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Tender ID Tender2246
Reference No. TendersTime2246
Tender Brief Power Sector Skill Council RFP 2026-27: Training Provider Selection for Smart Energy Meter Skill Development Programme
Tender Description Power Sector Skill Council invites applications from eligible Training Providers for 2,300 STT and RPL candidates under REC Foundation CSR.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Tender Authority: Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC)

RFP Number: PSSC/RDSS/REC/2026-27/001
Project: Skill Development Training Programme (SDTP) under REC Foundation CSR Initiative – RDSS.
1. Tender Overview
Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC) has invited applications from eligible Training Providers (TPs) and organisations for implementing a skill development programme under the REC Foundation CSR initiative.
The project aims to train 2,300 candidates, comprising 300 Short-Term Training (STT) candidates and 2,000 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates across 10 approved locations in India. The programme focuses on developing skilled manpower for the smart metering and power distribution sector.
2. Scope of Work
Selected Training Providers will be responsible for end-to-end project implementation, including:
  1. Candidate mobilisation, registration and verification.
  2. Delivery of STT and RPL training for Jr. Technician (Smart Energy Meter).
  3. Arrangement of classrooms, laboratories, equipment and training infrastructure.
  4. Deployment of qualified and ToT-certified trainers.
  5. Coordination of on-the-job training, assessment and certification.
  6. Candidate attendance, placement tracking and progress reporting.
  7. Compliance with PSSC and REC Foundation monitoring requirements.
3. Professional Qualification Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate relevant experience in skill development and training projects during the last three financial years (FY 2023–24 to FY 2025–26).
Evaluation considers previous project experience, power-sector industry linkages, trainer availability, placement capabilities, training infrastructure and implementation methodology.
The technical evaluation carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 70 marks.
4. Eligibility Criteria
  1. Applicants must participate as a single legal entity.
  2. JV, consortium and partnership bids are not permitted.
  3. Organisations must provide valid registration and organisational documents.
  4. Applicants must not be barred or blacklisted by relevant government or skill development authorities.
  5. Training centres must be available at approved project locations.
  6. Selected organisations not affiliated with PSSC must obtain two-year affiliation before target allotment.
5. Financial Criteria
Applicants must submit financial details for FY 2023–24, FY 2024–25 and FY 2025–26.
The average annual turnover from skill development and training activities is evaluated as follows:
Average Annual Turnover
Marks
Below ₹50 lakh
1
₹50 lakh to below ₹1 crore
3
₹1 crore and above
5
Audited financial statements and CA-certified turnover details must be submitted. No separate minimum net worth requirement is specified.
6. Tender Fee and EMD
The supplied RFP does not specify a tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). Applicants should check official clarifications for any subsequent changes.
7. Submission Guidelines
Applicants must submit their Technical Proposal in soft copy through email.
  1. Submission Email: skilling@psscindia.org
  2. Submission Mode: Online (Email)
  3. Complete Annexures A to G.
  4. Attach all required supporting documents.
  5. Submit the notarised non-blacklisting affidavit under Annexure-I.
  6. Clearly mention the implementation districts applied for.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for a presentation before the selection committee.
8. Important Tender Dates
Particular
Date
Tender Publishing Date
28 October 2026
Document Collection Start Date
Not specified
Pre-Bid Meeting
Not specified
Last Submission Date
27 November 2026
Submission Time
11:59 PM IST
Tender Opening Date
Not specified
Project Completion
March 2027
Note: The bidder information page contains an inconsistent reference to 20 October 2026. The formal notice and RFP cover specify 27 November 2026 as the submission deadline.
9. Approved Project Locations
The project covers 10 locations across 8 states.
State
Location
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Bihar
Patna
Rajasthan
Udaipur, Jaisalmer
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, Ayodhya
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Haryana
Karnal
Goa
North Goa
10. Document Checklist
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
  1. Certificate of Incorporation / Registration Certificate.
  2. PAN and GST Registration, where applicable.
  3. Organisation profile – Annexure A.
  4. Previous project experience and work orders – Annexure B.
  5. Audited financial statements and CA-certified turnover – Annexure C.
  6. Industry linkage documents, MoUs and agreements – Annexure D.
  7. Trainer CVs, qualification and ToT certificates – Annexure E.
  8. Training centre ownership/rent documents, photographs and infrastructure details – Annexure F.
  9. RPL workforce mobilisation plan and employer confirmation letters – Annexure G.
  10. Approved PSSC tools and equipment details – Annexure H.
  11. Notarised non-blacklisting affidavit – Annexure I.
  12. Approved project location reference – Annexure J.
  13. Technical presentation and supporting documents.
11. Tender Key Information – Quick Reference
Parameter
Details
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
No mandatory minimum specified
Net Worth Requirement
Not specified
Minimum Experience
No fixed minimum years specified; last 3 financial years evaluated
Submission Mode
Online – Email
EMD Exemption
Not specified
Tender Fee
Not specified
EMD Amount
Not specified
Mode of EMD
Not specified
Estimated Tender Cost
Not specified
Document Collection Start Date
Not specified
Tender Publishing Date
28 October 2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date
Not specified
Last Submission Date
27 November 2026
Tender Opening Date
Not specified
State
8 States
Industry
Power & Energy / Skill Development
Tender Category
CSR / Government-Linked Project
Issuing Authority
Power Sector Skill Council
Project Target
2,300 Candidates
 
12. Payment Terms
Payments will be made according to the Common Cost Norms notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The payment milestones and instalment schedule will be specified in the respective Work Orders and will depend on the availability of funds from REC Foundation.
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Minimum Average annual Turnover No mandatory minimum specified
Net Worth Not specified
Minimum Experience No fixed minimum years specified; last 3 financial years evaluated
Submission Mode Online
EMD Exemption Not specified
Tender Fee (Number) Not specified
EMD (Number) Not specified
Mode of EMD Not specified
Estimated Cost Not specified
Start Date of Document Collection Not specified
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not specified
Last Date for Submission Not specified
Opening Date Not specified
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