BharatNet under PPP Model

On July 20, 2021 on behalf of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL) invited a global tender for the development of BharatNet through a Design, Build, Finance, Operate & Transfer (DBFOT) concession based on PPP model in 9 separate packages across 16 states. The concession period is for 30 years, extendable by 5 years. A bidder may submit bid for one or more packages, however, a bidder shall be awarded not more than 4 packages (excluding package-7 ie North East region).