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, identified by Tender Reference Number CESO/Tech/TNMS/Fibre Leasing/2026-27/ 01/dtd. 24.07.2026, is issued by the Chief Engineer Transmission System Operation of the Kerala State Electricity Board, a State Government and UT organization, for the "Leasing of Fiber Optic Network Links to Licensed Telecommunication Service Provider(s) through Competitive Forward Auction." This open tender, categorized under Services and Miscellaneous Services, will be conducted as a Tender cum Auction with three covers for submissions, including Fee, Pre-Qualification/Technical documents, and Finance/BOQ. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹10,00,000, with flexibility for EMD through BG/ST or exemption allowed, and a total tender fee of ₹19,234 is applicable. The bidding process commences with document downloads and bid submissions starting on July 24, 2026, and July 27, 2026, respectively, with all submissions and document downloads concluding on September 7, 2026. The bid opening is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at the Office of the Chief Engineer Transmission System Operation, LD Centre Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Pincode 683503. The contract is valid for 365 days, and interested parties are advised to adhere strictly to the outlined critical dates and submission requirements as detailed in the tender documents, including the NIT, Tender document, Instructions to Bidders for Tender Cum Auction, and the BOQ.