Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network Operation and Maintenance Services

Work Description - Pre Bid Eoi For Selection Of Backend Partner For Operation And Maintenance Of Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network For 5 Years

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking, is issuing an Open Tender (EOI) for the selection of a backend partner to undertake the Operation and Maintenance of the Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for a period of five years. This vital service contract, identified by Tender Reference Number TCIL/ITT1/243/2025, involves information technology services crucial for the state's communication infrastructure. The tender process is structured with two covers: Cover 1 for the Technical Bid and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid. Prospective bidders are required to submit a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹62,50,000, payable to Telecommunications Consultants India Limited in New Delhi, with exemptions permitted. A tender fee of ₹11,800 is also applicable, payable to TCIL in New Delhi. The tender documents, including the NIT and EOI, are available for download from April 7, 2026, 06:00 PM, until September 14, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bid submissions can commence on April 7, 2026, at 06:00 PM and must conclude by September 14, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at 04:00 PM in New Delhi. The total period of work is estimated at 2070 days, with a bid validity of 210 days. Essential payment instruments for EMD include Demand Draft, FDR, Bankers Cheque, Bank Guarantee, NEFT, RTGS, and Insurance Surety Bond. Interested and eligible entities are encouraged to participate in this significant tender opportunity.