National Sample Survey Office Field Operations Division Housekeeping Outsourcing Tender South Andaman 2026 - Unskilled Labour Minimum Wage

Tender Overview

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) Field Operations Division invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services focused on unskilled housekeeping staff at the South Andaman, 744101 location. Estimated contract value is ₹6,50,000 with an EMD of ₹13,000. The scope centers on outsourced housekeeping personnel at the specified office, with payment and compliance terms designed to ensure timely salary disbursement and statutory adherence. A key differentiator is the explicit provision for up to 25% contract quantity or duration variation at the time of contract issuance or thereafter. Bidders must comply with anti-subcontracting clauses and provide dedicated local service presence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Core requirements are drawn from the Terms and Conditions governing manpower outsourcing, including:

• Location-specific service delivery within Andaman & Nicobar state; the service provider must maintain an office in the consignee state.
• Dedicated/toll-free support for service issues and clearly documented escalation paths.
• Salary payments to contractual staff must be disbursed first by the provider before reimbursement claims to the buyer, with statutory documentation (PF/ESI) and bank statements.
• Potential extension up to a further 1 year beyond the initial term conditional on satisfactory performance.
• GST applicability to be verified by bidders; no liability assumed by the buyer for GST concerns.
• Compliance with all applicable laws; silence on specific wage scales implies adherence to minimum wage norms and local regulations.
• No BOQ items; scope is strictly manpower provision and administrative compliance.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

Key terms and eligibility include:

• EMD: ₹13,000.
• Contractor must avoid liquidation or insolvency; provide undertakings to that effect.
• Service provider salaries must be paid by the provider on time; delayed payments have no interest compensation.
• No explicit pay schedule beyond reimbursement process timeline; salary slips to employees and corresponding documentation must be shared.
• You may extend the contract up to 25% in quantity or duration; extension requires performance viability.
• Must maintain local office in the consignee state; dedicated support channel required.
• GST may apply; bidder responsible for applicable GST considerations.