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Another major telecom infrastructure tender has been released by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), offering a strong opportunity for contractors involved in excavation, trenching, and cable laying works.

This project focuses on expanding high-speed connectivity between key IT and data infrastructure zones in Hyderabad.

📌 Tender Overview

• Tender ID: 2026_BSNL_276410_1
• Reference Number: TS-CO/MM/Tenders/HYD/DC-IT Park/UG OFC/OA-3/2025-26
• Organisation: BSNL Telangana Telecom Circle
• Tender Type: Open Tender
• Category: OFC Laying Works
• Contract Type: Works

📍 Location: Hyderabad

🛠️ Work Description

This tender involves large-scale underground fiber optic cable installation:

Scope of Work:

• U/G OFC cable laying for 22 KM route
• Route: Hayatabad X-road → Chevella Telephone Exchange
• Area: Gachibowli operational zone
• Purpose:
  • Data center connectivity
  • IT parks and SEZ infrastructure

👉 This is a high-demand telecom expansion project in a rapidly growing IT corridor.

💰 Financial Details

• Estimated Tender Value: ₹55,68,145
• Tender Fee: ₹1,180
• EMD: ₹1,39,200

💡 Advantages:

• Tender fee exemption available
• EMD exemption available (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 (5:00 PM)
• Bid Opening Date: 28 May 2026

⏳ Adequate time is available for preparing documents and pricing.

📂 Bid Structure (2 Covers)

1️⃣ Technical Cover

• Tender documents
• Eligibility and pre-qualification documents

2️⃣ Financial Cover

• BOQ (Excel format)

👉 Ensure accurate documentation to avoid rejection.

🌐 Project Visualization

The work typically includes:

• Trenching and excavation
• Laying ducts and fiber cables
• Backfilling and road restoration
• Network connectivity setup

⏳ Contract Duration

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

👉 Long-term execution ensures continuous work flow.

⚠️ Key Highlights

• Large route length (22 KM)
• High relevance for excavation contractors
• Strategic IT infrastructure project
• EMD exemption benefit
• Long-term (1 year) contract

🎯 Who Should Apply?

This tender is ideal for:

• OFC cable laying contractors
• Excavation & trenching contractors
• JCB and earthwork service providers
• Telecom infrastructure companies

👉 If you already handle:

• Road cutting
• Underground pipeline work
• Excavation projects

This tender is highly suitable.

🏢 Tender Inviting Authority

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