Bid Publish Date
31-Aug-2026, 1:47 pm
Bid End Date
21-Sep-2026, 2:00 pm
EMD
₹40,923
Value
₹20,46,144
Location
Progress
The opportunity is issued by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Portal (BSNL) under the Department of Telecommunications for the Rehabilitation Work of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) in the Durgapur OA, Asansol BA region. Estimated contract value is ₹2,046,144 with an EMD of ₹40,923. The procurement is categorized as a Custom Bid for Services focusing on OFC rehabilitation, without BOQ items published. Unique attributes include a mandatory 25% contract quantity/duration variation right for the buyer, and service scope potentially spanning broader rehabilitation activities under a single contract. Bidders should prepare for a service-centric OFC restoration engagement, with alignment to BSNL’s telecom infrastructure rehab needs.
Product/Service: Optical Fiber Cable rehabilitation services
Location: Durgapur OA, Asansol BA (West Bengal)
Estimated value: ₹2,046,144; EMD: ₹40,923
Variation: 25% scope/quantity adjustments allowed by buyer
No detailed technical standards published; bidders should align with BSNL DoT telecom rehab norms
EMD amount: ₹40,923; submit as per GeM payment rules
Quantity/duration variation: +/-25% allowed at contract issue and post-issuance
GeM Contract acceptance: binding legal agreement for service obligations
EMD ₹40,923; payment terms to be governed by GeM/BSNL GeM contract provisions; confirm milestone payments with issuing authority
Rehabilitation work timeline to be defined in final contract; expect project milestones aligned with OFC restoration works within DoT network scope
LD provisions not detailed in data; standard GeM/BSNL telecom service penalties may apply for delays or non-compliance
Evidence of capability in OFC rehabilitation or telecom fiber restoration projects
GST registration and financials consistent with service contracts
Ability to accept 25% scope/duration variations and comply with GeM contract terms
Quantity
1
Similar Category
Cluster Outsourcing for Maintenance of Landline and Broadband network – OFC Network
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
180 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
RA Qualification Rule
H1-Highest Priced Bid Elimination
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
10
Experience Required
3 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
Yes (Mediation clause document) as per DoE OM No.F.1/2/2024-PPD dated 03.06.2024 mediation clause should not be routinely included in contracts and pre- litigation mediation can be taken up without any such clause also
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Custom Bid for Services - Rehabilitation Work of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) under Durgapur OA, Asansol BA
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
24
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Pre-Bid Date
08-09-2026 12:00:00
Pre-Bid Venue
DGM(Tx), CTO Building, 8 Red Cross Place, BBD Bag, Kolkata-700001
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Paschim Bardhaman
Delivery Pincodes
713201
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAHUL DAS | 713201,BSNL, Durgapur Industries Exchange, Near Gamon Bridge, Durgapur | Paschim Bardhaman | West Bengal | 713201 | Project / Lumpsum Based | - | - |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for OFC rehabilitation or similar telecom fiber projects
Financial statements or turnover proof (as applicable)
EMD submission document (₹40,923) as per GeM terms
Technical bid supporting documents demonstrating capability for OFC rehabilitation
OEM authorizations (if required for any equipment/maintenance)
Any DO letter or ATC-compliance documents referenced in buyer terms
Bidders should register on GeM, submit the EMD of ₹40,923, provide GST/PAN, and furnish OFC rehabilitation experience certificates. Prepare technical bid demonstrating capability for telecom fiber restoration and align with the 25% variation clause. Ensure acceptance of GeM contract terms for binding obligations.
Submit GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for OFC rehabilitation, financial statements, EMD document, technical bid, and OEM authorizations if applicable. Include any GeM-specific forms and proof of prior telecom fiber restoration work to establish eligibility.
The tender specifies rehabilitation of OFC with no published BOQ; bidders must demonstrate capability in fiber restoration, cable splicing/repair, and infrastructure rehab per DoT/BSNL norms. Align with project location in Durgapur OA and Asansol BA and ensure service delivery readiness.
EMD amount required is ₹40,923; submit per GeM payment guidelines along with the bid. Ensure proper references to the GeM contract terms and vendor acceptance to validate bid submission.
Payment terms follow GeM/BSNL norms; expect milestone-based payments aligned with service delivery. Confirm any advance payment or post-delivery settlement in the final contract and ensure compliance with GST and invoicing requirements.
Provide GST, PAN, experience certificates for similar telecom rehab, financial statements, EMD receipt, technical bid, and OEM authorizations if required. Demonstrate prior work on OFC restoration and ability to manage 25% contract variation.