Tender/EOI at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Chhattisgarh |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (CSIDC) |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Empanelment of Agencies for Conducting Workshops on export procedures, schemes etc. at district level and Export Management Training program for MSMEs and State Officials |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Rs. 2,74,00,000/- (Estimated Cost of Work) |
| 5. Tender Fee | Rs. 5900/- (Non-Refundable Processing Fee) |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | Rs. 2,74,000/- |
| 7. Last Date of Submission | 16/03/2026 at 16:00 hrs (Online) 17/03/2026 at 14:00 hrs (Hard Copy of Technical Bid) |
| 8. Time of Submission | As per deadlines above |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online (Technical & Financial) on https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in and Hard Copy (Technical Bid only) |
| 10. Download Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFP (Link https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in or www.csidc.in) |
1. Introduction
The Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (CSIDC), a Government of Chhattisgarh undertaking, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the empanelment of qualified agencies. This initiative is funded under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme, a central sector scheme supported by the World Bank and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME). The objective is to strengthen the MSME ecosystem in Chhattisgarh by enhancing export readiness and management capabilities.
2. Objective of the RFP
The primary objective of this RFP is to empanel specialized training agencies to design and deliver two key capacity-building programs across the state:
- One-day District-Level Workshops: To create awareness about export procedures, regulations, schemes, and opportunities for MSMEs.
- Three-day Export Management Training Programs (EMTP): To provide advanced training on export strategy, compliance, logistics, and finance for MSMEs and state government officials.
3. Important Key Dates
- Publication Date: 20/02/2026
- Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 27/02/2026 at 16:00 hrs (Online and at CSIDC Office, Raipur)
- Issue of Corrigendum: 02/03/2026
- Bid Submission Start Date: 03/03/2026
- Bid Submission Closing Date (Online): 16/03/2026 at 16:00 hrs
- Hard Copy Submission Closing Date: 17/03/2026 at 14:00 hrs
- Technical Bid Opening Date: 17/03/2026 at 14:05 hrs
4. Tender Fee and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
- Tender Processing Fee: A non-refundable fee of Rs. 5900/- must be paid online through the e-procurement portal. A scanned copy of the payment receipt must be uploaded.
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): An amount of Rs. 2,74,000/- must be paid electronically via the e-procurement portal. The EMD is refundable and must remain valid for 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
5. Detailed Scope of Work
The empanelled agency will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of two distinct training programs under the RAMP scheme.
A. District-Level Export Awareness Workshops (1-day)
- Target: 198 programs across districts in Chhattisgarh.
- Key Activities:
- Conduct pre-workshop export awareness and readiness assessments.
- Develop and print training content in English and Hindi, including handbooks and checklists.
- Mobilize and register MSME participants at the district level.
- Arrange training venues and manage all logistics (AV equipment, kits, refreshments).
- Deliver one-day workshops covering:
- Export orientation, opportunities, and product classification (HS codes).
- Procedures for IEC, documentation, and customs clearance.
- Regulatory compliance, quality standards, and risk mitigation.
- Export finance, credit insurance (ECGC), and government schemes.
- Introduction to digital and platform-based exports (B2B/B2C).
- Provide on-the-spot handholding clinics.
- Submit comprehensive reports with geo-tagged photos and attendance sheets.
B. Export Management Training Program (EMTP) (3-day)
- Target: 1,133 persons (MSMEs and State Officials) to be trained.
- Key Activities:
- Conduct training needs assessments for participants.
- Develop a structured 3-day modular curriculum covering advanced topics.
- Day 1: Export strategy, market entry, WTO, FTAs, and trade policies.
- Day 2: Export documentation, customs, logistics, freight management, pre/post-shipment finance, and forex risk mitigation.
- Day 3: Global quality standards, traceability, ESG requirements, and audit preparedness.
- Deploy qualified trainers as per the criteria.
- Manage all logistical arrangements for the training programs.
- Ensure no duplication of candidates from the district-level workshops.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
Bidders must meet the following minimum criteria. Participation as a consortium or sub-contracting is not allowed.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity | Must be a single legal entity registered in India (Company, LLP, Society, Trust, Partnership, Proprietorship). |
| Years of Experience | Minimum 15 years of experience. |
| Domain Experience | Experience in conducting training in areas like Entrepreneurship Development, MSME Promotion, Capacity Building, MSME Financing, or Export Promotion/Facilitation. |
| Government Project Experience | Experience in at least 2 similar assignments with Central/State Government Organizations or PSUs. |
| Financial Turnover | Minimum average annual turnover of INR 10 Crore from similar work in the last three financial years (2022-25). |
| Net Worth | Positive Net Worth of at least Rs. 1 Crore as of 31st March 2025. |
| Manpower | Minimum 50 full-time employees on payroll. |
| Blacklisting | The bidder must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government agency. |
7. Trainer Qualification Criteria
Trainers deployed by the agency must meet the following:
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in International Trade, Commerce, Management, or Entrepreneurship.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in export training, international trade advisory, or MSME capacity building.
- Skills: Strong domain knowledge of export procedures and proficiency in Hindi/Chhattisgarhi.
8. Selection and Empanelment Procedure
The selection will follow the Least Cost Selection (LCM) method in a two-stage process:
- Stage 1 – Eligibility & Technical Evaluation (Minimum Qualifying Score: 80/100): Bids are first checked for eligibility. Technically qualified bidders are scored based on experience (55 marks) and approach & methodology presentation (45 marks).
- Stage 2 – Financial Evaluation: The financial bids of only the technically qualified bidders are opened.
- Empanelment: The bidder with the lowest quote (L1) is identified. All other technically qualified bidders are then invited to match the L1 price. All bidders who agree to the L1 rate will be empanelled.
- Award of Work: CSIDC will allocate specific work to any of the empanelled agencies at the agreed L1 rates. The initial empanelment period is for two years.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
- For District-Level Workshops: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the district level.
- For EMTP: MSMEs and relevant Government Officials of Chhattisgarh.
10. Total Target and Duration
| Program | Total Target | Duration per Program |
|---|---|---|
| District-Level Workshops | 198 Programmes | 1 Day |
| Export Management Training | 1,133 Persons | 3 Days |
| Overall Contract Period | 12 months (or till March 31, 2027, whichever is earlier) |
11. Funding and Payment Conditions
- Funding Source: Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme (World Bank aided).
- Estimated Cost: The total estimated cost for the project is Rs. 2,74,00,000/-, inclusive of all taxes and duties.
- District Workshops: Rs. 70,000 per program (Total Rs. 1.39 Cr)
- EMTP: Rs. 4,000 per head per day for 3 days (Total Rs. 1.35 Cr)
- Payment Schedule: Payments are milestone-based and subject to approval of deliverables.
- 60% on submission of Training Report.
- 20% on achievement of 50% of intended outcome.
- 20% on achievement of 100% of intended outcome.
- Performance Bank Guarantee: 3% of the contract value, valid till 60 days beyond the contract completion date.
- Penalty: A compensation of 1% of the contract value per month (up to a ceiling of 10%) for delays.
12. Mode of Submission and Address
- Mode of Submission: Bids must be submitted online via the e-Procurement portal of Chhattisgarh: https://eproc.cgstate.gov.in.
- Hard Copy Requirement: Bidders must also submit one original hard copy of the Technical Bid (spiral/hardbound, pages numbered) along with the Power of Attorney and Board Resolution.
- Address for Hard Copy Submission:
The Managing Director,
Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (CSIDC),
Udyog Bhawan, Ring Road No.1, Telibandha,
Raipur (C.G) – 492006 - Important Note: The Financial Bid must not be submitted in hard copy and must be submitted only online. A self-certification stating that online and offline bids are identical is mandatory.
13. Other Key Terms and Conditions
- Bid Validity: 120 days from the bid submission date.
- Conflict of Interest: Bidders must have no conflict of interest and must submit an affirmative statement (Form 4).
- Confidentiality: All information related to the tender and the subsequent contract must be kept confidential.
- Right to Reject: CSIDC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or cancel the bidding process without assigning any reason.
- Discontinuation of Scheme: The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds under the RAMP scheme. If the scheme is discontinued, the contract will be deemed discontinued accordingly.
- Governing Law: The selection process and contract shall be governed by the laws of India, with exclusive jurisdiction in the courts of Chhattisgarh.
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