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Tender ID:RAILTEL/NR/2026/OFC-MAINT-102
RailTel Corporation of India LtdCentral PSU (Miniratna)

Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract for 1,200 Rkm Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) Network in Southern Railway Division

Karnataka, BengaluruProcurement Portal: IREPS (Indian Railways E-Procurement System)Last Verified: 16 September 2026 at 08:24 pm IST
Estimated Value₹6.80 Cr
Earnest Money (EMD)₹13.6 Lakh
Tender Fee₹5,900
Closing Deadline19 Sept 20263 days remaining
Official Tender InformationVerified Source Data

Preventive and breakdown maintenance of 24-core / 96-core underground optical fiber cable routes including dark fiber testing, OTDR fault localization, emergency trenching, and 24x7 patroller deployment across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu sections.

TenderMan Independent Analysis
Government Public Procurement
Opportunity Attractiveness

High commercial relevance in the Telecommunications sector. RailTel Corporation of India Ltd procurement cycles indicate strong contract stability and predictable disbursement milestones.

Entry & Compliance Barrier

Standard statutory compliance: Active GST, PAN, and authorized digital signature certificate (DSC) required.

* Analytical assessment generated by TenderMan Editorial & Research Desk. Not issued by the procurement authority.
TenderMan Practical Recommendation for Bidders
  • Download Complete RFP: Thoroughly review the technical specifications schedule and pre-qualification checklists from the official portal.
  • Pre-bid Clarifications: Submit technical or eligibility queries prior to the pre-bid deadline if any specification is ambiguous.
  • Timely Digital Submission: Upload the electronic envelopes at least 24 hours prior to closing to avoid network or DSC authentication delays.

Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)

Officially Specified Conditions
  • Bidder must have completed at least one single work of similar telecom or OFC maintenance of minimum value ₹2.4 Crores in any Railway, BSNL, or licensed telecom operator.
  • Must possess minimum 4 functional OTDR machines, fusion splicing tools, and cable fault locators.
  • Turnover should be at least 150% of the advertised tender value over the past three financial years.
Editorial Notes & Statutory Relaxations
  • MSMEs registered under Udyam with relevant NIC code are eligible for waiver of tender fee and EMD.

Documents Required Checklist

Dynamic list compiled from tender specifications. Ensure documents are valid and notarized where required.

Valid Udyam Registration Certificate (if claiming MSME exemption)Category: Statutory
IREPS Digital Token Registration DetailsCategory: Portal
Equipment Ownership List (OTDR, Splicing machines)Category: Technical
Three Years IT Returns and Form 26ASCategory: Financial

How to Participate in this Tender

Standard operating procedure for submitting bids to this authority:

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Participate through IREPS website using Railway-registered Class III DSC. Ensure compliance with Railway safety regulations.

Advisory: Procedures may change via corrigenda. Ensure all electronic packets are signed with a valid Class-III DSC authorized for the bidding entity.
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Official Links & Source Documents

Published PortalIREPS (Indian Railways E-Procurement System)
Tender Document / RFPOfficial Specifications & BOQ
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Tender Timeline & Milestones

Official scheduled dates for this procurement procedure

IST (UTC+5:30)
Tender Published
Mon, 7 Sept, 2026Completed
Bid Submission DeadlineCritical
Sat, 19 Sept, 2026Upcoming
Technical Bid OpeningCritical
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026