RBI Bengaluru invites bids for ₹92.50 lakh UPS systems

The Reserve Bank of India, Bengaluru is inviting bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems (2 x 120 kVA and 2 x 100 kVA) in N+1 parallel redundant mode, including battery banks, at its Main Office Building.

Who can bid: Bidders must be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized dealers of the UPS system. They must have at least 5 years of experience (as on August 31, 2026) executing similar UPS works of 120 kVA or higher in N+1 mode. Specific work experience is required: either three works each costing at least 40% of the estimated cost, two works each costing at least 50%, or one work costing at least 80% of the estimated cost, all executed between September 01, 2021, and August 31, 2026. Bidders must have a minimum yearly turnover of 100% of the estimated cost (₹92.50 Lakh) for the last three financial years (ending March 31, 2026). They must provide a solvency certificate for 100% of the estimated cost and maintain a service setup in Bengaluru. Only 'Class-I Local suppliers' with a minimum 50% local content as per the Make in India Order are eligible.

Key terms

• Estimated Cost: ₹92.50 Lakh (inclusive of all taxes)
• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹1,85,000
• Tender Mode: e-Procurement System – CPP Portal (Two-part tender: Techno-Commercial and Price Bid)
• Last Date of Submission: October 10, 2026, up to 11:00 AM
• Bid Validity: Three months from the date of opening of Part-I
• Pre-bid Meeting: September 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM

Also in the document

• The tender is restricted to 'Class-I Local suppliers' with a minimum 50% local content requirement, which may limit participation to specific manufacturers.
• Bidders must have a physical service setup in Bengaluru with supporting documents (registration, bills, rental agreements) to be eligible.
• The experience criteria require specific work orders executed within a precise 5-year window (Sept 1, 2021, to Aug 31, 2026) and specific cost thresholds relative to the estimated project value.