₹2.0 crore EMD required for NTA CBT tender

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is inviting bids for the conduct of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for various professional entrance and eligibility examinations, including software provision, technical staff deployment, and exam centre setup.

Who can bid: The document states that bids are invited from 'eligible and qualified entities' and mentions 'Technical Evaluation' and 'Financial Proposal Evaluation' processes, but specific eligibility criteria such as minimum turnover, years of experience, or required certifications are not detailed in the provided text (referenced in Section 5, which is not included in the excerpt).

Key terms

• EMD: ₹2.0 Crore
• Tender Form Cost: Nil
• Tender Type: Open (via GeM portal)
• Bid Submission Deadline: As indicated on GeM portal (specific date not stated in text)
• Candidate Volume: Approximately 1 crore candidates per year across all exams (not necessarily all assigned to one bidder)

Also in the document

• The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at ₹2.0 Crore, which is a significant financial commitment for bidders.
• The tender covers a very large scale of operations, with an estimated total of 1 crore candidates across various exams per year.
• Specific bid submission deadlines and opening dates are not fixed in the document text but are directed to be found on the GeM portal.