Optical Fiber Cable Trenching and HDD Installation for Palacode - Denkanikottai Route

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is inviting sealed bids for a critical infrastructure project. This open tender, identified by Tender Reference Number DE CN Tx Projects/MA/NIT/ 2026-27/11 dated 08.10.2026, seeks experienced contractors for "TRENCHING, HDD AND OTHER ALLIED WORKS IN SECTION NO.DE/OFC/SLM/ OT-06/26-27 OF PALACODE - DENKANIKOTTAI 48F LD OFC ROUTE." The work involves the laying of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) along a specific route within the jurisdiction of the Chief General Manager, Core Network Transmission (South), BSNL, Chennai, in the Salem and Coimbatore regions. This project is designated as a Works contract with a fixed fee of ₹590 for the tender document and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹85,000. Bidders are required to submit their applications in two covers: the first containing fee, pre-qualification, and technical bid documents, and the second containing the financial bid in the prescribed Excel format. The bid submission period commences on 08-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM and concludes on 29-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on 03-Nov-2026 at 11:00 AM at the Divisional Engineer's office, Core Network Transmission-South, BSNL, Third Floor, East Masi Telephone Exchange, Madurai-625001. The estimated period for the work is 63 days, with a bid validity of 240 days. BSNL reserves the right to allow exemptions for EMD and Tender Fees as per guidelines. Potential applicants are advised to download the tender documents, available from 08-Oct-2026 at 10:00 AM until 29-Oct-2026 at 05:00 PM, and carefully review all enclosed specifications and eligibility criteria outlined in the tender notice.