Official notice inviting agencies to collaborate with UPSAICL for agriculture skill development, farmer training, and capacity building programs in India.

Opportunity for Agencies: Join UPSAICL to Strengthen Agriculture Skills & Farmer Growth

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Introduction :

Issuing Authority:
UP State Agro Industrial Corporation Limited (UPSAICL)
Tender Reference: Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submission Deadline: 25 December 2025, 15:00 Hrs
Submission Portal: https://etender.up.nic.in
Contact Person: Akhilesh Pratap Singh (CAO&FA)
Email: upagrohq@gmail.com

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Purpose of the EOI (Expression of Interest) :

UPSAICL is inviting eligible agencies, societies, and NGOs for empanelment to deliver training and capacity-building programs focused on farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Uttar Pradesh. This empanelment will be evaluated strictly on technical qualifications, and no financial proposal is required at this stage, ensuring a fair and expertise-driven selection process.

Scope of Work – Project Responsibilities & Key Deliverables :

The selected training agencies will handle the complete implementation of these :

  • Empanelled agencies will be responsible for designing and updating training materials (audio, video, and print) in local languages.
  • They must conduct one-day grassroots training sessions for 5–6 hours per day.
  • They will mobilize participants and deliver participatory, outcome-based training.
  • They must arrange venues, equipment, refreshments, and training materials for each session.
  • They are required to coordinate with local government officials at the district, block, and Gram Panchayat levels.
  • They must collect and submit geo-tagged photos, attendance, feedback, and reports to the designated portal/MIS.
  • They are required to maintain both digital and physical records of all deliverables.

Training Partner Eligibility Requirements :

Pre-Qualification Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a legally registered entity in India for minimum 3 years, and consortiums/JVs/partnerships are not permitted.
  • Minimum average annual turnover/utilization of ₹5 crores is required.
  • The bidder should not be blacklisted or debarred by any Government or PSU.
  • At least 3 domain experts are required from the fields of Crop Husbandry, Agri-Marketing/Value Addition, Social Mobilization, IT/MIS, or Law/Accounts.
  • A minimum of 20 resource persons with Graduate/Postgraduate qualification and 3+ years of experience must be available.

Technical Qualification:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in farmer mobilization or FPO promotion is required for technical qualification.
  • Applicants must have experience in capacity building, and pre- and post-harvest training for FPOs or large farmer groups.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience in Uttar Pradesh in training or capacity building will be considered a desirable qualification.
  • Experience across multiple states in similar agricultural training domains will add value.
  • Hands-on experience in community-engaged training is preferred.

Documents Required :

  • Registration certificate, MOA, AOA, PAN/TAN/FCRA must be submitted with the application.
  • CA-certified turnover proof with UDIN is required.
  • Audited balance sheets and IT returns for the last 3 years must be included.
  • CVs and experience proofs of experts and resource persons are mandatory.
  • Work orders, completion certificates, and past contract agreements must be submitted as supporting documents.
  • Notarized self-declaration confirming no blacklisting or debarment (Annexure 1) is required.
  • List of trainers/resource persons must be attached (Annexure 2).
  • Consent letters from key experts must be provided (Annexure 3).
  • Undertaking on non-blacklisting on ₹100 stamp paper must be submitted (Annexure 4).

Eligibility Criteria and Empanelment Process for Applicants :

The selection process will follow a step-by-step evaluation system to ensure transparency and quality :

  • Turnover (5 marks): ₹5–10 Cr earns 3 marks, and above ₹10 Cr earns 5 marks.
  • Training-specific turnover (10 marks): Up to ₹3 Cr earns 2 marks, and above ₹4 Cr earns full 10 marks.
  • Training delivery (10 marks): Requires a minimum of 10,000 man-days/participants trained in the last 3 years.
  • Experience (15 marks): Includes experience in Uttar Pradesh, multi-state operations, and community-based training programs.
  • Past projects (5 marks): Requires at least one similar project executed for a Central or State Government in the last 3 years.
  • Manpower (15 marks): Must include qualified experts and professional trainers.
  • Technical presentation (40 marks): Should highlight organizational profile, project understanding, training methodology, and expected outcomes.
  • Minimum qualifying score: 70 marks is required to move forward.

Training Duration & Funding Structure Explained :

  • Only empanelled agencies will receive an invitation to submit financial bids.
  • Work allocation will be based on L1, L2, and L3 ranking as per the defined margin criteria.
  • L2 bidders must be within 10% of L1 to be considered for allocation.
  • L3 bidders must be within 15% of L1 to qualify under the allocation criteria.
  • UPSAICL reserves the right to negotiate with agencies that fall within the approved margin limits.

Application Submission Process & Communication Address :

  • Submit only through https://etender.up.nic.in.
  • Use prescribed annexures and formats.
  • All pages must be numbered, signed, stamped.
  • Do not mention prices in the technical proposal.
  • Incomplete or improperly formatted submissions will be rejected.

Other Important Terms & Conditions :

  • Agreement period is 1 year, and may be extended based on performance.
  • Use of UPSAICL’s name or logo is strictly prohibited without prior written approval.
  • Empanelment does not guarantee work, and a formal agreement must be signed before assignment of any project.
  • UPSAICL may terminate empanelment in cases of false information, poor performance, or ethical violations.
  • All intellectual property and data created or shared during the project will remain the exclusive property of UPSAICL.
  • Any dispute will be settled under the Arbitration Act 1996 in Lucknow.
  • The governing law will be Indian law, and Bhopal courts will have jurisdiction.

Downloadable Annexures :

  • Covering Letter Format
  • Proforma for Trainers/Resource Persons
  • Consent Letter for Key Experts
  • Undertaking for Non-Blacklisting

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