Selection of Back-End Partner | EOI for Skill Development Training by RailTel 2026 | Skill Tenders India

Quick Overview

1. Introduction

RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) is a “Navratna” PSU under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It has a pan-India OFC network of ~70,000 km, Tier-III Data Centers, and provides B2G/B2B/B2C telecom and IT services. RailTel invites this EOI for Skill Development Training from its listed business associates, OEMs, or authorized partners/distributors for selection of a back-end partner to conduct surveys, planning, and implementation of training programs.

2. Objective

To select capable implementation partners for:

• Building capacity through skill training in need-based courses.
• Preserving cultural heritage and traditional arts.
• Empowering women through leadership and entrepreneurship.
• Improving employability and livelihood opportunities via market/credit linkages.
• Ensuring efficient, technology-driven, standardized training delivery as per NSQF norms.

3. Key Dates

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

• Amount: ₹5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs)
• Payable to: RailTel Corporation of India Limited
• Mode: Online Bank Transfer (NEFT/RTGS) – share UTR number, date, bank details with proposal.
• Bank Details:
  • Bank: Union Bank of India
  • Account No: 317801010036605
  • IFSC: UBIN0531782
  • Branch: Mahalaxmi Mumbai
• Refund: After submission of Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
• Forfeiture: If bidder withdraws or modifies offer during validity period.

5. Tender Fee

No separate tender fee mentioned. The EOI document is available for download free of cost from RailTel’s website.

6. Scope of Work

The selected partner will:

• Conduct skill training interventions in need-based courses.
• Ensure employment/livelihood opportunities for trainees.
• Preserve cultural heritage (literature, manuscripts, traditional arts).
• Provide leadership & entrepreneurship support to women.
• Establish market and credit linkages.
• Use state-of-the-art technology for efficient delivery.
• Follow NSQF-aligned curriculum (with knowledge partners).
• Work on back-to-back basis as per end customer’s RFP.
• RailTel may retain some work where it has competence.

7. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners (Pre-Qualification)

8. Selection Criteria

• Step 1: Evaluation based on Pre-Qualification Criteria (Clause 5 of EOI).
• Step 2: Price bid evaluation of qualified bidders – Lowest (L1) price bidder selected.
• Step 3: RailTel reserves right to re-negotiate prices with L1 bidder.
• Step 4: RailTel may assign lead factor or reject any response without assigning reasons. Decision of evaluation committee is final.

9. Empanelment Procedure

1. Submit EOI response as per guidelines (password-protected PDF via email).
2. Meet all pre-qualification criteria.
3. If selected, sign Pre-Bid Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement (on ₹100 stamp paper), and IP Agreement.
4. Submit PBG: 5% of Gross PO value or as asked by end customer (whichever higher).
5. Execute agreement with RailTel with detailed terms & conditions.

10. Eligible Beneficiaries

Not explicitly detailed in this EOI, but the scheme approach mentions:

• Target groups requiring skill training for employment/livelihood.
• Women needing leadership & entrepreneurship support.
• Persons interested in cultural heritage & traditional arts.
• General candidates for IT/Electronics/Media & Entertainment skilling.

11. Total Target to be Trained

Not specified in the available pages. This will be defined in the end customer’s RFP. Bidders must propose capacity in the commercial proposal.

12. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Areas

Three sectors/job roles are invited under this skill RFP:

13. Duration

Not explicitly mentioned in the document. Will be as per end customer’s RFP / scheme guidelines.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Payment Terms: RailTel will pay selected BA after work completion and receiving payment from end customer for agreed scope.
• Penalty/Deductions: Any penalty by customer for BA’s work will be passed on to BA.
• SLA Breach: Any deduction by customer due to SLA breach attributable to partner will be passed on proportionately.
• PBG: 5% of Gross PO value or as per end customer (whichever higher). If PBG amount < ₹5 lakh, online deposit; if > ₹5 lakh, online/offline accepted.

15. Mode of Submission & Address

• Mode: Email only.
• Format: Password-protected PDF file.
• Max Size: 20 MB.
• Email Address: bpltooffice@railtelindia.com
• Language: English.
• Signing Requirement: All pages to be signed by bidder.

Physical Address for communication:

ED, RailTel Corporation of India Ltd.
Plot No. 17, First Floor, Raghunath Nagar, Near Shahpura Thana, Bhopal, M.P. – 462039

16. Other Terms and Conditions

• Bid Validity: 180 days from submission.
• Modification/Withdrawal: Not allowed after submission without RailTel’s consent; withdrawal leads to EMD forfeiture.
• Right to Reject: RailTel can reject any or all responses without liability.
• SLA: As per end customer’s SLA matrix; penalties applicable.
• Governing Law & Jurisdiction: New Delhi courts.
• Arbitration: Sole arbitrator appointed by CMD/RailTel; Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996; seat New Delhi.
• Confidentiality & UPSI: Partner deemed “Connected Person” under SEBI Insider Trading Regulations.
• Back-to-back terms: All end customer RFP terms apply to selected partner.

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