Establishment of Advanced Automobile Technology Lab with Industry Partnership

Work Description - Inviting For Expression Of Interest To Identify The Lead Industry Partner To Setup Advanced Automobile Technology Lab

The Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing), Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Additional Director AT, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential lead industry partners for the establishment of an Advanced Automobile Technology Lab. This initiative, located at the Govt ITI campus in Ambattur, Chennai, seeks to foster advancements in automobile technology and enhance vocational training. The EOI process is open to all eligible entities, with detailed eligibility criteria outlined in Clause 4 of the tender document. Applicants are required to submit proof of company registration, relevant project experience, experience in similar sectors, trained candidate credentials, annual turnover, financial net worth, tie-ups with OEMs, a firm not blacklisted declaration, placement and internship tie-up links, and proof of EMD payment or exemption. The EMD amount is fixed at ₹1,00,000, with an option for exemption. The tender documents are available for download from July 7, 2026, at 03:30 PM until September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids can be submitted online from July 27, 2026, at 03:30 PM to September 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on September 2, 2026, at 04:05 PM at the Office of the Director of Employment and Training, Guindy, Chennai. This is a single-cover tender, and the contract form is EOI. The estimated tender value is ₹11,00,00,000 with a bid validity period of 180 days and a contract period of 365 days.