Quality Council of India Hiring of Consultants Milestone Deliverable Based Central Delhi 2026 - PBG 5% & Quarterly Payments

Tender Overview

The Quality Council of India (QCI), operating under the Department For Promotion Of Industry & Internal Trade, seeks hiring of consultants on milestone/deliverable-based arrangements in CENTRAL DELHI, DELHI. The scope covers management consultancy and subject matter expert engagements with hybrid delivery as per scope of work. The contract contemplates an EMD of ₹200000 and allows quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% during contract award and post-award. A Performance Bank Guarantee of 5% of contract value is required within 30 days of award, with a three-month claim period and option to submit digitally or physically at QCI-HO. Key differentiator is the structured payment model tied to QCI sign-off and SME session-based remuneration, ensuring measurable milestones and strict financial controls.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No BOQ items listed; procurement revolves around hiring of consultants for content design, module development, and SME sessions under DPIT guidelines.
• Financial terms include: EMD ₹200,000; PBG 5% of contract value; quarterly payment within 30 days of tax invoice and sign-off.
• Delivery model: hybrid as specified in scope of work; payments linked to deliverables and QCI sign-off; invoice adjustments for incorrect/over payments.
• Compliance: PBG submission via SFMS to provided IFSC; extendability of guarantee if deliverables are pending; performance risk management through contractual clauses and ATC terms.
• Experience/eligibility details are described in ATCs; bidders should anticipate performance-based evaluation, with deliverables requiring documented content design and SME engagement.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹200000; submit as part of bid.
• Performance Bank Guarantee: 5% of contract value; 15 days to submit after award notification; validity aligned with contract duration plus claim period.
• Payment Terms: quarterly payments within 30 days of receipt of tax invoice and QCI sign-off; ensure accurate invoicing.
• Delivery/Scope: milestone/deliverable-based consultancy with hybrid delivery; quantity/duration adjustments up to 25% allowed.
• ATC: content design, module development, SME sessions; compliance with DPIT guidance; sign-off-driven payments and risk mitigations.
• Ensure readiness for e-PBG submission and physical copy if required; maintain SFMS/IFSC details as provided.