PowerGrid Underground Dark Fibre Lease Tender Mumbai 5 Years - Tata AFI Corridor Fiber Type Declaration 2026

Tender Overview

PowerGrid Corporation of India invites bids for an underground dark fibre lease in Mumbai, connecting the Tata common chamber near MTNL Fountain Building to the AFI Building, Bombay Hospital Ave and the Powertel Nariman/Nariman Bhawan area. The contract spans five years, with two routes specified and an emphasis on declaring the exact fiber type offered. This procurement aligns with PowerGrid’s telecom backbone expansion and requires adherence to the attached SLA and ITB/ATC documentation. The tender emphasizes ITB access, vendor grievance redressal via VGP, and strict IP-based bidding integrity, distinct from neighboring tender processes. Unique elements include a mandatory fiber type declaration and a formal SLA attachment, signaling a structured network lease arrangement.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Underground dark fibre lease across two segments in Mumbai for a five-year period.
• Link endpoints: TATA Common Chamber in front of MTNL Fountain Building No.–2, MTNL, Mumbai to AFI Building, Bombay Hospital Ave, Dhobi Talao, New Marine Lines; and to Powertel Chamber Nariman Bhawan, Nariman Point.
• Bid must include a declaration of fiber type offered; SLA is attached as part of bidder documents.
• Additional ATC terms include a one-month advance termination notice, and a vendor grievance mechanism via PowerGrid’s VGP portal.
• Bidders must ensure IP integrity; identical IP usage by multiple bidders can lead to technical rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Fiber type declaration is mandatory; other ATC documents to be reviewed via attached SLA.
• Advance termination notice: one month.
• Access and submission governed by GeM/PowerGrid ATC and ITB documents; ITB and SLA are part of bid pack.
• Bidders must use the VGP for grievances and ensure unique IP usage for bid submissions. No explicit EMD or financial eligibility is stated in the summary and must be confirmed in the ATC/ITB documents.
• Section-specific clauses include SLA attachment, ITB access, and mandatory fiber-type disclosure.