[Use Operation and Maintenance of Optical Fiber Cable OFC Infrastructure along the Hyderabad Bengaluru Corridor on Lease Basis] 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 the National Highways Authority of India for the operation and maintenance of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) infrastructure along the Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor on a lease basis. The tender is classified as an open tender and falls under the works category.
Scope / Work
The scope of work includes the operation and maintenance of the OFC infrastructure along the specified corridor. Bidders are required to refer to the tender documents for detailed pre-qualification requirements. The contract type is a tender, and the period of work is set for 7300 days (approximately 20 years).
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹23,600, payable to NHLML at New Delhi. Tender fee exemption is not allowed.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹10,000,000, also payable to NHLML at New Delhi. EMD exemption is not permitted.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 16-Feb-2026 09:00 AM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 16-Feb-2026 09:00 AM
- Bid Submission End Date: 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 23-Apr-2026 03:30 PM
- Document Download Period: 16-Feb-2026 09:00 AM to 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Documents
Bidders can download the tender documents from the official e-tendering portal: etenders.gov.in.
- Tender Notice: Tendernotice_1.pdf
- NIT: NIT.pdf
How to proceed
Interested bidders should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the tender documents and prepare their bids accordingly, keeping in mind the submission deadlines and fee requirements.
AI insights
Key highlights
- high EMD requirement
- long bid validity period
- tight submission timelines
- no exemption for fees
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,00,00,000 — payable to NHLML at NEW DELHI |
| Tender fee | ₹23,600 — payable to NHLML at NEW DELHI |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 16-Feb-2026 09:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 23-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
Documents available from 16-Feb-2026 09:00 AM to 22-Apr-2026 03:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT.pdf | 63.19 KB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | NHLML HQ |
|---|---|
| Category | Civil Works |
| Period of work | 7300 days |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Works |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | National Highways Authority of India||National Highways Logistics Management Limited (HQ Delhi) |
| Source portal | etenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | SANJEEV PATIL |
|---|---|
| Address | NHLML HQ |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) , Offline (NEFT) , Offline (R-T-G-S) , Offline (Others) , Offline (Insurance Surety Bond) |
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