Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender India - Minimum Wage Skilled & Semi-Skilled 2026

Tender Overview

The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services across India, covering Minimum wage - Skilled; ITI; Non-IT Technical and Minimum wage - Semi-skilled; Secondary School; Non-IT Technical categories. The project value is ₹5,642,337.36 with an EMD of ₹110,500, signaling a mid-scale outsourcing contract. The tender emphasizes mandatory online submission and detailed eligibility demonstrated via MES enlistment or alternative documentation. A key differentiator is the inclusion of flexible contract adjustments up to 50% in quantity or duration, with the buyer’s consent required for scope expansion in lump-sum engagements. This procurement aims to secure compliant manpower across varied skill levels for the Army’s operations, with ATC outlining coverage for deployment, termination, and post-employment settlements.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit BOQ items or technical specs are provided in the tender data; focus areas include the categorization of manpower (Skilled, ITI, Non-IT Technical, Semi-skilled) and adherence to minimum wage norms.
• EM D is ₹110,500; estimated contract value is ₹5,642,337.36.
• Online bid submission is mandatory; physical submissions are not accepted.
• For MES-enlisted contractors, Cover 1 requires enlistment letter, tender application, DD/banker’s cheque for tender cost and EMD, GST/EPFO/ESIC registrations, and any other Appendix documents.
• For non-MES bidders, required documents include police verification/certificate, proprietor/partner/director passport copy, and MES-compliant turnover and works history.
• No explicit delivery schedule is stated; bidders should prepare for a scalable deployment model aligned to Army requirements.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity/duration adjustment allowed up to 50% at contract issue and again post-issuance with bidder consent.
• Online submission only; no offline submission.
• MES-enlisted bidders must provide: firm letterhead application, renewed enlistment letter, DD/Banker’s cheque for tender cost and EMD, GST/EPFO/ESIC certs, and other Appendix documents.
• Non-MES bidders must submit: firm letterhead application, DD/EMD, Police Verification/Certificate, proprietor/partner/director passport copies, and MES-required turnover/work history with UDIN-based auditor certificates.
• The terms include withdrawal of personnel on contract expiry and settlement of dues; 50% scope change rights for lumpsum contracts with consent.