Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender Delhi - Minimum Wage Skilled Labour 12th Pass 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services focused on skilled personnel with 12th pass qualifications at minimum wage levels. The estimated contract value is ₹7,729,719.75 and the procurement targets a Delhi-based service provider with a local office requirement. A key differentiator is a flexible contract framework allowing a 50% adjustment in contract quantity or duration, applicable before contract issuance and up to 50% thereafter for lump-sum scopes. The opportunity centers on deploying contracted staff to an army facility in Delhi, with emphasis on payroll compliance and statutory documentation. This tender requires adherence to standard bidder qualifications and post-award terms set by the Army, including timely salary payments by the service provider.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No detailed product specifications in the BOQ; scope remains focused on manpower supply services for skilled labour with minimum wage adherence.
• The buyer explicitly requires the service provider to establish an office in Delhi with documentary evidence.
• Payment model mandates the service provider to pay salaries to contracted staff first, then claim reimbursement from the buyer, including PF and ESIC documents and bank statements.
• For contract management, a termination framework exists: mutual consent, breach of obligations, or SLA breaches can trigger termination, including potential penalties if SLA breaches exceed 10% of contract value or three repeated breaches.
• The tender allows quantity/duration adjustments up to 50% and permits scope expansion with consent in lump-sum contracts.
• Compliance with standard tender documentation and certificates is enforced, with non-submission risking bid rejection.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• The service provider must have a Delhi office and provide documentary evidence.
• Salaries of deployed personnel must be paid by the service provider upfront with subsequent reimbursement from the buyer, including statutory filings.
• Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar insolvency proceedings; an undertaking is required.
• Termination rights include mutual consent, breach, or SLA non-compliance (10% penalties or three instances).
• The bidder should ensure submission of certificates and documents as per the bid document, ATC, and corrigenda.
• The contract may be terminated by the Ministry of Defence at any time without reason, per buyer discretion.