[Pre Bid EOI for selection of backend partner for Operation and Maintenance of Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for 5 Years] open
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 Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) for the selection of a backend partner for the Operation and Maintenance of the Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for a duration of 5 years. The tender is categorized as an Open Tender and is aimed at service providers in the Information Technology sector.
Scope / Work
The scope of work involves the operation and maintenance of the Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network. Bidders are required to submit a Pre Bid Expression of Interest (EOI) as part of the bidding process. The contract type is classified as a Tender, and the work is expected to be carried out over a period of approximately 2070 days. The location for the project is Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Fees & EMD
Bidders must pay a tender fee of ₹11,800, which is payable to TCIL in New Delhi. There is also a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹6,250,000, which is also payable to TCIL in New Delhi. Exemptions for both the tender fee and EMD are allowed, which may benefit eligible bidders.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 13-May-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 13-May-2026 04:00 PM
- Document Download Period: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM to 13-May-2026 03:00 PM
Bidders should ensure timely submission of their bids and may want to download the necessary documents within the specified period to prepare their submissions adequately.
AI insights
Pre Bid EOI for selection of backend partner for Operation and Maintenance of Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for 5 Years
Risk factors
- high EMD amount
- tight bid submission timeline
- requirement for technical and financial bids
- exemption criteria for fees and EMD
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹62,50,000 — payable to Telecommunications Consultants India Limited at New Delhi |
| Tender fee | ₹11,800 — payable to Telecommunications Consultants India Limited at New Delhi |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 13-May-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 13-May-2026 04:00 PM |
Documents available from 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM to 13-May-2026 03:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ.pdf | 484.7 KB | ||
| Client_RFP_HIMSWAN.pdf | 2.90 MB | ||
| TCIL_HIMSWAN_EOI.pdf | 1.75 MB | ||
| CO1_240426.pdf | 219.21 KB | ||
| CO_1_200426.pdf | 139.67 KB |
Corrigenda
Official amendments and notices. PDFs open in the same viewer as tender documents (sign in, verified email, daily limit applies).
Corrigendum 1
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO1_240426.pdf | 219.21 | ||
| CO_1_200426.pdf | 139.67 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Shimla |
|---|---|
| Category | Info. Tech. Services |
| Period of work | 2070 days |
| Bid validity | 210 days |
Pre Bid EOI for selection of backend partner for Operation and Maintenance of Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for 5 Years
Organisation chain
Telecommunications Consultants India Limited||Corporate Office - TCIL Bhawan||MM Division - TCIL
Basic details
- Tender reference: TCIL/ITT1/243/2025
- Tender ID: 2026_TCIL_274185_1
- Tender type: Open Tender
- Form of contract: EOI
- Tender category: Services
- No. of covers: 2
- Payment mode: Offline
- Withdrawal allowed: Yes
Work item
- Work description: Pre Bid EOI for selection of backend partner for Operation and Maintenance of Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network for 5 Years
- NDA / pre-qualification: As per EOI
- Product category: Info. Tech. Services
- Contract type: Tender
- Location: Shimla
- Pincode: 171013
- Bid opening place: New Delhi
- Bid validity (days): 210
- Period of work (days): 2070
Fees & EMD
- Tender fee (₹): 11,800
- Fee payable to: Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
- Fee payable at: New Delhi
- Tender fee exemption: Yes
- EMD (₹): 62,50,000
- EMD exemption: Yes
- EMD type: fixed
Critical dates
- Published: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
- Bid opening: 13-May-2026 04:00 PM
- Document download / sale start: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
- Document download / sale end: 13-May-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid submission start: 07-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
- Bid submission end: 13-May-2026 03:00 PM
Covers (bid packets)
- 1 — Fee/PreQual/Technical — Technical Bid — .pdf
- 2 — Finance — Financial Bid — .xls
Payment instruments
- Offline: Demand Draft
- Offline: FDR
- Offline: Bankers Cheque
- Offline: Bank Guarantee
- Offline: NEFT
- Offline: R-T-G-S
- Offline: Insurance Surety Bond
Tender inviting authority
- Name: CGM(DT)
- Address: TCIL Bhawan Greater Kailash 1 New Delhi 110048
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | EOI |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Telecommunications Consultants India Limited||Corporate Office - TCIL Bhawan||MM Division - TCIL |
| 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 | Technical Bid | |
| 2 | Finance | Financial Bid | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | CGM(DT) |
|---|---|
| Address | TCIL Bhawan Greater Kailash 1 New Delhi 110048 |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (Insurance Surety Bond) |
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