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Parliament Security Set To Be Enhanced ; Electric Fence , Intrusion Detection System Etc On The Cards
Central Public Works Department has floated a tender to implement the project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 14.63 crore
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The Parliament House Complex will undergo a comprehensive security enhancement, featuring the installation of an electric fence, a fiber optic-based Perimeter Intrusion Detection System and a CCTV surveillance network integrated with a centralised video management system.
PTI had reported that the Central Public Works Department has floated a tender to implement the project, which is estimated to cost around Rs 14.63 crore. The last date to submit the bid is September 18.
According to the tender document, the video integration between the perimeter electrical fence solution and CCTV should be strictly seamless and fully cover cases of “multiple intrusions.”
The project is expected to be completed in four months from the date of start.
“The scope of work includes dismantling existing power fencing and associated accessories, SITC of New Electric Power fencing, optical fibre-based PIDS, integrated CCTV surveillance system with VMS and perimeter lights for boundary of Parliament House Complex of required zone lengths and seamless integration of all these systems with each other.
“Work includes SITC (Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning) of poles/posts including foundation, cabling, earth work etc as required. The design of poles and posts is required to be got approved from PSS/CPWD,” it stated.