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Tender Overview
Tamil Nadu Academy of Construction (TAC), Government of Tamil Nadu, invites e-tenders for the selection of a Training Provider to deliver online skill upgradation training in 40 skill courses to 50,000 higher-education students who are children of registered construction workers (TNCWWB).
The tender follows a two-cover system (Technical + Financial Bid) and selection will be based on QCBS (80:20).
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Authority
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Tamil Nadu Academy of Construction (TAC), Govt. of Tamil Nadu
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Tender Reference
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A/23/2026
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Mode of Submission
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Online (tntenders.gov.in)
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Selection Method
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QCBS (80% Technical + 20% Financial)
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Bid Validity
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120 days from technical bid opening
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Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender Publishing / Bid Start Date
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07 Feb 2026 – 10:00 AM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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13 Feb 2026 – 3:30 PM
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Last Date of Bid Submission
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21 Feb 2026 – 3:00 PM
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Technical Bid Opening
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23 Feb 2026 – 10:00 AM
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Financial Bid Opening
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To be notified
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Technical Presentation
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To be notified
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Letter of Award
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To be notified
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Tender Fee & EMD
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Component
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Amount
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Tender Fee
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Not specified
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Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
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₹75,00,000
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Validity of BG
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45 days from bid opening
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MSME Exemption
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Not allowed
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Scope of Work
- The selected Training Provider will:
Training Delivery
- Deliver online skill training in 40 courses to 50,000 students.
- Target beneficiaries: Children of registered construction workers.
- Training via LMS + Mobile App + Web platform.
- Provide HD video content with 2D animations (no YouTube or screen recordings allowed).
- Provide 24/7 device-agnostic access.
Platform & Infrastructure
- Develop Learning Management System (LMS).
- Provide call centre for mobilization & support.
- Provide toll-free doubt support.
- Individual login credentials for trainees.
- Dashboard for monitoring & reporting.
Program Objectives
- Enhance employability and entrepreneurship.
- Bridge skill gap between education and industry.
- Support digital learning access for rural students.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bidders must meet all mandatory eligibility conditions:
Organizational Requirements
- Must have office/project presence in Tamil Nadu.
- Must be registered with NSDC / TNSDC / TAC.
- Minimum 3 years experience in skill training.
Financial Criteria
- Average annual turnover (last 3 years): ₹20 Crore minimum
- Positive net worth as on 31 March 2025.
Workforce Requirement
- Minimum 50 online content developers on payroll.
Experience Criteria
- Experience in digital/online training/content delivery.
- Average training capacity: 20,000 candidates per year (last 3 years).
- Must not be blacklisted by Govt. agencies.
Technical Evaluation Criteria (100 Marks)
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Criteria
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Marks
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Turnover (₹20Cr–₹50Cr–₹50Cr+)
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20
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Govt/PSU Training Experience
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25
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BOCW Online Training Experience
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15
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Empanelment with NSDC/TNSDC/TAC
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10
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Technical Presentation & Demo
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30
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- Minimum qualifying technical score: 50 marks.
Financial Criteria
- Selection via QCBS (80:20).
- Final Score = Technical (80%) + Financial (20%).
Performance Security
- 3% of first tranche amount as Bank Guarantee.
Payment Milestones
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Tranche
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Amount
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Milestone
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1st
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30%
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MoU signing + Training start
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2nd
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50%
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50% course completion
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3rd
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20%
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Training completion + Certification + Workshop
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Submission Guidelines
- Online submission only on Tamil Nadu e-tender portal.
- Two-cover bid submission (Technical + Financial).
- Bid documents must be signed and authorized.
- Queries to be submitted before Pre-Bid Meeting via email.
Document Checklist for Bidders
Mandatory Documents
- Certificate of incorporation & office proof in Tamil Nadu
- Registration certificate (NSDC/TNSDC/TAC)
- Work orders/contracts (experience proof)
- Audited financial statements (3 years)
- CA certificate for net worth
- EPF & ESI proof (50 employees)
- Undertaking for non-blacklisting
- Empanelment/MOU proof with skill bodies
- Technical presentation & demo details
- Power of Attorney
- EMD payment proof
Conclusion
This large-scale digital skilling initiative aims to train 50,000 beneficiaries and strengthen India’s digital workforce. The project offers significant opportunities for experienced training providers with strong LMS, content development, and large-scale training capabilities. |
