| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Pan India (Multiple Locations including Delhi, Goa, Kerala, etc.) |
| 2. Issuing Authority | National Productivity Council (NPC), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Request for Quotation (RfQ) for Empanelment of 3 Star / 4 Star and equivalent Hotels during FY 2026-27 |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not Disclosed (Based on L1 rates for approximately 100 programs) |
| 5. Tender Fee | Nil |
| 6. EMD | Nil |
| 7. Last Date | 28 February 2026 (1500 hrs) |
| 8. Time of Submission | Up to 15:00 PM (03:00 PM) on 28 Feb 2026 |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Physical (By Post/Hand) or Electronic (Email with Password Protected PDF) |
| 10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | DOWNLOAD RFQ [Link not provided – Refer to official NPC website www.npcindia.gov.in] |
1. Introduction
The National Productivity Council (NPC), New Delhi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has issued this Request for Quotation (RfQ) for the empanelment of hospitality service providers. NPC is tasked with conducting skill development and executive training programs across India. To facilitate these programs, NPC requires residential and training infrastructure facilities. This EOI for Skill Development Training partners aims to onboard hotels and training institutes to provide accommodation and conference facilities for approximately 100 residential training programs scheduled for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
2. Objective
The primary objective of this skill RFP is to create a panel of empaneled hotels (3 Star, 4 Star, or equivalent) across 20 specified locations in India. This panel will ensure the availability of standardized, high-quality residential training venues for NPC’s executive training programs, ensuring competitive pricing and seamless logistical support for participants.
3. Key Dates
- Advt. Published Date: 09 February 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
- Bid Submission Start Date: 09 February 2026 (18:00 Hrs)
- Pre-bid Meeting (Online): 18 February 2026
- Bid Submission End Date: 28 February 2026 (15:00 Hrs)
- Technical Proposal Opening: 04 March 2026 (16:00 Hrs – Tentative)
- Financial Proposal Opening: 09 March 2026 (Tentative)
4. EMD and Tender Fees
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): There is no mention of an EMD requirement in this RfQ.
- Tender Fees: There is no mention of a tender processing fee. The document is a quotation request with no cost to bidders for submission.
5. Scope of Work
The scope of work for the empaneled hotels includes providing a comprehensive residential training package. Key deliverables based on the new skill tenders requirements include:
- Accommodation: Double-bed rooms on single occupancy basis (APAI Plan – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) for 4 nights/5 days.
- Conference Facilities: Fully equipped conference halls for 10-30 participants (U-Shape/Round Table) with LCD projectors, sound systems, and whiteboards for 4 days.
- Food and Beverage: Buffet meals, two tea/coffee breaks with cookies, and one gala networking dinner.
- Logistics: Complimentary airport pick-up/drop for faculty and one complimentary room for the Programme Director.
- Field Visit Support: Arrangement of vehicles for site-seeing/field visits (chargeable).
- Amenities: Daily mineral water, free Wi-Fi, and standard toiletries.
6. Eligibility of Training Partners (Service Providers)
Eligible entities must meet the following technical criteria as per the EOI for skill development training infrastructure:
- Entity Type: Private Hotels, Government-owned Hotels, or Renowned Training Institutes.
- Star Rating: Must be equivalent to a 3 Star or 4 Star category hotel.
- Experience: Prior experience in conducting Executive Training Programs for senior-level employees.
- Facilities: Must have conference halls, restaurants, and adequate double rooms (minimum 15-30) to accommodate training groups.
- Note: Agents are strictly not allowed to submit bids.
7. Selection Criteria
The selection follows a two-bid system (Technical & Financial) with a mandatory qualification threshold.
- Technical Evaluation (Passing Score: 55/100):
- Hotel Category (4 Star: 20 marks, 3 Star: 10 marks)
- Number of Conference Halls (Max 15 marks)
- Number of Double Rooms (30+ rooms: 15 marks)
- Experience (5+ years: 10 marks)
- Prior experience with NPC (5+ programs: 5 marks)
- Complimentary room offers (Every 10 rooms: 10 marks)
- Financial Evaluation:
- Only technically qualified bidders are considered.
- The hotel quoting the lowest rates (L1) for the standard package at a specific location is selected.
- Other qualified bidders are given the opportunity to match the L1 rates for empanelment.
8. Empanelment Procedure
- Bidders must submit separate bids for each property and location.
- L1 (Lowest Bidder) is identified for each of the 20 locations.
- Other technically qualified bidders who match the L1 rates are also empanelled.
- The initial empanelment is valid for one year (FY 2026-27) , extendable by mutual agreement for another year based on performance.
- NPC reserves the right to terminate empanelment for non-performance.
9. Eligible Beneficiaries
The direct beneficiaries of this tender are the participants of NPC’s training programs, who are primarily:
- Government Officials
- Employees from Private Organizations
- Senior Level Executives (Participants)
10. Total Target to be Trained / Programs
- Target: Approximately 100 Residential Training Programs are planned.
- Group Size: Each program caters to a group of 10 to 30 participants.
11. Job Roles or Course Focus Area
While the RfQ focuses on infrastructure, the programs are for Executive Training (skill development for senior-level employees). The courses pertain to productivity, industry promotion, and internal trade, organized by NPC.
12. Duration of Engagement
- Program Duration: Each training program lasts for 4 nights and 5 days.
- Empanelment Duration: The contract with the hotel is valid for 1 year from the date of acceptance.
13. Funding and Payment Conditions
- Billing: Billing is on an actual check-in/check-out basis for participants only.
- Payment Terms:
- 90% payment is made by NPC before the last day of the program.
- The remaining 10% is paid within 15 working days after the final bill is processed post-program.
- Taxes: Bills must clearly mention the breakdown of basic tariff and taxes.
14. Mode of Submission and Address
Bidders can submit their bids via two modes:
- Physical Mode:
- Submit a sealed outer envelope containing two separate sealed envelopes (Technical Bid – Annexure III & Financial Bid – Annexure IV).
- Address: Head – Training, National Productivity Council, 5-6 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
- Electronic Mode:
- Email to: npctraining@npcindia.gov.in
- Subject: Bid for empanelment at <Location Name>.
- Attachments: Technical Bid (Annexure III) and Financial Bid (Annexure IV – Password Protected). The password is shared only upon request after technical qualification.
15. Other Terms and Conditions
- Rates: Rates must be fixed for the empanelment year. If variable, monthly rates must be clearly specified.
- Check-in/out: Check-in after 12:00 noon; Check-out before 12:00 noon.
- Blacklisting: NPC reserves the right to blacklist hotels that change the terms or rates during the validity period.
- Right to Negotiate: NPC reserves the right to negotiate financial terms further based on specific program requirements.
- No Guarantee: NPC provides no Minimum Guarantee for the number of rooms booked.
- Personal Expenses: Any personal expenses (laundry, family packages, etc.) are to be settled directly by the participants, not by NPC.
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