Archaeological Survey of India Unskilled Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 Nationwide - Minimum Wage Service Contract

Tender Overview

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) invites bids for Unskilled Manpower Outsourcing Services under minimum wage norms. The scope covers outsourced labor for general non-specialized tasks at ASI locations nationwide, with a potential contract quantity/duration adjustment up to 25% at tender issue and again after award. The service provider must have a local office in the consignee state, ensuring proximity to deployment sites. Financial and administrative controls emphasize vendor responsibility for salary payments and statutory compliance, with the buyer confirming staffing needs through future orders. This procurement focuses on compliant, cost-efficient, and timely deployment of unskilled manpower aligned with government wage standards and mandatory statutory documentation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage, Unskilled; Not Specified elsewhere)
• Quantity/Value: Not specified; contract scope may vary up to 25% in quantity or duration
• Location: Nationwide deployment (consignee state-based office requirement)
• Deployment: Staff deployed at ASI sites; salary payments to be made by service provider first, with statutory PF/ESIC documentation
• Compliance: Must ensure adherence to minimum wage norms and statutory labor regulations; no detailed technical specs provided
• Documentation: Evidence of local office in consignee state; salary payment records and bank statements to be furnished by service provider
• BOQ: No items listed; indicates a generic manpower supply contract rather than equipment quantities

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not specified in provided data (verify in official tender document)
• Payment Terms: Service provider pays contracted staff first; claims reimbursement from ASI along with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements
• Variation Clause: Up to 25% increase/decrease in quantity or contract duration at tender issue; post-award scope adjustments also up to 25%
• Office Requirement: Service provider must maintain an office in the state of the consignee
• Experience/Eligibility: Government tender requires compliant staffing and statutory adherence; no explicit years or turnover stated in available data
• Other: Ensure GST registration, PAN, and standard bid submission requirements per ASI terms upon release of full tender documents