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The Field Operations Division of the National Sample Survey Office in Thrissur, Kerala invites bids for Security Manpower Services (Version 2.0) focusing on Armed Security Guards for office, institutional, residential, and commercial settings. The tender specifies an EMD of ₹66,038 and outlines a flexible contract framework with a 25% potential variation in quantity or duration either at the tender issue or post-award stage. Although no BOQ items or explicit start/end dates are disclosed, bidders should prepare to supply trained security personnel meeting government norms for NSO facilities in Thrissur district. The procurement emphasizes compliance with mandated security standards and reliable staffing for NSSO operations, with location-specific considerations impacting deployment and shifts. Respondents should consider the armed guard scope, potential shift patterns, and the requirement for compliant manpower management.
Security Manpower Services for Armed Guards
Location: Thrissur, Kerala (679105)
EMD: ₹66,038
Contract variation: +/- 25% quantity or duration
No BOQ items listed; emphasis on staffing, deployment, and compliance
Up to 25% variation in contract quantity or duration at award
EMD of ₹66,038 required with bid submission
Armed security guard staffing for NSSO Field Operations in Thrissur
Not specified in tender; bidders should anticipate standard government payment timelines and seek confirmation during bid stage.
Deployment schedules will be governed by NSSO Field Operations requirements; exact timelines to be provided with bid documents.
Not specified; bidders should obtain clarity on penalties, SLAs, and LD provisions during bid submission.
Armed security manpower capability aligned with NSSO guidelines
Financial stability evidenced by solvency documents
GST and PAN registered bidder with prior NSO or government security staffing experience (preferred)
Quantity
4
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
30 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
Min. Avg. Annual Turnover
20
Experience Required
5 Year (s)
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Security Manpower Service (Version 2.0) - Office/Commercial/Institutions/ Residential; Armed Security Guard
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Main Document
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ATC
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for security manpower deployment
Financial statements or solvency proof
EMD submission receipt (₹66,038) via DD or online transfer
Technical bid documents demonstrating armed security capabilities
OEM authorizations or security personnel certifications (as applicable to armed guards)
Any applicable state security or police clearances for deployment
Key insights about KERALA tender market
Bidders should submit GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements along with EMD ₹66,038. Ensure armed guard staffing capability and NSSO compliance; prepare manpower deployment plan and adhere to the 25% variation clause for quantity or duration.
Submit GST, PAN, experience certificates for security deployment, financial statements, EMD receipt for ₹66,038, technical bid detailing armed guard capabilities, and any OEM authorizations or security clearances; ensure credentials align with government security staffing norms.
Specific payment terms are not detailed in the tender; bidders should expect standard government timelines. Clarify milestone-based payments and ensure compliance with EMD and performance-based invoicing during bid submission.
The EMD amount is ₹66,038. Submit via DD or online transfer as per bid terms. Ensure the EMD is valid through the bid evaluation period and required award stage; failure may lead to bid rejection.
Bidders should demonstrate armed guard capabilities with relevant licenses, training records, and compliance with government security norms for NSSO field operations; prior NSO or government facility deployments are preferred to meet eligibility criteria.
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration up to 25% at the time of issue of the contract and post-award; bidders must accept revised quantities or durations within this limit.