Archaeological Survey of India manpower outsourcing tender 2026 Jhansi Uttar Pradesh - Minimum wage Unskilled & Semi-skilled Staff 2026

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services, covering Minimum Wage unskilled and semi-skilled staffing. The tender emphasizes workforce availability within the consignees' state and requires a local service office. The estimated scope includes flexible quantity/duration under a 25% variation clause, with EMD of ₹76,390 and Make in India preference. Bidders must ensure compliance with mandatory documentation and local content certification. The procurement targets reliable, compliant vendors capable of supplying trained personnel to ASI projects, with attention to financial stability and statutory registrations.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Unskilled and Semi-skilled workers) under Minimum Wage norms.
• Location/Delivery: Office presence in the state of the consignee; ASI Jhansi Circle reference for EMD submission.
• EMD/PBG: ₹76,390; DD or Fixed Deposit Receipt acceptable; bid copy upload plus hardcopy delivery within 5 days post bid end/date opening.
• Policy/Standards: Make In India preference with 50% local content requirement; OEM certificate requirements apply for local content verification.
• Variations: Quantity or duration may be increased up to 25% at contract award and again up to 25% post-issue of contract for lumpsum services.
• Compliance: Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload all certificates and certificates if requested in ATC/Corrigendum.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD submission options: DD in favor of S.A., ASI, Jhansi; or FDR in name of S.A., ASI, Jhansi Circle; scanned proof plus hardcopy within 5 days.
• Local content certificate: OEM certificate detailing local value addition and locations; mandatory for bids exceeding ₹10 Crore to qualify under Make In India.
• Office/availability: Service provider must have an office in the consignees’ state; documentary evidence required.
• Financial/Legal: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; undertake this in bid document; ensure GSTIN and PAN compliance.