Fiber Optic Network Link Leasing for Telecommunication Providers

Work Description - Leasing Of Fiber Optic Network Links To Licensed Telecommunication Service Provider(s) Through Competitive Forward Auction

This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number CESO/Tech/TNMS/Fibre Leasing/2026-27/ 01/dtd. 24.07.2026 and Tender ID 2026_KSEB_862306_1, is issued by the Kerala State Electricity Board, an organization of the State Government and UT. The Chief Engineer Transmission System Operation, located at the Office of the Chief Engineer Transmission System Operation, LD Centre Kalamassery, Ernakulam, is the inviting authority for this open tender, which falls under the Services category with a product category of Miscellaneous Services. The core of this tender is the "Leasing of Fiber Optic Network Links to Licensed Telecommunication Service Provider(s) through Competitive Forward Auction," a crucial initiative aimed at facilitating robust telecommunication infrastructure. This tender is structured as a Tender cum Auction, with three distinct covers for submissions: Cover 1 for Fee, Cover 2 for Pre-Qualification/Technical documents including eligibility and financial capability proof, authorization letters, undertakings, bid forms, and any other supporting documents, and Cover 3 for Finance, specifically the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The EMD for this tender is a fixed amount of ₹10,00,000, with options for BG/ST or exemption allowed, and the tender fee is ₹17,700 plus ₹1,534 (18.00% GST Incl.) for processing, totaling ₹19,234. Critical dates for participation include the Document Download Start Date on July 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with the Document Download End Date and Bid Submission End Date both set for August 17, 2026, at 01:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The Bid Validity period is 365 days. Prospective bidders are advised to meticulously review all tender documents, including the NIT, Tender Document, Instructions to Bidders for Tender Cum Auction, and the BOQ, available for download and submission within the specified timelines.