Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Overview
Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) invites proposals for the selection of a Training Partner to set up, operate, and maintain a Multi Skill Development Center (MSDC) in Jalandhar, Punjab.
- Authority: Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM)
- Location: Jalandhar, Punjab
- Project Type: Skill Development & Training
- Tender Category: Government
- Concession Period: 5 years (extendable up to additional 5 years)
Scope of Work
The selected Training Partner will be responsible for:
- Setting up and operationalizing MSDC infrastructure
- Running skill training programs (minimum 5 courses mandatory)
- Training minimum 350 candidates annually
- Ensuring 70% placement of trained candidates
- Managing administration, trainers, and course delivery
- Procuring equipment, utilities, and maintaining infrastructure
- Marketing courses and increasing enrollment
- Ensuring compliance with Government schemes and Skill India portal
- Submitting periodic reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Managing finances, escrow account, and revenue sharing
Additionally:
- 50% candidates may be sponsored by PSDM
- Courses must align with industry demand and SSC standards
Eligibility Criteria
General Eligibility
- Open to Training Partners, NGOs, Corporates, SSCs, Govt. bodies, and JV/Consortium
- Consortium allowed (max 3 partners)
- Lead partner must meet 50% criteria
Experience Criteria
Minimum 5 years of existence
- Training & Placement:
Placement Tie-Up
- Minimum 10 employers for placement of 245 candidates
Other Conditions
- Not blacklisted
- Valid registrations (GST, IT, etc.)
Financial Criteria
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Category
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Requirement
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General Bidders
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₹5 Cr turnover (₹2 Cr from training)
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NGOs
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₹1 Cr turnover (₹50 lakh from training)
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Govt. Bodies
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No minimum requirement
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Tender Fee & EMD
Tender Fee: ₹5,000 (Non-refundable)
- EMD: ₹4,00,000
- Performance Bank Guarantee: ₹25,00,000
- EMD Exemption: Yes (for MSEs & Startups with valid proof)
Submission Guidelines
Mode: Online via e-Procurement Portal
Two-stage process:
- Technical qualification: Minimum 70 marks
- Final selection: Highest Revenue Share (%) bidder
- Proposal validity: 180 days
Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender Publish / Start Date
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19-03-2026
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Last Date for Queries
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22-03-2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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24-03-2026
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Last Date for Submission
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30-03-2026
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Technical Bid Opening
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01-04-2026
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Financial Bid Opening
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To be notified
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Commercial Terms
- Revenue sharing model (minimum 10% bid)
- Monthly payment = Higher of:
- Assessed Rent: ₹3,09,000/month
- Escrow account mandatory
Document Checklist
Bidders must submit:
- Letter of Application (Annexure 1)
- General Information (Annexure 2)
- Power of Attorney
- Training Track Record
- Placement Track Record
- Employer Tie-Ups Proof
- Financial Statements (CA Certified)
- GST & Registration Certificates
- Non-Blacklisting Certificate
- Project Execution Plan (post-award)
- Experience Certificates
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)
- Consortium Agreement (if applicable)
Tender Summary Table
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Parameter
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹5 Cr (General), ₹1 Cr (NGO)
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specified
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Minimum Experience
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5 years
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Submission Mode
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Online
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EMD Exemption
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Yes
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Tender Fee
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₹5,000
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EMD Amount
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₹4,00,000
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Mode of EMD
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Online
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Estimated Cost
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Not specified
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Start Date
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19-03-2026
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Pre-Bid Date
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24-03-2026
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Last Submission Date
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30-03-2026
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Opening Date
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01-04-2026
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State
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Punjab
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Industry
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Skill Development
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Tender Category
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Government
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