Infrastructure Partner for Outreach Skill Development Program (ORP)
Tender Description
CFTI, Agra invites sealed tenders from reputed Infrastructure Partners to provide end-to-end infrastructure and aggregator services for conducting Outreach Skill Development Programs (ORP) under NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
MSME–Technology Development Centre, Agra
(Central Footwear Training Institute – CFTI, Agra)
CFTI, Agra invites sealed tenders from reputed Infrastructure Partners to provide end-to-end infrastructure and aggregator services for conducting Outreach Skill Development Programs (ORP) under NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs.
The scope includes:
Arrangement of training infrastructure (classrooms, practical labs, machinery, power backup, furniture, utilities, branding, security, housekeeping).
Provision of machines and tools as per job role/QP norms.
Mobilization of 60 trainees (two batches of 30 each).
Conduct of training (theory, practical, OJT as applicable).
Attendance management (biometric/manual).
Maintenance of machines and facilities.
Support for assessment and placement of successful trainees.
Training locations may be across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and other regions as required.
2. Job Roles / Qualification Packs
The tender covers multiple NSQF Level 2 to 4.5 job roles, including but not limited to:
Stitching Operator – Footwear
Cutter – Footwear
Shoe Maker
Sample Maker – Footwear
Pre-Assembly Operator
Lasting Operator
Skiving Operator
Footwear & Fashion Accessories Retail Associate
Pattern Stitching Machine Technician
Bidders must submit separate commercial quotes for each job role.
3. Pre-Qualification Criteria
The bidder must be a reputed infrastructure/service aggregator.
Proven experience in conducting or coordinating skill development programs such as ORP, UPSDM, ODOP, VSSY, or similar government schemes.
Submission of documentary evidence of relevant experience and customer references.
The project cannot be outsourced or sublet.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Valid GST Registration Certificate.
Submission of a non-blacklisting affidavit on ₹100 judicial stamp paper.
Submission of customer list as per prescribed format.
Commitment to confidentiality of training data and documents.
Willingness to comply with all ORP SOPs, guidelines, and institute requirements.
5. Financial Criteria
Minimum annual turnover of ₹50 lakh in each of the last two financial years (FY 2023–24 and FY 2024–25).
Submission of audited financial statements for the last three years.
Competitive pricing suitable for a premier government training institute.
6. Tender Fee and EMD
Tender Fee: ₹1,000/- (Non-refundable)
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹20,000/- (Refundable as per rules)
Mode: Demand Draft, payable to Director, CFTI, Agra (to be submitted separately).
Financial Bid (Commercial quote as per Annexure-5)
Bids must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes.
The envelope should clearly mention:
Tender reference number
Qualification Pack name
Due date of submission
Email or late submissions will not be accepted.
Quotation validity: Minimum 1 year from the last date of submission.
8. Training & Payment Terms
Training batch size: 60 trainees (SC/ST + General/OBC).
Minimum 10% General/OBC candidates mandatory per batch.
SC/ST candidates are fee-exempt (subject to online-verified caste certificates).
General/OBC candidates to pay ₹49 per hour per candidate.
Payment to the Infrastructure Partner will be released only for candidates who successfully pass assessment conducted by the authorized assessment agency.
9. Important Dates
Tender Publishing Date: 14 December 2025
Last Date of Tender Submission:24 December 2025 (up to 5:30 PM)
Pre-Bid Meeting:Not specified in the tender document
Tender Opening Date: To be communicated separately by CFTI, Agra
10. Authority Rights & Jurisdiction
CFTI, Agra reserves the right to accept, reject, modify, or cancel the tender wholly or partially without assigning any reason.
Any dispute arising out of the tender shall be subject to Agra jurisdiction (Uttar Pradesh, India) only.