[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 categorized as an open tender, and bidders are invited to submit their proposals online.
Scope / Work
The project involves the upgradation of ITI clusters located in Tuticorin, Thiruchendu, Pettai, Virudhunagar, and Nagercoil. Bidders must refer to the tender document for detailed pre-qualification requirements and the scope of work. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23-Mar-2026 at 11:30 AM at the Conference Hall, O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee applicable for this tender.
- EMD: A fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,00,000 is required. Exemption for EMD is allowed under certain conditions.
Key dates
- Publish Date: 06-Mar-2026 05:00 PM
- Document Download Start Date: 06-Mar-2026 05:30 PM
- Clarification Start Date: 06-Mar-2026 06:00 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 End Date: 23-Mar-2026 04:00 PM
Bidders should ensure timely submission of their proposals and attend the pre-bid meeting for clarifications.
AI insights
Risk factors
- High EMD requirement
- 180 days bid validity
- Tight submission timeline
- No tender fee
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 05:00 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 05:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Bid opening date | 05-May-2026 04:00 PM |
| Document download / sale start | 06-Mar-2026 05:30 PM |
| Document download / sale end | 05-May-2026 11:00 AM |
| Clarification start | 06-Mar-2026 06:00 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_806966.xls | 308 KB | XLS | |
| TDTuticorin.pdf | 2.65 MB |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Tuticorin,Thiruchendu,Pettai,Virudhunagar,Nagerco |
|---|---|
| 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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