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Tender ID Tender2258
Reference No. TendersTime2258
Tender Brief C-DOT Cybersecurity Training Tender 2026 – GEM/2026/B/8266529 | Eligibility, EMD & Last Date
Tender Description C-DOT invites GeM bids for a 5-day Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking training programme. Check eligibility, experience, documents, EMD, tender fee and last date: 23 November 2026.
Pre-Qualification Criteria

Scope of Work

The selected training provider will conduct a five-day offline training programme for approximately 30 technical professionals at C-DOT, Electronic City Phase-I, Bengaluru. Training hours will be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The programme will cover cybersecurity fundamentals, ethical hacking methodologies, practical tools and techniques, and AI applications in cybersecurity. Training dates will be mutually agreed, tentatively during the second week of December 2026 and the second week of January 2027.
Professional Qualification Criteria
  1. At least 70 marks out of 100 in technical evaluation.
  2. Minimum 8/20 marks for relevant training experience.
  3. Full compliance with the prescribed syllabus (20/20 marks).
  4. Minimum 42/60 marks in trainer presentation and subject knowledge.
  5. Relevant training experience must be supported by purchase/work orders or client testimonials from the last five years.
Eligibility and Financial Criteria
The tender does not specify a minimum annual turnover, net worth requirement or separate financial eligibility threshold in the provided documents. MSEs and DPIIT-registered startups may claim applicable experience and turnover exemptions, subject to supporting documentation and technical compliance.
Tender Fee and EMD
No EMD is required. No tender fee or bid participation fee is specified.
Submission Guidelines
Bidders must submit their technical and financial proposals online through the GeM portal. The financial quotation must include applicable GST. Applicants must upload all mandatory eligibility documents, syllabus compliance statements, relevant experience proofs and the completed GFR Rule 144(XI) declaration. The technical and financial evaluation weightage is 70:30.
Important Dates
  1. Tender Published: 12 November 2026
  2. Document Collection: From 12 November 2026
  3. Pre-Bid Meeting: Not specified
  4. Bid Submission Deadline: 23 November 2026, 9:00 AM
  5. Bid Opening: 24 November 2026, 9:00 AM
Document Checklist
  1. Relevant purchase orders/work orders or client testimonials.
  2. Signed syllabus compliance sheet on bidder's letterhead.
  3. Trainer profile and presentation details.
  4. Technical proposal and training methodology.
  5. Completed GFR Rule 144(XI) declaration.
  6. MSE/Udyam or DPIIT Startup certificate, if claiming exemption.
  7. Additional certificates and documents requested in the tender.
Important: Bidders should carefully review the original GeM tender and attached documents before submission. Incomplete documentation or failure to meet the technical qualification criteria may result in disqualification.
2. Tender details and requirements table
Particulars
Tender Requirements
Minimum Average Annual Turnover
Not specified
Net Worth Requirement
Not specified
Minimum Experience
Relevant training experience in similar topics during the last 5 years; minimum 1 proof for scoring
Submission Mode
Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption
Yes – EMD not required
Tender Fee
₹0 / Not applicable
EMD
₹0 / Not required
Mode of EMD
Not applicable
Estimated Cost
Not specified in provided bid documents
Start Date of Document Collection
12-11-2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date
Not specified
Last Date for Submission
23-11-2026, 09:00 AM
Opening Date
24-11-2026, 09:00 AM
3. Detailed professional assessment
Technical evaluation breakdown
Evaluation Parameter
Maximum Marks
Minimum Required
Relevant training experience
20
8
Syllabus compliance
20
20
Trainer presentation and knowledge
60
42
Total
100
70
QCBS: 70:30
  1. Technical evaluation: 70%
  2. Financial evaluation: 30%
  3. Only bidders securing at least 70 technical marks and meeting individual parameter cut-offs qualify for financial evaluation.
Important bidder advisory: The presentation and trainer evaluation carry 60% of the technical marks. Therefore, bidders should prioritise trainer expertise, presentation quality and practical knowledge of cybersecurity.
5. Important points requiring attention before publication
The following details are not expressly specified in the tender documents and should not be presented as confirmed requirements:
  1. Minimum turnover: No specific monetary threshold is mentioned.
  2. Net worth: No minimum net worth requirement is mentioned.
  3. Estimated tender value: Not disclosed in the extracted bid documents.
  4. Pre-bid meeting: No meeting date or schedule is provided.
  5. Experience: The QCBS document requires similar training experience in the preceding five years, supported by purchase/work orders or client testimonials. One or two proofs earn the minimum qualifying 8 marks.
Official tender portal: Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
 
6. Consultation and advisory contact
SkillCouncils.com – Tender Consultancy & Advisory
Call / WhatsApp: 9630030343
Email: support@skillcouncils.com
Minimum Average annual Turnover N/a
Net Worth N/a
Minimum Experience 5 years; minimum 1 proof for scoring
Submission Mode Online (GeM Portal)
EMD Exemption Yes – EMD not required
Tender Fee (Number) N/A
EMD (Number) N/A
Mode of EMD N/A
Estimated Cost N/A
Start Date of Document Collection 12-11-2026
Pre-Bid Meeting Date Not specified
Last Date for Submission 23-11-2026, 09:00 AM
Opening Date 24-11-2026, 09:00 AM
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