| Tender Description |
Urban Development & Housing Department, Bihar invites RFP for Swachhata Knowledge Partner under SBM Urban 2.0. Check eligibility, ?10 Cr turnover requirement, EMD ?20 lakh, tender fee Rs 10,000, key dates, and submission details. |
| Pre-Qualification Criteria |
Tender Overview The Urban Development & Housing Department, Government of Bihar has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a Swachhata Knowledge Partner (SKP) under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (2.0). The objective of this tender is to provide capacity building, training, and technical support to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the areas of sanitation and waste management. Key Tender Details | Parameter | Details | | Minimum Average Annual Turnover | Rs 10 Crore (last 3 financial years) | | Net Worth Requirement | Not specified | | Minimum Experience | Waste Management, Swachh Survekshan, Training | | Submission Mode | Online (with physical submission if required) | | EMD Exemption | No | | Tender Fee | Rs 10,000 |
Important Dates & Deadlines | Event | Date & Time | | Tender Publishing Date | 24 February 2026 | | Bid Submission Start Date | 24 February 2026 (04:00 PM) | | Pre-Bid Meeting | 09 March 2026 (03:00 PM – 04:00 PM) | | Bid Submission Closing Date | 07 April 2026 (03:00 PM) | | Bid Opening Date | 08 April 2026 (04:00 PM) |
Pre-Bid Meeting Venue:
Urban Development & Housing Department, Vikas Bhawan, Patna Scope of Work The selected Swachhata Knowledge Partner (SKP) will be responsible for: - Conducting capacity building and training programs under SBM (Urban 2.0)
- Developing training modules, toolkits, and workshop materials for ULBs
- Providing technical support in sanitation, waste management, and hygiene
- Creating knowledge products, including best practice compendiums
- Deploying qualified master trainers for training delivery
- Supporting ULBs in improving Swachh Survekshan performance
Pre-Qualification Criteria - The bidder must be a legally registered company in India under the Companies Act (1956/2013)
- Must be an empaneled Swachhata Knowledge Partner (SKP)
- Must not be blacklisted or debarred by any Government/PSU
- Must possess valid PAN, GST, and Income Tax registration
Eligibility Criteria - Proven experience in Urban Waste Management / Sanitation / Health & Hygiene
- Experience of consultancy in Swachh Survekshan across at least 50 ULBs
- Experience in executing at least one capacity-building project
- Conducted a minimum of 100 classroom training sessions
- Availability of in-house master trainers in relevant domains
- Experience in developing knowledge and training materials
Financial Criteria - Minimum average annual turnover of Rs 10 Crore during the last three financial years
- Submission of audited financial statements is mandatory
Tender Fee & EMD | Component | Amount | | Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) | Rs 20,00,000 | | Tender Fee | Rs 10,000 | | Tender Processing Fee | Rs 590 | | EMD Exemption | Not Allowed |
Accepted Payment Modes: - Internet Payment Gateway (IPG)
- Challan
- Bank Guarantee (for EMD)
Submission Guidelines - Bids must be submitted through online mode
- All required documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format
- Physical submission of documents may be required as per RFP instructions
- The tender follows a two-bid system (Technical and Financial)
- Bid validity period: 180 days
Document Checklist Company & Legal Documents - Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- PAN Card
- GST Registration Certificate
- Income Tax Registration
Financial Documents - CA-certified turnover certificates (last 3 years)
- Audited financial statements
Experience Documents - Proof of Swachh Survekshan consultancy (50 ULBs)
- Capacity building project credentials
- Details of 100+ training sessions conducted
- Relevant project experience in waste management
Technical Documents - Details of in-house master trainers
- Samples of knowledge products / training materials
- SKP empanelment certificate
Other Documents - Declaration of non-blacklisting
- Any additional documents as specified in the RFP
Conclusion This tender presents a significant opportunity for organizations with expertise in urban sanitation, waste management, and capacity building to collaborate with the Government of Bihar under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (2.0). Eligible bidders are advised to carefully review all requirements and submit their proposals before the deadline to participate in this high-impact initiative. |
