BSNL Franchise Opportunity for SIM and C-Topup Sales in Prayagraj

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is pleased to announce an open tender opportunity for prospective franchisees. This tender seeks to appoint qualified entities to sell SIM cards, C-TOPUP services, and other BSNL products and services within the Prayagraj Business Area (BA) of the Uttar Pradesh East Telecom Circle. The tendering process is managed by the Planning and MM Section at the O/o CGMT, Circle Office Lucknow. The Expression of Interest (EOI) document, containing comprehensive details and requirements, was published on September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Interested parties can download the tender documents from September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM until October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM, to be held at the Chamber of DGM (NWP), located at Door Sanchar Sadan Laplace Building, Hazaratganj, Lucknow. Bids must be submitted between September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM and October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM at AGM(MM). A tender fee of ₹1,000 is required, along with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹25,000, payable as per the EOI guidelines. Various payment instruments are accepted for the EMD. This EOI represents a significant opportunity to partner with a leading telecommunications provider in a key service area.