Central Water Commission Manpower Outsourcing Tender India 2026 – Minimum Wage Non-IT Technical & Semi-Skilled 2026

Tender Overview

The Central Water Commission (CWC) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services at minimum wage levels for Semi-Skilled; High School; Non-IT Technical and Unskilled categories across India. The estimated contract value is ₹34,321,600.38 with an EMD of ₹686,440. The scope appears to be generic manpower supply with wage compliance aligned to the relevant Central notification; no BOQ items are listed, indicating a broad staffing requirement rather than itemized deliverables. The ATC emphasizes wage act compliance and PF/ESI adherence, while clarifying workers are not treated as industrial workers under central/state statute. Unique clause ensures wage figures are for payment only and not classification as industrial labour. This Tender targets government-backed staffing needs for the Water Commission operations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category/Role: Manpower Outsourcing Services for minimum wage staff categorized as Semi-Skilled, Unskilled, and Non-IT Technical; education level specified as High School.
• Wage Compliance: Minimum wages aligned to the applicable Central Notific ation (20/22) and governed by the Wage Act with PF/ESI rules in force; staff should not be treated as industrial workers under Central/State statutes.
• Financials: Estimated value of the contract: ₹34,321,600.38; EMD: ₹686,440. No BOQ items are provided in the current data.
• Standards/Compliance: Wage rates used solely for payment; no specific technical standards listed; no OEM or IT requirements identified; emphasis on statutory compliance.
• Delivery/Installation: Not specified; no location-specific delivery details available in the data.
• Vendor capability: Experience in compliant manpower provisioning with adherence to wage and social security norms would be essential.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹686,440 (amount suggests performance guarantee) and must align with online/DD mechanisms as per tender norms.
• Experience/Turnover: Not explicitly stated; bidders should demonstrate capability in manpower outsourcing with wage-compliant staffing under Central/State regulations.
• Wage Compliance: Must comply with the Central Wage Act notch and be PF/ESI compliant; staff not to be treated as industrial workers.
• Payment Terms: Not specified in the data; bidders should expect standard government terms (milestone or monthly payroll with statutory deductions).
• Documentation: GST registration, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and EMD submission are typical; OEM authorizations may be required for specific categories if mentioned in ATC.
• Penalties/Warranty: Not specified; bidders should seek clarity on performance penalties or service-level expectations in the ATC.