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RBI rejects bid queries to relax brand management tender eligibility rules
The Reserve Bank of India (Department of Communication) is issuing clarifications to queries raised by potential bidders regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Brand Infringement and Reputation Management Services.
Who can bid: The document does not state specific eligibility criteria such as minimum turnover, years of experience, or required certifications. It notes that a request to omit the 'industry-acclaimed awards' eligibility criterion was denied ('No change in this requirement'), and that a request for a separate qualifying threshold for startups was addressed by stating that 'Suitable normalisation will be done on fit to case basis.'
Key terms
- Tender ID: E-Tender - 2026_RBI_294351_1
- Pre-bid minutes published: October 29, 2026
- Bid submission requirement: Bidders must sign and upload the pre-bid minutes on CPPP along with the tender
Also in the document
- The RBI rejected a request to remove the requirement for 'industry-acclaimed awards' as an eligibility criterion.
- The RBI rejected a request to change the audit frequency from quarterly to annual.
- The RBI rejected a request to limit reporting obligations to only the services covered under this tender, stating 'No change.'
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The original document
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Tender · Ref. 26120 · 5 Nov 2026
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Questions a citizen might ask
Observations drawn mechanically from the documents — not findings or allegations.
- The department changed this document 1 time after first publishing it.
- What prompted each amendment, and was the closing date extended to give bidders time to respond?
- Do the eligibility and scope requirements match the stated purpose and estimated value?
- Were all amendments published on the portal before the deadline?
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