BharatNet
Bidder Challenges BSNL’s BharatNet Phase III Tender in Delhi High Court
Delhi 13 November 2024, A tender participant has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the tender process, alleging unfair practices and violations of the specified guidelines. The contested tender is part of the BharatNet Phase-3 project initiated by BSNL, which involves designing, supplying, constructing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining the Middle Mile Network. This initiative […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- ITI Ltd Secures Orders Valued at Rs 4,559 Crore
State-owned telecom manufacturer ITI Limited announced on 10th Nov that it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a BharatNet Phase-3 project covering Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, with a contract valued at Rs 1,537 crore. Additionally, ITI Limited also secured the lowest bid for projects in Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and the Andaman […]
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BharatNet Phase 3: HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Consortium Secures Rs 6,925 Crore BSNL Contract
The BharatNet project, part of the government’s initiative to expand connectivity, is projected to be completed by 2025. For Phase 3, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has named the HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited consortium as the lowest bidder, with a bid valued at Rs 6,925 crore to develop the middle-mile network in Uttar Pradesh […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- BSNL Awards ₹5,649 Crore Contract to Polycab
Homegrown wire, cable, and electrical gear maker Polycab has won two contracts, cumulatively valued at Rs 5,649.36 crore (inclusive of GST), from government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the deployment of a middle-mile network for Bharat Net under various packages. ” Polycab India Limited emerges as the Lowest Bidder (L1) from Bharat Sanchar Nigam […]
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BSNL Awards ₹5,000 Crore BharatNet Project to RVNL-Led Consortium
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a consortium led by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) a contract worth nearly ₹5,000 crore for the development of BharatNet’s middle-mile network. BharatNet, a government initiative, aims to bring high-speed broadband to unconnected villages across India. This contract pertains to Phase 3 of the […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: Announcement of Disqualified Bidders Expected Soon
Delhi, 27 Sept 2024 – The recent opening of BSNL’s Phase-III BharatNet tender, valued at around ₹65,000 crore, has attracted considerable industry attention. A diverse range of bidders has participated, including both solo and consortium bids, with companies leveraging their strengths and strategies to secure these substantial contracts. The ongoing technical evaluation of tenders for […]
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BharatNet Phase III Tender: BSNL Forms Committee for Bid Evaluation
Committees formed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the technical evaluation of bids under the BharatNet Phase III tender are set to submit their final reports by September 10, 2024. According to an August 14, 2024 letter, the Committee for Evaluation of Tender (CET) for each package will deliver its report, clearly outlining recommendations […]
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95% Indian Villages have Internet Connectivity- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Under the Digital India Initiative, the government has implemented various measures to connect not only metropolitan areas but also tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural and remote regions. As of March 2024, India has a total of 954.40 million internet subscribers, with 398.35 million residing in rural areas. Additionally, by April 2024, out […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender Bid Submission Postponed to August 5
The bid opening date for the BharatNet Phase 3 project has been postponed to August 7, 2024, with the last date for submitting bids now set for August 5, 2024. This change was announced by BSNL through Amendment No. 28. The postponement pertains to the tender for the design, supply, construction, installation, upgrade, operation, and […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: TCIL Goes for Major Bid
State-run Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) plans to independently and competitively bid for the upcoming BharatNet III initiative, according to a senior official. “TCIL will be bidding on the upcoming BharatNet project, and we plan to bid for the majority of packages,” said Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman of TCIL. He noted that the public sector company […]
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