Optical Fiber Cable Network Installation for IIT(BHU) Varanasi Distribution Substations

This tender, reference number IIT(BHU)/IWD/ET-43/2026-27/687, invites bids from eligible contractors for the comprehensive Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of a 12 Core Optical Fiber cable network to connect the RTUs of all Distribution Substations (DSS) within the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The estimated tender value for this critical infrastructure upgrade is ₹32,60,980, with a stipulated work completion period of 120 days. The tender is being conducted as an Open Tender by the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, a Central Government Ministry/Department, through its Institute Works Department. Key dates for prospective bidders include the document download and bid submission period commencing on October 23, 2026, at 04:00 PM and concluding on November 6, 2026, at 04:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for November 9, 2026, at 04:00 PM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹65,500 is required, payable to the Registrar, IIT(BHU), Varanasi. The tender documents outline specific pre-qualification requirements and cover information, including mandatory submission of bidder registration proof, EMD instrument, valid electrical license, solvency certificate, work experience certificates from the last three years, financial solvency documents (no loss certificate, turnover from CA, GST registration, PAN, EPF/ESI), and details of key personnel qualifications. The tender consists of two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qual/Technical bid documents and Cover 2 for the Financial bid. All bids must be submitted by the stipulated deadline, and the bidding authority is The Superintending Engineer, IWD, IIT(BHU), Varanasi-221005, U.P.