Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender Unskilled Admin – India 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Indian Army under the Department Of Military Affairs. Procurement: Manpower Outsourcing Services for unskilled/admin staff with minimum wage requirements. Location: India (state unspecified). Estimated value / EMD: Not disclosed in provided data. Scope: Deployment of contracted personnel at buyer locations with salary handling by the service provider. Key differentiator: 25% flexibility to increase/decrease contract quantity or duration at contract issue, with consent to adjust scope for lump-sum contracts. Unique clause allows 25% scope/value adjustment with bidder consent.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Manpower outsourcing for unskilled personnel, with administrative/secondary school qualification levels.
• Payment model: Service provider pays salaries/wages first, then claims payment from the Indian Army along with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Security/Performance: Acceptance of Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) as part of security deposit in lieu of PBG; original FDR must be delivered within 15 days of award.
• Office presence: An office of the service provider must exist in the consigneea state; documentary evidence required.
• Past experience: Proof via contract copies, client execution certificates, or equivalent documents.
• Bid validity and transfer: Assignment/sub-contracting require prior written consent of the buyer; joint liability remains with the original seller.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 25% option clause: Buyer may modify contract quantity or duration by up to 25%; post-award changes limited to this threshold.
• Financial standing: Bidder must declare non-liquidation and non-bankruptcy status via an undertaking.
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by service provider; payment to be claimed with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Security deposit: Acceptable security includes FDR in the name of CWE(NW) KOCHI A/C; delivery of original FDR within 15 days of award.
• Liability: Sub-contracting requires buyer consent; contractor remains jointly and severally liable.
• Office requirement: Service provider must have an office in the consignee state; evidence to be submitted.
• Documentation: Include past project experience proof as specified (contract copies, execution certificates).