Vellore-Ambur 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/vlr Amb/25-26/sec-02 From Km 112/4 In Nh 38 To Km 105/2 In Nh 38 Of Vellore - Ambur-48f New Ofc Route

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a distinguished Government of India Enterprise, invites competitive open tenders from eligible bidders for a critical Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) construction project. This significant undertaking, referenced as DE CN Tx Projects/MA/NIT/ 2026-27/09 dated 09.07.2026, entails comprehensive OFC construction work, utilizing open trench and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) methods, along with allied tasks. The scope specifically covers Section No. DE/CNTX/CNI/VLR AMB/25-26/Sec-02, spanning from KM 112/4 to KM 105/2 on NH 38, as part of the new 48F OFC route connecting Vellore and Ambur. The Divisional Engineer, Madurai, acting as the Tender Inviting Authority from Third Floor, Annex Building, East Masi Telephone Exchange, seeks to complete this work within 63 days. The tendering schedule includes a bid submission and document download period from 09-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM, concluding on 30-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. Bids will be publicly opened on 04-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders are required to submit a Tender Fee of ₹590 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹96,500, both payable to AO (HQCO) O/o CGM, STR, BSNL, Chennai-32, at Chennai; however, exemptions are permissible as per the tender documents. This presents an excellent opportunity for qualified entities to contribute to vital telecommunications infrastructure development in the region.