Key Tender Details

Important Dates and Deadlines

Scope of Work

The selected Anchor Industry Partner will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and operational management of the identified ITI cluster through the SPV. The assignment is focused on transforming the ITIs into industry-aligned training institutions with modern infrastructure, relevant courses and improved employment outcomes.

The scope includes:

1. Strategic Planning and Governance

The AIP will lead the preparation of a five-year Strategic Investment Plan for the cluster, covering infrastructure upgrades, new courses, staffing requirements, financial planning and outcome targets. The AIP will also participate in the SPV Board and relevant sub-committees such as curriculum, infrastructure and placement.

2. Infrastructure Upgradation

The selected partner will design and implement the upgradation of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, hostels, IT networks and other facilities across the Hub and Spoke ITIs. The work will also include procurement, installation and maintenance of industry-grade equipment, tools and simulators.

3. Curriculum Design and Training Delivery

The AIP will support curriculum redesign and introduction of new-age courses aligned with industry needs, including sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, AI/ML, advanced manufacturing, digital skills and other emerging areas. The partner will also promote competency-based training, blended learning, modular courses, workplace-linked training and on-the-job training.

4. Faculty and Staff Development

The project requires strengthening the capacity of existing ITI instructors through industry immersion, Training of Trainers programmes, pedagogy enhancement and continuous professional development. The AIP may also support the deployment of additional trainers or subject matter experts where required.

5. Financial Co-Investment and Revenue Model

The industry partner must contribute a minimum of 17% of project costs towards capital and operational requirements beyond the government share. The selected partner is also expected to develop revenue-generation models such as paid training, consultancy services, shared lab usage, industry-paid assessments and certification services.

6. Operational Management

The AIP, through the SPV, will manage day-to-day operations of the Hub-and-Spoke cluster, including budgeting, procurement, asset maintenance, accounting, administrative processes and deployment of contractual staff where required.

7. Placement, Apprenticeship and Employment Outcomes

The partner will work on improving placements, apprenticeships, employer linkages and wage outcomes for trainees. The proposal should include measurable year-wise placement targets, industry tie-ups and apprenticeship opportunities under relevant frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed in the RFP. Eligible bidders may include credible companies, manufacturers, 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 conditions include:

1. The bidder must be a legally registered entity in India.
2. Consortiums are permitted with up to three members.
3. The Lead Member must be clearly identified and authorised to represent the consortium.
4. The bidder must have valid PAN and GST registration, wherever applicable.
5. The bidder or its parent/promoting organisation must have at least five years of operational experience.
6. The bidder must not be blacklisted or debarred by any government department, PSU or multilateral agency.
7. The bidder must not have a conflict of interest.
8. Bid Security / EMD must be submitted as per the prescribed amount and format.

Pre-Qualification and Financial Criteria

Evaluation Methodology

The selection will be carried out through Quality and Cost Based Selection. The total evaluation will include technical and financial parameters.

Only bidders meeting the minimum technical score of 60 marks will qualify for opening of the financial proposal.

Submission Guidelines

Interested bidders must submit their technical and financial proposals online through the designated e-tender portal before the due date and time. The technical and financial proposals must be uploaded separately.

All documents must be digitally signed by the authorised signatory. The technical proposal must not include any financial information. Any technical proposal containing material financial details may be treated as non-responsive.

If EMD is submitted through Bank Guarantee, the scanned copy or proof must be uploaded with the technical proposal, and the hard copy must be delivered to the authority within the bid end date / bid opening date as specified in the RFP.

Bidders may submit revised proposals before the submission deadline. The latest submission will be treated as final. Withdrawal is permitted only before the submission deadline.

Document Checklist

Technical Proposal Documents

Bidders should prepare and upload the following documents:

1. Copy of incorporation or registration certificate of the bidder
2. GST registration certificate and PAN card
3. Bid Security / EMD document, Bank Guarantee, online payment receipt or applicable bid security declaration
4. Form Tech-1: Letter comprising the Technical Bid
5. Form Tech-2: Details of the Bidder
6. Form Tech-3: Declaration regarding conflicting activities
7. Form Tech-4: Self-certification of eligibility and non-blacklisting
8. Form Tech-5: Certification of turnover / financial capability
9. Form Tech-6: Power of Attorney for signing of bid
10. Form Tech-7: CA certificate for number of employees
11. Form Tech-8: Strategic Investment Plan submission format
12. Form Tech-9A: SIP implementation and evaluation matrix
13. Form Tech-9B: Five-year investment plan budget for ITI consortium
14. Consortium Agreement / MoU, if applicable
15. Any other document specifically required under the RFP

Financial Proposal Documents

The financial proposal must be submitted in PDF format and should include:

1. Form Fin-1: Details of source of funding for five-year investment
2. Form Fin-2: Industrial share percentage, cluster-wise

Supporting Financial Documents

Bidders should also keep ready:

1. Audited balance sheets for applicable financial years
2. Audited profit and loss statements
3. UDIN-verified CA certificate for average annual turnover
4. UDIN-verified CA certificate for net worth
5. Board resolution or undertaking of financial support, where parent/promoter credentials are used
6. CA or statutory auditor certificate for skilling/training/technical education/CSR expenditure
7. CA certificate for manpower strength
8. Undertaking of manpower deployment support, where applicable