[OFC rehabilitation works at VSk BA] open

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (Govt of India Enterprise)

Ref: APCO-23/11(13)/09/2026-MM CFA DATED 01-04-2026 · ID: 2026_BSNL_273752_1

Value: ₹44,34,471

Category OFC Laying Works

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

This tender is issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the rehabilitation works of the Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network in the Visakhapatnam Business Area, Andhra Pradesh. The tender is classified as an open tender, allowing participation from all eligible bidders.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes the replacement of damaged sections of OF cable, involving digging and laying of PLB pipes/ducts and associated works. The total tender value is approximately ₹44,34,471, and the work is expected to be completed within 365 days from the commencement date.

Fees & EMD

  • Tender Fee: ₹590, payable offline to AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL, Vijayawada. Exemption for the tender fee is allowed.
  • EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹88,800, also payable offline to AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL, Vijayawada. EMD exemption is permitted.

Key Dates

  • Publish Date: 02-Apr-2026
  • Bid Submission Start Date: 02-Apr-2026
  • Bid Submission End Date: 23-Apr-2026
  • Bid Opening Date: 24-Apr-2026
  • Document Download Period: 02-Apr-2026 to 23-Apr-2026

Bidders should ensure timely submission of bids and adherence to the specified timelines to avoid disqualification.

AI insights

E-Tender document for Rehabilitation 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

  • EMD size
  • bid validity of 180 days
  • tight submission timeline
  • offline payment mode

Financials

Tender value ₹44,34,471
EMD amount ₹88,800 — payable to AO CASH O/o CGMT BSNL at Vijayawada
Tender fee ₹590 — payable to AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL at Vijayawada

Payment mode Offline

Timeline

Publish date 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
Bid end 23-Apr-2026 02:00 PM
Opening date 24-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Published date 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
Bid opening date 24-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Document download / sale start 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
Document download / sale end 23-Apr-2026 02:00 PM
Bid submission start 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
Bid submission end 23-Apr-2026 02:00 PM

Tender Documents

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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 rehabilitation 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)/09/2026-MM CFA DATED 01-04-2026
  • Tender ID: 2026_BSNL_273752_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 Rehabilitation 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 (₹): 44,34,471
  • 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 (₹): 590
  • Fee payable to: AO Cash O/o CGMT BSNL
  • Fee payable at: Vijayawada
  • Tender fee exemption: Yes
  • EMD (₹): 88,800
  • EMD exemption: Yes
  • EMD type: fixed

Critical dates

  • Published: 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
  • Bid opening: 24-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Document download / sale start: 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
  • Document download / sale end: 23-Apr-2026 02:00 PM
  • Bid submission start: 02-Apr-2026 12:00 PM
  • Bid submission end: 23-Apr-2026 02:00 PM

Covers (bid packets)

  • 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — E-Tender document for Rehabilitation Works of Transmission OFC network VISAKHAPATNAM BA — .pdf
  • 2 — Finance — Financial bid — .xls

Payment instruments

  • Offline: Direct Credit
  • Offline: FDR
  • Offline: Bankers Cheque
  • Offline: Bank Guarantee
  • Offline: NEFT

Tender inviting authority

  • Name: AGM Procurement
  • Address: R No 310 BSNL Bhavan CGMT office 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 Rehabilitation Works of Transmission OFC network VISAKHAPATNAM BA .pdf
2 Finance Financial bid .xls

Authority details

Inviting authority AGM Procurement
Address R No 310 BSNL Bhavan CGMT office Vijayawada
Payment instruments Offline (Direct Credit) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT)

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