Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), on behalf of Department of Telecommunication, has invited global tender for the development (creation, upgradation, operation and maintenance and utilisation) of BharatNet through Public Private Partnership model in 9 separate packages across 16 states for a concession period of 30 years.

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Under this project, the government will provide a maximum grant of Rs 19041 crore as Viability Gap Funding.

 

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www.etenders.gov.in. The document can also be viewed from BBNL website http://www.bbnl.nic.in.

Once awarded, the selected Bidder shall create a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), sign the agreement, achieve Financial Closure and undertake creation, upgradation, operation and maintenance and utilisation of BharatNet across the concession period.

The BharatNet infrastructure is a middle mile network that is presently leased to service providers for providing affordable high-speed broadband to rural population – individuals, households and institutions.