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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, Shimla, is seeking contractors for All-Dielectric Self-Supporting optical fibre cable laying work in the Shimla Business Area.
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- What: ADSS OFC laying work across the Shimla Business Area
- Who: BSNL Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle, Shimla
- Bid closing: 26 November 2026, 11:30 am IST
Why it matters: OFC laying contracts from BSNL circles are a regular opportunity for licensed telecom infrastructure and civil works contractors.
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Tender details
| Organisation | O/o CGMT,Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle Shimla, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (Govt of India Enterprise) |
|---|---|
| Tender reference | [HPCO-23/11/9/2026-CFA-HPCO ][2026_BSNL_296923_1] |
| Published | 5 November 2026 |
| Bid closing | 26 November 2026, 11:30 am IST |
| Bid opening | 27 November 2026, 11:30 am IST |
| Tender value | ₹47,06,340 |
| EMD | ₹94,127 |
| Tender fee | ₹590 |
| Category | Works |
| Location | Shimla |
| Period of work (days) | 365 |
| Region | India |
BSNL's Himachal Pradesh Telecom Circle has floated an open tender for laying All-Dielectric Self-Supporting optical fibre cable in the Shimla Business Area. The tender is issued under reference HPCO-23/11/9/2026-CFA-HPCO and is classified under the Works category.
ADSS optical fibre cable is a type of fibre optic cable that requires no metallic components and can be installed aerially without a separate messenger wire, making it suited to challenging terrain such as hilly regions.
What the tender covers
The scope covers 9.5 ADSS OFC laying work within the Shimla Business Area. The contract is a Works-type engagement with a period of work of 365 days. The tender is structured as a two-cover bid and carries an earnest money deposit of 94,127 INR. The tender document fee is 590 INR. Participation is open to Class A contractors.
Timeline
The tender was published on 5 November 2026. Bids must be submitted by 26 November 2026 at 11:30 am IST, with bid opening scheduled for 27 November 2026 at 11:30 am IST. Bids remain valid for 180 days from the closing date.
Who may be interested
Telecom infrastructure contractors, OFC laying specialists and civil works firms holding Class A contractor status and active in Himachal Pradesh may find this tender relevant. The work location is Shimla.