Tender Highlights

The bid document records the issue date as 12 August 2026, closing at 10:00 AM on 27 August 2026, and opening at 10:30 AM on the same date.

Scope of Work

The tender covers the engagement of two faculty members for conducting an Advance EDP Course for approximately 23 students at GREF Centre, Pune.

The detailed scope requires the selected firm/agency to provide qualified faculty and deliver the training programme using a combination of:

1. Audio-visual training and videos
2. Presentations
3. Classroom discussions
4. Practical exercises and hands-on training
5. Computers, projectors and display boards as required
6. Course content and supporting soft-copy material
7. Laptops compatible with the software being taught for student practice and learning
8. Course handouts, subject to approval by the concerned GREF Centre authority
9. Tests/examinations during or at the end of the course
10. Question-paper preparation and examination conduct in consultation with the concerned GREF Centre authority
11. Hourly or period-wise course scheduling and syllabus planning
12. Faculty coordination with the GREF Centre after award of the contract

The detailed scope states that the firm should nominate at least two faculty members, with their qualification and experience details submitted along with the bid.

The training is specified as an offline, weekday, classroom-based instructor-led programme, with 8 hours of training per day.

Advance EDP Course Curriculum

The supplied scope document provides a broad Advance EDP syllabus with a stated grand total of 192 periods. Major areas include:

1. Advanced Excel
   1.  Excel charts and advanced features
   2. Basic and advanced formulas
   3. Absolute, relative and sheet references
   4. Linking Excel files and data
   5. Advanced formatting and data tools
   6. Practical exerc ises
2. Advanced PowerPoint Presentation
   1. Electronic slide presentations
   2. SmartArt, charts and graphics
   3. Slide formatting and layouts
   4. Animation and transition effects
   5. Professional presentations
   6. Slide shows and timings
   7. Presentation videos and practical work
3. Advanced Word Processing
   1. Document creation and editing
   2. Formatting and page layout
   3. Proofing and editing tools
   4. Tables, charts and graphics
   5. Templates and practical work
4. Desktop Publishing
   1. PageMaker features
   2. Layout and page design
   3. CorelDRAW
   4. Photoshop
5. Database Management Concepts
   1. DBMS introduction
   2. DBMS types and components
   3. Database design
   4. Data normalisation
6. Internet, Email and Web Designing
   1. Internet fundamentals
   2. Email networks and protocols
   3. HTML basics
   4. Internet security concepts
7. Emerging Technologies
   1. Artificial Intelligence
   2. Machine Learning
   3. Generative AI tools
   4. Prompt engineering
   5. Data analytics and automation
   6. Project monitoring dashboards
   7. Infrastructure data management
8. Digital Governance & Systems
   1. e-Office and digital file tracking
   2. Project management software including Primavera/MS Project
9. Cyber Security
   1. Cyber crimes and cyber law
   2. Network and internet security
   3. Server and firewall security
   4. Cybersecurity policies
   5. Audit and compliance
   6. Malware
   7. Social engineering
   8. Password policy
   9. Wi-Fi security
10. Open Source Software
    1. Linux
    2. LibreOffice
    3. ProjectLibre

The detailed syllabus pages show the Advance EDP programme progressing through office productivity, design, database, internet, AI, digital governance, cybersecurity and open-source software, ending with a stated 192-period grand total.

Professional Qualification Criteria

The detailed tender conditions specify that faculty should be well qualified in the relevant subject and possess approximately 3–5 years of experience in the relevant field. Documentary proof of qualification and experience is required to be submitted with the bid in PDF format.

The bid also requires a minimum of two faculty members with the requisite experience. All proposed faculty should have sufficient subject-matter expertise in the areas they are assigned to teach.

Eligibility Criteria

The detailed scope states that eligible bidders include registered/recognised firms, institutions or organisations having previous experience in conducting an Advance EDP Course, with documentary proof of previously conducted courses, organisation details and course details.

The GeM bid separately specifies:

1. At least 1 year of past experience in the same/similar service.
2. Past experience of similar services is required.
3. MSE bidders receive relaxation in experience and turnover criteria, subject to the prescribed quality, technical and documentary requirements.
4. Startup relaxation for experience and turnover is marked No.
5. Relevant contracts/orders are required as evidence of similar-service experience.

For past performance, the GeM conditions state that bidders should have successfully completed similar services during the relevant three-year period under one of the following alternatives:

1. Three similar completed services, each costing at least 40% of the estimated cost; or
2. Two similar completed services, each costing at least 50% of the estimated cost; or
3. One similar completed service costing at least 80% of the estimated cost.

For this bid's estimated value of ₹99,999, these thresholds correspond approximately to:

1. 40%: ₹39,999.60
2. 50%: ₹49,999.50
3. 80%: ₹79,999.20

These calculations are mathematical equivalents of the percentages stated in the bid and should not be treated as separately prescribed figures.

Financial Criteria

The tender documents reviewed do not state a specific minimum average annual turnover amount or percentage, and they also do not state a minimum net-worth amount.

The applicable financial standing requirement is that the bidder:

1. Must not be under liquidation;
2. Must not be under court receivership or similar proceedings;
3. Must not be bankrupt; and
4. Must submit an undertaking confirming the financial standing requirement.

The separate Bidder Financial Standing Certificate supplied with the tender repeats that the bidder should not be under liquidation, court receivership or similar proceedings and should not be bankrupt.

Important Note on Turnover and Net Worth

Minimum Average Annual Turnover: Not numerically specified in the supplied bid documents.

Minimum Net Worth: Not specified in the supplied bid documents.

The GeM bid does provide MSE relaxation from the bidder turnover criterion, but the actual numeric turnover threshold is not visible as a separately stated requirement in the bid document supplied for this tender. Therefore, SkillCouncils.com should not publish an unsupported turnover figure.

Tender Fee and EMD

The bid specifically states that EMD is not required and ePBG is not required.

The GeM ATC/disclaimer also states that buyer-added clauses cannot require a tender fee or bid participation fee where such requirement conflicts with applicable GeM provisions.

Accordingly:

1. Tender Fee: Nil / Not Required
2. EMD: Not Required
3. EMD Payment Mode: Not Applicable
4. ePBG: Not Required

Although the ATC contains a Bid Security Declaration format, the GeM bid's EMD field itself records Required: No. The bidder is nevertheless specifically instructed to submit the Bid Security Declaration against EMD, mentioning the bid number, along with an undertaking accepting the tender's terms and conditions.

Key Tender Requirements – Quick Reference Table

The GeM bid confirms the ₹99,999 estimated value, two-packet bid format, reverse-auction provision, no EMD, no ePBG and total-value-wise evaluation.

Submission Guidelines

The tender is hosted on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), and bidders are required to submit their bid documents online through the GeM portal.

The tender documents require bidders to upload relevant supporting documents, including:

1. Experience certificate/documents;
2. Evidence of previous similar/Advance EDP courses;
3. Details of proposed faculty;
4. Faculty qualification and experience documents;
5. Course completion/supply orders where applicable;
6. Registration Certificate with GST details;
7. Bid Security Declaration;
8. Undertaking accepting bid/tender terms and conditions;
9. Financial standing undertaking;
10. Non-disclosure certificate;
11. Any documents required under the ATC or corrigendum.

The ATC confirms that documents and enclosures submitted online should be true copies of those uploaded on the GeM Portal.

Bidders should also ensure that all documents requested in the Bid Document, ATC and any corrigendum are uploaded, since the tender states that failure to upload required certificates/documents may result in rejection of the offer.

Pre-Bid Meeting

The Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 19 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Venue: GREF Centre & Records, Dighi Camp, Pune – 411015.

The detailed ATC additionally provides for participation through physical/video-conference mode. The supplied scope document records a Webex meeting arrangement for the pre-bid conference.
The tender's additional terms indicate that firms and their faculty with previous Advance EDP or similar-course experience are expected to participate in the pre-bid discussions, either physically or through video conference.

Important Tender Dates

The GeM bid records 12 August 2026 as the bid date, while the detailed scope states the tentative Advance EDP course period as 02 November 2026 to 28 November 2026.
Document note: One scanned clause on the detailed scope appears to contain a year inconsistency ("28 Nov 2025"), while the principal course schedule and earlier clauses specify 02 November 2026 to 28 November 2026. The website should use 2026, consistent with the GeM tender schedule and the other course-duration references.

Document Checklist for Bidders

1. GeM bidder/service-provider registration details
2. Experience certificate / experience documents
3. Proof of previous Advance EDP Course or similar training assignments
4. Details of previous courses conducted
5. Relevant supply/work orders or contracts
6. Details of minimum two proposed faculty members
7. Faculty qualification certificates
8. Faculty experience certificates/documents
9. Faculty CV/profile details, where applicable
10. Registration Certificate
11. GST registration/details
12. Undertaking accepting bid/tender terms and conditions
13. Bid Security Declaration mentioning GeM Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7906284
14. Financial Standing Certificate/undertaking
15. Non-Disclosure Certificate
16. Course content/handout details, where applicable
17. Details of coordinating officer and contact information
18. Any documents required under the ATC
19. Any documents required through subsequent corrigendum/clarification
20. Supporting documents for MSE relaxation, if claimed
21. Valid Udyam Certificate, if claiming applicable MSE benefits
22. Any additional documents requested by the buyer on GeM

The supplied ATC includes specific formats for the acceptance of bid conditions, bidder financial standing, Bid Security Declaration and Non-Disclosure Certificate.

MSE Benefits and Relaxations

The tender provides important provisions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Eligible MSE bidders can receive relaxation from the applicable experience and bidder-turnover criteria, subject to meeting quality and technical specifications and submitting documentary evidence supporting the exemption claim.

The bid also provides MSE purchase preference, with the specified purchase-preference price band being up to L1 + 15% and the maximum preference quantity/amount stated as 100%.

Startups, however, are shown as having no relaxation for years of experience and turnover under this particular bid.

Reverse Auction

The bid has Reverse Auction enabled. The stated qualification rule is H1 – Highest Priced Bid Elimination.

The tender provides for participation in the reverse auction by technically qualified bidders subject to the conditions specified in the bid, including certain exceptions where the H1 bidder may also participate.

Commercial and Pricing Requirements

The detailed scope requires the bidder to quote a lump-sum amount for the entire training capsule. The quoted rate is intended to cover the applicable expenditure associated with delivering the training, including faculty charges, transportation, lodging and food where applicable, preparation of audio-visual materials, presentations, practicals and handouts, as well as applicable taxes and statutory charges.

The scope states that no additional amount will be paid beyond the quoted rates for the services.

Training Delivery Requirements

The selected training provider will be expected to conduct the programme at the buyer's location and provide an effective classroom-based learning environment.

The GeM technical specification identifies:

1. Offline training;
2. Weekday training;
3. 8 hours per day;
4. Buyer's location;
5. Classroom-based instructor-led training;
6. Advanced course level;
7. Advance EDP Course;
8. Participation certificate;
9. Training institute as the training partner;
10. No lodging/boarding capacity specified as an add-on;
11. No post-training support specified as an add-on.

Tender Analysis for Prospective Bidders

This tender is particularly relevant for training institutes, professional training companies, IT training organisations and firms with demonstrated Advance EDP or comparable professional training experience.

The technical evaluation places substantial importance on the capability and experience of the proposed faculty. A bidder should therefore prepare a strong technical submission demonstrating:

1. Relevant institutional experience;
2. Previous Advance EDP/similar course assignments;
3. Two or more appropriately qualified faculty members;
4. Faculty experience and subject expertise;
5. Evidence of completed training assignments;
6. Adequate training infrastructure and teaching resources;
7. Ability to deliver practical and hands-on sessions;
8. Compliance with all GeM and buyer-specific ATC requirements.

The bidder should carefully review all documents before submission because the tender expressly states that failure to upload required certificates/documents can result in rejection.

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