Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled & Unskilled Admin Staff

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, is seeking bidders for Manpower Outsourcing Services covering skilled and unskilled admin personnel under minimum wage norms. The estimated contract value is ₹3,835,140.11 with an EMD of ₹76,700. Location details are not specified in the data. The procurement focuses on staffing services and requires compliance with military-specific terms, including adherence to regulatory wage standards and service delivery at buyer locations. A unique ATC clause governs contractor conduct to ensure manpower provided is not sourced via conflicting funds or postings, with potential contract termination on notice. This tender emphasizes compliance, verifiable payroll documentation, and enlistment rules for service providers. Key differentiators include the explicit payment responsibility shifting to the service provider and the police verification requirement for certain bidders or partners.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

No product specifications or BOQ items are listed. The scope centers on manpower outsourcing capabilities, wage compliance, and regulatory documentation. Mandatory elements include: (i) Service provider payroll responsibility and submission of PF/ESIC documentation and bank statements for staff payments; (ii) proof of eligibility for non-MES enlisted bidders per NIT para 8(b); (iii) police verification for proprietor/partners/directors if not enlisted with Military Engineer Service; (iv) Enlistment letter for MES-listed contractors; (v) one-month contract termination notice for workers sourced via other services; (vi) gross contract value and EMD details.

Terms & Eligibility

Critical terms require the bidder to demonstrate payroll implementation with immediate salary payments to staff and subsequent reimbursement by the buyer along with statutory filings. Eligibility includes compliance with police verification for ownership teams, MES enlistment for certain bidders, and adherence to the one-month termination notice clause if workers are posted from alternative channels. EMD is ₹76,700. The contract enforces rate and posting discipline, and urges bidders to quote rates with these constraints in mind.