Ludhiana ITI Modernization and Skill Development Partnership

This tender seeks qualified and experienced Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) for the critical initiative of upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) within the Ludhiana Cluster. The Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training, a State Government and UT organization, is initiating this open/advertised tender to foster enhanced vocational training and skill development. The selected AIP will play a pivotal role in modernizing the infrastructure and curriculum of these ITIs, ensuring alignment with current industry demands and employability of trainees. Key dates for this tender process are as follows: the ePublished and Document Download Start Date is October 15, 2026, at 11:15 AM, with Bid Submission also commencing on this date and time. Prospective bidders must submit their proposals by November 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM, which is also the Document Download End Date. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for November 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The Tender Reference Number is IT/2026/PLANNING/PM SETU/AIP RFP-4, with a Tender Title of the same designation. A Tender Fee of ₹10,000 is applicable, along with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹10,000,000. This service-based tender, categorized under Miscellaneous Services, aims to identify a strategic partner to drive significant improvements in the technical and industrial training landscape of Punjab, with the operational location identified as Chandigarh. The inviting authority for this tender is the Director of the Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training Punjab.