Indian Army Manpower Outsourcing Tender Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 2026 - Minimum Wage Skilled/Unskilled & ITI Standards

Tender Overview

The Indian Army, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for manpower outsourcing services in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530001. The contract targets MINIMUM WAGE personnel across SKILLED (ITI) and UNSKILLED (HIGH SCHOOL/OTHERS) categories, with an estimated value of ₹2,635,540 and an EMD of ₹52,700. Bidders must have MES/State/Central/Autonomous Body registration and establish a local service provider office within the consignee’s state. The scope includes salary management by the service provider and compliance with statutory documentation. The tender emphasizes flexible scope up to 25% and requires a compliant, registered supplier ecosystem to ensure continuous staffing at the designated location.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Manpower Outsourcing (Minimum wage) for SKILLED/UNSKILLED across ITI and various schooling levels
• EMD: ₹52,700; estimated contract value: ₹2,635,540; payment aligned to service delivery and statutory compliance
• Compliance needs: service provider must pay staff salaries first and claim reimbursement with PF/ESIC documentation; office presence in the consignee state
• Special clause: contract scope can be increased up to 25% pre-award or post-award with consent; lump-sum adjustments allowed with service provider agreement
• Security: PBG or fixed deposit alternative for performance security; if FDR used, it must be pledged in favor of CWE NO 2 VISAKHAPATNAM and delivered within 15 days of award
• Documentation: mandatory bidder registration with MES/State/Central/autonomous bodies; advance preparation of required bid documents

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹52,700; bid validity and performance security via PBG or FDR endorsement; FDR must be executable on demand
• Registration: bidders must be registered/empanelled with MES/PSU/Autonomous bodies as of bid opening date
• Service office: local office required in the state of consignee; documentary evidence to be submitted
• Salary payments: service provider pays contracted staff first, with statutory PF/ESIC and bank statements provided during claims
• Additional terms: vary contract quantity up to 25%; bidders must not be under liquidation or similar financial distress