EOI for Shiksha-Setu Project: PIA for ITI Ltd. in Goa

Key Information (At a Glance)

Detailed Summary of the EOI

1. Introduction and Objective

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is issued by ITI Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Government of India. ITI is seeking to identify a Project Implementation Agency (PIA) to partner with them for a specific business opportunity with the Government of Goa.

The core objective is to select a System Integration Associate (SIA) who will act as the primary system integrator for the “Shiksha-Setu” project. The selected bidder will provide all necessary technical and commercial inputs to help ITI win the final contract from the end-customer (Government of Goa). In the event that ITI is awarded the main contract, a separate back-to-back Purchase Order will be issued to the selected PIA to implement the project.

2. Important Timelines and Submission Details

• EOI Reference: ITI/MSP-GHY/SHIKSHA SETU/2026/025, dated 17-06-2026.
• Bid Submission Deadline: 07-07-2026, at 14:00 Hrs.
• Technical Bid Opening: 07-07-2026, at 14:30 Hrs.
• Financial Bid Opening: Will be intimated to technically qualified bidders later.
• Submission Mode: The entire bid submission is online via the ITI e-Wizard portal.
• Bid Validity: The bid must be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of bid opening.
• Method of Selection: The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost bidder (L1).
• Consortium Bidding: Not Allowed. Only single entities can apply.

3. Eligibility Criteria for Bidders

Bidders must meet all the following criteria to be considered:

• Legal Status & Registration: Must be a registered company, proprietorship, or partnership firm under the relevant Indian Acts (Companies Act, Partnership Act, etc.) with at least 3 years of operations in India.
• No Blacklisting/Debarment: Must not be blacklisted by any Government department, PSU, or Autonomous Institution in India. An undertaking (Annexure-E) on a notarized stamp paper is required.
• Certifications: Must possess valid ISO 9001:2008 (or latest) and CMMI Level-3/5 certificates.
• Financial Standing:
  • Average Annual Turnover: Minimum of Rs. 1.5 Crore over the last three financial years.
  • Positive Net Worth: Must have a positive net worth for the last three financial years.
• Local Presence: Must have a project office in Goa. If not, the selected bidder must provide an undertaking to establish one within one month of the contract award.
• Experience (Crucial): The bidder must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing AI-enabled education solutions. This includes experience in Virtual Labs, 3D Scholar Platforms, Data Migration, AI-Based Teachers, Training, O&M, and government portal integration, preferably with Central/State Govt. or PSU institutions.
  • Specifically, they must have provided a software solution with at least 10,000 3D images and 500+ simulation experiments in Science subjects.
• Technical Capability: The bidder must have successfully delivered projects involving licenses (e.g., one project with 240 licenses, two with 180 each, or three with 120 each) for Govt. bodies in the last 5 years. Ongoing projects will be considered if at least 80% of the value is certified as complete.

4. Scope of Work (Core Responsibilities)

The selected agency will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the following modules for the Shiksha-Setu platform:

1. Virtual Labs: Develop a platform with 500+ simulated experiments, remote lab access, and monitoring tools.
2. 3D Scholar Platform: Create interactive 3D learning content for STEM subjects, including VR-supported content.
3. AI-Based Teacher: Implement an AI-driven tutoring system for personalized student support, doubt resolution, and academic guidance, including digital answer sheet archival.
4. Integration with Government Portal: Seamlessly integrate with the Government of Goa’s Sugam Portal, including Single Sign-On (SSO), API integration, and student data synchronization.
5. Data Migration: Securely migrate legacy student data, faculty databases, and examination records.
6. Training & Capacity Building: Provide comprehensive training for faculty, administrative staff, and students on all system modules.
7. Technical Requirements: The platform must be cloud-hosted (on ITI Cloud) with 99.9% uptime, disaster recovery, and compliance with AES-256 encryption and PDPP Act 2023.
8. Operations & Maintenance: Provide a 24×7 helpdesk and an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for a minimum of 5 years.

5. Financial & Commercial Bid Structure

The bidder must quote in the prescribed format based on a “Lumpsum Quote.” The evaluation will be based on:

• A: The Lumpsum quote to the end customer for the entire project (in INR, without taxes).
• B: The margin (%) offered to ITI.
• C: The absolute value of the margin to ITI (A * B).
• D: The final quoted price to ITI (A – C).
• Selection: The bidder with the lowest “D” will be considered the L1 (Lowest Cost) bidder. In the case of a tie in “D”, the bid with the higher margin “B” will be selected.

6. Key Commercial Conditions

• Payment Terms: Payment to the PIA will be on a back-to-back basis, meaning ITI will only pay the PIA after receiving payment from the end customer. Payments are milestone-based.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): The successful bidder must submit a PBG of 10% of the work order amount (or as per the end customer’s clause, whichever is higher) within 15 days of receiving the Letter of Intent (LOI).
• Liquidated Damages (LD): A penalty of 0.5% per week of delay (capped at 10% of the project cost) will be imposed for delays. LD terms will be as per the end customer’s contract, whichever is higher.
• Margin & Order Splitting: ITI reserves the right to split the order (in a 60:40 ratio or similar) between L1 and L2 bidders for faster execution, provided L2 matches L1’s price. ITI also has the right to execute up to 50% of certain works (supplies/services) directly.

7. Important Declarations and Documents

Bidders must submit several declarations along with the technical bid:

• Bid Covering Letter (Annexure-A)
• Bidder’s Profile (Annexure-B)
• Clause-by-clause Compliance Statement (Annexure-C)
• General Declarations (Annexure-D): Accepting back-to-back terms, arranging OEM support, etc.
• Non-Blacklisting Declaration (Annexure-E): On Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper.
• Local Presence Declaration (Annexure-F)
• Integrity Pact (Annexure-I): Signed and on Rs. 100 non-judicial stamp paper.

8. Key Clauses and Conditions

• Back-to-Back Business: The PIA is fully responsible for all terms, conditions, and liabilities as per the end customer’s tender, effectively indemnifying ITI.
• No Consortium: Joint ventures or consortiums are strictly not permitted for this EOI.
• Sub-Contracting: Sub-contracting the entire project is not allowed.
• Penalties and LD: Penalties and Liquidated Damages will be applied as per the end customer’s terms and conditions.
• Dispute Resolution: Disputes will be resolved through arbitration (appointed by CMD, ITI) and will be subject to the jurisdiction of the High Court of Judicature at Guwahati.
• OEM Support: The PIA must ensure that all OEMs provide necessary certificates, warranties, and support in the name of ITI Limited.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This post contains a summary generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) for informational purposes only. SKILLSPEDIA.IN is an independent private platform and is not affiliated with any government agency or tender authority. Document Access: For user convenience, we may provide access to tender documents sourced from publicly available official platforms. We do not host or claim ownership of any official documents. Users are strongly advised to refer to the official tender website for the most accurate and updated version. Updates & Corrigendum: Tender Authorities may issue updates or corrigendums at any time, which may not be reflected here. User Responsibility: Applicants must independently verify all details, eligibility, and updates from the official source before applying. We provide guidance only and accept no liability for any discrepancies, errors, or outdated information.