Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tendering Authority
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Andhra Pradesh Technology Services Limited
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Tender Ref. No.
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ITC51-15027/5/2026-PROC-APTS
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Tender Type
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Limited Tender
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Tender Category
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Government Tender
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Project Name
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Identification of an agency for Project Monitoring Unit for Skill Training Program
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State / Location
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Andhra Pradesh
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Industry
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Skill Development, Training Monitoring, Project Management, MIS & Consulting
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Beneficiary Coverage
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60,000 beneficiaries
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Submission Mode
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Online through AP e-Procurement Portal
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Portal
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www.apeprocurement.gov.in
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Tender Publishing Date
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11 June 2026
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Last Date & Time for Bid Submission
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20 June 2026, 03:00 PM
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Bid Opening Date & Time
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20 June 2026, 03:30 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned in the document
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Bid Validity
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Minimum 90 days from date of opening
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Contract Duration
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Approximately 10 to 12 months from signing of agreement / till completion of program
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Evaluation Method
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QCBS: 70% Technical + 30% Financial
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Required Eligibility and Financial Criteria
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Minimum ₹5 crore average annual turnover for last 2 financial years, i.e., FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, required for technical scoring
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specifically mentioned in the tender document
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum one single work order as PMU; State Team Leader must have 10 years of experience in development projects, including 5 years in skill development activities
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Submission Mode
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Online
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned
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Tender Fee Required
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Tender fee not specifically mentioned; transaction fee is applicable on AP e-Procurement Portal
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EMD Amount
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₹10,00,000
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Mode of EMD
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Challan / Online / Bank Guarantee
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Performance Security
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10% of Contract / Purchase Order value
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned
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RFP / Document Date
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11 June 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting Date
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Not mentioned
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Last Date for Submission
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20 June 2026, 03:00 PM
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Opening Date
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20 June 2026, 03:30 PM
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Tender Category
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Government / Limited Tender
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Manpower Outsourcing Component
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Yes, PMU manpower deployment is part of scope
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Software Development Component
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No direct software development scope; MIS/dashboard monitoring and data analytics support are included
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Scope of Work
The selected agency will set up and operate a dedicated Project Management Unit to support APTS in monitoring the Skill Training Partner engaged for training 60,000 beneficiaries. The PMU will provide program management, compliance monitoring, data validation, reporting, MIS support and performance review services.
The major scope includes:
1. Training Plan Management
The PMU will coordinate with the Skill Training Partner for preparation of training plans, review batch calendars and schedules, ensure alignment with approved job roles and support rollout planning.
2. Stakeholder Coordination
The agency will act as a coordination interface among APTS, APBOCWWB, Skill Training Partner, assessment agencies, district authorities and other stakeholders. It will also support review meetings, issue resolution and escalation management.
3. Online Registration Monitoring
The PMU will monitor registration of beneficiaries, validate trainee details and coordinate with district nodal officers for approval of eligible BOCW workers or their dependents.
4. Batch Monitoring
The agency will track batch commencement, training progress, assessments, certification and batch completion while ensuring adherence to the approved curriculum.
5. Compliance Monitoring
The PMU will monitor compliance with scheme guidelines, branding norms, safety standards, quality requirements, assessment procedures and certification norms.
6. Skill Training Partner Performance Monitoring
The PMU will develop performance scorecards and monitor indicators such as enrolment targets, training completion rate and certification rate.
7. Assessment and Certification Monitoring
The selected agency will coordinate assessment schedules, ensure transparency in assessment processes and monitor certification records.
8. MIS and Dashboard Management
The agency will maintain a centralized MIS/dashboard, validate data uploaded by the Skill Training Partner and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely updates.
9. Reporting and Analytics
The PMU will prepare monthly progress reports, performance reports, dashboard presentations, review notes and analytical reports with recommendations.
10. Documentation Verification
The agency will verify supporting documents related to candidate enrolment, training progress, assessment, claims, invoices and payment milestones.
11. Payment Processing Support
The PMU will assist in validation of milestone-linked payments to the Skill Training Partner and recommend release or withholding of payments based on performance and compliance.
12. Continuous Improvement and Impact Assessment
The agency will recommend process improvements, support technology-enabled monitoring, assist third-party evaluation, conduct beneficiary feedback surveys and support impact studies.
Manpower Deployment Requirement
The selected agency must deploy the following minimum manpower:
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Position
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No. of Positions
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Qualification / Experience
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State Team Leader
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1
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Engineering / MBA / M.Phil / Management / Economics / Social Sciences / Public Policy / Leadership & Strategy or equivalent; minimum 10 years of experience in development projects with 5 years in skill development
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MIS Expert
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1
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MCA / B.Tech in IT or CSE; minimum 2 years of experience in MIS portal handling
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Placement Expert
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1
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MBA in HR / Postgraduate degree; minimum 3 years of experience in placement cell work
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District Coordinator
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13
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Graduation in any discipline
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Call Centre Executive
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4
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Graduation in any discipline
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Data Entry Operator
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2
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Graduation in any discipline
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Pre-Qualification and Technical Evaluation Criteria
The bids will be evaluated using Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection. Technical evaluation carries 100 marks, and bidders must secure at least 60 marks to qualify for financial bid opening.
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Evaluation Criteria
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Maximum Marks
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Key Requirement
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Average Annual Turnover for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
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25
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Minimum ₹5 crore for scoring; higher turnover gets additional marks up to maximum
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Staff Working in Various Positions
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25
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Minimum 30 members required for scoring
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Work Experience as PMU
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10
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Minimum one single PMU work order
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Technical Presentation
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40
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Project appreciation, methodology / work programme and proposed manpower
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Total
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100
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Minimum qualifying marks: 60
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Financial Evaluation
Financial bids will be opened only for bidders who obtain 60 marks or above in the technical evaluation. The tender follows QCBS evaluation with 70% weightage for technical score and 30% weightage for financial score.
The financial score will be calculated based on the lowest evaluated price proposal, and the bidder securing the highest composite score will be considered for award.
Tender Fee, EMD and Other Financial Requirements
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Item
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Details
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EMD
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₹10,00,000
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EMD Validity
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Valid up to 135 days from date of bid opening
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EMD Submission Mode
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Challan / Online / Bank Guarantee
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EMD Beneficiary
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Managing Director, A.P. Technology Services Limited, Vijayawada
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Original BG Submission
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Original BG to be submitted before 5 PM of the next working day
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Performance Security
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10% of Contract / PO value
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Performance Security Validity
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60 days beyond contract period
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Transaction Fee
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0.03% plus GST of final bid value, capped at ₹10,000 for purchase value up to ₹50 crore; ₹25,000 plus GST if purchase value is above ₹50 crore
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Corpus Fund
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0.04% of contract value, capped at ₹10,000 for contract value up to ₹50 crore; ₹25,000 for contract value above ₹50 crore
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Payment Terms
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Tranche
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Milestone
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Payment Release
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1st Tranche
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After release of 30% payment to Skill Training Partner
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30% of quoted value per student
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2nd Tranche
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After release of 50% payment to Skill Training Partner and completion of dashboard data verification
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50% of quoted value per student
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3rd Tranche
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After release of 20% payment to Skill Training Partner
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20% of quoted value per student
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Submission Guidelines
Bidders must submit technical and financial bids online through the AP e-Procurement Portal. All required forms, documents, certificates and supporting evidence must be scanned and uploaded as per the tender format.
Key submission points:
- Bidders must register on the AP e-Procurement Portal.
- Bids must be submitted online using digital certificates.
- Technical and financial bids must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
- EMD proof must be uploaded with the technical bid.
- Original Bank Guarantee, where applicable, must be submitted physically as per tender instructions.
- Rates must be quoted online only.
- Conditional bids are not acceptable.
- Bidders must submit a declaration confirming that they are not blacklisted.
- Any deviation from the prescribed formats may lead to rejection.
- Documents uploaded online will be considered for bid evaluation.
Important Deadlines
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender Publishing Date
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11 June 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned
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Last Date for Bid Submission
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20 June 2026, 03:00 PM
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Technical / Bid Opening Date
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20 June 2026, 03:30 PM
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EMD BG Original Submission
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Before 5 PM of next working day, if submitted through BG
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Document Checklist
Bidders should prepare and upload the following documents:
- Technical bid as per prescribed format
- Financial bid as per Form F1
- EMD proof through challan / online / Bank Guarantee
- Original Bank Guarantee, where applicable
- Declaration regarding clean track record, Form P1
- Audited financial statements for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
- Statutory Auditor / CA certificate with valid UDIN for turnover
- Work orders supporting PMU experience
- Service agreements, if applicable
- Client completion certificates from government entities
- Documents proving staff strength and relevant manpower capacity
- Work orders / client certificates / completion documents supporting staff and project experience
- Proposed PMU manpower details
- Qualification and experience documents of proposed key personnel
- Technical presentation covering project appreciation, methodology, work programme and manpower plan
- Company registration documents
- GST / PAN and statutory documents, as applicable
- Power of attorney / authorization letter for bid signing, if applicable
- Any additional document required on AP e-Procurement Portal
- Signed and stamped copies of all uploaded documents.
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