Key Information at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. State | Sikkim |
| 2. Issuing Authority | Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim |
| 3. Title of Tender/RFP | Selection of agency for Design, Development & Implementation of the Integrated Investment & Entrepreneurial Portal (SPARK) under ‘Sikkim: Integrated Service Provision and Innovation for Reviving Economies’ (INSPIRES) Program |
| 4. Value of the Tender | Not explicitly mentioned in the visible excerpts (To be quoted by bidder) |
| 5. Tender Fee | INR 10,000 (Non-Refundable) (MSE units with UDYAM certificates are exempted) |
| 6. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | INR 2,50,000 (Refundable) (MSE units with UDYAM certificates are exempted) |
| 7. Last Date (Submission) | 12th June 2026 |
| 8. Time of Submission | Latest by 3:00 PM (local time) |
| 9. Mode of Submission | Online via e-procurement portal: https://sikkimtender.gov.in/ (Scanned copies of DD for EMD/Tender Fee also to be uploaded) |
| 10. Download Tender/EOI | https://sikkimtender.gov.in/ (Recommended) OR VIEW RFP FROM HERE |
Detailed Summary of the RFP (EOI)
1. Background & Objective
The Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, has received financing from the World Bank (IBRD) for the INSPIRES Program. The department intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The objective is to select an agency for the Design, Development & Implementation of the Integrated Investment & Entrepreneurial Portal (SPARK). This portal acts as a digital backbone for startups and enterprises in Sikkim, streamlining access to government schemes, business registration, mentorship, and market linkages.
2. Financial & Eligibility Criteria
- Selection Method: Direct RFP using Quality and Cost Based System (QCBS) (Technical: 80%, Financial: 20%).
- Minimum Technical Score: 70 out of 100 to qualify.
- Contract Type: Lump-Sum.
- Project Duration: 12 Months.
Mandatory Eligibility (Part A):
- Legal entity registration in India (Company, LLP, Partnership, Proprietorship).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in web development.
- Completed at least 2 web development projects in the last 5 financial years (2020-2025).
- Average annual turnover of at least INR 15 Lakhs in the last 3 years.
- Positive net worth for the last 3 years.
- Must have at least 5 full-time employees.
- No blacklisting/debarment by any Govt/PSU.
3. Scope of Services (Key Modules)
The agency must deliver a production-ready SPARK Portal with 15 core functional modules, including:
- Registration & Recognition System for Startups, Enterprises & Aspirants (including integration with Startup India).
- Incentive Application & Approval Management (including SYSS automation and a scheme referral engine).
- Dashboard & Analytics (Real-time data on job creation, investment, sector trends).
- Incubation & Mentorship Management (Connecting Innovation Hub and District Centres).
- Ecosystem Engagement Hub (Investor/startup matchmaking, fund aggregator).
- Knowledge & Learning Repository (Integration with LMS/CMS).
- Investment Facilitation & OSVS Integration.
- Grievance Redressal, M&E, Security & Data Governance.
4. Key Personnel Required
The agency must propose the following Key Experts (CVs required):
- Team Leader / Software Development Expert (1, 12 Months): BE/ME + 10 yrs exp.
- Entrepreneurship & Startup Expert (1, 12 Months): MBA/Graduation + 7 yrs exp.
- Software Developer (3, 12 Months): BE + 5 yrs exp.
- Program Associate (1, 12 Months): Graduate + 3 yrs exp.
5. Technical & Security Compliance
- Data Policy: Full compliance with Sikkim State Data Policy 2025 (SSDP) and Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is mandatory.
- Form TECH-7 (Data Compliance Declaration) must be submitted.
- Architecture: 3-tier web application architecture (Presentation, Business Logic, Data Layer) with API-based interoperability.
- Hosting: Data localization within India (MeitY guidelines).
6. Important Dates & Process
- Pre-Bid Meeting: 02nd June 2026 (12:30 PM) – Virtual and Physical (Gangtok).
- Pre-Bid Queries Deadline: 02nd June 2026 (before 11:30 AM) via email to sikkimindustries@gmail.com.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 12th June 2026 (3:00 PM).
- Technical Proposal Opening: 12th June 2026 (3:30 PM).
- Financial Proposal Opening: Date to be intimated later (Only for technically qualified bidders).
7. Penalties & Payments
- Penalty Clause: Delays attract penalties (e.g., 1% per week for delay in Go-Live, max 5% of contract value).
- Payment Schedule: Milestone-based (e.g., 10% on Inception Report, 20% on Public Launch, 30% on remaining modules, 20% on maintenance).
- No Advance Payment is allowed.
8. Submission Instructions (Critical)
- Bidders must have Class III DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) for encryption.
- Original Demand Drafts for EMD (Rs. 2,50,000) and Tender Fee (Rs. 10,000) must be physically submitted/handover to the Tender Issuing Authority before the bid submission deadline (in addition to uploading scanned copies).
- Proposal validity required: 120 days.
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