[TRENCHING/HDD IN DE/OFC/ MA/2025-26 /08 OF KARAIKUDI - KALAIYARKOIL 48F STR OFC ROUTE] open

Overview

This tender is issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, for trenching and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) works related to OFC (Optical Fiber Cable) laying along the route from Karaikudi to Kalaiyarkoil. The tender is classified as an open tender and falls under the works category.

Scope / Work

The scope of work includes trenching, HDD, PLB (Pipe Laying and Blowing), cable blowing, and other allied works in the specified section (DE/OFC/ MA/2025-26 /08) from KM 158/0 to Kalaiyarkoil T/E. The project is located in Madurai and is expected to be completed within 120 days.

Fees & EMD

• Tender Fee: ₹590, payable offline to AO (C AND C), O/o. PGM, CNTX-TN, BSNL, Chennai-1. Exemption for tender fee is allowed.
• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹89,540, also payable to the same authority and location. 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 Start Date: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
• Document Download End Date: 20-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
• Clarification Start Date: 30-Mar-2026 10:00 AM
• Clarification End Date: 20-Apr-2026 05:00 PM

Documents

Bidders can download the following documents from the e-tender portal:

• 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 ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents. They must download the necessary documents, prepare their bids, and submit them before the deadline. It is advisable to clarify any doubts during the clarification period to ensure compliance with the tender requirements.