Directorate Of Training And Employment Lucknow Milestone-Based AIP ITI Upgradation PM-SETU Agra Cluster UP 2026

Tender Overview

The Directorate Of Training And Employment, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) is commissioning a milestone/deliverable based contract for selecting an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) to upgrade an Industrial Training Institute under the National Scheme PM-SETU for the Agra cluster. The procurement carries an EMD of ₹6,150,000 and follows a 25% scope variation clause. Location focus centers on Agra cluster operations within Uttar Pradesh, with the governance under the Vocational Education And Skill Development Department. The tender emphasizes a performance-based delivery model and a single AIP to manage the upgradation program. No BOQ items are listed and detailed deliverables are defined in the ATC file. This is a government procurement aimed at accelerating skill development infrastructure.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Hiring of Consultants - Milestone/Deliverable Based – Selection of an Anchor Industry Partner (AIP) for ITI upgradation under PM-SETU for AGRA CLUSTER in UP
• Contract type: Milestone/deliverable based with potential scope adjustments up to 25% (before contract issuance, and post-issuance with consent)
• EMD: ₹6,150,000 (security deposit required to bid)
• BOQ: Total Items = 0 (no line items in BOQ provided)
• Special terms: At least one ATC document uploaded by the buyer governs tender specifics; bid responses must align with ATC
• Key objective: Upgrade of ITI under PM-SETU in the Agra cluster; focus on capacity building, infrastructure enhancement, and program delivery effectiveness
• Additional context: Official start/end dates and estimated contract value are not disclosed in the data but the engagement is aligned with UP government skill development initiatives

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD amount: ₹6,150,000 (submission as prescribed in terms)
• Quantity/Duration: 25% permissible increase/decrease in contract quantity or duration at procurement stage and post-issuance (pre/post contract) with consent
• Payment terms: Not specified in data; ATC file referenced for conditions
• Delivery schedule: Not specified; milestone/deliverable framework implied by AIP role
• Documents required: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD submission, OEM authorizations (per ATC); detailed list is in T&C and ATC
• Eligibility criteria: Not fully enumerated in data; bidders must comply with ATC terms and UP government procurement norms
• Penalties/warranty: Not specified in provided data; ATC governs enforcement and penalties if any
• Clause: Generic option clause allows 25% variation in scope or duration; service contracts may include scope/value adjustments up to 25%