District Rural Development Agency Puducherry Manpower Outsourcing Tender 2026 Pondicherry - Fixed Remuneration Admin Data Entry IS 550 Compliant

Tender Overview

The District Rural Development Agency (drda) in Puducherry invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services on fixed remuneration across multiple roles including Admin, Admin Officer, Data Monitoring Analyst, Block Coordinator, Data Entry Operator, Accountant, Civil Engineer and Multi-tasking Staff. The estimated contract value is ₹49,72,9200 with an EMD of ₹15,40,574. The procurement location is PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY - 605007. The tender emphasizes on supplier offices in-state, dedicated service support, and robust past-project experience verification, creating a mandate for local presence and proven delivery capability. A 50% quantity/duration variation clause is included to accommodate scope shifts, subject to consent. This opportunity is aimed at staffing for the Rural Development Department under the Puducherry government framework.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal technical specifications published within the tender data; bidders must rely on the listed manpower categories and the based-on-qualification remuneration model.
• Key expectations include dedicated toll-free service support, an in-state service provider office with documentary evidence, and an escalation matrix for service support.
• Past experience can be demonstrated through contract copies with invoices, execution certificates, or client attestations as acceptable proofs.
• The procurement favors firms with prior government-facing outsourcing experience and the ability to scale staffing as per the 50% option clause.
• No BOQ items present; focus is on competency, compliance, and local presence.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹15,40,574.
• Estimated contract value: ₹49,72,920.00.
• Section requires dedicated service support contact and an escalation matrix.
• Office of service provider must be located within the Consignee state, with documentary evidence.
• 50% option clause allows increase/decrease in quantity or duration; consent required for value changes.
• Eligibility: bidder must not be under liquidation or bankruptcy; submit undertaking to this effect.
• Past experience evidence can be accepted via contracts, invoices, execution certificates, or equivalent documents.
• Section forbids use of tender ID, emphasizes compliance with local procurement norms.