Skill Development Tenders Odisha | EOI for Skill Development Training in Apparel & Tailoring | OCPL RFP 2026

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Tender Overview: Skill Development & Livelihood Program (Apparel & Tailoring)

ParameterDetails
1. StateOdisha
2. Issuing AuthorityOdisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL)
3. Title of Tender/RFPSkill Development & Livelihood Generation Program for Women in Apparel and Tailoring at RR Colony of OCPL
4. Value of the TenderNot specified in the document. Bidders are to quote their price.
5. Tender Fee₹ 0 (Nil)
6. EMD / Bid Security₹ 40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand Only)
7. Last Date of Submission11/04/2026
8. Time of Submission17:00 HRS
9. Mode of SubmissionOnline through the Odisha e-Tender Portal (www.tendersodisha.gov.in)
10. DOWNLOAD Tender/EOIDOWNLOAD TENDER or visit www.tendersodisha.gov.in

Introduction

Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL), a Government of Odisha joint venture company, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a qualified agency for implementing a “Skill Development & Livelihood Generation Program for Women in Apparel and Tailoring” at its RR Colony. This initiative is designed to economically empower women from marginalized households by transforming an existing sewing center into a comprehensive skilling and micro-enterprise hub.

Objective

The primary objective of this skill development tender is to enhance the economic participation of women from RR Colony. The program aims to equip 50 women with advanced technical skills in apparel and tailoring, alongside entrepreneurial and market-linkage capabilities, enabling them to transition from trainees to income-generating producers under a sustainable, women-led collective.

Key Dates

  • Issue of Tender Document: 13/03/2026
  • Last Date of Bid Submission: 11/04/2026, till 17:00 HRS
  • Techno-Commercial Bid Opening: 15/04/2026, at 15:30 HRS
  • Price Bid Opening (Indicative): 20/04/2026
  • Award of Contract (Indicative): 24/04/2026

EMD (Bid Security)

  • Amount: ₹ 40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand Only).
  • Form: Demand Draft, Bank Guarantee (including e-BG), Insurance Surety Bond, or Fixed Deposit Receipt in favor of Odisha Coal and Power Limited.
  • Exemption: MSMEs (with Udyam Registration) are exempted from EMD submission but must submit a “Bid Security Declaration.”
  • Forfeiture: The EMD will be forfeited if the bidder withdraws or modifies its bid during the validity period, fails to accept LOA, or submits false/misleading documents.

Tender Fees

  • Amount: Nil (No tender cost is payable for downloading the RFP document).

Scope of Work

The selected agency will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the program over a 12-month period. The detailed scope, as per Annexure-I, includes:

  1. Establishment of Centre: Setting up a fully equipped training-cum-production unit with specified machinery, furniture, and safety equipment at RR Colony.
  2. Identification of Beneficiaries: Enrolling 50 women (18-45 years) from RR Colony.
  3. Training and Capacity Building: Conducting basic and advanced training in tailoring, garment construction, and handicrafts for 12 months.
  4. Product Development & Market Linkages: Developing over 20 product prototypes (apparel, jute/canvas products, corporate gifts) and establishing local, institutional, and corporate market linkages for sustained sales.
  5. Monitoring & Reporting: Maintaining a digital MIS and submitting monthly, quarterly, and end-of-project impact reports.
  6. Producer Group Formation: Forming and registering a women-led Producer Group/Collective from RR Colony.
  7. Sustainability & Exit: Establishing a revenue-driven enterprise model and gradually handing over centre operations to the women’s collective.

Eligibility of Training Partners (Qualification Requirements)

To be considered for this EOI for Skill Development Training, bidders must meet the following criteria:

  1. Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in consultancy services.
  2. Similar Projects: Completed at least 2 consultancy projects of a similar nature in the preceding 7 years. (Corrected by Corrigendum) Similar projects are now defined as “Implementation of projects in Tailoring, Vocational skill for Central/State Govt. departments/PSUs, etc.”
  3. Key Personnel: Must have a team with prescribed qualifications and experience, including a Coordinator, Sewing Trainer, Fashion Designer, Accountant, and Community Mobilizer.
  4. Financials: Average annual turnover of minimum ₹ 9.88 Lakhs in consultancy services over the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25).
  5. Legal Status: Must be a legally registered entity (NGO, Society, Pvt. Ltd., etc.) with GSTIN, PAN, and necessary registrations.
  6. Integrity: Must not be blacklisted by any Central/State Government or PSU.

Selection Criteria

The selection will be based on the Least Cost Selection (LCS) method. The process is a Single Stage-Two Part competitive bidding:

  • Stage 1 (Techno-Commercial): Bids are evaluated for compliance with the Qualification Requirements. Only technically qualified bidders proceed.
  • Stage 2 (Price Bid): The Price Bids of qualified bidders are opened. The bidder quoting the lowest price (L1) will be declared the successful bidder.

Empanelment Procedure

This is a single-contract award process, not a general empanelment. The successful agency will be selected based on the above LCS method and will enter into a contract with OCPL for the specific project.

Eligible Beneficiaries

  • Total Target: 50 women.
  • Location: Exclusive from RR Colony, Manoharpur Coal Mine, Sundargarh district.
  • Age Group: 18-45 years.
  • Social Inclusion: A minimum of 50% of participants must be from SC/ST communities.

Job Roles or Course Focus Areas

The training program focuses on building competencies in:

  • Apparel and Garment Making: Basic and advanced tailoring, garment construction.
  • Product Diversification: Handicrafts, jute & canvas products, macrame, Saura Art.
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Skills: Leadership, financial literacy, costing, pricing, and bookkeeping.
  • Enterprise Operations: Quality control, finishing, and order-based production.

Duration

The contract will be valid for a period of 01 (One) Year from the date of issuance of the Letter of Award (LOA), excluding a 7-day mobilization period.

Funding and Payment Conditions

  • Payment Structure:
    • Monthly RA Bills (100%): Released within 30 working days upon certification of activities completed.
    • Payment for Equipment/Raw Material: Released after certification by the Officer-In-Charge (OIC).
    • Final Bill: Released after service completion certification and submission of contract closure documents.
  • Taxes: The quoted price must be inclusive of all taxes except GST, which will be paid at actuals on submission of documentary evidence.
  • Performance Security: 10% of the initial award value must be submitted within 7 days of LOA issuance.

Mode of Submission

  • Platform: Online only via the Odisha e-Tender Portal (www.tendersodisha.gov.in).
  • Format: Bidders must register on the portal and submit all documents digitally, using a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
  • Physical Submission: Not required for the bid submission stage, except for the original Bid Security document, which must be physically submitted before the deadline.

Address for Submission

Physical Submission of Bid Security (only):
Sr. Manager (Commercial & Contracts)
Odisha Coal and Power Ltd., Site Office: Samanwaya Bhawan,
Manoharpur Coal Mine, Vill- Sarbahal, Block- Hemgir,
Dist- Sundargarh, Pin- 770013, Odisha.
Mob: 7608008703
Email: contracts@ocpl.org.in

Other Terms and Conditions

  • Bid Validity: 180 days from the Bid Submission Date.
  • Performance Security: 10% of the contract value, valid for 90 days beyond the Defect Liability Period.
  • Termination: The Owner reserves the right to terminate the contract for default (7 days’ notice) or for convenience.
  • Liquidated Damages: 1% of the stage value per week of delay, up to a maximum of 10%.
  • Dispute Resolution: Arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, with the venue and exclusive jurisdiction in Bhubaneswar.
  • Conflict of Interest: Bidders must declare any potential conflict of interest.
  • Fraud & Corruption: Strict action, including blacklisting, will be taken against any bidder found indulging in corrupt or fraudulent practices.
  • Subletting: Subletting of services is strictly prohibited and will lead to contract termination.

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