Optical Fiber Cable Network Expansion: Duct Laying, Trenchless Installation, and Splicing in Dhanbad

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This tender description outlines a critical opportunity for specialized infrastructure development within the telecommunications sector. Issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) through the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) portal, and originating from the Eastern Telecom Region Kolkata, this bid, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7290594, focuses on essential services for expanding and maintaining optical fiber cable (OFC) networks. The project encompasses a comprehensive scope of work, including PLB pipe duct laying utilizing the open trench method, as well as trenchless technology such as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). Furthermore, it involves the intricate processes of optical fiber cable pulling, blowing, and splicing. A crucial component of this tender is the associated phase VI patch work, indicating the need for seamless restoration and integration of existing infrastructure. The tender is scheduled to commence on August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM and will close on August 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 104,341.0. This project, located within Part 2 of the Dhanbad Division along the 24 F OFC Route, is vital for enhancing telecommunication connectivity and falls under the purview of the Ministry of Communications, with specific operational address at 834001 Office of DGM Maintenance ETR, Third Floor, Microwave Building, Telephone Exchange Campus, Lake Road, Ranchi.