A significant infrastructure tender has been released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for underground optical fiber cable (OFC) laying in Hyderabad. This project focuses on strengthening connectivity for IT parks and data centers.

📌 Tender Overview

• Tender ID: 2026_BSNL_276433_1
• Reference Number: TS-CO/MM/Tenders/HYD/DC-IT Park/UG OFC/ OA-1 and 2 / 2025-26
• Organisation: BSNL Telangana Telecom Circle
• Department: O/o CGMT Telangana
• Tender Type: Open Tender
• Category: OFC Laying Works
• Contract Type: Works

📍 Location: Hyderabad

🛠️ Work Description

This tender involves large-scale telecom infrastructure work:

Scope of Work:

• Underground OFC cable laying
• 8 different OFC routes
• Total route length: 17.2 KM
• Connectivity for:
  • Data centers
  • IT parks
  • SEZ zones

👉 This is a core telecom infrastructure project, critical for high-speed digital connectivity.

💰 Financial Details

• Estimated Tender Value: ₹56,15,522
• Tender Fee: ₹1,180
• EMD: ₹1,40,400

💡 Good News:

• Tender fee exemption available
• EMD exemption available (for eligible bidders)

💳 Payment Modes:

• Demand Draft
• FDR
• Banker’s Cheque
• Bank Guarantee

📅 Important Dates

• Tender Published: 4 May 2026
• Bid Submission Start: 4 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 May 2026 (6:00 PM)
• Bid Opening Date: 28 May 2026

⏳ This tender offers more preparation time, useful for documentation and planning.

📂 Bid Structure (2 Covers)

1️⃣ Technical Cover

• Tender document
• Pre-qualification details
• Eligibility documents

2️⃣ Financial Cover

• BOQ (Excel format)

👉 Ensure all documents are complete and correctly signed.

🌐 Project Scope Visualization

The project includes:

• Road cutting and trenching
• Cable laying and duct installation
• Backfilling and restoration
• Network connectivity setup

⏳ Contract Duration

• Work Period: 365 Days
• Bid Validity: 150 Days

👉 Long-term project with steady execution timeline.

⚠️ Key Highlights

• Medium-to-high value project
• Telecom + civil work combination
• EMD exemption option (advantage)
• Multiple route execution (8 routes)
• Strategic importance (IT & data infrastructure)

🎯 Who Should Apply?

This tender is ideal for:

• OFC laying contractors
• Excavation and trenching contractors
• Telecom infrastructure companies
• Civil contractors with cable laying experience

👉 If you already do JCB, trenching, or excavation, this is highly relevant.

🏢 Tender Inviting Authority

• Authority: AGM (Tx-Tenders)
• Office: O/o CGMT, Hyderabad
• Location: Hyderabad