Indian Army Security Manpower Watch & Ward Tender Bidar Karnataka 2026 ISPS/PSA 2005 Registration Required

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department Of Military Affairs, issues a security manpower service tender for watch and ward at Bidar, Karnataka (585226). Estimated value is INR 4,219,560.00. Scope targets security manpower provision at Office/Commercial/Institutions/Residential settings under the watch and ward category. A key differentiator is the contract’s 25% quantity or duration flexibility at award or during execution, with prior consent required for any expansion. Bidders must adhere to PSA 2005 registration requirements to qualify for award, and the arrangement emphasizes timely salary payments by the service provider to deployed staff.

• Location: Bidar, Karnataka
• Organization: Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs)
• Product Category: Security Manpower Service – Watch and Ward
• Estimated value: INR 4,219,560
• Unique clause: 25% flexibility on quantity/duration; mandatory PSA 2005 registration for eligibility
• Payment approach: Salaries paid by service provider first, then claimed from Buyer with statutory documents

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No technical specifications are provided in the tender; the scope remains security manpower service (watch and ward).
• Mandatory compliance: ensure registration under THE PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (REGULATION) ACT, 2005 as of bid opening date.
• EMD/PBG: Bidders may submit EMD via Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) in favor of GARRISON ENGINEER (AIF FORCE) BIDAR with bank endorsement for withdrawal conditions; hardcopy delivery to Buyer within 5 days of bid end/open.
• Payment terms emphasize salary disbursement by the service provider prior to claiming from the Buyer.
• No BOQ items exist; scope is service-based rather than material procurement.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 25% scope flex: contract quantity or duration may be increased up to 25% with consent; for lumpsum services, contract value may increase by up to 25% with service provider consent.
• Financial standing: bidder must not be under liquidation or similar proceedings; supply undertaking required.
• PSA 2005 registration: mandatory at bid opening; register before bid opening if not already registered.
• Sub-contracting/assignment: prohibited without prior written consent; liability remains with the original seller and any sub-contractor.
• Salary payments: service provider must pay staff salaries first and then claim from Buyer with full statutory documents (PF, ESIC, etc.).
• EMD/PBG options: submit EMD via FDR or utilize PBG; FDR must be endorsable and verifiable; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end/open.
• No explicit delivery schedule or installation requirements are stated; the contract is ongoing security staffing.