Selection of Training Provider for Skill Development Training – South Tripura

The Office of the Deputy Director, South Tripura T.R. Division, Government of Tripura, has invited online tenders from eligible and experienced Training Providers for implementing skill development training programmes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) communities under the Tribal Welfare (TRP & PTG) Department.

Tender Reference No.: F.3-53/Training/CSS/TRD/S/2023-24

Scope of Work

The selected Training Provider will conduct skill development training for 120 candidates across five trades in South Tripura Division, Udaipur:

1. Electrician: 30 candidates (446 hours)
2. Plumbing: 20 candidates (456 hours)
3. Tailoring: 10 candidates (346 hours)
4. Mobile Repairing: 40 candidates (240 hours)
5. Bee Keeping: 20 candidates (duration as per requirement)

The scope includes training delivery, course materials, refreshments, stipends, toolkits and course completion certificates. Four bee boxes per beneficiary must be provided for the Bee Keeping course. Training must be completed within three months of work order acceptance.

Professional Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1. Be an Indian-registered Company, LLP or Society based in Tripura.
2. Hold valid PAN and GST registration.
3. Be registered with NSDC as a Training Provider.
4. Have at least one previous Skill Development project in Tripura.
5. Not be blacklisted by any Central or State Government institution.
6. Not be involved in litigation with any Government organisation, Society, Trust, Board or Corporation.
7. Submit a declaration confirming that no criminal proceedings are pending.

Financial and Technical Qualification

The agency must demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least ₹40 lakh during the last three financial years. Audited balance sheets for all three years must be submitted.

Technical evaluation carries 100 marks, covering organisational experience, trainer qualifications, training methodology, curriculum, turnover and previous work experience, including PVTG-related assignments.

Net worth: No minimum net worth requirement is specified in the RFP.

Tender Fee and EMD

1. Tender Fee: ₹1,000 (non-refundable).
2. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹72,000 (refundable).
3. Both payments must be made electronically through the Tripura e-Tender portal.

Submission Guidelines

Bids must be submitted online through https://www.tripuratenders.gov.in. Applicants must register on the NIC e-Tender portal and upload duly signed, self-certified supporting documents in PDF format.

The bid must include the required EMD payment and technical proposal. No physical submission of documents is required. Incomplete, conditional or unsigned bids may be rejected.

Important Tender Dates

1. Tender Publication Date: 12 November 2026
2. Last Date for Pre-Bid Queries: 16 November 2026
3. Pre-Bid Meeting: 23 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
4. Bid Submission Deadline: 24 November 2026 at 6:00 PM
5. Technical Bid Opening: 25 November 2026

Official Tender Portal: https://www.tripuratenders.gov.in

Document Checklist

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

1. Organisation Registration Certificate.
2. PAN Card.
3. GST Registration Certificate.
4. Self-declaration of Non-Blacklisting.
5. NSDC Training Provider Registration Certificate.
6. Previous Work Orders.
7. Litigation Self-Declaration.
8. Hourly-based Course Curriculum.
9. CVs of Trainers.
10. Presentation on Training Planning and Methodology.
11. Audited Balance Sheets for the last three financial years.
12. EMD and Tender Fee payment confirmation.
13. Duly completed and signed Technical Proposal.

2. Tender details and financial qualification table

Estimated tender value. The RFP does not expressly provide an EMD exemption provision.

4. Important consultant observations

Points to verify before publishing

1. Turnover: ₹40 lakh is explicitly mentioned in the technical evaluation criteria. The RFP allocates 10 marks to this parameter.
2. Experience: One Skill Development work experience in Tripura is mandatory. Additional work orders attract technical evaluation marks.
3. Net Worth: No specific minimum net worth requirement is prescribed.
4. EMD exemption: No exemption clause has been identified in the supplied documents. Avoid advertising an exemption facility.
5. Estimated tender value: ₹21.60 lakh is a calculated indicative amount, not an officially declared estimated cost.
6. Submission: The tender is strictly online. No hard copies are required.

7.      Pre-bid meeting: Physical meeting at the office of the Deputy Director, South Tripura T.R. Division, Udaipur.