Optical Fibre Cable Installation for Kavach LTE Communication Backbone in Mumbai

Work Description - Hiring Of Manpower And Machinery 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

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking, is inviting bids for the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the hiring of manpower and machinery. This initiative is crucial for participation in a Central Railway tender concerning the provision of underground 2x48F Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) along railway tracks to establish the communication backbone for the KAVACH LTE system in Mumbai. The tender, reference number TCIL/69/NP/01/2026/Kav-MH/Serv, is an open tender falling under the Services category, specifically within Miscellaneous Services and OFC Construction Services sub-category. Prospective bidders are advised that the tender documents are available for download from August 28, 2026, at 09:00 AM until September 09, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Bids can be submitted from September 02, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with the final submission deadline being September 09, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on September 09, 2026, at 10:30 AM in New Delhi. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,00,00,000 is required, with exemptions being permitted. The tender fee is ₹11,800. The scope of work involves providing the necessary manpower and machinery for the specified OFC installation project, which has a stipulated work period of 540 days and a bid validity of 90 days. Further details regarding the EOI process, technical requirements, and financial bid submissions are available within the tender documents.