OFC Network Expansion and Maintenance for Enterprise Connectivity

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This tender, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) via the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) portal, under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7877408, presents a significant opportunity for service providers. Dated 27-08-2026, the bid will be open for submission from 27-08-2026 at 5:28 PM until 17-09-2026 at 6:00 PM. The tender is being managed by the Karnataka Telecom Circle, falling under the Ministry of Communications. The core of this tender revolves around Cluster Outsourcing for the comprehensive maintenance of Landline and Broadband networks, with a specific focus on Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network infrastructure. Successful bidders will be responsible for the laying of new OFC cables utilizing various approved methods, including Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Open Trenching, and overhead cable installation, all to be executed on a kilometer basis. Furthermore, the tender includes provisions for laying new OFC cables within existing ducts, also on a kilometer basis. The overarching objective of these services is to provide timely and reliable connectivity solutions to Enterprise Business Customers, driven by demand generation. This represents a crucial initiative to enhance and expand crucial telecommunications infrastructure within the Karnataka region.