Key Tender Details

Scope of Work

The selected Anchor Industry Partner will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and operational management of the identified ITI cluster through the Special Purpose Vehicle. The major scope includes:

1. Preparation of a five-year Strategic Investment Plan for the ITI cluster covering infrastructure upgrades, new courses, staffing plan and measurable outcomes.
2. Upgradation of classrooms, laboratories, workshops, hostels, IT networks and other training facilities across the Hub and Spoke ITIs.
3. Procurement, installation and maintenance of industry-grade equipment, tools, simulators and modern training infrastructure.
4. Curriculum redesign and introduction of industry-aligned courses in emerging areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, AI/ML, advanced manufacturing and other growth sectors.
5. Integration of on-the-job training, apprenticeships, workplace-linked training and practical exposure based on local industry demand.
6. Faculty and instructor capacity building through industry immersion, Training of Trainers, pedagogy enhancement and continuous professional development.
7. Recruitment or engagement of trainers, subject matter experts and industry professionals as needed.
8. Management of day-to-day operations through the SPV, including budgeting, procurement, accounting, asset maintenance and contractual staffing support.
9. Development of placement, apprenticeship, internship and employer engagement systems.
10. Organisation of job fairs, industry visits, career counselling and apprenticeship cells.
11. Implementation of quality standards, monitoring frameworks and KPIs covering enrolment, pass rates, placements and institutional outcomes.
12. Promotion of sustainability through paid training, consultancy services, shared lab usage, industry-paid assessments, certifications, alumni networks and sponsorships.
13. Introduction of innovation-led initiatives such as incubators, entrepreneurial cells, online labs and virtual reality-based training where feasible.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible bidders may include credible industry partners, manufacturers with established operations in India, public sector undertakings, industry associations, consortia, industry-led foundations, CSR or philanthropy arms of corporates, and academic institutions promoted or operated by industry.

The bidder must be a legally registered or incorporated Indian entity under applicable laws such as the Companies Act, Societies Registration Act, Indian Trusts Act or other relevant statutory Acts. In the case of a consortium, the Lead Member and all consortium members must be legally registered entities.

The bidder must also have a valid PAN and, wherever applicable, a valid and active GST registration. The bidder or its parent/promoting organisation must have at least five years of operational experience in any sector as on the bid submission date.

Bidders must not be blacklisted or debarred by any government department, public sector undertaking or multilateral agency. They must also confirm that they do not have any conflict of interest as defined in the RFP.

Qualification / Pre-Qualification Criteria

Financial Criteria

The RFP requires the bidder to demonstrate strong financial capacity. The minimum average annual turnover requirement is ₹1,000 crore for the last three completed financial years ending 31 March 2025. The bidder must also have a positive net worth of at least ₹300 crore in the financial year immediately preceding the bid due date.

The selected Anchor Industry Partner is required to contribute a minimum industry share of approximately 16.7% to 17% of the total project cost. The financial contribution will be routed through the SPV and reflected in the financial proposal.

Tender Fee and EMD

The RFP does not mention a separate tender fee amount. However, bidders are responsible for all costs associated with bid preparation and submission.

The Earnest Money Deposit / Bid Security is ₹40 lakh. The EMD can be submitted through any permitted mode such as Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, Banker’s Cheque or Fixed Deposit Receipt. The scanned proof of the EMD must be uploaded with the technical proposal. Where DD/BG is submitted, the hard copy must be delivered to the client within five days of the bid end date / bid opening date.

Submission Guidelines

Bidders must submit separate technical and financial proposals through the Tamil Nadu e-Procurement portal. All documents must be digitally signed by the authorised signatory. The technical proposal must not contain any financial information; otherwise, it may be treated as non-responsive.

The financial proposal must clearly mention the percentage share committed by the bidder against the five-year investment plan budget. The BOQ / Excel format must be downloaded from the procurement portal, filled digitally, validated and uploaded as per portal requirements.

Consortium participation is allowed with a maximum of 10 members. The Lead Member must submit the bid on behalf of the consortium and must be authorised through the required Joint Bidding Agreement and Consortium Agreement.

Evaluation Methodology

The selection will be based on Quality and Cost Based Selection. The overall evaluation weightage is 80% technical and 20% financial contribution.

The technical evaluation includes assessment of the Strategic Investment Plan, cost efficiency of the proposed plan and overall capability of the bidder. The minimum technical qualifying score is 60%. Only bidders meeting the minimum technical score will have their financial proposals opened.

Technical evaluation will assess areas such as operational strategy, inclusion, female enrolment, curriculum innovation, new-age courses, infrastructure upgradation, industry engagement, in-house absorption, HR plan, trainer capacity building, vacancy management, placement strategy, apprenticeships, salary growth, overseas mobility, sustainability and strategic investment planning.

Important Dates

Document Checklist

Technical Proposal Documents

1. Copy of Incorporation / Registration Certificate of the bidder
2. Copy of GST Registration Certificate and PAN Card
3. Copy of Bid Security / EMD document
4. Form Tech-1: Letter comprising the Technical Proposal
5. Form Tech-2: Details of the Bidder
6. Form Tech-3: Declaration regarding Conflict of Interest
7. Form Tech-4: Self-Certification of Eligibility and Non-Blacklisting
8. Form Tech-5: Certification of Turnover / Financial Capacity
9. Form Tech-6: Power of Attorney for Signing of Bid
10. Form Tech-6A: Power of Attorney for Lead Member of Consortium, if applicable
11. Form Tech-7: CA Certificate for Number of Employees
12. Form Tech-8: Strategic Investment Plan Submission Format
13. Form Tech-9A: SIP Implementation & Evaluation Matrix
14. Form Tech-9B: Five-Year Investment Plan Budget for ITI Consortium
15. Any other document specifically mentioned in the RFP