Nagpur ITI Cluster Upgradation and Industry Partner Selection

This tender, issued by the Directorate Vocational Education and Training (DVET) under the State Government of Maharashtra, seeks to appoint an Anchor Industry Partner for the significant undertaking of upgrading Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Nagpur, as part of the PM SETU initiative. The DVET, located at 3, Mahapalika Marg, Elphinston Technical High School Campus, Opposite Metro Cinema, Mumbai 400001, is the inviting authority for this open tender process, which operates under a lump-sum contract form. The tender reference number is TE-25027R2/2026-27, and the tender ID is 2026_DVET_1341016_1. Potential applicants should note the critical dates: document download commences on September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM and concludes on October 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bid submissions are open from October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM until October 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the DVET Head Office, 4th Floor Conference Hall. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹50,00,000, with options for exemption or payment via BG/ST. The tender fee is ₹30,500 (including a ₹500 processing fee). Bidders must submit their proposals in two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents, and Cover 2 for the financial bid. Specific details regarding required documentation, pre-qualification criteria, and technical bid submissions are provided within the tender documents.