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Tender Overview The Directorate of Training and Employment, Uttar Pradesh, invites bids for the selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the PM-SETU Scheme for the Muzaffarnagar cluster. The project will be executed on a milestone/deliverable-based consulting model with a long-term engagement. - Tender Authority: Directorate of Training and Employment, Lucknow
- Department: Vocational Education and Skill Development Department, Uttar Pradesh
- Contract Duration: 5 Years, 1 Month, 1 Day
- Selection Method: QCBS (80% Technical, 20% Financial)
Scope of Work The selected bidder will act as an Anchor Industry Partner responsible for: - Upgradation and modernization of ITIs under PM-SETU scheme
- Industry alignment and curriculum enhancement
- Deployment of expert consultants onsite
- Capacity building and training ecosystem strengthening
- Deliverables aligned with milestone-based execution
Eligibility & Qualification Criteria Technical & Experience Criteria - Minimum 7 years of experience in similar consulting/services
- Experience with Government/PSU projects preferred
- Must provide supporting work orders/contracts
Financial Eligibility - Minimum average annual turnover (last 3 years): Rs 500 Crore
- Audited financial statements or CA certificate required
Relaxation - No relaxation for MSME or Startups in turnover/experience criteria
Financial Details - Estimated Tender Value: Rs 241 Crore (approx.)
- EMD Amount: Rs 61,50,000
- ePBG: 5% of contract value
- Tender Fee: Not Applicable (as per GeM guidelines)
EMD & Payment Terms - EMD must be submitted as per GeM norms
- EMD exemption applicable only to eligible MSE/service providers with valid documents
- Performance Bank Guarantee required for contract execution
Submission Guidelines - Submission Mode: Online (GeM Portal)
- Bid Type: Two-Packet (Technical + Financial)
Documents Required: - Experience certificates
- Turnover proof (Audited balance sheets/CA certificate)
- ATC documents
- Additional documents as specified in RFP
- Technical clarification window: 2 days
Important Dates - Tender Publishing Date: 16 March 2026
- RFP Document Availability: From 16 March 2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting: 25 March 2026 at 12:00 PM (Lucknow)
- Last Date for Submission: 08 April 2026 (01:00 PM)
- Bid Opening Date: 08 April 2026 (01:30 PM)
Key Requirements Summary Table | Criteria | Details | | Minimum Average Annual Turnover | Rs 500 Crore | | Net Worth Requirement | Not Specified | | Minimum Experience | 7 Years | | Submission Mode | Online (GeM Portal) | | EMD Exemption | Yes (for eligible MSEs with proof) | | Tender Fee | Not Applicable | | EMD Amount | Rs 61,50,000 | | Mode of EMD | As per GeM (Online/Bank Instrument) | | Estimated Cost of Tender | Rs 241 Crore | | RFP Start Date | 16 March 2026 | | Pre-Bid Meeting Date | 25 March 2026 | | Last Date of Submission | 08 April 2026 | | Opening Date | 08 April 2026 | | State | Uttar Pradesh | | Industry | Skill Development / Education / Consulting | | Tender Category | Government |
Document Checklist Bidders must submit the following documents: - Certificate of Incorporation
- Audited Financial Statements (last 3 years)
- CA Certificate for turnover
- Work experience certificates / Work orders
- Technical proposal (as per RFP)
- Additional documents as per ATC
- EMD exemption proof (if applicable)
- Any supporting documents for eligibility claims
Additional Notes - The tender follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) model
- Minimum technical qualifying score: 70 marks
- Bid validity: 180 days
- Onsite consultant deployment required
- Compliance with labour laws and GeM terms is mandatory
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