Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation (TANFINET), an SPV formed for implementing BharatNet, aims to connect 12,525 Village Panchayats across Tamil Nadu through an Optical Fibre Cable network. This initiative intends to provide Last Mile Connectivity (LMC) for broadband and internet services through franchisee partners.

Applicant Registration and Submission:

1. The applicant shall download the Notification and Annexures from the TANFINET Portal.
   
   
2. Based on the eligibility criteria specified in the Notification, the applicant shall upload the relevant supporting documents for residential address proof and/or business operational address proof, as applicable, for the selected Group of Blocks.
   
   
3. The Application Security Deposit of ₹25,000 per Group of Blocks (Refundable, Non-interest bearing) to be paid.
   
   
4. Upon successful submission, the system shall generate a Unique Application Acknowledgement Number.
   
   
5. Applicants may edit or update the application details and documents through the portal only up to the Closing Date. No modifications shall be permitted after the closing date.

6. Applicants are advised to verify all details and uploaded documents carefully before final submission to avoid discrepancies.
   
   
7. Marks shall be awarded based on the Technical Evaluation criteria as specified in the Notification.

Reopening notification instructions:

• For Paid Applications:

1. Applicants who have already paid the application fee for a district may apply only for the remaining divisions within the same district that were not selected earlier.
2. Applicants must upload all the required supporting documents while submitting the application.
3. If the Residential / Business Operational Area was not selected earlier for the district, applicants may select it now and upload the relevant supporting documents.

• For Unpaid Applications:

1. Applicants who have not completed the payment may log in using their registered mobile number and the OTP received.
2. After logging in, they can edit the application details and proceed to complete the registration process.

For any queries or assistance during the application process, please contact our support team:

• Helpdesk no: 044-24965595
  
•  Email: tenders.tanfinet@tn.gov.in

Note:
Follow these guidelines meticulously to expedite the processing of your franchisee enrolment with TANFINET. Thank you for your interest in enhancing broadband connectivity across rural Tamil Nadu.