EOI for Empanelment to Provide Drone Pilot Training to 500 SC Candidates in Haryana

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Summary: EOI for Empanelment to Provide Drone Pilot Training to 500 SC Candidates in Haryana

Introduction

The Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation Ltd. (HSFDC), a State Government Undertaking, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) / Tender Notice for the empanelment of eligible training partners. The objective is to provide comprehensive Drone Pilot Training to 500 individuals from the Scheduled Caste community in Haryana, aiming to enhance their employability and make them self-reliant in emerging technology sectors.

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Objective

The primary objective of this initiative is to transition from conventional livelihood schemes to modern, technology-driven skill development. The project aims to equip 500 SC beneficiaries with DGCA-certified drone pilot licenses, enabling them to pursue employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in various fields such as agricultural spraying, surveying, mapping, videography, surveillance, and monitoring.

Key Dates

ActivityDate & Time
Bid Document Download Start04-Sep-2025 at 2:00 PM
Bid Submission Start04-Sep-2025 at 2:00 PM
Last Date for EMD & Bid Submission03-Oct-2025 at 2:30 PM
Technical Bid Opening03-Oct-2025 at 3:30 PM
Financial Bid OpeningTo be announced after technical evaluation
Project Completion Timeline6 months from work order date

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

  • EMD Amount: ₹3,00,000 (Three Lakh Rupees)
  • Mode of Deposit: Online payment via the e-tendering portal.
  • Exemption: EMD is exempted for State/Central Government Institutes and MSMEs registered in Haryana.
  • Refund: The EMD will be refunded to the successful bidder upon receipt of the Performance Security.

Tender Fees

  • Bid Document Fee: ₹5,000 (Non-refundable)
  • E-Service Processing Fee: ₹1,180 (Inclusive of GST, Non-refundable)
  • Total Fee Payable: ₹6,180
  • Mode of Payment: Online via Debit Card, Net Banking, or RTGS/NEFT through the e-tendering portal.

Scope of Work

The selected agency will be responsible for:

  1. Providing DGCA-approved drone pilot training to 500 SC candidates.
  2. Conducting training in both Hindi and English.
  3. Establishing training centres within at least 5 districts of Haryana.
  4. The training curriculum must include:
    • 5 days of theoretical and practical training as per DGCA norms.
    • 3 days of specialized operational training for applications like Agri-spraying, videography, survey, mapping, etc.
  5. Providing boarding and lodging facilities for all trainees.
  6. Ensuring all 500 trainees receive a valid Drone Pilot License Certificate from DGCA.
  7. Submitting batch-wise and month-wise progress reports to HSFDC.

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Bidders must meet the following technical and financial criteria to be eligible:

  1. Legal Entity: Must be a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO), registered company, partnership firm, or society.
  2. Financial Turnover: Minimum average annual turnover of ₹50 lakhs over the last three financial years.
  3. Experience: Must have executed at least 2 projects in drone pilot training with a total value of at least ₹1.00 Crore.
  4. Infrastructure:
    • Must have DGCA-approved training centres/institutes located in Haryana (details for at least 5 districts must be provided).
    • Must have at least 20 qualified instructors as per DGCA norms.
    • Must possess type-certified drones (small or medium category) and trained pilots.
  5. Statutory Compliance: Must possess valid GST, PAN, TAN, and all other necessary registrations.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be a two-bid process:

  1. Technical Bid Evaluation: Only bids that meet all the technical and eligibility criteria will be shortlisted.
  2. Financial Bid Opening: The financial bids of only technically qualified bidders will be opened. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced (L1) bidder who fulfills all terms and conditions.

Empanelment Procedure

  1. Registration: Bidders must register on the Haryana e-tendering portal (https://etenders.hry.nic.in).
  2. Digital Signature: A valid Class II or III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is mandatory for bidding.
  3. Bid Submission: Submit bids online in two separate encrypted envelopes:
    • Envelope 1: Technical Bid (containing all eligibility documents).
    • Envelope 2: Financial Bid (containing the cost quotation).
  4. Evaluation: Technical bids will be evaluated first. Shortlisted bidders will have their financial bids opened.
  5. Award: The L1 bidder will be issued a work order.

Eligible Beneficiaries

  • Target Group: 500 individuals belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community.
  • Domicile: Must be residents of the state of Haryana.

Total Target to be Trained

  • Number of Candidates: 500
  • Certification: All trainees must receive a valid DGCA Drone Pilot License.

Job Roles / Course Focus Area

The training will focus on creating skilled Drone Pilots for commercial applications, including:

  • Agricultural Spraying
  • Aerial Videography & Photography
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Surveillance and Monitoring
  • Disaster Management

Duration

  • Training Duration: 8 days per candidate (5 days DGCA syllabus + 3 days operational training).
  • Project Duration: The entire training for 500 candidates must be completed within 6 months from the date of the work order.

Funding and Payment Conditions

  • Payment Terms: Payment will be released upon successful completion of training batches, provision of licenses to trainees, and submission of completion certificates against approved invoices.
  • Performance Security: The successful bidder must submit a Performance Security of 5% of the total contract value before the work order is issued. This will be held for six months after project completion.
  • Penalty Clause:
    • A penalty of 2% of the project cost per month will be levied for delays beyond the 6-month deadline.
    • A penalty of 1% per day of the monthly contract value will be imposed for failure to commence work within 15 days of the Letter of Intent (capped at 5%).

Mode of Submission

  • Submission Mode: Online Only via the Haryana e-Procurement Portal.
  • Portal: https://etenders.hry.nic.in
  • Hard Copy: A hard copy of the technical bid must be submitted before the committee on the technical bid opening date.
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Address for Submission & Contact Information

Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance & Development Corporation Ltd.
Kalyan Bhavan, Bays No. 53-54, 1st Floor, Sector-2,
Panchkula, Haryana – 134109
Email: hsfdc2427@gmail.com
Contact No.: 0172-2567064

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Other Important Terms and Conditions

  • Sub-Letting: The work cannot be sublet to any other party.
  • Data Privacy: The agency cannot use candidate data for any other purpose or share it with any third party.
  • Blacklisting: Bidders must submit an undertaking confirming they are not blacklisted, debarred, or prosecuted by any government department.
  • Jurisdiction: The courts of Panchkula, Haryana, will have jurisdiction over any disputes.
  • Right to Reject: HSFDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason.

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