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ABSTRCT
Sub: APTRANSCO- Telecom & IT- STAMC- Establishment of a dedicated
communication network for the State Transmission Asset Management Centre
(STAMC) at Gunadala, Vijayawada, in APTRANSCO, with an MPLS-TP network
across all 400KV/220KV/132KV (405) substations, with 10G and 1G transport
networks on the existing OPGW fibre network - Administrative approval – Accorded.
T.O.O.(CE/Telecom & IT) MS. No. 4236, Dt: 04.06.2026.
Read the following:
Ref: -: 1. E-Office Computer No. E-3232043 from Chief Engineer/Telecom & IT.
2. U.O No. APTRANSCO/CS/[Link].34/2026-27, Dt. 01.06.2026
ORDER:
1. As the transmission network of APTRANSCO continues to expand, it needs to
modernize its asset management philosophy from conventional Time-Based
Maintenance to Reliability-Centered Maintenance, and intends to establish a State
Transmission Asset Management Centre (STAMC) to progressively convert its
existing substations into fully unmanned, digitally enabled facilities with a multi-tier
architecture, similar to PGCIL’s NTAMC / RTAMC model, for real-time remote
monitoring, supervisory control, asset health analytics, and predictive maintenance
decision support for all APTRANSCO EHV substations across the state.
2. APTRANSCO’s fiber communication network is the backbone of the state’s
"Smart Grid" initiative. It is designed to provide high-speed, reliable, and secure data
transfer for power system operations. The existing SDH (Synchronous Digital
Hierarchy) network serves as the traditional, high-reliability “highway” for data and
voice communication in APTRANSCO for conventional power system protection, as
well as Load Dispatch and Grid management services.
3. While the existing network relies on SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy)
with STM-4/16 capacities, APTRANSCO is actively migrating to MPLS-TP (Multi-
Protocol Label Switching - Transport Profile). This move provides a more flexible,
packet-based architecture capable of handling the high data demands of modern grid
applications.
4. In this regard, the Chief Engineer/Telecom & IT has submitted a proposal for
the procurement of the required equipment to establish an exclusive communication
network for the State Transmission Asset Management Center (STAMC) with the
MPLS-TP network equipment across all 400KV/220KV/132KV substations (405
Nos.) using 10G and 1G optical transport networks as mentioned below on the
existing OPGW fiber network at an estimated cost of Rs. 157,02,33,370/- (Rupees
One Hundred Fifty-Seven Crores Two Lakhs Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred
and Seventy only) including GST @18%.
1. 6x10G + 2x1G Nodes – 33 Nos.
2. 4x10G + 4x1G Nodes – 63 Nos.
3. 2x10G + 6x1G Nodes – 325 Nos.
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5. After careful consideration, APTRANSCO accords administrative approval
for an amount of Rs. 157,02,33,370/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty-Seven Crores Two
Lakhs Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred and Seventy only) including GST
@18% for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of an MPLS-TP network
equipment across all 400KV/220KV/132KV substations (405 Nos.) using 10G and
1G optical transport networks.
6. The estimated cost of the above is detailed in the Annexure.
7. The expenditure shall be met from APTRANSCO CAPEX for the financial
year 2026-2027 under the scheme code TL-26-01. The Chief General Manager
(Finance)/APTRANSCO shall allocate the required budget. The Accounts
Officer/CPR/APTRANSCO is authorized to arrange payment.
8. The Chief Engineer/Telecom & IT is hereby authorized to take up the above
project execution work by floating tenders for the procurement with zero ECV to
achieve better competitive pricing from the bidders, whereas for internal estimation in
tendering process, the reference pricing will be taken from the recently opened
MPLS-TP equipment bid specification No. PMMTC1-e-14/2026.
5. These orders are issued with the concurrence of the Chairman and Managing
Director/ APTRANSCO through E-office file no. 3232043, Dt. 30.04.2026 and
resolution approved in the 172nd Board meeting held on 27/05/2026 vide item No.4.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF
ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED)
Encl: Annexure.
K. Vijayanand IAS,
Chairman and Managing Director
To
The Chief Engineer/Telecom & IT/APTRANSCO
Copy communicated to
P.S. to the Chairman & Managing Director/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
P.S. to the Joint Managing Director/HR & Admin/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
P.S. to the Joint Managing Director/ Vigilance & Security/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
P.S. to the Director/Technical/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
P.S. to the Director/Grid &Transmission Management/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
P.S. to the Director/Finance/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
The Chief General Manager (Finance)/APTRANSCO/VS/VJA
Copy to the Accounts Officer/CPR/VS/VJA
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Annexure
S. Description Unit Qty Unit Price Amount (INR)
No (INR)
.
A MPLS-TP EQUIPMENT
(i) MPLS-TP Base Equipment Nos. 33 19,18,218.5 6,33,01,210.50
(Consists of dual PSU, Cross 0
connect Fabric, Common cards),
Optical transport modules with min
6x10G (Optical) & min 2x1G
(Optical) ports, patch cords, power
cabling, tributary cables, other
hardware & accessories including
sub-racks etc. fully equipped
(excluding optical SFPs) Hardware
& Software with perpetual licenses
if any complete in all aspects
(ii) MPLS-TP Base Equipment Nos. 63 17,68,218.5 11,13,97,765.5
(Consists of dual PSU, Cross 0 0
connect Fabric, Common cards),
Optical transport modules with min
4x10G (Optical) & min 4x1G
(Optical) ports, patch cords, power
cabling, tributary cables, other
hardware & accessories including
sub-racks etc. fully equipped
(excluding optical SFPs) Hardware
& Software with perpetual licenses
if any complete in all aspects
(iii MPLS-TP Base Equipment Nos. 325 17,18,218.5 55,84,21,012.5
) (Consists of dual PSU, Cross 0 0
connect Fabric, Common cards),
Optical transport modules with min
2x10G (Optical) & min 6x1G
(Optical) ports, patch cords, power
cabling, tributary cables, other
hardware & accessories including
sub-racks etc. fully equipped
(excluding optical SFPs) Hardware
& Software with perpetual licenses
if any complete in all aspects
Common Licenses for the above set 1 0.00 0.00
(for around 400 Nodes)
B Amplifier Solution for 10 G links
1 Amplifier Solution for 30 dB Set 24 1,65,878.13 39,81,075.00
(Approx. 100Km)power budget
2 Amplifier Solution for 35 Set 18 13,89,413.0 2,50,09,434.00
dB(Approx. 120Km) power budget 0
3 Amplifier Solution for 40 dB Set 10 14,95,081.8 1,49,50,818.30
(Approx. 150Km) power budget 3
4 Amplifier Solution for 45 dB Set 16 17,32,709.0 2,77,23,344.00
(Approx. 180Km) power budget 0
C Pluggable Optical interfaces for
Equipment at A(i), A(ii), A(iii)
1 10GBASE-ZR XFP (80Km range) Nos. 184 89,058.50 1,63,86,764.00
2 10GBASE-ER XFP (40Km range) Nos. 266 56,830.25 1,51,16,846.50
3 10G BASE-LR XFP(10Km range) Nos. 62 14,710.70 9,12,063.40
4 1000 Base LX SFP(10km) Nos. 130 11,272.24 14,65,391.20
5 1000BASE-EX SFP (40km) Nos. 400 14,620.40 58,48,160.00
6 1000BASE-ZX SFP (80km) Nos. 82 49,710.70 40,76,277.40
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7 1000BASE-EZX SFP (120km) Nos. 0 1,07,951.50 0.00
8 1000BASE-EZX+ SFP (170 Km) Nos. 0 4,24,719.75 0.00
D Gb E 8-port L-2 Ethernet modules Nos. 842 1,12,097.25 9,43,85,884.50
E TMN System (Main) (Supply, SET 1 2,12,32,500 2,12,32,500.00
Installation, Configuration, Testing, .00
Commissioning & integration of all
NEs)
a Hardware
1 Server
2 Work station
3 GPS Clock
4 Other hardware Items
(One set will comprise of all
necessary hardware e.g. Firewall,
Routers, Ethernet switches etc… as
per requirement of standard DCN
Network)
b Software
1 System software
(One set will comprise of all
necessary software licenses etc. as
per requirement of TMN System,
DCN Network & associated
Network)
2 Application software
(One set will comprise of all
necessary software licenses etc. as
per requirement of TMN System,
DCN Network & associated
Network)
c Craft Terminal
F TMN System (Back-up) (Supply, SET 1 2,11,50,000 2,11,50,000.00
Installation, Configuration, Testing, .00
Commissioning & integration of all
NEs)
a Hardware
1 Server
2 Work station
3 GPS Clock
4 Other hardware Items
(One set will comprise of all
necessary hardware e.g. Firewall,
Routers, Ethernet switches etc… as
per requirement of standard DCN
Network)
b Software
1 System software
(One set will comprise of all
necessary software licenses etc. as
per requirement of TMN System,
DCN Network & associated
Network)
2 Application software
(One set will comprise of all
necessary software licenses etc. as
per requirement of TMN System,
DCN Network & associated
Network)
G Optical Patch cords 10G / 1G 10Mtr Nos. 1176 2,650.00 31,16,400.00
Single Mode OS2 (9/125µm) LC -
SC / FC Duplex
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H 42U Rack (Enterprise Standard) for Nos. 405 1,40,250.00 5,68,01,250.00
installation of MPLS-TP Equipment
& associated all hardware incl.
cables, termination facilities, MCBs
for dual DC power, aux. AC supply
etc..
I Erection and commissioning of Nos. 421 80,000.00 3,36,80,000.00
MPLS-TP eqpt. including dual
power DC cables, MCBs, earthing
and all other terminations in
complete shape.
J Training for 100 Man days LS 50,00,000.0 50,00,000.00
0
K Sub- total amount (A to J) 1,08,39,56,196.
80
L GST @18% on K 19,51,12,115.4
2
M Total for Material, Services incl. 1,27,90,68,312.
GST (K+L) 22
N 10% of Spares Items A, B, C, D & 9,77,06,071.75
G
O GST @18% on N 1,75,87,092.92
P Contingencies @3% on M 3,83,72,049.37
Q Establishment & General Charges 13,74,99,843.5
@ 10.75% on M 6
Grand Total ( M to Q) 157,02,33,370
(Rupees One Hundred Fifty-Seven Crores Two Lakhs Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred
and Seventy only)
K. Vijayanand IAS,
Chairman & Managing Director