Tender Reference
NIT No.: TCIL/DT/2025-26/BARTI
Date of Issue / Publishing Date: 23 January 2026
Tender Overview
TCIL invites limited tenders from TCIL-empanelled vendors only (System Integrators / Start-ups) for the selection of a Backend Implementing Agency to conduct Training and Capacity Building Programs for Scheduled Caste (SC) trainees at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI), Pune.
Note: Bids from non-empanelled vendors or vendors outside the specified empanelment category will be rejected.
Scope of Work
The selected agency will be responsible for end-to-end implementation of skill development and capacity-building programs for SC beneficiaries, including:
- Mobilisation and onboarding of trainees
- Conduct of structured training programs
- Deployment of qualified trainers across Maharashtra
- Maintenance of biometric attendance and trainee data
- Assessment coordination and certification
- Placement / self-employment facilitation (minimum 50% outcomes)
- Submission of reports, utilization certificates, and trainee master data
- Compliance with all BARTI and TCIL documentation and reporting formats
The project implementation period is 11 months from the date of award.
Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
1. Empanelment Requirement
- Only TCIL-empanelled vendors under the sub-category:
IT Resources / Technical Manpower / Project Management / IT-FMS / Skill Development & Training are eligible.
2. Financial Eligibility
- Average Annual Turnover (last 3 FYs: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25):
- ₹3.25 Crore (₹2.71 Crore for MSEs & DPIIT-recognized Startups)
- Net Worth: Positive as on 31 March of the last financial year
- Profitability: Profit Before Tax (PBT) in at least 2 out of the last 3 years
- Supporting documents: Audited balance sheets and CA certificates
3. Experience Criteria
Bidder must have completed similar works in the last 7 years, meeting any one of the following:
- Two similar works each costing at least ₹3.25 Crore
(₹2.71 Crore for MSEs/Startups)
OR
- One similar work costing at least ₹4.34 Crore
(₹3.80 Crore for MSEs/Startups)
Definition of Similar Work:
Implementation of Skill Development projects for Government / CPSU / State PSU in India.
4. Infrastructure & Manpower Requirements
- Training Centres:
- At least one training centre in each of the 36 districts of Maharashtra
- Human Resources:
- Minimum 72 trainers deployed in Maharashtra
- CVs of all trainers to be submitted with the bid
5. Consortium Eligibility
- Consortium bids are permitted (maximum 3 empanelled partners)
- Lead partner must meet:
- Minimum 25% of turnover requirement
- Positive net worth
- Required similar work experience
- All consortium partners are jointly and severally liable
6. Make in India Compliance
- Only Class-I or Class-II Local Suppliers as per DPIIT guidelines are eligible
- Mandatory submission of Make in India Undertaking with local content calculation
Tender Fee & EMD
- Tender Fee: NIL
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): NIL
Performance Security
- 3% of Contract Value
- Acceptable forms:
- Bank Guarantee / e-BG
- Fixed Deposit
- Banker’s Cheque
- Insurance Surety Bond
- Validity: Until completion of contractual obligations
Payment Terms (Back-to-Back with Client)
- 30% on trainee onboarding & document submission
- 30% after one month of training completion
- 20% + 100% assessment fee on course completion
- 20% on achieving minimum 50% placement / self-employment outcomes
Submission Guidelines
- Bid System: Single-stage, Two-Bid System
- Technical Bid
- Financial Bid
- Bids to be submitted online only
- All documents must be digitally signed by the authorised signatory
- Bid validity: 120 days from technical bid opening
Important Dates
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Date & Time
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Tender Publishing Date
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23 January 2026
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Start of Bid Submission
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23 January 2026, 18:00 hrs
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Last Date of Bid Submission
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06 February 2026, 18:00 hrs
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Technical Bid Opening
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06 February 2026, 18:30 hrs
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not specified
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Document Checklist (Indicative)
- TCIL Empanelment proof
- Udyam Registration / DPIIT Startup Certificate (if applicable)
- Board Resolution / Authorisation Letter
- Make in India Undertaking & Local Content Calculation
- Audited Financial Statements & CA Certificates
- Work Orders & Completion Certificates for Similar Projects
- List of Training Centres (36 districts)
- CVs of 72 Trainers
- Consortium Agreement (if applicable)
- Undertaking for Back-to-Back Payment Terms
- Performance Security Undertaking
- Any additional undertakings as per NIT
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