Optical Fiber Network Cabling and Installation for Bharathiar University Research Buildings

This tender from the Higher Education organization, specifically the Registrar's office at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, invites bids for the "Purchase of Networking Components, Cabling, and Installation" to establish internet connectivity via Optical Fiber Cabling (OFC) to six new buildings, including the Bharathiar Research Centre and DRDO Guest House. This is an open tender for Goods, with the form of contract being Supply. The tender is scheduled to be published on September 22, 2026, with bids to be submitted starting from the same date until October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. A crucial component of this tender is the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) requirement of ₹35,000, payable via Bank Guarantee/Standby Letter of Credit or exemption. The tender involves a two-cover system, with Cover 1 designated for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents (in PDF format) and Cover 2 for the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) (in XLS format). The bid validity period is 180 days. Prospective bidders are advised to download tender documents from September 22, 2026, until October 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM.