1 of 36 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Multi-Channel Temperature Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) System for 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum Chamber at Bopal Campus of SAC. 1. INTRODUCTION: Space Applications Centre (SAC) is one of the major centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). SAC focuses on the design of space-borne instruments (Payloads) for ISRO missions and development and operationalization of applications of space technology for societal benefits. The applications cover communication, broadcasting, navigation, disaster monitoring, meteorology, oceanography, environment monitoring and natural resources survey. SAC/ISRO is setting up a new campus at Bopal, Ahmedabad around 15 kms away from the SAC main Campus which has Integration Clean Room and 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum (TV) Chamber. Integration of Communication payloads for various ISRO Missions will be carried out at Integration Clean Room and Space conditions (Vacuum & Temperatures) will be simulated for Testing of Communication Payloads in 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum Chamber. During the Thermo-Vacuum Chamber test, a Multi-Channel Temperature Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) System is required to maintain the Payload Subsystem temperatures. The objective of TDAC System is to control the temperature of the particular system with in desired limits by externally supplied heat in auto-controlled manner. Input will be the required temperature value and through appropriate controller, required heat is to be supplied. Such a close loop control is required for 300 nos. of channels at a time. This proposal is for Thermal Control System with Closed Loop Heater Control, Temperature Measurement with Various types of Temperature Sensors (RTD, Thermistors and Thermocouples) and delivering controlled power through Programmable Switch Mode Power supplies. A typical indicative configuration envisaged for the proposed TDAC system is shown in Figure- 1. The main functions of the system are: Acquire and monitor temperature using temperature sensors (SAC will provide all the temperature sensors along with Harness till the Data Acquisition System). Control DC programmable power supply in different modes User Interface to manage the Tests Interface for accessing the Satellite mounted temperature sensor data. Local & Extended displays Real time and Historical Plotting Data Logging Report Generation Storage of all the data and export/print capability Accessibility of Monitoring through Network (Intranet and Internet).
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Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Multi-Channel Temperature Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) System for 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum Chamber at Bopal Campus of SAC.
1. INTRODUCTION: Space Applications Centre (SAC) is one of the major centres of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). SAC focuses on the design of space-borne instruments (Payloads) for ISRO missions and development and operationalization of applications of space technology for societal benefits. The applications cover communication, broadcasting, navigation, disaster monitoring, meteorology, oceanography, environment monitoring and natural resources survey. SAC/ISRO is setting up a new campus at Bopal, Ahmedabad around 15 kms away from the SAC main Campus which has Integration Clean Room and 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum (TV) Chamber. Integration of Communication payloads for various ISRO Missions will be carried out at Integration Clean Room and Space conditions (Vacuum & Temperatures) will be simulated for Testing of Communication Payloads in 6.5m Thermo-Vacuum Chamber. During the Thermo-Vacuum Chamber test, a Multi-Channel Temperature Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) System is required to maintain the Payload Subsystem temperatures. The objective of TDAC System is to control the temperature of the particular system with in desired limits by externally supplied heat in auto-controlled manner. Input will be the required temperature value and through appropriate controller, required heat is to be supplied. Such a close loop control is required for 300 nos. of channels at a time. This proposal is for Thermal Control System with Closed Loop Heater Control, Temperature Measurement with Various types of Temperature Sensors (RTD, Thermistors and Thermocouples) and delivering controlled power through Programmable Switch Mode Power supplies. A typical indicative configuration envisaged for the proposed TDAC system is shown in Figure-1. The main functions of the system are:
Acquire and monitor temperature using temperature sensors (SAC will provide all the temperature sensors along with Harness till the Data Acquisition System).
Control DC programmable power supply in different modes
User Interface to manage the Tests
Interface for accessing the Satellite mounted temperature sensor data.
Local & Extended displays
Real time and Historical Plotting
Data Logging
Report Generation
Storage of all the data and export/print capability
Accessibility of Monitoring through Network (Intranet and Internet).
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Note: Vendor is required to provide all the items shown in the above diagram under the scope of this bidding except 1. Heaters and 2. Temperature Sensors along with harness.
Figure-1 Typical Indicative Configuration of Proposed TDAC System
Basic System Configuration: Proposed system must consist of following modules
1. 1500 Temperature Measuring Channels (Temperature Data Acquisition System). 2. 300 Control Channels using Programmable Power Supplies. 3. Acquisition and Controller Unit with Hot Redundancy & Spares. 4. Application software (offering level best Automation) with Back-up. 5. User Interface Workstations & Spares.
The Techno-Commercial offer shall include:
1. Details of the configuration of the system proposed including all the elements. 2. Details of deliverables – item wise. 3. Details of experience in developing TDAC systems. 4. Detailed Item-wise Quotation. 5. Commercial Terms & Conditions.
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2. SCOPE OF THE WORK The proposed TDAC system involves System design and budgetary quote for its supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the TDAC System and subsequent on-site maintenance. The scope of work includes mainly but not limited to the following main requirements:
1. System design/configuration. 2. Temperature data acquisition for Temperature Sensors like Thermocouple (T-type),
Thermistors (10K) and RTD (PT1000 Class-A). 3. Controller for processing and controlling Programmable power supplies 4. Computer Workstations for real time monitoring, storing, setting test parameters etc. 5. Application software & user interface with controller 6. Hot Redundancy of Each Hardware being used for Temperature Acquisition and
Control except measurement & control channels and power supplies. 7. A3-Size Colour Laser Printer along with Copying and Scanning facility. 8. Equipment cabinet for power supply, acquisition controller, etc. 9. All interface cables, wires, Connectors, converters & adopters for control channels from
programmable power supplies to heaters. 10. Integration of entire system once SAC will provide all the items which are in scope of
SAC (Temperature sensors & Heaters) and demonstration of complete system. 11. On-site trouble shooting and system maintenance along with hardware warranty 12. Software upgradation based on utility, bug fixing and features additions up to three
years. Note: All the hardware going into Thermo-vacuum chamber must be MIL grade Thermo-vacuum compatible. All these components has to face Vacuum of the order of 1 X 10-6 mbar (Torr). SAC will provide following items before System Integration at SAC (Milestone-2):
1. Heating elements (IR Lamps & Thermo-Foil Heaters). 2. Temperature sensors along with Harness running upto Data Acquisition System.
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3. Detail of Requirements:
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3.1. Temperature Data Acquisition System
System Should have following features
3.1.1.
No. of Temperature Measuring Channels
1500 no.s with following bifurcation Thermistors = 200 no.s RTD sensors =300 no.s Thermo-Couples = 1000 no.s
3.1.2. Compatibility with Various Type of Temperature Sensors
3.1.5. Temperature Measurement accuracy of data acquisition system:
±0.2°C or better for all type of temperature sensors
3.1.6. Scanning Time less than or equal to 4 sec for all the 1500 no.s of temperature channels
3.1.7. Temperature Sensors & its Integration with TDAC System
SAC will provide all types of Temperature sensors along with harness running upto data acquisition system. Integration of Temperature sensor harness with Data Acquisition System is the responsibility of vendor.
3.1.8. Demonstration
During acceptance test, vendor need to demonstrate on standalone basis the temperature measurement accuracy of data acquisition system as mentioned in 3.1.5. Vendor need to bring all the necessary equipments for demonstration.
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3.2. Programmable Power Supplies
3.2.1.
Power Supply Capability Programmable Power Supply must be settable as per the Close-Loop requirement.
Type-1:
Current output capacity = 0-14 Amps Voltage Output = 0-60 Volts DC Rated Output Power = 840 W or Higher Quantity for Control Channels = 200 no.s
Type-2:
Current output capacity = 0-3.5 Amps Voltage Output = 0-60 Volts DC Rated Output Power = 210 W or better Quantity for Control Channels = 100 no.s
3.2.2. Total No. of Programmable Power Supplies to be supplied
310 no.s out of which Type-1 = 200 no.s for control & 5 for Spares Type-2 = 100 no.s for control & 5 for Spares
3.2.3. Power Supply make Reputed Brands. Suggested brands like TDK Lambda, Ametek, Keithley, Agilent.
3.2.4. Settability Continuously variable Output Voltage settable by means of front panel 10 turn pot/rotary pulse type knob in manual mode and using control input in remote mode.
3.2.5. Drift/Stability Less than ±0.25% of set voltage over 24 hours
3.2.6. Load regulation Voltage: 0.1% of V out (maximum)
Current: 0.1% of I out (maximum)
3.2.7. Line regulation Voltage: 0.1% (maximum)
Current: 0.1% (maximum)
3.2.8. Ripple & Noise: < 100mV
3.2.9. DC efficiency: 80% minimum
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3.2.10. Vout & Iout programming resolution
0.03 % of full scale
3.2.11. Safety Applicability Standards
CE Mark, UL60950 listed
3.2.12. EMC Requirements EN61326-1
3.2.13. Mounting Arrangement 19” Rack Mountable
3.2.14.
Weight & Size Low Weight and Compact size
Type-1 Power Supply Size <= 80mm (W) X 2U Height Weight: <= 3 Kg.
Type-2 Power Supply Size: <= 80mm (W) X 2U Height Weight: <= 2.5 Kg.
3.2.15. Protection features
Input through a toggle switch with a fast blow fuse
Crowbar protection for output over voltage: Trip voltage adjustable from 0 V (crowbar setting) to maximum output from front panel using a 10 turn pot with dial/rotary pulse type knob.
Overload: Adjustable from 0 to maximum output load from front panel by a 10 turn pot with dial/rotary pulse type knob.
Power supply should trip with overload indication if current in Excess of set current is drawn.
Over temperature: Output should automatically trip to zero on over temperature when heat sink/transformer or any specific point as per the design exceeds safe temperatures.
Power failure protection: If AC power input to power supplies goes off its output voltage will become zero and when AC power is restored the output relay should go off.
Line filter: Each power supply shall be provided line filter to eliminate switching noise.
3.2.16. Indicators
Presence of Input supply
Fault indication on occurrence of over voltage, over load and over temperature. However, it is desirable to provide separate indication for each.
Output ON/OFF status
Manual/remote mode: Dual color indication
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Digital meter – switchable for output and current in 3 digits or better resolution. Accuracy – better than 1.0% manual mode provision.
3.2.17. Monitoring signals
Power supply status: Over voltage, Over current, Over temperature, Fault and Remote/Local
Voltage: 12 bit or better read back signal proportional to output voltage. Linearity better than 0.1%. Accuracy 0.5% of reading.
Current: 12 bit or better read back signal proportional to output current. Accuracy 1.0% of reading.
3.2.18. Operational modes
1. Open loop voltage, power control 2. Closed loop temperature control mode based on PID
controller 3. Predefined Time Vs Temperature/ Voltage/power profile
mode
3.2.19. Remote Control Interface Power supply control thro’ RS485/Ethernet/LXI/ any other. Vendor may give available options and effect on the performance in system
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3.3. Heater Extension Cables and Power Supply Cabinet Assembly
Harness should be made for all the 300 no.s of control channels with suitable bunches of cables.
3.3.1. Heater Extension Cables
The power supply output is to be extended to heater which shall pass through Vacuum-Chamber feed-thru. The total length of the extension is Option-1=130 m and Option-2=50 m. The extension wire is required to divide in to 4 parts. Vendor shall provide these with suitably fitted specified connectors and extension wires length. Please refer Annexure-1 for wire-diagram for heater harness.
3.3.2. Heater Extension Cable Type (Thermo-Vacuum
Suitable extension wire shall be chosen to minimize the power loss and voltage drop. High grade Power supply extension wires shall be used, with
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Compatible) multi-stranded copper conductors, individually PTFE insulated and Twisted.
Option-1: Total Length = 105 m Option-2: Total Length = 25m
Part-1: From Power Supply to End of the Power Supply Cabinet/Rack
Option-1: Length = 5 m Option-2: Length = 5 m 2-core extension wire from Each Power supply to Power Supply Cabinet Interface Connector with Suitable End-connectors. Suitable extension wire shall be chosen to minimize the power loss and voltage drop. Vendor should also specify gauge of the wire taken into consideration. The extension harness shall use multi-stranded PTFE, high grade copper wire of 12-16 AWG in order to meet the current carrying requirement of 18 Amps or higher for continuous operation. The bunch of wire shall be properly tied and routed within the Power Supply Rack for ease in handling. All connections are to be done by vendor.
Part-2: From Power Supply Cabinet Interface connector to Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Interface Feed-Through
Option-1: Length = 100 m Option-2: Length = 20 m 2-core extension wire from Power Supply Cabinet Interface Connector to Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Feed-through with Suitable End-connectors. Suitable extension wire shall be chosen to minimize the power loss and voltage drop. Vendor should also specify gauge of the wire taken into consideration. The extension shall be multi-stranded PTFE, high grade copper wire of 12-16 AWG in order to meet the current carrying requirement of 18 Amps or higher for continuous operation. The bunch shall be tied with for ease in handling. All connections are to be done by vendor. All cables shall be properly laid in trench.
Part-3: From Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Interface Feed Through to IR Lamp Cage Interface connectors
Length = 15 m 2-core extension wire from Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Feed-through to IR Lamp Cage Interface connectors with Suitable End-connectors. Suitable extension wire shall be chosen to minimize the power loss and voltage drop. Vendor should also specify gauge of the wire taken into consideration. The extension shall be multi-stranded PTFE, high grade copper wire of 12-16 AWG in order to meet the current carrying requirement of 18 Amps or higher for continuous operation. The bunch of wires shall be properly tied with for ease in handling. All connections are to be done by vendor.
Part-4: From IR Lamp Cage Interface connectors to IR Lamp
Length = 10 m 2-core extension wire from IR Lamp Cage Interface connectors to IR Lamp with Suitable End-connectors towards IR lamp Cage. Suitable extension wire shall be chosen to minimize the power loss and voltage drop. Vendor should also specify gauge of the wire taken into consideration. The extension shall be multi-stranded PTFE, high grade copper wire of 12-16 AWG in order to meet the current carrying requirement of 18 Amps or higher for continuous operation. The bunch shall be tied with for ease in handling. All connections are to be done by vendor.
3.3.5.
Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Interface Flanges and Feed-Throughs for Heater Harness
Supplier should configure and supply the required no. of electrical feed-throughs along with interface vacuum flanges (ISO-320K size) to meet the system requirement. Supplier shall submit the technical details (along with dimensional drawings) of proposed electrical feed-throughs and interface flanges at the
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time of bid submission. Vendor shall submit the datasheet of proposed feed-throughs along with the bid. Feed-Throughs: 1. High grade vacuum compatible feed-through with one side
Atmospheric Pressure (1000 mbar) and one side high level of Vacuum (1 X 10-6 mbar).
2. Current carrying capacity of each pin > 18 Amps for continuous operation
3. Overall Leak Rate < 1 X 10-8 mbar Litre/sec. Vendor shall submit the leak test certificate along with the system supply.
4. Make: Supplier shall use the feed-throughs of make Pave Technologies, LEMO, Positronics, Plug-in, Caburn.
Flanges: 1. Material of construction: SS304L 2. Size of flanges: ISO-320K 3. Leak Rate < 1 X 10-8 mbar Litre/sec. Vendor shall submit the
leak test certificate along with the system supply.
Make: Lemo, Positronics, Plug-in, ITT Cannon, Amphenol, Rosemount, PAVE Technology,
3.3.9. Power Supply Cabinets/Racks
Standard 19” racks enclosed with front glass door to have visibility of power supply front panel
The rack shall have manual locks. Shall be possible to keep the front and rear door of rack enclosure open.
Vendor should design and implement necessary fans in the enclosed rack for worst case heating of power supply. The Power supply cabinets shall be located in AC lab environment
For input electrical power suitable connectors/plugs shall be put. Applicable switches, MCBs, etc. shall be put.
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3.4. Acquisition Controller (Hot Redundancy with one spare)
Acquisition Controller is feedback temperature control system to control temperatures at multiple locations in test chamber. The System takes the temperature measured value from Temperature acquisition system, analyses it and supplies the required power to heating elements. This particular operation can be in various operation/control modes, like Open Loop Voltage, Closed Loop Temperature, etc. This system also links user interface with the controller for communication, monitoring, storage, etc.
3.4.1.
Channels:
Control Channels 300 no.s Power Supply Control Channels (Minimum)
Measurement Channels 1500 no.s (minimum) of Temperature measurement channels
3.4.2. Control Type PID with Auto-tuning, open loop constant/profile voltage/current/power control
3.4.5. Temperature Measurement accuracy of data acquisition system
±0.2°C or better for all type of temperature sensors
3.4.6. Closed-Loop Temperature Control Stability
±0.5°C or better PID Control Stability
3.4.7. Resolution: 0.1°C minimum
3.4.8. Scanning Time (for all the 1500 no.s of temperature channels)
less than or equal to 4 sec
3.4.9. Parameter update Dynamically changeable set-point during the test, changing mode of power supplies, PID parameters, etc.
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3.4.10. Control Method: Selectable: Switch-ON/ Switch-OFF, P, PI, PD, PID, PID auto-tuning, open loop
3.4.11. Heater control:
Voltage/power control compatible with Programmable power supply (check specification of power supply)
Power supply control thro’ RS485/Ethernet/LXI/ any other. Vendor may give available options and effect on the performance in system
3.4.12. Communication: All parameter shall be controlled and monitored through computer application software.
3.4.13. Instrumentation bus PXI/LXI/VXI/PLC/any other Industrial standard so as to meet
scan time, accuracy as defined above.
It should have future scope of expandability.
3.4.14. Continuous Working Capacity of Full System
30 days
3.4.15. Demonstration
1. Vendor need to demonstrate temperature measurement accuracy of data acquisition and closed-loop temperature control stability as specified in sections-3.4.5 and 3.4.6.
2. Vendor need to bring all the necessary equipment for demonstration
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3.5. Application Software
The total solution shall be designed to provide all functionalities and features of the applications software as per detailed specifications laid in this document. The software should be modular and developed for various types of OS.
3.5.1. Functionality/Features
History Manager
History Access Server
Configuration Manager
Diagnostics and Fault Management
Live Data Viewer (User select-able, Multi Channel)
Historical Data Viewer
Report generation.
History Access Client
2D & 3D-Temperature profile generation using Interpolation-Extrapolation.
3.5.2. Operating System Application software should be capable of Linux and Windows environment. Version also to be mentioned by the Vendor.
3.5.3. Mode of License:
Number of licenses required for all the servers, Web Server and Operational Workstations.
Web client software to view the test parameter through existing SAC intranet and a Link on official Website of SAC. Number of licenses will be decided at the time of ordering.
3.5.4. Naming/ID of Temperature sensor and Power supply unit:
Unique ID/naming of each sensor and power supply. Description of these shall be possible.
3.5.5. Scan frequency for temperature data acquisition
User selectable.
It shall be possible to change scan frequency in 1second steps.
It shall be possible to make on-line change of scan frequency.
The changed configuration will be effective from the next scan.
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3.5.6. Page Display Utility
The parameters and their sequence should available in page configuration ASCII files
There should be a provision to display all parameters including heater enable/disable, heater On/off status and virtual channels
The Page display formats should be finalized after SAC approvals
3.5.7. Animated Display Utility
Animation can be created with Computer Aided Design (CAD).
There should be provision to import/export CAD drawing converted to Image to/from animation
Modification of same to add tags for all types of channels for real time updating of parameter values.
Animated display of control panel representing programmable power supply in user selectable groups with all its functions.
The function includes voltage and current meters with full scale, output ON/OFF status. Over voltage, overload, over temperature, fault, remote/local mode etc, and its dynamic updation (colour change)
Each page of animated display should have Provision of 20 alphanumeric characters, page name, page number and page file name. The channel description for power controller should be available in power supply configuration file.
Each power supply animated display should have provision to indicate channel numbers and channel description
3.5.8. Monitoring of Power supplies Parameters
Monitoring of 300 numbers (minimum) of Power supplies voltage, current and signal status
3.5.9. Power supply configuration file
The file shall contain the power supply number used for the particular test, heater line resistance, heater resistance, formula to be used for power calculation, maximum set voltage and current for individual power supply.
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3.5.10. Output power calculation of each heater/IR radiator channel
The following power calculation options should be available and are user selectable for each channel independently.
{V – (J*I*RL)}*I
[V – {J*V*RL/(R+RL)}]2 / R
I2 / R Where, V = voltage I = current R = heater resistance RL = heater line resistance J = flag (zero or one) to be selected depending on the option to include line loss (J=1) or not to include line loss (J=0)
Heater resistance and heater line resistance will be available in the power supply configuration file.
3.5.11. Health status of all power supplies
Power supply over voltage
Power supply over load
Power supply over temperature
Power supply remote/local mode
Power supply fault
Power supply output ON/OFF
3.5.12.
Provision to control 300 numbers of Programmable power supplies
Voltage
Switch ON/OFF power supply output signal
Reset power supply signal
Control requirement parameters for PID control
3.5.13. The power supplies will be used in various modes such as
Open loop power/voltage control
Closed loop temperature control mode based on PID controller algorithm
Predefined Time Vs Temperature/Voltage/power profile mode
3.5.14. Interactive temperature set for PID and/or Auto-tuning
Maximum of any 4 temperature sensors to be assigned to each power supply.
It shall be possible to assign/modify any temp. sensors to any power supply even during the test is running without affecting the performance of the system.
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For set-point meeting (user selectable P, PI, PD, PID, auto-tune if available), average, minimum or maximum of 4 temperatures. User selectable options.
Dynamically changeable set-point during the test
MS-Office or equivalent file format import options.
3.5.15. Provision to set voltages in various forms
Set 0 (zero) voltages for all the power supply by interactive single command
Set single constant voltage for all the power supply by interactive single command
Set user defined voltage to all the power supply.
MS-Office or equivalent file format import options.
3.5.16. Heater Status & Duty cycle
A table to maintain heater ON/OFF status and heater duty cycle
3.5.17. Features for Various Parameter Calculation
Total power shall be calculated real time / historical for a single/group of power channels defined.
Provision to calculate temperature gradient for all channels or for a group of channels. The time interval for gradient calculation shall be user selectable.
Single channel / group of channel average over time. The averaging begins at a given point in time and date and continues through to some other point in time and date.
Single channel / group of channel maximum and minimum over time. The maximum & minimum begins at a given point in time and date and continues through to some other point in time and date.
3.5.18. Selectable Ramp Rate Change over time
A table to provide user selectable controlled/non-controlled ramp-up or ramp-down temperature change per unit time.
3.5.19. Display utility
3.5.19.1. Display of control panel
It represents programmable power supply in user selectable groups with all its functions. The function includes voltage and current, output ON/OFF, over load, over voltage, over temperatures, fault, remote/local mode, etc. and its dynamic up gradation with colour change.
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3.5.19.2. Display of all channel real time parameter
It shall include –
Power supply channel
Description
Power supply mode
Control – ON/OFF status & fault
Present status of set-point (voltage/ temperature/ power), voltage, current and power
Sensor temperature for maximum 4 no. of sensor (any)
new set point (manual, MS-Office or equiv. file format import options)
Display trending/temperature data/values in different windows
3.5.20. Alarm Processing Utility:
All alarm shall have enable/disable facility individually
User definable alarms limits can be input through test configuration file
All alarms will have time and date stamping
Alarms shall be configurable for the following: Logging Displaying Acknowledging Sound All combination of above
Temperature Data Acquisition and Power Supplies error flags will also be treated as alarm for display and log.
Computer system errors like disk I/O errors, hardware failures etc. will be displayed and logged in a separate file.
Blinking should be provided in all page display on real time value of channels under alarm
Alarm reporting format should be channel number, description, alarm start, time/data, value, alarm status, alarm stop etc.
The data files should be stored in local disk or USB based storage for redundancy
Logging of data should include virtual or pseudo channels.
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3.5.21. Remote Monitoring facility Web server for Remote Monitoring facility
3.5.22. Web Client Accessibility
The web client connected to SAC INTRANET shall access data using standard internet browser.
The web client connected to INTERNET shall access data using standard internet browser .
3.5.23. Offline Analysis The application software should provide multiple offline analyses from different client
3.5.24. Access right Software should have user administration for different levels of access rights.
3.5.25. Report generation: Test report is to be generated in MS-Office or equivalent software. Vendor has to submit report formats which are to be approved by SAC.
3.5.26. Time Interval for Storing Data
Configuration window should allow the user to select time interval for switching to a new file to store data.
3.5.27. External drive for Storage of data
Facility to use USB storage device or External Hard disk for data backup.
3.5.28. Tuning of PID Auto tuning of PID shall be possible.
3.5.29. Software Licensing
SCADA and User friendly application s/w for interface may be preferably built over standard software or open source code. All standard s/w should be licensed one with license valid till expiry of warranty and extended warranty periods. All developed application software are to be supplied with source code and all standard s/w are to be supplied with valid license either run time and configuration, as the need may be.
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3.6. User Interface computer workstation Configuration
The computer will be used for controlling and monitoring of real time test data, storage, etc.
3.6.1. Servers
Purpose of server is to run the software application and data storage. Servers will be the hardware part of acquisition controller and links all the operational workstation through LAN cables.
3.6.2.
Server Configuration: Total quantity of Servers = 3. no.s (Two in hot & 1 in cold redundancy)
Server Class Latest High-End Server for Data communication, Large data storage and continuous operation meeting all the requirements and robust enough for continuous working of 30 days. Software: Licensed as required to operate the application software. Proposed configuration to be mentioned by the Vendor.
3.6.3. Web Server
This will be used to connect the main server with Intranet and Internet for the live streaming of the test data.
Suitable firewalls and technology should be used to provide data over networks (Internet and Intranet).
3.6.4. Web Server Configuration: Server Class Latest and Suitable for the Application. Proposed configuration to be mentioned by the Vendor.
3.6.5. Operational Workstations Purpose of operational workstations is to carry out all the operations which are required to perform the tests. Operational workstations are to be connected with servers through LAN.
3.6.6.
Operational Workstation Configuration: Total quantity of Operational Workstation = 10 no.s
Latest and Suitable for the Application. Proposed configuration to be mentioned by the Vendor.
3.6.7. Extended display monitor with stand
42” High resolution LED Monitors with Stand
With standard cables of length = 10 m.
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Quantity = 5 no.s Standard make Like Sony, Samsung, Dell or Equivalent
3.6.8. Printer/Copier/Scanner Quantity = 2 no.s
A3 Size Color Laser Printer with Copying and Scanning facility
Back to back printing facility
Standard Make like Epson, Ricoh, Xerox or equivalent
3.6.9. Safety Features All the Computers/Work stations must have latest cyber security features.
3.6.10. Continuous Working Capacity of Full System
30 days
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3.7. Cabinets/Racks:
Industrial standard racks enclosed with front glass door, and manual locks to front and rear doors. Racks should have provision for the heat removal generated by the power supplies. The Power supply cabinets shall be located in AC lab environment. For input electrical power suitable connectors/plugs, applicable switches, MCBs, etc shall be put.
3.7.1. Rack Mount (typical):
Aluminum extruded rack frame along with side, Top, Bottom, front and rare panel made of steel with following feature
Rack dimension: (approximate)
Height (Usable): 42U
Width (Overall): 800mm
Depth (Overall): 800mm
Front and rear door: With lock and key
Front door glass for visibility
Top and Bottom Cover: with vented top cover
Side panel: Removable type
19” mount for mounting card frame and instruments
Load carrying capacity of about 300Kg
Suitable quantity of Fan for temperature control
8 Pair support angle made of steel
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3.7.2. Cable entry to Racks (typical)
For top Side cable entry provision is symmetrical with respect to Fan unit
For bottom side cable entry provision is along width (Two rows at front and one row at rare end) with rubber glands
Castors wheel with foot operated brake with all four legs
Door limit switch preferable at both front and rare side
Two Power extension board with 6-plug point of 15A/5A. One having separate switch for each point and one having common switch for all the socket point. Having Horizontal mounting facility
3-42U-cable channel with cable holding clamp and 3 cable retention panel
10 window moldings with reducing cable channel Installations of modules should be such that EMI/RFI interference should be as per applicable standard
3.7.3.
Connector Panel for Temperature Data Acquisition Cabinet/ Racks
A connector panel required to mount 50-pin D-Sub connectors of Temperature sensor harness.
Total 50-pin D-Sub Connectors to be accommodated for all the Sensors = 80 no.s.
One 50-pin D-Sub Connector can accommodate = 24 Thermocouples or 24 Thermistors or 12 RTDs.
3.7.4.
Distance of Acquisition Controller to Power Supply Rack
Approximate distance from Acquisition controller to Programmable Power Supply rack is ~ 20 m.
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3.8. Schedules
Milestone-1: Delivery of all hardware as listed in Table-1 within 4-5 months from the acceptance of PO and completion of Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Milestone-2: Delivery of Application Software, System Integration and Acceptance Testing within 3 months of site hand over and availability of SAC supplied items. Note-1: PDR will be conducted within 3-4 weeks of PO acceptance. Note-2: LD clause will apply separately on each milestone.
3.9. Warranty
Vendor shall quote for both 3 and 5 years warranty options for the complete TDAC system hardware from the date of delivery
Vendor shall provide technical support/software upgrade/revision for the warranty option.
In case of bought out items, necessary warranty obtained from the OEM shall be passed on to SAC.
In case, any software modifications are required it is vendor's responsibility to carry out modification as per requirement during warranty and extended warranty period.
For all imported items, there should be complete service centre in India. In no case SAC is liable to get the maintenance/break-down service outside India.
3.10. On-site Post-Warranty Maintenance
Total System requires 10 years support assurance including part availability from principles from the date of supply (Product Life Cycle)
Necessary certificates, operational & maintenance manuals from principles/supplier for Product life cycle assurance from the date of supply to SAC.
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4.
General Techno-commercial Requirements Terms & Conditions
A single supplier for all parts is mandatory. The vendor may supply parts from various manufacturers. It is the sole responsibility of the vendor to install and demonstrate the performance of all the parts together.
4.1. Scope of work for supplier
Supplier will be responsible for the supply of the above listed hardware and software with necessary accessories and drivers. Vendor will be responsible for installation, integration and configuration of the system and will have to demonstrate all the features.
4.2. Milestone-1: Hardware Delivery
Delivery of all hardware as listed in Table-1 within 4-5 months from the acceptance of PO and completion of PDR.
4.3.
Milestone-2: Application software, System Integration, & Acceptance Test at Site.
The functionality of all the deliverable Hardware and software should be demonstrated by the vendor for their health status / proper operation, at SAC, Ahmedabad on the supplied test piece in Thermo-Vacuum condition.
Vendor need to demonstrate important functions like accuracy, stability, Scan Speed, PID Auto-tuning, power loss in cables, etc. and bring all the necessary equipment for demonstration.
Vendor is also required to carry out calibration of all temperature measurement and acquisition channels after the installation and commissioning of the complete system at SAC site.
4.4. Additional Requirements
Accessories: As required for full operation.
Manuals: Operating, Service and others as applicable.
Installation and demonstration to be done by vendor at site.
Full data sheet of all modules shall be provided.
Vendor shall provide details of facilities, which he has in India to support warranty and repair with quote
Detailed compliance table indicating page no. shall be attached with technical quote.
If the vendor is not an OEM, he shall provide the authorization certificate from his manufacturer showing his willingness to extend the maintenance and repair support during Warranty
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4.5. On-Site Visit
Vendors will be allowed to visit the actual site before the submission of offer.
Vendor is required to request SAC Purchase section in writing atleast 15 days before the last day of submission of bids.
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5. Site Preparation
5.1. Tagging/ID All the equipment, parts, racks, wires, adapters, any other items
should be uniquely tagged and documented.
5.2. Power
The power input will be compatible with 230V AC, 50Hz mains. Any specific requirement of power shall be identified.
Total power requirement for maximum load on the system to be mentioned.
SAC will provide Three Phase AC power source, as per vendor requirement for the complete system.
The typical distance shall be around 10m from the instruments and power supply cabinets. Vendor has to supply power distribution hardware, wires etc. and wiring from the power source.
Any cabinet required for power distribution are to be equipped with roller/wheels/locks for transportability. Mating/de-mating connectors shall be provided to transport separately.
5.3.
Operating environment and cooling requirements
TDAC system equipment shall be housed in a AC Lab with temperature maintained at 25±3 °C. and with humidity maintained between 50-60%.
ESD safety features like earthing, conductive material etc for the cabinet, racks and equipment shall be the responsibility of Vendor.
5.4. Cable laying General arrangement drawing / layout of hardware and cabling etc. should be prior approved by SAC.
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Supplier has to carry out heater connection wherever required, inside and outside vacuum chamber. All the cables should be properly routed through existing duct as well as on the floor wherever applicable.
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6. Terms & Conditions
This is a two-part tender enquiry. The quotations are invited in two parts, in separate sealed covers, from qualified vendors: TECHNICAL BID 1. The Technical-bid in sealed cover shall contain Technical
details covering all the technical aspects along with necessary technical attachments / literature / documents, compliance statement etc.
2. Vendor is also requested to supply un-priced commercial bid along with technical bid.
3. Vendor must provide clearly point-by-point compliance statement along with necessary details for all hardware and software technical specifications.
4. Not Answering any parameter in Compliance Statement will be treated as NON-COMPLIANCE.
5. Vendor must provide exact numerical values for each of the specification with catalogue reference page number instead of simply mentioning “Compliance” or “C” or “Refer Catalogue”
6. Without these, the offer is liable to be rejected and no further communications will be made.
7. The vendor, if required, have to demonstrate the complete system i.e., end-to-end process and their features as per our given specifications at SAC at short notice of within 7 days.
COMMERCIAL BID The commercial-bid in sealed cover shall contain only the commercial price bid in the attached format (Table- 1) along with requisite commercial terms and conditions.
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6.1. Technical bid related Requirements
6.1.1. Supply of System
Details of the system proposed by the vendor should include:
System as a whole meeting our requirement
Configuration diagram
Description of each unit and its purpose
Scope of expansion
Requirement of hardware and software to achieve the expansion
Maximum limit of expansion (temperature measurement and power supply control)
Point by point compliance of the quoted item given in RFP, additional features not mentioned shall be put in separate table.
Wherever numerical values are put in the specifications the vendor shall give the quoted products corresponding specifications.
In case of any deviation/improvement/value-addition in parameters/ facilities/ features, vendor shall clearly provide details of the same.
Vendor shall specify in a table showing how one failure (unit wise) have an effect on the operation of system. Identification of single point failure and spares.
Essential spares list
6.1.2. Bill of Materials
The vendor shall clearly give the list of deliverables and quantity of each.
Critical spare materials shall be shown separately, if any. Options on items, meeting our requirement, are desirable. Proper justification and most favoured items should be highlighted
6.1.3. Documents/ Reports to be supplied by vendors
Along with the complete TDAC system after all acceptance tests, the following documents shall be supplied by vendor for review and approval by SAC: 1. Performance test results and burn-in test results
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2. Document to be supplied by vendor along with the deliverable items.
a. Test reports b. Operations, calibrations & service manual including
circuit and parts details c. All software required for full operation d. Operating description, information of analysis and
control e. Software for configuration changes/ updates f. Calibration data and certificates of parts.
6.1.4.
Performance Demonstration as a part of tender evaluation
If required, Vendor has to demonstrate the complete or scaled-down system i.e., end-to-end process & their features as per our given specifications at SAC or vendor's site or other third party site anywhere within India at short notice. The vendor has to arrange for all the necessary equipment and accessories for this purpose.
Failure to carry out this demonstration may be considered as non-compliance by SAC.
6.1.5. Pre-dispatch Factory Acceptance Testing
The pre-dispatch inspection & training shall be carried out at vendor’s site in presence of SAC engineers.
Vendor shall design and develop the TDAC system for end-to-end solutions. The vendor shall propose the test procedure document to evaluate the system meeting all specifications.
The vendor shall also carryout burn-in of the TDAC system with power on time of 48 hrs at vendor’s site.
The acceptance test document shall be finalized after discussions and mutual agreement by SAC and vendor.
Overall tolerances over specifications is ±5 %.
6.1.6. SAC Participation at various testing stages
Vendor shall inform the schedule of electrical tests five days in advance.
SAC shall participate, at its discretion, in any of the tests performed by the vendor at vendor’s or any third party site.
Vendor shall submit all the test results for review and
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approval of SAC, as and when available.
SAC reserves the right to review, modify, add or delete any test at any stage.
Vendor shall propose the installation and acceptance test procedure during PDR. It will be finalized before milestone-2 in consultation with SAC.
6.1.7.
Experience, competence, capabilities and Credentials of the vendor
Vendor shall furnish all these details as per the Table-2 with supporting documents
6.1.8. Payment Milestones
Advance = 30 % against Bank Guarantee
millestone-1 = 40% prorata basis on deliverables
Milestone-2 = 30 % on system integration application S/W & acceptance test.
6.1.9. Packaging instructions
Any damage to the system during transportation or of any other cause for the damage of the system will not be accepted and no compensation will be paid for the same. Vendor are therefore requested to pay due care regarding packing and forwarding of the system. It is the liability of the vendor to deliver the system in perfect working condition in SAC. Damaged system will be returned at supplier’s cost
6.1.10.
Installation, commissioning, acceptance testing and training at SAC site
Vendor is completely responsible for:
Safe transportation of total system.
Unloading and handling at SAC
Erection and commissioning of total system at the installation site identified at SAC
Demonstration of total performance specifications of the system related to accuracy, operation, maintenance, spare replacement and other systems parameters supplied by vendor
Calibration of all temperature measurement and acquisition channels after the installation and commissioning of the
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complete system at SAC site.
Vendor shall impart detailed training for operation and maintenance to engineers at SAC free of cost. Estimated training duration shall be mentioned.
6.1.11. Standards
Vendor must provide quality standards followed at automation & control system manufacturing industry wherever system/subsystem are manufactured at it shall adhere to either of ISO, CE, UL, etc.
6.1.12. Specifications
Material should be offered strictly conforming to our specifications.
In case of any deviation, it should be clearly indicated by the supplier in their quotation.
The supplier should also indicate the Make/Model number of the materials offered along with the catalogues/technical literature and samples, wherever necessary.
6.1.13. Spares and Accessories
Vendor should submit a quote for recommended spares and appropriate accessories that are listed and not listed above for the configuration of the system, like acquisition controller, spare cards, shielded cables, connectors, shielded connector’s box, sensors, extension wires, etc.
6.1.14. Confidentiality Agreement
Vendor shall not reveal, divulge, transfer or disclose the information relating to the design, processes, fabrication procedures, product, quality control methods etc., that are exclusively provided by SAC for its (SAC’s) own requirements, to any third party. Vendor shall not, without prior written consent from SAC, use such information for any purpose other than for fulfilling obligations under the Contract to be placed. Vendor & his Personnel undertake to restrict the access of other customers/ visitors to their establishment, to any of the details of the job being performed under this Contract.
6.1.15. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA):
Vendor & his Personnel shall maintain absolute secrecy and security of the block/circuit schematics, drawings, process methods/documentation etc., provided by SAC for the purpose
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of design, fabrication and testing. Vendor shall return the original and copies of the same to SAC after completion of the work. The technical information / papers / drawings to be provided by SAC from time to time, are for the execution of this Contract only; and should not be used / copied / reproduced / published in any form or disclosed to third party, by the Vendor or his personnel. Vendor may also be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with SAC and will also be responsible for any violation or infringement of NDA by his personnel.
6.1.16. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) :
Work carried out by the Vendor through his personnel will remain the sole property of SAC. Neither the Vendor nor his personnel, carrying out the development work will claim any intellectual property rights on such works. The Intellectual property rights relating to the design, development, processes and other fabrication details given to and received from the selected vendor shall remain the exclusive property of SAC. Vendor or his Personnel shall make no attempt to unlawfully reveal, misuse or encroach upon the intellectual or private data/ information/ Computer systems at SAC to which they may have access to, as part of the work carried out.
6.1.17. Arbitration in Case Of Differences of Opinion
Any disputes that arise during the execution of contract will be mutually discussed and settled between SAC Contract-In-Charge and Vendor. Any dispute that remains unresolved thereafter will be referred to a one man Arbitrator, appointed by Director, SAC, Ahmedabad in accordance with Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 as amended, whose decision shall be final and binding on both the parties.
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6.2. Commercial bid Requirements
6.2.1. Cost Break-Up
Lump sum cost of the proposed system will not be accepted.
Vendor is mandatorily required to submit the quotation in attached format for commercial bid as given in Table-1.
Final ordering quantity for various hardware/software items will be decided at the time of PO placement. Vendor may quote for additional items not mentioned in the format but found necessary to fulfill the applications, installation, commissioning, etc. of the system.
SAC reserves the right to place PO on multiple vendors for different items based on the commercial quotes.
6.2.2. Spares and Accessories
Vendor should submit a quote for recommended spares and appropriate accessories that are listed and not listed above for the configuration of the system, like acquisition controller, spare cards, shielded cables, connectors, shielded connector’s box, extension wires, etc
6.2.3. Initial On-site support After acceptance of the system, vendor is required to provide initial on-site support for duration of 1 week each for 4 times. This will be intimated prior to one week as and when required.
6.2.4. Commercial Terms and Conditions
Vendor shall clearly mention commercial terms and conditions like payment terms & conditions, validity, details of taxes, duties and statutory levies applicable in both technical as well as commercial bids.
6.2.5. Validity of Offer The offer should be valid for a minimum period of 180 days from the due date of opening of the tender.
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FORMAT FOR COMMERCIAL BID
Vendor is mandatorily required to submit his commercial quotations in the format given below only. If required, Vendor shall add items not mentioned in the format separately at the end including additional spare-parts not mentioned in SAC list of spares.
Table-1: Format for Commercial Bid
Sl. No.
Description Quantity Unit cost
Part-A1 : Hardware quotations
Temperature Data Acquisition and Control (TDAC) System
1 Temperature Measurement System for 1500 channels 1 Unit
2 Power Supply Control System for 300 channels 1 Unit
3 Acquisition Controller 2 no.
4a Option-1: Heater extension wires (2-core) of Total Length 39,000 m with 10% variation
1 Lot
4b Option-2 Heater extension wires (2-core) of Total Length 15,000 m with 10% variation
1 Lot
5 Connector Pair (Male/Female) for Power Supply Output 1 Lot
6 Connectors for Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Interface (Inside/Outside Thermo-Vacuum Chamber)
1 Lot
7 Thermo-Vacuum Chamber Interface Feed-Through along with Flanges
1 Lot
8 High-End Servers 2 no.
9 High-End computer workstation for Users 10 no.
10 Web-Server 1 no.
11 Extended display monitor with stand 5 nos.
12 Associated cables, power strips, terminal block, MCBs, etc. As required
13 Rack/Cabinet for Power supplies As required
14 Rack/Cabinet for Acquisition systems, Control system, switch, etc. As required
5 Recommended Tools and Tool-Kit for operation and maintenance (list with unit price)
1 Lot
Part-B : Software, Installation, Commissioning, User training and On-site support
1 Application software license 1 lot
2 Web client viewer software license
1-10 11-20 21-30 licenses
3 Application software source code with document 1 lot
4 Development software (for the source code) 1 license
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Description Quantity Unit cost
5 Charges for pre-dispatch/factory acceptance testing 1 Lot
6 Installation and commissioning 1 Lot
7 Basic training for operation and maintenance of total system at SAC
1 Lot
8 Extended warranty of 2 years 1 Lot
9 Charges for all loading, unloading and handling activities at SAC 1 Lot
10 Packing and forwarding charges, freight charges, etc. 1 Lot
11 Taxes/duties/levies etc. 1 Lot
12 On-site support (7 days in each slot, 4 slots) 4 Slot
Part-C : Additional items if any proposed by vendor
1
2
3
Note: Vendor may quote for additional items under Part-C if found necessary to fulfill the applications, installation, commissioning, etc. of the system.
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Instructions to Vendors:
1. IMPORTANT GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION TO VENDORS.
A. PREFERRED CRITERIA FOR VENDOR SELECTION The prospective vendors will be judged based on the following preferred criteria:
Demonstration proof of competence in undertaking this kind of TDAC system development, Integration, testing and commissioning work.
Execution of earlier orders of similar nature for organization like ISRO, DRDO, DAE etc. or other Govt. of India/PSU, R & D Organizations.
In-house Facilities and Infra-structure, tie ups with relevant / specialized companies, overall manpower strength and expertise and prior experience of executing orders of similar nature using High-Reliability processes, components etc.
Undertaking regarding Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Confidentiality Agreement, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Arbitration.
To meet the above-mentioned requirements and mode of working envisaged, the Vendor shall meet the following minimum requirements in order to technically qualify:
1.1 Vendor must be a reputed engineering company registered with government agencies and in existence for a minimum of 3 years on the date of issue of this tender, with necessary technical facilities and experience. It should not be a consortium of firms / companies or a placement agency.
1.2 Vendor should also fulfil the following minimum requirements and attach relevant
documents if ordered, P.O. copies, service satisfaction certificates, etc. with the tender document to support these requirements: 1. A Minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2 Crores per Year (Income-Tax returns, Audited
Financial statements of last three years with PAN and such other relevant documents required as proof, to be enclosed along with Final Proposal.)
2. Experience in the field of “Tech. Services/Products” for last Two (02) years. 3. Vendor’s Company/firm should not have been banned or black-listed by any Government
Department / Central Government Unit / Public Sector Unit/ Financial Institutions / Court and submit a declaration in this regard.
4. SAC reserves the right to accept or reject any offer, fully or partly without assigning any reasons, if the rates quoted are NOT RATIONAL and UNVIABLE.
5. SAC also reserves the right to spilt and enter into parallel Contracts with more than one Parties for different items.
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2. INPUTS TO BE PROVIDED BY END-USER (SAC/ISRO) TO VENDOR
The End user (SAC/ISRO) will provide the following inputs to the Vendor, during Pre-Bid discussion:
Detailed design requirements, Input/Output specifications, actual site layout, etc.
A Visit to actual site-location will be arranged for all the vendors to get better options from vendors.
Kindly also note that SAC/ISRO designers will be continuously interacting with the vendor’s teams during the total development period and will provide all the necessary inputs and assistance required for the satisfactory completion of the assigned developmental contract.
3. PROGRESS AND MILESTONE REVIEW
A list of detailed activity milestones will be prepared which is to be agreed upon by both SAC/ISRO and vendor to complete the development in time. Progress of the work-order will be reviewed periodically as per the milestones by SAC/ISRO team.
4. SUBMISSION OF PRE-BID OFFER BY VENDOR AGAINST THIS RFP The vendor is required to submit Technical Pre-Bid offer in a sealed envelopes marked, “Technical Pre-Bid“ to Purchase section, in the format prescribed below :
Covering page
Complete table of contents
Executive summary of vendor’s technical proposal
Vendor’s company related information
Information related to the company and mode of execution of the order in the attached format only – See Table-1 below
Technical section describing all relevant technical details
Management section describing project management, developmental plan etc.
Additional information, if any including references
Tentative Delivery schedule
Table-2: Information related to Company and Work Order
S. No. DESCRIPTION DETAILS
1. Vendor’s Area of Core Competence
2. Year of Establishment
3. Annual Turnover In Year-2014-2015 and 2015-2016
4. Number of Technical Manpower at Present (Engineers, Tech. Assistants, Qualified Fabricators/Technicians)
