Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender 2026 India - Minimum Wage Skilled/Unskilled IS 550 Compliance 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs) seeks manpower outsourcing services under minimum wage categories for skilled and unskilled personnel, with ITI and other classifications. Estimated value: ₹4,150,485.99; EMD: ₹83,000. Scope includes deployment at Army locations in India with a focus on compliant payroll and statutory documentation. Key differentiator: 25% flexibility on quantity or duration at contract award and potential value adjustment for lumpsum services. This tender emphasizes vendor responsibility for salary payments upfront, along with statutory filings such as PF/ESIC and bank statements. Coupled with an FDR-based security option, bidders must ensure robust service continuity and governance. The BOQ shows zero line items, indicating a qualitative service contract built on past performance criteria rather than fixed itemized deliverables. This procurement highlights registered vendor capability in government manpower supply and adherence to government wage standards. Tender emphasizes dedicated service support and past project proofs.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Caters to: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage, Skilled; ITI; Others, and Unskilled; High School; Others
• Value indicators: Estimated value ₹4,150,485.99; EMD ₹83,000
• Contract flexibility: Option to modify scope up to 25% before award and after contract issuance
• Payment & payroll: Service provider to pay salaries first, with reimbursement from buyer and mandatory submission of PF/ESIC and bank statements
• Security & compliance: PBG or FDR in the name of CWE Ahmedabad A/C; original FDR delivery within 15 days of award; submission of scanned FDR and hard copy
• Documentation: Mandatory certificates and documents; dedicated service/support hotline; past project experience proof via contracts, invoices, or client certificates
• Experience proof: Valid proof may include execution certificates or client contracts with value

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance security: ₹83,000; FDR submission and upload in place of PBG; original FDR to be sent within 15 days of award
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by vendor upfront; reimbursement from Buyer upon submission of statutory documents
• Sub-contracting/assignment: Required prior written consent from Buyer for any sub-contract or assignment
• Past experience: Demonstrable evidence via contracts, invoices with self-certification, or client execution certificates
• Service support: Dedicated or toll-free service line mandatory
• Documentation: All certificates and bid documents must be uploaded as per ATC; failure leads to rejection