Key Tender Details

Important Dates and Deadlines

Scope of Work

The selected Anchor Industry Partner will be responsible for planning, implementation, coordination and operational management of the Chhara ITI Cluster under the PM-SETU PPP framework. The partner is expected to bring industry expertise, co-investment, strategic leadership and a minimum five-year commitment to transform the identified ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions.

The broad scope includes:

1. Strategic Planning and Governance

The Anchor Industry Partner will prepare a five-year Strategic Investment Plan for the cluster, covering infrastructure upgradation, new courses, staffing plans, expected outputs and outcome targets. The partner will also participate in SPV governance and support the alignment of ITI operations with current and emerging industry requirements.

2. Infrastructure Upgradation

The project includes upgradation of classrooms, workshops, laboratories, hostels, IT networks and other training facilities across the Hub and Spoke ITIs. The selected partner will be expected to support procurement, installation and maintenance of industry-grade tools, equipment, simulators and modern training infrastructure.

3. Curriculum Design and Training Delivery

The Anchor Industry Partner will support redesign and modernization of curricula in line with NSQF, National Occupational Standards and industry demand. The project may include new-age courses in areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, AI/ML, advanced manufacturing, drone technology, digital skills and other emerging sectors.

4. Faculty and Staff Development

The selected partner will work with existing ITI instructors and staff to enhance training quality through industry immersion, Training of Trainers, digital pedagogy, new technology exposure and continuous professional development.

5. Financial Co-Investment and Revenue Model

The RFP requires a minimum industry contribution of 17% of the project cost. The financial bid scoring applies only to the additional percentage offered above the mandatory 17% contribution. The partner may also support revenue-generation models such as paid training, consultancy services, shared laboratory usage, industry assessments and certification-linked activities.

6. Operational Management

The Anchor Industry Partner, through the SPV, will manage day-to-day cluster operations including budgeting, procurement, accounting, asset maintenance, ICT systems, learning management, student management and deployment of contractual staff where required.

7. Placement, Apprenticeship and Employment Outcomes

The project emphasizes measurable employment outcomes, including placement strategy, apprenticeships under relevant schemes, industry tie-ups, in-house absorption, improved wage outcomes and potential overseas mobility pathways.

Pre-Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Eligible bidders may include credible industry partners, Public Sector Undertakings, industry associations, consortia, industry-led foundations, CSR or philanthropic arms of corporates, and academic institutions promoted or operated by industry.

Key eligibility requirements include:

1. The bidder must be a legally registered entity in India.
2. The bidder must have valid PAN and applicable GST registration.
3. The bidder or its parent / promoting organization must have at least five years of operational experience in any sector as on the bid submission date.
4. The bidder must not be blacklisted or debarred by any government department, PSU or multilateral agency.
5. The bidder must not have a conflict of interest as defined in the RFP.
6. Consortium participation is permitted, with a maximum of three members.
7. In the case of a consortium, the Lead Member must be clearly identified and authorized to represent and bind all consortium members.

Financial and Qualification Criteria

Tender Fee, EMD and Security Requirements

Evaluation Methodology

The selection will follow the Quality and Cost Based Selection method. The total evaluation is divided into technical and financial components.

Only bidders obtaining the minimum technical score of 60 marks will be considered for financial bid opening.

The technical evaluation covers operational plan, curriculum innovation, infrastructure strategy, industry engagement, HR plan, employment outcomes and sustainability plan. Bidders offering a stronger Strategic Investment Plan, realistic implementation roadmap, higher industry contribution and better employment outcomes are expected to be more competitive.

Submission Guidelines

Bidders must submit Technical and Financial Proposals online through the designated E-Tender Portal before the deadline. The proposals must be digitally signed by the authorized signatory.

Important submission instructions include:

1. Technical and Financial Proposals must be uploaded separately.
2. The Technical Proposal must not contain financial information.
3. The Financial Proposal must clearly state the industry share percentage committed by the bidder.
4. The Financial Proposal must be submitted in PDF format.
5. All scanned documents must be complete, legible and duly initialled.
6. Bidders may resubmit proposals before the deadline; the latest submitted version will be treated as final.
7. Withdrawal is permitted only before the bid submission deadline.
8. Queries may be submitted online or by email before the Pre-Bid Meeting.
9. Bidders are advised to review all RFP requirements, visit the cluster ITIs where required, and monitor the e-procurement portal for amendments or corrigenda.

Document Checklist for Bidders

Technical Proposal Documents

1. Copy of Incorporation / Registration Certificate of the bidder
2. Copy of GST Registration Certificate
3. Copy of PAN Card
4. Copy of Bid Security / EMD document, such as Bank Guarantee, FDR or online payment receipt
5. Form Tech-1: Letter comprising the Technical Bid
6. Form Tech-2: Details of the Bidder
7. Form Tech-3: Declaration Regarding Conflicting Activities
8. Form Tech-4: Self-Certification of Eligibility and Non-Blacklisting
9. Form Tech-5: Certification of Turnover / Financial Capability
10. Form Tech-6: Power of Attorney for Signing of Bid
11. Form Tech-7: CA Certificate for Number of Employees
12. Form Tech-8: Strategic Investment Plan Submission Format
13. Form Tech-9A: SIP Implementation and Evaluation Matrix
14. Form Tech-9B: Five-Year Investment Plan Budget for ITI Consortium
15. Consortium Agreement / MoU, if applicable
16. Undertaking from Parent / Promoter Company, if credentials are being relied upon
17. Audited financial statements and CA certificates as required
18. Integrity Pact and other declarations required under the RFP
19. Any other document specifically mentioned in the RFP or corrigenda

Financial Proposal Documents

1. Form Fin-1: Details of Source of Funding for Five Years Investment
2. Form Fin-2: Industrial Share Percentage, Cluster-wise
3. Financial Proposal in PDF format