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Indian Air Force OFC Cable & HDPE Pipe Tender Upper Shillong Meghalaya 48 Core 40 mm IS 550 Compliant 2025

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 11:22 am

Deadline

14 Nov 2025, 01:00 pm

EMD

₹3,15,000

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 11:22 am
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Quantity

82616

Category

48 core OFC Unarmoured cable single mode

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Key Highlights

  • • Specific scope includes 48 core OFC unarmoured cable and 40 mm HDPE piping with rope, HDD digging, road crossing with GI pipe, and route marker installations
  • • Route marker 1x5 concrete 5 ft high with engrave Air Force OFC and cemented OFC chamber/manhole are unique structural requirements
  • • 48-port OFC enclosure with splice tray and 48-port FDF; LC to LC duplex patch cords 3 m; TJB and per-core OFC termination in FDF
  • • EMD amount of ₹315,000; GST invoice generation with GST portal payment screenshot required
  • • Option clause allows up to 25% quantity variation during contract and currency with corresponding delivery time adjustments
  • • OEM-certified installation/commissioning requirement; OEM-authorized reseller acceptable for on-site work
  • • Training program for 10 operators at Upper Shillong for 10 days; scope includes operator training
  • • Experience criterion: 3 years of regular supply to Central/State Govt/PSU in this category

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CABLE DRAINAGE GI PIPE CABLE SUPPLY

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force invites bids for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a comprehensive optical fiber cable network and supporting infrastructure, including 48 core unarmoured OFC, 40 mm HDPE lubricated piping with rope, HDD digging, road crossings with GI pipe, route markers, 5 ft concrete engrave air force OFC markers, cemented OFC chambers/manholes, 48-port OFC enclosures with splice trays, FDFs, LC-LC duplex patch cords, termination in FDF per core, ROW clearance, commissioning and testing, warranty, and training of operators. Estimated value is not disclosed, but the EMD is ₹315,000. Training is for 10 personnel at Upper Shillong, over 10 days. Scope includes supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and statutory clearances if required. Unique elements include route markers, concrete manholes, and 48-port FDFs. This tender targets secure, government-grade backbone connectivity and road-crossing installations by OEM-certified teams.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product scope: 48 core OFC unarmoured cable, HDPE 40 mm dia pipe with rope, HDD digging, road crossing with GI pipe, OFC route marker 1x5 concrete 5 ft height with engrave, cemented OFC chamber/manhole, OFC enclosure 48 ports with splice tray, FDF 48 ports, LC to LC duplex patch cords 3 m, TJB, termination of OFC in FDF per core, ROW, commissioning and testing, warranty.
  • Installation scope: supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operator training; training place Upper Shillong; training duration 10 days; number of trainees 10.
  • Compliance cues: deliverables include complete scope for installation and statutory clearances if required; vendors must be able to deploy OEM-certified resources for installation, commissioning, and training.
  • EMD: ₹315,000; no other technical standards explicitly stated. The bid allows quantity variation up to 25% during placement and currency of contract.
  • Experience: bidders or their OEMs must have at least 3 years of regular supply/manufacture to Central/State Govt Organizations or PSUs for similar category products.
  • Documentation: upload GST invoice with GST portal payment screenshot during GeM invoice generation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: ₹315,000; submit as per tender terms.
  • Experience: minimum 3 years of supplying similar govt-category products; provide contract copies showing yearly supply history.
  • Training: 10 employees, location Upper Shillong, duration 10 days.
  • Delivery/Option clause: quantity may vary by up to 25%; extended delivery period computed as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, minimum 30 days; extensions possible.
  • OEM/Reseller: installation, commissioning, testing must be conducted by OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorized resellers.
  • Turnover: bidders must demonstrate minimum average annual turnover over the last 3 years (per bid doc) with certified statements.
  • Documentation: provide GST and payment proofs, contract copies, and relevant experience certificates with bid.

Key Specifications

  • Product scope includes: 48 core OFC unarmoured cable, HDPE 40 mm dia pipe with rope

  • Road crossing with GI pipe, concrete route markers 1x5, 5 ft height with engrave Air Force OFC

  • OFC enclosure with 48 ports and splice tray, FDF 48 ports; LC-LC duplex patch cords 3 m

Terms & Conditions

  • 25% quantity variation allowed; extended delivery period based on formula with minimum 30 days

  • OEM-certified installation/commissioning; training for 10 personnel at Upper Shillong for 10 days

  • EMD ₹315,000; 3-year govt turnover requirement; GST invoice and GST portal payment proof required

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

No explicit payment term provided; GST invoice must be uploaded with GST portal payment proof during GeM invoicing

Delivery Schedule

Delivery period adjustable by option clause; minimum 30 days; extension based on additional quantity proportion

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Not specified in available terms; procurement reserves right to extend or adjust quantities under option clause

Bidder Eligibility

  • 3 years of regular govt or PSU supply experience for similar OFC/HDPE infrastructure

  • Ability to provide OEM-certified installation resources or OEM-authorized resellers

  • Financial turnover meeting the minimum average annual turnover for last 3 years as per bid

Bill of Quantities (BOQ) 15 Items

Item # Title Description Quantity Unit Consignee Delivery (Days)
1 48 core OFC Unarmoured cable single mode 48 core OFC Unarmoured cable single mode 14,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
2 HDPE pre lubricated pipe 40 mm dia with rope HDPE pre lubricated pipe 40 mm dia with rope 14,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
3 HDD Digging HDD Digging 14,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
4 Digging Splicing and Laying of OFC at the depth of 1.65 mtr Digging Splicing and Laying of OFC at the depth of 1.65 mtr 14,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
5 Road drainage crossing with GI pipe Road drainage crossing with GI pipe 2,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
6 OFC route marker 1x5 concrete of 5 ft height with engrave Air Force OFC OFC route marker 1x5 concrete of 5 ft height with engrave Air Force OFC 140 ea oiceaccom 90
7 Cemented OFC chamber or Manhole with cover Cemented OFC chamber or Manhole with cover 15 ea oiceaccom 90
8 OFC enclouser 48 ports with splice tray OFC enclouser 48 ports with splice tray 14 ea oiceaccom 90
9 FDF 48 ports FDF 48 ports 6 ea oiceaccom 90
10 LC to LC Duplex Patch Cords 3mtr LC to LC Duplex Patch Cords 3mtr 144 ea oiceaccom 90
11 TJB TJB 6 ea oiceaccom 90
12 Termination of OFC in FDF per core Termination of OFC in FDF per core 288 ea oiceaccom 90
13 ROW Right of Way ROW Right of Way 10,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
14 Commissioning and testing Commissioning and testing 14,000 mtr oiceaccom 90
15 Warranty Warranty 3 yrs oiceaccom 90

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Required Documents

1

GST registration certificate and GST payment proof (GST portal screenshot)

2

Permanent Account Number (PAN) card

3

Experience certificates showing 3 years of similar govt procurements or OEM supply contracts

4

Audited financial statements or certified turnover statements for last 3 years

5

Contract copies or purchase orders for similar items with year-wise quantity

6

OEM authorization or reseller authorization confirming capability to supply and install

7

Technical compliance certificates (if any) related to OFC and HDPE components

8

Bid security or EMD receipt reflecting ₹315,000

9

Any applicable safety data sheets or MSDS for hazardous items (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for the Indian Air Force OFC tender in Meghalaya Upper Shillong

Bidders must meet the 3-year govt supply experience criterion, submit GST registration, PAN, turnover certificates, OEM authorizations, and EMD of ₹315,000. Include contracts for similar items, ensure OEM-certified installation capability, and provide training plan for 10 operators over 10 days at Upper Shillong.

What documents are required for Air Force OFC tender submission in India

Submit GST registration + GST payment proof, PAN card, 3-year turnover statements, experience contracts, OEM authorization, technical compliance certificates, EMD receipt for ₹315,000, and training details. Ensure all documents are sequentially organized per T&C and uploaded in GeM bid.

What are the technical components of the 48 core OFC tender

Technical scope includes 48 core unarmoured OFC, 40 mm HDPE pipe with rope, HDD digging, GI road-crossing pipe, 1x5 concrete route markers, 5 ft engraved markers, cemented chamber/manhole, 48-port enclosure with splice tray, 48-port FDF, LC-LC patch cords 3 m, and per-core OFC termination at FDF.

When is the delivery timeline and option clause for quantity changes

The tender allows up to 25% quantity variation at contract placement and during currency. Delivery time extends using the formula (additional/original quantity) × original period with a minimum of 30 days; extensions may occur if quantity increases.

What is the EMD amount and payment documentation required

EMD is ₹315,000. Bidders must provide EMD payment proof and GST invoice along with GST portal payment confirmation during GeM invoicing; ensure payment receipts and tender documents are attached.

What experience criteria must bidders meet for govt procurement

Bidder or OEM must have 3 years of regular supply and/or fabrication of similar category products to Central/State Govt or PSU; provide contract copies showing annual quantity delivered across each year.

What training provisions are included for operators

Training for 10 operators is included, held at Upper Shillong for 10 days; bidder must provide trained personnel and training certificates; scope includes operator training as part of the supply, installation, and commissioning package.

Are OEM certifications mandatory for installation and commissioning

Yes. Installation, commissioning, testing must be performed by OEM-certified resources or OEM-authorized resellers; ensure documentation shows correct OEM authorization and confirm on-site capability during bidding.

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