BSNL Franchise Opportunity for SIM, C-Topup, and Services in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) 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 Ayodhya Business Area of the UP East Telecom Circle. This tender presents a valuable prospect for businesses looking to partner with a leading telecommunications provider. The key dates for this tender are as follows: document download and bid submission commence on September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with document download ending on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and the bid submission deadline also on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Chamber of DGM (NWP), Door Sanchar Sadan, Laplace Building, 3rd Floor, Hazratganj, Lucknow. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹25,000, and the tender fee is ₹1,000. The tender reference number is MM/UPE/SD/Franchisee/RT Ayodhya BA/2026-27. Interested parties are encouraged to download the tender documents, including the NIT and Bid Document, which are available for review. Further details regarding eligibility, terms, and conditions are provided within the tender documents.