Pre-Qualification Criteria
Expression of Interest (EoI): Empanelment of Training Providers
Green Jobs & Hydrocarbon Sector – Maharashtra
Issuing Authority
Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS),
Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department (SEEID),
Government of Maharashtra.
Tender Reference No.
MSSDS/CONVERGENCE/2026/01
Scope of Work
Empanelled Training Providers (TPs) will be responsible for implementing NSQF-aligned short-term skill development programs in the Green Jobs and Hydrocarbon sectors across Maharashtra. The scope includes:
- Establishment and operation of training centres in Maharashtra
- Mobilisation, counselling, and Aadhaar-based registration of candidates
- Delivery of classroom and practical training as per approved curriculum
- Assessment and certification through authorised agencies
- Placement support with a minimum 75% placement requirement
- Post-placement tracking for at least six months
- Compliance with PMKUVA / Convergence Scheme guidelines and MSSDS MIS systems
A total of 800 candidates are proposed to be trained, assessed, certified, and placed by 31 March 2026.
Pre-Qualification Criteria (for Non-Exempt Applicants)
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Legally registered entity (Company / LLP / Partnership / Society / Trust)
- Minimum 5 years of existence
- Positive net worth as on 31 March 2025
- Minimum ₹1 crore annual turnover from skill development activities in each of the last three financial years (FY 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)
- No financial losses during the above period
- Skill development included in organisational objectives
- Accreditation/empanelment with NSDC / MSBSVET / MSSDS
- Operational presence and registered office in Maharashtra for at least 5 years
- Minimum 500 candidates trained in the last 5 years
- Minimum 75% placement rate
- Not blacklisted by any Government / PSU
Certain Government, Semi-Government, and approved academic institutions are exempted from select pre-qualification conditions, as detailed in the EoI.
Eligibility Criteria (General)
- Single-entity bidding only (no consortium or franchise model)
- One bid per legal entity (common ownership bids will be rejected)
- Mandatory registration on the Maharashtra e-Tender portal
- Compliance with all MSSDS, SEEID, and scheme-specific guidelines
Financial Criteria
- Turnover thresholds as per evaluation matrix
- Financial documents must be CA-certified with UDIN
- Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): 3% of work order value, valid for contract period + 180 days
Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Tender Document Fee: ₹20,000 (non-refundable)
- EMD: ₹2,00,000 (refundable, non-interest bearing)
- Payment mode: Online only (Net Banking) via Maharashtra e-Tender portal
Startup Relaxation
DPIIT-recognised Startups are eligible for:
- Exemption from minimum turnover requirement
- Exemption from EMD
(Valid DPIIT certificate mandatory)
Submission Guidelines
- Single-bid system (Technical Bid only)
- Online submission through Maharashtra e-Tender portal
- All annexures (Annexure 1–13) must be filled and uploaded
- Documents must be signed, sealed, page-numbered, and uploaded in sequence
- Bid validity: 90 days from closing date
Key Dates & Deadlines
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Milestone
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Date & Time
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Tender Published / Document Download Start
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18 February 2026, 6:00 PM
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Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries (Email)
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25 February 2026, 4:00 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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26 February 2026, 3:30 PM (Physical)
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Pre-Bid Clarifications / Addendum
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27 February 2026
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Bid Submission Closing Date
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05 March 2026, 6:00 PM
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Technical Bid Opening Date
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10 March 2026, 6:00 PM
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Evaluation & Selection Overview
- Part A – Technical Evaluation: 80 marks
- Part B – Presentation: 20 marks
- Minimum qualifying score: 70 out of 100
- Evaluation based on turnover, experience, infrastructure, placements, empanelments, and awards
- Final empanelment subject to due diligence and approval by MSSDS
Document Checklist (Indicative)
Applicants must upload the following:
- Covering Letter (Annexure-1)
- Bidder Details & Declaration (Annexure-12 & 13)
- CA-certified financial statements (FY 2022-23 to 2024-25)
- Turnover certificate with UDIN
- Proof of legal registration and MoA / Trust Deed
- Accreditation / Empanelment certificates (NSDC / MSBSVET / MSSDS)
- Placement details & proof (Annexure-3)
- Industry tie-ups / MoUs (Annexure-4)
- Awards / Recognition certificates (Annexure-5)
- Trainer profiles & ToT certifications (Annexure-8)
- Training centre infrastructure & location details (Annexure-9)
- Proposed implementation plan (Annexure-11)
- Anti-blacklisting affidavit & Power of Attorney
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