EOI for Empanelment of Training Agencies for Skill Development for BCL’s Customer

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Summary of EOI for Empanelment of Training Agencies for Skill Development

EOI No.: BCL/EOI/Training/2025 | Dated: 18.10.2025

1. Introduction & Objective

Braithwaite & Co. Ltd. (BCL), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, has released this Expression of Interest (EOI) to empanel skilled and reputable Training Agencies. The primary objective is to create a pool of pre-qualified partners for the implementation of large-scale skill development and training programs for Building and Construction Workers (BOCW). This empanelment aims to ensure the timely and quality execution of training projects as per the scope of work defined by BCL’s customers, facilitating RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) assessment and certification.

2. Key Dates

  • EOI Release Date: 18th October 2025
  • Last Date & Time for Submission: 31st October 2025, by 2:30 PM (14:30 Hrs)
  • Date & Time of Opening: 31st October 2025, at 3:00 PM (15:00 Hrs)
    • Note: If the office is closed on the submission date, the EOI will be accepted until 2:30 PM on the next working day and opened at 3:00 PM.

3. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Tender Fees

  • EMD: Not required at this EOI stage. EMD will be requested later when price bids are invited for specific jobs on a case-to-case basis.
  • Tender Fees: There is no mention of any tender fees in this EOI document.

4. Scope of Work

The empaneled agency’s scope will comprehensively cover the entire training lifecycle, aligned with NSQF/QP standards and Sector Skill Council (SSC) guidelines. Key activities include:

  • Mobilization & Registration: Identification of beneficiaries and conducting awareness campaigns for RPL.
  • Pre-Screening & Counselling: Verification of eligibility and career counselling.
  • Orientation & Bridge Training: A structured 1-week program covering domain skills, safety, digital literacy, and soft skills.
  • Assessment & Certification: Arranging third-party assessment and facilitating the issuance of Skill India Certificates via NSDC/NCVET.
  • Post-Training Support: Providing guidance on wage/self-employment and linking trainees with welfare schemes.

5. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Interested agencies must meet the following financial and technical criteria:

A. Financial Eligibility:

  • Minimum Average Annual Turnover of ₹15 Crores in the last 3 financial years (ending 31.03.2025).
  • Positive Net Worth in the last financial year.
  • Profit earned in at least one of the last three financial years.
  • Submission of CA Certified/Audited Balance Sheets and P&L Accounts for the last 3 years with UDIN.

B. Technical Eligibility:

  • Capability to conduct assessments and certification as per Sector Skill Council (SSC) guidelines.
  • Experience of having conducted at least one batch of training or workforce development in the last 3 years.
  • Access to qualified Trainers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Own infrastructure or tie-up arrangements for training delivery (classroom, lab, or virtual).

Relaxation for Startups/MSMEs:

  • Financial and technical criteria may be relaxed for DIPP-recognized Startups and MSEs, subject to meeting technical job requirements. A valid startup/MSE certificate must be submitted.

Joint Ventures/Consortiums are NOT allowed.

6. Selection & Empanelment Procedure

  • Method: This is a two-stage process.
    1. Stage 1 (Empanelment): BCL will evaluate all submitted documents (financial, technical, and credentials) to shortlist and empanel qualified vendors.
    2. Stage 2 (Work Order): For specific projects, Limited Tenders seeking Price Bids will be issued only to the empaneled vendors. The lowest bidder (L1) or as per the tender’s evaluation method will be awarded the work.
  • Empanelment Validity: The empanelment is valid for 2 years from the date of empanelment, with a possible 1-year extension based on satisfactory performance.

7. Eligible Beneficiaries & Total Target

  • Eligible Beneficiaries: Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) identified as per BCL’s contract with its customer.
  • Total Target: The specific number of trainees (total target) is not specified in this EOI. Training targets will be defined project-by-project when specific work orders are issued.

8. Job Roles, Course Focus & Duration

  • Focus Area: Skill Development for the Building and Construction sector.
  • Job Roles: Specific job roles are not listed but will be as per the NSQF/QP standards and the requirements of BCL’s customer.
  • Training Duration: The bridge training is specified as 1 week, though the final duration may vary as per the specific project scope.

9. Funding & Payment Conditions

  • Payment Release: Payments are linked to BCL’s receipt of funds from its customer. No ad-hoc payments will be made.
  • Process: Progressive payments will be made upon submission of monthly bills, duly certified by BCL’s Project In-Charge.
  • GST Compliance: Agencies must submit GST-compliant invoices. BCL will hold the GST component of the payment until it successfully claims the Input Tax Credit (ITC).
  • Tax Deduction at Source (TDS): Income Tax will be deducted at source from the contractor’s bills as per prevailing rates.

10. Mode & Address for Submission

  • Mode: Physical submission only. No email or fax quotations are accepted.
  • Address: The sealed offer must be submitted in Tender Box No. 1 at the following address:Sr. Manager (Purchase)
    Braithwaite & Co. Limited
    5, Hide Road, Kolkata – 700043
  • The envelope must clearly mention the EOI No., Job Description, and Due Date.

11. Other Key Terms & Conditions

  • Security Deposit: Successful bidders must furnish a Security Deposit (SD) of 5% of the contract value via Bank Guarantee/DD within 21 days of the Purchase Order. Exemptions may apply for MSMEs, NSIC, etc., subject to BCL’s customer’s terms.
  • Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): A PBG of 5% of the order value is required, which can be substituted for the Security Deposit.
  • Sub-Contracting: Not allowed without BCL’s prior written permission.
  • Penalties: Delay penalties imposed by BCL’s customer will be passed on to the agency. Penalties also apply for delays in submitting SD/PBG.
  • Arbitration: Any disputes will be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by the Chairman & Managing Director of BCL, with proceedings held in Kolkata.
  • Integrity Pact: Selected agencies must execute an Integrity Pact to ensure confidentiality and ethical practices.
  • Blacklisting: Bidders with a history of being blacklisted or poor performance will be disqualified.

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