Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender896
Reference No. TrainingTender907
Tender Brief Tender for Establishment of Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Industrial Automation & Robotics – Odisha
Tender Description This is a high-value, flagship skill development tender aligned with Industry 4.0, Automation, and Robotics training, ideal for large OEMs, global automation leaders, and experienced skill infrastructure providers.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
🏭 Project Overview
  1. DTE&T, Odisha invites online technical and financial proposals from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or their authorized Technology/Channel Partners for the Establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Industrial Automation & Robotics at Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Odisha on a turnkey basis.
  2. The project aims to strengthen advanced technical skills, automation, robotics training infrastructure, and industry-aligned workforce development in the state.

πŸ“‘ Scope of Work (Key Highlights)

  1. The selected bidder will be responsible for:
  2. Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Industrial Automation & Robotics CoE infrastructure
  3. Supply of advanced training equipment, machinery, and tools as per prescribed technical specifications
  4. Development of industry-aligned training labs
  5. Training of trainers (ToT) and student training support
  6. Warranty, maintenance support, and technology updates
  7. Compliance with all quality, safety, and ISO standards
  8. Turnkey execution including documentation and handholding support
  9. βœ… Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria (Summary)

1. Legal Status

  1. Bidder must be:
  2. Company (Companies Act, 1956/2013), or
  3. LLP, Partnership Firm, or
  4. Joint Venture / Consortium (OEM must be Lead Partner)

2. OEM / Authorized Partner

  1. Bidder must be an OEM or an Authorized Technology/Channel Partner of the OEM
  2. OEM authorization and manufacturing license mandatory

3. Experience Requirement

  1. Minimum 7 years of operational experience in the relevant field
  2. Proven experience in setting up CoEs or similar projects

4. Past Project Experience

  1. Any one of the following:
  2. At least 2 CoEs / projects of similar nature with β‚Ή22 Cr value each, or
  3. At least 4 CoEs / projects of similar nature with β‚Ή10 Cr value each

5. Training & Placement Experience

  1. Training of minimum 100 candidates in the last 3 years
  2. At least 50% placement record for trained candidates
  3. πŸ’° Financial Eligibility Criteria

Average Annual Turnover:
Minimum β‚Ή90 Crore during FY 2022–23, 2023–24 & 2024–25

Net Worth:

  1. Must be positive in FY 2024–25
  2. Net worth erosion not exceeding 30% over last three years
  3. Audited Financial Statements and CA Certificates mandatory

🧾 Tender Fee & EMD Details

Particular Details
Tender Processing Fee β‚Ή10,000 + 18% GST = β‚Ή11,800 (Non-refundable)
Mode Demand Draft in favour of “DTE&T Odisha”, payable at Cuttack
EMD Amount β‚Ή44,00,000
EMD Mode Bank Guarantee / e-Bank Guarantee
EMD Validity Minimum 225 days
Performance Security 5% of Contract Value (valid for 68 months)

πŸ‘‰ MSMEs / Odisha-based Startups may be eligible for Tender Fee & EMD exemption as per Odisha Procurement Preference Policy (subject to conditions).

  1. πŸ–₯️ Submission Guidelines
  2. Mode: Online only through
    πŸ‘‰ https://tendersodisha.gov.in
  3. Bid Structure:
  4. Cover–1: Technical Bid
  5. Cover–2: Financial Bid (BoQ – Excel format)
  6. All documents must be:
  7. Digitally signed
  8. Uploaded before deadline
  9. As per prescribed formats in RFP
  10. Offline submissions are not allowed

πŸ“… Important Dates & Deadlines

Event Date & Time
Tender Publishing Date 13 January 2026
Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries 22 January 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Pre-Bid Meeting 29 January 2026 (3:00 PM, Hybrid Mode)
Corrigendum (if any) 04 February 2026
Bid Submission Deadline 20 February 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Technical Bid Opening 21 February 2026 (1:00 PM)
Financial Bid Opening To be intimated to qualified bidders
πŸ“‚ Document Checklist (Technical Bid – Cover 1)
  1. βœ” Bid Submission Checklist (Annexure-I)
  2. βœ” Covering Letter (TECH-1)
  3. βœ” Tender Fee DD & EMD BG details
  4. βœ” Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
  5. βœ” PAN & GST Registration
  6. βœ” ITRs (Last 3 FYs) & Latest GST Return
  7. βœ” Audited Financial Statements + CA Certificates
  8. βœ” OEM Authorization / Manufacturing License (TECH-9)
  9. βœ” Past Experience & Work Orders (TECH-5)
  10. βœ” Power of Attorney (TECH-4)
  11. βœ” Non-Blacklisting Affidavit (TECH-6)
  12. βœ” ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Certificates
  13. βœ” Product Brochures & Technical Compliance Sheet (TECH-8)
  14. βœ” Consortium Agreement (if applicable – TECH-7)
  15. βœ” MSME Affidavit (if applicable – TECH-11)

πŸ” Selection Method

  • Least Cost Selection (LCS) – technically qualified bidder with the lowest financial quote.

πŸ”— Official Tender Portals

Tender Fee (Number) β‚Ή11,800 (Non-refundable)
EMD (Number) β‚Ή44,00,000
Mode of EMD Bank Guarantee / e-Bank Guarantee
Estimated Cost NA
Start Date of Document Collection 13 January 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date 29 January 2026 (3:00 PM, Hybrid Mode)
Last Date for Submission 20 February 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Opening Date 21 February 2026 (1:00 PM)
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