Anchor Industry Partner Selection for ITI Upgradation in Bathinda Cluster

The Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab, a State Government and UT organization, is pleased to announce an open tender for the "Selection of Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) for Bathinda Cluster." This tender, with ID 2026_DTE_177324_1 and reference number IT/2026/PLANNING/PM SETU/AIP RFP-3, falls under the Services category and is specifically for Miscellaneous Services. The tender process involves two covers, with Cover 1 encompassing EMD payment proof, eligibility and qualification documents, technical forms, and other relevant documentation. Cover 2 is designated for financial submissions, specifically detailing the source of funding for a 5-year investment.

The tender documents are available for download from 15-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM until 17-Nov-2026 at 05:00 PM. The Bid Submission Start Date is also 15-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM, with the Bid Submission End Date set for 17-Nov-2026 at 05:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 23-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM at the Committee Room, Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, Punjab, Plot No 1, Sector-36 A, Chandigarh. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 18-Nov-2026 at 04:00 PM in Chandigarh.

Prospective bidders are required to submit a fixed EMD amount of ₹1,00,00,000, with exemption through Bank Guarantee/Standby Letter of Credit allowed. The Tender Fee is ₹10,000, payable online. The Bid Validity period is 180 days. The work description outlines a critical initiative for the upgradation of ITIs within the Bathinda Cluster, aiming to enhance industrial training infrastructure and practices. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the comprehensive tender document for detailed eligibility criteria, technical specifications, and submission guidelines.