Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2025 - Minimum Wage Skilled/Semi-skilled/Unskilled | EMD ₹106000 | Estimated ₹5,382,103.06

Tender Overview

The Indian Army invites tenders for Manpower Outsourcing Services across Multiple Wage Categories (Minimum wage – Skilled; Semi-skilled; Unskilled; Secondary School, High School, Middle School). Estimated contract value is ₹5,382,103.06 with an EMD of ₹106,000. The scope concerns outsourcing contractual staff at designated buyer locations; precise geographic details are not disclosed. The tender emphasizes wage compliance, subcontracting controls, and service availability, including dedicated support lines. Unique elements include optional Excess Settlement for additional charges and acceptance of FDR-based security as an alternative to PBG. This procurement requires rigorous documentation and past-performance evidence to demonstrate capability to deliver wage-based staffing under statutory obligations.

• Organization: Indian Army (Department of Military Affairs)
• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage, Skilled; Semi-skilled; Unskilled)
• Estimated value: ₹5,382,103.06; EMD: ₹106,000
• Delivery/work location: Not explicitly specified; governance by Indian Army terms
• Key differentiator: allowance for excess settlement invoices with supporting documents; FDR security option
• Context: aligns with government outsourcing norms and wage compliance requirements

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No product specifications are published in the tender data
• Key contractual considerations include: expenditure controls via Excess Settlement, liability across assignee/sub-contractor, and requirement to maintain joint liability
• Security deposits: FDR as alternative to Performance Bank Guarantee; hard copy to be delivered within 15 days of award
• Salary/disbursement: service provider must pay staff salaries upfront and claim reimbursement later with statutory documents (PF, ESIC, bank statements)
• Service support: dedicated toll-free service line required
• Past experience: furnish contract/invoice-based evidence or client execution certificate showing relevant outsourcing work; multiple formats accepted
• Financial/operational readiness: bidders must demonstrate ability to manage payroll and statutory compliance in real-time

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹106,000; payment terms follow standard tender practice and government norms
• Sub-contracting: not permitted without prior written consent from the buyer; assignment requires consent
• Compliance: failure to upload required certificates/documents may lead to bid rejection
• Security: FDR-based security accepted; submission of scanned FDR and original hard copy within 15 days of award
• Salary payment: staff salaries must be paid by the service provider first; reimbursement claim includes PF/ESIC and bank statements
• Support: dedicated/toll-free support number mandatory for ongoing service
• Past experience: acceptable proofs include contract copy with invoices, execution certificate, or client-signed attestations