Jail Puducherry Driver Outsourcing Tender 2026 Pondicherry IS 550 Compliance & Minimum Wage 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Jail Puducherry, Pondicherry. Procuring driver outsourcing services under minimum wage and skilled manpower norms. No BOQ items or estimated value disclosed. Scope centers on providing a qualified driver with 8-hour daily duty and potential overtime, for departmental mobility inside and outside the Union Territory. Unique requirements include strict driver vetting, compliance with labor laws, and substitution arrangements to ensure uninterrupted service. The contract term starts for one year with possible extension based on performance. This tender emphasizes safety, discipline, and statutory compliance as key differentiators. The opportunity targets vetted transport service providers with proven track records in government or large-organization fleets.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Driver qualifications: valid Driving Licence; minimum 3 years of driving experience.
• Age bracket: 21 to 45 years.
• Medical fitness: Medical Fitness Certificate; special certificates if required.
• Background checks: valid Police Verification Certificate; no criminal antecedents.
• Work hours: normal duty 8 hours/day; overtime during emergencies; duty beyond office hours permissible.
• Dispatch & coverage: driver to undertake official journeys within and outside UT; substitute driver to be provided during leave.
• Vehicle & compliance: vehicle to be maintained clean; logs and records as prescribed; compliance with Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and traffic rules.
• Payroll & statutory compliance: contractor to meet minimum wages, EPF/ESI obligations; payment after satisfactory service certification.
• Contractor obligations: discipline, good conduct, and replacement of unsuitable drivers; adherence to alcohol/drug prohibition; mobile usage restrictions while driving.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Contract validity: initial period of one year, extendable for satisfactory performance.
• Payment terms: monthly payments released after certification of satisfactory service and submission of prescribed documents.
• Employment compliance: ensure compliance with labour laws, minimum wages, and statutory contributions.
• Substitution: provider must furnish a suitable substitute driver without service disruption.
• ATC considerations: adherence to any additional ATC clauses; failure to upload required certificates may lead to rejection.
• Right to reject: department reserves right to replace drivers deemed unsuitable or inefficient.
• Age and eligibility notes: candidates must meet age, license, and health criteria; police verification must be clear.
• Other clauses: overtime and emergency duties may be assigned; driving behavior and discipline to be maintained at all times.