EOI for Skill Development Training 2026 | Central University of Punjab invites EOI for Selection of Partner for Providing Skill development, Training and infrastructure for training for End Customer

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1. Introduction

The Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab), Bathinda, established by an Act of Parliament in 2009, has issued this Expression of Interest (EOI) No. CUPB/EOI/2026-27/01/Skilling and Training dated 2nd June 2026. The university is a NAAC A+ accredited, NIRF-ranked institution with ISO certifications. Through this EOI, CU Punjab seeks to select suitable partner(s) for execution of a skill development, training, and infrastructure project for an “End Customer” (likely a government agency under MSDE). The university aims to leverage its academic and research infrastructure to support large-scale skilling initiatives aligned with national objectives.

2. Objective of the EOI

The primary objective of this EOI for Skill Development Training is to identify and onboard capable bidder partners to provide:

• Industry-relevant skill development and technical training.
• High-quality training infrastructure, labs, and digital facilities.
• Mobilization, publicity, and logistics support.
• Faculty, support staff, coordination, and placement services.
• Outcome-oriented training that enhances employability and workforce readiness.

This initiative supports national skilling missions, Industry 4.0 requirements, and bridging the gap between academic learning and industry needs.

3. Key Dates

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

• Amount: ₹2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs only)
• Mode: Online bank transfer only (No demand draft/BG for EMD)
• Payable to: Central University of Punjab, Bathinda
• Bank Details:
  • Account Name: Central University of Punjab
  • Bank: HDFC Bank
  • Account No.: 50100058592507
  • IFSC: HDFC000187
• Submission: UTR number, date, and bank details must be shared with the proposal.
• Forfeiture Conditions: Withdrawal/modification of bid, false information, failure to submit PBG, or breach of terms.

5. Tender Fees / EOI Fees

No tender fee or EOI document fee is mentioned in the document.

6. Scope of Work

The EOI covers three distinct categories of work. A bidder (sole or consortium of max 2 members) can apply for only one category.

A) Infrastructure / Equipment Provider

• MIS and portal data management
• Training infrastructure setup and management
• Supply of equipment, tools, consumables
• Printing, stationery, study materials, tool kits
• Digital and classroom training support
• Project monitoring, reporting, maintenance

B) Mobilization, Publicity and Logistics Provider

• Advertisement and promotional activities
• Awareness campaigns, orientation, seminars
• Candidate mobilization, counseling, community outreach
• Logistics, travel arrangements, catering
• Training schedule coordination and participant management

C) Faculty, Support Staff, Coordination and Placement Provider

• Accreditation and affiliation support
• Deployment of qualified trainers and support staff
• Training coordination, batch management
• Assessments and certification support
• Industry coordination, placement facilitation, post-placement tracking
• Compliance with quality standards

7. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners

Eligibility is category-specific. Below are key requirements:

For Scope A (Infrastructure)

For Scope B (Mobilization & Logistics)

For Scope C (Faculty & Placement)

8. Selection Criteria

The evaluation is a two-stage process:

Stage 1: Technical Evaluation (100 Marks)

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 70 out of 100

Breakdown for Scope A:

Similar tables exist for Scope B and C (see document Sections 13.3 & 13.4).

Stage 2: Presentation (30 Marks)

• Company introduction, project understanding, execution methodology, infrastructure/resource capability, team strength, innovation, placement tie-ups, risk management.

Final Selection:

• Technical + Presentation: 100 Marks (70% weightage for technical, 30% for presentation in combined score)
• Financial Bid: L1 (lowest rate per candidate/hour) among technically qualified bidders.

9. Empanelment Procedure

1. Submission of EOI in single packet system (Technical + Financial in same envelope but separate).
2. Technical bid evaluation by CU Punjab’s Evaluation Committee.
3. Shortlisted bidders to give presentation.
4. Financial bids of technically qualified bidders (70+ marks) opened.
5. L1 bidder selected for each scope of work.
6. Issuance of Letter of Intent (LoI) / Work Order.
7. Selected partner submits Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) within 15 days.
8. Execution of definitive agreement/MoU/SLA.

10. Eligible Beneficiaries

While the document does not specify a final beneficiary list, the context indicates:

• Candidates from minority communities (as per Scope B requirement).
• Trainees under Government of India skill development schemes (MSDE).
• Students, youth, and workforce seeking employability enhancement.
• Participants from 36 States/UTs and foreign countries (as per CU Punjab’s diverse student body).

11. Total Target to be Trained

Not explicitly mentioned in the EOI. However, eligibility criteria indicate:

• For Scope A: minimum experience of training 10,000 candidates.
• For Scope B: minimum 400 candidates.
• For Scope C: minimum 1000 candidates.
  The actual target will be defined by the End Customer’s work order.

12. Job Roles / Courses / Focus Area

The EOI refers to “All Skill-Based Courses under Category I, II, III” with the following financial bid rates:

Specific job roles are not listed; they will be determined by the End Customer’s project guidelines and may include Industry 4.0, AI, automation, digital transformation, vocational trades, etc.

13. Duration

Not explicitly mentioned. The project duration will be as per the Work Order / Agreement issued by CU Punjab and the End Customer. The bid validity period is 120 days, and PBG validity will cover the entire contract period.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Funding Source: End Customer (likely a Central/State Government agency under MSDE).
• Payment by CU Punjab to Partner: Based on milestone achievement, deliverable completion, and submission of invoices, utilization reports, attendance, placement reports.
• Back-to-Back Payment Terms: Any penalty, deduction, or recovery from End Customer attributable to the partner will be passed on proportionately.
• No Advance Payment indicated.
• Taxes: Applicable taxes to be shown separately; changes in statutory levies will be adjusted pro-rata.

15. Mode of Submission and Address for Submission

• Mode: Physical submission (In person or via Registered/Speed Post). No online submission mentioned.
• Envelope: Sealed, superscribed “EOI from Bidder Partners for Providing Skill development, Training and infrastructure for training for End Customer”
• Contents: Technical bid and financial bid in the same envelope but separately sealed/packaged.
• Address:The Registrar,
  Central University of Punjab,
  VPO: Ghudda, Bathinda – 151401, Punjab

16. Other Terms and Conditions (Key Highlights)

• Consortium: Allowed (max 2 members). Lead bidder responsible for coordination. Joint and several liability.
• Single Scope Restriction: A bidder can apply for only one of the three scopes (A/B/C).
• Variation in Contract: Up to ±50% increase or decrease in quantity/scope.
• Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG): Required after LoI. Amount proportionate to work share. If < ₹2 lakh, can be via online transfer/DD.
• Penalty: Any SLA breach, delay, or non-performance attributable to partner will result in proportionate deduction.
• Termination: For non-performance, false information, insolvency, statutory violation.
• Dispute Resolution: Arbitration at Bathinda, Punjab (Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996).
• Governing Law: Courts at Bathinda have exclusive jurisdiction.
• Confidentiality & IPR: Separate NDA to be signed. Pre-existing IP remains with respective parties.
• Force Majeure: 21 days’ notice, 60 days continuation allows termination.
• Blacklisting: False declaration may lead to rejection and debarment.
• Labour Compliance: Mandatory compliance with Minimum Wages, EPF, ESI, Workmen Compensation Act.
• Skilled Workforce: All deployed workforce to be certified (RPL within 2 months at bidder’s cost) as per MSDE guidelines.

17. Annexures to be Submitted

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