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Powergrid Teleservices Limited Dark Fiber Leasing Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2025 ISI/PPP Terms

Posted

24 Oct 2025, 06:09 pm

Deadline

04 Nov 2025, 06:00 pm

Value

₹10,40,760

Location

VISAKHAPATNAM , ANDHRA PRADESH

Progress

Issue24 Oct 2025, 06:09 pm
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Quantity

1

Bid Type

Two Packet Bid

Categories 1

SERVICES

Tender Overview

Powergrid Teleservices Limited seeks to lease dark fiber connectivity from NTPC (SIMHADRI) to BARC UG CHAMBER, MADUTHURU ROAD, DOPPERLA, ANDHRA PRADESH via POWERGRID. Estimated value: ₹1,040,760. Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (530001). Bidder must provide a continuity of service with existing dark fiber leasing agreement and route diagram. Unique requirements include empanelment with POWERGRID for the city and adherence to the exact per km per year per pair rate stated in the underlying agreement. This tender emphasizes pre-existing contractual alignment, certified invoicing, and quarterly post-service payments, with TDS as applicable. The absence of BOQ items indicates a narrow scope centered on fiber lease terms and route validation rather than installation work.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

  • Product/Service: Dark fiber leasing between specified Powergrid assets (SIMHADRI to BARC UG CHAMBER).
  • Key documents: copy of existing Dark Fiber leasing Agreement, route diagram, and License Agreement must be uploaded in the Technical Bid.
  • Pricing: fill Rate (₹/Km/year/pair) exactly as per the existing agreement; total price including GST auto-calculated.
  • Measurements: length of UG/OH OFC in kilometers to be provided; absolute discount in INR may be offered.
  • Eligibility: bidder must be empaneled with POWERGRID for the relevant city; unsolicited bidders will be rejected.
  • Payment terms: 100% payment quarterly after Engineer-in-Charge certification; TDS as per law; post-service payment via PPPFC, Bangalore.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

  • EMD: not specified in available details (verify on portal).
  • Documentation: submit the existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement, route diagram, and GST/PAN information as applicable.
  • Delivery: alignment to the contract’s annual rate and per-km-per-year pricing; no deviations from Agreement rate.
  • Payment: quarterly, post-certification; penalties computed monthly; invoice address to Powergrid Teleservices Limited; Engineer-in-Charge contact provided.
  • Empanelment: non-empaneled bidders must obtain empanelment prior to technical evaluation; contact PowerGrid Teleservices for guidance.
  • Compliance: TDS, GST compliance, and post-service payment terms strictly observed.

Key Specifications

  • Dark fiber leasing between specified Powergrid assets

  • Rate per Km per year per pair must match Agreement rate

  • Length of underground/overhead OFC in kilometers must be provided

  • GST-inclusive total price automatically calculated

  • Mandatory upload of existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement and route diagram

Terms & Conditions

  • Empanelment with POWERGRID for the city is mandatory

  • Quarterly post-service payment after Engineer-in-Charge certification

  • TDS as per statutory Indian tax laws and GST compliance

Important Clauses

Payment Terms

100% payment shall be made on quarterly basis after certification by Engineer In Charge; TDS applicable; payment released by PPPFC, Bangalore.

Delivery Schedule

Rate and length must align with existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement; no deviations from Agreement rate; validation via route diagram and license document.

Penalties/Liquidated Damages

Penalties shall be computed on a monthly basis; specifics to be as per underlying contractual terms.

Bidder Eligibility

  • Must be empaneled with POWERGRID for the city of offering dark fiber

  • Submission of existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement and route diagram

  • Compliance with GST, PAN, and post-service payment terms

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Required Documents

1

Copy of existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement with POWERGRID

2

Route diagram and License Agreement

3

Price Schedule filled with Rate (₹/Km/yr/pair) exactly as per Agreement

4

Length of UG/OH OFC in kilometers

5

Total price including GST (as per Price Schedule) and signed PDF copy

6

Proof of empanelment with POWERGRID for relevant city (or initiation details)

7

GST registration certificate and PAN card

8

Engineer-in-Charge contact details and authorization documents

Frequently Asked Questions

How to bid for dark fiber leasing tender in Visakhapatnam 2025?

To bid, ensure you are POWERGRID-empanelled for the city, upload your existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement and route diagram, and fill the Price Schedule with the exact per km per year per pair rate from the Agreement. Include GST details and complete payment terms as specified.

What documents are required for POWERGRID fiber lease bid in Andhra Pradesh?

Required documents include the existing Dark Fiber Leasing Agreement, route diagram, License Agreement, GST registration, PAN card, and signed PDF of the Price Schedule; emplace empanelment proof if not already approved, plus Engineer-in-Charge contact details.

What are the payment terms for POWERGRID dark fiber procurement 2025?

Payment is 100% on a quarterly basis after certification by the Engineer-in-Charge; TDS applies; payments released through PPPFC, Bangalore, with GST included in the quoted total.

What standards or certifications are required for this fiber lease bid?

The tender requires adherence to the contractual rate, route and licensing documentation, with GST and PAN compliance; empanelment with POWERGRID is mandatory for the relevant city before technical evaluation.

How is the total price determined for the Visakhapatnam dark fiber bid?

bidders must input Rate per Km per year per pair in the Price Schedule as per Agreement; total price including GST is auto-calculated by the sheet; ensure no deviation from the Agreement rate.

What is the role of the Engineer-in-Charge in this POWERGRID bid?

The Engineer-in-Charge certifies quarterly performance; payments are released after certification; contact DGM Telecom, PowerGrid Teleservices Limited, Secunderabad for any clarifications.

What is the eligibility criterion regarding empanelment for this fiber tender?

Only bidders empanelled with POWERGRID for the city are eligible to participate; non-empaneled bidders must obtain empanelment before technical evaluation and should coordinate with the specified PowerGrid regional contacts.