Key Tender / EOI Details

The EOI expressly requires submission by Registered Post, Speed Post or Courier and states that hand-delivered and email submissions will not be accepted.

Scope of Work

The primary scope of the EOI is the empanelment of Training Partners for conducting short-term training in the Green Hydrogen sector.

According to the EOI, selected/empanelled organizations are expected to support NSQF-aligned and placement-linked short-term skill training programmes in Odisha. The stated objective is to contribute to the creation of a skilled workforce for the emerging Green Hydrogen ecosystem in the State.

The proposal is required to provide information regarding:

1. Previous training-related experience, where available.
2. Documentary evidence supporting previous experience, such as MoUs, Work Orders and Completion Certificates.
3. Proposed job roles for undertaking training.
4. Trainer details.
5. Training-centre details.
6. Placement and industry-linkage documentation, where available.

Important Empanelment Clarification

Organizations should note that empanelment does not itself create an entitlement to receive work, training targets or any financial commitment. The EOI states that any award will remain subject to separate approval, applicable terms and conditions, and Government procedures.

Professional Qualification / Capability Criteria

The EOI is targeted at credible Training Providers/Organizations capable of undertaking skill training in the Green Hydrogen sector.

The available document requires applicants to provide information on their:

1. Previous experience, if any.
2. Proposed job roles for training.
3. Trainers.
4. Training centres.
5. Placement linkages.
6. Industry linkages.

Previous experience must be supported by documentary evidence such as MoUs, Work Orders or Completion Certificates.

Minimum Experience

The EOI does not state a specific minimum number of years of experience in the available document. Therefore, applicants should not assume a prescribed experience threshold unless a subsequent clarification or official update from DSDE specifies one.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should carefully verify the following mandatory eligibility conditions:

1. Legal Registration

The applicant must be a legally registered entity and must possess:

1. Valid Registration/Incorporation Certificate
2. PAN
3. GST registration

2. Non-Blacklisting

The applicant must not have been blacklisted by any:

1. Central Government Department
2. State Government Department
3. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
4. Statutory Body
5. Government Agency

A notarized affidavit/non-blacklisting declaration is required.

3. Consortium, JV and Subcontracting

The EOI does not permit:

1. Consortium arrangements
2. Joint Ventures (JVs)
3. Sub-contracting arrangements

Accordingly, interested organizations should structure their submission as an individual eligible applicant rather than as a consortium or JV.

Financial Criteria

The available one-page EOI document does not prescribe a minimum average annual turnover, minimum net worth, estimated project cost, EMD amount or tender/EOI fee.

For public-facing tender information, these fields should therefore be reported as “Not specified in the available EOI document” rather than inserting assumed values.

Financial Requirement Summary

The EOI specifically clarifies that empanelment does not confer a right to any financial commitment or training target.

Tender Fee and EMD

Tender / EOI Fee

Not specified in the available EOI document.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

No EMD amount or EMD payment mechanism is specified in the available EOI document.

EMD Exemption

Since the available EOI does not prescribe an EMD requirement, an EMD exemption provision is also not stated.

Applicants should rely on any subsequent official clarification or amendment published by DSDE rather than assuming that a fee or EMD is payable.

Submission Guidelines

The proposal must be:

1. Complete.
2. Duly signed by the authorized signatory.
3. Sealed.
4. Sent through Registered Post, Speed Post or Courier.
5. Delivered to the specified DSDE address on or before 5 September 2026.

The EOI expressly states that proposals submitted by hand or by email will not be accepted.

Submission Address

The Director
Directorate of Skill Development-cum-Employment
Unit-III, Sriya Square
Bhubaneswar – 751001
Odisha

Clarification Contact

Applicants may send clarification queries to:

Email: rfp@dsde.odisha.gov.in

Updates, if any, may be published on the Skill Odisha website under the Notice/Tender section:

https://skillodisha.gov.in/

Important Dates

The source document specifies the issue date as 14 August 2026 and the submission deadline as 5 September 2026. It does not provide a pre-bid meeting date or proposal opening date.

Document Checklist for Applicants

Applicants should prepare and verify the following documents before dispatching the EOI proposal:

1. Valid Registration/Incorporation Certificate
2. PAN document
3. GST Registration Certificate
4. Notarized affidavit / non-blacklisting declaration
5. Details of previous experience, if any
6. Supporting MoUs for previous experience, where applicable
7. Relevant Work Orders, where applicable
8. Completion Certificates, where applicable
9. Proposed job roles for undertaking training
10. Trainer details
11. Training-centre details
12. Placement-linkage documentation, if available
13. Industry-linkage documentation, if available
14. Complete EOI proposal
15. Authorized signatory's signature
16. Required seal on the proposal
17. Final verification of the physical submission package
18. Dispatch through Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier
19. Ensure delivery to the DSDE address by 5 September 2026

The source specifically identifies experience documents, proposed job roles, trainer and training-centre details, and placement/industry-linkage documentation as proposal information.

Key Points for Training Providers

Training organizations considering this EOI should pay particular attention to the following:

Green Hydrogen Focus: The opportunity is specifically connected with skill development for the emerging Green Hydrogen ecosystem in Odisha.

NSQF Alignment: Training programmes are expected to be aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).

Placement Linkage: The EOI seeks placement-linked short-term training programmes, making industry and placement linkages relevant components of the proposal.

Statutory Compliance: Registration/incorporation documents, PAN and GST registration are expressly required.

Non-Blacklisting: Applicants must provide a notarized affidavit/non-blacklisting declaration.

No Consortium/JV: Consortiums and JVs are not permitted, and subcontracting arrangements are also prohibited.

Physical Submission: The proposal must be dispatched by Registered Post, Speed Post or Courier. Email and hand submissions are not accepted.

No Automatic Work Order: Empanelment should not be interpreted as a guarantee of training targets, work allocation or financial commitment.

Government Discretion: DSDE retains the right to accept, reject, cancel, modify or withdraw the EOI process wholly or partly without assigning a reason and without incurring liability.

Important Compliance Note

Applicants should ensure that all information and supporting documents submitted with the EOI are accurate and authentic. The EOI states that misrepresentation, suppression of facts, forged documents or adverse findings may result in rejection, cancellation of empanelment and/or appropriate action under law.

Because the available EOI document does not specify certain commercial and procedural parameters—including tender fee, EMD, turnover, net worth, pre-bid meeting and opening date—these should be treated as not specified, rather than assumed.

Applicants are advised to monitor the official Skill Odisha website for subsequent notices, clarifications or amendments before submitting their proposals.

Consultation and Advisory

For consultation and advisory services regarding tender/EOI documentation, eligibility review, compliance and submission support:

Call / WhatsApp: 9630030343
Email: support@skillcouncils.com