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Issued by: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (MTDC)
Tender No.: MTDC/L&E/e-tender/2026/1
Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Project Location: Indian Institute of Scuba Diving & Aquatic Sports (IISDA), Tarkarli, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Tender Published On: 06 January 2026
1. Scope of Work
MTDC invites proposals for the appointment of a qualified Training Agency to operate, maintain, and deliver training at IISDA, Tarkarli. The selected agency will be responsible for:
- Training in water-based and land-based safety, rescue, and adventure tourism activities
- Scuba diving, aquatic sports safety, disaster response, first aid, CPR, and life-saving techniques
- Operation and maintenance (O&M) of IISDA facilities, including training infrastructure, boats, equipment, accommodation, restaurant, and utilities
- Compliance with national and international safety standards (MMB, ISO, IMRF, IS norms)
- Conducting training for tourists, tour operators, government/semi-government personnel, students, and first responders
- Submission of a Concept Note detailing training methodology, business plan, and innovation strategies
- Branding, certification, reporting, audits, and periodic safety drills
The engagement will be on a Leave & License basis for 10 years, with revenue earned through training fees and allied activities, against payment of an Annual License Fee to MTDC.
2. Pre-Qualification / Technical Eligibility Criteria
The bidder must be a single legal entity (Company or LLP registered in India). Joint ventures or consortiums are not permitted.
Key technical requirements include:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in water safety, aquatic, and land-based safety training
- Experience of training at least 1,000 Government/Semi-Government personnel
- Authorization / empanelment by Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB)
- Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Availability of minimum 5 full-time certified trainers with:
- Life Saving / Rescue / Scuba / First Aid / CPR certifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Submission of detailed training methodology and curriculum
- Documentary proof of similar works, work orders, and training assignments
3. Financial Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Average Annual Turnover:
INR 3.00 Crore during the last three financial years ending 31 March 2025
- Turnover must be supported by:
- CA certificate
- Income Tax returns
- Financial evaluation will be based on the Highest Annual License Fee quoted to MTDC.
4. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Tender Document Fee:
INR 5,000 + GST (Online payment)
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):
INR 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs only)
- Payable online or as specified in the tender
- MSME exemption applicable (with valid certificate)
- Performance Security:
INR 15,00,000 in the form of Bank Guarantee
- Valid for entire contract period + 6 months
5. Bid Submission Guidelines
- Mode of Submission: Online through Maharashtra e-Tender Portal
👉 https://mahatenders.gov.in
- Bid Structure:
- Envelope A: General Documentation & Technical Bid
- Envelope B: Financial Bid (Annual License Fee)
- Bid Validity: 120 days from the date of submission
- Conditional bids or deviations from RFP terms will be rejected
6. Important Dates & Deadlines
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Date & Time
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Tender Publication Date
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06 January 2026
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Start of Bid Download
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06 January 2026 – 11:00 AM
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Last Date for Bid Submission
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27 January 2026 – 03:00 PM
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Opening of Technical / Pre-Qualification Bids
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28 January 2026 – 03:00 PM
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Opening of Financial Bids
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To be intimated to technically qualified bidders
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7. Bid Evaluation Method
- Stage 1: Technical & Eligibility Evaluation (Envelope A)
- Stage 2: Financial Evaluation (Envelope B)
- Selection Criterion:
Technically qualified bidder quoting the Highest Annual License Fee
8. Contract Duration
- License Period: 10 Years
- On completion or termination, all assets and facilities will revert to MTDC.
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