[Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Upgradation of ITI Clusters] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
The Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) aimed at upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme). This open tender invites qualified bidders to participate in enhancing the skill development framework in various locations including Hosur, Dharmapuri, Metturdam, and Salem.
Scope / Work
The primary objective of this tender is to facilitate the upgradation of ITI clusters, which will involve comprehensive planning and execution of skill development programs. Bidders are required to refer to the tender document for detailed pre-qualification criteria and work specifications. The contract type is categorized as a tender, and the expected period of work is approximately 1825 days (5 years). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23-Mar-2026 at the Conference Hall, O/o Director of Employment and Training, Guindy, Chennai 32, which bidders are encouraged to attend for clarifications.
Fees & EMD
There is no tender fee associated with this RFP. However, bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,000,000 (40 lakhs), which is fixed and can be exempted under certain conditions. The EMD must be submitted as a bank guarantee or online payment receipt, as applicable. Bidders should ensure compliance with the EMD requirements to avoid disqualification.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 06-Mar-2026 02:00 PM
- Document Download Start Date: 06-Mar-2026 02:00 PM
- Bid Submission Start Date: 30-Mar-2026 04:00 PM
- Bid Submission End Date: 05-May-2026 11:00 AM
- Bid Opening Date: 05-May-2026 04:00 PM
- Clarification Start Date: 06-Mar-2026 04:00 PM
- Clarification End Date: 23-Mar-2026 04:00 PM
Bidders are advised to adhere strictly to these timelines to ensure their bids are considered.
AI insights
Risk factors
- High EMD requirement
- 180 days bid validity
- Strict compliance with document submission
- Tight timelines for bid submission
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹40,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 06-Mar-2026 02:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 05-May-2026 11:00 AM |
| Opening date | 05-May-2026 04:00 PM |
Critical dates
From the portal detail page (all dates captured when available).
| Published date | 06-Mar-2026 02:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid opening date | 05-May-2026 04:00 PM |
| Document download / sale start | 06-Mar-2026 02:00 PM |
| Document download / sale end | 05-May-2026 11:00 AM |
| Clarification start | 06-Mar-2026 04:00 PM |
| Clarification end | 23-Mar-2026 04:00 PM |
| Bid submission start | 30-Mar-2026 04:00 PM |
| Bid submission end | 05-May-2026 11:00 AM |
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_806795.xls | 246.5 KB | XLS | |
| TDhosur.pdf | 2.62 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Hosur,Dharmapuri,Metturdam,Salem,Salem(Women) |
|---|---|
| Category | Miscellaneous Services |
| Period of work | 1825 days |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | EOI |
| Tender category | Services |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing)||Training Wing||Central office||PURCHASE SECTION |
| Source portal | tntenders.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 | Copy of Incorporation/Registration certificate of the Bidder | |
| — | — | Copy of GST Registration Certificate and PAN card | |
| — | — | Copy of Bid Security / EMD Document (Bank Guarantee/Online payment receipt, as applicable) | |
| — | — | Form Tech -1,2,3 and 4 | |
| — | — | Form Tech -5 Certification of Turnover /Financial Capacity | |
| — | — | Form Tech -6- Power of Attorney for Signing of Bid ,6A-Power of Attorney for Lead Member of Consort. | |
| — | — | Form Tech -7- CA Certificate for Number of Employees | |
| — | — | Form Tech -8 -Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) Submission Format | |
| — | — | Form Tech -9A - SIP Implementation and Evaluation Matrix | |
| — | — | Form Tech -9B- Five-Year Investment Plan Budget for ITI Consortium | |
| — | — | Any Other Document(s) specifically mentioned in the RFP | |
| — | — | Miscellaneous Documents | |
| 2 | Finance | Price Bid (BoQ) | .xls |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Additional Director AT |
|---|---|
| Address | O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32 |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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