PM-SETU Scheme: Anchor Industry Partner for ITI Cluster Upgradation and Skilling Transformation

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 organization, invites eligible bidders for an Open Tender, titled "Request for Proposal (RFP) for Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Upgradation of ITI Clusters," under Tender Reference Number 1199/AT1/2026(Trichy). The core objective of this Request for Proposal is the significant Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) as part of the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme). This vital project, with a period of work spanning 1825 days, targets ITI clusters in specific locations including Trichy, Pudukotti, Pullambadi(W), and Viralimalai. The tender was e-published on 06-Mar-2026 at 04:30 PM. Interested parties can download tender documents from 06-Mar-2026 05:00 PM until 14-Aug-2026 11:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23-Mar-2026 at 11:30 AM at the Conference Hall (2nd floor), O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32. Bid submissions will commence on 30-Mar-2026 at 04:00 PM and close on 14-Aug-2026 at 11:00 AM, with the bid opening slated for 14-Aug-2026 at 04:00 PM in Guindy, Chennai 32. A Bid Validity of 180 days from the bid opening date is required. There is no tender fee. However, bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 40,00,000, with an exemption allowed for EMD through Bank Guarantee (BG)/Security Deposit (ST). The tender involves a two-cover system for submission: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical documents and Cover 2 for the Finance Bid (BoQ). All inquiries and submissions are managed by the Tender Inviting Authority, Additional Director AT, located at O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32. Potential bidders are advised to refer to the complete tender documents for detailed requirements and specifications.