Anchor Industry Partner Selection for ITI Cluster Upgradation in Tamil Nadu

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, is inviting an Open Tender for the crucial initiative of upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme). This Request for Proposal (RFP) specifically seeks to select an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for the upgradation of ITI clusters located in Hosur, Dharmapuri, Metturdam, Salem, and Salem (Women). The period of work is stipulated for 1825 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. The tender involves two covers, with Cover 1 comprising Fee/PreQual/Technical documents including the bidder's incorporation/registration certificate, GST registration and PAN card, Bid Security (EMD of ₹40,00,000, with BG/ST or exemption allowed), and various technical forms detailing the bidder's qualifications, strategic investment plan, and financial capacity. Cover 2 is strictly for the Price Bid (BoQ). Key dates for this tender include the ePublished Date and Document Download Start Date as 06-Mar-2026, 02:00 PM, with the Bid Submission Start Date on 30-Mar-2026, 04:00 PM. The critical deadline for both Document Download End Date and Bid Submission End Date is 10-Sep-2026, 11:00 AM, followed by the Bid Opening Date on 10-Sep-2026, 04:00 PM. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for 23-Mar-2026, 11:30 AM at the Conference Hall (2nd floor), O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32. The Tender Fee is ₹0.00. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Additional Director AT, located at O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.