
Detailed Summary – Skill Education Program Tender
Key Information at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Tripura |
| Issuing Authority | State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Tripura (School Education Department), Government of Tripura |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Engagement of Training Provider (TP) for continuation of Skill Education program under Samagra Shiksha in 125 Government Schools of Tripura |
| Estimated Bid Value | Rs. 1,086.481 Lakh (Rs. 10.86 Crore approx.) – Recurring Grant for 1st year |
| Tender Fee | Not specified (downloadable from e-tender portal) |
| EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | Rs. 21,73,000/- (Rupees Twenty One Lakh Seventy Three Thousand only) via Bank Guarantee/FDR/DD/Banker’s Cheque from Nationalized/Scheduled Bank |
| Last Date of Submission | 17/08/2026 |
| Time of Submission | Upto 3:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online through Tripura Government e-tender portal – www.tripuraterners.gov.in |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | Available at https://tripuratenders.gov.in VIEW TENDER |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Bid Publish Date | 04/08/2026 |
| Pre-bid Query Submission | From 03/08/2026 to 07/08/2026 (upto 3:00 PM) |
| Bid Submission Start Date | 08/08/2026 |
| Bid End Date | 17/08/2026 (upto 3:00 PM) |
| EMD Physical Copy Submission | 20/08/2026 (till 1:00 PM) |
| Bid Offer Validity | 180 days from bid end date |
1. Background & Need
Samagra Shiksha, Tripura implemented Skill Education projects in 125 schools during 2021-22 and 2022-23 in two phases. Skill Labs have already been established in these schools. The program follows NSQF (National Skill Qualification Framework) compliant curriculum developed by PSSCIVE (Bhopal) and CBSE, aligned with Sector Skill Councils.
Schools coverage:
- 1st Sector: 125 schools
- 2nd Sector: 39 schools
- Total School Units: 164
Sector-wise Distribution:
| Sl. No. | Sector | No. of Schools (1st Sector) | No. of Schools (2nd Sector) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IT & ITeS | 62 | 8 |
| 2 | Electronics | 47 | 10 |
| 3 | Agriculture | 16 | 13 |
| 4 | Organised Retail | – | 7 |
| 5 | Beauty & Wellness | – | 1 |
| TOTAL | 125 | 39 |
Note: The number of schools may increase or decrease by 25% during the project tenure subject to fund availability and bidder performance.
2. Scope of Work (Key Responsibilities)
The Training Provider (TP) shall be responsible for:
- Manpower Deployment:
- Provide one full-time Skill Trainer/Teacher per school per sector
- Preference to previously working trainers
- Replace resigned trainers within 7 days
- Deploy State Project Coordinator (1) + Technical Staff (4) in Agartala office
- Teaching & Curriculum:
- Deliver curriculum developed by PSSCIVE/CBSE
- Complete syllabus as per timeline
- Conduct theoretical & practical classes as per NSQF guidelines
- Conduct internal assessment
- Infrastructure & Materials:
- Supply course material (Student & Teacher handbooks)
- Provide raw materials for practical classes
- Annual Maintenance Support for existing Skill Lab equipment
- Supply new Skill Lab equipment in Year 1 and Year 3
- Provide internet & office expenditure to each school
- Student Engagement:
- Conduct awareness & mobilization of students, parents, teachers
- Arrange industry visits (minimum 4 per class per year)
- Organize guest lectures (12 per class per year)
- Conduct soft skill training
- Organize career fairs for Class XII passed out students
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Develop dashboard/portal for project monitoring
- Maintain accurate leave records of trainers
- Send quarterly monitoring reports
- Set up Help Desk for technical assistance
- Training:
- Conduct in-service training for Skill Teachers (5-days annually)
- Teacher training every year or as required
- Prohibition:
- Strictly no outsourcing to third parties, franchisees, or licensees
3. Project Period & Implementation Schedule
| Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Project Duration | 4 years (from “Go Live” date – manpower deployment) |
| Start Preliminary Work | Within 15 days of Award of Contract |
| Set up Project Office | Within 1 month of Award of Contract |
| Dashboard/Portal Development | Within 2 months of Award of Contract |
| 1st Trench Hardware Supply | Within 120 days of Work Order |
| 2nd Trench Hardware Supply | Within 1st quarter of 3rd Academic Year |
| Manpower Deployment | Within 15 days of Work Order |
Extension: Project may be extended on mutual consent based on performance.
4. Financial Provisions
Recurring Components (Payment once in 3 months)
| SI. No. | Component | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salary of Skill Teacher | Fixed: Rs. 20,000/- per month (per teacher) |
| 2 | Honorarium for Guest Faculty | 12 guest lectures per class per year |
| 3 | Raw Materials, Maintenance & Tools | Books supply, new equipment procurement, AMC |
| 4 | Hands-on Training/Industry Visits | Minimum 4 industry visits per class per year |
| 5 | Office Expenses/Contingencies | Awareness, publicity, counseling, internet, stationeries |
| 6 | In-service Training of Teachers | 5-days training as per norms |
Note: Salary component is fixed and NOT counted in financial evaluation. Bidders quote only components 2-6.
Payment Terms:
- Recurring payment: Once in three months
- Skill Teacher Salary: Monthly (after attendance report & bank statement verification)
- All payments subject to PAB, MoE, Gol approval
5. Eligibility Criteria (Pre-Qualification)
| Sl. No. | Requirement | Documentary Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal entity (Company/Society/Trust/Partnership/Proprietorship) registered in India, existence >5 years | Incorporation/Registration Certificate or Trade License |
| 2 | 5+ years experience in Vocational/Skill Development/Educational Training projects in Govt. Schools/Institutes/Centers | Govt. Work Order/Agreement/Completion Certificate |
| 3 | Experience in minimum 100 Schools/Institutes/Centers in NSQF-aligned Govt. scheme projects (from 01.04.2021 onwards) | Govt. Work Order/Agreement/Completion Certificate |
| 4 | Must be service provider in deploying manpower/human resource/teachers in Govt. projects (from 01.04.2021 onwards) | Labour License/Trade License/Govt. Work Order |
| 5 | Average turnover: INR 3.00 Cr in last 3 FYs (2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23) and making profit | Audited Balance Sheets + Turnover Certificate by CA |
| 6 | Not blacklisted/debarred by any Central/State Govt. in last 5 years | Self-declaration (notarized) |
| 7 | Quality Assurance Certificate for Education/Training & Infrastructure Management | ISO 9001:2015 Certification |
Note: No exemptions for MSME on experience and turnover.
6. Technical Evaluation Process (Maximum 100 Marks)
| Parameter | Marks |
|---|---|
| Turnover (Avg of 3 years): >10 Cr = 20, >6 Cr = 17, >3 Cr = 14 | 20 |
| Experience in Govt. Projects: >10 years = 20, >7 years = 17, >5 years = 14 | 20 |
| Training in Schools: >200 schools = 20, >150 = 17, >100 = 14 | 20 |
| Manpower Deployed: >200 = 20, >150 = 17, >100 = 14 | 20 |
| Work Orders/Awards/Empanelment: ≥10 = 20, ≥5 = 17, ≥3 = 14 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 70% (70 Marks)
7. Financial & Selection Process
- Evaluation Method: Least Cost Selection Method (L1)
- Final Selection: Lowest cumulative price (L1) quoted by bidders
- Tie-breaker: More technically qualified bidder selected by competent authority
- Right to Award: Samagra Shiksha reserves right to award to technically qualified bidder at L1 rate or negotiable rate
- Partial Bidding: Not allowed – bid for all activities
Key Note: Financial proposals must be within approved fund of MoE, Gol. Unit costs subject to modification as per PAB approval.
8. Penalty Provisions (SLA)
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Delay in manpower deployment | Rs. 500/- per day per school |
| Trainer absent >1 week without permission | Rs. 200/- per person per day |
| Delay in project office setup | Rs. 10,000/- per week |
| Office not setup within 6 months | Contract Termination |
| Delay in dashboard/portal development | Rs. 5,000/- per week |
| Lab equipment downtime (Desktop) | Rs. 100/- per day after 20 days |
| Lab equipment downtime (Other items) | Rs. 25-100/- per day after 10 days |
9. Key Legal/Administrative Clauses
- Dispute Resolution: Courts at Agartala, Tripura shall have exclusive jurisdiction
- Governing Law: Laws of India
- Termination: 2 months’ notice; Can be terminated ab initio without assigning reason
- Force Majeure: Acts of God, wars, national emergencies, pandemic, strikes, etc.
- Corrupt/Fraudulent Practices: Leads to blacklisting/debarment
- EMD Forfeiture: If successful bidder fails to accept contract within given timeframe
10. Key Personnel to be Deployed
| Position | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| State Project Coordinator (1) | Post Graduate Degree | 5+ years in Project Management & Monitoring |
| Technical Support Staff (4) | MCA/B.Tech | 2+ years in similar role |
Key Responsibilities: Project coordination, school visits (quarterly), monitoring trainer performance, dashboard maintenance, infrastructure upkeep.
11. Important Notes for Bidders
- Pre-bid queries via email to: sposamagratripura@gmail.com (03-07 August 2026)
- Physical EMD copy must reach office by 20/08/2026 (1:00 PM)
- Portal: www.tripuraterners.gov.in
- All documents in English (other languages require translation)
- Bids to be uploaded as readable documents (minimum 100 dpi)
- No partial bidding – must bid for all activities
- Existing Sector of Skill Education in 34 schools will be phased out gradually from Class IX in 2026-27
- Cumulative cost (all activities) for 125 schools must be within PAB approved fund limits
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification mandatory
12. Required Annexures
| Annexure | Content |
|---|---|
| A | List of 125 Schools with Sector Details |
| B | Technical Bid Proposal (Letter) |
| C | Bidder Information Format |
| D | Financial Proposal Format |
| E | Skill Lab Equipment List |
| F | Office Stationeries (Consumable Items) |
| G | Format for Pre-Bid Queries |
For further details, contact:
- Address: Office of State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Tripura, 3rd Floor, Shiksha Bhawan, Office Lane, Agartala – 799001
- Email: sposamagratripura@gmail.com
- Phone: 0381-7963850
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