RBI sets EMD deadline for catering tender at 12:00 noon, August 21, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Belapur Office is inviting bids for providing catering facilities for staff at multiple locations in Navi-Mumbai, including the Staff Canteen at Annex Building, ZTC Lounge and Dining Room, and the Visiting Officers Flat/Transit Holiday Home at Kharghar.

Who can bid: The provided text does not state specific eligibility criteria such as minimum turnover, years of experience, or required certifications. It only notes that interested vendors must register on the MSTC portal and submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,60,000 via NEFT or Bank Guarantee to participate.

Key terms

• Estimated value: ₹1.30 crore per annum exclusive of GST
• EMD: ₹2,60,000 (payable via NEFT or Bank Guarantee)
• Tender Type: e-Procurement (Two Bid System: Technical and Financial)
• Bid Submission Deadline: August 21, 2026, till 02:00 PM
• Bid Validity: Three months from the date of opening of Part-I
• Contract Duration: Initially for a period of one year from the date of award

Also in the document

• The EMD must be received by 12:00 noon on August 21, 2026, which is earlier than the general bid submission deadline of 02:00 PM on the same day.
• Vendors must pay a transaction fee to MSTC via NEFT before they can access the online e-tender.