[Establishing Flying Training Organizations at Kadapa Airport] open

4.4/10

Airports Authority of India

Ref: AAI/CHQ/LM/FTO /KADAPA/2025-26 ยท ID: 2026_AAI_268566_1

Category Civil Works

AI summary

This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

Overview

The Airports Authority of India has issued an open tender for establishing Flying Training Organizations at Kadapa Airport. This project is categorized under civil works and is aimed at enhancing aviation training facilities.

Scope / Work

The primary objective is to establish Flying Training Organizations (FTO) at Kadapa Airport. Bidders are encouraged to review the detailed tender documents for specific requirements and qualifications. The work is expected to be completed over a period of approximately 9125 days, with a bid validity of 180 days.

Fees & EMD

  • Tender Fee: โ‚น59,000 (non-exemptible)
  • EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): โ‚น1,000,000 (non-exemptible)
    Both fees must be paid online, and bidders should ensure compliance with the payment instructions outlined in the tender documents.

Key Dates

  • Tender Published: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
  • Document Download Start: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
  • Clarification Period: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM to 12-Mar-2026 03:00 PM
  • Bid Submission End: 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
  • Bid Opening: 30-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Pre-Bid Meeting: 10-Mar-2026 11:00 AM at O/o ED(LM), CHQ, AAI, New Delhi.

Bidders should prepare their submissions carefully, ensuring all required documents are included as specified in the tender documentation. The tender documents can be accessed through the provided links.

AI insights

Establishing Flying Training Organizations (FTO) at Kadapa Airport

Risk factors

  • high EMD amount
  • non-exemptible tender fee
  • long bid validity period
  • tight submission timeline

How good is this tender for you?

Business suitability analysis

Tender for establishing flying training organizations at Kadapa Airport.

Plain-language analysis covering money, competition, paperwork, timeline and who this tender realistically suits.

  • Multi-year execution
  • Heavy money commitment
  • Long project duration
  • Niche expertise needed
  • Open to local bidders
4.4
/ 10
Opportunity score
Small business friendliness 6.0/10 Moderate
Startup suitability 5.0/10 Moderate
Money commitment 6.0/10 Moderate
Money lock-in 6.0/10 Moderate
Execution difficulty 7.0/10 High
Paperwork load 6.0/10 Moderate
Expected competition 6.0/10 Moderate
Expertise needed 6.0/10 Moderate
Timeline pressure 3.0/10 Good
Bigger shape means a better fit for the bidder
  • MSME-friendly6.0
  • Startup-friendly5.0
  • Low competition4.0
  • Light on money4.0
  • Easy to execute3.0
  • Light paperwork4.0

What this tender is really about

This tender involves setting up flying training organizations at Kadapa Airport. It requires a significant financial commitment and has a long execution timeline. Bidders should be prepared for a detailed documentation process.

What you gain if you win

  • Access to a large government project
  • Potential for long-term contracts in aviation training
  • Enhancement of local aviation infrastructure

What could trip you up

  • High upfront costs for EMD and tender fee
  • Long duration of the project
  • Complex documentation requirements

Who is this tender best suited for?

Recommended for

  • Established civil contractors
  • Aviation training providers
  • Large construction firms

May struggle with this

  • First-time bidders
  • Small businesses
  • Startups without experience

Money side, in plain words

Upfront fees
The tender fee is โ‚น59,000, which is non-exemptible.
Security deposit (EMD)
The EMD is โ‚น1,000,000, which is a significant upfront cost.
Money you must set aside
Funds will be tied up for the project's long duration of about 25 years.
Payment timing
Payment terms are not specified, so bidders should clarify this.

What it takes to deliver

Kind of work
This is a construction project.
How long it takes
The work is expected to take about 25 years.
Skills you'll need
Skills in civil engineering and aviation training are required.
Where the work happens
The work is located at Kadapa Airport.
Paperwork
There is a substantial amount of paperwork required.

Competition: who else might bid?

How open it is
This is an open tender.
Likely crowd
There may be a moderate number of bidders.
What helps you win
Experience in similar large-scale projects will be advantageous.

Practical things to think about

  • Bidders should ensure they have the financial capacity to handle the EMD.
  • Understanding aviation regulations will be crucial for project success.
  • Bidders should prepare for a lengthy documentation process.

Hidden challenges & gotchas

  • The long duration of the project may deter some bidders.
  • High EMD and tender fee may limit participation.
  • Complexity of aviation-related work may require specialized knowledge.

In one paragraph

Tender for flying training organizations at Kadapa Airport.

Who should bid
Established contractors with experience in aviation projects should consider bidding.
Who should probably skip
Small businesses without sufficient resources should likely avoid this tender.

AI-generated analysis based on structured tender metadata, financial figures, execution timelines, and procurement complexity factors. Actual eligibility, competition, and execution requirements may vary depending on the tender clauses and the evaluating department's criteria. Always read the official tender document before bidding.

Financials

Tender value Undisclosed
EMD amount โ‚น10,00,000 โ€” payable to Nil at Nil
Tender fee โ‚น59,000 โ€” payable to Nil at Nil

Payment mode Online

Timeline

Publish date 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
Bid end 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
Opening date 30-Apr-2026 03:00 PM

Critical dates

From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).

Published date 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
Bid opening date 30-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
Document download / sale start 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
Document download / sale end 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
Clarification start 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
Clarification end 12-Mar-2026 03:00 PM
Bid submission start 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
Bid submission end 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM

Tender Documents

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2RFPKadapa.pdf 7.64 MB PDF
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3Lease_Agreement_Kadapa.pdf 806.42 KB PDF
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BOQ_312581.xls 312.5 KB XLS
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ResponsetoPrebidQueries.pdf 255.15 KB PDF
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Corrigenda

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Corrigendum

Type Other

Published Corrigendum Details Date : 15-Apr-2026 07:02 PM [Tender information] Organisation Chain : Airports Authority of India||CHQ - AAI||Land Management - AAI Tender ID : 2026_AAI_268566_1 Tender Ref No : AAI/CHQ/LM/FTO /KADAPA/2025-26 Tender Title : Establishing Flying Training Organizations at Kadapa Airport Corrigendum Type : Other [Corrigendum Document Details]
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ResponsetoPrebidQueries.pdf 255.15 PDF
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Work details

Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.

Location Kadapa Airport
Category Civil Works
Period of work 9125 days
Bid validity 180 days

Establishing Flying Training Organizations at Kadapa Airport

Organisation chain

Airports Authority of India||CHQ - AAI||Land Management - AAI

Basic details

  • Tender reference: AAI/CHQ/LM/FTO /KADAPA/2025-26
  • Tender ID: 2026_AAI_268566_1
  • Tender type: Open Tender
  • Form of contract: Item Rate
  • Tender category: Works
  • No. of covers: 2
  • Payment mode: Online
  • Withdrawal allowed: Yes

Work item

  • Work description: Establishing Flying Training Organizations (FTO) at Kadapa Airport
  • NDA / pre-qualification: Please refer Tender documents.
  • Independent external monitor / remarks: As per tender documents
  • Tender value (โ‚น): 0.00
  • Product category: Civil Works
  • Sub category: FTO
  • Contract type: Tender
  • Location: Kadapa Airport
  • Pincode: 516003
  • Pre-bid meeting: 10-Mar-2026 11:00 AM
  • Bid opening place: CHQ, New Delhi
  • Bid validity (days): 180
  • Period of work (days): 9125

Fees & EMD

  • Tender fee (โ‚น): 59,000
  • Fee payable to: Nil
  • Fee payable at: Nil
  • Tender fee exemption: No
  • EMD (โ‚น): 10,00,000
  • EMD exemption: No
  • EMD type: fixed

Critical dates

  • Published: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
  • Bid opening: 30-Apr-2026 03:00 PM
  • Document download / sale start: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
  • Document download / sale end: 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM
  • Bid submission start: 24-Feb-2026 06:00 PM
  • Bid submission end: 20-Apr-2026 06:00 PM

Covers (bid packets)

  • 1 โ€” Fee/PreQual/Technical โ€” EMD (as per Appendix-14 in RFP) โ€” .pdf
  • Acceptance Letter on Letter Head as per Appendix-1 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Undertaking for GST compliance by the bidder as in Appendix-2 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Scanned copy of Net worth, CA certified having UNID no as per, Appendix-3 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled letter comprising the bid as per Appendix-4 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Power of Attorney for signing the Bid as per Performa given at Appendix-5 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Statement of Legal Capacity as per Appendix-6 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Declaration as per Appendix- 7 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Scan copy of Payment receipt of Bid Processing Fee at CPP Portal in Appendix. 8 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Particulars of Bidders along with supporting documents as per Appendix-9 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Details of Technical capacity of the bidder as per Appendix-10 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Details of Financial capacity of the bidder as per Appendix-11 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Integrity Pact as per Appendix-13 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Undertaking regarding Blacklisting Debarment on Bidders Letter Head as per Appendix โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled Performa Restriction under Rule 144(xi) of the GFRs-2017 as per Appendix-17 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly acknowledging format of consent letter of dispute resolution as per Appendix-19 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Duly acknowledging the format for opting mediation in existing agreement as per Appendix-20 โ€” .pdf
  • Duly filled format of Board Resolution (If Applicable) as per Appendix-23 in RFP โ€” .pdf
  • Scanned copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) certificate โ€” .pdf
  • Digitally signed RFP and Lease Agreement document โ€” .pdf
  • 2 โ€” Finance โ€” Price Bid โ€” .xls

Payment instruments

  • Online: SBI Bank

Tender inviting authority

  • Name: ED(LM)
  • Address: O/o ED(LM), CHQ, Safdarjung Airport, AAI, New Delhi

Tender basics

Tender type Open Tender
Form of contract Item Rate
Tender category Works
No. of covers 2
Organisation chain Airports Authority of India||CHQ - AAI||Land Management - AAI
Source portal etenders.gov.in

Covers (bid packets)

What to submit in each cover, as listed on the tender portal.

Cover no. Cover type Description Document type
1 Fee/PreQual/Technical EMD (as per Appendix-14 in RFP) .pdf
โ€” โ€” Acceptance Letter on Letter Head as per Appendix-1 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Undertaking for GST compliance by the bidder as in Appendix-2 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Scanned copy of Net worth, CA certified having UNID no as per, Appendix-3 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled letter comprising the bid as per Appendix-4 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Power of Attorney for signing the Bid as per Performa given at Appendix-5 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Statement of Legal Capacity as per Appendix-6 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Declaration as per Appendix- 7 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Scan copy of Payment receipt of Bid Processing Fee at CPP Portal in Appendix. 8 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Particulars of Bidders along with supporting documents as per Appendix-9 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Details of Technical capacity of the bidder as per Appendix-10 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Details of Financial capacity of the bidder as per Appendix-11 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Integrity Pact as per Appendix-13 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Undertaking regarding Blacklisting Debarment on Bidders Letter Head as per Appendix .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled Performa Restriction under Rule 144(xi) of the GFRs-2017 as per Appendix-17 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly acknowledging format of consent letter of dispute resolution as per Appendix-19 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly acknowledging the format for opting mediation in existing agreement as per Appendix-20 .pdf
โ€” โ€” Duly filled format of Board Resolution (If Applicable) as per Appendix-23 in RFP .pdf
โ€” โ€” Scanned copy of Permanent Account Number (PAN) certificate .pdf
โ€” โ€” Digitally signed RFP and Lease Agreement document .pdf
2 Finance Price Bid .xls

Authority details

Inviting authority ED(LM)
Address O/o ED(LM), CHQ, Safdarjung Airport, AAI, New Delhi
Payment instruments Online

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