Anchor Industry Partner Sought for ITI Cluster Modernization in Southern Tamil Nadu

The Department of Employment and Training (Training Wing), a State Government and Union Territory organization, invites an Open Tender/Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for Upgradation of ITI Clusters" under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU Scheme). This critical service tender, bearing Reference Number 1202/AT1/2026(Thoothukudi) and Tender ID 2026_DET_671479_1, aims to enhance Industrial Training Institutes in locations including Tuticorin, Thiruchendu, Pettai, Virudhunagar, and Nagerco, over a period of 1825 days. The tender was e-published on March 6, 2026, at 05:00 PM, with document downloads commencing on March 6, 2026, at 05:30 PM and concluding on July 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A 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. Bid submission opens on March 30, 2026, at 04:00 PM and closes on July 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by the bid opening on July 20, 2026, at 04:00 PM at Guindy, Chennai 32. A refundable Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,000,000 is required, with an option for EMD exemption. There is no tender fee. Bidders are advised that proposals will be evaluated in two covers (Fee/PreQual/Technical and Finance) and must maintain a validity period of 180 days. The Tender Inviting Authority is the Additional Director AT, O/o Director of Employment and Training, Alandur Road, Guindy, Chennai 32.