| Tender Description |
This is a high-value, flagship skill development tender aligned with Industry 4.0, Automation, and Robotics training, ideal for large OEMs, global automation leaders, and experienced skill infrastructure providers. |
Pre-Qualification Criteria
🏭 Project Overview
- DTE&T, Odisha invites online technical and financial proposals from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or their authorized Technology/Channel Partners for the Establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Industrial Automation & Robotics at Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Odisha on a turnkey basis.
- The project aims to strengthen advanced technical skills, automation, robotics training infrastructure, and industry-aligned workforce development in the state.
📑 Scope of Work (Key Highlights)
- The selected bidder will be responsible for:
- Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of Industrial Automation & Robotics CoE infrastructure
- Supply of advanced training equipment, machinery, and tools as per prescribed technical specifications
- Development of industry-aligned training labs
- Training of trainers (ToT) and student training support
- Warranty, maintenance support, and technology updates
- Compliance with all quality, safety, and ISO standards
- Turnkey execution including documentation and handholding support
- ✅ Pre-Qualification & Eligibility Criteria (Summary)
1. Legal Status
- Bidder must be:
- Company (Companies Act, 1956/2013), or
- LLP, Partnership Firm, or
- Joint Venture / Consortium (OEM must be Lead Partner)
2. OEM / Authorized Partner
- Bidder must be an OEM or an Authorized Technology/Channel Partner of the OEM
- OEM authorization and manufacturing license mandatory
3. Experience Requirement
- Minimum 7 years of operational experience in the relevant field
- Proven experience in setting up CoEs or similar projects
4. Past Project Experience
- Any one of the following:
- At least 2 CoEs / projects of similar nature with ₹22 Cr value each, or
- At least 4 CoEs / projects of similar nature with ₹10 Cr value each
5. Training & Placement Experience
- Training of minimum 100 candidates in the last 3 years
- At least 50% placement record for trained candidates
- 💰 Financial Eligibility Criteria
Average Annual Turnover:
Minimum ₹90 Crore during FY 2022–23, 2023–24 & 2024–25
Net Worth:
- Must be positive in FY 2024–25
- Net worth erosion not exceeding 30% over last three years
- Audited Financial Statements and CA Certificates mandatory
🧾 Tender Fee & EMD Details
| Particular |
Details |
| Tender Processing Fee |
₹10,000 + 18% GST = ₹11,800 (Non-refundable) |
| Mode |
Demand Draft in favour of “DTE&T Odisha”, payable at Cuttack |
| EMD Amount |
₹44,00,000 |
| EMD Mode |
Bank Guarantee / e-Bank Guarantee |
| EMD Validity |
Minimum 225 days |
| Performance Security |
5% of Contract Value (valid for 68 months) |
👉 MSMEs / Odisha-based Startups may be eligible for Tender Fee & EMD exemption as per Odisha Procurement Preference Policy (subject to conditions).
- 🖥️ Submission Guidelines
- Mode: Online only through
👉 https://tendersodisha.gov.in
- Bid Structure:
- Cover–1: Technical Bid
- Cover–2: Financial Bid (BoQ – Excel format)
- All documents must be:
- Digitally signed
- Uploaded before deadline
- As per prescribed formats in RFP
- Offline submissions are not allowed
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event |
Date & Time |
| Tender Publishing Date |
13 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries |
22 January 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting |
29 January 2026 (3:00 PM, Hybrid Mode) |
| Corrigendum (if any) |
04 February 2026 |
| Bid Submission Deadline |
20 February 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Technical Bid Opening |
21 February 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| Financial Bid Opening |
To be intimated to qualified bidders |
📂 Document Checklist (Technical Bid – Cover 1)
- ✔ Bid Submission Checklist (Annexure-I)
- ✔ Covering Letter (TECH-1)
- ✔ Tender Fee DD & EMD BG details
- ✔ Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
- ✔ PAN & GST Registration
- ✔ ITRs (Last 3 FYs) & Latest GST Return
- ✔ Audited Financial Statements + CA Certificates
- ✔ OEM Authorization / Manufacturing License (TECH-9)
- ✔ Past Experience & Work Orders (TECH-5)
- ✔ Power of Attorney (TECH-4)
- ✔ Non-Blacklisting Affidavit (TECH-6)
- ✔ ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Certificates
- ✔ Product Brochures & Technical Compliance Sheet (TECH-8)
- ✔ Consortium Agreement (if applicable – TECH-7)
- ✔ MSME Affidavit (if applicable – TECH-11)
🔍 Selection Method
- Least Cost Selection (LCS) – technically qualified bidder with the lowest financial quote.
🔗 Official Tender Portals
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