Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender / Bid Number
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GEM/2026/B/7569769
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Tendering Authority
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Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG)
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Department
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Education Department, Government of Gujarat
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State / Location
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Gujarat
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Tender Category
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Government Tender
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Industry
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Skill Development, EdTech, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, STEM Training
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Item Category
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Custom Bid for Services – Advanced Innovation and Startup Skills Training Program
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Similar Category
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Professional Training Services
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Estimated Tender Value
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₹4,37,60,000 including GST
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Project Cost Excluding GST
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₹3,70,84,746
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GST
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₹66,75,254
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Contract Period
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12 months, extendable by 1 year
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Bid Type
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Two Packet Bid
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Evaluation Method
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QCBS; Technical 30% and Financial 70%
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Technical Qualifying Score
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Minimum 60 out of 100
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Submission Mode
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Online through GeM; EMD instrument to be submitted physically as per tender condition
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Reverse Auction
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Not enabled
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Bid Validity
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180 days
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Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender / Bid Publishing Date
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26 May 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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01 June 2026 at 03:00 PM
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Pre-Bid Venue
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Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat, Pragna Puram Campus, opposite PRL, between Govt. Girls Polytechnic and L.D. College of Engineering, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015
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Bid Submission Closing Date
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10 June 2026 at 07:00 PM
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Bid Opening Date
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10 June 2026 at 07:30 PM
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Scope of Work
The selected agency will be responsible for implementing the Advanced Innovation and Startup Skills Training Program across Gujarat. The scope includes:
1. Supply and Installation of Advanced DIY Kits
The bidder must supply, deliver, install and demonstrate 112 Advanced DIY Kits, including 110 kits for selected Government/GIA/GVP colleges and 2 kits at KCG headquarters.
The kit categories include:
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Kit Type
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Key Skills Covered
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Digital Manufacturing & Prototyping System
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3D printing, CAD designing, 3D modelling, product prototyping, digital manufacturing
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Unmanned Aerial Robotics Development Kit
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Drone technology, aerodynamics, flight control, navigation, aerial robotics
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Creative AI & Robotics Kit
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AI, robotics programming, automation, sensors, machine learning
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Applied IoT Innovation Kit
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IoT, smart devices, sensor integration, home/industrial automation
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Humanoid Technology Exploration Kit
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Humanoid robotics, motion control, human-robot interaction
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Immersive AR Learning Poster
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Augmented reality, 3D visualisation, interactive learning, subject integration
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Delivery, installation and demonstration of all kits must be completed within 2 months from contract award.
2. Progressive Training Program
The program includes a structured four-level training model designed to move students from basic technology awareness to startup-ready prototypes.
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Training Level
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Target Students
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Duration
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Target TRL
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Timeline
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Level 1 – Foundational Technology Education
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10,000+
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30 hours
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TRL 0
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4 working months from award
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Level 2 – Advanced Innovation and Technology Application
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4,000+
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30 hours
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TRL 1–3
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Within 3 working months after Level 1
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Level 3 – Technology Refinement and Validation
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2,400+
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30 hours
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TRL 4
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Within 2 working months after Level 2
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Level 4 – Startup Development and Commercialisation
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720+
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72 hours
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TRL 5+
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Within 2 working months after Level 3
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3. LMS and Digital Monitoring
The bidder must provide an LMS platform for student registration, pre-assessment, learning paths, TRL progression tracking, digital certificate generation, project monitoring, and real-time reporting. The LMS should support multiple user roles including students, trainers, coordinators and administrators.
4. Startup Development Support
The selected agency must provide startup-focused support including guidance on SSIP 2.0 funding, company registration, patent filing, district-level demo days, annual innovation summit and six-month post-program mentoring for the top 150–200 scalable prototypes.
Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Legal Status
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Registered Company, LLP or Partnership Firm in India
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Operational Experience
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Minimum 3 years of operational existence
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Statutory Registrations
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Valid GST, PAN and TAN
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Average Annual Turnover
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Minimum ₹8.75 crore in the last 3 financial years
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Similar Project Experience
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Minimum 2 completed similar projects, each worth ₹1 crore or above, in the last 3 financial years
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Relevant Experience Areas
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EdTech, startup & innovation, skill development, STEM, robotics, AI labs
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Client Type for Experience
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Central/State Government, PSU, Government-aided colleges, universities or schools
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Multi-location Delivery
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Kit delivery experience at minimum 50+ locations
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Trainer Pool
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Minimum 8 trainers for Level 1–3 and minimum 2 qualified trainers for Level 4
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Gujarat Office
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Bidder should have an office in Gujarat; if not, it must be set up within 30 days of contract award
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Financial Soundness
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Positive net worth; no bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
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Blacklisting Status
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Bidder must not be blacklisted by any Government/PSU authority
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Manufacturer Authorization
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Bid-specific OEM authorization required for quoted make and model of each component
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Financial Criteria
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹8.75 crore
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Net Worth Requirement
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Positive net worth
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Bankruptcy / Insolvency
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No bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings
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EMD
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₹13,12,800
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PBG
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5% of total contract value
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Pricing
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Firm and fixed for the entire contract duration
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GST
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To be quoted separately and paid at actuals
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Payment for CAPEX
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70% after delivery; 30% after demo and installation certification
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Payment for Training
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Monthly, based on actual completed batches and approved reports
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Tender Fee and EMD Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Fee
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Not mentioned / Nil as per available bid documents
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EMD Amount
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₹13,12,800
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EMD Basis
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3% of estimated project cost
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Mode of EMD
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Demand Draft or Unconditional Bank Guarantee
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DD Favouring
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Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat
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Payable At
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Ahmedabad
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EMD Submission
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Physical EMD instrument to be submitted at KCG office in sealed cover; supporting documents to be uploaded as applicable on GeM
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EMD Exemption
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Yes, conditional; available only to eligible MSE/Startup bidders as per GeM rules and Gujarat State Procurement Policy, subject to valid supporting documents
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MSE / Startup Relaxation for Experience & Turnover
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GeM bid page shows “No” for relaxation of years of experience and turnover; bidders should verify exemption applicability carefully before submission
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Submission Guidelines
Bids must be submitted through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. The tender follows a two-packet bid system. Bidders must ensure that the technical bid and financial bid are submitted separately as per GeM instructions.
Key submission requirements include:
- The bidder must be registered on GeM before bid submission.
- Bids must be unconditional; conditional bids may be rejected.
- A No Deviation Certificate is mandatory.
- Price details must not be included in the technical bid.
- Financial bid must include the required price breakup.
- Physical demonstration of all 6 DIY kit samples is required at KCG office before financial bid opening.
- One bidder can submit only one bid.
- Canvassing or lobbying is prohibited.
- Incomplete, unsigned or misleading documents may lead to disqualification.
- EMD / exemption documents must be submitted as per bid conditions.
- Bidders must comply with GeM GTC, bid-specific ATC and applicable procurement rules.
Document Checklist for Bidders
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Document
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Required For
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Company Registration Certificate / LLP / Partnership registration
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Legal status
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GST Registration Certificate
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Statutory compliance
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PAN Card
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Statutory compliance
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TAN Certificate
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Statutory compliance
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Audited Financial Statements for FY 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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Turnover verification
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CA Certificate for average annual turnover
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Financial eligibility
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CA Net Worth Certificate
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Financial soundness
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Work Orders for similar projects
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Experience criteria
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Completion Certificates / Client Certificates
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Similar project completion
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Delivery Certificates / Project completion letters showing 50+ locations
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Multi-location delivery
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Trainer CVs
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Trainer pool verification
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Trainer Degree Certificates
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Trainer qualification
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Technical Certificates and Experience Certificates of trainers
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Trainer capability
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Gujarat office proof such as rent agreement, lease agreement, GST certificate, electricity bill or property tax bill
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Local office requirement
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Self-declaration for non-blacklisting
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Blacklisting compliance
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EMD Demand Draft / Bank Guarantee
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EMD compliance
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DPIIT Startup Certificate, Udyam Registration, NSIC/CSPO Certificate, if claiming exemption
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EMD / eligibility exemption
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Documentary proof of annual production capacity or service delivery capacity, if claiming Startup/MSE exemption
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Exemption support
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OEM Authorization Letters for all quoted components
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Manufacturer authorization
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Product datasheets with component photos and specifications
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Technical compliance
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BIS certification for applicable components/kits
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Quality compliance
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LMS screenshots for student, trainer, coordinator and admin roles
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LMS compliance
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Technical compliance matrix
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Kit and scope compliance
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Implementation plan / Gantt chart
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Project delivery plan
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QA plan and risk register
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Technical bid
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Sustainability plan
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Technical bid
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Startup incubation / mentoring plan
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Program delivery
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Financial Bid Format / Price Breakup Excel
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Financial submission
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GST-compliant invoice details
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Payment processing
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No Deviation Certificate
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Mandatory bid document
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Performance Bank Guarantee after award
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Contract execution
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Evaluation Criteria
The tender follows the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with 30% technical weightage and 70% financial weightage. The technical evaluation is based on experience, trainer capability, multi-location delivery experience, technical approach, implementation plan, DIY kit compliance, LMS features and startup development strategy.
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Evaluation Parameter
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Marks
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Experience & Track Record
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20
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Team Capability
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20
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Kit Delivery at Multiple Locations
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15
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Technical Approach & Methodology Presentation
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45
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Total
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100
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Minimum Qualifying Score
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60
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Key Implementation Milestones
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Component
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Timeline
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CAPEX delivery, demo and installation
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Within 2 months of contract award
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Pre-deployment activities, trainer certification, LMS go-live and 5-day FDP
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Within 2 months of contract award
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Level 1 training
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4 working months from award
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Level 2 training
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Within 3 working months after Level 1
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Level 3 training
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Within 2 working months after Level 2
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Level 4 training
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Within 2 working months after Level 3
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Annual impact assessment
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After completion of all stages
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