Guntur Capital Region Optical Fibre Cable Laying and Splicing Project

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is pleased to announce an Open Tender for comprehensive Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) laying works within the Guntur Amaravathi Capital region. This significant undertaking involves the meticulous laying of PLB pipe/Duct and associated infrastructure across three distinct routes, employing both Open Trench and Trenchless Technology (HDD) methods. The scope of work further extends to crucial Optical Fibre Cable pulling/blowing and splicing activities. The tender, designated with Tender Reference Number APCO-23/11(13)/45/2026-MM CFA DATED 01-10-2026, is managed by the AGM Procurement, with all correspondence directed to their office at R NO 310 BSNL Bhavan Chuttugunta, Vijayawada - 520004. Prospective bidders are advised that the tender documents are available for download from October 1, 2026, 12:00 PM, with the submission deadline set for October 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening ceremony will take place on October 23, 2026, at 03:00 PM in Vijayawada. A mandatory tender fee of ₹2,360 is required, payable to AO CASH O/o CGMT BSNL, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,48,400 is also stipulated, payable to AO CASH O/o CGMT BSNL, Vijayawada. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹3,24,15,164, with a contract period of 365 days. Bidders must submit their proposals in two covers, with Cover 1 encompassing Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 dedicated to the financial bid (BOQ). Further detailed information regarding pre-qualification criteria and technical specifications can be found within the tender documents.