Scope of Work: The selected training institute will conduct offline, weekend-based basic AI training sessions at the service provider's premises. Training is scheduled for four hours per day, with participation certificates to be provided. The GeM bid specifies a six-month contract and lists 300 trainees across three locations in Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, with approximately 50 students per batch.

Professional Qualification Criteria: Bidders must be registered coaching/training institutions with qualified faculty and relevant teaching experience. A PowerPoint presentation covering institutional profile, faculty strength, academic methodology, infrastructure, study material, monitoring system and implementation plan must be submitted for evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria: The institution must have been registered before the tender publication date. Bidders must submit valid registration certificates, PAN, GST registration and other required documents. Blacklisted or debarred institutions are ineligible. Similar-service experience must be supported by relevant work orders or contracts. Tender details and eligibility table

Financial Criteria: Minimum average annual turnover of ₹10 lakh over three financial years is prescribed. Audited financial statements or a turnover certificate certified by a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant must be submitted. MSEs and DPIIT-recognised startups may qualify for relaxation in turnover and experience requirements, subject to applicable conditions and supporting documents. No minimum net-worth requirement is specified in the supplied documents.

Tender Fee and EMD: No tender fee is specified in the GeM bid. The GeM document mentions an EMD of ₹60,000, whereas the ATC mentions ₹80,000. Bidders should obtain written clarification from the buyer before submitting EMD. Eligible MSE service providers and recognised startups may claim EMD exemption by submitting valid supporting documents, subject to GeM rules.

Submission Guidelines: Bids must be submitted online through GeM under the two-packet system, comprising technical and financial bids. Upload all mandatory documents, declarations, faculty details, experience proofs and financial records. The ATC also refers to the original/hard copy of the EMD instrument; comply with the buyer's clarified instructions and applicable GeM requirements.

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