Central Water Commission Manpower Outsourcing Surat Gujarat Non-IT Highly Skilled Staff 2026

Tender Overview

The Central Water Commission (CWC) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services in Surat, Gujarat (394101) across multiple non-IT, highly skilled technical roles including Research Assistant, Microbiologist, JRF, and Supervisory staff. Estimated contract value is ₹12,241,617 with an EMD of ₹244,832. The scope covers deployment at assorted sites under the jurisdiction of CWC, with staffing levels dictated by field requirements. Key differentiators include flexible deployment across sites and adherence to statutory wage provisions, ensuring compliant salary disbursement. This opportunity targets experienced vendors capable of managing multi-role allocations within the specified geography.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal product or itemized BOQ specifications are provided in the tender data.
• Roles considered: Research Assistant, Microbiologist, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Highly Skilled Supervisory Staff under non-IT technical categories.
• Location designator: SURAT, GUJARAT (394101) with possible deployment across multiple sites as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
• Financial framework: Estimated value ₹12,241,617; EMD ₹244,832; salary payments to staff to be disbursed by the contractor prior to claim submission.
• Compliance expectations: adherence to Labour Codes, bonus provisions, and wage adherence to Central Government minimum wages; no industrial worker eligibility implied by wage norms.
• No explicit technical standards (IS/ISO) cited; emphasis is on payroll compliance, deployment oversight, and statutory adherence.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹244,832 payable as specified in tender terms.
• Payment terms: contractor must pay salaries/wages to deployed personnel first, then claim from the buyer with statutory records (PF/ESIC) and bank statements.
• Statutory compliance: contractor must provide bonus as per the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and Labour Codes; compliance with all applicable labour laws.
• Deployment flexibility: Engineer-in-Charge may reallocate personnel across sites during contract, without altering rates/terms.
• Wage classification: deployed manpower should not be treated as industrial workers under central/state statutes; direct payment by the buyer possible if contractor delays wage payments.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates and documents; non-submission may lead to rejection.