BSNL DOT SLA-Based OFC Route Maintenance Tender Bhopal MP 2026 - Optical Fiber Cable SLA, EMD 63411, 25% Variation

Tender Overview

The procurement is issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Portal under the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) for SLA-based maintenance of the Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) network across Schedule-1 to Schedule-4 in the CNTX W MP Area, Bhopal. The contract covers fault attendance and routine route maintenance for landline and broadband services, with an estimated value of ₹14,02,76,28.00 and an EMD of ₹63,411. The scope is organized as cluster outsourcing for multiple schedules in central western MP, leveraging BSNL’s WAN/OFC infrastructure. A key differentiator is the SLA-based maintenance model targeting continuous network availability across multiple districts under Bhopal jurisdiction, with a flexible quantity/duration variation up to 25%. No BOQ items are published, indicating a service/maintenance contract rather than hardware procurements. The tender emphasizes structured EMD options and formal payment/security mechanisms via DD, BC, RTGS, or online PBG/FDR, aligning with GeM terms and BSNL norms. This is a location-specific procurement opportunity in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, suitable for experienced telecom maintenance vendors capable of managing multi-schedule OFC fault resolution and preventive maintenance under stringent SLAs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: SLA-based maintenance for OFC route network across Schedule-1 to Schedule-4 (SATNA, SHAHDOL, KATNI, BARWAH) under GM CNTX W MP Area, Bhopal.
• Estimated value: ₹14,02,76,28.00; EMD: ₹63,411.
• Delivery/Performance: SLA-driven fault attendance and routine maintenance; multi-schedule coverage with jurisdiction in Bhopal region.
• Standards/Compliance: No explicit standards listed in the provided data; bidders should ensure compliance with BSNL GeM general terms and telecom service maintenance norms.
• Payment Security: EMD via DD/BC/RTGS/online; performance security via PBG or approved alternatives; hard copy transfer within specified timelines.
• Brand/OEM: Not specified; service maintenance focus rather than hardware supply.
• Quality/Testing: SLA metrics implied; no detailed test methods published.
• Warranty/Support: Not specified for maintenance; likely covered under SLA terms.
• Experience: Implied requirement for telecom network maintenance expertise; no explicit years published.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD options: DD in favour of BSNL IFA WTR MUMBAI COLLECTION A/C (Mumbai), or BC; online RTGS/NEFT payments accepted; hard copies due within 5 days post bid end/opening.
• Payment terms: Specifics not listed; bidders should anticipate standard BSNL terms linked to GeM, with security deposit arrangements and performance guarantees.
• Quantity variation: Buyer may increase/decrease contract quantity or duration up to 25% at contract issuance and post-issuance, with bidder obligation to accept revised scope.
• Delivery/Completion timeline: Not explicitly stated; adherence to SLA-based schedule is implied.
• Documents: EMD proof, scanned DD/BC/RTGS transfer receipt, and hard copies to the buyer within 15 days of contract award; vendor must maintain compliance docs.
• Warranty/penalties: Not specified; penalties likely governed by SLA terms.
• BoQ: No BOQ items; indicates service maintenance rather than material procurement.