Tender Overview

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has invited bids for the Hiring of Professionals for Application Development and Maintenance across multiple IT roles. The project aims to strengthen digital infrastructure through skilled technical resources over a long-term engagement.

Key Dates & Timeline

1. Application Development (Java, Python, Full Stack)
2. Data Science & Analytics (Data Scientist, Analyst, ETL, Governance)
3. UI/UX & Design (UX Designers, UI Developers)
4. Mobile & Web Development (Android, iOS, Web Apps)
5. Testing & QA (Automation, Performance, API Testing)
6. DevOps & Security (Cloud Security, DevSecOps)
7. LMS & Open edX Development
8. Chatbot & GenAI Development
9. Database & Tool Experts (Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch)
10. System Administration & Compliance

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in similar services for Government/PSU organizations
2. Must provide supporting work orders/contracts

1. Must comply with GeM bid requirements
2. Must submit all required documents (experience, turnover, certificates)

1. No relaxation for MSME or Startups in experience or turnover criteria

1. Tender Fee: Not applicable / Not specified
2. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): Not required
3. ePBG: Not required

1. Selection Method: QCBS (Quality & Cost Based Selection)
2. Weightage: Technical (70%) : Financial (30%)
3. Minimum Technical Score: 70 marks
4. Evaluation based on:
   1. Methodology
   2. Experience
   3. Technical proposal

1. अनुभव प्रमाण (Experience Certificates / Work Orders)
2. Audited Financial Statements (Last 3 Years)
3. CA Certificate for Turnover
4. Bidder Turnover Documents
5. Additional documents as per ATC
6. Any exemption proof (if applicable)

1. Bid Type: Two Packet Bid (Technical + Financial)
2. Submission Mode: Online via GeM Portal
3. Price breakup must be clearly indicated
4. All documents must be uploaded in required format
5. Clarifications allowed during evaluation (within 2 days window)

1. Mode: Online (MS Teams link provided in RFP)
2. Date: 21 April 2026
3. Time: 12:00 PM

1. Contract Duration: 3 Years + 1 Day
2. Resource Deployment: Role-based, hybrid mode
3. Location: NSDC Office, New Delhi

This NSDC tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers with strong capabilities in application development, data analytics, and digital transformation. With a high turnover requirement and no EMD burden, the tender is best suited for established mid-to-large IT firms with government project experience.