[OFC Laying works at VSK BA] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
This tender, issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), pertains to the laying of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) works at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The tender is classified as an open tender, allowing participation from various bidders. The total estimated value of the project is approximately ₹1.17 crore.
Scope / Work
The scope of work involves the replacement of damaged sections of OF cable through digging and laying of PLB pipes/ducts and associated works within the Transmission OFC network at Visakhapatnam BA, AP Circle. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and pre-qualification criteria.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹2,360, payable offline to the AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL in Vijayawada. Exemption for tender fee is allowed.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹2,35,300, also payable offline to the AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL in Vijayawada. EMD exemption is permitted.
Bidders should ensure that the payment instruments used are valid and comply with the offline payment modes accepted, including Demand Draft, Bank Guarantee, and others as listed.
Key Dates
- Publish Date: 02-Apr-2026
- Bid Submission Start Date: 02-Apr-2026, 12:15 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 23-Apr-2026, 11:00 AM
- Bid Opening Date: 24-Apr-2026, 11:00 AM
Bidders must adhere to the timelines strictly, as late submissions will not be entertained. It is advisable to download the tender documents promptly and prepare bids well in advance of the submission deadline.
AI insights
E-Tender document for OFC laying Works of Transmission OFC network that involves replacement of damaged sections of OF cable by Digging and Laying of PLB pipe/ Duct and Associated works at VISAKHAPATNAM BA, AP Circle
Risk factors
- high EMD size
- tight bid submission timeline
- offline payment requirements
- bid validity of 180 days
Financials
| Tender value | ₹1,17,62,430 |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹2,35,300 — payable to AO CASH O/o CGMT BSNL at Vijayawada |
| Tender fee | ₹2,360 — payable to AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL at Vijayawada |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 23-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
| Opening date | 24-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Published date | 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid opening date | 24-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
| Document download / sale start | 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM |
| Document download / sale end | 23-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
| Bid submission start | 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM |
| Bid submission end | 23-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_319585.xls | 472.5 KB | XLS |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Visakhapatnam |
|---|---|
| Category | OFC Laying Works |
| Period of work | 365 days |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
OFC Laying works at VSK BA
Organisation chain
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (Govt of India Enterprise)||Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle- Vijayawada||O/o CGMT, AP Circle,Vijayawada
Basic details
- Tender reference: APCO-23/11(13)/6/2026-MM CFA DATED 01-04-2026
- Tender ID: 2026_BSNL_273762_1
- Tender type: Open Tender
- Form of contract: Works
- Tender category: Works
- No. of covers: 2
- Payment mode: Offline
- Withdrawal allowed: Yes
Work item
- Work description: E-Tender document for OFC laying Works of Transmission OFC network that involves replacement of damaged sections of OF cable by Digging and Laying of PLB pipe/ Duct and Associated works at VISAKHAPATNAM BA, AP Circle
- NDA / pre-qualification: Please refer Tender documents.
- Tender value (₹): 1,17,62,430
- Product category: OFC Laying Works
- Contract type: Tender
- Location: Visakhapatnam
- Pincode: 520004
- Bid opening place: Vijayawada
- Bid validity (days): 180
- Period of work (days): 365
Fees & EMD
- Tender fee (₹): 2,360
- Fee payable to: AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL
- Fee payable at: Vijayawada
- Tender fee exemption: Yes
- EMD (₹): 2,35,300
- EMD exemption: Yes
- EMD type: fixed
Critical dates
- Published: 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM
- Bid opening: 24-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
- Document download / sale start: 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM
- Document download / sale end: 23-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
- Bid submission start: 02-Apr-2026 12:15 PM
- Bid submission end: 23-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
Covers (bid packets)
- 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — E-Tender document for OFC laying Works of Transmission OFC network at VISAKHAPATNAM BA, AP Circle — .pdf
- 2 — Finance — Financial bid — .xls
Payment instruments
- Offline: Direct Credit
- Offline: Demand Draft
- Offline: FDR
- Offline: Bankers Cheque
- Offline: Bank Guarantee
- Offline: NEFT
Tender inviting authority
- Name: AGM Procurement
- Address: R No 310 BSNL Bhavan Machavaram Vijayawada
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Works |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (Govt of India Enterprise)||Andhra Pradesh Telecom Circle- Vijayawada||O/o CGMT, AP Circle,Vijayawada |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Covers (bid packets)
What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.
| Cover no. | Cover type | Description | Document type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee/PreQual/Technical | E-Tender document for OFC laying Works of Transmission OFC network at VISAKHAPATNAM BA, AP Circle | |
| 2 | Finance | Financial bid | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | AGM Procurement |
|---|---|
| Address | R No 310 BSNL Bhavan Machavaram Vijayawada |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Direct Credit) , Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT) |
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