[NHIS 2026 for Employees] open

Overview

The Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department has issued an open tender for the New Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) 2026 aimed at employees of government departments and their eligible family members. This tender is identified by the tender ID 2026_CTAD_670775_1 and was published on 07-Mar-2026. Bidders are invited to submit their proposals for providing health insurance services as per the specifications outlined in the tender document.

Scope / Work

The primary objective of this tender is to select a Public Sector Health Insurance Company to implement the NHIS 2026. The work involves providing health insurance coverage for government employees and their eligible family members. Bidders must demonstrate their capability by providing various documents, including proof of experience in health insurance, IRDAI licenses, and a detailed business plan. The tender emphasizes that bidders must be a public sector insurance company and must not form a consortium.

Fees & EMD

There is no tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender, which may encourage broader participation. Bidders should note that no exemptions for fees or EMD are allowed, and the fee structure is fixed at zero.

Key dates

• Tender Publish Date: 07-Mar-2026 05:50 PM
• Bid Submission Start Date: 07-Mar-2026 05:50 PM
• Bid Submission End Date: 06-May-2026 04:30 PM
• Bid Opening Date: 07-May-2026 11:30 AM
• Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 28-Apr-2026 11:30 AM at Finance Department, St. George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai - 09.

Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and prepare their submissions well in advance of the deadlines to ensure compliance with all requirements.