Empanelment as Value Added Partner (VAP) to provideinnovative Skill Development & Future Skills Training solutions to be hosted in RailTel’s Stateof art Data Centre & PAN India

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Summary of RailTel EOI for Empanelment of Skill Development & Future Skills Training Partners (VAP)

EOI Number: RailTel/SR/SC/Mktg/2025-26/EOI/020
Published By: RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (A Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Railways)
Objective: Empanelment of Value Added Partners (VAP) to provide innovative Skill Development & Future Skills Training solutions hosted on RailTel’s digital infrastructure.

1. Introduction

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a premier Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its already empanelled Business Partners to become Value Added Partners (VAP). The objective is to leverage RailTel’s state-of-the-art Data Centre and PAN India Network platform to host and deliver cutting-edge skill development and future skills training solutions. This initiative aims to create a sustainable business model for providing unique digital services to government, private sector, and citizen services.

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2. Key Objectives

The primary objectives of this EOI are:

  • To onboard innovative partners with unique ICT-based training solutions.
  • To host skill development programs on RailTel’s secure, MeitY-empanelled Tier-III Data Centres.
  • To create a revenue-sharing partnership model for acquiring and executing new business.
  • To contribute to the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and Skill India Mission.
  • To provide digital transformation services in key future technology domains.

3. Key Dates

  • EOI Publication Date: September 15, 2025
  • Last Date for Submission: September 30, 2025, by 10:30 AM
  • Bid Opening Date: September 30, 2025, at 10:45 AM
  • Note: RailTel reserves the right to change these dates.

4. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

  • EMD Amount: ₹5,00,000 (Five Lakh Rupees)
  • Form: Bank Guarantee (BG), Insurance Surety Bond, or Online Payment (NEFT/RTGS) via the eNivida portal.
  • Exemption: No exemption for Startups or MSMEs. The EMD must be submitted by all bidders.
  • Consequence: Bids submitted without a valid EMD will be summarily rejected.

5. Tender Document Fees

  • Cost: Nil. The EOI document is free of cost.

6. Scope of Work

The selected VAP will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, delivery, and maintenance of training programs. The broad scope includes:

  • Focus Areas: Training in emerging technologies including:
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
    • Cybersecurity
    • Cloud Computing
    • Data Analytics
    • 5G & Telecom Infrastructure
    • VLSI
  • Framework: Programs must be aligned with the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF).
  • Hosting: The solution must be hosted on RailTel’s Data Centre infrastructure.
  • Lifecycle Management: The VAP will handle the entire program lifecycle, including deployment, ongoing upgradation, and maintenance.
  • Business Development: The VAP will work with RailTel to acquire new business at its own cost and invest in service execution on a revenue-sharing basis.

7. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Interested applicants must be existing empanelled Business Associates / System Integrators (SI) / Managed Service Providers (MSP) / Channel Partners (CP) of RailTel and must meet the following criteria:

  • Legal Entity: Must be a company incorporated under the Companies Act 2013/1956, LLP Act 2008, or Partnership Act 1932.
  • Registration: Must be actively registered with Income Tax (PAN) and GST authorities.
  • IPR Ownership: Must be the owner or authorized representative of the IPR/Unique ICT solution proposed.
  • Experience: Must have provided services to enterprise/government/retail customers for at least 6 months.
  • No Blacklisting: The entity must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government or PSU.
  • Consortium: Consortiums are not allowed. Only individual organizations can apply.

8. Selection & Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation will be based on a 100-mark system. Only bids meeting all eligibility criteria will be evaluated.

S. No.Evaluation ParameterMarks
IProposed Service Offering40
IIProposed Business Model20
IIISolution Presentation40
Total100
  • Service Offering (40 Marks): Evaluates experience, uniqueness of solution, scale of past deployments (customer base), and commercial maturity of the proposed solution.
  • Business Model (20 Marks): Assesses the comprehensiveness of the business case and the projected business commitment (e.g., >5 Cr = 10 marks, >3 Cr = 7 marks).
  • Solution Presentation (40 Marks): Requires a detailed presentation on company background, product offering, technical specs, commercial model, revenue projections, rollout plan, and social impact.

9. Empanelment Procedure

  1. Submit the EOI response online via RailTel’s eNivida portal.
  2. RailTel will evaluate responses based on eligibility and the 100-mark criteria.
  3. Shortlisted bidders may be called for a solution presentation.
  4. Successful bidders will be empanelled as VAPs.
  5. Empanelment does not guarantee immediate work but enables partners to respond quickly to future customer requirements.
  6. A formal agreement will be signed with the selected partner.

10. Eligible Beneficiaries

The EOI document does not specify end beneficiaries. The training solutions are intended to be marketed to:

  • Government Departments & PSUs
  • Private Enterprises
  • Educational Institutions
  • Indian Railways
  • Retail customers (via RailTel’s RailWire broadband network)

11. Total Target to be Trained

The EOI is for empanelment and does not specify a fixed target for the number of trainees. Targets will be defined based on specific project orders acquired from customers.

12. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Areas

The key focus areas for training programs are:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Computing
  • Data Analytics
  • 5G and Telecom Infrastructure
  • VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration)

13. Duration

The validity period of the VAP agreement is not explicitly stated in the EOI and will be detailed in the final agreement signed with the selected partner.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

  • Model: Revenue-sharing model. RailTel will not make any upfront financial investment.
  • Payment Terms: Strictly back-to-back basis.
    • Payment to VAP will be made only after RailTel receives payment from the end customer.
    • Invoices must be submitted on RailTel’s BTS portal.
    • Payments will be released within two weeks of invoice receipt, subject to submission of proof of GST filing (GSTR-1 & 3B).
    • Any Liquidated Damages (LD) or penalties levied by the customer on RailTel will be deducted from the VAP’s payment.
  • No Interest: No interest is payable on any amount.

15. Mode of Submission

  • Platform: Online only via RailTel’s e-procurement portal: https://railtel.eNivida.com
  • Format: A single, securely bound digital submission with all pages numbered and signed by an authorized signatory. A physical copy of the Affidavit (Annexure 4) and Power of Attorney must be couriered to the regional office.

16. Address for Submission & Communication

Nominated Point of Contact:

Address for Physical Document Submission (for Affidavit & POA):
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.,
Southern Region Office,
6A, 6th Floor, Gumidelli Towers, Begumpet Airport Road,
Prakash Nagar Metro Station, Begumpet,
Hyderabad – 500016

17. Other Important Terms & Conditions

  • Consortium: Not allowed.
  • Confidentiality: Selected partners must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA – Annexure 6).
  • Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): A PBG will be required upon receipt of a Work Order, as per the value and terms specified in that order.
  • Liquidated Damages (LD): Any LD imposed by the end customer will be passed on to the VAP on a back-to-back basis.
  • Blacklisting: Withdrawal of a bid after submission or backing out after selection may lead to forfeiture of EMD and blacklisting for 5 years.
  • Governing Law: The agreement shall be governed by the laws of India, with jurisdiction in New Delhi courts.

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