Field Operations Division NSO Manpower Outsourcing Tender East Sikkim 2026 Minimum Wage Skilled Staff

Tender Overview

Organization: Field Operations Division (fod), under the National Sample Survey Office (nsso). Procurement: Manpower outsourcing services for skilled and secondary school personnel with minimum wage applicability in East Sikkim (737101). Estimated value: Not disclosed; EMD: ₹20,104. Location: East Sikkim, Sikkim. The contract contemplates flexible scope changes up to 50% and requires the service provider to maintain a local office within the consignee’s state. This tender emphasizes compliance, wage payment responsibility, and statutory contributions as key governance controls.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications provided in the tender. However, critical terms shape execution:
• Service category: Manpower outsourcing (skilled; secondary school; others) with minimum wage alignment.
• Service provider must maintain an in-state office; documentary evidence must be submitted.
• Payment model requires the service provider to disburse salaries first, then claim reimbursement from the buyer, with statutory documentation (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• EPF contributions are specified for drivers: ₹69.23 per day (26 days ≈ ₹1,800/month max) and EDLI/EPF admin charges at ₹2.88 per day (26 days, PF ceiling ₹15,000/month).
• Driver employment specifics include validity of driving licence for nationwide operation and possible duties outside Sikkim as directed.
• A 50% quantity/duration flex clause is included; service provider consent required for scope expansion.
• Non-compliance with certificates/documents may lead to bid rejection; mandatory certifications must be uploaded.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹20,104; payment terms not fully detailed beyond salary payment priority by service provider.
• Appointment scope may be increased or decreased by up to 50%; post-contract changes require provider consent.
• Office presence: local, in-state office required with documentary evidence.
• Financial health: bidder must declare no liquidation or bankruptcy; provide undertaking.
• Salary payment arrangement emphasizes statutory compliance (PF/ESIC) and supporting bank statements.
• EPF calculations provided; driver duties may extend beyond state borders; driving licence valid for India-wide operation.
• Documentation: ensure submission of all certificates/documents sought in Bid document/ATC/Corrigendum; ensure availability of dedicated service support and escalation matrix.