[Request for Proposal for the appointment of firms to set up and run the StartupTN Venture Labs] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the appointment of firms to establish and operate the StartupTN Venture Labs. This initiative aims to accelerate startups supported by SC/ST funds through educational initiatives and mentorship programs.
Scope / Work
The selected firms will be responsible for setting up and running the StartupTN Venture Labs, focusing on enhancing the startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu. The contract type is empanelment, and the period of work is set for 365 days. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for specific qualifications and requirements.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee (₹0.00).
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): A fixed EMD of ₹100,000 is required. Exemption for EMD is allowed under certain conditions.
Key Dates
- Publish Date: 23-Feb-2026 10:00 AM
- Bid Submission Start: 23-Feb-2026 01:00 PM
- Bid Submission End: 27-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: 28-Apr-2026 11:00 AM
- Document Download Period: 23-Feb-2026 11:00 AM to 27-Apr-2026 05:00 PM
- Clarification Period: 23-Feb-2026 11:00 AM to 27-Feb-2026 05:00 PM
Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and review the requirements thoroughly to ensure compliance and timely submission.
AI insights
Risk factors
- EMD size of ₹100,000
- 180 days bid validity
- tight submission timeline
- no tender fee
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹1,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 23-Feb-2026 10:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 27-Apr-2026 05:00 PM |
| Opening date | 28-Apr-2026 11:00 AM |
Documents available from 23-Feb-2026 11:00 AM to 27-Apr-2026 05:00 PM. Clarification window: 23-Feb-2026 11:00 AM to 27-Feb-2026 05:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_796501.xls | 405 KB | XLS | |
| FORMFIN1.pdf | 55.47 KB | ||
| FormFIN3.pdf | 42.9 KB | ||
| TenderDocumentVL.pdf | 1.35 MB | ||
| CorrigendumVL.pdf | 83.57 KB |
Corrigenda
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Corrigendum_1
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CorrigendumVL.pdf | 83.57 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous Services |
| Period of work | 365 days |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Empanelment |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission||Head Quaters - Chennai |
| Source portal | tntenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | The Joint Director |
|---|---|
| Address | Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission, 10th Floor, CMRL Building,Nandanam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600035 |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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