Chengalpet-Kanchipuram New Optical Fiber Cable Route Construction

Work Description - Optical Fiber Cable Construction Work Includes Open Trench,hdd And Other Allied Works In Section No De/cntx/cni/cpt-kcm/26-27/sec-04 From Km 46/0 On Sh-58 To Walajabad Roundana Of Chengalpet-kancheepuram-48f New Ofc Route

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Government of India, invites eligible bidders for an Open Tender for Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) construction work. The tender, referenced as **DE CN Tx Projects/MA/NIT/ 2026-27/09** and identified by **Tender ID: 2026_BSNL_283205_11**, pertains to a critical infrastructure project in the Chennai Division. The scope of work encompasses the **OPTICAL FIBER CABLE CONSTRUCTION WORK, including Open Trench, HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling), and other allied works** for **SECTION NO DE/CNTX/CNI/CPT-KCM/26-27/Sec-04**. This specific section covers the route **from KM 46/0 on SH-58 to Walajabad Roundana of Chengalpet-Kanchipuram-48F New OFC Route**. The project aims to enhance connectivity in the specified region. The estimated Period of Work is 42 days, with a Bid Validity of 240 days. Key dates for this tender are as follows: The tender was ePublished on **09-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM**. Document download and bid submission commenced on **09-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM**. The deadline for document download and bid submission is **30-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM**. Bids will be opened on **04-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM** in Madurai. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of **₹82,700**, which can be paid to "AO (HQCO) O/o CGM, STR, BSNL, Chennai-32" at CHENNAI, with provisions for EMD exemption or submission through BG/ST. A non-refundable Tender Fee of **₹590** is also required, payable to "AO (HQCO) O/o CGM, STR, BSNL, Chennai-32" at CHENNAI, with Tender Fee exemption allowed. Payments can be made via Demand Draft, ECS, Bank Guarantee, NEFT, or RTGS. The bid submission consists of two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical documents, and Cover 2 for the Financial Bid. The Tender Inviting Authority is the **DIVISIONAL ENGINEER**, located at THIRD FLOOR, ANNEX BUILDING, EAST MASI TELEPHONE EXCHANGE, MADURAI.