Key Tender Details

The GeM document expressly records EMD as “No” and ePBG as “No.” It also identifies the bid as a Two Packet Bid and gives an estimated value of ₹26,25,000.

Important Financial & Qualification Requirements

The bid states that MSE bidders and DPIIT-registered Startups may receive relaxation from the bidder turnover criterion, subject to meeting the quality and technical specifications and uploading supporting documents.

Net Worth

No minimum net worth figure is stated in the GeM bid document or the attached three-page scope document reviewed. Accordingly, SkillCouncils.com should not publish a numerical net-worth threshold for this tender.

Scope of Work

The attached Buyer/ATC document describes the assignment as a comprehensive arrangement for conducting Farmer Training Programmes, covering the operational and logistical requirements associated with the training programmes. The document identifies a total quantity of approximately 2,700 participant-days.

The proposed programme structure includes:

1. 14 residential training programmes of five days each, with up to 30 participants per programme.
2. 12 one-day awareness training-cum-exposure visits, with up to 50 participants per programme.
3. Training on scientific and improved agricultural technologies.
4. Training related to suitable agricultural technologies for enhancing banana and strawberry production at ICAR-IARI, Jharkhand.
5. Accommodation arrangements.
6. Food and refreshments.
7. Training materials.
8. Registration/training kits.
9. Certificates.
10. Transportation.
11. Honorarium arrangements for resource persons/lecturers.
12. Audio-visual and training facilities.
13. Participant registration and attendance management.
14. Coordination with resource persons and training coordinators.
15. Other associated logistical arrangements.

The attached scope document specifically describes the service provider's responsibility for arranging accommodation, meals, training materials, registration kits, certificates, transportation, honorarium and other logistics necessary for successful implementation of each programme.

Training & Technical Requirements

According to the GeM bid:

1. Training Type: Offline
2. Training Duration: 6 hours per day
3. Training Location: Buyer's location
4. Training: Advanced agricultural techniques
5. Course Level: Advanced
6. Course Category: Agriculture
7. Training Frequency: Weekdays
8. Certification: Yes
9. Certificate: Participation Certificate
10. Training Partner: Training Institute
11. Lodging/Boarding Capacity: NA under the GeM category specification
12. Post-training Support: NA

These requirements are stated in the technical specifications section of the bid.

The consignee information identifies ICAR-IARI, Gauria Karma, Barhi, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand – 825405, with 30 trainees and approximately 14 batches, five days per training and 30 students per batch.

Detailed Operational Scope

1. Registration Kits

The attached scope document requires a registration/training kit for each farmer participant and dignitary/inaugural or closing ceremony participant.

The kit is specified to include at least:

1. One good-quality writing pen
2. One writing pad/notepad
3. One jute folder/bag

The design/printing of the folder bag is to be finalised in consultation with the training coordinators.

2. Training Banners/Standee

The scope document provides for:

1. 3 coloured banners
2. Minimum banner dimension: 6 feet × 4 feet

Printing/material requirements are to be coordinated with the training organising committee/coordinator/PI.

3. Accommodation

The service provider/agency is responsible for arranging suitable accommodation for farmers participating in the training programme, including payment according to the applicable hostel accommodation rate where applicable.

4. Food & Refreshments

The scope requires food and refreshments for registered participants, including:

1. Breakfast
2. Lunch
3. Dinner
4. Tea/refreshments
5. Drinking water

The document also specifies that food should be freshly prepared and served hygienically. Menu arrangements are to be finalised in consultation with the training coordinator/PI.

5. Resource Persons and Honorarium

The Institute/training coordinators will provide details of lectures/topics and resource persons.

The attached scope specifies honorarium at ₹1,000 per lecture, with a minimum of three lectures per day and maximum of four lectures per day. The agency is required to maintain documentary proof of honorarium payments and submit the same with the bill/claim.

6. Audio-Visual Facilities

The agency is required to provide facilities as required, including:

1. LCD projector
2. Laptop/computer
3. Wireless/wired microphones
4. Whiteboard and markers
5. Adequate seating
6. Other basic facilities required for lectures and demonstrations.

7. Certificates

The agency is responsible for arranging the printing and supply of blank participation certificates in the format provided by the training coordinator/PI.

8. Transportation

The service provider is required to arrange transportation for trainees for the inauguration and after completion of the training, as specified in the scope.

9. Facilitation & Coordination

The agency is required to manage:

1. Participant registration
2. Daily attendance
3. Distribution of registration kits
4. Collection/maintenance of participant details
5. Audio-visual support
6. Submission of attendance records after completion of each programme
7. Venue management
8. Coordination with resource persons
9. Overall programme coordination.

The scope also requires adequate manpower for venue management, participant registration, kit distribution, attendance management and coordination.

Professional / Pre-Qualification Criteria

The principal qualification requirements stated in the GeM bid are:

Minimum Experience

The bidder must have 3 years of past experience in providing similar services.

The bid specifies that the experience should relate to provision of similar services to Central Government/State Government organisations or PSUs. Copies of relevant contracts/orders are required as evidence for the applicable financial years.

Turnover

The bidder must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹26 lakh for three years. Turnover is to be verified during technical evaluation.

MSE Relaxation

MSE bidders can receive relaxation from the bidder turnover criterion subject to meeting quality and technical specifications and submitting supporting documents.

Startup Relaxation

DPIIT-registered Startups can also receive relaxation from the bidder turnover criterion subject to the stated conditions and supporting documentation.

Net Worth

No specific minimum net worth requirement has been identified in the reviewed tender documents.

Eligibility Criteria

A prospective bidder should, at minimum, review and satisfy the following requirements:

1. Be eligible to participate as a GeM Seller/Service Provider.
2. Meet the required three years' similar-service experience.
3. Meet the ₹26 lakh average annual turnover requirement unless eligible for the specified exemption.
4. Submit documentary evidence supporting experience and turnover.
5. Meet the technical specifications for the training service.
6. Upload the documents requested in the bid/ATC.
7. Comply with applicable GeM GTC, bid-specific terms and service requirements.
8. Where claiming MSE or Startup relaxation, upload appropriate supporting evidence.
9. Comply with applicable labour laws and other statutory requirements.
10. Comply with GeM requirements concerning bidders from countries sharing a land border with India.

The bid specifically requires bidders seeking experience/turnover exemption to upload supporting documents for evaluation by the buyer.

Document Checklist for Bidders

Based on the GeM bid document, the following documents should be reviewed and prepared:

The GeM bid expressly lists Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, Certificate requested in ATC, OEM Authorization Certificate, OEM Annual Turnover, Additional Document 1 and Additional Document 2 among the documents required from sellers.

Important: The bid document states that supporting evidence must be uploaded where a bidder seeks exemption from experience or turnover criteria.

Tender Fee, EMD and ePBG

Tender Fee

Tender Fee: Not applicable / No tender fee.

The Buyer Added Terms section expressly notes that asking for a tender fee or bid participation fee is not permitted under the relevant GeM conditions.

EMD

EMD Required: No.

The GeM Bid Details section records the EMD requirement as “No.”

EMD Exemption

Because no EMD is required, an EMD exemption is not applicable to this particular bid.

EMD Mode

Not applicable, as no EMD is required.

ePBG

ePBG Required: No.

Important Tender Dates

The official GeM bid records the closing date as 9 October 2026 at 17:00, opening as 10 October 2026 at 17:00, and bid validity as 180 days from the closing date.

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 7 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at ICAR-IARI Gauria Karma, Barhi, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.

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