Scope of Work

The selected consultant will be responsible for:

1. Conducting sector-wise assessment and industry analysis.
2. Preparing an Industry Transformation Roadmap.
3. Identifying productivity improvement opportunities.
4. Recommending technology adoption strategies.
5. Developing skill development initiatives.
6. Supporting innovation and R&D promotion.
7. Recommending sustainability practices.
8. Enhancing digitalization and e-commerce adoption.
9. Identifying export promotion opportunities.
10. Providing implementation strategies and policy recommendations.
11. Conducting stakeholder consultations.
12. Transferring project knowledge to FaMeTN officials.

Pre-Qualification Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following:

1. Legal Status

1. Registered in India under the Companies Act or LLP Act.
2. Must have been in existence for at least 5 years as on the tender publication date.

2. Financial Capacity

• Average annual turnover of ₹5 Crore during:
  • FY 2023-24
  • FY 2024-25
  • FY 2025-26

3. Relevant Experience

The bidder must have completed or be executing at least:

• Two consultancy projects
• Each worth minimum ₹50 lakh
• Related to:
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Design
  • Visioning
  • Sector Studies
  • DPR Preparation
• Executed for Central/State Government departments or Government entities within the last five years.

4. Blacklisting

The bidder should not be blacklisted by:

1. Government of India
2. Government of Tamil Nadu
3. Any State Government
4. Government Undertakings

5. EMD Requirement

Submission of Earnest Money Deposit is mandatory unless exempted.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

1. Consulting Firms
2. LLPs
3. Companies registered in India

Government-owned entities may participate only if they satisfy autonomy and commercial operation requirements specified in the RFP.

Financial Criteria

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover:
   1. ₹5 Crore
2. Relevant Government Consulting Experience:
   1. Two projects
   2. Minimum value ₹50 lakh each
3. Performance Bank Guarantee:
   1. 5% of negotiated contract value

Tender Fee & EMD

Submission Guidelines

Interested bidders should:

1. Register on the Tamil Nadu e-Tender Portal.
2. Use a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
3. Submit bids only online.
4. Upload:
   1. Technical Proposal
   2. Financial Proposal
   3. EMD proof (or exemption certificate)
5. Submit proposals in English.
6. Ensure proposals remain valid for 6 months from the Bid Due Date.
7. Monitor the e-Tender portal regularly for corrigenda and clarifications.

Important Dates

Document Checklist

Applicants should prepare and upload:

1. Company Registration Certificate
2. PAN Card
3. GST Registration
4. Certificate of Incorporation/LLP Registration
5. Power of Attorney/Authorization Letter
6. Audited Financial Statements (FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26)
7. CA Certificate for Average Annual Turnover
8. Work Orders/Completion Certificates for similar projects
9. Client References
10. Blacklisting Declaration
11. EMD Payment Proof
12. Udyam/DPIIT Certificate (if claiming exemption)
13. Technical Proposal
14. Financial Proposal
15. Signed Tender Forms
16. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

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