Health Department Andaman & Nicobar manpower outsourcing tender 2026 – Skilled/Diploma staff, minimum wage

Tender Overview

The Health Department Andaman & Nicobar invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services at minimum wage levels for skilled, diploma, and related staff. The estimated value is not disclosed, with an EMD of ₹15,500. Bidders must have a state-registered office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, provide a dedicated service helpline, and ensure payroll compliance. Key differentiators include a 50% adjustable contract scope and explicit payroll ownership where salaries are paid by the agency before claiming from the Buyer. This procurement emphasizes local servicing capability, compliance with labour regulations, and transparent documentation. The campaign targets compliant agencies with verifiable labour licenses and GST registration, highlighting reliability and geographic proximity as critical success factors. Unique clauses include mandatory 40% of manpower on payroll for at least one year and strict age banding for deployed employees (18-50 years).

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Manpower Outsourcing Services – Minimum wage – Skilled; Diploma; Others
• EMD: ₹15,500
• Office: Service provider office must be located in the state of Consignee (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
• Service support: Dedicated toll-free number and escalation matrix
• Payroll rule: At least 40% of required manpower on the provider’s payroll for at least one year
• Payment: Provider pays salaries first and then claims from Buyer with statutory documents (PF, ESIC, etc.)
• Compliance: Labour license, GST, IT returns (last 3 years); self-declaration of non-blacklisting; NIL bids treated as non-responsive
• Age criteria: Male employees deployed must be between 18 and 50 years
• Documentation: All certificates and documents must be uploaded; missing documents may lead to rejection

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹15,500; payment terms tied to contract realization; not described as refundable here
• Eligibility: Valid central/state Labour license; GST registration; last 3 years IT returns; no blacklisting; 40% payroll criterion
• Deployment: Office in Andaman & Nicobar Islands; dedicated support line; escalation matrix
• Personnel: Deployed staff must be male, 18–50 years; minimum wage alignment; firm quotes non-NIL
• Compliance & Documentation: Upload all required certificates; provide evidence of payroll practices and statutory contributions (PF, ESIC)
• Commercial terms: 50% quantity/duration variation cap at contract issue and similar scope extensions with consent
• Penalties: Not specified in detail; standard tender penalties may apply for non-compliance