Optical Fiber Communication Network Installation and Commissioning via HDD

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This tender, originating from the Department of Military Affairs under the Ministry of Defence, for the Indian Air Force, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7551832, concerns a comprehensive requirement for the installation and commissioning of an optical fiber communication network. The scope of work includes the supply and installation of 48 core single mode unarmoured optical fiber cable, 40mm HDPE pipe, and a 48-core fiber termination box with splicing charges. Additionally, it requires LC-LC and LC-SC 2-meter multimode fiber patch cords, along with CAT VI E and CAT VII UTP patch cords in red. The tender also specifies the provision of a media converter (optical to CAT VI, 1 Gbps speed) with SC-SC fiber patch cords, an 8-port gigabit switch splitter, and installation of a 6U IP65 rack and a 22U rack. Crucially, the project involves laying and commissioning the HDPE pipes and OFC at a depth of 1.65 meters via Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) machine, including concrete route indicators with painting and sign writing, joint enclosures with splicing charges, and RCC chambers with covers of 1.25 meters height. The bid period extends from 11:00 AM on 10th September 2026 to 12:00 PM on 11th September 2026, with the tender dated 02nd July 2026. The total estimated quantity for this multifaceted project is 58,729 units.