[TRENCHING/HDD IN DE/OFC/ MA/2025-26 /06 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 categorized as an open tender and falls under the works category.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes trenching, HDD, PLB laying, cable blowing, and other allied works in the specified section (KM 143/0 to KM 150/6) of the Karaikudi - Kalaiyarkoil 48F STR OFC route. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification requirements.

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): ₹89,510, also payable to AO (C AND C), O/o. PGM, CNTX-TN, BSNL, Chennai-1. EMD exemption is permitted.

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
• Tender Document for Trenching/HDD
• Financial Bid Document
• Bidder Eligibility Document

How to proceed

Interested bidders should download the tender documents from the provided links, ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria, and submit their bids before the deadline. For any clarifications, bidders may refer to the specified dates for clarification requests.