Tender ID	SkillTender883
Reference No.	TrainingTender894
Tender Brief	Appointment of Training Agency for Adventure & Water Sports Safety
Tender Description	MTDC Tender 2026, Adventure Tourism Training Tender, Scuba Diving Training RFP, Water Sports Safety Tender, IISDA Tarkarli Tender, Tourism Training Agency RFP, Maharashtra Government Tenders
Pre-Qualification Criteria Issued by: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (MTDC) Tender No.: MTDC/L&E/e-tender/2026/1 Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Project Location: Indian Institute of Scuba Diving & Aquatic Sports (IISDA), Tarkarli, District Sindhudurg, Maharashtra Tender Published On: 06 January 2026 1. Scope of Work MTDC invites proposals for the appointment of a qualified Training Agency to operate, maintain, and deliver training at IISDA, Tarkarli. The selected agency will be responsible for: Training in water-based and land-based safety, rescue, and adventure tourism activities Scuba diving, aquatic sports safety, disaster response, first aid, CPR, and life-saving techniques Operation and maintenance (O&M) of IISDA facilities, including training infrastructure, boats, equipment, accommodation, restaurant, and utilities Compliance with national and international safety standards (MMB, ISO, IMRF, IS norms) Conducting training for tourists, tour operators, government/semi-government personnel, students, and first responders Submission of a Concept Note detailing training methodology, business plan, and innovation strategies Branding, certification, reporting, audits, and periodic safety drills The engagement will be on a Leave & License basis for 10 years, with revenue earned through training fees and allied activities, against payment of an Annual License Fee to MTDC. 2. Pre-Qualification / Technical Eligibility Criteria The bidder must be a single legal entity (Company or LLP registered in India). Joint ventures or consortiums are not permitted. Key technical requirements include: Minimum 5 years’ experience in water safety, aquatic, and land-based safety training Experience of training at least 1,000 Government/Semi-Government personnel Authorization / empanelment by Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) Valid ISO 9001:2015 certification Availability of minimum 5 full-time certified trainers with: Life Saving / Rescue / Scuba / First Aid / CPR certifications Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Submission of detailed training methodology and curriculum Documentary proof of similar works, work orders, and training assignments 3. Financial Eligibility Criteria Minimum Average Annual Turnover: INR 3.00 Crore during the last three financial years ending 31 March 2025 Turnover must be supported by: CA certificate Income Tax returns Financial evaluation will be based on the Highest Annual License Fee quoted to MTDC. 4. Tender Fee & Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Tender Document Fee: INR 5,000 + GST (Online payment) Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): INR 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs only) Payable online or as specified in the tender MSME exemption applicable (with valid certificate) Performance Security: INR 15,00,000 in the form of Bank Guarantee Valid for entire contract period + 6 months 5. Bid Submission Guidelines Mode of Submission: Online through Maharashtra e-Tender Portal 👉 https://mahatenders.gov.in Bid Structure: Envelope A: General Documentation & Technical Bid Envelope B: Financial Bid (Annual License Fee) Bid Validity: 120 days from the date of submission Conditional bids or deviations from RFP terms will be rejected 6. Important Dates & Deadlines Activity Date & Time Tender Publication Date 06 January 2026 Start of Bid Download 06 January 2026 – 11:00 AM Last Date for Bid Submission 27 January 2026 – 03:00 PM Opening of Technical / Pre-Qualification Bids 28 January 2026 – 03:00 PM Opening of Financial Bids To be intimated to technically qualified bidders 7. Bid Evaluation Method Stage 1: Technical & Eligibility Evaluation (Envelope A) Stage 2: Financial Evaluation (Envelope B) Selection Criterion: Technically qualified bidder quoting the Highest Annual License Fee 8. Contract Duration License Period: 10 Years On completion or termination, all assets and facilities will revert to MTDC.
Minimum Average annual Turnover
Net Worth
Minimum Experience
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EMD Exemption
Tender Fee (Number)	INR 5,000 + GST
EMD (Number)	INR 5,00,000
Mode of EMD	DD
Estimated Cost	NA
Start Date of Document Collection	06 January 2026 – 11:00 AM
Pre-Bid Meeting Date	NA
Last Date for Submission	27 January 2026 – 03:00 PM
Opening Date	28 January 2026 – 03:00 PM
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