Defence Research and Development Organisation manpower outsourcing Visakhapatnam - Highly Skilled & Semi-Skilled Wage Tender 2026

Tender Overview

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), a department under the Government of India, invites bids for manpower outsourcing services in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The scope covers deployment of contract staff across two wage categories: Highly-Skilled (ITI/Intermediate or equivalent with minimum five years Govt/PSU experience) and Semi-Skilled (10th pass with three years Govt/PSU experience). The project carries an EMD of ₹11,00,000 and requires the service provider to have a registered office within the district of Visakhapatnam. The tender emphasizes supplier credibility, payroll compliance, and dedicated service support channels. A 50% quantity or duration variation is permitted by the buyer under specific conditions, with pre-award consent required for lump-sum contracts. Unique clauses include police verification costs borne by the vendor and mandatory submission of certificates.

• Organization: DRDO, Visakhapatnam office
• Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530001
• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for highly skilled and semi-skilled categories
• Estimated Value/EMD: EMD ₹11,00,000; no service quantity specified
• Key differentiators: District-anchored office presence requirement; PVC & PPE cost considerations; escalation matrix for service support

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical BOQ items available; no product specifications published
• Required wage-based staff categories with eligibility criteria: Highly-Skilled (ITI/Intermediate or equivalent, 5 years govt/semi-govt/PSU experience) and Semi-Skilled (10th pass, 3 years govt/semi-govt/PSU experience)
• Office location parity: Vendor must maintain registered office in Visakhapatnam district; PVC charges included in PPE
• Service terms allow up to 50% variation in contract quantity/duration; pre-issue consent required for scope expansion on lumpsum contracts
• Escalation matrix and dedicated toll-free service line expected for support
• Payment terms require salaries to be paid by the service provider first, with subsequent reimbursement by the buyer including statutory contributions

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹11,00,000
• Office location: Registered office in Visakhapatnam district
• Experience: Minimum years as per wage category (5 years for Highly-Skilled; 3 years for Semi-Skilled) in Govt/semi-Govt/PSU
• Documentation: Upload all mandatory certificates and documents as per ATC/Corrigendum; non-submission leads to rejection
• PVC & PPE: Police verification charges borne by the service provider; PPE costs included
• Payment & salaries: Provider disburses salaries first, with receipts and statutory documents to be produced along with payment claims
• Support: Escalation matrix and dedicated toll-free number required