Sikkim ITI Upgradation and Skill Development Partnership

Tender Description: Selection of Anchor Industry Partner for ITI Upgradation under PM-SETU Scheme in Sikkim

This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number SDD/Sikkim/PM-SETU/2026/RFP-01, is issued by the Skill Development Department, Government of Sikkim, inviting proposals for the selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP). The objective is to facilitate the upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the Rangpo Cluster, specifically under Component-I of the Pradhan Mantri Skill Development Yojana (PM-SETU) Scheme. This open tender, categorized under Services and Miscellaneous Services, represents a significant opportunity for industry collaboration aimed at enhancing technical and vocational education in the state. The project has a substantial estimated tender value of ₹2,01,00,00,000 and a proposed work period of 1825 days. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Security Deposit (EMD) of ₹68,50,000. The tender process mandates a two-cover bid submission system, comprising a fee/pre-qualification/technical cover and a finance cover. Key dates for this procurement include the document download and bid submission period commencing on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concluding on October 26, 2026, at 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held virtually on September 18, 2026, at 02:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Interested parties are advised to carefully review the tender documents for detailed eligibility, qualification criteria, and financial proposal submission guidelines. The Skill Development Department, located at Shram Bhawan, Sokaythang, Tadong, Sikkim, invites reputable and experienced industry players to participate in this crucial initiative to bolster skill development infrastructure.