Powergrid Teleservices Limited Dark Fiber Lease Tender Visakhapatnam Intracity Aerial - 470820 Fibre Lease 2026
Bid Publish Date
02-Sep-2026, 6:18 pm
Bid End Date
23-Sep-2026, 3:00 pm
Value
₹4,70,820
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
Powergrid Teleservices Limited, a unit of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, invites bids for Dark Fiber Lease Service on a Point to Point, Dry Lease basis, intracity, aerial, using Single Mode fiber. The project covers end-to-end fiber access between connected endpoints in Visakhapatnam and adjacent nodal locations, with an estimated contract value of ₹470,820.00. The scope focuses on secure bandwidth transport via leased dark fiber, with SLA considerations embedded in buyer-specific terms. Distinctive aspects include the attached SLA and ITB documents, IP-restriction enforcement, and a dedicated Vendor Grievance mechanism for post-award concerns. This opportunity targets providers with existing dark-fiber deployment, maintenance capabilities, and compliance with Powergrid’s governance processes. The tender emphasizes compliance with the attached ATC and SLA and mentions bidder-IP restrictions to ensure fair competition.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Category: Dark Fiber Lease Service – Point to Point, Dry Lease, Intracity
- Medium: Aerial OFC, Single Mode fiber
- Endpoints: Visakhapatnam region (PG MH, LIC Junction, Dabhagarden), Gosthani Gate Ship Building Centre, Andhra Pradesh (530014)
- Path details: Provided in ITB/SLA attachments; explicit login to Vendor Grievance Portal required for post-award grievances
- Documentation: ATC and SLA documents attached; IP-based bidder rejection rule
- Value cue: Estimated value ₹470,820.00; EMD not disclosed within available data
- No BOQ items listed; procurement is service-oriented with technical and SLA stakeholdings
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- Bidder access governed by Vendor Grievance Portal and IP restrictions: bids from identical IPs will be rejected
- SLA and ITB attachments govern delivery, performance, and penalties
- Vendor collaboration subject to post-award grievance redressal protocol
- No BOQ items; ATC and SLA dictate performance and compliance requirements
- Endpoints and route specifics to be validated through the attached documents and ITB
- No explicit payment terms or warranty details in available data
Key Specifications
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- Product/Service: Dark Fiber Lease Service (P2P, Dry Lease) over Single Mode optical fiber
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- Delivery scope: Intracity aerial fiber between specified Visakhapatnam endpoints (PG MH, LIC Junction, Dabhagarden; Gosthani Gate, Ship Building Centre, Andhra Pradesh 530014)
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- Path type: Aerial OFC with end-to-end connectivity as per ITB/SLA
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- Estimated contract value: ₹470,820.00
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- Standards/Compliance: Refer to attached ATC and SLA documents; IP-based bid restrictions
Terms & Conditions
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IP-based bidder restriction: bids from same IP will be technically rejected
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Vendor Grievance Portal for post-award issues; SLA and ITB govern performance
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End-to-end path details and delivery timelines in ITB/SLA attachments
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
Not specified in available data; refer to SLA/ATC attachments for terms
Delivery Schedule
Delivery timelines to be defined in ITB/SLA; actual dates not provided
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Penalties to be specified in ITB/SLA attachments; monitor SLA metrics
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in providing dark fiber lease services (P2P, aerial) within Indian intracity networks
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Ability to meet SLA terms and comply with Vendor Grievance Portal procedures
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Compliance with IP-based bid restrictions and prior vendor registrations
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
No
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Dark Fiber Lease Service - Point to Point Based - Dry Lease; Single Mode; Intracity; 1; Aerial; NA; NA
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 30 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Details
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Visakhapatanam
Delivery Pincodes
530016
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veeravarapu Venkataramana | 530016,37/2,Rathnadham Arcade, Dwaraka nagar,Vishakhapatnam | Visakhapatanam | Andhra Pradesh | 530016 | 1 | - | Number of months of Lease : 36 |
Authority Records
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Documents 6
GeM-Bidding-9839173.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
OTHER
Other Documents
OTHER
Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
Categories
1
Corrigendum Updates
2 Updates Update
Extended Deadline
23-Sep-2026, 9:30 am
Opening Date
24-Sep-2026, 9:30 am
Update
Extended Deadline
21-Sep-2026, 9:30 am
Opening Date
22-Sep-2026, 9:30 am
Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Experience certificates for similar dark fiber/telecom lease projects
Financial statements or turnover evidence
DM/EMD submission as per ATC (if specified in ITB)
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorizations (if applicable) and vendor registrations
Any existing SLA/contract templates and past performance letters
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about ANDHRA PRADESH tender market
How to bid for dark fiber lease tender in Visakhapatnam 2026?
Bidders must submit the technical bid with experience certificates for P2P dark fiber and compliance documents. Provide SLA conformity, IP-restriction acknowledgement, GST, PAN, and financials. The ITB/ATC files detail path endpoints and SLA metrics, and the Vendor Grievance Portal login is required for post-award issues.
What documents are required for intracity aerial fiber tender in Vizag?
Required docs include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates on similar projects, financial statements, EMD details (if specified in ATC), technical compliance certificates, OEM authorizations, and past performance letters showing delivery against SLA targets.
What standards or certifications are requested for this fiber lease?
Refer to attached ATC and SLA; ensure compliance with any IS/IEEE standards specified therein and maintain IS/telecom compliance where applicable; vendor must adhere to Powergrid governance and security policies via the VGP.
When is the delivery timeline for the powergrid fiber path in Vizag?
Delivery schedule is defined in the ITB/SLA attachments; explicit dates are not provided in the data excerpt. Bidders should review the SLA for timelines and ensure capability to meet the specified end-to-end path commitments.
What is the EMD amount for this bid in Visakhapatnam?
EMD amount is not disclosed in the available tender data. Bidders should consult the ITB/ATC attachments for any EMD or security deposit requirements and payment terms if specified.
How to access the vendor grievance portal for post-award issues?
Register and login at the Powergrid Vendor Grievance Portal using the provided URL in the ATC. Use this portal for lodging payment, integrity pact, or contract-related grievances after award, following defined escalation paths.