Key Tender Information at a Glance
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Issuing Authority | NTPC Limited, Dadri (Contracts and Materials Department) |
| Title of Tender/RFP | Hiring of implementing agency for skill development of rural women in Project Affected Villages |
| Tender Reference No. | NIT No. 9900322384 |
| Estimated Tender Value | Not explicitly mentioned (to be determined by bidder’s quote). |
| Tender Fee | NIL (Downloadable from the e-tendering portal) |
| EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | NIL |
| Last Date of Bid Submission | 26-Mar-2026 12:00 PM |
| Time of Submission | 12:00 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online via GePNIC e-tendering portal (https://eprocurentpc.nic.in) |
| Download Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD TENDER Download from NTPC eProcurement Portal |
1. Introduction
NTPC Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, has issued this Invitation for Bids (IFB) / Request for Proposal (RFP) for the “Hiring of implementing agency for skill development of rural women in Project Affected Villages.” This initiative is part of NTPC’s corporate social responsibility and community development efforts aimed at empowering women in the areas surrounding its Dadri power station. The project focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods by imparting sewing and stitching skills, promoting self-reliance, and establishing a collective enterprise model.
2. Objective of the Project
The primary objective is to empower 40 rural women by equipping them with market-relevant sewing and stitching skills. The program aims to:
- Enhance women’s economic participation and financial independence.
- Establish a sustainable Training cum Production Centre to serve as a hub for skill development and enterprise.
- Promote self-reliance and community leadership by enabling trained women to become local resource persons and trainers.
3. Key Dates & Deadlines
- Tender Document Availability: Available for download from the date of publication on the GePNIC portal.
- Last Date for Bid Submission: As per the date mentioned on the GePNIC portal.
- Bid Opening Date: As per the date mentioned on the GePNIC portal.
4. Financial Details
- EMD (Bid Security): NIL
- Tender Fee: NIL (Documents can be downloaded free of cost).
- Security Deposit: 05% of the contract value is required to be submitted by the successful bidder.
5. Scope of Work for the Implementing Agency
The selected implementing agency will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the skill development program, which includes:
- Mobilization and Selection: Identifying and mobilizing 80 women and selecting 40 final participants based on defined criteria.
- Skill Training: Conducting comprehensive 25-day training in sewing and stitching (15 days initial + 10 days advanced), including life skills and entrepreneurship.
- Infrastructure Setup: Installing 40 sewing machines and all required furniture and equipment to establish a Training cum Production Centre.
- Trainer Deployment: Allocating 3 competent trainers, 2 sewing machine technicians, and a program coordinator.
- Handholding Support: Providing on-site quarterly handholding support for one year after training to ensure sustainability.
- Market Linkage: Assisting women in establishing market linkages, exploring government schemes, and facilitating collective entrepreneurship through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- Reporting: Submitting monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly reports to NTPC.
6. Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners (Bidders)
To be eligible to bid for this skill RFP, bidders must comply with the following:
- Class-I Local Supplier: The bidder must be a Class-I local supplier, meaning the local content in the services offered must be 50% or more.
- No Deviation: Bidders must certify full compliance with all provisions of the bidding documents without any deviations.
- Legal Status: The bidder must be a legally registered entity (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Private/Public Limited Company) and must submit all relevant registration documents.
- Qualifying Requirements: Bidders must meet the qualifying requirements specified in the NIT, which will be assessed based on past experience and financial status.
7. Selection Criteria for Beneficiaries
The training program targets rural women from Project Affected Villages (PAVs) around NTPC Dadri. The selection criteria for beneficiaries are:
- Women from economically disadvantaged families.
- Preference given to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
- Age group of 18-45 years.
- Married women, but also includes single/widowed/divorced women.
- Women with basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Women with a genuine interest in sewing and willingness to take up job orders and teach others.
8. Total Target to be Trained
- Total Number of Women to be Trained: 40
9. Job Role / Course / Focus Area
The focus area of this skill development tender is:
- Sewing and Stitching Skills: Comprehensive training on sewing machine operation, assembling, repairing, and product development.
- Life Skills & Entrepreneurship: Training on basic entrepreneurial skills, life skills, and digital marketing.
- Collective Enterprise: Supporting the 40 trained women in setting up and running a Training cum Production Centre as a collective enterprise.
10. Duration of the Contract & Project
- Contract Period: 06 Months from the date of commencement for the active training phase.
- Project Validity: The contract shall be valid for 12 months, covering the training period and post-training handholding support.
11. Funding and Payment Conditions
Payment will be released to the implementing agency in 04 Instalments based on milestones achieved:
- 01st Instalment (20%): Submission of implementation plan & award of P.O.
- 02nd Instalment (40%): Submission of baseline report, list of selected candidates, completion of training, and installation of machines.
- 03rd Instalment (20%): Submission of final project report.
- 04th Instalment (20%): 06 months after project completion, upon submission of the impact assessment report.
12. Mode and Address for Submission of Bids
- Mode of Submission: The bid must be submitted online through the NTPC e-tendering portal, GePNIC, at
https://eprocurentpc.nic.in. No physical copies of the main bid are acceptable. - Bid Structure: The tender is a Single Stage Two Envelope bidding process.
- Envelope I: Techno-Commercial Bid (to be uploaded online).
- Envelope II: Price Bid (to be uploaded online).
- Physical Documents: Certain documents like the Power of Attorney and EFT form (if EMD was paid) must be submitted in physical form to the address below.
- Address for Communication:
NTPC LIMITED, C&M, ADM Building,
National Thermal Power Station,
Post: Vidyut Nagar – 201008,
Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)
13. Other Important Terms and Conditions
- MSME Benefits: Benefits are applicable to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as per the Public Procurement Policy. MSEs may be allowed to match the L1 price.
- Make in India Preference: Only Class-I Local Suppliers are eligible to participate in this tender, aligning with the Government of India’s ‘Preference to Make in India’ policy.
- GST: The contract price is exclusive of GST. The bidder must quote their GST rate in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
- Fraud Prevention Policy: The bidder must accept and adhere to NTPC’s Fraud Prevention Policy.
- Restrictions on Bidders: Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India are subject to specific registration and compliance requirements as per the Department of Expenditure Order.
- Safety Compliance: A portion of the payment (2%) is linked to safety compliance as per NTPC Safety Rules.
- Minimum Wages: The agency must pay wages not less than the prevailing minimum wage as per State/Central Government rules.
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