High Court of Karnataka IT Projects Milestone Hiring Tender 2026 Karnataka

Tender Overview

The High Court Of Karnataka (Law And Justice Department, Karnataka) invites bids for hiring an agency to manage IT projects on a milestone basis for a one-year period beginning 7 March 2026 and ending 6 March 2027. The engagement covers provision of manpower including 1 System Officer, 1 Technical Assistant, and 45 Data Entry Operators. The vendor must quote rates valid for the entire one-year term, with a participant office located within the state. A key differentiator is the milestone-based scope and 25% quantity/duration flex at contract issuance and during execution. This procurement targets IT project support services for judicial administration operations.

• Estimated workforce: 47 personnel across specified roles
• Period: 7 March 2026 to 6 March 2027
• Location requirement: Office in Karnataka
• Policy context: State MSE preference applicable to eligible, online-validated Udyam registered bidders
• Payment approach: Salaries paid by the service provider first, with subsequent reimbursement from the buyer on submission of statutory documents
• Scope note: No BOQ items listed; focus on manpower provisioning and milestone execution

Technical Specifications & Requirements

The tender emphasizes manpower deployment rather than hardware deliverables. Required personnel include:

• 1 System Officer
• 1 Technical Assistant
• 45 Data Entry Operators
  Key terms include: one-year engagement window, milestone-based IT project support, and rate quotation covering the entire term. The ATC indicates that the service provider must maintain a state-of-Karnataka presence and provide documentation demonstrating financial and operational readiness. The absence of a detailed BOM suggests eligibility hinges on staffing capability, timely deployment, and compliance with statutory employment obligations under local rules.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Milestone-based engagement up to 25% quantity/duration variance at contract issue and during execution
• Service provider must have an office in Karnataka
• Payment of salaries by provider with submission of PF/ESIC and bank statements
• Mandatory documentation and certificates as per bid documents; upload undertakings for financial standing
• Preference for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) from Karnataka with Udyam validation
• Quotation validity for the period 7 March 2026 to 6 March 2027; 1 System Officer, 1 Technical Assistant, 45 Data Entry Operators