United India Insurance Co Ltd Bags ₹1,600 Cr Health Insurance Contract for Tamil Nadu Government Employees
Contract Awarded Key Takeaways
- ✓ United India Insurance Co Ltd secures ₹1,600 Cr contract for health insurance.
- ✓ Scheme covers employees of Tamil Nadu government departments and eligible family members.
- ✓ Four bidders participated; three qualified technically.
- ✓ Award made by Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department, Chennai.
- ✓ National Insurance Company Ltd and The New India Assurance Company Ltd were notable competitors.
- ✓ Procurement conducted via EPROCURE platform.
United India Insurance Co Ltd has been awarded the ₹1,600 crore contract for the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2026, covering Tamil Nadu government employees and their families. The Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department finalised the award after a competitive bidding process.
United India Insurance Co Ltd has clinched a significant government contract, being formally awarded the ₹1,600 crore New Health Insurance Scheme, 2026 for employees of Tamil Nadu government departments and their eligible family members. The Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department, based in Chennai, finalised the award on 1 July 2026 after a rigorous multi-stage tender process.
The contract, procured through the EPROCURE platform, saw strong participation from leading public sector insurers, with United India Insurance emerging as the successful bidder. The scheme is set to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to thousands of government employees and their dependents across Tamil Nadu.
The Award
United India Insurance Co Ltd has been formally awarded the contract for the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2026, at a value of ₹1,600 crore. The award was made by the Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department, following United India's status as the lowest qualified bidder and acceptance of the award of contract (AOC).
Bidders (4)
About the Project
- Project: New Health Insurance Scheme, 2026 for employees of government departments and their eligible family members.
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Contract value matches the estimated tender value at ₹1,600 crore.
- Procurement conducted via EPROCURE.
- Administered by the Commissionerate Treasuries and Accounts Department.
Why It Matters
This award ensures continued health coverage for Tamil Nadu's government workforce and their families, reinforcing the state's commitment to employee welfare through robust insurance solutions.
With this major win, United India Insurance Co Ltd strengthens its position in the government insurance sector. The scheme is expected to deliver vital health benefits to thousands of public servants and their dependents across Tamil Nadu.
