Indian Navy Manpower Outsourcing Services Tender 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled/Semi-Skilled/Unskilled, MSME Exemption

Tender Overview

The Indian Navy invites proposals for Manpower Outsourcing Services across three wage categories: Skilled, Semi-skilled, and Unskilled. Estimated project value is ₹10,364,482.56 with an EMD of ₹310,934. The contract governs salary payments by the Service Provider at deployment locations, who will later claim reimbursement with statutory filings. Eligibility hinges on financial and technical capacity, including a three-year turnover view and MSME exemptions with valid registration. This tender emphasizes compliant outsourcing of personnel under government procurement norms and a robust SLA framework to ensure lawful, timely deployment. The procurement is structured to prioritize firms with proven financial stability and documented capacity to manage payroll, statutory compliance, and arbitration as per government guidelines.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• EMD: ₹310,934.
• Estimated value: ₹10,364,482.56.
• Financial capacity: average annual turnover of ₹31 lakh over the last three financial years, supported by CA audited statements or balance sheets.
• Technical capacity: MSME bidders may be exempt from years of experience if they provide valid MSME registration.
• Payment model: salaries paid by the service provider first, with reimbursement from the buyer along with statutory documents (PF, ESIC, bank statements).
• Governing law: Indian laws; arbitration per Appendix H of DPM; SLA with standard work order conditions.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹310,934 required to participate.
• Turnover requirement: average annual turnover of ₹31 lakh over the last three financial years ending 2025.
• MSME exemption: allowed with valid MSME registration documentation; otherwise, prior experience is required.
• Payment terms: service provider pays salaries first, then claims from the buyer with statutory filings.
• Governing framework: contracts governed by Indian law; disputes settled via bilateral discussions or arbitration as per DPM Appendix H; penalties for undue influence are noted within SLA.