Tender Specification of Vsat Network For BN: Restricted

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TENDER SPECIFICATION OF VSAT NETWORK FOR BN

INTRODUCTION
1. Bangladesh Navy (BN) is planning to establish satellite communication in various
phases among different BN bases/ Marine units considering a total of 75 remote terminals
using Bangabandhu Satellite-1 (BS-1). Initially, one VSAT Hub Station along with 15 X
Remote Terminal Stations will be procured for this purpose. The scope of work includes
the construction of Hub station, supply, installation and commissioning of VSAT network
on “Turn Key” basis. The scope also includes functional testing & commissioning of the
overall VSAT Network (VSATNET) and remote terminals.
2. For better understanding and to evaluate all the prospective bidders, the tender
specification has been divided into three parts:
a. Part-1: General Information and Bidder’s Responsibility.
b. Part-2: Technical Specification.
c. Part-3: General Terms and Conditions.
3. Prospective bidders are to submit their offer in two envelopes:
a. Technical Offer.
b. Financial Offer.
PART- 1: GENERAL INFORMATION AND BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY
4. General Information. Prospective bidders are to comply with all the
requirements, terms and conditions mentioned in Part-1, Part-2 and Part-3 of the tender
specifications as mentioned below:
a. Bidders are requested to provide a detailed explanation of the technical
matters wherever necessary and cross-reference to relevant pages of their offer/
original supporting documents. Bidders are also to provide performance data,
technical data, specific figures and information as asked against each condition.
b. In Part-2, there may be essential and optional features of VSAT. Bidders
failing to comply with essential features will be considered disqualified. If any other
features/ items not listed in the technical specification are found by the bidder which
is necessary to run the system, the bidder must mention that item with remarks and
quote the price separately.
c. In Part-3, Bidder shall have to quote all main and optional equipment
separately in foreign currency on a CFR basis and civil works and locally supplied
items in local currency. BN reserves the right to accept or discard some or all
optional features of VSAT as per BN requirements. If any other item to be imported
from a foreign market, their price also needs to be quoted in foreign currency. The
only selected item from the optional list shall be included with the essential item to
determine the lowest bidder. BN reserves the right to select all/ partial/none of the
optional items.
d. Bidders who will qualify in the technical offer, only their financial offer will be
opened for further evaluation. The final selection of the bidder will be done based on
financial competitiveness amongst the technically accepted bidders. The lowest
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bidder shall be selected based on all essential items and services, freight, training,
civil works, locally supplied item and optional item (selected by BN).
5. Eligibility of the Bidders. Only the genuine manufacturers of VSATNET Hardware
or their authorized dealer (as principal/ bidder) can submit quotation through their
authorized local agents enlisted at DGDP. In the case of the dealer (as principal/ bidder),
the manufacturer’s certificate(s) of authorization has to be submitted with the offer. The
bidder shall have the following qualification to participate in the tender:
a. The bidder shall have at least 5 years working experience on the satellite
communication system and supplied, installed, commissioned, and maintained at least
one VSAT networks including Hub station. Bidder’s qualification must necessarily be
satisfied by relevant experience documentation and client list.
b. The bidder shall have experience of supplied, installed, commissioned at least
two remote VSAT on board ships. Bidder must necessarily be satisfied by relevant
experience documentation and client list.
c. Bidder shall have a HUB license/ VSAT equipment production license/ HUB
equipment installation license from the competent authority of the respective country.
License to be submitted with offer.
d. Bidder shall have a local presence and service support team for maintenance and
operational support 24/7 or as and when required by BN during the warranty period. A
separate certificate on the consensus of setting up of local office is to be submitted by
the bidder with the offer.
e. Local agent shall have HUB License/ VSAT/ Radio equipment importer and vendor
enlistment certificate from BTRC. The License/ certificate to be submitted with the offer.
6. Equipment Manufacturer & Reliability. The equipment should be from a
well-known manufacturer, brand new, unused and of recent model, proven reliability in the
field at least one year of operation and the bidder ensuring continuity of the network
operation in case of equipment obsolete over time. The offered composition of VSAT shall
satisfactorily operate in the environment and climatic conditions of the Maritime
environment and Bangladesh. Further, the system shall be capable of satisfying the future
BN requirement with the least modifications.
7. Bidder’s Responsibility. Bidder is to comply with all the clauses of this tender
specification as specified below:
a. Bidder is to submit full specifications and relevant documents, the latest
brochures for the equipment/system along with the offer. The information in the
brochure needs to be self-explanatory and must support and validate the
information mentioned in the specification. Deviation or variation of information
between the brochure and formally offered documents would be treated as non-
compliance.
b. Bidder is to provide a detailed explanation of the technical matters if deemed
necessary and cross-reference relevant pages of their offer/ original supporting
documents.
c. Bidder is to provide performance/ technical data, specific figures and
information as asked against each condition of the tender specification.
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d. Bidder is to mention detailed compliance/ non-compliance and their

agreement (as applicable) against each condition. BN reserves the right to reject
those offers which merely mentioned: “Complied/ Agreed “without highlighting
required information/ data/ figures/ graphs as asked against each condition.
e. Bidder is to obtain necessary data/ info/ documents from NHQ (Dte of Signal)
for planning and interfacing of equipment/ system with VSAT network such as (but
not limited to):
(1) Gyro interface data for the maritime terminal (if needed).
(2) Tactical Data Link interface.
(3) HUB station location and utility services information.
(4) Installation site of DRC, fixed and marine terminal.
8. Pre-bid Site Survey. The Bidder shall conduct a pre-bid site survey with prior
permission and on a pre-agreed schedule from the Directorate of Signal (DSIG), Naval
Headquarters (NHQ) to determine any site restriction and identify the best solution for the
installation of VSAT terminal stations and HUB Station. The bidder shall assess all the
installation requirements of HUB Station which may include the site preparation works
such as earthling, laying of Inter-facility (IFL) cables in conduit metal pipes, antenna
foundation, civil, electrical and other works and fencing in some places to protect from wild
animals; Also lighting protection for VSAT terminals. Bidder shall propose the HUB station
Indoor equipment layout, Power Arrangement, Network Management Room, Data Center
Room, Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) with access control and CCTV Monitoring
System. Bidder may also request for clarifications on any issue relating to the information
contained in the tender specification from DSIG, NHQ in writing with an information copy to
DGDP and apply for a pre-bid meeting at NHQ (If felt necessary) on pre-agreed schedule
from DSIG and DGDP.
9. Pre-Bid Meeting. If purchaser feels necessary, a pre-bid meeting will be
arranged. All prospective bidders, who have purchased the tender document, may be
requested to attend that meeting with the purchaser's representative to be held at NHQ,
Banani, Dhaka-1213. The meeting will be held under the arrangement of DGDP. The date
and time of the Pre-Bid meeting will be informed to all concerned.
10. Project Schedule. The project schedule including a timeline for construction of
HUB station building, site preparation for remote stations and installation of VSAT terminal
stations is to be submitted with offer.
11. Evaluation Procedure. The offers submitted by the bidders shall be evaluated
based on the following elements (Not in any priority order):
a. Compliance with eligibility criteria for bidding.
b. Compliance with the Technical Specifications and General Terms and Conditions.
c. Financial competitiveness.
12. Evaluation Visit by Purchaser’s Technical Team. The lowest Bidder is to
arrange performance evaluation visit of the offered system in bidder’s premises/ suitable
sites prior signing of contract (The premises/ sites to be mentioned with full address with
the offer). If the lowest bidder does not qualify such evaluation process, the second lowest
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bidder will be evaluated. A four-member BN team shall visit the bidder premises for a
minimum of 04 days to evaluate and assess the offered system. The team will observe and
evaluate the followings:
a. Functional demonstration on offered VSAT network and associated Hub
station (Demo setup for field evaluation trial/ visit to a similar type of offered network
used anywhere).
b. Live operation of marine terminal and its antenna stabilization system.
c. Functionality of major hardware (Radio, modem and maritime antenna
control equipment) of offered system.
In this regard, all the administrative cost (airfare, food and accommodation) will be borne
by the purchaser and internal transportation will be arranged by the bidder. Cost of internal
transportation is to be quoted.
13. Additional Features Offered by the Bidders. The VSAT HUB and terminal
stations will be integrated and interlinked (terminal to Hub/terminal to terminal). The bidder
must fully understand the scope of work and BN requirements. If anything, else is required
to fulfill BN requirements in configuration and software arrangement that must also be
provided by the bidder within the quoted price. The bidder may suggest and/or offer
features for the system that adds to what is described in this tender schedule. In this case,
bidders have to explain the detailed advantage of that/those features of the system.
14. Presentation by Bidder. Bidder will be required to give a presentation at Bidder’s
expense for any clarification at NHQ as desired by BN any time during the evaluation of
the offers. In that case, Bidder is to submit necessary information and bio-data including
photographs and passport for foreign nationals of the team to BN Headquarters (DSIG) at
least 02 weeks before the presentation. The presentation may cover more aspects than
those which have been covered in Bidder’s proposal.
15. Purchaser Reserves the Right. DGDP/ BN reserves the right to accept or reject
any bid or to annul the bidding process and reject all bids at any time prior to contract
award (without thereby incurring any liability to the bidders).
PART-2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF VSAT
SYSTEM (HUB AND TERMINAL STATION) ALONG WITH ACCESSORIES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BN
16. Name of the Equipment. VSAT System (Hub and Terminal Stations) along with
accessories and infrastructure for BN.
17. Quantity. 01 (one) complete VSAT Network.
18. Scope of Supply. The system should be an integrated and scalable system that is
to be offered as a “Turn-Key” basis. The scope of supply is as follows but not limited to:
a. Supply and installation of the following system/ equipment:

(1) 01 X Hub Station with all necessary equipment/ module, user services
equipment and associated accessories (1:1 Redundant except an antenna).
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(2) 05 X Fixed Terminal Station with all necessary equipment/ module, user
services equipment and associated accessories (Naval Bases).
(3) 09 X Marine Terminal Station (MIL-STD Certified) with all necessary
equipment/ module, user services equipment and associated accessories
(Onboard BN Ships).
(4) 01 X Manpack Terminal with equipment for user-end services and
associated accessories.
b. Construction of 02 storied building for Hub Station including require system,
furniture and ancillary equipment.
c. Alternative power arrangement for HUB station using Generator and Online
GPS and Remote Terminal Station using Online UPS.
d. Operator and Maintenance Training.
e. Spares (as optional).
f. Backup Software and software Licenses.
g. System layouts, installation diagrams and Manuals.
h. Installation, Supervision, Setting to Work and Commissioning.
j. Test/ Trail and Acceptance.
k. On-site Technical Support Team during the warranty period.
19. General Information.
a. Name and Addresses of Major Hardware Manufacturer(s). To be
mentioned by bidder.
b. Name and Address of the Principal/ Bidder. To be mentioned by bidder.
c. Name and Address of Local Agent. To be mentioned by bidder.
d. Brand & Model. To be mentioned for all equipment (A list is to be submitted
mentioning Brand/ Model, Manufacturer, Country of origin, Country of assembling,
Year of Manufacture and Manufacturer address).
e. Country of Origin. USA/ Canada/ UK/ Denmark/ France/ Germany/
Netherlands/ Norway/ Spain/ Switzerland/ Sweden /Japan for main equipment.
f. Country of Manufacture/ Assembly. Main equipment of HUB and
terminal stations must be from USA/ Canada/ UK/ Denmark/ France/ Germany/
Netherlands/ Norway/ Spain/ Switzerland/ Sweden /Japan. However, ancillary
equipment may be manufactured in USA/ Canada/ UK/ EU Countries/ Japan/
Singapore/ Malaysia/ Turkey.
g. Year of Production. 2020 or later.
h. Equipment Quality. The offered system should be designed and
implemented with proven equipment. All major items such as RF equipment,
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Satellite Modem, Network devices, RF and Network Cable, Power supply system
are to be as proven design and from renowned Manufacturer.
j. RF Equipment and Parameters. The offered RF equipment and their
parameters shall be of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard for
data transmission/ reception.
20. General Requirement. The offered VSAT system must support (but not limited
to) the followings:
a. Environmental Condition.
(1) Hub Station and Fixed VSAT terminal station:
(a) Temperature : 0°C to 55°C.
(b) Relative Humidity : Up to 95% (non-condensing).
(c) Wind Speed : 20-35 km/h and up to 200 km/h
(survival).
(d) Salinity & Storm : Bangladesh coast area.
(2) Marine VSAT terminal station:
(a) Temperature : -5°Cto 55°C.
(b) Relative Humidity : Up to 95% (non-condensing).
(c) Wind Speed : 20-35 km/h and up to 200 km/h
(survival).
(d) Rain : 10 to 18 mm/hr and tropical storm
(survival).
(e) Salinity & Storm : Bangladesh coast area.
(f) Shock, Vibration, Motion and EMI/ EMC (for Marine terminal
only):
i. Standard for Shock : MIL-STD 810 (To be mentioned).
ii. Standard for Vibration: MIL-STD 810 (To be mentioned).
iii. Standard for Motion: Roll ±30 deg, Pitch ±15 deg, Yaw
±10 deg (To be mentioned).
iv. Standard for EMI/ EMC: MIL-STD 461F/ MIL-STD 461G
(To be mentioned).
b. Composition of VSAT Network System. The VSAT network shall be
designed to work and integrate a total of 75 remote terminal stations in various
phases with a provision to up-gradable up to 200 remote terminal stations in future.
In the first phase, the planned VSAT network will be composed of the following sub-
system/ terminals:
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(1) HUB Station. 1 x Hub Station with the full redundant system
(except an antenna) to be installed in designated BN Premises (Dhaka).
(2) Remote Terminal. Total 15 x VSAT Terminal stations where:
(a) 05 X VSAT Fixed Terminal Stations (Land Based) in Dhaka,
Khulna and Chattogram area
(b) 09 X Marine VSAT Terminal onboard BN ships and
(c) 01 X Manpack Terminal for mobile use.
(3) Disaster Recovery Center/ Alternative HUB station (optional). 01
X Land Terminal Station shall be used as DRC HUB in the Khulna area.
(4) HUB Station Building. A 02 (two) storied HUB station building is
to be constructed (Dhaka area) where a HUB antenna will be installed on the
rooftop.
(5) Alternative Power Supply System. Alternative power supply
arrangement for HUB using independent Generator and Online UPS. Fixed
terminal, Marine and Manpack terminal shall have only Online UPS.
c. Network Topology. The offered VSAT network shall be designed
based on Star topology. However, Bidder is to propose additional features such as
Mesh Topology for maritime terminals along with a list of additional hardware/
software and cost (as optional package 1).The Bidders must have to clearly explain
the features of their offered network topology including the followings:
(1) Network layout diagram.
(2) List of users of the offered network and no of terminals connected.
(3) Critical failure, recovery and redundancy options.
(4) Disaster recovery options and switching time between primary to
recovery system (if any).
The purchaser will evaluate the offered system through performance evaluation
trial, independence of system, power requirement and MTBF cycle.
d. Disaster Recovery HUB station (Geo-redundancy). The offered system
shall have the provision to configure a backup HUB station using one of the fixed
VSAT stations within the network as a temporary disaster recovery option. The
antenna size of the DR HUB station should be as per the link budget requirement.
Bidder is to propose necessary additional hardware and software required for such
option. The price shall be quoted separately as optional (Optional Pack 2).
e. Incorporation with Global Satellite Network. The offered VSAT maritime
terminal station shall have the provision to communicate/ beam switching capability
to other global satellite systems so that BN ships can communicate with BN from
UN mission or other deployment areas through BN VSAT Network. The bidder is to
offer the integration of such requirement considering the followings:
(1) Bidder shall mention the provision for installation of required hardware
(integrated or separately from BS-1 VSAT equipment) onboard ship including
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cabling to connect the necessary standard Ku band hardware in outdoor and

indoor as to operate the terminal as plug and play. Bidder is to offer the
additional hardware and software for configuring 04 X BS-1 VSAT maritime
terminal as standard Ku band Maritime terminal. Itemized price is to be
quoted as optional and purchaser may increase or decrease the quantity.
Bidder may propose an alternative solution for such arrangement along with
equipment list and cost separately.
(2) Bidder is to consider the connectivity issue Marine VSAT terminal to
BN HUB through VPN tunneling via a public network (Internet) using 4 Mbps
bandwidth from commercial satellite operator.
(3) The bidder is to suggest a suitable global operator in the various
region with detailed procedure and cost involvement to avail such services.
(4) For such provision, onboard ship cost, hardware for each terminal
cost, software cost and license cost to use the global network (such as
INMARSAT, INTELSAT or other satellite) are to be quoted separately.
f. Integration of Existing E1 PABX system. The Bidder is to integrate the
existing BN IP PABX and E1 PABX (Caller ID) with VSAT Network in HUB station
and all fixed terminal stations. PABX gateway (1X E1 for each station, 32 telephone
line) shall be installed in HUB station and fixed remote terminal station. Purchaser
will provide necessary connectivity from PABX to HUB and fixed terminal equipment
room. Detailed layout of interface diagram is to be submitted with offer. The cost of
such integration is to be mentioned separately and to be included in the financial
offer. The type and model of existing E1 PABXs of BN are as follows:
(1) NEC (Japan): NEAX2400IPX, SV9500 and SV9100.
(2) Karel (Turkey): DS200, IPG-1000.
(3) Grand stream (USA): UCM6510
g. Future Expansion and Integration with VSAT Network.
(1) The VSAT network shall be capable of future expansion from 15 to 80
remote terminals in subsequent phases and maximum growth would be of
200 remote terminals.
(2) A complete and permanent Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) (i.e Geo-
redundant HUB station) shall be installed in future within BN premises. Thus,
offered system shall have the provision to switch between primary HUB to
DRC within the shortest possible time. Switch over time between primary
HUB to DRC is to be mentioned.
(3) VSAT Network shall have the provision to interface with Bangladesh
Army (C-band) and Bangladesh Air Force (Ku-band) through dedicated fiber
connectivity (IP interface). Fiber optic connectivity is to be ensured by the
purchaser. Bidder is to offer necessary hardware (gateway to Army and Air
force) and software including license requirement for voice and data
application as Optional Pack 3.
(4) Bidder is to mention the licensing issues (if any) for integrating the
following tactical services in future:
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(a) Ship borne Sensors Interface (IP interface).

(b) Tactical Data Link Interface (IP Backbone).
(c) Tactical Radio Linking Interface (IP backbone).
(d) Radio Over IP (RoIP).
(e) Long Term Evolution (LTE/ 5G) interface (IP backbone).
21. Network Design and Services Requirements.
a. Design Requirements. The designed network shall encompass the
following considerations and requirements:
(1) The VSAT Network System shall be operated in Star topology
considering the present and subsequent future requirement having 1 X HUB
station, 1 X DRC HUB station, 80 X Remote Terminal Stations (20 X Land,
55 X Maritime and 5 X Manpack terminal)up-gradable up to maximum 200 X
Remote Terminals.
(2) All the VSAT stations including the HUB station must be installed on a
“Turn-Key” basis.
(3) Primarily, the Ku band frequency of BS-1 shall be used for designed
VSAT Network terminals. The option should be kept to use other Ku band
satellites available in this region and other regions.
(4) The VSAT System must have automatic uplink power control (AUPC)
and modulation adjustment at a remote site on both Forward and return
(ACM), e.g. S2/ S2X ACM on the forward and RCS2 technology on the
return.
(5) The VSAT System must have the ability to automatically compensate
for satellite movement in space through automatic frequency and symbol
offset correction.
(6) The VSAT network hardware shall support the latest satellite radio
communication technology with future up-gradable features. The network
must have the ability to add capacity to a network without changing the
configuration on the remote site within existing RF limits.
(7) The VSAT Network System must have the ability to add a network on
the same or different satellite or transponder without interrupting or
degrading the performance of the existing network of the HUB system.
(8) The VSAT Network system design shall have the provision for future
expansion in terms of bandwidth and extra terminal stations to fulfill the
future BN requirements.
(9) Bandwidth shall be dynamically allocated to all VSAT connected
service stations and unused BW should automatically be shared to other
remotes.
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(10) HUB and fixed terminal stations shall be connected with the existing
PABX of BN (IP and non-IP) to work as the alternative means of
communication.
(11) GPS synchronization between HUB and all remote terminals.
b. Bandwidth and Data Rate requirement. Bandwidth requirement at
Hub site (in MHz) shall be suggested by Bidder based on minimum 1:30 and 1:50
concurrent connections considering the following requirement at present conditions:
(1) Fixed terminal station: 4 Mbps downlink and 4 Mbps uplink.
(2) Marine terminal station: 4 Mbps downlink and 4 Mbps uplink.
(3) Manpack terminal station: 2 Mbps downlink and 2 Mbps uplink.
c. Link Budget. Bidder shall prepare two types of link budget analysis:
(1) Based on satellite parameters, environmental parameters and terminal
data requirement to suggest the necessary hardware to be procured.
(2) Based on satellite parameters, environmental parameters and specified
Antenna size/parameters to suggest the optimum data rate can be achieved.
d. User/ Services Requirement. Each VSAT Terminal (User unit) shall
have a Unified Communication system that is capable of handling the followings:
(1) Telephone Connectivity (IP, SIP and existing Digital PABX of BN).
(2) Data Connectivity (Email, File sharing etc).
(3) Internet connectivity through VPN gateway.
(4) Video Conferencing (Point to Point and Conference call).
(5) FAX Services (Both IP and Analogue Fax).

22. Technical Specification.
a. BS-1 Parameter. BS-1 parameters are as follows:
(1) Satellite: Bangabandhu Satellite-1 (BS-1) (Cospar number: 2018-
044A)
(2) Satellite Position: 119° E (119.1° E), Orbit: GEO and ITU Satellite
Region 3.
(3) Frequency: Primarily, Ku band frequency of BS -1 is to be used
(Downlink: 10700-10950 MHz and 11200-11450 MHz; Uplink: 12750-13250
MHz)
(4) Polarization: Cross-polarization.
(5) Modulation Support: To be mentioned.
(6) Region and Zone: To be mentioned.
(7) Transponder Bandwidth: 36 MHz in Ku Band.
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(8) Satellite Power: To be mentioned.

b. HUB and VSAT Terminal Operating Band. Must support the following:
(1) HUB Station: Should work in lower Ku band frequency of BS-1 (Transmit
from 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz and receive from 10.7 GHz to 11.45 GHz)
(2) Fixed VSAT: Should work in lower Ku band frequency of BS-1 (Transmit
from 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz and receive from 10.7 GHz to 11.45 GHz)
(3) Marine VSAT: Should work for lower Ku band (Transmit from 12.75 GHz
to 13.25 GHz and receive from10.7 GHz to 11.45 GHz) and support standard
Ku Band (Transmit from 13.75 GHz to 14.50 GHz and receive from 10.7 GHz
to 12.75 GHz) using replaceable hardware/ module and configurable
software as stated in para 20.e (as Optional Pack 4).
(4) Manpack Terminal: Should work in lower Ku band frequency of BS-1
(Transmit from 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz and receive from 10.7 GHz to 11.45
GHz)
(5) Bidder must mention the other supported satellites of the region with a list
of additional items (if required) as optional items (Optional Pack 5).
c. HUB and VSAT Modem Parameters.
(1) Modulation.
(a) Outbound (Forward Carrier/ Rx): Minimum 32 APSK and up-
gradable to 256 APSK (Amplitude Phase Shift Keying) in DVB-S2x
Mode for future (Details to be mentioned).
(b) Inbound (Return Carrier/ Tx): Minimum 8 PSK/ 16 QAM
(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) and up-gradable to 32 QAM or
higher Adaptive TDMA mode for future (Details to be mentioned).
(2) Multiplexing and Demultiplexing.

(a) Outbound (Forward) channel: TDM-DVB-S2/ ACM or TDM-
DVB-S2X/ ACM.
(b) Inbound (Return) Channel-MFTDMA or Adaptive TDMA.
(3) Symbol Rate.
(a) Forward Carrier Link: Must have a minimum of 15 Mega
symbols per second (Msps) with a standard acceptable step size.
Must be up-gradable up to 45 Msps for the future provision (Details to
be mentioned).
(b) Return Carrier Link: Must have a minimum of 8 Msps per
carrier with a standard acceptable step size. Must be up-gradable up
to 30 Msps for future provision (Details to be mentioned).
(4) Return Carrier Channel. Must support a minimum of 8 return carrier
channel and up-gradable up to16 return carrier channels for future provision
(details to be mentioned).
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(5) Rain Fade Mitigation. Rain Fade is to be mitigated by the

following techniques:
(a). Forward Channel. DVB-S2/ DVB-S2x with adaptive coding
and modulation; Uplink power control.
(b). Return Channel. Adaptive coding, symbol rate change and
uplink power control.
d. Data Transmission and Reception.
(1) Hub Station. The present requirement is one transponder i.e
36 MHz (22 MHz outbound and 14 MHz inbounds). Moreover, the offered
hardware (as optional) shall be configurable to support two transponders (72
MHz) to meet the future requirement. The cost of the license (if any) to meet
the future requirement is to be quoted separately as an optional (optional
pack 6).
(2) Fixed Terminal Station. Each fixed terminal station must be
capable of handling a minimum of 8 Mbps downlink and 4 Mbps uplink data.
The offered hardware shall be capable to upgrade/ configurable to support
maximum data handling 16 Mbps downlink and 8 Mbps uplink or more in
future. (Details to be mentioned). The present requirement is stated in
paragraph 21.b.
(3) Marine Terminal Station. Each marine terminal station must be
capable of handling a minimum of 8 Mbps downlink and 4 Mbps uplink data.
The offered hardware shall be capable to upgrade/ configurable to support
maximum data handling 16 Mbps downlink and 8 Mbps uplink or more in
future. (Details to be mentioned). The present requirement is stated in
paragraph 21.b.
(4) For Man-Pack Terminal Station. The mobile terminal station
must be capable of handling a minimum of 4 Mbps downlink and 2 Mbps
uplink data. (Details to be mentioned). The present requirement is stated in
paragraph 21.b.
e. Encryption and Security. All equipment must be designed such that,
it provides end to end encryption during transmission. The encryption may be 256
AES or 256 bits customized version. Details of encryption hardware, software and
type to be mentioned. If encryption hardware is not in-built, Bidder is to mention the
price separately (Details features of an encryption system to be mentioned).
f. Network Segment.
(1) Server and Network Hardware.
(a) All network devices and servers in the HUB station shall have a
concurrent backup with a 1:1 hot-swappable system having the latest
configuration with maximum RAM and HDD available in the
international market.
(b) High-quality fiber optics and UTP (CAT 5e or higher grade)
cable to be used in the network.
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(c) All computer system shall have the licensed operating system,
anti-virus and software.
(d) The price of user license (minimum, increment and maximum)
of all offered network devices must be mentioned and the list is to be
submitted with a financial offer.
(2) IP Support. The system must support static routing and dynamic
routing based on RIPv2and should have the ability to be controlled per
segment (remote-to-LAN, over satellite, HUB-to-WAN etc).
(3) IP Address Restriction and Access Control. There should be no
restriction on IP Address assignment. Both public and private IP must be
supported. Must have multicast support-both from remote terminal and HUB.
Must have access control list capability in either direction, configurable
independently. Must have provision to enable or disable inter-remote routing
within the HUB.
(4) VPN. The VSAT system must support VPN traffic to communicate
with HQ to access the internet and must be able to access BN HQ in case
logging on to provider Hub during roaming by establishing VPN first to BN
HQ. The modem must support QoS to prioritize Internet, VoIP, Video
Conference, and critical data applications.
(5) Internet Access. Each terminal shall have VPN connectivity
services from terminal to central gateway server at HUB station for internet
access.
(6) VPN via Public Network. Maritime terminal shall be connected to
commercial satellite operator when out of BS-1 coverage. In such a case,
each maritime terminal shall have the facility to connect with the BN
communication network (HUB station) the rough internet backbone via
tunneling.
(7) VLAN Support. The system shall support IEEE 802.1Q routed
VLANs. VLANs must support private and public IP addressing. Shall support
overlapping VLANs. Satellite Modem must have support for DHCP server
and NAT. The system shall support QoS parameters (CIR, MIR, priority,
cost) simultaneously per application, per VLAN, per remote, per group of
remotes.
(8) Bandwidth Management and Allocation. The system must
implement advanced bandwidth management and bandwidth allocation
mechanisms. The System must support dynamic Committed Information
Rate (CIR), static CIR, Minimum CIR and CIR overbooking. Must support
free slot allocation. Slots that are free after all bandwidth requests have been
satisfied are allocated to the sites in a fair manner. The system should
reduce jitters for time-sensitive applications.
(9) Software and Software Update. All operating system (OS)
must be genuine and registered version. Software update shall be done from
a centralized HUB station and over the air. The network should have
backward compatibility to ensure older version remotes can function in a
newer version of NMS/ Network software.
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(10) Compression. The system may provide IP header compression

technique as optional features. Details about the compression technique to
mentioned by the bidder.
g. Licensing of Software. The following software license is to be provided
considering the terminals and user requirement:
(1) Cisco IP call Manager. Minimum 110 user license (Each terminal
shall have a 4X IP telephone line).
(2) Cisco Meeting Server Software. Minimum 20 user license (Each
terminal shall have at least 1 X video conferencing system).
(3) Cisco Fax Gateway. Minimum 32 fax terminal license (Each terminal
shall have 2 X IP/ T.38 fax machine).
h. Test Bandwidth. Required test bandwidth (Minimum of 10 MHz for 01
months from date of installation) should be provided by the bidder for functional/
operational test of the VSAT network system. The price of bandwidth is to be
quoted separately. Purchaser will provide necessary assistance for renting this
bandwidth.
j. Services Support Equipment. The specification of service support
equipment is as follows:
(1). SIP Phone. Cisco SIP phone 3905 or equivalent with display
handset (compatible with Cisco call manager)
(2). IP Phone. Cisco. Model to be mentioned.
(3). POTS Caller ID phone. Brand and model to be mentioned.
(4). T.38 Fax. Cisco Model to be mentioned.
(5). HD Video Camera Conferencing System. Cisco Video Multi
Conferencing System with Meeting Server and license software.
(6). WIFI Router (AP). Cisco. Model to be mentioned.
(7). Laptop. Brand: HP/ Dell, Core i7, 16GB RAM, Minimum 1TB SSD
HDD.
(8). Computer. Brand: HP/ Dell, Core i7, 16GB RAM, Minimum 1TB
SSD HDD.
(9). IP Fax Machine. Cisco. Model to be mentioned.
23. System Power Requirement. Local grid supply in Bangladesh is 400 V AC, 50
Hz, 3 phase/ 220 V, 50 Hz, 1 phase. Ship’s supply will be of 50/60 Hz. Bidder is to
calculate and mentioned the necessary power requirement for HUB station and remote
stations. Power arrangement from the electric pole to Hub station shall be done by the
bidder. Power solution shall comprise as follows:
a. HUB Station. Primary supply from PDB supply, Secondary supply from
offered online UPS (minimum 30 min backup) and generator.
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b. Fixed Terminal. Primary supply from PDB supply, Secondary supply from
offered online UPS (minimum 30 min backup).
c. Marine Terminal. Primary power from Ship’s supply and Secondary power
from offered online UPS (minimum 30 min backup) only.
24. Civil Works for HUB Stations. The supplier is to construct a building to install
and operate the HUB station. The requirements of civil works for HUB Station are as
follows:
a. Construction of HUB station Center. A 02 storied building (Length: 80
feet X Width: 30 feet) shall be constructed in the Dhaka area (BNS SHEIKH MUJIB)
for installing the HUB station. The floors of the building shall be designed as the
ground floor for the data centre and the 1st floor for office. HUB station antenna is to
be installed on the roof. The structure of the building shall be designed with enough
strength to support at least 01 X 9-meter antenna on the roof. Steel structure
foundation and mounting may be considered for such purpose. Room size should
be adequate for installing various equipments and there should be enough space to
maintain a good working environment. A pre-bid site survey shall be conducted by
Bidder to determine the feasibility and accommodate the user requirements. Bidder
may ask the user (DSIG at NHQ) for necessary information before finalizing their
building layout plan and design.
b. Drawing. Bidder is to submit all necessary layout/ diagrams/List of the
provision/civil works for HUB station along with the offer. The detailed design is to
be submitted by the supplier after signing the contract which will include
drawing/layout plan, list of furniture, finishing, painting, water, drainage, electricity
etc and to be duly approved by BN.
c. Utilities. Supplier is to facilitate the rooms and sheds with appropriate
electricity connections, water supply, drainage system and lightning and surge
protection system as per building code and standard. During the pre-bid site survey,
Bidder may discuss with MES (Navy) through NHQ (DSIG) to obtain the necessary
information in this regard.
d. Furniture and Ancillary Equipment. Supplier is to supply necessary
ancillary equipment and furnish all the equipment rooms and office room with
appropriate furniture (Brand: HATIL/ AKTER, best quality) as per corporate
standard. The list of required furniture is to be collected from NHQ (DSIG).
e. Generator Shed. Supplier is to construct shed or place for generator
adjacent to the Hub station.
f. Surge Protection Device (SPD) and Earthing. Power system should
have adequate surge protection devices (SPD) to protect from over-current/
overvoltage. There should be proper earthing of the equipment, power line and
building to protect from thundering. Earth resistance must be less than one ohm.
g. Price quotation. Supplier is to quote the price of associated civil works in
local currency.
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25. Site Preparation for HUB and Remote Terminals.

a. The Bidder shall be solely responsible for all the site preparation work such
as earthling, laying of IFL cables in conduit metal pipes, antenna foundation,
welding/cutting etc., for the installation of VSAT equipment at each Project site,
including minor civil, electrical and other works and fencing in some places to
protect from wild animals; Also lighting protection for VSAT terminals.
b. The Bidder shall prepare the work plan which shall contain detailed
information of preparation activities to be accomplished for both Bidder and Buyer
prior to system installation. The detailed work plan report shall be delivered to BN
within 45 (forty-five) days of contract award.
DETAIL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF HUB AND TERMINALS
26. Specification of Hub Station. 01 (One) complete Hub station with the full
redundant unit (1:1 except an antenna) shall be install and integrated with internet gateway
server, BN telephone network system (PABX) and sister services network. The HUB
Station shall have the following sub-unit and features (not limited to):
a. Antenna Unit. The Hub shall have a higher gain antenna with the following
features:
(1) Size of the Antenna. Minimum 9 meters.
(2) Reflector Material. Carbon/ Aluminum/ Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polyester. To be mentioned.
(3) Number of Reflector Pieces. To be mentioned.
(4) Antenna Power output. To be mentioned.
(5) Antenna Mounting Structure. It will include complete installation
facilities along with all the necessary foundation bolts, structure and
associated nut bolts as required. The detailed layout of the antenna mounting
structure and the antenna foundation to be designed on the HUB station’s
roof is to be submitted with an offer.
(6) Antenna Tracking System. It shall be designed to work with BS-
1 Ku band beacon frequency and with its frequency variation. The tracking
system shall be consisting of:
(a) Digital Tracking Receiver.
(b) Antenna Control shall have provision for automatic multiple
satellite access.
(c) Remote Control via data link.
(d) Suitable GPS and Compass card to be installed (if needed).
Note: Brand, Model, Country of Origin, Country of Manufacture and detail features
of antenna unit are to be mentioned along with brochure and catalogue.
b. RF Power Sub-Unit. RF power unit installed in antenna systems shall
have complete redundant RF transmission and reception system m with auto
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changeover facility. Detail composition and technical features/ parameters are to be

mentioned along with submission of brochure/ catalogue.
c. High Power Amplifier (HPA). HUB Uplink system shall have 1 plus 1 hot
redundant power amplifier system (indoor, rack-mounted) which is connected to the
antenna system through a stable wave guide with the following parameters/
features:
(1) Output Power: Minimum 400 watt or more to suit future 80remote
terminals.
(2) Device: Suitable BUC with SSPA.
(3) Frequency: BS-1 Ku Band from 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz.
(4) Gain: To be mentioned.
(5) Gain Stability: To be mentioned.
(6) Noise Spurious: To be mentioned.
(7) Type of Material: To be mentioned.
(8) Power Input: Supply ratings and watts to be mentioned.
Note: Brand and Model: Brand, Model, Country of Origin, Country of Manufacture
and detail features of antenna unit are to be mentioned along with brochure and
catalogue.
d. Low Noise Block (LNB) (1:1). LNB shall be of Phase Lock Loop (PLL)
type, high stability or better technology and shall be suitable for Star/ Mesh Network
with the followings parameters/ features:
(1) Frequency: Receive frequency of BS-1 Ku Band from 10.7 GHz to
12.75 GHz.
(2) Receive frequency parameters may be changed by BN (if required)
before signing the final contract.
(3) Gain: To be mentioned.
(4) Band Pass Fitter: To be mentioned (if required).
e. Hub Station Satellite Modem (1:1). The modem should support designed
network topology and the technical specifications of the modem are as follows:
(1) Brand or Model: To be mentioned.
(2) Country of Origin: To be mentioned.
(3) Inbound Port: To be mentioned.
(4) Outbound Port: To be mentioned.
(5) Redundancy: 1+1 Redundancy is to be mentioned.
(6) Rack Mounted: To be mentioned.
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(7) Power Input: Supply ratings and watts to be mentioned.

(8) RF Parameters: Modulation and Demodulation, Symbol rate, return
carrier channel is to be mentioned.
f. Software License. Bidder shall provide a 1: 1 License for HUB to support
15 remotes at the first phase. The cost of the license (if any) to meet the future
requirement is to be quoted separately (as an Optional Pack 7).
g. Switching Time Between Failure. Switching time between main and
hot redundant system shall be without any interruption. Bidder shall mention the
interruption time. Minimum switching time is preferable. Details to be mentioned.
h. Certification of Standardization. Standardization Certification of
offered equipment is to be mentioned.
j. Power Requirement in details. Detailed power requirement is to be
calculated and submitted with the offer.
k. Installation and Setup.
(1) Suitable hard standing is to be constructed for installing the antenna.
(2) All connectors, cable, accessories (Military Grade/ Marine Standard)
required for mounting and communications devices are to be provided.
(3) List any other equipment needed but not mentioned above for the
installation and operation of the system needed.
27. Scope of Supply of HUB Station. The HUB station shall have (but not limited to)
the following equipment:
Serial Item Name Qty Specifications
Antenna System
1. Antenna system with the 01 As mentioned para-26.a

tracking system
2. GPS 02 1 X GPS shall be kept as
spare
3. Compass Card 02 1 X Compass Card shall be
kept as spare
Outdoor Unit
4. 4 port feed cross-pole horn 02 Must be compatible with BS-1

5. Waveguide 02 HPA to Antenna
6. HPA (BUC/SSPA) 02 As mentioned in para-26.c
7. LNB/LNA 02 As mentioned in para-26.d
8. Band pass filter 02
Cable and Accessories
9. Interfacing accessories As High quality and international

required standard
10. IFL Cable As RG 11 or equivalent
required
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Indoor Equipment
11. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 02 1 X ACU shall be kept as

spare
12. Satellite Modem 02 Each modem shall have a
transmitted card-02 and
receive a card- 02. Details to
be mentioned.
13. Router 02 Each Cisco ASR-903 or
equivalent with interface card
and license software.
14. Switch 02 Each switch 48 port (Cisco
C9300 catalyst with 4 XSFP,
1G or equivalent)
15. Firewall 02 Cisco Firewall. 1:1 FPR 1020
or equivalent (DMC license 2
years) Model to be
mentioned.
16. Media Converter As Brand and model to be
Required mentioned.
17. Universal Rack 02 For Indoor Equipment (Brand
and model to be mentioned)
18. KVM 02 KVM with a 19-inchdisplay
with switch (Brand and model
to be mentioned)
19. NMS server 02 Brand and model to be
(with license software) mentioned.
20. E1 Signaling gateway (For 4 X E1 For interfacing for non-IP
POTS/Caller ID phone) PABX by Bidder. Brand and
model to be mentioned.
21. SIP/IP phone gateway (Cisco) 01 Brand and model to be
mentioned
22. Fax Gateway (Cisco) 01 Min 2 X IP Fax port and 2 X
T38 Fax port
Service Equipment
23. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 02 As mentioned in the services

eqpt specification in para 22j.
24. SIP Phone set 02 As mentioned in the services
eqpt specification in para 22j.
25. IP phone set 02 As mentioned in the services
eqpt specification in para 22j
26. Telephone Set (Caller ID) 02 As mentioned in the services
27. Cisco IP Fax Machine 01 As mentioned in the services
28. T.38 Fax Gateway 01 As mentioned in the services
eqpt specification
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29. Cisco Video Multi-Conference 01 As mentioned in the services
Unit (MCU) with HD Camera eqpt specification in para 22j
and 55-inch Display
30. Computer 02 As mentioned in the services
31. Laptop 02 As mentioned in the services
32. Printer (laser) 01 As mentioned in the services
Ancillary Equipment
33. Large Wall Display (For CCTV 01 Display (4ft x 8 ft) (Brand:
and system monitoring) Barco/ Delta)
34. CCTV System( BOSCH, EU 01 5 X IP camera, 1 X NVR with
Country) 2TB HDD
(Model is to be mentioned)
35. Access Control 01 5 x Reader, 100 X Card and 1
X PC
(Brand and model to be
mentioned)
36. Fire Detection and Alarm 01 Fire detection system for HUB
System station (2 storied building)
mentioned)
37. VRF Air Conditioning System 05 Each AC shall be of at least 4
tons (Brand: Panasonic/
General/ Samsung Country of
Manufacture: Malaysia/
Thailand/ South Korea).
38. Dehumidifier 04 Brand and model to be
mentioned
Power System
39. UPS 02 Min 2 X 10 KVA(rack-

mountable) online UPS for
min 30 minutes power
backup.
40. Generator (Diesel 100 KVA) 01 (Brand: Caterpillar/ Baudouin/
Man/ Leroy Somer/ Stamford,
Country of Origin &
Manufacture: USA/ UK/
France/ Germany).
41. Power Distribution Unit 01 Rack-Mountable
42. Surge Protection Device As Specification to be mentioned
required
Bidder may suggest for inclusion/discard any other equipment if necessary, for the
system.
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28. Fixed Terminal Stations (Land Based). A fixed terminal station shall be
installed and integrated with the VSAT network. Fixed terminal stations shall be integrated
with BN existing PABX system for voice communication. The fixed terminal stations shall
have the following sub-unit along with the features (not limited to):
a. Antenna System. Suitable Ku-band antenna for ground or roof mount as
system demands including antenna tuning unit to be supplied with followings:
(1) Antenna size. Minimum 1.8 meters for fixed terminal.
(2) Reflector Material. Carbon/ Aluminum/ Glass Fiber Reinforced
Polyester. To be mentioned.
(3) Feed horn. 2 port Feed horn compatible with BS-1.
(4) Antenna Power Output. To be mentioned.

(5) Antenna Weight. Antenna Weight with the integrated outdoor unit is
to be mentioned.
(6) Antenna Mounting. The antenna mounting structure should
have the capability to assemble on Concrete Slab/PA necessary mounting
structure is to be constructed by the bidder.
Note: Brand, Model, Country of Origin, Country of Manufacture and detail features
are to be mentioned.
b. RF Sub System and Out Door Unit (ODU).
(1) Tx/ Rx Frequency of the fixed terminal station:
(a) Tx: 12.75 GHz - 13.25 GHz.
(b) Rx: 10.70 GHz - 11.45 GHz.
(2) RF Power Amplifier (SSPA & BUC): Minimum 8 Watts or more as per
link budget and considering the future requirement. (To be mentioned).
(3) LNB. Brand, model and specification to be mentioned.
(4) IFL cable: RG11 IFL cable is to be supplied.
(5) Power Arrangement for RF and Outdoor unit: To be provided from
indoor power distribution system through online UPS.
c. Indoor Unit (IDU).
(1) Satellite Modem. The satellite modem shall have the following
parameters:
(a) Brand or Model: To be mentioned.
(b) Country of Origin: To be mentioned.
(c) Inbound Port: To be mentioned.
(d) Outbound Port: To be mentioned.
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(e) Redundancy: To be mentioned.

(f) Rack Mounted: To be mentioned.
(g) Power Input: Supply ratings and watts to be mentioned.
(h) RF Parameters: Modulation and Demodulation, Symbol rate,
return carrier channel is to be mentioned.
(2) Network Equipment. CISCO network hardware shall be supplied
for fixed terminal stations. Detail specification to be mentioned.
e. Installation and Setup.
(1) Suitable hard standing is to be constructed for installing the antenna.
(2) All civil works is to be completed by the supplier.
(3) Supplier is to construct shed for generator adjacent to the fixed.
(4) Supplier is to furnish VSAT equipment room with appropriate furniture.

(5) All connectors, cable, accessories (Military Grade/ Marine Standard)
required for mounting and communications devices are to be provided.
(6) Supplier shall make necessary provision/ mounting/ base for installing
antenna system in fixed station.
(7) Provision for laying IFL Cabling from antenna to IDU shall be
arranged by Supplier.
installation and operation of the system to be supplied by bidder.
29. Scope of Supply of Fixed Terminal Station. Each fixed terminal stations shall be
composed of (but not limited to) following equipment:

Antenna System
1. Antenna system 01 Brand, model and details is to
be mentioned
Outdoor Unit
2. 2 port feed horn 01 To be mentioned
3. Wave guide 01 SSPA to Antenna
4. HPA (BUC with SSPA) 01 As mentioned in HPA
specification
5. LNB 01 As mentioned in LNB
specification
6. Band pass filter 02 -
7. Interfacing accessories As Standard fitting and
required accessories
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8. IFL Cable As RG11 or Equivalent
required
Indoor Equipment
9. Satellite Modem 01 Ku Band model as per above

stated specification
10. Router 01 Cisco 4331/ K9or equivalent
(including license software) with required interface card.
Model to be mentioned
11. Switch 01 Cisco 24 port manageable
PoE switches with 4 XSFP
(1G). Cisco C-1000 or
equivalent.
12. Firewall 01 Cisco Firewall. FPR 1010
(DMC license 2 years).
Details to be mentioned.
13. Media Converter As Industry Standard
Required
14. Universal Rack 01 For Indoor Equipment, 16 U
rack or equivalent
15. Laptop 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
specification
16. E1 Signaling gateway (For 1 X E1 For interfacing for non-IP
POTS/Caller ID phone) PABX by Bidder. Brand and
model to be mentioned.
17. SIP/IP phone gateway (Cisco) 01 Details to be mentioned
18. IP and T38 Fax Gateway 01 Minimum 02 IP Port and 2 X
(Cisco) T38 Port
19. Video Multi Conference Unit 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
(Cisco) specification in para 22j
Service Equipment
20. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt

specification
21. SIP Phone set 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
specification
22. Telephone Set (Caller ID) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
specification
23. Fax Machine (T.38) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
specification
24. Computer (For internet and 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
email communication) specification
Ancillary Equipment
25. Large Wall Display (For CCTV 01 55-inch LED TV

and system monitoring)
26. CCTV System (BOSCH, EU 01 3 X IP camera, 1 X NVR with
Country) system 2TB HDD
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mentioned)
27. Access Control 01 1 X Standalone Reader, 10 X
System Card
mentioned)
28. Fire Detection and Alarm 01 Brand and model to be
System System mentioned
29. Air Conditioner 02 1.5-ton AC (Brand:
Panasonic/ General/
Samsung Country of
Manufacture: Malaysia/
Thailand/ South Korea).
30. Dehumidifier 01 Brand and model to be
mentioned
Power System
31. UPS 01 Min 6 KVA Online UPS for

min 30 minutes power backup
(Rack mounted, Brand:
Emerson/ APC/ Legrand)
32. Power Distribution Unit 01 Universal Rack mounted
33. Surge Protection Device As Specification to be mentioned
required
Bidder may suggest inclusion/discard any other equipment if necessary, for the
system.
30. Marine Terminal Stations (Ship Based).
a. Features and Requirements. The offered item should be a proven design
and product according to Military Standard for vessels participating in sea warfare
and defense. Product is to be tested and approved based on MIL-STD especially
vibration, shock and EMI/ EMC. Certification for MIL-STD configuration and
suitability for use in naval ships is to be provided.
b. Antenna System. Marine Terminal shall have suitable ship mount antenna
system including antenna tuning unit, standalone GPS, independent 3-axis antenna
stabilization system, heading compass and motorized auto accusation/auto tracking
mounted.
(1) Antenna Size. Expected antenna size should be 1 m - 1.2m.
However, details to be specified by the bidders as per link budget
calculations using BS-1. Antenna should be suitable for global Ku-band
operation.
(2) Feed Horn. 2 port Feed horn compatible with BS-1 with replaceable
feed cartridge in standard Ku Band. Supplier may propose 04 port feed horn
(2 port in lower Ku and 2 port standard Ku).
(3) Reflector Material. Carbon/ Aluminum/Glass Fiber Reinforced.
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(4) Radom. Antenna System including ODU is to be Radom

mounted.
(5) RF Power Output. To be mentioned.
(6) Antenna Tracking. Antenna tracking should be worked up to
Sea state-5 and survival up to sea state-8. Moreover, at sea, the ship’s
heading may change at any time due to maneuvering requirement. But VSAT
directional antenna needs to be aligned with the satellite in a particular
direction. Thus, reliable and precise compass input is essential for such a
purpose. Bidder is to offer a built-in/ standalone GPS and stabilization
system (roll, pitch and yaw) for independent operation of marine VSAT
system. For true north heading, interfacing with ship’s Gyro is to be provided.
Bidder may collect necessary data regarding ship Gyro from NHQ
(DSIG).Purchaser will provide the Gyro interface port from ship’s Gyro but
bidder is to provide all necessary hardware and cabling to integrate the ship’s
Gyro system with VSAT antenna system. Some ship may not have the
suitable gyro interface port to interface with VSAT Antenna system. Thus,
Bidder shall offer the Built-in/standalone Gyro as Optional Pack 8.
(7) Antenna Stabilization System. Built-in 3-axis antenna stabilization
system (roll, pitch and yaw) is to be mentioned and detailed explanation.
(8) Weight of Outdoor Antenna System. To be mentioned.
(9) Antenna Mounting Structure. The antenna mounting structure
should have the capability to assemble on ship structure.
(10) Environmental Condition Compliance. MIL-STD equipment is
to be supplied considering Shock & Bump, Vibration, Temperature, Wind,
Rain & Spray, Humidity, Safety and EMI/EMC. Detail specifications are to be
mentioned.
(11) Site Selection for Antenna System. The radome assembly should
be installed at a location onboard ship where:
(a) The antenna has to be in a clear line of sight to as much of the
sky (horizon to zenith at all bearings) as practical.
(b) The antenna is to be a minimum of 15 feet from the ship's
radar, further away if there are high power radar arrays.
(c) The antenna is not to be mounted on the same plane as the
ship's radar so that it is not directly in the radar beam path.
(d) The antenna is to be minimum 15 feet from high power short
wave transmitting antennas.
(e) The Above Decks Equipment (ADE) and the Below Decks
Equipment (BDE) should be positioned as close to one another as
possible. This is necessary to reduce the losses associated with long
cable runs.
(f) The mounting location should be rigid enough that it will not
flex, or sway, in ships motion or vibration. If the radome is to be
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mounted on a raised pedestal, it must have adequate gussets, or be

well guyed, to prevent flexing or swaying in ships motion.
c. RF Sub System and Out Door Unit (ODU).
(1) Tx/ Rx Frequency of marine terminal station: Tx: 12.75 GHz -
13.25GHz and Rx: 10.70 GHz - 11.70 GHz
(2) RF Power Amplifier (SSPA & BUC): Minimum 8 Watts or more as per
link budget and considering the future requirement. (To be mentioned).
(3) LNB: Brand, model and specification is to be mentioned.
(4) IFL cable: RG11 IFL cable is to be supplied.
(5) Power Arrangement for RF and Outdoor unit: To be provided from
indoor power distribution system through online UPS.
d. Indoor Unit (IDU).
(1) Satellite Modem. The satellite modem shall have following
parameters:
(a) Brand or Model: To be mentioned.
(b) Country of Origin: To be mentioned.
(c) Inbound Port: To be mentioned.
(d) Outbound Port: To be mentioned.
(e) Redundancy: To be mentioned.
(f) Rack Mounted: To be mentioned.
(g) Power Input: Supply ratings and watts to be mentioned.
(h) RF Parameters: Modulation and Demodulation, Symbol rate,
return carrier channel is to be mentioned.
(2) Network Equipment. CISCO or equivalent network hardware
shall be supplied for maritime terminal stations. Detail specification to be
mentioned.
e. Connectivity with BN HUB through Global Satellite Network (Roaming
Coverage). As stated in para-20.e
f. Tactical Data Link (TDL) Interfacing. BN TDL system shall be interfaced
with VSAT marine terminal. To interface with TDL, a dedicated IP interface with
multi-cast capability shall be required. Thus, the bidder shall provide necessary
interface equipment, connectivity and configuration between TDL and VSAT
network. The OEM of TDL shall provide necessary technical data and assistance if
required.
g. Installation and Setup.
(1) VSAT terminal is to be installed on board naval ship.
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(2) All connectors, cable, accessories (Marine Standard/ Mil-standard)

required and communications devices are to be provided.
(3) Supplier shall make necessary provision/mounting/ base for installing
antenna system onboard ship.
(4) Provision for laying IFL Cabling from antenna to IDU shall be arranged
by Supplier.
(5) All welding/cutting works is to be completed by the purchaser.
(6) Supplier is to furnish VSAT equipment room with appropriate furniture.

installation and operation of the system needed.
31. Scope of Supply of Marine Terminal Station. Each fixed terminal stations shall be
composed of (but not limited to) following equipment:

Antenna System
1. 1 - 1.2 meter antenna system 01 To be mentioned

with Radom and 3-axis
stabilization system
2. GPS 01 To be mentioned
3. Compass Card 01 To be mentioned
4. Ship Gyro interface provision - To be mentioned
Outdoor Unit
5. 2 port Feed horn with 01 Supplier may propose 04 port

replaceable feed cartridge in feed horn (2 port in lower ku
standard Ku Band and 2 port standard ku)
6. Wave guide As SSPA to Antenna
required
7. HPA (BUC with SSPA) 01 As mentioned in HPA
specification
8. LNB 01 As mentioned in LNB
specification
9. Band pass filter As Marine standard
required
10. Interfacing fitting and As Marine Standard (Rust and

accessories required corrosion preventive)
11. IFL Cable As RG11 or equivalent
required
Indoor Equipment
12. Antenna Control Unit 01 For antenna tracking control

13. Satellite Modem 01 Ku Band model as per above
stated specification
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Serial Item Name QtySpecifications

14. Router 01 Cisco 4331/ K9 or equivalent
(including license software) with required interface card.
Model to be mentioned
15. Switch 01 Cisco 24 port manageable
PoE switches with 4 X SFP
(1G). Cisco C-1000 or
equivalent.
16. Firewall 01 Cisco Firewall. FPR 1010
(DMC license 2 years).
17. Media Converter As Brand and model to be
Required mentioned.
18. Universal Rack 01 For Indoor Equipment, 16 U
rack or equivalent
19. Laptop 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
specification in para 22j
20. Telephone Gateway (Cisco) 01
21. Fax Gateway (Cisco) 01
22. Video Multi Conference Unit 01
(Cisco)
Service Equipment
23. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt

24. Cisco SIP Phone set 03 As mentioned in services eqpt
25. Cisco Fax Machine (IP Fax 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
machine) specification in para 22j
26. Cisco Video Conference 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
system with HD camera and specification in para 22j
32-inch display
27. Computer (For internet and 01 As mentioned in services eqpt
email communication) specification in para 22j
28. Tactical data Link Interface 01 Necessary interface info is to
be obtained from BN
29. Large Wall Display (For system 01 32-inch LED TV
monitoring)
Power System
30. UPS 01 Min 6 KVA Online UPS for 30

min power backup (Rack
mounted, Brand: Emerson/
APC)
31. Power Distribution Unit 01 Universal Rack mounted
Bidder may suggest inclusion/discard any other equipment if necessary, for the
system.
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32. Specification of Manpack Terminal. One complete set of Man Pack terminal is
to be supplied (Brand, Model, Country of Origin, Country of Manufacture and detail
features are to be mentioned) as per following specification:
a. Antenna unit: 1 m (approx) auto tracking man pack antenna system (Ku-
Band). BUC and LNB specifications to be mentioned.
b. Weight: To be mentioned.
c. Case Size: To be mentioned.
d. Case Type (Soft/Hard case): To be mentioned.
e. Portable power supply unit: Back up time minimum 06 hours. Battery- Lithium
ion battery pack.
f. Certification (Military): Mil-Standard (To be mentioned).
g. Tx/Rx Frequency: Tx: 12.75 GHz - 13.25 GHz and Rx: 10.70 GHz - 11.70
GHz
h. Compatible with BS-1 (Ku band): To be mentioned.
j. Beam Switching: To be mentioned.
33. Scope of Supply of Manpack Terminal.
a. Complete set of Manpack terminal station (Ku Band) with associated
accessories.
b. Laptop Computer (Brand: HP, core i7, 8GB RAM) – 01.
c. Wifi-Access Point: To be mentioned.
d. Any other equipment is necessary for the system to be mentioned.
34. Software, Manual and Publication. The bidder is to quote necessary software
with licenses. The bidder will also provide 03 (Three) sets of manuals, publications, parts
catalogue of the system hardware and software in hard copy and soft copy in English as
applicable for the offered system free of cost.
35. Foreign Training. A comprehensive training package shall be arranged by the
bidder for BN personnel. The bidder is to quote separately the following foreign training
packages:
a. Operator Training on VSAT system.
(1) Trainee: 12 Persons (3 x Officer, 3 x Radio Electrical trade sailor, 6 x
Communicator).
(2) Duration: 3 Weeks.
(3) Course Content: Basic overview on VSAT system, voice
communication, video conferencing, data communication, fax, signal
messaging, configuration, user-level troubleshooting and all other additional
services using VSAT.
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b. Network Management and Administrator Training.

(1) Trainee: 10 Persons (5 x Officer, 5 x Artificer).
(3) Course Content: Basic overview on VSAT system, all services using
VSAT, IP networking, Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, Server & firewall
configuration, SQL & Oracle Database configuration, VSAT network
management, bandwidth management, troubleshooting, terminal installations
and configurations.
c. Maintainers’ Training on VSAT System.
(1) Trainee: 09 Persons (3 x Officer, 6 x Artificer).

(3) Course Content: Antenna system, RF equipment, control equipment,
tracking and monitoring system, stabilization system, satellite modem, power
control system, VSAT networking Concept, Network Management System,
PP Server Configuration, Router and Switch Configuration, Services,
Troubleshooting (1st & 2nd level) and System Maintenance.
36. Local Training
a. Maintainer’s Training (Installation, Configuration and Maintenance).
The bidder is to quote the local training package separately:
(1) Trainee: Two groups (Each group 15 persons).
(3) Content: Training shall be conducted for HUB, Remote station and
manpack terminals Installation and configurations, Troubleshooting and
schedule and unscheduled maintenance. The training shall be conducted by
bidder technical expert.
b. Operator Training on VSAT system (OJT)
(1) Trainee: 30 Persons.
(4) Course Content: Basic overview on VSAT system, voice
communication, video conferencing, data communication, fax, signal
messaging, configuration, user-level troubleshooting and all other additional
services using VSAT.
c. Network Administrator’s Training (OJT).
(1) Trainee: 20 Persons (two groups).
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(3) Course Content: Basic overview on VSAT system, all services using
VSAT, IP networking, Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, Server & firewall
configuration, SQL & Oracle Database configuration, VSAT network
management, bandwidth management, troubleshooting, terminal installations
and configurations.
37. Technical Support Team (TST). The supplier is to provide a required
number of members for TST with the additional required number of interpreters (if they are
not English spoken) during the warranty period (i.e 12 months) from the date of
acceptance of VSAT Network. In addition, the bidder is to mention the cost of TST per
month in case BN decides to extend the duration of TST after the warranty period. The
responsibility of TST is as follows:
a. Routine maintenance of equipment(s).
b. Diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of equipment(s).
c. Software troubleshooting and configurations.
d. Train BN personnel on radio equipment, network operation and maintenance.
e. To raise the warranty for the unserviceable item and expedite the restoration
process.
f. The supplier shall bear all related cost of air tickets, food, accommodation
and transportation etc for the members of TST and interpreter (if any). In this
regards the cost is to be quoted. BN shall provide the local transportation and
primary medical support for the team within the BN area only.
38. Spares, Tools and Test Equipment (Optional Items as Optional Pack 9). Price
quotation of optional items is mandatory. Bidder is to mention item wise price so that BN
may choose all items or partial items or may reject all optional items. The price of optional
items is to be quoted as follows:
a. Spares.
(1) The bidder shall submit a list of recommended spares/ first moving
spares with the price required for maintenance of the VSAT system for the
next 2 years after the warranty period.
(2) The Supplier shall maintain sufficient backup stock of spare parts and
tools locally at sites, for the maintenance of the supplied equipment, during
the warranty period.
(3) The Supplier shall ensure availability of spare parts and technical
assistance for all components for at least 02 (two) years, without major
changes, after the completion of final acceptance.
(4) The Supplier shall give six months advance notice on any
discontinued part(s) with a suggestion for appropriate alternatives.
(5) The Supplier shall also identify and provide the following:
(a) Items (repairable spares, parts and consumable supplies) that
are needed to maintain design performance, reliability and availability
standards prescribed in the Technical Specifications. The quantity of
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spare parts and consumable items provided and kept shall be equal to
the requirements for one year of operating stock.
(b) Critical items, whose failure would cause a system failure.
(c) Items of high cost and/or long lead time (over thirty working
days).
(d) Items whose design reliability is such that normal stock
replenishment would not justify maintaining a level of the item in stock.
b. Consumables. The bidder shall provide a list of consumables with part
no and manufacturer and same shall be quoted considering for next 02-year
maintenance period from the date of acceptance of VSAT Network.
c. Test Equipment and Tools. The bidder shall submit list of Test
Equipment and Tools with the make, model, brand, Country of Origin and indicative
part numbers along with the offer. Price to be quoted for min test equipment and
tools (1 X spectrum analyzer (frequency: up to 20 GHz, desktop type with
necessary accessories),1 X signal generator-Ku band operation, 2 X RF power
meter– upto 20 GHz, 16 X Tool Box with tools).
39. Security Clearance. BN will arrange security clearance for the visit of bidder’s
specialists including TST for assembly and technical support of the VSAT. The list of the
team members along with necessary information is to reach NHQ (Directorate of Signal) at
least 30 days before the date of arrival.
40. Installation and Commissioning of VSAT.
a. The supplier shall send an assembly/installation team comprising suitable
technicians to Bangladesh for the assembly and installation of VSAT. BN will not be
responsible for the engineering works at assembly sites. BN technicians are to be
trained while installing the VSAT.
b. Turn-around time for completion of assembly/installation and acceptance will
be maximum 90 (ninety) days from the date of arrival of all VSAT equipment at port
of disembarkation in Bangladesh. After completion of assembly/installation of the
VSAT, the supplier shall carry out a Test Run of the VSAT.
c. All costs for assembly/ installation including food, accommodation and
internal transportation of foreign specialist are to be borne by the supplier. In this
regards the cost is to be quoted. However, on request of supplier, BN may arrange
food and accommodation (subject to availability of such facilities). In that case
supplier is to pay the necessary bills to BN as per BN Mess regulations.
41. Testing/ Trial Run. On completion of the installation of the system, the same
is to be given trial run and operation for at least 1 (one) month in presence and under
direct supervision of Supplier’s technical experts at BN site. The installation Engineer
should be available at the site during whole period of the working hours and remain stand
by for on call service after cease hours. The bidder is to rent at least 10 MHz satellite
bandwidth from BS-1 for test and trial run for one month at Bidder’s cost. If trial run is
extended due to bidder’s requirement, extended trial run period shall be covered by the
bidder’s cost.
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42. Acceptance and Cut-over Service.

a. After satisfactory trial run for 01 month (30 days), the supplier shall carry out
acceptance check of the system jointly with BN Team. Acceptance team shall
carryout functional and operational check of the VSAT Hub Station and associated
terminal equipment at land and sea during acceptance process.
b. The VSAT equipment setup is to be commissioned and handed over to BN in
fully operational condition without any observation. If the system is found
unsatisfactory, an acceptance check will be held up till the equipment is made
serviceable by the supplier.
c. Supplier shall submit two copies of supplier’s test results of the VSAT HUB&
Terminal Station equipment and related facilities to the purchaser not less than two
weeks prior to the commencement of the acceptance tests.
43. Obsolescence. If any system, equipment etc becomes obsolete or out of
production during the installation period, the Bidder is to submit a minimum of 03 (three)
alternatives of same/ improve version for selection of suitable replacement by the Buyer
without any additional cost.
44. Vendors’ List and User List of VSAT System. Full address of the Vendors
including fax number and e-mail address is to be provided for all vendor item used in
VSAT and its associated equipment. Moreover, a list of users of the offered VSAT system
is to be provided with the offer.
45. Certificate Provided by the Bidder. Following certificate to be submitted by the
bidder along with offer:
a. Authorization Certificate. The concerned bidder must provide the
following original certificate(s)/document(s) as applicable with the tender offer and
during delivery of items as regards to the genuine source of item(s) to establish the
chain of links from the original source to supply of items:
(1) One certificate by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in
favour of the supplier/local agent (in case of OEM as principal).
(2) Two certificates, one by the OEM to the authorized agent and the
other by the authorized agent to the supplier/local agent (in case of the
authorized agent as principal).
(3) Three certificates, first one by OEM to an authorized agent, second
one by an authorized agent to sub-agent and third one by sub-agentto
supplier/ local agent (in case of sub-agent as principal). If the supplier/ local
agent is unable to obtain the first certificate (by OEM to authorized agent),
then it has to produce relevant document to prove agency-ship of its claimed
agent of the recognized manufacturer.
b. Bidder eligibility documents/certificates.
c. A certificate to the effect that the same/similar hardware and software will be
available for next 10 years.
d. Service support for 24/7 (both principal and local agent) assurance
certificate.
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e. Year of production of equipment certificate.
f. Hardware and software validity certificate.
g. Software update service assurance certificate.
h. MIL-STD certificate for maritime terminal.

j. Warranty/ Guarantee Certificate to be submitted with offer.
k. Any other certificate which is not mentioned above, but required for the
smooth functioning of the system must be given.
PART-3: GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Delivery, Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), Shipment and Transportation
46. Delivery. One complete set of VSAT Network System along with all Hardware,
Software and Accessories are to be delivered, installed and commissioned within 12
(Twelve) months from the date of signing the contract as per scope of supply. The delivery
period may be sub-divided into following timelines:
a. Hardware delivery period is 09 months from the date of signing the contract.
b. Civil works including building construction for HUB station and remote
terminal sites (fixed and marine) preparation are to be completed within 09 months
from the date of receipt of approved design from NHQ/ BN authority.
c. Completion of Installation, Acceptance and Commissioning of the VSAT
System shall be within three (03) months from the delivery of items in Bangladesh.
d. Training is to be completed within 12 months after signing the contract.
e. Delay in delivery shall be dealt as per the existing rules of DGDP.
47. Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI).
a. Pre-shipment inspection (PSI) program for 05 (Five) working days at
manufacturer’s premises to be arranged by the supplier before shipping the
consignment.
b. The supplier should inform the buyer/ DGDP about the date and schedule of
PSI at least 12 (Twelve) weeks prior to the date of commencement of the PSI.
c. A team comprising 05 (Five) members of BN will conduct the pre-shipment
inspection at manufacturer’s premises.
d. All expenditure for travel, accommodation and food for the PSI team will be
borne by BN and internal transportation will be borne by the bidder. The cost of
internal transportation is to be quoted.
e. After PSI a joint inspection report will be prepared and signed by both the
seller and buyer’s representatives at PSI premises. On completion of PSI, BN PSI
team will submit their report to NHQ (concerned directorate) and Supplier will
submit the same certificate with the shipping documents. During PSI the Supplier
will provide all required material/ test equipment to carryout PSI without any extra
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cost. The Supplier will not make shipment of any goods/ equipment of the contract
without the clearance of DGDP.
48. Packing. VSAT and its equipment should be packed in such a way that those
should be transported by air, land and sea (as applicable). The package is to provide
VSAT (and its components) protection from the external mechanical and environmental
factors exposure during its transportation and storage. The manufacturer shall pack the
equipment in accordance with the packaging instruction. In case total or partial
preservation is required, the manufacturer shall apply temporary anti-corrosive protection
(preservation) to the equipment in accordance with the correspondent instructions.
49. Port of Shipment.
a. For main equipment. Any port of county of origin/ manufacture.
b. For network-related equipment/ accessories. Any port of country of
origin/ manufacture/ assembly.
50. Transportation. The VSAT will be transported by ship/air from the assemble
place/ factory. The bidder is to quote the cost of shipment by sea and/ or by air separately.
In addition:
a. The supplier is to ship the VSAT and its associated items within the time
specified in the contract. Before shipment, the supplier is to get written clearance
from DGDP for shipment of the VSAT and its spare parts.
b. The contracted VSAT and its associated items are to be delivered to the BN
site at Chattogram in case of shipment by sea, and at NSSD, Dhaka in case of
shipment by air. All removable segments must have appropriate safe packaging for
transportation. The supplier is also to bear the expenditure for internal
transportation from the port of entry to respective BN sites (Hub station and
Terminal station).
c. Insurance expenditure related to shipment will be borne by the buyer.
51. Warranty.
a. Warranty Period. Minimum 12 months/ Manufacturer’s standard warranty
(whichever is higher) of all products and services from the date of acceptance is to
be provided.
b. Warranty Services.
(1) Any unserviceable up to 24 (twenty-four) hours will be deemed as
normal but more than 24 hours, if any, will be deducted from the warranty
period.
(2) Replacement/Repair of defective equipment or services, if needed
during inspection/warranty period, the supplier is to provide the same free of
cost within 01 (one) months from the date of reporting. Freights and
Insurance charges for both the ways and cost for site visit by manufacturer
engineer (if needed) are to be borne by the supplier. Certificate to this effect
is to be attached by the Principal supplier/manufacturer.
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c. Local Agent Service. After-sales, service/technical backup support

must be available with the Local Agent of the Supplier and to be provided as and
when required during and after the Warranty/Guarantee Period as per the demand
of the Purchaser. However, this service has to be provided free of charge during
Installation, during the Warranty Period.
d. Guaranty for Spare Support. 10 years of spares support assurance are
to be provided by the manufacturer of the VSAT.
52. After-Sale Service. The technical advisory service through electronic or
conventional mail or online servicing (if available) from the factory is to be provided by the
manufacturer as and when required. Maintenance support shall include the labour and
hardware/ software and response time (within 2 to 6 hours - 365 days a year). Following
after-sales support is to be complied:
a. Annual Maintenance Contract. The bidder must agree to sign Annual
Maintenance Contract (AMC) for a period of 02 years after warranty period. The
cost of the AMC must be separately quoted with the financial offer as optional.
Details of the AMC plan must be submitted with the technical offer.
b. On call engineer’s support at the site. This support may be needed for any
unscheduled repair/ maintenance of the equipment after the warranty period. Bidder
is to be provided as a separate deal between BN and the supplier/manufacturer.
53. Miscellaneous Terms and Conditions. The following miscellaneous terms and
conditions are to be followed:
a. A bidder must mention the name and full address of the local agent (if any) in
the offer.
b. Due to the fault of the supplier, if any changes/ amendment is required in the
contract/ LC, all such expenses/ charges shall be borne by the supplier.
c. The cost of VSAT and additional equipment/ FOB including all charges is to
be “Firm and Fixed”. No increase of price at any stage after signing the contract will
be accepted. If any item other than those already contracted is required during
assembly of VSAT, those are to be provided by the supplier within the contracted
price.
d. Freight charges will be paid at actual, but not more than the contracted fright
charge. As such, freight charge is to be mentioned in appropriate column of AWB/
BL. Otherwise, FOB value of the VSAT and supplied VSAT will be paid.
e. Cost of freight/ transportation charge and insurance for any surplus spares/
accessories, which will be taken back after completion of assembly of VSAT, is to
be borne by the supplier.
f. Bidders have to quote charges for sea/ air up to Chattogram/ Dhaka,
Bangladesh. The transportation of the VSAT and associated equipment in
Bangladesh (from port of arrival to BN site) is to be arranged and paid by the bidder.
g. Bidders must mention the prices in foreign currency which is to be firm and
fixed. No increase of price at any stage will be accepted by BN after submission of
offer.
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h. Bidders are to mention the port/ country of shipment of the offer.

j. The transshipment is not allowed but if the bidder needs transshipment, then
they are to mention it in their offer about their requirement. In case of such
requirements, transshipment will only be allowed under single AWB/ BL.
k. Part Shipment. Shall be allowed.
54. Offer Validity. Offer must be valid for minimum 180 days or as per tender
terms and conditions from the date of opening the tender. Within the validity of the offer,
withdrawal of offer or un-willingness to sign the contract by the bidder will not be accepted
and in such cases, actions would be taken against the principal bidder and local agent as
per Directorate General Defense Purchase (DGDP) rules. DGDP/ BN also reserve the
right to get the offer validity extended with the consent of the bidder.
55. Factors for Determining the Lowest Bidder. The Lowest bidder will be
determined on the basis of:
a. CPT/CFR value of essential items and selected optional item.
b. Cost of Training.
c. Cost of installation and interfacing.
d. Cost of TST.
e. Cost of Civil work and locally supplied item (in local currency).
56. Price Quotation. Price of each element of the total offer is to be shown separately
(e.g, price of the main items, additional and optional items, Installation and Integration,
Training etc) and then the total of the foreign currency to be shown on the original offer
submitted by the supplier. Bidders are to mention item wise price for HUB and Remote
stations so that BN can increase/decrease the quantity of item depending on the cost and
requirement. The summary of price quotation shall be comprising such as:
a. Foreign Currency offer (VSAT Network System).
Ser Description of Item Qty Unit Price Total Price
(Foreign (Foreign
Currency) Currency)
Essential Items and Services
1. HUB Station including all 1
Hub equipment
2. Remote Fixed VSAT Station 05
including all equipment with
licenses
3. Remote Marine VSAT 09
Station including all
equipment and licenses
4. Manpack Terminal VSAT 01
Station including all
equipment and licenses
5. Software with License As per the
including capacity use and stated
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user. requirement
6. Replaceable VSAT 4
equipment with the software
license for standard Ku band
(Marine Terminal)
7. Ancillary Equipment (AC, As per list
Humidifier, Generator, UPS,
Phone, Fax, SIP etc)
8. Training (Foreign and Local)
As per the
(1) a. Foreign Training
stated
(Admin cost such
requirement
accommodation, food,
internal transport etc)
b. Local Training As per the
stated
requirement
9. Technical Support Service As per the
(per month) stated
requirement
10. Other essential items (list to
be included with item-wise
price)
11. Installation cost (HUB and all
remote terminals)
12. Freight Cost
13. Insurance (shall be paid by Not to be Not to be Not to be
the purchaser on actual quoted quoted quoted
basis)
14. Miscellaneous cost
Sub-Total (Mandatory Item) =
Optional Item and Services
15. Mesh Topology for maritime
terminals along with a list of
additional hardware/
software and cost. As per
para 20.c.(Optional Pack 1)
16. Disaster Recovery HUB
station (Geo-redundancy).
As per para 20.d (Optional
pack 2)
17. Hardware and software
including license requirement
for voice and data application
for the provision to interface
with Bangladesh Army (C-
band) and Bangladesh Air
Force (Ku-band) VSAT
system. As per para 20.g(3)
(Optional Pack 3)
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18. Replaceable hardware/

module and configurable
software for Standard Ku
Band (Transmit from 13.75
GHz to 14.50 GHz and
receive from 10.7 GHz to
12.75 GHz). As per para
22.b(3) (Optional Pack 4)
19. List of additional items
required to support other
satellites of the region. (As
per para-22.b.(5)). (Optional
pack 5)
20. Hub Station hardware
configurable to support two
transponders (72 MHz) to
meet the future requirement
and the cost of the license (if
any) to meet the future
requirement. As per para
22.d.(1) (Optional Pack 6)
21. Cost of the Hub Station
software license (if any) to
meet the future requirement.
As per para 26.f (Optional
Pack 7)
22. Bidder shall offer the Built-in/
standalone Gyro. As per
para 30.b(6) (Optional Pack
8)
23. Spares, Tools and Test
Equipment (Optional Items)
as per para 38. Bidder shall
offer the Built-in/ standalone
Gyro. As per para 38
(Optional Pack 9)
24. Other Optional items (list to be
included with itemized price)
Sub-Total (Optional Item) =
Grand Total Cost=
b. Local Currency Offer (Civil works and locally supplied item).
Ser Description of Item Qty Unit Price Total Price
(BDT) (BDT)
1. Construction of 2-storied building
including ancillary equipment
2. Locally supplied item including
site preparation works
Grand Total Cost (BDT) =

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57. Bank Guarantee by Bidder.

a. Performance Guarantee. Performance Guarantee (PG) for an amount
equivalent to 10% of LC value is to be submitted by the bidder to the Buyer from
any scheduled bank in Bangladesh in favour of Senior finance Controller (Navy),
Lalasari, Sailors Colony, Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206, Bangladesh. This PG shall remain
in vogue, which will be released on receipt of the No Objection Certificate from the
Purchaser after warranty.
b. Warranty Guarantee. The Bidder shall have to furnish to the Buyer a
bank guarantee for warranty after satisfactory handing over of the VSAT Network
project for an amount equal to 5% of the contract price (before the release of last
payment in foreign currency and local currency after final acceptance), which shall
remain valid until the expiry date of the warranty period.
58. Terms of Payment.
a. Foreign Currency (VSAT Network System). 100% Payment will be made
through an irrevocable Letter of Credit (LC).The LC will be opened with any
scheduled bank in Bangladesh under following terms and conditions:
(1) 60% of the LC value (minus Installation, Training and TST value) will
be released on production of Shipping documents of contracted goods and
submission on documents as per DGDP rules (including bill of Lading,
Supplier’s Signed Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Warranty/
Guaranty Certificate, Joint PSI report and shipment clearance letter of
DGDP).
(2) Remaining 40% of LC value (minus Installation, Training and TST
value) and 100% installation cost will be released on production of Delivery
Receipt Voucher (DR), completion of installation and interfacing work, test-
trial, final acceptance of the VSAT network system by BN and successful
delivery of spares, consumables, tools and test equipment, certificates,
manual and documentation.
(3) 100% cost of training may be released after satisfactory completion of
training and on production of training completion certificate from BN.
(5) 100% cost of TST will be released after satisfactory completion of TST
service as per the contract and on production of TST completion certificate
from BN.
c. Local Currency(Civil construction and Locally supplied items).
(1) Civil Construction. Payment for civil works (i.e constructions of
building, infrastructure and consultancy) shall be provided (in local currency)
on production of job completion certificate at following stages to local agent:
(a) 40% of total cost of Civil Works will be paid after completion of
construction of the 02 storied building structure as per approved
drawing by BN as well as construction of Generator’s the shed and on
production of satisfactory progress certificate from NHQ (DSIG).
(b) Remaining 60% of total cost of Civil Works will be made after
acceptance of Civil Works related with all the utilities (to facilitate the
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rooms, sheds with appropriate electricity connections, water supply,

drainage system and lightning and surge protection system) as well as
furnishing all the equipment rooms and office room as per approved
drawing by BN and on production of satisfactory 100% job completion
certificate from NHQ (DSIG).
(2) Locally Supplied Items. 100% Payment in Local currency for locally
supplied items for the network and remote site preparation shall be released
on completion of the installation and acceptance of the items and on the
production of job completion certificate from BN.
59. Compliance of Specifications/ Terms and Conditions. The following terms
and conditions are to be followed:
a. During the evaluation, the technical evaluation committee shall consider
bidders compliance to various clauses and sub‐clauses of this tender; but shall
have the authority to conclude its own decision about such compliance's.
b. Bidder must put in clear terms “compliance” or “non-compliance” to the
tender clauses or sub-clauses. Keeping any clause unanswered shall be treated as
“non-compliance”.
c. Conditional compliance like, “partial compliance” shall be treated as “non-
compliance”.
d. Any other features which are not mentioned in the technical specification but
are required for the smooth functioning of the task, must be included and be offered
by the bidders in the tender documents. Any other item/ software to complete the
network or add flexibility and enhance the feature to be offered by the vendor.
60. BN will reserve the right to accept or reject any items/ tools/ accessories/ test
equipment from the offer. In addition, BN will also reserve the right to ask the bidder to
supply any provisioning/ equipment whose price is asked to quote in the financial offer.
61. Any other terms and conditions not covered here shall be as per the standing rules
of BN/ DGDP.
62. BN/ DGDP have all the rights to select any bidder or cancel the whole tender
process at any time without assigning any reason.
Member Secy Rep of DNW&EE Rep of DNE Rep of DNS

Member Member Member
Date: Date: Date: Date:
D SIG DNO DNP

Member Member President
Date: Date: Date:
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TENDER SPECIFICATION OF VSAT NETWORK FOR BN

d. Bidder is to mention detailed compliance/ non-compliance and their

PART-2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

a. Supply and installation of the following system/ equipment:

cabling to connect the necessary standard Ku band hardware in outdoor and

(a) Ship borne Sensors Interface (IP interface).

(2) Data Connectivity (Email, File sharing etc).

(3) Internet connectivity through VPN gateway.

(4) Video Conferencing (Point to Point and Conference call).

(5) FAX Services (Both IP and Analogue Fax).

(8) Satellite Power: To be mentioned.

(2) Multiplexing and Demultiplexing.

(5) Rain Fade Mitigation. Rain Fade is to be mitigated by the

(10) Compression. The system may provide IP header compression

25. Site Preparation for HUB and Remote Terminals.

changeover facility. Detail composition and technical features/ parameters are to be

(7) Power Input: Supply ratings and watts to be mentioned.

1. Antenna system with the 01 As mentioned para-26.a

4. 4 port feed cross-pole horn 02 Must be compatible with BS-1

9. Interfacing accessories As High quality and international

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

11. Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 02 1 X ACU shall be kept as

23. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 02 As mentioned in the services

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

39. UPS 02 Min 2 X 10 KVA(rack-

(3) Feed horn. 2 port Feed horn compatible with BS-1.

(4) Antenna Power Output. To be mentioned.

(e) Redundancy: To be mentioned.

(3) Supplier is to construct shed for generator adjacent to the fixed.

(4) Supplier is to furnish VSAT equipment room with appropriate furniture.

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

9. Satellite Modem 01 Ku Band model as per above

20. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt

25. Large Wall Display (For CCTV 01 55-inch LED TV

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

31. UPS 01 Min 6 KVA Online UPS for

(4) Radom. Antenna System including ODU is to be Radom

mounted on a raised pedestal, it must have adequate gussets, or be

(2) All connectors, cable, accessories (Marine Standard/ Mil-standard)

(5) All welding/cutting works is to be completed by the purchaser.

(6) Supplier is to furnish VSAT equipment room with appropriate furniture.

Serial Item Name Qty Specifications

1. 1 - 1.2 meter antenna system 01 To be mentioned

5. 2 port Feed horn with 01 Supplier may propose 04 port

10. Interfacing fitting and As Marine Standard (Rust and

12. Antenna Control Unit 01 For antenna tracking control

Serial Item Name QtySpecifications

23. Cisco Wi-Fi Router (AP) 01 As mentioned in services eqpt

30. UPS 01 Min 6 KVA Online UPS for 30

b. Network Management and Administrator Training.

(2) Duration: 8 Weeks.

(2) Duration: 4 Weeks.

(2) Duration: 4 Weeks.

(2) Duration: 4 Weeks.

42. Acceptance and Cut-over Service.

e. Year of production of equipment certificate.

f. Hardware and software validity certificate.