Scope of Work

The tender invites service providers to conduct basic SCUBA diving training for NCC cadets in Varanasi. The programme includes underwater safety, diving discipline, classroom theory, confined-water practical sessions, equipment handling, buoyancy control, mask clearing, regulator recovery, rescue drills and emergency ascent procedures. The selected agency must provide diving equipment, compressed-air cylinders, qualified instructors, first-aid and emergency oxygen arrangements, and necessary logistics.

Deliverables include digital dive logs, trainee assessment, recognised participation certificates, photographs and videos, attendance records, and a final training report. The detailed scope specifies a two-day programme for 70 cadets, while the GeM bid lists 35 trainees; bidders should verify the final quantity with the buyer.

Professional Qualification Criteria

Tender Details and Requirements Table

The bidder must deploy appropriately certified instructors with active credentials and relevant experience. The scope requires a minimum of three years' experience for guides/staff and valid instructor certifications. Instructors must hold Emergency First Response (EFR) certification, and instructor cards must accompany the technical bid.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Minimum three years of experience in similar services.
2. Registration with the relevant local regulatory body or tourism department for conducting such activities.
3. At least three similar activities conducted previously, supported by experience certificates.
4. At least one qualifying similar underwater/SCUBA training programme for a government body, defence force, police unit or educational institution within the past three years.
5. A zero-accident record in institutional training for the last three financial years.
6. Local presence or swift mobilisation capability is preferred.

Financial Criteria

The minimum average annual turnover for the last three financial years is ₹3 lakh. Audited balance sheets or a Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant certificate must support the claim. The estimated tender value is ₹1 lakh. Net worth criteria are not specified in the available bid documents.

Tender Fee and EMD

The GeM bid states that EMD is not required. No separate tender fee is specified in the available documents. Eligible bidders must still comply with applicable GeM requirements and submit all supporting documents.

Submission Guidelines

Bids must be submitted online through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal using the two-packet bidding system: technical and financial. Upload experience records, turnover evidence, required certificates, OEM authorisation certificate and OEM annual turnover documents, as applicable. Include instructor credentials and supporting eligibility documents. Submit the financial price breakup in the financial bid, not the technical bid.

Important Dates

1. Tender publishing date: 16 October 2026
2. Document collection start date: Not separately specified
3. Pre-bid meeting: Not specified
4. Last date for submission: 19 October 2026, 10:00 AM
5. Bid opening date: 20 October 2026, 10:00 AM

Tender advisory: Review the complete GeM bid and all attached technical requirements before submission, particularly the discrepancy in trainee quantity.

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