Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Inviting Authority
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Andhra Pradesh Technology Services Limited (APTS)
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Tender Reference No.
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ITC51-15027/5/2026-PROC-APTS
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Tender Date / Publishing Date
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22 June 2026
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Tender Type
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Limited Tender
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Project Name
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Project Monitoring Unit for Skill Training Program
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Beneficiaries
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60,000 candidates
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Training Coverage
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41 courses
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Focus Group
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BOCW workers and their dependents / children of registered construction workers
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Location
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bid Submission Mode
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Online
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Portal
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AP e-Procurement Portal
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Last Date & Time for Bid Submission
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29 June 2026, 03:00 PM
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Bid Opening Date & Time
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29 June 2026, 03:30 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned in the document
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Bid Validity
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Minimum 90 days from the date of opening
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Contract Duration
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Approximately 10 to 12 months from signing of agreement or till completion of the program
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Scope of Work
The selected agency will set up and operate a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) to support APTS in the effective implementation of the Skill Training Program. The PMU will monitor the Skill Training Partner and ensure quality training delivery, compliance, performance management and achievement of project targets.
Major Scope Components
- Training Plan Management
The PMU will coordinate with the Skill Training Partner for training plans, review batch calendars, training schedules and target allocation, and ensure alignment with approved job roles.
- Stakeholder Coordination
The agency will act as a coordination interface between the Department, Skill Training Partner, assessment agencies, district authorities, APBOCWWB and APTS.
- Online Skill Training Registration Monitoring
The PMU will monitor registrations, validate trainee details and coordinate with district nodal officers for approvals.
- Batch Monitoring
The agency will track batch commencement, course progress, attendance, assessments, certifications and batch completion.
- Compliance Monitoring
The PMU will monitor compliance with scheme guidelines, branding norms, safety standards, quality standards, assessment procedures and certification requirements.
- Skill Training Partner Performance Monitoring
The selected agency will develop scorecards, track KPIs, monitor enrolment, completion and certification rates, and rank the Skill Training Partner based on performance.
- Assessment and Certification Monitoring
The agency will coordinate assessment schedules, ensure transparent assessment processes and monitor certification issuance.
- MIS and Dashboard Management
The PMU will maintain a centralized MIS/dashboard for tracking training progress, validate uploaded data and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely updates.
- Reporting and Review Support
The agency will prepare monthly progress reports, performance reports, dashboard presentations, review notes and analytical recommendations.
- Data Analytics and Insights
The PMU will analyse training outcomes, identify trends and recommend data-driven interventions for improvement.
- Documentation Verification
The agency will verify candidate enrolment documents, training progress records, assessment documents and Skill Training Partner claims/invoices.
- Payment Processing Support
The PMU will support validation of milestone-based payments and recommend release or withholding of payments based on compliance and performance.
- Continuous Improvement and Impact Assessment Support
The agency will recommend process improvements, technology-enabled monitoring mechanisms, best practices and support impact assessment activities including beneficiary feedback and field assessment.
Manpower Requirement
The selected PMU agency must deploy the following minimum manpower:
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Position
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No. of Positions
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Key Requirement
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State Team Leader
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1
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Engineering / MBA / M.Phil / Management / Economics / Social Sciences / Public Policy / Leadership & Strategy or equivalent; minimum 10 years of experience in development projects, including 5 years in skill development activities
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MIS Expert
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1
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MCA / B.Tech in IT/CSE; minimum 2 years’ experience in MIS portal handling
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Placement Expert
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1
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MBA HR / Postgraduate degree; minimum 3 years’ experience in placement cell operations
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District Coordinator
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13
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Graduation in any discipline
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Call Centre Executive
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4
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Graduation in any discipline
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Data Entry Operator
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2
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Graduation in any discipline
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Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
The tender is a limited tender addressed to empanelled vendors. Bidders must satisfy the stated technical, financial and documentation requirements.
Key Eligibility Points
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Vendor Category
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Empanelled vendors
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Clean Track Record
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Bidder should not be blacklisted as on bid calling date
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Technical Qualification
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Minimum 60 marks required at technical stage
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PMU Experience
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Minimum one single work order as PMU
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Staff Strength
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Minimum 30 members for scoring under staff working criterion
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Technical Presentation
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Required; includes project appreciation, methodology/work programme and proposed manpower
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Financial Bid Opening
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Only bidders scoring 60 marks or above in technical evaluation will qualify for financial bid opening
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Technical Evaluation Criteria
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Evaluation Criteria
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Marks
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Average Annual Turnover for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
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25
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Staff Working in Various Positions
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25
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Work Experience as PMU
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10
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Technical Presentation
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40
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Total
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100
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Minimum Technical Qualifying Marks
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60
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The tender follows the Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method with 70% weightage for technical score and 30% weightage for financial score.
Financial Criteria
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Financial Requirement
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Details
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Average Annual Turnover
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Turnover scoring starts at ₹5 crore average annual turnover for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25. Below ₹5 crore gets 0 marks. ₹5 crore to below ₹6 crore gets 15 marks. ₹6 crore and above receives additional scoring up to 25 marks.
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specified in the tender document
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EMD
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₹10,00,000
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Performance Security
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10% of Contract / PO value by successful bidder
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Transaction Fee
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0.03% plus GST of final bid value, capped at ₹10,000 for purchase value up to ₹50 crore; ₹25,000 plus GST if purchase value is above ₹50 crore
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Corpus Fund
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0.04% of contract value capped at ₹10,000 for contract value up to ₹50 crore; ₹25,000 for contract value above ₹50 crore
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Estimated Cost
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Not disclosed in the tender document
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Financial Bid Format
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Charges towards PMU services per student
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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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No separate tender fee is specifically mentioned
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Portal Transaction Fee
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Applicable as per AP e-Procurement terms
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EMD Amount
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₹10,00,000
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Mode of EMD
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Challan / Online / Bank Guarantee
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EMD Validity
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135 days from date of bid opening
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EMD Beneficiary
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The Managing Director, A.P. Technology Services Limited, Vijayawada
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Original BG Submission
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Original Bank Guarantee, if submitted, must be submitted before 5 PM of the next working day
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned in the document
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Submission Guidelines
Bidders must submit both technical and financial bids online through the AP e-Procurement Portal. All required documents and formats must be uploaded as part of the technical bid and price bid.
Key Submission Instructions
- Bids must be submitted online through the AP e-Procurement Portal.
- Bidders must register on the e-procurement platform.
- Bidders must use digital certificates to log in and submit bids.
- Technical bid and financial bid must be submitted in the prescribed format.
- Rates must be quoted online only.
- Scanned copies of required documents and EMD proof must be uploaded.
- Copies of uploaded documents, certificates and original EMD may be required to be submitted physically to APTS when requested.
- Any false, fabricated or bogus document may lead to disqualification, blacklisting and forfeiture of bid security.
- Conditional bids are not acceptable and may be rejected.
- Any deviation from prescribed formats may make the bid liable for rejection.
Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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Tender Publishing Date
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22 June 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not mentioned
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Last Date for Bid Submission
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29 June 2026, 03:00 PM
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Bid Opening Date
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29 June 2026, 03:30 PM
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Bid Validity
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90 days from opening date
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Required Details Table
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹5 crore benchmark for turnover scoring; below ₹5 crore gets 0 marks
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specified
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Minimum Experience
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Minimum one single work order as PMU; State Team Leader must have minimum 10 years’ experience including 5 years in skill development activities
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Submission Mode
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Online
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned
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Tender Fee Required
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No separate tender fee mentioned; transaction fee applicable
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Mode of EMD
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Challan / Online / Bank Guarantee
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Estimated Cost
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Not mentioned / not disclosed
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EMD Amount
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₹10,00,000
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Evaluation Method
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QCBS: 70% Technical + 30% Financial
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Contract Duration
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Approximately 10 to 12 months
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Document Checklist
Bidders should prepare and upload the following documents as applicable:
- Technical bid as per tender format
- Financial bid in Form F1 quoting PMU service charges per student
- Form P1 – Declaration regarding clean track record / non-blacklisting
- EMD proof of ₹10,00,000 through challan / online / Bank Guarantee
- Original Bank Guarantee, if applicable, to be submitted within the prescribed timeline
- Audited financial statements for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
- Statutory Auditor / CA certificate with valid UDIN specifying annual turnover
- Work orders, client certificates and completion documents supporting staffing / project execution experience
- Work orders, service agreements and client completion certificates from government entities for PMU experience
- Technical presentation covering project appreciation, methodology, work programme and proposed manpower
- Details of proposed manpower and role-wise deployment plan
- Qualification and experience documents of key personnel, wherever applicable
- Digital signature certificate for online bid submission
- Any additional declarations, certificates, undertakings or documents required on the AP e-Procurement Portal
- Performance Security of 10% of Contract / PO value after award of contract
Selection Methodology
The tender will be evaluated using the QCBS method. The technical score will carry 70% weightage and the financial score will carry 30% weightage. Financial bids will be opened only for bidders who score at least 60 marks in the technical evaluation.
The bidder securing the highest composite score will be considered the most responsive bidder for award of the project.
Payment Terms
The payment to the PMU agency will be linked to milestone achievements related to release of payments to the Skill Training Partner:
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Tranche
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Milestone
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Payment Release
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1st Tranche
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After releasing 30% payment to Skill Training Partner
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30% of quoted value per student
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2nd Tranche
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After releasing 50% payment to Skill Training Partner and completion of dashboard data verification
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50% of quoted value per student
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3rd Tranche
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After releasing 20% payment to Skill Training Partner
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20% of quoted value per student
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