Underground Cable Laying and Telecommunication Infrastructure Installation

Work Description - NA

This tender is issued by the Indian Air Force, under the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, for essential telecommunication and infrastructure materials. The bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7342382, will be open for submission from August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM to August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The tender encompasses a comprehensive requirement for various types of telephone cables, specifically JFC cables in 50-pair, 20-pair, and 10-pair configurations, all unarmoured and with a 0.9mm conductor. Additionally, the tender includes DP Boxes, available in 50-pair, 20-pair, and 10-pair capacities, each to be supplied with a concrete base for secure installation. Road infrastructure components are also a key part of this procurement, with a requirement for Metal Route Markers designed for milestones at 100-meter intervals, along with Road Crossing provisions utilizing HDPE pipes. Furthermore, Krone Modules for 10-pair connections are solicited. Finally, the tender includes services for underground digging and the subsequent laying of JFC cables, indicating a need for integrated infrastructure solutions. The total estimated quantity for these items is 18803 units, and the tender is dated April 20, 2026, with the awarding authority located in Cachar.