Tender Highlights at a Glance

The core bid details, including the bid number, date, turnover requirement, experience requirement, service category and contract period, are specified on page 1 of the tender document.

Scope of Work

The tender covers offline professional training services for AT-15 Asteria by the OEM.

According to the technical specifications on page 4 of the bid document:

1. Training mode: Offline
2. Training frequency: Weekdays
3. Training duration: 8 hours per day
4. Training premises: Service provider's location
5. Training type: Training of AT-15 Asteria by OEM
6. Course level: Intermediate
7. Training category: Office Productivity
8. Certification: Yes
9. Certification programme: OEM Certificate
10. Training partner: Individual Trainer
11. Lodging and boarding: Not applicable
12. Post-training support: Not applicable

The tender provides for approximately 3 batches, approximately 15 days per training, and 3 students per batch, with the consignee/reporting location shown as Leh in the bid document.

Scope Summary for Website

The selected service provider will be required to deliver an offline, weekday-based professional training programme for AT-15 Asteria. The programme is intended for an intermediate-level course under the Office Productivity category and is to be delivered by an OEM-related trainer, with an OEM certificate issued upon completion as specified in the tender.

Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover

The bidder must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹1 lakh for the last three years.

The turnover is subject to verification by the Buyer during technical evaluation. The bidder is required to submit appropriate documentary evidence, such as certified audited balance sheets or a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant certificate showing the relevant turnover.

If a bidder has been incorporated/constituted for less than three years, the completed financial years after constitution are considered for the turnover criterion, as specified in the bid.

2. Minimum Experience

The tender specifies one year of past experience in the same/similar service.

The bidder must have experience of providing similar services to a Central Government organisation, State Government organisation or PSU, with relevant contracts/orders to be submitted as supporting evidence.

In addition, the tender specifies the following alternative past-performance thresholds over the relevant three-year period:

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

Based on the estimated bid value of ₹1,17,564, these indicative thresholds work out to approximately:

These calculations are derived from the percentages expressly stated in the bid and are provided for reader convenience.

3. OEM Requirement

The bid specifically requires an OEM Authorization Certificate and OEM Annual Turnover documentation.

The seller document list also includes:

1. Experience Criteria
2. Bidder Turnover
3. Certificate requested in ATC
4. OEM Authorization Certificate
5. OEM Annual Turnover

Where an eligible bidder claims an exemption from experience or turnover criteria, supporting documents establishing eligibility for such exemption must be uploaded for Buyer evaluation.

4. MSE and Startup Relaxation

The bid states:

1. MSE relaxation for experience and turnover: No
2. Startup relaxation for experience and turnover: No

However, MSE purchase preference is available. Eligible MSE service providers can receive purchase preference within the specified L1 + 15% price band, subject to the conditions and validation prescribed in the tender.

Financial Criteria

The principal financial eligibility requirement is a minimum average annual turnover of ₹1 lakh for three years.

The tender does not specify a separate minimum net-worth requirement. Therefore, the website should not state any minimum net-worth figure.

The estimated bid value is ₹1,17,564 including all taxes. The tender itself clarifies that the estimated value is primarily for purposes such as guiding EMD and determining eligibility criteria and does not determine the price that bidders must quote.

Tender Fee and EMD

Tender Fee

No tender fee/bid participation fee is specified.

The Buyer Added Bid Specific Terms expressly state that asking for a tender fee or bid participation fee is not permitted under the applicable GeM conditions.

EMD

EMD is not required for this bid.

The bid document specifically records EMD: Required – No. It also records ePBG: Required – No.

Accordingly:

1. EMD amount: Nil / Not Required
2. EMD payment mode: Not Applicable
3. ePBG: Not Required
4. Tender fee: Not specified / No tender fee

For context, the GeM GTC provides that bids with an estimated value below ₹5 lakh do not require bid security; this particular bid independently records that EMD is not required.

Submission Guidelines

This is a GeM procurement, and the bid is structured as a Two Packet Bid. The bid should therefore be submitted through the applicable GeM online bidding process.

The bidder should ensure that all mandatory technical and eligibility documents are uploaded correctly before the closing deadline. The bid document identifies the following principal documents:

1. Experience Criteria documents
2. Bidder Turnover documents
3. Certificate requested in ATC
4. OEM Authorization Certificate
5. OEM Annual Turnover documentation
6. Supporting documents for any claimed exemption from experience/turnover criteria

The bid provides two days for technical clarifications during technical evaluation.

The Buyer Added Terms also state that bidders should use the representation facility in the seller dashboard if they have an objection or grievance concerning the additional clauses or other aspects of the bid.

Document Checklist for Bidders

Mandatory / Key Documents

Important: The bidder should verify the final document requirements displayed against the live GeM bid before submission, particularly if any corrigendum or clarification is issued.

The tender's seller-document section specifically identifies experience, turnover, ATC certificate, OEM authorization and OEM annual turnover as documents to be submitted.

Important Tender Dates

The bid document records 29 August 2026 as its date and specifies bid closure at 9:00 PM on 8 September 2026, followed by opening at 9:30 PM on the same day.

Pre-Bid Meeting: No pre-bid meeting date/time is stated in the six-page bid document reviewed. It should therefore be published as “Not specified in the tender document”, rather than assuming that a meeting will be held.

The GeM GTC also provides that e-bidding notices should normally provide at least clear 10 days between publication and the applicable deadline, subject to the applicable GeM rules and circumstances.

Detailed Tender Analysis

The tender represents a relatively focused professional training requirement rather than a large-scale manpower or consultancy engagement. The procuring organisation is the Indian Army, while the required service falls under the GeM Professional Training Services (Version 2) – Offline; Weekdays category.

The technical requirement is centred on AT-15 Asteria training by the OEM, with an intermediate-level Office Productivity course. Training is to be delivered offline at the service provider's location for eight hours per day on weekdays. The tender specifies an OEM certificate and an individual trainer as the training partner.

From a bidder's perspective, the most important qualification areas are past experience, financial turnover and OEM credentials. The minimum average annual turnover is relatively modest at ₹1 lakh, but the tender requires evidence of relevant past services and OEM authorization. MSE purchase preference is available, although the bid does not provide MSE or startup relaxation from the stated experience and turnover requirements.

The estimated bid value of ₹1,17,564 should not be interpreted as a mandatory quotation amount. The bid expressly notes that the estimated value is intended for guidance concerning eligibility and related procurement parameters and does not itself determine the price to be quoted.

The Buyer has also retained an Option Clause of 25%, under which the contract quantity or duration may be increased or decreased up to 25% subject to the conditions stated in the bid. For a lump-sum service contract, the scope and contract value may also be increased up to 25% with the service provider's consent.

Key Points Bidders Should Check Before Submission

1. Ensure the GeM seller profile is active and compliant.
2. Confirm eligibility under the Professional Training Services category.
3. Maintain documentary proof of at least one year of similar-service experience.
4. Upload evidence of the required turnover of ₹1 lakh average annually for three years.
5. Upload the required OEM Authorization Certificate.
6. Keep the OEM Annual Turnover documentation ready.
7. Upload the ATC-requested certificate.
8. If claiming any exemption, upload documentary evidence supporting the exemption.
9. If claiming MSE purchase preference, ensure the relevant Udyam/GeM validation requirements are satisfied.
10. Submit the bid online through GeM before 8 September 2026 at 9:00 PM.
11. Do not wait until the final minutes to upload technical documents.
12. Check the live GeM listing for any corrigendum or clarification before submission.

Advisory for Prospective Bidders

Prospective bidders should review the complete GeM bid conditions, ensure that their GeM profile and eligibility information are current, and upload all required technical and financial documents well before the deadline. Any corrigendum, clarification or amendment published on GeM should be reviewed before final submission.

Disclaimer: This article is a public-facing summary prepared from the uploaded GeM bid document and applicable General Terms and Conditions. It is intended for information and tender-awareness purposes. In case of any discrepancy, bidders should rely on the latest official bid information and conditions available on the GeM portal.

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