Supply of Underground 2x48F Optical Fibre Cable for Kavach LTE Communication Backbone, Mumbai to Nagpur Railway Corridor

Work Description - Supply Of Material For Participation In Central Railway Tender For Provision Of Underground 2x48f Optical Fibre Cable Ofc On Side Of The Railway Track For The Communication Backbone Of Kavach Lte Etc In Mumbai Bhusawal Nagp

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking, is issuing an Open Tender (Tender ID: 2026_TCIL_289164_1) for the supply of materials essential for participation in a Central Railway tender. The scope of work involves the provision of underground 2x48F Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) along the railway track to establish the communication backbone for the KAVACH LTE system across Mumbai and Bhusawal, Nagpur regions. The tender documents are available for download from August 28, 2026, 09:00 AM, until September 09, 2026, 10:00 AM. Bids can be submitted starting from September 02, 2026, 11:00 AM, with the final submission deadline on September 09, 2026, 10:00 AM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 09, 2026, at 10:30 AM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹52,98,175 is required, with options for exemption through Bank Guarantee or Security. The Tender Fee is ₹11,800. This is a two-cover tender, with Cover 1 designated for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Finance bid. The work item details specify "OFC Construction Goods" under the "Cables and Wires" product category, with an estimated work period of 540 days and a bid validity of 90 days. Prospective bidders are advised to meticulously review the tender documents for detailed specifications and eligibility criteria.