EOI for Empanelment of Training Partners under APBOCWW Board Registered Workers in Andhra Pradesh | Skill EOI 2026

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Introduction

The National Academy of Construction, Andhra Pradesh (NAC-AP), a premier institution established under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has issued this Expression of Interest (EOI) for empanelment of Training Partners (TPs) . This EOI for Skill Development Training aims to implement placement-linked skill development programs for registered workers of the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APBOCWWB). The initiative addresses the critical need for skilled workforce in the construction and allied sectors across Andhra Pradesh.

This skill tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers seeking new skill tenders in the government sector. NAC-AP, recognized with multiple national awards for its skill development initiatives, invites experienced agencies to participate in this empanelment process .

Objective

The primary objective of this Expression of Interest is to select and empanel capable and qualified Project Implementing Agencies (Training Partners) for implementation of placement-linked skill development trainings. The program targets registered workers with APBOCWWB across Andhra Pradesh, aiming to equip them with employable skills enabling regular monthly wages at or above minimum wages for semi-skilled workers .

The initiative seeks to:

• Provide quality skill training aligned with NSQF/NQR standards
• Ensure minimum 70% placement through wage employment
• Promote sustainable livelihoods for registered construction workers
• Bridge the skill gap in construction and allied sectors
• Enable workers to access full-time jobs/employment with regular monthly wages

Key Dates & Timeline

EOI Fee & Financial Requirements

The EOI document specifies the following fee structure:

Payment Details:

• Account No: 110311100001051
• IFSC Code: UBIN0801453
• Bank: Union Bank of India, Governorpeta, Vijayawada
• Beneficiary: Director General, National Academy of Construction, AP
• GST No: 37AAHAN7784Q1ZF

Proposals received without the application fee shall be summarily rejected. After completion of initial screening, successful applicants shall pay the second installment to the designated account and communicate transaction details to dirfin.ap@gmail.com.

Scope of Work

The empanelled Training Partners (TPs) will be required to carry out the following activities within stipulated timelines following standards prescribed under the program and NAC-AP guidelines :

4.1 Mobilization of Candidates

• Mobilize workers registered with APBOCWWB only
• Conduct ground-level mobilization at own cost
• Provide counselling with qualified and certified counsellors
• Register mobilized candidates on https://naipunyam.ap.gov.in after District Deputy Commissioner of Labour approval
• Link registrations to AADHAR identity

4.2 Training Centre Readiness

• Establish dedicated training centres with required infrastructure
• Training can be residential in nature
• Infrastructure may be owned or hired
• Comply with DDUGKY 2.0 norms/guidelines
• Undergo inspection by NAC-AP team prior to PAC meeting
• Centres must have CCTV/IP enabled cameras with 1080 HD resolution
• Maintain complete recording storage till project closure

4.3 Deployment of Trainers

• Trainers must possess requisite qualifications and SSC certification
• Submit trainer list with valid SSC certification to Director General, NAC-AP
• Conduct orientation sessions through guest lectures from subject matter/industry experts

4.4 Training Implementation

• All TP staff must be certified by SSC
• Course content must be based on NSQF/NQR model curriculum
• Provide trainer guide and trainee handbook
• Collect attendance only through Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system (AEBAS)
• Ensure CCTV/IP enabled camera monitoring, videography, and photography
• Document training through videography and photographs (both hard and soft copy)

4.5 On-the-Job Training (OJT)

• Ensure OJT for candidates as defined by NSQF/NQR
• Follow procedure defined in program SOP

4.6 Assessments & Certification

• Conduct regular internal assessments (quizzes, assignments, tests)
• Post-training assessment by Sector Skill Councils or NCVET-approved agencies
• Ensure timely completion of assessment and distribution of certifications

4.7 Placement of Candidates

• Submit Letter of Intents (LOIs) to DG, NAC-AP for all proposed trades
• 90% of trained candidates shall be placed (70% wage employment, 20% self-employment/GIG)
• Candidates placed in same sector/job role or other job roles with 20% higher salary
• Valid placement requires continuous work for six months
• Submit valid proof of placement (appointment letter, salary slips, EPF/ESIC details)
• For self-employment: provide self-declaration, trade license, Mudra Loan proof

4.8 Post Placement Tracking

• Maintain records of all placed trainees for minimum 6 months from first placement
• Support and guide placed candidates during tracking period

Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

The EOI invites applications under Category II: Existing skilling agencies having experience of providing 50% or more placement outcome achievement.

Ineligibility Criteria

The following shall be considered non-eligible:

Note: Proposals without specified valid documents will be rejected.

Selection Criteria & Evaluation Process

The evaluation follows a two-stage process with both Technical and Financial parameters:

Technical Evaluation

• Maximum score: 40 marks
• Criteria include:
  • Project Experience (5 Years: 8 Marks; 3.1-4 Years: 5 Marks; Years: 3 Marks)
  • Number of Trained Candidates in Last 3 Years
  • Agreements with potential employers
  • Annual Turnover
  • Net Worth
  • Staff Strength

Financial Evaluation

• Maximum score: 40 marks
• Cut-off marks: 80 marks out of 200 (combined technical and financial)

Clarification on Minimum Qualifying Score

Query: If a partner secures 60 marks in technical evaluation but only 35 marks in financial evaluation, can excess technical marks offset the shortfall?

Response: As per EOI, each partner is evaluated on both Technical and Financial parameters, with maximum score of 40 marks under each category. The minimum qualifying score is 80 marks out of 200.

Empanelment Procedure

1. Proposal Submission: Submit proposals online through https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in with all supporting documents
2. Initial Screening: Online proposals accessed and placed before Project Approval Committee for initial screening
3. Due Diligence: Pre-PAC due diligence conducted by NAC-AP team to assess training centre readiness
4. PAC Approval: Proposals recommended and placed before Project Approval Committee (PAC) under Chairmanship of DG, NAC-AP
5. Work Order Issuance: Based on PAC approvals/remarks, work orders issued to successful TPs
6. MoU Signing: Memorandum of Understanding executed for project implementation
7. Duration: Empanelment valid till 31-03-2027 (or such further period as decided by NAC-AP)

Eligible Beneficiaries

• Workers registered with APBOCWWB ONLY are eligible for training
• Training targets registered workers who are poor and seeking sustainable livelihoods
• Beneficiaries should be provided jobs with regular monthly wages at or above minimum wages for Semi-Skilled
• Workers need specific knowledge, skills, and attitude to access full-time jobs/employment

Total Target to be Trained

The EOI aims to train registered workers with APBOCWWB across Andhra Pradesh through placement-linked skill development programs. Target allocation for Short Term Training Programme (Placement Linked Program) is based on marks obtained in both Technical and Financial Parameters .

For Recognition Prior Learning (RPL): Target will be allocated based on performance and successful commencement of short-term training programme against target allocation.

Note: While allocating targets, the decision of the PAC is final.

Job Roles & Focus Areas

The training programs cover NSQF/NQR aligned job roles across multiple sectors with high employment potential . Key job roles include:

Construction Sector

• Construction Khalasi (Assistant Rigger)
• Construction Rigger – Precast Erection
• Construction Assistant Surveyor / Surveyor
• Construction Shuttering Carpenter
• Construction Rural Mason
• Construction Welder / Fabricator
• Construction Draughtsperson – Civil Works
• BIM Modeler / Coordinator / Manager
• Construction MEP Supervisor/Technician/Executive
• Construction Safety Supervisor/Steward
• Construction Quality Technician
• Project Coordinator (Construction)

Infrastructure Equipment

• Backhoe Loader Operator
• Excavator Operator
• Wheel Loader Operator
• Compactor Operator
• Concrete Pump Operator
• Crane Operator (Tyre Mounted/Crawler)
• Hot Mix Plant Operator
• Batching Plant Operator
• Paver Operator
• Mechanic (Engine/Hydraulic)

Green Jobs & Renewable Energy

• Solar PV Installer (Suryamitra)
• Solar PV Installer – Electrical
• Rooftop Solar Grid Junior Engineer
• Solar PV Installation Helper

Electrical & Electronics

• Electrician – Domestic Solutions
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Technician
• Power Electrician
• Junior Technician (Smart Energy Meter)
• CCTV Installation Technician
• Solar Panel Installation Technician
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
• HVAC Technician

Cross Sectoral

• Safety Steward / Supervisor / Executive / Inspector
• Basic Scaffold Inspector
• Basic Rigger / Advance Rigger
• Crane Inspector (Safety)
• Fire Safety Officer
• Electrical Safety Supervisor

Total Job Roles: 100+ NSQF/NQR aligned job roles covering Construction, Infrastructure Equipment, Green Jobs, Electrical, Electronics, Plumbing, Paints & Coatings, Furniture & Fittings, Capital Goods, and Cross Sectoral domains.

Duration

Training duration varies based on:

• NSQF/NQR aligned qualification packs
• Category-wise training hours (Category I: ₹49/hr, Category II: ₹42/hr, Category III: ₹35.10/hr)
• Course-specific requirements
• OJT/Apprenticeship components

Funding & Payment Conditions

Training Cost Structure

Boarding & Lodging Charges

Payment Milestones

Important Payment Terms:

• Payment norms based on Common Norms notified by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India
• All facilities at training centre and hostels (separate for boys and girls) as per DDUGKY Program guidelines
• Payments subject to revisions by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and availability of budget
• Detailed payment terms specified in work order/MoU
• NAC-AP deducts 6% administrative cost against each bill
• 4th tranche release subject to proper tracking documentation

Mode of Submission & Address

Submission Mode

• Online only through AP e-Procurement Portal
• Website: https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in
• All required documents to be uploaded as scanned copies
• Sign all statements, documents, and certificates uploaded
• Follow instructions on the portal while submitting online proposals

Submission Address

Director General
National Academy of Construction
D.No. 39-3-32/3, Masjid Street End
Near SS Convention, Labbipeta
Vijayawada, NTR District
Andhra Pradesh – 520010

Email for Queries: adgnacap@gmail.com
Financial Queries: dirfin.ap@gmail.com

Other Terms & Conditions

Right to Accept/Reject Proposals

NAC-AP reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and annul the empanelment process at any time without assigning any reason or liability .

Amendment of EOI

NAC-AP may modify the EOI by issuance of an addendum, which shall be uploaded on https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in or https://naipunyam.ap.gov.in/. It is the sole responsibility of applicant TPs to check the website for amendments.

Late Submission

Proposals not submitted in time due to technical issues or any other reasons shall not be entertained.

Arbitration

Disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat of arbitration shall be Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Competent Courts at Vijayawada shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Force Majeure

Events beyond reasonable control including war, riots, civil disorder, earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood, strikes, lockouts, or government actions may be considered Force Majeure.

Indemnity & Compliance

• Empanelled TPs shall indemnify NAC-AP, Government of Andhra Pradesh against claims, losses, damages, liabilities arising from acts or omissions of the TP
• TPs shall comply with all applicable labour laws, taxation laws, social security laws, and statutory requirements

Cancellation of Empanelment

NAC-AP may terminate empanelment for breach of eligibility conditions, non-performance, misrepresentation, fraud, or any other sufficient cause recorded in writing.

Important Note

Empanelment with NAC-AP does not guarantee any form of income, award of work, allocation of target, or retainer fee.

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