Tender at a Glance

The bid records the estimated value as ₹99,999 and specifically states that this value is for guidance concerning EMD and eligibility-related criteria and is not the benchmark for determining price reasonableness.

Scope of Work

The tender relates to hiring two faculties for conducting an Advanced EDP Course at GREF Centre, Pune. The detailed scope document states that the programme is intended for approximately 23 students and is planned from 2 November 2026 to 28 November 2026.

Major scope requirements include:

1. Hiring of two faculties for the Advanced EDP Course.
2. Conducting the programme at GREF Centre, Pune.
3. Providing eight hours of training per day.
4. Delivering classroom-based, instructor-led training.
5. Providing suitable laptops to each student for practical learning throughout the course.
6. Providing required computer hardware, projector and display facilities.
7. Using a combination of:
   1. Audio-visual content
   2. Presentations
   3. Practical exercises
   4. Discussions
   5. Handouts and study materials
8. Preparing an hourly/period-wise course schedule for approval.
9. Providing qualified faculty with relevant subject expertise.
10. Conducting tests/examinations during or at the end of the course in consultation with GREF Centre.
11. Providing approved handouts and study material.
12. Providing a welcome kit and study materials to participating students.
13. Using licensed software and AI tools for the training programme.
14. Faculty members are required to carry their respective ID cards and follow the prescribed uniform requirements during the course.

The uploaded scope document states that laptops, hard-bound study materials and welcome kits are to be produced to the Training Battalion for approval at least one week before commencement of the course.

Advanced EDP Course – Training Areas

The attached syllabus covers a broad range of digital and office productivity subjects.

Major training modules include:

1. Advanced MS Excel
   1. Advanced formulas
   2. Data analysis
   3. Charts
   4. Data tools
   5. Excel/Google Sheets
   6. AI tools in Excel, including Copilot and ChatGPT
2. Advanced PowerPoint
   1. Professional presentations
   2. SmartArt, charts and graphics
   3. Animation and transitions
   4. AI in presentations
   5. Prompting for slides
   6. Visual and data design
3. Advanced Word Processing
   1. Document creation and formatting
   2. Editing and proofing
   3. Graphics, tables and charts
   4. Templates and practical exercises
4. Desktop Publishing
   1. PageMaker
   2. CorelDRAW
   3. Photoshop
5. Video Editing Tools
   1. Video formats and resolution
   2. DaVinci Resolve
   3. Microsoft Clipchamp
   4. Shotcut/OpenShot
   5. AI transcription and editing
   6. Video optimisation
6. Power BI
   1. Data import
   2. Data  cleaning
   3. Data modelling
   4. Data visualisation
   5. Reports and dashboards
7. HTML & Internet Security
8. Artificial Intelligence
   1. AI history and evolution
   2. Generative AI
   3. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini
   4. Prompt engineering
   5. AI-assisted office work
   6. Image/video generation
   7. Data analytics and automation
   8. Project monitoring dashboards
9. Digital Governance & Systems
   1. e-Office and digital file tracking
   2. Primavera/MS Project
10. Cyber Security
    1. Cyber crimes and cyber law
    2. Network and internet security
    3. Server security
    4. Firewalls
    5. Cybersecurity policies
    6. Malware and social engineering
    7. Password and Wi-Fi security
11. Open Source Software
    1.  Linux
    2. LibreOffice
    3. Proje ctLibre

The detailed syllabus specifies a grand total of 192 periods across the listed modules.

Professional Qualification Criteria

The uploaded Additional Terms and Conditions state that:

1. Firms/institutions/organisations recognised or registered with the government may submit bids.
2. The bidder should have previous experience in conducting an Advanced EDP Course or similar course.
3. At least two faculties are required.
4. Faculty members must be suitably qualified in their respective subjects.
5. Faculty members should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, as stated in the detailed tender document.
6. Evidence/documents supporting faculty qualifications and experience must be uploaded in PDF format.
7. Details of previously conducted Advanced EDP Courses along with relevant supply/work orders are required.

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

Important distinction

For website publication, it is useful to distinguish the two requirements:

GeM eligibility: 1 year of past experience in the same/similar service.

Detailed ATC/faculty requirement: previous Advanced EDP/similar-course experience and faculty with the specified relevant experience.

Eligibility Criteria

According to the tender documents, eligible bidders should generally meet the following requirements:

1. Registered/recognised organisation

The detailed tender calls for registered/recognised firms, institutions or organisations with the Government at Central or State level having relevant previous experience.

2. Similar-service experience

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

3. Past performance

For similar services, the bid provides the following alternatives over the relevant three-year period:

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

Based on the stated estimated bid value of ₹99,999, these percentages correspond approximately to:

These are mathematical equivalents of the percentages stated in the bid and should not replace the tender wording when submitting a bid.

MSE and Startup Relaxation

The GeM bid expressly provides relaxation for both Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and DPIIT-registered Startups, subject to meeting applicable quality and technical requirements.

The bid states that MSEs may receive complete relaxation from experience and bidder turnover criteria, subject to the stated conditions and submission of documentary evidence. Similar relaxation is provided for eligible DPIIT-registered Startups.

The tender also provides MSE purchase preference, with the stated price band extending up to L1 + 15% and up to 100% of the bid quantity/amount, subject to the applicable conditions.

Financial Criteria

Minimum Average Annual Turnover

Not specified in the uploaded tender documents as a numerical amount.

The GeM bid contains references to bidder turnover and turnover relaxation for MSEs and Startups, but the uploaded bid does not state a specific minimum average annual turnover figure. Therefore, a turnover amount should not be published as a mandatory threshold unless a subsequent corrigendum or GeM update specifies one.

Net Worth

No specific minimum net worth requirement is stated.

Financial Standing

The bidder must not be:

1. Under liquidation;
2. Under court receivership or similar proceedings; or
3. Bankrupt.

An undertaking to this effect is required.

The separate Bidder Financial Standing Certificate also requires the bidder to certify that it is not under liquidation, court receivership, similar proceedings or bankruptcy.

Tender Fee and EMD

Tender Fee

Tender Fee: Nil / Not applicable

The GeM ATC specifically identifies asking for a tender fee/bid participation fee as a prohibited ATC condition, and the bid does not prescribe a tender fee.

EMD

EMD Required: No

The GeM bid's EMD section clearly records “Required – No.” ePBG is also marked “Required – No.”

However, bidders are required to upload a Bid Security Declaration against EMD, mentioning the bid number. This is a declaration rather than a cash EMD payment.

The separate Bid Security Declaration form also specifies circumstances in which a bidder may be disqualified/debarred for breach of bid obligations.

Tender Requirements Table

Important Tender Dates

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

The detailed ATC additionally provides a physical/video-conference option for the pre-bid meeting and identifies 23 September 2026, 11:00 AM as the meeting time.

Pre-Bid Meeting Details

Date: 23 September 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: GREF Centre, Dighi Camp, Pune-15
Mode: Physical / Video Conference

The detailed ATC states that firms along with their faculty members having previous Advanced EDP/similar-course experience are required to participate in the pre-bid conference either physically or through video conference.

For clarifications, the tender document provides the email addresses:

1. bro-cen@nic.in
2. cen-oiclp@bro.gov.in

The document also provides telephone contact details for the Local Purchase Section.

Submission Guidelines

The tender is an online GeM procurement and is structured as a Two Packet Bid.

Bidders should:

1. Maintain a valid GeM seller/service-provider registration.
2. Review the complete bid document, ATC and applicable GeM terms.
3. Upload the required technical/eligibility documents on GeM.
4. Submit faculty qualification and experience evidence.
5. Submit details and supporting orders for similar/Advanced EDP courses.
6. Upload registration certificate and GST details.
7. Upload the Bid Security Declaration.
8. Upload the undertaking accepting the tender's terms and conditions.
9. Upload supporting documents if claiming MSE or Startup relaxation.
10. Ensure that price information is placed in the financial bid, rather than the technical bid.

The GeM GTC states that bidders participating in a bid should submit price elements in the financial bid; inclusion of price elements in the technical bid can result in rejection as non-responsive, except where permitted for single-packet bidding.

Document Checklist for Bidders

Core Bid Documents

1. GeM bid submission
2. Experience Criteria documents
3. Details of minimum two faculties
4. Faculty qualification documents
5. Faculty experience certificates/evidence
6. Details of Advanced EDP/similar courses conducted
7. Relevant supply/work orders
8. Registration Certificate
9. GST registration/details
10. Undertaking for acceptance of bid/tender conditions
11. Bid Security Declaration mentioning bid number
12. Financial Standing Certificate/undertaking
13. Additional documents requested under ATC
14. Non-Disclosure Certificate, as prescribed in the uploaded ATC
15. MSE/Udyam documents, if claiming MSE benefits
16. DPIIT Startup documentation, if claiming Startup relaxation
17. Supporting evidence for any claimed experience/turnover exemption

The ATC acceptance letter requires bidders to certify acceptance of the complete bid conditions and confirms that documents uploaded online are true copies.

The Bid Security Declaration and Non-Disclosure Certificate are separately provided in the uploaded ATC documents.

Commercial Requirements

The detailed scope requires bidders to quote a lump-sum amount for the complete training capsule.

The quoted amount is intended to cover the applicable costs associated with:

1. Faculty charges
2. Transportation
3. Lodging and food
4. Audio-visual preparation
5. Videos and presentations
6. Practical training
7. Handouts/study material
8. Applicable taxes and statutory charges

The scope document states that no additional amount will be paid for these components and that the quoted rate will be final for the services.

The detailed terms further state that the bidder is required to quote for the complete course rather than a per-student cost.

Reverse Auction

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

The bid provides specific circumstances in which the H1 bidder may participate in the Reverse Auction, including certain situations involving the number of technically qualified bidders and applicable MSE/MII price bands.

Key Compliance Points for Prospective Bidders

Prospective bidders should pay particular attention to the following:

Faculty deployment

The tender requires two faculties, with relevant subject expertise and supporting qualification/experience documentation.

Training infrastructure

The detailed scope requires students to have access to laptops compatible with the software being taught during the course.

Licensed software

The detailed ATC states that software and AI tools used during training should be licensed versions.

Study material

Handouts and other materials intended for trainees need to be appropriately prepared and approved as specified.

Welcome kit

The L-1 bidder is required to provide the prescribed welcome kit and study materials to participating students. The detailed document includes items such as a notepad, pens, folder, stationery, water bottle, backpack and A4 paper.

Financial standing

The bidder must certify that it is not bankrupt or subject to liquidation/court receivership proceedings.

Non-disclosure

The uploaded ATC includes a Non-Disclosure Certificate requiring protection of contract-related specifications, plans, designs, samples and other information.

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