Optical Fibre Cable Dark Fibre Leasing for Paradip to Raipur and Korba Connectivity

Work Description - Group-2-right Of Use (leasing) Of Spare Dark Fibres Of Optical Fibre Cable (ofc) In Various Pipelines Of Iocl &#x0d Group-2-paradip To Raipur And Korba

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division), under the leadership of GM (Contracts), is inviting bids for the "Group-2-Right of Use (Leasing) of spare dark fibres of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) in various pipelines of IOCL, specifically for the Group-2 connection from Paradip to Raipur and Korba." This open tender, referenced as PLCC/OFC Leasing/TI/26035, seeks proposals for a 3650-day contract. The bidding process commences with document downloads and bid submissions starting on July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM and July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM respectively. Prospective bidders must ensure their bids are submitted by August 12, 2026, at 2:30 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,72,000 is required, with options for BG/ST or exemption. The tender documents are available for download until August 12, 2026, at 2:30 PM, and the bid opening will take place online on August 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This tender encompasses four covers: Cover 1 for EMD submission proof or exemption, Cover 2 for pre-qualification documents including audited financial statements for the last three fiscal years and work orders with completion certificates, Cover 3 for technical qualification documents, and Cover 4 for financial bids and the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). Interested parties are encouraged to review the comprehensive tender documents, including special instructions and commercial annexures, which detail all prerequisites for participation. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled online via VC on July 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with clarification end date on July 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM.