Strategic Industry Partner for Regional ITI Cluster Modernization and Skill Development

Work Description - Upgradation Of Industrial Training Institues(itis) Under Pradhan Mantri Skilling And Employability Transformation Through Upgraded Itis(pm-setu Scheme)

The Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing), a State Government authority, invites eligible bidders to participate in an Open Tender for the "Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Upgradation of ITI Clusters." This critical services tender, referenced as 1201/AT1/2026(Madurai) and identified by Tender ID 2026_DET_671446_1, aims to significantly upgrade Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme). The comprehensive scope of work, expected to span a period of 1825 days, focuses on ITIs located across Madurai, Dindigul, Paramakudi, Theni, and Karaikudi. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in two covers, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹40,00,000, noting that EMD exemption is allowed, and no tender fee is applicable. A crucial pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Conference Hall (2nd floor), O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32. The tender was e-published on March 06, 2026, with document download commencing on the same day. Bid submission will begin on March 30, 2026, at 04:00 PM and will conclude on August 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bids opening on the same day at 04:00 PM. Interested parties should refer to the full tender document for detailed requirements and submission guidelines, addressing all correspondence to the Additional Director AT at O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.