[RFP for market Research and CS Survey] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Department of Posts is inviting bids for a Request for Proposal (RFP) aimed at engaging a Professional Research Agency to conduct a comprehensive market research study covering both B2B and B2C segments. This is a limited tender, and bidders must adhere to the specified requirements and timelines.
Scope / Work
The primary objective is to conduct a detailed market research study. Bidders are required to comply with the NDA and pre-qualification criteria as outlined in the RFP. The contract is categorized under consultancy services, and the work is expected to be completed within 175 days from the commencement date. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 16-Jun-2026 at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, which bidders are encouraged to attend for clarifications.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: ₹5,000, payable to DDG Philately and Marketing, New Delhi. No exemptions are allowed.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): ₹500,000, also payable to DDG Philately and Marketing, with no exemptions permitted. This is a fixed amount and must be submitted as part of the bidding process.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 05-Jun-2026 05:30 PM
- Bid Submission Start: 05-Jun-2026 05:35 PM
- Bid Submission End: 27-Jun-2026 05:48 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 29-Jun-2026 11:00 AM
- Document Download Start: 05-Jun-2026 05:35 PM
- Document Download End: 06-Jul-2026 10:00 PM
- Clarification Period: 05-Jun-2026 06:00 PM to 18-Jun-2026 06:00 PM
Bidders should ensure all documents are prepared and submitted within these timelines to avoid disqualification.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD amount
- tight submission timeline
- no tender fee exemptions
- no EMD exemptions
- bid validity of 120 days
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹5,00,000 — payable to DDG Philately and Marketing at New Delhi |
| Tender fee | ₹5,000 — payable to DDG Philately and Marketing at New Delhi |
Payment mode Offline
Timeline
| Publish date | 5 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Opening date | 29 Jun 2026 |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Bid Opening Date | 29-Jun-2026 11:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid Submission End Date | 27-Jun-2026 05:48 PM |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 05-Jun-2026 05:35 PM |
| Clarification End Date | 18-Jun-2026 06:00 PM |
| Clarification Start Date | 05-Jun-2026 06:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale End Date | 06-Jul-2026 10:00 PM |
| Document Download / Sale Start Date | 05-Jun-2026 05:35 PM |
| Published Date | 05-Jun-2026 05:30 PM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_958257.xls | 383 KB | XLS | |
| MarketresearchRFP.pdf | 2.20 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | new delhi |
|---|---|
| Category | Consultancy |
| Period of work | 175 days |
| Bid validity | 120 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Limited |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Lump-sum |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Department of Posts||Department of Posts(Dak Bhawan)||Material Management,Dak Bhawan |
| Source portal | eprocure.gov.in |
Covers (bid packets)
What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.
| Cover no. | Cover type | Description | Document type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fee/PreQual/Technical | Engagement of Professional Research Agency for Conducting Comprehensive Market Research Study Coveri | |
| 2 | Finance | BOQ | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | DDG (Phil and Marketing) |
|---|---|
| Address | Dak Bhawan New Delhi 110001 |
| Payment instruments | Offline (Direct Credit) , Offline (Personal Cheques) , Offline (Demand Draft) , Offline (FDR) , Offline (Bankers Cheque) , Offline (Bank Guarantee) |
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