Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Laying and Duct Installation in Nellore and Ongole

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, invites sealed bids from eligible contractors for comprehensive Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) laying works, encompassing PLB pipe/duct installation and associated activities through both Open Trench and Trenchless (HDD) methods. This project, identified by Tender Reference Number APCO-23/11(13)/44/2026-MM CFA, pertains to the installation across 05 distinct routes divided into 05 packages within the Nellore Business Area (BA) and Ongole Operational Area (OA) of the Andhra Pradesh Circle. The estimated tender value for this significant undertaking is ₹2,50,98,018, with a projected work completion period of 365 days. Bidders are required to submit their bids under a two-cover system, with Cover 1 comprising Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents and Cover 2 containing the financial bid (BOQ). The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹5,02,100, payable to AO CASH O/o CGMT BSNL, Vijayawada. The tender fee is ₹2,360, also payable at Vijayawada. Interested parties can download tender documents from October 1, 2026, 04:00 PM until October 21, 2026, 05:00 PM. The Bid Submission End Date is also October 21, 2026, 05:00 PM, with the Bid Opening scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the office of AGM MM Procurement, R NO 310 BSNL Bhavan, Chuttugunta, Vijayawada - 520004. The bid validity period is 180 days. All payment instruments, including Demand Draft, FDR, Bank Guarantee, NEFT, and RTGS, are acceptable for EMD and Tender Fee payments.