Key Tender Details at a Glance

The bid document records the closing date as 10 October 2026 at 12:00:00 and opening date as 11 October 2026 at 12:00:00. bid_9926784

Scope of Work

The tender concerns specialised OEM-certified training for the Combat Free Fall (CFF) MMS Parachute System.

According to the Scope of Work, the objective is to provide comprehensive instruction covering the assembly, packing, inspection and maintenance of the CFF MMS Parachute System, including:

1. Main Canopy
2. Reserve Canopy
3. Drogue Parachute
4. System familiarisation
5. Assembly procedures
6. OEM-approved packing techniques
7. Inspection and maintenance
8. Preventive maintenance
9. Troubleshooting and repair procedures
10. Safety protocols
11. Emergency procedures
12. OEM safety standards
13. Practical and theoretical certification assessment

The training is to be conducted at the unit location in Bengaluru, using available unit facilities. The Scope of Work provides for 10 working days, with up to 8 hours per day, and a maximum of 10 personnel/trainees. 1790053434 1790053434

Training Eligibility for Participants

The Scope of Work states that trainees are to be unit-nominated personnel with a basic technical background in parachute systems or related equipment. 1790053434

Major Deliverables

The selected service provider/OEM is expected to provide:

1. OEM-certified training completion certificates for successful trainees.
2. Training manuals and technical documentation in hard, soft and digital formats.
3. Hands-on practice using actual MMS parachute systems.
4. Final assessment report submitted to the unit.

The OEM is responsible for qualified instructors, training material and certification, while the unit is responsible for the venue, necessary equipment and nominated trainees. 1790053434

Professional Qualification Criteria

The GeM bid requires submission of documentation relating to:

1. Experience Criteria
2. Bidder Turnover
3. OEM Authorization Certificate
4. OEM Annual Turnover

The bid specifically requires supporting documents where a bidder seeks exemption from the experience or turnover criteria. bid_9926784

OEM-Specific Qualification

An important feature of this tender is that the procurement has been processed as a Single Tender Enquiry (STE).

The uploaded Additional Terms & Conditions state that the requirement is for OEM training by M/s Kusumgar, and that only the OEM, M/s Kusumgar with GeM ID "kusumgar2019", will be accepted for participation. ATC_bdd154bb-3351-488e-93c91790…

The GeM bid itself also records:

1. Single Tender Applicable: Yes
2. Reason: Sources of supply are definitely known and the possibility of fresh sources beyond those being tapped is remote.
3. Seller organisation listed for participation: KUSUMGAR LIMITED. bid_9926784

Accordingly, the OEM-specific ATC is a key eligibility condition for this particular procurement.

Eligibility Criteria

The principal eligibility requirements appearing in the GeM bid are:

1. OEM Eligibility

The ATC states that participation is restricted to the identified OEM, M/s Kusumgar, GeM ID kusumgar2019. ATC_bdd154bb-3351-488e-93c91790…

2. Experience

The standard bid criterion specifies three years of past experience in the same/similar service. bid_9926784

The detailed experience condition requires successful completion of similar services during the specified three-year period, with any one of the following:

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. bid_9926784

For the ₹20 lakh estimated bid value, these thresholds correspond to:

3. Turnover

The minimum average annual turnover is ₹5 lakh for the last three years. Documentary evidence is required through certified audited balance sheets or a certificate from a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant. bid_9926784 bid_9926784

4. MSE and Startup Relaxation

The bid provides for relaxation in experience and turnover requirements for eligible MSEs and DPIIT-registered Startups, subject to the stated conditions and submission of supporting documents. bid_9926784

5. MSE Purchase Preference

The bid records MSE Purchase Preference: Yes, with purchase preference available within L1 + 15%, subject to the applicable requirements and validation. bid_9926784

Financial Criteria

The principal financial qualification is the minimum average annual turnover of ₹5 lakh for three years.

Financial Requirements Table

The tender document does not specify a minimum net-worth threshold. Therefore, SkillCouncils.com should not publish any assumed net-worth figure.

Tender Fee and EMD

Tender Fee

Tender Fee: Nil / Not applicable.

The bid's ATC contains a general GeM disclaimer stating that asking for any tender fee or bid participation fee is not permitted under the stated conditions. bid_9926784

EMD

The tender requires an EMD of ₹60,000. The advisory bank mentioned in the bid is State Bank of India. bid_9926784

The bid also provides an EMD exemption mechanism. Eligible bidders seeking exemption must upload valid supporting documents under the applicable GeM rules. For the MSE category, the bid specifically states that Service Providers for Services can qualify for EMD exemption, while traders are excluded. bid_9926784

EMD Mode

The bid records the EMD amount and beneficiary details and states that an EMD surety bond is also accepted. The uploaded bid does not expressly identify a single exclusive EMD payment mode as "online only." Therefore, bidders should follow the EMD mechanism/options displayed by GeM for this bid and the applicable GeM GTC rather than assuming an online-only requirement. bid_9926784

Important Tender Dates

The bid document expressly records the bid validity as 180 days, while technical clarification during evaluation is allowed for 2 days. bid_9926784 bid_9926784

Important: No separate Pre-Bid Meeting date, time or venue was identified in the uploaded bid documents. It should therefore be displayed as "Not specified", rather than inserting an assumed date.

Submission Guidelines

This procurement is conducted through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and is structured as a Single Packet Bid. The bid document identifies the required seller documentation and the buyer-added ATC requirements. bid_9926784

Bidders should:

1. Ensure that their GeM seller profile is active and compliant.
2. Verify eligibility against the OEM, experience and turnover conditions.
3. Upload the required experience documents.
4. Upload turnover evidence.
5. Upload the required OEM Authorization Certificate.
6. Upload OEM Annual Turnover documentation.
7. Upload PAN documentation.
8. Upload GST registration documentation.
9. Upload cancelled bank cheque.
10. Upload the duly signed NEFT mandate form.
11. Submit EMD or valid EMD exemption documentation, wherever applicable.
12. Ensure compliance with the Scope of Work and technical requirements.
13. Submit the bid through the GeM portal before 10 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The buyer-added ATC specifically requires the PAN card, cancelled bank cheque, duly signed NEFT mandate form and GST registration certificate. bid_9926784

Document Checklist for Bidders

The following checklist can be used by prospective bidders while preparing the tender submission.

The bid specifically identifies Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, OEM Authorization Certificate and OEM Annual Turnover as seller documents. bid_9926784

Scope and Training Deliverables

The tender's Scope of Work provides for an intensive technical programme at Bengaluru.

The programme includes 10 working days, up to 8 hours per day, and training for 10 personnel. It is designed for unit-nominated personnel having a basic technical background in parachute systems or related equipment. 1790053434

The deliverables include OEM certification, training documentation, practical hands-on training and a final assessment report. 1790053434

The intended outcome is that successful trainees will receive OEM certification enabling them to independently undertake assembly, packing, inspection and maintenance of the MMS Parachute System at unit level. 1790053434

Important OEM and Procurement Background

The supporting Additional Terms & Conditions provide that the proposal is being processed for OEM training on assembly, packing and maintenance of MMS Parachute Systems, including the Main, Reserve Canopy and Drogue, by M/s Kusumgar. It further states that the case is being processed on Single Tender Enquiry (STE) basis and that only the specified OEM is to be accepted for participation. ATC_bdd154bb-3351-488e-93c91790…

A separate GeM Availability Report records that the search string "TRAINING OF COMBAT FREE FALL PARACHUTE SYSTEM" did not identify an available GeM category for the exact requirement, supporting the use of the custom-bid process. 1790053517

Estimated Cost and Supporting Budgetary Quotation

The GeM tender states an Estimated Bid Value of ₹20,00,000 inclusive of all taxes. The bid clarifies that the estimated bid value is intended for guidance concerning EMD and eligibility criteria such as turnover and past experience and is not itself the price to be quoted by bidders. bid_9926784

An uploaded budgetary quotation from Kusumgar Limited, dated 17 June 2026, separately quotes ₹10,00,000 including taxes for assembly, packing and maintenance training for up to 10 trainees, for 10 working days. 1790053463

Tender-Expert Note

There is therefore a distinction between:

1. GeM Estimated Bid Value: ₹20 lakh; and
2. Supporting budgetary quotation: ₹10 lakh including taxes.

The GeM bid itself states that its estimated value is being used for eligibility/EMD guidance and is not the bidder's quoted price. This distinction should be retained when publishing the tender information. bid_9926784

Tender Industry / Sector

Industry/Sector: Defence & Aerospace / Specialised Technical Training / Parachute Systems / Vocational Training Services.

The GeM bid classifies the requirement as a Custom Bid for Services – Training on CFF Parachute System, with Vocational Training Services – Version 2 shown as the similar category. bid_9926784

Quick Eligibility Summary

For easy reference, prospective bidders should note the following:

1. OEM participation: Restricted under the specific ATC to M/s Kusumgar.
2. Minimum average annual turnover: ₹5 lakh.
3. Turnover period: 3 years.
4. Minimum experience: 3 years.
5. Similar service experience: Required.
6. Experience financial thresholds: 40%/50%/80% routes as specified.
7. Net worth: Not specified.
8. Estimated bid value: ₹20 lakh inclusive of taxes.
9. EMD: ₹60,000.
10. EMD exemption: Available to eligible categories subject to supporting documents and GeM rules.
11. Tender fee: Nil/not applicable.
12. Bid type: Single Packet.
13. Reverse Auction: Not enabled.
14. Contract period: 3 months.
15. Bid closing: 10 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.
16. Bid opening: 11 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.
17. Pre-bid meeting: Not specified in the uploaded documents.

Tender Analysis for SkillCouncils.com Readers

This GeM procurement is a specialised defence-sector training requirement rather than a conventional open-market training tender. The Scope of Work focuses on technical training for the MMS parachute system and requires OEM-level certification and practical training.

The qualification structure combines a ₹5 lakh minimum average annual turnover, three years of relevant experience, documented past performance and OEM-related documentation. At the same time, the ATC contains a specific Single Tender Enquiry condition identifying M/s Kusumgar as the participating OEM. ATC_bdd154bb-3351-488e-93c91790…

The tender also provides MSE and Startup relaxation provisions for experience and turnover where the applicable requirements are satisfied and supporting documents are furnished. bid_9926784

For bidders, document preparation is particularly important because the GeM bid calls for multiple categories of evidence, including experience, turnover, OEM authorisation, OEM turnover, PAN, GST, banking and EMD/exemption documentation.

Important Notice for Bidders

Tender information published on SkillCouncils.com is intended to help readers understand the key requirements and timelines of the tender. Bidders should independently verify the live GeM bid, amendments, corrigenda, ATC, GTC, SOW and portal instructions before submission.

Particular attention should be given to any subsequent change in the bid closing date, eligibility requirements, EMD arrangements or other tender conditions.

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