REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR SELECTION OF POINT OF PRESENCE (PoP) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM (NPS) AT CIAL
Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) invites sealed Request for Proposals (RFP) from eligible entities duly licensed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for selection as Point of Presence (PoP) for implementation, onboarding, subscriber servicing and operational coordination under the National Pension System (Corporate Model) for its employees.
Scope
Selection of PoP for implementation and servicing of Corporate NPS at CIAL.
Employee Strength
541 Permanent Employees (as on 31.01.2026)
Period of Appointment
3 Years (extendable by 2 years subject to performance and mutual consent)
Eligibility Criteria
Only entities fulfilling the criteria outlined in the RFP document are eligible to participate. Key eligibility conditions include:
- Valid PFRDA licence to operate as PoP under NPS
- Active tie-up with Protean eGov Technologies Ltd as CRA
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as PoP as on 31.01.2026
- Scheduled Commercial Bank (Nationalized / Indian Private Sector Bank) or PFRDA-registered Pension Fund Manager holding valid PoP authorization for Corporate Model
- Operational online/web-based NPS servicing platform
Selection Methodology
Selection will be through a two-stage evaluation process:
Stage I – Technical Evaluation
Stage II – Presentation/Demonstration
Final selection shall be based on the total marks obtained in Technical Evaluation (60 marks) and Presentation (40 marks), subject to approval of the Management of CIAL.
Financial Structure
As per PFRDA Circular No. PFRDA/2025/24/REG-POP/05 dated 31.12.2025, PoP charges are regulated and AUM-based. All applicable PoP service charges, along with GST, shall be borne directly by individual subscribers.
Timelines
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Event
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Date/Time/Venue
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Official Publishing
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25.02.2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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09.03.2026, 15:00 Hrs (Online Mode)
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Start Date for Submission of Proposals
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16.03.2026, 09:00 Hrs
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End Date for Submission of Proposals
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27.03.2026, 17:00 Hrs
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Cost of Bidding & Sharing of RFP document
Cost of the RFP document shall be Rs 2,360 Incl. GST. The bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of the bid. The fee shall be paid to the below account of CIAL by DD/Fund Transfer-
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Name
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CIAL
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Account No
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1522 0200 0005 42
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IFSC
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FDRL 000 1522
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Bank
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The Federal Bank
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Branch
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CIAL Extension Counter, Cochin Airport P.O 683111,
Ernakulam, Kerala
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The RFP document shall be shared (physically/digitally) only with interested parties who remit the fee to the above account to ensure authenticity of participation.
For further details, please contact Ms. Anju Rose Thomas (AGM Finance), Cochin International Airport Limited, Kochi Airport PO, Ernakulam, Kerala – 683111.Ph: 9539701553, Phone: 0484 2610115 Ext: 2206, E-mail: anju@cial.aero
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Mr. Akshay K. S (AM Finance), Cochin International Airport Limited, Kochi Airport PO, Ernakulam, Kerala – 683111.Ph: 7012390787, Phone: 0484 2610115 Ext: 2207 E-mail: akshay.ks@cial.aero
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Managing Director.