BSNL Franchise Opportunity: SIM, C-TOPUP, and Telecom Services Sales in Kanpur

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is inviting applications through an Open Tender process for the opportunity to become a franchisee for the sale of SIM cards, C-TOPUP, and other BSNL products and services within the Kanpur Business Area of the Uttar Pradesh East Telecom Circle. This is a significant opportunity to partner with a leading public sector undertaking in the telecommunications sector. The Expression of Interest (EOI) document, Tender Reference Number MM/ UPE/ SD/ Franchisee/ RT Kanpur BA/ 2026-27, outlines the detailed scope of work. Bidders are required to submit their bids between 05-Oct-2026, 05:00 PM and 27-Oct-2026, 12:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is fixed at ₹50,000, with exemptions permissible as per EOI terms. A Tender Fee of ₹1,000 is also applicable, with exemptions allowed. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 28-Oct-2026, 12:00 PM. Prospective bidders are strongly advised to download all relevant documents, including the NIT, which are available from 05-Oct-2026, 05:00 PM until the Bid Submission End Date. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 09-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM at the Chamber of DGM (NWP), Door Sanchar Sadan Laplace building, Hazaratganj, Lucknow, providing an opportunity for clarification and discussion. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, technical evaluation, and submission requirements are available within the tender documents.