Surguja Optical Access Network Service Cable Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrade

This tender, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) through the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Portal, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8098323, is for the critical replacement of faulty service cables within the Surguja OA (Optical Access) network. The tender, dated 29-09-2026, with bids opening on the same date at 4:16 PM and closing on 13-10-2026 at 5:00 PM, seeks to address essential infrastructure maintenance. The scope of work, as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) titled "Replacement of faulty service cable in under Surguja OA," specifically requires the provision and installation of various armored cables, including 4 x 10 Sq mm, 4 x 16 Sq mm, 3.5 x 25 sq mm, and 3.5 x 35 sq mm variants, along with 8 SWG dia G.I. wire. The total quantity specified for these materials is 430 units. This procurement falls under the purview of the Ministry of Communications and is being managed by BSNL Electrical Zone Chhattisgarh Raipur, with the physical location for further correspondence being the Office of The Executive Engineer Electrical BSNL, Electrical Division, 2nd Floor, City Telephone Exchange Building, Bilaspur, C.G. - 495001. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of telecommunications services by rectifying existing cable faults and upgrading the network with appropriate materials.