 0.092 ps/nm2 × km Polarization mode dispersion coefficient ≤ 0.2 ps/km½ Induced attenuation ≤ 0.05 dB (-60°C- Temperature Dependence: +85°C) 10.2.2 The loss increase of 100 turns of fiber, loosely wound with a 37.5 mm radius shall be less than 0.05 dB at wavelengths of 1310 nm. 10.2.3 The offered cables shall be used for SDH, IP L2/L3 switches and routers operating up to a bit rate of 100 Gbps. 10.2.4 The nominal operating wavelength of the systems in this project shall be 1310 nm, (within the Province of 1280-1330 nm). The fibers shall be able to support in the 1550 nm and DWDM wavelength Province. The Bidder shall supply full details of the fiber performance at the wavelengths. 10.2.5 A dual protective Ultra Violet (UV) curable primary coating shall be applied to the fiber. An alternate offer with similar materials with details regarding its performance may be proposed. 10.2.6 Fibers inside the cable must not contain any factory splices. Further, Fibers of different manufacturers must not be used in the same cable. The fiber coating shall be strippable for splicing and termination. 10.2.7 The fiber and loose tube color coding shall be as follows:
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements Fiber No. Color Loose Tube No. Color 1 Blue 1 Blue 2 White 2 White 3 Yellow 3 Yellow 4 Green 4 Green 5 Grey 5 Grey 6 Red 6 Red 7 Orange 8 Black
10.2.8 Tests for Geometrical, Optical & Transmission Characteristics Tests on the finished cables shall be made to prove compliance with all requirements of this specification.All the measurements shall be carried out at a temperature of 20 + 5 C. If measurement is done at different temperature, the result shall be corrected to 20C.
10.2.9 ADSS optical fiber cable supplied shall be used for hanging on 132KV, 66KV, 33KV, 11KV existing power towers/poles and new poles as per requirements found during detail survey and design. 10.2.10 Optical cable shall be designed, manufactured and packed to ensure to be able to stand Nepalese environment during process of storage, transportation, installation and operation such as air temperature variation from -25 o C ~ +55 o C, direct sun radiation may increase the outside temperature to 55 o C and in flooded environment or place where insect and rodent may injure the cable, wind pressure of 47 m/s for area below 3000 m altitude and 55 m/s for area above 3000 m altitude as per Nepal National Building Code (NBC)104:1994. Study of the local environmental condition of the respective areas is recommended. 10.2.11 All Dielectric Self-Supporting Cable, (ADSS) Construction
Design of cable from core to skin shall be as follows: a) Center strength member (CSM) shall be made from non-metallic materials. b) Loose buffer tube filling compound to protect the fibers in the loose tube against water ingress and vibration, this compound must enable optical fibers move easily in the tube. c) Loose buffer tube shall be made from Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), colored distinguished between loose buffer tubes and filled by filling compound. d) Fillers and Loose tubes shall be arranged round CSM according to the reverse lay method (SZ). Fillers with neuter color shall be used to distinguish with loose buffer tubes. e) After application of fillers, at least one helical or longitudinal application of non-hygroscopic and non-wicking plastic tape shall be applied over the cable core. The inside and outside of the cable core shall be flooded with the same water-proof compound. f) The inner jacket shall be of MDPE as per the latest relevant BS standards. g) Peripheral strength member shall be made from aramide yarns with high straining intensity and low stretching capacity. h) HDPE outer jacket shall be able to sustain high electric field.
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements 10.2.12 Lightweight, thin and robust rodent protected Surface layed/submerged/direct buried/aerial “submersible type” optical cables (ITU-T Series L Supplement 22 (04/2016)
10.2.13 Cable Types a) ADSS cable for 11/33KV 100m span 6/12/24/48 core Description Technical Requirement ADSS cable Span length 100m Lifetime ≥ 30 years
Dielectric central strength member diameter ≥ 2.0 mm
Strengthening layer Kevlar –Cross section Area ≥ 5.5mm2
Rated Tensile Strength ≥ 9 kN
Maximum allowable Tension ≥ 3.6 kN
Every day Stress ≥ 2.25 kN
Applied Load Crush Resistance ≥ 2 kN/100mm
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements
20 times of diameter of Allowed Bending Radius cable
Inner jacket thickness ≥ 1.0 mm Outer jacket thickness ≥ 1.5 mm
Cable weight 100 -125 kg/km Fiber length in the cable compared to the cable length ≥ 1% b) ADSS cable for 11/33KV 200m span 12/24/48core Description Technical Requirement ADSS cable Span length 200m Lifetime ≥ 30 years Dielectric central strength member diameter ≥ 2.0 mm Strengthening layer Kevlar -Cross section Area ≥ 7 mm2
Rated Tensile Strength ≥ 15 kN
Maximum allowable Tension ≥ 6 kN
Every day Stress ≥ 3.5 kN
Applied Load Crush Resistance ≥ 2 kN/100mm
Allowed Bending Radius 20 times of cable diameter
Inner jacket thickness ≥ 1.0 mm Outer jacket thickness ≥ 1.5 mm Cable weight 115 -140 kg/km Fiber length in the cable compare with the cable length ≥ 1% c) ADSS cable for 11/33KV 300m span 12/24/48core Description Technical Requirement ADSS cable Span length 300m Lifetime ≥ 30 years
Dielectric central strength member diameter ≥ 2.0 mm
Strengthening layer Kevlar - Cross section Area ≥ 11mm2
Rated Tensile Strength ≥ 18 kN
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Maximum allowable Tension ≥ 7 kN
Every day Stress ≥ 4.5 kN
Applied Load Crush Resistance ≥ 2 kN/100mm
Allowed Bending Radius 20 times of cable diameter
Inner jacket thickness ≥ 1.0 mm Outer jacket thickness ≥ 1.5 mm Cable weight 115 -150 kg/km Fiber length in the cable compare with the cable length ≥ 1% d) ADSS cable for 11/33KV 500m span 24/48core Description Technical Requirement ADSS cable Span length 500m Lifetime ≥ 30 years
Dielectric central strength member diameter ≥ 2.0 mm
Strengthening layer Kevlar - Cross section Area ≥ 17mm2
Rated Tensile Strength ≥ 27 kN
Maximum allowable Tension ≥ 10.5 kN
Every day Stress ≥ 6.5 kN
Applied Load Crush Resistance ≥ 2 kN/100mm
Allowed Bending Radius 20 times of diameter
Inner jacket thickness ≥ 1.0 mm Outer jacket thickness ≥ 1.5 mm Cable weight 120 -150 kg/km Fiber length in the cable compare with the cable length ≥ 1% e) ADSS cable for 11/33KV 1000m span 24core Description Technical Requirement ADSS cable Span length 1000m Lifetime ≥ 30 years
Dielectric central strength member diameter ≥ 2.0 mm
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements
Strengthen layer Kevlar -Cross section Area ≥ 39mm2
Rated Tensile Strength ≥ 62 kN Maximum allowable Tension ≥ 25 kN Every day Stress ≥ 16 kN Applied Load Crush Resistance ≥ 2 kN/100mm Allowed Bending Radius 20 times of diameter Inner jacket thickness ≥ 1.0 mm Outer jacket thickness ≥ 1.5 mm Cable weight 130 -170 kg/km Fiber length in the cable compare with the cable length ≥ 1% 10.2.14 Optical Distribution Frame (ODF)/ Optical Termination Box(OTB) a) Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) All the fiber ends shall be terminated in ODF/OTB. ODF to be installed in each district head quarter shall be of rack system with following characteristics :
b) Termination Box Termination boxes shall be wall mountable with keyway entry access. Shall be able to accommodate with FC adapter. Grounding arrangements with grounding materials shall be provided to ground metallic parts of OFC and termination box to the existing station earth.
10.2.15 Outdoor Splicing Box (Closure) The closure shall be made of materials that are fire and chemical resistant and are mechanically strong (shall not break or deform when falling from a height of at- least 5m on hard cement surface).
10.2.16 Any other required accessories shall need to be supplied. 10.2.17 Poles and Tower Specification of 7.5m, 9m and 12m poles are listed below for a reference. However, required pole size and strength shall be finalized by the SLO after detailed survey and design wherever necessary. They are welcome to use existing poles, mast/towers of any utilities services wherever available. However, Applicant shall be responsible to arrange such available facilities and bear all expenses. Applicant may also propose 7.5 or 9 or 12 m of poles wherever underground cable is not technically viable and poles/towers of other utilities are not available.
10.2.18 Galvanized Steel Pole (7.5m) a)Scope: The steel poles, single piece telescopic type, are used in conjunction with pole accessories for supporting ADSS/Aerial cable
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements b) Reference The pole shall meet the following standard specification: -Steel tube and base plate for pole : ISO/630 - Hot dip galvanizing : BS-729
c) Detailed requirements for steel poles, base plate and top cap The telescopic pole shall be made of only one single length tapered steel tube. All the tubes and base plate shall be made of steel as per ISO 630 grade Fe 430 B or nearest equivalent grade in other standard. The outer and inner surface of the pole including with base plate shall be hot dip galvanized as per BS 729 with minimum layer thickness of galvanization being 450 gm/sq-m. The thickness of the section of steel tubes shall range between 2 mm and 3 mm. The jointing process in the pole for seam welding shall be performed by either high frequency welding method or arc welding (preferably submerged arc welding) method. The joint thus formed by arc welding shall be uniform and smooth. The mechanical characteristic in the welded part shall be at least equivalent to those of the base metal.
d) The poles shall be supplied with following properties: Pole size of 7.5 meters shall have the total length of 7500 mm +2%. The pole shall withstand minimum horizontal load of 365 Kg applied at 50 cm from the top of the pole and a wind pressure of 110 Kg/sq m applied on the pole without permanent deformation and without the application of stay. The minimum breaking load of this pole shall be 520 KgF when applied at 50 cm from the top. The top end diameter of the pole shall be between 100 mm and 125 mm and the bottom end diameter shall be between 185 mm and 250 mm. Any additional tolerance on diameters shall not be acceptable and shall be rejected. The outer surface of the steel tube between 1000 mm and 1900 mm for pole size 7.5 meters, from the bottom shall be coated all around with anti corrosive paint, which shall be tar epoxy type or equivalent. A non-metallic or metallic cap with material thickness of 2 mm to 3 mm shall be provided to fix on the top of pole. The cap shall be of press fitted type. 10.2.19 Galvanized Steel Pole ( 9 m and 12 m) a) Scope The pole shall be of the tubular type. b) Reference This shall meet the following standard specification: Steel tube and base plate for pole : ISO/630 Hot dip galvanizing : BS-729 c) Technical Specification of Galvanized Steel Pole All the tubes and base plate shall be made of steel as per ISO 630 grade Fe 430 B or nearest equivalent grade in other standard. The outer and inner surface of the pole including with base plate shall be hot dip galvanized as per BS 729 with minimum layer thickness of galvanization being 450 gm/sq.m. Dimension of the Poles Pole (9 m) Pole (12 m)
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S.N. Particulars of Technical Requirements Overall Length 9 m 12 m Planting Length 1.5 m 2.0 m Sections Length (m) Top (h1) 2 3 Middle (h2) 2 3 Bottom (h3) 5 6 Outside Diameter (mm) Top (h1) 114.3 114.3 Middle (h2) 139.7 139.7 Bottom (h3) 165.1 165.1 Thickness (mm) Top (h1) 3.65 3.65 Middle (h2) 4.5 4.5 Bottom (h3) 4.5 4.5 Approximate Weight (Kg) 147 195 Crippling Load Kgf 367 367 Application Load from Top of the Pole (m) 0.3 0.6 10.2.20 Construction a) Pole Clearance: All types of ADSS shall have minimum of 7 m clearance from the point of lowest sag. b) Pole Material: Suitable Poles/Mast/Tower shall be of galvanized steel and/or concrete with adequate strength and Installation Practice as well as other Pole/Mast/Tower quality features shall be of applicable well known International Standard such as BS (British Standard), IS (Indian Standard), ITU etc. c) Any structures of NEA for the Optical on Ground Wire (OPGW) are also acceptable standard wherever OPGW route is proposed.
10.3 Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) 10.3.1 Introduction The Applicant shall propose its own or rented/lease optical fiber based high capacity DWDM network to carry router/switch/SDH traffic as well as DWDM lambda traffic from other DWDM equipment. It shall support NGN (C4/C5) VoIP services and TDM voice traffic.
10.3.2 DWDM shall support MPLS Services, MPLS CoS, MPLS VPN, MPLS TE . Layer 2 VPN (managed and unmanaged) Services . Layer 3 VPN (managed and unmanaged) Services . VPLS Services . Metro Ethernet Services . Remote Access to MPLS VPN- IPSec, Secure Socket Layer (SSL VPN), IP Tunneling, GRE . Inter AS VPN and Carriers Carrier Services
10.3.3 The DWDM equipment shall be able to carry the traffic from the supplied routers and MPLS switches as well as carry the existing SDH and Ethernet traffic.
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10.3.4 Full Bandwidth management features for various traffic of converged services including, but not limited to:- MPLS Traffic engineering (TE-FRR, RSVP-TE, ISIS-TE, OSPF-TE) Prioritization Classification QoS/CoS (DSCP-802.1p mapping, DSCP-EXP bit) Security Bandwidth Management Control (Policing, Shaping) Bandwidth granularity (on the fly) Secured Control Plane Full IPv6 compliance IP wholesale services to ISPs, ASPs and NSPs (Carrier Support Carrier) Secured Internet Access with protection from DDoS Multicast services (e.g IPTV) Transparent LAN Services. Video conferencing services – both residential and commercial
10.3.5 The network shall be based on DWDM equipment.
10.3.6 Optical source protection Laser optical source if used should be automatically switched off (ALS) in case of load is disconnected from transmitter. This option should be guaranteed by system software as per ITU-T Recommendation G.958 and/or ITU-T Series L Supplement 22 (04/2016) 10.3.7 The equipment shall provide necessary air circulation inside itself (air-cooled type).
10.3.8 All the equipment shall be treated to resist corrosion and growth of fungus.
10.3.9 The offered equipment shall have carrier-grade resilience features including, but not limited to, the following: . Modular, chassis-based, rack-mountable system with no single point of failure . Resilient architecture with 1+1 sparing for all system modules . Link aggregation for link resilience and load balancing
10.3.10 The backplane architecture of the equipment shall be modular and scalable in nature.
10.3.11 The equipment shall have consistent performance on “Round the Clock – Round the Year” basis under the following operating environmental conditions: . Temperature: -5°C to 40° C nominal and -20°C to +50° C short term . Humidity: Up to 95% . Dusty: Dusty environment during dry season . Altitude: Up to 4000 meter above sea level
10.3.12 Architecture . Network Processor based: The offered equipment shall have network processor (with memory) based architecture. . Distributed Architecture: The offered equipment shall have distributed architecture for high processing capability and failover redundancy of processing and packet forwarding. The details shall be provided by the supplier.
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. Processor Redundancy Feature: The offered equipment shall be equipped with processor in 1+1 hot standby mode to ensure high-availability of the system. The equipment, in the event of failure of any one processor, should automatically switchover to the redundant processor without dropping any traffic. There should not be any impact on the performance in the event of active processing engine failure.
10.3.13 Power supply . All the offered equipment shall work on -48V DC dual-power supply systems. . All the offered equipment shall have 1+1 power supply redundancy protection mechanism. . Adequate protective devices and alarms shall be provided to protect the system from any damage caused due to surge, high voltage, and high current or overheating.
10.3.7 Interfaces: Ethernet Interfaces: . The equipment shall support following SFP/XFP interfaces (single mode) in the equipment side: . LAN/WAN Gigabit Ethernet (GE) Interface . LAN/WAN 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GE) Interface . LAN/WAN 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100 GE) Interface . Other standard interface 10.3.8 References and Protection a) It shall fully comply with ITU-T Rec. G.692 / G.694.1 / G.694.2. and/or ITU- T1700 and ITU-T L Supplement 22 (04/2016 b) It shall support G.652 fiber type. c) The conversion between equipment side (client-side) signal wavelengths and ITU-T G.692 compliant standard wavelengths shall be possible. d) It shall support point-to-point, ring, mesh and add-drop topology with Protocol Transparent transmission. e) It shall have in-built capability to support standard CWDM/DWDM client interfaces. f) The equipment shall have 1:1 redundancy for the major cards (control cards) and N:1 shared redundancy for the other cards and N+1 protection for Line Side.
10.3.9 High availability features: a) All the equipment shall have 1+1 redundancy in control card. b) The equipment shall have 1+1 redundancy in switch/ cross-connection fabric. c) Any disruption in the control plane (for connection management), which will cause a switch-over to the standby control module, shall not affect forwarding of data in the line card, hence no performance implications shall be present on the failure of any individual component. 10.3.10 Network management System The Network Management System (NMS) – client/server based – shall provide full featured management and control of all the offered network elements. The NMS shall include the functionality of system configuration, network monitoring, alarm management, data acquisition for analog monitoring, performance monitoring, reporting, housekeeping etc.
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a) The offered NMS server shall have UNIX/Linux operating platform. b) The offered NMS system shall support management at least 100 DWDM nodes , as the network grows and expands in the future. c) The proposed NMS system shall provide a central management platform to provision, manage and control the whole network. d) The proposed NMS system shall view the whole network topology to show real-time running status. e) The proposed NMS shall monitor, in real-time, the network performance indices and customized performance monitor indices. f) The proposed NMS system shall employ a Graphical User Interface that allows users to manage the network through a multilevel window. (i.e. Network and Sub networks Maps window). g) The proposed NMS system shall have the functionality of standard-based methods of management access including Local Craft Terminal (LCT), CLI, Telnet, console, SNMP v1/v2/v3/RMON1/2/3/9, web-based management features, system logging and alarms, in addition to providing a GUI-interface with drag-drop functionality. h) The proposed NMS system shall have the functionality of standard-based methods of management access including Local Craft Terminal (LCT), CLI, Telnet, console, SNMP v1/v2/v3/RMON1/2/3/9, web-based management features, system logging and alarms, in addition to providing a GUI-interface with drag-drop functionality. i) The proposed NMS shall have the ability to perform remote inventory
10.4 Routers 10.4.1 The SLO shall deploy or rent/lease IP/MPLS Backbone and associated equipment with high capacity router with suitable interfaces, 10.4.2 Power Supply a) All the equipment shall work on -48V DC or AC power supply. b) All the equipment shall have 1+1 power supply redundancy protection mechanism.
10.4.3 The router shall have 1+1 redundancy in control card, switching fabrics. Physically separated fabric and control card is preferred for reliability.
10.4.4 a) The router shall support inter-slot and intra-slot Ethernet Link Aggregation based on IEEE 802.3ad. b) The router shall have Non Stop Forwarding with GR (Graceful Restart) or Non-Stop Routing (Stateful Failover) for BGP, OSPF and LDP. c) The router shall support Bi-Direction Forwarding Detection (BFD). d) The router shall have support for Fast Reroute (FRR).
10.4.5 Ethernet Interfaces:
The equipment shall support SFP/XFP/SFP+/QSFP+ interfaces (single mode): GE and higher 10.4.6 Other Features a) The router shall support the IPv6 related features b) The router shall support RADIUS authentication for administrative users.
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c) The router shall support MD5 as per RFC 1321 for RIP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP. d) The equipment shall guarantee 99.999% availability of all the active parts.
10.4.7 Minimum Number of Service Slots: up to 16 (each slot supporting minimum 100 Gbps (Full Duplex)) . Minimum Switching Capacity: up to 3.20 Tbps or higher . Switching Card, Control Card and Power Module at least in 1+1 configuration . The router shall support SNMP v1, v2, v3.
10.4.8 NMS The router shall support command line and NMS based configuration management. a) The Network Management System (NMS) shall provide full featured management and control of all the offered network elements (for the routers). b) The NMS shall include the functionality of system configuration, network monitoring, alarm management, data acquisition for analog monitoring, performance monitoring, reporting, housekeeping etc. c) All other features shall be similar to the NMS of DWDM.
10.5 Network Availability Criteria
The overall Network Availability Criteria shall be 99.95% and 98.50% of the time for accessible and none accessible areas by vehicle respectively. 10.5.1 Mean Time to Store Mean Time to Restore (MTTR) shall be different for Hilly/Mountainous area and Plain area as it depends on the efficiency of the transport facilities in those Provinces. The physical movement is much slower in hilly/mountainous area in comparison to plain area. MTTR shall be as mentioned below for mountainous, hilly and plain area. Mountainous Area -72 hours Hilly Area -24 hours Plain Area -12 hours Accessible Area -6 hours (12 months accessed by vehicle with black top road) 10.5.2 Bit Error Rate (BER) BER shal not be greater than 10-11 10.5.3 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Operation and Maintenance of the network shall be controlled and performed by an operating system. It is required that DWDM/Router network element is managed according to Telecommunication managing Network rules. 10.5.4 Power Supply All equipment racks shall be supplied with direct current source having indicating voltage at -48V with positive pole grounded. All equipment parameters should be normal if voltage ranges varies within ±10%.
10.5.5 Earthing System The earth resistance shall be <2 ohm nominally however, in dry and rocky area up to 10 ohm may be acceptable.
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Grounding way shall be compliant with ETS 300 253 standard
10.5.6 Service Availability
The SLO shall ensure that the optical fibre network is available 24hrs a day throughout a year to its customers.
10.5.7 Service Obligation
The SLO shall ensure that the services are made available through the installation, activation and operation of optical access network lines through shared or dedicated leased optical cable to its customers that shall be retained and continued throughout the period of the authorization validity. The SLO must provide the 25% of the fibre installed or upgraded through subsidy to its customers at NTA’s discretion.
10.5.8 Failure to meet service quality and availability obligations
The failure of the SLO to meet the obligations specified in this section shall result in the imposition of penalties for breach of contract and Authorization conditions and other applicable penalties stipulated in the Act. However, the penalties shall not apply if the failure results solely from an event of force majeure.
10.6 WiFi Hotspot 10.6.1 General The WiFi Hotspot AP shall be connected to Hotspot Server via Optical, MW, PMP or WBA backhaul to deliver Hotspot solution across the serving Provinces.
10.6.2 Radio Specifications a)Frequency Band: The operating frequency shall be 2.472 to 2.462 GHz also known as 2.4GHz ISM band.Backhauling shall be done using WiMAX CPE. b)Typical transmit power shall be between 22-26 dBm with Tolerance +/- 1 dB c) Receiver Sensitivity >-94dBm for 802.11g and >-97dBm for 802.11b with Tolerance +/-1 dB d) Channel Bandwidth shall be 5/10/20 MHz e) The WiFi Hotspot AP shall have at least 16MB RAM and 4 MB FLASH. f) The power supply shall be 12V and shall have IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant. 10.6.3 Network Standard a)It shall work as per IEEE 802.11b/g standards b) It shall support data rates of 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps in 802.11b c) It shall support data rates of 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps in 802.11g d) Networking interface shall be 10/100 BASE Tx (Cat.5, RJ-45) Ethernet Interface 10.6.4 Modulation The modulation techniques shall be OFDM, DSSS, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 16-QAM and 64-QAM or better. 10.6.5 Antenna a)It shall have directional antenna of at least 10dBi inbuilt for long haul and atleast 7 dBi for omnidirectional antenna for short hauls. b) The H-beam of directional antenna shall be 90-120° or better.
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c) There shall be provision to select internal inbuilt antenna and external high gain antenna by physical switch or software. d) Polarity shall be multi polarized and the polarization selection shall be software controlled. e) All the Access Points shall have same standard RP-SMA connector or better. 10.6.6 Firmware The offered WiFi AP shall include firmware 10.6.7 Enclosure Characteristics The offiered enclosure shall be outdoor UV stabilized plastic or better quality material 10.6.8 Environment Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% condensing
10.7 Point to Multipoint Backhaul Links 10.7.1 An all outdoor radio offering point to multipoint backhaul solution in any licended bands. It shall be basedon software defined radio (SDR), robust performance with a highly efficient operation and having excellent QoS. 10.7.2 Radio Capacity: 50 Mbps to 128 Gbps or higher
10.7.3 Modulation (Adaptive): QPSK, 8PSK, up to 1024 QAM or better
10.7.4 Power Supply: -48V DC typical (-40V to -60 V) DC with minimum power consumptions
10.7.5 Water sealing for outdoor equipment: Class IP 67 or IEC60529
10.7.6 Radio Compatibility: ETSI EN 302 326-1 V1.2.2 Annex E/ETSI EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2/ ETSI EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1/ ETSI TS 102 123
10.7.7 Tranmit Power: 10 to 30 dBm
10.7.8 Receiver Sensitivity: -80 to -90 dBm or better
10.7.9 Antenna: 10 to 36 dBi or better, directional or omni or sectoral antenna
10.7.10 Scalability: 3 to 10 terminal stations per sector or higher or 10-30 terminal stations per repeater station.
10.7.11 Ethernet on terminal: 2 Mbps to 1 Gbps or higher
Interface: RJ45 or SFP or other better solution
10.7.12 Security: MAC security and port flooding, MAC learning enables/disable, storm control split horizon
Electrical safety: EN60950-12006 series/ EN 50385 2002 series or equivalent
EMC/EMI: ETSI EN 301 489-4 series or equivalent
10.7.13 Synchronization: ITU-T G.8362 (Synchronous Ethernet)/ IEEE 1588V2 TC
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10.7.14 Reliability: MTBF shall be greater than 25 years
10.7.15 NMS/EMS: All terminals/stations shall be monitored by network management system/element management system. The supplied NMS/EMS shall meet the all requirement of section 10.4.8 of Annex 10.
10.7.16 Environment Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% condensing
10.8 Very Small Aperature Terminal 10.8.1 Theoffered VSAT terminals shall be either it’s own or rented or leased from any one or multiple of NTA licended ISP(s)/operator. 10.8.2 Capacity of each terminal port: 512Kbps to 2 Mbps or higher 10.8.3 Bands: C or Ku or Ka or other available bands 10.8.4 Antenna: 0.6m to 1.2m prefered but 2.4m is also aceptable 10.8.5 LNB: up to 500 MHz range 10.8.6 BUC: up to 1 W is prefered but 2 W is also aceptable 10.8.7 Satellite location: Any 10.8.8 Power Supply: -12VDC/24VDC/-48V DC or 20% fluctuation range or 220VAC 10.8.9 Power System: Solar or AC with 4 hours of maintenance free battery backup.
10.9 Power Supply System (PSS) 10.91 The Applicant shall provide complete power systems for all the stations of the network having two types: a)Site with AC power supply system: City Supply with 24 hours of battery backup b)Site without AC power supply system: Solar power system with 48 hours of battery backup 10.9.2 For the solar sites, the Applicant shall provide complete solar power system with 2 days autonomy at full load power consumption. The storage system shall be deep cycle maintenance free battery. The solar power system shall be capable of charging the fully drained batteries within 1 sunny day. 10.9.3 Rectifiers: In order to supply continuous DC supply, the bidders are required to offer the switch Mode power supply (SMPS) technology based Rectifier modules, DC distributions, AC Distribution, control cubicle, and other associated installation materials including connecting cables, runways etc. complete in all respect.
- over voltage protection: The rectifier shall shut down for the load protection if the voltage preset value of 58V(adjustable).
- Current limitation: The rectifier must have a provision for limiting the input/output current from 20% to 100% of the full rated load (adjustable). However the rectifier must be capable of withstanding 110% of full rated capacity.
- rectifier modules in n+1 configuration, where n stands for no. of SMPS rectifier modules
- Rectifier input: Nominal AC input 22O Volt (150-280V AC), 50 HZ AC.
- Output: Nominal -48/-24/-12 V DC with ± 20% variations
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-AC distribution box:The AC supply for the rectifier shall be supplied from the AC box with correct rating of fuses/circuit breaker and two spare distribution points shall also be provided in the AC distribution box. The AC box shall be equipped with Class- C lightning surge protectors of proper rating. Seperate Class-B Lightning arrestor set shall be provided inaddition to Class-C Lightning arrester with each system.
- DC distribution box: The DC supply from the rectifier shall be supplied from the DCdistribution box with correct rating of fuses/circuit breaker and two spare distribution points shall also be provided in the DC distribution box.
10.9.4 SMPS Rectifier Capacity:
. ( ) ( ) = + ( ) ( ∗ )
Where, CH (Charging hour)=10 hours.
CE= Charging efficiency
Daily load current shall include power consumption of all the network elements & Transmission System.
10.9.5 Batteries: The Applicant shall provide VRLA maintenance free batteries for the sites where AC mains are available and deep-cycle lead acid maintenance free batteries for solar power system sites with plates of calcium alloy or better.
- The nominal voltage of each individual cell shall be 2 Volt.
- Batteries shall be designed to operate at the nominal 10-hour rate of discharge at 25 degrees C and end terminal cell voltage of 1.8 V.Discharge characteristics including the 100, 20, 10 and 1-hour rates of discharge shall be provided.
- The batteries shall be suitable for charing by means of AC Charger/Solar Charger.
- Applicant shall mention the design life cycle of the batteries at 80 % and 20% depth of discharge(DOD) at 25 degree centigrade.
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- The Battery distribution Board: Battery bank is required at any station. The battery banks shail be connected to the inputs of battery distribution board whose output shall be connected to the sorar charge controiler. The Bidders shall provide all the interconnection cables between battery to battery distribution board and battery distribution board to solar charge controller.
10.9.6 Solar System: The Applicant shall supply Solar Power System for the broadband Network. The Solar System shall consist of Solar Modules, Solar Array Frames, Solar Charge Controllers, deep cycle lead acid maintenance Free Batteries, Junction Boxes, Distribution Board, Cables and Accessories.
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Solar Module: Each solar module in the array shall be made up of crystalline cells with conversion efficiency of over 16 % ,consist of at least 36 photovoltaic cells and current at maximum power point rating of each module shall not be less than 7A at peak power (watt) at 25 degrees Celsius cell temperature and lrradiance of l000 W/Sq.m. The Bidder shall provide I-V curve of solar module at cell temperatures of - 20°, 0°, 25° and 50° Celsius. Total sunshine hour per day shall be considered as 3.5 Hrs.The Offered PV modules shall have IEC 61215 certification ( Latest edition).
Solar Power System Design: The Bidder shall design the solar power system considering maximumavailable sunshine hours of 3.5 hours per day for sites. Solar panel de-rating of 25% shall be applied to cater for aging, dust collection and radiation dispersion. The design shall be based on the following formula.
10.9.7 Solar module sizing:
. ( )= . Where
Imp: module current at maximum power at 25°C cell temperature(Standard Test Condition, STC)
3.5 hrs: Average maximum sunshine hours per day.
1.25: Aging factor for aging, dust collection and radiation dispersion.
= ( )
( )=
Note: Daily Power Consumption shall include self-consumption ofthe regulator also. The decimal values shall be rounded up to thenearest highest inteser.Ex: 5.02 or 5.96 shall be rounded to 6.
10.9.8 No of series solar modules(Ns)
The solar array shall consist of following number of solar modules inseries (Ns) for different operating system voltage.
Ns= 4 for 48 volt system having 12 V panel or 2 with 24V Panel
Ns = 2 for 24 V system
Ns= 1 for 12 V system
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10.9.9 Required solar array size:
Total no. of solar array required = Ns * Np,
Where Np = Number ofarray in parallel connection.
10.9.10 Junction Box:
Weatherproof junction boxes shall be provided to interconnect thesolar arrays. All the interconnection cablesbetween solar array and junction boxes and junction boxes and SolarCharge Controller shall be provided.
10.9.11 Solar Charge Controller sizing:
Ic = 1.5* {Imp * Np / 0.8}
Where,
lc = Capacity of Controller
Imp = Generating current by each module at 25 deg. C.
0.8- Factor to adjust Charger efficiency and cable loss
10.9.12 Earthing System:
TheApplicant shall provide the complete earthing system for each site under this project. Suitable design and materials shall be used to maintain the Earth Resistance to less than 10 ohms even in dry season for the supplied earthing system.
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Sample Design: District Optical Network Topolgy:
Sample District HUMLA
Sample Route Map of HUMLA DISTRICT.
Route lengths of Optical Links: HUMLA DISTRICT
Distance SN From To Km Terrain 1 Srinagar Kalika 5 500 m Down 2 Maila Kalika 15 1250 m Up 3 Jair Srinagar 16.25 500 m Up, 1,750 m Down then 1,250 m up; In between river 4 Gothi Rodikot 3.13 Almost same level 5 Gothi Saya (Sama) 1.88 250 m height Difference 6 Maila Madana 16.25 500 m Up, 1,000 m Down and then 1,250 m Up 7 Sarkedeu Raya 9.38 500 m Up and equal level 8 Lali Raya 2.50 1,000 m down and level 9 Raya Chipra 8.75 500 m down 10 Chipra Khurpu 1.88 500 m down 11 Chipra Simikot 6.88 1,250 m Up
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12 Simikot Syada 5.00 1,000 m Up 13 Syada Khagalgaon 6.25 approx. same level 14 Khagalgaon Muchu 22.50 500 m up down and then up 15 Muchu Limi 26.25 Along river 16 Muchu Hilsa (China Border) 21.25 1,000 m up and then down 17 Melchhap Darma 5.00 1,000 m down then 250 m up 18 Darma Mimi 1.25 1,250 m Up 19 Lali Baraigaun 5.00 1,250 m Up 20 Badagaon Thehe 4.38 750 m down (Bargaun) 21 Lali Saya (Sama) 10.00 1,500 m up and then 1,500 m down 22 Besraigaon Saya (Sama) 5.00 1,250 m down 23 Melchhap Gothi 8.75 1,000 m down and then 750 m up 24 Sarkedeu Kalika 13.75 1,750 m up, 1,500m down and 250 m up 25 Shreemastha Mimi 15.00 down 750m then almost same level then up 500m 26 Simikot Bargaun 5.00 500m up 27 Simikot Dandafaya 2.50 up 500m 28 Syada Hepka 7.50 750m down 29 Dandafaya Syada 2.50 750m down Total 253.75
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Sample District JUMLA
Sample Route Map of JUMLA DISTRICT.
Route lengths of Optical Links: JUMLA DISTRICT
Terrain Distanc SN From To e in Km 1 Badki Narakot almost same level 7.5 2 Birat Malikathota all most same level 6.25 Buvramadichau 3 r Patmara down 1,500m down 10 4 Chhumchaur Patarasi all most same level 3.125 5 Dhapa Pandawagufa all most same level 2.5 6 Dillichaur Patarasi all most same level 11.25 7 Dipalgaun Chandannath all most same level 4.375 8 Garjyangkot Dipalgaun all most same level 3.75 Ghode 9 Mahadev 0 10 Guthichaur Garjyangkot all most same level 6.875 11 Haku Tatopani all most same level 5.625 Mahabe 12 Kalikakhetu Pattharkhola 600m up 1.25 13 Kanakasundari 0 14 Kudari Rara Lihi all most same level 5
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15 Lamra Tatopani all most same level 6.25 Ghode 16 Rara Lihi Mahadev all most same level 4.375 Mahabe 17 Pattharkhola Badki all most same level 7.5 Malika 18 Bota(Gothelwara) 0 Buvramadichau 19 Malikathota r all most same level 7.5 20 Narakot Dhapa all most same level 3.75 21 Pandawagufa Birat all most same level 3.75 22 Patarasi Guthichaur all most same level 25 23 Patmara Dillichaur 250m for 6.25 Km 12.5 24 Sanigaun Narakot 500m up for 5 km 7.5 25 Tamti Kudari all most same level 16.25 26 Tatopani Kudari all most same level 5 27 26 0 28 Chandannath Patmara 750m down 7.5 Lamra all most same level 6.875 Total (Km) 181.25
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Education and Health Center/Post of ROLPA District S.N VDC Name of High Schools Name of Higher Secondary Health of (English) School Center/Post VDCs 2521 Aresh Ma V Motodhara 3 Motodhara Health Post
2522 Bhawang Bageshwori Ma V 9 Health Post Bachhepachhawang 2523 Bhirul 2524 Budagaun Saraswati Ma V 3 Lingdung Health Post Jana Kalyan Ma V 1 Simpani 2525 Dhawang Himalaya Ma V Ghapa 3 Gapa Health Post 2526 Dubaring Rastiya Ma V Dubring 4 Health Post Dubaring 2527 Dubidanda Bhimsen Ma V 1 Saibang Health Post 2528 Eriwang Janata Ma V Bagmara 9 Bagmara 2529 Fagaam Ne Ra Ma V Tharpudhara 6 Health Post Tarpudhara 2530 Gaam Janata Ma V Thulogaam 5 Health Post Jarwang 2531 Gairigaun Gobinda Ma V 3 Dumla Health Post Birendra Ma V 6 Gang 2533 Gharti Gaun Krishna Ma V 2 Gairagaun Health Post
2534 Ghodagaun Rameshwari H S S 3 Sallipipal Health Post 2535 Gumchal Jana Jyoti Ma V 2 Mairichour Health Post 2536 Harjang Health Post 2537 Jailwang Rolwang Ma V 3 Pandhrapale Health Post Jana Jagriti Pra V 6 Dandakhan Sulkabang 2538 Jaimakasala Namuna Ma V 7 Kasala 2539 Jankot Bal Udaya Ma V 1 Madichaur Health Post 2540 Jauli Padmodaya Ma V 3 Dangchot Health Post Pokharai 2541 Jedwang Ma V Ranjat 8 Ranjat Rithabot Health Post 2542 Jhenam Mahendra Hss 1 Holeri Health Post 2543 Jinawang Siddhartha Ma V Birendra H S S 6 Nauli Health Post Ghoptewodhar 3 Ghoptewadhar 2544 Jungar Siddharatna Ma V Hanjawang 4 Jana Jakriti Uchha Ma V 4 Hangjawang Nerpa Saraswati Ma V Kaulabot 8 Kaulabot 2545 Kareti Health Post
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2546 Khungri Tripureshwori Ma V 3 Health Post Dharapani Jyoti Prakash Ma V 9 Harigaun 2547 Korchawang Siddha Kailash Ma V 7 Health Post Misidada 2548 Kotgaun Nepal Ma V Kotgaun 3 Health Post Kuiwang 2549 Kureli Bal Kalyan Ma V 9 Upawang Health Post 2550 Masina Suryodaya Hss Masina 3 Masina Health Post 2551 Mijhing Suryodaya Ma V Sulichaur 7 Health Post Sulichaur Chandra Prabha Ma V 6 Pokhara Dhara 2552 Nuwagaun Sukra Ma V Jhumlung 9 Araniko Hss 5 Raibang Health Post Jhumlung Shiva Ma V Dwarpani 1 Dwarpani 2553 Pachhawang Jana Jyoti Ma V Arkhola 5 Health Post Aarkhola 2554 Pakhapani Pakhapani Ma V Simkhola 3 Health Post Simkhola 2555 Pang Health Post 2556 Rangkot Nepal Rastriya Ma V Maulabot Health Post 1 Maulabot 2557 Rangsi Janasewa Uchha Ma V Ransi 2 Health Post Pokharchaur 2558 Rank Jivan Jyoti Ma V 6 Deul Takura Health Post Rank Budhi Bikas Ma V 1 Ratamata 2559 Sakhi Janakalyan Ma V 5 Sarpal PHC 2560 Seram Janasewa Ma V 1 Konadung Health Post 2561 Sirpa Gokul Ma V 1 Jogitar Health Post 2562 Siuri Health Post 2563 Talawang Talawang Ma V Talawang 3 Health Post Himatakura 2564 Tewang Ne Ra Ma V Rakjyapokhara 9 Health Post Rajyapokhara 2565 Thawang Bir Bal Bhadra Uchha Ma V 4 Health Post Jhakewang 2566 Uwa Bhanubhakta Ma V 6 Health Post Thulogaun 2567 Wadachaur Gauri Shankar Ma V 3 Health Post Thulonamja Baraha Chhetra Hss 4 Kilachaur 2568 Whama Bageshwori Ma V 7 Liwan Health Post 2569 Wot Ma V Meldari 6 Meldari Health Post 49 47 9 45
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Liwang N.P. Tara Ma V 7 Bamruk Bal Kalyan Uchha Ma V 5 DH, DS, Thaliwang Health Post Mirul Himalaya Phulbari Ma V 5 Tutu Health Post Khumel Rastriya Ma V 4 Thapadera Health Post Khumel Indreshwori Ma V 8 Khewase Kewari Health Post Nerpa Health Post Pobang Health Post Sulichaur PHC
Coordinate, Population & Household of ROLPA District S.N of VDC (English) Coordinates VDCs Population Household
2521 Aresh 28.20°N 82.76°E 4,066 716
2522 Bhawang 28.37°N 82.63°E 4,065 799 2523 Bhirul
2524 Budagaun 28.30°N 82.42°E 6,314 1,250
2525 Dhawang 28.38°N 82.68°E 4,901 894
2526 Dubaring 28°11′N 82°25′E 4,537 931
2527 Dubidanda 28.17°N 82.53°E 4,129 883
2528 Eriwang 28.48°N 82.50°E 5,279 1,003
2529 Fagaam 28.34°N 82.74°E 3,025 562
2530 Gaam 28.38°N 82.89°E 4,006 787 2531 Gairigaun 4,561 938
2533 Gharti Gaun 28°21′N 82°27′E 4,633 921
2534 Ghodagaun 28.21°N 82.65°E 3,205 685
2535 Gumchal 28.29°N 82.80°E 3,815 650
2536 Harjang 28.32°N 82.80°E 2,396 424
2537 Jailwang 28.40°N 82.74°E 2,896 510
2538 Jaimakasala 28.34°N 82.78°E 3,020 580
2539 Jankot 28.41°N 82.55°E 2,853 599
2540 Jauli Pokharai 28.20°N 82.60°E 4,470 933
2541 Jedwang 28.24°N 82.59°E 3,802 737
2542 Jhenam 28.21°N 82.45°E 5,516 1,062
2543 Jinawang 28.41°N 82.40°E 5,156 979
2544 Jungar 28.33°N 82.43°E 5,169 1,019
2545 Kareti 28.28°N 82.56°E 2,365 453
2546 Khungri 28.23°N 82.68°E 4,168 910 2547 Korchawang 3,299 747
2548 Kotgaun 28.33°N 82.56°E 4,155 895
2549 Kureli 28.47°N 82.59°E 2,989 587
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2550 Masina 28.15°N 82.58°E 5,028 991
2551 Mijhing 28.24°N 82.72°E 7,508 1,561
2552 Nuwagaun 28.26°N 82.48°E 4,548 880
2553 Pachhawang 28.53°N 82.51°E 4,333 823
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2555 Pang 28.29°N 82.86°E 4,567 867
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2563 Talawang 28.43°N 82.48°E 5,180 1,048
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2565 Thawang 28.48°N 82.72°E 4,398 937
2566 Uwa 28.45°N 82.80°E 3,970 741
2567 Wadachaur 28.27°N 82.77°E 5,815 1,068
2568 Whama 28.40°N 82.59°E 3,865 784
2569 Wot 28.40°N 82.45°E 4,409 832 49
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Mirul 28.46°N 82.67°E 2,513 494
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Kewari Nerpa Pobang Sulichaur Institutional 3,329 22
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Figure 9.5f Map of ROLPA District
Jaljala -- The Hidden Treasure of Rolpa 20 Google +0 1 0 0
Rolpa, lying in mid western part of Nepal, is one of the most backward districts in terms of infrastructure. However, it is regarded as one of the exciting potential tourism destinations in the country because of its nature, culture and political history. District headquarters Libang lies approximately 300 km west of Kathmandu. Kham Magars are the major inhabitants of the district followed by other groups like Brahmins, Chettris, Newars and Thakuris. Rolpa is the origin of the decade-long
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People’s War which claimed more than 10,000 people. Jaljala is one of the popular destinations in the district with immense tourism potentials. A detailed itinerary of a trek to Jaljala is given below:
Day 01: Kathmandu- Sulichaur (Drive 12 hrs) The starting point of trek, Sulichaur, is connected by road from Kathmandu. Surface transport is the only alternative to reach Rolpa unless you charter a helicopter. You can fly to Bhairahawa and drive for six hours to reach Sulichaur. The hill drive is a joy with scenic attraction along the way. Night buses to Sulichaur leave from Gongabu Bus Park and you can reach Sulichaur early next morning. Sulichaur is both the starting and ending point of this trek. It is a commercial hub of Rolpa district. Lying at an altitude of 810m above sea level, Sulichaur lies near the confluence of Lungri Khola and Fagam Khola. According to locals, early rulers of Sulichaur, the Kham Rajas, used to give capital punishment to guilty people at this very place. Medium range of accommodation is available at Sulichaur. Day 02: Sulichaur-Kotalbara (1606m) – Drive: 4 hrs, Trek 4 hrs The drive begins after breakfast at Sulichaur. The jeep drive on a graveled road passes through Sunchahari fall. Sunchahari fall (1450m) is one of the major attractions of the area. It can be reached after a drive of two and half hours from Sulichaur. Sunchahari is derived from two words – sun meaning gold and chahari meaning stream. Locals believed that gold used to flow in the stream in the past. After a drive of about half an hour, you reach Pobang – a small settlement ideal for tea and light snacks. There are a few teashops and a medical store Pobang. Fulibang, where the graveled road ends, is only half an hours of drive away. The trek starts after having lunch at Fulibang. The hike from Fulibang to Kotalbara is a gentle warm up with no steep climb. After walking on the smooth trail for two and half hours, you reach Sirkyang which offers magnificent view of hills, rivers and settlements below. A walk of about one and half hours from Sirkyang, takes you to Kotalbara (1606m) – the destination for the day. Kotalbara is a small settlement with basic accommodation facility available. Day 03: Kotalbara- Commune village (2217m) – Walk: 7 hrs This day is one of the most exciting days of the trek as you go through varieties of geographical conditions. After breakfast at Kotalbara, the walk passes through the normal trail till Posbang River. After crossing the suspension bridge over the river, the walk is mostly uphill. A walk of about four hours from Posbang River takes us to Posbang for lunch. Posbang is a small village with a few tea houses. After lunch, the walk passes through Dilbhanjyang (2576m) – the highest point of the day – to reach Sandho River. You walk upstream through the river because there are no trails available. After navigating the River for about half an hours, you reach Ajambari Commune – the destination of the day. Ajambari Commune (2217m) is perhaps the only remnant of Maoist’s People’s War. Based in purely socialist concept, this commune, which was established in 2000 at the height of insurgency, consists of two houses. As many as 22 families used to reside here during insurgency. At present, only four families are living in the commune. These families don’t have private property. The stay in this commune will give you the insights of people’s war, their motivation towards socialism and their innovation. In order to sustain themselves,
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they are looking for the alternative economic activities for which they have already initiated some modern forms of agriculture such as Truffle mushroom and ground apple. Day 04: Ajambari Commune-Thabang (2000m) Morning can be spent by talking to ex-combatants about their experience about the People’s War. After lunch at Commune, the trek progresses toward Thabang (2000m), popularly known as the headquarters of the People’s War. Thabang can be reached after a hike of about one and half hours through wild marijuana field from the Commune. If you have informed the local Magar community of your visit, you will be accorded warm welcome amidst enchanting music and colorful dance. Here, you can stay in homestay, teahouse or a commune. In the evening, you can enjoy cultural performance of the local Magar community.
Day 5: Thabang Thabang is popularly known as the headquarters of People’s War. It is also the village which was affected the most during insurgency. The official Maoist document states that it is a place from where People’s War originated. Bhumya Puja is one of the most significant cultural attractions you will observe in this village. Celebrated just before the start of monsoon (mid June), the whole village celebrate it for five days. Bhumya means land and puja means worshipping, hence this festival is about worshipping the land. The festival starts with a sacrifice of sheep or pig in Thabang River and Selsine marathon which is held among youths. Selsine is a marathon competition where any guy is free to pick a girl (whether or not she agrees) and run her away toward the river. Then they gather in a ground and dance for the whole day. Food, drink, song and dance are all what Thabangis look for over the next four days. The typical day start with invitation by a person through chant and people in the ethnic dress and ornaments gather in the ground and dance for whole day. The concluding ceremony includes dismantling of pole erected on the first day and throwing into the river. Hiking to nearby Dhakpa hills is among one of the popular activities for tourists at Thabang. If you are lucky, you might be rewarded with the view of the endangered Red Panda. A walk of about three hours from Dhakpa will take you to the neighboring Rukum district. Another viewing point is Ghamchin which offers you views of mountains peaks like Sisne Himal, Otha Himal and other peaks in the Dhaulagiri range. Day 06: Thabang-Jaljala (3107m) -- Walk 6 hrs After breakfast, you will trek to Jaljala a place of great significance in terms of nature, religion, and politics to the Rolpa district. Situated at an altitude of 3107m above sea level, Jaljala can be reached after a steep climb about six hours from Thabang. There are no tea houses available along the trek. If you are traveling during monsoon, brace for the leech bites. Jaljala is a grassland that is wet almost round the year. There is a natural reservoir of water from where water flows in almost every direction all the year round. From
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April to September, wild flowers decorate the entire area. The place also offers beautiful views of Sisne Himal, Dhaulagiri and Otha Himal among others. Also, the Bhama Cave, which is yet to be explored to the fullest, is the other attraction of Jaljala. Jaljala is also a popular pilgrimage for people of the mid-west. During the full moon of April, May and June, people from various part, be it Tarai or hills, travel to this region with sheep to sacrifice in the four temples (known as Than in local language). Hundreds of sheep are slaughtered during these three months. You need to be self- sufficient while traveling to Jaljala as no tea house is available there. However, there are a few Dharmashalas that offer accommodation to visitors. Day 07: Jaljala- Dharampani (3600m)- Majhibang (2100m) – 7 hrs After breakfast, you trek uphill towards Dharampani -- the highest point of the trek. Weather permitting, you can see various mountain ranges from here. Dharampani can be reached after a walk of three hours from Jaljala. Since there is no human settlement and the place is windy almost all the year round, it is recommended that you take packed lunch with you. After having lunch at Dharampani, the walk goes downward to Majhbang after crossing the highest pass of the trek. The pass is steep grasslands with narrow trail. This is the toughest part of the trek. There are no human settlements until you reach Nabang (3193m) from where you can reach Libang or Majhibang. Lying at an attitude of 2100m, Majhibang can be reached after a walk of four hours from Dharampani. Upon reaching the village, you will be welcomed by the local Magar people. Accommodation is at the home of one of the Magars.
Day 08: Majhibang Majhibaang is one of the most advanced villages you will see during the trek. The houses are clean and well furnished, have toilets and improved cooking stove which consumes less wood and emits less smoke. Untouched by the road, it lies between the two rivers, giving it the name Majhi Bang (literally middle ground). A typical day in Majhibang starts by listening to the stories of people during the conflict. Trekkers can get to see mines and explosives used during the war. After lunch, you can visit the micro hydro project initiated by local people themselves. Also you can visit the iron and gold mines near the village which were believed to be in use in the past. In the evening, you can enjoy cultural performance by the local Magar people.
Day 09: Majhibang-Jailbang-Sulichaur – Walk: 2 hrs, Drive 4 hrs After breakfast, a walk of about one and half hours take you to Jailbang which is popular known as the sister village of Majhibang. Here also you will be welcomed by the Magar community amid cultural performance. After lunch, a walk of about an hour takes us to the place where vehicle to Sulichaur is available. Day 10: Sulichaur-Kathmandu Drive back to Kathmandu.
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