Anchor Industry Partners for PM-SETU ITI Upgrades in Odisha's Ganjam Cluster

The Directorate of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Odisha, an autonomous State Government body, invites eligible and reputed organizations to submit proposals for Tender Reference Number DTET/2026-27/8381 (1). This Open Tender is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the critical "Selection of Anchor Industry Partners (AIPs) for Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) Scheme for Ganjam Cluster in Odisha." The primary objective is the comprehensive upgradation of Government ITIs within the Ganjam Cluster. The tender documents were e-published on July 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM, with document download and bid submission commencing simultaneously. Prospective bidders are advised that the last date for document download and bid submission is August 17, 2026, at 05:00 PM. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the DTET Odisha Office, Kataka, to address any queries. Clarifications can be sought until July 27, 2026, 05:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on August 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹50,000 (exemption allowed) and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹81,94,000 (exemption allowed via BG/ST) are required. Bids will be submitted through a two-cover system, comprising Fee/Pre-qualification/Technical and Finance covers. Interested parties are encouraged to download the full tender documents from the e-procurement portal for detailed specifications and terms.