[AI-COE] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The tender titled AI-COE is issued by ELCOT for the establishment and operations management of a state-of-the-art facility, the AI Centre of Excellence (CoE). This is an Open Tender and is categorized under Services. The tender ID is 2026_ELCO_674952_1 and was published on 14-Mar-2026.
Scope / Work
Bidders are invited to submit proposals for the establishment and management of the AI CoE. The work involves comprehensive planning and execution, as detailed in the tender documents. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for specific eligibility criteria and requirements, including the NDA/Pre Qualification details.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee (amount: ₹0).
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): A fixed amount of ₹10,000 is required. Exemption for EMD is allowed as per the tender conditions.
- Payment mode is strictly Online through SBI Bank.
Key dates
- Pre-Bid Meeting: Scheduled for 24-Mar-2026 at 11:30 AM at the specified address in Egmore.
- Bid Submission Start Date: 17-Apr-2026 at 03:00 PM.
- Bid Submission End Date: 24-Apr-2026 at 03:00 PM.
- Bid Opening Date: 24-Apr-2026 at 03:30 PM.
- Document Download: Available from 14-Mar-2026 to 24-Apr-2026.
Bidders should ensure compliance with all requirements and timelines to avoid disqualification.
AI insights
Risk factors
- EMD size
- bid validity (180 days)
- tight timelines
- no tender fee
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹10,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 14-Mar-2026 06:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 24-Apr-2026 03:00 PM |
| Opening date | 24-Apr-2026 03:30 PM |
Documents available from 14-Mar-2026 06:30 PM to 24-Apr-2026 03:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_811250.xls | 364 KB | XLS | |
| TenderDoc.pdf | 771.6 KB | ||
| Corrigendum1.pdf | 117.47 KB | ||
| TenderDocument.pdf | 555.78 KB |
Corrigenda
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Corrigendum 1
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigendum1.pdf | 117.47 |
Tender Document
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| TenderDocument.pdf | 555.78 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | chennai |
|---|---|
| Category | Information Technology |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Multi-stage |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | ELCOT |
| Source portal | tntenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Managing Director |
|---|---|
| Address | 9th Floor, Sigapi Aachi Building, 18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathi Road, Egmore |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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