Pre-Qualification Criteria
Tender Overview
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has invited applications under REOI No. REOI/NSDC/Academy/2026/76 for selecting implementation partners to co-invest, establish, operate and manage Young India Discovery Labs (YIDL) across K-12 schools in India.
The initiative aims to provide students with practical exposure to emerging technologies, innovation, robotics, digital learning and future skills through technology-enabled laboratories.
2. Key Tender Information
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Particulars
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Details
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Organisation
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National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
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Tender Reference
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REOI/NSDC/Academy/2026/76
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Publishing Date
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05 November 2026
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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INR 5 Crore
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Net Worth
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Positive Net Worth
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Minimum Experience
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5 years of operations and 5 qualifying K-12 Lab engagements
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Submission Mode
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Online
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EMD Exemption
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Yes
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Tender Fee
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Not Specified
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EMD Amount
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Nil / Not Applicable
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EMD Mode
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Not Applicable
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Estimated Tender Cost
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Not Specified
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Document Collection Start Date
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05 November 2026
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not Specified
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Last Submission Date
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25 November 2026, 5:00 PM
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Technical Bid Opening
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25 November 2026
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State
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Pan India
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Industry
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Education and Skill Development
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Tender Category
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Government / Public Sector
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3. Scope of Work
The selected implementation partner will manage the complete lifecycle of Young India Discovery Labs, including:
- Assessing schools and planning laboratory infrastructure.
- Establishing laboratories with approved equipment, software and learning kits.
- Recruiting and deploying certified trainers, campus managers and technical staff.
- Delivering technology-based training and certification programmes.
- Organising workshops, hackathons and experiential learning activities.
- Managing student enrolment, assessments and certification.
- Maintaining MIS reports, student records and operational compliance.
- Managing laboratory operations and performance for seven years.
NSDC and the implementation partner will follow a co-investment and revenue-sharing model as specified in their agreement.
4. Eligibility and Qualification Criteria
Interested applicants must fulfil the following mandatory requirements:
- Be an Indian registered company, LLP, society or trust.
- Have at least five years of continuous legal existence and commercial operations.
- Maintain a minimum average annual turnover of INR 5 crore from Indian operations for FY 2023–24, FY 2024–25 and FY 2025–26.
- Have positive net worth.
- Maintain at least 10 certified trainers across two or more emerging technology domains.
- Demonstrate at least five qualifying K-12 Lab Model engagements involving at least 1,000 students overall.
- Hold valid partnerships with at least one recognised certification body or eligible institution.
- Not be blacklisted or debarred by government authorities.
5. Financial Criteria, Tender Fee and EMD
- Minimum Turnover: INR 5 crore average annually.
- Net Worth: Positive net worth is mandatory.
- Tender Fee: Not specified in the REOI.
- EMD: Not applicable. The procurement schedule confirms that proposal security is not required.
- Performance Security: 5% of the Purchase Order value, including taxes, to be submitted within 14 days of Purchase Order issuance.
6. Technical Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated out of 100 marks.
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Evaluation Criteria
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Marks
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Organisational Profile
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5
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Financial Strength
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15
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K-12 Sector Experience
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15
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Certification Partnerships
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15
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Certified Trainer Pool
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10
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Technical Approach and Methodology
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40
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Total
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100
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Applicants must secure a minimum of 70 marks to qualify for empanelment consideration. Empanelment does not guarantee project allocation.
7. Important Tender Dates
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Tender Activity
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Date
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Tender Publication
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05 November 2026
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Last Date for Queries
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15 November 2026, 5:00 PM
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not Specified
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Proposal Submission Deadline
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25 November 2026, 5:00 PM
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Technical Bid Opening
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25 November 2026
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Note: The document mentions the technical bid opening time as 5:30 AM, which appears inconsistent with the 5:00 PM submission deadline. Applicants should verify the correct opening time with NSDC.
8. Document Checklist
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation / Registration.
- GST Registration Certificate and PAN Card.
- Audited financial statements for the last three financial years.
- CA-certified turnover certificate with UDIN.
- Positive net worth supporting documents.
- Certified trainer list and qualification certificates.
- K-12 project work orders, agreements and completion certificates.
- Certification partnership agreements.
- Non-Blacklisting Declaration.
- Board Resolution / Power of Attorney.
- Conflict of Interest Declaration.
- Technical Proposal Submission Form.
- Bidder Information and Past Experience Forms.
- Completed Bidder Checklist.
- Technical approach and infrastructure plan.
- Technical presentation of 10–15 slides.
9. Tender Submission Details
- Interested applicants must submit their technical proposals online through the official NSDC e-procurement portal.
- Official Portal: https://nsdc.eproc.in/
- Email: procurement@nsdcindia.org
- Tender Reference: REOI/NSDC/Academy/2026/76
- Applicants should review the complete REOI document and official corrigenda before submitting their applications.
- Source: NSDC – REOI for Selection of Implementation Partner for Young India Discovery Labs (YIDL).
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