Tender/EOI at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Pan India (Issued from Noida, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Issuing Authority | Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) |
| Title of Tender/EOI | Expression of Interest for Centralized Empanelment of Back-End Partners/Vendors/Associates for Assisting BECIL in Skill and Training Activities under Various Govt Schemes/Mission |
| Tender/EOI Value | Not Applicable (Empanelment for future projects of varying values) |
| Tender Fee | ₹ 11,800/- (Non-Refundable) |
| EMD/Empanelment Fee | Ranges from ₹ 50,000/- to ₹ 5,00,000/- (Refundable for unsuccessful bidders) |
| Last Date of Submission | 09th March 2026 |
| Time of Submission | 11:00 AM (IST) |
| Mode of Submission | Offline (Physical copy) via Post or Dropping in Tender Box at BECIL Bhawan, Noida |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD EOI Download from BECIL Website |
1. Introduction
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) bearing No. BECIL/Centralized Empanelment/2026/09 dated 28th January 2026. This EOI is a significant opportunity for organizations specializing in skill development to get empanelled as back-end partners.
BECIL is diversifying its portfolio to contribute to various Government of India initiatives in the skilling sector. Through this centralized empanelment, BECIL aims to create a robust pool of qualified Training Partners (TPs), Vendors, and Agencies to assist in the implementation of skill development projects across the country.
2. Objective of the EOI
The primary objective of this EOI for Skill Development Training is to undertake a preliminary empanelment of business partners. These partners will collaborate with BECIL on two main fronts:
- Bidding and Proposal Preparation: Assisting BECIL in preparing competitive bids for various government and private sector skill development tenders. This may include forming Joint Ventures or Consortia as per project requirements.
- Project Execution: Supporting BECIL in the end-to-end execution of awarded skill and training projects, ensuring compliance with scheme guidelines and achieving desired outcomes.
3. Key Dates and Schedule
| Activity | Scheduled Date & Time |
|---|---|
| EOI Issue Date | 28th January 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Bids | 09th March 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Pre-Bid Meeting Date | 09th February 2026 (3:30 PM) at BECIL Bhawan, Noida |
| Availability of Document | www.becil.com and eprocure.gov.in |
4. Tender Fee and Empanelment Fee (EMD)
Bidders must submit their application along with the requisite fees via a Demand Draft in favor of “Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)” payable at Delhi. The fees vary based on the project value category the bidder is applying for:
| Category (Project Value) | Tender Fee (Non-Refundable) | Empanelment Fee (Refundable) |
|---|---|---|
| Upto ₹ 10 Cr. | ₹ 11,800/- | ₹ 50,000/- |
| ₹ 10 Cr. to ₹ 30 Cr. | ₹ 11,800/- | ₹ 1,00,000/- |
| ₹ 30 Cr. to ₹ 60 Cr. | ₹ 11,800/- | ₹ 1,50,000/- |
| ₹ 60 Cr. to ₹ 100 Cr. | ₹ 11,800/- | ₹ 2,50,000/- |
| More than ₹ 100 Cr. | ₹ 11,800/- | ₹ 5,00,000/- |
Note: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are exempted from both fees upon submission of a valid MSE certificate. The Empanelment Fee for unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 30 days of the completion of the empanelment process.
5. Scope of Work
The selected back-end partners will act as the implementing arm for BECIL. The indicative scope of work is comprehensive and covers the entire value chain of a skill development project:
- Mobilization & Counseling: Identifying, mobilizing, and counseling eligible candidates.
- Training Delivery: Conducting training programs as per the specific mandates of schemes like DDU-GKY, PMKVY, state schemes (SSDF, Suryamitra, etc.).
- Assessment & Certification: Facilitating the assessment of candidates and ensuring certification.
- Placement: Ensuring placement of trained beneficiaries as per scheme mandates.
- Infrastructure: Utilizing their own training infrastructure (residential/non-residential) as per government guidelines.
- Data Management: Enrolling beneficiaries on designated portals, maintaining databases, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Compliance: Staying updated with all rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and funding departments.
- Advocacy & Branding: Supporting branding activities for skill programs.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Bidders must meet the minimum pre-qualification criteria for their desired project value category. Key eligibility parameters include:
- Legal Entity: Must be a legal entity (Company/Partnership/LLP/Co-operative Society/Proprietorship) registered in India.
- Financial Standing (for Category up to ₹10 Cr.):
- Minimum average annual turnover of ₹ 1.67 Cr. from relevant services (FY 2022-25).
- Positive average net worth of ₹ 5 Lakhs.
- Minimum paid-up capital of ₹ 1 Lakh.
- Work Experience:
- Must have experience executing skill development projects for Central/State Government or PSUs.
- Example (for Category up to ₹10 Cr.): One project of ₹ 4 Cr. OR Two projects of ₹ 2.5 Cr. each OR Three projects of ₹ 2 Cr. each.
- Operational Capacity:
- Minimum technical employee strength (e.g., 10 for the lowest category).
- Minimum number of candidates trained in the last three years (e.g., 5000 for the lowest category).
- Valid ISO certifications (e.g., 9001:2015, 29993:2017) are desirable and earn marks.
7. Selection and Empanelment Procedure
The selection is a three-stage process designed to ensure only capable partners are empanelled.
- Stage 1 (Preliminary Scrutiny): Verification of the original Demand Draft for Tender Fee and Empanelment Fee.
- Stage 2 (Pre-Qualification): Evaluation of the bidder’s eligibility against the minimum criteria mentioned in Annexures 1A to 1E. Bidders who meet the minimum criteria proceed.
- Stage 3 (Technical Evaluation): Bidders are evaluated and assigned marks (out of 100) based on their financial strength, experience, employee strength, and ISO certifications.
- Final Empanelment: Bidders securing 70% or more marks will be empanelled. A minimum of three vendors will be empanelled in each category. The empanelment is initially for two years, extendable by up to three more years based on performance.
8. Eligible Beneficiaries and Training Targets
While the exact beneficiaries will be defined by the specific project awarded, the EOI outlines that the partner will support BECIL in:
- Mobilizing eligible beneficiaries as per the job roles of the scheme.
- Managing beneficiaries, including collection of demographic and socio-economic details.
- The bidder’s experience in the number of candidates trained (e.g., up to 10,000 for the top category in the last three years) is a key evaluation criterion.
9. Funding and Payment Conditions
This is a critical section of the EOI:
- Payment Terms: Payments to the empanelled partner will be strictly back-to-back with the payment received by BECIL from the Principal Employer/Client.
- MSME Waiver: In a significant clause, bidders (including MSMEs) are required to sign an undertaking waiving their right to claim interest on delayed payments under the MSMED Act, 2006, aligning with BECIL’s payment terms.
10. Mode of Submission and Address
- Mode: The bid must be submitted in physical form (offline).
- Delivery: By post or by hand, dropped into the Tender Box placed at the BECIL office.
- Envelope Super-scription: “Application for Expression of Interest for Centralized Empanelment of Back-End Partners/Vendors/Associates” and clearly mention the EOI Number and Date.
- Address for Submission:
Jagriti Singh, DGM (CATV)
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)
BECIL Bhawan, C-56, A/17, Sector-62,
Noida – 201307 (Uttar Pradesh)
11. Other Key Terms and Conditions
- Non-Exclusive Empanelment: Empanelment does not guarantee work. BECIL will issue separate RFPs for specific projects to empanelled partners.
- Security Deposit: Successful bidders must submit a Performance Security Deposit (Bank Guarantee) ranging from ₹ 5 Lakhs to ₹ 75 Lakhs, depending on the project value category.
- Blacklisting: Bidders must not be debarred/blacklisted by any Government entity.
- Integrity Pact: Partners are bound by a code of integrity, prohibiting corrupt or unethical practices.
- Jurisdiction: All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi.
- Failure to Respond: If an empanelled vendor fails to respond to BECIL’s RFP/EOI on three successive occasions, BECIL reserves the right to cancel the empanelment and forfeit the fees.
- Land Border Sharing Countries: Bidders must submit an undertaking as per Annexure-10 regarding procurement restrictions with countries sharing a land border with India.
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