RBI Kolkata ALS Ambulance Services Tender 2026: Rs. 30 Lakh Contract for 15 Months, Bid by 16 November 2026
RBI Kolkata Regional Office has invited open e-tenders on CPPP for Advance Life Support ambulance services for 15 months, estimated at Rs. 30 lakh. EMD is Rs. 60,000 and bids close at 12 noon on 16 November 2026.
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RBI Kolkata ALS Ambulance Tender 2026: Overview
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Kolkata Regional Office has invited online bids for "Providing Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services at Reserve Bank of India Kolkata Regional Office". The tender was published on the RBI website on 5 October 2026 and bids are to be submitted on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP).
The estimated cost of the contract is about Rs. 30 lakh and the contract period is 15 months. It is an open e-tender in a two-part format (technical-commercial bid and price bid). The last date for bid submission is 16 November 2026, 12:00 noon. Below are all the key details, dates, EMD and the step-by-step bidding process.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata Regional Office |
| Work / Service | Providing Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services at RBI Kolkata Regional Office |
| e-Tender ID | 2026_RBI_292975_1 |
| Tender type | Open e-tender, two parts (Part I technical & commercial, Part II price bid) |
| Estimated cost | Rs. 30,00,000 (Rupees Thirty Lakh only) approximately |
| EMD | Rs. 60,000 (Rupees Sixty Thousand only) |
| Contract period | 15 months |
| Bid portal | CPPP – etenders.gov.in |
| Published on RBI website | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date of submission | 16 November 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Issued by | Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata |
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Tender document available for download | 5 October 2026, from 6:00 PM |
| Online tender submission starts | 5 October 2026, from 6:00 PM |
| Pre-bid meeting (RBI Kolkata Regional Office) | 2 November 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Pre-bid meeting minutes to be published | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for EMD submission | 16 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date for online tender submission | 16 November 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Opening of Part I (technical & commercial bid) | 17 November 2026, from 12:00 noon |
| Opening of Part II (price bid) | Only for bidders who qualify in Part I |
Scope of the Tender
The RBI Kolkata Regional Office wants to engage a service provider for Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services at the office for a period of 15 months. The detailed scope of work, technical requirements of the ambulance and staffing conditions are given in the tender document available on the RBI website and the CPPP. Bidders must read the full document before quoting.
EMD and Tender Fee Details
- EMD amount: Rs. 60,000.
- Mode of payment: NEFT, Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee. The NEFT beneficiary details (Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata) are given in the official notice.
- Physical submission address (for DD/BG): Reserve Bank of India, 15, Netaji Subhas Road, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700001.
- After paying EMD, a confirmation mail with the necessary details is to be sent to the e-mail IDs given in the notice, including [email protected].
- No MSME exemption: The notice clearly says there is no exemption to MSME/UDYAM-registered vendors from payment of EMD.
- EMD must reach before 11:00 AM on 16 November 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The RBI notice states that the eligibility criteria are given in Section III (Clause 4) of the tender document. Bidders should check this clause in the official tender document for the exact experience, financial and other conditions. In addition:
- Bidders must be registered on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) to submit the e-tender.
- The bid must be submitted online in two parts: Part I with standard technical and commercial conditions and Part II with the price bid.
- Only bidders who qualify in Part I will have their Part II (price bid) opened.
How to Apply / Submit the Bid (Step by Step)
- Visit the RBI tenders page at rbi.org.in and open the tender "Providing Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services at Reserve Bank of India Kolkata Regional Office".
- Download and read the tender document carefully, especially Section III (Clause 4) on eligibility.
- Register on the CPPP at etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app if not already registered (registration is mandatory to bid).
- Search for e-Tender ID 2026_RBI_292975_1 on the CPPP.
- Attend the pre-bid meeting on 2 November 2026 at 3:00 PM at RBI Kolkata Regional Office if you have queries, and check the pre-bid minutes expected on 4 November 2026.
- Pay the EMD of Rs. 60,000 through NEFT/DD/BG and send the confirmation mail as directed in the notice, before 11:00 AM on 16 November 2026.
- Upload Part I (technical & commercial) and Part II (price bid) on the CPPP before 12:00 noon on 16 November 2026.
- Track bid opening on the portal from 17 November 2026.
Important Official Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RBI tender notice page | Official notice with dates, EMD, contacts |
| Tender document (PDF) | Full tender document |
| RBI Tenders list | All RBI tenders and corrigenda |
| CPPP – etenders.gov.in | Online bid submission |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date for the RBI Kolkata ALS ambulance tender?
The online tender must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 16 November 2026. EMD must be submitted by 11:00 AM on the same day.
2. What is the estimated value of this tender?
About Rs. 30 lakh, for a contract period of 15 months.
3. How much is the EMD and is there an MSME exemption?
The EMD is Rs. 60,000. There is no exemption for MSME/UDYAM-registered vendors.
4. Where should the bid be submitted?
Online on the Central Public Procurement Portal (etenders.gov.in), under e-Tender ID 2026_RBI_292975_1.
5. When is the pre-bid meeting?
On 2 November 2026 at 3:00 PM at RBI Kolkata Regional Office. Minutes are to be published on 4 November 2026.
6. Where are the eligibility conditions?
In Section III (Clause 4) of the tender document published by RBI.
Conclusion
RBI Kolkata's open e-tender for ALS ambulance services is worth about Rs. 30 lakh for 15 months, with an EMD of Rs. 60,000 and no MSME exemption. Interested service providers should study the tender document, attend the pre-bid meeting on 2 November 2026 and submit their bids on CPPP before 12:00 noon on 16 November 2026. Keep checking the RBI tenders page for any corrigendum or date extension.
References
- https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_ViewTenders.aspx?Id=25913 – RBI, "Providing Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Services at Reserve Bank of India Kolkata Regional Office", published 5 October 2026
- https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_ViewTenders.aspx – RBI Tenders listing (entry dated 5 October 2026, last date 16 November 2026), accessed 7 October 2026
- https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/content/pdfs/PALS05102026_AN.pdf – Tender document linked from the RBI notice, October 2026
- https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app – Central Public Procurement Portal (bid submission portal named in the notice)