Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender Visakhapatnam 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled & ITI Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services categorized as Minimum wage with Skilled, Diploma, ITI and related profiles. The tender uses an EMD of ₹115,780 and implements a flexible volume/scope clause allowing up to 25% increase/decrease at contract award or during execution. Payment of salaries to contracted staff is the service provider’s responsibility, with claims submitted to the buyer along with relevant statutory documents. Bid security may be provided via a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) pledged to GARRISON ENGINEER I DM VISAKHAPATNAM, and must be uploaded in lieu of or in addition to a PBG. The file notes a file attachment for SOW, and emphasizes that past experience may be evidenced by multiple document types (contracts, invoices, client certificates, etc.). Tender does not publish itemized BOQ. The procurement aims to secure qualified personnel for government execution, with emphasis on compliance, timely payments, and documented experience. This opportunity is framed within the Army’s outsourcing requirements in Visakhapatnam-adjacent contexts and seeks bidders capable of timely deployment, payroll compliance, and auditable records.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD: ₹115,780 (as per tender terms) and potential PBG/FDR options via bank endorsement to the awarded bidder
• Payment terms: Salary/wages paid by service provider to deployed staff first, with reimbursement claims to the Buyer including PF/ESIC documents
• Contract variation: Up to 25% change in contract quantity or duration at issue and post-award (with consent for lumpsum contracts)
• Experience proof: Documents such as contract copies with invoices, client execution certificates, or third-party release notes
• SOW attachment: Buyer has provided a scope file; no BOQ items published
• Certification/eligibility: Certificates must be uploaded; non-submission leads to rejection
• PBG/FDR specifics: FDR payable to GARRISON ENGINEER I DM VISAKHAPATNAM in the seller’s name; scanned copy required plus hard copy within 15 days of award
• Geographic scope: Procurement for Indian Army requirements; no explicit location-based delivery data published
• Compliance: Full statutory documentation to accompany service delivery and payroll management

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details: ₹115,780; submission as per GeM terms and the bidder’s chosen format
• Payment terms: Salaries paid by bidder upfront; claims to buyer with PF/ESIC bank statements
• Delivery/Execution: Deployment timelines not explicitly stated; scope includes ongoing payroll management
• Security deposit: FDR accepted in lieu of PBG; hard copy due within 15 days of award
• Past experience evidence: Multiple doc types acceptable; contractor invoices with client verification
• Documentation: All certificates must be uploaded; missing certificates may result in rejection
• Quantity/Scope changes: 25% variation allowed; consistent with lump-sum contract expansions
• SOW file: Access to a separate file for scope; ensure alignment with manpower categories
• Compliance: Ensure GST, PAN, and statutory registrations are maintained for deployment