BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited OFC Routes Maintenance Tender Bastar Chhattisgarh 2026 ISO/ATC Terms
Bid Publish Date
28-Sep-2026, 6:29 pm
Bid End Date
22-Oct-2026, 2:00 pm
EMD
₹35,79,438
Value
₹17,89,71,900
Location
Progress
Tender Overview
Organization: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) – Department of Telecommunications. Procurement: Repair, maintenance, and installation of OFC routes, telephone exchanges, BTS sites, and related power infrastructure with combined operation and maintenance scope. Estimated value: ₹178,971,896.90. EMD: ₹3,579,438. Location: Bastar, Chhattisgarh 494001. Tender emphasizes engineering instructions for relaying OFC routes and a 50% quantity/duration variation post-contract award. No BOQ items listed. The contract targets large-scale nationwide-style maintenance across OFC/TELEX assets, with strong emphasis on scope expansion flexibility and formal EMD submission methods. Unique ATC references and hardcopy delivery timelines differentiate the process.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No formal product specs listed; ATC references include “Engineering Instructions for Relaying of OFC routes” attached with GeM bid.
- Contractual flexibility: quantity or duration may be increased up to 50% during procurement and post-award, subject to approval.
- EMD submission options: (i) Demand Draft payable to AO (A&B), BSNL Chhattisgarh Circle, Raipur; (ii) Banker’s Cheque; (iii) online RTGS/IMPS with proof; delivery of hardcopy within 5 days of bid end/opening.
- Payment terms and security: standard EMD/PBG options; transfer must reference the bid number and bidding entity.
Terms & Eligibility
- Delivery/Performance scope: Lumpsum-based service contract with potential 50% scope expansion, subject to service provider consent.
- EMD submission methods: DD, BC, or online RTGS; supporting scanned proof required in bid.
- Hardcopy delivery window: within 5 days post bid end/opening.
- ATC attachments: reference to GeM-bid engineering instructions (OFC relaying).
Key Specifications
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- Estimated value: ₹178,971,896.90
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- EMD amount: ₹3,579,438
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- Location: Bastar, Chhattisgarh 494001
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- Contract variation: up to 50% increase in quantity or duration
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- Attachments: Engineering Instructions for Re-laying OFC routes
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- Submission mode: online RTGS / internet banking with proof and hardcopy delivery within 5 days
Terms & Conditions
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EMD paid via DD/BC or online RTGS with proof
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50% scope/duration variation allowed during contract
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Hardcopy EMD to be delivered within 5 days of bid end/opening
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Engineering Instructions for OFC relaying attached to GeM bid
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD payment can be DD/BC or online RTGS; proof must be uploaded with bid; hardcopy delivery within 5 days.
Delivery Schedule
Not specified in detail; ATC mentions engineering instructions for relaying OFC routes and implementation scope per contract.
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in provided data.
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in OFC route relaying or telecom infrastructure maintenance
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Capability to manage large-scale maintenance contracts with IS/standards compliance
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Financial capacity to handle an estimated value of ₹178.97 crore
Tender Data
Bid Details
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
Preference & Exemptions
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Requirements
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
716
Experience Required
5 Year (s)
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Repair, Maintenance, and Installation of Plant/ Systems/Equipments (Version 2) - OFC Routes Telephone exchanges BTS sites; Combine maintenance tender for operation and maintenance activities relating to the OFC Tx network BTS sites power infrastructu..
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
30
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 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
Raipur
Delivery Pincodes
494001
Delivery Locations
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemendra Kumar Gahirwar | 494001,DOORBHASH BHAWAN BSNL TELEPHONE EXCHANGE VRINDAWAN COLONY JAGDALPUR DISTRICT BASTAR | Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 494001 | Project / Lumpsum Based | - | Estimated Cost of Spare/Consumable s/Items on Reimbursement basis in Rs (please input 0 if not applicable) : 0 |
Authority Records
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Documents 8
GeM-Bidding-9956017.pdf
Main Document
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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
Corrigendum Updates
2 Updates Update
Update
Extended Deadline
22-Oct-2026, 8:30 am
Opening Date
23-Oct-2026, 8:30 am
Categories
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Required Documents
Proof of EMD submission (DD/BC or online transfer) and scanned copy of the transaction proof
Hardcopy of EMD documents to be delivered within 5 days post bid end/opening
Any additional bidder-specific ATC documents referenced in the GeM bid (if provided)
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about CHHATTISGARH tender market
How to bid for BSNL OFC maintenance tender in Bastar 2026
Bidders should prepare EMD via DD/BC or online RTGS with proof, and upload scanned payment proof. Deliver hardcopy EMD within 5 days after bid end/opening. Refer to engineering instructions for OFC relaying attached to GeM bid; ensure eligibility for telecom maintenance projects.
What documents are required for BSNL Bastar telecom tender submission
Submit EMD proof (online transfer or DD/BC) plus scanned documentation; deliver hardcopy within 5 days. Include any ATC references and GeM attached instructions. While exact GST/PAN not listed here, typical bids require registration, financials, and experience certificates—verify in terms.
What are the contract variation provisions for BSNL OFC work
The buyer can increase contract quantity or duration up to 50% at contract issue and may extend scope further with provider consent for lumpsum services. This enables responsive scaling of OFC route maintenance without renegotiating core terms.
What is the EMD amount for the Bastar BSNL tender 2026
EMD is ₹3,579,438. It can be paid via DD, BC, or online RTGS; proof must be uploaded with the bid and hardcopy delivered within 5 days post bid end/opening toRaipur BSNL office.
What is the location and scope of BSNL telecom tender Bastar
Tender location is Bastar, Chhattisgarh (494001). Scope covers repair, maintenance, and installation of OFC routes, telephone exchanges, BTS sites, and associated power infrastructure with combined O&M responsibilities for the OFC/TEL network.
What are the engineering instructions referenced in the GeM bid
The GeM bid includes engineering instructions for relaying OFC routes. Bidders must follow these instructions to execute OFC rerouting work, ensuring integration with existing BTS sites and power systems as part of the maintenance contract.
What is the estimated value of the BSNL Bastar maintenance tender
The estimated value is ₹178,971,896.90. Vendors should align bids to this scale, ensuring capability to deliver across large telecom infrastructure maintenance with robust project management.
What payment terms apply to the BSNL Bastar procurement
Specific payment terms are not detailed here; bidders should expect standard EMD handling and post-award payment processes per BSNL GeM ATC, with potential milestones and approvals tied to OFC works and BTS site maintenance.