BSNL DOT Chennai Telephones Custom Bid for Laying PLB Pipe/FTTH Duct & ODC Works 2026

Tender Overview

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) – Department of Telecommunications invites a custom bid for services in Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001 for Laying PLB Pipe/ Duct, Optical Fibre Cable Pulling/Blowing and Associated Works by trench-less and conventional methods in the Chennai Telephones District inclusive of CPT SSA. The project scope covers civil-technical tasks for cable burial and ducting with no BOQ items published. The tender aligns with urban telecom infrastructure upgrades under BSNL’s Chennai operations, targeting reliable OSP deployment and fibre connectivity improvements. The estimated project value is ₹38,375,960 with an earnest money deposit of ₹959,400. The tender is filed under the “Custom Bid for Services” category, with ATC terms uploaded by the buyer for bidder reference. This opportunity is location-specific to Chennai and seeks experienced service providers capable of trench-less and conventional installation methodologies.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service category: Laying PLB pipe, ducting, OSP fibre pulling/blowing, trench-less and conventional methods
• Geographic scope: Chennai Telephones District, inclusive of CPT SSA, Tamil Nadu
• Estimated value: ₹38,375,960; EMD: ₹959,400
• BOQ items: Not available (Total Items: 0)
• Digital ATC document: Uploaded by buyer; bidders should review the ATC for site-specific conditions and compliance
• Standards/Compliance: Not specified in the data; bidders must reference ATC for technical obligations and any OEM or method requirements
• Delivery/Execution context: Civil-telecom hardware and ducting works with fibre pulling/blowing; requires coordination with telecom infrastructure

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹959,400 (to be deposited as specified in ATC terms)
• Estimated contract value: ₹38,375,960
• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• BOQ/Items: Not published; bidders must rely on ATC and tender documents for scope
• AtC documents: Buyer uploaded ATC; bidders must review for eligibility, submission formats, and compliance timings
• Payment terms: Not specified in available data; refer to ATC for milestone-based or progress payments
• Delivery timeline: Not specified; ATC will define schedule, milestones, and penalties if any
• Warranty/AMC: Not mentioned; ATC should be consulted for post-implementation support
• Qualification criteria: Not detailed; ATC will outline required experience, turnover, and certifications