Key Tender Details at a Glance

The GeM document specifies the bid closing time as 01 October 2026 at 12:00:00 and opening as 02 October 2026 at 12:00:00, with a 180-day offer validity.

Scope of Work

The primary requirement is the hiring of faculty for conducting a Basic Computer Course for officers at GREF Centre, Pune.

The detailed scope document states that the service is for one complete course for approximately 15 students, on a lump-sum basis, with the proposed course period from 07 December to 19 December 2026.

Major responsibilities of the selected service provider include:

1. Deployment of Faculty

The bidder is required to deploy at least two faculty members simultaneously for conducting the training programme.

Faculty biodata, qualification details and experience documents are required to be submitted with the bid. The buyer may verify the original qualification and experience certificates after selection. The detailed scope specifically requires two faculty members for the programme.

2. Classroom Training

The course is to be conducted through:

1. Classroom-based instructor-led training
2. Presentations
3. Audio-visual content
4. Practical sessions
5. Discussions
6. Handouts and study material
7. Computer/laptop-based practical learning

The GeM technical specification identifies the training as offline, weekday, 8 hours per day and classroom-based instructor-led training.

3. Laptops for Students

The service provider is required to arrange 15 laptops, with configurations suitable for the software and training activities.

The detailed scope states that every student should have access to a compatible laptop throughout the training period. The laptops are also required to have paid/licensed software, including a paid/licensed latest version of ChatGPT or an equivalent AI engine, as specified in the tender document.

The laptops are to be produced before the commencement of training for checking/approval by the concerned GREF Centre authorities.

4. Training Material

The successful bidder is required to provide course-related study material in soft and hard-copy formats.

The study material is to be prepared in accordance with the course syllabus and made available to participants at the beginning of the course.

5. Welcome Kit

The scope includes a student welcome kit and related materials. The listed requirements include:

1. Executive folder containing course content
2. A4 notepad with BRO logo
3. Blue and black gel pens
4. Pencil
5. Sharpener
6. Eraser
7. Plastic scales
8. Sticky pad
9. Highlighter set
10. Plastic folder
11. Laptop bag with printed BRO logo
12. 1-litre insulated steel water bottle with BRO logo
13. Hard-bound course content/study material
14. A4, 75 GSM paper requirement as specified in the scope document

The detailed scope also requires handouts to be approved by the concerned GREF Centre authority before distribution.

6. Course Examination

Faculty members are required to plan and conduct a test/examination at the end of the course in consultation with the designated officer/Chief Instructor.

7. Coordination and Reporting

The successful bidder is required to provide the contact details of the coordinating person and, after award, report to the concerned Chief Instructor within the specified period for coordination, approval of the training schedule and commencement of the training capsule.

Course Content

The attached syllabus provides a 12-day programme focused substantially on effective use of Artificial Intelligence and computer applications.

Topics include:

1. AI fundamentals and operating system foundations
2. Linux and Windows environments
3. Prompt engineering
4. Advanced prompting
5. AI-enabled email and communication
6. AI for research and information retrieval
7. Data analysis without coding
8. Terminal integration and script automation
9. AI-assisted programming
10. Generative media
11. Custom GPTs and no-code AI agents
12. AI safety, ethics and capstone presentation

The syllabus includes practical, hands-on activities alongside classroom instruction. The final day includes an AI safety, ethics and capstone presentation component.

Professional Qualification Criteria

The tender's detailed eligibility section specifies the following faculty qualification and experience requirements:

Faculty Qualification – Option 1

B.Sc. (Computer Science) / BCA with a minimum of 5 years' practical experience.

Faculty Qualification – Option 2

M.Sc. / MCA with a minimum of 3 years' experience.

The faculty should also have relevant training/teaching experience in the subject.

Documentary evidence is required with the bid and original certificates may be checked after finalisation.

Minimum Faculty Deployment

The firm must provide at least two faculty members simultaneously.

Eligibility Criteria for Bidders

According to the detailed scope, eligible bidders include registered/recognised firms, institutions or organisations with the Government (Central or State) having previous experience in conducting similar courses.

The GeM bid separately specifies one year of past experience for the same/similar service and requires evidence of similar service experience.

For similar-service experience, the GeM conditions specify that the bidder should have successfully completed similar services during the relevant three-year period through any 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.

Based on the stated estimated value of ₹90,000, these thresholds correspond mathematically to:

These calculations are derived from the percentages stated in the tender and should be read together with the buyer's definition of "similar services."

Financial Criteria

A key point for prospective bidders is that the supplied GeM bid document does not state a numerical minimum average annual turnover requirement.

Although the GeM bid refers to bidder turnover criteria and provides relaxation provisions for eligible MSEs and DPIIT-registered Startups, no specific rupee amount for minimum average annual turnover is stated in the bid details available in the supplied documents.

Similarly, the supplied tender documents do not prescribe a numerical net-worth threshold.

Instead, the buyer-added financial standing condition requires the bidder to confirm that it is:

1. Not under liquidation;
2. Not under court receivership or similar proceedings; and
3. Not bankrupt.

An undertaking to this effect is required with the bid.

Financial & Eligibility Requirement Table

The GeM bid records EMD: Not Required and ePBG: Not Required. It also requires a Bid Security Declaration through the buyer-added ATC.

EMD, Bid Security and Tender Fee

EMD

The GeM bid specifies that monetary EMD is not required.

However, bidders are required to submit a Bid Security Declaration in the prescribed format.

The attached Bid Security Declaration provides that a bidder may face disqualification/debarment for one year in specified circumstances, including withdrawal/modification of the bid during bid validity or failure/refusal to execute the contract or furnish performance security where required.

EMD Status

Monetary EMD: Not Required

EMD Mode

Not applicable, because no monetary EMD is specified.
Bid Security Declaration: Required and to be uploaded with the bid.

Tender Fee

The supplied GeM document does not prescribe a tender fee or bid participation fee. The GeM disclaimer also states that asking for a tender fee/bid participation fee through an ATC is not permitted.

Accordingly, the website listing may state:

Tender Fee: Nil / No tender fee specified in the GeM bid.

Submission Guidelines

The bid is a Two Packet Bid and is to be submitted through the GeM portal.

The detailed scope specifically states that eligible firms should submit their bid/tender online along with documentary proof of previous courses.

Important submission requirements include:

1. Submit the bid online through GeM.
2. Ensure the bidder's GeM registration/profile is valid and updated.
3. Upload firm registration documents.
4. Upload details/biodata of at least two proposed faculty members.
5. Upload qualification and experience certificates of faculty members.
6. Upload evidence of similar courses conducted.
7. Upload relevant supply orders/contracts/work orders.
8. Upload GST registration certificate/details.
9. Upload undertaking accepting tender/bid conditions.
10. Upload Bid Security Declaration.
11. Upload required experience certificate/documents specified in the ATC.
12. Upload the required study material/course-related documents wherever required.
13. Bidders seeking applicable MSE or Startup relaxation should upload supporting documents establishing their eligibility for the exemption/relaxation.
14. Ensure all uploaded documents are clear, valid and consistent with information submitted on GeM.

The buyer-added ATC specifically requires a Bid Security Declaration mentioning the bid number and an undertaking accepting the terms and conditions.

Document Checklist for Bidders

The attached ATC includes separate formats for the Additional Terms and Conditions acceptance, Bidder Financial Standing Certificate, Bid Security Declaration, and Non-Disclosure Certificate.

Important Tender Dates

The GeM bid records the pre-bid meeting for 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at GREF Centre & Record, Dighi Camp, Pune-15.

The detailed scope document also provides a physical/video-conference pre-bid arrangement and states that firms with previous experience in Basic Computer Course or similar courses are expected to participate with their faculty.

MSE and Startup Relaxation

The GeM bid provides complete relaxation from experience and turnover criteria for eligible MSEs and DPIIT-registered Startups, subject to meeting the applicable quality and technical specifications and submitting documentary evidence supporting the claimed relaxation.

The bid also provides MSE purchase preference. The specified purchase-preference price band is up to L1 + 15%, with the bid indicating a maximum purchase-preference quantity/amount of 100%. Eligibility is subject to the applicable policy requirements and validation.

Commercial Requirements

The bidder is required to quote a lump-sum amount for the complete training capsule.

The quoted price is intended to cover all expenditure associated with the service, including:

1. Faculty charges
2. Transportation
3. Lodging and food
4. Audio-visual preparation
5. Presentations
6. Practicals
7. Handouts
8. Training materials
9. Applicable taxes and statutory charges
10. Other expenditure required for delivery of the complete course

The scope states that no additional amount will be payable and that the quoted rate will be final for the services.

The tender also specifies that per-student costing will not be considered; the bidder is to quote for the complete course on a lump-sum basis.

Reverse Auction and Evaluation

The bid is a Two Packet Bid and uses total value-wise evaluation.

The GeM bid has Reverse Auction enabled. Its qualification rule is identified as H1 – Highest Priced Bid Elimination, subject to the conditions set out in the bid.

The bid states that technically qualified bidders may participate in the Reverse Auction subject to the specified GeM conditions and exceptions.

Key Compliance Points for Prospective Bidders

Before submitting the tender, bidders should pay particular attention to the following:

1. Verify active GeM registration and service category.
2. Ensure the firm satisfies the applicable experience requirement.
3. Deploy at least two qualified faculty members.
4. Check faculty qualifications and experience carefully.
5. Maintain documentary proof for every claimed experience.
6. Ensure similar-service work orders/contracts are uploaded.
7. Submit GST and registration documents.
8. Upload the prescribed Bid Security Declaration.
9. Submit the financial standing undertaking.
10. Submit the acceptance undertaking.
11. Submit the Non-Disclosure Certificate as required by the ATC.
12. MSE/Startup bidders claiming relaxation should upload the relevant supporting certificates.
13. Review any corrigendum issued before bid submission.
14. Attend the pre-bid meeting if clarification is required.
15. Ensure the commercial quote covers the complete lump-sum scope.
16. Review laptop, licensed software, training material and welcome-kit requirements before quoting.

The ATC also requires bidders to acknowledge that the uploaded documents are true copies of the documents submitted online and to accept the bid conditions and corrigenda.

Consultation & Advisory

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