POWERGRID Fiber Leasing Tender Vijayawada Connectivity IS 550/UGOFCS Modern Links 2026

Tender Overview

POWERGRID invites bids for leasing connectivity fiber between IB-MAC, Vijayawada, with two distinct paths in Andhra Pradesh. The project involves Link-I at SriNilayam Apartment, H.No.1-230, Sai Nagar, Poranki-521137 and Link-II at Pantakaluva Road, NTR Marg, Kanuru, Vijayawada 520007. Both paths require rapid deployment with a 1-week delivery timeline. The contract references an amended SLA and an ITB/ATC attachment, plus a Vendor Grievance mechanism via the POWERGRID portal. The BOQ shows no line items, indicating a service-level leasing agreement rather than conventional procurement. This tender emphasizes connectivity provisioning and SLA adherence over hardware procurement, suitable for telecom/ISP vendors with turnkey fiber networking capabilities. Geographic focus is Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, under PowerGrid’s regional network expansion program. Unique aspects include IP-restriction compliance (same IP bidders may face rejection) and access to the Vendor Grievance Portal for post-award issues. The opportunity targets vendors capable of rapid, secure link provisioning with documented SLA governance and performance monitoring.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Fiber connectivity leasing for IB-MAC, Vijayawada, two separate routes
• Delivery: 1 Week for Link-I and Link-II installation
• Locations:
  • Link-I: Sri Nilayam Apartment, H. No.1-230, Sai Nagar, Poranki-521137 (Lat/Long provided)
  • Link-II: PowerTel Chamber, Pantakaluva Road, NTR Marg, Kanuru, Vijayawada 520007
• Standards/ATC: Amended SLA attached; ITB and ATC documents provided by buyer
• Grievance: Vendor Grievance Portal access for post-award issues
• IP Restriction: Bidders with identical IPs may be technically rejected

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Financials: Not explicitly specified in the data; bidders should review the ATC and terms for security deposit equivalents
• Delivery Window: Confirmed as 1 Week for each link
• Documentation: ITB, ATC, and SLA attachments; vendor grievance process via VGP
• Performance Monitoring: SLA amendments apply; ensure compliance with PowerGrid’s post-award processes
• Eligibility: Open to vendors capable of secure fiber leasing with rapid deployment; IP-based eligibility check applies
• Warranty/Support: SLA governs post-launch performance; attach necessary support commitments