E-tender No: 2026_RBI_285076_1 In terms of schedule of e-tender no. 2026_RBI_285076_1 dated July 23, 2026, a pre-bid meeting was held at the 3rd floor Conference Room, RBI, Kolkata on July 28, 2026 at 15:30 Hrs. 2. The meeting was attended by representatives of the prospective tenderers and following officials of the Bank, | Sl. No. | Name of the Representatives from Bank | Designation | | 1 | Shri Subir Ranjan Mukhopadhyay | AGM | | 2 | Shri Avirup Das | AM | | 3 | Shri Sarthak Sanket Joshi | AM | 3. The following prospective bidders participated in the pre-bid meeting, | Sl. No. | Name of the Tenderer | Name of the Representative | | 1 | M/s. Vinayak Trading | Shri Bhuvnesh Jain | | 2 | M/s. Mahalaxmi Enterprises | Shri Pratik Jain | | 3 | M/s. Ambay Enterprises | Shri Raj Kishore | | 4 | M/s. Patna Paper Agency | Shri Vimal Prakash
(Joined through webex platform) | 4. Following a brief introduction by the Bank regarding the e-tender, few queries were raised by the prospective bidders. The details of the queries and clarification issued are as given below: | Sr. No. | Tender Clause / Bidders Proposal | Clarification / Response of RBI | | 1 | One bidder queried about the amount of solvency certificate to be submitted. | It was clarified that prospective bidders are required to submit a solvency certificate of ₹1 crore (Rupees One crore only) from their respective banker in the prescribed format provided with the tender document. | | 2 | One bidder sought clarification on the requirement of local address. | Prospective bidders were requested to refer to para 3(v) of Notice inviting Tender wherein it is mentioned that,
In case of successful award of the contract, the tenderer shall have an office/ local representative within Metropolitan area of Kolkata for execution of the contract and submit the proof of the same. | | 3 | One bidder has sought clarification regarding the requirement to submit the proforma of the power of attorney. | It was clarified by the Bank that there is no need for submission of the proforma regarding the power of attorney for authorized signatory if the proprietor is submitting the bid himself/herself. | | 4 | Clarification was sought regarding the pre-qualification criteria of minimum five years of experience in undertaking similar works. | Prospective bidders were requested to refer to para no. 4 (Experience in providing similar type of services) of Section-III of the tender document wherein it is mentioned that,
List of works executed by the Firm during last Five years costing ₹28 lakhs and above
(Works completed on or before March 31, 2026)
Hence, bidders are requested to submit details of similar works carried out during the five year period culminating on March 31, 2026.
Bidders are also advised to refer to the detailed Pre-Qualification Criteria mentioned at Section V (Commercial Conditions) of the tender document. | | 5 | One bidder requested for additional time for submission of bids as the CPPP portal is new to the bidder. | The Reserve Bank of India advises bidders to submit their bids within the bid submission time mentioned in the tender document. | | 6 | One bidder queried regarding the transportation arrangement to take out materials from inside bank premises. | Bidders were advised to refer to provisions mentioned at para 8 & 12 of section VI (Special Conditions of Contract) in the tender document in this regard. | 3. Above minutes shall be treated as a part of the tender. All other terms and conditions of the tender shall remain unchanged. Regional Director
Reserve Bank of India, Kolkata | |