Open tender · Manipur, India · Services

Selection of Private Partner for Operation, Maintenance and Management of Innovation Hub, Manipur (IHM) on PPP Mode.

Ministry of Information Technology · As Per Tender Document

Ministry of Information Technology in Manipur, India is inviting bids for “Selection of Private Partner for Operation, Maintenance and Management of Innovation Hub, Manipur (IHM) on PPP Mode”. Bids close on 5 October 2026; no bid security (EMD) is required. To qualify, bidders need an average annual turnover of ₹1 crore over the last 3 years, at least one similar completed work and GST registration. Reference: IT-701/2/2026-DITC-DIT.

The work

Operation, maintenance and management of Innovation Hub, Manipur (IHM) on PPP mode for a period of five years

  • Operate and maintain the IHM premises, laboratories, equipment, furniture, fixtures, electrical installations, network/internet facilities and common areas in safe, functional and serviceable condition
  • Deploy adequate qualified manpower, including a Hub Manager, technical/laboratory personnel, programme coordinator, trainers, housekeeping personnel and security personnel
  • Operate IHM as an innovation, incubation, training, mentoring and entrepreneurship facility
  • Conduct technology training programmes, workshops, boot camps, hackathons, innovation challenges, seminars, webinars, mentoring sessions and outreach programmes
  • Provide incubation, co-working, prototyping, product-development, mentorship, business-development and market-linkage support to innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups
  • Facilitate collaboration with academic institutions, industry, start-ups, incubators, investors, mentors, Government agencies and other ecosystem partners
  • Develop and maintain a website/portal and dashboard for IHM activities, beneficiaries, programmes, revenues and performance indicators
  • Prepare and implement annual activity plans, business plans, outreach plans and programme calendars, subject to approval of DIT

Key facts

Bid security (EMD)
Not required
Bid validity
120 days
Contract period
5 years
Technical opening
05 Oct 2026, 17:30
Evaluation
Quality and cost based (QCBS)
Submission
Online, on the e-procurement portal
Price basis
Percentage of Gross Revenue proposed to be shared with the Government of Manipur
Tender type
Open Tender
Published
19 Sep 2026
Reference
IT-701/2/2026-DITC-DIT

What it takes to qualify

Worth a closer look

  • The applicant shall have access to qualified managerial, technical, training and incubation manpower for operation of IHM.
  • The applicant shall not have been blacklisted, barred, debarred or declared ineligible by any Central/State Government department, PSU or statutory authority during the last three years.
  • The applicant shall not be under any declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices.

Experience

  • At least 1 similar work — Operating/managing innovation hubs, incubation centres, start-up programmes, skilling centres, technology labs or similar facilities
  • Operating/managing innovation hubs, incubation centres, start-up programmes, skilling centres, technology labs or similar facilities
  • Successfully completed or operated at least one similar assignment involving innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, technology training or hub management during the last five years
  • At least 3 years in business
  • Proof needed: completion certificates

Financial capacity

  • Average annual turnover of ₹1 crore over the last 3 years
  • Audited financial statements for 3 years

Certifications and registrations

GST registrationThe applicant shall have valid PAN, GST registration and all other statutory registrations applicable to its legal status and business.
PANThe applicant shall have valid PAN, GST registration and all other statutory registrations applicable to its legal status and business.

Policy conditions

No reservation, preference or local-content restriction.

Documents to submit

  1. Certificate of incorporation/registrationThe applicant shall be a company incorporated under the Companies Act, LLP, registered society, Section 8 company, recognised incubator, academic institution, partnership firm, or eligible consortium.
  2. Work orders, completion certificates, client certificates or documentary evidenceThe applicant shall have at least three years' experience in operating/managing innovation hubs, incubation centres, start-up programmes, skilling centres, technology labs or similar facilities.
  3. Work order/Agreement and completion/performance certificateThe applicant shall have successfully completed or operated at least one similar assignment involving innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship, technology training or hub management during the last five years.
  4. Audited financial statements and certificate from Chartered AccountantThe applicant shall have an average annual turnover of at least ₹ 1crore during the last three completed financial years.
  5. Copies of PAN, GST registration and relevant registrationsThe applicant shall have valid PAN, GST registration and all other statutory registrations applicable to its legal status and business.
  6. Organisation chart, CVs/brief profiles of key personnel and manpower planThe applicant shall have access to qualified managerial, technical, training and incubation manpower for operation of IHM.
  7. Self-declaration on letterhead signed by authorised signatoryThe applicant shall not have been blacklisted, barred, debarred or declared ineligible by any Central/State Government department, PSU or statutory authority during the last three years.
  8. Self-certified declaration by authorised signatoryThe applicant shall not be under any declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices.