BSNL DOT Sabarkantha Gujarat Cluster Outsourcing for OFC Maintenance Tender 2026 - EMD ₹205605, 25% Quantity Variance

Tender Overview

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Portal (BSNL), under the Department of Telecommunications, seeks a cluster outsourcing partner to maintain the landline and broadband OFC network in Sabarkantha, Gujarat 383001. Scope includes fault attendance, duct/line maintenance, fault docket clearing, and overall OFC network upkeep. Estimated contract value is ₹10,280,160 with an EMD of ₹205,605. The procurement emphasizes on-site fault handling, network reliability, and adherence to BSNL’s regional service standards. A key differentiator is the 25% contract quantity/duration variation allowance at contract issuance and post-award. This tender targets experienced telecom maintenance vendors, with flexible bid submission through multiple EMD payment options.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD amount: ₹205,605 (paid via DD, FDR, BC, or online RTGS) with supporting proof uploaded.
• EMD payment methods: DD payable at Ahmedabad; FDR in the bidder’s name; Banker's Cheque; RTGS/online transfer to Union Bank of India, A.O.(Cash), BSNL, Ahmedabad (IFSC UBIN0543551).
• PBG/Performance security: may be provided as DD or PBG; hard copy delivery within 15 days post-award.
• Quantity/Duration variation: up to 25% increase/decrease allowed at contract issue and post-award, bidder acceptance required.
• Delivery/Implementation: not explicitly specified in BOQ; responsive bidders should rely on BSNL regional norms.
• Documentation: mandatory certificates and declarations; non-submission leads to rejection.
• Vendor eligibility: must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; upload undertakings accordingly.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD submission options: DD, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker's Cheque, or online RTGS; proof must be uploaded with bid; hard copy within 5 days of bid end/open.
• Payment terms: details not fully specified; bidders should expect payment terms per BSNL standard contracts.
• Contract flexibility: quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% at issuance and after.
• Performance security: option to substitute PBG with a DD; hard copy required within 15 days of award.
• Compliance: bidders must upload all requested certificates and documents; non-compliance leads to rejection.