Air Force Station Barmer OFC Network Infrastructure Installation and Supply

This tender, issued by the Indian Air Force under the Department of Military Affairs, Ministry of Defence, seeks the procurement and installation of associated accessories at Air Force Station, Barmer. The bid number is GEM/2026/B/7971133, and the bidding period spans from October 13, 2026, 11:16 AM to November 3, 2026, 12:00 PM. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive range of optical fiber cable (OFC) and related infrastructure components. Key items include OFC 24 CORE ARMOURED and OFC 12 CORE UNARMOURED cables, 40mm HDPE pipe with rope, 2-inch GI pipe, warning tape, HDPE conduit couplers, cemented menhole chambers with covers, and joint enclosures for both 24-core and 12-core OFC. The tender also specifies the need for SC-SC patch cords (0.3 mtr), LC-SC patch cords, splitters, media converters, optical network units, and optical line terminals. Furthermore, it requires route markers for OFC, concrete RCC milestone-shaped markers painted orange with "AFNET" and "CIAS" lettering, and OFC painted red with black enamel. Essential components like EPON SFP modules, CIAS server racks, and joint markers for OFC are also listed. The installation and commissioning of OFC, including splicing for 24-core LC FDF and 12-core FDF for SC connectors, are critical. The tender also covers specialized installations such as road and culvert crossings with GI pipes, HDD digging, manual digging, laying and installation, and commissioning of both 24-core and 12-core OFC at a depth of 1.65 meters using HDPE pipe with warning tape and backfilling. The total estimated quantity for the specified items is 108,708 units.