[TRENCHING/HDD IN DE/OFC/ MA/2025-26 /05 OF KARAIKUDI - KALAIYARKOIL 48F STR OFC ROUTE] open

Overview

This tender is issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for trenching and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) works related to the laying of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) along the route from Karaikudi to Kalaiyarkoil. The tender is classified as an open tender, and it is aimed at contractors who can fulfill the specified work requirements.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes trenching, HDD, PLB laying, cable blowing, and other allied works in the specified section of the OFC route. The work is to be completed within a period of 120 days from the commencement date. The tender value is not specified.

Fees & EMD

• Tender Fee: ₹590, payable to AO (C AND C), O/o. PGM, CNTX-TN, BSNL, Chennai-1. Exemption for tender fee is allowed.
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹92,330, also payable to AO (C AND C), O/o. PGM, CNTX-TN, BSNL, Chennai-1. EMD exemption is allowed.

Key dates

• Publish Date: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
• Bid Submission Start Date: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
• Bid Submission End Date: 20-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
• Bid Opening Date: 27-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
• Document Download Period: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM to 20-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
• Clarification Period: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM to 20-Apr-2026 05:00 PM

Documents

Bidders can access the following documents:

• Tender notice: etenders.gov.in
• Tender document for trench/HDD works: etenders.gov.in
• Financial bid document: etenders.gov.in
• Bidder eligibility documents: etenders.gov.in

How to proceed

Interested bidders should download the tender documents and submit their bids along with the required fees and EMD before the deadline. It is advisable to review the eligibility criteria and ensure all necessary documentation is in order to qualify for the tender.