DBRAU Agra AI Training Tender 2026: GeM Bid for Artificial Intelligence Training for 1 Lakh Students

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Agra has invited bids through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for providing Vocational Training Services in Artificial Intelligence (AI) under Bid No. GEM/2026/B/7902428, dated 12 August 2026.

The tender relates to a large-scale Artificial Intelligence learning initiative for approximately 1,00,000 students across Science, Commerce, Management and Arts disciplines. The engagement is for one year and follows a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) evaluation methodology. The technical and financial weightage is specified as 10:90.

Tender Highlights at a Glance

The GeM bid records the closing date as 22 August 2026 at 20:00 hours and opening at 20:30 hours, with a 90-day bid validity.

Scope of Work

The principal scope is the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital learning course titled “Discovering AI” / “AI for All” for students from different academic disciplines.

The tender requires the selected organisation or agency to deliver an interdisciplinary AI learning programme covering foundational AI knowledge, practical use of accessible AI tools and platforms, and preparation for future career opportunities with appropriate ethical considerations.

Major scope components include:

1. Development of a comprehensive AI curriculum.
2. Training for undergraduate and graduate students from Science, Commerce, Management and Arts streams.
3. A course structure specified in the detailed Scope of Work as 75 hours, comprising 30 hours of digital video lectures and 45 hours of virtual laboratory work.
4. Development of instructional material in simple, student-friendly Hindi.
5. Development of audio-visual and gamified learning modules.
6. Compatibility with Android smartphones and tablets.
7. Development of original course content by the executing agency.
8. Stream-specific curriculum modules and use cases.
9. Practical exercises and industry-standard AI tools.
10. Industry-relevant case studies.
11. Interactive and gamified learning.
12. Periodic doubt-clearing sessions.
13. Deployment of a dedicated implementation and coordination team.
14. Engagement of appropriately qualified AI subject matter experts and trainers.
15. Compatibility with DBRAU's existing digital infrastructure.
16. Internal assessment and submission of internal marks.
17. Preparation of end-semester multiple-choice question papers.
18. Course completion reporting to the Dean Academic Office.
19. Examination implementation in accordance with University guidelines.
    The GeM technical specification additionally records approximately 1,00,000 trainees, around 1,000 batches, approximately 45 days per training, and 100 students per batch.

Important implementation requirement

The Scope of Work states that the programme is to be launched after 30 days from the date of the work order.

Professional Qualification Criteria

The tender uses a QCBS-based technical evaluation. The technical evaluation has five principal components:

The overall QCBS weighting is 10% technical and 90% financial.

Lead Trainer / Expert

The proposed lead trainer or subject matter expert must have relevant educational and professional credentials. Bidders are required to submit CVs, educational qualifications, relevant certifications and achievements or recognitions.

Experience is specifically sought in Artificial Intelligence or related emerging technologies such as Machine Learning, Data Science and Cloud Computing. The evaluation provides 15 marks for more than 10 years' experience, 10 marks for 5–10 years and 5 marks for less than 5 years, with 5 marks as the qualifying threshold.

Sample Learning Content

Bidders must provide a relevant sample learning module containing, where applicable:

1. Video lectures
2. Presentation material
3. Interactive content
4. Gamified content

The content must be original, bidder-developed and aligned with the required Hindi, mobile-compatible and interdisciplinary learning approach.

Gamified Learning

The tender specifically assesses the quantity, originality and relevance of gamified AI learning modules. Modules should be interactive, intuitive, developed in Hindi and compatible with Android smartphones or tablets.

More than 15 original gamified modules can receive the maximum 25 marks, while the minimum qualifying threshold is 5 marks.

Innovation and Value Addition

The evaluation considers:

1. Integration of industry-standard AI tools and platforms.
2. Hands-on projects or a capstone.
3. Gamification, simulations, quizzes and case-based learning.

This component carries 15 marks with a minimum qualifying requirement of 5 marks.

Training Customization

The bidder is expected to demonstrate the ability to adapt AI education for non-Computer Science learners and different academic backgrounds.

The tender specifically refers to:

1. Non-CS learner adaptation.
2. Domain-specific AI modules and use cases.
3. Cultural analogies and local context.
4. Hindi idioms, relatable Indian stories and contextual explanations for first-generation or rural learners.

This component carries 20 marks, with 10 marks required to qualify.

Eligibility Criteria

The principal eligibility requirements identified in the GeM bid include:

1. Minimum average annual turnover: ₹70 lakh during the preceding three years.
2. Similar-service experience: Three years.
3. The bidder must have relevant experience providing similar services to a Central Government organisation, State Government organisation or PSU.
4. MSE relaxation for years of experience and turnover is shown as No.
5. Startup relaxation for years of experience and turnover is shown as No.
6. Relevant experience and turnover documents must be uploaded with the bid.
7. The bidder should not be under liquidation, court receivership or similar proceedings and should not be bankrupt.
8. The bidder must upload an undertaking regarding its financial standing.
9. Failure to upload required certificates/documents may result in rejection of the offer.

Minimum Experience Requirement

The tender requires three years of past experience in similar services. The experience must relate to services provided to Central Government organisations, State Government organisations or PSUs. Relevant contracts/orders are required as documentary evidence.

In addition, the bidder must have successfully completed similar services during the relevant three-year period under one of the following combinations:

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.

With an estimated bid value of ₹2 crore, these thresholds correspond to approximately:

Financial Criteria

The tender specifies a minimum average annual turnover of ₹70 lakh for the last three years.

Turnover must be supported through certified audited balance sheets or a certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant. Where a bidder has been incorporated for less than three years, the average turnover of completed financial years after incorporation is considered under the stated criterion.

Net Worth

No specific minimum net worth requirement is stated in the uploaded GeM bid document.

However, the bidder is required to confirm that it is not under liquidation, court receivership or similar proceedings and is not bankrupt.

Tender Fee and EMD

Tender Fee

Tender Fee / Bid Participation Fee: Not specified as payable.

The uploaded GeM bid does not prescribe a tender fee amount. Moreover, the GeM terms reproduced in the bid state that asking for a tender fee or bid participation fee is a prohibited condition under the applicable GeM framework.

EMD

The specified Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is ₹4,00,000.

The EMD section identifies State Bank of India as the advisory bank.

EMD Exemption

EMD exemption is available subject to the applicable GeM rules and submission of valid supporting documents.

The bid specifically states that under the MSE category, service providers for services can be eligible for EMD exemption, while traders are excluded. Supporting exemption documents must be submitted with the bid.

EMD Mode

The bid specifically permits EMD through:

1. Account Payee Demand Draft in favour of the Finance Officer, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
2. Banker’s Cheque in favour of the Finance Officer, payable at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.
3. Surety bond is also stated as an accepted form.

For DD/Banker's Cheque, bidders must upload a scanned copy/proof with the bid and ensure delivery of the hard copy within five days of the bid end date/bid opening date, as applicable.

Therefore, the safest website wording is:
“Bid submission is online through GeM. The tender specifically provides physical EMD instrument options such as Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque, for which scanned proof is to be uploaded and the original delivered as prescribed. The uploaded tender does not expressly identify the EMD as an online-only payment.”

Key Tender Dates

The bid is a Two Packet Bid, with technical clarifications permitted for two days. The bid may be auto-extended by three days once under the specified conditions.

Submission Guidelines

The tender is processed through the GeM platform, and bidders should ensure that all mandatory bid documents are uploaded within the prescribed deadline.

The documents identified in the GeM bid include:

1. Experience Criteria documents.
2. Bidder Turnover documents.
3. Certificates requested under ATC.
4. OEM Authorization Certificate.
5. OEM Annual Turnover.
6. Additional documents requested under ATC.
7. Technical qualification documents.
8. Supporting documents for any claimed exemption from experience or turnover requirements.

For multimedia evaluation, bidders must provide working links to sample .mp4 video files hosted on an accessible cloud platform such as Google Drive or Dropbox. Inaccessible or incomplete links will not be considered.

Bidders must also be prepared to provide Android-compatible .apk files, including a one-day trial licence, and a brief presentation if requested during evaluation.

The bidder is responsible for keeping shared links accessible and functional throughout the evaluation process.

Document Checklist for Bidders

1. GeM bidder registration/profile details.
2. Experience certificates/contracts/work orders for similar services.
3. Documents establishing three years of relevant experience.
4. Evidence of completed similar services meeting the prescribed value thresholds.
5. Audited financial statements/balance sheets for the relevant years.
6. Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant turnover certificate, where applicable.
7. Evidence establishing minimum average annual turnover of ₹70 lakh.
8. Lead Trainer/Expert CV.
9. Lead Trainer/Expert educational qualification documents.
10. Relevant professional certifications.
11. Details of professional achievements/recognitions.
12. Sample AI learning module.
13. Original video/content samples.
14. Presentation slides/sample learning material.
15. Interactive learning samples.
16. Gamified AI learning modules.
17. Working cloud links for sample .mp4 files.
18. Android-compatible .apk/demo material if required during evaluation.
19. Evidence of AI tools/platform integration.
20. Hands-on project/capstone demonstration.
21. Innovation/value-addition supporting material.
22. Training customization/user journey demonstration.
23. Hindi and mobile-compatible content samples.
24. Stream-specific/domain-specific AI learning samples.
25. OEM Authorization Certificate, where applicable.
26. OEM Annual Turnover documentation, where applicable.
27. Certificates requested under ATC.
28. Additional documents requested in the bid/ATC.
29. EMD of ₹4 lakh or valid EMD exemption supporting documentation, as applicable.
30. Scanned proof of DD/Banker's Cheque where that EMD mode is used.
31. Undertaking confirming the bidder is not under liquidation, receivership or bankruptcy.
32. Any corrigendum/additional document issued by the Buyer before bid submission.

Important Commercial and Evaluation Details

The estimated bid value is ₹2 crore inclusive of taxes. The tender itself clarifies that this estimated value is primarily used for guidance regarding EMD and eligibility criteria such as turnover, past performance and project experience; it does not determine the price that bidders must quote.

The bid provides for 3% ePBG, with an indicated ePBG duration of 12 months.

The contract also contains a 25% option clause, under which the buyer may increase or decrease the contract quantity or duration by up to 25%, subject to the conditions specified in the bid.

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