Fiber Optic Network Link Leasing for Telecommunication Providers via Auction

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

This tender, referenced as CESO/Tech/TNMS/Fibre Leasing/2026-27/01/dtd. 24.07.2026, is issued by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), a State Government and UT organization. The Chief Engineer, Transmission System Operation, located at LD Centre, Kalamassery, Ernakulam, is the inviting authority for this Open Tender. The subject matter of this tender is the "Leasing of Fiber Optic Network Links to Licensed Telecommunication Service Provider(s) through Competitive Forward Auction," falling under the Services category, specifically Miscellaneous Services. The KSEB is seeking proposals for the leasing of these critical network links. Bidders are advised that the e-published date for this tender is July 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The document download and sale period commences on July 24, 2026, at 05:00 PM and concludes on September 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM. Similarly, the bid submission period starts on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM and closes on September 15, 2026, at 01:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 02:00 PM, and will take place at the Office of the Chief Engineer (System Operation), SLDC, Kalamassery. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10,00,000 is required, with options for BG/ST or EMD exemption, and a Tender Fee of ₹17,700 (plus ₹1,534 for 18.00% GST) is also mandated. This tender utilizes a "Tender cum Auction" form of contract and requires three covers for submissions: one for Fee, one for Pre-Qualification/Technical documents, and one for Finance (BOQ). The bid validity period is set at 365 days from the bid submission end date. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full tender documents, including the NIT and the detailed tender package, which are available for download within the specified dates.