Tender Details

Tender Details

Tender ID SkillTender916
Reference No. TrainingTender928
Tender Brief Expression of Interest (EoI): Upgradation of ITIs under PM-SETU Scheme – Delhi
Tender Description PM-SETU EoI, ITI Upgradation Tender, Anchor Industry Partner EoI, Skill Development Tender Delhi, ITI Hub and Spoke Model, Government Skill Projects 2026
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tendering Authority:
Department of Training & Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi
Scheme:
PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) – Component I
Project Location:
NCT of Delhi – Dheerpur ITI Cluster (1 Hub ITI + 4 Spoke ITIs)
Scope of Work
The EoI invites Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) to lead the upgradation of Government ITIs under a Hub-and-Spoke model through an industry-led Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The selected industry partner will collaborate with Central and State Governments to transform ITIs into aspirational, industry-aligned institutes.
Key responsibilities include:
  1. Infrastructure upgradation (labs, workshops, hostels, ICT systems)
  2. Introduction of new and emerging trades (EV, AI, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, etc.)
  3. Curriculum co-creation aligned with NSQF and industry needs
  4. Faculty training and capacity building
  5. Industry internships, on-the-job training and placement linkages
  6. Operational and governance management of ITI clusters through SPV
  7. Preparation and execution of a 5-year Strategic Investment Plan (SIP)
Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Legal Eligibility
  1. Applicant must be a legally incorporated entity under applicable Indian laws
  2. Must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government or PSU
Consortium
  1. Single entity or Consortium allowed
  2. Maximum 5 members in a Consortium
  3. Only Lead Member’s credentials considered for eligibility
  4. Consortium must nominate a Lead Member with Power of Attorney
Technical Qualification Criteria
  1. Minimum 1,000 employees on payroll as on EoI due date
  2. Experience in industrial operations and internal training initiatives
  3. Nationwide or multi-state operational presence preferred
  4. Valid statutory compliances (PAN, GST, licenses, registrations)

Financial Qualification Criteria

  1. Minimum average annual turnover of INR 2,000 Crore during the last 3 financial years
  2. Positive net worth for at least 2 preceding financial years
  3. Mandatory financial commitment of INR 31 Crore for one Hub-and-Spoke cluster over 5 years
    (Average INR 6.2 Crore per year)
  4. Auditor-certified turnover and net worth documents required
Tender Fee & EMD
  1. Tender Fee: Not Applicable (EoI stage)
  2. EMD / Bid Security: Not Applicable (EoI stage)
Submission Guidelines
  1. EoI to be submitted online only through Delhi Government e-Procurement Portal
  2. Submission must be a single consolidated PDF file
  3. Each page must be initialed by authorized signatory
  4. Queries to be submitted via email in prescribed Excel format
  5. All communications must be in English
Official Email for Queries:
pmsetu.gnctd@gmail.com
Important Dates (Tentative)
Event
Date
Tender Publication
On or before 09 January 2026
Issue of EoI Document
12 January 2026
Pre-EoI Meeting
20 January 2026
Last Date for Queries
31 January 2026
EoI Submission Deadline
15 February 2026, 5:00 PM
Opening of EoI
To be announced
Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change by the Authority.
Evaluation Process
  1. Evaluation based on eligibility, technical capacity, financial strength and submitted inputs
  2. EoI is non-binding and intended to gather industry inputs
  3. Shortlisted parties may be invited for discussions before RFP issuance
Document Checklist
Applicants must submit the following documents:
  1. Cover Letter (Annexure I)
  2. General Information & Legal/Financial Capacity (Annexure II)
  3. Power of Attorney (Annexure III – Form 1 / Form 2 as applicable)
  4. Joint Bidding Agreement (Annexure IV – for Consortium)
  5. Inputs & Suggestions for Project Implementation (Annexure V)
  6. Statutory Documents (PAN, GST, registrations)
  7. Auditor-certified Financial Statements & Turnover Certificate
  8. Undertaking for Non-Blacklisting
  9. Financial Commitment Certificate for PM-SETU Project
Tender Fee (Number) Not Applicable (EoI stage)
EMD (Number) Not Applicable (EoI stage)
Mode of EMD Not Applicable (EoI stage)
Estimated Cost Not Applicable (EoI stage)
Start Date of Document Collection 12 January 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date 20 January 2026
Last Date for Submission 15 February 2026, 5:00 PM
Opening Date To be announced
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