Licensing of Space for In-building Solutions (IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in Tunnels Section and Underground Stations of Chowk Bazar, Maskati Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk and Kapodra of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat Network

• Technical Bid is to be submitted physically at the address

mentioned below & is also to be uploaded online at

https://tender.nprocure.com.

(j) Opening of On the last day of submission of Filled-In Technical Bid (as

Technical Bid mentioned above) at 15:30 hrs.

including Tender

(k) Date and Time of Will be intimated later to technically qualified bidders through e-

opening of online mail/ phone

(l) Tender Validity 180 days from the last day of submission of tender

(m) Venue of I/C General Manager- Contract,

physical submission Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited

of Tender fees, (SPV of Govt. of Gujarat and Govt. of India)

Tender guarantee Block No.1, First Floor, Karmayogi Bhavan, Behind Nirman Bhavan,

and Technical Bid Sector 10/A, Gandhinagar:

(n) GMRC Account Name: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited

Details (Only for Bank Name: State Bank of India

issuance / Account No.31750803151

preparation of Bank IFSC Code: SBIN00001355

Guarantee for tender SFMS/SWIFT : SBININBB255

c). It is mandatory to quote for all the Six stations by a bidder or else offer will be

summarily rejected.

d). The Tender Fees & Tender Security shall be submitted in a sealed envelope

clearly marked on top “Tender Fees & Tender Security”. Bidders who fail to

submit valid tender security and tender fees of appropriate amount in physical

form on or before the prescribed date and time shall be declared as ineligible and

the Bid submitted by them shall be summarily rejected. If the Bidder withdraws

his bid at any stage, the tender security will be forfeited, and necessary action

will be taken by GMRCL in accordance with tender provision.

e). Bidders are expected to carry out extensive survey of GMRC premises and

analysis at their own cost, before submitting their respective Bids for award of

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the License Agreement. GMRC shall provide necessary permission and

assistance for the prospective Bidders in thisregard.

f). Bids received after Last Date & Time of Submission of Bid shall not be accepted

under any circumstances.

g). In case of a Bid by a JV/Consortium of firms, following shall be abide by its

i. For the purpose of evaluation of the JV/Consortium, each member’s

contribution towards the turnover shall be considered in the same ratio of

their participation in the JV/Consortium.

ii. The Lead Member of the JV/Consortium shall maintain a minimum

percentage share of 51% of the aggregate shareholding of the

JV/Consortium during full tenure of License Agreement.

iii. Any change in percentage of stake of JV/Consortium members without

prior written approval of GMRC shall be treated as Material Breach of

Contract and Licensee’s Event of Default entitling GMRC to encash

Security Deposit/Performance Security and or to terminate the License

Agreement after 30-day notice.

iv. Minimum percentage stake of any member in JV/Consortium during

license period (including lock- in period) shall not be less than 15%.

v. Partners of the JV/Consortium having less than 26% participation shall

be considered as non- substantial partner and shall not be considered for

evaluation which means that their eligibility shall not be considered for

evaluation of JV/Consortium.

vi. All members of such entity shall be jointly and severely liable for the

performance of License Agreement.

h). The Bidders shall not have a conflict of interest that affects the Bidding Process.

Any Bidder found to have conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A Bidder shall

be deemed to have a conflict of interest affecting Bidding Process if a

constituent of one Bidder is also a constituent of another Bidder.

i). Eligibility Criteria

The Bidder must be registered with Department of Telecommunications,

Government of India as authorized Infrastructure provider in IP-1 category.

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Copy of valid DoT/IP-1 License is required to be submitted.

In case of JV/Consortium, the above needs to be fulfilled by the lead member.

The bidder should have executed In-Building Solution (IBS) works for providing

shared Mobile Coverage Solution for Metro Rail Network/ Airports/Multistoried

Buildings or Malls for GSM/CDMA/Wi-Fi/VoLTE operators.

The agency engaged in installation of IBS must have minimum experience of one

year in managing In-Building Solutions (IBS) for providing shared Mobile

coverage solutions for various types of telecom operators like GSM/CDMA/Wi-

Fi/VoLTE inpublic areas.

The bidder shall be required to submit experience certificate duly issued by the

clientfor the above mentioned work.

Pre-submission signed-off document/ Letter of Intent (LOI) by at least two (2)

leading mobile operators with the bidding IP1 on acceptability of Design &

Technicalsolution.

1.4 The Bids submitted without Bid Security by the Bidders shall be out rightly rejected.

The Bids received after stipulated date and time of submission of RFP shall be

rejected out rightly.

1.5 The Bidders are advised to keep in touch with GMRC’s website

www.gujaratmetrorail.com and n-proc. portal https://tender.nprocure.com any for

1.6 GMRC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning

any reasons. No tenderer shall have any cause of action or claim against the GMRC

for rejection of his proposal.

1.7 Bids received after Last Date & Time of Submission of Bid shall not be accepted

under any circumstances.

1.8 Undertaking for not being banned from Business: As on date of Bid submission:

(i) GMRC/MOHUA/Gujarat-Govt. must not have banned business with the

Bidder (any member in case of JV/Consortium) or

(ii) Any Central/State Government department/ PSU/ Other Government

entity or local body must not have banned business with the Bidder (any

member in case of JV/Consortium) which is applicable to all ministries

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(approved by the Committee of Economic Secretaries, Ministry of

Commerce). The tenderer should submit undertaking to this effect as per

Annexure-10 of Bid/RFP Document.

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2.1 “Agreement” means the License Agreement to be executed between GMRC and the

Selected Bidder.

2.2 “Applicable Laws” means all laws, brought into force and effect by Govt. of India,

State Governments, local bodies and statutory agencies and rules / regulations /

notifications issued by them from time to time. It also includes judgments, decrees,

injunctions, writs and orders of any court or judicial authority as may be in force

and effected from time to time.

2.3 "Bid" means the documents in their entirety comprised in the Bid, including all

clarifications, addenda and revisions issued by GMRC to the Bidders, the Bid

submitted by the successful Bidder (Licensee) in response to the Tender Notice in

accordance with the provisions thereof. The words "Bid" and "Tender" are used

2.4 “Bidder” means any eligible party, who may be a registered sole proprietorship

firm, a partnership firm or a company having registered office in India, or a

combination of above in the form of Joint Venture (JV) or Consortium, etc. who is

submitting its Bid pursuant to Bid/RFP Document.

2.5 “Bid Security” means the refundable amount to be submitted by the Bidder along

with RFP documents to GMRC.

2.6 “Commencement Date” means the date of commencement of License Agreement as

defined in RFP/Bid document.

2.7 “License” means the grant of License by GMRC to the Licensee to utilize the

Licensed Premises under terms and conditions of this Bid Document.

2.8 “Licensee” means the Selected Bidder, who has executed the License Agreement

with GMRC pursuant to the conclusion of the bidding process.

2.9 “License Fee” means the amount payable by the Licensee to GMRC for Licensed

Spaces or Premises as per terms and conditions of the License Agreement along

with other payable charges and any kind of Central or State Taxes, local levies,

statutory dues, etc. as per prevalent law.

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2.10 “License Period” means a period of nine (9) years starting from the Commencement

Date as specified in Bid Document.

2.11 “GMRC” means Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited, SPV of Govt of Gujarat

and Govt of India.

2.12 “Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security” means interest free amount

to be deposited by the Licensee with GMRC as per terms and conditions of License

Agreement as security against performance of License Agreement.

2.13 “Licensed Premises” or “Licensed Space” means the bare space, on “as is where is

basis”, solely for the purpose of License as per terms and conditions of this Bid

2.14 “Selected Bidder” means the Bidder who has been selected by GMRC, pursuant to

the bidding process for award of License.

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3.1 This Bid Document is not an offer but is an invitation by GMRC to the Bidders for

participation in the tendering process for selection of Licensee. This Bid Document

is provided with information that may be useful to Bidders in making their financial

offers (Bids) pursuant to this Bid Document. This Bid Document includes

statements, which reflect various assumptions and assessments arrived at by

GMRC. Such assumptions, assessments and statements do not purport to contain

all the information that each Bidder may require. Each Bidder should, therefore,

conduct their own investigations and analysis and should check the accuracy,

adequacy, correctness, reliability and completeness of the assumptions,

assessments, statements and information contained in this Bid Document and obtain

independent advice from appropriate sources.

3.2 Information provided in this Bid Document to the Bidder(s) is on a general range of

matters, some of which may depend upon interpretation of law. The information

given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory requirements and

should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. GMRC

accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or

opinion on law expressed herein. Intimation of discrepancies in the Bid Document,

if any, may be given, by the Bidders, to the office of the GMRC, immediately, by

the Bidders. If GMRC receives no written communication, it shall be deemed that

the Bidders are satisfied with the information provided in the Bid document.

3.3 This Bid Document may not be appropriate for all persons, and it is not possible for

GMRC, its employees or advisors to consider the investment objectives, financial

situation and particular needs of each party who reads or uses this Bid Document.

The assumptions, assessments, statements and information contained in the Bid

Document may not be complete, accurate, adequate or correct. Each Bidder should,

therefore, conduct their own investigations and analysis and should check the

accuracy, adequacy, correctness, reliability and completeness of the assumptions,

assessments, statements and information contained in this Bid Document and obtain

independent advice from appropriate sources.

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3.4 GMRC may in its absolute discretion, but without being under any obligation to do

so, update, amend or supplement the information, assessment, assumptions or scope

contained in this Bid Document. GMRC, its employees and advisors make no

representation or warranty and shall have no liability to any person, including any

Bidder under any law, statute, rules or regulations for any loss, damages, cost or

expense which may arise from or be incurred or suffered on account of anything

contained in this Bid Document or otherwise arising in any way for participation in

this Bid Stage.

3.5 The issue of this Bid Document does not imply that GMRC is bound to select a

Bidder or to appoint the Preferred Bidder or Licensee, as the case may be, for the

grant of License and GMRC reserves the right to reject all or any of the Bidders or

Bids without assigning any reason whatsoever. Bidders shall bear all its costs

associated with or relating to the preparation and submission of its Bid. The

Authority shall not be liable in any manner whatsoever for the same or for any other

costs or other expenses incurred by a Bidder in preparation or submission of the

Bid, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the Bidding Process. Bidders are

expected to carry out extensive study and analysis at their own cost, before

submitting their respective Bids for award of the License Agreement. Any queries

or request for additional information concerning this RFP/Bid Document shall be

considered only if it is submitted in writing.

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4. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE

4.1 Objectives of Bid Document:

a). Licensing of space for In-Building Solutions (IBS) for Providing Shared

Mobile (Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in following tunnel section

and underground station(s): Chowk Bazar, Maskati Hospital, Surat

Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk and Kapodra of

North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat Network as per

terms and conditions of this Bid Document.

b). To provide seamless/uninterrupted mobile coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in

selected tunnel and underground station/section of GMRC.

c). To augment non-operational revenue of GMRC through Licensing of Space.

a). The Selected Bidder(s), shall be licensed with spaces, for Placement and

Operation of Telecommunication Equipment for In-building Solutions

(IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in

tunnel section(s) and underground station(s): Chowk Bazar, Maskati

Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk

and Kapodra of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat

Network as per terms and conditions of this Bid Document, hereinafter

referred to as “Permitted Activity”, subject to the terms and conditions

specified in the Bid Document/Draft License Agreement and the

guidelines stipulated herein in relation to the PermittedActivity.

b). The intention is to provide mobile services of various operators for

commuters’ facilitation. No other services which are beyond the scope of

this tender like Wi-Fi etc. shall be permitted.

c). The IBS as a concept shall be offered by a single infra provider/entity

whereby with a single common infrastructure all existing and upcoming

mobile operators can serve their customers in an easy and efficient manner.

The said entity shall offer shared In-Building Solutions for various types

of telecom operators such as GSM/CDMA/VoLTE Technologies.

d). The Selected Bidder shall be required to set up and manage the common

shared IBS at the Licensed Premises. The Selected Bidder shall in turn

provide the services of IBS to various telecom operators and other agencies

that require the same in tunnel and underground station of the section by

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charging them appropriate licensee fee. The Selected Bidder in turn shall

pay monthly License Fee and other charges along with applicable taxes,

quarterly in advance, to GMRC.

e). The Licensee has the option to appoint maximum three (3) telecom

operators to carry out the Permitted Activity within the Licensed Premises.

The Licensee shall ensure that any agreement or understanding executed

between the Licensee and other telecom operators shall strictly adhere to

compliances of License Agreement executed between GMRC and

f). The IBS provided by Selected Bidder shall:

i. Include all cellular standards such as GSM, CDMA, W-CDMA, and

LTE/VOLTE. etc.

ii. The IBS coverage shall be provided through distributed antenna system,

and it shall be left to the Selected Bidder to decide on the technology

solution fitted best to meet the coverage criteria keeping in view of the

building profile and ground realities for mobile operators considering the

commercial outflow to be paid by the mobile operators.

iii. The License Fee of Space quoted by Bidder, as per RFP, shall be for

2G/3G/4G/5G and future up-gradation during the tenure of License

Agreement. However, infrastructure and repeaters/equipment to be

installed by the bidder shall be 5G ready, in a way that for up-gradation to

5G, no additional cable laying and no additional attenuators, couplers etc.

which require work in Tunnel or Stations public area shall be permitted.

Bidder is required to confirm this through an undertaking at the time of bid

submission. Not meeting this condition by the contractor shall be treated as

material breach of contract condition and shall be treated accordingly.

iv. No repeater equipment shall generally be installed in tunnels.

Nevertheless, if it is unavoidable then repeaters can be allowed adhering

to the schedule of dimensions. Power for the same has to be extended by

the Licensee from licensed room. Any co-axial cable, power cable etc. has

to meet the FRLSZH (Fire Retardant Low Smoke Zero Halogen) criteria

for underground environment and has to be provided by the licensee along

with associated equipment for receiving signals of mobile service

providers. In this regard, certificates and test reports of the manufacturer

are to be submitted to GMRC. Further, Licensee can use 2 locations at

concourse and 1 each at platform to use active components. The

installation has to be inside the false ceiling and aesthetics is to be

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maintained. Location of such installation is to be approved by GMRC.

Use of these active equipment is limited to the scope of this Agreement,

and they cannot be used for any other purpose such as Wi- Fi, etc.

g) Maximum three operators shall be allowed as per this Bid Document to

carry out the Permitted Activity. The Licensee shall obtain prior permission

from GMRC to include/exclude any service provider in the IBS. Inclusion

of additional telecom operator, above limit of 3 (three), shall increase the

License Fee by 20% for each new telecom operator. The Licensee shall

endeavor to have tie-ups with all mobile service providers of Suratzone for

the authority to receive their signals andpropagate them. However, tie-up

with at least two (2) mobile service providers shall be mandatory at the time

of bid submission. Documentary proof like MOU, Contract-Agreement,

Letter of Intent etc. shall be submitted along with bid document. Non-

provisioning of mobile signals, as above, shall be treated as Material

Breach of Contract/Event of Default on the part of Licensee. Licensee shall

attain minimum Three (3) Mobile Service Providers within Twelve (12)

Months of commencement of Revenue Operating Date (ROD) or

commencement of License fee, whichever is later, otherwise a penalty of

Rs. 5,000 per month per station shall be levied. If the Licensee fails to attain

minimum three mobile serviceproviders even after 24 months of Revenue

Operating Date (ROD) or commencement of License fee, whichever is later,

then the penalty shall be increased to Rs. 10,000 per month per station

throughout the contract period or propagation of signals in the licensed

premises by third mobile operator, whichever is earlier.

Further, the agreement between Licensee and the operators shall cease in

case of termination of License Agreement entered between Licensee and

GMRC. In case licensee fails to comply to the provision of tie ups with

three (3) mobile operators as described above, GMRC reserves the right to

ask individual/group of mobile operators to propagate their signals in

licensed premises over the same infrastructure provided by the Licensee.

h) Some of the stations of the licensed sections may be under management of

GMRC Project Wing as these stations are under construction. The access

to such section/station and the rooms shall be provided to Licensee at least

thirty (30) days before Revenue Operation Date (“ROD”) of these stations.

GMRC shall issue a Possession Letter for taking over the possession of

location within ten days of the issuance of Letter of Possession. The ROD

provided is tentative as it depends on sanction of section by CMRS. The

final ROD shall be decided only after clearance by CMRS.

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i) Licensee has to install all necessary cables (of FRLSZH type only), LCX

& OFC in tunnel, cables and fixing of antenna in station and associated

equipment for amplification of the signals in all areas of the underground

stations and the approach ramp of the tunnel at its own cost, so as to provide

seamless connectivity to the commuters travelling in the tunnels and

underground station(s) of the Section. Cable trays and cable hangers for

this purpose will be provided by GMRC against payment of one-time

capital cost and monthly fee. In case of separate cabling for CDMA and

GSM network, the charges for the clamps shall be applicable for 2 cables.

Licensee shall at their own cost and risk prepare/install cable tray and

clamps etc. after obtaining GMRC approval where such provision is not

available. No claim or compensation on this account shall be entertained.

General specification of the cables shall be as per Annexure-9.5. In addition

4 (four) random samples from each type of cables are required to be tested

for conformance of the specifications related to fire and smoke inGovt. lab

and cost of such testing to be borne by the Licensee. Oversheath of the LCX

cable shall be an extruded layer of anti-corrosion, reduced flame

propagation, low smoke zero halogen compound complying with the fire

performance requirement as per Annexure-9.5. Factory Acceptance Test

(FAT)/ Accredited Lab Test report of the cables to be submitted to GMRC

for review of the above parameters

j) The Licensee is permitted to take fibre from out-side station to

GSM/CDMA room at their own cost and meeting the requirement of cable

specifications for Underground Section. The fibre cable is to be used solely

for carrying traffic for mobile coverage of GMRC. No other data of

whatever type shall be permitted on this fibre cable.

k) The Licensed Space shall be utilized only by the Licensee or his

associates/permitted operators as per Terms and Conditions of RFP/Bid

Document (Draft License Agreement at Annexure-9). In this regard, the

Licensee shall obtain prior written permission for operators to operate at a

particular site from GMRC. If at any stage during License Period, it is found

that the total operators at any location are more than permissible limit,

license fee shall be charged at double the rate of license fee applicablefor

single operator at that location on pro-rata basis from the date of handingover

of the location and all utility services shall remain disconnected till theextra

operators vacate the Licensed Premises.

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l) The sites shall exclusively belong to the GMRC, without creating any right,

title or interest of whatsoever nature in the said Licensed Premises in favour

of the Licensee.

m) Licensee shall ensure regular interaction and provide all necessary logistic

support to the mobile operators so that they can provide un-interrupted

mobile coverage in all underground areas.

n) The Licensee shall ensure compliance with permissible radiation limits for

mobile towers/antennas as laid down by Municipal Corporation / State

Government / Department of Telecommunications, etc. from time to time.

The service provider/integrator should confirm to smooth voice

communication in the vicinity of towers. A joint checking of the coverage

with representative of the licensee, Property development cell, S&T and

operations shall be conducted half-yearly and in case of any shortfall, a

token penalty of Rs. 5,000/- will be levied on the Licensee.

o) The Selected Bidder shall be responsible for obtaining necessary

permissions from Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and comply

with all the guidelines issued by DoT from time to time and applicable law

for undertaking the Permitted Activity in the Licensed Premises. Any

law/instruction issued by Local Authority, in this regard, shall also be

p) The Selected Bidder shall first utilize the telecommunication infrastructure

of GMRC on commercial terms wherever technically feasible before

considering alternate facilities.

q) To power up repeater inside tunnel, Licensee has to make up his own

arrangements from licensed rooms.

r) Licensee shall interface with Civil/Electrical/Signal & Telecom etc during

execution of work. Licensee shall also attend progress review meeting held

at site offices on regular basis.

s) After completion of work As-built drawings shall be submitted to GMRC.

4.3 Licensee shall be responsible for the following activities:

a) The Licensee shall ensure that passengers using metro train services will

get uninterrupted mobile coverage without any interruption in underground

section as described in Scope of this document. It requires that the Radio

system shall have an overall availability of better than 99.95%. The signal

level should be such that the uplink and down link audio quality level under

such conditions should be good. The minimum signal level which is

sufficient for successful radio calls must be available in all coverage areas

including inside the moving (50 kmph) train compartment. It shall be

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available in 95% of total area and in worst case not more than 50 meter of

continuous stretch in stations and in tunnel/train should be without

coverage. The signal levels mentioned herewith are the worst case Down

Link signal levels after taking into account all losses such as propagation

losses, feeder losses, body loss, fading, train penetration losses, multiple

floor / wall penetration losses, climatic losses, etc.

b) The Licensee shall be licensed with space for Placement and Operation of

Telecommunication Equipment for Providing Mobile (Cellular) Network

(2G/3G/4G/5G). For the purpose of placement of equipment, the Licensee

shall submit the design/ layout of the location of placement of equipment

along with other relevant details. GMRC shall consider the plan with

respect to aesthetics, operational feasibility, and safety & security

concerns. If the whole plan or a part of plan is not approved by GMRC,

Licensee is required to submit revised plan for approval. All further

modification/ revision in plan(s) are required to be approved by GMRC.

c) Designing of all units / structures to complement station

architecture/design for installation of telecommunication equipment.

d) Procurement, fabrication, installation & erection of equipment. The

equipment inventory shall be within the Licensed Premises only. Licensee

shall prepare the plan for approval from GMRC.

e) Appoint competent nodal officer to interact with nodal GMRC

representative to bring clarity in understanding of spaces, coordinate and

implement decisions taken.

f) Operate, manage and maintain the entire Licensed Premises.

g) Obtain all approvals, permits, etc from all competent and required

authorities, including different tiers of government, statutory, local, civic

authorities, DoT etc. at its own cost.

h) Comply with all statutory requirements in connection with License

i) Ensure regular and timely payments of all amounts due to GMRC and

discharge all obligations as per License Agreement.

j) Payment of all statutory taxes, local levies, statutory dues, etc (except

property tax which shall be borne by GMRC) as and when due shall be on

licensee’s account.

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k) GST and surcharge thereon, as applicable from time to time, shall be paid

by the Licensee.

l) Licensee shall also adhere to procedure of GMRC regarding release of

electric supply and specification of materials to be used for use of electric

supply, Air-conditioning work, Fire Protection System, Fire NOC as

detailed at Annexure-9.6 and Material Specification for renovation/

refurbish of premises as per Annexure- 9.4.

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5. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

5.1 The Bidder must be registered with Department of Telecommunications,

Government of India as authorized Infrastructure provider in IP-1 category.

Copy of valid DoT/IP-1 Licence is required to be submitted.

In case of JV/Consortium, the above needs to be fulfilled by the lead member.

5.2 The bidder should have executed In-Building Solution (IBS) works for providing

shared Mobile Coverage Solution for Metro Rail Network/ Airports/Multistoried

Buildings or Malls for GSM/CDMA/Wi-Fi/VoLTE operators.

5.3 The agency engaged in installation of IBS must have minimum experience of one

year in managing In-Building Solutions (IBS) for providing shared Mobile coverage

solutions for various types of telecom operators like GSM/CDMA/Wi-Fi/VoLTE in

5.4 The bidder shall be required to submit experience certificate dully issued by the

client for the above mentioned work.

5.5 Pre-submission signed-off document/ Letter of Intent (LOI) by at least two (2)

leading mobile operators with the bidding IP1 on acceptability of Design &

Technical solution.

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6. GENERAL TERMS FOR GRANT OF LICENSE

6.1 The details of locations/stations and sections, offered through this tender, for solutions

(IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in tunnels and

underground stations detailed at Annexure-1. The selected bidder shall be licensed with

space for placement and operation of Telecommunication Equipment for the In-

Building Solutions (IBS) for providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Coverage

(2G/3G/4G/5G)in tunnels and underground stations detailed at Annexure-1. The area

specified againsteach location is tentative for the subject bid and may have variation

between 10% to 15%. License Fee shall be charged on the basis of per station/month

for each station handed over to the Licensee subsequent to issuance of Letter of

Acceptance (LOA) andreceipt of payments there under.

6.2 Additional area at each station may be provided to the Licensee based on availability

and feasibility at the sole discretion of GMRC. In case of handing over of additional

area at the same location, no fitment period shall be provided. Interest Free Security

Deposit/ Performance Security shall also be updated for the additional area within

days from the date of handing over. The tenure of such additional area/ location shall

be coterminous with the License Agreement. The locations shall be handed over to

Selected Bidder as defined in scope of work after receipt of full payment as stipulated

in the LOA and as per the possession Letter.

6.4 Tenure of License Agreement: The License shall be for a period of nine (9) years,

subject to lock-in period of 2 (two) years, from the commencement of license fee

for the first lot of stations. Tenure of the license period of the locations handed over

subsequently shall be co-terminus with above period of main license agreement

irrespective of date of actual handing over.

6.5 Commencement Date: License Agreement shall commence from date

commencement of license fee for first lot of stations.

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6.6 Fitment Period: Licensee shall be provided with 45 days fitment period. Fitment period

shall commence from handing over of concerned station. The Licensee shall complete

its fitment in all respects within the specified fitment period. However, the contractor

shall be bound to start radiation of signals over the IBS Network before a stipulated to

be intimated by GMRC, which shall be a date 45 days prior to revenue operation date

(ROD) of GMRC services for passengers. Non radiation of signals in station and tunnel

area before the stipulated date shall be treated as material breach of contract as per

clauses of this tender.

6.7 Commencement of License Fee: License Fee shall commence immediately after

the expiry of fitment period of the concerned handed over station(s) and section(s)

or Revenue Operation Date (ROD) whichever is later.

6.8 License Fee: The Selected Bidder shall pay to GMRC as per the LOA issued and

executed Agreement, quarterly in advance, all payments requested as per details

and rates indicated in the table below-

A. Monthly Recurring Charges: Prevailing charges shall be increased @ 5% per annum on

compounding basis after completion of every year of License Period

License Fee for Space

(License Fee for space per station in The rate to be filled online as per

GSM/CDMA room [approx. 10 sqm in Annexure –

area] at each metro station as per

1. Annexure-1) Note: Minimum reserved price for this

[In case, if handed over space is more than item shall be Rs.93,767 per stationper

15% (1.15 times) of 10 sqm, then license month.

Fee will be increased on pro rata basis]

License Fee of additional space for On pro rata basis as per S.No. 1 above.

utilities/microwave tower Rate per sqm/month shall be derived by

2 (Will be charged for minimum 1 sqm dividing ‘Rate quoted by the licensee

area) per station/month by 10 sqm area at

License Fee for Spaces on Cable Tray

3. (Station & Tunnel) and for Indoor Rs. 18,645/- per station/month + GST

Antenna/Repeater

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Maintenance charges for Space including

Supervision Charges for tunnel entry.

4. (Entry in tunnel will be restricted to Rs. 6,902/- per month/station + GST

availability of power block in the section.)

B Variable Charges: Third Party Dependent (Torrent Power)

Electrical Installation Charges As per applicable GMRC

including substation lease rent. ElectricityDistribution Policy Rate

(Attached as Annexure 9.6)

Air-Conditioning Charges {[Total TR installed in GSM/CDMA

(Considering 1 number of FCU room X 0.75 (Working TR) X 1.494]

6 working and 1 FCU standby.) KVA X 24 hrs X (Number of Days in

particular month) X (Unit charges as

per concerned DISCOM)}

Air-Conditioning Maintenance Charges

i.e. Operation and Maintenance charges 20% of Air-Conditioning Charges (as

7 for high end installations at stations calculated in S.No. 6 above)

(monthly basis)

Rate of electricity for temporary or

permanent electrical connection shall

8 Energy consumption charges (Energy be charged from licensee at whom

consumption as per installed Energy concerned DISCOM would be

Meter) charging had they obtained electric

connection from them.

C One Time Lump-Sum Charges: Non-

9 One-timefixed charges for installation of Rs 1,31,896 - per TR + GST

FCU with all associateditem

10 Clamp of LCX cable in Tunnels Rs 546 /- per running meter

excludingtaxes & duties + GST

11 Refundable Electrical Consumption Rs.5,000/-per KVA per station

Deposit (Interest Free)

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Interest Free Security Deposit/ Equivalent to 12 months License Fee

12 Performance Security (License Fee shall be the sum of Items

at Sr No 01 to 04 under the head “A:

Monthly Recurring Charges” of this

table) applicable for final year of

License agreement for Licensed

E Dark Fiber Between Stations As per GMRC Rates applicable from

Note : Items other than A (1) above are proposed to be kept fixed for the contract

Bid is invited against item A(1), where the mentioned amount in above table is

minimum reserve price. Bidder is required to quote his price against A(1) in the

financial bid. Work shall be awarded to the Bidder quoting highest (H1) quote of

total all 6 stations.

6.9 Along with the above license fee and other charges, the license shall also pay GST

as applicable (presently 18%) from time to time. Any further increase in statutory

taxes or new tax structure will also be applicable.

6.10 The License Fee of Space, License Fee of Additional Space for utilities/microwave

tower, License Fee for Spaces on Cable Trays & for Indoor Antennas/Repeater and

Maintenance Charges for Space including Supervision Charges for tunnel entry

shall be increased by 5% per annum on a compounding basis after completion of

every year of License Period.

6.11 License Fee and other dues shall be payable quarterly in advance to GMRC, by the

last working day of previous running quarter. The re-conciliation of License Fee

and other dues shall be carried out annually. Based on re- conciliation, the

adjustment of License Fee payable to GMRC shall be carried out along with

payment of License Fee of next quarter. The payment of dues should preferably be

made/credited by RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode to GMRC after obtaining prior approval

of GMRC and complying with the laid down procedure. The details for GMRC’s

account for e-payment shall be provided separately. Licensee may submit the dues

in the form of Demand Draft/ Cheque in favour of "Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation

(GMRC) Limited" payable at Gandhi Nagar/Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

6.12 Air-Conditioning Charges: The Air-Conditioning at the Licensed Premises inside

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the rooms (GSM/CDMA) shall be provided by GMRC at the cost of Licensee. The

capital cost and other monthly charges for providing Air- Conditioning shall be

payable by Licensee to GMRC.

6.13 Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security: Selected Bidder shall pay

and submit to GMRC Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security

equivalent to 12 (twelve) Months License Fee applicable for final year of license

agreement for Licensed Premises as per Annexure-9.1 of DLA. Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be acceptable in following forms and

as per following timelines:

The selected bidder shall deposit minimum of 25% of the Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security in the form of DD/PO only within 30 days of issue of

Remaining 75% of Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security can be

submitted in the form of Bank Guarantee (BG)/Fixed Deposit Receipt

(FDR)/DD/PO at least 07 days before commencement of license fee.

a) The Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security submitted in

the form of Demand/Bank Draft/PO shall be issued from a Scheduled

Commercial Bank based in India in favour of "Gujarat Metro Rail

Corporation (GMRC) Limited" payable at Gandhi Nagar/Ahmedabad

b) Irrevocable Bank Guarantee shall be in the prescribed format (Annexure-

9.2) issued by the State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank or

other Scheduled Commercial Banks, acceptable to GMRC, from/with

branches located at Gandhi Nagar/ Ahmedabad. The Bank Guarantee shall

be valid at least for Nine (9) years and Six (6) months and shall be renewed

for suitable period as advised by GMRC on rolling basis before expiry of

earlier Bank Guarantee, till the final settlement of all accounts failing which

the Bank Guarantee of the Licensee shall be invoked and encashed by

GMRC without any prior intimation to the Licensee.

c) In case of allotment/handing over of any new/additional location/stations on

the same section over and above the locations listed in Annexure-9.1,

Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security shall be paid/updated at

the final year applicable rate of license fee at the rate 12 months license fee

for the new additional location allotted and handed over.

6.14 In case of joint venture/Consortium, the Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance

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Security shall be submitted in the name of the JV/Consortium. However, splitting

of the Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security (while ensuring the

Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security is in the name of

JV/Consortium) and its submission by different members of the JV / Consortium

for an amount proportionate to their percentage stake in joint venture/Consortium

6.15 ‘As is where is basis’: The Licensee shall be licensed with the said Licensed

Premises, equipment, installations, fittings and fixtures on ‘as is where is basis’ and

the Licensee shall not make any additions or alterations in the Licensed Space,

installations including electric installations and wiring without the prior permission

of GMRC in writing and when permitted by the GMRC the said additions and

alterations shall be carried out by the Licensee at own cost and shall not be entitled

for any compensation for any additions/alterations carried out by them in the

Licensed Premises and the same shall vest in GMRC. The Licensee shall install

their own fixtures and equipment in the said Licensed Premises after duly obtaining

all necessary approvals from the licensor, permissions and licenses from the

Municipal Corporation, DoT and such other Statutory Authorities at its own cost

6.16 Goods and Service Tax (GST) and surcharge thereon, as applicable from time to

time, shall be paid by the Licensee. The property tax applicable, if any, on the

property of GMRC shall be borne by GMRC. All other statutory taxes, statutory

dues, local levies, as applicable (except those mentioned above) shall be charged

extra and shall have to be remitted along with the License Fee for onward

remittance to the Government/Authority. The Licensee shall indemnify GMRC

from any claims that may arise from the statutory authorities in connection with this

6.17 Payment of stamp duty on License Agreement or any other document to be executed

in pursuance of this Bid shall be borne by Licensee.

6.18 Stages of Activity:

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No. Stage of Activity Time Period

Submission of Interest Free 25% of the IFSD/PS/PBG to be submitted within

Security Deposit (IFSD) / 30 days of issue of Letter of Acceptance in form of

Performance Security DD/PO only.

1 (PS/PBG) to GMRC by the Balance 75% of IFSD/PS/PBG can be submitted in

Selected Bidder the form of Bank Guarantee (BG)/Fixed Deposit

Receipt (FDR)/DD/PO at least 07 days before

Commencement of license fee.

Handing over of stations to Within 10 days after deposition of due payments

Selected Bidder by the bidder in accordance with LOA.

Duration of License Period 9 years from commencement of license fee for first

lot of stations subject to Lock-in period of 2 years

Signing of License Within 30 days after handing over of locations

License Fee shall commence immediately after the

Commencement of expiry of fitment period for the concerned handed

License Fee over station(s) and section(s) orRevenue Operation

Date (ROD) whichever is later

Payment of First Quarterly

License Fee/Advance At least 07 days before commencement of license

6 fee as above in SN

License Fee by Licensee to

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7. SUBMISSION OF BIDS BY BIDDERS

7.1 No Bidder shall submit more than one Bid for this Bid document. Bidders are

required to deposit non-refundable Tender Fees (as specified in Notice Inviting

Tender) along with their Bid. The Cost of Tender Document shall be acceptable in

the form of Demand Draft/ Banker’s cheque in favor of "Gujarat Metro Rail

Corporation (GMRC) Limited" payable at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

The Tender Fees shall be submitted by the specified date and time to I/C GM -

Contract, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)Limited, SPV of Govt of Gujarat

and Govt of India, Block-01, First Floor, Karmyogi Bhawan, Behind Nirman

Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhi Nagar-382010, Gujarat, India.

7.2 The Bid Document and Draft License Agreement are to be taken as mutually

explanatory, supplementary to each other and, unless otherwise expressly provided

elsewhere in this Bid Document, in the event of any conflict between them, the

priority shall be in the following order:

a). License Agreement

b). Bid Document.

i.e., the License Agreement above shall prevail over Bid Document.

7.3 The Bid should be furnished in the format at Annexure - 2 to 15 of Bid/RFP

Document, clearly providing the details for fulfilling Eligibility Criteria. The Bid

Documents shall be signed by the Bidder’s Authorised Signatory.

7.4 Bid Security:

a). Bidders are required to submit Bid Security (as specified in Notice Inviting

Bid/Tender) along with its Bid. The Bid Security shall be submitted online

and in physical form along with completed tender documents as per details

in para 1.3 (b) of the tender document. Bidders who fail to submit the valid

Bid Security along with their offer shall be declared as ineligible and the

Bid submitted by them shall be summarily rejected. The Bid shall be valid

for a period of not less than 240 days (180 + 60) from bid due date.

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b). If the Selected Bidder withdraws/ alters his Bid at any stage, his Bid Security

shall be forfeited to GMRC.

7.5 Bid Variable: The Bidder shall quote the rate of License Fee of Space per

station/month for 6 stations as per Annexure-1.

The Bid shall be submitted by the Bidder in two parts comprising of Technical Bid

(Physical & Online submission) and Financial Bid (online submission only). The

Technical Bid shall include the details for fulfilling Eligibility Criteria as laid down

in this Bid Document and Technical solution with Details of equipment, Antenna

and cables etc. The Financial Bid shall include the financial offer of the Bidder in

the manner prescribed in this Bid Document. Both the Technical Bid and Financial

Bid shall be submitted by the Bidder on the same due date as mentioned in the Bid

Document. The offer of Bidder, who does not fulfil the Eligibility criteria, shall be

summarily rejected. The Bidder shall enclose with its Bid an undertaking

stating/providing the necessary supporting documents, including audited accounts

and financial statements, certificate(s) from its statutory auditors.

7.6 The Bidder shall submit copies or original (as applicable) of, subject to minimum

of following documents in Technical Bid. In case any or all of the provisions

mentioned above are not applicable, Bidder should give a declaration to that effect.

Non submission will not be considered as exemption.

a) Bid Security along with details of bid section(s)/schedule(s)/station(s).

b) Documents as per Eligibility Criterion: Copy of IP-1 authorization certificate

issued from DOT, GOI; Documentary evidence authenticating its proof of

experience Like experience certificate from the Employer which the bidder has

claimed in respect of eligibility criteria.

c) Documentary evidence authenticating its MOU/LOI/Contract agreement etc.

with at least two Mobile Telecom Operators in the area.

d) Copies of (duly audited and certified by a chartered Accountant) Profit and

Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Annual Report, etc. of last 3 years,

e) Annexure-2, Annexure-3, Annexure-10, Annexure-11, Annexure-13 &

Annexure-14: On official letter head of company duly signed and stamped on

each page by authorized representative as unconditional acceptance of terms

and conditions given thereof.

f) Annexure-4 and Annexure-5.

g) In case of JV/Consortium, Annexure-6, Annexure-7 and Annexure-8.

h) Self-attested copies of the PAN Card and Goods & Service Tax Registration

Certificate (of lead member in case of JV/Consortium).

i) Attested copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association in case of

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companies or bodies corporate and copy of partnership deed in case of the

Partnership Firm.

j) Copy of complete Request for Proposal (RFP)/Bid Document including Draft

License Agreement (Annexure-9) and addenda/corrigenda (if any) duly signed

and stamped on each page by authorized representative of the Bidder as

acceptance of terms and conditions given thereof.

7.7 Financial Bid: The Bidder shall quote the Bid Variable as rate of "License Fee of

Space per station/month” for Six (6) stations in the Financial Bid Form / Bill of

Quantity (BOQ) form (Annexure – 14) available in the document. Bidders are

advised to read carefully “Evaluation of Bids” section of this Bid/RFP Document

before quoting Bid Variable. The License Fee of Space quoted by Bidder, as per

RFP, shall be for 2G/3G/4G/5G and future up-gradation during the tenure of

License Agreement. However, infrastructure and repeaters/equipment to be

installed by the bidder shall be 5G ready, in a way that for up-gradation to 5G, no

additional cable laying and no additional attenuators, couplers etc. which require

work in Tunnel or Stations public area shall be permitted. Bidder is required to

confirm this through an undertaking at the time of bid submission. Not meeting this

condition by the contractor shall be treated as material breach of contract condition

and shall be treated accordingly.

7.8 The documents including this Bid Document and all attached documents, provided

by GMRC shall remain or become the properties of GMRC and are transmitted to

the Bidders solely for the purpose of preparation and the submission of a Bid. The

Bidders are to treat all information as strictly confidential and shall not use it for

any purpose other than for preparation and submission of their Bid. The provisions

of this clause shall also apply mutatis mutandis to Bids and all other documents

submitted by the Bidders, and GMRC shall not return to the Bidders any Bid,

document or any information provided along therewith.

7.9 Cost of Bidding: The Bidders shall be responsible for all of the costs associated with

the preparation of their Bids and their participation in the Bidding Process. GMRC

shall not be responsible or in any way liable for such costs, regardless of the conduct

or outcome of the Bidding Process.

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7.10 Site visit and verification of information: Bidders are encouraged to submit their

respective Bids after visiting GMRC premises and ascertaining themselves with the

site conditions, traffic, location, surroundings, climate, availability of power, water

and other utilities for provision of placement of equipment, access to station / site,

handling and storage of materials, weather data, applicable laws and regulations and

any other matter considered relevant by them.

7.11 Pre-Bid Conference: - The date and time for online Pre-Bid conference of the

Bidders hasbeen notified in Notice Inviting Bid/Tender. During course of Pre-Bid

conference, the participants may seek clarification and put suggestions for

considerations. GMRC shall endeavor to provide clarifications and such further

information as it may consider appropriate and valuable suggestions shall be

deliberated upon by GMRC. GMRC’s point of view/response to queries shall be

uploaded on website. Please note that individual communication shall not be issued

to any participant.

7.12 It shall be deemed that by submitting a Bid, the Bidder has:

a) Made a complete and careful examination of the bid documents.

b) Received all relevant information from GMRC.

c) Accepted the risk of inadequacy, error or mistake in the information provided

in the bid documents or furnished by or on behalf of GMRC relating to any of

the matters referred to in RFP document.

d) Satisfied themselves about all matters, things and information herein above

necessary and required for submitting an informed Bid, execution of the License

Agreement in accordance with the bidding documents and performance of all

of their obligations thereunder.

e) Acknowledged and agreed that inadequacy, lack of completeness or

incorrectness of information provided in the bidding documents or ignorance of

any of the matters hereinabove shall not be a basis for any claim for

compensation, damages, claim for performance of its obligations, loss/ profits,

etc. From GMRC, or a ground for termination of the License Agreement by the

f) Acknowledged that they do not have a Conflict of Interest; and

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g) Agreed to be bound by the undertakings provided by them under and in terms

7.13 GMRC shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error in respect of any of the

above or on account of any matter or thing arising out of or concerning or relating

to RFP or the Bidding Process, including any error or mistake therein or in any

information or data given by GMRC.

7.14 Verification and Disqualification: GMRC reserves the right to verify all

statements, information and documents submitted by the Bidder in response to the

RFP or the Bidding Documents and the Bidder shall, when so required by GMRC,

make available all such information, evidence and documents as may be necessary

for such verification. Any such verification or lack of such verification, by GMRC

shall not relieve the Bidder of their obligations or liabilities hereunder nor shall it

affect any rights of GMRC thereunder.

7.15 Amendment of Bid Document/RFP-

a) At any time prior to the Bid Due Date, GMRC may, for any reason, modify the

Bid Document by the issuance of Addenda / Corrigenda.

b) In order to afford the Bidders a reasonable time for taking an Addendum into

account, or for any other reason, GMRC may, in its sole discretion, extend

the Bid Due Date.

c) The Bidders are requested to get in touch with website of GMRC for all updates

on the Bid Document such as addendums, replies to queries, postponement of

Bid schedules etc. No claims or compensation shall be entertained on account

of the Bidder having not read/noticed the updates, etc.

7.16 Preparation and Submission of Bids

a) Format and Signing of Bid: The Bidder shall provide all the information

sought under this Bid Document as per the format.

b) The Bid and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and signed by

the authorised signatory of the Bidder who shall also initial each page, in

blue ink. All the alterations, omissions, additions or any other amendments

made to the Bid shall be initialled by the person(s) signing the Bid. The bidder

can also sign the document through Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate

c) The Bidder shall have to submit the Tender Fees, Tender Security, Technical

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Bid (Physical & Online Submission) and Financial Bid (Online only) as

required in the tender document.

d) The tender fees can be accepted in the form of Demand Draft /Banker’s cheque

on a Scheduled Commercial Bank based in India and should be in favour of

“Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd” payable at

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad.

e) The tender security can be accepted in in one of the following forms, “Original’

is to be submitted in the office of I/C GM - Contract, GMRC within due date and

time of submission as mentioned in clause 1.3.

• Irrevocable bank guarantee issued by a Scheduled Commercial bank

based in India or from a branch in India of a scheduled foreign bank

in the form given in Annexure-11

• Demand Draft / Pay Order / Bank Draft in favour of “Gujarat Metro

Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd” payable at Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad

from a Scheduled Commercial bank based in India,

• Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) of a Scheduled Commercial bank / Post

office based in India duly pledged in favour of “Gujarat Metro Rail

Corporation (GMRC) Ltd”

In case of JV/Consortium the bid security shall be either in the name of

JV/Consortium or in the name of any of the constituent substantial member.

In case the Bank Guarantee / FDR is submitted in the name of any of the

constituent substantial member then, the bidder shall also submit

undertaking as per Annexure-11A of ITT. The Tender Security shall remain

valid for a period of 60 days beyond the tender validity period (i.e.

180+60=240 days) from the last date of submission of tender and with a

provision that it shall be suitably extended on the request of GMRC. The

tender security shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on

top “Tender Security for GMRC/S&T/IBS/SURAT/PH-1/2026”.

Note: The payment of the tender fees/security is acceptable from bidder’s

account only. However, in case of JV/Consortium, the tender fees/security

can be either paid from JV/Consortium account or one of the constituent

member of JV/Consortium.

f) The Bidder has to produce the original documents as and when required by

GMRC. The failure of the Bidder to furnish the said original documents will

entail summarily rejection of their Bid.

g) In case of any correction/addition/alteration/omission in the Bid/RFP

Document, as made available by GMRC, observed at any stage, the Bid shall

be treated as non-responsive and shall be rejected out-rightly.

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h) The bidder shall submit their tender in form of two bids (1) Technical Bid

in Physical & Online form and (2) Financial Package through Online.

Financial Package is not to be submitted in the physical form and it needs to

be submitted online through https://tender.nprocure.com.

The bidder to ensure that submission of Technical Bid is to be made online

& in Physical form. There shall not be any change to technical bid submitted

Online & Physical. In case of any discrepancy in submission of Technical

Bid between physical and online form, the Technical Bid submitted online

will prevail and will be considered for evaluation.

The tenderer shall submit their Technical Bid in three separate sealed envelopes,

marked as Envelope - 1, Envelope - 2 and Envelope - 3 duly labelled viz.,

Envelope - 1 comprising of “Tender Fees and Tender Security”, Envelope -

comprising of original and copy of “Qualification cum Technical Package”

along with the scanned copy of Qualification cum Technical Package to be

submitted on https://tender.nprocure.com portal, and Envelope-3 comprising of

“Signed and Stamped Tender Document and Addenda/ Clarifications (if any)”

as per format given in the Tender before date and time of submission of tender

mentioned in NIT.

These three envelopes will be wrapped in an outer envelope addressed to

designated officer, duly super scribing on top the Tender Notice No., Tender

No., name of the work, time and date of tender opening. The envelope should

also bear the name and address of the Tenderer.

7.17 Late Tenders

a) Tenders have to be submitted in the office of I/C - General Manager-

Contract, Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited, SPV of Govt of

Gujarat and Govt of India, Block-01, First Floor, Karmyogi Bhawan, Behind

Nirman Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhi Nagar-382010, Gujarat,India. It shall be

the responsibility of the bidder/tenderer to ensure that his tender reaches the

designated office before the deadline for submission.

b) Tenders received after due date and time of submission shall not be accepted.

c) GMRC will not be responsible for delay, loss or non-receipt of tender documents

sent by post/courier.

d) GMRC shall not be responsible for tenders delivered to any other place/person

in GMRC (like DAK section etc.) other than the designated officer and does not

reach the designated officer before the deadline for submission.

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7.18 Tenders shall not be modified or withdrawn by the bidder after the date of submission.

Withdrawal of tender during the interval between date of tender submission and

expiration of the Tender Validity Period would result in forfeiture of the EMD.

7.19 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Bid document, GMRC reserves the right to

accept or reject any Bid offer and to annul the Bidding Process and reject all Bid offers,

at any time without any liability or any obligation for such acceptance, rejection or

annulment, and without assigning any reasons, therefore.

7.20 Confidentiality: Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation,

and recommendation for the Bidders shall not be disclosed to any person who is not

officially concerned with the process or is not a retained professional advisor

advising GMRC in relation to or matters arising out of or concerning the Bidding

Process. GMRC shall treat all information, submitted as part of Bid, in confidence

and shall require all those who have access to such material to treat the same in

confidence. GMRC may not divulge any such information unless it is directed to do

so by any statutory entity that has the power under law to require its disclosure or

is to enforce or assert any right or privilege of the statutory entity and/or GMRC or

as may be required by law or in connection with any legal process.

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8. EVALUATION OF BIDS

8.1 Bid Opening:

Bids shall be opened by the tender opening committee of GMRC on due date and

time of tender opening. The Tender Fees and Tender Security will be checked, and

details will be read out for the information of the representatives of Bidders.

Technical Bids of those bidders who have not submitted Tender Fees and Tender

Security shall not be opened. Tender which is accompanied by an unacceptable or

fraudulent Bid Security shall be considered as non-complaint and shall be rejected.

The technical bids of all the bidders shall be opened in the presence of Bidders or

their representatives who choose to attend on date & time as mentioned in Tender

If such nominated date for opening of tender is subsequently declared as a public

holiday by GMRC, the next official working day shall be deemed as the date of

opening of technical bids. The tender of any bidder who has not complied with one

or more of the foregoing instructions may not be considered.

The details will be read out for the information of representative of the bidders,

present at the time of opening of tender. On opening of tender, it will be checked if

they contain Tender Fees, Tender Security, Technical Bid (Physical & Online) &

Financial Bids (Online only). Technical Bids of the bidders who have not submitted

online financial bids shall not be opened and if opened, will not be evaluated.

GMRC shall prepare a record of opening of the technical & financial bids, which

shall include, the name of bidder & whether there is withdrawal, substitution or

modification, alternative proposals & presence or absence of a bid security.

The bidder’s representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record.

The omission of a bidder’s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents

and effect of the record.

The bidder’s name, details of the bid security and such other details as GMRC or his

authorized representative, at their discretion, may consider appropriate will be

announced at the time of tender opening.

Financial bids of only those bidders will be opened whose submissions are found

substantially responsive and technically complaint. The time of opening of financial

bids shall be informed separately to only the tenderers who have qualified during

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the technical evaluation stages and bidder(s) can be present to witness opening of

financial bids.

8.2 To facilitate evaluation of Bids, GMRC may, at its sole discretion, seek clarifications

in writing from any Bidder regarding its Bid.

8.3 Selection of Bidder who qualifies the Eligibility Criteria:

a) The technically eligible Bidder, who quotes the total highest rate of monthly

License Fee for the Six (6) stations as per Annexure-1 in the financial bid form

(i.e. Appendix – 15, to be submitted online), shall be treated as the highest

bidder for that Schedule. The Bid of only technically eligible highest Bidder

shall be considered for further evaluation of Bid by GMRC.

b) After selection, Letter of Acceptance (the “LOA”) shall be issued, in duplicate,

by GMRC to the Selected Bidder(s) and the Selected Bidder(s) shall, within

(seven) days of the receipt of the LOA, sign and return the duplicate copy of the

LOA in token of acceptance and acknowledgement of LOA. In the event the

duplicate copy of the LOA duly signed by the Selected Bidder is not received

by the stipulated date, GMRC may, unless it consents to extension of time for

submission thereof, will take action as per Annexure-11.

c) Selected Bidder shall be required to submit required 25% of Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security within thirty days (30) of issue of LOA

without consideration of any interest and up to 45 days with 3% flat interest on

balance unpaid amount remaining after 30 days. If the Selected Bidder fails to

submit 25% of Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security within

days of the issue of LOA, unless extended by GMRC at its sole discretion or

deposit the required dues as mentioned in LOA along with interest (if any)

maximum within 45 days of issue of LOA, the LOA shall stand cancelled, and

amount of Bid Security shall be forfeited by GMRC. The Selected Bidder

voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim, compensation,

damages or any other consideration, whatsoever on this account.The

selected Bidder is required to submit balance installment (75%) of Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security at least seven (7) days before

commencement of license fee. Any request of successful Bidders for seeking

any clarification/approval/document from GMRC shall be considered only after

submission of requisite Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security. In

case, the bidder fails to submit required amount of balance Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security within due date of balance IFSD as state above,

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penal surcharge payable to GMRC shall be @ 3% flat on the balance IFSD till

15 days after due date.

After 15 days of due date of submission of balance IFSD, if Bidder fails to

comply with LOA conditions and does not deposit submit balance installment

amount (75%) of Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security

(IFSD/PS/PBG), the agreement may stand cancelled and 25% IFSD Money

submitted may be forfeited. No further request for extension in submitting of

Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be considered. The

bidder voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim,

compensation, damages or any other consideration whatsoever on this account.

d) The Licensed Premises shall be handed over to Selected Bidder within 10 (ten)

days of receipt of full payment as per the LOA issued and accepted.

e) Selected Bidder shall be required to pay advance License Fee for 1st quarter

("Advance License Fee") at least 07 days before commencement of License Fee.

f) After acknowledgement of the LOA and payment of dues in accordance with

LOA, the Selected Bidder shall execute the License Agreement within 30 days

of handing over of the spaces. The Selected Bidder shall not be entitled to seek

any deviation, modification or amendment in the License Agreement.

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9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1 The Bidding Process shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the

laws of India and the Courts at Gandhi Nagar/ Ahmedabad shall have exclusive

jurisdiction over all disputes arising under, pursuant to and/ or in connection with

the Bidding Process. Even in such cases where GMRC asks for additional

information from any Bidder, the same cannot be adduced as a reason for citing any

9.2 During License Period, all disputes between the Selected Bidder and GMRC shall

be settled as per the Dispute Resolution procedure elaborated in the Draft License

Agreement (para 21 of Annexure-9) after signing the License Agreement.

9.3 GMRC, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or liability,

reserves the right, at any time, to:

a) Suspend and/ or cancel the Bidding Process and/ or amend and/ or supplement

the Bidding Process or modify the dates or other terms and conditions relating

b) Consult with any Bidder in order to receive clarification or further information.

c) Retain any information and/ or evidence submitted to GMRC by, on behalf of,

and/ or in relation to any Bidder; and/ or

d) Independently verify, disqualify, reject and/ or accept any and all submissions

or other information and/ or evidence submitted by or on behalf of any Bidder.

9.4 It shall be deemed that by submitting the Bid, the Bidder agrees and releases

GMRC, its employees, agents and advisers, irrevocably, unconditionally, fully and

finally from any and all liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or

liabilities in any way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/ or

performance of any obligations hereunder, pursuant hereto and/ or in connection

with the Bidding Process and waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable

laws, any and all rights and/ or claims it may have in this respect, whether actual or

contingent, whether present or in future.

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Annexure-1: Details of Location

Tunnel Section Tunnel

Section Station Metro Tentative

Name Sr. No. Station From To ROD

Ramp and Cut & Chowk Bazar Metro 378.54 +

Cover (Including) Station (Including)

Maskati Hospital

Hospital Chowk Bazar Metro 1666.86 +

2 Metro Station

Metro Station (Excluding)

Maskati Hospital

Railway Surat Railway Metro 1061.30 +

3 Metro Station

Metro Station (Including)

Chowk (Excluding)

Metro Surat Railway Central Warehouse

Warehouse 388.67 +

1 Station 4 Metro Station Metro Station

to (Excluding) (Including)

Kapodra Labheshwar

Metro Central Warehouse Labheshwar Chowk

Station 5 Metro Station Metro Station

(Excluding) (Including)

Kapodra Labheshwar Chowk Kapodra Metro

6 Metro Metro Station Station

Station (Excluding) (Including)

Kapodra Metro Ramp and Cut &

Station (Excluding) Cover (Including)

6 Nos. of 5992.43m x 2 = 11984.86m (Tunnel Length)

Stations + 1168m (Station Box)

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Annexure-2: Letter Comprising the Bid

(On Official letterhead of the Bidder)

I/C - GM- Contract,

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)

Limited, Block-1, First Floor, Karmyogi

Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhi Nagar-

382010, Gujarat, India

Sub: Bid for licensing space in GMRC network for use by Licensee for Placement and Operation of Telecommunication

Equipment for Providing Mobile (Cellular) Network (2G/3G/4G/5G) by in Tunnel and Underground

Station/Section.

With reference to your Bid/RFP Document Number ------------------------, I/we, having examined the Bidding Documents

and understood their contents, hereby submit my/our Bid for Licensing space in GMRC network for Placement and

Operation of Telecommunication Equipment for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Network (2G/3G/4G/5G) in Tunnel

and Underground Station/Section at selected Gujarat Metro stations/sections. The Bid is unconditional and unqualified.

1. I/ We acknowledge that GMRC shall be relying on the information provided in the Bid and the documents

accompanying the Bid for selection of the Licensee for the aforesaid subject, and we certify that all information

provided therein is true and correct; nothing has been omitted which renders such information misleading;

and all documents accompanying the Bid are true copies of their respective originals.

2. This statement is made for the express purpose of our selection as Licensee for the aforesaid subject. I/ We

shall make available to GMRC any additional information it may find necessary or require to supplement or

authenticate the Bid.

3. I/ We acknowledge the right of GMRC to reject our Bid without assigning any reason or otherwise andhereby

waive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, our right to challenge the same on any account

4. I/ We declare that:

(a) I/ We have examined and have no reservations to the Bidding Documents, including Addendum /

Corrigendum, if any, issued by GMRC; and

(b) I/ We do not have any conflict of interest in accordance with provisions of the RFP document; and

(c) I/ We have not directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged or indulged in any corrupt practice,

fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice, as stipulated in the RFP

document, in respect of any tender or request for proposal issued by or any agreement entered into with

(d) I/ We hereby certify that we have taken steps to ensure that in conformity with the provisions of the RFP,

no person acting for us or on our behalf has engaged or shall engage in any corrupt practice, fraudulent

practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice.

5. I/ We understand that you may cancel the Bidding Process at any time and that you are neither bound to accept

any Bid that you may receive nor to invite the Bidders to Bid for the above subject, without incurring any liability

to the Bidders, in accordance with provisions of the RFP document.

6. I/ We acknowledge and undertake that I/We fulfil the Eligibility Criteria. I/We have enclosed necessary

documents in support of the Eligibility Criteria in the manner prescribed in RFP document.

7. I/ We hereby irrevocably waive any right or remedy which we may have at any stage at law or howsoever

otherwise arising to challenge or question any decision taken by GMRC in connection with the selection of the

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Bidder, or in connection with the Bidding Process itself, in respect of the above-mentioned subject License and

the terms and implementation thereof.

8. In the event of my/ our being declared as the Selected Bidder, I/we agree to enter into a License Agreement in

accordance with the draft that has been provided to me/ us prior to the Bid Due Date. We agree not to seek

any changes in the aforesaid draft and agree to abide by the same.

9. I/ We have studied all the Bidding Documents carefully and also surveyed the GMRC stations. We understand

that except to the extent as expressly set-forth in the License Agreement, we shall have no claim, right or title

arising out of any documents or information provided to us by GMRC or in respect of any matter arising out of

or relating to the Bidding Process including the award of License.

10. I/ We offer Bid Security to GMRC in accordance with the RFP Document. The documents accompanying the

Bid, as specified in RFP, have been submitted in a separate envelope.

11. I/ We agree and understand that the Bid is subject to the provisions of the Bidding Documents. In no case, I/we

shall have any claim or right of whatsoever nature if the license as mentioned in above subject is not awarded

to me/us or our Bid is not opened or rejected.

12. The Financial Offer has been quoted by me/us after taking into consideration all the terms and conditions stated

in the RFP, Draft License Agreement (Annexure-9), addenda /corrigenda, our own estimates of costs and after a

careful assessment of the site and all the conditions that may affect the project cost and implementation of the

13. I/ We agree and undertake to abide by all the terms and conditions of the Bid Document.

14. I/We agree and undertake to be jointly and severally liable for all the obligations of the Licensee under the

License Agreement for the License Period in accordance with the Agreement.

15. I/ We shall keep this offer valid for 180 (one hundred and eighty) days from the Bid Due Date specified in the RFP.

16. I/ We hereby submit bid documents i.e. RFP documents and Draft License Agreement duly signed on each

page as token of unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions set out herewith. .

17. I / We declare that the submitted Bid Documents are same as purchased from GMRC Office. I / We have not

made any modification / corrections / additions etc. in the Bid Documents. I / We have checked that no page is

missing, and all pages are legible and indelible. I / We have properly bound the Bid Documents. In case at any

stage, it is found that there is any difference in the submitted Bid Documents from the original Bid Documents

purchased from GMRC, GMRC shall have the absolute right to reject my/ our bid or terminate the License

Agreement after issue of Letter of Acceptance, without any prejudice to take any other action as specified for

material breach of conditions of Bid/ License Agreement.

In witness thereof, I/we submit this Bid under and in accordance with the terms of the RFP/Bid Document.

(Signature, name and Designation of

Authorised signatory)

Name and seal of Bidder

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Annexure-3: Tender Acceptance Letter

(To be given on Company Letter Head)

I/C GM- Contract,

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)

Limited, Block-1, First Floor, Karmyogi

Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhi Nagar-

382010, Gujarat, India

Sub: Acceptance of Terms & Conditions of Tender.

Tender Reference No:

Name of Tender /RFP:

1) I/ We have downloaded the tender document(s) for the above mentioned ‘Tender/Work’ as per your

2) I / We hereby certify that I / we have read the entire terms and conditions of the tender documents from Page No.

to (including all documents like annexure(s), schedule(s), etc.,), which form part of the

contract agreement and I / we shall abide hereby by the terms / conditions / clauses contained therein.

3) The corrigendum(s) or addendum(s) issued from time to time by your department/ organisation too have also

been taken into consideration, while submitting this acceptance letter.

4) I / We hereby unconditionally accept the tender conditions of above-mentioned tender document(s) /

corrigendum(s) in its totality / entirety.

5) I / We do hereby declare that our Firm has not been blacklisted/ debarred by any Govt. Department/Public

sector undertaking.

6) I / We certify that all information furnished by our Firm is true & correct and in the event that the information

is found to be incorrect/untrue or found violated, then your department/ organisation shall without giving any

notice or reason therefore or summarily reject the bid or terminate the contract, without prejudice to any other

rights or remedy including the forfeiture of the full said earnest money deposit absolutely.

Yours Faithfully,

(Signature of the Bidder, with Official

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Annexure-4: Details of Bidder

(b) Country of incorporation :

(c) Address of the corporate headquarters :

(d) Address of registered office in India :

(in case of foreign Companies)

(e) GSTIN No. :

(g) Bank Details :

(Account No., IFS Code & MICR No.)

2. Details of individual(s) who shall serve as the point of contact/ communication for GMRC within the Company:

(b) Designation :

(e) Telephone Number :

(f) Fax Number :

(g) E-Mail Address :

3. In case of JV/ Consortium:

a. The information above (1 & 2) shall be provided for all the members of the JV.

b. Information regarding role of each member :

Sl. No. Name of Member Percentage stake in the Role*

Signed .......................................... (Name of the Authorised Signatory)

For and on behalf of (Name of the Bidder) Designation

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Annexure-5: Power of Attorney of Bidder

Know all men by these presents, We (name and address of the registered

office) do hereby constitute, appoint & authorize Mr./Ms. (name and residential address)

who is presently employed with us and holding the position of as our attorney, to do in our name and on

our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection with or incidental to our Bid, including signing and

submission of all documents and providing information / responses to GMRC, representing us in all matters before

GMRC, and generally dealing with GMRC in all matters in connection with our Bid.

We hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things lawfully done by our said attorney pursuant to this Power of

Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done by our aforesaid attorney shall and shall always be deemed to have

been done by us.

Accepted (signature)

(Name, Title and Address) of the Attorney

• The mode of execution of the Power of Attorney should be in accordance with the procedure, if any, laid down

by the applicable law and the charter documents of the executant(s) and when it is so required the same should be

under common seal affixed in accordance with the required procedure.

** It should be on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value duly notarized with supported by copy of Board of

Resolution passed for this purpose only in case of company.

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Annexure-6: Consortium Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding

[On non -judicial stamp paper of appropriate value to be purchased in the name of the executants]

This Consortium Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement is executed at Gandhi Nagar on this _ day of _ , 20 .

, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and having Corporate

Identification Number and its Registered Office at _ acting through its duly authorized by a

resolution of the Board of Directors dated (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Lead Member’ which

expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be deemed to mean and include its

successors in interest, legal representatives, administrators, nominees and assigns) of the ONE Part;

, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and having Corporate

Identification Number and its Registered Office at and acting through its _

duly authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors dated (hereinafter referred to as the

‘Participant member’ which expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be deemed to

mean and include its successors in interest, legal representatives, administrators, nominees and assigns) of the

OTHER/SECOND PART

a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 and having Corporate Identification Number

and its Registered Office at and acting through its _

duly authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors dated _ _ (hereinafter referred to as the (‘Participant

member’) which expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be deemed to mean and

include its successors in interest, legal representatives, administrators, nominees and assigns) of the third PART]

Whereas Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘GMRC’) has invited Bids for the

Licensing of (“Project”) in terms of the Bid Documents issued for the said purpose and the eligibility

conditions required that the Bidders bidding for the same should meet the conditions stipulated by GMRC for

participating in the bid by the Consortium for which the Bid has been floated by GMRC.

AND WHEREAS in terms of the bid documents all the parties jointly satisfy the eligibility criteria laid down for a

Bidder for participating in the bid process by forming a Consortium between them.

AND WHEREAS all the parties hereto have discussed and agreed to form a Consortium for participating in the

aforesaid bid and have decided to reduce the agreed terms to writing.

AND WHEREAS it is necessary for the members of the Consortium to designate one of them as the Lead Member

with all necessary power and authority to do for and on behalf of the Consortium, all acts, deeds and things as

may be necessary in connection with the Consortium’s bid for the Project and its execution.

NOW THIS CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT HEREBY WITNESSES:

1. That in the Licensed Premises contained herein the Lead Member and the Participant Member having

decided to pool their technical know-how, working experiences and financial resources, have formed

themselves into a Consortium to participate in the Bid process for Licensing of in

terms of the Bid invited by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., (GMRC).

2. That all the members of the Consortium have represented and assured each other that they shall abide

by and be bound by the terms and conditions stipulated by GMRC for awarding the Bid to the

Consortium so that the Consortium may take up the aforesaid license, in case the Consortium turns

out to be the successful Bidder in the bid being invited by GMRC for the said purpose.

3. That all the members of the Consortium have satisfied themselves that by pooling their technical know-

how and technical and financial resources, the Consortium fulfils the pre-qualification/eligibility criteria

stipulated for a Bidder, to participate in the bid for the said Bid process for

executing the Project.

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4. That the Consortium have agreed to nominate as the Lead Member who shall be

authorized to represent the Consortium for all intents and purposes for dealing with the GMRC or its

representatives and for submitting the Bid as well as doing all other acts and things necessary for

submission of Bid documents such as Bid Application Form etc., Mandatory Information, Financial Bid.

etc. and such other documents as may be necessary for this purpose which shall be legally binding on

all the members of the Consortium who shall be jointly and severally responsible for the performance

and obligations in relation to the bid submitted to GMRC and execution of the Project.

5. The Consortium further authorizes the Lead Member to represent the Consortium for all

correspondence and communications with the GMRC and any notice or communication served upon

the Lead Member shall be deemed to be notice or communication to the Consortium.

6. That the share-holding of the members of the Consortium for this specified purpose shall be as follows:

(i) The Lead Member shall have per cent ( %) of share-holding with reference to the

Consortium for the specified Project.

7. (ii) The Participant Member shall have ( %) of share-holding with reference to the Consortium

for the specified Project. That in case to meet the requirements of Bid Documents or any other

stipulations of GMRC, it becomes necessary to execute and record any other documents amongst the

members of the Consortium, they undertake to do the needful and to participate in the same for the

purpose of the said Project.

8. That it is clarified by and between the members of the Consortium that execution to this Consortium

Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement by the members of the Consortium does not constitute any

type of partnership for the purposes of provisions of the Indian Partnership Act and that the membe rs

of the Consortium shall otherwise be free to carry on their independent business or commercial

activities for their own respective benefits under their own respective names and styles. This

Consortium Agreement is limited in its operation to the specified Project.

9. That the Members of the Consortium undertake to specify their respective roles and responsibilities for

the purposes of implementation execution of the Project if awarded to the Consortium in the

Memorandum& Articles of Association of the Consortium to be got incorporated by the members of the

Consortium to meet the requirements and stipulations of GMRC.

IN FAITH AND TESTIMONY WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE SIGNED THESE PRESENTS ON

THE DATE, MONTH AND YEAR FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.

Authorized Signatory Authorized Signatory Authorized Signatory

For (Name of company) For (Name of company) For (Name of company)

Enclosure: Board resolution of each of the Consortium Members authorizing:

(i) Execution of the Consortium Agreement, and

(ii) Appointing the authorized signatory for such purpose.

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Annexure-7: Affidavit

(Duly notarised)

(To be given separately by each consortium member of the Bidder on Stamp Paper of appropriate value)

the ……………...(insert designation) of the ....................... (insert name of the single Bidder/consortium member

if a consortium), do solemnly affirm and state as follows :

1.0. I say that I am the authorised signatory of …………..(insert name of company/consortium member)

(hereinafter referred to as “Bidder/Consortium Member”) and I am duly authorised by the Board of

Directors of the Bidder/Consortium Member to swear and depose this Affidavit on behalf of the

bidder/consortium member.

2.0. I say that I have submitted information with respect to our eligibility for Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation ’s

(hereinafter referred to as “GMRC”) Request For Proposal (‘RFP’) for licensing of

and I further state that all the said

information submitted by us is accurate, true and correct and is based on our records available with us.

3.0. I say that, we hereby also authorise and request any bank, authority, person or firm to furnish any information,

which may be requested by GMRC to verify our credentials/information provided by us underthis Bid and

as may be deemed necessary by GMRC.

4.0. I say that if any point of time including the License Period, in case GMRC requests any further/additional

information regarding our financial and/or technical capabilities, or any other relevant information, we shall

promptly and immediately make available such information accurately and correctly to the satisfaction of

5.0. I say that, we fully acknowledge and understand that furnishing of any false or misleading information by us

in our RFP shall entitle us to be disqualified from the tendering process for the said project. The costs and

risks for such disqualification shall be entirely borne by us.

6.0. I state that all the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) Document have been duly

I, the above-named deponent, do verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 of this affidavit are true and

correct to my knowledge. No part of it is false and nothing material has been concealed.

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Annexure-8: Undertaking for Responsibility

(On appropriate value stamp paper duly notarized)

as a lead member ofthe consortium of companies - namely

(Complete name with address) jointly &

severely undertake the responsibility in regards to the License Agreement with GMRC in respect of Licensing

1. That, we solely undertake that _ (Name of the Company/ consortium member) shall

conduct all transactions/ correspondences and any other activity in connection with License Agreement

2. That, all Consortium members are jointly or severely responsible for all commitments / liabilities/ dues

3. That, we further confirm that, the stake holding of lead member- _ (Name of the

company/ consortium member) shall always remain more than 51% and we, all consortium members

ensure that there shall be no change in the stake holding of the members of the Consortium during the

tenure of License Agreement.

4. We also confirm that our consortium was made on Dt. , for seeking licensing rights of

and in support of which a copy of our

Board Resolution is attached with this Undertaking.

(Authorised / CEO of all consortium members to sign on undertaking with witness

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Annexure-9: DRAFT LICENSE AGREEMENT

(License Agreement No. .............................. )

THIS AGREEMENT entered into at Gandhi Nagar/ Ahmedabad on this the day of 20

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC) incorporated under the companies act,

having its registered office at Block-1, First Floor, Karmyogi Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhi Nagar-

382010, Gujarat, India, (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Licensor’ or “GMRC” which expression shall

unless repugnant to the context mean and include it’s successors and assigns) of the First Party

M/s --------------------------------------------, a Company incorporated under the provisions of [ Companies

Act,1956/, 2013] having its Registered office at

----------, (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Licensee’ through its duly authorised signatory which

expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include the successors and

assigns) of the Second Party

a) GMRC is engaged in the business of constructing, operating & maintaining Mass Rapid Transport

Network in Gandhi Nagar/Ahmedabad. GMRC, with a view to augment its non-operating revenue,

had invited Bids (E- Tender) from the eligible parties for Placement and Operation of

Telecommunication Equipment for In-building Solutions (IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular)

Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) (“Permitted Activity”) in the premises, tunnel and underground

i.e. Chowk Bazar, Maskati Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar

Chowk and Kapodra of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat Network

(hereinafter referred to as “Licensed Premises”)

b) Pursuant to evaluation of the bids received, GMRC has accepted the bid of M/s ...................................

for Schedule………………. and has issued M/s ................................... a Letter of Acceptance bearing

No. dated (‘LOA’), requiring inter alia, the execution of this License Agreement.

c) The Licensee shall perform the obligations and exercise the rights under the Letter of Acceptance

(LOA), including the obligations to enter into the License Agreement, pursuant to the LOA for

undertaking the License.

d) Based on Terms and Conditions of RFP/Bid Document and after due inspection and verification of

the building and Licensed Premises and understanding all the Terms and Conditions of this

Agreement and other documents relating to the competency and all other relevant records, the

Licensee is satisfied in all respects with regards to the right and authority of the Licensor to enter

into this Agreement.

e) Accordingly, GMRC has agreed to provide to the Licensee the Licensed Premises for undertaking

the above-mentioned Project and, on /as per the terms and conditions contained in this License

f) The Licensee has represented that they have obtained requisite permissions and authority as per

applicable law to undertake the above Project at the Licensed Premises. The Licensee shall design,

procure, manufacture, fabricate, install, commission, manage, operate and maintain the Licensed

Premises by placement and operation of telecom equipment for IBS for providing shared Mobile

Coverage as specified in this Agreement at its own cost. All the locations and designs proposed by

the Licensee are subject to approval by GMRC with regard to operational feasibility, aesthetics, and

safety & security concerns.

g) GMRC has accordingly agreed to provide the Licensed Premises on license basis to the Licensee

for carrying out the above-mentioned Project on the terms and conditions contained in this

Agreement. Each individually shall be known as a “Party” hereto, and collectively the “Parties”.

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NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN

THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:

A. The following documents shall be deemed to form part and be read and construed as part of this

agreement, namely:

I. Letter of Acceptance issued vide No. .................. dated................

II. Bid Document, its Addendums & Corrigendum.

III. Any other document forming part of the Bidding Process.

B. The Licensee hereby covenants as follows: -

I. Licensee hereby assumes responsibility for placement and operation of

Telecommunication equipment for In Building Solution (IBS) for providing shared mobile

coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G)-permitted activity at GMRC stations as detailed at Annexure-

9.1. The Licensee shall design, procure, manufacture, fabricate, install, commission,

manage,operate and maintain the IBS-Telecommunication equipment inside stations as

specified in this Agreement at their own cost. All the locations and designs/plans proposed

by the Licensee are subject to approval by GMRC with regard to operational feasibility,

aestheticsand safety & security concerns.

II. Licensee irrevocably agrees to make all payments including License Fee as per this

Agreement as and when due, without delay or demur and without waiting for any formal

advice from GMRC in this regard.

III. The Licensee confirms having examined the potential locations at Selected Metro Stations

in detail and fully understands and comprehends the technical requirements of the spaces

for placement and operation of the telecom equipment for IBS for providing shared mobile

coverage. The Licensee also confirms full satisfaction as to the business viability of

licensing the premises at the Metro Stations and hereby voluntarily and unequivocally

agrees not to seek any claim, damages, compensation or any other consideration,

whatsoever on this account. Licensee also confirms having made independent assessment

of present and future market potential and no future claim whatsoever regarding change in

market circumstances shall be used by it as an alibi or excuse for non-payment of License

Fee and other amounts due to GMRC under this License Agreement.

IV. Licensee shall also adhere to-

a) Procedure of GMRC regarding release of electric supply and specification of

materials to be used for electric supply, Air-conditioning work, Fire Protection

System, Fire NOC as detailed at Annexure- 9.6.

b) Fire retardant Material for renovation/ refurbish of premises as per Specification at

V. That GMRC and LICENSEE represent and warrant that they are empowered, authorized

and able to enter into this agreement.

(…………………….) Authorized Signatory.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF

GUJARAT METRO RAIL CORPORATION LTD. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF LICENSEE

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the LICENSEE and the GMRC have set their hands hereunto on the day, month

and year first written above in the presence of the following witnesses:

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1. Definitions-

1.1. “Agreement” means this License Agreement executed between GMRC and Selected Bidder and

includes the LOA, Bid Document, any amendments, annexures and any other document forming

part of the Bidding Process hereto made in accordance with the provisions hereof.

1.2. “Applicable Laws” means all laws, brought into force and effect by Govt. of India, State

Governments, local bodies and statutory agencies and rules / regulations / notifications issued by

them from time to time and applicable to this License Agreement. It also includes judgments,

decrees, injunctions, writs and orders of any court or judicial authority as may be in force and

effected from time to time.

1.3. “Applicable Permits” means all clearances, permits, authorizations, consents and approvals

required to be obtained or maintained under Applicable Laws, in connection with the Permitted

Activity and the Licensed Premises during the subsistence of this Agreement.

1.4. “Bid” means the documents in their entirety comprised in the bid, including all clarifications,

addenda and revisions issued by GMRC to the Bidders, the Bid submitted by the successful Bidder

(Licensee) in response to the Tender Notice in accordance with the provisions thereof. The words

“Bid” and “Tender” are used synonymously.

1.5. “Bid Security” means the refundable amount to be submitted by the Bidder along with RFP

documents to GMRC

1.6. “Commencement Date” means the date of handing over of first lot of stations or date of deemed

handing over whichever is earlier of stations for installation of Telecommunication Equipment.

1.7. “Damages” shall mean any claim of GMRC against the Licensee for breach of this Agreement,

including but not limited to, losses, dues, arrears etc. against which GMRC shall be entitled to

claim and adjust the Performance Security.

1.8. “GMRC” means Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited.

1.9. "Fit-out Period" or “Fitment Period” means the period starting from the date of handing over of

the Licensed Premises for carrying out fit out activities in order to operationalize the Licensed

1.10. “Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security” means interest free amount/BG to be

deposited by the Licensee with GMRC as per terms and conditions of License Agreement as a

guarantee against the performance of the License Agreement.

1.11. “License” means the grant of License by GMRC to the Licensee to utilize the Licensed Premises

under terms and conditions of this Bid Document.

1.12. “Licensee” means the Selected Bidder, who has executed the License Agreement with GMRC

pursuant to the conclusion of the bidding process.

1.13. “License Fee” means the amount payable by the Licensee to GMRC against licensing of space

as per terms and conditions of the License Agreement along with other payable charges and any

kind of Central or State Taxes, local levies, statutory dues, etc. as per prevalent law.

1.14. “License Period” means a period of N i n e ( 9 ) years starting from the commencement date

asspecified in Bid Document.

2. Objective and Scope:

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2.1 Objectives of Bid Document:

a). Licensing of space for In-Building Solutions (IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular)

Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in following tunnel section and underground station(s): Chowk Bazar,

Maskati Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk and Kapodra

of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat Network as per terms and conditions

of this Bid Document.

b). To provide seamless/uninterrupted mobile coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in selected tunnel and

underground station/section of GMRC.

c). To augment non-operational revenue of GMRC through Licensing of Space.

a). The Selected Bidder(s), shall be licensed with spaces, for Placement and Operation of

Telecommunication Equipment for In-building Solutions (IBS) for Providing Shared Mobile

(Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in tunnel section(s) and underground station(s): Chowk

Bazar, Maskati Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk and

Kapodra of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail Phase-I Surat Network as per terms and

conditions of this Bid Document, hereinafter referred to as “Permitted Activity”, subject to the

terms and conditions specified in the Bid Document/Draft License Agreement and the guidelines

stipulated herein in relation to the Permitted Activity

b). The intention is to provide mobile services of various operators for commuters’ facilitation. No

other services which are beyond the scope of this tender like Wi-Fi etc. shall be permitted.

c). The IBS as a concept shall be offered by a single infrastructure provider whereby with a single

common infrastructure all existing and upcoming mobile operators can serve their customers in

an easy and efficient manner. The said entity shall offer shared In-Building Solutions for various

types of telecom operators such as GSM/CDMA/VoLTE Technologies.

d). The Selected Bidder shall be required to set up and manage the common shared IBS at the

Licensed Premises. The Selected Bidder shall in turn provide the services of IBS to various

telecom operators and other agencies that require the same in tunnel and underground station

of the section by charging them appropriate licensee fee. The Selected Bidder in turn shall pay

monthly License Fee and other charges along with applicable taxes, quarterly in advance, to

e). The Licensee has the option to appoint maximum three (3) telecom operators to carry out the

Permitted Activity within the Licensed Premises. The Licensee shall ensure that any agreement

or understanding executed between the Licensee and other telecom operators shall strictly

adhere to compliances of License Agreement executed between GMRC and Licensee.

f). The IBS provided by Selected Bidder shall:

i. Include all cellular standards such as GSM, CDMA, W-CDMA, and LTE/VOLTE. etc.

ii. The IBS coverage shall be provided through distributed antenna system and it shall be left

to the Selected Bidder to decide on the technology solution fitted best to meet the coverage

criteria keeping in view of the building profile and ground realities for mobile operators

considering the commercial outflow to be paid by the mobile operators.

iii. The License Fee of Space quoted by Bidder, as per RFP, shall be for 2G/3G/4G/5G and

future up-gradation during the tenure of License Agreement. However, infrastructure and

repeaters/equipment to be installed by the bidder shall be 5G ready, in a way that for up-

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gradation to 5G, no additional cable laying and no additional attenuators, couplers etc.

which require work in Tunnel or Stations public area shall be permitted. Bidder is required

to confirm this through an undertaking at the time of bid submission. Not meeting this

condition by the contractor shall be treated as material breach of contract condition and

shall be treated accordingly.

iv. No repeater equipment shall generally be installed in tunnels. Nevertheless, if it is

unavoidable then repeaters can be allowed adhering to the schedule of dimensions. Power

for the same has to be extended by the Licensee from licensed room. Any co-axial cable,

power cable etc. has to meet the FRLSZH (Fire Retardant Low Smoke Zero Halogen) criteria

for underground environment and has to be provided by the licensee along with associated

equipment for receiving signals of mobile service providers. In this regard, certificates and

test reports of the manufacturer are to be submitted to GMRC. Further, Licensee can use

locations at concourse and 1 at each platform to use active components. The installation

has to be inside the false ceiling and aesthetics is to be maintained. Location of such

installation is to be approved by GMRC. Use of this active equipment is limited to the scope

of this Agreement and they cannot be used for any other purpose such as Wi- Fi, etc.

g). Maximum three operators shall be allowed as per this Bid Document to carry out the Permitted

Activity. The Licensee shall obtain prior permission from GMRC to include/exclude any service

provider in the IBS. Inclusion of additional telecom operator, above limit of 3 (three), shall

increase the License Fee by 20% for each new telecom operator. The Licensee shall endeavour

to have tie-ups with all mobile service providers of Surat zone for the authority to receive their

signals and propagate them. However, tie-up with at least two (2) mobileservice providers shall

be mandatory. However, tie-up with at least two (2) mobile service providers shall be mandatory

at the time of bid submission. Documentary proof like MOU, Contract-Agreement etc. shall be

submitted along with bid document. Non-provisioning of mobilesignals, as above, shall be treated

as Material Breach of Contract/Event of Default on the part of Licensee. Licensee shall attain

minimum Three (3) Mobile Service Providers within Twelve (12) Months of commencement of

Revenue Operating Date (ROD) or commencement of License fee, whichever is later, otherwise

a penalty of Rs. 5,000 per month per station shall be levied. If the Licensee fails to attain

minimum three mobile service providers even after 24 months of Revenue Operating Date (ROD)

or commencement of License fee, whichever is later,then the penalty shall be increased to Rs.

10,000 per month per station throughout the contract period or propagation of signals in the

licensed premises by third mobile operator, whichever is earlier.

Further, the agreement between Licensee and the operators shall cease in case of termination

of License Agreement entered between Licensee and GMRC. In case licensee fails to comply

to the provision of tie ups with three (3) mobile operators as described above, GMRC reserves

the right to ask individual/group of mobile operators to propagate their signals in licensed

premises over the same infrastructure provided by the Licensee.

h). Some of the stations of the licensed sections may be under management of GMRC Project Wing

as these stations are under construction. The access to such section/station and the rooms shall

be provided to Licensee at least thirty (30) days before Revenue Operation Date (“ROD”) of

these stations. GMRC shall issue a Possession Letter for taking over the possession of location

within ten days of the issuance of Letter of Possession. The ROD provided is tentative as it

depends on sanction of section by CMRS. The final ROD shall be decided only after clearance

i). Licensee has to install all necessary cables (of FRLSZH type only), LCX & OFC in tunnel, cables

and fixing of antenna in station and associated equipment for amplification of the signals in all

areas of the underground stations and the approach ramp of the tunnel at its own cost, so as to

provide seamless connectivity to the commuters travelling in the tunnels and underground

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station(s) of the Section. Cable trays and cable hangers for this purpose will be provided by

GMRC against payment of one time capital cost and monthly fee. In case of separate cabling

for CDMA and GSM network, the charges for the clamps shall be applicable for 2 cables.

Licensee shall at their own cost and risk prepare/install cable tray and clamps etc. after obtaining

GMRC approval where such provision is not available. No claim or compensation on this account

shall be entertained. General specification of the cables shall be as per Annexure-9.5. In addition

4 (four) random samples from each type of cables are required to be tested for conformance of

the specifications related to fire and smoke in Govt. lab and cost of such testingto be borne by

the Licensee. Oversheath of the LCX cable shall be an extruded layer of anti-corrosion,

reduced flame propagation, low smoke zero halogen compound complying with the fire

performance requirement as per Annexure-9.5 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) report of the

cables to be submitted to GMRC for review of the above parameters.

j). The Licensee is permitted to take fibre from out-side station to GSM/CDMA room at their own

cost and meeting the requirement of cable specifications for Underground Section. The fibre

cable is to be used solely for carrying traffic for mobile coverage of GMRC. No other data of

whatever type shall be permitted on this fibre cable.

k). The Licensed Space shall be utilised only by the Licensee or his associates/permitted operators

as per Terms and Conditions of RFP/Bid Document (Draft License Agreement at Annexure- 9).In

this regard, the Licensee shall obtain prior written permission for operators to operate at a

particular site from GMRC. If at any stage during License Period, it is found that the total operator

at any location is more than permissible limit, license fee shall be charged at double the rate of

license fee applicable for single operator at that location on pro-rata basis from the date of

handing over of the location and all utility services shall remain disconnected till the extra

operators vacate the Licensed Premises.

l). The sites shall exclusively belong to the GMRC, without creating any right, title or interest of

whatsoever nature in the said Licensed Premises in favour of the Licensee.

m). Licensee shall ensure regular interaction and provide all necessary logistic support to the mobile

operators so that they can provide un-interrupted mobile coverage in all underground areas.

n). The Licensee shall ensure compliance with permissible radiation limits for mobile

towers/antennas as laid down by Municipal Corporation / State Government / Department of

Telecommunications, etc. from time to time. The service provider/integrator should confirm to

smooth voice communication in the vicinity of towers. A joint checking of the coverage with

representative of the licensee, PD, S&T and operations shall be conducted half-yearly and in

case of any shortfall, a token penalty of Rs. 5,000/- will be levied on the Licensee.

o). The Selected Bidder shall be responsible for obtaining necessary permissions from Department

of Telecommunications (DoT) and comply with all the guidelines issued by DoT from time to time

and applicable law for undertaking the Permitted Activity in the Licensed Premises. Any

law/instruction issued by Local Authority, in this regard, shall also be adhered to.

p). The Selected Bidder shall first utilize the telecommunication infrastructure of GMRC on

commercial terms wherever technically feasible before considering alternate facilities.

q). To power up repeater inside tunnel, Licensee has to make up his own arrangements from

licensed rooms.

r). Licensee shall interface with Civil/Electrical/Signal & Telecom etc during execution of work.

Licensee shall also attend progress review meeting held at site offices on regular basis.

s). After completion of work as built drawings shall be submitted to GMRC.

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2.3 Licensee shall be responsible for the following activities:

a) The Licensee shall ensure that passengers using metro train services will get

uninterrupted mobile coverage without any interruption in underground section as

described in Scope of this document. It requires that the Radio system shall have

an overall availability of better than 99.95%. The signal level should be such that the

uplink and down link audio quality level under such conditions should be good. The

minimum signal level which is sufficient for successful radio calls must be available

in all coverage areas including inside the moving (50 kmph) train compartment. It

shall be available in 95% of total area and in worst case not more than 50 meter of

continuous stretch in stations and in tunnel/train should be without coverage. The

signal levels mentioned herewith are the worst case Down Link signal levels after

taking into account all losses such as propagation losses, feeder losses, body loss,

fading, train penetration losses, multiple floor / wall penetration losses, climatic

b) The Licensee shall be licensed with space for Placement and Operation of

Telecommunication Equipment for Providing Mobile (Cellular) Network (2G/3G/4G/5G).

For the purpose of placement of equipment, the Licensee shall submit the design/ layout

of the location of placement of equipment along with other relevant details. GMRC shall

consider the plan with respect to aesthetics, operational feasibility, and safety &security

concerns. If the whole plan or a part of plan is not approved by GMRC, Licensee is required

to submit revised plan for approval. All further modification/ revision in plan(s)are required

to be approved by GMRC.

c) Designing of all units / structures to complement station architecture/design for installation

of telecommunication equipment.

d) Procurement, fabrication, installation & erection of equipment. The equipment inventory

shall be within the Licensed Premises only. Licensee shall prepare the plan for approval

e) Appoint competent nodal officer to interact with nodal GMRC representative to bring

clarity in understanding of spaces, coordinate and implement decisions taken.

f) Operate, manage and maintain the entire Licensed Premises.

g) Obtain all approvals, permits, etc from all competent and required authorities, including

different tiers of government, statutory, local, civic authorities, DoT etc. at its own cost.

h) Comply with all statutory requirements in connection with License Agreement.

i) Ensure regular and timely payments of all amounts due to GMRC and discharge all

obligations as per License Agreement.

j) Payment of all statutory taxes, local levies, statutory dues, etc (except property tax which

shall be borne by GMRC) as and when dueshall be on licensee account.

k) GST and surcharge thereon, as applicable from time to time, shall be paid by the Licensee.

l) Licensee shall also adhere to procedure of GMRC regarding release of electric supply and

specification of materials to be used for use of electric supply, Air-conditioning work, Fire

Protection System, Fire NOC as detailed at Annexure-9.6 and Material Specification for

renovation/ refurbish of premises as per Annexure-

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3.1. The Licensee acknowledges that prior to execution of this Agreement, it has extensively studied

and analysed and satisfied itself about all the requirement of this License Agreement including

but not limited to market and market conditions.

3.2. The Licensee acknowledges that prior to execution of this Agreement, it has carefully assessed

business prospects from providing and enhancing mobile (cellular) signals and that it will be fully

responsible for all its assessment in this regard.

3.3. The Licensee confirms having seen / visited / assessed the identified locations of the Metro

Stations and fully understands and comprehends the technical, financial, commercial and

investment requirements.

3.4. The Licensee also confirms that it has fully analysed to its fullest satisfaction, business viability of

the License and hereby voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim, damages,

compensation or any other consideration, whatsoever on this account.

4. Licensed Premises:

4.1. GMRC hereby agrees to provide a part of its premises on license basis to the Licensee solely for

Placement and Operation of Telecommunication Equipment for In-building Solutions (IBS) for

Providing Shared Mobile (Cellular) Coverage (2G/3G/4G/5G) in following tunnel section(s) and

underground station(s): Chowk Bazar, Maskati Hospital, Surat Railway Station, Central

Warehouse, Labheshwar Chowk and Kapodra of North-South Corridor of Gujarat Metro Rail

Phase-I Surat Network.

4.2. The Licensed Premises will be provided in enclosed room (GSM/CDMA room) of 10 Sqm approx.

ateach station.

5. Tenure of License Agreement:

5.1. The License shall be for a period of Nine (9) years, subject to lock-in period of 2 (two) years,

fromthe commencement of license fee for first lot of stations. Tenure of the license period of the

locations handed over subsequently shall be co-terminus with above period irrespective of date

of actual handing over.

5.2. Commencement Date: License Agreement shall commence from date of commencement of

licensefee for first lot of stations.

5.3. Fitment Period: Licensee shall be provided with 45 days fitment period. Fitment period shall

commence from handing over of concerned station. The Licensee shall complete its fitment in all

However, the contractor shall be bound to

respects within the specified fitment period.

start radiation of signals over the IBS Network before a stipulated to be intimated

by GMRC, which shall be a date 45 days prior to revenue operation date (ROD) of

GMRC services for passengers. Non radiation of signals in station and tunnel area

before the stipulated date shall be treated as material breach of contract as per

clauses of this tender.

6. License Fee:

6.1. The Licensee shall pay to GMRC for Six (6) stations as per LOA and Agreement, quarterly in

advance, all payments requested as per details and rates indicated in the table below-

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A. Monthly Recurring Charges: Prevailing charges shall be increased @ 5% per annum on compounding basis

after completion of every year of License Period

License Fee for Space

(License Fee for space per station in Rs. per station /

1. GSM/CDMA room [approx. 10 sqm in area] at month (Accepted rates of Selected Bidder) + GST

each metro station as per Annexure-1) Note: Minimum reserved price for this item shall

[In case, if handed over space is more than 15% be Rs. 93,767 per station per month.

(1.15 times) of 10 sqm, then license Fee will be

increased on pro rata basis]

License Fee of additional space On pro rata basis as per S/N 1 above. Rate per

for utilities/microwave tower sqm/month shall be derived by dividing ‘Rate

(Will be charged for minimum 1 sqm area) quoted by the licensee per station/month by 10 sqm

License Fee for Spaces on Cable Tray (Station & Rs. 18,645/- per station/month + GST

3. Tunnel) and for Indoor Antenna/Repeater

4. Maintenance charges for Space including

Supervision Charges for tunnel entry. (Entry in Rs. 6,902/- per month/station + GST

tunnel will be restricted to availability of power

block in the section.)

B Variable Charges: Third Party Dependent

(Torrent Power)

5 Electrical Installation Charges including As per applicable Torrent Power/DGVCL Rate

substation lease rent. Schedule

6 Air-Conditioning Charges {[Total TR installed in GSM/CDMA room X

(Considering 1 number of FCU working and 1 (Working TR) X 1.494] KVA X 24 hrs X (Number

FCU standby.) of Days in particular month) X (Unit charges as per

concerned DISCOM)}

7 Air-Conditioning Maintenance Charges i.e. 20% of Air-Conditioning Charges (as calculated in

Operation and Maintenance charges for high S.No. 6 above)

end installations at stations (monthly basis)

8 Energy consumption charges (Energy Rate of electricity for temporary or permanent

consumption as per installed Energy Meter) electrical connection shall be charged from licensee

at whom concerned DISCOM would be charging

had they obtained electric connection

C One Time Lump-Sum Charges: Non-

9 One-time fixed charges for installation of FCU Rs 1,31,896 /- per TR + GST

with all associated item

10 Clamp of LCX cable in Tunnels Rs 546 per running meter excluding taxes & duties

11 Refundable Electrical Consumption Deposit Rs.5,000/-per KVA per station

(Interest Free)

12 Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Equivalent to 12 months License Fee (License

Security Fee shall be the sum of Items at Sr No 01 to

under the head “A: Monthly Recurring Charges”

of this table) applicable for final year of License

agreement for Licensed premises.

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E Dark Fiber Between Stations As per GMRC Rates applicable from time to time

6.2 Commencement of License Fee: License Fee shall commence immediately after the expiry of

fitment period of the concerned handed over station(s) and section(s) or Revenue Operation Date

(ROD) whichever is later.

6.3 The License Fee of Space, License Fee of Additional Space for utilities/microwave tower, License

Fee for Spaces on Cable Trays & for Indoor Antennas/Repeater and Maintenance Charges for

Space including Supervision Charges for tunnel entry shall be increased by 5% per annum on a

compounding basis after completion of every 1 (one) year of License Period.

7. Payment Terms:

7.1. The License Fee and other dues shall be payable quarterly in advance to GMRC, by the last

working day of previous running quarter. However, the first quarterly License Fee shall be payable

at least 07 days before commencement of license fee.

7.2. The Licensee voluntarily and unequivocally agrees to make all payments to GMRC as may be due

before the due date, without waiting for any formal advice from GMRC.

7.3. The reconciliation of License Fee and other dues shall be carried out annually. Based on

reconciliation, the adjustment of License Fee payable to GMRC shall be carried out along with

payment of next quarter’s License Fee.

7.4. The payment of dues should preferably be made/credited by RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode to GMRC

after obtaining prior approval of GMRC and complying with the laid down procedure. The details

for GMRC’s account for e-payment shall be provided separately. Licensee may submit the dues

in the form of Demand Draft/ Cheque in favour of "Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)

Limited" payable at Gandhi Nagar/Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

7.5. Non-payment of License Fee and other dues.

a) Non-payment of License Fee and other dues within the prescribed date shall constitute

Material Breach of Contract and Licensee’s Event of Default under this Agreement and

shall entitle GMRC to terminate the License Agreement as per provisions stipulated in this

Agreement. Besides, the Licensee shall pay an interest of 18 percent per annum on the

amounts of License Fee and other dues payable remaining outstanding after the due date

and falling in arrears. Interest shall continue to accrue on compounding on monthly rolling

basis until the License Fee and other dues are finally paid. Such interest shall be charged

on outstanding dues for the actual days (s) of delay in payment of dues.

b) Licensee shall periodically advise the details of payments made to GMRC. In the case of

non-submission of such details, initially Third-party dues i.e. statutory dues / liabilities shall

be settled (mandatory liabilities of GMRC), then others dues / liabilities like electricity, OMC

etc, and lastly License Fee shall be accounted for.

c) In case payment is not made by due date, a 15 day Cure Notice to cure the Licensee’s

Event of Default shall be issued. In the event of Licensee failing to cure the Default, GMRC

shall be entitled to terminate the License with 30 day Termination Notice and shall be free

to forfeit Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security after adjustment of all dues

what so ever and take such other action available to it under this Agreement and as per

Law. The utilities being provided to the Licensee may be disconnected after 15 days of the

Termination Notice if the Licensee fails to deposit the outstanding dues.

i. Any representation or any request by the Licensee in this regard shall only be

entertained if the Licensee deposits 100% dues as per issue / demand within 15 days

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of issue of Licensee’s Event of Default Notice, along with a written request in the matter.

The utility services including electric supply to the Licensed Premises shall be

discontinued on the 16th day of issuance of 30 days Termination Notice.

ii. The Licensee shall vacate the Licensed Premises within 30 days of termination of this

Agreement. A certificate from concerned Station Manager or its authorized

representative in proof of Licensee having vacated the Licensed Premises will be

required to be submitted by the Licensee. Any claim of vacation / non-vacation without

the endorsement of Station Managers or its authorized representative shall not be

iii. Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security shall be forfeited on termination of

contract due to Licensee’s Event of Default after adjustment of all the dues whatsoever.

Balance outstanding dues, if remaining after adjustment of outstanding dues from

Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security, shall be recovered from the

7.6. In no case, payments shall be allowed to remain outstanding for a period of more than 60 days.

If at any stage, the dues remain outstanding for the period of more than 60 days, this Agreement

shall stand automatically terminated without giving any notice to the Licensee and Interest Free

Security Deposit/Performance Security/ shall stand forfeited to GMRC.

7.7. In case of non-vacation of Licensed Premises within stipulated period after termination on account

of non-payment of License Fee and other dues, the Licensee voluntarily agrees to permit the

Licensor to disconnect all utility services including electric supply to the Licensed Premises and

to seal the Licensed Premises. The Licensee agrees voluntarily and also undertakes not to seek

any claim, compensation or any other consideration whatsoever, which may arise due to such

disconnection and sealing by the Licensor.

8. Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security: Selected Bidder shall pay and submit to

GMRC Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security equivalent to 12 (twelve)

Months License Fee applicable for final year of license agreement for Licensed Premises

as per Annexure- 9.1 of DLA within 30 days of issue of LOA. Interest Free Security Deposit/

Performance Security shall be acceptable in following forms:

The selected bidder shall deposit minimum of 25% of the Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security in the form of DD/PO only within 30 days of the issue of LOA.

Balance 75% of Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security can be submitted in the form

of Bank Guarantee (BG)/Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR)/DD/PO at least seven (7) days before

commencement of license fee.

Selected Bidder shall be required to submit required 25% of Interest Free Security Deposit/

Performance Security within thirty days (30) of issue of LOA without consideration of any interest

and up to 45 days with 3% flat interest on balance unpaid amount remaining after 30 days. If the

Selected Bidder fails to submit 25% of Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security within

30 days of the issue of LOA, unless extended by GMRC at its sole discretion or deposit the required

dues as mentioned in LOA along with interest (if any) maximum within 45 days of issue of LOA,

the LOA shall stand cancelled, and amount of Bid Security shall be forfeited by GMRC. The

Selected Bidder voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim, compensation,

damages or any other consideration, whatsoever on this account.

The selected Bidder is required to submit balance installment (75%) of Interest Free Security

Deposit/ Performance Security at least seven (7) days before commencement of license fee. Any

request of successful Bidders for seeking any clarification/approval/document from GMRC shall

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be considered only after submission of requisite Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance

Security. In case, the bidder fails to submit required amount of balance Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security within due date of balance IFSD as state above, penal surcharge

payable to GMRC shall be @ 3% flat on the balance IFSD till 15 days after due date.

After 15 days of due date of submission of balance IFSD, if Bidder fails to comply with LOA

conditions and does not deposit submit balance installment amount (75%) of Interest Free Security

Deposit/ Performance Security (IFSD/PS/PBG), the agreement may stand cancelled and 25%

IFSD Money submitted may be forfeited. No further request for extension in submitting of Interest

Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be considered. The bidder voluntarily and

unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim, compensation, damages or any other consideration

whatsoever on this account.

a). The Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security submitted in the form of

Demand/Bank Draft/PO shall be issued from a Scheduled Commercial Bank based in India

in favour of "Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited" payable at Gandhi

Nagar/Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

b). Irrevocable Bank Guarantee shall be in the prescribed format (Annexure-9.2) issued by the

State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank or other Scheduled Commercial Banks,

acceptable to GMRC, from/with branches located at Gandhi Nagar/ Ahmedabad. The Bank

Guarantee shall be valid at least for nine (9) years & six months and shall be renewed for

suitable period as advised by GMRC on rolling basis before expiry of earlier Bank

Guarantee, till the final settlement of all accounts failing which the

Bank Guarantee of the Licensee shall be invoked and encashed by GMRC without any

prior intimation to the Licensee.

c). In case of allotment/handing over of any new/additional location/stations on the same

section over and above the locations listed in Annexure-9.1, Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security shall be paid/updated at the final year applicable rate of

license fee at the rate 12 months license fee for the new additional location allotted and

8.1. In case of Joint Venture/Consortium, the Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security

shall be submitted in the name of the JV/Consortium. However, splitting of the Interest Free

Security Deposit/Performance Security (while ensuring the Interest Free Security

Deposit/Performance Security is in the name of JV/Consortium) and its submission by different

members of the JV / Consortium for an amount proportionate to their percentage stake in joint

venture/Consortium is permissible.

8.2. GMRC reserves the right for deduction of dues from Licensee’s Interest Free Security Deposit /

Performance Security for: -

a) Any amount imposed as a fine by GMRC for irregularities committed by the Licensee.

b) Any amount which GMRC becomes liable to the Government/Third party due to any default

of the Licensee or any of his director/ employees/ representatives/ servant/ agent, etc.

c) Any payment/ fine made under the order/judgment of any court/consumer forum or law

enforcing agency or any person duly empowered in his behalf.

d) Any outstanding payment/ claims of GMRC which remain due after completion of relevant

actions as per agreement.

8.3. Once the amount as above is debited, the Licensee shall replenish the Interest Free Security

Deposit / Performance Security to the extent the amount is debited within 15 days period, failing

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which, it shall be treated as Licensee’s Event of Default.

9. Taxes and Other Statutory Dues-

9.1. Goods & Service Tax (GST) and surcharge thereon, as applicable from time to time, shall be paid

by the Licensee along with License fee and other dues. The present rate of GST 18% which is

subject to revision from time to time.

9.2. The property tax on the property of GMRC, if applicable shall be borne by GMRC.

9.3. All other statutory taxes, statutory dues, local levies, as applicable shall be charged extra and will

have to be remitted along with the License Fee for onward remittance to the Government. The

Licensee shall indemnify GMRC from any claims that may arise from the statutory authorities in

connection with this License.

9.4. Payment of stamp duty on agreement, if any, to be executed in pursuance of this agreement shall

be borne by Licensee.

9.5. The Licensee shall get it's all assets insured for the said Licensed Premises and shall bear all

the charges for such property insurance. The Licensee shall also get insured third party damages

for the said licensed premises throughout the License Period.

10. Stages of activity

No. Stage of Activity Time Period

25% of the IFSD/PS/PBG to be submitted within

days of issue of Letter of Acceptance in form of DD/PO

Submission of Interest Free Security

Deposit (IFSD) / Performance

1 Balance 75% of IFSD/PS/PBG can be submitted in the

Security (PS/PBG) to GMRC by the

Selected Bidder form of Bank Guarantee (BG)/Fixed Deposit Receipt

(FDR)/DD/PO at least 07 days before commencement

of license fee.

Handing over of stations to Selected Within 10 days after deposition of due payments by the

2 Bidder bidder in accordance with LOA.

3 Duration of License Period 9 years from commencement of license fee for first lot

of stations subject to Lock-in period of 2 years

Within 30 days after handing over of locations

4 Signing of License Agreement

License Fee shall commence immediately after the

Commencement of License Fee expiry of fitment period for the concerned

5 handed over station(s) and section(s) or Revenue

Operation Date (ROD) whichever is later

Payment of First Quarterly License

6 Fee/Advance License Fee by Licensee At least 07 days before commencement oflicense

to LMRCGMRC fee as above in SN

11. Regulations for Preparation and Utilisation of Licensed Premises:

11.1. ‘As is where is basis’: The Licensee shall be provided with license for the said Licensed

Premises, equipment, installations, fittings and fixtures on ‘as is where is basis’ and the Licensee

shall not make any additions or alterations in the Licensed Space, installations including electric

installations and wiring without the prior permission of GMRC in writing and when permitted by the

GMRC the said additions and alterations shall be carried out by the Licensee at their own cost

and they shall not be entitled to any compensation for any additions carried out by them in the

Licensed Premises and the same shall vest in GMRC. The Licensee shall install its own fixtures

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and equipment in the said Licensed Premises after duly obtaining all necessary approvals from

the Licensor, permissions and licenses from the Municipal Corporation, DOT and such other

Statutory Authorities at its own cost and expense.

11.2. The agency engaged in installation of IBS must have experience of one year in managing In-

Building Solutions (IBS) for providing shared Mobile coverage solutions for various types of

telecom operators like GSM/CDMA/Wi-Fi/VoLTE in public areas.

11.3. The Licensee shall submit Layout plan of space showing placement of equipment/tower/mast for

approval of GMRC before installation of equipment at the Licensed Space.

11.4. Approval of Plan: All the sites proposed by the Licensee in the plan shall be subject to approval

by GMRC with regard to

a) Structural stability,

b) operational feasibility,

d) Safety & security concerns.

11.5. If the plan does not conform to the requirement of this Agreement, GMRC may reject the plans /

proposals, duly specifying the reason(s) thereof. In such case, Licensee shall resubmit its plan/

proposal after incorporating necessary modification for approval.

11.6. Alterations and Renovations: -

a) The Licensee will be allowed to carry out any alterations or renovations within the said

Licensed Premises but without altering or damaging the main/shell structure of the said

premises. The Licensee shall need to take prior written approval from GMRC through a

written notice prior to commencement of any alteration works and if necessary GMRC

reserves the right to ask for and review the renovation plan/drawings before providing

b) The Licensee shall be responsible for the costs of removing debris from the Licensed

Premises and will be responsible for all damage to the common areas of the complex like

flooring, lift cars etc. during the process of alteration. Any special cleaning or drain

clearance necessary as a result of the alteration works and any other costs incurred by

GMRC including any extra security costs, which are caused by, or in connection with, the

works will also be to the Licensee’s account. The occupant will have to bear the cost of

the damage plus service charges. However before incurring any such costs the occupants

will be briefed on the requirements by GMRC.

11.7. If any approval is required to be taken from any local authority for installation of such

telecommunication equipment, the same is the sole responsibility of the Licensee. Licensee shall

be responsible to obtain any or all permission and/or clearances from any/all authorities,

governmental or otherwise and GMRC shall not be liable or responsible for any of the act or

omissions committed on the part of the Licensee.

11.8. In case of any damage to GMRC property during installation, for actual costs whatsoever for

restoration to its original position will be recovered from the Licensee and same will not be

challenged in any manner whatsoever. GMRC discretion in this regard shall be final.

11.9. The Licensee shall at their own risk and cost prepare the cable trays and clamps etc. where such

provision is not available. No claim or compensation on this account will be entertained by the

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11.10. Licensee shall ensure that Licensee and its employees or other persons involved in the execution

of the work does not in any way impinge on the safety and security of metro operations, safety &

convenience of commuter, safety of metro properties and its assets. Any physical damage or

injury to the commuters or passengers due to lapses on the part of the Licensee shall be the sole

responsibility of the Licensee only and GMRC will have no legal obligations or liability towards the

injured. In case of serious accident caused due to negligence of the Licensee, resulting in injury,

death to commuters or GMRC employees or loss to GMRC property, it shall constitute Material

Breach of Contract and considered Licensee’s Event of Default that shall entitle GMRC to

terminate this Agreement with 30 days written notice.

11.11. Access to stations for the purpose of placement and installation of equipment and its maintenance

shall be regulated by the designated office of the GMRC and the Licensee is required to take

necessary permissions in this regard from the office as per extant policy of GMRC. It is clarified

that the permission to the Licensee shall not be unduly denied.

11.12. Licensee shall ensure that equipment installed does not interfere with the sensitive electronic

equipment installed inside the station and tunnel by GMRC including TETRA based train radio

system. Initial tests for any interference to be done before start of operation. If any interference is

noticed, then the Licensee shall take all necessary steps at his own risk and cost to remove such

interference. Failure to do so within a period of 2 (two) working days authorizes the Licensor to

take all necessary steps to prevent this interference at the risk and cost of the Licensee. In addition,

a penalty of Rs. 5,000/- for each occasion of interference may be imposed by the Licensor. Test

reports and any other supportive documentation as may be required/ requested by GMRC, will

have to be supplied immediately. A clearance certificate has to be obtained from the signal and

telecom department of GMRC to this effect.

11.13. Solid Waste or waste: - A separate area may be earmarked within the Licensed Premises for

the purpose of storage, which has proper system for extrication pollutants and waste materials.

The Licensee shall have to make arrangements for disposal of solid waste, which will be got

removed from the Licensed Premises on a daily basis to ensure perfect cleanliness. The Licensee

shall have to make arrangements for the solid waste to be separated into glass, plastic and food

waste and for the food waste to be treated in a shredder to be converted into a paste. The waste

will need to be expelled into a common dump or waste area provided /indicated by GMRC. If solid

waste is found disposed-off on GMRC land or Licensed Premises a penalty/fine of Rs.5,000/- will

be imposed by GMRC for each occasion.

11.14. No advertisement/branding in any format shall be allowed. If at any point of time, Licensee is

found to be advertising at any location in any format, a penalty of Rs. 25,000/- per location per

instance shall be imposed on Licensee. However, Licensee can put a signage of size 1.5 ft X

ft at any location in its Licensed Space only showing generic name of the Licensee. The signage

may be illuminated or non-illuminated at the Licensee’s option. The Licensee shall need to obtain

a prior written approval from GMRC before putting up any form of signage. GMRC reserves the

right of refuse or to suggest an alternation to the same. The signage shape and location etc. shall

be subject to architectural controls that may be issued by GMRC.

11.15. The Licensee shall submit details along with contact details of their authorized representative(s)

which shall be available at the Metro Station(s), at a short notice, for inspection of spaces including

measurement of area, failing which inspection done by GMRC official(s) shall be final and binding

to the Licensee.

11.16. Licensee shall at their own expense and cost employ/engage suitable personnel for providing

efficient services in respect of storage and operation of the said products and services in the said

Licensed Premises.

11.17. Licensee shall appoint a Manager/ Supervisor whose scope of services shall be as follows;

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a) Supervise the operations in the said Licensed Premises.

b) They shall be responsible for cleanliness and hygiene in the said Licensed Premises and

to ensure that the services are conducted in a clean, proper and efficient manner.

c) Employ and engage as their own employees, trained, skilled and qualified staff and

endeavour to maintain and provide services to full satisfaction and to pay their wages and

salaries regularly and promptly.

d) Ensure that fire detection and suppression measures were installed inside the Licensed

Premises and kept in good working condition. The Fire Office/authorized personnel of the

Licensor shall have unfettered access to the said Licensed Premises, for

inspection/checking of fire detection and suppression measures etc. The instructions

issued by the Licensor’s fire officer shall be obeyed fully without any demur. Any costs

associated with carrying out the instructions of the fire officer/authorized personnel of the

Licensor shall be borne solely by the Licensee.

e) Licensee should ensure that all electrical wiring, power outlets and gadgets are used and

maintained properly, for guarding against short circuits/fires. The Licensee should also

ensure that all notified statutory provisions and standards are observed in this regard.

11.18. GMRC’s covenants and represents that it has good and marketable title to the said Licensed

Premise, free and clear of all liens, claims, mortgages or deeds of trust affecting the Licensee’s

use of the Licensed Premises, or the rights granted to the Licensee hereunder:

a) GMRC covenants and represents that it has full and complete authority to enter into this

License Agreement under all terms, conditions and provisions set forth in the agreement,

and so long as the Licensee keeps and substantially performs each and every term,

provision and condition contained in this Agreement, the Licensee shall peacefully and

quietly enjoy the Licensed Premises without hindrance or disturbance by GMRC or by any

other person claiming by, through or under GMRC.

b) That on the Licensee paying the License Fee hereby reserved and observing and

performing the several covenants and stipulations on its part and the conditions herein

contained shall peacefully hold and enjoy the Licensed Premises throughout the License

Period without any interruptions by the GMRC or by any person or persons claiming through

under or in trust for him.

c) That the overall control and supervision of the Licensed Premises shall remain vested with

GMRC who shall have the right to inspect the whole or part of the Licensed Premises

as and when considered necessary, with respect to its bonafide use and in connection

with fulfilment of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement. GMRC also reserves

the right to enter the Licensed Premises to repair and replace the fixtures provided by

GMRC. If any fixtures or utility relating to operation of the MRTS (Metro) is running through

the area licensed, proper protection as advised by GMRC shall be done by License.

11.19. The Licensee voluntarily and unequivocally agrees to provide unfettered and unconditional

access to the Licensed Premises for security/fire checks by security/fire officers of the Licensor

and also agrees to comply with all directives as may be given from time to time by the security/fire

officers of the Licensor. Non-compliance may be treated as Licensee’s Event of Default.

11.20. Licensee shall install equipment and its fixtures conforming to international standards of high

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quality as per guidelines of DoT, TERM, TRAI, etc.

12. Maintenance and Repair of Licensed Premises

12.1. Licensee shall keep and maintain the Licensed Premises in neat, clean condition and in safe &

sound manner during all the time of License Period as required by the GMRC O&M administration/

municipal authorities. Any defective, weak or corroded structure be replaced immediately with

new proper structure after due certification from reputed agency. In case of any incident / injury

caused by equipment or installations due to error / omission attributable on the part of Licensee,

the Licensee shall be responsible for all compensation. Ensure that fire detection and suppression

measures installed inside the Licensed Premises are kept in good working condition. EMF

radiation to be within permissible limits and minimum distance to be maintained from public areas

as specified by latest DOT guidelines. In this regard, service provider is to submit self-certification

that EMF radiation from antenna are in compliance of base station installations as per the limits

prescribed by DOT.

12.2. Licensee shall bear the cost of minor day-to-day repairs and maintenance. All major repairs,

attributable to GMRC due to inherent constructional defects in GMRC structure, shall be the

responsibility of GMRC. If the major repairs or maintenance required to be carried out by GMRC

are not carried out within reasonable time, the Licensee will have the right to get the needful done

and deduct the cost thereof from the amount payable to GMRC.

12.3. The Licensee shall carry out all checks and maintenance or repair works with adequate advance

notice in such a planned manner that there is minimal disruption of the operations of the Station.

12.4. Licensee shall be at liberty on the termination of this License to remove or take away such fixtures,

fittings and electric appliances installed by it upon leaving the Licensed Premises, as far as

possible, in the same conditions structurally, reasonable wear and tear and acts of God and nature

12.5. The said Licensed Premises, which have been handed over to the Licensee under this

Agreement, shall be kept in good condition and maintained properly by the Licensee at their own

cost. If the property is not handed over in good condition as required under this Agreement, GMRC

reserves the right to seek exemplary damages and indemnification.

12.6. Further, GMRC can impose the fine on Licensee up to Rs. 5,000/- per offence per instance on the

following offenses:

a) Any staff of Licensee found in drunken condition / indulging in bad conduct.

b) Any staff of the Licensee found creating nuisance on duty

c) Improper maintenance & defacement of the Metro Property.

d) Dishonour of drafts and Cheques given by Licensee in favour of GMRC.

e) Misbehaviour with staff and commuters of GMRC.

f) Not following safety and security norms as may be indicated by authorized representative of

12.7. The amount of penalty shall become double the specified amount after nine (9) years from the

dateof commencement of License Agreement.

12.8. The option to impose fine, penalty, etc. under this License Agreement shall be exercised by

GMRC official not below the rank of Dy. HOD.

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13. GMRC’s Infrastructure/ Facilities -

13.1. Electrical Specifications and Procedure for Release of Electric Power Supply- Electrical

a) Electricity supply will be provided as per terms and conditions indicated in Annexure –

9.6. The Licensee shall bear the amount of all the bills/costs for the electricity that may be

consumed due to the operation of equipment in the Licensed Space under this Agreement.

Licensee shall use energy efficient equipment. Licensee shall follow the I.E. Rules, Acts for

safety of equipment, public & Staff.

b) Rate of electricity chargeable from Licensee shall be at the rate at which Electricity

Company / Distribution Company /Agency would levy on such a customer, had the

Licensee obtained supply directly from Electricity Company / Distribution Company

/Agency. DERC policy and Electricity Act (as amended from time to time) shall be

c) All fittings/ erections including electrical cabling, calibration and installation of Pre-Paid

Energy Meters, electrical MDI/TOD energy meter, etc. are to be installed as per GMRC’s

specifications.

d) GMRC may provide electricity at the point nearest to the required location on payment of

required charges as specified in Annexure-9.6. The Licensee may also undertakeelectrical

works for extension of power from nominated source under GMRC supervision and

complying all codal provisions & GMRC specifications. The Licensee shall follow the

provisions stipulated in “Rules and Guidelines for Release of Electric Power” (Annexure-

9.6) as amended from time to time.

e) In case of restricted availability of power supply/breakdown, the station power requirements

would get first priority and this may result in restriction/restoring of power supply to the

Licensee in such situations. In such situations or any supply disruptions due to strikes of

employees, breakdowns of machinery and plant, lockout, failures of incoming supply of

GMRC or such causes where the supply of GMRC is affected by a cause or causes over

which GMRC has no control, GMRC shall not be liable for any claims for loss, damage or

compensation whatsoever, arising out of failure of supply due to any of the afore mentioned

13.2. Water & Drainage facility: No water and drainage facility will be provided by the GMRC.

13.3. Telephone: GMRC may give permission for installation of cables for telephone/

telecommunication equipment subject to technical feasibility at the cost of licensee.

13.4. Parking: The parking facilities provided as part of the Station parking may be used and all

charges, fees and rules will apply as applicable to the general public and the commuters. This

could be available on first come first serve basis.

13.5. Encroachment: The Licensee shall strictly not encroach upon common areas / circulating areas

or any other space and restrict its operation to Licensed Space. If any encroachment has been

found at any location, the License Fee of such encroached area shall be charged at double the

rate of License Fee applicable on that date from the date of previous inspection in which the space

was found as per approved plan or date of handing over, whichever is later and shall be charged

till a vacation certificate of that encroached area from the concerned Station Manager or its

authorized representative is submitted to GMRC or the encroached space is got approved and

regularised from the GMRC, whichever is later.

13.6. Re-Connection Charges: The Licensee voluntarily agrees to make all payments as may be

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demanded by the Licensor towards reconnection of utilities including electricity supply which may

have been disconnected by the Licensor for whatsoever reasons. The Licensee undertakes not

to seek any claim, compensation, consideration or damages due to such disconnection and

13.7. Security Arrangement: The Licensee shall ensure safety and security of its equipment installed

at the Licensed Premises. GMRC in any case will not take any responsibility and claim and

compensation of Licensee shall not be entertained in this regard.

13.8. Services Provided by GMRC: Reasonable security services for the station building, cleaning,

trash removal and washing of the station building premises, adequate lighting in the common

areas and exterior lighting outside the station building shall be provided by GMRC. In the event

that any one of the services provided for by GMRC may be interrupted or suspended by reason

of accident, repair, alterations, strikes, lockout, and except as hereinafter provided, GMRC shall

not be liable to the Licensee therefore, provided however that GMRC shall use its best efforts to

restore such services as soon as reasonably possible.

14. Force Majeure-

14.1. Neither GMRC nor Licensee shall be liable for any inability to fulfil their commitments and

obligations hereunder occasioned in whole or in part by Force Majeure. Any of the following

events resulting in material adverse effect, shall constitute force majeure events (“Force Majeure

a) Earthquake, Flood, Inundation, Landslide.

b) Storm, Tempest, Hurricane, Cyclone, Lighting, Thunder or other extreme atmospheric

c) Fire caused by reasons not attributable to the Licensee.

d) Acts of terrorism.

e) War, hostilities (Whether war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign enemy,

rebellion, riots, weapon conflict or military action or civil war.

f) Strikes or boycotts, other than those involving the Licensee, its contractors, or theiremployees, agents

etc., and The License Fee for the portion affected due to Force Majeure shall be exempted for the

affectedperiod on pro-rata basis if the period of Force Majeure persists for more than 7 days.

14.2. Such Force Majeure occurrence shall be notified by the Party which is rendered wholly or partially

unable to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement because of a Force Majeure

occurrence (“the Affected Party”) to the other party within 7 (seven) days of such occurrence and

shall notify the other party the following in reasonable detail:

a) The nature and extent of the Force Majeure Event;

b) The estimated Force Majeure Period;

c) The nature of and the extent to which, performance of any of its obligations under this

Agreement is affected by the Force Majeure Event ;

d) The measures which the Affected Party has taken or proposes to take to

alleviate/mitigate the impact of the Force Majeure Event and to resume performance of

such of its obligations affected thereby ; and

e) Any other relevant information concerning the Force Majeure Event, and /or the rights

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and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement.

14.3. If such Force Majeure continues for a period of 3 (three) months, the Affected Party may be

entitled to, though not being obliged, to terminate this Agreement by giving a notice of 7(seven)

days to the other party and interest free Security Deposits/Performance Security shall be

refunded by GMRC to the Licensee after adjusting outstanding dues, ifany.

15. Material Breach of Contract / Events of Default: Following shall be considered Material Breach

of the Contract by Licensee (“Licensee’s Events of Default” or “Material Breach of Contract”):

15.1. If the Licensee makes any of the following changes in Ownership:

i. Any change in percentage stake of JV/Consortium by the members without prior written

permission of GMRC.

ii. Dilution of stake of Lead Member in the JV/Consortium below 51% at any time during the

License Period.

iii. Dilution of stake of any consortium member in JV/ Consortium below 15% during the License

15.2. The Licensee shall maintain the validity of certificates required in Technical Requirements of Bid

Document during the License Period, failing which it shall be treated as a Material Breach of

15.3. If at any time during the subsistence of the License Agreement, there is non-conformity to the

License Agreement or to norms of regulatory authorities, or any time during the License

Agreement, the Licensee indicates its unwillingness to abide by any clause of this License

Agreement or repudiates this Agreement.

15.4. If the Licensee fails to pay License Fee or other amounts payable by Licensee within stipulated

15.5. If the Licensee is in persistent non-compliance of the written instructions of a GMRC officials.

15.6. If the Licensee or any of their representatives cause an incident or accident that results in injury

or death to GMRC employees/ commuters or loss to GMRC property.

15.7. If Licensee is in violation of any clause of this Agreement and after due written notice from GMRC

fails to cure the Default to the satisfaction of GMRC.

15.8. The failure by Licensee to observe or perform any of the covenants, conditions or provisions of

the Agreement, where such failure shall continue for a period of 15 (Fifteen) working days, after

receipt of written notice thereof by GMRC to the Licensee, provided however, that if the nature

of the Licensee‘s default is such that it cannot be cured solely by payment of money and that

more than15 (Fifteen) working days may be reasonably required for such cure, then the Licensee

shall not be deemed to be in default if the Licensee shall commence such cure within such

(Fifteen) working days period and shall thereafter diligently process such cure to completion.

15.9. a) The filing by or against the Licensee of a petition to have the Licensee adjudged bankrupt or a

petition of re- organization or arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy;

a) The appointment of a trustee or receiver to take possession of substantially all of Licensee’s

b) The attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of all of Licensee‘s assets.

16. Surrender/ Termination of License Agreement by Licensee:

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16.1. If the Licensee is desirous of terminating the license hereby created before expiry of the lock-in

period of 2 years, the License Agreement shall deemed to be terminated on the date mentioned

in termination/ surrender notice, subject to confirmation by GMRC. In such a case, the balance

Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be forfeited in favour of GMRC after

adjustment of outstanding dues, if any, payable to GMRC. No grace period for vacation of

premises shall be provided to licensee in such a case. GMRC may also recover the balance

outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the

other contracts of licensee in GMRC. Balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also be recoverable from the licensee before

licensee is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or else GMRC will seize their property

treating as Zero/Nil value. GMRC shall be free to dispose-off the property / goods in whatsoever

manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no claim for compensation or consideration / damages

on this account.

16.2. The Licensee shall have option to exit from the License Agreement immediately after completion

of lock-in period of 2 years. For this, the licensee shall give 180 days prior intimation to GMRC

which can be given before completion of defined lock-in period of 2 years. In this instant case the

prior notice can be given after 11/2 (One and half) years but option to exit is available only after

years. In such a case, balance Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security of the

Licensee shall be refunded after adjusting the outstanding dues, if any, payable on the part of

Licensee. GMRC may also recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in GMRC. Balance

outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall

also be recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their

establishment(s) or else GMRC will seize their property at Zero/nil value. GMRC shall be free to

dispose-off the property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no

claim for compensation or consideration / damages on this account.

16.3. If the Licensee is desirous of terminating the license after expiry of lock-in period of 2 years without

serving any intimation period or shorter intimation period than 180 days, the agreement shall

deemed to be terminated on completion of such improper /short intimation period. In such cases,

the Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be refunded to the Licensee after

adjustment of license fee for period shorter than 180 days (notice period) and outstanding dues,

if any. GMRC may also recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free

Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in GMRC. Balance

outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall

also be recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their

establishment(s) or else GMRC will seize their property at Zero/Nil value. GMRC shall be free to

dispose-off the property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no

claim for compensation or consideration / damages on this account.

17. Natural Completion of License Agreement: In case of successful completion of the full term of

9 (nine) years of the License period, balance Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance

Security of the Licensee shall be refunded after adjusting the outstanding dues. If, balance

outstanding dues are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also

be recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their media or else

GMRCwill seize their property at Zero/Nil Value. GMRC may also recover the balance outstanding

dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other

contracts oflicensee in GMRC.GMRC shall be free to dispose-off the seized goods in any manner

as deemedfit & Licensee shall have no claim for compensation, damages etc. on his account.

18. Termination of License Agreement by GMRC:

18.1. Provided that in the event of Licensee’s Event of Default, GMRC shall give to the Licensee 15 day

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time to cure the default prior to considering the events specified therein as Licensee’s events of

default and in the event the Licensee remedies the default to the satisfaction of the GMRC within

the cure period, the event shall not be considered as a Licensee Event of Default.

18.2. If the Licensee failing to cure the default within 30 days it shall constitute Material Breach of

Contract under this Agreement. It shall entitle GMRC to disconnect all utilities provided to the

Licensee and to terminate License Agreement along with forfeiture of Interest Free Security

Deposit after adjustment of dues payable by the Licensee to GMRC. No representation of licensee

shall be entertained after the expiry of cure period.

18.3. Termination on Operational Ground: GMRC reserves the right to terminate or withdraw a portion

of the License Agreement by giving three months advance notice on operational ground. The

License agreement shall stand terminated after expiry of three months’ notice and the Interest

Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be refunded after adjusting outstanding dues,

if any, payable by the Licensee. The Licensee voluntarily agrees not to seek any claim,

compensation, damages or any other consideration whatsoever on any ground in this regard.

18.4. Termination due to Force Majeure conditions: The License Agreement may be terminated for

Force Majeure Reasons as specified in License Agreement.

19. Upon termination of this License Agreement for any reason whatsoever:

19.1. On termination/ completion of License Agreement:

a) All third-party agreements, entered by the Licensee, shall stand terminated with immediate

b) In case of termination of agreement on account of Licensee’s Events of Default, the balance

Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Guarantee shall be forfeited in favour of GMRC

after adjustment of outstanding dues, if any, payable to GMRC. GMRC may also recover

the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance

Security, from the other contracts of licensee in GMRC. Balance outstanding dues, if are

more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also be recoverable

from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their media or else GMRC will

seize their property at Zero/Nil value. The infrastructure provided by the Licensee shall be

removed by the Licensee itself from the premises in case if GMRC desires so. In case, if

the Licensee does not remove its infrastructure as desired by GMRC from its premises,

same shall be removed by GMRC at the cost of the Licensee and GMRC shall be free to

dispose-off the property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have

no claim for compensation or consideration / damages on this account.

c) All utilities shall be disconnected with immediate effect, unless otherwise specified

d) The Licensee shall vacate the premises within 30 days after date of issue of termination

19.2. Vacation of Demised Premises:

a) The equipment installed by Licensee inside the tunnels and any other installations at

Licensed Premises or at any other part of station, that has become integral part of GMRC

structure or removal of such installation may harm GMRC basic structure shall become

property of GMRC and shall not be allowed for removal.

b) On termination/completion/surrender of the license agreement, the Licensee shall

handover the vacant possession of premises to the Station-in-charge or his authorized

representative within 30 days Grace Period (for which no license fee shall be charged) from

the date of termination of License Agreement, after removal of media, fixtures, panels, etc.

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installed by the Licensee at their own cost, without causing damage to GMRC structures.

The Licensee agrees voluntarily and un-equivocally not to seek any claim, damages,

compensation or any other consideration whatsoever on this account. If the premise is not

handed over in good condition as required under this clause, GMRC reserves the right to

deduct/ recover damage charges.

c) If, the Licensee fails to vacate the licensed space/premises within the grace period, penalty

of twice the prevalent monthly Licensee Fee shall be chargeable for occupation for this 30-

day period. And after lapse of this 30 days Grace Period, GMRC shall take over the goods/

property treating at NIL value, even if it is under lock & key; and GMRC shall be free to

dispose-off the property in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no

claim for compensation or consideration / damages after completion of grace period. If,

licensee fails to pay the penalty, applicable in case of non-vacation of premises, the same

shall be adjusted from the Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Guarantee

available with GMRC. No grace period shall be provided to licensee, if licensee terminates

the contract within the lock-in period.

19.3. After vacating the premises, the Licensee shall submit a vacation certificate from the Station in-

charge or its authorized representative as a proof of Licensee having vacated the site. Licensee’s

statement regarding vacation, without a vacation certificate from the Station in-charge or its

authorized representative, shall not be accepted.

19.4. The termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either party from its obligation to pay any sums

then owing to the other party nor from the obligation to perform or discharge any liability that had

been incurred prior thereto. The Licensee shall be liable to pay all dues outstanding to GMRC

including electricity, chiller and other utility charges under this agreement without prejudice to

rights and remedies applicable under the law. The final settlement of dues shall take place after

submission of vacation certificate from the Station in-charge or his authorized representative

subsequent to termination of License Agreement.

19.5. Rights of GMRC on Termination: GMRC shall not have any obligation whatsoever including but

not limited to obligations as to compensation for loss of employment, continuance or regularization

of employment, absorption or re-employment on any ground, in relation to any person in the

employment of or engaged by the Licensee in connection with the Licensed space.

19.6. On termination of Agreement, GMRC shall have rights to re-market or to seal/ lock the Licensed

20. Represents and Warrants:

a) The Licensee represents and warrants to GMRC that-

b) It is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of India;

c) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this

Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby;

d) It has taken all necessary corporate and other action under Applicable Laws and its

constitutional documents to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this

e) It has the financial standing and capacity to undertake the commercial utilization of

Licensed Commercial spaces;

f) This Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in

accordance with the terms hereof;

g) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall not conflict with, result in

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the breach of, constitute a default under or accelerate performance required by any of the

terms of the Licensee Memorandum and Articles of Association or any Applicable Law or

any covenant, agreement, understanding, decree or order to which the Licensee is a party

or by which Licensee or any of its properties or assets are bound or affected;

h) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or to the Licensee’s

knowledge threatened against the Licensee at law or in equity before any court or before

any other judicial, quasi-judicial or other authority, the outcome of which may constitute the

Licensee Event of Default or which individually or in the aggregate may result in Material

Adverse Effect;

i) It has no knowledge of any violation or default with respect to any order, writ, injunction or

any decree of any court or any legally binding order of any government authority which may

result in Material Adverse Effect;

j) It has complied with all applicable law and has not been subject to any fines, penalties,

injunctive relief or any other civil or criminal liabilities which in the aggregate have or may

have Material Adverse Effect;

k) No representation or warranty by the Licensee contained herein or in any other document

furnished by the Licensee to GMRC or to any government authority in relation to Applicable

Permits contains or shall contain any untrue statement of material fact or omits or shall omit

to state a material fact necessary to make such representation or warranty not misleading;

l) The Licensee also acknowledges and hereby accepts the risk of inadequacy, mistake or

error in or relating to any of the matters set forth above and hereby confirms that GMRC

shall not be liable for the same in any manner whatsoever to the Licensee.

m) The Licensee shall make its own arrangements in engagement of its staff and labour and

shall at no point represent to or claim that the staff, labour is being recruited for and on

behalf of GMRC. The Licensee shall at all times comply and represent to the staff and

labour employed/ engaged by them the requirement for complying with Applicable Laws

and applicable Permits, particularly in relation to safety and environmental regulations.

n) Obligation to notify change: In the event that any of the representations or warranties made/

given by the Licensee ceases to be true or stands changed, it shall promptly notify GMRC

21. Dispute Resolution

21.1. Arbitration:

All disputes relating to this agreement or claims arising out of or relating to this agreement

or breach, termination or the invalidity thereof or on any issue whether arising during the

progress of the services or after the completion or abandonment thereof or any matter

directly or indirectly connected with this agreement shall be referred to Arbitrator(s)

appointed by GMRC / Director concerned on receipt of such request from either party.

Matters to be arbitrated upon shall be referred to a sole Arbitrator if the total value of the

claim is upto Rs. 50 Lakhs and to a panel of three Arbitrators, if total value of claims is

more than Rs. 50 Lakhs. GMRC may provide a panel of three Arbitrators for the claims

upto Rs.50 Lakhs and a panel of five Arbitrators for claims of more than Rs. 50 Lakhs.

Licensee shall have to choose the sole Arbitrator from the panel of three and / or one

Arbitrator from the panel of five in case three Arbitrators are to be appointed. GMRC shall

also choose one Arbitrator from this panel of five and the two so chosen will choose the

third Arbitrator from the panel only. The Arbitrator(s) shall be appointed within a period of

30 days from date of receipt of written notice / demand of appointment of Arbitrator from

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a) The decision of sole Arbitrator / panel of Arbitrators shall be binding on all the parties. The

cost of arbitration shall be borne by respective parties equally. The venue of such arbitration

shall be Gandhi Nagar/ Ahmedabad. The parties agree to comply with the awards resulting

from arbitration and waive their rights to any form of appeal insofar as such waiver can

validly be made.

b) Rules governing Arbitration Proceedings: The Arbitration Proceedings shall be

governed by Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, as amended from time to time

including provisions in force at the time the references made. During the pendency of

arbitration proceedings, the Licensee shall continue to perform and make due payments to

GMRC as per the License Agreement.

21.2. Jurisdiction of Courts: The Court at Gandhinagar/ Ahmedabad shall have the exclusive

jurisdiction to try all disputes between the parties arising out of this agreement.

22. Miscellaneous

22.1. Insurance and Waiver of Liability- The Licensee shall bear the cost, throughout the term of

the License, for a comprehensive general liability insurance covering injury to or death of any

person(s) while working in GMRC premises, including death or injury caused by the sole

negligence of the Licensee or the Licensee’s failure to perform its obligations under the

Agreement. The Licensee shall submit to GMRC, suitable evidence that the foregoing policy or

policies are in effect. In the event of the default i.e. avoiding the insurance cover, the Licensee

agrees and undertakes to indemnify and hold GMRC harmless against any liability, losses,

damages, claims, expenses suffered by GMRC because of such default by the Licensee.

22.2. The Licensee shall comply with all the provisions of Labour Laws & regulations in force including

but not limited to the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act-1976 including any

subsequent amendment thereof and the rules made there under. Licensee will indemnify GMRC

Administration for any loss and damages suffered due to violation of its provision.

22.3. The Licensee shall comply with the laws of land including Gujarat State Pollution Control Board

guidelines regarding advertisement/display. GMRC will not be held liable for any

change/modification in the laws that adversely affect this Agreement. Licensee shall have no

right / claim in this regard, whatsoever the reason may be.

22.4. The Licensee will not ask for any claim or seek any compensation from GMRC if any installation

of equipment at licensed premises at any station is not permitted due to court order/local

laws/civil authorities.

The Licensee hereby indemnify GMRC against any loss, damage or liabilities (including attorney’s

fees) arising as a result of any act of omission or commission on its part or on part of its personnel

or/and in respect of non-observance of any statutory requirements or/and non-observance of any

condition which relates to this Agreement.

22.5. The Licensee hereby agrees that GMRC shall have no responsibility as regards Licensee’s

employees and the employees shall be the employees of Licensee only and shall not be

construed under any circumstances as employees of GMRC. Licensee hereby indemnifies

GMRC against the claims made by Licensee's employees against GMRC.The Licensee hereby

undertakes to discharge all statutory obligations and liabilities in connection with employment

of its personnel in the said Licensed Premises. Licensee hereby indemnifies GMRC against any

liability arising in connection with the employment of itspersonnel in the said Licensed Premises

by Licensee. Licensee hereby undertakes to carry outpolice verification of its employees and

submit the copy of same to designated office of GMRC in accordance with GMRC’s policies

regulations prevalent at that time.

22.6. That no tenancy/sub-tenancy is being created by GMRC in favour of Licensee under or in

pursuance of this Agreement and it is distinctly & clearly understood, agreed & declared by and

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between the parties hereto that: -

a) That the Licensee shall not have or claim any interest in the said Licensed Premises as a

tenant/ sub-tenant or otherwise:

b) That no right as a tenant/sub-tenant or otherwise is purported or intended to be created or

transferred by GMRC in favour of Licensee in or in respect of the said Licensed Premises,

except to carry out their activities over the granted space under this License Agreement;

c) That the rights, which Licensee shall have in relation to the said Licensed Premises, are

only those set out in this Agreement.

22.7. The relationship between GMRC and Licensee under and/or in pursuance of this Agreement is

as between Principal and Principal. Consequently, neither party shall be entitled to represent

the other and/or make any commitment on behalf of and /or with traders or any other party.

Furthermore, no relationship in the nature of Partnership or Association of persons is hereby

being created or intended to be created between GMRC on the one hand and Licensee on the

other hand in connection with and/or relating to business to be operated by Licensee at the said

Licensed Premises.

22.8. Licensee shall bear all salaries, wages, bonuses, payroll taxes or accruals including gratuity,

superannuating, pension and provident fund contributions, contributions to worker’s

compensations funds and employees state insurance and other taxes and charges and all fringe and

employee benefits including statutory contributions in respect of such personnel

employed/deployed by the Licensee and these personnel shall at no point of time be construed

to be employees of GMRC and the Licensee shall be solely responsible for compliance with all

labour laws which shall include all liabilities of the Provident Fund Act, ESI Act, Workmen’s

compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act and other Labour Welfare Act in respect of its

personnel. The Licensee shall indemnify GMRC from any claims that may arise in connection

22.9. Employees conduct: The Licensee shall ensure that all persons employed behave in an

orderly and disciplined manner and that the said employees are prohibited from carrying on any

unlawful, unfair activities or demonstrations. The Licensee shall, within 45 days of handing over

of the stations, submit the details/Bio data of personnel, it intends to employ/deploy for carrying

out the work of equipment installation. The personnel deployed shall be decent, courteous and

without any adverse or criminal background. In this connection, Licensee shall be required to

furnish declaration to GMRC with respect to all his personnel deployed. Further, within 45 days

of issue of LOA, Licensee shall submit police verification report in respect of all its personnel (to

be deployed for the work of media installation) to GMRC. All the Licensee’s personnel shall be

required to possess ID card while working in GMRC’s premises as per prevailing procedure.

Access inside the stations in paid areas shall be through smart cards as per prevailing

applicable charges, in addition to the valid ID cards.

22.10. Misuse: - The Licensee shall use the granted space under the Agreement only for those

services provided therein and shall not use the same for any other purposes. In case, the

Licensee carries on any business or uses the said Licensed Premises for any other purposes

the License shall be deemed to have been misused and GMRC (Licensor) shall immediately

terminate the Agreement. All liabilities for misused charges and mis-user proceedings, if so

initiated shall be that of the Licensee only. The Licensee shall indemnify and keep indemnified

GMRC for any losses on this account.

22.11. Compliance with the Law: - The Licensed Premises and the fixtures and the appurtenances

thereto (except those installed by GMRC) conform to every applicable requirement of law or

duly constituted authority or the requirements of the carriers of all insurance on or relating to the

Licensed Premises. The Licensee at its sole risk and expense, at all times during the term

thereof promptly comply with all such requirements. The Licensee shall comply with all