Central Water Commission Manpower Outsourcing Tender Ernakulam Kerala 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled EMD 59,052

Tender Overview

The Central Water Commission (CWC) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Ernakulam, Kerala (682001) with a total estimated value of ₹2,952,600 and an EMD of ₹59,052. The scope targets skilled, semi-skilled, and non-IT technical manpower across civil/ocean engineering disciplines, matching minimum wage categories. The procurement emphasizes multi-grade staffing (Graduate/ Diploma / ITI) with sector alignment to government outsourcing norms. A key differentiator is the flexible contract administration allowing up to 50% quantity or duration variation prior to contract award, and post-award scope adjustments by mutual consent.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No explicit technical specifications or BOQ items are published in the tender data.
• EMD/payment flexibilities are defined: EMD may be submitted as DD or FDR in favor of the Executive Engineer, South Western Rivers Division, CWC, Kochi (682020).
• Alternate security: Successful bidder can substitute EMD with PBG; performance security may be provided via DD or FDR and must be delivered within specified timelines.
• Delivery/implementation details remain to be clarified; however, the contract allows a 50% adjustment window and requires hard-copy delivery of EMD/FDR within 5 days of bid end/opening date, and after award within 15 days for original DD/FDR.
• Past project experience and qualification requirements are implied in the manpower outsourcing category and minimum wage classifications.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹59,052; acceptable via DD or FDR in favor of Executive Engineer, South Western Rivers Division, CWC, Kochi (682020).
• Alternate security: Performance security/PBG permitted; DD/FDR accepted with delivery timelines as above.
• Contract variation: Up to 50% increase/decrease in quantity or duration before and after award (with consent for scope expansion).
• Delivery terms: Not explicitly stated; bidders should anticipate government outsourcing timelines and ensure submission of hard copies within 5 days of bid end/opening and original security within 15 days of award.
• Eligibility: Workers to meet minimum wage skilled/semi-skilled categories; multiple education levels accepted (Graduate, Diploma, ITI) within civil/ocean disciplines; no BOQ items published.
• Documentation: Ensure compliance with EMD submission and security deposit processes per GeM terms.