Comprehensive Electrical Cable Installation and Civil Works for Indian Army

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This tender, designated by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7768247, is issued by the Department of Military Affairs, under the Ministry of Defence, and specifically pertains to the requirements of the Indian Army. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of civil works and material supply for the installation and protection of electrical cabling. Key activities include the supply, laying, and testing of XLPE insulated, screened, PVC bedded, galvanized steel strip armored cables. The scope also encompasses excavation of trenches up to 1.5 meters in width and depth, with efficient handling of excavated soil, including removal up to 50 meters. Furthermore, the tender includes the manufacture and laying of Double Wall Corrugated (DWC) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes of 40mm diameter. The provision and installation of IP 66 weather-proof sheet moulding compound junction boxes for outdoor use are also specified, along with the supply and fixing of 3 core flexible 1.5 sqmm copper multistranded cable connecting junction boxes to streetlights. The tender also requires the manufacture and laying of PCC 124 Type B1, utilizing 20mm grade aggregate for pole coping, and the manufacture and laying of light-grade galvanized iron (GI) tubing (40mm diameter) for cable protection. Crucially, the scope includes the provision and fixing of cable jointing kits for 1.1 KV grade cables, specifically heat shrink type straight-through joints. The tender also addresses the logistical challenge of manual boring for under-road crossings and laying pipes for cable deployment. A requirement for Pick Axes conforming to IS 273 (Q4) is also part of this tender. The total quantity for these diverse items and works is 4855 units/meters (as applicable). This tender will be open for applications from 11-08-2026 at 5:00 PM until 12-08-2026 at 5:00 PM, with the issue date being 25-07-2026.