Powergrid Teleservices Limited Dark Fiber Lease Tender Ernakulam Kerala 2026

Tender Overview

Powergrid Teleservices Limited invites bids for Dark Fiber Lease Service (Point to Point, Dry Lease) in Ernakulam, Kerala. Estimated value: ₹6,755,895.00. Scope covers intracity, single-mode dark fiber links delivered via Aerial/Underground deployment across multiple routes including Kottayam, Kannur, Palakkad, and Kochi. Delivery timeline per route is 3 weeks from conversion to active service. No BOQ items are listed. EMD amount not disclosed. This procurement focuses on establishing robust dark fiber connectivity to support grid communications and related operations. Key differentiator is the multi-route, intra-city fiber delivery with explicit route-by-route delivery commitments. Unique aspect includes precise geographic delivery points linked to Powergrid sites and government-installation corridors. Tender is positioned to enable rapid deployment and scalable bandwidth across the Kerala corridor.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service: Dark Fiber Lease Service (Point to Point, Dry Lease), Single Mode, Intracity
• Delivery mode: Aerial/UG (both deployment methods allowed) across listed routes
• Routes and delivery windows: 12 specified city-to-location routes with a 3-week delivery timeline per route
• Location coverage includes: Kottayam, Kannur, Palakkad, Kochi (multiple sites like CMFRI, BSNL Ernakulam, CIFT, Cochin Shipyard, Amritha Hospital, and others)
• Route details provided via Buyer ATC; no BOQ items available; estimated contract value: ₹6,755,895.00
• Certification/standards: Not specified in data; bidders should assume standard telecom fiber deployment practices and safety compliance
• Experience requirements: Not specified; bidders should confirm capability for multi-route dark fiber provisioning and interconnection with existing grid infrastructure

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: Not disclosed
• Delivery commitment: 3 weeks from order/activation for each route
• Payment terms: Not disclosed in provided data
• Submission documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financials, EMD, technical bid documentation, OEM authorizations may be required per standard tender practice
• Route-specific ATC terms are provided by the buyer and must be adhered to
• Penalties and warranty terms: Not specified in the available data; bidders should verify during final bid
• Compliance: Bidders must align with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited procurement requirements and connectivity standards for intracity dark fiber deployments