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Tender Brief RFP for Selection of Project Management Agency (PMA) for Skill Development & EDP Training Programs – ni-msme 2026
Tender Description Explore the latest ni-msme tender for selection of a Project Management Agency for Skill Development and EDP training programs. Check eligibility, scope, EMD ₹1 Cr, deadlines, and submission guidelines.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Tender Overview

The National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme), Hyderabad, under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has invited online proposals for the selection of a Project Management Agency (PMA) to manage Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDP), and capacity-building initiatives.

 Key Tender Details

Particular
Details
Tender Authority
ni-msme, Govt. of India
Tender Type
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Project
PMA for Skill Development & EDP Programs
Submission Mode
Online (CPP Portal)
Tender Fee
₹10,000 (Non-refundable)
EMD
₹1 Crore (Refundable)
EMD Exemption
No
Bid System
Two-Bid (Technical + Financial)
 
 Important Dates
Event
Date
Tender Publishing Date
08 April 2026
Last Date for Queries
09 April 2026
Response to Queries
10 April 2026*
Last Date for Submission
15 April 2026
Technical Bid Opening
16 April 2026
Financial Bid Opening
17 April 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not explicitly mentioned
(*Date corrected logically from document inconsistency)
Scope of Work
The selected Project Management Agency (PMA) will be responsible for:
  1. Identification and onboarding of facilitating agencies
  2. Managing training infrastructure, trainers, mobilization, and placements
  3. Monitoring training delivery, attendance, and quality compliance
  4. Managing MIS, documentation, audits, and reporting
  5. Coordinating fund disbursement with ni-msme
  6. Acting as a centralized management body for program execution
 Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
 Basic Eligibility
  1. Must be an NSDC partner
  2. Legally registered entity (Company/LLP/Society/Firm)
  3. Minimum 5 years of operational experience
  4. Not blacklisted by any government authority
 Experience Criteria
  1. Minimum 5 similar projects completed
  2. Training experience of 30,000+ candidates in last 3 years
 Financial Criteria
  1. Average annual turnover:
    1. ₹20 Crore (minimum eligibility)
    2. ₹25 Crore (preferred for scoring)
  2. Positive Net Worth required
 Financial & Qualification Summary Table
Criteria
Requirement
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
₹20 Crore (Eligibility), ₹25 Cr+ preferred
Net Worth Requirement
Positive (₹5 Cr+ preferred for scoring)
Minimum Experience
5 Years + 5 Projects
Training Experience
30,000 candidates (last 3 years)
Submission Mode
Online Only
EMD Exemption
No
Tender Fee
₹10,000
 
 Tender Fee & EMD Details
  1. Tender Fee: ₹10,000 (Non-refundable)
  2. EMD: ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 Crore, Refundable)
  3. Payment Mode: RTGS / NEFT / DD / Bank Guarantee
Submission Guidelines
  1. Bids must be submitted online via CPP Portal only
  2. Two-part submission:
    1. Technical Bid
    2. Financial Bid
  3. Upload proof of:
    1. Tender fee payment
    2. EMD payment
  4. All documents must be self-attested
  5. Conditional bids will be rejected
  6. Financial bid opened only for technically qualified bidders
Document Checklist
Applicants must submit the following:
 Mandatory Documents
  1. Cover Letter (Form 1)
  2. Company Registration Documents
  3. PAN, GST Certificates
  4. Project Experience Documents (Work Orders/Certificates)
  5. Training Proof (30,000 candidates)
  6. Audited Financial Statements (3 Years)
  7. CA Certificate (Turnover & Net Worth)
  8. Blacklisting Declaration
  9. Conflict of Interest Declaration
  10. Technical Presentation
  11. Financial Bid (Form 8)
  12. Contact details of verification authorities
  13. Proof of training centers (if applicable)
  14. EMD & Tender Fee Payment Proof
Evaluation Process
  1. Stage 1: Pre-qualification screening
  2. Stage 2: Technical Evaluation (100 marks)
  3. Stage 3: Financial Evaluation (L1 among top technical bidders)
 Additional Notes
  1. Consortium bidding is not allowed
  2. Contract duration is project-based
  3. ni-msme reserves the right to cancel/modify the RFP
  4. Performance-based payments and penalties applicable
Minimum Average annual Turnover ₹20 Crore (Eligibility), ₹25 Cr+ preferred
Net Worth Positive (₹5 Cr+ preferred for scoring)
Minimum Experience 5 Years + 5 Projects
Submission Mode Online Only
EMD Exemption No
Tender Fee (Number) ₹10,000 (Non-refundable)
EMD (Number) ₹1 Crore (Refundable)
Mode of EMD Not Mentioned
Estimated Cost N/A
Start Date of Document Collection 08 April 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not explicitly mentioned
Last Date for Submission 15 April 2026
Opening Date 17 April 2026
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