Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Manpower Outsourcing Tender Nagpur 2026 - Minimum Wage & Unskilled Staffing Standards

Tender Overview

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services at the minimum wage level for semi-skilled and unskilled categories, with an estimated value of ₹1,576,188.93 and an EMD of ₹32,000. Location references point to Nagpur, Maharashtra, with a focus on staffing at the buyer’s sites under general service contract terms. A defining clause allows a 25% adjustment in contract quantity or duration, subject to the buyer’s issue of the contract and the supplier’s agreement. The procurement emphasizes compliant payroll handling, statutory remittances, and direct salary payment by the service provider to deployed staff, before reimbursement via the buyer. This tender targets service providers capable of managing wage compliance and workforce deployment under government procurement rules, with an emphasis on transparent financial practices and liquidated terms. The absence of BOQ items suggests a flexible staffing deployment model rather than fixed line items.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Manpower outsourcing for minimum wage semi-skilled and unskilled categories
• Estimated value: ₹1,576,188.93; EMD: ₹32,000; tender allows up to 25% scope/duration adjustment
• Payment structure: Salaries paid by the contractor to staff with statutory documentation (PF, ESIC) and bank statements
• EMD/Guarantees: EMD via DD in favour of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Nagpur or online RTGS; provide proof of payment with bid; hard copy due within 5 days of bid end/opening; performance security via DD or PBG
• Compliance: No technical specs listed; emphasis on payroll compliance, subcontracting controls, and joint liability for contract performance

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD details: ₹32,000; payment options include DD or RTGS/online; proof of payment required with bid; hard copy to buyer within 5 days of bid end/date
• Financial standing: Bidder must not be in liquidation or similar proceedings; undertaking to be uploaded
• Sub-contracting/assignment: Buyer’s written consent required; joint and several liability remains with seller and sub-contractor
• Salary/wage payment: Contractor pays salaries first and then claims reimbursement from Buyer, with all statutory documents
• Additional terms: Successful bidder may provide DD as PBG with contract; delivery and payment terms aligned to GeM guidelines