Central Water Commission Manpower Outsourcing Tender Lucknow – Unskilled/Semi-Skilled Labour, 50% Scope Flexibility 2026

Tender Overview

The Central Water Commission invites bids for Manpower Outsourcing Services at minimum wage for unskilled and semi-skilled personnel with High School qualifications, under a supply contract estimated at ₹27,050,456.30. The project uses a composite workforce model with a high emphasis on timely salary payments by the service provider and statutory compliance. An EMD of ₹542,000 is required, with potential contract quantity or duration adjustments up to 50% at issue or during the contract term. The procurement involves governance by the buyer’s integrity pact and service support expectations, including a dedicated toll-free line. The work location is associated with the Central Water Commission and may involve deployments to Lucknow (Middle Ganga Division-1) with FDR as an admissible security deposit option. The tender emphasizes compliance with statutory processes and prompt staff remuneration.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Manpower Outsourcing Services (Minimum wage) for unskilled and semi-skilled staff with High School education.
• Estimated contract value: ₹27,050,456.30; EMD: ₹542,000.
• Payment model: Salaries paid by the service provider upfront; reimbursement claimed from the buyer with statutory documents (PF, ESIC) and bank statements.
• Security deposit options: PBG or FDR in the name of the recipient; FDR endorsed for release with buyer endorsement; hard copy due within 15 days of award.
• Compliance: Integrity Pact required; dedicated service support line and escalation matrix to be provided by bidder/OEM; certificates to be uploaded with bid.
• No BOQ items are listed; the scope is governed by the Technical Terms and Conditions and attached SOW.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• 50% quantity/duration adjustment permitted at contract issuance and during execution; lumpsum scope may allow up to 50% value change with consent.
• Integrity Pact must be signed and uploaded.
• Salaries/wages of deployed staff must be paid by the service provider and claimed from buyer with statutory documentation.
• Bidders may submit a Fixed Deposit Receipt as security instead of PBG; FDR must be properly endorsed and delivered; original FDR to be sent within 15 days of award.
• Non-submission of required certificates/documents may lead to rejection; dedicated service support and escalation matrix must be provided.