Pre-Qualification Criteria
Scope of Work
The selected Anchor Industry Partner will be responsible for:
- Formation of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
- Upgradation of Government ITIs under Hub-and-Spoke model
- Development of industry-oriented curriculum
- Modernization of laboratories, workshops and equipment
- Introduction of new demand-driven trades
- Upgradation of existing trades
- Faculty development and Training of Trainers (ToT)
- Student placement support
- Industry linkage and apprenticeship promotion
- Digital Learning Management System implementation
- Infrastructure planning and modernization
- Monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Preparation and implementation of Five-Year Strategic Investment Plan (SIP)
- Long-term operation and management of the ITI cluster
These objectives are aligned with the PM-SETU Guidelines issued by MSDE.
ITI Cluster Covered
Hub ITI
- Government ITI Hoshiarpur
Spoke ITIs
- Government ITI Gurdaspur
- Government ITI Nawanshahr
- Government ITI Pathankot
- Government ITI Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Large Manufacturing Companies
- Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
- Industry Associations
- Industry Consortia
- Corporate Foundations
- Industry-led Educational Institutions
- Consortium of maximum three members
Applicants must not be blacklisted or debarred by any Government authority.
Qualification Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Experience in skill development
- Industrial operations
- Workforce development
- Infrastructure management
- Financial capability
- Human resource capacity
- Industry partnerships
- Ability to implement Strategic Investment Plan
Detailed technical evaluation will consider:
- Strategic Investment Plan
- Human Resource Plan
- Industry Linkages
- Sustainability
- Employment Outcomes
- Innovation
- Infrastructure Development
Financial Criteria
The RFP specifies that bidders shall demonstrate financial capability; however, no fixed minimum turnover, net worth or experience has been prescribed in the document. These parameters are intentionally left to the State Steering Committee while ensuring participation by credible industry partners.
Tender Fee
Tender Fee: Not specified in the RFP.
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
EMD Amount: ₹1.00 Crore
Mode: As prescribed in the RFP (Online/Bank Guarantee/FDR acceptable as applicable).
Submission Guidelines
Applicants should submit:
- Technical Proposal
- Financial Proposal
- Strategic Investment Plan (SIP)
- Power of Attorney
- Consortium Agreement (if applicable)
- EMD Proof
- Eligibility declarations
- Financial capability certificates
- Employee strength certificate
- Non-blacklisting declaration
- Supporting documents
Submission shall be through the Punjab e-Procurement Portal with digital signature.
Important Dates
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Publishing Date
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17 July 2026
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Pre-Bid Query Last Date
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27 July 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Committee Room, Directorate of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh (Time to be notified)
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Tender Closing Date
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17 August 2026
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Technical Opening
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To be notified
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Financial Opening
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To shortlisted bidders only
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Document Checklist
Applicants should prepare the following:
- Technical Proposal
- Financial Proposal
- Strategic Investment Plan
- Cover Letter
- Company Profile
- Registration Certificate
- PAN
- GST Registration
- Board Resolution / Power of Attorney
- Consortium Agreement (if applicable)
- CA Certified Turnover Certificate
- Employee Strength Certificate
- Financial Statements
- EMD Proof
- Non-Blacklisting Declaration
- Integrity Pact
- Supporting Experience Certificates
- Any additional documents prescribed in the RFP
Tender Information Table
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Requirement
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Details
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Organisation
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Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab
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Scheme
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PM-SETU
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Project
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Upgradation of ITIs
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Tender Category
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Government
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Industry
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Skill Development
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Submission Mode
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Online
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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Not Specified
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not Specified
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Minimum Experience
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Not Specifically Prescribed
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Tender Fee
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Not Specified
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EMD
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₹1.00 Crore
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EMD Exemption
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No Mentioned Provision
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EMD Mode
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Online / BG / FDR as per RFP
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Estimated Cost
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Not Specified
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Selection Method
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QCBS
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Consortium Allowed
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Yes (Maximum 3 Members)
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For consultation and advisory, please call or WhatsApp: 9630030343
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