NTPC EOI for Skill Development Training: Machine Operator Course

Quick Overview & Key Information

1. Introduction

NTPC Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, through its Unified Shared Services Center (Contracts and Materials Department, C&M Group-3) in Nava Raipur, has issued this EOI for Skill Development Training (Bidding Document No. C&M Group-3/O&M/CS-886). This initiative is part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CD initiative) to provide skill enhancement and placement-linked training to unemployed youth, thereby contributing to national skill development goals.

2. Objective

The primary objective of this skill RFP is to select a qualified Training Partner/Implementing Agency to conduct a residential Skill Development Training Program for 23 candidates. The goal is to equip them with employable skills as “Machine Operator – Plastics Processing” at CIPET, Hajipur, and facilitate their placement.

3. Key Dates & Timelines

4. EMD, Tender Fee & Performance Security

• EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): Not Applicable.
• Tender Fee: Not Applicable.
• Security Deposit / Performance Security: Not Applicable.
• Contract Category: Others (with -100% to +20% quantity variation).

5. Scope of Work for the Training Partner

The selected agency will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the skill program:

• Mobilization & Enrollment: Identify and enroll 23 eligible unemployed candidates.
• Training Delivery: Conduct a 600-hour (4-month) residential training program in “Machine Operator – Plastics Processing,” including classroom and practical sessions.
• Facilities & Materials: Provide residential facilities (boarding, lodging, food), training kits, uniforms, safety equipment, and course materials.
• Trainers: Deploy qualified trainers and instructors.
• Record Keeping: Maintain attendance and performance records.
• Assessment & Certification: Conduct final assessment and issue certificates to successful candidates.
• Placement Assistance: Facilitate job placement opportunities for trained candidates.
• Reporting: Submit monthly progress reports, attendance records, a final completion report, and a placement report.

6. Eligibility of Training Partners (Qualifying Requirements)

As per the IFB (Section I, S.No. 3), the Qualifying Requirements (QR) are “Not Applicable” for this specific tender. All bidders are advised to submit documents like Purchase Orders, price justification, or material indices in support of their quoted rates. The bidder must certify full compliance to all provisions of the Bidding Document.

7. Selection, Evaluation & Empanelment Procedure

• Bidding Type: Single Stage Single Envelope (Techno-Commercial & Price Bid together).
• Evaluation Basis: Lump-sum basis.
• Order Placement: On a Single Agency (no splitting of quantity).
• MSE Benefits: Applicable as per ITB Clause 33.0.
• Make in India Preference: Only Class-I local suppliers are eligible to bid.
• Award Criteria: The contract will be awarded to the substantially responsive, lowest evaluated bidder who is qualified. The Employer (NTPC) reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

8. Eligible Beneficiaries & Target

• Total Target: 23 Candidates
• Beneficiary Type: Unemployed youth under the CD (Community Development) initiative of NTPC.
• Training Location: CIPET, CSTS Hajipur.
• Training Type: Residential.

9. Job Roles / Course / Focus Area

• Course Name: Machine Operator – Plastics Processing
• Focus Area: Plastics processing, machine operation, theoretical & practical skills.

10. Duration of the Contract

• Training Duration: 600 Hours / 04 Months
• Total Contract Service Period: Six (06) Months from the start date notified by the Engineer-in-Charge.

11. Funding and Payment Conditions

The total project cost is to be quoted in the BOQ (Excel sheet). Payment will be released in four stages:

1. 30% upon signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and selection of candidates.
2. 20% after commencement of the training program at the training centre.
3. 30% after completion of 50% of the training program (duration-wise) and regularization of the advance.
4. 20% after completion of the training program AND offer of placement to minimum 70% of successful trained candidates.

Note: GST will be extra as applicable. The Contract Price is FIRM.

12. Mode & Address for Submission

• Mode: Online only, through the NTPC eProcurement portal.
• Website: https://eprocurentpc.nic.in
• Physical Submission: Not Allowed. All documents must be uploaded on the portal.
• Address for Communication:
  DGM (USSC – C&M Group-3) / AGM (USSC – C&M Group-3),
  NTPC LIMITED, Unified Shared Services Center C&M Group-3,
  CBD Building Block C, 9th Floor, Sector 21, Tuta, Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur,
  Chhattisgarh – 492018.

13. Other Key Terms and Conditions

• Integrity Pact: Not Applicable.
• Safety Clauses: As per GCC O&M; Minimum amount linked to safety is NIL.
• Defect Liability Period: Not Applicable.
• Liquidated Damages (LD): Not Applicable for delay; applicable clauses are general.
• Jurisdiction: Courts at Raipur shall have jurisdiction.
• GST: Bidders must quote applicable GST in the BOQ. If not mentioned, GST is considered inclusive. Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) must be declared.
• Deviation: No deviations to the Bidding Documents are permitted.
• Contract Agreement: Applicable. The Letter of Award (LOA) will constitute the formation of the contract.
• Site Visit: Bidders are advised to visit the site to familiarize themselves with conditions.
• Land Border Restrictions: Applicable as per ITB Clause 35.0 (Restrictions on procurement from bidders from countries sharing a land border with India). Bidders must certify compliance.

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