Cluster Outsourcing for Maintenance of Landline and Broadband network – OFC Network - Optical Fib
Railtel Corporation Of India Limited
📍 RANCHI, JHARKHAND
Bid Publish Date
07-Jul-2026, 12:32 pm
Bid End Date
18-Jul-2026, 1:00 pm
Value
₹4,50,000
Location
Progress
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for cluster outsourcing to maintain the Landline and Broadband network – OFC network, including geotagging and maintenance of MAFI OFC chambers in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (474001). Estimated value is ₹450,000. The contract allows a 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration before award and after issue, with consent for scope expansion on lumpsum services. Bidders must upload an ink-signed Scope of Work (SOW) with firm stamp; non-submission may lead to rejection. This tender emphasizes technical scope control and formal documentation alignment.
50% quantity/duration variation rights before/after contract issue
Ink-signed Scope of Work with firm stamp is mandatory
ATC document must be uploaded by bidder; BOQ not provided
Buyer can adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 50% at contract issuance and can increase scope up to 50% for lumpsum services with service provider consent
Bidder must upload ink-signed Scope of Work with firm stamp; non-upload may lead to rejection
Bidder must provide the ATC document; non-submission may affect bid evaluation
Experience in maintenance of network infrastructure with OFC/geotagging capabilities (preference for defense or government-linked projects)
Ability to absorb potential scope adjustments up to 50% in a lumpsum framework
Compliance with standard bid submission practices including SOW, ATC, GST, PAN, and financial credentials
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Cluster Outsourcing for Maintenance of Landline and Broadband network – OFC Network - GEOTAGGIING AND MAINTENANCE OF MAFI OFC CHAMBERS; GEOTAGGIING AND MAINTENANCE OF MAFI OFC CHAMBERS
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
GWALIOR
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | GWALIOR | GWALIOR | - | - | 1 | - | Approximate kms for maintenance of Optical Fibre during contract period : 20 |
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INK SIGNED SOW (Scope of Work) with firm stamp and signature
ATC document uploaded by bidder
GST Registration Certificate (common tender requirement if not specified in ATC)
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Experience certificates for similar network maintenance projects
Financial statements or audited balance sheet
Technical bid submission documents indicating compliance with scope
OEM authorizations or certifications if applicable
Key insights about MADHYA PRADESH tender market
To bid for the IAF cluster outsourcing in Gwalior, bidders must submit the ink-signed Scope of Work with firm stamp and upload the ATC document. Ensure your bid includes standard documents (GST, PAN) and evidence of related maintenance experience. Prepare a lumpsum price with provision for possible 50% scope variation.
Required documents typically include ink-signed SOW, ATC, GST registration, PAN, experience certificates for similar projects, and financial statements. Since BOQ is not provided, bidders should attach technical bid details demonstrating capability to maintain OFC networks and geotagging workflows.
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration up to 50% at the time of contract issue, and post-issue adjustments are allowed with consent. For lumpsum-based services, the scope/work value can be increased by up to 50% with service provider approval.
The tender carries an estimated value of ₹450,000. Bidders should structure pricing to accommodate potential 50% scope shifts and ensure margins reflect the defense-grade maintenance requirements for OFC networks and MAFI chamber geotagging.
Specific delivery timelines are not listed in the available data. Bidders should anticipate coordination with defense schedule and ATC-defined milestones. Prepare a deployment plan that covers network maintenance deployment, geotagging updates, and MAFI chamber servicing aligned with likely 45–60 day frames.
Explicit payment terms are not specified here. Expect typical defense contracts to leverage milestone-based payments after acceptance testing, with possible advance against material costs. Bidders should seek clarity on EMI/LD terms during bid clarification and ensure compliance with GST and invoicing standards.
The tender data does not specify IS/ISO standards. Vendors should emphasize compliance with internal ATC and security protocols, along with experience in OFC maintenance and geotagging. Include relevant certifications from OEMs or security-clearance-associated qualifications in their technical bid.
Eligibility includes demonstrated experience in similar OFC maintenance projects, capability to absorb scope changes up to 50%, and submission of ink-signed SOW with firm stamp. Also provide PAN, GST, financial statements, and experience certificates to establish financial and technical credibility.
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