Vocational Training Services Tender – Northern Coalfields Limited (Coal India Limited)

Organization: Northern Coalfields Limited (Subsidiary of Coal India Limited)

Ministry: Ministry of Coal

Location: Nigahi Area, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh

Tender Platform: Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7278360

Tender Publish Date: 06 March 2026

Estimated Tender Value: ₹3,91,760

Contract Duration: 1 Month 15 Days

Scope of Work

Northern Coalfields Limited has invited bids from eligible training institutes for providing offline vocational training services. The selected service provider will deliver skill development training programs aimed at enhancing employability in technical trades.

Key Training Details

1. Training Mode: Offline
2. Training Location: Service Provider’s Training Institute
3. Course Level: Basic
4. Training Categories:
5. Training Duration:
6. Training Frequency: Weekdays
7. Total Batches: Approx. 2
8. Students per Batch: Approx. 20
9. Certification: Participation Certificate to trainees

The selected training partner must conduct the training, maintain attendance, provide certification, and ensure proper training delivery as per buyer specifications.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Technical / Qualification Requirements
2. The bidder must be a training institute or vocational training service provider.
3. Must be capable of delivering post-secondary vocational training in the specified trades.
4. Must provide training certification to participants upon completion.

Experience Criteria

1. Relevant experience in vocational training services is expected.
2. However, experience criteria relaxation is available for eligible entities.

Relaxation Available For

1. Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs)
2. DPIIT Registered Startups

Such bidders must upload relevant certificates to claim exemption.

Financial Criteria

1. The document does not specify a strict turnover requirement in the bid summary.
2. Estimated Tender Value: ₹3,91,760
3. Evaluation Method: Total Value Wise (L1 basis)

Tender Fee

1. Tender Fee: Not Applicable (GeM bids do not require tender fees).

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

EMD Requirement: Not Required.

Performance Security

1. ePBG (Performance Bank Guarantee): 5% of contract value
2. Validity: 6 months
3. May be submitted as Bank Guarantee or Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR).

Submission Guidelines

1. I nterested bidders must submit their bids through the GeM Portal and ensure the following:
2. Upload all required documents as mentioned in ATC (Additional Terms & Conditions).
3. Provide technical and qualification details.
4. Submit proof for:
5. Ensure compliance with GeM General Terms & Conditions and applicable labour laws.
6. Bids will be evaluated based on total quoted value (L1 basis). 

Important Dates

Key Procurement Preferences

1. MSE Purchase Preference: Yes (up to L1 + 15%).
2. Make in India Compliance: Applicable.
3. Startup Relaxation: Available.

Document Checklist

1. Bidders must upload the following documents on the GeM portal:
2. Training Institute Registration Certificate
3. PAN Card
4. GST Registration Certificate
5. Experience Certificates (if applicable)
6. Training Infrastructure Details
7. MSE Certificate (if claiming preference)
8. Startup Recognition Certificate (if claiming exemption)
9. Undertaking / Declarations required under ATC
10. Any additional documents requested by the buyer