DGQA Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2025 Defence Production - Semi-Skilled & Unskilled Staff, DGQA procurement

Tender Overview

Organization: Directorate General Of Quality Assurance ( DGQA ) under the Ministry of Defence, Department Of Defence Production. Product/Service: Manpower Outsourcing Services including semi-skilled and unskilled personnel at minimum wage, High School educated. Location: DGQA footprint in India with no specific city noted. Estimated value: Not disclosed; EMD: Not disclosed. A notable feature is the 25% contract quantity/duration variance allowed at tender issue or post-award, and the option to submit an FDR in lieu of a traditional PBG. The tender emphasizes direct salary payments by the service provider to staff, with statutory documentation, and potential MSE purchase preference for eligible bidders. This procurement targets service providers capable of managing wage payments and compliance documentation, while remaining adaptable to DGQA restructuring and short-term adjustments. The absence of BOQ items suggests a service-based outsourcing contract rather than goods. The ATC clauses reinforce wage payment timelines and risk-sharing mechanisms for suppliers. Key differentiator: Flexible contract quantity/duration and alternative security deposit option via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR). The tender is positioned as a government outsourcing opportunity with explicit conditions for service delivery and compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Manpower outsourcing for minimum wage semi-skilled, high school educated, and unskilled personnel.
• Payment terms: Salary/wages paid by service provider on or before the 7th of every month; subsequent reimbursement by the buyer with statutory payroll documents.
• Security/certificates: Optional PBG; FDR acceptable; FDR must be in the purchaser’s fund account and endorsed.
• Purchase preference: MSEs eligible if they are manufacturers or service providers; price matching within L-1+15% for MSEs.
• Contract flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or duration; post-award, any increase capped at 25%.
• Wage compliance: Adherence to statutory requirements (PF, ESIC) and monthly payroll reporting.
• ATC considerations: DGQA restructuring may trigger early contract closure with one month notice.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/PBG: EMD amount not disclosed; PBG optional; FDR allowed as security.
• Wage payment schedule: Service provider pays staff by the 7th of every month.
• Delivery/implementation: Not specified; ongoing staffing deployment implied.
• Documentation: Upload FDR and provide hard copy to buyer within 15 days of award; attach PF/ESIC compliance proofs.
• Purchase preference: MSEs awarded 15% price band advantage if within L-1+ margin and compliant with policy; bidder must be the service provider/manufacturer.
• Restructuring clause: DGQA may short close the contract with one month advance notice.
• Penalties/penalty framework: Not explicitly stated beyond LD/contract termination risk due to restructuring.