Optical Fiber Cable Rehabilitation and Splicing Services in Tamil Nadu Operational Areas

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is inviting sealed bids through an open tender process for the crucial "Rehabilitation of OFC Cable" project. This significant undertaking, with an estimated tender value of ₹3,56,49,400, encompasses comprehensive optical fiber cable (OFC) rehabilitation works across various operational areas within the Tamil Nadu Circle, specifically in Coimbatore, Coonoor, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Karaikudi, and Kumbakonam. The scope of work includes the essential laying of OFC through PLB Pipes/Ducts, meticulous trench excavation, efficient cable blowing/pulling or Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) methodologies, along with all associated splicing and ancillary works. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in two covers, with Cover 1 containing the EMD and Tender Fee (₹7,12,988 for EMD and ₹2,950 for Tender Fee, both payable to AO(Cash), O/o CGMT, BSNL, TN Circle, Chennai-600006, with EMD payable at Chennai). Cover 2 will house the Qualification/Eligibility documents and the Price Bid in the prescribed BOQ format. The tender document is available for download from August 21, 2026, 05:00 PM, and bids must be submitted by September 11, 2026, 06:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for September 14, 2026, 03:00 PM at Chennai. A pre-bid meeting will be held online on September 1, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with the meeting link provided as meet.google.com/rnxypdk-pyi. The period of work is stipulated at 42 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. This is a Class C tender, and specific eligibility criteria are detailed within the tender document.