Anchor Industry Partner Selection for Industrial Training Institute Upgradation under PM-SETU

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 and UT organization, hereby invites sealed bids through an Open Tender process for the "Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme)". This initiative, detailed in the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP), aims to significantly enhance vocational training infrastructure and delivery. The tender, with Tender Reference Number 1202/AT1/2026(Thoothukudi) and Tender ID 2026_DET_671479_1, falls under the Services category, specifically Miscellaneous Services, and is structured with two covers. The EMD amount is ₹40,00,000, with exemptions allowed through Bank Guarantee or other specified means. Bidders are required to submit their comprehensive proposals, including technical and financial bids, following the formats outlined in the tender document. Key dates for this tender include the ePublished Date on March 6, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with document download commencing on March 6, 2026, at 05:30 PM and concluding on September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid submissions can be made from March 30, 2026, at 04:00 PM until September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with the Bid Opening Date scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 04:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on March 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Conference Hall, O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32. The work is envisioned for a period of 1825 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. The successful bidder will be responsible for the upgradation of ITIs located in Tuticorin, Thiruchendu, Pettai, Virudhunagar, and Nagercoil. The tender document and related annexures, including the Price Bid (BoQ), are available for download. Further details and specific submission requirements are elaborated within the provided tender documents. The tender inviting authority is the Additional Director AT, with the office located at O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.