Jalgaon Optical Fibre Cable Network Installation: Duct Laying, Pulling, Blowing, and Splicing

This tender seeks comprehensive services for the installation of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure within the Jalgaon Business Area of the Maharashtra Circle, as managed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) under the aegis of the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) and the Ministry of Communications. The scope of work encompasses the laying of PLB pipe ducts using both Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) (trenchless technology) and open trench methods. Furthermore, the contract includes all associated works, such as Optical Fibre Cable pulling, blowing, and splicing for various OFC routes. Interested parties are invited to submit their bids on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, with Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8103790. The bidding period commences on 14th October 2026 at 1:15 PM and concludes on 4th November 2026 at 2:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹457,993.0 is required for participation. This opportunity represents a significant project for the expansion and enhancement of telecommunications networks in the specified region.