[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
This tender is issued by the Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing) 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). The tender is classified as an open tender and falls under the services category.
Scope / Work
The primary objective is to facilitate the upgradation of ITI clusters located in Madurai, Dindigul, Paramakudi, Theni, and Karaikudi. Bidders are required to refer to the tender document for specific pre-qualification criteria and detailed work descriptions. The contract type is designated as a tender, with a work period of approximately 1825 days and a bid validity of 180 days.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee associated with this bid.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): The EMD amount is fixed at ₹40,00,000. Exemption for EMD is allowed under certain conditions. Bidders must ensure compliance with the EMD requirements as specified in the tender documentation.
Key Dates
- Publish Date: 06-Mar-2026 04:30 PM
- Pre-Bid Meeting: 23-Mar-2026 11:30 AM at Conference Hall, O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.
- 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
- Document Download Period: 06-Mar-2026 05:00 PM to 05-May-2026 11:00 AM
- Clarification Period: 06-Mar-2026 05:00 PM to 23-Mar-2026 04:00 PM
Bidders are encouraged to download the tender documents and prepare their submissions in accordance with the guidelines provided. It is crucial to attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications and to ensure all requirements are met before the submission deadline.
AI insights
Risk factors
- High EMD amount
- 180 days bid validity
- Tight submission timelines
- Compliance with document requirements
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 04:30 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 04:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid opening date | 05-May-2026 04:00 PM |
| Document download / sale start | 06-Mar-2026 05:00 PM |
| Document download / sale end | 05-May-2026 11:00 AM |
| Clarification start | 06-Mar-2026 05:00 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_806929.xls | 246.5 KB | XLS | |
| TDMadurai.pdf | 2.65 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Madurai, Dindigul, Paramakudi,Theni, Karaikudi |
|---|---|
| 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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